Off-Street Parking and Land Use Standards for the T1: Natural District
In the City of Kissimmee, residential and commercial projects are strictly prohibited within the T1: Natural district, as this zone is reserved for native habitat, wetlands, and passive recreation. Because these uses are not permitted, there are no established parking ratios for residential or commercial developments in this specific transect. Any structures allowed for permitted passive recreation are limited to a maximum height of one story and must adhere to significant setbacks, including a 20-foot minimum for front yards and 30-foot minimums for side and rear yards.
Land Use Prohibitions in T1: Natural
According to the City of Kissimmee Regulating Plan, the T1: Natural district is intended to preserve the natural character of the environment [Section 14-5-4]. Consequently, most traditional urban developments are barred from the zone.
| Use Category | T1: Natural Permission Status |
|---|---|
| Residential Uses (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Townhomes, ADUs) | Not Permitted (N) |
| Commercial/Retail Uses (Restaurants, Retail, Offices) | Not Permitted (N) |
| Civic/Institutional Uses (Churches, Schools, Community Centers) | Not Permitted (N) |
| Recreation Uses (Recreation areas, passive) | Permitted (P) |
[Source: Table 5-1]
Dimensional and Site Standards
While residential and commercial projects are prohibited, any development associated with permitted passive recreation (such as boardwalks or trailheads) must comply with the following dimensional requirements within the City of Kissimmee's T1 zone.
| Standard | T1: Natural Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front and Street Side Setback | 20 feet minimum |
| Side Setback | 30 feet minimum |
| Rear Setback | 30 feet minimum |
| Maximum Building Height | 1 Story |
| Maximum Block Perimeter | n/a |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | 60% |
[Source: Table 5-2]
General Off-Street Parking Specifications
Although no specific ratios exist for the prohibited residential and commercial uses in the T1: Natural zone, the City of Kissimmee maintains universal standards for parking space and aisle dimensions that apply to any permitted development requiring off-street parking.
| Parking Angle (Degrees) | Standard Stall Width | Stall Depth (Perpendicular) | Aisle Width (Two-Way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (Parallel) | 9 feet | 23 feet | 24 feet |
| 90 (Perpendicular) | 9 feet | 18 feet | 24 feet |
[Source: Table 7-3]
Parking for Unlisted Uses
For any permitted use in the T1: Natural district not explicitly listed in the city’s master parking ratio table, the City of Kissimmee Director of Development Services is responsible for determining the specific parking space requirements based on the unique character of the use and anticipated demand [Section 14-7-22.B].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-5-2: Regulating plan.
- Section 14-5-4: Transect zones established.
- Section 14-7-22: Automobile parking ratios.
- Section 14-7-23: Parking facility design standards.
- Table 5-1: Permitted Uses.
- Table 5-2: Transect Zone Dimensional Standards.
- Table 7-3: Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions.