Off-Street Parking Standards for the MH: Mobile Home District in Kissimmee
In the City of Kissimmee MH: Mobile Home District, all residential dwellings, including individual mobile homes and single-family detached houses, must provide a minimum of two off-street parking spaces per unit [Section 14-7-22]. Non-residential support uses permitted within the MH: Mobile Home District, such as churches and schools, must adhere to specific capacity-based ratios, and all parking facilities must be located behind the street right-of-way line and meet strict dimensional requirements for stalls and drive aisles [Section 14-7-23].
Residential Parking Ratios
The City of Kissimmee requires that residential developments in the MH: Mobile Home District provide adequate off-street parking to prevent congestion on local streets. For the specific residential uses allowed in this district, the following ratios apply:
| Use Type | Required Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
| Single-family detached dwellings | 2 spaces per unit |
| Individual mobile homes | 2 spaces per unit |
| Family day care homes | 2 spaces per unit (standard residential requirement) |
| Accessory dwelling unit (if approved) | 1 space per unit |
[Sources: Table 7-2; Section 14-6-4]
Non-Residential and Support Use Ratios
While the MH: Mobile Home District is primarily residential, the City of Kissimmee allows several "Support Uses" either by right or through conditional use approval. These uses must provide parking according to the following standards:
| Support Use Type | Required Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
| Churches / Places of Worship | 1 space per 4 seats, OR 1 space per 25 sq. ft. for temporary seating |
| Child Care Facility | 1 space per 10 children (with drop-off area) OR 1 space per 5 children (without drop-off area) |
| Schools (Elementary & Junior High) | 1 for each 6 auditorium/gym seats OR 2 for each classroom/lab/workshop |
| Community Centers | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area (GFA) |
| Libraries | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Fire Stations | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of GFA |
[Source: Table 7-2]
Parking Facility Design and Dimensions
The City of Kissimmee mandates specific dimensions for all off-street parking areas within the MH: Mobile Home District to ensure safe access and circulation. Most parking in this district is designed at a 90-degree angle.
Standard Dimensions (90-Degree Parking)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Standard Stall Width | 9 feet |
| Stall Depth (Perpendicular) | 18 feet |
| Aisle Width (Two-Way Traffic) | 24 feet |
[Source: Table 7-3]
Construction and Surface Standards
- Paved Surfaces: All vehicular use areas in the City of Kissimmee must have durable, all-weather surfaces with drainage and surface water control. For residential projects in the MH: Mobile Home District, this typically excludes loose gravel or wood chips [Section 14-7-23.E].
- Wheel Stops: Standard wheel stops or curbs are required for parking spaces that abut a landscape area. Wheel stops must be a minimum of 6 feet in width and a maximum of 24 inches from the end of the parking space [Section 14-7-23.C.2].
- Location: All vehicular use areas must be located behind the street right-of-way lines [Section 14-7-23.B.1].
Setbacks and Landscaping
Parking facilities in the MH: Mobile Home District are subject to the same setbacks as the primary structures. According to the City of Kissimmee site standards for residential districts, the following minimums apply:
- Front Setback: 25 feet.
- Side Setback: 5 feet.
- Street Side Setback: 15 feet.
- Rear Setback: 25 feet.
Additionally, any parking lot containing 10 or more spaces must include a landscape island at the end of every parking row and at least one canopy tree for every 10 parking spaces [Section 14-8-18].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-5 (Schedule of Uses)
- Section 14-4-6 (Regulations for Zoning Districts)
- Section 14-6-4 (Family Day Care Homes)
- Section 14-7-22 (Automobile Parking Ratios)
- Section 14-7-23 (Parking Facility Design Standards)
- Section 14-8-18 (Landscaping Within Vehicular Use Areas)
- Table 4-1 (Schedule of Uses for Residential Standard Districts)
- Table 4-3 (Site Standards – Residential Districts)
- Table 7-2 (Minimum Parking Ratios)
- Table 7-3 (Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions)