Allowed and Prohibited Uses in the MH: Mobile Home District of Kissimmee
The MH: Mobile Home District in Kissimmee is established to provide for low-density single-family residential development on individual lots, specifically accommodating individual mobile homes and single-family detached dwellings. This district is restricted to one principal building per lot and prohibits higher-density residential types such as duplexes, townhouses, and multi-family structures. Most non-residential support uses, including churches and high schools, are allowed only through conditional use approval and must have direct access to a collector or arterial road [Section 14-4-4.F].
Allowed Uses
The City of Kissimmee classifies allowed uses in the MH: Mobile Home District into two categories: Permitted (P), which are allowed by right, and Conditional (C), which require specific administrative review and approval [Table 4-1].
Residential and Support Uses Permitted by Right (P)
- Individual Mobile Homes: Specifically intended for placement on individual lots under individual ownership [Section 14-4-4.F].
- Single-Family Detached Dwellings: Traditional detached homes [Table 4-1].
- Family Day Care Homes: Home-based childcare as defined by state law [Table 4-1].
- Schools (Elementary and Middle): Public and private primary educational facilities [Table 4-1].
- Minor Utility Facilities: Essential local utility infrastructure [Table 4-1].
- Passive Recreation: Open space and park areas intended for low-impact use [Table 4-1].
Uses Allowed via Conditional Use Approval (C)
- Churches and Religious Facilities: Must have frontage on or direct access to a collector or arterial road [Table 4-1, Footnote 5].
- Child Care Facilities: Commercial childcare centers [Table 4-1].
- Civic and Social Clubs: Organizational meeting spaces [Table 4-1].
- Community Centers: Facilities for public gatherings [Table 4-1].
- Fire Stations: Public safety infrastructure [Table 4-1].
- Libraries: Public informational facilities [Table 4-1].
- High Schools: Secondary educational institutions [Table 4-1].
- Short-Term Rentals and Time-Share Dwellings: Only allowed if the specific housing type is otherwise permitted in the MH: Mobile Home District and if approved through the conditional use process [Table 4-1; Section 14-6-44].
Prohibited Uses
Any use not specifically listed as Permitted or Conditional in the MH: Mobile Home District is strictly prohibited. Notable prohibited uses include:
- Higher Density Housing: Duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and multi-family dwellings are not allowed in the MH: Mobile Home District [Table 4-1].
- Commercial and Industrial: Office establishments, retail stores, restaurants, and manufacturing uses are prohibited [Table 4-2].
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Unlike other residential districts in Kissimmee, ADUs are not permitted in the MH: Mobile Home District [Table 4-1].
- Mobile Home Parks: Large-scale parks with multiple leased spaces are prohibited here; they are instead relegated to the MHP: Mobile Home Park District [Section 14-4-4.G; Table 4-1].
- Community Residential Homes: These are not listed as an allowed use for the MH: Mobile Home District [Table 4-1].
Technical Site and Development Standards
All development in the MH: Mobile Home District must adhere to specific dimensional requirements regarding lot size, setbacks, and building height to maintain the low-density character of Kissimmee neighborhoods.
Dimensional Standards Table
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 6,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | 50 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 120 feet |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | 50% |
| Minimum Front Setback | 25 feet |
| Minimum Side Setback (Residential) | 5 feet |
| Minimum Street Side Setback | 15 feet |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 25 feet |
| Maximum Building Height (stories) | 1 story (Up to 3 via Conditional Use) |
[Sources: Table 4-3; Table 4-1, Footnote 10]
Additional Restrictions
- One Building Per Lot: In the MH: Mobile Home District, no more than one single-family structure or mobile home may be located on a single lot [Section 14-4-6.A.2].
- Road Frontage: Non-residential uses (such as churches) must have frontage on or direct access to a collector or arterial road [Table 4-1, Footnote 5].
- Parking: Mobile homes and single-family dwellings in the MH: Mobile Home District must provide at least 2 parking spaces per unit [Table 7-2].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4: Standard zoning districts—Intent
- Section 14-4-5: Schedule of uses for standard zoning districts
- Section 14-4-6: Regulations for zoning districts
- Section 14-6-44: Short-term rentals and time-share dwellings
- Section 14-7-22: Automobile parking ratios
- Table 4-1: Schedule of Uses for Residential Standard Districts
- Table 4-3: Site Standards - Residential Districts
- Table 7-2: Minimum Parking Ratios