20,695 decisions across Orange County BZA
Every variance, appeal, and land-use ruling issued by the Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment, extracted from the official meeting record. Search by case number, street, applicant, or keyword — click any decision to see the full ruling, vote tally, and affected parcels.
- OtherJ2024000070Miami-Dade CountyFeb 1, 2024
J2024000070 — ZM Zoning Verification Letter Case #: 109526 Location: 6699 NW 36 AVE, Unincorporated County, 33147-7519 Work type: ZM Zoning Verification Applicant / description: Shannon Armel Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/cdb06335-689a-4955-935a-f7dbc0c1b38a
View decision → - OtherGH202400018Miami-Dade CountyFeb 1, 2024
GH202400018 — ZM Group Homes Case #: 109828 Location: 16780 SW 292 TER, Miami, 33030-0000 Work type: ZM GH Reservation Applicant / description: Ian's Friends Group Home Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/a4d22330-a951-4f10-b093-54aacb1a1b75
View decision → - OtherV2024000045Miami-Dade CountyFeb 1, 2024
V2024000045 — ZM Admin Adjustment Case #: 109756 Location: 5501 SW 97 AVE, Unincorporated County, 33165-7235 Applicant / description: Noemi Marquez JTRS and Maria C. Lopez JTRS Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/58196ac4-5a46-4127-bc6a-e6979a94e2b9
View decision → - OtherIP2024000141Miami-Dade CountyFeb 1, 2024
IP2024000141 — PL Platting Intake Case #: 109879 Location: Unincorporated County, 33170-0000 Applicant / description: Lavados Subdivision T-24575 Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/8d44b408-ff0a-4ea0-8a8a-8c410f9bfbee
View decision → - OtherPD202400016Miami-Dade CountyFeb 1, 2024
PD202400016 — PL Paving and Drainage Case #: 109820 Location: 7750 NW 12 AVE, Unincorporated County, 33150-3269 Applicant / description: Liberty Academy -- T-25030 Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/56149526-44ac-4691-aa4c-22e1f46f34f9
View decision → - OtherCL2024000006Miami-Dade CountyFeb 1, 2024
CL2024000006 — CDMP Interpretation Letter Case #: 109588 Location: Unincorporated County, 33178-0000 Applicant / description: Walid Eid - Withdrawn I trust this message finds you in good health. We are excited to present our proposal for the development of a project that envisions a harmonious blend of recreational activities for both humans and their pets on the mentioned lot. As a u
View decision → - OtherCDMP-PAB-20240003Miami-Dade CountyFeb 1, 2024
CDMP-PAB-20240003 — CDMP Agenda Planning Advisory Board Case #: 109916 Location: 19100 SW 177 AVE, Unincorporated County, 33187-2004 Work type: CDMP PAB Applicant / description: PAB - March Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/2795a255-23cb-45ac-ae0c-715ac58b81ad
View decision → - OtherA2024000018Miami-Dade CountyFeb 1, 2024
A2024000018 — ZM Admin Site Plan Review Case #: 109549 Location: 2703 NW 46 ST, Unincorporated County, 33142-3517 Applicant / description: Applicant re-applied and uploaded the documents. Application Withdrawn. Ground floor retail only - 3,906 SF Upper floors 2-8 residential (15,132 SF x 7) - 105,924 SF (square footage breakdowns are also shown on sheet A-0.6) Details: https://
View decision → - OtherV2024000048Miami-Dade CountyFeb 1, 2024
V2024000048 — ZM Admin Adjustment Case #: 109829 Location: 13814 SW 281 ST, Unincorporated County, 33033-5737 Applicant / description: Osvaldo Cabanas &W Olga Details: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService/#/plan/c91c679c-c36d-4117-88c0-06f39cae4bb5
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-05-021Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 6–0
VA-24-05-021 — Robert Ziegenfuss Request: Variances in the A-2 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with an east side setback of 8 ft. in lieu of 10 ft. 2) To allow a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with 988 sq. ft. of living area in lieu of 811 sq. ft. Note: This is subject to Code Enforcement. Note: This is subject to Code Enforcement. _
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-04-011Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 6–0
VA-24-04-011 — Charles Durst Request: Variances in the R-CE zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an addition to an existing residence with an east front setback of zero in lieu of 35 ft. 2) To allow an existing detached garage with an east front setback of zero in lieu of 35 ft. 3) To allow an addition with a south side setback of 8 ft. in lieu of 10 ft. 4) To allow an existing residence
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-04-018Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 6–0
VA-24-04-018 — Otis Smith Jr., Deborah Smith Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an existing detached accessory structure in front of the principal structure in lieu of the side or rear. 2) To allow an addition to the detached accessory structure in front of the principal structure in lieu of the side or rear. Decision: Approved Hearing: SYNOPSIS
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-04-012Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 6–0
VA-24-04-012 — Gradon Willard Request: Variances in the R-CE zoning district as follows: 1) To allow a minimum lot size of 0.92 acres (upland) in lieu of 1 acre. 2) To allow a lot width of 99 ft. in lieu of 130 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an an
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-05-020Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 6–0
VA-24-05-020 — Christian Gausman Request: Variance in the R-1AA zoning district to allow a minimum lot width of 75 ft. in lieu of 85 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for approva
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-05-022Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 6–0
VA-24-05-022 — Cheryl Lichtenthal, Russell Hardy Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow the conversion of an existing 384 sq. ft. covered patio to living area with an east rear setback of 18.6 ft. in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-05-019Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 6–0
VA-24-05-019 — Sujeil Rodriguez Request: Variance in the R-T-2 zoning district to allow a minimum lot size of 21,590 sq. ft. in lieu of a minimum lot size of 21,780 sq. ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reas
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-03-146Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-03-146 — GRANT WENRICK Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-04-014Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 6–0
VA-24-04-014 — Beshoy Yousef Request: Variance in PD zoning district to allow a two-story addition with a 9 ft. south rear setback in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-05-026Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 6–0
VA-24-05-026 — Anabel Soucey for Sunoco Request: Variance in the C-1 zoning district to allow an existing pole sign with a west setback of zero in lieu of 10 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-05-024Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 6–0
VA-24-05-024 — Renee Oij for Bank of America Request: Variance in the C-1 zoning district to allow two (2) pole signs on a parcel with less than 400 linear feet of frontage, in lieu of one (1) pole sign. Decision: Approved Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of t
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-24-05-030Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 5–0
SE-24-05-030 — Marie Jean-Gilles for Brilliant Academy Request: Special Exception in the P-O zoning district to allow a vocational school (nursing school). Decision: Approved Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the existing site improvements, the location of the property, the survey, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) Special
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-24-04-023Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024Vote 4–0
SE-24-04-023 — Rogers Pitts for Saints Academy Private School Request: Special Exception in the A-1 zoning district to allow a 2,786 sq. ft. private high school (grades 9-12) with a maximum of 60 students. Decision: Approved Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-03-147Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-03-147 — AUSTEN HUDSPETH Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-02-136Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-02-136 — COLLETTE RANCE Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-02-141Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-02-141 — JARED BILLETTE Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-02-139Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-02-139 — FERNANDO GOMES LARCHER PORTES Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-02-140Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-02-140 — VICTOR CISNEROS, ALEIDA BARAJAS Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-02-135Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-02-135 — STEVEN CARR, MELVA CARR Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-02-134Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-02-134 — WILLIAM STARKEY Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-02-142Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-02-142 — CHRISTOPHER O'NEAL, KATELYND O'NEAL Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — deniedVA-24-02-137Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-02-137 — CAROLYN HASLAM FOR PLANTS OF RUSKIN Decision: Denied
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-03-145Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-03-145 — LORENZO TORRES Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-24-02-133Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
VA-24-02-133 — ANTHONY ROY Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-24-02-138Orange CountyFeb 1, 2024
SE-24-02-138 — MATTANIAH JAHN FOR VERTICAL BRIDGE Decision: Approved
View decision → - Other23-2393Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
23-2393 — MAYOR'S REPORT Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: (No report given.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=13982
View decision → - Other24-039Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-039 — MOTION TO DISCUSS recent plans presented by the Broward Sheriff’s Office for new capital construction of a seven-story parking garage, four-story Public Safety Answering Point, and Childcare facility at the BSO Public Safety Building complex and allow County Administration to present updates to the existing capital plan for the West Regional Campus, which includes a joint Emergency Op
View decision → - Other24-189Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-189 — VISIT LAUDERDALE - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-3:26 PM) Commissioner McKinzie advocated for events to be held within Broward County and advised he will be bringing opportunities in connection with Visit Fort Lauderdale to the Board’s attention. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner McKinzie, C
View decision → - Other24-192Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-192 — WORKFORCE EVENT - COMMISSIONER FISHER Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-3:44 PM) Commissioner Fisher announced that Career Source Broward is hosting the State of the Workforce event at the Convention Center tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. ~ 2:00 p.m. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14308
View decision → - Other24-201Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-201 — WELL WISHES - COMMISSIONER ROGERS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-3:49 PM) Commissioner Rogers expressed hope for Mayor Rich to get well soon. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14317
View decision → - Other24-190Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-190 — BMSD - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-3:35 PM) Commissioner McKinzie advocated for code enforcement, policing and dumping restrictions within Broward Municipal Services District unincorporated areas. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14306
View decision → - Other24-208Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-208 — WELL WISHES - COUNTY ATTORNEY Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-4:00 PM) County Attorney Andrew Meyers wished absent Board members speedy recoveries. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14324
View decision → - Other24-203Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-203 — WORLD CUP - COMMISSIONER ROGERS Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-3:50 PM) Commissioner Rogers advocated for promotion of World Cup cricket events in Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14319
View decision → - Ordinance — passed24-008Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-008 — MOTION TO DISCUSS safety in school zones and to direct staff to (i) research options for increasing safety in school zones, including the use of speed detection systems and the implementation of acceleration and deceleration zones; (ii) determine the costs associated with the identified options; and (iii) provide recommendations for the possible drafting of an ordinance enacting any m
View decision → - Other24-204Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-204 — TALLAHASSEE EVENTS - COMMISSIONER GELLER Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-3:55 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed attending Broward Days and Florida Association of Counties events in Tallahassee and advised of upcoming Live Local Act changes. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14320
View decision → - Other24-210Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-210 — IGNITE EVENT - VICE-MAYOR FURR Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-4:01 PM) Vice-Mayor Furr highlighted the Ignite event at Mad Arts in Dania Beach. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14326
View decision → - Other24-195Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-195 — WELL WISHES - COMMISSIONER FISHER Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-3:45 PM) Commissioner Fisher expressed hope of healing and a return to the dais for Commissioner Geller, Commissioner Ryan and Mayor Rich. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14311
View decision → - Other24-196Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-196 — BROWARD DAYS - COMMISSIONER UDINE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-3:46 PM) Commissioner Udine complimented legislative staff for a successful Broward Days event. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14312
View decision → - Other24-197Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-197 — BCT EVENT - COMMISSIONER UDINE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-3:47 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed participating in the BCT electric bus kickoff. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14313
View decision → - Other23-2394Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
23-2394 — COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: A. IGNITE EVENT ACTION: (T-3:59 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero announced that the Ignite Broward signature event kickoff is being held at the Museum of Discovery and Science tomorrow evening, with reception beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by presentation at 7:00 p.m., as well as Mad Arts
View decision → - Other24-199Broward CountyJan 23, 2024
24-199 — VISIT LAUDERDALE - COMMISSIONER UDINE Type: Regular Item Passed: 2024-01-23 Action: ACTION: (T-3:48 PM) Commissioner Udine announced that Visit Lauderdale will be hosting a marketing lunch tomorrow in which future plans will be discussed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Source: https://broward.legistar.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=14315
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