East Nottingham Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 19
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 27-1901 Single-Family Residential Parking Controls.
[Ord. 2005-9, 12/29/2005, § 1901]
A minimum of three parking spaces with proper and safe access on a street or alley shall be provided on each lot containing a single-family detached dwelling, either within a structure or in the open, to serve the dwelling adequately. Parking space for one vehicle shall be equal to at least 350 square feet for purposes of computing car spaces including stalls and driveways. Each parking space shall be at least 10 feet by 20 feet in size. Parking spaces will have an approved all-weather surface and shall have a safe and convenient access in all seasons.
§ 27-1902 Off-Street Parking Regulations Other Than Single-Family Residential Use.
[Ord. 2005-9, 12/29/2005, § 1902]
1.
Standards.
A.
Off-street parking space or spaces, with proper and safe access from a street shall be provided on each lot, either within a structure or in the open, to serve the use adequately.
B.
Parking space for one vehicle shall be equal to at least 350 square feet for purposes of computing car spaces including stalls and driveways. Each parking space shall be at least 10 feet by 20 feet in size. Parking spaces shall have an approved all-weather surface, and shall have a safe and convenient access in all seasons.
C.
Parking lots for over 20 vehicles shall be so divided by permanent raised curbing that access lanes and parking bays are clearly defined and that moving traffic will be confined to designated access lanes.
D.
Off-street parking spaces must be provided on the lot for which they are intended unless satisfactory evidence is presented to the Zoning Officer that an agreement exists which provides for sufficient permanent off-street parking spaces on another lot.
2.
Requirements. There shall be sufficient parking spaces provided for each use so that there is a minimum of one space for each employee, plus additional parking spaces to be provided by the application of the appropriate formula listed below for each use. All uses not specified below shall provide at least one off-street parking space for each employee.
A.
Eating and drinking places: one parking space for each four seats.
B.
Golf course: one parking space for each one-half tee.
C.
Theater or church: one parking space for each five seats.
D.
Bowling alley: one parking space for each one-fifth alley.
E.
Apartment, townhouse, or two-family dwelling: one parking space for each 1/2 dwelling unit.
F.
Hospital, convalescent home: one parking space for each 750 square feet of floor space.
G.
Wholesale sales and storage: one parking space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
H.
Gasoline service station: one parking space for each 1/2 fueling position.
I.
Elementary school: one parking space for every 20 students.
J.
All other schools: one parking space for each five students.
K.
Food store, convenience store, pharmacy: one parking space for each 100 square feet of sales area.
L.
Department or variety store: one parking space for each 200 square feet of sales area.
M.
Gift, apparel, hardware, or other housewares; service shop: one parking space for each 300 square feet of sales area.
N.
Office, clinic, financial institution: one parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area.
O.
All other uses: one parking space for every 500 square feet of floor space.
§ 27-1903 Off-Street Loading Regulations.
[Ord. 2005-9, 12/29/2005, § 1903]
1.
Standards.
A.
Off-street loading and unloading space, with proper and safe access to a street, shall be provided on any lot where necessary to serve the use or uses of the lot. Such space shall be either within a structure or in the open.
B.
Loading and unloading spaces shall be at least 12 feet wide and 45 feet long, and shall have at least 14 feet of vertical clearance.
C.
Loading and unloading spaces shall have an all-weather surface to provide safe and convenient access during all seasons.
D.
Loading facilities shall not be constructed between the building setback line and a street right-of-way.
E.
Required off-street parking space shall not be used for loading and unloading purposes except during hours when business operations are suspended.
2.
Requirements. Off-street loading shall be required of any new construction for commercial or industrial uses. The required number of spaces shall be adequate to serve the purpose intended.