Setback Requirements for the CF: Community Facilities District in Kissimmee

In the City of Kissimmee, the CF: Community Facilities District requires a minimum front and street side setback of 25 feet, while the minimum side and rear setbacks are established at 10 feet. These standards are subject to increased distance requirements based on building height when the development site is located adjacent to a single-family residential zoning district. Additionally, no parking area within this district may be situated within 25 feet of any residentially zoned property.

Standard Setback Requirements

The City of Kissimmee establishes minimum dimensional standards for all non-residential districts, including the CF: Community Facilities District. These setbacks are measured from the property line to the structure to ensure adequate separation and public safety [Section 14-4-6.B].

Setback Type	Minimum Distance Required
Front Setback	25 feet
Side Setback	10 feet
Street Side Setback	25 feet
Rear Setback	10 feet
Parking Space Setback	15 feet

Special Setbacks Adjacent to Residential Zoning

When a non-residential development in the CF: Community Facilities District abuts a single-family residential zoning district (such as RE, RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RA-4, RB-1, RB-2, or MH), more stringent setback regulations apply to protect the residential character of the neighborhood [Section 14-4-6.C].

The 1:1 Height-to-Setback Rule

For developments in the CF: Community Facilities District adjacent to residential sites, Kissimmee requires a setback of one foot from the abutting residential site for every one foot of building height. This rule ensures that taller institutional or community buildings do not overwhelm adjacent single-family homes [Section 14-4-6.C].

Parking Area Restrictions

While the standard parking space setback in the CF: Community Facilities District is 15 feet, the City of Kissimmee prohibits any parking area from being located within 25 feet of any residentially zoned property [Table 4-5, Footnote 7].

Supplemental Standards and Exceptions

Encroachments: Certain architectural features are permitted to encroach into the required setbacks. Roof projections and balconies may project up to three feet into a required setback. Mechanical units, such as air conditioning systems, may project up to five feet into a required rear or side yard setback, provided at least two feet of the setback remains unobstructed [Section 14-4-6.A.3].
Service Areas: Loading docks, service features, and overhead doors in the CF: Community Facilities District must not be located within 50 feet of a single-family residentially zoned lot [Section 14-5-7.I.2].
Waterbodies: If the property is located within 50 feet of a lake, pond, canal, or creek, any dumpsters on the site must be completely enclosed [Section 14-10-8.D].

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