Off-Street Parking Standards for the RE: Residential Estate District in Kissimmee
In the RE: Residential Estate District of the City of Kissimmee, single-family detached dwellings must provide a minimum of two off-street parking spaces per unit, while accessory dwelling units require one additional space. No more than 40 percent of the front and side yards of a lot in the RE: Residential Estate District may be covered with impervious surfaces such as concrete or pavers used for parking. All parking areas in the City of Kissimmee must be constructed with durable, all-weather surfaces and adhere to standard stall dimensions of 9 feet by 18 feet for 90-degree parking.
Residential Parking Ratios
The City of Kissimmee establishes specific parking minimums for the residential uses permitted within the RE: Residential Estate District. These requirements ensure that vehicles are accommodated on-site rather than on public streets.
| Use Type | Minimum Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
| Single-family detached dwelling | 2 spaces per unit |
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | 1 space per unit |
| Family day care home | Must meet standard home occupation requirements; parking provided for as off-street |
Support and Non-Residential Use Ratios
While the RE: Residential Estate District is primarily residential, certain "Support Uses" are allowed either by right or through conditional use approval. These uses must meet the following City of Kissimmee parking ratios:
| Support 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 a drop-off area |
| Church (Place of Worship) | 1 space per 4 seats, plus 1 space for each 25 sq. ft. available for temporary seating |
| Civic or social club | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA |
| Community center | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Library | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA |
| School (Elementary & Junior high) | 1 for each 6 auditorium or gymnasium seats, or 2 for each classroom/lab/workshop |
| School (Senior high) | 1 space per 3 high school students |
Design and Surface Requirements
The City of Kissimmee mandates that all off-street parking areas in the RE: Residential Estate District meet specific technical and aesthetic standards.
Parking Lot Dimensions
Standard parking stall and drive aisle dimensions depend on the angle of the parking provided. For the RE: Residential Estate District, most residential parking is 90-degree (perpendicular).
| Parking Angle (degrees) | Standard Stall Width (feet) | Stall Depth (feet) | Aisle Width - Two Way (feet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (Parallel) | 9 | 23 | 24 |
| 90 (Perpendicular) | 9 | 18 | 24 |
Paving and Impervious Surface Limits
Within the RE: Residential Estate District, all vehicular use areas, including residential driveways, must have durable, all-weather surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, or brick pavers [Section 14-7-23.E].
A critical restriction for residentially zoned lots in the City of Kissimmee is the yard coverage limit. No lot in the RE: Residential Estate District shall have more than 40 percent of the front and side yards covered with pavers, concrete, turf blocks, gravel, or other type of pavement [Section 14-4-6.A.9].
General Regulations
- Wheel Stops: The City of Kissimmee requires standard wheel stops 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 space [Section 14-7-23.C.2].
- Setbacks: Surface parking areas must maintain the same setbacks as the building façade facing the street [Section 14-7-23.B.1].
- Fractional Spaces: When calculating the required number of spaces, any fraction of a space shall be construed as one required off-street parking space [Section 14-7-22.A.1].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-5: Schedule of uses for standard zoning districts
- Section 14-4-6.A: General rules for zoning districts
- Section 14-7-22: Automobile parking ratios
- Section 14-7-23: Parking facility design standards
- Table 4-1: Schedule of Uses for Residential Standard Districts
- Table 7-2: Minimum Parking Ratios
- Table 7-3: Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions