Setback Requirements for the Kissimmee RC-2 Multiple Family Residential District
In the RC-2: Multiple Family Medium Density Residential District of Kissimmee, residential buildings are required to maintain a front setback between a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 20 feet. Side and street side setbacks for this district are set at a minimum of 10 feet, while the rear setback must be at least 20 feet from the property line [Table 4-3].
Dimensional Standards for the RC-2 District
The City of Kissimmee establishes specific site standards for the RC-2 district to ensure consistent medium-density residential development. These standards apply to building placement, separation, and access points.
| Standard Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (Minimum) | 10 feet |
| Front Setback (Maximum) | 20 feet |
| Side Setback (Residential and Non-Residential) | 10 feet |
| Street Side Setback (Residential and Non-Residential) | 10 feet |
| Rear Setback | 20 feet |
| Minimum Building Separation | 15 feet |
| Alley Setback | 4 feet (or 18 feet if parking is provided in the driveway) |
[Source: Table 4-3]
Special Setback Provisions and Adjustments
In addition to the standard table requirements, the City of Kissimmee Land Development Code provides for specific adjustments based on the context of the development and the proximity to other residential zones.
Height-Based Setbacks Abutting Single-Family Zones
For multi-family developments in the RC-2 district that abut single-family residential zoning districts (such as RE, RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RA-4, RB-1, RB-2, or MH), the City of Kissimmee requires an increased setback. Developers must provide a setback of one foot from the abutting residential site for every foot of building height [Section 14-4-6.C].
Allowed Setback Encroachments
The Kissimmee Land Development Code permits certain architectural and mechanical elements to extend into the required setback zones:
- Roof Projections: May project up to three feet into a required setback [Section 14-4-6.A.3.a].
- Balconies and Awnings: May extend up to three feet into any required setback area [Section 14-4-6.A.3.b].
- Mechanical Units: Air conditioning units and pool pumps 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.c].
- Stoops and Porches: Stoops, colonnades, and open-sided porches may encroach up to 10 feet into the front setback, but they must remain at least five feet from the front property line [Section 14-4-6.A.3.d].
Accessory Structure Setbacks
In the RC-2 district, accessory structures must adhere to the following placement rules:
- Rear Yard: Must be located at least six feet from the rear property line [Section 14-6-1.B].
- Side/Street Side: Must meet the same side and street side yard setback requirements as the principal building (10 feet) [Section 14-6-1.C].
- Frontage: Accessory structures are prohibited from being located in front of the façade of the principal building [Section 14-6-1.D].
- Separation: Generally, accessory structures must be separated from the principal building by five feet or more [Section 14-6-1.E].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-6: Regulations for zoning districts.
- Table 4-3: Site Standards - Residential Districts.
- Section 14-6-1: General requirements for accessory uses and structures.