Update on Orange County's Vision 2050 and Zoning Code

Original title: Permits & Licenses

zoning land use permitting urban planning local government

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners, developers, and residents must continue to follow the older, pre-existing land use and zoning rules instead of the new Vision 2050 standards until the county resolves the conflict with state law.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property Owners and Developers

Must continue to adhere to the previous Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code rather than the newly adopted Vision 2050 standards.

Orange County Staff

Must coordinate with the Florida Department of Commerce to resolve the conflict between local and state regulations.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Florida Department of Commerce has declared Orange County's recently adopted 'Vision 2050' and 'Orange Code' , citing conflicts with new state legislation. As a result, the county will continue to use its previous and for all development matters until further notice.

Key Facts

The Florida Department of Commerce declared Orange County's 'Vision 2050' and 'Orange Code' null and void.
The previous Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code remain in effect for all land use and development matters.
The state's decision is based on a conflict with Chapter 2025-190, Section 28, Florida Statutes (Senate Bill 180).
County staff are planning to meet with state representatives to discuss the conflict and determine next steps.
The Board of County Commissioners will hold future discussions to seek direction on the matter.
All new permit applications and inspection requests must be submitted via the Fast Track Online Services portal.
In-person appointments for the Division of Building Safety and Zoning Division are available by request only, with no new permit applications accepted in person.