Orlando City Code ch. 65, pt. 1, pt. 1H — PLANNING DIRECTOR | Code of the City of Orlando (Supp. No. 93, Update 1: codified through Ordinance No. 2026-10, adopted April 6, 2026) — City of Orlando

Orlando City Code § 65.190 Designation of Planning Director as Administrative Official.

Sec. 65.190. - Designation of Planning Director as Administrative Official. It shall be the duty of the Planning Director in coordination with the Public Works Director, to serve as the principal administrative official for the implementation of this Chapter. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102)

Orlando City Code § 65.191 Assistants.

Sec. 65.191. - Assistants. In the performance of official duties, the Planning Director may request and shall be provided with assistance of such other persons as the City Council may direct. The Planning Director is authorized to act through such aides and assistants, which shall include the following: Building Official. The Building Official shall be the principal assistant to the Planning Director for the administration of building construction and permitting, and for such other responsibilities as they may be specifically assigned by this Chapter. Unless otherwise specified herein, appeals to their decisions shall be referred to the Building and Fire Codes Board of Appeal. Planning Official. The Planning Official shall be the principal assistant to the Planning Director for the administration of discretionary matters related to planning, zoning and land uses, and for such other responsibilities as they may be specifically assigned by this Chapter. Unless otherwise specified herein, appeals to their decisions shall be referred to the Municipal Planning Board. Zoning Official. The Zoning Official shall be the principal assistant of the Planning Director for the administration of nondiscretionary matters related to zoning and land use, and for such other responsibilities as they may be specifically assigned by this Chapter. Unless otherwise specified herein, appeals to their decisions shall be referred to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Appearance Review Official. The Appearance Review Official shall be the principal assistant to the Planning Director for the administration of appearance review standards and procedures established by this Chapter, and for such other responsibilities as they may be specifically assigned by this Chapter. Within the Downtown Development District shown on Figure 1 the Appearance Review Official shall coordinate with the Appearance Review Board on all reviews. Unless otherwise specified herein, appeals to their decisions shall be referred to the Appearance Review Board. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102; Ord. No. 2022-56, § 5, 9-26-2022, Doc. #2209261204)

Orlando City Code § 65.192 General Functions, Powers and Duties.

Sec. 65.192. - General Functions, Powers and Duties. Inspections. The Planning Director shall order inspections of property in an effort to obtain information relating to violations and in other instances where inspections are necessary in order to insure compliance of regulations of this Chapter. Entering on Property. The Planning Director, in the performance of his duties and functions, may enter upon any land during reasonable hours and make examinations and surveys that do not occasion damage or injury to private property. Violations. The Planning Director shall order prompt investigation of complaints and violations, and shall endeavor to prevent violations or detect and secure the corrections of violations. He shall also initiate lawful action necessary to insure compliance with or prevent violation of regulations contained in this Chapter. Written Records. The Planning Director shall maintain written records of all official actions of his office with relation to administration, and of all complaints and actions taken with regard thereto, and of all violations discovered by whatever means, with remedial action taken and disposition of all cases; and the same shall be a public record. GMP Consistency Determinations. The Planning Director shall be responsible to review all Building Permits for consistency with the goals and policies of Orlando's adopted Growth Management Plan (GMP), and shall also review the minutes of various City boards and agencies (including, but not limited to, the Downtown Development Board, Historic Preservation Board, and the Board of Zoning Adjustment), to determine the consistency of the decisions of such boards and agencies with the goals and policies of the Growth Management Plan. Files and Applications. The Planning Director shall be responsible for the receipt, review for completeness and substantial compliance, official acceptance, and maintenance of current and permanent files, applications and records for all applications for Development Approval for Development of Regional Impact, annexation and initial zonings, abandonments, Zoning Map Amendments (rezones), Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses, Subdivision Plats, Development Plans, Site Plans and other zoning permits and approvals required by this Chapter. Public Distribution of Documents. The Planning Director shall ensure that there are a supply of copies for public distribution of the compiled text of this Chapter, the adopted Growth Management Plan, Capital Improvements Program, and the rules of the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Municipal Planning Board. Provide Assistance. The Planning Director shall provide such administrative, technical and consultative assistance as may be required by the Board of Zoning Adjustment, the Municipal Planning Board and other boards and agencies of the City, in the exercise of their duties relating to this Chapter. Other. The Planning Director shall perform such other duties and functions as are required by the provisions of this Chapter, including making decisions and determinations in the capacity of the Building Official, Planning Official, Zoning Official, and the Appearance Review Official. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102; Ord. of 5-20-1996, Doc. #29363)