MHP: Mobile Home Park District Use and Standards in Kissimmee

The MHP: Mobile Home Park District in Kissimmee is designed to provide high-quality residential environments specifically for mobile home parks and recreational vehicle (RV) parks. Within this district, the City of Kissimmee permits mobile home parks and basic educational facilities by right, while requiring conditional use approval for support services such as child care and fire stations. Most traditional permanent residential structures, including standard single-family detached houses, duplexes, and townhomes, are strictly prohibited within the MHP: Mobile Home Park District.

Allowed Uses in the MHP: Mobile Home Park District

According to the City of Kissimmee Schedule of Uses, certain activities are permitted by right (P) or as conditional uses (C). Any use not explicitly listed in the schedule or defined as an allowed accessory use is prohibited [Section 14-4-5].

Permitted Uses (By Right)

Mobile Home Parks: Development of parks specifically for mobile home placement [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks: Facilities intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles or rental sites [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1; Section 14-6-41.A].
Family Day Care Homes: Residential-based care as defined by Florida Statutes [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].
Schools: Elementary and middle schools are permitted by right [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].
Utility Facilities, Minor: Basic utility infrastructure necessary for service [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].

Conditional Uses

Child Care Facilities: Requires specific review and approval by the City of Kissimmee [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].
Fire Stations: Public safety infrastructure is considered a conditional support use [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].

Allowed Accessory Uses and Structures

The MHP: Mobile Home Park District allows for specific structures that are customary and incidental to the operation of a park:

Park Administration: Management and maintenance buildings [Section 14-6-41.B].
Recreation: Common storage facilities, recreational facilities, and community centers for residents [Section 14-6-41.B].
Home Occupations: Standard home-based businesses that meet the requirements of Section 14-6-7 [Section 14-6-41.B].
Retail Sales: The sale of used mobile homes or RVs by the owner or a licensed dealer is permitted on sites already occupied by such units [Section 14-6-41.C].
Additions: Enclosed porches, screened enclosures, storage closets, and carports are permitted if they comply with building codes and do not exceed the gross area of the mobile home [Section 14-6-41.F].

Prohibited Uses in the MHP: Mobile Home Park District

In Kissimmee, any use not marked with a "P" or "C" in the residential use schedule is prohibited. Specific prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:

Standard Residential Types: Single-family detached dwellings (outside of a mobile home unit), duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and multi-family dwellings [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].
Agricultural/Rural Uses: General agricultural uses, kennels, and hunting/fishing camps [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].
Commercial/Industrial: Professional offices, retail stores (outside of the allowed mobile home sales), and manufacturing [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].
Lodging: Bed and breakfasts, rooming houses, short-term rentals, and time-share dwellings [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].
Institutional: Churches, cemeteries, libraries, and high schools [Section 14-4-5, Table 4-1].

MHP District Development Standards

The City of Kissimmee enforces strict dimensional and intensity requirements to ensure the compatibility of mobile home developments with the surrounding area.

Standard	Requirement
Minimum Tract Size	5 acres [Section 14-10-2; Table 4-4]
Minimum Individual Lot Area	4,000 square feet [Table 4-4]
Minimum Lot Width	50 feet [Table 4-4]
Maximum Structure Height	15 feet for mobile homes; 25 feet for other lots [Table 4-4]
Minimum Common Open Space	200 sq. ft. per site (min. 10,000 sq. ft. total) [Section 14-6-41.H]
Parking Ratio	2 spaces per mobile home unit [Table 7-2]

Minimum Setback Requirements

Location	Setback Distance
Tract Perimeter (Front)	10 feet [Table 4-4]
Tract Perimeter (Side)	10 feet (15 feet if adjacent to SF Residential) [Table 4-4]
Tract Perimeter (Rear)	10 feet [Table 4-4]
Tract Perimeter (Street Side)	25 feet for arterial/collector; 15 feet for other roads [Table 4-4]
Building Separation	20 feet between residential buildings on same lot [Table 4-4]

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 14-6-7: Home occupations.
Section 14-6-41: Mobile home and RV parks.
Section 14-7-22: Automobile parking ratios (Table 7-2).
Section 14-10-2: Subdivision/lot standards (Table 4-4).