Guide to the IB: Industrial Business District in the City of Kissimmee
The IB: Industrial Business District in the City of Kissimmee is designed for industrial operations that are sensitive to nearby residential and commercial zones, requiring a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a maximum impervious surface area of 85%. This district permits a wide range of light and medium manufacturing and wholesale activities by right, while requiring conditional use approval for heavy industrial processes and outdoor storage to ensure the protection of the general character of the municipality.
Purpose and Intent of the IB District
The IB: Industrial Business District is established by the City of Kissimmee to provide appropriate locations for industrial development where proximity to residential or commercial zones makes it desirable to limit the manner and extent of industrial operations [Section 14-4-4.N]. The district's primary objective is to permit the normal operation of a variety of industrial and related uses under conditions that ensure such activities are not detrimental to the surrounding urban environment or the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Kissimmee [Section 14-4-4.N].
Dimensional and Site Standards
Development within the IB: Industrial Business District must adhere to specific lot and building standards to maintain the intended intensity of the area. The following table outlines the primary site requirements for the district:
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 20,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | 150 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 100 feet |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | 85% |
| Minimum Front Setback | 25 feet |
| Minimum Side Setback | 10 feet (0 feet if adjacent to a railroad siding) |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 15 feet (if adjacent to Industrial, Airport, or Utility designations); 25 feet otherwise |
| Maximum Structure Height | Governed by Airport Noise/Aviation Overlays |
[Table 4-5 and Footnotes]
Permitted and Conditional Land Uses
The City of Kissimmee distinguishes between uses permitted by right (P) and those requiring conditional use approval (C) within the IB: Industrial Business District.
Industrial and Wholesale Uses
- Manufacturing, Light and Medium: Permitted by right [Table 4-2].
- Manufacturing, Heavy: Allowed only as a conditional use [Table 4-2].
- Wholesale Trade Establishments: Permitted by right [Table 4-2].
- Warehousing and Storage: Permitted by right, including self-storage as part of a mixed-use development [Table 4-2, Section 14-6-47].
- Storage Yards: Permitted by right [Table 4-2].
Commercial and Service Uses
- Financial Institutions: Permitted by right [Table 4-2].
- Gasoline Service Stations: Permitted by right [Table 4-2].
- Service Establishments (Business/Personal): Permitted by right [Table 4-2].
- Restaurants: Allowed as a conditional use [Table 4-2].
- Automobile Sale, Lease, or Service: Allowed as a conditional use, provided all vehicle repair occurs within the transect zone and no vehicles are stored or displayed outdoors [Section 14-5-8.C].
Institutional and Public Uses
- Churches and Community Centers: Permitted by right [Table 4-2].
- Schools (Elementary, Middle, High, and Vocational): Permitted by right [Table 4-2].
- Colleges and Universities: Permitted by right [Table 4-2].
- Public Uses: Permitted by right [Table 4-2].
General Character and Performance Standards
The character of the IB: Industrial Business District in the City of Kissimmee is defined by its ability to balance industrial productivity with neighborhood compatibility.
Manufacturing Enclosure
In the IB: Industrial Business District, all repair and manufacturing activities conducted within 300 feet of a residential district must be housed in completely enclosed buildings [Table 4-2, Footnote 6]. If processes are located at a greater distance, they may be conducted outdoors only if approved as a conditional use and enclosed by a solid wall or fence at least six feet high [Table 4-2, Footnote 6].
Accessory Manufacturing
Establishments in the IB: Industrial Business District may have accessory fabricating and repairing of goods on the premises, provided the space dedicated to these activities does not exceed 20 percent of the gross floor area of the establishment [Section 14-6-15.A].
Outdoor Storage and Display
The City of Kissimmee limits permanent outdoor storage in the IB: Industrial Business District to 10 percent of the total lot area [Section 14-6-12]. Furthermore:
- Outdoor storage areas cannot be located in front of the principal building [Section 14-6-12.A].
- Storage area is not permitted within any required setback [Section 14-6-12.B].
- All outdoor storage (except that related to aeronautical uses) must be completely screened from view from any adjacent rights-of-way or lots by an opaque fence or wall at least six feet high [Section 14-6-12.E].
Off-Street Parking Ratios
Parking requirements in the IB: Industrial Business District vary based on the specific function of the facility:
| Use | Required Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
| Industrial or Manufacturing | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA OR 2 spaces per 3 employees (whichever is greater) |
| Warehouse and Storage | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA |
| Wholesale and Distribution | 1 space per 600 sq. ft. GFA |
| Office Building | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
[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 14-5-8. Supplemental site and building standards
- Section 14-6-12. Outdoor storage
- Section 14-6-15. Repair and manufacturing accessory to permitted uses
- Section 14-6-47. Self-storage facilities
- Section 14-7-22. Automobile parking ratios