Coxsackie Town City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 201-41 Off-street parking and loading requirements.
In all districts, at the time any new building is erected, any existing building enlarged, or new or changed use of either land or structure established, permanent off-street parking and loading space shall be provided in accordance with the minimum standards set forth below.
Required number of off-street parking spaces. The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required shall be calculated using the standards outlined in the table below. The Planning Board shall determine the parking requirement for any use not listed or where it is given the discretion to do so.
Minimum Parking Space Requirements | ||
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Residential Uses | ||
Single-family dwellings | 2 spaces per dwelling unit | |
Two-family dwellings | 2 spaces per dwelling unit | |
Multifamily dwellings, including apartments and condominiums | 2 spaces per dwelling unit | |
Home occupations | 1 for each employee and, if the occupation requires any customers and/or clients to visit the premises, at least 2 additional spaces shall be provided | |
Commercial Uses | ||
Agriculture | 1 per employee | |
Gasoline stations | 5 parking spaces | |
Hotels and bed-and-breakfasts | 1 space for each unit | |
Offices and banks | 1 per 250 square feet of gross space and 1 space for every 4 employees | |
Restaurants and bars | 1 space for every 4 seats and 1 space for every 2 employees | |
Retail stores, shops and services | 1 space for every 250 square feet of floor area and 1 space for every 4 employees | |
Industrial Uses | ||
Light manufacturing and industry | 1 space for each 2 employees based on peak employment hours and space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith | |
Research and development facilities and laboratories | 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area | |
Warehousing, distribution and storage | 1 space for each 2 employees based on peak employment hours and space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith | |
Wholesale establishments | 1 space for each 2 employees based on peak employment hours and space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith | |
Places of Assembly | ||
Places of worship | 1 for every 4 seats | |
Theaters | 1 for every 4 seats | |
Recreational Uses | ||
Marinas | 1 per boat slip | |
Yacht clubs | 1 per boat slip and 1 space per member | |
Institutional Uses | ||
Schools and child care facilities | 1 space for each employee | |
Nursing care/assisted living facilities | 1 space for every 2 beds | |
Vocational and business schools | 1 for each 6 students, plus 1 for each staff member | |
For uses not specifically listed, the requirement shall be the same as for the most similar use listed as determined by the Planning Board where site plan authorization is required.
Maximum parking standards. The maximum number of off-street parking spaces for any building or use located in the use district shall not exceed more than 120% of the number of spaces required above.
In the case of a combination of uses on a single parcel, the requirement for off-street parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses, unless it can be established by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Planning Board that staggered hours of use would permit reduction of this requirement. In particular, up to 50% of the parking spaces required for churches, theatres, and similar places of public assembly with peak attendance on Sundays and/or evenings may be assigned to a use, or uses, which will be closed on Sundays and/or evenings, as applicable. An agreement establishing joint use of a parking area, approved by the Planning Board, shall be recorded with the Town Clerk. Such agreements shall run with the land for all properties with joint use of parking areas and require Town approval for any change or termination.
Design standards for off-street parking spaces.
Each parking space shall comply in size and dimension with the following standards:
Minimum Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions | ||||||
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Parking Angle (A) (degrees) | Stall Width (B) (feet) | Curb Length (C) (feet) | Aisle Width (1 Way) (D) (feet) | Aisle Width (2 Way) (D) (feet) | Stall Depth (E) (feet) | |
0 (parallel) | 9 | 24 | 12 | 24 | 7 | |
30 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 24 | 17 | |
45 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 17 | |
60 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 26 | 20 | |
90 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 20 | |
NOTES: Definitions for letters in parenthesis appear in the figure below. Dimensions of parking spaces for the disabled are regulated by Section 1106 of the Building Code of New York State. | ||||||
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Handicap accessible parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 1106 of the Building Code of New York State.
Required off-street loading berths. Off-street loading which is designed logically, conveniently located for bulk pickups and deliveries, scaled to delivery vehicles anticipated, and accessible to said vehicles when required off-street parking spaces are filled, shall be considered for all commercial and industrial uses and provided as deemed necessary by the Planning Board during site plan review.