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Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is zoning and future land use for my property?
  A:See maps.
• Q: What can I do with my property, can I have a (insert a use, duplex, single family house, car wash, sales lot, retail etc.)?
  A: See Land Development Regulations Schedule B.
  A: See Land Development Regulations Schedule C.
• Q: What are definitions of various terms?
  A: See Land Development Regulations Schedule A.
• Q: What are my setbacks and what is the maximum impervious area and how do you calculate it?
  A: See Land Development Regulations Schedule C.
• Q: Does a swimming pool count as impervious?
  A: Yes.
• Q: Can I divide this property?
  A: See Application and Submittal Requirements.
• Q: Can you tell me if this property is in the wetlands?
  A: Seminole County Watershed Atlas.
  A: Seminole County Flood Facts.
  A: Seminole County GIS maps.
• Q: How high can I build?
  A: See Land Development Regulations Schedule C.
• Q: How many parking spaces do I need?
  A: See Land Development Regulations Schedule H.
• Q: Am I in the Historic District?
  A: See Land Development Regulations Schedule S.
  A: See maps