Off-Street Parking Requirements for the Community Facilities District in Kissimmee

Off-street parking in the City of Kissimmee Community Facilities District (CF) is determined by the specific use of the property, with residential dwellings typically requiring 2 spaces per unit and institutional facilities like hospitals requiring 1 space per 0.5 beds. All parking areas within the Community Facilities District (CF) must maintain a minimum 25-foot setback from any residentially zoned property and provide bicycle parking at a rate of 10% of the total required automotive spaces [Section 14-4-6, Footnote 7; Section 14-7-27].

Residential Parking Ratios

The City of Kissimmee permits several residential housing types within the Community Facilities District (CF). The following table outlines the minimum off-street parking spaces required for these developments:

Residential Use Type	Required Number of Spaces
Single family, duplex, triplex, or townhouse	2 spaces per unit [Table 7-2]
Multi-family (4 to 8 units) - Efficiency or 1 Bedroom	1.5 spaces per unit + 0.5 per unit unassigned for guest parking [Table 7-2]
Multi-family (4 to 8 units) - 2 or more Bedrooms	2 spaces per unit + 0.5 per unit unassigned for guest parking [Table 7-2]
Multi-family (> 8 units) - Efficiency or 1 Bedroom	1 space per unit + 0.5 per unit unassigned for guest parking [Table 7-2]
Multi-family (> 8 units) - 2 or more Bedrooms	1.5 spaces per unit + 0.5 per unit unassigned for guest parking [Table 7-2]

Commercial and Institutional Parking Ratios

While the Community Facilities District (CF) is primarily intended for public and semi-public facilities, many allowed uses function as commercial or large-scale institutional projects. The City of Kissimmee mandates the following ratios for these uses:

Use Type	Required Number of Spaces
Hospital	1 space per 0.5 beds [Table 7-2]
Institutional care facility	1 space per 2 beds [Table 7-2]
Library, Museum, or Art Gallery	1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA [Table 7-2]
Schools (Elementary & Junior high)	1 for each 6 auditorium/gym seats OR 2 for each classroom, lab, or workshop [Table 7-2]
Schools (Senior high)	1 space per 3 high school students [Table 7-2]
Schools (College & vocational)	1 space per 3.5 students plus 2 spaces per 3 employees [Table 7-2]
Community Center	1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA [Table 7-2]
Civic or Social Club	1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA [Table 7-2]
Auditorium or Exhibition Hall	1 space per 4 seats, plus one space for each 25 sq. ft. of temporary seating/standing [Table 7-2]

Dimensional and Design Standards

The City of Kissimmee regulates the physical dimensions of parking spaces and aisles within the Community Facilities District (CF) based on the angle of the parking provided.

Parking Angle (degrees)	Standard Stall Width	Stall Depth (Perpendicular to Aisle)	One-Way Aisle Width	Two-Way Aisle Width
0 (Parallel)	9 feet	23 feet	12 feet	24 feet
30	9 feet	16.8 feet	12 feet	N/A
45	9 feet	19 feet	12 feet	N/A
60	9 feet	20.1 feet	14.5 feet	N/A
90	9 feet	18 feet	N/A	24 feet
[Table 7-3]

Setbacks and Landscaping

Parking lots within the Community Facilities District (CF) are subject to specific buffering requirements. The parking space setback must be a minimum of 7 feet or the width of the required landscape strip, whichever is greater [Table 4-5]. Crucially, no parking area in the Community Facilities District (CF) may be located within 25 feet of any residentially zoned property [Section 14-4-6, Footnote 7].

Bicycle Parking Requirements

For all multi-family and non-residential developments in the Community Facilities District (CF), the City of Kissimmee requires the provision of secure bicycle parking spaces or lockers. The amount must equal at least 10% of the total required automotive parking spaces, though the requirement is capped at a maximum of 50 bicycle spaces [Section 14-7-27].

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