Setback Requirements for the MXD-1 District in Orlando
In the MXD-1: Mixed Residential Office District of Orlando, the standard minimum front yard setback is 20 feet, and the required rear yard setback is 25 feet. Development in this Orlando district must also maintain a minimum side yard of 5 feet, with a street side yard requirement of 15 feet for corner lots [Figure 1B].
Principal Building Setbacks for MXD-1
The City of Orlando establishes specific dimensional requirements for the MXD-1: Mixed Residential Office District to ensure a transition between residential and non-residential intensities. These standards apply to the principal structures on a development site.
| Standard | Requirement (Feet) |
|---|---|
| Front Yard (Minimum) | 20 ft. |
| Side Yard (Minimum) | 5 ft. |
| Street Side Yard (Minimum) | 15 ft. |
| Rear Yard (Minimum) | 25 ft. |
Citations: [Section 58.110, Figure 1B]
Traditional City Overlay Adjustments
For MXD-1 properties located within the Traditional City of Orlando, certain design elements may allowed to encroach into the standard setbacks upon approval from the Appearance Review Officer. Specifically, up to 30% of the building frontage may extend into the front yard setback by a maximum of 20% of the required distance to allow for architectural projections and recesses [Section 62.600].
Additionally, if an MXD-1 building is located within the Traditional City, at least one principal pedestrian entrance must be oriented toward either the front lot line or the street side lot line [Section 62.600].
Accessory Structure Setbacks
In the City of Orlando, accessory structures in the MXD-1 district must be located on the same building site as the principal use [Section 58.901]. The setbacks for these structures from the rear lot line are determined by the height and size of the accessory building.
| Accessory Structure Size | Height | Rear Setback |
|---|---|---|
| $\leq$ 100 sq. ft. | < 8 ft. | 0 ft. |
| $\leq$ 100 sq. ft. | 8—12 ft. | 5 ft. |
| > 100 sq. ft. | < 8 ft. | 5 ft. |
| > 100 sq. ft. | 8—12 ft. | 5 ft. |
| Any size | > 12 ft. | 15 ft. |
Citations: [Section 58.901]
Special Setback Considerations
- Office Entrances: In the MXD-1 district, principal entrances to office uses must be oriented away from adjacent residential areas to preserve neighborhood character [Section 62.305].
- Street Side Yard Parking: On corner lots, parking is generally not allowed in the area extending from the property line to a line parallel to the front facade of the principal structures on abutting lots [Section 62.606].
- Mechanical Equipment: In Orlando, mechanical equipment for residential units in the MXD-1 district must be located no less than 15 feet from the rear lot line and no less than 5 feet from a side lot line [Section 58.984].
Sections Cited
- Section 58.110 (Figure 1B - Table of Zoning District Regulations)
- Section 58.252 (MXD-1 Rezones and Zoning Map Applications)
- Section 58.901 (Accessory Structure Location and Zoning Standards)
- Section 58.984 (Mechanical and Exterior Accessory Equipment)
- Section 62.305 (Appearance Review General Standards - MXD-1)
- Section 62.600 (Traditional City Design Standards - General Requirements)
- Section 62.606 (Neighborhood Convenience Stores)