IB: Industrial Business District Uses in Kissimmee
The IB: Industrial Business District in the City of Kissimmee is established to provide for industrial developments in areas where proximity to residential or commercial zones requires limitations on the intensity and manner of operations. Within the City of Kissimmee, the IB: Industrial Business District allows for a mix of intensive uses like manufacturing and warehousing, as well as various compatible commercial and residential uses such as townhomes and multiple-family dwellings. technical standards for the City of Kissimmee IB: Industrial Business District include a maximum impervious surface ratio of 85% and a minimum front setback of 25 feet [Section 14-4-4 and Table 4-5].
Allowed Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted by right within the City of Kissimmee IB: Industrial Business District, provided they comply with all other applicable regulations of the Land Development Code [Section 14-4-5]:
- Industrial and Logistics: Light manufacturing, medium manufacturing, wholesale trade establishments, warehouses, and storage yards.
- Commercial and Service: Nurseries and greenhouses, office establishments, research and development establishments, veterinary clinics, and intensive, business, or personal service establishments.
- Residential: Multiple-family residential developments and townhomes.
- Civic and Institutional: Libraries, museums, and general public uses.
- Recreation: Active, passive, and indoor private recreation areas.
- Specialized Services: Communication service establishments, gas stations for fleet vehicles only, and minor utility facilities.
- Storage: Self-storage facilities (allowed only as part of a mixed-use development) [Section 14-6-47].
Allowed Conditional Uses
The following uses require conditional use approval from the City of Kissimmee before they can be established in the IB: Industrial Business District [Section 14-4-5]:
- Industrial: Heavy manufacturing and microbreweries.
- Commercial: Retail sales establishments, restaurants, financial institutions, and gas stations (general).
- Automotive/Transportation: Motor vehicle repair (light and heavy), equipment sales and leasing (light and heavy), mobile home and RV sales/rental, parking garages (principal use), surface parking lots (principal use), bus depots, and taxi stations.
- Institutional: Child care facilities, educational service establishments, shelters/halfway houses, and hospitals.
- Lodging: Hotels and motels.
- Utilities and Specialized: Major utility facilities, communication towers, manned recycling collection centers, heliports, occult science establishments, and temporary labor service establishments.
Prohibited Uses
Per the City of Kissimmee schedule of uses, any use not explicitly marked as Permitted (P) or Conditional (C) is prohibited. Notable prohibited uses in the IB: Industrial Business District include [Table 4-2]:
- Residential: Single-family detached dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, and individual mobile homes.
- Commercial: Pawn shops, car wash establishments (as a primary use), and adult entertainment establishments.
- Civic: Churches, civic or social clubs, community centers, and public/private schools (elementary, middle, or high).
- Recreation: Golf courses.
- Transportation: Rail stations with onsite vehicle storage or repair.
Technical Site and Development Standards
All development within the IB: Industrial Business District must adhere to specific dimensional and parking requirements set by the City of Kissimmee.
Dimensional Standards for IB District
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25 feet |
| Side Setback (min) | 10 feet (0 feet if adjacent to a railroad) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15 feet (if adjacent to Industrial, Airport, or Utility land use); 25 feet (all other uses) |
| Impervious Surface Area (max) | 85% |
| Structure Height (max) | Not Applicable (Refer to Chapter 8 Aviation standards) |
| Minimum Lot Area | 20,000 square feet |
[Table 4-5 and Section 14-4-6]
Minimum Parking Ratios for IB Uses
| Use Type | Number of Spaces Required |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Office Building | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Wholesale and Distribution | 1 space per 600 sq. ft. GFA |
| Townhome | 2 spaces per unit |
| Multiple Family | 1.5 to 2 spaces per unit (based on bedrooms) plus 0.5 spaces for guests |
[Table 7-2]
Supplemental Use Regulations
- Outdoor Storage: In the IB: Industrial Business District, permanent outdoor storage must not be located in front of the principal building. It must be set back at least 25 feet from any residential district and must be screened by an opaque fence or wall at least six feet in height [Section 14-6-12].
- Recycling Centers: Manned recycling collection centers are only allowed as a conditional use and must conduct all operations wholly within a building or structure [Section 14-6-42].
- Temporary Labor Service: These establishments must be located at least 300 feet from the boundaries of any City of Kissimmee residential district [Section 14-6-45].
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.
- Table 4-2. Schedule of Uses for Non-Residential Standard Districts.
- Table 4-5. Site Standards - Non-Residential Districts.
- Section 14-6-12. Outdoor storage.
- Section 14-6-42. Recycling collection centers and containers.
- Section 14-6-43. Residential development.
- Section 14-6-45. Temporary labor service establishments.
- Section 14-6-47. Self-storage facilities.
- Table 7-2. Minimum Parking Ratios.