Off-Street Parking and Development Standards for the UR: Urban Reserve District
In the City of Orlando, the UR: Urban Reserve District acts as a holding zone for land intended for future urban use, currently restricted to a maximum residential density of one unit per 10 acres. While specific numeric parking ratios for the UR: Urban Reserve District are established in Chapter 61 of the Orlando Land Development Code, the district identifies distinct parking requirements for accessory dwellings and mandates that all parking areas conform to strict setback and site design standards.
General Parking Governance
The City of Orlando does not list a comprehensive table of parking ratios within the specific UR: Urban Reserve District text. Instead, the City of Orlando Code of Ordinances states that all off-street parking, including for residential and non-residential uses, must be provided in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 61, Part 3 [Section 58.924, Section 58.1182].
For any development within the UR: Urban Reserve District, the following general rules apply:
- Conformance: No building permit will be issued until it is determined that the building site has adequate access and parking [Section 60.140].
- Design Standards: All parking facilities must meet the design and layout standards of the City of Orlando, typically requiring consolidation of parking to the sides or rear of buildings to maintain a pedestrian focus where applicable [Section 62.300, Section 62.502].
Parking for Residential and Accessory Uses
The UR: Urban Reserve District permits single-family residential use and associated accessory structures. The provided document details specific requirements for these configurations:
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted in the UR: Urban Reserve District provided the building site meets the 10-acre minimum. The parking requirements for ADUs are as follows:
- Principal Structure: Each building site must maintain at least one parking space and a driveway that complied with the code at the time of original construction [Section 58.501.F.1].
- Large ADUs: If the ADU is greater than 500 square feet in size, one additional parking space is required. This space must be independently accessible from the street and cannot be enclosed within the principal structure [Section 58.501.F.2].
- Small ADUs: ADUs that are 500 square feet or smaller are exempt from the requirement to provide an additional parking space, provided the principal structure has code-compliant parking [Section 58.501.F.3].
Caretakers Quarters
For allowed non-residential uses (such as Public or Agricultural uses) in the UR: Urban Reserve District, caretakers quarters may be established. Off-street parking for these quarters must follow the City of Orlando requirements for one-family dwellings as found in Chapter 61, Part 3 [Section 58.924].
UR: Urban Reserve District Site Standards
Parking placement and site design are limited by the following technical development standards required by the City of Orlando for the UR: Urban Reserve District:
| Standard | Requirement for UR District |
|---|---|
| Maximum Residential Density | 1 unit per 10 acres |
| Minimum Lot Area | 10 acres |
| Minimum Mean Lot Width | 200 feet |
| Minimum Mean Lot Depth | 100 feet |
| Minimum Building Site Frontage | 100 feet |
| Minimum Front Yard Setback | 30 feet |
| Minimum Side Yard Setback | 15 feet |
| Minimum Street Side Yard Setback | 25 feet |
| Minimum Rear Yard Setback | 25 feet |
[Source: Figure 1C; Section 58.452]
Specific Restrictions and Nonconformities
- Eminent Domain Waivers: If a governmental acquisition of property reduces the number of parking spaces on a UR: Urban Reserve District site, the City may grant waivers to allow the site to continue operating with reduced parking, provided the reduction is the minimum necessary [Section 58.1189].
- Setback Encroachments: Patios and decks associated with residential structures may not be located within any utility or drainage easements and must maintain a 15-foot setback from the mean high water mark of any water bodies [Section 58.970].
Sections Cited
- Section 58.450 (Relationship to the Growth Management Plan)
- Section 58.451 (Purpose of the District)
- Section 58.452 (Rezones and Zoning Map Applications)
- Section 58.501 (Design Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units)
- Section 58.924 (Parking for Caretakers Quarters)
- Section 58.1182 (Removal of Parking Spaces to Achieve Compliance)
- Section 58.1189 (Waivers and Exceptions)
- Section 60.140 (Frontage Requirements)
- Section 62.300 (Applicability and Scope of Review)
- Figure 1C (Table of Zoning District Regulations)