Off-Street Parking Requirements for the RC-2 Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District in Kissimmee
Residential developments within the RC-2: Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District in the City of Kissimmee are generally required to provide between 1.0 and 2.0 parking spaces per dwelling unit based on the number of bedrooms, plus an additional 0.5 spaces per unit dedicated to guest parking. Conditional support uses, such as child care facilities or places of worship, must adhere to specific ratios based on attendance capacity or gross floor area. All parking facilities must comply with City-wide dimensional standards, including a requirement for 9-foot wide stalls and 24-foot wide two-way drive aisles for 90-degree parking configurations.
Required Parking Ratios for the RC-2 District
Off-street parking in the City of Kissimmee must be provided at the time of site development or whenever a building is enlarged or its use is changed [Section 14-7-20]. For the RC-2 Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District, the following ratios apply:
Residential Parking Ratios
| Use Type | Required Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
| Single family, duplex, triplex, or townhouse | 2 spaces per unit [Table 7-2] |
| Accessory dwelling unit | 1 space per unit [Table 7-2] |
| Bed & Breakfast | 2 spaces per unit, plus 1 space per guestroom [Table 7-2] |
| Multi-family (4 to 8 units): | |
| Efficiency or one-bedroom units | 1.5 spaces per unit + 0.5 spaces per unit for guest parking [Table 7-2] |
| Units with 2 or more bedrooms | 2 spaces per unit + 0.5 spaces per unit for guest parking [Table 7-2] |
| Multi-family (More than 8 units): | |
| Efficiency or one-bedroom units | 1 space per unit + 0.5 spaces per unit for guest parking [Table 7-2] |
| Units with 2 or more bedrooms | 1.5 spaces per unit + 0.5 spaces per unit for guest parking [Table 7-2] |
Support and Conditional Use Ratios
While the RC-2 District is primarily residential, certain support uses are permitted by right or conditionally and must meet the following parking requirements:
| Use Type | Required Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
| Child care facility | 1 space per 10 children with a drop-off area, or 1 space per 5 children without [Table 7-2] |
| Church or Place of Worship | 1 space per 4 seats, plus 1 space for each 25 sq. ft. available for temporary seating/standing [Table 7-2] |
| Schools (Elementary & Junior High) | 1 for each 6 auditorium/gymnasium seats OR 2 for each classroom/lab/workshop [Table 7-2] |
| Recreation (Passive) | Per Table 4-1, permitted in RC-2; ratio determined by Director [Section 14-7-22.B] |
Dimensional and Design Standards
The City of Kissimmee mandates specific dimensions for all off-street parking areas to ensure safe circulation and access.
Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions
| Parking Angle (Degrees) | Standard Stall Width | Stall Depth (Perpendicular) | Aisle Width (One-Way) | Aisle Width (Two-Way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (Parallel) | 9 feet | 23 feet | 12 feet | 24 feet |
| 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 |
| Note: Aisle dimensions are subject to Fire Department approval [Table 7-3]. |
Design and Construction Requirements
- Surfacing: All vehicular use areas in the RC-2 District, including parking lots, must have durable, all-weather surfaces with drainage and surface water control. Paver blocks or alternative pervious surfaces are required if the parking area is within the dripline of an existing tree being preserved [Section 14-7-23.E].
- Wheel Stops: Standard wheel stops or curbs are required for all parking spaces abutting a landscape area. Wheel stops 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].
- Marking: All parking spaces must be clearly marked by a combination of pavement markings and signs to indicate circulation and space boundaries [Section 14-7-23.G].
- Bicycle Parking: Multi-family and non-residential developments must provide secure bicycle parking for a minimum of 10% of the total required automotive parking spaces, not to exceed 50 bicycle spaces [Section 14-7-27.A].
Landscaping and Setbacks for Parking Areas
The RC-2: Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District requires integrated landscaping within parking facilities to mitigate environmental impacts and improve aesthetics.
- Setbacks: All vehicular use areas must be located behind street right-of-way lines. A minimum five-foot landscape strip is required between vehicular use areas and side or rear property lines [Section 14-7-23.B.1 and 14-8-18.C.3].
- Internal Landscaping: At least 25 square feet of landscaped area must be provided for every parking space. A landscape island is required at the end of every row and at least every ten spaces [Section 14-8-18.A-B].
- Tree Requirements: Parking areas must include no less than one canopy tree for every ten parking spaces. Species must be selected from the Florida-Friendly Plant List and provide adequate shade protection [Section 14-8-18.G-H].
Shared and Satellite Parking
The City of Kissimmee allows for flexibility in meeting parking requirements through shared or off-site arrangements:
- Shared Parking: Cooperative parking is encouraged for mixed-use developments or contiguous parcels. The total number of spaces is calculated by applying a sharing factor matrix based on peak usage times (e.g., residential uses peak at night, while office uses peak during the day) [Section 14-7-25].
- Satellite Parking: Parking may be located on a separate improved lot within 600 feet of the building site, provided the lot is properly zoned and a joint use agreement is recorded with the City [Section 14-7-26].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4.E (Multiple Family Medium Density Residential Districts)
- Table 4-1 (Schedule of Uses for Residential Standard Districts)
- Table 4-3 (Site Standards - Residential Districts)
- Section 14-7-20 (When required)
- Section 14-7-22 (Automobile parking ratios)
- Table 7-2 (Minimum Parking Ratios)
- Section 14-7-23 (Parking facility design standards)
- Table 7-3 (Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions)
- Section 14-7-25 (Shared Parking)
- Section 14-7-26 (Satellite parking)
- Section 14-7-27 (Bicycle parking)
- Section 14-8-18 (Landscaping within vehicular use areas)