Board of Zoning Adjustment, August 6, 2026
Votes on Special exception for Neerling Gardens (SE 26-04-012), unanimous
What happened
The Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment approved four residential variances and continued a contested special exception at its August 6, 2026 meeting.
- Jurisdiction
- Orange County, FL
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- August 6, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (8)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsContinuance of
Awaiting final vote2812 East Michigan Street
RecommendedFront-yard tennis court
RecommendedSpecial exception for Neerling Gardens
Awaiting final voteLot-area
RecommendedNew Residence
RecommendedShed side-street setback
RecommendedPool and deck setback
RecommendedFree sample: decision 1 of 9
Continuance of variance VA26-06-051 (Ian Cook)
First agenda item, a variance case for applicant Ian Cook, continued to a date uncertain; to be re-advertised with the applicant paying the re-advertisement fee. No motion required per staff.
- re-advertisement fee to be paid by applicant
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 approved four residential variances and continued a contested special exception at its August 6, 2026 meeting.
Key Decisions (9)
Continuance of variance VA26-06-051 (Ian Cook)
Lot-area variance at Orange Street (VA26-08-065)
ADU garage conversion and shed setback variances at 2812 East Michigan Street (VA-2608073)
Front-yard tennis court variance at 12678 Kirby Smith Road (VA2608072)
Pool and deck setback variance on Amber Oak Drive, Lake Martha (VA2608068)
Rear setback variance for new residence in Wedgefield (VA2608078)
Shed side-street setback variance at 41 North Klondike Avenue (VA2608074)
Ground sign setback variance on South Cimarron Boulevard (VA-2607055)
Special exception for Neerling Gardens (SE 26-04-012)
Development Activity (8)
Single-family home on Orange Street (VA26-08-065)
Residential
ADU garage conversion at 2812 East Michigan Street (VA-2608073)
Residential
Tennis court at 12678 Kirby Smith Road (VA2608072)
Other
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Multiple infill single-family variances (lot area, setbacks, ADU conversion) approved…
Infrastructure
Wetlands, septic drain fields, and normal high water setbacks repeatedly…
Sentiment
Strong neighborhood opposition tied to HOA single-family restrictions can stall…
Who Spoke (19)
On the record: the chair, 3 commissioners, a staff member, 3 applicants, 3 applicant's representatives, and 3 members of the public.
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