UT: Utilities District Allowed and Prohibited Uses Guide
The UT: Utilities District in the City of Kissimmee is primarily established to accommodate large-scale utility operations and essential public infrastructure. Within the UT: Utilities District, development is restricted to specialized uses such as major and minor utility facilities, research laboratories, and warehouses, with strict adherence to a 60-foot maximum building height and an 80% maximum impervious surface ratio.
Intent and Applicability
The UT: Utilities District is intended to provide dedicated space for large-scale utility operations within the City of Kissimmee. The City of Kissimmee designed this district to ensure that these necessary but high-impact facilities are situated appropriately to serve the community while maintaining established site standards for safety and infrastructure integrity [Section 14-4-4].
Permitted and Conditional Uses
Use permissions in the UT: Utilities District are governed by the Schedule of Uses for Non-Residential Standard Districts. Any use not specifically designated as Permitted (P) or Conditional (C) in the City of Kissimmee's code is prohibited within the UT: Utilities District [Section 14-4-5].
Utility and Industrial Uses
| Use Type | Permission Level |
|---|---|
| Utility Facilities, Major | Conditional (C) |
| Utility Facilities, Minor | Permitted (P) |
| Research and Development Establishments | Conditional (C) |
| Warehouse | Permitted (P) |
| Storage Yards | Permitted (P) |
Institutional and Public Uses
| Use Type | Permission Level |
|---|---|
| Public Uses | Permitted (P) |
| Libraries and Museums | Permitted (P) |
| Heliports, Medical and Law Enforcement | Permitted (P) |
Recreation Uses
| Use Type | Permission Level |
|---|---|
| Recreation Areas, Passive | Permitted (P) |
| Recreation, Indoor (Private) | Permitted (P) |
Agricultural Uses
| Use Type | Permission Level |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Uses | Conditional (C) |
Prohibited Uses in the UT: Utilities District
The City of Kissimmee prohibits any use in the UT: Utilities District that is not explicitly listed in the authorized schedule. Prohibited categories include, but are not limited to:
- Residential Uses: All forms of housing, including single-family, multi-family, duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes, are strictly prohibited [Table 4-2].
- Commercial and Retail Uses: All retail sales establishments, restaurants, pawn shops, banks, and personal service establishments are prohibited [Table 4-2].
- Industrial Manufacturing: While warehousing is permitted, light, medium, and heavy manufacturing processes are prohibited in the UT: Utilities District [Table 4-2].
- Lodging: Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast establishments are not allowed [Table 4-2].
- General Support Services: Child care facilities, churches, and civic or social clubs are prohibited [Table 4-2].
Site Development Standards
Development within the UT: Utilities District must comply with specific dimensional requirements to maintain consistency with the City of Kissimmee’s infrastructure goals.
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Area | 20,000 square feet |
| Minimum Lot Width | 100 feet |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 200 feet |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | 80% |
| Maximum Structure Height | 60 feet |
Minimum Setback Requirements
| Yard Type | Setback Distance |
|---|---|
| Front | 25 feet |
| Side | 10 feet |
| Street Side | 25 feet |
| Rear | 10 feet |
[Table 4-5]
Minor Utility Facilities Regulations
In the UT: Utilities District, minor utility facilities are permitted by right. These include essential infrastructure components such as sewer lift stations, telephone switching boxes, sewage treatment plants, water plants, power plants, and communication towers [Section 14-6-46]. The City of Kissimmee requires landscape screening for these facilities unless a specific waiver is granted by the director.
Sections Cited
- Section 14-4-4: Standard zoning districts—Intent
- Section 14-4-5: Schedule of uses for standard zoning districts
- Table 4-2: Schedule of Uses for Non-Residential Standard Districts
- Table 4-5: Site Standards - Non-Residential Districts
- Section 14-6-46: Utility facilities, minor