For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   AISLE. That portion of the off-street parking and loading area that provides access to parking, stacking or loading spaces, exclusive of driveways and parking and loading spaces. Minimum aisle width to serve a loading space shall be 15 feet. Minimum aisle width to serve a parking space shall be as follows:

 

 

   EMPLOYEES. For determining parking requirements, the maximum number of employees on duty on the premises at one time or on any two successive shifts, whichever is greater.

   GROSS FLOOR AREA.

      (1)   For determining parking requirements, the total floor area of all main and accessory buildings, whether closed or unenclosed measured from the exterior building face including storage areas but excluding interior areas used for parking and loading and access thereto.

      (2)   For determining loading requirements, the total floor area of all main and accessory buildings, whether closed or unenclosed measured from the exterior building face, including storage areas but excluding interior areas used for parking and loading and access thereto.

   HOSPITAL BASSINETS. For determining parking requirements, shall not be counted as beds.

   OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE. A cubical area for parking one commercial vehicle for pickups and deliveries, which space has minimum dimensions of 12 feet in width, 50 feet in length and 15 feet in vertical height, which is located in a building or in the open on the same lot as the use such space is intended to serve, and which has access to a public street and is exclusive of the right-of-way of any public or private street or any driveway, aisle, circulation drive or off-street parking space.

   OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE. A rectangular area for parking one motor vehicle, which is located in a building or in the open, which has access to a public street and is exclusive of the right-of- way of any public or private street or any driveway, aisle, circulation drive or off-street loading space. Off-street parking spaces shall have minimum rectangular dimensions as follows:

 

 

   PARKING SETBACK LINE. A line specifically established by Council ordinance, zoning district, overlay or subdivision plat which determines the minimum distance that parking, loading or maneuvering may be located from a street right-of-way line.

   SEATS. The number of seating units installed or indicated on plans, or each 30 lineal inches of stands, benches or pews. It is assumed that a seating unit occupies seven square feet of floor area for fixed seating and 15 square feet of floor area for uses without fixed seating, exclusive of aisles and assembly areas.

('80 Code, § 1193.01) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86)

   (A)   Parking and loading spaces for uses not specifically provided for in this Code shall be determined by the Director of Land Use and Long Range Planning.

   (B)   Each separate use shall meet its own specific requirements as set forth in this Code or as determined by the Director of Land Use and Long Range Planning if not set forth herein. For mixed uses, the total sum of the parking and loading spaces shall be the sum of all the requirements for each separate permitted, accessory or conditional use.

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

   (D)   (1)   Parking spaces shall be designated for the physically handicapped and may be used to compute the total number of spaces required. The number and location of the designated spaces shall be in compliance with the requirements of the Ohio Basic Building Code (OAC 4101:2-5-12) as follows:

 

 

      (2)   All such handicapped parking spaces shall be designated by free-standing signs as provided for pursuant to the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Type R-59-A and/or R-59-13. Any such handicapped parking spaces which are not currently designated as set forth herein shall be brought into compliance with this provision within 90 days from the effective date of this section.

   (E)   Parking within the required setback and platted setback shall be governed by § 153.072.

('80 Code, § 1193.02) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86; Am. Ord. 25-89, passed 3-27-89; Am. Ord. 28-08, passed 5-19-08)

   (A)   No building structure or land shall be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected or constructed unless permanently maintained off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided as required by and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

   (B)   No building or structure or part thereof shall be substantially reconstructed, altered or repaired unless permanently maintained off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided as required by and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

   (C)   The required space provisions of this chapter, except where there is any change of use, shall not apply to any existing building or structure. Where the new use as changed involves no additions or enlargements, there shall be provided as many of such spaces as may be required for the new use.

   (D)   Whenever the use of a building or structure is changed or is increased in floor area, number of employees, seating capacity or otherwise so as to create a need for an increase in the number of existing parking spaces, additional parking spaces shall be provided on the basis of much change or increase.

   (E)   Revision of an approved parking lot, including, but not limited to reduction, enlargement, restriping or remarking of any parking lot in a manner that differs from the existing site plan, shall require a new site plan and a certificate of zoning clearance prior to such change.

('80 Code, § 1193.03) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   All off-street parking and loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the use to be served, except the owners of two or more separate uses may establish a joint parking area to provide the total number of required off-street parking and loading spaces for all such combined uses, subject to approval of the Director of Land Use and Long Range Planning, subject to such conditions as he or she may impose.

   (B)   Churches may establish joint parking areas for 50% or less of their required spaces if such areas are located within 300 feet of the main church entrance.

('80 Code, § 1193.04) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86; Am. Ord. 28-08, passed 5-19-08) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Whenever a parking area extends to a lot line, sidewalk, planter strip or building, a wheel stop device consisting of blocks, a permanent curb, expanded sidewalk or other suitable restraint shall be installed to prevent any part of a parked motor vehicle from extending beyond the property line, overhanging a pedestrian walkway or sidewalk, or damaging any building, structure or landscaping.

   (B)   The minimum height of a wheel stop device shall be five inches and the minimum distance from a wheel stop device to a property line or protected area shall be two and one-half feet.

('80 Code, § 1193.05) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   All off-street parking and loading areas including spaces, driveways, aisles and circulation drives shall be hard-surfaced with asphalt, concrete or a combination thereof, meeting the Ohio Department of Transportation construction and material specifications.

   (B)   All off-street parking and loading areas including spaces, driveways, aisles and circulation drives shall be graded and maintained so that water does not unreasonably accumulate on such areas nor flow or drain onto adjacent public or private property. All such surfaced areas shall be maintained free of chuck holes, litter, glass, nails or other dangerous materials.

   (C)   Stormwater retention requirements shall be provided as required by § 152.050.

('80 Code, § 1193.06) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Any nonresidential parking area with ten or more off-street parking spaces and any residential parking area with 20 or more off-street parking spaces shall be illuminated during poor visibility to provide an average intensity of one-half foot candles of light as measured at the parking surface area. All outdoor lighting shall be of constant intensity, and shall be directed, reflected or shielded so as not to be of excessive brightness or cause glare hazardous to pedestrians or drivers, create a nuisance or unreasonably interfere with a neighboring property owner's right to enjoy his property.

   (B)   Any parking area with ten or more off-street parking spaces shall be striped and maintained in good condition to be clearly visible with lines four inches wide to indicate parking space limits.

   (C)   Any off-street parking area shall be marked or posted with such traffic-control devices as may be determined necessary by the Police Chief for the protection of operators and pedestrians, including directional arrows, one-way signs, no parking signs and fire lane signs.

('80 Code, § 1193.07) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86) Penalty, see § 153.999

   This section reserved for future use.

('80 Code, § 1193.08) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86; Am. Ord. 61-00, passed 9-17-01; Am. Ord. 14-17, passed 2-27-17)

   (A)   Maneuvering. Every parking and loading space shall have sufficient access and maneuvering area. All maneuvering areas shall be on the same lot as the use such area is intended to serve. In single-family or two-family residential districts, the maneuvering area may include a driveway, street or parking space.

   (B)   Stacking areas. All auto-oriented facilities shall provide at least eight off-street stacking spaces unless otherwise noted below.

   Drive-thru restaurant      12 spaces per window

   Drive-thru convenience store   12 spaces per lane

   Car wash (all types)      12 spaces per lane

   Drive-thru bank      8 spaces per lane

   Automated teller machine   8 spaces per machine

   Oil changing facilities      5 spaces per window bay

   Gas station         5 spaces per gasoline pump

('80 Code, § 1193.09) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86; Am. Ord. 68-99, passed 9-5-00) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Landscaping shall be provided as required by § 153.134(B).

   (B)   Perimeter requirements shall be as provided in Appendix B.

('80 Code, § 1193.10) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86)

   (A)   Each driveway shall be located and designed in a manner that provides for the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

   (B)   A driveway serving a residential parking area or lot shall be regulated as follows:

      (1)   Curb cuts. The location of curb cuts or points of ingress/egress shall be restricted to promote traffic safety, and limited to one per single-, two-, or three-family dwelling. Two curb cuts may be permitted only after the review and approval of the Director of Land Use and Long Range Planning in accordance with the following criteria:

         (a)   A maximum of 40% of linear curb distance along the lot frontage may be removed for driveway curb cuts except as otherwise limited in this section.

         (b)   All impervious surface area, including but not limited to, buildings, driveways, vehicular use areas, patios, decks, and other accessory structures may not exceed 60% of the lot.

         (c)   The design function and appearance of driveways leading from an additional curb cut shall be compatible with and complementary to the building it serves as well as the surrounding neighborhood by the use of consistent paving materials.

         (d)   The curb cuts shall be located to provide adequate distance from adjacent properties or intersecting streets to prevent vehicle and pedestrian conflicts. The placement of an additional curb cut shall not conflict with existing utility or infrastructure improvements including but not limited to curb inlets, manholes, yard drains, meter sets, and valves.

      (2)   Setbacks. Driveways shall be set back at least three feet from a side lot line. Where a single common drive is provided for two adjoining lots no driveway setback is required along the common property line.

      (3)   Pavement width.

         (a)   Curb line. All driveways shall have a minimum width of ten feet and a maximum width of 20 feet in addition to two, 3-foot flares, one on each side, measured at the curb line or edge of pavement for uncurbed streets.

         (b)   Right-of-way line. All driveways shall have a minimum width of ten feet and a maximum width of 20 feet as measured at the public or private street right-of-way.

      (4)   Front-loaded garages.

         (a)   Pavement width. Right-of-way line to garage facade. Driveways for front-loaded garages shall not exceed 30 feet in width between the right-of-way line and the nearest portion of the front facade of the garage. Driveway width in addition to pavement width measured at the right-of-way shall be tapered toward the lot line nearest the garage. The taper shall not exceed 45 degrees as measured from the centerline of the existing or proposed driveway. No driveway pavement shall be permitted to extend beyond the front facade of the garage.

         (b)   Landscaping. The unpaved tapered area between the sidewalk and/or right-of-way shall be landscaped. A minimum of 75% of the area formed by the taper shall contain plant material which may consist of a mix of shrubs, ornamental grasses, and/or perennials with a minimum planting of three shrubs. Mature plant material height shall be a maximum of 30 inches with 50% of the plant material at a minimum mature height of 12 inches. Lawn art, sculptural pieces, decorative fountains, edging material taller than six inches, and similar features or structures are prohibited in this area.

      (5)   Side-loaded garages.

         (a)   Side-loaded garages on corner lots are subject to the same provisions as front-loaded garages except for the following.

         (b)   Pavement width.

            1.   Right-of-way line to building setback line. The width of pavement between the public or private street right-of-way and building setback lines shall not exceed 20 feet.

            2.   Beyond the building setback line. Driveways for side-loaded garages shall not exceed 30 feet in width as measured from the garage vehicle opening to the opposing edge of pavement.

      (6)   Courtyard-style garages.

         (a)   Pavement width.

            1.   Right-of-way line to building setback line. The width of pavement between the right-of-way and building setback lines shall not exceed 20 feet.

            2.   Beyond the building setback line. The width of driveways for courtyard-style garages shall not exceed 85% of the width of the facade of the primary structure, not including the garage.

         (b)   Landscaping. Landscaping shall be used to screen pavement in the courtyard area from the public street right-of-way or private street. A landscape bed with a minimum width of four feet shall extend from the edge of driveway pavement towards the street and shall contain plant material which may consist of a mix of shrubs and deciduous trees, ornamental grasses, and/or perennials. Mature plant material height shall be a minimum of 30 inches.

      (7)   Front yard lot coverage. Lot coverage in the yard space between the public street right-of-way or private street, side property lines, and building setback lines shall not exceed 35%.

      (8)   Pavement material. The primary pavement material on driveways and any driveway additions shall be identical. Approved primary pavement materials include asphalt, concrete, brick, concrete pavers, colored and imprinted concrete, or natural stone pavers or flagstones. The use of gravel as a driveway material is not permitted. Secondary materials such as brick or stone may be used for driveway borders or insets.

   (C)   A driveway serving a commercial parking area or lot shall be regulated as follows: driveways shall be designed so that vehicles entering or leaving such parking lot will be traveling in a forward motion. Driveways shall have a maximum width of 30 feet at the street right-of-way line and a maximum width of 40 feet at the curb line, including two 10-foot radii curb returns. Driveways, exclusive of curb returns, shall be ten feet or more from the side lot line and 20 feet or more from another access drive measured at the street right-of-way line. Driveways shall be limited to one per lot or parcel of land or shall be limited to one for each 200 feet of frontage.

   (D)   Exceptions to divisions (B) and (C) above require review and approval by the Director of Land Use and Long Range Planning or designee(s). Appeals may be made to the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with § 153.231(F).

('80 Code, § 1193.11) (Ord. 12-89, passed 2-21-89; Am. Ord. 17-07, passed 4-9-07; Am. Ord. 28-08, passed 5-19-08) Penalty, see § 153.999

   The minimum number of off-street loading spaces shall be not less than that as set forth in the following table:

   (A)   Each use of a business, institutional, personal or professional service nature including but not limited to a business office, hotel, motel, recreational or entertainment type use shall provide loading spaces based on gross floor area as follows:

 

 

   (B)   Each commercial or industrial type use involving the retail or wholesale exchange, sale, storage, processing or manufacturing of merchandise or personal property of any type, which is permitted in any commercial or manufacturing district, shall provide loading spaces based on gross floor area as follows:

 

('80 Code, § 1193.12) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86) Penalty, see § 153.999

   The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required shall be not less than that as set forth in the following table:

 

 

 

('80 Code, § 1193.13) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86; Am. Ord. 96-07, passed 1-22-08) Penalty, see § 153.999