Board of Zoning Adjustment, March 5, 2026
Approves Mausoleum special exception at existing cemetery (Harold Road), unanimous
What happened
The Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment (a recommending body to the Board of County Commissioners) heard six variance/special-exception cases on 2026-03-05.
- Jurisdiction
- Orange County, FL
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (7)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings3000 Alamo Drive
RecommendedNectarine Pool
RecommendedMausoleum
RecommendedShed setback
RecommendedCase VA-26-01-081
Recommended2850 Silver Ridge Drive
RecommendedFence opacity
RecommendedFree sample: decision 1 of 7
Variances at Dogwood Drive / Zinnia Drive (accessory structure and setbacks)
VA-26-01-081, applicant Glenn Schofield, R-1A, 11,318 sq ft corner lot, District 3. Four variances: new 500 sq ft accessory structure with side-street setback 6.9 ft in lieu of 15; existing carport front setback 11.5 ft in lieu of 25; covered patio side setback 3.3 ft in lieu of 7.5; covered patio rear setback 23.42 ft in lieu of 30. Board approved all four variances one through four. Staff recommended denial of variance one and approval of two through four.
- three standard conditions
- shed permit for both covered patios prior to permit for new accessory structure
- demolition permits for two existing accessory structures
- provide Florida #1 three-inch caliper canopy tree per code section 24-12
- condition of approval number one amended to strike 'revised to remove the accessory structure', tied to elevations
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment (a recommending body to the Board of County Commissioners) heard six variance/special-exception cases on 2026-03-05.
Key Decisions (7)
Variances at Dogwood Drive / Zinnia Drive (accessory structure and setbacks)
Variances at 1826 Crescent Boulevard (Lake Emerald sheds)
Fence opacity variance at 834 Wingo Street
Rear setback variance at 2850 Silver Ridge Drive
Pool variances at Nectarine Drive / Sunkissed Loop
ADU variance at 3000 Alamo Drive
Mausoleum special exception at existing cemetery (Harold Road)
Development Activity (3)
Mausoleum building at existing cemetery (SCI Funeral Services)
Other
ADU conversion at 3000 Alamo Drive
Residential
Pool and deck at Nectarine Drive / Sunkissed Loop (Nieves residence)
Residential
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Orange County EPD is now broadly objecting to normal-high-water-elevation setback…
Sentiment
A 2024 code amendment prohibiting pools, decks, and mechanical equipment…
Housing Demand
Multiple ADU/accessory-structure conversions (garage-to-ADU, storage sheds) reflect ongoing homeowner demand…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, 5 board members, 3 staff members, 6 applicants, the applicant's representative, and a member of the public.
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