Off-Street Parking Standards for the HF: Hospital Facilities District in Kissimmee
The City of Kissimmee requires all developments in the HF: Hospital Facilities District to provide a minimum of two parking spaces per hospital bed and between 1.5 and 2 spaces per unit for residential components of mixed-use projects. Off-street parking areas within the HF: Hospital Facilities District must be set back at least 15 feet from property lines, with this requirement increasing to 25 feet when the parking area is located adjacent to any residentially zoned property. All parking facilities must be constructed on durable, all-weather surfaces and comply with established dimensional standards for stalls and drive aisles [Section 14-7-22, Section 14-4-6].
Use-Specific Parking Ratios
In the City of Kissimmee, the HF: Hospital Facilities District is primarily intended for hospitals and compatible medical facilities. Residential uses such as multi-family dwellings, townhomes, and triplexes are only permitted in the HF: Hospital Facilities District when they are part of a mixed-use development [Section 14-4-4, Section 14-4-5].
The following table outlines the minimum number of spaces required for the specific uses allowed in the HF: Hospital Facilities District:
| Use Type | Minimum Parking Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hospital | 1 space per 0.5 beds (2 spaces per bed) |
| Medical Office or Clinic | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA |
| Office Building | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Institutional Care Facility | 1 space per 2 beds |
| Child Care Facility | 1 space per 10 children (with drop-off area) OR 1 space per 5 children (without drop-off area) |
| Multi-Family/Townhouse (1 Bedroom) | 1.5 spaces per unit plus 0.5 spaces per unit for guest parking |
| Multi-Family/Townhouse (2+ Bedrooms) | 2 spaces per unit plus 0.5 spaces per unit for guest parking |
| Retail Stores | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of outdoor display |
| Restaurant (with indoor/outdoor seating) | 1 space per 80 sq. ft. GFA (minimum 8 spaces for takeout window) |
[Section 14-7-22, Table 7-2]
Site Standards and Setbacks for Parking
Off-street parking in the HF: Hospital Facilities District is subject to specific placement and screening requirements to protect the character of the City of Kissimmee and any surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Setbacks and Adjacency
The HF: Hospital Facilities District mandates specific setbacks for all vehicular use areas. These areas must be located behind street right-of-way lines and must include required landscaping [Section 14-7-23].
| Standard | HF District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Parking Setback (General) | 15 feet |
| Minimum Parking Setback (Adjacent to Residential) | 25 feet |
| Impervious Surface Area (Maximum) | 80% |
[Section 14-4-6, Table 4-5]
Design and Dimensional Standards
Standard parking spaces in the HF: Hospital Facilities District must adhere to the City of Kissimmee's uniform dimensional requirements based on the angle of the parking stall.
| Parking Angle (Degrees) | Standard Stall Width | Stall Depth (Perpendicular) | Aisle Width (Two-Way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90° (Perpendicular) | 9 feet | 18 feet | 24 feet |
| 60° (Angled) | 9 feet | 20.1 feet | 24 feet* |
| 45° (Angled) | 9 feet | 19 feet | 24 feet* |
| 0° (Parallel) | 9 feet | 23 feet | 24 feet |
*Note: One-way aisles for angled parking range from 12 to 14.5 feet depending on the angle. [Section 14-7-23, Table 7-3]
Shared Parking and Reductions
The City of Kissimmee permits and encourages shared parking solutions within the HF: Hospital Facilities District for more efficient land use.
- Cooperative Parking: Two or more uses on the same or contiguous parcels in the HF: Hospital Facilities District may share parking based on a "sharing factor" matrix. This calculation accounts for different peak usage times (e.g., medical offices during the day vs. residential at night) [Section 14-7-25].
- Alternative Reductions: Parking requirements may be reduced for specific amenities. For instance, for every shower facility or bicycle locker provided on-site in the HF: Hospital Facilities District, the total required vehicular spaces may be reduced by two, provided the total reduction does not exceed 10% of the required parking [Section 14-7-22.E].
Supplemental Regulations
- Bicycle Parking: Multi-family and non-residential developments in the HF: Hospital Facilities District must provide secure bicycle parking equal to 10% of the required automotive spaces, up to a maximum of 50 spaces [Section 14-7-27].
- Wheel Stops: Standard wheel stops or concrete curbing must be provided for all parking spaces abutting a landscape area in the HF: Hospital Facilities District. 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].
- Durable Surfaces: All vehicular use areas in the HF: Hospital Facilities District must have durable, all-weather surfaces with drainage and surface water control approved by the City of Kissimmee's engineering standards [Section 14-7-23.E].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4: Standard zoning districts—Intent
- Section 14-4-5: Schedule of uses for standard zoning districts
- Section 14-4-6: Regulations for zoning districts (Table 4-5)
- Section 14-7-22: Automobile parking ratios
- Section 14-7-23: Parking facility design standards
- Section 14-7-25: Shared Parking
- Section 14-7-27: Bicycle parking