Allowed and Prohibited Uses in the RB-2: Medium Density Residential District of Kissimmee
The RB-2: Medium Density Residential District in the City of Kissimmee is designed to facilitate medium-density housing, specifically permitting single-family detached dwellings, duplexes, and triplexes. Within the City of Kissimmee, this district primarily serves as a transition zone located on the fringe of existing residential areas, often separating them from higher-intensity developments. While residential uses are primary, certain support uses like elementary schools are permitted, while others like churches and child care facilities require conditional approval [Section 14-4-4].
Intent of the RB-2: Medium Density Residential District
In the City of Kissimmee, the RB-2: Medium Density Residential District is established to meet housing needs through a variety of formats, including traditional houses, two-unit structures (duplexes), and three-unit structures (triplexes). The City of Kissimmee utilizes the RB-2: Medium Density Residential District to implement the "Single Family Medium Density Residential" and "Office-Residential" future land use designations as defined in the comprehensive plan [Section 14-4-4.D].
Allowed Residential Uses
The following residential uses are specifically authorized within the RB-2: Medium Density Residential District in the City of Kissimmee. Uses marked as "Permitted" are allowed by right, provided they meet all applicable City of Kissimmee standards. Uses marked as "Conditional" require a special review process and approval [Section 14-4-5].
- Single-Family Detached Dwellings: Permitted.
- Duplexes: Permitted [Section 14-6-43].
- Triplexes: Permitted [Section 14-6-43].
- Townhouses: Permitted [Section 14-6-43].
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU): Permitted, subject to specific building size and occupancy requirements [Section 14-6-2].
- Family Day Care Homes: Permitted [Section 14-6-4].
- Community Residential Homes (6 or fewer residents): Permitted as a single-family unit [Section 14-6-39].
- Rooming Houses: Permitted only if the use existed prior to January 30, 1991 [Table 4-1, Note 4].
- Extended Home Occupations: Conditional. These are service-based occupations practiced in the home with limited client presence, allowed only on sites with direct frontage on arterial or collector roadways [Section 14-6-7.B].
Allowed Support and Institutional Uses
The City of Kissimmee allows for various support and civic uses within the RB-2: Medium Density Residential District to serve the local population.
- Recreation, Passive: Permitted.
- Schools (Elementary and Middle): Permitted.
- Utility Facilities, Minor: Permitted [Section 14-6-46].
- Child Care Facilities: Conditional [Section 14-6-37].
- Churches: Conditional.
- Civic and Social Clubs: Conditional.
- Community Centers: Conditional.
- Fire Stations: Conditional.
- Libraries: Conditional.
- Schools (High): Conditional.
- Short-Term Rentals and Time-Share Dwellings: Conditional. These are only permitted if the specific housing type (e.g., triplex) is allowed and the property is within a designated Short-Term Rental Overlay (STRO) District [Section 14-6-44].
Development and Parking Standards
All development within the RB-2: Medium Density Residential District must adhere to strict dimensional and parking requirements established by the City of Kissimmee.
Site Dimensional Standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area (SF) | 6,000 |
| Minimum Lot Width | 50 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 100 feet |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | 50% |
| Minimum Front Setback | 10 feet |
| Maximum Front Setback | 20 feet |
| Minimum Side Setback | 5 feet |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 3 Stories |
[Table 4-3]
Minimum Parking Ratios
| Use | Number of Spaces Required |
|---|---|
| Single-family, Duplex, Triplex, Townhouse | 2 spaces per unit |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | 1 space per unit |
| Bed and Breakfast | 2 spaces per unit, plus 1 per guestroom |
| Community Residential Home | 0.5 spaces per bed |
[Table 7-2]
Prohibited Uses
In the City of Kissimmee, any use not expressly listed as permitted (P) or conditional (C) in the official schedule of uses is prohibited within the RB-2: Medium Density Residential District [Section 14-4-5]. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:
- Agricultural & Rural Uses: Agricultural uses, kennels, aviaries, and hunting/fishing camps.
- High-Density Residential: Multi-family dwellings (defined as four or more dwellings in a single building) [Section 14-2].
- Mobile Homes: Individual mobile homes and mobile home parks.
- Commercial Uses: Retail sales, restaurants, office establishments (except allowed home occupations), and gasoline service stations.
- Industrial Uses: Any manufacturing, warehousing, or wholesale trade.
- Special Support Uses: Cemeteries, communication service establishments, communication towers, and recreational vehicle parks.
- Outdoor Activities: No outdoor business activities are allowed in the RB-2 district except when authorized as a temporary use [Table 4-1, Note 12].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-2, Terms Defined
- Section 14-4-4, Standard zoning districts—Intent
- Section 14-4-5, Schedule of uses for standard zoning districts
- Table 4-1, Schedule of Uses for Residential Standard Districts
- Table 4-3, Site Standards - Residential Districts
- Section 14-6-2, Accessory dwelling units (ADU)
- Section 14-6-4, Family day care homes
- Section 14-6-7, Home occupations
- Section 14-6-37, Child care facilities
- Section 14-6-39, Community residential homes
- Section 14-6-43, Residential development
- Section 14-6-44, Short-term rentals and time-share dwellings
- Section 14-6-46, Utility facilities, minor
- Table 7-2, Minimum Parking Ratios