The standards in this article shall apply to all new uses or establishments which expand or increase their volume or intensity of usage. They shall also apply to all new or expanded offstreet parking facilities.

(T.M. of 11-2-82; T.M. of 6-26-85; T.M. of 11-23-85; T.M. of 11-4-86; T.M. of 4-21-87; T.M. of 3-19-88; T.M. of 12-20-89, (§ 333.1.1))

As used in this article, parking is an accessory use. Parking is permitted in the front, rear and side of the premises, so long as it does not violate setback requirements for front, rear or side yards.

(T.M. of 11-2-82; T.M. of 6-26-85; T.M. of 11-23-85; T.M. of 11-4-86; T.M. of 4-21-87; T.M. of 3-19-88; T.M. of 12-20-89, (§ 333.1.2))

An area of 180 square feet shall be considered sufficient for each automobile parking space, excluding room for maneuvering and turning. Parking areas with more than two parking spaces shall be so arranged that it is unnecessary for vehicles to back into the street.

(T.M. of 11-2-82; T.M. of 6-26-85; T.M. of 11-23-85; T.M. of 11-4-86; T.M. of 4-21-87; T.M. of 3-19-88; T.M. of 12-20-89, (§ 333.1.3))

No offstreet parking area shall have more than one entrance and exit onto the same street, each lane to be 15 to 20 feet in width. This width requirement shall not apply to parcels for single-family or two-family dwellings.

(T.M. of 11-2-82; T.M. of 6-26-85; T.M. of 11-23-85; T.M. of 11-4-86; T.M. of 4-21-87; T.M. of 3-19-88; T.M. of 12-20-89, (§ 333.1.4))

Required offstreet parking for all land uses shall be located on the same lot as the principal building or facility or within 100 feet measured along lines of access.

(T.M. of 11-2-82; T.M. of 6-26-85; T.M. of 11-23-85; T.M. of 11-4-86; T.M. of 4-21-87; T.M. of 3-19-88; T.M. of 12-20-89, (§ 333.1.5))

No offstreet parking or loading shall be permitted within the front setback adjoining a public street, except as provided in subsection 45-456.1(i).

(T.M. of 11-2-82; T.M. of 6-26-85; T.M. of 11-23-85; T.M. of 11-4-86; T.M. of 4-21-87; T.M. of 3-19-88; T.M. of 12-20-89, (§ 333.1.6); T.M. of 6-14-05)

The planning board may approve the joint use of a parking facility by two or more principal buildings or uses where it is clearly demonstrated that the parking facility would substantially meet the intent of the requirements by reasons of variation in the probable time of maximum use by patrons or employees of such establishments.

(T.M. of 11-2-82; T.M. of 6-26-85; T.M. of 11-23-85; T.M. of 11-4-86; T.M. of 4-21-87; T.M. of 3-19-88; T.M. of 12-20-89, (§ 333.1.7))

Parking spaces shall be provided as required and made available for use before the final inspection is completed by the code enforcement officer. An extension of one year's time may be granted by the code enforcement officer provided a performance bond or its equivalent is posted equaling the cost to complete the improvements estimated by the code enforcement officer, and provided the parking space is not required for immediate use. If the improvements are not completed within the specified time, the bond or its equivalent shall be forfeited and the improvements thenceforth constructed under the direction of the town.

(T.M. of 11-2-82; T.M. of 6-26-85; T.M. of 11-23-85; T.M. of 11-4-86; T.M. of 4-21-87; T.M. of 3-19-88; T.M. of 12-20-89, (§ 333.1.8))

Loading facilities shall be located entirely on the same lot as the building or use to be served so that trucks, trailers, and containers shall not be located for loading or storage upon any town way. Specific loading requirements are listed below. The following minimum offstreet loading bays or berths shall be provided and maintained in the case of new construction, alterations, and changes of use:

(1)

Office buildings, hotels and motels with a gross floor area of more than 100,000 square feet require one bay.

(2)

Retail, wholesale, warehouse and industrial operations with a gross floor area of more than 2,000 square feet require the following:

a.

  2,000 to   5,000 sq. ft. .....1 bay 

b.

  5,001 to  40,000 sq. ft. .....2 bays

c.

 40,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. .....3 bays

d.

100,001 to 160,000 sq. ft. .....4 bays

e.

160,001 to 240,000 sq. ft. .....5 bays

f.

240,001 to 320,000 sq. ft. .....6 bays

g.

320,001 to 400,000 sq. ft. .....7 bays

(3)

Each 90,000 square feet over 400,000 square feet requires one additional bay.

(T.M. of 11-2-82; T.M. of 6-26-85; T.M. of 11-23-85; T.M. of 11-4-86; T.M. of 4-21-87; T.M. of 3-19-88; T.M. of 12-20-89, (§ 333.2))

(T.M. of 11-2-82; T.M. of 6-26-85; T.M. of 11-23-85; T.M. of 11-4-86; T.M. of 4-21-87; T.M. of 3-19-88; T.M. of 12-20-89, (§ 333.3); T.M. of 6-18-2011(6); T.M. of 6-14-2022(3), art. 26; T.M. of 6-13-2023(3), art. 30; T.M. of 6-13-2023(5), art. 29; T.M. of 11-7-2023(2), art. 15; T.M. of 11-7-2023(4), art. 13; Elec. of 6-10-2025)

(a)

A public park-and-ride facility may be created through the conversion or designation of existing off-street parking spaces for park-and-ride use if the applicant demonstrates that, after the conversion or designation, enough parking spaces remain for all uses on the lot, pursuant to this article.

(b)

Public park-and-ride facilities are encouraged to provide the following features and amenities, if warranted:

(1)

Pedestrian access to a stop for a regular bus service if the stop is within 200 feet of the facility.

(2)

A bicycle rack that provides secure parking for up to five bicycles.

(3)

One or more electric vehicle charging stations.

(T.M. of 11-7-2023(1), art 14)