ARE District (Agricultural Rural Estate)
Updated April 3, 2025
The ARE District implements the Rural Enclave policies of the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan to allow the preservation of historic rural communities that are surrounded by the Urban Growth Boundary.
Allowed Uses
Principle Uses Permitted (P)
- Agricultural Stands*
- Aircraft Landing Field*
- Areas for Display of Agricultural Product Excludes Equipment
- Bed and Breakfast*
- Bus and Train Station*
- Campgrounds*
- Cemeteries*
- Community Gardens*
- Community/Residential/group home*
- Dairy Farms
- Daycare/Adult Daycare*
- Forestry Operations
- Government Buildings and Facilities
- Greenhouse or Nursery (Commercial)*
- Groves and Farms
- Gun Range (Indoor)
- Houses of Worship *
- Hunting Camp*
- Livestock/Grazing Animals
- Marina (Public)*
- Membership Organizations
- Model home*
- Modular Homes
- Nursing Home/ Assisted Living*
- Parks, Playgrounds
- Propagation of Insects
- Sawmills*
- Single Family Attached Dwelling
- Single family Detached Dwelling
- Special Event*
- Structures for Equipment Storage for Bonafide
- Utility Support Substations*
- Agricultural Activities
- Water Bodies for the Propagation of Marine Foods*
- Wind Farms*
Accessory Uses Permitted (A)
- Accessory Living Unit / Guest Home / Temporary Residence*
- Ancillary Uses Incidental to the Primary Structure*
- Aviaries*
- Construction Trailers/Temporary Office*
- Dwelling or Quarters for Agricultural Employees
- Educational Facilities (Private)*
- Helicopter Landing Pad*
- Home Occupations*
- Structures for Housing Livestock, or Agricultural Product
Conditional Uses (CU)
Requires a Conditional Use Permit Approved by the Board of Adjustment.
- Commercial Kennels or Stables Similar or Similar Boarding Facilities including Breeding*
- Marina (Commercial)*
- Marina (Recreational)*
P - Permitted Use or Permitted Provided that Siting Standards are Incorporated into Development.
A - Accessory or Ancillary Use, Incidental to the Primary Structure or Use and Subject to Siting Standards
CU - Requires a Conditional Use Permit Approved by the Board of Adjustment
* - Specific Use that has Siting Standards
Development Standards
Maximum residential density: 1 du per 5 acres
Area, minimum (acres): 1 acre
Lot width at front building line: N/A
Building height for residential structures: 3 stories
Front setback: 10 ft
Rear setback: 25 ft
Interior side setback: 10 ft
Street side setback: 15 ft
Accessory buildings, from principal structure 2: 5
N/A = not applicable
2 Accessory uses listed as ancillary in the siting standards shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet behind the front entry of the principal structure and a minimum of five(5) feet from rear and side property lines. Accessory structures such as but not limited to garages, sheds, carports, accessory living units, or barns are exempt from this requirement.
Density Requirement:
Density requirements are consistent with the Osceola County Comprehensive Plan and are calculated on a net residential development basis and may vary from the maximum density levels for a single lot if the overall density is met for new development.
If Your Home/Property is in a Subdivision or a Planned Development
Please call Osceola County Zoning Department at (407) 742-0200. Additional rules may apply, such as architectural guidelines or limitations on uses.
Disclaimer
The zoning information provided on this site is intended as a general reference and offers a basic translation of the Osceola County Land Development Code (LDC). While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information displayed, it may not reflect the latest updates or amendments to the LDC. For the most precise and current zoning information, please refer directly to the official Osceola County Land Development Code (LDC).
Please note that this information does not constitute a final determination of zoning or land use. For formal verification, please consult with the Osceola County Zoning Office or appropriate planning authority.
Need Assistance?
The above guidelines are a general overview, but zoning can be complex, and individual circumstances vary.
For personalized advice, please contact the Osceola County Planning, Zoning and Design Department directly at (407) 742-0200. We can provide guidance tailored to your situation.