Off-Street Parking Standards for the R-1AA One Family Residential District in Orlando
In the City of Orlando R-1AA One Family Residential District, principal dwellings are required to maintain at least one compliant parking space and driveway. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) exceeding 500 square feet necessitate one additional independently accessible space located behind the front yard setback, while allowable commercial-adjacent uses like home occupations are limited to using existing legal on-site spaces and must not exceed ten vehicle trips per day.
Residential Parking Requirements
For properties within the R-1AA One Family Residential District, the City of Orlando mandates that off-street parking be provided for both the principal residence and any authorized accessory living quarters. These spaces must be located on the same building site as the principal use [Section 58.901].
Principal and Accessory Dwellings
The City of Orlando requires each one-family dwelling to have a functional driveway and parking area. Specific additional requirements apply when a property owner adds an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or a Caretaker's Quarters to an R-1AA One Family Residential District site.
| Use Type | Off-Street Parking Standard |
|---|---|
| Principal One Family Dwelling | Minimum one parking space and a compliant driveway [Section 58.501]. |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) > 500 sq. ft. | One additional parking space is required. It must be independently accessible to the street (not tandem) and not enclosed [Section 58.501]. |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ≤ 500 sq. ft. | No additional parking space is required, provided the principal structure has a code-compliant space [Section 58.501]. |
| Caretakers Quarters | Parking must be provided in accordance with the standards for one-family dwellings [Section 58.924]. |
Location and Design Restrictions
In the R-1AA One Family Residential District, the City of Orlando prohibits the use of the required front yard for structure-based parking, except for driveways.
- Front Yard Paving: Required front yards must be maintained free of structures and may not be paved except for ordinary sidewalks and driveways [Section 58.1209].
- ADU Parking Location: For ADUs larger than 500 square feet, the additional space must be located behind the front yard setback and at least 20 feet from the street side lot line [Section 58.501].
- Facade Dominance: To ensure the residential character of the City of Orlando, no more than 50% of the lineal ground floor principal facade of a structure may be composed of a garage or carport [Section 62.600].
Commercial and Business-Related Parking
While the R-1AA One Family Residential District is primarily for single-family homes, the City of Orlando allows very limited business activities which carry specific parking and vehicle restrictions.
| Commercial Use in R-1AA | Parking and Vehicle Standard |
|---|---|
| Home Occupations | Must use legal on-site parking spaces; business-related parking is prohibited in the public right-of-way [Section 58.938]. |
| Neighborhood Convenience Store | Limited to a maximum of 2 parking spaces for the store, plus the standard residential requirement [Section 62.606]. |
| Commercial Vehicles | Prohibited from being parked on public streets or within driveways. They must be parked within a completely enclosed private garage [Section 58.926]. |
Home Occupation Limits
For home-based businesses in the R-1AA One Family Residential District, the City of Orlando limits the intensity of the use to ensure neighborhood stability. The occupation may not generate vehicular traffic in excess of two vehicles concurrently, nor more than ten vehicles per day [Section 58.938].
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking
The City of Orlando permits the parking of recreational vehicles on R-1AA One Family Residential District lots only under the following conditions:
- Enclosed Parking: RVs may be parked within a completely enclosed private garage.
- Yard Parking: RVs may be parked in side or rear yards if they are 10.5 feet or less in height and 25 feet or less in length. Such vehicles must maintain a 5-foot setback from the side and rear property lines [Section 58.926].
Sections Cited
- Section 58.210 - General Requirements (Establishment of Districts)
- Section 58.501 - Design Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units
- Section 58.901 - Accessory Structure Location and Zoning Standards
- Section 58.924 - Caretakers Quarters Parking
- Section 58.926 - Commercial and Recreational Vehicle Parking
- Section 58.938 - Home Occupations Performance and Design Requirements
- Section 62.300 - Appearance Review Standards
- Section 62.600 - General Requirements (Traditional City Design)
- Section 62.606 - Neighborhood Convenience Stores