Except for the CBD Central Business District, no building or structure shall, after the effective date hereof, be erected, structurally altered, or its use changed unless permanently maintained off-street parking and loading spaces have been provided in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   All off-street parking facilities including entrances, exits, maneuvering areas, and parking spaces shall be in accordance with the standards and specifications set forth in this subchapter.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   (A)   For bumper overhang deduct 1½ feet from stall depth to wall or three feet from wall to wall for 45-degree and 60-degree parking. The equivalent dimensions for 75-degree and 90-degree parking are two feet and four feet respectively.

   (B)   Where natural and/or man-made obstacles, obstructions, or other features such as, but not limited to landscaping, support columns, or grade difference exist, the city may approve a reduction in stall width, stall length, and/or module width as part of the site plan review process. In all instances where a reduction is requested, attention to emergency vehicle access shall be considered and incorporated into the parking lot design.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   In order to assure adequate vehicle access for uses, the following standards shall apply:

   (A)   There shall be adequate provision for ingress and egress to all uses. For single- or two-family residential dwellings, driveways shall be a minimum of 9 feet in width. For all other uses, driveways shall be a minimum width of 22 feet and may be located on more than one property. If one-way loop drives are approved as part of the site plan review process, the width of an individual drive shall be at least 11 feet.

   (B)   A loading space shall have minimum dimensions of not less than 12 feet in width, 50 feet in length, exclusive of driveways, aisle, and other circulation areas, and a height clearance of not less than 15 feet. One off-street loading space shall be provided and maintained on the same lot for every separate occupancy requiring delivery of goods and having a gross floor area of up to 5,000 square feet. One loading space shall be provided for each additional 10,000 square feet or fraction thereof.

   (C)   For parcels with continuous frontage under 100 feet, one driveway is permitted for ingress and egress. In the case of a corner lot, one driveway may be located on each public road. For parcels with more than 100 feet of frontage, a second driveway may be permitted following completion of a traffic impact study, as described in § 155.2203.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   Off-street parking areas may not be located within any required landscape strip or closer than five feet of any property line.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   All parking areas shall be screened in accordance with §§ 155.2401 through 155.2406.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   Surfacing shall be accomplished with an asphaltic or Portland cement binder pavement in order to provide a durable or dust-free surface. Perimeters of parking areas shall be curbed or have other suitable barriers.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   Any parking area which is intended to be used during non-daylight hours shall be property illuminated to avoid accidents. Any lights used to illuminate a parking lot shall be arranged to direct light away from the adjoining property.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   The following regulations shall govern the location of off-street parking spaces and areas:}

   (A)   All parking spaces required herein for all single- and two-family residential uses shall be located on the same lot as the use which they are intended to serve.

   (B)   All parking spaces required herein for apartments, dormitories, or similar residential uses shall also be located on the same lot with the building and uses served.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   The parking of a disabled vehicle within a residential or commercial district for a period of more than 72 hours shall be prohibited, unless such vehicle is stored in an enclosed garage or other accessory building.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   All parking spaces, together with driveways, aisles, and other circulation areas shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of surface water which might accumulate within or upon such area and shall be designed to prevent the excess drainage of surface water onto adjacent properties, walkways, or onto the public streets. Adequate arrangements shall be made to insure acceptable diversion to an adequate storm water drainage system.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   Access of driveways for parking areas shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering or leaving such parking area shall be clearly visible for a reasonable distance by any pedestrian or motorist approaching the access or driveway from a public or private street or alley.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   All parking areas for five or more spaces shall be marked with paint lines, curbs, or in some other manner approved by the Zoning Inspector and shall be maintained in a clearly visible condition.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   Any owner of property used for parking areas shall maintain such areas in good condition without holes and free of all dust, trash, or other debris.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   Where necessary due to multiple curb cuts, the entrances, exits, and the intended circulation pattern of the parking area shall be clearly marked.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   For each use listed below, the following number of off-street parking spaces shall be required either by unit, floor space, or some other number as specified in this section.

   (A)   Residential.

      (1)   Single-family: Two for each unit. Fewer spaces may be acceptable at the discretion of the Zoning Inspector.

      (2)   Two-family or multiple-family dwellings: Two for each unit.

      (3)   Boarding houses or fraternity or sorority houses: One and one-half spaces for each resident over the age of 16 years.

      (4)   Bed and breakfasts: Two for permanent resident and one for each room that is rented to the public.

   (B)   Commercial.

      (1)   Automobile service stations which also provide repair: One for every two gasoline pumps and two for each service bay.

      (2)   Banks, financial institutions, and similar uses: One for every 200 feet of floor space.

      (3)   Funeral homes or mortuaries: One for every 50 square feet of floor used for public service, and one for each employee and vehicle kept on premises.

      (4)   Hotels and motels: One per each sleeping room, plus one space for every two employees.

      (5)   Offices that are administrative, public, professional, or service oriented: One for every 400 feet of floor space.

      (6)   All types of retail stores: One for every 250 feet of floor space.

      (7)   All types of wholesale stores open to the public: One for every 250 feet of floor space.

      (8)   All types of wholesale distributors not open to the public: One space for every two employees on the largest shift for which the building was designed, and one space for every vehicle used in the business.

   (C)   Institutional.

      (1)   Offices that are for medical or dental services and clinics: One for each employee, and one for every 300 square feet of examination rooms and waiting rooms for patients.

      (2)   Hospitals: One for every three beds, and one for each employee.

      (3)   Nursing homes or infirmaries: One for every three beds, and one for each employee.

      (4)   Adult group homes: One for each person over the age of 16 living on the premises.

      (5)   Churches or other places of religious assembly: One for every five seats.

      (6)   Libraries, museums, and art galleries: One for every 33 square feet of floor area.

   (D)   Schools;

      (1)   Elementary and junior high schools: Two for each classroom and one for every five seats in the auditoriums or assembly halls.

      (2)   High schools: One for every 10 students and one for every teacher and employee.

      (3)   Business, technical or trade schools: One for every two students.

      (4)   Colleges and universities: One for every four students.

      (5)   Child care centers: One for each employee and one for every 400 feet of floor space accessible to the public including child care areas, but not less than six for the building.

   (E)   Industrial.

      (1)   All types of manufacturing, storage, and wholesale uses permitted in any industrial district: One for every two employees on the largest shift for which the building is designed, plus one for every motor vehicle used in the business.

      (2)   Parcel delivery and freight terminals: One for every two employees on the largest shift for which the building is designed and one for each motor vehicle used in the business.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   Where permitted, development of parking areas or lots for more than five cars shall require a zoning permit from the Zoning Inspector. No zoning or construction permit shall be issued until review and approval as part of a required site plan review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. No separate zoning permit shall be required when the parking areas or lots are covered by a zoning permit required for a building or other development.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

   In the interpretation of this subchapter, the following rules shall govern:

   (A)   Parking spaces for other permitted or conditional uses not listed in this subchapter shall be determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (B)   Fractional numbers shall be increased to the next whole number.

   (C)   Where floor area calculations are relevant to determine parking space requirements under this subchapter, and except as otherwise provided herein, "usable floor area" shall be employed as the standard.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617

 

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617