Off-Street Parking Standards for the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District
In the City of Kissimmee B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District, commercial projects such as retail stores and shopping centers under 50,000 square feet must provide one parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area (GFA). General office developments within this district require one space per 300 square feet of GFA, and all non-residential parking areas must maintain a minimum seven-foot setback from public rights-of-way.
Purpose of the B-2 District
The B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District is established by the City of Kissimmee to permit selected business uses that are convenient to residential areas and primarily oriented to serve local residents. To maintain the character of the surrounding environment, the City of Kissimmee requires B-2 districts to have a minimum size of five acres and be located on arterial or collector streets [Section 14-4-4.I].
Minimum Parking Ratios
Parking requirements in the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District vary based on the specific use of the property. The City of Kissimmee utilizes the following ratios to determine the minimum number of off-street spaces required [Section 14-7-22]:
Commercial and Service Ratios
| Use Type | Minimum Parking Ratio |
|---|---|
| Retail Stores | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA, plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area |
| Shopping Center (< 50,000 sq. ft.) | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA, plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of outdoor display |
| Office Building | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Restaurant (Indoor/Outdoor Seating) | 1 space per 80 sq. ft. GFA (minimum 8 spaces per takeout window) |
| Bank | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Medical Office or Clinic | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA |
| Child Care Facility | 1 space per 10 children with a drop-off area, or 1 space per 5 children without |
Residential Ratios
While the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District is primarily non-residential, certain residential-style uses (such as Community Residential Homes) are permitted conditionally.
| Use Type | Minimum Parking Ratio |
|---|---|
| Community Residential Home | 0.5 spaces per bed |
| Bed & Breakfast | 2 spaces per unit, plus 1 space per guestroom |
Special Rules for Small B-2 Lots
In the City of Kissimmee, if a lot in the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District is under five acres in size, any commercial building exceeding 10,000 square feet in gross floor area must follow "Shopping Center" parking calculations rather than individual use ratios [Section 14-7-22, Table 7-2 Footnote 4].
Parking Lot Design and Dimensional Standards
The City of Kissimmee mandates specific dimensions for parking stalls and drive aisles within the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District to ensure safe circulation [Section 14-7-23.C].
| Parking Angle (Degrees) | Stall Width (Feet) | Stall Depth (Perpendicular) | Aisle Width (One-Way) | Aisle Width (Two-Way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (Parallel) | 9' | 23' (curb length) | 12' | 24' |
| 45 | 9' | 19' | 12' | N/A |
| 60 | 9' | 20.1' | 14.5' | N/A |
| 90 | 9' | 18' | N/A | 24' |
Setbacks for Parking Areas
Parking areas in the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District must adhere to the following minimum setbacks [Table 4-5]:
- Front/Street Side: Parking must be set back at least 7 feet from the public right-of-way or the width of the required landscape strip, whichever is greater.
- Property Lines: All vehicular use areas must be located behind the established street right-of-way lines.
- Reductions: The Director may reduce the right-of-way setback by a maximum of two feet if the lot is smaller than 10,000 square feet or to preserve a protected tree [Section 14-7-23.B.2].
Additional Requirements
Bicycle Parking
Non-residential developments in the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District must provide secure bicycle parking. The amount must equal at least 10 percent of the total required automotive parking spaces, though the requirement is capped at 50 bicycle spaces [Section 14-7-27].
Shared Parking
The City of Kissimmee encourages shared parking for mixed-use developments in the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District. When two or more uses share a site, the total required parking is calculated by applying the "Cooperative Parking Usage Percentages" matrix. However, the number of required handicap-accessible spaces cannot be reduced through this calculation [Section 14-7-25].
Loading Zones
Off-street loading and unloading zones are required for every building in the B-2 Neighborhood Commercial District used for non-residential purposes. For buildings between 5,000 and 20,000 square feet, at least one loading space is required [Section 14-7-11; Section 14-7-12].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4 - Standard zoning districts—Intent
- Section 14-4-5 - Schedule of uses for standard zoning districts (Table 4-2)
- Section 14-4-6 - Regulations for zoning districts (Table 4-5)
- Section 14-7-11 - Loading Standards, When required
- Section 14-7-12 - Number of loading spaces
- Section 14-7-22 - Automobile parking ratios (Table 7-2)
- Section 14-7-23 - Parking facility design standards (Table 7-3)
- Section 14-7-25 - Shared Parking
- Section 14-7-27 - Bicycle parking