(B)   Applicability. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to the following:

      (1)   New developments.

      (2)   Planned developments.

      (3)   Alteration of an existing principal or accessory structure or a change in use that results in an increase in the number of required parking spaces.

      (4)   The construction of new parking facilities, loading facilities, drive-throughs, and/or driveways.

      (5)   The reconfiguration, expansion, or reconstruction of an existing parking lot that results in a total of 15 spaces or more.

   (C)   General requirements. The following requirements apply to all parking and loading areas.

      (1)   Site plan approval. Site plan review approval is required prior to either the construction of a new parking lot or drive-through, or the expansion of an existing parking lot that results in a total of 15 spaces or more (see § 1252.03(B) (Site Plan Review)).

      (2)   Occupancy permit. Off-street parking lots and loading areas required by this chapter shall be completed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for the uses served by the parking lots and loading areas.

      (3)   Change in use. When an existing use is changed to a new use, parking and loading spaces shall be provided as required for the new use. Additional parking and/or loading spaces shall be required in the amount by which the requirements for the new use exceed the existing number of parking spaces. If the number of existing parking spaces is greater than the number of spaces required for the new use, the number of parking spaces may be decreased to meet the minimum requirement for the new use.

      (4)   Materials. All off-street parking lots, loading areas, and driveways shall be constructed using a hard surface, all-weather, dustless material. Semi-pervious materials and permeable pavements may also be used, subject to the prior written approval of the Zoning Administrator.

(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)

      (1)   Availability of spaces. All parking spaces approved as part of the issuance of an occupancy permit shall be made available to the residents, customers, employees, guests, and/or other users of the principal use. Spaces shall not be utilized for long-term storage or display of vehicles, materials, or goods, unless otherwise stated in this Code.

      (2)   Commercial vehicles in residential areas. Medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and trucks with flatbeds or trailers are not permitted to park on lots in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 Districts.

      (3)   Accessible parking.

         (a)   State requirement. Accessible parking spaces shall be designed and provided as required by the Illinois Accessibility Code, as amended from time to time, and all additional applicable laws.

         (b)   Applicability. Accessible parking shall be provided for all off-street parking lots that provide parking for employees, visitors, or both, with the exception of single-family, two-family, and townhouse dwellings.

         (c)   Minimum parking requirements. The number of accessible parking spaces may be counted toward the total number of off-street parking spaces required. In the event of a conflict between this section and any applicable state law or regulation, the provision requiring the greatest number of accessible parking spaces shall control.

      (4)   Off-premises parking. Parking facilities for uses other than single-family, two-family, and townhouse dwellings that are provided off-premises shall be located within 600 feet of the building or use served, as measured along a dedicated pedestrian path. Distances greater than 600 feet may be permitted with Zoning Administrator approval.

      (5)   Tandem parking. Tandem parking is permitted with the approval of the Zoning Administrator through the site plan review process (see § 1252.03(B) (Site Plan Review)).

   (B)   Computation. Off-street parking spaces shall be calculated using the following standards.

      (1)   Units of measurement. The following shall be utilized to calculate the number of required parking spaces.

         (a)   Gross floor area. Unless otherwise stated, parking standards for non-residential uses shall be calculated on the basis of gross floor area (GFA) in square feet.

         (b)   Occupancy- or capacity-based requirements. Parking spaces required per seat, employee, student, or occupant shall be calculated based on the maximum number of employees on the largest shift, maximum number of students enrolled, or maximum fire-rated capacity, whichever measurement is applicable.

         (c)   Bench seating. For uses in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews, bleachers, or similar seating facilities, each 24 inches of such seating shall be counted as one seat.

      (2)   Fractions. When computation of required parking spaces results in a fractional number, a fraction of less than one-half shall be disregarded, and a fraction of one-half or more shall be counted as one parking space.

      (3)   Multiple uses on a lot. When there are multiple uses on a lot, the amount of parking required shall be the sum of the parking requirements for each individual use, unless the use qualifies for shared parking or other parking reductions as established in § 1248.03 (Parking Reductions).

      (4)   Use of off-street loading area. Area allocated to any off-street loading spaces shall not be used to satisfy parking space requirements or portions thereof. Area associated with off-street parking spaces shall not be used to satisfy loading space requirements or portions thereof.

   (C)   Off-street parking requirements. Table 1248.02-B. Off-Street Parking Requirements establishes the minimum vehicular parking requirements for the listed uses. Any use not specified in Table 1248.02-B. Off-Street Parking Requirements shall adhere to the requirements provided for the most similar use, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

 

      (2)   Proximity to a transit station. Uses that are located within 600 feet of a commuter rail station or bus stop, as measured from any point along the lot line, may reduce the total number of required off-street parking spaces by 15%.

      (3)   Proximity to a municipal parking lot. In the C-2 District along Cermak Road only, developments that are located within 400 feet of a municipal parking lot, as measured from any point along the lot line, may reduce the total number of off-street parking spaces required for nonresidential uses by 15%.

      (4)   Shared parking. For multiple uses that share a parking lot, a reduction of up to 25% of the total required off-street parking spaces may be granted by the Zoning Administrator through site plan review. Applicants must demonstrate that uses have different peak demand for parking (weekday, weekend, or evening hours). A shared parking agreement between uses must be filed with the city and approved by the City Attorney. Any subsequent change in ownership or use shall meet the minimum parking requirements established by this chapter or arrange a new shared parking agreement.

      (5)   Fee-in-lieu. A property in the C-2 or C-3 District may satisfy any off-street parking requirement for a non-residential use through payment of a fee-in-lieu of providing parking spaces, subject to approval by the Zoning, Planning, and Development Commission and in conformance with the following standards.

         (a)   Approval required. The Zoning, Planning, and Development Commission may approve or deny any application for fee-in-lieu based on the following criteria:

            1.   Approval will facilitate new development or redevelopment of property within the C-2 or C-3 District.

            2.   Approval will facilitate a pedestrian-oriented environment.

            3.   Approval will relieve constraints in providing the required parking due to lot size and configuration.

            4.   The property has adequate access to public parking spaces and public transportation, or future opportunities exist to provide public parking in the area.

         (b)   Dedicated parking fund. The fee required shall be based upon a uniform fee per parking space established annually by the Zoning, Planning, and Development Commission. Such payment shall be placed into a dedicated parking fund to be used by the city for the acquisition, construction, and maintenance of public off-street parking lots within the same general area as the property for which the fee was collected.

         (c)   Certificate of waiver. Evidence of the issuance of a parking waiver shall be in the form of a certificate of waiver, recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds at the property owner's expense and issued in the name of the property owner to which the waiver is granted. Full payment shall be made in advance to the dedicated parking fund as a condition of the certificate of waiver issued by the city and prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

         (d)   Applicability of certificate. The certificate of waiver shall be applicable only to the structure and use for which it is issued. New development or additions, or any construction that results in additional square footage or an increased number of dwelling units, shall be required to comply with the parking requirements for said additions or obtain another waiver.

(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)

   (D)   Minimum requirement. Where bicycle parking is required, a minimum of two spaces shall be provided.

   (E)   Location. Bicycle parking shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served, unless the Zoning Administrator approves its location in the public right-of-way. With Zoning Administrator approval, existing bicycle parking spaces located within the public right-of-way and directly adjacent to the lot may be counted toward the bicycle parking requirement. Bicycle parking for multi-family dwelling uses may be provided in secure common areas for residents such as garages or storage rooms.

   (F)   Design.

      (1)   Dimensions. Each bicycle parking space shall have a minimum width of two feet, minimum length of six feet, and minimum vertical clearance of seven feet.

      (2)   Access. An aisle with a minimum width of five feet shall be provided behind bicycle parking facilities to ensure adequate maneuvering space.

      (3)   Racks and structures. Secure racks and supporting structures shall be provided for each unprotected bicycle parking space, and shall be designed to accommodate both chain and U-shaped locking devices.

      (4)   Parking areas. Areas used for bicycle parking shall be designed and maintained to be reasonably free from standing water, mud, and dust, and shall be well-lit.

      (5)   Signage. If bicycle parking required for nonresidential uses is not visible from the street, signage shall be posted to indicate the location of such parking.

 

 

 

   (C)   Access.

      (1)   Vehicular access to parking lots. Parking lots shall be designed with adequate means of vehicular access from a driveway, street, or alley in a manner that minimizes interference with traffic movement.

      (2)   Vehicular access to parking spaces. Each parking space within a parking lot shall open directly into an aisle or driveway of sufficient width to provide adequate means of vehicular access to the parking space.

   (D)   Striping. Off-street parking lots shall delineate parking spaces with paint or another permanent, durable material, which shall be maintained in order to remain clearly visible.

   (E)   Snow storage.

      (1)   Provision for snow storage. Snow storage areas shall be provided on or adjacent to all off-street parking areas subject to the standards of this section to ensure public safety and accommodate transportation.

      (2)   Obstructions. Snow shall be stored in a manner that does not restrict access, circulation, or sight lines for pedestrians or vehicles at driveways, sidewalks, or other access points. Required off-street parking spaces, driveways, access aisles, and walkways shall not be used for the purpose of snow storage.

      (3)   Storage in landscape areas. Landscape areas shall not be used for snow storage unless designed for that use, with non-compacted soils, adequate area to accommodate snow piles and containing plantings selected for salt-tolerance and durability.

      (4)   Storage in stormwater facilities. Snow shall not be stored on top of storm drain catch basins or stormwater management facilities, as plowed snow can contain pollutants and debris that accumulate in the area and block the system, causing localized flooding.

      (5)   Off-site snow storage. If appropriate snow storage cannot be accommodated on-site, snow shall be stored off-site, with information on this arrangement submitted to the Zoning Administrator with sufficient detail to ensure adequate safety and parking facilities during snow events.

   (F)   Wheel stops. Bumper stops, wheel stops, or curbing shall be permanently and securely installed along the perimeter of the parking lot to prevent vehicle overhang from encroaching on sidewalks, landscape areas, fencing, walls, or buildings.

   (G)   Landscape requirements. Parking areas shall meet the applicable requirements of Chapter 1250 (Landscape Standards).

   (B)   Computation. Off-street loading spaces shall be calculated on the basis of gross floor area (GFA) in square feet.

      (1)   Fractions of loading spaces. When computation of required loading spaces results in a fraction, any fraction of less than one-half shall be disregarded, and any fraction of one-half or more shall be counted as one loading space.

      (2)   Maximum number required. The maximum number of loading spaces required of a development shall be four spaces.

   (C)   Dimensions. All required loading spaces shall have a minimum width of ten feet, minimum length of 26 feet, and minimum vertical clearance of 14 feet.

   (D)   Location. All loading spaces shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served, unless an alternate location has been approved by the Zoning Administrator through the site plan review process (see § 1252.03(B) (Site Plan Review)).

      (1)   Interior side or rear facade. Loading facilities shall be located on the interior side and/or rear facade of the building and shall not project into any required yards.

      (2)   Drive aisle. With prior written Zoning Administrator approval, a designated loading area may be located within a drive aisle.

      (3)   Residential districts. No loading space shall be closer than 50 feet to any property in the R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-4 District unless the space is screened by a solid fence or wall with a minimum of six feet in height.

   (E)   Access. Each required off-street loading space shall have appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner that will least interfere with traffic movement. No loading space shall project into or block a street, alley, access drive, or parking area.

   (F)   Materials. Off-street loading areas shall be paved with a hard surface, all-weather dustless material. Semi-pervious materials and permeable pavements may also be used, subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.

 

   (B)   Dimensions. All stacking spaces shall have a minimum width of nine feet, as measured from the outermost point of any service window to the edge of the drive-through lane, and minimum length of 18 feet.

   (C)   Location. Stacking spaces shall be located behind the vehicle parked at the last point of service, such as a drive-through window or car wash bay, and shall be placed in a line within the drive-through lane. Stacking spaces shall be located so that they do not obstruct ingress or egress to the site or to required parking and loading spaces, or encroach onto the public right-of-way. The vehicle space directly adjacent to the last point of service (such as the space next to a drive-through window) shall not count towards the total stacking space requirement.

   (D)   Bail out lane. Drive-through lanes shall include a bailout lane, which shall run parallel to the drive-through lane, have a minimum width of ten feet, and provide unobstructed exit capability to all vehicles that have entered the drive-through lane. A drive aisle may also serve as the bailout lane provided it meets the requirements of this section.

   Figure 1248.07-A. Stacking Spaces

   (A)   Location. Driveways are permitted to encroach into the required interior side and/or rear yard but shall be no closer than one foot from the interior side lot line, except when the driveway provides shared access for two adjacent properties.

   (B)   Quantity. One driveway per street frontage is allowed, provided that the minimum street frontage requirements established in Chapter 1246 (Zoning District Regulations) are met. Lots with a minimum of 150 linear feet of street frontage may incorporate one additional driveway along that frontage. When more than one driveway is permitted, the distance between the driveways shall be a minimum of 25 feet.

   (C)   Driveway width. Driveways shall be constructed in compliance with Table 1248.08-A. Maximum Driveway Width. Driveway width shall be measured at the lot line.

   (D)   Driveway flares. Driveway flares shall not exceed a width of three feet, measured along the curb line.

   (E)   Residential driveways. A driveway apron the width of the garage, carport, or parking pad is permitted to extend up to 20 feet in depth from the garage doors or rear edge of the carport or parking pad before tapering back to the required driveway width.

   (F)   Driveway parking. Single-family, two-family, and townhouse dwellings are permitted to park on private driveways provided that the parked vehicle does not encroach into the right-of-way.