Off-Street Parking Standards for the ASD-2 Airport Support District
Residential development is strictly prohibited within the ASD-2: Airport Support District in the City of Orlando due to aircraft noise and land use incompatibility. Commercial and industrial projects in this high-intensity district must adhere to the off-street parking ratios defined in Chapter 61 of the City Code and the specialized development guidelines of the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan [Section 58.461, Section 58.463].
Land Use Permissions and Residential Restrictions
In the City of Orlando, the ASD-2: Airport Support District is designated as a high-intensity area intended for primary employment and heavy industrial activity. Because of its proximity to the Orlando International Airport, the City of Orlando enforces a strict prohibition on residential projects within this district to prevent noise-related conflicts.
| Land Use Category | Permission Status in ASD-2 |
|---|---|
| Residential (All Types) | Strictly Prohibited |
| Heavy Manufacturing | Permitted |
| Automobile and Truck Rental | Permitted |
| Hotel | Permitted |
| Ancillary Support Retail | Permitted |
[Section 58.461]
General Commercial and Industrial Parking Requirements
The City of Orlando requires all commercial and industrial development within the ASD-2: Airport Support District to follow the design and land use standards established for the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan. While specific ratios for every industrial use are housed in the general parking code (Chapter 61), the City of Orlando mandates that these projects also meet the "associated objectives and policies" of the Sector Plan [Section 58.463].
Drive-Through Facilities and Ancillary Retail
For projects in the ASD-2: Airport Support District that include ancillary support retail with drive-through components, the City of Orlando requires specific "waiting spaces" to be provided. These spaces are in addition to the standard parking spots required for the primary use.
| Commercial Use Type | Required Minimum Waiting Spaces |
|---|---|
| Financial Institution | 4 spaces per teller or drive-up ATM |
| Restaurant | 6 spaces |
| Car Wash | 5 spaces per service bay |
| Drive-In Theater | 20 spaces |
| Other Uses | As determined by the Zoning Official |
[Section 58.741]
Stationary Mobile Vendors
If a commercial project in the City of Orlando hosts stationary mobile vendors (two or more vendors on a site at the same time), the following specific parking requirements apply to the area occupied by the vendor.
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Parking Ratio | 5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of occupied area |
| Commercial Vehicle Parking | Must comply with Section 58.926 |
[Section 58.722]
Landscaping-Related Parking Reductions
The City of Orlando allows developers of non-residential building sites to remove a limited number of existing parking spaces if those spaces are required to bring the site into compliance with City landscaping or bufferyard requirements. The Appearance Review Official gives the highest priority to providing bufferyards on portions of non-residential sites that abut residential uses, though this is less common in the ASD-2: Airport Support District due to the residential prohibition.
| Number of Required Spaces on Site | Maximum Spaces Allowed to be Removed |
|---|---|
| 1—6 spaces | None |
| 7—15 spaces | 1 space |
| 16—35 spaces | 2 spaces |
| 36—70 spaces | 3 spaces |
| 71+ spaces | 5% of required spaces |
[Section 58.1182]
Specialized Commercial Use: Pain Management Clinics
Should a commercial project within the City of Orlando include a pain management clinic, it must provide a minimum of five parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. The City of Orlando strictly prohibits off-site or shared parking for this specific land use [Section 58.1195].
Sections Cited
- Section 58.461 - Purpose of the District
- Section 58.463 - Additional District Requirements
- Section 58.722 - Stationary Mobile Vending
- Section 58.741 - Waiting Areas for Vehicles Awaiting Service
- Section 58.1182 - Removal of Parking Spaces to Achieve Compliance
- Section 58.1195 - Minimum Site Plan Conditions