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Environmental Rules in Kissimmee, FL (2026)

3 verified environmental rules for Kissimmee, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Stormwater Management

Sec. 22-78 through 22-90 establish the city's Stormwater Management and NPDES MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) program. Sec. 22-85 prohibits illegal discharges and connections to the city storm sewer. Civil penalties up to $1,000 per day under Sec. 22-90.

Kissimmee Stormwater (NPDES) Rules

Some Restrictions

Flood Zones

LDC §14-9-1 implements floodplain management for all FEMA-designated special flood hazard areas (SFHAs) per the National Flood Insurance Program. Kissimmee participates in NFIP and the Florida Building Code's flood-resistant construction requirements apply.

Kissimmee Flood Zone and Floodplain Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Boat Dock Permits

Boat docks on Lake Tohopekaliga require both Kissimmee building permits and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approval. Lake Tohopekaliga is a no-wake-zone in designated areas per Sec. 48-49. Dilapidated boats can be removed by the city under Sec. 48-48.

Kissimmee Boat Docks and Lakefront

Some Restrictions

Looking for Osceola County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kissimmee city rules.

Environmental Rules in Osceola County