RC-1 Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District Use Regulations in Kissimmee
The RC-1: Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District in Kissimmee is established to accommodate medium-density housing developments, including duplexes, triplexes, and multi-family structures, primarily in areas where such housing already exists. Within the City of Kissimmee, this district often serves as a critical transition zone between established residential neighborhoods and high-intensity non-residential developments. Development in the RC-1: Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District is subject to a 75% maximum impervious surface limit and allows for building heights up to four stories.
Permitted and Conditional Uses
In the City of Kissimmee, the Land Development Code specifies that any use not expressly listed as permitted (P) or conditional (C) within a district is strictly prohibited [Section 14-4-5].
Residential Uses
Residential development is the primary focus of the RC-1: Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District.
- Permitted (P): Accessory dwelling units, community residential homes, duplexes, multi-family dwellings, single-family detached dwellings, townhouses, triplexes, and family day care homes [Table 4-1].
- Conditional (C): Rooming houses [Table 4-1].
Support and Institutional Uses
These uses are intended to provide necessary services to residents within the RC-1: Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District in Kissimmee.
- Permitted (P): Passive recreation, elementary schools, middle schools, and minor utility facilities [Table 4-1].
- Conditional (C): Child care facilities, churches, civic or social clubs, communication service establishments, communication towers and facilities, community centers, fire stations, libraries, high schools, short-term rentals (if the specific housing type is allowed), and time-share dwellings (if the specific housing type is allowed) [Table 4-1].
Prohibited Uses
The following uses are explicitly prohibited or not authorized within the RC-1: Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District in Kissimmee as they are not listed as permitted or conditional in the use schedule [Section 14-4-5]:
- All Agricultural and Rural Uses (e.g., agricultural uses, kennels, hunting/fishing camps).
- Individual mobile homes and mobile home parks.
- Cemeteries.
- Office establishments.
- Recreational vehicle (RV) parks.
- Commercial and industrial uses not otherwise listed as support uses.
Site and Dimensional Standards
Development within the RC-1: Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District must adhere to specific intensity and dimensional requirements to maintain the character of the Municipality of Kissimmee.
| Standard | RC-1 District Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area (Duplex/Triplex) | 4,000 square feet per unit |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 100 feet |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | 75% |
| Minimum Front Setback | 10 feet |
| Minimum Side Setback | 10 feet |
| Minimum Street Side Setback | 10 feet |
| Minimum Rear Setback | 20 feet |
| Maximum Structure Height | 4 Stories |
| Minimum Building Separation | 15 feet |
[Table 4-3]
Parking Requirements
Off-street parking in the RC-1: Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District is determined by the specific residential type and size of the units [Section 14-7-22].
| Use Type | Required Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
| Single Family, Duplex, Triplex, Townhouse | 2 spaces per unit |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | 1 space per unit |
| Bed & Breakfast | 2 spaces per unit, plus 1 space per guestroom |
| Multi-Family (4-8 units): 1 Bedroom | 1.5 spaces per unit, plus 0.5 unassigned guest spaces |
| Multi-Family (4-8 units): 2+ Bedrooms | 2 spaces per unit, plus 0.5 unassigned guest spaces |
| Multi-Family (>8 units): 1 Bedroom | 1 space per unit, plus 0.5 unassigned guest spaces |
| Multi-Family (>8 units): 2+ Bedrooms | 1.5 spaces per unit, plus 0.5 unassigned guest spaces |
[Table 7-2]
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4: Standard zoning districts—Intent.
- Section 14-4-5: Schedule of uses for standard zoning districts (Table 4-1).
- Section 14-4-6: Regulations for zoning districts (Table 4-3).
- Section 14-7-22: Automobile parking ratios (Table 7-2).