Off-Street Parking Standards for the -P-: Public Use District in Orlando
In the City of Orlando -P-: Public Use District, off-street parking requirements are primarily governed by the standards set forth in Section 61.322 of the municipal code [Section 58.323]. For specific permitted activities such as pain management clinics or stationary mobile vendors, the City of Orlando requires a minimum of five parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of area [Section 58.722, Section 58.1195].
General Parking Governance
The City of Orlando -P-: Public Use District is intended specifically for lands owned by public bodies for Public Benefit uses [Section 58.321]. Consequently, development standards, including off-street parking, are tailored to the unique characteristics of these sites (such as schools, stadiums, or water treatment plants). While most requirements are deferred to Section 61.322, the Orlando City Code allows for the evaluation of parking needs through the Conditional Use process to ensure the standards are appropriate for the specific public project [Section 58.323].
Specific Use Parking Ratios
While general ratios are maintained in Chapter 61, the provided document specifies several fixed requirements for certain uses that may occur within the City of Orlando -P-: Public Use District:
| Use Type | Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirement | Additional Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Management Clinic | 5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area | Offsite and shared parking is prohibited [Section 58.1195]. |
| Stationary Mobile Vendor | 5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of occupied area | Must comply with Section 58.926 for commercial vehicle parking [Section 58.722]. |
| Home Occupations | Must utilize legal existing parking spaces | Prohibited from parking or storing commercial vehicles/trailers for more than 36 hours [Section 58.938]. |
| Public Benefit Uses (Assembly) | Per Section 61.322 | Must be designed to minimize conflict with pedestrian and bike pathways [Section 58.812]. |
Design and Locational Requirements
In the City of Orlando, the placement and design of parking within the -P-: Public Use District are restricted by mandatory setbacks and site design criteria:
- Prohibited Locations: Parking is generally not permitted within the required front yard or street side yard setbacks of the City of Orlando's various districts [Section 62.302, Section 62.307].
- Setback Compliance: Parking areas must respect the principal building setbacks for the -P- district, which include a 30-foot front yard, 15-foot side yard, 25-foot street side yard, and 30-foot rear yard [Figure 1C, Page 32].
- Accessibility: For residential uses (such as Home Occupations), vehicles must be parked in legal parking spaces and are strictly prohibited from parking on unimproved surfaces or within the public right-of-way [Section 58.938].
- PBU Integration: For "Assembly Public Benefit Uses," the City of Orlando mandates that parking areas be located to prioritize pedestrian safety and integrated with the site's overall circulation to avoid conflicts with bicycle pathways [Section 58.812].
Buffering and Removal of Spaces
The Orlando Zoning Official has the authority to authorize the redesign or removal of existing parking spaces to achieve compliance with mandatory landscaping or bufferyard requirements. However, this is limited by a sliding scale based on the total number of spaces on the building site:
- 1–6 spaces: No removal permitted.
- 7–15 spaces: Maximum of 1 space may be removed.
- 16–35 spaces: Maximum of 2 spaces may be removed.
- 36–70 spaces: Maximum of 3 spaces may be removed.
- 71+ spaces: Maximum of 5% of required spaces may be removed [Section 58.1182].
Sections Cited
- Section 58.321 - Purpose of the District (-P-).
- Section 58.322 - Rezones and Zoning Map Applications.
- Section 58.323 - Development Standards.
- Section 58.722 - Stationary Mobile Vending.
- Section 58.812 - Assembly PBUs: Development and Design Criteria.
- Section 58.938 - Performance and Design Requirements (Home Occupations).
- Section 58.1182 - Removal of Parking Spaces to Achieve Compliance.
- Section 58.1195 - Minimum Site Plan Conditions (Pain Management Clinics).
- Figure 1C - Table of Zoning District Regulations (Traditional City).