To secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; to lessen congestion in the streets; to facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation; to conserve the value of buildings; and to encourage the most appropriate use of land, minimum off-street parking and loading shall be provided as set forth in the following schedules and provisions.

(Ord. No. 91500)

1.

All required off-street parking spaces shall be located behind all setback lines in any agriculture, single-family, duplex, or townhouse district. All required parking spaces shall be located behind the required front setback line in the MF-1 and MF-2 districts.

2.

Required off-street parking shall be provided on the same site as the use it is to serve.

3.

Parking shall be allowed only on a paved concrete surface.

4.

An enclosed parking space shall mean a garage attached to the main structure, covered and enclosed on at least three sides and can fully conceal the vehicle.

(Ord. No. 91500)

1.

In non-residential districts, surface parking may extend into the front yard except for required screening, landscaping, or as specifically stated in various sections of this ordinance.

2.

Parking shall be allowed only on a paved concrete surface.

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1.

All retail, commercial, and industrial structures having 5,000 square feet or more of gross floor area shall provide and maintain off-street parking facilities for the loading and unloading of merchandise and goods at a ratio of at least one space for the first 20,000 square feet of gross floor area and one space for each additional 20,000 square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof for a building larger than 5,000 square feet. A loading space shall consist of an area of a minimum of 12 by 30 feet. All drives and approaches shall provide adequate space and clearances to allow for the maneuvering of trucks off-street.

2.

Kindergartens, day schools, and similar child training and care establishments shall provide paved off-street loading and unloading space on a through "circular" drive or shall provide a minimum of three parking spaces by the main entrance plus one parking space for every ten children. Parking shall be designed to accommodate one motor vehicle for every ten students or children cared for by the establishment.

3.

Uses not listed in Schedule 31.6 shall provide required off-street parking according to the most similar use listed in the schedule, as determined by the city council.

4.

Loading docks and areas shall not be located on the street side of any structure unless screened according to section 12-33-1(4).

5.

Existing loading dock areas of warehouse/distribution sites within the Light Industrial District may be converted to additional off-street parking spaces provided the area is screened from public view or adjacent property with evergreen landscaping in accordance with section 12-34-7 general standards, or with a masonry screening wall in accordance with section 12-33 screening standards.

(Ord. No. 91500; Ord. No. 91500-A-794, § 1, 7-11-23; Ord. No. 91500-A-824, § 3, 4-8-25)

1.

In all districts (except all single-family, duplex, and multi-family districts) building plans shall provide for entrance/exit drive(s) appropriately designed and located to minimize traffic congestion or conflict within the site and with adjoining public streets as approved by the city engineer. Where based upon analysis by the city manager, projected volumes of traffic entering or leaving the proposed development are likely to interfere with the projected peak traffic flow volumes on adjoining streets, additional right-of-way, and paving in the form of a deceleration lane or turn lane may be required to be furnished by the developer in order to reduce such interference.

2.

In the approval of a detail site plan consideration shall be given to providing entrance/exit drives which extend into the site to provide adequate queuing of vehicles on the site. Such drives shall have curbs or other barriers to prohibit access from parking areas and other drives.

3.

The radius of all drive approaches shall be constructed so that the curb return shall not extend beyond any projection of the property line which the drive does not cross, except by written agreement of both property owners filed for record with the county clerk with proof supplied to the city council.

4.

Vehicular access to non-residential uses shall not be permitted from alleys serving residential areas.

5.

Parking space configuration, location, arrangement, size and circulation in all districts shall be constructed according to appendix illustrations nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

(Ord. No. 91500)

1.

In accordance with appendix illustrations nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, a parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and a minimum of 19 feet long, with two exceptions. The two exceptions are:

a.

Where a parking space heads in to a curb, or other wheel stop, which adjoins a private sidewalk at least five feet wide, and

b.

Where a parking space heads in to a curb, or other wheel stop, which adjoins a landscaped area designed to maintain a minimum clearance of eight inches above the parking pavement for a distance of at least two feet beyond where the curb or wheel stop restricts vehicular forward progress.

If either or both of the conditions described in the preceding subparagraphs a. and b. exist, a parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and a minimum of 18 feet long.

2.

Parking on private property shall not extend into or overhang public right-of-way or adjoining property. Where on-site parking is adjacent to sidewalks, right-of-way, and/or required landscaped areas, all parking, loading spaces, and vehicle sales areas on private property shall have a vehicle stopping device installed so as to prevent the wheels of motor vehicles from entering any required landscaped areas, and to prevent any parked vehicle from entering or overhanging a public right-of-way, public sidewalk, or any landscaping over eight inches in height above the parking pavement. An overwide sidewalk on private property may be permitted so as to allow encroachment of vehicle overhang while maintaining an unobstructed three feet minimum sidewalk width.

3.

Refuse storage facilities placed in a parking lot shall not be located in a designated parking or loading space. Each refuse facility shall be maintained so as to comply with all public health and sanitary regulations. Each refuse facility shall be located so as to facilitate pickup by refuse collection agencies and shall be screened according to section 12-33-1(6).

(Ord. No. 91500-A-105; Ord. No. 2014-1380, § 5, 7-8-14)

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

1.

Auto laundry: One space per 500 square feet of gross floor area.

2.

Bowling alley: Six parking spaces for each alley or lane.

3.

Business or professional office, (general): One space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.

4.

Church or other place of worship: One parking space for each three seats in the main auditorium.

5.

College or university: One space per each day student.

6.

Community center, library, museum, or art gallery: Ten parking spaces plus one additional space for each 300 square feet of floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet. If an auditorium is included as a part of the building, its floor area shall be deducted from the total and additional parking provided on the basis of one space for each four seats that it contains.

7.

Commercial amusement: One space per three guests or one space per 100 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater.

8.

Dance hall, assembly or exhibition hall without fixed seats: One parking space for each 100 square feet of floor area thereof.

9.

Day nursery: One space per ten pupils.

10.

Distribution center: One parking space for each employee on the maximum working shift plus space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith, but not less than one parking space for each 2,000 square feet of floor area.

11.

Dwellings, multi-family: Two spaces per one- and two-bedroom units and two and one-half spaces per three-bedroom unit.

12.

Fraternity, sorority, or dormitory: One parking space for each two beds.

13.

Fulfillment center: One parking space for each employee on the maximum working shift plus space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith, but not less than one parking space for each 2,000 square feet of floor area.

14.

Furniture or appliance store, hardware store, wholesale establishments, machinery or equipment sales and service, clothing or shoe repair or service: Two parking spaces plus one additional parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area over 1,000.

15.

Gasoline station: Minimum of six spaces.

16.

Hospital: One space per employee on the largest shift, plus one and one-half spaces for each bed.

17.

Hotel: One parking space for each one sleeping rooms or suites plus one space for each 200 square feet of commercial floor area contained therein.

18.

Library or museum: Ten spaces plus one space for every 300 square feet.

19.

Lodge or fraternal organization: One space per 200 square feet.

20.

Manufacturing or industrial establishment, research or testing laboratory, creamery, bottling plant, printing or plumbing shop, or similar establishment: One parking space for each employee on the maximum working shift plus space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith, but not less than one parking space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.

21.

Medical or dental office: One space per 175 square feet of floor area.

22.

Mini-warehouse (convenience storage): Four per complex plus one per 3,000 square feet of storage area. When access to individual storage units is adjacent to a fire lane, parallel (8′ × 22′) parking spaces shall be provided adjacent to the storage units. These parking spaces will be outside of the designated fire lane and are only required adjacent to one side of the fire lane.

a.

One parking space shall also be provided per 500 square feet of floor area of caretaker's quarters; however, no more than two spaces are required for each caretaker's quarters.

23.

Mobile home park: Two spaces for each mobile home plus additional spaces as required herein for accessory uses.

24.

Mortuary or funeral home: One parking space for each 50 square feet of floor space in slumber rooms, parlors or individual funeral service rooms.

25.

Motel: One parking space for each sleeping room or suite plus one space for each 200 square feet of commercial floor area contained therein.

26.

Motor-vehicle sales rooms and used car lots: One parking space for each 500 square feet of sales floor for indoor uses, or one parking space for each 1,000 square feet of lot area for outdoor uses.

27.

Nursing home: One space per five beds and one for each day staff.

28.

Private club, country club or golf club: One parking space for each 150 square feet of floor area or for every five members, whichever is greater.

29.

Retail store or personal service establishment, except as otherwise specified herein: One space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.

30.

Restaurant, night club, cafe or similar recreation or amusement establishment:

a.

One parking space for each 100 square feet of floor area.

b.

Where drive-through facilities are provided, there shall be a minimum of five stacking spaces behind the first point of order. Stacking/queuing shall not be permitted in a designated fire lane.

31.

Rooming or boardinghouse: One parking space for each sleeping room.

32.

Sanitarium, convalescent home, home for the aged or similar institution: One parking space for each five beds.

33.

School, elementary: One parking space for each five seats in the auditorium or main assembly room, or one space for each classroom plus six spaces, whichever is greater.

34.

School, secondary and college: One parking space for each four seats in the main auditorium or eight spaces for each classroom, whichever is greater.

35.

Showroom: One parking space for every 1,000 square feet.

36.

Theater, auditorium (except school), sports arena, stadium, or gymnasium: One parking space for each three seats or bench seating spaces.

37.

Golf course: Three parking spaces per hole.

38.

Technology equipment facility: One space per 2,500 square feet of gross floor area devoted to technology or computer equipment, plus additional parking as required in section 12-31 for all accessory uses, such as office, meeting or technical workspace.

39.

Warehouse: One parking space for each employee on the maximum working shift plus space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith, but not less than one parking space for each 2,000 square feet of floor area.

(Ord. No. 91500; Ord. No. 91500-A-322, § 1, 4-9-02; Ord. No. 91500-A-331, § 1, 8-13-02; Ord. No. 91500-A-334, § 2, 8-13-02; Ord. No. 91500-A-824, § 2, 4-8-25)

In computing the number of parking spaces required for each of the above uses the following rules shall govern:

1.

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

2.

Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be constructed to be the nearest whole number.

3.

The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature.

4.

Whenever a building constructed and issuance of its initial certificate of occupancy results in an increase in the number of employees, dwelling units, seating capacity, and/or modifies its use, the building official shall recalculate the number of required parking spaces as provided in this article. In the event the recalculation results in an increase in the number of required spaces, the owner or occupant must comply with the recalculated parking requirements or seek a special exception under this chapter.

5.

In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.

6.

For retail centers greater than 10,000 square feet in building area, the director of community development is authorized to approve a reduction of the number of required parking spaces not to exceed a ten percent reduction; however, any reduction greater than five percent shall require a parking study and alternate parking plan obtained by the owner or developer of the property that is prepared by a licensed transportation engineer.

(Ord. No. 91500; Ord. No. 91500-A-532, § 1, 10-13-09; Ord. No. 91500-A-824, § 4, 4-8-25)

All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served, except as follows:

1.

Where an increase in the number of spaces is required by a change or enlargement of use or where such 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 an institutional building served and not to exceed 600 feet from any other non-residential building served.

2.

Not more than 50 percent of the parking spaces required for theaters, bowling alleys, dance halls, night clubs, cafes, or similar uses and not more than 80 percent of the parking spaces required for a church or school auditorium or similar uses may be provided and used jointly by similar uses not normally open, used or operated during the same hours as those listed; provided, however, that written agreement thereto is properly executed and filed as specified below.

In any case where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot with the building or use served, or where such spaces are collectively or jointly provided and used, a written agreement thereby assuring their retention for such purposes, shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties concerned, approved as to form by the city and executed by the parties concerned, approved as to form by the city attorney and shall be filed with the application for a building permit.

(Ord. No. 91500)

Required off-street parking and loading spaces shall be used only for these respective purposes and shall not be used for storage or display of boats, trailers, campers, motor vehicles or other goods, materials, products for sale.

(Ord. No. 91500)