Setback Requirements for the R-1: One Family Residential District in Orlando
In the City of Orlando, the R-1: One Family Residential District requires a standard front yard setback of 25 feet and a rear yard setback of 25 feet for principal buildings. For properties within this Orlando district, the interior side yard must be at least 6 feet, while the street side yard for corner lots is set at 15 feet [Figure 1.LDC].
Principal Building Setbacks for the R-1 District
The City of Orlando establishes specific distances that principal structures must be set back from property lines to ensure adequate light, air, and privacy. For the R-1: One Family Residential District, these standards are outlined in the consolidated zoning tables [Figure 1.LDC].
| Type of Setback | Requirement for R-1 District |
|---|---|
| Front Yard | 25 feet |
| Side Yard (Interior) | 6 feet |
| Street Side Yard (Corner) | 15 feet |
| Rear Yard | 25 feet |
| Natural Water Body / Wetland | 50 feet |
Specific Setback Provisions and Adjustments
Beyond the standard requirements, the City of Orlando provides for several adjustments and specific conditions that may alter the required setbacks for the R-1: One Family Residential District.
Projections into Front Yard Setbacks
In neighborhoods designated as part of the Traditional City within the City of Orlando, the Appearance Review Officer may authorize up to 30% of the building frontage of a residential principal structure to extend into the required front yard. This projection is limited to a maximum of 20% of the required front yard setback [Section 62.600(a)].
Rear Yard Alley Adjustments
For R-1: One Family Residential District building sites in the City of Orlando that abut a public alley, the required rear yard setback may be reduced. Specifically, one-half of the alley width or ten feet, whichever is less, may be counted as a portion of the required 25-foot rear yard [Section 58.1209].
Natural Feature Setbacks
The City of Orlando mandates a more stringent setback for any R-1: One Family Residential District property that is adjacent to a natural surface water body or a retained wetland. In these instances, the minimum principal building setback is 50 feet from the normal high water elevation or the wetland boundary [Figure 1.LDC, Footnote 10].
Accessory Structure Setbacks
Accessory structures within the City of Orlando R-1: One Family Residential District are subject to different standards than principal buildings. Generally, for structures larger than 100 square feet, a minimum setback of 5 feet is required from both the side and rear lot lines [Section 58.901(c)].
Sections Cited
- Figure 1.LDC - Table of Zoning District Regulations
- Section 58.901 - Accessory Structure Location and Zoning Standards
- Section 58.1209 - Requirements for Specific Yards
- Section 62.600 - General Requirements (Traditional City Design)