MA MAJOR ATTRACTION OVERLAY DISTRICT

Orlando City Code ch. 58, pt. 2, pt. 2V

in effect

Orlando City Code § 58.410 Relationship to the Growth Management Plan.

Sec. 58.410. - Relationship to the Growth Management Plan. The MA Overlay district implements GMP GOAL LU-5 to make Downtown Orlando the premier center of Central Florida and the heart of the city for both residents and visitors; Objective LU.5.4 to promote the positive design elements of the public realm; and Objective LU.5.5 to support public art, cultural events, and arts spaces. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. No. 2026-5, § 1(Exh. A), 4-6-2026, Doc. #26040612c)

Orlando City Code § 58.411 Purpose of the District.

Sec. 58.411. - Purpose of the District. The MA Overlay District is designed to allow major tourist oriented entertainment facilities, which serve an international market, increased flexibility with regard to uses, development standards, and signage necessary to effectively implement the policies of the Growth Management Plan. This district shall be utilized to achieve an overall design and aesthetic consistency based upon a unified design theme characteristic of major entertainment complexes. Furthermore, it is the purpose of this district to strengthen the economy of the City by preserving viable major entertainment facilities based upon the unique requirements of such facilities. Such facilities provide major employment and economic opportunities and compete in an international market requiring a broad mix of activities and the ability to maintain visibility to the tourist population. It is further intended that the MA Overlay District shall operate in conjunction with any other zoning district in which land may be classified, and that such lands may be used as permitted by such other districts except as may be allowed or qualified by the requirements of the MA Overlay District as set forth below. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.412 Zoning Map Application.

Sec. 58.412. - Zoning Map Application. Major Attraction Overlay Districts, when approved by City Council, shall be established by ordinance following recommendation by the Municipal Planning Board. Recommendations by the Municipal Planning Board shall be based upon examination of data and information provided by the applicant to ensure that the facility meets the minimum criteria required for establishment of the district. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094)

Orlando City Code § 58.413 Minimum Criteria.

Sec. 58.413. - Minimum Criteria. For each MA Overlay District the facility shall possess the following minimum criteria: (a) Be considered an entertainment or lodging complex by the State of Florida; (b) A minimum of 750,000 visitors annually pay admission fees to the entertainment or lodging complex or component facilities within the complex; (c) The complex shall provide meeting facilities for at least 250 persons; (d) The complex shall contain at least one restaurant having at least 4,000 square feet of service area which is equipped to serve 150 persons full-course meals at one time; (e) The complex shall be under a unified ownership, a unified management structure, or a single, approved, master plan; and (f) The complex shall be located within the AC-3A (Downtown Activity Center District) or an AC-3 Metropolitan Activity Center District. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 7-26-1993, Doc. #26769)

Orlando City Code § 58.414 District Standards.

Sec. 58.414. - District Standards. The base zoning district standards and uses shall apply except as may be expanded or contracted herein. Site Development Standards for MA Overlay Districts Less Than Ten Acres. (a) Yard Setbacks. Where a complex fronts more than one street, each street shall be considered to be a front yard for setback purposes. (b) Perimeter Landscaping. Wherever a parking garage or other structure abuts a lot line with no setback, perimeter landscaping shall not be required. Perimeter landscaping shall not be required for any portion of any parking garage frontage which incorporates ground floor active uses other than parking. Site Development Standards for MA Overlay Districts Greater Than Ten Acres. Where a MA Overlay District is greater than 10 acres in area, Master Plan Review shall be required and site development standards which exceed or are different than those established by the underlying zoning district may be established as part of the Master Plan Review, where necessary to ensure that the major attraction is compatible with the surrounding area. (Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 7-26-1993, Doc. #26769)

Source: City of Orlando, Florida, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICICO_CH58ZODIUS_PT2DIRE_2VMAMAATOVDIFetched: 11/1/2026