Setback Standards for the T6 Waterfront District in Kissimmee
In the City of Kissimmee, the T6 Waterfront transect zone requires a front and street side setback of at least 5 feet, but no more than 15 feet. Side setbacks in this district range from a minimum of 0 feet to a maximum of 24 feet, while a minimum rear setback of 5 feet must be maintained for all lots or alleys.
T6 Waterfront District Dimensional Standards
The City of Kissimmee Land Development Code utilizes a form-based approach for the T6 Waterfront district to ensure that buildings are positioned close to the sidewalk to encourage vibrancy and walkability near Lakefront Park [Section 14-5-4.G]. The specific setbacks for building placement are detailed in the following table:
| Setback Type | T6 Waterfront Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 5' minimum to 15' maximum |
| Street Side Setback | 5' minimum to 15' maximum |
| Side Setback | 0' minimum to 24' maximum |
| Rear Setback (Lot or Alley) | 5' minimum |
Additional Placement Regulations in T6 Waterfront
In addition to the standard numerical requirements, the City of Kissimmee enforces specific rules regarding how these setbacks are applied and measured within the T6 Waterfront district:
Corner Lot Requirements
For development on corner lots within the T6 Waterfront zone, the street façades must be built to the minimum setback for the first 30 feet of the corner [Table 5-2, Note 1].
Measurement and Streetscape Zones
In the City of Kissimmee's form-based code areas, the front and street side setbacks are measured from the property line if there is sufficient area within the right-of-way to accommodate the required streetscape zone. If the right-of-way is insufficient, the T6 Waterfront district setbacks must be measured from the inner edge of the streetscape zone [Section 14-5-7.D].
Parking Setbacks
Surface parking areas adjacent to a street in the T6 Waterfront district are required to maintain the same setback as the building façade facing that same street [Section 14-5-9.B.4].
Permitted Encroachments
Within the City of Kissimmee, certain architectural elements are permitted to encroach into the required setback zones. Balconies, bay windows, awnings, and canopies may extend into the front setback [Section 14-5-7.F.1]. These appurtenances must maintain a minimum underside clearance of eight feet [Section 14-5-7.F.1].
Sections Cited
- Section 14-5-4.G, T6, Waterfront
- Table 5-2, Transect Zone Dimensional Standards
- Section 14-5-7.D, Building setbacks
- Section 14-5-7.F, Front and street side building setback zone design
- Section 14-5-9.B, Parking requirements