T1: Natural Zone Allowed and Prohibited Uses in Kissimmee
The T1: Natural zone in the City of Kissimmee is strictly reserved for the preservation of native habitats, wetlands, and open spaces. Development in the City of Kissimmee's T1: Natural zone is limited to passive recreation infrastructure, such as boardwalks and trails, with building heights restricted to a maximum of one story. All standard residential, commercial, and industrial uses are prohibited within this transect to maintain the area's natural character [Section 14-5-4].
Allowed Uses in the T1: Natural Zone
The City of Kissimmee limits the T1: Natural zone primarily to conservation and low-impact public access. According to the Form-Based Code Permitted Uses table, the only general use category permitted is passive recreation [Table 5-1].
Specific allowed infrastructure and spaces include:
- Passive Recreation: Includes limited boardwalks, trails, and trailheads intended for public access to natural areas [Section 14-5-4].
- Parks: Defined as natural preserves available for unstructured recreation, which may include meadows, waterbodies, and open shelters [Section 14-5-10].
- Playgrounds: Sites designed and equipped for the recreation of children, which may be fenced and include an open shelter [Section 14-5-10].
Prohibited Uses in the T1: Natural Zone
The T1: Natural zone prohibits nearly all forms of conventional urban development. The following use categories are explicitly forbidden by the City of Kissimmee in this district [Table 5-1]:
Residential Prohibitions
- Single-family detached dwellings
- Duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes
- Multi-family residential developments
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
- Community residential homes
Commercial and Retail Prohibitions
- Retail sales establishments and pawn shops
- Restaurants and micro-breweries
- Drive-through facilities
- Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast establishments
- Service establishments (banks, offices, veterinary clinics, etc.)
- Gasoline service stations and car washes
- Automobile sales and repair facilities
Civic and Institutional Prohibitions
- Churches and places of religious assembly
- Schools (Elementary, Middle, and High)
- Colleges and universities
- Hospitals and institutional care facilities
- Libraries, museums, and community centers
- Public uses (except as related to natural preservation)
Industrial and Utility Prohibitions
- All manufacturing (Light, Medium, and Heavy)
- Storage facilities and storage yards
- Communication towers and facilities
- Major and minor utility facilities
T1: Natural Zone Dimensional Standards
While development is restricted, any authorized structures (such as park shelters or trailhead facilities) must adhere to the following site standards established by the City of Kissimmee [Table 5-2]:
| Standard | T1: Natural Zone Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front and Street Side Setback | 20 feet minimum |
| Side Setback | 30 feet minimum |
| Rear Setback | 30 feet minimum |
| Maximum Building Height | 1 Story |
| Frontage Buildout | Not Applicable (n/a) |
| Maximum Block Perimeter | Not Applicable (n/a) |
| Lot Width | Not Applicable (n/a) |
| Lot Depth | Not Applicable (n/a) |
| Impervious Surface Area (Max) | Not Applicable (n/a) |
Sections Cited
- Section 14-5-4 - Transect zones established
- Section 14-5-10 - Civic open space requirements
- Table 5-1 - Permitted Uses (Form-Based Code)
- Table 5-2 - Transect Zone Dimensional Standards
- Table 5-4 - Civic Open Spaces