RPB: Residential Professional Business District Parking Standards in Kissimmee
In the RPB: Residential Professional Business District of the City of Kissimmee, developers must provide off-street parking at specific ratios based on use, such as 2 spaces per residential unit and 1 space per 300 square feet for general office buildings. All parking areas within the RPB: Residential Professional Business District must maintain a minimum setback of 7 feet from the property line, or the width of the required landscape strip, whichever is greater. Furthermore, the City of Kissimmee requires that any residential dwellings in this district be raised at least 18 inches above the finished exterior grade.
Minimum Parking Ratios
The City of Kissimmee mandates that all developments within the RPB: Residential Professional Business District provide off-street parking according to the specific use of the property. If a project involves multiple uses, the total required parking is the sum of the requirements for each individual use [Section 14-7-22].
| Use Category | Minimum Number of Required Spaces |
|---|---|
| Residential Uses | |
| Single family, duplex, triplex, or townhouse | 2 spaces per unit |
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | 1 space per unit |
| Bed & breakfast | 2 spaces per unit, plus 1 space per guestroom |
| Commercial and Professional Uses | |
| Office building (General) | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Medical office or clinic | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA |
| Financial institutions (Banks) | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Service establishment (Business) | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA |
| Service establishment (Personal) | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA |
[Section 14-7-22, Table 7-2]
Dimensional Standards for Parking Spaces
Off-street parking facilities in the RPB: Residential Professional Business District must adhere to the City of Kissimmee's standard dimensions for stalls and drive aisles. The depth of the stall and the width of the aisle vary depending on the angle of the parking provided [Section 14-7-23].
| Parking Angle (Degrees) | Standard Stall Width | Stall Depth (Perpendicular to Aisle) | Aisle Width (Two-Way Traffic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (Parallel) | 9 feet | 23 feet | 24 feet |
| 45 | 9 feet | 19 feet | N/A (One-way only) |
| 60 | 9 feet | 20.1 feet | N/A (One-way only) |
| 90 (Perpendicular) | 9 feet | 18 feet | 24 feet |
[Section 14-7-23, Table 7-3]
Setbacks and Placement
The City of Kissimmee regulates the placement of parking to ensure compatibility between professional offices and neighboring residential areas within the RPB: Residential Professional Business District.
- General Parking Setback: Parking spaces must be set back at least 7 feet from the property line or the width of the required landscape strip, whichever is greater [Section 14-4-6, Table 4-5].
- Residential Proximity: Parking for non-residential or multi-family structures must be located behind or to the side of the principal structures that front the street [Section 14-6-43].
- Garage Setbacks: Street-facing garages for residential units (single family, duplex, triplex, or townhouse) must be set back at least 5 feet from the front façade of the building [Section 14-7-24].
- Alley Access: If a lot in the RPB: Residential Professional Business District abuts an alley, front-loading driveways and access are prohibited; parking must be accessed via the alley [Section 14-7-24].
Additional Requirements for the RPB District
Shared Parking
Shared and reduced parking is encouraged by the City of Kissimmee for more efficient land use. The amount of required parking is calculated by adding the requirements for each separate function and applying a "sharing factor" based on the time of day [Section 14-7-25]. For instance, residential and office uses have different peak demand times, allowing for a total reduction in the number of physical spaces required if they share a common lot [Section 14-7-25, Table 7-4].
Bicycle Parking
Non-residential and multi-family developments in the RPB: Residential Professional Business District are required to provide secure bicycle parking. This must equal a minimum of 10 percent of the total required automotive parking spaces, not to exceed 50 total bicycle spaces [Section 14-7-27].
Landscape and Buffering
For office conversions in the RPB: Residential Professional Business District, a minimum 5-foot perimeter landscape area is required when adjacent to other uses. This area must include shrubs at least 24 inches in height at the time of planting, spaced a minimum of 30 inches on center [Section 14-8-16].
Sections Cited
- 14-4-4. Standard zoning districts—Intent.
- 14-4-6. Regulations for zoning districts (Table 4-5).
- 14-6-43. Residential development.
- 14-7-22. Automobile parking ratios (Table 7-2).
- 14-7-23. Parking facility design standards (Table 7-3).
- 14-7-24. Parking facilities for duplex, triplex and townhomes.
- 14-7-25. Shared Parking (Table 7-4).
- 14-7-27. Bicycle parking.
- 14-8-16. Perimeter landscaping and buffers between uses.