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.
- Variance — approvedVA-17-06-044Orange CountyJun 1, 2017
VA-17-06-044 — ARLENE VALDEZ Request: Variances in the R-1 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow existing accessory building to remain with 787 sq. ft. of area in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; and 2) To allow existing accessory building to remain 0 ft. from the side property line in lieu of 5 ft. (Note: This is the result of code enforcement action. Applicant advised the rear shed has been
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-17-06-047Orange CountyJun 1, 2017
SE-17-06-047 — MARK NASRALLAH Request: Special Exception in the R-CE-C zoning district to construct a 1,060 sq. ft. attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for applicant's parents. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is proposing a 6,900 sq. ft. home. He wants to add a 1,060 sq. ft. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) inside the new home. Staff advised the BZA that the new home w
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-17-06-051Orange CountyJun 1, 2017
SE-17-06-051 — CHRISTIAN LEARNING ACADEMY Request: Special Exception in the A-1 zoning district to convert existing residence into a private school for up to 40 students, grades K-12. (Note: The applicant wants to convert a residence into 1 classroom building. No new vertical construction is proposed.) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant operates a private school adjacent
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-06-048Orange CountyJun 1, 2017
VA-17-06-048 — LYMARI SIERRA Request: Variances in the R-1 zoning district as follows: 1) To construct a 750 sq. ft. accessory building (garage) in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; and, 2) To construct a 5 ft. high fence along the front of the property in lieu of 4 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case, covering the location of the fence and garage, the s
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-06-042Orange CountyJun 1, 2017
VA-17-06-042 — JONATHAN MCGRATH Request: Variances in the R-CE zoning district as follows: 1) To construct detached accessory structure (summer kitchen and bathroom) 20 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation of Pocket Lake in lieu of 50 ft.; and 2) To construct swimming pool and pool deck 20 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation of Pocket Lake in lieu of 50 ft. (Note: The prope
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-06-043Orange CountyJun 1, 2017
VA-17-06-043 — WILLIAM BARFIELD Request: Variance in R-1AA zoning district to allow a building height of 37.4 ft. in lieu of 35 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, covering the location, the site plan, previous variance approval in the area, and photos. The applicant agreed with the staff analysis. The BZA noted that the property was
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-06-045Orange CountyJun 1, 2017
VA-17-06-045 — ANTHONY PHIPPS Request: Variances in P-D zoning district for a new screen enclosure and to validate the existing pool deck and existing spa as follows: 1) New screen enclosure: 0 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 5 ft.; 2) Existing pool deck: 0 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 5 ft.; and 3) Existing spa: 4 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 5 ft.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0023Osceola CountyMay 26, 2017
ZMA17-0023 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-05-26 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0022Osceola CountyMay 23, 2017
ZMA17-0022 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-05-23 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0020Osceola CountyMay 19, 2017
ZMA17-0020 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-05-19 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Variance — deniedVA-17-05-039Orange CountyMay 4, 2017
VA-17-05-039 — ALLAN ANDREW PU Request: Variance in the A-1 zoning district to construct a single family residence 23 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) line of Hickory Nut Lake in lieu of 50 ft. (Note: The subject property was platted on October 30, 1956. However, the zoning of the property requires a 50 ft. building setback whether it is lakefront or not.) Decision: De
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-05-030Orange CountyMay 4, 2017
VA-17-05-030 — STEVEN VAUGHT Request: Variances in the R-CE zoning district for the following: 1) Variance to construct an accessory structure (garage) with 1,000 sq. ft. of area in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2) Variance to validate a substandard parcel with .45 acres of lot area in lieu of 1 acre; and 3) Variance to validate existing residence with a front setback of 27 ft. in lieu of 3
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-05-037Orange CountyMay 4, 2017
VA-17-05-037 — CENTRAL FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL Request: Variance in P-D zoning district to construct a 12 ft. high fence in lieu of 8 ft. (Note: The total length of the fence will be 125 ft. and will have 2 gates.) Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, addressing the location of the fence, the site plan, and photos. The applicant discusse
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-05-040Orange CountyMay 4, 2017
VA-17-05-040 — AARON VIERBICKY Request: Variances in the R-1AA zoning district as follows: 1) To permit construction of an addition 25 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 35 ft.; and 2) To validate existing residence located 28 ft. from the front property line in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, addressing the loc
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-05-033Orange CountyMay 4, 2017
VA-17-05-033 — DEAN PULLER Request: SEE CONDITIONS Variances in the R-1A zoning district as follows: 1) To allow accessory structures with a cumulative total of 1,008 sq. ft. of floor area in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2) To locate an accessory structure (carport) in front of the residence in lieu of alongside or rear; and, 3) To validate an existing shed with a 0 ft. setback from the si
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-05-032Orange CountyMay 4, 2017
VA-17-05-032 — BRUCE McLAY Request: Variance in the A-2 zoning district to place a mobile home on 0.41 acres of land in lieu of 2 acres. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case and showed the location of mobile homes and single family homes in relation to the site. The applicant agreed with the staff analysis. The BZA confirmed the size of other lots w
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-05-035Orange CountyMay 4, 2017
VA-17-05-035 — ROBERT PRICE Request: Variance in the R-1AAAA zoning district to construct a 750 sq. ft. accessory building (garage) in lieu of 500 sq. ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case. It addressed the request, the building location, the zoning and a brief analysis. The applicant agreed with the staff analysis. The BZA confirmed the size of
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-05-034Orange CountyMay 4, 2017
VA-17-05-034 — ARIEL JIMENEZ Request: Variance in the R-T-2 zoning district to permit a 6 ft. high fence in the front yard in lieu of 4 ft. (Note: This is the result of code enforcement action.) Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case, covering the location, the site plan, and photos. The applicant agreed with the staff report. Staff received t
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-05-031Orange CountyMay 4, 2017
VA-17-05-031 — JACK E. OWENS Request: See Conditions-DIFFERENT FROM REQUEST-Variances in the C-3 zoning district as follows: 1) To place a refuse disposal dumpster 6 ft. from a side street property line in lieu of 15 ft.; 2) To validate a substandard lot with 63 ft. of frontage on a major road in lieu of 125 ft.; 3) To validate a substandard lot area of 9,536 sq. ft. in lieu of 12,
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-17-05-038Orange CountyMay 4, 2017Vote 4–2
SE-17-05-038 — WALDON PROFESSIONAL FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC Request: Special Exception in the A-2 zoning district to allow a funeral home and crematory. Case was denied at BZA on May 4, the applicant appealed that decision to the BCC. The BCC approved the case on July 11, 2017 Decision: Approved Hearing: May 4, BZA Synopsis: Proposing a 4,100 sq. ft., one-story funer
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-17-05-041Orange CountyMay 4, 2017
SE-17-05-041 — KEITH PRZECLAWSKI Request: Special Exception and Variances in the R-1AA zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception: To allow existing detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to remain; 2) Variance: To validate an existing detached ADU with 1,596.8 sq. ft. in lieu of 1,000 sq. ft.; 3) Variance: To add a 20 ft. x 50 ft. carport/shed to the front of the ADU. 4)
View decision → - OtherZMA17-0019Osceola CountyApr 26, 2017
ZMA17-0019 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-26 Status: SUFFICIE Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - OtherZMA17-0016Osceola CountyApr 21, 2017
ZMA17-0016 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-21 Status: Pending Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - OtherZMA17-0015Osceola CountyApr 21, 2017
ZMA17-0015 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-21 Status: Pending Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0018Osceola CountyApr 21, 2017
ZMA17-0018 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-21 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0017Osceola CountyApr 21, 2017
ZMA17-0017 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-21 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0014Osceola CountyApr 18, 2017
ZMA17-0014 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-18 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0013Osceola CountyApr 14, 2017
ZMA17-0013 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-14 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0012Osceola CountyApr 13, 2017
ZMA17-0012 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-13 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0011Osceola CountyApr 12, 2017
ZMA17-0011 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-12 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0009Osceola CountyApr 11, 2017
ZMA17-0009 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-11 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0010Osceola CountyApr 11, 2017
ZMA17-0010 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-11 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-17-04-025Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
SE-17-04-025 — ALMA ROBLES Request: Special Exception in the A-1 zoning district to relocate the daycare/VPK Preschool from the existing sanctuary to a vacant building on the site with three (3) classrooms for up to 40 students. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff advised the BZA this site received BZA approval in 2010 to operate a day care for up to 83 children. A new church applic
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-04-022Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
VA-17-04-022 — ARIEL MALAGON Request: Variance in the R-CE zoning district to permit a cumulative total of 5,169 sq. ft. of accessory floor area in lieu of 2,000. (Note: The applicant states that the structures in question were in existence when the applicant purchased the property in October of 2016. This is a result of code enforcement action after numerous complaints regarding work be
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-05-028Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
VA-17-05-028 — PANCHETA MONTAQUE Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to permit a community residential home for six (6) or fewer clients to be located 960.96 ft. from another community residential home in lieu of 1,000 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff provided a brief summary of the case regarding the applicant's request, including the location of the subject proper
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-04-024Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
VA-17-04-024 — POULOS & BENNETT, LLC Request: Variance in the C-1 zoning district to construct a commercial building (storage facility) 40 ft. high in lieu of 35 ft. high adjacent to R-3 zoning district to the west and south. (Note: The zoning code requires a maximum height of 35 ft. when located within 100 ft. of residential uses. There are multifamily residences to the west and south. T
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-04-019Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
VA-17-04-019 — ENRIQUE MALAVE Request: Variances in the R-T-2 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an accessory structure (carport/shed) in front of the principal structure (mobile home) in lieu of alongside or rear; and, 2) To allow a cumulative total of 595 sq. ft. of accessory structure floor area in lieu of 500 sq. ft. (540 sq. ft. carport/shed plus existing 55 sq. ft. struct
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-04-021Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
VA-17-04-021 — ROSS STORES, INC. Request: Variance in the C-2 zoning district to allow 540 sq. ft. of wall signage copy area in lieu of 225 sq. ft. of wall signage copy area. (Note: Applicant is proposing 504 sq. ft. of wall signage on front and 36 sq. ft. of wall signage on side.) APPROVAL DIFFERS FROM REQUEST. SEE CONDITIONS Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant proposes
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-04-020Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
VA-17-04-020 — MARK KINCHLA Request: Variance in the R-3 zoning district to reduce the building setback from the centerline of Old Cheney Hwy. from 55 ft. to 49 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case. It addressed the request, the zoning and a brief analysis. The applicant stated the area is a redevelopment area. He stated the DRC remanded h
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-17-03-015Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
SE-17-03-015 — BARTLETT TOWING Request: Special Exception in C-3 zoning district to permit an automobile towing business with on-site storage of towed vehicles. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to relocate from the west side of Overland Rd. to the east side of Overland Rd. The applicant secured 2 letters from adjacent neighbors both in favor of this request. Sta
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-17-03-008Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
SE-17-03-008 — MOISES RIVERA Request: Special Exception in the R-1A zoning district to convert existing 2 story residence into a child daycare center for up to 100 children. (Note: On September 6, 2012, the BZA approved this site for a religious use facility with seating for up to 150 worshipers. The church use is no longer existing at the site). Decision: Approved Hearing: Sta
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-03-016Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
VA-17-03-016 — ROBERT THOMAS Request: Variance in the R-1 zoning district to construct accessory structure (new carport w/existing shed) containing 936 sq. ft. in lieu of 542 sq. ft. (living area (2,170 sq. ft.) x 25%). (Note: The applicant is removing an existing 320 sq. ft. carport and constructing a new 600 sq. ft. carport on the side of the residence. There is an existing 336 sq. ft.
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-04-023Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
VA-17-04-023 — GENISE RUNYON Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district to construct an addition to a single family residence and to validate existing structures as follows: 1) New Addition: 20 ft. from front (west) property line in lieu of 25 ft.; 2) New Addition: 17 ft. from rear (east) property line in lieu of 30 ft.; 3) Existing Carport: To validate existing carport 3 ft. fro
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-05-026Orange CountyApr 6, 2017
VA-17-05-026 — PARESHKUMAR SHAH Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district to construct an addition to single family residence as follows: 1) 16 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 25 ft.; and, 2) To validate existing residence located 7.3 ft. from the side (west) property line in lieu of 7.5 ft. (Note: The applicant obtained approval from the Lake Steer Pointe Homeowners
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0008Osceola CountyApr 3, 2017
ZMA17-0008 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-04-03 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - OtherCPA17-0002Osceola CountyMar 27, 2017
CPA17-0002 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2017-03-27 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA17-0007Osceola CountyMar 6, 2017
ZMA17-0007 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2017-03-06 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-17-03-010Orange CountyMar 2, 2017
SE-17-03-010 — OCOEE CHURCH OF GOD Request: Special Exceptions and Variances in the R-2 zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception: To convert an existing single family residence into a school building with three (3) classrooms; 2) Special Exception: To increase the capacity of an existing school operation from 95 students to 140 students; 3) Variance to grassed parking space
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-03-018Orange CountyMar 2, 2017
VA-17-03-018 — CAPEVIEW CONSTRUCTION, INC. Request: Variances in the R-1A zoning district to construct a single family residence on two (2) substandard sized lots as follows: 1) 50 ft. lot width in lieu of 75 ft.; 2) 6,750 sq. ft. lot area in lieu of 7,500 sq. ft.; 3) 6 ft. side yard setback in lieu of 7.5 ft. ; 4) 25 ft. rear yard setback in lieu of 30 ft.; and, 5) 1,
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-17-03-002Orange CountyMar 2, 2017
VA-17-03-002 — DEXTER WILLIAMS Request: Variance in the R-L-D zoning district to construct a sunroom addition 15 ft. from the rear (north) property line in lieu of 20 ft. (Note: The applicant's HOA and four (4) of the most impacted neighbors have submitted letters of support.) Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff explained that the R-L-D zoning district was not a very commonly used
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