Off-Street Parking Standards for the IB: Industrial Business District in Kissimmee
In the City of Kissimmee's IB: Industrial Business District, off-street parking requirements are determined by the specific use of the property, with industrial and warehouse facilities typically requiring one space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. Commercial uses permitted within the IB: Industrial Business District, such as retail and office space, require higher ratios of one space per 200 and 300 square feet, respectively. Residential projects, which are permitted only as conditional uses in this district, must provide between 1.5 and 2.5 spaces per unit depending on the dwelling size and total unit count [Section 14-7-22].
Minimum Parking Ratios for the IB: Industrial Business District
The City of Kissimmee mandates the following minimum parking ratios for developments located within the IB: Industrial Business District. If a specific use is not listed, the Director determines the requirement based on similar uses [Section 14-7-22].
| Use Category | Required Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
| Industrial / Manufacturing | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA OR 2 spaces per 3 employees (whichever is greater) |
| Warehouse and Storage | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA |
| Wholesale and Distribution | 1 space per 600 sq. ft. GFA |
| Office Building | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Retail Stores | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA + 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of outdoor display |
| Restaurants | 1 space per 80 sq. ft. GFA (minimum 8 spaces for takeout) |
| Multi-Family (4-8 units) | 1.5 to 2 spaces per unit (based on BR) + 0.5 unassigned guest spaces |
| Multi-Family (8+ units) | 1 to 1.5 spaces per unit (based on BR) + 0.5 unassigned guest spaces |
| Townhome / Triplex | 2 spaces per unit |
Parking Lot Design and Dimensions
All parking facilities in the IB: Industrial Business District must adhere to the City of Kissimmee's standard dimensional requirements for safety and maneuverability. Parking lots must be designed to ensure that vehicles do not back out into public rights-of-way [Section 14-7-24].
Standard Stall and Aisle Dimensions
The following dimensions apply to standard off-street parking spaces within the City of Kissimmee [Section 14-7-23]:
| Parking Angle (Degrees) | Stall Width (Feet) | Stall Depth (Feet) | Two-Way Aisle Width (Feet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (Parallel) | 9 | 23 | 24 |
| 45 | 9 | 19 | N/A (One-way: 12') |
| 60 | 9 | 20.1 | N/A (One-way: 14.5') |
| 90 (Perpendicular) | 9 | 18 | 24 |
Setbacks for Parking Areas
In the IB: Industrial Business District, all vehicular use areas (including parking lots) must be located behind the required street right-of-way lines. A minimum five-foot landscape strip must be provided between vehicular use areas and the side or rear property lines unless the lot is combined with an adjacent site into a shared parking facility [Section 14-5-11.C].
Heavy Vehicle and Fleet Parking in the IB District
The IB: Industrial Business District is one of the few zones in the City of Kissimmee where the parking and storage of heavy commercial vehicles and construction equipment exceeding 6,000 pounds is explicitly permitted [Section 14-6-10.C].
- Surface Requirements: All heavy commercial vehicles must be parked on a durable, all-weather surface as specified by the City of Kissimmee. Construction equipment may be located on a stabilized base that does not generate dust [Section 14-6-10.C].
- Fleet Screening: Parking areas for fleet vehicles (motorized vehicles and trailers used solely for the business activity) must be completely screened from view from any adjacent rights-of-way or lots by a decorative fence, wall, or landscape buffer with a minimum height of six feet [Section 14-6-10.D].
- Separation of Personal Vehicles: Employees' personal vehicles and customer vehicles must be parked in a separate approved parking lot that meets standard requirements and cannot be mixed with fleet storage areas [Section 14-6-10.D].
Bicycle Parking Requirements
For multi-family and non-residential developments in the IB: Industrial Business District, the City of Kissimmee requires secure bicycle parking.
- Minimum Requirement: 10% of the total required automotive parking spaces must be provided as bicycle spaces/lockers.
- Maximum Limit: Developments are not required to exceed 50 bicycle spaces.
- Design: Each space must include a metal anchor for a user-supplied lock and should be located in a weather-protected area as close to the building entrance as possible [Section 14-7-27].
Access and Driveway Standards
The number of allowed vehicular access points for an IB: Industrial Business District project is determined by the amount of frontage or the total number of parking spaces [Section 14-7-31]:
- 1 Access Point: Required for sites with fewer than 300 parking spaces and less than 300 feet of frontage.
- 2 Access Points: Permitted for sites with 300 to 999 parking spaces and 300 to 999 feet of frontage.
- 3 Access Points: Permitted for sites with 1,000 or more parking spaces and at least 1,000 feet of frontage.
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4. Standard zoning districts—Intent.
- Section 14-5-11. Landscape, buffers and screening standards.
- Section 14-6-10. Outdoor display and storage of vehicles.
- Section 14-7-22. Automobile parking ratios.
- Section 14-7-23. Parking facility design standards.
- Section 14-7-24. Parking facilities for duplex, triplex and townhomes.
- Section 14-7-27. Bicycle parking.
- Section 14-7-31. Number of vehicular access points.