Off-Street Parking Standards for the B-3: General Commercial District in Kissimmee
In the City of Kissimmee B-3: General Commercial District, commercial projects typically require one parking space for every 200 to 300 square feet of gross floor area, depending on the specific use, while multi-family residential units require between 1.5 and 2.5 spaces per unit including guest parking. All standard 90-degree parking stalls must measure at least 9 feet in width by 18 feet in depth and be set back a minimum of 7 feet from any public right-of-way. These requirements may be waived if the project is located within the designated Downtown parking exemption area [Section 14-7-21].
Minimum Parking Ratios for the B-3: General Commercial District
The City of Kissimmee utilizes specific ratios based on the use of the property. For any commercial building in the B-3: General Commercial District exceeding 25,000 square feet in gross floor area (GFA), the project is calculated using "Shopping Center" ratios [Section 14-7-22].
Commercial and Service Ratios
| Use Type | Required Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
| Bank | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Medical Office or Clinic | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA |
| Office Building | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Restaurant (Indoor/Outdoor) | 1 space per 80 sq. ft. GFA (min. 8 spaces per takeout window) |
| Retail Stores | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA + 1 per 250 sq. ft. of outdoor display |
| Shopping Center (< 50,000 sq. ft.) | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA + 1 per 250 sq. ft. of outdoor display |
| Shopping Center (50,000–199,999 sq. ft.) | 1 space per 225 sq. ft. GFA |
| Furniture Store | 1 space per 600 sq. ft. GFA |
| Motor Vehicle Repair (Light) | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Warehouse and Storage | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA |
Residential Ratios (Mixed-Use Projects)
| Residential Use Type | Required Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
| Single-family / Duplex / Townhome | 2 spaces per unit |
| Multi-family (4 to 8 units) | 1.5 per efficiency/1BR; 2.0 per 2+BR; plus 0.5 per unit for guests |
| Multi-family (More than 8 units) | 1.0 per efficiency/1BR; 1.5 per 2+BR; plus 0.5 per unit for guests |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) | 1 space per unit |
[Section 14-7-22, Table 7-2]
Parking Facility Design and Dimensions
Within the City of Kissimmee B-3: General Commercial District, the configuration of the parking lot dictates the required aisle width and stall depth.
| Parking Angle (Degrees) | Standard Stall Width | Stall Depth (Perpendicular) | Aisle Width (One-Way) | Aisle Width (Two-Way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (Parallel) | 9' | 23' | 12' | 24' |
| 30 | 9' | 16.8' | 12' | N/A |
| 45 | 9' | 19' | 12' | N/A |
| 60 | 9' | 20.1' | 14.5' | N/A |
| 90 | 9' | 18' | N/A | 24' |
[Section 14-7-23, Table 7-3]
Setbacks and Placement
- Right-of-Way Setback: Vehicular use areas in the B-3: General Commercial District must be set back at least 7 feet from the public right-of-way line. The City of Kissimmee Director may authorize a reduction of up to 2 feet under specific conditions, such as the preservation of a protected tree or the presence of a historic structure [Section 14-7-23.B].
- Wheel Stops: Standard wheel stops or curbs are required for all parking spaces abutting a landscape area. These must be a minimum of 6 feet wide and 2 feet from the end of the parking space [Section 14-7-23.C.2].
Shared and Satellite Parking
The City of Kissimmee encourages shared parking for mixed-use developments in the B-3: General Commercial District to improve efficiency.
- Shared Parking: Ratios may be adjusted based on a "Sharing Factor" matrix that accounts for different peak usage times (e.g., residential peaks at night while office peaks during the day). However, the number of required handicap spaces cannot be reduced [Section 14-7-25].
- Satellite Parking: Off-site parking may be approved on a properly classified lot within 600 feet of the building site. For non-residential uses in the B-3: General Commercial District, the satellite parcel must not be within 300 feet of a residential district [Section 14-7-26].
Bicycle Parking Requirements
Any multi-family or non-residential project in the B-3: General Commercial District must provide secure bicycle parking spaces or lockers. The number of bicycle spaces must equal at least 10 percent of the total required automotive parking spaces, with a maximum requirement of 50 bicycle spaces per project [Section 14-7-27].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-7-21 (Downtown district exemption)
- Section 14-7-22 (Automobile parking ratios)
- Section 14-7-23 (Parking facility design standards)
- Section 14-7-25 (Shared Parking)
- Section 14-7-26 (Satellite parking)
- Section 14-7-27 (Bicycle parking)