Allowed and Prohibited Uses in the O-1 Office and Residential District of Orlando
The O-1 Office and Residential District in the City of Orlando is designed to provide a flexible environment for low-intensity professional office developments and residential housing. Within the City of Orlando, this district is specifically intended to serve as a transition zone between high-intensity activity centers and residential neighborhoods, permitting a mix of single-family, multi-family, and medical or dental office uses while prohibiting most retail and industrial activities.
Development Standards for the O-1 District
Development within the O-1 Office and Residential District must adhere to the following technical specifications established by the City of Orlando [Section 58.281].
| Standard | O-1 District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Gross Residential Density | Min: 12 du/ac; Max: 30 du/ac |
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | 0.50 (Residential); 0.40 (Non-Residential) |
| Minimum Lot Area | 4,500 sq. ft. |
| Minimum Mean Lot Width | 45 ft. |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) | 0.70 |
| Front Yard Setback (Minimum) | 25 ft. |
| Side Yard Setback (Minimum) | 5 ft. |
| Street Side Yard Setback (Minimum) | 15 ft. |
| Rear Yard Setback (Minimum) | 25 ft. |
| Max Building Height (Traditional City) | 35 ft. |
| Max Building Height (Outside Traditional City) | 35 ft. |
| Max Building Height (Conditional) | 100 ft. |
Source: [Figure 1B.LDC]
Allowed Residential Uses
The City of Orlando permits a variety of housing types within the O-1 Office and Residential District to ensure a diverse residential environment.
Permitted by Right (P) or with Appearance Review (PA)
- Single-Family Dwellings: Permitted by right [Figure 2, Page 33].
- Multi-Family Dwellings: Permitted by right [Figure 2, Page 33].
- Townhomes: Permitted subject to Appearance Review [Figure 2, Page 33].
- Duplex or Tandem Dwellings: Permitted subject to Appearance Review [Figure 2, Page 33].
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Permitted subject to Appearance Review and specific design standards [Section 58.500].
- Residential Care Facilities (Type A): Permitted by right [Figure 2, Page 34].
- Intensive Care Facilities (Types A, B, and C): Permitted by right [Figure 2, Page 34].
Conditional (C) or Special Case (LC)
- Group Housing (Types A and B): Allowed as a Conditional Use [Figure 2, Page 34].
- Group Housing (Type C): Only allowed for designated historic landmarks [Figure 2, Page 34].
- Bed and Breakfast Facilities: Allowed as an accessory use in the O-1 District only after review and approval as a Conditional Use [Section 58.919].
Allowed Non-Residential Uses
The O-1 Office and Residential District focuses on professional services that generate lower traffic volumes than standard retail districts.
Permitted by Right (P) or with Appearance Review (PA)
- Professional Offices: General offices, medical offices, and dental laboratories are permitted by right [Figure 2, Page 36].
- Child and Adult Day Care: Facilities for 6 to 30+ persons are permitted subject to Appearance Review [Figure 2, Page 35].
- Conservation Uses: Permitted by right [Figure 2, Page 35].
Conditional (C) or Special Case (CA/LC)
- Communication Towers: Allowed subject to Conditional Use and Appearance Review [Figure 2, Page 35].
- Golf Courses: Allowed as a Conditional Use [Figure 2, Page 35].
- Hospitals and Clinics: Allowed as a Conditional Use [Figure 2, Page 35].
- Parking (Principal Use): Allowed as a Conditional Use [Figure 2, Page 36].
- Commercial Dwelling Units: Allowed as a Conditional Use, but only for properties located outside of the Traditional City [Figure 2, Page 35].
- Home Occupations: Allowed as an accessory use within residential units, provided they occupy no more than 25% of a floor area or 500 square feet [Section 58.938].
Prohibited Uses
To maintain the low-intensity character of the O-1 Office and Residential District, the City of Orlando prohibits the following uses [Figure 2]:
- Retail Activities: Light retailing, intensive retailing, and neighborhood convenience stores.
- Industrial/Wholesale: Manufacturing, warehousing, and wholesale showrooms.
- Automotive: Auto service stations, major vehicle repairs, and car washes.
- Entertainment: Adult entertainment facilities, nightclubs, and bars (unless the bar is a landmark).
- General Services: Personal services, temporary labor agencies, and mobile vending.
- Specialty: Junk yards, indoor shooting ranges, and vertiports.
Sections Cited
- Section 58.210 - Establishment of Zoning Districts
- Section 58.280 - Relationship to the Growth Management Plan
- Section 58.281 - Purpose of Activity Center Districts (Office/Residential)
- Section 58.500 - Purpose of Accessory Dwelling Unit Requirements
- Section 58.919 - Procedural Requirements for Bed and Breakfast
- Section 58.937 - Home Occupations General Requirements
- Section 58.938 - Performance and Design Requirements (Home Occupations)
- Figure 1B.LDC - Table of Zoning District Regulations
- Figure 2 - Table of Allowable Uses in Zoning Districts