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Oviedo LPA forwards land‑development code update (Ordinance 17‑62) to City Council after public comment
Summary
The Local Planning Agency approved a land‑development code update (Ordinance 17‑62), including new language allowing fences and walls on vacant lots and several map amendments; staff reported resident outreach and scheduled City Council hearings.
An unnamed planning staff member told the Oviedo Local Planning Agency that Ordinance 17‑62 updates the city’s land development code to reconcile zoning-map conflicts, implement recent changes from Florida statutes, and correct typographical and clarification issues.
Staff summarized outreach to the community: two resident meetings (one with about five attendees, a later session with about 25), mailings and emails to speakers, and a previous LPA work session and a City Council discussion that led to changes in the draft. The staff representative said the ordinance reflects a City Council request to remove single‑family attached townhomes from the R‑1B zoning district.
The staff presentation highlighted a specific code change: accessory structures are generally prohibited on vacant parcels unless a principal structure is in place, but the proposed language would explicitly allow fences and walls on vacant lots before a principal building is constructed. In explaining statutory limits, staff told residents the city cannot make zoning more restrictive than state law allows—citing that the R‑2 district could not be modified to prohibit duplexes or townhomes because of statutory constraints.
Public commenters raised questions and concerns. Greg Connell, representing the Oviedo Masonic Lodge at 4534 King Street, said he received notice that the lodge parcel may be rezoned to Public Lands and Institutions and asked what that means for permitting, property value and permissible uses, including renting parking to nearby high‑school students. "I just wanted to get some answers or where I can seek those answers," Connell said. William Jackson (280 Ash Street) thanked staff for outreach and urged more ways to notify residents who do not use the city website. Nicole Martin (181 Reed Avenue) thanked staff for meeting with residents and noted some packet materials appeared dated.
An unidentified board member moved to adopt Ordinance 17‑62 incorporating the additional language outlined in the staff report; a second was recorded and the motion passed on a voice vote. Staff said the ordinance will move to City Council with a first Council review on Jan. 20 and a second/final public hearing scheduled for Feb. 2.
The LPA action forwards the land‑development code update to the City Council for formal consideration and any subsequent hearings or adoption.
