Setback Requirements for the R-1N One Family Residential District in Orlando
In the R-1N: One Family Residential District within the City of Orlando, principal buildings must maintain a minimum front yard and rear yard setback of 25 feet, while side yards require 5 feet and street side yards require 15 feet. These standard setbacks for the R-1N: One Family Residential District are subject to specific adjustments for accessory structures, proximity to natural water bodies, and design-based encroachments allowed within the Traditional City.
Standard Setbacks for Principal Buildings
The City of Orlando establishes specific dimensional requirements for the R-1N: One Family Residential District to ensure consistent development patterns and neighborhood character. The following table outlines the primary setback requirements for residential structures within this district [Figure 1A.LDC].
| Setback Type | R-1N: One Family Residential District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Yard | 25 feet |
| Side Yard | 5 feet |
| Street Side Yard | 15 feet |
| Rear Yard | 25 feet |
Accessory Structure Setbacks
In the City of Orlando, setbacks for accessory structures in the R-1N: One Family Residential District are determined by the height of the structure and its location on the lot. If an accessory structure is located in the required front yard or street side yard setbacks, or in the front half of the lot, it must generally follow the same rules as the principal building [Section 58.901].
Minimum setbacks from the rear lot line for accessory structures in the R-1N: One Family Residential District are as follows:
| Accessory Structure Height | Minimum Rear Setback |
|---|---|
| Less than 8 feet | 0 feet |
| 8 to 12 feet | 5 feet |
| Greater than 12 feet | 15 feet |
Special Conditions and Exceptions
The City of Orlando provides several exceptions and additional requirements that may modify the standard setbacks for the R-1N: One Family Residential District:
Proximity to Water and Wetlands
For any building site in the R-1N: One Family Residential District that is adjacent to a natural surface water body or a retained wetland, the minimum principal building setback is 50 feet from the normal high water elevation or the wetland boundary [Figure 1A.LDC, Footnote 10].
Traditional City Design Incentives
Within the Traditional City neighborhoods of Orlando, developers in the R-1N: One Family Residential District may be authorized to have a portion of the building frontage extend into the required front yard setback. Specifically, up to 30% of the building frontage may extend up to 20% into the required front yard if approved by the Appearance Review Officer under the City's guidelines for projections and recesses [Section 62.600].
Street Centerline Requirements
Increased setbacks may be required in the R-1N: One Family Residential District based on the street centerline, as regulated by Chapter 61, Part 2B of the City of Orlando Code [Figure 1A.LDC, Footnote 15].
Sections Cited
- Figure 1A.LDC, Table of Zoning District Regulations
- Section 58.901, Accessory Structure Location and Zoning Standards
- Section 60.211, Minimum Undisturbed Areas
- Section 62.600, General Requirements (Traditional City Design Standards)