Updates to Seminole County Land Development Rules

Original title: Land Development Code Amendment - Continued from the April 1, 2026 P&Z Meeting - Consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 2- Definitions, Chapter 5- Administration, Chapter 20- Development Orders/Approvals and Denials of Application for Development Approvals, Chapter 30- Zoning Regulations, Chapter 35- Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 70- Dredge and Filling, and Chapter 90- Uniform Building Numbering System of the Seminole County Land Development Code; Countywide (Maya Athanas, Principal Planner)

May 6, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance changes the legal requirements for property development, building permits, and zoning approvals across all of Seminole County, impacting how residents and developers can use or modify land.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners in Seminole County

All property owners are subject to the updated rules regarding land development, zoning, and building numbering.

Real estate developers

Developers must comply with the updated administrative and approval processes for new projects.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 6, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Seminole County has passed an ordinance updating several chapters of its , affecting how land is defined, developed, zoned, and subdivided. The changes apply countywide and follow a public hearing process.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change affect my specific property?

Yes, the ordinance applies countywide, meaning it updates the rules for land use, zoning, and development for all properties within Seminole County.

What specific areas of the code were changed?

The ordinance updated definitions, administrative procedures, development approval processes, zoning regulations, subdivision rules, dredge and fill requirements, and the building numbering system.

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Comprehensive Code Overhaul

The ordinance updates seven distinct chapters simultaneously, suggesting a broad effort to modernize county land-use administration rather than a single-issue amendment.

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