Guide to Land Use in the ASD-2: Airport Support District (High Intensity)
The ASD-2: Airport Support District is established by the City of Orlando as a high-intensity employment location within the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area. While the district permits heavy industrial activities, hotels, and big box retail, all residential uses are strictly prohibited due to aircraft noise and land use incompatibility. Within the City of Orlando, this district serves to support the continued growth and operational needs of the Orlando International Airport [Section 58.460, 58.461].
Functional Overview of the ASD-2 District
The ASD-2: Airport Support District is one of two distinct levels of intensity within the airport support regions of the City of Orlando. Classified as the "High Intensity" tier, the ASD-2 district is intended to accommodate a wide range of intensive commercial and industrial land uses that are compatible with proximity to a major aviation hub [Section 58.461].
Allowed and Appropriate Land Uses
Based on the City of Orlando Code of Ordinances, the following uses are expressly permitted or considered appropriate within the ASD-2: Airport Support District:
- Heavy Manufacturing: The district is designed to facilitate large-scale industrial operations [Section 58.461].
- Automobile and Truck Rental: Facilities for the rental and storage of vehicles are permitted [Section 58.461].
- Hotel Accommodations: Lodging facilities are allowed to serve the needs of airport travelers and nearby business centers [Section 58.461].
- Ancillary Support Retail: Small-scale retail that supports the primary industrial or commercial functions of the area [Section 58.461].
- Big Box Retail: Unlike conventional shopping centers, large-format "big box" retail is considered an appropriate use for the ASD-2 district [Section 58.461].
Prohibited Land Uses
To ensure the safety of residents and the operational integrity of the airport, the City of Orlando strictly prohibits certain uses within the ASD-2: Airport Support District:
- Residential Uses: All forms of housing are strictly prohibited due to high levels of aircraft noise and the functional requirements of the airport environment [Section 58.461].
- Conventional Community Shopping Centers: Traditional retail clusters, specifically including grocery stores and strip centers, are not allowed in the ASD-2 district [Section 58.461].
Development and Design Standards
Development within the ASD-2: Airport Support District must comply with the overarching goals of the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan. While specific numerical setbacks for this district are managed via the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan Development Guidelines and Standards (Chapter 68), the following general requirements apply to the ASD-2 district:
ASD-2 Development Requirements
| Feature | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Primary Intent | High-Intensity Employment Location |
| Noise Compatibility | Must comply with Airport Noise regulations |
| Residential Permission | Strictly Prohibited |
| Retail Type Restrictions | Big Box allowed; Conventional Shopping Centers prohibited |
| Applicable Guidelines | Southeast Orlando Sector Plan (Chapter 68) |
[Section 58.461, 58.463]
Sections Cited
- Section 58.460 - Relationship to the Growth Management Plan (Airport Support Districts)
- Section 58.461 - Purpose of the District (ASD-1 and ASD-2)
- Section 58.463 - Additional District Requirements (Southeast Orlando Sector Plan)