Orlando City Code § 58.970 Patios and Decks.
Sec. 58.970. - Patios and Decks.
(a) Wooden Patios and Decks. Patios and decks constructed of wooden planks with separation between said planks shall not cover more than fifty (50) percent of the required rear yard and shall not be considered impervious surface. Side yard and rear yard setbacks shall be 5 feet and street side yard shall be as listed for the zoning district. If the deck is above 3 feet in height, it shall have the same setbacks as accessory structures set forth in Sec. 58.901 herein.
(b) At-Grade Patios and Decks. Patios and decks, regardless of material, that are constructed at-grade must have a minimum setback of 2 feet from the side and rear property lines and 10 feet from the street side property line. If located in the front yard, the patio or deck must follow the same setbacks as the principal structure for the front and street side yard setback.
(c) Front and Street Side Yard. All patios and decks must comply with the front and street side yard setbacks, however, decks located in the Traditional City Overlay District may follow the first-story porch requirements of Sec. 62.600(f) herein.
(d) Mean/Normal High Water Line. All patios and decks must be set back at least 15 feet from the mean high water mark for all water bodies. If the deck is above 3 feet in height, it must have the same setbacks as accessory structures set forth in Sec. 58.901 herein.
(e) Easements. Patios and decks shall not be located in a utility or drainage easement.
(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. No. 2021-45, § 1, 7-19-2021, Doc. #2107191203)