Recreational Vehicle, Boat, and Trailer Parking in the City of Kissimmee
In the City of Kissimmee, residents are permitted to park up to three unoccupied recreational vehicles or trailers on their property, provided they are placed on a durable, all-weather surface like concrete or asphalt. All boats and trailers must be screened from the view of adjacent dwellings by a six-foot-tall solid fence, wall, or landscape buffer, and no recreational vehicle may be used for living or sleeping purposes while parked in a residential district [Section 14-6-10, 14-6-14].
General Rules and Occupancy Restrictions
Within the City of Kissimmee, recreational vehicles (RVs) are subject to strict occupancy regulations. Any RV used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes is only permitted to be parked in a duly licensed mobile home park or campground. Residents are prohibited from using a recreational vehicle as a residence while it is parked on a residential lot, and an RV cannot be used for these purposes on a mobile home site if a mobile home is already located there [Section 14-6-14].
Parking Quantity and Screening Standards
For properties in the City of Kissimmee used for single-family, duplex, triplex, or townhouse dwellings, the following quantity and screening standards apply to unoccupied vehicles and trailers:
| Standard Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum Total Items | 3 recreational vehicles and/or trailers total outdoors |
| Maximum in Front/Side Yard | 1 item may be parked between the front or side of the dwelling and the right-of-way |
| Minimum Screening Height | 6 feet (wall, fence, or landscaping) |
| Screening Scope (Boats/Travel Trailers) | Must be screened from view from other dwellings and adjacent properties |
| Screening Scope (Multiple RVs) | If more than one item is on-site, all but one must be shielded from view |
Any screening used must be a minimum of six feet in height and may consist of a combination of landscaping, berms, or decorative solid fencing [Section 14-6-10, 14-6-14].
Location and Surface Requirements
The City of Kissimmee requires all recreational equipment to be parked in specific areas of the lot to maintain neighborhood aesthetics and safety. Items may be parked in the front, side, or rear yard, but they must never obstruct the "sight visibility triangle" required for traffic safety [Section 14-7-2].
| Technical Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Surface Material | Durable, all-weather surface (Concrete, asphalt, or brick) |
| Prohibited Surfaces | Gravel, wood chips, or other materials subject to change in location |
| Street Parking | Prohibited for any vehicle/trailer measuring 30 feet or more |
| Encroachment | Prohibited from extending over or interfering with any sidewalk or right-of-way |
| Guest Parking Limit | 10 nights maximum during any 12-month time frame |
Vehicles must be owned or leased by the occupant of the City of Kissimmee residence. While guests may park their RVs on a resident's lot, they are subject to the same location rules and are limited to a stay of no more than 10 nights per year [Section 14-6-14].
Prohibitions and Safety
The City of Kissimmee prohibits the storage of any recreational equipment within public or private rights-of-way [Section 14-6-10]. Additionally, if the parking of a recreational vehicle or trailer is determined by City of Kissimmee officials to impede the flow of traffic or create a public safety hazard, the owner may be required to move the vehicle regardless of whether it meets the length and location requirements of the code [Section 14-6-14].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-6-10 Outdoor display and storage of vehicles.
- Section 14-6-14 Recreational vehicles and trailers.
- Section 14-7-2 Sight visibility triangle.
- Section 14-7-24 Parking facilities for duplex, triplex and townhomes.