Cayuga Heights Village
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XII
Off-Street Parking
§ 305-88 Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of Village residents by regulating within the Village of Cayuga Heights the off-street parking and storage on private property of automobiles, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and other types of motor vehicles (hereinafter referred to collectively as "motor vehicles").
§ 305-89 Scope.
The provisions of this article shall apply within all zoning districts to all motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers as defined in § 125 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
§ 305-90 General regulations.
The following provisions shall apply to all off-street parking areas, driveways, and curb cuts.
A.
Off-street parking of motor vehicles is permitted only in approved parking spaces, parking areas, or parking lots, except that on premises improved only by a one-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling, motor vehicles may be parked in the driveway on such premises. In any case, parking is not permitted on lawns, sidewalks, or other areas not developed for the parking of motor vehicles in accordance with the provisions of this article.
B.
No motor vehicle parking is permitted in any front yard setback, except motor vehicles may be parked in the driveway on premises improved only by a one-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling.
C.
Physical character of parking spaces. The surface of the parking area shall be crushed stone, brick, concrete, asphalt, permeable pavement, or similar materials.
D.
Drainage. All newly constructed or enlarged parking areas, including associated driveways and vehicle maneuvering areas, shall have adequate provisions to prevent surface water from draining to or across adjoining properties, sidewalks or streets during, at a minimum, a ten-year storm event, and shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 235, Stormwater Management, Part 1, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control. Stormwater runoff shall be designed to not flow across any public sidewalk to a stormwater facility. All drainage systems in existing parking areas shall be maintained in good working order.
E.
Access requirements. All parking spaces shall have access to a public street by way of a driveway.
(1)
The portion of access driveways between the edge of pavement of a public street and a sidewalk, where a sidewalk exists, must be hard-surfaced with concrete, brick, asphalt or other material approved, in writing, by the Village Engineer.
(2)
Driveways must be at least eight feet wide on premises improved only by a one-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling and at least 10 feet wide for all other uses, and must have clear visibility to the street. Any vegetative screening must be so designed that it shall not interfere with sight lines necessary for pedestrian and driver safety. Maximum driveway width shall be 24 feet.
(3)
Maximum driveway grades. In the Multiple Housing and Commercial zoning districts, excepting one-family and two-family dwellings in those districts, driveways to areas containing parking spaces for three or more vehicles shall be graded to form a street entry with a maximum grade of 8% for a distance of 25 feet from the edge of pavement of the public street.
(4)
Adjacent driveways and combined curb cuts. Driveways on adjacent lots may be side by side or may be combined.
(5)
Driveway aisles. Where permitted, one-way driveway aisles shall have a minimum width of 10 feet and a maximum width of 12 feet. Two-way driveway aisles shall have a minimum width of 20 feet and a maximum width of 24 feet.
(6)
Required maintenance. For so long as they remain in use as such, all parking areas and associated driveways and vehicle maneuvering areas, as well as any associated screening, plantings and drainage systems, must be maintained to preserve their intended function and to prevent nuisances or hazards to people, surrounding properties and public streets and sidewalks.
F.
Minimum number of off-street parking spaces required.
(1)
One-family dwellings and two-family dwellings:
(a)
Two garage or off-street parking spaces for each dwelling unit. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, off-street parking spaces outside of garages may be located within the area of any front yard, provided that no more than 15% of the area of any front yard is so occupied;
(b)
At least one additional off-street parking space shall be provided for a home occupation, in addition to those required for use by each dwelling unit;
(c)
There shall be no parking spaces within the front yard setback; however, motor vehicles may be parked in the driveway within the front yard setback.
(2)
Buildings with more than two dwelling units, except as indicated below: One garage or parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit, plus one additional parking space for every three dwelling units, with no parking located farther than 200 feet from the dwelling unit it is intended to serve. There shall be no parking spaces within the front yard setback.
(a)
Fraternity or sorority. One parking space for every two persons housed.
(b)
Dormitory. One parking space for every four persons housed.
(c)
Adult home. One parking space for every three persons housed, plus one parking space for every two employees or staff members.
(3)
Child day-care center or adult day-care facility: One parking space for each employee or staff member, plus one parking space for every six adults/children to be cared for.
(4)
Commercial zone. One parking space for every 100 square feet of floor area, excluding basements used for storage, except in the case of the following uses, for which off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements:
(a)
Office or bank building. One space for every 200 square feet of gross leasable office or bank floor area;
(b)
Places of public assembly such as a theater, church, or restaurant. One space for every three seats;
(c)
Retail store. One space for every 200 square feet of ground floor area plus one space for every 500 square feet of sales area on all other floors;
(d)
Bar or tavern. One space for every 50 square feet of floor area of the public space.
(e)
Fitness center or health club. One space for every five persons allowed as determined by the maximum occupancy load.
(5)
In the case of mixed use of a building or lot, the space requirements shall be computed for each use, and the total spaces required for all uses shall be provided in accordance with this Subsection F.
(6)
Enclosed parking spaces shall be counted toward meeting the required number of parking spaces.
G.
Shared parking. If two or more uses occur or are intended to occur on the same lot, and the uses have substantially different hours of operation, the Code Enforcement Officer or, in the case of a project subject to site plan review, the Planning Board, may approve the joint use of parking spaces, provided that the intent of the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required is fulfilled by reason of variation in the operating hours of the different uses.
H.
Parking space dimensions.
(1)
In parking areas with 10 or fewer parking spaces, each parking space shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum length of 18 feet.
(2)
In parking areas with 11 or more parking spaces:
(a)
Perpendicular parking. For parking perpendicular to the driveway aisle, parking spaces shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum length of 18 feet.
(b)
Parallel parking. For parking parallel to the driveway aisle, parking spaces shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum length of 20 feet.
(c)
Angled parking. For parking angled to the driveway aisle, parking spaces shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum length of 18 feet with driveway aisle widths as follows:
[1]
30° parking. An aisle width of 13 feet for one-directional flow and an aisle width of 26 feet for two-directional flow.
[2]
45° parking. An aisle width of 16 feet for one-directional flow and an aisle width of 26 feet for two-directional flow.
[3]
60° parking. An aisle width of 21 feet for one-directional flow and an aisle width of 26 feet for two-directional flow.
[4]
The edge of the parking space pavement may be up to two feet inside the outermost line of the parking space where unobstructed vehicle overhang is available.
(d)
The Planning Board may, at its discretion, allow the number of spaces to be reduced from the above standards by up to 20% in those cases in which site plan review is required.
(e)
Parking for persons with disabilities. The combined width of the parking space and the access aisle shall be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Signage as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code shall be provided for all parking spaces designated for use by accessibility-impaired persons and associated access aisles.
I.
No motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer shall be occupied for living purposes while parked on private property.
J.
It is prohibited to park a truck or commercial vehicle greater than 12,000 pounds of gross weight, a truck-trailer, tractor-trailer or truck-tractor on private property except for the purpose of loading or unloading the same, and then only during such time as is reasonably necessary for such activity.
§ 305-91 Nonconforming parking.
A.
Parking areas that exist legally as of the effective date of this article, or of any amendment hereto, that fail to conform to the requirements of this article may continue to be used and maintained, provided that such parking areas shall not be enlarged, altered, relocated, or replaced except in accordance with the provisions of this article.
B.
Nonconforming parking areas shall be removed or brought into compliance with the requirements of this article in the event of any construction on the premises that is subject to site plan review.
§ 305-92 Enforcement.
A.
The provisions of this article shall be administered and enforced by the Village's Code Enforcement Officer who shall have the authority to enter upon the premises upon which the parking is located or is to be located to make inspections in accordance with Article XVI.
B.
If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that parking does not comply with the provisions of this article, the Code Enforcement Officer shall notify, in writing, the owner of the premises to bring the parking into compliance within 30 calendar days of the date of such notice.
§ 305-93 Appeals.
The owner of the premises upon which the parking is or is intended to be located may appeal a determination of the Code Enforcement under this article to the Village's Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article XX.