Kissimmee B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District Regulations
The B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District in the City of Kissimmee provides for business uses that serve the immediate needs of surrounding residential areas while maintaining a minimum district size of five acres. Within the City of Kissimmee, this district limits building heights to 35 feet and requires a maximum impervious surface ratio of 80% to ensure development remains compatible with a neighborhood scale. All B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District properties must have direct access to or frontage on a collector or arterial road [Section 14-4-4].
Purpose and General Character
The City of Kissimmee established the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District to permit selected business uses in locations convenient to residential neighborhoods. The primary objective is to serve local needs while discouraging the extension of intensive "strip" commercial corridors. To maintain the intended character, the City of Kissimmee requires that B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District developments be located on arterial or collector streets and maintain a minimum total district size of five acres [Section 14-4-4]. This district implements the "Commercial General (CG)" future land use designation of the City of Kissimmee Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted and Conditional Uses
Land uses in the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District are categorized as either permitted by right (P) or requiring conditional use approval (C). Uses not listed are generally prohibited [Section 14-4-5].
Commercial and Retail Uses
- Permitted: Restaurants, retail sales establishments, medical offices or clinics, veterinary clinics, financial institutions, and business or personal service establishments [Table 4-2].
- Conditional: Drive-through facilities (provided the parcel is at least two acres), gasoline service stations, and car wash establishments [Table 4-2].
Institutional and Support Uses
- Permitted: Civic and social clubs, libraries, and museums [Table 4-2].
- Conditional: Churches, community centers, child care facilities, and schools (elementary, middle, or high) [Table 4-2].
Dimensional and Site Standards
The City of Kissimmee mandates specific setbacks and bulk regulations for the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District to ensure adequate spacing and light for neighboring properties [Table 4-5].
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 30,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | 150 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 150 feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 35 feet |
| Maximum Impervious Surface | 80% |
| Front Setback (Minimum) | 25 feet |
| Side Setback (Minimum) | 10 feet |
| Street Side Setback (Minimum) | 20 feet |
| Rear Setback (Minimum) | 25 feet |
Buffers Abutting Residential Zones
When a non-residential development in the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District abuts a residential zoning district (such as RE, RA, or RB), the City of Kissimmee requires an additional setback of one foot for every foot of building height above the first floor [Section 14-4-6].
Access and Parking Requirements
The City of Kissimmee regulates the number of parking spaces based on the specific use within the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District. For parking calculation purposes, any commercial building in this district under five acres that exceeds 10,000 square feet of gross floor area is treated as a "shopping center" [Section 14-7-22].
| Use Category | Minimum Parking Ratio |
|---|---|
| General Retail Stores | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA |
| Restaurants (Indoor/Outdoor) | 1 space per 80 sq. ft. GFA (Min. 8 for takeout) |
| Office Buildings | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Medical Clinics | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA |
| Bank/Financial Institutions | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
Parking Setbacks and Screening
In the City of Kissimmee, all vehicular use areas must be located behind the required street right-of-way lines. A minimum seven-foot parking space setback is required from the public right-of-way, or the width of the landscape strip required by code, whichever is greater [Table 4-5, Section 14-5-11].
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 14-5-11, Landscape, buffers and screening standards
- Section 14-7-22, Automobile parking ratios
- 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