Kissimmee MHP: Mobile Home Park District Regulations
The MHP: Mobile Home Park District in the City of Kissimmee is designed to facilitate the development of mobile home parks and recreational vehicle (RV) parks with a minimum tract size of five acres. This district requires a minimum individual lot area of 4,000 square feet and primarily implements the Mobile Home Medium Density Residential (MH-MDR) future land use designation.
Purpose and Intent
The primary objective of the Kissimmee MHP: Mobile Home Park District is to provide dedicated areas for mobile homes within a park setting, intended for use as single-family dwellings [Section 14-4-4.G]. The district aims to create a residential environment that allows for greater site design flexibility compared to conventional single-family zoning while maintaining standards for character and safety [Section 14-6-41.A]. It is specifically intended for areas assigned the Mobile Home Medium Density Residential (MH-MDR) future land use designation by the Kissimmee Comprehensive Plan [Section 14-4-4.G].
Permitted and Conditional Uses
Land uses in the Kissimmee MHP: Mobile Home Park District are strictly regulated to maintain the residential character of the park environment.
| Use Category | Permitted (P) or Conditional (C) |
|---|---|
| Residential Uses | |
| Mobile home parks | P |
| Family day care homes | P |
| Support and Public Uses | |
| Schools (Elementary and Middle) | P |
| Utility facilities, minor | P |
| Child care facilities | C |
| Fire stations | C |
| Recreational vehicle parks | P |
Note: Individual mobile homes on their own separate lots (outside of a park) are not permitted in the MHP District; they are designated for the MH-1 district instead [Table 4-1].
Site Development Standards
Development within a Kissimmee MHP: Mobile Home Park District must adhere to dual layers of standards: those for the overall tract (the park itself) and those for individual mobile home lots.
Lot and Building Dimensions
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Tract Size | 5 acres [Table 14-4-4] |
| Minimum Individual Lot Area | 4,000 sq. ft. |
| Minimum Individual Lot Width | 50 ft. |
| Max Structure Height (Mobile Home) | 15 ft. |
| Max Structure Height (Other Lots) | 25 ft. |
Minimum Setback Requirements
| Feature | Setback Distance |
|---|---|
| Perimeter Setbacks | 10 ft. (General) |
| Perimeter (Arterial/Collector) | 25 ft. |
| Perimeter (Adjacent to Single-Family) | 15 ft. |
| Lot Setbacks | |
| Front (Lot) | 10 ft. |
| Side (Lot) | 7.5 ft. |
| Side (Lot) Next to Common Open Space | 10 ft. |
| Rear (Lot) | 10 ft. |
| Building Separation | 20 ft. between structures |
General District Character and Requirements
The character of the Kissimmee MHP: Mobile Home Park District is defined by its shared infrastructure and community-oriented layout.
- Accessory Structures: Residents may add permanent structures like enclosed porches, screened enclosures, and carports. However, the total combined area of these additions cannot exceed the gross area of the mobile home itself [Section 14-6-41.F].
- Parking: Each mobile home site must be provided with two parking spaces. These may be located on a paved driveway on the site or in a parking lot within 200 feet of the site. Parking spaces are prohibited from backing directly onto a street [Section 14-6-41.E].
- Open Space: The park must provide a minimum of 200 square feet of common open space per mobile home site, or a total of 10,000 square feet, whichever is greater. This calculation can include lakes and retention ponds [Section 14-6-41.H].
- Infrastructure: All sites must be supplied with underground utilities, including water, sewer, and electricity. Pedestrian circulation via sidewalks or paths is mandatory [Section 14-6-41.G, J].
- On-Site Sales: The sale of used mobile homes by the owner or a licensed dealer is permitted on sites that are currently or were previously occupied by the owner [Section 14-6-41.C].
- Vehicle Storage: Parking or storage of heavy commercial vehicles over 6,000 pounds is prohibited within the MHP District [Section 14-6-10.C].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4. Standard zoning districts—Intent
- Section 14-4-5. Schedule of uses for standard zoning districts (Table 4-1)
- Section 14-4-6. Regulations for zoning districts (Table 4-4)
- Section 14-6-10. Outdoor display and storage of vehicles
- Section 14-6-41. Mobile home and RV parks
- Section 14-7-22. Automobile parking ratios (Table 7-2)