B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District Use Regulations in Kissimmee
The B-2: Neighborhood Commercial District in the City of Kissimmee is intended for selected business uses that provide convenience goods and services to surrounding residential areas. Developments within this district must have a minimum size of five acres and must be located on arterial or collector streets [Section 14-4-4.I]. All new development in Kissimmee must fully comply with the regulations of the Land Development Code [Section 14-1-4].
Permitted and Conditional Uses
In the City of Kissimmee, the Land Development Code uses a schedule to identify uses as Permitted (P), Conditional (C), or Prohibited (Blank Cell). If a use is not specifically listed as Permitted or Conditional, it is prohibited within the B-2: Neighborhood Commercial District [Section 14-4-5].
Permitted Uses (Allowed by Right)
The following uses are permitted by right in the B-2: Neighborhood Commercial District, provided they meet all other applicable site standards:
- Retail/Commercial: Restaurants and general retail sales establishments [Table 4-2].
- Institutional: Libraries and museums [Table 4-2].
- Industrial/Service: Microbreweries [Table 4-2].
- Recreation: Passive recreation areas [Table 4-2].
- Utilities: Minor utility facilities [Table 4-2].
Conditional Uses
The following uses may be allowed in the B-2: Neighborhood Commercial District subject to the conditional use review process and specific criteria outlined in Section 14-3-29:
- Drive-Throughs: Drive-through facilities associated with an allowed use (e.g., a restaurant) [Table 4-2].
- Institutional: Churches, community centers, and educational service establishments [Table 4-2].
- Service/Office: Child care facilities, financial institutions, and temporary labor service establishments [Table 4-2].
- Automotive: Gasoline service stations [Table 4-2].
- Infrastructure: Communication towers and facilities [Table 4-2].
- Transportation: Heliports [Table 4-2].
- Signage: Outdoor advertising signs [Table 4-2].
Prohibited Uses
The City of Kissimmee explicitly prohibits several uses in the B-2: Neighborhood Commercial District to maintain its character as a neighborhood-serving commercial zone. These include, but are not limited to:
- Residential Uses: Single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, multi-family dwellings, and mobile homes [Table 4-2].
- Industrial/Heavy Commercial: Heavy manufacturing, wholesale trade establishments, storage yards, and self-storage facilities [Table 4-2].
- Specific Retail: Pawn shops [Table 4-2].
- Automotive Services: Motor vehicle repair (light or heavy), car washes (as a primary use), and the sale/rental of vehicles or RVs [Table 4-2].
- Lodging: Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast establishments [Table 4-2].
- Medical: Hospitals and institutional care facilities [Table 4-2].
- Recreation: Indoor or active/outdoor recreation facilities, and golf courses [Table 4-2].
B-2 District Development Standards
The City of Kissimmee enforces the following site and dimensional standards for all developments located within the B-2: Neighborhood Commercial District:
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 30,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | 150 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 150 feet |
| Front Setback (Minimum) | 25 feet |
| Side Setback (Minimum) | 10 feet |
| Street Side Setback (Minimum) | 20 feet |
| Rear Setback (Minimum) | 25 feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 35 feet |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | 80% |
[Source: Table 4-5]
Parking and Access Requirements
Developments in the B-2: Neighborhood Commercial District must provide off-street parking based on the specific use of the property. The following are common ratios for Kissimmee:
| Use | Required Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
| Retail Stores | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA, plus 1 space per each 250 sq. ft. of outdoor display area |
| Restaurant (Indoor/Outdoor) | 1 space per 80 sq. ft. GFA (minimum 8 spaces per takeout window) |
| Financial Institutions | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Gasoline Service Station | 1 space per 2 pumps, plus 3 spaces per service bay |
[Source: Table 7-2]
Additionally, for non-residential uses in the B-2: Neighborhood Commercial District, the maximum number of vehicular access points is limited to one if the lot has less than 300 feet of frontage [Section 14-7-31].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-1-4 - New development
- Section 14-3-29 - Conditional uses
- Section 14-4-4.I - Neighborhood Commercial District (B-2) Intent
- Section 14-4-5 - Schedule of uses for standard zoning districts
- Table 4-2 - Schedule of Uses for Non-Residential Standard Districts
- Table 4-5 - Site Standards - Non-Residential Districts
- Table 7-2 - Minimum Parking Ratios
- Section 14-7-31 - Number of vehicular access points