Frazer Township City Zoning Code
PART 18
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 27-1801 General Regulations.
[Ord. 146, 1/10/2008; as amended by Ord. 158, 4/6/2010, § 29]
1.
Off-street parking, loading and unloading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the specifications of this chapter. The facilities required herein shall be available throughout the hours of operation of the particular business or use for which such facilities are provided. As used herein; the term "parking space" includes either covered garage space or uncovered parking lot space located off or beyond the public right-of-way.
2.
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, each parking space shall have an area of not less than 180 square feet whether inside or outside of a structure, for the temporary standing of automobile vehicles to be used exclusively as a parking stall for one automobile vehicle.
3.
A garage or carport may be located wholly or partly inside the walls of the principal building, or attached to the outer walls. If separated from the principal building, the garage shall conform to all accessory building requirements. The garage may be constructed under a yard or court. The space above an underground garage shall be deemed to be part of the open space of the lot on which it is located.
4.
Parking spaces may be located on an adjacent lot other than that containing the principal use with the approval of the Board of Supervisors.
5.
All off-street parking and loading areas shall be graded for proper drainage and shall be surfaced or paved with concrete, bituminous asphalt or other similar material.
6.
All off-street parking and loading shall be so arranged as to provide for orderly and safe parking and storage of vehicles.
7.
All lighting used to illuminate any off-street parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises and public rights-of-way.
8.
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the minimum dimensions of parking spaces and traffic aisles shall be as follows:
A.
Minimum width of a parking space shall be at least nine feet.
B.
Minimum depth of a parking space shall be at least 18 feet.
C.
Minimum width of traffic aisles providing two-way travel shall be 24 feet.
D.
Minimum width of traffic aisles providing one-way travel shall vary with the angle of parking, as follows:
Parallel | 12 feet | |
30° | 14 feet | |
45° | 16 feet | |
60° | 20 feet | |
90° | 24 feet |
10.
Access to and from all off-street parking, loading and vehicle service areas, including access drives related thereto, shall consist of well defined separate or common entrances and exits and shall comply with the requirements of Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
A.
Where a site has frontage on more than one street, access shall be provided from the street with the lower traffic volume, if at all possible.
B.
Each parking space shall have access directly to an access drive or driveway. Interior circulation of traffic shall be designed so that no access drive or driveway providing access to parking spaces shall be used as a through street. Interior traffic circulation shall be designed to ensure safety and access by emergency vehicles.
C.
In the CSO Corridor Site Overlay District access drives from regional retail centers shall be sited so as to maximize the safe, free flow of-vehicular traffic in, around and to or from such development as determined by the Township Engineer or consulting engineer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at regional retail centers direct access to each parking bay from interior and/or exterior "ring roads" (public or private) shall be permitted.
D.
Parking areas shall be designed to permit each motor vehicle to proceed to and from the parking space provided for it without requiring the moving of any other motor vehicle.
E.
Parking areas shall be graded to a maximum slope of 5%.
F.
For the purpose of servicing any parking area held under single and separate ownership, entrance and exit drives shall be limited to two along the frontage of any single street and their center lines shall be spaced at least 80 feet apart. On the corner properties, there shall be a space of a minimum of 60 feet, measured at the curb line, between the center line of any entrance or exit drive and the street line of the street parallel to said access drive.
11.
Handicapped-Accessible Parking Space Requirements.
A.
Handicapped-accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following ratios:
Total Number of Spaces in Parking Lot | Required Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces | |
|---|---|---|
1 to 25 | 1 | |
26 to 50 | 2 | |
51 to 75 | 3 | |
76 to 100 | 4 | |
101 to 150 | 5 | |
151 to 200 | 6 | |
201 to 300 | 7 | |
301 to 400 | 8 | |
401 to 500 | 9 | |
501 to 1,000 | 2% of total | |
1,001 and over | 20 + 1 for each 100 over 1,000 |
B.
Accessible spaces shall be 12 feet in width and 19 feet in length and shall be located at the shortest practical distance to an accessible entrance to the building.
C.
Except as provided in paragraph .D, access aisles adjacent to accessible spaces shall be a minimum of 60 inches wide.
D.
One in every six accessible spaces, but not less than one, shall be served by an access aisle a minimum 96 inches wide and shall be designated as "van accessible."
E.
All signage designating accessible spaces shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, as amended.
§ 27-1802 Parking Facilities Required.
[Ord. 146, 1/10/2008; as amended by Ord. 158, 4/6/2010, § 26; and by Ord. 173, 8/5/2014, §§ 40, 41]
Any structure or building hereafter erected, converted, or enlarged for any of the following uses, or any open area hereafter used for nonresidential purposes, shall be provided with not less than the minimum spaces, as set forth below. Said spaces shall be readily accessible to the uses served thereby. Fractional numbers of parking spaces shall be increased to the next whole number. Where the number of parking spaces required is not specifically identified, the applicant shall provide at least three examples of the parking layouts of similar uses; provided, however, the final number of parking spaces shall be subject to review and approval of the Board of Supervisors.
A.
Institutional and Recreation Uses.
(1)
Campground. One off-street parking space for three campsites.
(2)
Cemetery. One off-street parking space for each employee and one off-street space for each four visitors which can be accommodated at peak usage in total capacity of mausoleum, crematory or columbarium.
(3)
Correctional Institution. One off-street parking space for every two employees, plus one space for each five inmates for visitors.
(4)
Day Care Center or Child Day Care Home. One off-street parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area with a minimum of four spaces.
(5)
Group Residence. One off-street parking space for every two employees, plus one space for every four residents.
(6)
Hospital. One off-street parking space for each full-time staff member on peak shift and one additional stall for every two patients.
(7)
Institutional Facility. One off-street parking space for every two full-time staff members and an additional off-street parking space for every five residents who are eligible and are permitted by the sponsor to operate a vehicle.
(8)
Nursing Home. One off-street parking space for every two beds plus one space for every two employees.
(9)
Place of Worship. One off-street parking space for each three seats provided for in the assembly area use, or at least one off-street parking space for each 25 square feet of gross floor area or space to be used for service to patrons, guests or members whichever requires the greater number of off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each employee.
(10)
Park or Playground. One off-street parking space for each 2,500 square feet of recreation area.
(11)
Public or Private School. One off-street parking space for each faculty member and employee plus one space per two classrooms and offices.
(12)
Recreation Facility. One off-street parking space for each five persons which can be accommodated at designed capacity, or at least one off-street parking space for each 50 square feet of gross floor area used or intended to be used for service to customers, patrons, clients, guests, or members, whichever requires the greater number of off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each employee.
(13)
Township Facilities. One off-street parking space per 300 square feet of net floor area.
(14)
University/College. As determined by the Township following a parking needs analysis.
B.
Office Uses.
(1)
Medical Clinic. Six off-street parking spaces per doctor plus one additional space per each employee.
(2)
Medical Office. One off-street parking space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area.
(3)
Professional Office. One off-street parking space for each 350 square feet of gross floor area.
(4)
Veterinary Office. Three off-street parking spaces for each doctor plus one off-street parking space for each employee, plus one space for each 100 square feet of examination area.
(5)
All Office Uses Not Listed. One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area.
C.
Commercial and Retail Uses.
(1)
Adult Oriented Business. One off-street parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.
(2)
Amusement Arcade. One off-street parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.
(3)
Animal Hospital. Three off-street parking spaces for each doctor plus one off-street parking space for each employee, plus one space for each 100 square feet of examination area.
(4)
Automobile Repair Shop. One off-street parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area, plus one additional off-street parking space for each employee.
(5)
Automotive Sales and Service. One off-street parking space for every 400 square feet of showroom, plus one off-street parking space for every 500 square feet of outdoor display area.
(6)
Banquet Facility. One off-street parking space for each employee at the highest shift plus one additional off-street parking space for every two seats of the total capacity of the facility.
(7)
Bed and Breakfast. One off-street parking space for each guest room, plus two additional off-street parking spaces.
(8)
Business Park. One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area.
(9)
Business Services. One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area.
(10)
Car Wash. One off-street parking space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area for offices plus 10 spaces for vehicular stacking.
(11)
Commercial School. One off-street parking space for each staff, plus one for every two students.
(12)
Community Retail Center. One off-street parking space per 200 square feet of gross leasable area.
(13)
Convenience Store. One off-street parking space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area; plus one additional off-street parking space for each employee.
(14)
Convention Center. One off-street parking space for each 300 feet of gross floor area.
(15)
Country Club/Golf Course. One off-street parking space for each four members, plus the number of spaces required for a restaurant if a restaurant is included.
(16)
Drive-In/Drive-Through Restaurant. One off-street parking space for every 50 square feet of net floor area.
(17)
Essential Services. Two off-street parking spaces plus one off-street parking space for each employee normally in attendance at the facility at any time.
(18)
Fast Food Restaurant. One off-street parking space for every two seats, or one off-street parking space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area, whichever requires the greater number of off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each employee on the largest shift.
(19)
Financial Institution. One off-street parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area, plus one additional space for each employee.
(20)
Fitness Center. One off-street parking space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area.
[Added by Ord. 180, 10/4/2016]
(21)
Flex Space. One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area.
(22)
Fuel Sales. One off-street parking space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area; plus one additional off-street parking space for each employee.
(23)
Funeral Home. One off-street parking space for each four seats provided for patron use, or at least one off-street parking space for each 50 square feet of gross floor area, whichever requires the greater number of off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each employee.
(24)
Hotel/Motel. One off-street parking space for each guest room plus one off-street parking space for each two employees. Where lounge, restaurant, and meeting room uses are integral, the minimum required parking spaces for each use shall be provided on site.
(25)
Junkyard. One off-street parking space for each employee on peak shift, plus two off-street parking spaces for patrons.
(26)
Laundromat. One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area.
(27)
Local Retail Center. One off-street parking space for each 200 square feet of gross leasable area and calculated for each use.
(28)
Movie Theater. One off-street parking space for each four seats.
(29)
Media Services. One off-street parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus one additional off-street parking space for each employee.
(30)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary. One off-street parking space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area.
[Added by Ord. 181, 12/6/2016]
(31)
Mixed Use Development. Where there are two or more separate principal uses on the site, the off-street parking requirement shall be the sum of the required parking for each use.
(32)
Nightclub. One off-street parking space for each four square feet of net floor area devoted to seating at stools or standing area, plus one off-street parking space for each 50 square feet of net floor area devoted to seating at tables with chairs.
(33)
Personal Services. One off-street parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus one additional space for every employee.
(34)
Private Club. At least one off-street parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.
(35)
Restaurant. One off-street parking space for each 50 square feet of gross floor area; plus one additional off-street parking space for each employee.
(36)
Resort Facility. One off-street parking space for each guest room plus one off-street parking space for each two employees. Where lounge, restaurant, and meeting room uses are integral, the minimum required parking spaces for each use shall be provided on site.
(37)
Retail Center. One off-street parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus one additional space for each employee; in the CSO Corridor Site Overlay District, as specified in § 27-1002.2.D.
(38)
Wholesale. Two off-street parking spaces for each employee on the largest shift.
(39)
Other Commercial Uses Not Listed. At least one off-street parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area, or fraction thereof, except when otherwise authorized as a special exception consistent with the principles set forth herein for comparable buildings.
D.
Industrial Uses.
(1)
Aircraft or Air Industry-Related Industry. One off-street parking space for every 750 square feet of gross floor area.
(2)
Cargo Facility. One off-street parking space for every 750 square feet of net floor area.
(3)
Communications Tower. One off-street parking space per facility.
(4)
Contractor Storage Yard. One off-street parking space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area.
(5)
Incubator Facility. Three off-street parking spaces for each four employees on the largest shift, or one off-street parking space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater, plus one off-street parking space for each company vehicle normally stored on the premises.
(6)
Light and Heavy Manufacturing. Three off-street parking spaces for every four employees on the largest shift, or one for each 800 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater, plus one off-street parking space for each company vehicle normally stored on the premises.
(7)
Medical Marijuana Grower/Processor. Three off-street parking spaces for every four employees on the largest shift, or one off-street parking space for each 800 square feet of gross floor area whichever is greater, plus one off-street parking space for each company vehicle stored on the premises.
[Added by Ord. 181, 12/6/2016]
(8)
Mineral Extraction. One off-street parking space for each employee on peak shift.
(9)
Research and Development. Three off-street parking spaces for each our (4) employees on the largest shift, or one off-street parking space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater, plus one off-street parking space for each company vehicle normally stored on the premises.
(10)
Self-Storage Facility. One off-street parking space for each 10 storage units equally distributed throughout the storage area, and one off-street parking space for each 25 storage units, which spaces shall be located near the manager's quarters to be used by prospective clients.
(11)
Transportation Maintenance Facility. One off-street parking space for every 750 square feet of gross floor area.
(12)
Warehouse. Three off-street parking spaces for each four employees on the largest shift, or one off-street parking space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater, plus one off-street parking space for each company vehicle normally stored on the premises.
(13)
Wind Farm. As determined by the Township following a parking needs analysis.
(14)
Woodshop/Millwork. One off-street parking space for every 750 square feet of gross floor area.
E.
Agricultural Uses.
(1)
Agricultural Operations. Two off-street parking spaces for each dwelling unit, plus one off-street parking space per employee.
(2)
Nursery. One off-street parking space for each employee and one off-street parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area used or intended to be used as a sales area.
F.
Commercial Uses Housing Animals.
(1)
Kennel. One off-street parking space for each employee plus one off-street parking space for each eight animals in capacity.
G.
Mobile Home Park. Two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit, plus supplemental parking at a ratio of one off-street parking space per six dwelling units, to be centrally located.
I.
Other Uses Not Listed. One off-street parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area or one off-street parking space for each three occupants at maximum allowable occupancy, whichever is greater.
§ 27-1803 Loading and Unloading Space.
[Ord. 146, 1/10/2008]
1.
In addition to the off-street parking space required above, any building erected, converted or enlarged in any district for commercial, office building, manufacturing, wholesale, hospital or similar uses, shall provide adequate off-street areas for loading and unloading of vehicles. The minimum size for a loading space shall be 55 feet in length, 12 feet in width, with an overhead clearance of 15 feet. Each loading space shall be provided with appropriate means of access to a street or alley as well as adequate maneuvering space.
2.
All commercial and industrial establishments shall provide loading and unloading and commercial vehicle storage space adequate for their needs. This required space will be provided in addition to established requirements for patron and employee parking. The following minimum requirements for loading spaces shall apply to any property having a building in excess of 5,000 square feet of gross floor area:
Square Feet of Combined Gross Floor Area Devoted to Each Use | Required Number of Berths | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 up to 19,999 | 1 | |
20,000 up to 49,999 | 2 | |
For each additional 50,000 | 1 additional berth |
3.
In no case where a building is erected, converted or enlarged for commercial, manufacturing or business purposes, shall the public rights-of-way be used for loading or unloading of materials.
§ 27-1804 Parking and Loading Area Setbacks and Landscaping.
[Ord. 146, 1/10/2008]
1.
All nonresidential parking and loading shall be separated from the right-of-way line of a public street or adjoining property line by a planting strip at least 10 feet in depth, unless adjoining owners mutually agree to common facilities subject to greater setbacks as may be required elsewhere in this chapter. Within the CSO Corridor Site Overlay District, adjoining interior parking setbacks are permitted to be reduced between parcels, subject to execution and delivery to the Township of adequate cross-parcel access agreements or covenants.
2.
Off-street parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with the requirements of § 27-1627.F.