Flemington City Zoning Code
§ 2629 PARKING
NUMBER OF SPACES.
[N.J.A.C. 5:21-4.14; Ord. No. 2012-01; amended 5-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-7; 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-15; 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-24]
A.
An adequate number of on-street and off-street parking spaces shall be required in all developments to accommodate residents and visitors. For projects containing dwelling units required by the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code's Barrier Free Subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-7) to be accessible, accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Barrier Free Subcode and shall be considered part of the total number of required spaces.
B.
For residential developments, off-street parking space shall be provided, as set forth in Table 26.1 below. If applicant does not specify the number of bedrooms per unit, note "3" for each category in Table 26.1 shall apply for the parking requirement.
C.
For nonresidential developments, off street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following and Chapter 26, Table 26.2 in this section.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-15]
1.
In the Downtown Business (DB) District, off-street parking shall not be required for uses occupying existing floor area in existence as of the date of adoption of this Ordinance and that meet the following criteria:
Editor's Note: Paragraph C,1; C,1,a; and C,1,b were adopted 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-15.
D.
Alternative parking standards to those shown in Table 26.1 shall be accepted if the applicant demonstrates these standards better reflect local conditions. Factors affecting minimum number of parking spaces include household characteristics, availability of mass transit, urban versus suburban location, and available off-site parking resources.
Table 26.1 Parking Requirements for Residential Land Uses(1) | |
|---|---|
Housing Unit Type/Size(2) | Parking Space Requirement |
Single-Family Detached | |
2 Bedroom | 1.5 |
3 Bedroom | 2.0 |
4 Bedroom | 2.5(3) |
5 Bedroom | 3.0 |
All other housing unit parking space requirements shall comply with the requirements of the Residential Site Improvement Standards (NJAC 5:21). |
Notes, Table 26.1: |
(1)
When determination of the required number of parking spaces results in a fractional space for the entire development, any fraction of one-half or less may be disregarded, while a fraction in excess of one-half shall be counted as one parking space.
(2)
Requirements for attached units (apartment/ condominium/townhouse) include provisions for quest parking. Guest parking shall not be concentrated in any one parking area but shall be distributed so as to provide easy access to the affordable rental residences.
(3)
If applicant does not specify the number of bedrooms per unit, this off-street parking requirement shall apply.
SOURCE: Modified and adapted from U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Public Use File — New Jersey (cross-tabulation of vehicles by housing unit for units constructed 1975 to 1980). |
Table 26.2 Off-Street Parking Space Requirements for Nonresidential Land Uses [Amended 9-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-24] | |
|---|---|
Nonresidential Land Principal Use | Required Off-Street Parking Spaces Per Indicated Area |
Taverns/Bar | 1 per 2 seats |
House of Worship | 1 per 3 seats |
Bed and Breakfast | 1 per guest bedroom, and 1 per employee |
Banks | 1 per 300 sf GFA |
Hotels | 1 per room plus 1 per employee (maximum shift) |
Library | 1 per 300 sf GFA |
Health or Athletic Club | 1 per 100 sf GFA |
Manufacturing | 1 per 1,000 sf GFA |
Fire & Rescue | 1/300 sf GFA |
Medical & Dental Office | 1 per 150 sf GFA |
Convenience Store | 6 per 1,000 GFA |
Shopping center | 1 per 200 sf GFA |
Offices | 3.5 per 1,000 sf GFA |
Outdoor Dining [Added 5-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-7] | No additional parking shall be required |
Mortuary | 10 per viewing room/chapel |
Research | 1 per 1,000 sf GFA |
Restaurant | 1 per 3 seats |
Retail use | 1 per 250 sf GFA (4 per 1,000 GFA) |
Schools: | |
Elementary | 2 per classroom; but not less than 1 per teacher & staff |
Intermediate | 1.5 per classroom; but not less than 1 per teacher & staff |
Secondary | 2.5 per classroom; but not less than 1 per teacher & staff |
Service station | 4 per bay & work area |
Theater (the first 75 seats shall be exempt from the parking requirement) | 1 per 3 seats |
Notes: GFA = Gross floor area GLA = Gross leasable area |
E.
A one-car garage and driveway combination shall count as 2.0 off-street parking spaces, provided the driveway measures a minimum of 18 feet in length between the face of the garage door and the right-of-way. A two-car garage and driveway combination shall count as 3.5 off-street parking spaces, provided a minimum parking area width of 20 feet is provided for a minimum length of 18 feet as specified for a one-car garage and driveway combination.
F.
When housing is included in mixed-use development, a shared parking approach to the provision of parking shall be permitted, provided however the applicant demonstrates the adequacy of parking for the development in accordance with best design practice.
G.
When, in the judgment of the local approving authority, on-street parking is available, then only that proportion of the parking requirement which is not available on the street shall be provided on site or in off-street parking facilities. A length of 23 feet per on-street parking space shall be used in calculating the number of available on-street parking spaces.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-15]
H.
Shared Parking. Where an applicant persuasively demonstrates that 2 or more parking generators have complementary parking demand as demonstrated using accepted shared parking analyses, the approving authority may permit an appropriate reduction in the required total number of parking spaces.