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-16-02-149Orange CountyFeb 4, 2016
VA-16-02-149 — JACK BARNES Request: Variance in the A-2 zoning district to validate a total of 3,649 sq. ft. of existing accessory use floor area in lieu of 1,000 sq. ft. (Note: A total of 2,949 sq. ft. of accessory structure use existed when the applicant purchased the property in 2012. The applicant added 700 sq. ft. of accessory use area without a permit. This is the result of code e
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-16-02-151Orange CountyFeb 4, 2016
VA-16-02-151 — ROBERT O'BRYANT Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to construct a single family residence on each of 4 substandard lots. Each lot will have 50 ft. of lot width in lieu of 75 ft.. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting variances to construct a single family residence on each of four (4) substandard lots, with a fifty (50) feet of lot width
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-16-02-159Orange CountyFeb 4, 2016
VA-16-02-159 — ALISON YURKO Request: Variances in the R-1 zoning district to allow existing accessory structure to remain as follows: 1) 528 sq. ft. of area in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2) 2.5 ft. from the side (north) property line in lieu of 5 ft.; and 3) 1.8 ft. from the rear (east) property line in lieu of 5 ft.. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant submitted three (3) le
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-16-02-154Orange CountyFeb 4, 2016
VA-16-02-154 — MARK DEMIRDJIAN Request: Variance in the R-1AA zoning district to validate existing addition to single family residence 29 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 35 ft. (Note: Contractor converted screened room into living area without permits. This is a result of code enforcement action. Applicant submitted 6 letters of no objection from his neighbors.)). Decision: App
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-16-03-158Orange CountyFeb 4, 2016
SE-16-03-158 — KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ORLANDO Request: Special Exception in the A-1 zoning district to construct a 12,000 sq. ft. gymnasium/multipurpose building for church members. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting approval to construct a gymnasium at the center of the site. Staff gave an overview of the request. Staff advised the BZA that the reque
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-16-02-150Orange CountyFeb 4, 2016
SE-16-02-150 — WILLIAM PEREZ SEIN Request: Special Exception in the R-3 zoning district to convert existing single family residence into a religious use facility and Variance to allow unpaved parking in lieu of paved. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant proposes to convert an existing vacant home into a religious use facility. Staff gave a brief overview of the request. St
View decision → - Variance — deniedVA-16-02-155Orange CountyFeb 4, 2016
VA-16-02-155 — DAVE HULME Request: Variances in the P-D zoning district for real estate signage, as follows: 1) 703.2 sq. ft. of signage in lieu of 128 sq. ft.; 2) 2 signs in lieu of 1 sign. Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant is requesting variances for real estate signage placed on shipping containers (PODS). The applicant stated they are using functional storage container
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-16-04-007Orange CountyFeb 4, 2016
SE-16-04-007 — 7435 Winter Garden Vineland Road Request: " This Folder was Cancelled during the Automatic Add phase." Decision: Approved
View decision → - Ordinance — passedCPA16-0001Osceola CountyJan 26, 2016
CPA16-0001 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2016-01-26 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA16-0002Osceola CountyJan 15, 2016
ZMA16-0002 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2016-01-15 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - OtherZMA16-0001Osceola CountyJan 14, 2016
ZMA16-0001 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2016-01-14 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Variance — deniedVA-16-01-145Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
VA-16-01-145 — SHEILA CICHRA Request: Variance in the R-CE zoning district to construct a covered deck 36 ft. from the Normal High Water Elevation (NHWE) of Lake Downs in lieu of 50 ft. (Note: The applicant combined 2 lots each containing a home into 1 parcel. The applicant will be required to enter into a Hold Harmless Agreement with Orange County for the proximity of the covered structu
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-16-01-137Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
SE-16-01-137 — ROXANNE BADR Request: Special Exception and Variance in the R-CE zoning district as follows: 1) Special Exception for a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for applicant's mother; and, 2) Variance to construct new principal residence 35 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 50 ft. (Note: The ADU will be 414 sq. ft. and occupied by the applicant's mother. New reside
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-16-01-130Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
VA-16-01-130 — MARGARITA FLEITES Request: Variance in the R-1 zoning district to allow existing addition to single family residence to remain 22 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 25 ft. (Note: Permit was issued in error in 2008. Addition was constructed with incorrect rear setback. This application allows for the 22 ft. rear setback to remain instead of the required 25 ft. rear setba
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-15-07-053Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
VA-15-07-053 — Barbra Joyner Request: Variance in the R-3 zoning district to construct a 2-story garage addition 12 ft. from front property line in lieu of 25 ft. (Note: Second story to be used as a home office. Applicant submitted letters of no objection from surrounding neighbors). Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting a variance in the R-3 zoning distric
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-16-01-132Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
VA-16-01-132 — POPEYE'S RESTAURANT Request: Variance in the C-1 zoning district to provide 527 parking spaces in lieu of 714 parking spaces (Note: Applicant is proposing a new Popeye's Restaurant within the existing shopping center). Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is constructing a new Popeyes Restaurant. The shopping center's parking lot is underutilized as is. The Po
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-16-01-128Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
VA-16-01-128 — ROBERT THOMAS Request: Variance in the R-2 zoning district to permit 1,657.6 cumulative sq. ft. of accessory structures in lieu of 500 sq. ft. (Note: Existing on-site is a 868 sq. ft. carport and a 285.6 sq. ft. shed. The new structure will be 504 sq. ft. Total sq. footage = 1657.6) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting a variance to construct an
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-16-01-129Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
SE-16-01-129 — PEI ZHENG WU Request: Special Exception in the A-2 zoning district to allow a mobile home as a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for the applicant's parents and a Variance to allow said ADU in front of the principal structure. (Note: The ADU will be located a minimum of 100 ft. from Lake Pickett Rd.) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting appr
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-16-01-134Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
VA-16-01-134 — GLADYS LUJAN-BREGENZER Request: Variances in the R-1 zoning district for accessory buildings as follows: 1) To allow existing carport to remain in front yard in lieu of side or rear yards; 2) To allow existing carport to remain 2 ft. from front (south) property line in lieu of 25 ft., and 2 ft. from side (east) property line in lieu of 5 ft.; and 3) To allow existing m
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-16-01-139Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
SE-16-01-139 — RICHARD SCHROEDER Request: Special Exception in the A-2 zoning district to construct a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for applicant's grandparents (Note: The ADU will be 1 story and contain approximately 992 sq. ft.) Decision: Approved Hearing: 1. Applicant proposes a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for his grandparents to live near him; 2. The ADU
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-16-01-135Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
VA-16-01-135 — GARY DOOTSON Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to construct addition (aluminum sunroom) to single family residence 11 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is proposing an addition onto the rear of the residence. The architectural review committee issued their approval. Staff gave a brief presentation an
View decision → - Variance — deniedVA-16-01-140Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
VA-16-01-140 — IVETTE ENSENAT Request: Variance in R-1 zoning district to allow an addition to single family residence 3 ft. from side (east) property line in lieu of 6 ft. (Note: This is the result of code enforcement action) Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an addition to a single family residence three (3) feet from the side property li
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-16-01-142Orange CountyJan 7, 2016
VA-16-01-142 — KEVIN BEHAN Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to allow existing retaining wall, deck/patio, and knee wall to remain 2.2 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 5 ft. (Note: The improvements were constructed 2.8 ft. into a 5 ft. utility easement. The applicant will be required to secure authorization for the improvements to remain in the easement area. Applica
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA15-0062Osceola CountyDec 29, 2015
ZMA15-0062 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2015-12-29 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 — approvedZMA15-0061Osceola CountyDec 23, 2015
ZMA15-0061 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2015-12-23 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 — approvedZMA15-0060Osceola CountyDec 22, 2015
ZMA15-0060 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2015-12-22 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 — approvedZMA15-0059Osceola CountyDec 18, 2015
ZMA15-0059 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2015-12-18 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Ordinance — passedCPA15-0018Osceola CountyDec 9, 2015
CPA15-0018 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2015-12-09 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA15-0057Osceola CountyDec 9, 2015
ZMA15-0057 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2015-12-09 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 — approvedZMA15-0058Osceola CountyDec 9, 2015
ZMA15-0058 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2015-12-09 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - OtherZMA15-0056Osceola CountyDec 8, 2015
ZMA15-0056 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2015-12-08 Status: Closed Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-15-12-115Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
SE-15-12-115 — KALEY SQUARE COMMUNITY CENTER LLC Request: Request for a Special Exception and Variance in the R-2 zoning district as follows: 1) To approve a Special Exception to expand a school to permit up to 262 students in grades Pre-K through 8th; and, 2) A variance to allow grass parking facilities. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting approval of a Sp
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-15-12-127Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-127 — GLENN FRY, AGENT FOR PULTE HOMES Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to construct a single family residence with a double-wide entry on a 63 ft. wide lot in lieu of a lot containing at least 65 ft. of width. (Note: The applicant is constructing a home for a buyer. The buyer needs the variance to accommodate an ADA modified vehicle) Decision: Approved _Hearin
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-15-12-121Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-121 — DIAMOND CAPITAL Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to remodel existing single family residence as follows: 1) 10 ft. from side street (Driver Ave.) in lieu of 15 ft.; and, 2) 29.5 ft. from a rear property line in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is renovating his house. The renovations will protrude inside the 15 ft. side street
View decision → - Variance — deniedVA-15-12-126Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-126 — KUNG FU-SION LLC Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to allow on-site consumption of beer and wine (2 COP License) 369.8 ft. from Legacy Middle School in lieu of 1000 ft. Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant proposes to use the former Hooters building as a Japanese Restaurant. They want to serve beer and wine with meals. They are located 370 ft. from Leg
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-03-03-013Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
SE-03-03-013 — FLORIDA VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION, INC./Cont.. 4-3-03 Request: Special Exception in R-1A (single family-7,500 sq. ft. lots) zone to expand church by constructing paved parking lot adjacent to existing temple. (NOTE: The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved this Special Exception application on a one-year trial basis April 2, 2002, with sixteen (16) conditions.
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-15-12-120Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
SE-15-12-120 — TAM BAO TEMPLE Request: Special Exception in the A-1 zoning district to build a 3,600 sq. ft. living quarters for 4 staff members affiliated with a religious use (temple on adjacent lot). Decision: Denied Hearing: The applicant is requesting a Special Exception to build a 3,600 sq. ft. living quarters for 4 staff members affiliated with a religious use (temple on ad
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-15-12-124Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-124 — MARK NASRALLAH Request: Variance in the R-CE zoning district to construct an accessory building (greenhouse) in front yard in lieu of side or rear yards. (Note: Proposed greenhouse will contain 397 sq. ft. under cover). Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is proposing a 397 sq. ft. greenhouse in the front yard. Due to the shape of the lot the front yard is th
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-15-12-110Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-110 — OUTFRONT MEDIA, LLC Request: Variances in the C-2 zoning district to modify existing non-conforming billboard as follows: 1) To reduce copy area from 672 sq. ft. to 378 sq. ft. 2) To allow billboard to remain at 49 ft. in height in lieu of 40 ft. 3) To convert 1 side of billboard to digital; and 4) To allow billboard to remain 193 ft. from residential zoning to the north
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-15-12-119Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-119 — ROBERT MCELHANEY Request: Variance in the R-1AA zoning district to construct single story addition to single family residence 28 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 35 ft. (Note: Property backs onto golf course. The Bay Hill Property Owners Association has submitted a letter of support.) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting approval of a vari
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-15-12-116Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-116 — NORBERTO NETO Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to construct a two-story addition to single family residence 13 ft. from the rear property line in lieu of 15 ft. (Note: The applicant submitted 4 letters of support from his neighbors). Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting a variance to construct a two-story addition to single family resi
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-15-12-117Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-117 — JERRY DROSKY Request: Variances in the R-1AA zoning district as follows: 1) To enclose existing carport 0 ft. from side street property line in lieu of 15 ft.; 2) To convert existing storage to living space 17 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 35 ft.; and 3) To validate existing single family residence 0 ft. from side street in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approv
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-15-12-123Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
SE-15-12-123 — UNIVERSITY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY Request: Special Exception in the R-1A zoning district to allow additional services inside existing educational building. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant proposes additional services inside their educational building. The church on-site was approved in 1999. The applicant reached out to the surrounding community a
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-15-12-113Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-113 — MICHAEL HANLEY Request: Variance in the R-1AA zoning district to construct addition (sunroom) to single family residence 20 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 35 ft. (Note: The applicant obtained approval from the Silver Woods Community Association) Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting a variance to construct an addition (sunroom) to single f
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-15-12-122Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-122 — CHAD LINN Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is requesting variances to allow a 15.93 ft. wide driving aisle in lieu of 20 ft.; to allow the existing building .8 ft. and 4.15 ft. from side property line in lieu of 5 ft.; and to allow the existing block building 4.71 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 15 ft. The BZA asked if the drive aisle would be 2 way, a
View decision → - OtherVA-15-12-112Orange CountyDec 3, 2015
VA-15-12-112 — CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Request: Variance in the R-CE zoning district to allow a total of 39 sq. ft. of signage copy area in lieu of 32 sq. ft. (Note: The applicant wishes to add two 1.5 ft. x 4 ft. ft. sign panels onto the existing ground sign. The current sign is 27 sq. ft. in size.) Hearing: The applicant is requesting a variance in the R-CE zoning district to allow
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA15-0055Osceola CountyDec 2, 2015
ZMA15-0055 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2015-12-02 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 — approvedZMA15-0054Osceola CountyDec 2, 2015
ZMA15-0054 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2015-12-02 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 — approvedZMA15-0053Osceola CountyNov 18, 2015
ZMA15-0053 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2015-11-18 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Variance — deniedSE-16-01-143Orange CountyNov 18, 2015
SE-16-01-143 — Save a Life Pet Rescue, Inc. Request: "Special Exception and Variances in the A-2 zoning district as follows: Decision: Denied Hearing: "The applicant proposes a 3,600 square foot metal structure to house rescued dogs. The maximum number of adult dogs permitted is fifty (50). The maximum number of dogs under six (6) months of age is 100. No other animals are permit
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