Vision setback lines at the intersection of public streets are hereby established as follows: Across each section between intersecting streets, a vision setback line shall be established by a straight line connecting two points of the intersecting street right-of-way lines, which points are located 25 feet from the intersection of such right-of-way lines.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-70(1); Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-70(1))

In the vision setback area, no structure of any kind shall be permitted which exceeds a height of two feet above the elevation of the center of the intersection, except for necessary highway and traffic signs and public utility lines, nor shall any plant material or natural growth be permitted which obscures safe vision of the approaches to the intersection.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-70(2); Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-70(2))

The requirements for vision setback lines shall not apply within the Central Business District.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-70(3); Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-70(3))

The purpose of this division is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing congestion on public streets and roads by requiring on each lot sufficient parking and loading space to accommodate the traffic generated by the use of the lot.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-71(1); Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-71(1))

The off-street parking and loading provisions of this division shall apply as follows:

(1)

For all buildings and structures erected after the effective date of the ordinance from which this division is derived, accessory parking and loading shall be according to the provisions of this division.

(2)

Where the intensity of the use of any building, structure or premises shall be increased, additional parking to match the increased intensity of use shall be provided.

(3)

Wherever an existing building or structure is converted to a new use, parking shall be provided according to the requirements of the new use.

(4)

Any existing parking and loading serving any type of use may not be reduced below the requirements of this division.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-71(2); Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-71(2))

(a)

Minimum size regulations. Each parking space shall not be less than 180 square feet in area, 18 feet in length and nine feet in width, exclusive of aisles and access drives.

(b)

Access. Each off-street parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway designed to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such parking space. All off-street parking facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movement.

(c)

Computing requirements. In computing the number of spaces required, the following rules shall govern:

(1)

Floor space shall mean the gross floor area of the specific use.

(2)

Provision of parking stalls, shared jointly by several persons in the same block or in the same vicinity is permissible, in which case the number of stalls required shall be the sum total of the individual requirements, provided that where it is found by the planning commission upon application thereto that the parking demand generated by the different uses included in any joint arrangement to provide parking stalls required herein occurs at distinctly different times, as in the case of a theater generating demand for parking after normal daytime business hours and a store generating demand for parking during such daytime hours and in similar cases, the commission may reduce the total number of parking stalls to be jointly provided.

(3)

Where parking spaces are calculated according to the number of employees, the number of employees on the main shift shall be used to compute the number of stalls required.

(d)

Location of parking facilities. All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served, except that where the number of spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two or more buildings or establishments, the required spaces may be located not to exceed 300 feet from any building served.

(e)

Screening. Any off-street parking area, other than that provided for single-family dwellings units, which abuts a Single-Family Residential District, shall provide a planting screen, landscaped fence or wall at least four feet in height along the side abutting the Single-Family Residential District.

(f)

Lights. Lights provided in any parking area shall be hooded or beamed so as not to create undesirable glare or illumination on adjacent residential property.

(g)

Yards. Parking may be allowed in the required yards with the exception of the following:

(1)

In any off-street parking area, which abuts a Single-Family Residential District, no vehicles shall be allowed to park closer than ten feet to the abutting lot line between the districts.

(2)

No parking shall be allowed, except in driveways, within the first 15 feet of the required front yard in all residential districts, the Agricultural District and the Conservancy District. No parking shall be allowed within the first ten feet of the required front yard in all commercial and industrial districts.

(h)

Surfacing. Any off-street parking area, other than that provided for single- and two-family dwelling units, having a capacity for more than four vehicles shall be hard surfaced.

(i)

Recreational vehicles and boats. Recreational vehicles and boats shall not be stored or parked on a lot in a residential district outside of a garage or building unless such vehicle is to the rear of the front yard setback line, except in cases where the side yard and rear yard are inaccessible.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-71(3); Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-71(3))

In all districts, except the Central Business District, there shall be provided at the time any building or structure is erected or structurally altered off-street parking spaces in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

Single- and two-family dwellings. Two spaces per dwelling unit.

(2)

Multiple-family dwellings.

a.

Efficiency, one and two bedroom: 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit.

b.

Three or more bedrooms: Two spaces per dwelling unit.

(3)

Boardinghouses. One space per bedroom.

(4)

Hotels and motels. One space per rental unit plus one space per employee on the major shift.

(5)

Public assembly facilities providing for seated audiences (theaters, auditoriums, gymnasiums, etc.). One space per three seats.

(6)

Churches. One space per five seats of the main assembly area.

(7)

Elementary and middle schools. Two spaces per classroom. If the school includes a public assembly facility, the public assembly facility requirements shall govern, if it is greater.

(8)

High schools. One space per five students plus one space per employee. If the school includes a public assembly facility, the public assembly facility requirements shall govern, if it is greater.

(9)

Hospitals, convalescent and nursing homes and similar institutions. One space per four beds, plus one space per employee on the major shift.

(10)

Medical and dental clinics. Five spaces per doctor.

(11)

Business, professional offices or bank. One space per 200 square feet of floor area.

(12)

Retail and customer service establishments. One space per 200 square feet of floor area.

(13)

Restaurants, taverns, nightclubs, etc. One space per 50 square feet of floor area or one space per six seats, whichever is greater.

(14)

Manufacturing and processing plants, warehouses, wholesale establishments, research laboratories and similar uses. One space per employee on the major shift, plus one space per business vehicle normally kept on the premises.

(15)

Private clubs, lodge halls. One space for every 100 square feet of floor area.

(16)

Nursery schools, day nurseries and child care centers. One space for each two staff members, plus one space for each ten children based on maximum occupancy load.

(17)

Funeral homes or mortuaries. 20 per chapel, plus one space per vehicle kept on the premises.

(18)

Museums and libraries. One space for each 200 square feet of floor area.

(19)

Animal hospitals. One space per employee, plus four additional spaces.

(20)

Planned unit developments. Parking spaces shall be provided on the basis of the required space for each individual use.

(21)

Bowling alleys. Two spaces per lane plus the requirements for connected commercial uses, such as eating or drinking establishments.

(22)

Athletic fields, including softball fields, tennis courts of similar uses. Parking spaces shall be provided in adequate number as determined by the planning commission to serve the public.

(23)

Parks and playgrounds. Parking spaces shall be provided in adequate number as determined by the planning commission to serve the public.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-71(4); Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-71(4))

The parking space requirements for uses not listed in this division shall be defined by the planning commission. Such determination shall be based upon the requirements for the most comparable use specified in this division.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-71(5); Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-71(5))

(a)

Loading and unloading facilities required. Loading and unloading facilities shall be provided prior to occupancy for every commercial or industrial building hereafter erected or altered and shall be maintained as long as such building is occupied or unless equivalent facilities are provided in conformance with the regulations of this division.

(b)

Zoning inspector. The planning commission may waive loading requirements dependent upon the character of the proposed use or the impracticality of adding loading docks to existing buildings. The planning commission may allow two or more uses to cooperatively provide off-street loading spaces, subject to the assurance of permanent availability.

(c)

Site plan for off-street loading required. Detailed drawings of off-street loading facilities shall be submitted for approval by the building inspector. The building inspector may require structural and landscape features, such as bumper guards, curbs, walls, fences, shrubs, ground cover or hedges, to further carry out the screening objectives of this division.

(d)

Allocation of use. Space required and allocated for any off-street loading facility shall not while so allocated be used to satisfy the space requirements for off-street parking. An off-street loading space shall not be used for repairing or servicing of motor vehicles.

(e)

Location of facility. All required loading facilities shall be related to the function of the building and use to be served and located so as not to interfere with access and driveways.

(f)

Access driveways. Each required off-street loading space shall be designed for direct vehicular access by means of a driveway to a public street provided, however, that loading shall not be from the public right-of-way, except in situations of existing commercial facilities in the Central Business District where no other opportunities for loading exist. Generally, where servicing is provided from a public right-of-way, the following principles shall be followed:

(1)

Servicing should be provided from other than the principal entrance of the use.

(2)

Trucks shall be parked for loading or unloading purposes on other than the principal street serving the use, on side streets or alleys, when available.

(g)

Minimum size criteria. A required off-street loading space shall be at least 12 feet wide by at least 40 feet in length. The above area shall be exclusive of the maneuvering space and each loading facility shall have a vertical clearance of at least 14 feet.

(h)

Minimum space required.

(1)

Every building having over 5,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be provided with at least one truck loading space. The following minimum number of spaces shall be required:

(2)

In the case of any use which is not specifically mentioned in subsection (h)(1) of this section, the provisions for a similar use which is so mentioned shall apply. The planning commission shall make all such determinations.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-71(6); Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-71(6))