This guidebook provides conceptual illustrations and specifications for duplex development lots in Orlando, Florida. It addresses layout configurations such as interior vs. corner lots, minimum lot dimensions, setback requirements, driveway spacing standards, and allowed zoning districts for different duplex types including front-to-back, side-by-side, tandem, and court home styles. The intent is to clarify code expectations while recognizing that all land development code provisions still apply.

1. Duplex Development Guidebook
Lot Layout & Access Configuration

2. The graphics and illustrations in this guidebook are conceptual in nature and aim to
help clarify expectations related to duplex development within the City of Orlando.
This guidebook does not intend to replace the land development code and all code
provisions still apply.
The desired patterns illustrated in this guidebook reflect the proposed code changes
related to duplex development.

3. Summary Table
*Only permitted on interior lots (not on corner lots).

4. Summary Table

5. Summary Table

6. Setbacks
Front - Rear Sides
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7. Streetside Setback
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8. Minimum Driveway Offset From Intersection
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Local Street
* Proposed curb cuts on
roads that are
functionally classified
higher than a local
road shall be evaluated
on a case by case basis.
LocalStreet

11. 75’ Interior Lot
Lot Dimensions 75’ X 120’
Duplex Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 9000 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space)
***
4500 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A * 
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Front to Back
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12. 50’ Interior Lot
Lot Dimensions 50’ X 120’
Duplex Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 6000 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 3000 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A* 
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Front to Back
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13. 50’ Corner Lot
Lot Dimensions 50’ X 120’
Duplex Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 6000 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 3000 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A*
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Front and Back
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14. 50’ Corner Lot
Lot Dimensions 50’ X 130’
Duplex Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 6000 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 3000 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A*
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
* Required minimum lot depth of 130 ft.
to meet minimum driveway separation
(25ft. flare to flare)
Front to Back
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15. Corner Lot – Abutting Garages = ONE 18’ Shared Driveway
Lot Dimensions 50’ X 120’
Duplex Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 6000 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 3000 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A*
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Front to Back
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16. Duplex 0.35 and Under FAR – Accessory Structure Allowed
Lot Dimensions 50’ X 150’
Duplex Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 7500 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 2625 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A* 
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Front to Back
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17. Lot Dimensions 50’ X 150’
Duplex Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 7500 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 2625 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A* 
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Duplex 0.35 and Under FAR – Accessory Structure Allowed
Front to Back
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19. 75’ Interior Lot
Lot Dimensions 75’ X 120’
Duplex Type
Side by
Side
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 9000 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 4500 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Side by Side
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20. 75’ Interior Lot
Lot Dimensions 75’ X 120’
Duplex Type
Side by
Side
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 9000 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space)
***
4500 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Side by Side
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21. 50’ Interior Lot
Lot Dimensions 50’ X 120’
Duplex Type
Side by
Side
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 6000 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 3000 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Side by Side
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22. 50’ Interior Lot
Lot Dimensions 50’ X 120’
Duplex Type
Side by
Side
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 6000 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 3000 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Side by Side
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23. 55’ Interior Lot
Lot Dimensions 55’ X 120’
Duplex Type
Side by
Side
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 6600 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 3300 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
* Required minimum lot width of 55 ft. to
allow for required driveway separation Side by Side
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24. 50’ Corner Lot
Side by Side
Lot Dimensions 50’ X 120’
Duplex Type
Side by
Side
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 6000 sq ft
Total GFA (livable space) 3000 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
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26. Two 50’ Interior Lots
Lot Dimensions 100’ X 120’
Court Home Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 12000 sq ft
Total GFA (Livable Space) 6000 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Front to Back
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* Cross access easement would be required

27. Lot Dimensions 100’ X 120’
Court Home Type Side by Side
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 12000 sq ft
Total GFA (Livable Space) 6000 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Two 50’ Interior Lots
Side by Side
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* Cross access easement would be required

28. Two 50’ Interior Lots
Tandem
Lot Dimensions 100’ X 150’
Court Home Type Tandem
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 15000 sq ft
Total GFA (Livable Space) 7500 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
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* Cross access easement would be required

29. Two 50’ Lots - Corner Lot
Lot Dimensions 100’ X 150’
Court Home Type Tandem
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 15000 sq ft
Total GFA (Livable Space) 7500 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Tandem
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* Cross access easement would be required

30. Two 50’ Lots - Corner Lot
Lot Dimensions 100’ X 150’
Court Home Type Hybrid
Maximum FAR 0.5
Lot Net Area 15000 sq ft
Total GFA (Livable Space) 7500 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Hybrid
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* Cross access easement across corner lot would be required
* Applicable on a thoroughfare

32. Lot Dimensions 75’ X 150’
Tandem Type Side by Side
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 11250 sq ft
Total GFA (Livable Space)
***
5625 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A 
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
75’ Interior Lot
Side by Side
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33. Lot Dimensions 75’ X 150’
Tandem Type Side by Side
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 11250 sq ft
Total GFA (Livable Space)
***
5625 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A 
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
75’ Interior Lot
Side by Side
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34. 50’ Interior Lot
Lot Dimensions 50’ X 150’
Tandem Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 7500 sq ft
Total GFA (Livable Space) 3750 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A 
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Front to Back
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35. Lot Dimensions 50’ X 150’
Tandem Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 7500 sq ft
Total GFA (Livable Space) 3750 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A 
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
50’ Interior Lot
Front to Back
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36. 50’ Corner Lot
Lot Dimensions 50’ X 150’
Tandem Type
Front to
Back
Maximum FAR** 0.5
Lot Net Area 7500 sq ft
Total GFA (Livable Space) 3750 sq ft
Zoning Districts Allowed
R2-A 
R2-B 
R3-A 
O-1 
Front to Back
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