Countywide Land Development Code overhaul
Summary
Seminole County is updating its development rulebook — everything from definitions to zoning to subdivisions. The big sticking point debated: new Missing Middle housing types can't be gated, and one Oviedo resident says that rule could backfire on awkward parcels. County commissioners get the final vote.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not spelled out at this meeting, but code changes shape what gets built — and what it costs — countywide.
Developers and residents who want clearer, updated rules and more housing variety across the county.
Potentially properties where the gating ban limits a layout the owner prefers, though a waiver process exists for infeasible cases.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners — June 23, 2026
A sweeping code rewrite covering affordable housing density bonuses, smaller-lot subdivisions, accessory dwellings, and airport-area housing passed first reading. Commissioners sparred over whether residential growth near the airport conflicts with economic development goals.
Planning and Zoning Commission — May 6, 2026
Seminole County is updating its development rulebook — everything from definitions to zoning to subdivisions. The big sticking point debated: new Missing Middle housing types can't be gated, and one Oviedo resident says that rule could backfire on awkward parcels. County commissioners get the final vote.
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