Maximum Impervious Surface and Lot Coverage Standards in Kissimmee

In the City of Kissimmee, maximum lot coverage is primarily regulated through "Impervious Surface Area" percentages, which are set at 50% for most standard residential districts and 75% for high-density multi-family districts. Within the city's form-based transect zones, these limits range from 60% in the T3 Edge zone to 90% in the T6 Waterfront zone. Additionally, the City of Kissimmee mandates that no more than 40% of the combined front and side yards of any residentially zoned lot may be covered by paving or hard surfaces [Section 14-4-6.A.9].

Standard Residential District Coverage Limits

For residential developments located in standard zoning districts, the City of Kissimmee establishes maximum impervious surface area limits based on the specific density and character of the district. These limits dictate the total percentage of a lot that may be covered by structures, paved pool decks, patios, and similar facilities [Section 14-4-6.B].

Zoning District	District Name	Maximum Impervious Surface Area (%)
AC	Agriculture and Conservation District	50%
RE	Residential Estate District	50%
RA-1	Single Family Residential District	50%
RA-2	Single Family Residential District	50%
RA-3	Single Family Residential District	50%
RA-4	Single Family Residential District	50%
RB-1	Medium Density Residential District	50%
RB-2	Medium Density Residential District	50%
RC-1	Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District	75%
RC-2	Multiple Family High Density Residential District	75%
MH	Mobile Home District	50%

Form-Based Code (Transect) Coverage Limits

Developments within the City of Kissimmee form-based code area are subject to different standards known as Transect Zone Dimensional Standards. These zones emphasize urban form and vary coverage limits to encourage higher intensity near the city core [Section 14-5-6.C].

Transect Zone	Zone Description	Maximum Impervious Surface Area (%)
T1	Natural	Not Applicable
T3	Edge	60%
T4-R	Neighborhood Restricted	70%
T4-O	Neighborhood Open	70%
T5-M	Mixed-Use Center	No Maximum
T5-U	Mixed-Use Urban Corridor	80%
T6	Waterfront	90%
SD	Special District	70%

Specific Yard and Area Restrictions

Front and Side Yard Pavement Limits

Regardless of the overall lot coverage allowed, the City of Kissimmee places a strict limit on the hardening of yard spaces. No residentially zoned lot shall have more than 40% of its front and side yards covered with concrete, pavers, asphalt, turf blocks, gravel, or other types of pavement [Section 14-4-6.A.9].

Mixed-Use Planned Unit Developments (MUPUD)

For properties in the City of Kissimmee designated as Mixed-Use Planned Unit Developments with a residential future land use, the maximum amount of impervious surface on the residential portion of the site shall not exceed 80% [Section 14-4-8.D.4.f].

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