Orlando -C-: Conservation District Setback Requirements
The City of Orlando -C-: Conservation District requires a minimum front yard setback of 30 feet and a side yard setback of 15 feet for principal buildings. In addition to standard yard requirements, the City of Orlando mandates a minimum 50-foot setback from any natural surface water body or retained wetland boundary [Section 58.313].
Principal Building Setbacks
The following table outlines the minimum yard requirements for principal structures within the City of Orlando -C-: Conservation District as specified in the municipal zoning tables [Figure 1C.LDC].
| Yard Type | Minimum Setback Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Yard | 30 Feet |
| Side Yard | 15 Feet |
| Street Side Yard | 25 Feet |
| Rear Yard | 25 Feet |
| Natural Water Body / Wetland | 50 Feet |
Environmental Setback Standards
The City of Orlando has established that for any property within the -C-: Conservation District, the minimum principal building setback from any natural surface water body or retained wetland is 50 feet from the normal high-water elevation or the wetland boundary [Section 58.313]. This requirement is intended to protect the natural resources and environmental quality of these sensitive areas [Section 58.312].
Street Centerline Adjustments
Principal building setbacks in the City of Orlando -C-: Conservation District may be subject to increased requirements based on the street centerline. Applicants must consult the City's transportation standards for specific roadway classifications that might necessitate deeper setbacks [Figure 1C.LDC, Footnote 15].
Accessory Structure Setbacks
Accessory structures in the City of Orlando -C-: Conservation District must be located on the same building site as the associated principal use [Section 58.901]. Their setbacks from the rear lot line are determined by the size and height of the structure.
| Accessory Structure Size | Height | Minimum Rear Setback |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 100 sq. ft. | < 8 ft. | 0 Feet |
| ≤ 100 sq. ft. | 8 — 12 ft. | 5 Feet |
| > 100 sq. ft. | 5 — 15 ft. | 5 Feet |
Structures exceeding multiple heights or those with habitable space on top (such as a rooftop deck) may require a 15-foot rear setback [Section 58.901].
Swimming Pools and Spas
Specific locational requirements apply to swimming pools and spas in the City of Orlando -C-: Conservation District [Section 58.958]:
- Front Facade: Must be at least 10 feet behind the front facade of the principal structure.
- Side, Rear, and Alley: Minimum setback of 5 feet.
- Street Side: Minimum setback of 15 feet.
- Water Bodies: Minimum 15 feet from the normal high-water line.
Sections Cited
- Sec. 58.312. - Rezones and Map Applications.
- Sec. 58.313. - Additional Requirements.
- Sec. 58.901. - Accessory Structure Location and Zoning Standards.
- Sec. 58.958. - Locational Requirements.
- Figure 1C.LDC - Table of Zoning District Regulations.
- FOOTNOTES (Chapter 58/60).