Allowed and Prohibited Uses in Kissimmee’s SRPUD District
In the City of Kissimmee, the Short-Term Rental Planned Unit Development District (SRPUD) is designed to provide flexibility for the development of residential structures intended for short-term rentals or time-share use. New developments within the SRPUD must meet a minimum project size of two acres and consist of at least 12 dwelling units while maintaining a STRO (Short-Term Rental Overlay) district classification [Section 14-4-8.C.1, Section 14-6-44.C].
Intent and Primary Allowed Uses
The Short-Term Rental Planned Unit Development District (SRPUD) is established by the City of Kissimmee to allow land under unified control to be developed for short-term rental and time-share dwelling residential structures [Section 14-4-8.C.1].
The primary uses allowed within a Kissimmee SRPUD are determined by the specific category designated on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the comprehensive plan. Short-term rentals and time-share dwellings are explicitly permitted as primary uses within this framework, provided they align with the underlying future land use designation [Section 14-4-8.C.3].
Permitted Subordinate Uses
The City of Kissimmee permits several subordinate uses within the SRPUD, provided they do not exceed 50 percent of the total gross area of the development. The availability of these uses depends on the Future Land Use Category assigned to the property.
Table: Permitted Subordinate Uses in Kissimmee SRPUD
| Subordinate Use Type | Single Family Low Density (SF-LDR) | Single Family Medium Density (SF-MDR) | Multiple Family (MF) | Mixed-Use (MU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family | Not Permitted (N) | Not Permitted (N) | Permitted (P) | Per FLU Category |
| Duplexes | Permitted (P) | Not Permitted (N) | Not Permitted (N) | Per FLU Category |
| Triplexes | Permitted (P) | Not Permitted (N) | Not Permitted (N) | Per FLU Category |
| Multiple Family | Permitted (P) | Permitted (P) | Not Permitted (N) | Per FLU Category |
| Townhouses | Permitted (P) | Permitted (P) | Not Permitted (N) | Per FLU Category |
| Community Residential Homes | Permitted (P) | Permitted (P) | Not Permitted (N) | Per FLU Category |
| Rooming Houses | Permitted (P) | Permitted (P) | Not Permitted (N) | Per FLU Category |
| Short-Term Rentals | Not Permitted (N) | Not Permitted (N) | Not Permitted (N) | Permitted (P) |
| Time-Share Dwellings | Not Permitted (N) | Not Permitted (N) | Not Permitted (N) | Not Permitted (N) |
| Utility Facilities (Sewage/Water) | Permitted (P) | Permitted (P) | Permitted (P) | Per FLU Category |
| Communication Facilities | Not Permitted (N) | Not Permitted (N) | Permitted (P) | Per FLU Category |
Source: Table 4-7 [Section 14-4-8.C.3]
Explicitly Prohibited Uses and Restrictions
The Kissimmee Land Development Code imposes several restrictions on the type of activities and structures allowed within the SRPUD:
- Time-Share Dwellings as Subordinate Uses: While time-shares may be allowed as primary uses depending on the FLUM, they are strictly prohibited as subordinate uses in all future land use categories within an SRPUD [Table 4-7].
- Existing Residential Dwellings: The rental of an existing dwelling for less than 30 days is prohibited in Kissimmee unless the dwelling is located within an SRPUD that is also within a Short-Term Rental Overlay (STRO) district [Section 14-6-44.B.1].
- Gated Streets: The City of Kissimmee generally prohibits gated streets; however, the City Commission may approve them specifically for developments functioning as short-term rental or time-share projects within an SRPUD [Section 14-10-13.C.2].
- Non-Compliant Conversion: Conversions of existing dwellings into short-term rental units within an SRPUD are prohibited unless at least 80 percent of the property owners (or the more restrictive standard in association documents) consent to the change [Section 14-6-44.C.6].
Use-Specific Standards in Kissimmee
New short-term rental or time-share developments in the SRPUD must adhere to strict operational standards:
- Access: Developments must have direct access to a collector or arterial road [Section 14-6-44.C.2].
- Buffering: All such developments must be separated from adjacent areas by a 15-foot or wider common area buffer featuring dense vegetation or a six-foot-high wall. This buffer may be waived by the Development Review Committee (DRC) only if the development is adjacent to a non-residential district [Section 14-6-44.C.3].
- Licensing: All short-term rental developments must obtain and maintain all required City of Kissimmee, county, and state licenses [Section 14-6-44.C.8].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-8: Planned unit developments (PUD)
- Section 14-6-44: Short-term rentals and time-share dwellings
- Section 14-10-13: Traditional neighborhood design standards