Board of Zoning Adjustment, July 2, 2026
Approves Special exception amendment for pavilion at church on North Dean Road, passed
What happened
The Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment heard eight variance/special-exception cases on July 2, 2026, forwarding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Jurisdiction
- Orange County, FL
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 2, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, passed
Projects in this meeting (7)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsLot area
RecommendedCovered porch setback
RecommendedPool and setback
RecommendedScreen enclosure setback
RecommendedLot area
RecommendedSide street setback
RecommendedPavilion
RecommendedFree sample: decision 1 of 10
Variance for existing shed at 4436 Fairview Avenue
Variance to allow an existing accessory structure with a 3.6-foot side setback in lieu of 5 feet on an R1A single-family lot. Applicant Syard Samy sought to keep an improved shed with bedroom/bathroom (no kitchen). Board found the hardship self-created (no shed existed in 2025 aerial) and cited multiple code violations. Motion to deny by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Walton-Johnson.
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 heard eight variance/special-exception cases on July 2, 2026, forwarding recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.
Key Decisions (10)
Variance for existing shed at 4436 Fairview Avenue
Wall-signage variance for dental office at South Apopka Vineland Road
Pool and setback variances at 9712 James Creek Road
Screen enclosure setback variance on Doorknock Drive
Lot area, width and setback variances on Orange Street (RCE)
Lot area, width and setback variances on Orange Street (adjacent parcel)
Side street setback variance at Summit Drive and Oak Road
Continuance of case VA2607055 to August 6, 2026
Covered porch setback variances at 5559 Lackdale Drive
Special exception amendment for pavilion at church on North Dean Road
Development Activity (6)
Single-family residence with pool at 9712 James Creek Road
Residential
Single-family home at Orange Street (RCE lot 1)
Residential
Single-family home at 11469 Orange Street area (RCE lot 2)
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Multiple infill single-family variance requests in an aging, undeveloped platted…
Commercial Demand
The Carina Parkside PD near South Apopka Vineland Road and…
Infrastructure
New development along Orange Street will trigger roadway improvements to…
Sentiment
Neighbors expressed strong opposition to a de facto accessory dwelling…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: 2 chairs, 3 board members, 5 staff members, the applicant, 2 applicant's representatives, and a member of the public.
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