Residential Planned Unit Development (RPUD) Setback Requirements in Kissimmee
In the City of Kissimmee, the RPUD: Residential Planned Unit Development District generally requires buildings to be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any street or street right-of-way. Specific side and rear setbacks for the RPUD District are determined on an individual development basis through the conceptual plan approval process, though multi-family structures must maintain at least 15 feet of separation between buildings. If a project in the RPUD District follows Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) standards, the front setback is reduced to a range of 5 feet minimum to 20 feet maximum.
General Setback Standards for the RPUD District
The RPUD: Residential Planned Unit Development District in the City of Kissimmee is designed to provide flexibility in site design by removing some of the restrictions found in conventional zoning [Section 14-4-8.B.1]. Because of this flexibility, many specific dimensional requirements, such as side and rear setbacks, are established during the review of the individual project's conceptual plan [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.i].
However, the City of Kissimmee enforces several baseline standards for buildings and structures within the RPUD: Residential Planned Unit Development District.
Baseline Setback Table
| Setback Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front / Street Side | 25 feet minimum (General) [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.iii] |
| Front (TND Option) | 5 feet minimum to 20 feet maximum [Section 14-10-13.D.1] |
| Side (Individual Lots) | Determined via Conceptual Plan [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.i] |
| Rear (Individual Lots) | Determined via Conceptual Plan [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.i] |
| Multi-Family Separation | 15 feet minimum + 5 feet for each story over one [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.ii] |
| Accessory Structures | 5 feet minimum from residential structures [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.ii] |
Specific Conditions and Adjustments
Street and Right-of-Way Setbacks
Within the City of Kissimmee RPUD District, no building may be located closer than 25 feet to any street or street right-of-way. This requirement is intended to ensure public safety and proper placement of utilities. This 25-foot rule may be adjusted if the City of Kissimmee determines that suitable provisions have been made for parking access, landscaping, and buffering, or if the development adheres to Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) standards [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.iii].
Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) Exceptions
If a development within the City of Kissimmee RPUD: Residential Planned Unit Development District is designed according to TND standards, the setbacks are significantly modified to encourage a pedestrian-oriented environment. Under these standards, residential dwellings must be set back a minimum of 5 feet and a maximum of 20 feet from the front lot line [Section 14-10-13.D.1].
Multi-Family Building Separation
For multi-family structures in the City of Kissimmee RPUD District, the code focuses on building separation rather than traditional lot line setbacks. There must be at least 15 feet of separation between multi-family structures containing four or more dwellings. For every story above the first, an additional five feet of separation is required. This distance is measured based on the tallest structure involved [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.ii].
Accessory Structure Setbacks
In the City of Kissimmee RPUD: Residential Planned Unit Development District, accessory structures must be located no closer than five feet to any residential structure. This is a minimum requirement to provide adequate light, air, and protection from fire hazards [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.ii].
Individual Development Basis
The City of Kissimmee reserves the right to require greater setbacks or widths for townhouse and other lots within an RPUD after considering the characteristics of the proposed use, the layout of the rest of the planned unit development, and the surrounding area [Section 14-4-8.B.4.b.i].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-8: Planned unit developments (PUD).
- Section 14-4-8.B: Residential Planned Unit Development District (RPUD).
- Section 14-4-8.B.4: Site design standards.
- Section 14-10-13: Traditional neighborhood design standards.
- Section 14-10-13.D: Lots and buildings.