Off-Street Parking Requirements for the T3: Edge District in Kissimmee

In the T3: Edge district of the City of Kissimmee, residential developments such as single-family and duplex dwellings are required to provide two off-street parking spaces per unit, while accessory dwelling units require one. The City of Kissimmee requires all parking in this district to be located behind the primary building, with any street-facing garages set back at least five feet from the front façade of the structure. Commercial uses are generally prohibited in the T3: Edge district under the form-based code, but should a non-residential use be authorized, it must comply with the specific ratios and design standards mandated by the municipality.

Residential Parking Ratios

The City of Kissimmee sets specific parking minimums for the residential uses permitted within the T3: Edge district. These ratios are intended to balance the needs of residents with the district's goal of maintaining a walkable, low-intensity environment [Section 14-7-22].

Use Type	Minimum Parking Spaces Required
Single-family detached dwelling	2 spaces per unit
Duplex dwelling	2 spaces per unit
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)	1 space per unit
Community residential home	0.5 spaces per bed

Commercial and Non-Residential Ratios

While Table 5-1 of the City of Kissimmee Land Development Code classifies most commercial, retail, and office uses as "Not Permitted" within the T3: Edge district, the following ratios from the general parking schedule apply to any such uses should they be legally established (e.g., via non-conformity or specific site approval) [Section 14-5-6; Table 7-2].

Use Type	Minimum Parking Spaces Required
Office building	1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA
Retail stores	1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA
Restaurant (with seating)	1 space per 80 sq. ft. GFA (minimum 8 spaces for takeout)
Place of religious assembly (Church)	1 space per 4 seats (or 1 per 25 sq. ft. of temp seating)

Design and Placement Standards

The T3: Edge district is subject to the City of Kissimmee’s form-based code regulations, which prioritize the aesthetic of the public realm and the "conversational distance" of homes to the sidewalk. Parking structures and lots must adhere to strict placement rules to avoid dominating the streetscape [Section 14-5-9].

Parking Location and Access

Rear Placement: Parking in the T3: Edge district must be located behind the primary building. If rear parking is determined to be infeasible, parking may be located to the side, provided it is masked from the street by a street wall [Section 14-5-9.B.3].
Alley Access: The City of Kissimmee strongly encourages that all residential lots in the T3: Edge district be accessed via a rear alley where one exists [Section 14-5-9.A.1].
Driveway Width: Vehicular driveways in the T3: Edge district are generally limited to a maximum width of 20 feet for two-way traffic [Section 14-5-9.A.2].

Garage and Surface Standards

Garage Setbacks: For single-family and duplex units, street-facing garages must be set back at least five feet behind the front façade of the building to reduce their visual impact [Section 14-5-9.B.6].
Paved Surfaces: All vehicular use areas must have durable, all-weather surfaces. However, the City of Kissimmee may waive paving requirements for specific low-intensity uses if they operate for limited hours or are for public recreation [Section 14-7-23.E; Section 14-7-23.F].
Landscaping: A minimum five-foot landscape strip must be provided between vehicular use areas and the side or rear property lines unless a shared parking agreement is in place with an adjacent lot [Section 14-5-11.C.3].

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