Orlando ASD-2: Airport Support District Setback Regulations

The ASD-2: Airport Support District in the City of Orlando is classified as a high-intensity employment location intended for uses such as heavy manufacturing, hotels, and airport-related support services. Under the City of Orlando Code of Ordinances, specific building setbacks for the ASD-2 district are not defined within the general zoning tables but are instead governed by the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan Development Guidelines and Standards located in Chapter 68 and the policies of Goal 4 of the City's Growth Management Plan.

Overview of the ASD-2 District in Orlando

The City of Orlando established the ASD-1 and ASD-2 districts to serve as primary employment centers within the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area [Section 58.461]. The ASD-2: Airport Support District is specifically designated for "High Intensity" development [Section 58.461].

Due to the district's proximity to the Orlando International Airport, land use is strictly regulated to ensure compatibility with aviation operations. For example, residential uses are explicitly prohibited in the Orlando ASD-2 district due to land use incompatibility and aircraft noise [Section 58.461].

Setback and Design Standards

Building setbacks, lot configurations, and general design standards for the ASD-2: Airport Support District are established through the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan. The City of Orlando Code of Ordinances directs all development activity within this district to adhere to the goals and objectives of the municipal Growth Management Plan (GMP) [Section 58.462].

Governing Regulatory Framework

The technical specifications for development in the ASD-2 district are externalized to specific planning documents as follows:

Regulatory Category	ASD-2: Airport Support District Requirement
Intensity Level	High Intensity [Section 58.461]
Primary Regulatory Source	Southeast Orlando Sector Plan [Section 58.461]
Design Standards Location	Chapter 68, Orlando Code of Ordinances [Section 58.463]
Comprehensive Plan Alignment	Future Land Use Goal 4 of the Growth Management Plan [Section 58.463]
Noise Mitigation	Must comply with AN: Aircraft Noise Overlay District if applicable [Section 58.370]

Application of Traditional Design Standards

While the Orlando Code of Ordinances notes that Traditional Design standards apply to the ASD-1 (Medium Intensity) district, the ASD-2 (High Intensity) district is primarily governed by the broader policies of the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan to accommodate larger-scale industrial and commercial footprints [Section 58.463]. Developers are required to consult the Official Zoning Map of the City of Orlando to determine the exact boundaries of the district and any applicable overlay requirements [Section 58.462].

Relationship to Airport Operations

Because the ASD-2: Airport Support District is integral to the functionality of the Orlando International Airport, height and safety standards are also influenced by the Airport Zoning Regulations in Part 9 of the code. Any structure in the ASD-2 district that exceeds federal obstruction standards or specific zone heights requires an Airport Height Zoning Permit from the City of Orlando [Section 58.1213].

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