Allowed and Prohibited Land Uses in the Orlando ASD-1 Airport Support District

The Orlando ASD-1 (Medium Intensity) District is a primary employment location within the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area that permits a wide range of land uses but strictly prohibits heavy manufacturing and conventional community shopping centers. Residential development is not permitted by right in the Orlando ASD-1 District but may be allowed as a component of a Planned Development (PD) under specific future land use designations.

Purpose of the ASD-1 District

The City of Orlando established the ASD-1 and ASD-2 Districts to serve as the primary employment hubs within the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area [Section 58.461]. The ASD-1 District is specifically designated for "Medium Intensity" uses, distinguishing it from the higher intensity ASD-2 District [Section 58.461].

Land Use Permissions and Restrictions

The City of Orlando regulates land use within the ASD-1 District to ensure compatibility with the Orlando International Airport and the broader goals of the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan. While the district allows a broad spectrum of activities, it enforces specific prohibitions to maintain the intended "Medium Intensity" character.

Permitted Land Uses

Land uses in the ASD-1 District generally include a wide range of employment-related activities, provided they do not fall under the prohibited categories.

Use Category	Permission Status / Conditions
Big Box Retail	Permitted; considered an appropriate use for the district [Section 58.461].
Medium Intensity Employment	Permitted; this is the primary intent of the ASD-1 designation [Section 58.461].
Residential Development	Prohibited by right. May be allowed only as a component of a Planned Development (PD) within the Airport Support District-Medium Intensity or Urban Village future land use designations [Section 58.461].

Prohibited Land Uses

The Orlando City Code identifies several uses that are incompatible with the ASD-1 District's goals or environmental constraints.

Use Category	Prohibitions
Heavy Manufacturing	Strictly prohibited within the ASD-1 District [Section 58.461].
Conventional Community Shopping Centers	Prohibited, specifically including grocery stores and strip centers [Section 58.461].
Grocery Stores	Prohibited as part of conventional shopping center developments [Section 58.461].
Strip Centers	Prohibited as part of conventional shopping center developments [Section 58.461].

Additional Development Requirements

Redevelopment and new construction within the Orlando ASD-1 District are subject to the following additional criteria:

Traditional Design Standards: Within certain density and intensity thresholds, the City of Orlando requires that development in the ASD-1 District adhere to Traditional Design standards [Section 58.463].
Sector Plan Guidelines: All development must comply with the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan Development Guidelines and Standards as detailed in Chapter 68 of the Orlando City Code [Section 58.463].

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