Nonconforming lots were defined in the Orlando, Florida, zoning ordinance that became effective on Sept. 16, 1991. They are described as lots where there is an agreement for deed or shown on a plot map before that date. They may also be lots that conformed to codes...
Over the course of the past few years, people in Florida and around the country have begun to place their money into what are called tiny homes. These cheaper yet still luxurious homes are providing people with the ability to live in comfort and to purchase a home...
Deciding what land can be used and for what purpose has a great impact on the development of a certain area as well as the health of the people who live there. Because of these factors, land use law can become extremely contentious. Florida citizens may want to know...
Residents of a quiet Florida suburban neighborhood are outraged after a construction company cut down dozens of trees on a vacant lot that is at the center of a contentious land use dispute. The Jacksonville-based home builder filed the lawsuit after being denied...
When people or companies in Orlando look for a new place for their businesses, there are many factors that they need to consider prior to purchasing property. These decisions are generally based on the type of business and the type of property they need to maximize...
Like other cities, Orlando and many of its suburban communities have a zoning code. The zoning code can be quite complicated, and it can be hard for residents, particularly those aspiring to develop investment properties, to comply with all of the rules and keep their...
Approximately 15-20 Orlando residential developments are currently on hold, and frustrations are rising. Neither developers, investors, nor law-makers are sure what to do at this point to fix the impasse, but know that it has to be properly resolved. Not only current...
Airbnb, VRBO and other short-term rental platforms have changed tourism and lodging in Florida and throughout the country. But these innovative and short-term rentals have also faced traditional land use challenges such as dealing with a hodge-podge of local zoning...
When driving through Florida, there is a reason residents see houses grouped together in one area, with restaurants and businesses in a different area. This is because zoning ordinances exist to differentiate between different types and purposes of property....
One of the most disruptive battles faced by county zoning boards is a local objection to an economically beneficial use that is perceived to be disruptive and a threat to the neighborhood where it is located. Lee County Commissioners are facing such a battle involving...
