Accessory Dwelling Unit Parking Requirements in Kissimmee
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the City of Kissimmee are required to provide one dedicated off-street parking space per unit. This parking space must be provided in addition to the minimum parking required for the primary single-family residence located on the same lot. Within certain designated "parking exemption areas" of the City of Kissimmee, this requirement may be waived as part of the form-based code regulations.
Required Parking Ratios for ADUs
The City of Kissimmee Land Development Code classifies an accessory dwelling unit as a separate, complete housekeeping unit with its own entrance, kitchen, and bathroom facilities, either attached to or detached from a single-family structure [Section 14-2].
To manage residential density and street congestion, the City of Kissimmee requires specific off-street parking allocations for these units as detailed in the following table:
| Use | Number of Spaces Required |
|---|---|
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | 1 space per unit |
| Single family, duplex, or triplex dwelling | 2 spaces per unit |
| Bed & breakfast | 2 spaces per unit, plus 1 space per guestroom |
[Table 7-2]
General Parking Standards
Section 14-6-2 of the Kissimmee Land Development Code explicitly states that all ADUs must provide off-street parking in addition to the parking required for the primary structure on the property [Section 14-6-2.B].
In standard residential districts—such as the Residential Estate District (RE), Single Family Residential Districts (RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RA-4), and Medium Density Residential Districts (RB-1, RB-2)—the one-space requirement is mandatory to obtain a permit for the unit [Table 4-1].
Form-Based Code Exemptions
For properties located within the City of Kissimmee Form-Based Code area (Transect Zones T3 through T6), parking requirements follow the standards in Chapter 14-7 unless the property is located within a specifically designated "parking exemption area." This area is depicted on the Form-Based Code Special Requirements Plan, and developments within its boundaries are exempt from the standard requirement to provide off-street parking spaces [Section 14-5-9.B].
Additional Development Standards for ADUs
Beyond parking, the City of Kissimmee enforces specific standards for the size and occupancy of accessory units to ensure they remain subordinate to the principal dwelling.
| Feature | Standard |
|---|---|
| Minimum Living Area | 500 square feet |
| Maximum Living Area | 800 square feet or 40% of the gross floor area of the principal structure (whichever is less) |
| Occupancy | Must be owner-occupied and maintain a valid homestead exemption |
| Construction | Attached or detached; must be permanently founded per building codes |
[Section 14-6-2]
Sections Cited
- Section 14-2: Terms Defined
- Table 4-1: Schedule of Uses for Residential Standard Districts
- Section 14-5-9: Access, circulation and parking requirements
- Section 14-6-2: Accessory dwelling units (ADU)
- Table 7-2: Minimum Parking Ratios