(A)   Off-street loading space required. At the time of the erection of any principal structure, or at any time any principal structure is enlarged or increased, there shall be provided a minimum off-street loading space in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.

   (B)   Number of spaces required. For every retail sales, service, wholesaling, warehousing or manufacturing establishment and each bus or truck terminal, there shall be provided sufficient space to accommodate the maximum number of trucks that will be loading, unloading or standing at any one time.

   (C)   Size of off-street loading spaces. Each space shall be of a size commensurate with the buildings to be accommodated. In no case shall a required off-street loading space encroach upon off-street parking space required under this chapter.

   (D)   Location of off-street loading spaces. All required off-street loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the building which they are intended to serve.

   (E)   Entrances and exits. Entrance and exit drives shall be located at least 25 feet from any street intersection.

   (F)   Loading spaces adjacent to sidewalks. Where a loading space is adjacent to a public sidewalk or other public pedestrian way, it shall be so located, arranged and improved with curbs or other barriers, as to provide adequate protection for pedestrians.

   (G)   Maneuvering areas. All off-street loading spaces shall be provided with adequate off-street maneuvering areas.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   New development. The off-street parking and loading standards of this subchapter apply to any new building constructed and to any new use established.

   (B)   Expansions and alterations. The off-street parking and loading standards of this subchapter apply when an existing structure or use is expanded or enlarged. Additional off-street parking and loading spaces will be required only to serve the enlarged or expanded area, not the entire building or use; provided that in all cases, the number of off-street parking and loading spaces provided for the entire use (pre-existing and expansion) must equal at least 75% of minimum ratio established in Off-Street Parking Schedule A of this subchapter.

   (C)   Timing of installation. Required parking spaces and drives shall be ready for use and approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

   (D)   No reduction below minimums. Existing parking and loading spaces may not be reduced below the minimum requirements established in this subchapter. Any change in use that increases applicable off-street parking or loading requirements will be deemed a violation of this chapter unless parking and loading spaces are provided in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

   (E)   Off-street parking schedule. Unless otherwise expressly allowed, off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following table.

 

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   The following rules apply when computing off-street parking and loading requirements.

   (A)   Multiple uses. Lots containing more than one use must provide parking and loading in an amount equal to the total of the requirements for all uses.

   (B)   Fractions. When measurements of the number of required spaces result in a fractional number, any fraction of one-half or less will be rounded down to the next lower whole number and any fraction of more than one-half will be rounded up to the next higher whole number.

   (C)   Area measurements. Unless otherwise expressly stated, all square-footage-based parking and loading standards must be computed on the basis of gross floor area.

   (D)   Occupancy-based standards. For the purpose of computing parking requirements based on employees, students, residents or occupants, calculations shall be based on the largest number of persons working on any single shift, the maximum enrollment or the maximum fire-rated capacity, whichever is applicable and whichever results in the greater number of spaces.

   (E)   Unlisted uses. Upon receiving a development application for a use not specifically listed in an off-street parking schedule, the Planning Director shall apply the off-street parking standard specified for the listed use that is deemed most similar to the proposed use or require parking spaces in accordance with a parking study prepared by the applicant.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   On-site parking.

      (1)   Except as expressly stated in this section, all required off-street parking spaces must be located on the same lot as the principal use and shall be arranged and laid out so as to ensure that no parked or maneuvering vehicle will encroach upon a sidewalk, public right-of-way or property line.

      (2)   Parking lots in O and C Districts containing more than ten parking spaces shall be located to the side or rear of the principal structure’s front facade or within a courtyard surrounded by a structure on at least three sides.

      (3)   Private driveways serving a single-family detached residence must be a minimum of ten feet in width. Driveways serving dwelling groups of three or less dwellings and over 100 feet in length must provide a travel lane 18 feet in width, and driveways serving dwelling groups of three or less dwellings and under 100 feet in length must provide a travel lane of 14 feet in width. All driveways shall allow for an overhead clearance of 15 feet.

      (4)   Off-street parking spaces may be located on a separate lot from the lot on which the principal use is located if approved in accordance with the special exception procedures and if the off-site parking complies with the all of the following standards.

   (B)   Ineligible activities. Off-site parking may not be used to satisfy the off-street parking standards for residential uses (except for guest parking), restaurants, convenience stores or other convenience-oriented uses. Required parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities shall not be located off-site.

   (C)   Location. No off-site parking space may be located more than 600 feet from the primary entrance of the use served unless shuttle bus service is provided to the remote parking area. Off-site parking spaces may not be separated from the use that it serves by a street right-of-way with a width of more than 80 feet, unless a grade-separated pedestrian walkway is provided, or other traffic-control or shuttle bus service is provided to the remote parking area.

   (D)   Accessory use designation. Parking spaces located off-site in accordance with this section shall be considered accessory to the primary use, regardless of the fact that such accessory use is not located on the same parcel as the principal use.

   (E)   Zoning classification. Off-site parking areas serving uses located in nonresidential zoning districts must be located in nonresidential zoning districts. Off-site parking areas serving uses located in residential or agricultural zoning districts may be located in residential, agricultural or nonresidential zoning districts.

   (F)   Agreement for off-site parking. In the event that an off-site parking area is not under the same ownership as the principal use served, a written agreement will be required. An attested copy of the agreement between the owners of record must be submitted to the Planning Director for recordation on forms made available in the Planning Department. Recordation of the agreement with the Register of Mesne Conveyance must take place before issuance of a zoning permit, building permit or certificate of occupancy for any use to be served by the off-site parking area. An off-site parking agreement may be revoked only if all required off-street parking spaces will be provided in accordance with this subchapter.

   (G)   Shared parking. Developments or uses with different operating hours or peak business periods may share off-street parking spaces if approved in accordance with the special exception procedures and if the shared parking complies with the all of following standards.

   (H)   Location. No shared parking spaces must be located within 600 feet of the primary entrance of the use served unless shuttle bus service is provided to the shared parking area. Shared parking may not be separated from the use that it serves by a street right-of-way with a width of more than 80 feet, unless a grade-separated pedestrian walkway is provided, or other traffic-control or shuttle bus service is provided to the parking area.

   (I)   Zoning classification. Shared parking areas serving uses located in nonresidential zoning districts must be located in nonresidential zoning districts. Shared parking areas serving uses located in residential or agricultural zoning districts may be located in residential, agricultural or nonresidential zoning districts.

   (J)   Shared parking study. Those wishing to use shared parking as a means of satisfying off-street parking requirements must submit a shared parking analysis to the Planning Director that clearly demonstrates the feasibility of shared parking. The study must be provided in a form established by the Planning Director and made available to the public. It must address, at a minimum, the size and type of the proposed development, the composition of tenants, the anticipated rate of parking turnover and the anticipated peak parking and traffic loads for all uses that will be sharing off-street parking spaces.

   (K)   Agreement for shared parking. A shared parking plan will be enforced through written agreement among all owners of record. An attested copy of the agreement between the owners of record must be submitted to the Planning Director for recordation on forms made available in the Planning Department. Recordation of the agreement with the Register of Mesne Conveyance must take place before issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy for any use to be served by the off-site parking area. A shared parking agreement may be revoked only if all required off-street parking spaces will be provided in accordance with this subchapter.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   A portion of the total number of required off-street parking spaces in each off-street parking area shall be specifically designated, located and reserved for use by persons with physical disabilities.

   (A)   Number of spaces. The minimum number of accessible spaces to be provided shall be a portion of the total number of off-street parking spaces required, as determined from the following schedule. Parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities shall be counted toward fulfilling off- street parking standards.

 

   (B)   Minimum dimensions. All parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities shall comply with the parking space dimension standards of this section; provided that access aisles shall be provided immediately abutting such spaces, as follows.

      (1)   Car-accessible spaces. Car-accessible spaces shall have at least a five-foot wide access aisle located abutting the designated parking space.

      (2)   Van-accessible spaces. Van-accessible spaces shall have at least an eight-foot wide access aisle located abutting the designated parking space.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   Parking space dimensions. Required off-street parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of nine feet in width by 18 feet in length, exclusive of driving aisles, maneuvering areas and walkways.

   (B)   Aisle widths. Drive aisle widths adjoining off-street parking spaces shall comply with the following standards:

 

 

   (C)   Parking lot landscaping markings.

      (1)   In paved parking areas, each off-street parking space shall be identified by surface markings at least four inches in width. Markings shall be visible at all times. Such markings shall be arranged to provide for orderly and safe loading, unloading, parking and storage of vehicles. In unpaved parking lots, all parking spaces must have a curb stop (minimum height of four inches) to delineate the location of the space and to prevent the encroachment of parking onto adjoining properties, right-of-ways or landscaped areas.

      (2)   One-way and two-way accesses into required parking facilities shall be identified by directional arrows.

   (D)   Surfacing. Unpaved parking lots must have a minimum surface of natural ground cover or an all weather surface such as gravel, slag or other pervious surface, not including asphalt shingles. Entrance and exit drives serving unpaved parking lots accessed from a paved street must be paved from the edge of the street pavement to a distance of 20 feet into the property. No more than 120% of the required number of off-street parking spaces may be paved, unless approved as a special exception.

   (E)   Access.

      (1)   Required parking spaces shall not have direct access to a street or highway. Access to required parking spaces shall be provided by on-site driveways. Off-street parking spaces shall be accessible without backing into or otherwise reentering a public right-of-way

      (2)   Parking lot entrance and exit drive curb cuts will not be more than 30 feet in width. Entrances or exits which include a median strip to separate traffic flow in opposite directions may be expanded to 60 feet. Curb cuts shall be allowed in accordance with the following table:

 

 

      (3)   Entrance and exit drives shall be located at least 100 feet from the edge of the right-of-way of any street intersection. If the subject lot has less than 100 feet of frontage, the Planning Director shall be authorized to alter these requirements. Suitable provisions will be made to prevent ingress or egress at other than designated entrance or exit drives.

      (4)   The Planning Director shall be authorized to require that driveways providing access to dwelling units provide a minimum vertical clearance of up to 18 feet when deemed necessary to ensure emergency vehicle access.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   Required off-street parking areas shall be used solely for the parking of licensed, motor vehicles in operating condition. Required spaces may not be used for the display of goods for sale or lease, for motor vehicle repair or service work of any kind or for long-term storage of vehicles, boats, motor homes, campers, manufactured housing units or building materials.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   Minimum number of spaces. Off-street stacking spaces shall be provided as follows.

 

   (B)   Parking area design and layout. Required stacking spaces are subject to the following design and layout standards.

   (C)   Size. Stacking spaces must be a minimum of 8 x 20 feet in size.

   (D)   Location. Stacking spaces may not impede on- or off-site traffic movements or movements into or out of off-street parking spaces.

   (E)   Design. Stacking spaces must be separated from other internal driveways by raised medians if deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works for traffic movement and safety.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)

   (A)   Spaces required. For every retail sales, service, wholesaling, warehousing or manufacturing establishment and each bus or truck terminal, there shall be provided sufficient space to accommodate the maximum number of trucks that will be loading, unloading or standing at any one time.

   (B)   Size of space. Each off-street loading space shall be of a size commensurate with the buildings to be accommodated. In no case shall required off-street loading space encroach upon off-street parking space required under this subchapter.

   (C)   Location. All required off-street loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the building which they are intended to serve.

   (D)   Entrances and exits. Off-street loading entrance and exit drives shall be located at least 25 feet from any street intersection.

   (E)   Loading spaces adjacent to sidewalks. Where a loading space is adjacent to a public sidewalk or other public pedestrian way, it shall be so located, arranged and improved with curbs or other barriers, as to provide adequate protection for pedestrians.

   (F)   Maneuvering areas. All off-street loading spaces shall be provided with adequate off-street maneuvering areas.

(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)