Off-Street Parking Requirements for the OS: Open Space District in the City of Kissimmee

In the City of Kissimmee, the OS: Open Space District is intended for the preservation of natural systems and the provision of public recreational needs, meaning standard residential and commercial developments are prohibited. Off-street parking for permitted uses, such as indoor recreation facilities, requires one space per 200 square feet of gross floor area, while ratios for other public uses are often determined by the Director. All parking areas in the OS: Open Space District must maintain a minimum 15-foot setback from the right-of-way and a 25-foot setback from any residentially zoned property [Table 4-5].

Permitted Uses and Parking Ratios

The OS: Open Space District within the City of Kissimmee does not permit standard residential dwellings or retail commercial projects. Instead, it allows for public, recreational, and limited agricultural activities. The following parking ratios from the City of Kissimmee Land Development Code (LDC) apply to the specific uses permitted in this district:

Use Category	Minimum Parking Ratio
Recreation Facilities, Indoor	1 space per 200 sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area (GFA)
Community Center	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of GFA
Library or Museum	1 space per 200 sq. ft. of GFA
Auditorium or Exhibition Hall	1 space per 4 seats, plus 1 space for each 25 sq. ft. available for temporary seating
Public Uses / Others Not Listed	Determined by the Director based on required parking for uses with similar demand

[Section 14-7-22 and Table 7-2]

Dimensional Standards for Parking Facilities

Off-street parking in the OS: Open Space District must be designed to accommodate specific vehicle dimensions and must adhere to strict setbacks to protect the character of the open space and adjacent residential areas.

Parking Space Setbacks

In the OS: Open Space District, the City of Kissimmee requires the following setbacks for parking spaces and vehicular use areas:

From Right-of-Way: A minimum of 15 feet [Table 4-5, Footnote 7].
From Residential Property: No parking area shall be located within 25 feet of any residentially zoned property [Table 4-5, Footnote 7].
General Location: All vehicular use areas must be located behind street right-of-way lines [Section 14-7-23.B.1].

Parking Stall and Aisle Dimensions

The City of Kissimmee mandates the following dimensions for off-street parking based on the angle of the parking provided:

Parking Angle (degrees)	Standard Stall Width (feet)	Stall Depth Perpendicular to Aisle (feet)	Curb Length Parallel to Aisle (feet)	Aisle Width One-Way (feet)	Aisle Width Two-Way (feet)
0 (Parallel)	9	— / 23	23	12	24
30	9	16.8	18	12	N/A
45	9	19	12.7	12	N/A
60	9	20.1	10.4	14.5	N/A
90 (Perpendicular)	9	— / 18	9.0	N/A	24

[Table 7-3]

Design and Maintenance Standards

Surface Requirements: All vehicular use areas, including parking, must have durable, all-weather surfaces with drainage and surface water control. The City of Kissimmee may waive paved parking requirements for public recreational facilities if deemed appropriate [Section 14-7-23.E and F].
Wheel Stops: Standard wheel stops or curbs are required for all parking spaces abutting a landscape area. They must be at least six feet wide and no more than 24 inches from the end of the parking space [Section 14-7-23.C.2].
Lighting: In the OS: Open Space District, the maximum height for any parking lot lighting pole is 15 feet. Fixtures must be designed to prevent glare or light spillover into any neighboring residential neighborhoods [Section 14-6-51 and Section 14-10-9.K].
Markings: All parking lot spaces must be adequately marked by a combination of pavement markings and signs to indicate parking spaces and circulation [Section 14-7-23.G].

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