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Delhi Charter Township
City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VII

- OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS

Section 7.1 - Off-street parking requirements.

7.1.1 Purpose and intent. It is the intent of this Ordinance to provide for adequate vehicular and bicycle storage space for the myriad of land uses within Delhi Charter Township. Sufficient parking spaces and access will protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by promoting safe and efficient storage of motor vehicles to avoid unnecessary interference with the public use of streets and to help relieve traffic congestion.

7.1.2 Extent of control:

a)

All buildings and structures erected or altered and all land uses initiated after the effective date of this Ordinance shall provide off-street parking and/or loading facilities as required herein. When a building or structure undergoes any increases in the number of dwelling units, gross floor area, usable floor area, maximum capacity, or other unit of measurement specified for off-street parking, parking requirements shall be determined for the entire building or structure as modified.

b)

No parking or loading area or space which exists at the time of the adoption of this Ordinance shall thereafter be relinquished or reduced in any manner below the requirements established by this Ordinance.

7.1.3 Ownership. All off-street parking and loading areas shall be under the direct control, either by ownership or lease, and adequately maintained by each property owner in every zoning district for the off-street storage of motor vehicles for the use of occupants, employees, and patrons.

7.1.4 Location of parking areas. Off-street parking areas required by this chapter shall be located in relation to the use they are intended to serve. All parking areas shall be on the same property as the principal building in all zoning districts. All parking areas are preferred to be located on the premises behind the principal building away from any adjacent thoroughfare. However, the following uses may have parking located off the premises within five hundred (500) feet walking distance, measured from the nearest corner of the parking area to the nearest entrance point into the principal building:

a)

Public and quasi-public buildings, assembly halls, private clubs, associations and institutions.

b)

Uses in industrial warehouse, research, assembling, and manufacturing districts.

c)

Commercial and office uses, except hotels, motels, and commercial lodging, where parking must be on the premises.

7.1.5 Definitions:

a)

Floor area, usable floor area, and leasable floor areas: Gross floor area used or intended to be used for services to customers, patrons, clients, patients, or tenants, including areas occupied for fixtures and equipment used for display or sale of merchandise, but excluding floor areas which are used exclusively for storage, for housing mechanical equipment integral with the building for maintenance facilities, or for those areas so restricted that customers, patients, clients, and the general public are denied access. For buildings where use areas are not defined, the gross floor area may be reduced by fifteen (15) percent to determine usable floor area.

b)

Fractional spaces: A calculation of the number of parking spaces needed resulting in a fraction of a space shall be corrected by deleting any space less than one-half (½) of a full space or by adding one (1) space for any fraction value over one-half (½) of a full space.

c)

Maximum capacity: Legal maximum occupancy as determined by the building code. Maximum number of persons permitted to occupy an establishment based on its title.

d)

Employees: For parking requirements stated in terms of employees, the calculation shall be based upon the maximum number of employees likely to be on the premises during the largest working shift.

e)

Seating allocation: In a stadium, sports arena, church, or other place of assembly in which customers or spectators occupy a bench, pew, or similar type of seating, each eighteen (18) inches of available seating shall be counted as one (1) seat for the purpose of determining off-street parking requirements.

7.1.6 Use of parking areas: Absolutely no commercial repair work or servicing of any kind shall be conducted on any parking area. Selling may be permitted as regulated in section 5.10.3, Temporary Outdoor Uses. Only those traffic directional signs necessary for the proper functioning of the parking area may be permitted.

7.1.7 Mixed/joint use of parking areas: The joint use of parking facilities by two (2) or more uses is recommended whenever such use is practical and satisfactory to each of the uses intended to be served, and when all requirements for location, design, construction, and landscaping can be satisfied.

In computing capacities of any joint use, the total space requirement is the sum of the individual requirements that will occur at the same time. If peak space requirements for individual uses occur at distinctly different times, the maximum capacity required for the joint parking area will be less than the sum of the total space requirements.

A copy of an agreement between the joint users shall be filed with the application for a building permit and recorded with the Register of Deeds of Ingham County. The agreement shall include a guarantee for continued use of the parking facility for each party to the joint use.

7.1.8 Parking for handicapped persons. The number of parking spaces reserved for physically handicapped or challenged persons shall be identified by signs and shall be available in a number that is required by all applicable state and federal laws.

7.1.9 Required parking space ratios. Parking space requirements for motor vehicles in all land use districts shall be provided in accordance with the following minimum standards:

A. Residential.
1)  Single- and two-family Two (2) spaces for each dwelling unit
2)  Multiple-family and group home Units with two (2) or more bedrooms must have two (2) spaces per unit; units with only one (1) bedroom must provide one and one-half (1.5) spaces for each unit
3)  Boarding/room-for-rent One (1) space for each boarder/roomer
4)  Efficiency unit One (1) space for each unit
5)  Fraternity or sorority One (1) space for every five (5) active members
6)  Convalescent/nursing home One (1) space for every four (4) beds, one (1) additional space for each staff doctor, and one (1) space for each employee on the largest working shift
7)  Housing for elderly "Independent living" areas must have one (1) space for each unit; "interim/intermediate" care facilities must have one (1) space for every two (2) beds and one (1) space for each employee
8)  Mobile home park Two (2) spaces for each mobile home or mobile home site and one (1) additional space for each employee
B. Institutional.
1)  Religious Institutions One (1) space for every four (4) persons allowed under the maximum capacity for the assembly area as determined by the fire marshall
2)  Hospitals/sanitariums One (1) space for every two (2) beds, one (1) space for each staff doctor, and one (1) additional space for each employee on the largest working shift
3)  Child care and adult care establishments
  Child care and foster care centers Five (5) spaces, plus one (1) space for each full-time employee, one (1) space for every two (2) part-time employees, and one (1) space for each five (5) children of the total licensed capacity
  Group day care or foster family home Parking shall be required based upon site plan submitted for special use permit to ensure parking meets site specifications and does not place an undue hardship on parcel owner or neighbors
  Home child care or family day care Two (2) spaces per residence
4)  Elementary and junior high schools One (1) space for each teacher, administrator and employee; additional parking required for an auditorium (see below)
5)  Senior high school and colleges One (1) space for each teacher, administrator, and employee, and one (1) space for every ten (10) students; additional parking is required for an auditorium (see below)
6)  Auditoriums One (1) space for every four (4) persons allowed under the maximum capacity for the auditorium as determined by the fire marshall; an additional one (1) space for every two (2) employees is also required
7)  Theaters and assembly halls One (1) space for every four (4) seats as measured by the maximum capacity and one (1) space for each employee in the largest working shift
8)  Stadiums sports arenas and similar outdoor places of assembly One (1) space for every four (4) seats as measured by the maximum capacity and one (1) space for every two (2) employees on the largest working shift
9)  Dance, union, exhibit halls, and civic clubs One (1) space for every four (4) persons of the total maximum capacity
10) Private golf clubs, ski clubs, private tennis clubs (without seating) One (1) space for every four (4) persons of the total maximum capacity
11) Golf courses open to the general public (except miniature and par 3) Five (5) spaces for each hole and one (1) space for each employee in largest working shift
12) Library, museum, post office, and noncommercial gallery One (1) space for every eight hundred (800) square feet of usable floor area and one (1) space for every four (4) employees on largest working shift
C. Business and Commercial.
1)  Barber shop and beauty salons Two (2) spaces for each chair and one (1) space for each employee in the largest working shift
2)  Billiards or dance hall (without fixed seats), roller rink, and other commercial recreation establishments One (1) space for every three (3) persons of maximum capacity
3)  Bowling alley Five (5) spaces for each lane and additional spaces for accessory uses like restaurants, cocktail lounges, etc.
4)  Car washes
  Automatic car washes One (1) space for each employee on the largest working shift and the appropriate number of stacking spaces per section 7.1.10
  Self-service car washes Two (2) stacking spaces for each bay entrance and three (3) additional spaces
5)  Drive-in, drive-thru, fast food One (1) space for every three (3) patron seats and one (1) space for each employee in maximum shift, or one (1) space for each thirty (30) square feet of usable floor area, whichever is greater
6)  Funeral home or mortuary One (1) space for every fifty (50) square feet in service parlors, chapels, and reception areas, one (1) space for every two (2) employees and one (1) additional space for each vehicle maintained on the premises
7)  Furniture and home furnishing store One (1) space for each eight hundred (800) square feet of usable floor area
8)  Gas stations
  Full- and self-service gas stations Two (2) spaces for each bay and one (1) space for every two (2) employees
  Gas stations with convenience stores Two (2) spaces for each bay, one (1) space for each employee, and one (1) space for every two hundred (200) square feet of usable floor space devoted to the convenience store
9)  Health clubs/dance studios One (1) space for every four (4) persons allowed within maximum capacity and one (1) space for each employee on the largest working shift
10) Hotel, motel or other commercial lodging One (1) space for each guestroom, one (1) space for each employee on the largest working shift and additional spaces for accessory uses at fifty (50) percent of the maximum capacity
11) Laundromats and dry cleaners One (1) space for every two (2) washing machines and one (1) space for each employee
12) Miniature or par 3 golf courses Three (3) spaces for each hole and one (1) space for each employee
13) Motor vehicle repair station Five (5) spaces and an additional two and one-half (2.5) spaces for each bay
14) Motor vehicle and mobile home sales One (1) space for every four hundred (400) square feet of usable floor area in the showroom, one (1) space for each automobile or mobile home for sale, one (1) space for every employee on the maximum shift, and an additional two (2) spaces for each service stall in the service area if applicable
15) Outdoor sales areas (open air business) One (1) space for every eight hundred (800) square feet of outdoor sales area
16) Restaurants, taverns, bars, nightclubs One (1) space for every three (3) persons allowed within the maximum capacity or one (1) space for every thirty (30) square feet of usable floor area, which every is greater
17) Supermarket, self-service food or beverage shop One (1) space for every two hundred (200) square feet of usable floor
18) Tanning salons and massage parlors One (1) space for each tanning bed or table and one (1) space for every employee on the maximum working shift
19) Animal daycare or related pet business Five (5) spaces, plus one (1) space for each full-time employee, one (1) space for every two (2) part-time employees, and one (1) space for each five (5) animals over ten (10) of the total capacity.
20) Veterinary clinics See retail uses
21) Other commercial/retail uses
  Less than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet One (1) parking space for every one hundred fifty (150) square feet
  Twenty-six thousand (26,000) to one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet Five (5) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet
  Over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet Four (4) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet
D. Office.
1)  Business and professional office (nonmedical) One (1) space for every two hundred (200) square feet of usable floor area
2)  Financial institutions (banks, credit unions, and savings and loans) One (1) space for every one hundred fifty (150) square feet of usable floor area
3)  Administrative government buildings One (1) space for every one and one-half (1.5) employees or one (1) space for every two hundred (200) square feet of floor area, whichever is greater
4)  Medical and dental office or clinic Four (4) spaces for each practitioner and one (1) space for every other two (2) employees
5)  Offices in retail centers One (1) space for every two hundred (200) square feet
6)  Building supply contractor facilities including warehouse, office, and on-site equipment storage One (1) space for every seven hundred (700) square feet of gross floor area, or one (1) space for every three (3) employees in the largest working shift (including contractors), whichever is greater; and one (1) space for each company vehicle stored on the premises.
E. Industrial.
1)  Industrial manufacturing, research, testing lab establishment (IR, IA, IM) Five (5) spaces, plus one (1) space for every two (2) employees on the largest working shift and one (1) space for each company vehicle stored on the premises
2)  Warehouses, truck terminals (IW) One (1) space for every two (2) employees on the largest working shift, or one (1) space for every one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet of usable floor space, whichever is greater
3)  Wholesale establishment Five (5) spaces, plus one (1) space for every two (2) employees on the largest working shift, or one (1) space for every one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet of usable floor space, whichever is greater
4)  Mini-warehouses The parking space requirements will be determined through the site plan review process. If a security residence or an on-site apartment exists, the residential or office parking space requirements shall apply for these accessory uses
5)  For those parcels zoned Industrial Park (IP), the off-street parking space requirements shall be based on the actual use of each particular parcel as determined through the site plan review process.

 

7.1.10 Required storage spaces. In addition to the off-street parking space requirements listed in section 7.1.9, land uses with drive-in services shall also provide storage spaces for customers in vehicles waiting to be served. Such spaces shall be of the same size and construction as parking spaces and shall be arranged so that they do not obstruct traffic movements through the property nor extend into any right-of-way. Storage spaces are typically arranged in a linear fashion. The minimum number of storage spaces required for a use shall be determined according to the ratios listed below:

A. Car wash, drive-thru auto service
1) Conveyor system 1 per 2.5 linear feet of system
2) Service bay 2 per bay
B. Restaurant (fast food) 8 for every window serving food
C. Financial institution 4 per window
D. Automatic teller 2 per machine
E. Other 5 per window

 

7.1.11 Requirements for a use not mentioned. To determine the requirements for an off-street parking facility for a land use not specifically mentioned, those requirements for a use which is mentioned and which is most similar to the use not mentioned shall apply.

7.1.12 Other restrictions:

a)

Parking in yards. No mobile homes, tent and travel trailers, motor homes, boats, snowmobiles, trailers, and the like shall be parked or stored within the primary front yard setback area or in an exposed side yard of a corner lot of a residential district in excess of forty-eight (48) hours in a seven-day consecutive period. An exception to this requirement may be granted to properties that do no have an open area in excess of eight (8) feet in any dimension between the side property line and the principal structure on the property. In these cases, all recreation vehicles may be parked ahead of the front building lines. Furthermore, no parking space may extend into a public right-of-way. These provisions are designed to ensure emergency vehicles access to structures and to maintain the character of existing neighborhoods.

b)

Maximum use restriction. If fewer spaces are available than the minimum requirement for the use stipulates, the extent and occupancy of the use shall be restricted proportionately to the number of parking space available.

c)

Changes in use. Any change in the use or occupancy of a property that would result in a higher parking space requirement than that stipulated in section 7.1.9 shall be considered an expansion of the use and shall be subject to review. For any expansion of a use, all existing and proposed parking access facilities shall be improved and maintained in accordance with the standards in this chapter.

d)

Semi-truck trailer storage. The parking of semi-truck trailers for more than a 48-hour period in any off-street parking area in the Town Center, Low Impact Commercial, General Business, Highway Service, and Planned Shopping Center Districts is prohibited.

e)

Single- and two-family and Town Center District parking requirements. For the purposes of this section, parking areas shall be defined as areas specifically intended for the placement of vehicles when not in use. Vehicles shall include, but not be limited to, cars, trucks, pickups and vans. Unless otherwise specified, single- and two-family and Town Center districts shall provide for off-street parking as follows:

1)

Every dwelling unit must be provided with a designated parking area containing a minimum of two hundred (200) square feet located behind the front of the building line. Required parking may be in a garage, carport, or other structure, or may be out-of-doors.

2)

Parking of commercial vehicles in excess fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds of gross vehicle weight shall not be permitted in any single- or two-family residential district.

3)

The open storage or parking of commercial vehicles greater than fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds of gross vehicle weight, semi-trucks and trailers, tractors, bulldozers, earth carriers, cranes or other such equipment, unless in use during construction work, is prohibited in any residential district in Delhi Charter Township.

4)

Any designated front yard parking area shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total front yard area or one thousand (1,000) square feet, whichever is less.

5)

Nothing in this section shall prohibit the parking of vehicles for a period of eight (8) hours or less on lawns or grassy areas for purposes of delivery, pickup, or service to a dwelling.

f)

Uses requiring a special use permit. For those land uses which require a special use permit and are not specifically addressed in section 7.1.9, the parking space requirements will be determined through the site plan review process.

7.1.13 Surfacing materials:

a)

Off-street parking areas with a capacity of four (4) or more vehicles and loading areas, excluding access drives, shall be hard-surfaced with either asphalt, concrete, limestone, gravel or similar surface.

b)

No parking shall be permitted on lawns or grassy areas, with the exception of section 7.1.12 e)5.

c)

Designated parking areas with a capacity of four (4) or more vehicles shall consist of a level, durable, well-drained, dust-free, smooth surface.

7.1.14 Parking design and access standards: In addition to the general design requirements specified in other portions of this chapter and in section 6.10.1.7, the following design and construction requirements shall be satisfied in all off-street parking areas with the exception noted below:

a)

Minimum residential parking space size. A minimum of one hundred sixty-two (162) square feet shall be provided for each vehicle parking space.

1)

Parking spaces shall be at least nine feet by eighteen feet (9′ × 18′), except where the zoning ordinance permits smaller spaces, and except for barrier-free spaces, which shall be provided in accordance with the barrier-free design rules of the State of Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes. Parking spaces which abut sidewalks or landscaped areas may be produced to not less than sixteen (16) feet in length, to allow for vehicle overhang, if the adjacent sidewalk has a minimum width of seven (7) feet.

2)

Driveways between parking bays intended for two-way flow shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet.

3)

See Table 1 and Figure 1 for more details on parking space size requirements.

Parking Space Size Requirements


Parking Space Size Requirements

Parking Pattern
(in degrees) 		Maneuvering Lane Width
(feet) 		Parking Space Width
(feet) 		Parking Space Length
(feet)
0 (parallel parking) 24 (two-way traffic) 9 23
0 (parallel parking) 12 (one-way traffic) 9 23
45 12 (one-way traffic) 9 18
60 15 (one-way traffic) 9 18
90 24 (two-way traffic) 9 18
90 15 (one-way traffic) 9 18

 

b)

Marking or designation. Parking areas shall be designated and marked as to provide for orderly and safe movement and storage of vehicles.

c)

Access drives. Except for parking spaces provided on residential lots, access drives shall be provided not less than twenty (20) feet wide and so located as to secure the most appropriate development of the individual property.

d)

Employee long-term off-street parking. In an employee long-term off-street parking facility, the minimum dimensions of the parking lot shall be described in Tables 2, 3, 4, or 5. "Employee long-term off-street parking facility" means an off-street parking facility for employees of the owners or beneficial users of the facility, where the average period of times that vehicles are parked in the facility is four (4) hours or more.

TABLE 2: MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR LAYOUT OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES IN GENERAL SERVICE FACILITIES
(8.5-Ft. Parking Space Width)

Parking
Angle
(degrees) 		Parking Space Width* (feet) Parking Space Length (feet) Maneuvering Aisle Width (feet) Cross Aisle Width One-Way (feet) Cross Aisle Width Two-Way (feet) Turning Radius (feet)
30—45 8.5 18.5 11.0 12.0 20.0 12.5
51—65 8.5 18.5 15.0 12.0 20.0 12.5
66—80 8.5 18.5 19.0 12.0 20.0 12.5
81—90 8.5 18.5 22.0 12.0 20.0 12.5

 

*Measured perpendicular to length.

TABLE 3: GENERAL SERVICE FACILITIES
(8.5-Ft. Parking Space Width)

Parking Angle (degrees)
Diagram Dimension 45 60 75 90
A Parking space width, parallel to aisle 12.0 9.8 8.8 8.5
B Parking space length of line 24.5 22.0 20.1 18.5
C* Parking space depth to wall 17.3 19.0 19.4 18.5
D Maneuvering aisle width 11.0 15.0 19.0 22.0
E* Parking space depth to interlock 15.2 17.5 18.6 18.5
F Module, wall to interlock 43.5 51.5 57.0 59.0
G Module interlocking 41.4 50.0 56.2 59.0
H Module interlock to curbface 41.7 49.3 54.6 56.5
I Bumper overhang (typical) 1.8 2.2 2.4 2.5
J Offset 6.0 2.5 0.6 0.0
K Setback 11.3 8.5 4.6 0.0
L1 Cross aisle width, one-way 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0
L2 Cross aisle width, two-way 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0
R Radius (turning) 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
B1 Parking space length of line (interlock) 43.0 40.4 38.5 37.0
C1 Parking space depth (interlock) 30.4 35.0 37.2 37.0

 

*NOTE: The "parking space depth to wall" and the "parking space depth interlock" are determined by rotating a 6 × 18.5 foot rectangle to the appropriate angle.

TABLE 4: MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR LAYOUT OF PARKING SPACES IN AN EMPLOYEE LONG-TERM OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY
(8-Ft. Parking Space Width)

Parking
Angle
(degrees) 		Parking Space Width* (ft.) Parking Space Length (ft.) Maneuvering Aisle Width (ft.) Cross Aisle Width One-Way (ft.) Cross Aisle Width Two-Way (ft.) Turning Radius (ft.)
30—50 8.0 18.5 12.0 12.0 20.0 —
51—65 8.0 18.5 16.0 12.0 20.0 —
66—80 8.0 18.5 20.0 12.0 20.0 —
81—90 8.0 18.5 23.0 12.0 20.0 —

 

*Measured perpendicular to length.

TABLE 5: EMPLOYEE LONG-TERM FACILITIES
(8.5 Ft. Parking Space Width)

Parking Angle (degrees)
Diagram Dimension 45 60 75 90
A Parking space width, parallel to aisle 11.3 9.28.3 8.0
B Parking space length of line 24.5 22.0 20.1 18.5
C* Parking space depth to wall 17.3 19.0 19.4 18.5
D Maneuvering aisle width 12.0 16.0 20.0 23.0
E* Parking space depth to interlock 15.2 17.5 18.5 18.5
F Module, wall to interlock 44.5 52.5 58.0 60.0
G Module interlocking 42.4 51.0 57.2 60.0
H Module interlock to curbface 42.7 50.3 55.6 57.5
I Bumper overhang (typical) 1.8 2.2 2.4 2.5
J Offset 5.72.3 0.6 0.0
K Setback 11.6 8.7 4.6 0.0
L1 Cross aisle width, one-way 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0
L2 Cross aisle width, two-way 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0
R Radius (turning) 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
B1 Parking space length of line (interlock) 43.0 40.0 38.5 37.0
C1 Parking space depth (interlock) 30.4 35.0 37.2 37.0

 

*NOTE: The "parking space depth to wall" and the "parking space depth interlock" are determined by rotating a 6 × 18.5 foot rectangle to the appropriate angle.

e)

Drainage. Parking areas with a capacity of four (4) or more vehicles shall be surfaced with a material that will provide a durable, smooth and dustless surface and must be graded and provided with adequate drainage facilities to dispose of all collected surface water. All such parking areas shall be adequately maintained as to provide a durable, smooth, dustless surface.

f)

Curb and gutter. Except for single-family and two-family residential lots, concrete curbs and gutters shall be required to control storm water flow from the parking areas and to protect all landscaped areas such as landscape islands. Exceptions to this requirement may be granted by the zoning administrator or his/her designee, provided that the applicant can show that drainage will not run off onto adjacent parcels or otherwise negatively impact neighboring parcels.

g)

Backing onto street. All off-street parking and loading areas that require vehicles to back directly into a public road are prohibited.

h)

Lighting. Except for single-family and two-family residential lots, adequate lighting shall be provided for use when a parking area is in operation. All lighting shall be arranged so that no source of light shall be visible beyond the parcel or lot upon which the parking area is located.

On-site lighting shall be directed away from residential properties and public or private streets. Light poles or other supports, fixtures, and the quality of light emitted in residential developments shall be compatible with the surrounding residential character. Lighting emitted in nonresidential developments, which are adjacent to residential developments shall be compatible with the character of the adjacent residential areas.

Light poles shall be located not less than five (5) feet from the edge of a drive or parking space. Light poles located along streets shall be in accordance with the Ingham County Road Commission and/or the Michigan Department of Transportation requirements, as applicable. Wiring for outside lighting shall be underground. Light poles or other supports shall be located so as not to interfere with traffic flow and access to fire hydrants or other utilities. Information shall be supplied on the height, direction, location, and intensity of outside lighting.

i)

Buffer zones. When a parking area is adjacent to a property of a different zone, a landscape buffer in accordance with section 6.10.1.5 shall be required.

j)

Greenbelts. When a parking area is adjacent to a public thoroughfare, a landscape greenbelt in accordance with section 6.10.1.6 shall required.

k)

Landscaping. Off-street parking area landscaping shall be in accordance with section 6.10.1.7 of this Ordinance.

7.1.15 Plot plan review: Plans and specifications for the construction or alteration of an off-street parking area shall be subject to site plan review per section 3.3 of this zoning ordinance.

7.1.16 Bicycle parking:

a)

It shall be the responsibility of both the owner and the occupant of any new multiple family housing, restaurant service, commercial recreation, retail shopping, and institutional developments to provide parking for bicycle users in accordance with the following provisions:

1)

Multiple-family development. One (1) bicycle parking space shall be provided on the premises for each dwelling unit.

2)

Nonresidential. At least four (4) bicycle storage spaces shall be provided on the premises and be accessible to visitors, employees, and/or customers.

b)

Such facilities shall be located in a convenient and accessible place which does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

1)

Storage space size requirements. Bicycle storage racks or other outdoor locking devices must be at least two (2) feet wide. Storage space within a building must be at least ten (10) square feet and must be exclusive of habitable rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms, hallways, balconies, or patios which are accessible to occupants and employees of the premises.

2)

Exemptions. Nonresidential uses or developments with two (2) or less dwelling units located in the Town Center District (TC) shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.

(Ord. No. 39.51, 11-16-93; Ord. No. 39.55, 4-5-94; Ord. No. 39.68, 8-19-97; Ord. No. 39.76, 9-1-98; Ord. No. 39.77, 10-6-98; Ord. No. 39.90, § 1, 1-18-00; Ord. No. 39.101, § 4, 11-4-03; Ord. No. 39.109, 1-18-05)

Section 7.2 - Loading and unloading space requirements.

7.2.1 Intent and purpose. In order to prevent undue interference with public use of streets and alleys, every manufacturing, storage, warehouse, department store, wholesale store, retail store, hotel, hospital, laundry, dairy, mortuary and other similar uses customarily receiving or distributing goods by motor vehicles shall provide space on the premises for that number of vehicles that will be at the premises at the same time on an average day of full use.

7.2.2 Additional parking space. Loading space required under this section shall be provided as area additional to off-street parking space as required under section 7.1 and shall not be considered as supplying off-street parking space.

7.2.3 Space requirements. There shall be provided adequate space for standing, loading and unloading services not less than twelve (12) feet in width, twenty-five (25) feet in length and fourteen (14) feet in height, open or enclosed, for all uses listed in the following table or for similar uses similarly involving the receipt or distribution by vehicles of materials or merchandise.

TABLE 6: LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Use Floor Area
(in square feet) 		Required Space
Commercial uses, such as retail stores, personal services, amusements, automotive services First 2,000 None
Next 20,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Each additional 20,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Hotels, offices First 2,000 None
Next 50,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Each additional 100,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Wholesale and storage, including building and contractor's yards First 20,000 1 space
Each additional 20,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Manufacturing uses First 20,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Each additional 20,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Funeral homes and mortuaries First 5,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Each additional 20,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Hospitals First 10,000 None
Next 100,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Each additional 200,000 or fraction thereof 1 space
Schools, churches, clubs, public assembly buildings For each building 1 space
For similar uses not listed For each building 5,000 or over 1 space

 

7.2.4 Access. Access to a truck standing, loading and unloading space shall be provided directly from a public street or alley and such space shall be so arranged to provide sufficient off-street maneuvering space as well as adequate ingress and egress to and from a street or alley.

7.2.5 Site requirements. Off-street loading spaces and access drives shall be paved, drained, lighted and shall have appropriate bumper or wheel guards where needed. Any light used for illumination shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises and streets. Where any off-street loading space adjoins or abuts a lot or premises used for residential, educational, recreational or religious purposes or abuts a residential district, there shall be provided a masonry wall not less than four (4) feet in height between the off-street loading space and said residential, educational, recreational or religious premises or residential zone.

(Ord. No. 39.68, 8-19-97)