Setback Standards for the I-C Industrial-Commercial District in Orlando
In the City of Orlando, the I-C: Industrial-Commercial District requires a minimum front yard setback of 35 feet and a minimum side, street side, and rear yard setback of 10 feet. Notably, the City of Orlando permits these side and rear setbacks to be reduced to zero feet when the property line coincides with a railroad siding, provided no trackage is located within 300 feet of a residential area.
Primary Setback Requirements
The City of Orlando establishes specific dimensional standards for the I-C: Industrial-Commercial District to accommodate intensive commercial and light-industrial properties. These requirements apply to both building sites located inside and outside of the Traditional City [Section 62.608].
| Setback Type | Minimum Requirement | Additional Provisions |
|---|---|---|
| Front Yard | 35 feet | The rear half of the setback area may be used for vehicular use and signs [Footnote 3] |
| Side Yard | 10 feet | May be reduced to 0 feet if adjacent to a railroad siding [Section 58.499.7] |
| Street Side Yard | 10 feet | N/A |
| Rear Yard | 10 feet | May be reduced to 0 feet if adjacent to a railroad siding [Section 58.499.7] |
Specific District Regulations for I-C
Front Yard Usage and Limitations
While the I-C: Industrial-Commercial District requires a 35-foot front yard setback, the City of Orlando allows for some flexibility regarding its use. Specifically, the rear half of this 35-foot area (the 17.5 feet closest to the building) may be utilized for vehicular use areas and signage [Figure 1C; Footnote 3].
Side and Rear Setback Reductions
In the I-C: Industrial-Commercial District, the standard 10-foot side and rear yard setbacks may be entirely eliminated (reduced to zero) if the setback is measured from a property line that coincides with a railroad siding. However, this reduction is only permitted if the railroad trackage is not located within 300 feet of any residential area [Section 58.499.7].
Site Access and Location Restrictions
The City of Orlando requires every property in an I-C: Industrial-Commercial District to have access to a thoroughfare. This must be achieved through one of the following:
- Frontage on at least one arterial or four-lane collector street as designated in Chapter 61; or
- Access to an arterial or four-lane collector via a public street that does not pass through or alongside any residential zoning district [Section 58.499.6].
Additionally, I-C: Industrial-Commercial District operations must not direct traffic into adjacent residential zoning districts or generate traffic congestion that negatively affects those districts [Section 58.499.6].
Enclosed Storage Requirements
For I-C: Industrial-Commercial District properties located within 300 feet of a Residential, Office, or Mixed Use Corridor district, the City of Orlando requires all storage (excluding operable vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds) to be maintained within completely enclosed buildings [Section 58.791].
Sections Cited
- Section 58.210, General Requirements (Zoning Districts)
- Section 58.499.4, I-C Industrial-Commercial District Relationship to the Growth Management Plan
- Section 58.499.5, Purpose of the District (I-C)
- Section 58.499.6, Rezones and Zoning Map Applications (I-C)
- Section 58.499.7, Additional District Requirements (I-C Reductions)
- Section 58.791, Locations Where Enclosed Storage is Required
- Section 62.608, Designation of Streets
- Figure 1C, Table of Zoning District Regulations (AC-N to UR)
- Figure 1C Footnotes