PH: Parramore Heritage Overlay District Requirements
The Parramore Heritage Overlay District in the City of Orlando regulates land use to prevent the over-concentration of social service facilities while providing flexible design standards to encourage the revitalization of residential infill lots. Key requirements include the prohibition of new emergency shelters and treatment facilities, mandatory appearance reviews for all developments, and specific setback relaxations for non-conforming one- and two-family residential properties [Section 58.499.13, Section 58.499.16].
Purpose and Applicability
The Parramore Heritage Overlay District (PH) is established by the City of Orlando to promote stability and prosperity within the Parramore Heritage neighborhood. The district implements the City's Growth Management Plan by scaling residential developments to the "Traditional City" concept and ensuring that new construction is compatible with the neighborhood's historical character. These regulations apply primarily to non-conforming one- and two-family residential properties, particularly those with configurations platted prior to 1959 [Section 58.499.13, Section 58.499.14].
District Use Standards
The City of Orlando imposes strict limitations on certain uses within the Parramore Heritage Overlay District to avoid over-concentration [Section 58.499.15].
Prohibited Uses
The following uses are strictly prohibited from being newly established within the Parramore Heritage Overlay District:
- Emergency shelters
- Treatment and recovery facilities
- Residential care facilities
- Social service uses (defined as any use providing free or below-market-rate healthcare, food, clothing, or human services to individuals) [Section 58.499.15].
Exceptions for Existing Uses
Existing social service uses that were lawfully established prior to May 24, 2010, may continue to operate but are limited in their ability to expand or relocate:
- Expansion: Cannot increase client capacity for overnight use or building square footage by more than 10%.
- Relocation: Any relocation must be within 300 feet of the original site and the new site cannot exceed 150% of the size of the previous one.
- Successor System: The provider must participate in the Homeless Management Information System operated by the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida [Section 58.499.15].
Industrial-Commercial (I-G) Conditional Uses
For existing buildings on property zoned I-G within the Parramore Heritage Overlay District, certain uses are permitted as conditional uses if they were established before April 1, 2024:
- Personal Services
- Indoor Recreation - Intensive
- Light Retail
- Restaurants [Section 58.499.15].
Residential Development Standards
The City of Orlando provides modified standards for non-conforming residential lots in the Parramore Heritage Overlay District to facilitate infill development [Section 58.499.16].
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Yard Setback | 15 ft. (20 ft. for a garage) |
| Side Yard Setback | 5 ft. |
| Street Side Yard Setback | 5 ft. (20 ft. for a garage) |
| Rear Yard Setback | 15 ft. |
| Max Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) | May be modified up to 10% above the base district standard (e.g., R-1 can go from 0.55 to 0.60) |
| Front/Street Side Yard Parking | Max 0.48 impervious surface area |
Appearance Review Standards
All residential developments within the Parramore Heritage Overlay District must undergo an appearance review by the City of Orlando to ensure architectural compatibility [Section 58.499.17].
- Exterior Finishes: The use of exposed concrete block is prohibited.
- Front Porches: Must have a minimum depth of six feet and comprise at least 30% of the width of the building's primary front facade (excluding the garage).
- Windows: All windows must have sills and trim that match the style of the primary structure.
- Mechanical Equipment: Equipment used in single-family, duplex, and townhome developments must be located in the rear yard and set back at least 10 feet from the rear lot line [Section 58.499.17].
Fencing and Safety
The City of Orlando prohibits the use of electrified fences within the Parramore Heritage Overlay District, regardless of the underlying zoning district [Section 58.930].
Application Fee Waivers
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 those being re-platted to match a pre-1959 plat [Section 58.499.18].
Sections Cited
- Section 58.499.13 - Relationship to the Growth Management Plan.
- Section 58.499.14 - Purpose of the District.
- Section 58.499.15 - District Use Standards.
- Section 58.499.16 - Modification of Standards in the PH Overlay District.
- Section 58.499.17 - Appearance Review Standards and Guidelines.
- Section 58.499.18 - Application Fee Waivers.
- Section 58.930 - Security Fences.