Off-Street Parking Requirements for the RA-3 Single Family Residential District in Kissimmee
In the City of Kissimmee RA-3 Single Family Residential District, single-family detached dwellings must provide a minimum of two off-street parking spaces per unit, while accessory dwelling units require one additional space. For conditional non-residential projects like offices allowed within the RA-3 district, the standard is one space per 300 square feet of gross floor area, and the total coverage of front and side yards by paved surfaces is strictly limited to 40 percent of the yard area.
Minimum Parking Ratios for the RA-3 District
The City of Kissimmee requires specific parking ratios based on the use of the property. While the RA-3: Single Family Residential District is primarily intended for residential use, certain support and office uses may be allowed via conditional use approval.
| Use Type | Minimum Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Residential Uses | |
| Single family detached dwelling | 2 spaces per unit [Section 14-7-22] |
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | 1 space per unit [Section 14-7-22] |
| Family day care homes | Must meet standard home occupation provisions [Section 14-6-4] |
| Non-Residential / Support Uses | |
| Office building | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA [Section 14-7-22] |
| Church | 1 space per 4 seats, plus 1 space for each 25 sq. ft. of temporary seating/standing area [Section 14-7-22] |
| Child care facility | 1 space per 10 children (with drop-off area) OR 1 space per 5 children (without drop-off area) [Section 14-7-22] |
| Community center | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA [Section 14-7-22] |
Residential Parking Design and Placement
For residential projects in the RA-3 Single Family Residential District, the City of Kissimmee regulates how and where parking is situated on the lot to preserve the character of the neighborhood.
Yard Coverage and Paving
No residentially zoned lot in the City of Kissimmee shall have more than 40 percent of the front and side yards covered with pavers, concrete, turf blocks, gravel, asphalt, or other types of pavement [Section 14-4-6.A.9]. All vehicular use areas, including residential driveways, must have durable, all-weather surfaces [Section 14-7-23.E].
Driveway and Garage Standards
The City of Kissimmee provides specific dimensions for driveways serving duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes, which also serve as guidelines for single-family residential stability:
- Width: Driveways must be a minimum of 8 feet wide for a single vehicle and 16 feet wide for two vehicles parked side-by-side [Section 14-7-24.A.2.a].
- Depth: The minimum depth of a driveway must be 18 feet if parking is expected on the driveway. If no parking is expected, a 5-foot minimum depth is required to separate the garage from the alley right-of-way [Section 14-7-24.A.2.b].
- Garage Setbacks: Street-facing garages for residential units must be set back at least five feet from the primary front façade of the building [Section 14-7-23.C.6].
- Separation: When driveways of two adjacent units are located immediately next to each other, a planting strip at least 30 inches in width must be provided between them. If they are not adjacent, a minimum separation of 6 feet is required [Section 14-7-24.A.2.c-d].
Non-Residential and Bicycle Parking in RA-3
For the limited non-residential uses permitted conditionally in the RA-3 district, such as offices or child care facilities, additional standards apply.
Bicycle Parking
Non-residential developments in the City of Kissimmee must provide secure bicycle parking spaces or lockers. The requirement is a minimum of 10 percent of the total required automotive parking spaces, though the total number of bicycle spaces is capped at 50 [Section 14-7-27.A].
General Design
Any parking lot for non-residential use in the RA-3 district must be located behind the street right-of-way lines. Landscaping must be provided to screen these vehicular use areas from the public view and adjacent residential properties [Section 14-7-23.B.1].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4: Standard zoning districts—Intent.
- Section 14-4-6: Regulations for zoning districts.
- Section 14-6-4: Family day care homes.
- Section 14-7-22: Automobile parking ratios.
- Section 14-7-23: Parking facility design standards.
- Section 14-7-24: Parking facilities for duplex, triplex and townhomes.
- Section 14-7-27: Bicycle parking.