Kissimmee RPB District Setback Requirements
In the City of Kissimmee, the RPB: Residential Professional Business District requires a standard minimum front setback of 25 feet, a street side setback of 25 feet, and a rear setback of 25 feet. However, if the property is located on a street classified as an arterial or collector, the minimum front and street side setbacks increase to 35 feet for non-residential and multi-family uses [Table 4-5].
Standard Setbacks for the RPB District
The following table outlines the minimum setbacks required for development within the RPB: Residential Professional Business District in the City of Kissimmee. These standards vary depending on whether the use is a standard professional/business use or a specific residential type such as a single-family home or duplex.
| Setback Type | Standard Requirement (RPB) | Single-Family / Duplex Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Front Setback (Min) | 25 feet | 25 feet |
| Side Setback (Min) | Not specified in Table 4-5 | 5 feet |
| Street Side Setback (Min) | 25 feet | 18 feet |
| Rear Setback (Min) | 25 feet | 25 feet |
[Source: Table 4-5]
Special Setback Conditions and Adjacency Rules
The City of Kissimmee applies specific supplemental rules that may override the standard RPB district dimensions based on the surrounding environment and street classification.
Arterial and Collector Street Frontage
For non-residential and multi-family uses within the RPB District, the minimum front and street side building setbacks are increased to 35 feet if the property is located on any street classified as an arterial or collector in the City of Kissimmee Comprehensive Plan [Table 4-5, Footnote 4].
Adjacency to Single-Family Residential Zoning
Non-residential developments in the RPB District that abut a single-family residential zoning district (such as RE, RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RA-4, RB-1, RB-2, or MH) must provide an additional setback. This "step-back" or increased setback requires one foot of additional distance for every one foot of building height [Section 14-4-6.C].
- Rooftop Restrictions: The first 50 feet of a rooftop closest to a single-family zoned lot cannot be occupied by active uses that produce noise, such as open-air restaurants or bars [Section 14-4-6.C].
Setback Encroachments
The City of Kissimmee allows certain structures to encroach into the required RPB setbacks:
- Roof Projections: May project up to three feet into a required setback [Section 14-4-6.A.3.a].
- Balconies and Awnings: May extend up to three feet into any required setback area [Section 14-4-6.A.3.b].
- Mechanical Units: Air conditioning units and pool pumps may project up to five feet into a required rear or side yard setback, provided at least two feet of the required yard remains unobstructed [Section 14-4-6.A.3.c].
Administrative Modifications and Variances
Property owners in the RPB District may seek relief from these setback requirements through the following city processes:
- Director Modifications: The director has the authority to grant limited modifications of up to 10 percent of dimensional requirements if the modification is the minimum necessary and not injurious to public welfare [Section 14-3-50.A.2].
- DRC Modifications: The Development Review Committee (DRC) may approve modifications between 10 percent and 30 percent of a dimensional requirement [Section 14-3-50.A.3].
- Board of Adjustment Variances: Any requested change exceeding 30 percent of a dimensional requirement must be processed as a variance through the Board of Adjustment (BOA). The applicant must demonstrate "unnecessary hardship" and meet specific legal criteria for approval [Section 14-3-51.A].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-3-50: Modification of standards and lot size waivers.
- Section 14-3-51: Board of adjustment variances.
- Section 14-4-6: Regulations for zoning districts.
- Table 4-5: Site Standards - Non-Residential Districts.