Maitland considers allowing three- and four-family homes downtown

Maitland’s Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing Aug. 6, 2026, on Ordinance 1461, a proposed amendment to the city’s Land Development Code that could expand the types of homes allowed in the Downtown Maitland zoning district.

If approved, the ordinance would make three-family and four-family dwellings permitted uses in the district. The proposal also would revise restrictions affecting existing single-family homes and duplexes, along with development requirements for three-family, four-family and multifamily dwellings.

What the amendment would change

The city describes Ordinance 1461 as an effort to create greater housing-diversification opportunities for infill projects on small lots in Maitland’s urban core. That means future downtown proposals could include a broader range of residential formats than those currently identified in the district’s rules.

The change would not itself approve a specific housing project or establish how many homes or units would be built. Projects pursued under any revised zoning rules would still have to meet the development requirements that apply to them.

For existing homeowners and property owners, the proposal is also significant because it would revise restrictions for single-family homes and duplexes. The amendment would separately change development requirements for three-family, four-family and multifamily dwellings, creating a different set of standards for several types of residential development.

The practical effect would depend on the final language adopted by the city and on how individual projects perform under the applicable development rules. The proposal is not a guarantee that new three- or four-family homes will be constructed downtown.

Next date on the schedule

Maitland’s 2026 Development Review Schedule lists Aug. 24, 2026, as a City Council meeting date. That is the next identified council date in the development schedule connected to the proposal, but the schedule itself does not establish that the council adopted Ordinance 1461.

The public hearing notice does not establish final adoption or an effective date for the ordinance. It also does not establish whether the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, denial or changes to the proposal.

Until final action is taken, three-family and four-family dwellings should be understood as proposed changes rather than newly permitted downtown uses. The amendment’s impact on future infill development, existing homes and multifamily projects will depend on the city’s final decision and requirements.