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.
- OtherZMA01-0023Osceola CountyApr 19, 2001
ZMA01-0023 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-04-19 Status: Withdrawn Source: Osceola County ZMA.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 — approvedVA-01-04-025Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
VA-01-04-025 — Ramon and Ivonne De Jesus Request: Variance in R-1AC zone to erect screened porch addition to single family residence 5 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to erect a porch behind his house. He obtained a letter of no objection from the homeowners association. There was no opposition.
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-025Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-025 — Spectrasite Communications Request: Special Exception in R-3 zone for camouflaged communications tower (pine tree design) 140 ft. in height. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff report and recommendation is located on Pages 54, 55 and 56. The applicant worked with Marilyn MacKenzie, president of the Greenbriar Homeowner's Association, on developing condition #6 of
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-021Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-021 — Carmelo Coss Request: Special Exception in R-3 zone for retention facility in conjunction with adjacent commerical development. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is constructing an auto repair shop on C-2 zoned land. But part of his retention pond lies on R-3 zoned lands. This requires a special exception. There is an Orange County drainage canal adjacent to
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-017Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-017 — Richard Davidson Request: Special Exception in A-1 zone for a Family Lot Provision (applicant proposes a 2nd dwelling unit for his mother). Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff report and recommendation are located on Pages 7 and 8. Prior to the public hearing, the applicant submitted the appropriate documentation required by Code for confirming the familial relat
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-04-023Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
VA-01-04-023 — Michael Scarlett Request: Variance in R-1A zone to erect an addition (family room) to single family residence 20 ft. from rear property line (east) in lieu of 30 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to build a family room addition onto the back of his house. The addition will be 20 feet from the back property line and one (1) story in height. There wa
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-04-024Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
VA-01-04-024 — Jeff and Lorraine Robinson Request: Variance in R-1AA zone to erect single family residence 25 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 35 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to build a home whose design would be consistent with other homes in the subdivision (Brighton Woods). The encroachment involves two end projections of the house. A similar va
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-020Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-020 — Jutta C. Canada Request: Special Exception in A-2 zone for a Family Lot Provision (property owner proposes second mobile home for son). Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff report and recommendation are located on Pages 109 and 110. The applicant wants to place a second mobile home on the site for her son. She lives alone and would like her son to be near her. The
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-023Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-023 — St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church Request: Special Exception in R-1A zone to expand existing church by 5,452 sq. ft. and add an unpaved parking area to the south and Variance to provide unpaved parking in lieu of paved. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff report and recommendation are located on Pages 62 and 63. The applicant's church faces Conway Road. Conway
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-04-027Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
VA-01-04-027 — Marilyn Mass Request: Variance in P-D zone to construct addition (bedroom) to single family residence 12.5 ft. from rear (west) property line in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to add a bedroom addition. Less than 10% of the addition encroaches into the setback. The applicant obtained 8 letters of no objection from her surrounding nei
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-022Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-022 — Joy Metropolitan Community Church Request: Special Exception in R-3 zone to expand church use (construction of a new 10,000 ft. sanctuary and new parking lot at the southeast corner of Ferncreek Avenue and Crystal Lake Avenue) and Variance for unpaved parking in lieu of paved. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff report and recommendation are located on Pages 42, 4
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-018Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-018 — Michael Paul Bahor Request: Request in a C-1 zone to construct an office building with the following variances: 1. 5 ft. from rear (north) property line in lieu of 15 ft.; 2. Eliminate required landscape buffer on north property line; 3. Provide a 4 ft. wide landscape buffer along Michigan Avenue in lieu of 7 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant w
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-024Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-024 — THOMAS T. ROSS, AGENT FOR LOCKHEED MARTIN Request: Special Exception in A-2 zone to construct an electro-optical equipment testing range. Decision: Approved Hearing: The Staff report and recommendation are located on Pages 78 and 79. The applicant represents Lockheed Martin Corporation. This is a national defense related project. The electro-optical range is meant
View decision → - Other4/5/2001Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
4/5/2001 — Joy Metropolitan Community Church Decision: Partial Approval
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-04-022Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
VA-01-04-022 — Thomas Snyder Request: Variances in a P-D zone to construct an accessory building (garage) as follows: 1. 1500 sq. ft. in size in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2. 19 ft. in height in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The property is located in Live Oak Estates, a subdivision with a country-like atmosphere consisting of homes on one acre lots. The applicant wants
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-026Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-026 — Parkway Baptist Church Request: Special Exception in R-1AA zone to expand church use by adding paved parking lot in front of church building. Decision: Approved Hearing: The staff report is located on Pages 23 and 24. The church conducted a commnity meeting prior to the public hearing. The church has already submitted plans for construction of the parking lot and
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-027Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-027 — Frederick H. Hovarter Request: In a R-1A zone to allow existing accessory building (garage) to remain with the following variances: 1. 507 sq. ft. in size in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2. 5.7 ft from side (north) property line in lieu of 7.5 ft. (NOTE: Applicant is trying to resolve Code Enforcement Division citation) Decision: Approved Hearing: This request was
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-04-019Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
SE-01-04-019 — Nextel Communications, Inc. Request: Special Exception in A-2 zone for single use camouflaged communication tower (church bell tower proposed) 100 ft. in height. Decision: Approved Hearing: The staff report is located on Pages 92, 93 and 94. Staff recommended conditions on the bell tower design to ensure compatbility and aesthetic quality in the neighborhood. Th
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-04-028Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
VA-01-04-028 — Eller Media Company Request: Variance in C-2 zone to relocate existing billboard 650 ft. from another existing billboard to the east in lieu of 1000 ft. NOTE: Applicant has agreed to reduce height and size of sign from 50 ft. and 672 sq. ft. to 40 ft. and 400 sq. ft., respectively. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is relocating the existing billboard to
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-04-021Orange CountyApr 5, 2001
VA-01-04-021 — William F. Winningham Request: Variance in R-1A zone to construct addition (breakfast room) to single family residence 12 ft. from side street (west) property line in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to build a 10' x 15' addition to expand the kitchen area. The addition is small, and the variance amount (3') is minimal. Several neighb
View decision → - Ordinance — passedCPA01-0006Osceola CountyApr 4, 2001
CPA01-0006 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2001-04-04 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 — approvedZMA01-0022Osceola CountyApr 4, 2001
ZMA01-0022 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-04-04 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 — passedCPA01-0005Osceola CountyApr 3, 2001
CPA01-0005 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2001-04-03 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 — approvedZMA01-0021Osceola CountyApr 3, 2001
ZMA01-0021 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-04-03 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA01-0020Osceola CountyApr 3, 2001
ZMA01-0020 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-04-03 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA01-0019Osceola CountyMar 30, 2001
ZMA01-0019 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-03-30 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 — approvedZMA01-0018Osceola CountyMar 26, 2001
ZMA01-0018 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-03-26 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 — approvedZMA01-0017Osceola CountyMar 16, 2001
ZMA01-0017 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-03-16 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 — passedCPA01-0003Osceola CountyMar 9, 2001
CPA01-0003 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2001-03-09 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-03-020Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
VA-01-03-020 — Randy Ross Request: Variance in R-1A zone to erect a detached accessory building (garage) as follows: 1) 864 sq. ft. in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2) 18 ft. in height in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant needs a garage sufficiently sized to house three cars. The height is requested to match the design and pitch of his residence. The property
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-03-016Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
SE-01-03-016 — Federation of Pentecostal Church Request: Special Exception in R-1A zone for church use and Variance for unpaved parking in lieu of paved (applicant proposes three (3) modular units for church use; applicant will remove existing mobile home). Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff's report is located on Pages 42 through 44. The applicant wants to use the property for ch
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-03-015Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
VA-01-03-015 — Brandi Reynolds Request: Variance in R-2 zone to erect addition (garage) to single family residence 3 ft. from side property line in lieu of 6 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant has a one-car garage with a one-car caport attached on the west side of the house. She wants to expand the garage, but in order to make it the correct size for two cars, she nee
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-03-016Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
VA-01-03-016 — Benjamin Matos Request: Variance in R-1 zone to allow screened room enclosure to single family residence 20 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 25 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to erect a screened room which will encroach five feet into the rear yard setback. It is a minimal variance request. The property abutting the rear is an apartment
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-03-012Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
SE-01-03-012 — Harold And Ethel Christopher Request: Special Exception in R-CE zone for a detached accessory dwelling unit (mother-in-law suite). Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff's report is located on Pages 6 and 7. The applicant wants to construct an accessory dwelling unit behind the principal residence for her mother-in-law. The applicant asked if she could increase the size
View decision → - Variance — deniedVA-01-03-018Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
VA-01-03-018 — Bob Dorlon Request: Variance in R-CE zone to erect detached accessory building (10 ft. x 10 ft. gazebo) 39 ft. from normal high water elevation of Lake Butler in lieu of 50 ft.. Decision: Denied Hearing: Staff informed the BZA of the past history of this site. The applicant felt the request was non-obtrusive. The BZA felt the lake setback was important to maintain.
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-03-014Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
SE-01-03-014 — Parviz Farzaneh Request: Special Exception in P-O zone for a beauty hair salon, restaurant (no drive thru), and a health spa fitness center. Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff's report on this application is located on Pages 26 through 29. A community meeting was held prior to the public hearing. Representatives from the Orange Tree Subdivision to the west were pre
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-03-017Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
VA-01-03-017 — Valerie Shepherd Request: Variance in R-CE zone to erect addition (bedroom) to single family residence 22 ft. from rear property line in lieu of 50 ft. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant wants to add a bedroom onto the back of the house. The addition will not be any closer to the rear lot line than the existing house. The BZA felt the addition would enhance
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-03-014Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
VA-01-03-014 — Paul H. Chipok Request: Variances in I-2 zone to construct commercial building 10 ft. and 6.53 ft. from the north property line in lieu of 15 ft. Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — deniedSE-01-03-013Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
SE-01-03-013 — Tom Tanenbaum Request: Special Exception in C-3 zone to allow a roofing contractor's storage yard to continue to operate and Variance for unpaved parking in lieu of paved. Decision: Denied Hearing: Staff's report is located on Pages 58 through 61. At the public hearing, staff recommended denial of the reqeust, stating it is inconsistent with the recommendations o
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-03-019Orange CountyMar 1, 2001
VA-01-03-019 — Gregory Necrason Request: Variances in R-1AA zone to erect detached accessory building (garage) as follows: 1) 828 sq. ft. in floor area in lieu of 500 sq. ft.; 2) 18 ft. in height in lieu of 15 ft. (Note: Existing detached garage and shed to be removed). Decision: Approved Hearing: Staff reported the existing two-car garage was built without permits, and the
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA01-0016Osceola CountyFeb 19, 2001
ZMA01-0016 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-02-19 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Rezoning — approvedZMA01-0015Osceola CountyFeb 14, 2001
ZMA01-0015 Type: Zoning Map Amendment Filed: 2001-02-14 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County ZMA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Ordinance — passedCPA01-0002Osceola CountyFeb 13, 2001
CPA01-0002 Type: Comprehensive Plan — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Filed: 2001-02-13 Status: Approved Source: Osceola County CPA. Narrative summary not published in the open-data feed; see county portal for full case detail.
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-02-013Orange CountyFeb 1, 2001
VA-01-02-013 — Johnson P. Massey Request: Variance in RCE zone to construct an entrance wall along front property line 8 feet in height in lieu of 4 feet. Decision: Approved Hearing: The applicant is proposing a decorative wall along the front property line. He informed the BZA that he was communicating with the property owner directly across the street from him. Staff received a
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-02-009Orange CountyFeb 1, 2001
SE-01-02-009 — Grace Community of Faith Request: Special Exception in R-1AA zone for church and school use to be constructed in four (4) phases and the following variances: 1. Construct sanctuary (Phase 4) with 65 feet of total height in lieu of 35 feet; 2. Construct a wood deck within 50 feet of normal high water elevation of Lake Holden. Decision: Approved
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-02-007Orange CountyFeb 1, 2001
SE-01-02-007 — Filipino International Christian Church Request: Special Exception in R-1A zone to expand existing church use to include a 24 feet x 36 feet modular building for bible study and Sunday school classrooms. Decision: Approved Hearing: The staff report is located on Pages ------------- The applicant stated he has obtained a licensed contractor to obtain the appropriat
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-02-006Orange CountyFeb 1, 2001
SE-01-02-006 — Charles and Victoria Dipasquale Request: Special Exception in A-1 zone for family lot provision (mobile home residence for applicant's mother). Decision: Approved Hearing: The mobile home is for the applicant's elderly mother, as explained in the attached staff report and accompanying documents. The neighbor closest to the mobile home wrote a letter in favor of th
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-00-10-009Orange CountyFeb 1, 2001
SE-00-10-009 — IGLESIA CRISTIANA PENIEL - February 1, 2001 Request: Special Exception in R-1A zone to expand church use (proposing a 12,000 sq. ft. temple and 4,000 sq. ft. daycare building) and Variances as follows: 1. provide unpaved parking spaces; 2. allow maximum height of 55 ft. for church steeple. Decision: Approved Hearing: The staff report is located on Pages --------
View decision → - Variance — approvedSE-01-02-008Orange CountyFeb 1, 2001
SE-01-02-008 — Fourth Street Kingdom Hall Request: Special Exception in R-1 zone to expand church use to include second sanctuary with ancillary multi-purpose facilities. Decision: Approved Hearing: The staff report is located on Pages ----------- Prior to the hearing, a letter was received from the two adjoining property owners to the east (father and daughter owning the large
View decision → - Variance — approvedVA-01-02-009Orange CountyFeb 1, 2001
VA-01-02-009 — Amoco Oil Company Request: Variance in C-2 zone to erect convenience store 5 feet from rear property line in lieu of 15 feet (NOTE: site is being reconstructed for new gas station with convenience store). Decision: Approved Hearing: This is a re-development of an old existing Amoco gas station. By allowing the variance, more room will be made available that will
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