Kissimmee MH: Mobile Home District Setback Standards
In the City of Kissimmee MH: Mobile Home District, primary residential structures must adhere to a minimum front setback of 25 feet and a minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Side yard setbacks are established at a minimum of 5 feet, while corner lots require a 15-foot street-side yard setback to ensure proper spacing and safety [Table 4-3].
MH: Mobile Home District Dimensional Requirements
The City of Kissimmee Land Development Code establishes specific dimensional standards for the MH: Mobile Home District to manage low-density residential needs for mobile homes on individual lots. These standards apply to the placement of the principal structure on the lot.
| Standard Type | Requirement for MH District |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 6,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | 50 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 120 feet |
| Minimum Front Setback | 25 feet |
| Minimum Side Setback (Residential Use) | 5 feet |
| Minimum Side Setback (Non-Residential Use) | 5 feet |
| Minimum Street Side Setback | 15 feet |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 25 feet |
| Minimum Alley Setback | 4 feet (or 18 feet if parking is in the driveway) |
| Maximum Building Height | 1/3 stories (authorized through review) |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | 50% |
[Table 4-3, Section 14-4-6]
Supplemental Setback Regulations in Kissimmee
Setback Encroachments
The City of Kissimmee allows for certain architectural and mechanical elements to encroach into the required setbacks of the MH: Mobile Home District:
- Roof Projections: May project up to 3 feet into any required setback.
- Balconies and Awnings: May project up to 3 feet into any required setback.
- Mechanical Units: Air conditioning units and pool pumps may project up to 5 feet into a required rear or side yard setback, provided at least 2 feet of the required setback remains unobstructed.
- Stoops and Porches: Stoops, colonnades, and open-sided porches may encroach up to 10 feet into the front setback but must remain at least 5 feet from the front property line.
[Section 14-4-6.A.3]
Multiple Frontage Lots
For Kissimmee MH: Mobile Home District properties with multiple frontages (such as corner or through lots), the front yard is generally determined as a continuation of the front yard of adjacent lots. If there is no consistency, the Director of Development Services determines the yard based on street hierarchy and zone requirements. The remaining sides facing a street are designated as "street side" yards and must meet the 15-foot requirement [Section 14-4-6.A.1].
Accessory Structure Setbacks
In the MH: Mobile Home District, accessory structures must follow these specific placement rules:
- Rear Yard: Must be located at least 6 feet from the rear property line.
- Side/Street Side: Must meet the same side (5 feet) and street side (15 feet) requirements as the principal building.
- General Placement: Accessory structures cannot be located in front of the principal building's façade.
[Section 14-6-1]
Adjacency Requirements
When non-residential or multi-family developments are approved within or adjacent to the Kissimmee MH: Mobile Home District, they must provide a setback of one foot for every foot of building height when abutting the residential district boundary [Section 14-4-6.C].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-6: Regulations for zoning districts
- Table 4-3: Site Standards - Residential Districts
- Section 14-6-1: General requirements for accessory uses and structures