Screen Enclosures.
Orlando City Code § 58.963
in effectSec. 58.963. - Screen Enclosures.
Location and height requirements for screen enclosures, with or without a pool, hot tub or spa, are as follows:
(a) Any portion of a screen enclosure that contains a solid roof is subject to all setbacks for principal structures. Otherwise, screen enclosures shall meet the following minimum setbacks:
1. 5 feet from side, rear and alley property lines.
2. 15 feet from street side property lines.
3. 10 feet behind the front facade of the principal structure.
(b) For enclosures 12 feet in height or less, the enclosure must be set back a minimum 15 feet from the normal high water line of a natural surface water body or retained wetland. For enclosures greater than 12 feet in height, the enclosure must be set back a minimum of 50 feet from the normal high water line of a natural surface water body or retained wetland.
(c) Enclosures are not permitted to encroach on any easement unless otherwise authorized.
(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. No. 2022-55, § 1, 9-12-2022, Doc. #2209121210)
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_PT5ACUSST_5BSPACUSST_5B_11_SWPOHOTUSPSCEN_S58.963SCENFetched: 11/1/2026