§ 38-1026. In general.

(a)

Intent and purpose. This division provides specific design standards for the West State Road 50 Corridor Overlay District with the purpose of promoting and facilitating intergovernmental coordination along west State Road 50.

(1)

At the time of enactment of this division, West State Road 50 is or was planned for major improvements, providing opportunities for aesthetic and functional enhancements in land use and traffic management.

(2)

The Orange County Intergovernmental Coordination Element and F.S. Ch. 163 require the coordination of land uses and roadway design between Orange County and affected cities through joint planning agreements; Orange County has previously entered into joint planning area agreements with the Town of Oakland, and the cities of Ocoee and Winter Garden, located along West State Road 50.

(3)

There are unincorporated areas and enclaves along West State Road 50 in which the uses and designs may impact the important business areas of the surrounding municipality.

(4)

The county, in conjunction with the Town of Oakland and the Cities of Ocoee and Winter Garden, has developed coordinated and consistent design standards to enhance the appearance of the corridor.

(5)

Use of these standards will minimize regulatory confusion and protect the visual appearance of entryways to Ocoee, Winter Garden, and Oakland.

(6)

The overlay district created by this division is consistent with the economic element of the comprehensive plan, which is designed to accommodate and promote economic growth, and which specifically calls for the use of such special zoning districts.

(7)

The Constitution and laws of the State of Florida grant authority to the board of county commissioners to adopt and enforce land development regulations within the unincorporated area of Orange County.

(Ord. No. 2002-12, § 1, 9-17-02; Ord. No. 2016-19 , § 20, 9-13-16)