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ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (PZC)
APPLICATION FOR REZONING, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD), LAND USE
PLAN AMENDMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT (DRI).
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
VERY IMPORTANT: The Applicant must complete Page 3 and Page 4 of this application and submit all
supporting information as required below in person. Receipt of this application by the Planning Division does
not constitute a complete application until it is determined to be complete by the Planning Division. All
rezoning request shall be consistent with the Orange County Comprehensive Plan (OCCP). The Applicant
will be notified if the application is not complete. This application cannot be accepted unless all pages of this
application and required documentation are provided and the Planning Division completes Section 5. All
required application documents shall be originals; no copies or facsimiles shall be accepted. (No staples)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (*ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS MAY BE REQUESTED*)
 Legal description of the subject property
 Property Appraiser’s Map highlighting the subject property
(Property Appraiser website, include owner info page)
 Boundary Survey or Site Plan
 Agent Authorization Form(s)
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Relationship Disclosure Form(s)
Specific Project Expenditure Report(s)
Land Use Plan (for PD rezone) (On CD)
Incorporation document(s) (if applicable)
Warranty Deed(s) (if applicable).
PD APPLICATION
No application for a Planned Development (PD) zoning request will be processed until a pre-application
conference has been scheduled. Contact the Development Review Committee at (407) 836-7900 or email
either Lisette.Egipciaco@ocfl.net or Lourdes.O'Farrill@ocfl.net to schedule a pre-application. A Land Use
Plan (LUP) or a Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA) is required with all PD zoning applications. After
submittal of the rezoning application, the applicant shall submit two (2) copies of the LUP to the Development
Review Committee (DRC) office at the Public Works office.
AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
If the Applicant is not the Owner of record of the property, the Owner must complete and sign the attached
Agent Authorization Form included with this application packet. If there is multiple property Owners, a
separate Agent Authorization Form is required for each Owner.
RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE FORM (RDF)
For all development-related project applications, Relationship Disclosure Form shall be completed by the
principal or the principal’s authorized agent (when accompanied by an agent authorization form on file with the
County) and shall be submitted to the department processing your application prior to the development-related
item being considered for review and/or approval by Orange County. It is required for this application. All
questions regarding this form can be answered by the Orange County Attorney’s Office at (407) 836-7320.
Online FAQ
SPECIFIC PROJECT EXPENDITURE REPORT (SPR)
The Specific Project Expenditure Report (SPR) is a report of all lobbying expenditures incurred by the principal
and his/her agent and the principal’s lobbyist, contractors, and consultants, if applicable, for certain projects or
issues that will come before the BCC. It is required for this application. All questions regarding this form can be
answered by the Orange County Attorney’s Office at (407) 836-7320. Online FAQ
Rev. 2011/12
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & SITE VISIT
The Applicant is required to place one or more posters on the property. The Planning Division will notify the
Applicant when to pick up the poster(s). Failure to post the property according to the instructions may result
in a postponement of your hearing.
Surrounding property Owners will be notified of the proposed request. It may benefit you to meet with
surrounding property Owners prior to the public hearing date.
This application hereby authorizes Orange County Planning Division Staff to enter upon the property at any
reasonable time for the purpose of a site visit in connection with the review of this application.
COMMUNITY MEETING
If a Community Meeting is required, the applicant shall be responsible for the payment of all fees associated
with the meeting at the time of scheduling.
PUBLIC HEARING
All application deadline dates will be strictly enforced. A Public Hearing schedule is attached.
The Applicant or an authorized representative must be present at the PZC Public Hearing. If the
applicant is not present, the PZC may continue or deny the request. If continued, there will be an additional
fee.
The PZC may impose conditions, restrictions, or specific waivers on any rezoning request at the Public
Hearing.
APPEALS
Appeals of the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission may be made to the Board of County
Commissioners within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of that PZC decision. Appeals must be filed
with the Planning Division; appeal forms can be obtained at the Growth Management Department reception
area or online at: http://www.ocfl.net/PrintableForms.aspx.
REFUNDS
If the applicant withdraws their application prior to the preparation of the newspaper advertisement, they may
request a partial refund that will be equal to half of the application fee. If the applicant withdraws the
application after the preparation of the newspaper advertisement, all fees are non-refundable. If the
applicant requests a continuance, time and date not determined, for more than two (2) calendar months, the
applicant will forfeit the original application fee and will be required to pay a fee equal to the current
application fee prior to requesting the application to proceed. The availability, or lack thereof, of any
concurrency related public facility shall have no impact on the foregoing refund policy. If the applicant delays
or causes a delay or request that the application be continued and re-advertising is require, the applicant
shall be responsible for the re-advertizing fee of $200.00.
SECTION 2: FEES (effective January 1, 2011)
 Rezoning fee (except PD) = $1,486.00
 PD rezoning fee = $2,730.00 plus $2.00 per acre
(same for adding property to an existing PD)
 Appeal of PZC decision = $469.00
 Re-advertizing Fee = $200.00
Rev. 2011/12
 DRI fee = $14,809.00 plus $2.00 per acre
 DRI and PD fee = $14,602.00 plus $2.00
per acre
 Pre-Application fee = $137.00
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SECTION 3: APPLICANT/OWNER CERTIFICATION
I, (Print name) ______________________________________ (Applicant/Owner signature), have read
Section 1 and Section 2 on page 1 and 2 of this application and understands Orange County’s submission
requirements for this application.
Applicant’s Signature _______________________________
Date: ________________________
SECTION 4: To be completed by Applicant (please print unless otherwise stated)
Applicant’s Name: __________________________________
Date: _________________________
Applicant’s Address: _______________________________
Project Name: _________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Owner’s Name: _________________________________________
(Zip)
Contact Phone Number (______) _____________________
Owner’s Address: _______________________________________
Fax Phone Number (_______) _______________________
______________________________________________________
(Zip)
Applicant E-mail: ___________________________________
Owner’s Email: _________________________________________
Parcel ID # (required):_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Request is hereby made for a change in Zoning Classification from _______________________ to _______________________________
and/or (other request) _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Legal description of subject property: (2 boundary surveys containing a complete legal description must be attached)
Current Use: _____________________________________
Pre-App Mtg (if applicable): _______________________________________________
Previous Use: ________________________________________
Property Size: _______________________________________________
Comprehensive Plan Amendment # (if applicable): _______________________________________________________________________
Reason for request and proposed use (required):
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Does the owner own any adjacent parcels? (YES ____ NO ____ ) If yes, please list the Parcel ID Numbers.____________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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SECTION 5: (Section to be completed by the Planning Division)
Orange County Comprehensive Plan - Future Land Use Map (OCCP FLUM) designation -- _______________
A. __________ The proposed request is consistent with the OCCP FLUM designation
B. __________ The proposed request is inconsistent with OCCP Future Land Use Policy FLU8.1.1. The Planning Division has advised the
Applicant that the request is inconsistent with the OCCP FLUM designation.
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Planning Division Reviewer
Date
Applicant has read and understands the instructions on this application (Sections 1-5). All information
provided by the applicant/owner on this application is accurate and any false information or
misrepresentation made on this application or others forms as required by this application may be grounds
for revocation of any approval granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) or the Board of
County Commissioners (BCC).
Applicant’s Signature ______________________________
Date: __________________________
►► Important ◄◄
* If the above section 3 and 5 is not completed and signed by the Planning Division Reviewer and the applicant, the application cannot be accepted or
processed. Orange County may find the request inconsistent with the OCCP upon detailed review by Staff or by findings of the Planning & Zoning
Commission or the Board of County Commissioners.
Case #: ___ - 12 - __ __ - ___ ___ ___
Rev. 2011/12
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2012 Planning & Zoning Commission
Public Hearing Schedule
Filing Deadline Date
Public Hearing Date
December 7, 2011
January 19, 2012
January 4, 2012
February 16, 2012
February 1, 2012
March 15, 2012
March 7, 2012
April 19, 2012
April 4, 2012
May 17, 2012
May 2, 2012
June 21, 2012
June 6, 2012
July 19, 2012
July 4, 2012
August 16, 2012
August 1, 2012
September 20, 2012
September 5, 2012
October 18, 2012
October 3, 2012
November 15, 2012
November 7, 2012
December 20, 2012
December 5, 2012
January 17, 2013
►►IMPORTANT APPLICANT INFORMATION◄◄
The Applicant is required to place one or more posters on the property. Planning Division will notify the Applicant when
to pick up the poster(s). Failure to post the property according to the instructions may result in a postponement of your
hearing. All posters shall be picked up two weeks prior to the public hearing date.
This application hereby authorizes Orange County Planning Division Staff to enter upon the property at any reasonable
time for the purpose of a site visit in connection with the review of this application.
The Applicant or an authorized representative must be present at the PZC Public Hearing. If the applicant is not
present, the PZC may continue or deny the request.
The PZC may impose conditions, restrictions, or specific waivers on any rezoning request at the Public Hearing.
Appeals of the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission may be made to the Board of County Commissioners
within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of that PZC decision. Appeals must be filed with the Planning Division;
appeal forms can be obtained at the Growth Management Department reception area or online at:
http://www.orangecountyfl.net/cms/sitemap/forms.htm.
You may contact the Planning Division for assistance with your application at the following numbers:
PZC Administrative Specialist 407-836-5518 or Planning Division 407-836-5600 (Main Line)
When inquiring about your application, please reference this case number:
Case #: ___ - 12 - __ __ - ___ ___ ___
Rev. 2011/12
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