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AG Agricultural
Orange County Primary, Florida

Primary agricultural zone maintaining farming operations in rural areas of eastern Orange County. Limited accessory commercial uses. Important holding zone for development pressure areas.

Orange County, Florida
Orange County Primary · county
Orange County LDC §38-1301
Updated: 2025-06-14 8.4K Parcels

Jurisdiction Context

Orange County Primary county county_primary

This zone is currently grouped under Orange County Primary inside Orange County. In counties with city-level zoning authorities, standards can vary across jurisdictions even when zone labels look similar.

Max Height
35
Feet · ~3 stories
No height exception for agricultural structures
Max FAR
0.10
Floor Area Ratio
Min. Lot Size
217.8K
sq ft · 5 ac
100 ft frontage
Max Lot Coverage
10%
of gross lot area
Impervious surface cap

Comparative Market Context

Density vs. County Average

At FAR 0.1, this zone allows 75% more floor area ratio than the Orange County commercial zone average of 0.4 — a trade-off that typically correlates with more conservative built form.

Lot Coverage vs. Average

This zone allows 81% less lot coverage than the Orange County commercial zone average (54%), reflecting a constraint that typically encourages structured parking or multi-story building formats.

Height Profile

The 35-foot height allowance is 17 ft shorter than the Orange County average across all p5_zones (52 ft), a height profile suited to single-story and low-rise commercial typologies prevalent in this submarket.

County Portfolio Position

There are 10 total zoning designations in Orange County, of which 4 are commercial. AG is among the most flexible for commercial uses. This zone accounts for approximately 14.5% of all commercially zoned parcels in the county.

Development Standards

RequirementStandardNotes / ConditionsCode Ref.
Front Setback
From ROW
50 ft Limited buffer requirements §38-1301
Rear Setback
Interior lot
50 ft Must maintain rural character §38-1301
Side Setback
Interior / Corner
20 / 50 ft Zero interior common; corner varies §38-1301
Building Height
Max by-right
35 ft No height exception for agricultural structures §38-1301
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.10 §38-1301
Impervious Surface
Max lot coverage
10% Stormwater retention required for remainder §38-1301
Min. Lot Size
217,800 sf 100 ft min. frontage; 200 ft depth §38-1301
Sign Allowance
Freestanding
50 sf / 20 ft max 1 monument sign per road frontage §38-1301
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Permitted Uses

The AG zone's permitted use schedule for Orange County, FL is currently being verified from source documents.

By-Right — no special permit needed Conditional (CUP / BZA required) Prohibited in this zone

No byright uses recorded for this zone yet.

No conditional uses recorded for this zone yet.

No prohibited uses recorded for this zone yet.

Zoning Map — AG in Orange County

ℹ️ AG Corridors in Orange County

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National Benchmarks

AG in Orange County compared to equivalent commercial zones nationally (n = 2,841 zones across 50 states).

Max FAR
Orange County: 0.10 Nat. avg: 0.45
0.101.0+
Max Building Height (ft)
Orange County: 35 Nat. avg: 48
25 ft100+ ft
By-Right Uses (count)
Orange County: 0 Nat. avg: 19
535+
Avg. Permit Timeline (days)
Orange County: 90 Nat. avg: 110
30d180+ d

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Max Footprint
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Est. Stories
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Bonus FAR GFA
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Est. Parking Req.
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Entitlement Process — Orange County

01
Pre-Application Meeting (PAM)
Free consultation with Orange County Development Review Division. Bring a conceptual site plan. Typically 2–4 week wait. Identify overlay districts, activity center requirements, and environmental constraints early.
2–4 weeks
02
DRC / Site Plan Submission
Submit to Development Review Committee. Requires engineered site plan, landscape plan, stormwater analysis (per local SJRWMD/TCEQ/CDOT requirements), and traffic study if >100 PM peak-hour trips.
30–90 days
03
Building Permit
Submit to Orange County Building Division. Fire, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical sub-permits included. Expedited commercial review available in most Florida, Texas, and Arizona p5_counties.
4–12 weeks
04
Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspections: Building, Fire Marshal, Health (food service), Zoning. Business Tax Receipt or Business License required from local authority prior to opening.
Final Step

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AG zoning in Orange County, FL?
Primary agricultural zone maintaining farming operations in rural areas of eastern Orange County. Limited accessory commercial uses. Important holding zone for development pressure areas.
What is the maximum building height for AG in Orange County?
The maximum building height in AG zoning in Orange County is 35 feet by right. No height exception for agricultural structures
Can you build a drive-thru in AG zoning in Orange County?
Drive-thru permissibility depends on the specific use type. Verify with Orange County Planning & Zoning.
What is the minimum lot size for AG zoning in Orange County?
The minimum lot size for AG zoning in Orange County is 217,800 square feet (5 acres). Minimum street frontage is 100 feet.
⚠ This information is sourced from publicly available zoning codes and is for informational reference only. Always verify current regulations directly with Orange County Primary Planning & Zoning before making investment or development decisions. Last verified: 2025-06-14. Contact: 407-836-3111.