ADU rules in Kissimmee, FL — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
LDC §14-6-2 allows one ADU per lot (attached or detached) if the lot meets minimum zoning-district lot size. Detached ADUs require 1.5x the minimum lot size. Living area: 500-800 sq ft or 40% of the primary structure, whichever is less. The principal structure must be owner-occupied with a valid homestead exemption.
§14-6-2 promotes ADU creation to expand housing diversity. Key standards: (A) one ADU per lot at minimum lot size, detached requires 1.5x; (B) off-street parking required in addition to primary parking under §14-7-22; (C) principal structure must be owner-occupied with a valid homestead exemption — investor-owned ADUs are prohibited; (D)(1) minimum 500 sq ft, maximum 800 sq ft or 40% of primary GFA; (D)(2) compatibility in materials/design; (D)(3) ADU's main entrance cannot be on the front facade of the primary unless shared (single front door); exterior stairs cannot be on front or street-side; (D)(4) illegal ADUs subject to abatement. AC (Agriculture-Conservation) district ADUs require conditional-use approval per (E)(2).
Zoning violation: Sec. 1-22(b)(12) — $250. Illegal ADU operation triggers code-board fines up to $250/day first violation, $500/day repeat. Failure of homestead requirement can trigger abatement.
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