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1. How can I find the zoning designation of a property?

You can navigate through the City's interactive Future Land Use (FLU) and Zoning Look-up tool. If you require more information, please call staff at 407-585-1369.

2. Can I operate a business from my home?

You can have a home-based business with a registered Business Tax Receipt. You must be a licensed business or corporation, and meet the requirements of 154.81 Home-Based Business Conditions, Limitations, and Restrictions and Florida Statute 559.955. . For further information contact the Deputy City Clerk at 407-585-1415.

3. Do you have a survey on file of my property, if not, where can I get one?

We do not have property surveys on file. We have the section maps that are produced by the County Tax Assessor's office, and we have copies of the subdivision plats, which you are welcome review at our offices. You will need to hire a surveyor to get a proper survey of your property. Usually, surveys are required as part of the mortgage package when homes are purchased.

If you wish to review a digital version of your subdivision plat, visit the Seminole County Property Appraiser website. After entering your address, you will be taken to a screen with your property information. There is a row titled "Subdivision Name". Next to that is a link that will take you to a digital version of the plat of your subdivision. For additional assistance, contact Chris Carson, Senior Planner, at 407-585-1369.

4. What uses are allowed in a zoning district?

The City's entire Land Development Code (LDC) can be found by visiting the American Legal Publishing Corporation website. Permitted uses can be found by navigating to Chapter 154.

5. What is the impervious surface ratio (ISR)?

The Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) is the portion of a lot that is covered by impenetrable materials, such as concrete. The ISR is dictated by the Future Land Use designation of a property. The table shows the permitted ISR for each Future Land Use designation:

Future Land Use	Maximum Density/Intensity
Office	Less than or Equal to 65% ISR
Restricted Commercial	Less than or Equal to 65% ISR
Commercial	Less than or Equal to 65% ISR
Industrial	Less than or Equal to 65% ISR
Downtown Development District	Less than or Equal to 90% ISR
Public/Semi-Public	Less than or Equal to 65% ISR
Recreation	Less than or Equal to 65% ISR
High Intensity Planned Development -Target Industry	18 DU/1 Acre, Maximum 65% ISR and 35% Minimum Open Space
High-tech / Industrial Corridor Protection Area	Less than or Equal to 65% ISR
Transit Oriented Development Overlay	Less than or Equal to 90% ISR
Downtown Economic Policy Initiative Overlay	Less than or Equal to 90 %ISR

6. What are the setbacks for commercial development?

Commercial and industrial setbacks have many variables depending on the zoning district and the zoning of the adjacent property. Please refer to the landscape and buffering section of the code of ordinances (Chapter 157). For commercial P.U.D. requirements you need to refer to the Development Order for the individual P.U.D. You may review the zoning of a property or retrieve the Development Order for a property by visiting the Interactive Zoning and Land Use Lookup Web Map.

7. What are the lot sizes and setbacks for a single family home?

It depends on the zoning classification, call 407-585-1369.

8. Why do P.U.D's have different zoning requirements?

The different requirements. e.g. minimum lot size, landscaping, building height, setbacks, open space etc. have been negotiated via a Development Order or Development Agreement as part of the review process.

9. Where am I allowed to put my swimming pool and pool enclosure?

Swimming pools can go to within 10 feet of the rear lot line, and pool enclosures to within 3 feet of the rear lot line in the regular residential zoning districts. The side setback must be maintained; however, it may not interfere with use of easements.

Note: Subdivisions with a P.U.D classification may have different rules, call 407-585-1369 for further information.