Off-Street Parking Standards for the R-1: One Family Residential District in Orlando
In the City of Orlando R-1: One Family Residential District, every primary residential building site must maintain at least one code-compliant off-street parking space and driveway. Accessory dwelling units exceeding 500 square feet require one additional independently accessible parking space, while neighborhood convenience stores allowed within the district are strictly limited to a maximum of two parking spaces. Furthermore, the R-1: One Family Residential District prohibits the use of on-street parking or parking on unimproved surfaces for home-based business activities [Section 58.501, 58.938, 62.606].
Residential Parking Requirements in R-1
Within the City of Orlando R-1: One Family Residential District, off-street parking is primarily governed by the type of residential use and the presence of accessory structures.
Primary and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
For all single-family sites in the R-1: One Family Residential District, the property must have a driveway and parking space that met the City of Orlando Land Development Code standards at the time of original construction. Specific additional requirements apply when an Accessory Dwelling Unit is added to the site [Section 58.501].
| Use Type | Parking Space Requirement | Location/Design Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Single Family Structure | 1 Space (Minimum) | Must include a compliant driveway [Section 58.501]. |
| ADU (500 sq. ft. or smaller) | 0 Additional Spaces | No additional space is required if the principal structure has code-compliant parking [Section 58.501]. |
| ADU (Larger than 500 sq. ft.) | 1 Additional Space | Must be independently accessible, not enclosed in the principal structure, and located behind the front yard setback [Section 58.501]. |
Home Occupations
Residents conducting business within the City of Orlando R-1: One Family Residential District must adhere to strict parking limitations to preserve the residential character of the neighborhood. The City of Orlando mandates that home occupations shall not generate vehicular traffic exceeding two vehicles concurrently [Section 58.938].
- Surface Requirements: Business-related vehicles must be parked in legal, improved parking spaces. Parking on grass or other unimproved surfaces is strictly prohibited [Section 58.938].
- Public Right-of-Way: Vehicles and trailers used for the home occupation cannot be parked in the public right-of-way or on public sidewalks [Section 58.938].
- Commercial Vehicle Restrictions: Commercial trailers and heavy equipment may not be stored or parked at a home occupation site for more than 36 continuous hours [Section 58.938].
Commercial and Non-Residential Parking in R-1
While the R-1: One Family Residential District is primarily intended for single-family homes, certain limited non-residential uses may be permitted, each carrying specific parking mandates.
Neighborhood Convenience Stores
In instances where a neighborhood convenience store is permitted in the R-1: One Family Residential District (typically requiring location on a collector street), the following parking limits apply:
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Spaces | 2 spaces (plus any required for an associated residential use) [Section 62.606]. |
| Employee Parking | May be stacked on a driveway; does not need to be independently accessible [Section 62.606]. |
| Prohibited Areas | On corner lots, parking is prohibited in the front 25 feet of the lot adjacent to the front facades of abutting structures [Section 62.606]. |
| Drive-Throughs | Strictly prohibited for convenience stores in the R-1 district [Section 62.606]. |
Accessory Parking in Residential Districts
Any parking lot located within the R-1: One Family Residential District that serves an abutting use in a non-residential district must be brought into compliance with City of Orlando landscaping and bufferyard standards within specified timeframes (generally 2 to 5 years from the adoption of the code) [Section 58.1183].
Parking Space Removal for Compliance
The City of Orlando Zoning Official may authorize the removal of existing parking spaces in the R-1: One Family Residential District to allow for the installation of required landscaping or bufferyards. However, there are limits on how many spaces can be removed based on the size of the building site [Section 58.1182].
| 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 |
Sections Cited
- Section 58.110 (Zoning District Regulations)
- Section 58.210 (Establishment of Zoning Districts)
- Section 58.501 (Design Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units)
- Section 58.938 (Performance and Design Requirements for Home Occupations)
- Section 58.1182 (Removal of Parking Spaces to Achieve Compliance)
- Section 58.1183 (Amortization of Nonconforming Landscaping)
- Section 62.606 (Neighborhood Convenience Stores in Residential Districts)