City of Orlando Public Use District (-P-) Setback Standards

The City of Orlando requires that all development within the -P-: Public Use District adhere to minimum building setbacks, including 30 feet for front yards, 15 feet for side yards, and 25 feet for both street side and rear yards. Because projects in this district are often unique public facilities like stadiums or treatment plants, these standards may be adjusted through a Conditional Use application to account for specific site requirements.

Minimum Setback Requirements for the -P- District

In the City of Orlando, the -P-: Public Use District follows specific dimensional standards for building placement. These requirements are categorized by the orientation of the building site to the surrounding streets and property lines.

Setback Category	Minimum Requirement (feet)
Front Yard	30 feet
Side Yard	15 feet
Street Side Yard	25 feet
Rear Yard	25 feet

[Figure 1C]

Overview of the -P-: Public Use District in Orlando

The -P-: Public Use District is an established zoning classification in the City of Orlando designed specifically for lands owned by public bodies [Section 58.210]. The primary purpose of this district is to facilitate Public Benefit uses and to eliminate potential confusion on the Official Zoning Map regarding the status of these lands [Section 58.321].

Usage of land within the City of Orlando's -P-: Public Use District is restricted entirely to public entities. If a property in this district is sold or donated to a private entity, the City must initiate a rezoning process to a different classification [Section 58.322].

Development Standards and Evaluation

Development within the -P-: Public Use District is recognized as having unique characteristics that may not fit standard commercial or residential patterns, such as football stadiums, water treatment plants, or transit stations [Section 58.323].

Conditional Use Applications

A public body may submit an application for a Conditional Use to the City of Orlando to address specific development standards, including the setbacks shown in Figure 1C. This process allows the City to evaluate the proposal based on the unique characteristics of the site and the public service it provides [Section 58.323].

Front Yard Encroachments

Within the Traditional City area of the City of Orlando, there is some flexibility regarding front yard placement. Up to 30% of the building frontage may extend up to 20% into the required 30-foot front yard setback if approved by an appearance review official, provided the project meets the requirements for projections and recesses [Figure 1C, Footnote 18].

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