Kissimmee SRPUD Setback and Buffer Requirements
In the City of Kissimmee, the Short-Term Rental Planned Unit Development District (SRPUD) requires a minimum building setback of 25 feet from any street or public right-of-way. Additionally, SRPUD developments must establish a 15-foot-wide common area buffer with dense vegetation on each side of the property to separate the development from areas not approved for short-term rental or time-share use. For multi-family structures within the district, a minimum separation of 15 feet is required between buildings, with an additional five feet of separation for every story over the first.
SRPUD District Overview
The SRPUD: Short-Term Rental Planned Unit Development District is established by the City of Kissimmee to allow for land under unified control to be developed for short-term rental and time-share residential structures. This district is designed to provide greater site design flexibility than conventional zoning while ensuring compatibility with surrounding areas [Section 14-4-8.C.1]. The site design standards for the SRPUD are primarily governed by the regulations of the RPUD (Residential Planned Unit Development) district, supplemented by specific short-term rental requirements [Section 14-4-8.C.4].
Primary Setback and Separation Standards
The City of Kissimmee mandates specific dimensional requirements for all structures within an SRPUD. While some yard requirements may be determined on an individual basis during the conceptual plan approval process, the following minimums must be met:
| Feature or Separation Type | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Street or Right-of-Way Setback (Front/Street Side) | 25 feet [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.iii] |
| Common Area Buffer (Each side of development) | 15 feet [Section 14-4-8.C.4.b] |
| Separation between Multi-Family Structures | 15 feet [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.ii] |
| Height-Based Separation Increase | +5 feet for every story over one [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.ii] |
| Accessory Structure to Residential Structure | 5 feet [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.ii] |
| Accessory Structure to Rear Property Line | 6 feet [Section 14-6-1.B] |
Specific SRPUD Buffer and Access Rules
The City of Kissimmee applies unique standards to the Short-Term Rental Planned Unit Development District to mitigate impacts on traditional residential neighborhoods:
Side Buffers
The 15-foot common area buffer required on each side of an SRPUD development must contain dense vegetation or a wall at least six feet high. The Kissimmee Development Review Committee (DRC) may grant a waiver to the size of this buffer only if the SRPUD is adjacent to a non-residential district [Section 14-4-8.C.4.b].
Building Separation
When multi-family structures within a Kissimmee SRPUD have differing heights, the required 15-foot minimum separation must be calculated based upon the tallest structure. The City Commission may partially waive these separation requirements only if a reduction is justified by site characteristics and does not compromise privacy or fire safety [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.ii].
Street Frontage and Access
Every dwelling unit in a Kissimmee SRPUD must have access to a public or city-approved private street. Furthermore, all short-term rental developments must have direct access to a collector or arterial road to prevent transit through local single-family residential neighborhoods [Section 14-4-8.C.4.a].
Accessory Structure Setbacks
In the City of Kissimmee, accessory structures within the SRPUD must be subordinate to the principal building. These structures are generally required to meet the principal building setbacks of the underlying zoning district. However, if the accessory structure is 12 feet in height or less, it may be located as close as six feet to the rear property line [Section 14-6-1.B].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-8.B: Residential Planned Unit Development District (RPUD)
- Section 14-4-8.C: Short-Term Rental Planned Unit Development District (SRPUD)
- Section 14-6-1: General requirements for accessory uses and structures