Setback Requirements for the T3: Edge District in Kissimmee
In the T3: Edge district of the City of Kissimmee, primary structures are subject to a minimum front and street side setback of 12 feet, a minimum side setback of 8 feet, and a minimum rear setback of 10 feet. These regulations are established to preserve the character of Kissimmee’s older residential neighborhoods by maintaining shallow setbacks and keeping front porches within conversational distance of the public sidewalk.
T3: Edge District Dimensional Standards
The City of Kissimmee utilizes a form-based code to regulate development within its transect zones. The T3: Edge district is primarily characterized by detached single-family homes on the edge of the downtown area. The specific building placement requirements for the T3: Edge district are detailed in the following table:
| Setback Type | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front and Street Side Setbacks | 12 feet (minimum) |
| Side Setback | 8 feet (minimum) |
| Rear Setback (Lot or Alley) | 10 feet (minimum) |
[Table 5-2]
Measuring Setbacks in the T3: Edge District
In the City of Kissimmee, building setbacks for the T3: Edge district are typically measured from the property line. However, if there is insufficient area within the existing right-of-way to accommodate the required streetscape zone (which includes the sidewalk and a furnishing zone), the building setbacks must be measured from the inner edge of the streetscape zone [Section 14-5-7.D].
For the T3: Edge district, every part of the required setback zone must remain open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky, with specific exceptions for encroachments such as:
- Roof Projections: May project up to three feet into a required setback.
- Balconies and Awnings: May extend up to three feet into any required setback area.
- Stoops and Porches: Stoops and open-sided porches may encroach up to ten feet into the front setback, provided they are set back at least five feet from the front property line [Section 14-4-6.A.3].
Supplemental Setback Standards for Garages
The City of Kissimmee Land Development Code provides additional setback requirements for parking structures within the T3: Edge district to ensure they do not dominate the streetscape. Street-facing garages for single-family, duplex, triplex, or townhouse units in the T3: Edge district must be set back at least five feet from the front façade of the primary building [Section 14-5-9.C.6].
Character and Intent of the T3: Edge District
The T3: Edge district is intended to encompass predominately residential older neighborhoods. The City of Kissimmee designed these standards to retain key features of walkability. By requiring a 12-foot minimum front setback, the City of Kissimmee ensures that residential structures remain close enough to the street to support a coherent public realm while maintaining the established stability of these neighborhoods [Section 14-5-4.B].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-6.A.3: Setback Encroachments
- Section 14-5-4.B: T3, Edge District Intent
- Section 14-5-7.D: Building Setbacks Measurement
- Section 14-5-9.C.6: Street-facing Garages
- Table 5-2: Transect Zone Dimensional Standards