IB: Industrial Business District Setback Standards in Kissimmee
In the IB: Industrial Business District of Kissimmee, the standard minimum front setback is 25 feet, and the minimum side setback is 10 feet. Rear setbacks for the IB: Industrial Business District are typically 15 feet when adjacent to industrial or utility designations and 25 feet when adjacent to other uses, although setbacks are waived entirely for buildings constructed next to railroad sidings.
Minimum Building Setbacks for the IB District
In Kissimmee, the IB: Industrial Business District is intended for industrial development where proximity to residential or commercial zones requires specific operational controls [Section 14-4-4.N]. The following table outlines the dimensional setback requirements for structures within this district.
| Setback Location | Minimum Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 25 feet | Increases to 35 feet on arterial or collector streets [Table 4-5, Note 4] |
| Side | 10 feet | 0 feet required next to a railroad siding [Table 4-5, Note 5] |
| Street Side | 25 feet | Increases to 35 feet on arterial or collector streets [Table 4-5, Note 4] |
| Rear | 15 feet or 25 feet | 15 feet if adjacent to IN, AE, or UT future land use; 25 feet for others [Table 4-5, Note 6] |
Supplemental Setback Regulations
Development within the IB: Industrial Business District in Kissimmee must also adhere to specific rules regarding road classifications and adjacent property types.
Setbacks on Major Thoroughfares
For any non-residential use in the IB: Industrial Business District located on a street classified as an arterial or collector in the Kissimmee comprehensive plan, the minimum front and street side building setbacks are increased to 35 feet. This rule does not apply if the property is located within a designated form-based code area [Table 4-5, Note 4].
Setbacks Adjacent to Residential Zoning
When an IB: Industrial Business District property in Kissimmee abuts a single-family residential zoning district (such as RE, RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RA-4, RB-1, RB-2, or MH), a specialized "step-back" or increased setback applies to protect the residential area. Kissimmee requires a setback of one foot for every one foot of building height from the abutting residential site [Section 14-4-6.C].
Parking Area Setbacks
The Kissimmee Land Development Code also regulates how close parking can be to property lines in the IB: Industrial Business District.
- General Minimum: 7 feet or the width of the required landscape strip, whichever is greater [Table 4-5].
- Minimum to Property Line: 15 feet [Table 4-5, Note 7].
- Adjacent to Residential: No parking area may be located within 25 feet of any residentially zoned property in Kissimmee [Table 4-5, Note 7].
Infrastructure and Access Exceptions
Building setbacks are required to be 0 feet when the structure is placed next to a railroad siding within the IB: Industrial Business District [Table 4-5, Note 5]. Additionally, while fences and walls generally have specific placement rules, Kissimmee allows street walls and fences to be built within the required front and street side yard setbacks, provided they meet height and transparency requirements [Section 14-5-11.F.1].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4.N, Industrial Business District (IB)
- Section 14-4-6.C, Building height and setbacks adjacent to residential zoning
- Section 14-5-11.F, Street walls/fences
- Table 4-5, Site Standards - Non-Residential Districts