Franklin City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 5

OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING

7-5-1: INTENSITY OF USE:

When the intensity of use of any building, structure or premises is increased through the addition of dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity or other units of measurement specified as requiring parking or loading facilities, parking and loading facilities as required herein shall be provided for such increased intensity of use. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-2: CHANGE OF EXISTING BUILDING USE:

Whenever the existing use of a building or structure shall hereafter be changed to a new use, parking or loading facilities shall be provided as required for such new use. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-3: ACCESS TO PARKING SPACES:

Access to parking spaces as required herein for commercial and industrial uses shall not be less than twelve feet (12') wide and not more than forty feet (40') wide at the curb line. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-4: EXISTING PARKING:

No lawfully existing building shall be deemed to be a nonconforming building solely because of the lack of any such required spaces; provided, that the space being used for off street parking or loading in connection with any such building at the time of the effective date hereof shall not be further reduced in area or capacity. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-5: CALCULATION OF REQUIRED NUMBER OF SPACES:

When the calculation of the required number of spaces called for herein results in a fractional number, fractions equal to or greater than one-half (1/2) shall be adjusted to the next higher whole number of spaces. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-6: PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS NOT MENTIONED HEREIN:

Parking space requirements for a use not specifically mentioned shall be the same as for a use specified which has similar traffic generating characteristics. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-7: OFF STREET PARKING FOR SEVERAL BUILDINGS:

Except as required for dwellings and motels, off street parking facilities for several buildings, structures or uses, or for mixed uses, may be provided that the total number of spaces so located together shall not be less than the sum of the separate requirements for each of the buildings or uses. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-8: OPEN OFF STREET PARKING:

Every open off street parking area having more than four (4) contiguous parking spaces shall be hard surfaced, including access driveways. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-9: LIGHTING:

Lighting used to illuminate off street parking areas shall be directed away from residential properties. Parking areas shall be effectively screened on any side adjoining property in a residential zone by a wall, fence or hedge to a height of six feet (6') except for the front yard setback area of the adjoining residential property, in which case the maximum height shall be three feet (3'). (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

Multi-family dwelling parking and pedestrian areas shall have adequate lighting for safety as approved by the city officials and/or city's consulting engineer. (Ord., 3-1-2007)

7-5-10: PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

Parking spaces as hereinafter set forth shall be provided for all uses allowed and special uses permitted in any zone; provided, that a greater or fewer number of spaces may be required or allowed in any case where a special use permit in involved. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

Type Of Dwelling		Number Of Spaces
Bowling alley		2 parking spaces for each alley
Buildings hereafter erected containing more than 15,000 square feet in area and which are designed to be occupied by any use requiring receipt or dispatch of merchandise by truck		There shall be provided and maintained with adequate design to provide safe and efficient means of access and maneuvering: 1 loading space not less than 30 feet in length, and 10 feet in width, exclusive of access platforms and maneuvering areas
Business offices, not otherwise specified		1 parking space for each 250 square feet of net floor area
Church, auditorium, theater, or sports arena		1 parking space for each 4 seats in the principal assembly room or area
Convalescent, nursing or rest home, sanitarium or home for care of children or the aged (each 4 beds)		1 parking space, plus 1 parking space for each 2 doctors assigned full time to the staff, plus 2 parking spaces for each 3 other employees
Drive-in theater		A reservoir space at the entrance containing 1 parking space for each 10 vehicles accommodated within
Dwelling unit, to include multiple-dwelling dwelling units		3 parking spaces per dwelling unit are required, 2 of which may be uncovered
Home being used as a lawful home occupation		2 additional parking spaces
Hospital		1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of net floor area plus 1 parking space for each regular employee
Hotel, motel, club, lodging house (guest bedroom)		1 parking space
Manufacturing establishments		1 parking space for each employee, based on the greatest number of employees at any 1 time
Medical or dental office or clinic		1 parking space for each 250 square feet of net floor area
Mortuary		25 parking spaces
Retail stores or sales:
And for drive-in banks		3 additional parking spaces for each teller window
Retail sales establishments handling only durable goods or bulky merchandise, such as machinery, furniture, or vehicles, personal service and repair shops, wholesale stores		1 parking space for each 600 square feet of net floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet
Retail stores, banks and shops other than as specified herein		1 parking space for each 200 square feet of net floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet
Social hall, dance hall, nightclub, pool hall, restaurant, or other similar enterprise or establishment (floor space used by the public or by members)		A number of parking spaces equal to 20 percent of the capacity in persons. For the purposes of this section, capacity in persons shall mean the gross floor area divided by 15 square feet

(Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998; amd. Ord., 3-1-2007)

Motor vehicle access must meet Idaho department of transportation standards or other special use designated by the city council. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

Franklin City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 5

OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING

7-5-1: INTENSITY OF USE:

7-5-2: CHANGE OF EXISTING BUILDING USE:

Whenever the existing use of a building or structure shall hereafter be changed to a new use, parking or loading facilities shall be provided as required for such new use. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-3: ACCESS TO PARKING SPACES:

7-5-4: EXISTING PARKING:

7-5-5: CALCULATION OF REQUIRED NUMBER OF SPACES:

7-5-6: PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS NOT MENTIONED HEREIN:

Parking space requirements for a use not specifically mentioned shall be the same as for a use specified which has similar traffic generating characteristics. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-7: OFF STREET PARKING FOR SEVERAL BUILDINGS:

7-5-8: OPEN OFF STREET PARKING:

Every open off street parking area having more than four (4) contiguous parking spaces shall be hard surfaced, including access driveways. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-9: LIGHTING:

Multi-family dwelling parking and pedestrian areas shall have adequate lighting for safety as approved by the city officials and/or city's consulting engineer. (Ord., 3-1-2007)

7-5-10: PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

Type Of Dwelling		Number Of Spaces
Bowling alley		2 parking spaces for each alley
Buildings hereafter erected containing more than 15,000 square feet in area and which are designed to be occupied by any use requiring receipt or dispatch of merchandise by truck		There shall be provided and maintained with adequate design to provide safe and efficient means of access and maneuvering: 1 loading space not less than 30 feet in length, and 10 feet in width, exclusive of access platforms and maneuvering areas
Business offices, not otherwise specified		1 parking space for each 250 square feet of net floor area
Church, auditorium, theater, or sports arena		1 parking space for each 4 seats in the principal assembly room or area
Convalescent, nursing or rest home, sanitarium or home for care of children or the aged (each 4 beds)		1 parking space, plus 1 parking space for each 2 doctors assigned full time to the staff, plus 2 parking spaces for each 3 other employees
Drive-in theater		A reservoir space at the entrance containing 1 parking space for each 10 vehicles accommodated within
Dwelling unit, to include multiple-dwelling dwelling units		3 parking spaces per dwelling unit are required, 2 of which may be uncovered
Home being used as a lawful home occupation		2 additional parking spaces
Hospital		1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of net floor area plus 1 parking space for each regular employee
Hotel, motel, club, lodging house (guest bedroom)		1 parking space
Manufacturing establishments		1 parking space for each employee, based on the greatest number of employees at any 1 time
Medical or dental office or clinic		1 parking space for each 250 square feet of net floor area
Mortuary		25 parking spaces
Retail stores or sales:
And for drive-in banks		3 additional parking spaces for each teller window
Retail sales establishments handling only durable goods or bulky merchandise, such as machinery, furniture, or vehicles, personal service and repair shops, wholesale stores		1 parking space for each 600 square feet of net floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet
Retail stores, banks and shops other than as specified herein		1 parking space for each 200 square feet of net floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet
Social hall, dance hall, nightclub, pool hall, restaurant, or other similar enterprise or establishment (floor space used by the public or by members)		A number of parking spaces equal to 20 percent of the capacity in persons. For the purposes of this section, capacity in persons shall mean the gross floor area divided by 15 square feet

(Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998; amd. Ord., 3-1-2007)

Motor vehicle access must meet Idaho department of transportation standards or other special use designated by the city council. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

Franklin City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 5

OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING

7-5-1: INTENSITY OF USE:

7-5-2: CHANGE OF EXISTING BUILDING USE:

Whenever the existing use of a building or structure shall hereafter be changed to a new use, parking or loading facilities shall be provided as required for such new use. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-3: ACCESS TO PARKING SPACES:

7-5-4: EXISTING PARKING:

7-5-5: CALCULATION OF REQUIRED NUMBER OF SPACES:

7-5-6: PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS NOT MENTIONED HEREIN:

Parking space requirements for a use not specifically mentioned shall be the same as for a use specified which has similar traffic generating characteristics. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-7: OFF STREET PARKING FOR SEVERAL BUILDINGS:

7-5-8: OPEN OFF STREET PARKING:

Every open off street parking area having more than four (4) contiguous parking spaces shall be hard surfaced, including access driveways. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)

7-5-9: LIGHTING:

Multi-family dwelling parking and pedestrian areas shall have adequate lighting for safety as approved by the city officials and/or city's consulting engineer. (Ord., 3-1-2007)

7-5-10: PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

Type Of Dwelling		Number Of Spaces
Bowling alley		2 parking spaces for each alley
Buildings hereafter erected containing more than 15,000 square feet in area and which are designed to be occupied by any use requiring receipt or dispatch of merchandise by truck		There shall be provided and maintained with adequate design to provide safe and efficient means of access and maneuvering: 1 loading space not less than 30 feet in length, and 10 feet in width, exclusive of access platforms and maneuvering areas
Business offices, not otherwise specified		1 parking space for each 250 square feet of net floor area
Church, auditorium, theater, or sports arena		1 parking space for each 4 seats in the principal assembly room or area
Convalescent, nursing or rest home, sanitarium or home for care of children or the aged (each 4 beds)		1 parking space, plus 1 parking space for each 2 doctors assigned full time to the staff, plus 2 parking spaces for each 3 other employees
Drive-in theater		A reservoir space at the entrance containing 1 parking space for each 10 vehicles accommodated within
Dwelling unit, to include multiple-dwelling dwelling units		3 parking spaces per dwelling unit are required, 2 of which may be uncovered
Home being used as a lawful home occupation		2 additional parking spaces
Hospital		1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of net floor area plus 1 parking space for each regular employee
Hotel, motel, club, lodging house (guest bedroom)		1 parking space
Manufacturing establishments		1 parking space for each employee, based on the greatest number of employees at any 1 time
Medical or dental office or clinic		1 parking space for each 250 square feet of net floor area
Mortuary		25 parking spaces
Retail stores or sales:
And for drive-in banks		3 additional parking spaces for each teller window
Retail sales establishments handling only durable goods or bulky merchandise, such as machinery, furniture, or vehicles, personal service and repair shops, wholesale stores		1 parking space for each 600 square feet of net floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet
Retail stores, banks and shops other than as specified herein		1 parking space for each 200 square feet of net floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet
Social hall, dance hall, nightclub, pool hall, restaurant, or other similar enterprise or establishment (floor space used by the public or by members)		A number of parking spaces equal to 20 percent of the capacity in persons. For the purposes of this section, capacity in persons shall mean the gross floor area divided by 15 square feet

(Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998; amd. Ord., 3-1-2007)

Motor vehicle access must meet Idaho department of transportation standards or other special use designated by the city council. (Ord. 1998-1, 7-17-1998)