Ellettsville City Zoning Code
PARKING, LOADING
AND DRIVEWAYS
§ 152.220 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Off-street parking requirements. In connection with any building or structure which is to be erected or substantially altered, and which requires off-street parking spaces, there shall be provided such off-street parking space in accordance with regulations set forth hereinafter.
(B) This subchapter is designed to alleviate or prevent congestion of the public streets by establishing minimum requirements for on-site storage of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, and watercraft in accordance with the use to which the property is occupied.
(C) The following requirements are applicable in all zoning districts.
(1) All off-street parking, loading and truck-turning facilities shall be provided on private property, except where on-street parking is permitted.
(2) The parking spaces required for residential buildings or uses shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served. Parking spaces required for all other uses may be provided on another lot within 300 feet of the lot on which the use is located; provided, that the offsite lot is zoned for parking facilities or parking garages.
(3) When the intensity of use of any non-conforming building, structure or premises shall be increased through the addition of dwelling units, floor area, seating capacity or other unit of measurement, parking and loading facilities, as required in this chapter, shall be provided for such increase in intensity of use.
(4) Whenever the existing use of a building, structure or premises shall hereafter be changed or converted to a new use permitted by this subchapter, parking and loading facilities shall be provided as required for such new use.
(5) Loading spaces and maneuvering area, as required in § 152.225, shall not constitute a required off-street parking space, nor shall any off-street parking area be used as a loading space or area.
(6) Accessory off-street parking areas required in this section shall be utilized solely for the parking of passenger automobiles or light trucks of less than one ton capacity, owned by the patrons, occupants or employees of specified uses or owners of the property. Such parking areas shall not be used for the storage, display, sales, repair, dismantling or wrecking of any vehicle, equipment or material. Minor vehicle repairs shall be permitted in single-family and two-family residential developments if the vehicle(s) under repair are owned by the current owner or resident of the property. Fourteen consecutive days are allowed for minor vehicle repairs.
(7) A permit shall be required for the installation of all driveways, parking lots and loading areas.
(8) New driveways intersecting streets that are hard-surfaced must have a surface apron made of concrete, asphalt or pavers extending back into the lot from the street ten feet.
(Ord. 03-05, § 816-05, passed 5-27-2003; Am. Ord. 04-08, passed 4-26-2004; Am. Ord. 04-26, passed 10-20-04; Am. Ord. 09-11, passed 6-8-2009)
§ 152.221 PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS.
(A) Each required off-street parking space shall be at least nine feet in width and at least 18 feet in length, exclusive of access drives or aisles, ramps, columns or office or work areas. Such space shall have adequate vertical clearance. For parallel parking, the length of the parking space shall be increased to 23 feet.
(B) Each required off-street loading space shall be of a size not less than that required for an off-street parking space, but scaled larger to delivery vehicles expected to be used, logically and conveniently located for bulk pickups and deliveries, and accessible to such vehicles when required off-street parking spaces are filled.
(C) Except on lots occupied by one- and two-family dwellings, each off-street parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway at least 12-feet wide. Such aisle or driveway shall be unobstructed and allow for the passage of emergency vehicles at all times. In order to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such parking space, the additional width and design required in parking spaces shall be in accordance with the following table:
Parking Angle*
| Aisle Width |
45 degrees | 14 feet |
60 degrees | 18 feet |
90 degrees | 24 feet |
* The parking angle shall be measured between the centerline of the parking space and the centerline of the vehicle. | |
(D) All off-street parking or loading facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner that will least interfere with traffic movement.
(E) In determining the minimum required number of off-street parking or loading spaces, the following instructions shall be applicable in such computations.
(1) If the unit of measurement is any fraction of the unit specified in relation to the number of spaces to be provided, such fraction shall be considered as being the next unit and shall be counted as requiring one space.
(2) In sports arenas, churches and other places of assembly in which patrons occupy benches, pews or other similar seating facilities, each 20 inches of such seating shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of determining requirements hereunder.
(3) In the case of open floor areas used for temporary seating purposes, an area of 16 square feet usable for seating shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of determining requirements hereunder.
(F) Accessory off-street parking areas may count toward the open space requirements of this subchapter.
(Ord. 03-05, § 816-10, passed 5-27-2003; Am. Ord. 04-08, passed 4-26-2004; Am. Ord. 04-16, passed 10-20-2004)
§ 152.222 PAVED PARKING STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
All off-street parking areas for commercial and industrial uses shall be subject to the following standards:
(A) Required off-street parking spaces shall be so designed, arranged and regulated as to have individual spaces marked, be unobstructed and have access to an aisle or driveway so that any automobile maybe moved without moving another, and so that no maneuvering directly incidental to entering or leaving a parking space shall be on any public right-of-way or walkway.
(B) Off-street parking spaces may be open to the sky or enclosed in a building. In any instance when a building is constructed or used by parking facilities on the zone lot, such building shall be treated as any major structure and subject to all requirements thereof.
(C) All open off-street parking areas shall be surfaced with an all-weather paving material capable of carrying a wheel load of 4,000 pounds, or improved with concrete or a compacted macadam base and surfaced with an asphaltic pavement, to adequately provide a durable and dust-free surface that shall be maintained in good condition and free of weeds, dirt, trash and debris.
(D) Such parking areas shall be:
(1) So lined or designated as to insure the most efficient use of the parking spaces; and
(2) Provided with bumper guards or wheel guards so located that no part of the parked vehicle will extend beyond the boundary of the established parking area into any minimum required yard or onto any adjoining property.
(E) Any lighting facilities used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be located, shielded and directed upon the parking lot area in such a manner that they do not reflect or cause glare onto adjacent properties or interfere with street traffic. In no instance shall bare unshaded bulbs be used for such illumination.
(F) Such parking areas shall be graded and properly drained in such a manner that there will be no free flow of water onto either adjacent property or public sidewalks. Further, any additional run-off generated by such improved areas shall be disposed of in appropriate drainage facilities.
(Ord. 04-08, passed 4-26-2004; Am. Ord. 04-16, passed 10-20-2004)
§ 152.223 MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
The following requirements are the minimum off-street parking accommodations to be provided for each use and/or district.
(A) Single-family and two-family residential.
(1) Not less than four off-street parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling unit.
(2) Parking spaces shall be on the same lot as the residence. The first two parking spaces shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, or brick pavers. The third and fourth required parking spaces required may be located on an improved surface, including gravel. Spaces may be a combination of parallel and non- parallel, meaning that parking for one vehicle may be provided in front of the parking space provided for another vehicle.
(3) Required off-street parking spaces may include space(s) provided within a garage or carport.
(4) Where on-street parking is permitted in residential areas, any vehicle parked in specific areas permitted for on-street parking shall be considered in compliance with these regulations.
(5) Parking areas shall be maintained in good condition and free of chuckholes, weeds, dirt, trash and debris.
(B) Multi-family residential. Two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
(C) Non-residential uses.
(1) Auto and light truck repair facility: three spaces per work bay.
(2) Bed and breakfast: two spaces for the residents and one space per guest room.
(3) Boarding or rooming house: one space per resident.
(4) Child care center, pre-school: one space per faculty and staff.
(5) Clinics: one space per two patients and one space per peak-hour staff.
(6) Commercial center.
(a) For centers less than 25,000 square feet in gross floor area, there shall be five parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(b) For centers more than 25,000 square feet in gross floor area, there shall be four parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(7) Cultural, religious, social, government and other places of public assembly.
(a) With fixed seating: one space per 200 square feet of public assembly area.
(b) Without fixed seating: one space per 100 square feet of public area.
(8) Funeral homes: two spaces per 100 square feet of viewing area.
(9) Hospitals, extended care facilities, group homes: one space per three patients and one space per peak-hour staff.
(10) Hotel and motel: six spaces for every five or fraction of five guest sleeping rooms.
(11) Laundromats: one space per two washing machines.
(12) Manufacturing, processing and warehousing facilities: one space per 400 square feet of industrial floor area, exclusive of storage areas.
(13) Professional offices, service and retail businesses, indoor amusements: one space per 300 square feet of floor area, excluding rooms devoted entirely to storage.
(14) Food service establishments and micro- breweries.
(a) One space per three patron seats.
(b) Where bench seating is used, each 20 inches of length of the bench shall count as one patron-seat.
(15) Schools: one space per faculty and staff, and two spaces per pupil of driving age.
(16) Sports facilities.
(a) One space per three patron seats and one space per participant.
(b) Where bench seating is used, each 20 inches of length of the bench shall count as one patron seat.
(D) Uses unspecified or requirements unclear.
(1) For uses not specified in this section or in such instance when the requirements for an adequate number of spaces are unclear, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the administrative official on the basis of:
(a) Similar requirements;
(b) The number of persons served or employed; and
(c) The capability of adequately serving the visiting public.
(2) Such determination maybe reviewed by the Commission or appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(3) In case of conflict between the provisions of this section, the higher requirement(s) shall govern.
(E) Gross floor area defined. For purposes of determining off-street parking requirements under this section, GROSS FLOOR AREA means the total horizontal area of one or several floors of the building, or portion thereof, devoted to such use, including accessory storage areas located within selling or working space, such as counters, racks or closets, and any basement floor area devoted to retailing activities, to the production or processing of goods or to offices; provided, that GROSS FLOOR AREA shall not include that area devoted entirely and permanently to storage purposes, parking and loading facilities or space used for restrooms, utilities or elevator shafts.
(Ord. 03-05, § 816-25, passed 5-27-2003; Am. Ord. 04-08, passed 4-26-2004; Am. Ord. 04-16, passed 10-20-2004)
§ 152.224 LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES.
(A) Street setbacks.
(1) Single-family districts and two family districts. Parking for single-family residential uses shall be prohibited within the setback between the street and the building except on a single driveway not exceeding the width of an attached garage facing the street or 24 feet in width where there is no attached garage facing the street, excluding ancillary devices. Parking on any other portion of the setback between the street and the building or on a lawn shall be prohibited unless on an improved surface.
(2) Multi-family districts. Parking for multi-family residential uses shall be prohibited within the required street setback as set forth in § 152.190. Parking shall be prohibited on lawns.
(B) Side and rear yards.
(1) Single-family districts. Parking area may occupy a maximum of 50% of the area extending from the rear of the principal structure to the rear lot line between side lot lines.
(2) Multi-family districts. The side and rear parking setback requirement shall be one-half the building setback for the district, or five feet, whichever is greater.
(Ord. 04-16, passed 10-20-2004)
§ 152.225 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR THE DISABLED.
(A) General requirements.
(1) Any parking area to be used by employees or visitors shall provide parking spaces and associated access aisles designated, marked and located to adequately accommodate the disabled.
(2) Accessible spaces shall be provided in sufficient numbers and to the specifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Indiana Building Code (IBC).
(3) Each accessible or van-accessible parking space shall be located adjacent to an access aisle and in close proximity to the entrance(s) most accessible for the disabled.
(B) Reductions not permitted. The required number of parking spaces for disabled people shall be provided, regardless of any reduction in parking requirements otherwise approved by the Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals.
(Ord. 04-08, passed 4-26-2004; Am. Ord. 04-16, passed 10-20-2004)
§ 152.226 MINIMUM OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Uses and buildings with a gross floor area of less than 5,000 square feet shall provide adequate receiving facilities so as not to obstruct the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles over a sidewalk, street or alley.
(B) Uses and buildings with a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or more shall provide off-street loading spaces in accordance with the following table.
(1) For manufacturing, distribution, wholesaling, storage and similar uses having an aggregate gross floor area of:
(a) Under 5,000 square feet: no loading space;
(b) 5,001 to 25,000 square feet: one loading space;
(c) 25,001 to 60,000 square feet: two loading spaces;
(d) 60,001 to 100,000 square feet: three loading spaces;
(e) For each 50,000 square feet above 100,000: one loading space.
(2) For retail sales offices, hotels and motels, hospitals, institutions and similar uses having an aggregate gross floor area of:
(a) Under 5,000 square feet: no loading space;
(b) 5,001 to 60,000 square feet: one loading space;
(c) 60,001 to 100,000 square feet: two loading spaces;
(d) Each 100,000 square feet above 100,000: one loading space.
(C) Loading areas shall not be permitted within the front yard.
(Ord. 04-08, passed 4-26-2004; Am. Ord. 04-16, passed 10-20-2004)
§ 152.227 DRIVEWAY STANDARDS.
Driveways within the jurisdiction of the town shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the following standards.
(A) Construction.
(1) Single-family and two-family residential properties not part of a recorded subdivision may be permitted to have crushed stone driveways and parking areas.
(2) Said driveway and parking areas shall be maintained in good condition and constructed as follows.
(a) A two-inch layer of crushed stone shall be required for driveways and parking areas, and be bounded by landscape material, such as decorative concrete curbing, wood timbers or other landscape border designed to contain the stone.
(b) Requests for alternate landscape borders shall be subject to review by the Director of Planning Services.
(B) Within a new subdivision. New subdivision of property for single-family and/or two-family residential development shall be required to provide paved driveways and parking areas, subject to standards as set by § 152.223. Ancillary parking areas are not required to be paved.
(C) Width and location.
(1) Clearly defined driveways shall be provided for ingress and egress.
(2) Driveways shall be located and constructed subject to the following criteria, or to standards established by INDOT or the Planning and Director of Planning Services, whichever is more restrictive. Driveway location shall also be guided by the recommendations of the comprehensive plan, and the thoroughfare plan.
Driveway Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Uses | |||
Driveway Standard | Single-Family Residential (feet) | Multifamily Residential (feet) | Nonresidential (feet) |
Driveway Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Uses | |||
Driveway Standard | Single-Family Residential (feet) | Multifamily Residential (feet) | Nonresidential (feet) |
Maximum width at property line | 22 | 35 | 40 |
Minimum distance from interior lot line | 0 | 12* | 12* |
All others - 0' | |||
Minimum distance from street intersection | 30 | 50 | 50 |
Space between two drives on same property | 25 | 40 | 40 |
Radius of curb return: | |||
Minimum | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Maximum | 15 | 20 | 20 |
*Drives may be located at property line in the case of shared driveways. | |||
(Ord. 03-05, § 816-15, passed 5-27-2003; Ord. 04-08, passed 4-26-2004; Am. Ord. 04-16, passed 10-20-2004)
§ 152.228 FEES, FINES AND ENFORCEMENT.
(A) Fees shall be as set forth in §
152.363
.
(B) A posted notice or written letter, sent by regular mail, shall constitute a warning. Additionally, tickets may be levied against the property owner who does not comply with the above regulations within 30 days. The first ticket issued shall indicate a remedy with which the violator must comply. Subsequent tickets for failure to comply shall constitute a Class E ordinance violation and shall be subject to a fine. The fine shall be $25 for the second ticket and for each day the property is not in compliance subsequent to the date of the second ticket.
(C) The Director of Planning Services shall implement the regulations of this subchapter and shall hereafter review all applicants for driveway permits to ensure compliance with this subchapter. Enforcement of this subchapter shall be the responsibility of the Director of Planning Services. Any person receiving a fine notice as specified in § 152.220 and this section commits a Class E ordinance violation and shall be subject to a fine for each day that the failure to comply shall continue in effect subsequent to the date of the notice. The fine shall be $25 per day.
(Ord. 04-08, passed 4-26-2004; Am. Ord. 04-16, passed 10-20-2004; Am. Ord. 09-11, passed 6-8-2009; Am. Ord. 2020-07, passed 2-24-2020)