HF: Hospital Facilities District Permitted and Prohibited Uses in Kissimmee
The HF: Hospital Facilities District in the City of Kissimmee is established primarily to accommodate large-scale medical institutions and their supporting infrastructure, permitting hospitals and institutional care facilities by right. Within the City of Kissimmee, this district allows for integrated mixed-use developments, including multi-family housing and townhomes, provided they satisfy specific density and site standards, while strictly prohibiting industrial, agricultural, and most general commercial activities. Development in the HF: Hospital Facilities District is subject to a maximum structure height of 60 feet and a minimum lot area requirement of 20,000 square feet [Section 14-4-4.R, Table 4-5].
Allowed Uses in the HF: Hospital Facilities District
In the City of Kissimmee, uses within the HF: Hospital Facilities District are classified as either "Permitted" (P) by right or "Conditional" (C), the latter of which requires a specific review process to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area [Section 14-4-5].
Permitted Uses (Allowed by Right)
- Medical and Institutional: Hospitals, institutional care facilities, and medical/law enforcement heliports [Table 4-2].
- Residential (Mixed-Use Only): Multiple-family residential and townhomes are permitted, but only as part of a mixed-use development. Residential density in these cases shall not exceed the highest density permitted by adjacent residential districts [Table 4-2, Footnote 7].
- Support and Services: Churches, child care facilities, and indoor (private) recreation facilities [Table 4-2].
- Utilities: Minor utility facilities [Table 4-2].
Conditional Uses (Requires Approval)
- Accessory Commercial: Drive-through facilities when associated with an allowed use [Table 4-2].
- Limited Retail: Retail sales establishments, but only if they existed prior to January 30, 1991 [Table 4-2, Footnote 4].
- Special Interest: Cemeteries [Table 4-2].
Prohibited Uses
Per the City of Kissimmee Land Development Code, any use not expressly listed as permitted or conditional in the district's use schedule is prohibited [Section 14-4-5]. In the HF: Hospital Facilities District, prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:
- Agricultural and Industrial: All agricultural uses, manufacturing (light, medium, or heavy), and wholesale trade establishments [Table 4-2].
- General Commercial/Retail: Pawn shops, restaurants, nurseries, microbreweries, and most standard retail stores [Table 4-2].
- Automotive and Transportation: Car washes, gasoline service stations, motor vehicle repair, vehicle sales/leasing, bus depots, and rail stations [Table 4-2].
- Lodging: Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast establishments [Table 4-2].
- Residential (Standalone): Single-family detached dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units [Table 4-2].
Technical Development Standards
The City of Kissimmee enforces specific dimensional requirements for the HF: Hospital Facilities District to ensure adequate spacing and to mitigate impacts on neighboring properties.
| Standard | HF District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area (All other uses) | 20,000 sq. ft. |
| Minimum Lot Width | 100 feet |
| Minimum Front Setback | 25 feet |
| Minimum Side Setback | 10 feet |
| Minimum Street Side Setback | 25 feet |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 10 feet |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | 80% |
| Maximum Structure Height | 60 feet |
[Source: Table 4-5]
Parking Requirements
Off-street parking in the HF: Hospital Facilities District must meet the ratios defined in the Kissimmee Land Development Code to ensure adequate access for patients, visitors, and staff.
| Use Type | Minimum Parking Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hospitals | 1 space per 0.5 beds |
| Institutional Care Facility | 1 space per 2 beds |
| Child Care Facility | 1 space per 10 children (with drop-off area) |
| Multiple Family / Townhomes | 1.5 to 2 spaces per unit (plus guest parking) |
[Source: Table 7-2]
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4. Standard zoning districts—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.