PH: Parramore Heritage Overlay District Development Standards in the City of Orlando
The PH: Parramore Heritage Overlay District in the City of Orlando restricts the establishment and expansion of social service uses while providing increased flexibility for residential infill through relaxed setback and Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) requirements. Within this district, the City of Orlando mandates strict appearance review standards for all residential developments, including the prohibition of exposed concrete block and the requirement for specific front porch dimensions to maintain neighborhood character [Section 58.499.17].
Relationship to the Growth Management Plan
The Parramore Heritage Overlay District is designed to implement the City of Orlando Growth Management Plan by prohibiting the establishment of certain social service uses and providing standards for their expansion or relocation [Section 58.499.13]. The district aims to encourage a compact urban form and promote housing and income diversity while protecting the neighborhood from the over-concentration of social services [Section 58.499.14].
Modified Use Standards
The Parramore Heritage Overlay District strictly regulates specific uses to prevent neighborhood destabilization.
Prohibited and Restricted Uses
The following uses may not be established within the Parramore Heritage Overlay District [Section 58.499.15]:
- Emergency shelters
- Treatment and recovery facilities
- Residential care facilities
- Social service uses
Existing social service providers that were lawfully established on or before May 24, 2010, may only expand if the construction project does not increase client capacity or building square footage by more than 10%. Relocations are permitted only if the new property is within 300 feet of the previous location and does not exceed 150% of the original size [Section 58.499.15].
Conditional Uses in Industrial Districts
For properties within the Parramore Heritage Overlay District zoned I-G (General Industrial), the following activities are permitted as conditional uses, provided the use was lawfully established on the property on or before April 1, 2024 [Section 58.499.15(f)]:
- Personal Services
- Indoor Recreation - Intensive
- Light Retail
- Restaurants (subject to specific operating hours and alcohol sale restrictions)
Modified Development Standards
The City of Orlando provides modified standards for non-conforming one and two-family residential properties within the Parramore Heritage Overlay District to facilitate infill development.
Residential Infill Setbacks
| Standard | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Yard Setback | 15 feet (20 feet for garages) |
| Side Yard Setback | 5 feet |
| Street Side Yard Setback | 5 feet (20 feet for garages) |
| Rear Yard Setback | 15 feet |
Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) Modifications
The Parramore Heritage Overlay District allows for the modification of the base district's ISR standards by the Zoning Official. The maximum ISR may be increased by up to 10% of the established district standard [Section 58.499.16]:
- R-1 District: May be increased from 0.55 to 0.60 ISR.
- R-2B District: May be increased from 0.60 to 0.66 ISR.
- Front/Street Side Yard Parking: The maximum impervious surface area for parking in these setbacks is increased to 0.48 (from the standard 0.40) [Section 58.499.16].
Appearance and Design Standards
All residential development in the Parramore Heritage Overlay District must undergo Appearance Review to ensure compatibility with the Traditional City Design Standards [Section 58.499.17].
Architectural Requirements
- Exterior Finishes: Exposed concrete block is prohibited unless specifically approved during the review process [Section 58.499.17(a)].
- Front Porches: Residential structures must feature front porches with a minimum depth of six (6) feet, comprising at least 30% of the width of the building's primary front facade (not including the garage). For larger sites, a minimum width of ten (10) feet is required [Section 58.499.17(b)].
- Mechanical Equipment: In the Parramore Heritage Overlay District, mechanical equipment must generally be located in the rear yard and set back at least ten (10) feet from the rear lot line [Section 58.499.17(d)].
- Fencing: Electrified fences are strictly prohibited within the Parramore Heritage Overlay District regardless of the underlying base zoning district [Section 58.930(d)].
Procedural Incentives
To encourage infill development, the City of Orlando waives application fees for "Modification of Standards" for non-conforming one and two-family residential lots of record or lots re-platted to match a plat recorded prior to 1959 [Section 58.499.18].
Sections Cited
- Section 58.499.13 - Parramore Heritage Overlay District (PH) Relationship to the Growth Management Plan
- Section 58.499.14 - PH Purpose of the District
- Section 58.499.15 - PH District Use Standards
- Section 58.499.16 - PH Modification of Standards
- Section 58.499.17 - PH Appearance Review Standards and Guidelines
- Section 58.499.18 - PH Application Fee Waivers
- Section 58.930 - Security Fences (Electrified Fence Prohibitions)
- Section 65.302 - Modification of Standards