A.   Residential District: In any R district, there shall be at least one parking space for every dwelling unit, such space or spaces shall be on the same lot with the structure which they are intended to serve.

   B.   C Or M District: In any C or M district, when used for dwelling purposes, there shall be one parking space available for each dwelling unit on the same or contiguous lots. (Ord. 410, 8-25-1986)

On the same or adjoining premises with any building or structure, there shall be provided off-street parking in accordance with the following schedules:

   A.   Churches, Theaters, Auditoriums, And Similar Places Of Assembly: At least one parking space for every five (5) permanent seats. In cases where temporary or moveable seats are provided for, there shall be one parking space or every forty (40) square feet of area within the auditorium, or meeting hall.

   B.   Hospitals And Institutions: There shall be at least one parking space for every two (2) beds provided for in said building, or one parking space for every one thousand (1,000) square feet of total floor space included within said building, whichever provides the greater number of spaces.

   C.   Hotels And Clubs: There shall be at least one parking space for every two (2) guest rooms for the first forty (40) guest rooms, and one space for every four (4) guest rooms over the initial forty (40).

   D.   Auto Courts And Motels: There shall be one parking space for every individual sleeping room or living unit.

   E.   Commercial Districts: Commercial districts, except as otherwise provided in this section:

      1.   Office Buildings: One space for each five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area.

      2.   Medical-Dental Clinics: Three (3) spaces for each doctor's office, plus one space for each two (2) employees.

      3.   Retail Or Service Establishments, But Not Including Food Markets: Two (2) spaces for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area.

      4.   Food Stores Or Markets: One parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area.

   F.   Reduction Of Requirements: Provided that the commission may reduce these requirements upon good cause being shown, provided adequate parking is arranged in the immediate neighborhood. (Ord. 410, 8-25-1986)

There shall be one off-street parking space, located within three hundred feet (300') of the property served for each two (2) permanent employees. In addition, there shall be at least one parking space for each truck operated by the concern and one parking space for each salesperson permanently employed. (Ord. 410, 8-25-1986)

   A.   Improvements; Maintenance: Every parcel of land hereafter used for parking, sales or display purposes shall be improved and maintained as required in the following subsections:

      1.   Surface: All areas used for parking more than five (5) vehicles shall be surfaced or paved with asphalt, concrete or other surfacing acceptable to the commission and shall thereafter be maintained in good condition; provided, that parking areas in M districts need not be surfaced if located more than two hundred feet (200') from any R district.

      2.   Wood Or Masonry Wall; Curb: Where such areas adjoin residential districts they shall be separated therefrom by a wood or masonry wall six feet (6') in height, provided said wall shall not exceed three feet (3') in height where it is in the front yard area of an abutting residential use or district. Where no fence or wall is required along a boundary of a parking area, there shall be a concrete curb or timber barrier not less than six inches (6") in height securely installed and maintained as a safeguard to abutting property or public right of way. The barrier shall be not less than two feet (2') from a property line.

      3.   Landscaping: Where such area adjoins a residential district, there shall be a border of appropriate landscaping not less than six feet (6') in depth, along the residential street frontage, to protect the character of the adjoining residential property. Such landscaping shall be maintained. Plans for the development shall be submitted to the commission for approval.

      4.   Lighting: Lighting where provided to illuminate such parking, sales and/or display areas shall be so arranged as to reflect away from the adjoining residential areas and not cause a nuisance either to highway or to the living environment.

   B.   Ingress/Egress: The location and width of all points of ingress and egress shall be submitted to the commission for approval. (Ord. 410, 8-25-1986)