Off-Street Parking Standards for the RA-4 Single Family Residential District in Kissimmee
In the RA-4: Single Family Residential District within the City of Kissimmee, residential projects must provide two off-street parking spaces per unit for single-family dwellings and one space for accessory dwelling units. While standard commercial uses are not permitted in this district, allowed support uses such as churches and schools must adhere to specific ratios, such as one space per four seats in an auditorium or one space per three high school students. All non-residential developments in the RA-4: Single Family Residential District are further required to provide bicycle parking equivalent to 10% of their total required automotive parking capacity.
Parking Ratios for RA-4 Development
The City of Kissimmee requires that all new development and expansions of existing uses provide off-street parking in accordance with established ratios. For the RA-4: Single Family Residential District, the primary focus is on single-family detached housing and associated civic support uses [Section 14-7-20].
Residential Parking Ratios
| Use Type | Minimum Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Single family detached dwelling | 2 spaces per unit [Table 7-2] |
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | 1 space per unit [Table 7-2] |
| Family day care home | Classified as home occupation; must provide for off-street parking [Section 14-6-4] |
Support and Non-Residential Parking Ratios
The RA-4: Single Family Residential District permits several "Support Uses" via conditional use approval. These uses must meet the following City of Kissimmee parking standards:
| Use Type | Minimum Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Child care facility | 1 space per 10 children with a drop-off area, or 1 space per 5 children without [Table 7-2] |
| Church | 1 space per 4 seats, plus 1 space per 25 sq. ft. for temporary seating [Table 7-2] |
| Civic or social club | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA [Table 7-2] |
| Community center | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA [Table 7-2] |
| Schools (Elementary & Junior High) | 1 for each 6 auditorium/gym seats OR 2 for each classroom/lab/workshop [Table 7-2] |
| Schools (Senior High) | 1 space per 3 high school students [Table 7-2] |
| Utility facilities, minor | (Determined by the Director based on similar demand) [Section 14-7-22] |
Parking Facility Design and Dimensions
All parking facilities within the RA-4: Single Family Residential District must be constructed with a durable, all-weather surface such as concrete or asphalt [Section 14-7-23.E].
Standard Stall and Aisle Dimensions
| Parking Angle (Degrees) | Stall Width | Stall Depth (Perpendicular) | Aisle Width (Two-Way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 (Standard) | 9 feet | 18 feet | 24 feet |
| 0 (Parallel) | 9 feet | 23 feet | 24 feet |
Source: [Table 7-3]
Specific Design Constraints
- Paving Limits: For any residentially zoned lot, no more than 40% of the front and side yards may be covered with pavers, concrete, or other types of pavement [Section 14-4-6.A.9].
- Wheel Stops: Standard wheel stops or curbs are required for all parking spaces abutting a landscape area. These 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.2].
- Bicycle Parking: Non-residential developments must provide secure bicycle parking for a minimum of 10% of the total required automotive spaces, though this is capped at a maximum of 50 bicycle spaces [Section 14-7-27].
Location and Setback Requirements
Parking areas in the RA-4: Single Family Residential District must be positioned to avoid impacts on the public right-of-way and adjacent residential neighbors.
- General Setbacks: All vehicular use areas must be located behind street right-of-way lines [Section 14-7-23.B.1].
- Residential Driveways: Driveways for single-family structures must be at least 8 feet wide for a single vehicle and 16 feet wide for two vehicles parked side-by-side [Section 14-7-24.A.2.a].
- Alley Access: If a lot in the RA-4: Single Family Residential District is accessed via an alley, a minimum setback of 18 feet is required from the alley right-of-way line to the dwelling if parking is expected to be provided in the driveway [Table 4-3].
- Non-Residential Separation: No parking area for non-residential uses may be located within 25 feet of any residentially zoned property [Section 14-4-6, Footnote 7].
Shared and Satellite Parking
The City of Kissimmee allows for flexibility in meeting RA-4: Single Family Residential District requirements through shared or off-site arrangements:
- Shared Parking: Cooperative parking for two or more uses is permitted if a legal agreement is recorded and the city attorney is satisfied with the arrangement [Section 14-7-25].
- Satellite Parking: Off-site parking may be approved on a properly classified lot within 600 feet of the building site. However, for non-residential uses, the satellite parcel cannot be located within 300 feet of a residential district, and satellite parking cannot exceed 75% of the total required parking [Section 14-7-26].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-5 (Schedule of uses for standard zoning districts)
- Section 14-4-6 (Regulations for zoning districts)
- Section 14-6-4 (Family day care homes)
- Section 14-7-20 (When required)
- 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 14-7-25 (Shared Parking)
- Section 14-7-26 (Satellite parking)
- Section 14-7-27 (Bicycle parking)
- Table 4-3 (Site Standards - Residential Districts)
- Table 7-2 (Minimum Parking Ratios)
- Table 7-3 (Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions)