Kissimmee Shed and Accessory Structure Regulations
In the City of Kissimmee, residential sheds smaller than 250 square feet are exempt from the requirement to obtain a Development Order, which is the preliminary approval required before a building permit can be issued. Regardless of the permit status, all accessory structures in the City of Kissimmee must be subordinate to the main house, meaning they must be less than 50 percent of the principal building's square footage and shorter in height.
Permit and Development Order Requirements
The City of Kissimmee Land Development Code (LDC) generally requires a Development Order for any construction of a building or structure to ensure the availability of services and compliance with standards [Section 14-3-10]. However, the City of Kissimmee provides specific exceptions for residential lots containing single-family homes or duplexes.
Sheds that are smaller than 250 square feet do not require a Development Order in the City of Kissimmee [Section 14-3-10]. It is important to note that while the Land Development Code may waive the Development Order, the City of Kissimmee still requires all construction to meet the structural and safety requirements of the Florida Building Code [Section 14-3-12].
Size and Height Limitations
The City of Kissimmee LDC enforces strict "subordination" rules to ensure that accessory structures do not overpower the primary use of the property. These limits apply to all standard zoning districts in the City of Kissimmee.
Technical Standards for Accessory Structures
| Standard Category | City of Kissimmee Requirement |
|---|---|
| Development Order Waiver (Sheds) | Under 250 square feet |
| Maximum Square Footage | Less than 50% of the principal structure's size |
| Maximum Height | Must be shorter than the principal building |
| Minimum Separation | Must be at least 5 feet from the principal building |
| Rear Setback (Standard) | Minimum of 6 feet from the rear property line |
| Rear Setback (Tall Structures) | Structures $\ge$ 12 feet tall must meet principal building setbacks |
| Location Prohibitions | Cannot be located in front of the principal building's façade |
Placement and Setback Standards
The City of Kissimmee mandates specific placement for any accessory structure, including sheds and detached garages:
- Façade Alignment: No accessory structure in the City of Kissimmee may be placed in front of the primary façade of the principal building [Section 14-6-1].
- Property Line Distance: Standard accessory structures must be at least 6 feet from the rear property line. If the structure is for a mobile home site within a Mobile Home Park (MHP) district, it must be 6 feet from the site boundary line [Section 14-6-1].
- Height-Based Setbacks: If an accessory structure in the City of Kissimmee reaches or exceeds 12 feet in height, it loses the 6-foot setback privilege and must instead meet the more restrictive principal building setbacks of its specific zoning district [Section 14-6-1].
- Easements: Accessory structures are strictly prohibited from being located within any utility easement [Section 14-6-1].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-3-10: Development order
- Section 14-3-12: Other permits
- Section 14-6-1: General requirements for accessory uses and structures