Orlando I-P Industrial Park District Regulations
The I-P Industrial Park District in the City of Orlando is designed to facilitate high-standard industrial and business service developments that provide a wide variety of employment alternatives. This district requires a minimum building site of 25,000 square feet and maintains high intensity with a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.70 and an Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) of 0.90 [Figure 1C]. Development in the I-P district is strictly controlled to prevent traffic hazards in residential areas, requiring direct access to arterial or four-lane collector streets [Section 58.292].
Purpose and Intent of the I-P District
The City of Orlando established the I-P Industrial Park District to implement the Growth Management Plan (GMP) Goal 2, which focuses on promoting diverse employment alternatives both inside and outside of activity centers [Section 58.290].
The primary character of the I-P district is one of high design standards, significant land use intensity, and adequate open space. It is specifically intended for industrial development and related business service uses. While it supports Orlando's service-oriented economy, the City of Orlando Code of Ordinances clarifies that the I-P district is not intended for retail or personal service uses that serve non-commercial customers [Section 58.291]. The intent is to protect existing residential and commercial areas while ensuring industrial locations are supported by sufficient public facilities and services [Section 58.291].
Permitted and Prohibited Land Uses
The City of Orlando regulates land uses in the I-P district through the "Table of Allowable Uses," categorizing them as Permitted (P), Conditional (C), or Prohibited (Blank).
Principal Permitted Uses
Typical permitted uses in the I-P Industrial Park District include:
- Offices: General office space, medical offices, and dental laboratories [Figure 2].
- Manufacturing: Light manufacturing and processing activities [Figure 2].
- Wholesaling and Distribution: Warehousing and wholesale facilities [Figure 2].
- Institutional: Child or adult day care centers (6–30+ persons), hospitals, clinics, and religious institutions [Figure 2].
- Recreation: Golf courses and indoor/outdoor recreation facilities [Figure 2].
- Retailing: Light retailing is permitted, though it must typically serve a commercial or industrial clientele rather than the general public [Figure 2, Section 58.291].
Accessory and Conditional Uses
- Eating and Drinking Establishments: These are permitted as an accessory service use in the I-P district only if the establishment is located internally within the building site and is not situated on a major thoroughfare [Section 58.913].
- Automotive Services: These are generally classified as a conditional use within the I-P district [Figure 2].
- Prohibited Uses: Residential uses (such as single-family homes or townhomes) and adult entertainment facilities are strictly prohibited in the I-P district [Figure 2].
Development Standards
The City of Orlando enforces specific dimensional requirements to maintain the "Industrial Park" character, emphasizing large lots and substantial setbacks.
Technical Standards Table
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 25,000 sq. ft. |
| Minimum Mean Lot Width | 150 ft. |
| Minimum Building Site Frontage | 100 ft. |
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | 0.70 |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) | 0.90 |
| Maximum Building Height | 100 ft. |
| Minimum Front Yard Setback | 35 ft. |
| Minimum Side Yard Setback | 10 ft. |
| Minimum Street Side Yard Setback | 35 ft. |
| Minimum Rear Yard Setback | 10 ft. |
[Source: Figure 1C]
General Character and Site Design Requirements
The City of Orlando imposes additional site design constraints on the I-P Industrial Park District to ensure compatibility with the surrounding urban fabric:
Access to Thoroughfares
Every I-P district must be located on an arterial or a four-lane collector street as designated in the City of Orlando Code. Alternatively, the site must have access to such a street via a public road that does not pass through or alongside any residential district [Section 58.292].
Traffic Hazards
The City of Orlando prohibits the location of I-P districts in areas where they would direct traffic into adjacent residential neighborhoods or where they would likely cause significant traffic congestion for those residential areas [Section 58.292].
Setback Flexibilities
While the standard rear yard setback is 10 feet, this may be reduced to zero when the property line coincides with a railroad siding. However, the City of Orlando requires that no such railroad trackage be located within 300 feet of any residential district [Section 58.293]. Additionally, the rear half of the required front yard setback may be used for signs and vehicular use areas, such as parking [Figure 1C, Footnote 3].
Sections Cited
- Section 58.210, Establishment of Zoning Districts
- Section 58.290, Relationship to the Growth Management Plan
- Section 58.291, Purpose of the District
- Section 58.292, Rezones and Zoning Map Applications
- Section 58.293, Additional District Requirements
- Section 58.913, Specific Accessory Service Uses
- Figure 1C, Table of Zoning District Regulations
- Figure 2, Table of Allowable Uses