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Gladstone City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 180

OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS

Sec. 7.180.010.- Districts R-1, R-P-1, RCH-1, R-2 and R-P-2.

For all dwellings hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in districts R-1, R-P-1, RCH-1, R-2, and R-P-2, provision in the form of garages, carports or open parking areas shall be made for the parking of motor passenger vehicles for the use of occupants. Such parking areas shall be surfaced with at least three inches of Portland cement concrete or equivalent. Such parking shall provide space for two vehicles for each dwelling unit. Each parking space shall contain at least 8.5- by 20-foot dimensions and necessary maneuvering space shall be provided. Parking areas within a required side yard setback shall direct the flow of water away from the side lot line.

(Ord. No. 4.414, § 1, 1-22-2018)

Sec. 7.180.020. - Districts R-3, R-P-3, R-4 and R-P-4.

For all apartment houses, multiple dwellings or apartment hotels hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered, provision in the form of garages, carports or open parking areas shall be made for parking of motor vehicles for the use of occupants and visitors. Such parking space shall provide two spaces for each dwelling unit.

(Ord. No. 4.414, § 1, 1-22-2018)

Sec. 7.180.030. - Hotels, motels, fraternity and sorority houses, dormitories, lodginghouses or clubs.

For all hotels, motels, fraternity or sorority houses, dormitories, lodginghouses and clubs hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered, provision in the form of garages or open parking areas shall be made for the parking of automobiles for the use of occupants, patrons or members. One parking space shall be provided for each individual guest room or suite; provided that any restaurant connected therewith shall require one additional parking space for each three patron seats.

(Ord. No. 4.414, § 1, 1-22-2018)

Sec. 7.180.040. - Hospitals or institutions.

For all hospitals and institutions hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered, provision in the form of open parking of motor passenger vehicles shall be made as follows: One parking space shall be provided for each three beds, plus one space for each staff member and employee on duty at any time. Such parking shall be either on the premises or within 300 feet on land zoned for business or industry, or on a site approved by the board after a public hearing.

(Ord. No. 4.414, § 1, 1-22-2018)

Sec. 7.180.050. - Places of assembly.

For every structure or part thereof hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered, to be used as a theater, auditorium, place of worship, stadium or other place of public assembly, there shall be provided and maintained accessible off-street parking spaces for motor passenger vehicles on the basis of one vehicle for each three seats of the total audience seating capacity of the building, structure or part thereof; such parking shall be located on the same lot with such building, structure or part thereof, or within 300 feet thereof, on land zoned for business or industry, or on a site approved by the board after a public hearing.

(Ord. No. 4.414, § 1, 1-22-2018)

Sec. 7.180.060. - Business or industrial buildings.

Any business buildings hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered shall provide accessible off-street parking at a rate of one parking space for each 240 square feet of service floor area in the building up to a maximum rate of one parking space for each 200 square feet of service floor area in the building. For all industrial buildings, hereafter erected, converted or extended in district M-1, provision shall be made for off-street parking at the rate of one parking space for each employee, such parking space to be on the same lot with the main building, or within 300 feet therefrom, on land zoned for business or industry. Any parking exceeding the minimum prescribed rate stipulated herein shall be constructed with permeable materials as approved by the community development director.

(Ord. No. 4.414, § 1, 1-22-2018)

Sec. 7.180.070. - Improvement of parking areas.

All open parking areas as provided in sections 7.180.0107.180.060, inclusive, shall be curbed and surfaced with at least three inches of Portland cement concrete or equivalent. Ingress and egress shall be only by way of paved driveways or openings not exceeding 40 feet in width. Each parking space shall be not less than eight and one-half feet by 20 feet in size plus the necessary maneuvering space. Any lights used to illuminate such parking areas shall be so arranged as to direct light away from any adjoining premises located in districts R-1—R-4, inclusive, and no signs of any kind shall be erected, except for those necessary for the orderly parking thereon. All required improvements shall be completed within six months of completion of the building.

A landscape plan shall also accompany any site plan that includes parking improvements. Inverted landscaping islands of similar size as a standard parking space shall be constructed at the rate of one island per ten parking spaces. Such islands shall be planted with native vegetation, at least one approved tree as stipulated by the city tree list, and shall have curb inlets that allow for the collection of stormwater runoff. Additional low-impact design considerations are encouraged.

(Ord. No. 4.414, § 1, 1-22-2018)

Sec. 7.180.080. - Loading spaces required for business, industries, etc.

Any business or industrial building, hospital, institution or hotel hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in any district shall provide adequate off-street facilities for the loading and unloading of merchandise and goods within or adjacent to the building, in such a manner as not to obstruct freedom of traffic movement on the public streets, alleys or sidewalks.

(Ord. No. 4.414, § 1, 1-22-2018)

Sec. 7.180.090. - Parking of trucks prohibited; exceptions; penalty.

The word "truck," as used in this section, shall mean a motor vehicle designed or regularly used for carrying freight or merchandise. Subject to the exceptions herein noted, no trucks larger than three-quarter ton shall be parked on any premises which are zoned R-1 to C-O inclusive. This section shall not prohibit the making of bona fide deliveries to premises zoned as indicated, but such trucks shall be identified by a placard or sign clearly visible and reading "Delivery in progress." Neither shall this provision apply to trucks which are parked within an enclosed garage, to construction trucks when construction work is actually in progress in connection with the premises where such truck is parked, nor to trucks on the premises in connection with any emergency. This section shall not apply to any truck the use of which is necessary in connection with an existing valid and legal nonconforming use so long as such use continues to be lawful. Any truck parked within an enclosed structure or more than 100 feet from the nearest property line of a person other than the owner of such truck shall not be considered in violation of this section. A violation of this section shall carry a fine of not less than $5.00 and not more than $100.00. Each day that any violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 4.414, § 1, 1-22-2018)