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Good Thunder City Zoning Code

PARKING AND

LOADING

§ 154.180 SCOPE.

   (A)   All parking constructed or maintained shall conform to the provisions of this subchapter and any other ordinance or regulation of the city.
   (B)   For any and all uses or structures not specifically provided for in this subchapter, the Planning Commission shall determine proper parking or loading requirements as appropriate.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.181 EXEMPTIONS.

   In any business or industrial districts, establishments which pay or have paid an assessment for the provision of off-street parking lots shall be exempted from the provisions of this subchapter which refer to off-street parking.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.182 SIZE REDUCTION OF PARKING LOT AND LOADING SPACE.

   Future parking and loading facilities and the facilities existing at the effective date of this chapter shall not be reduced below the minimum size requirements established in this subchapter.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.183 PARKING LOT AND LOADING AREA USE RESTRICTION.

   Parking and loading facilities required by this subchapter for a given building or use shall not be used for storage of goods or for storage of vehicles that are inoperable as defined by state statutes or for sale or rent.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.184 LOCATION OF PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES.

   (A)   Required on-site parking space shall be provided on the same lot as the principal building or use except as described in § 154.185 of this chapter.
   (B)   All required loading or unloading into or out of trucks in excess of three-quarter-ton capacity and railroad cars, shall be conducted on the lot of that activity using facilities specifically designed or designated for that purpose.
   (C)   On-site parking and loading facilities shall not be subject to the front yard, side yard and rear yard regulations for the district in which the parking is located; except that:
      (1)   In a business district, no parking or loading space shall be located within ten feet of any property line that abuts a road, highway right-of-way or any residence district; and
      (2)   In an industrial district, no parking or loading space shall be located within ten feet of any property line that abuts a highway right-of-way line or any residence district.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.185 COMBINED PARKING FACILITIES.

   Combined or joint parking facilities may be provided for one or more buildings or uses in business districts and industry districts provided that the total number of spaces shall equal the sum of the requirements for each building or use.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.186 SPECIAL PURPOSE PARKING FACILITIES.

   Special purpose off-street automobile parking facilities may be provided on the same lot as the building or use or on any lot provided a substantial portion of that facility is within 800 feet of the building or use.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.187 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

   (A)   General. Off-street parking and loading areas for each building or use shall be of sufficient size to provide parking or loading and unloading space for owners, patrons, customers, suppliers, visitors and employees.
   (B)   Site plan. All plans requiring parking spaces or loading facilities submitted for a zoning permit shall include a site plan. This site plan shall be considered as part of the zoning permit and the zoning permit will not be issued until all the following items are shown on the site plan:
      (1)   Zoning, setbacks and statement of use;
      (2)   North point and scale;
      (3)   All adjacent rights-of-way;
      (4)   Entire ownership of lot or parcel being developed;
      (5)   Completely dimensioned parking layouts;
      (6)   All parking spaces clearly marked; and
      (7)   Owner’s name and current address.
   (C)   Driveway or curb cuts. No driveway or curb cuts in any district shall exceed 35 feet in width. Also, the number and width of driveways or curb cuts shall be so located as to minimize traffic congestion and abnormal traffic hazards.
   (D)   Access. Parking lot and loading areas shall have proper access from a public right-of-way. Vehicular access to business or industrial uses across property in any residential district is prohibited.
   (E)   Paving. All parking lots and loading areas shall be paved with an asphalt or concrete surfacing affording adequate drainage, reduced dust and bumper guards where needed.
   (F)   Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking or loading areas shall be directed away from residential properties and public rights-of-way. They shall also be positioned in a way as not to create a nuisance.
   (G)   Buffer fences and planting screens.
      (1)   On-site parking and loading areas in, near or abutting residence districts shall be screened by a buffer fence. Plans for such a screen or fence shall be submitted for approval as part of the required site or plot plan and the fences or landscaping shall be installed as part of initial construction. In parking lots and driveways in or abutting residence districts, a solid masonry wall or substantial fence not less than six feet and not more than ten feet in height shall be constructed. This wall shall be maintained at least five feet from the side or rear lot line and up to, but not beyond, the front building setback line.
      (2)   All berths in a loading area shall be screened from view of property in a residential district. This screening shall be accomplished by a solid wall not less than eight feet in height and shall be so designed as to be architecturally harmonious with the principal structure.
      (3)   Screen plantings may be substituted for the prescribed wall or fence. However, the plantings must not be less than two and one-half inches in diameter and of a type as to permit a minimum of 90% capacity during all months of the year.
   (H)   Other. The Planning Commission may require other conditions as may be deemed necessary to protect character, value or usefulness of the district.
(2001 Code, § 11.12) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 154.188 PARKING LOTS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.

   If it is in the best interest of the community, the Planning Commission may permit the use of land in a residence district for a parking lot; provided, the land abuts or is across the street from a district other than a residence district and:
   (A)   The lot is used only for the parking of passenger vehicles of employees, customers or guests of the person or firm controlling and operating the lot;
   (B)   There shall be no charge for parking on the lot;
   (C)   The lot shall not be used for sales, repair work or servicing of any kind;
   (D)   Entries and exits to or from the lot shall be located in a way as to do no harm to the residential district;
   (E)   There shall be no advertising signs or materials located on the lot; and
   (F)   All parking shall be kept behind the building setback line by a barrier unless otherwise specifically authorized by the Planning Commission.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.189 PARKING LOT AND LOADING AREA MAINTENANCE.

   The owner of the parking lot or loading area is responsible for the maintenance of those facilities. He or she shall maintain the parking and loading areas, access drives and yard areas in a neat and adequate manner as defined by community standards.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.190 PARKING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT.

   Automotive vehicles or trailers of any kind or type that do not have current legal license plates or are inoperable as defined by state statutes shall not be parked or stored on any residentially zoned property other than in completely enclosed buildings. No commercial vehicles or equipment exceeding 9,000 pounds gross weight shall be parked, stored or otherwise continued in a residential district unless in a completely enclosed structure or unless they are being used in conjunction with a legitimate service being rendered for the benefit of the residential premises.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.191 COMPUTING PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS.

   In computing the number of parking spaces required in a given parking lot, the following rules shall govern.
   (A)   FLOOR SPACE shall mean the gross floor area of the specified use.
   (B)   Where fractional space results, the parking spaces required shall be construed to be the nearest whole number.
   (C)   The parking space requirements for a use not specifically mentioned shall be the same as required for a similar nature, as determined by the Planning Commission.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.192 MINIMUM PARKING SPACE SIZE REQUIREMENT.

   Parking spaces shall be 19 feet in length, nine feet in width and eight feet in height.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.193 MINIMUM PARKING LOT SIZE REQUIREMENT.

   Each parking lot shall contain a minimum area of not less than 300 square feet, including access drives, a width of not less than nine feet and a depth of not less than 20 feet.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.194 REQUIRED NUMBER OF ON-SITE PARKING SPACES.

   The minimum number of required on-site parking spaces for various uses shall be as follows:
Auto, trailer, marine and boat sales, implement sales, garden supply stores, building material sales and auto repair
6 parking spaces, plus 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of floor area over 1,000 square feet
Automobile service station
4 parking spaces, plus 2 parking spaces for each service call. The parking spaces shall be in addition to the gas pump service area
Bowling alleys
5 parking spaces for each bowling lane, plus 1 parking space for each 2 employees
Churches
1 parking space for each 4 seats based on the design capacity of the main seating area
Community centers, libraries, museums, post offices, civic clubs and similar uses
1 parking space for each 500 square feet of floor area
Convention halls, auditoriums, theaters, stadiums, sports arenas or similar uses
1 parking space for each 4 seats based upon design capacity, plus 1 parking space for each 2 employees
Dance hall
1 space for each 35 square feet of dance floor area, plus 1 space for each 2 employees
Drive-in restaurants
20 parking spaces or 1 space for each 20 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater
Elementary school
1-1/2 parking spaces for each classroom
General business, commercial and personal service establishments
1 parking space per 400 square feet of gross floor area
Golf courses, golf clubhouse, country club, swimming club, tennis club, public swimming pool
20 spaces, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet of floor area in the principal structure
Hospitals, sanitariums, convalescent homes
1 parking space for each 2 beds (excluding bassinets), plus 1 for each staff or visiting doctor, plus 1 for each 2 employees, including nurses. Loading and unloading space for all emergency vehicles is not included in the spaces
Hotels
1 parking space for each room or suite, plus 2 spaces for each 5 employees
Industrial and manufacturing establishments and storage, wholesale or warehouse establishments
1 off-street parking space for each 2 employees on the major shift or 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area within the building
Lodging, rooming and boarding houses, tourist homes, cabins or motels
1 parking space for each guest or sleeping room or suite, plus 3 spaces for the owner or manager if resident on the premises
Medical and dental clinics and similar professional offices
4 parking spaces, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet of floor area over 1,000 square feet
Miniature golf course, archery or golf driving range
10 parking spaces or 1 parking space for each practice area, whichever is greater
Mobile home parks
2 off-street parking spaces for each mobile home berth
Mortuaries or funeral parlors
1 parking space for all “official” vehicles, plus 1 parking space for each family in residence on the premises, plus 1 space for each 35 square feet of seating area
Multiple family
2 parking spaces for each apartment, except housing for the elderly projects, which shall provide 0.3 parking space for each dwelling unit
Office, professional or public buildings
1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area
One- and two-family dwelling
2 parking spaces per family. A garage shall be counted toward fulfilling this requirement
Private clubs or lodges
Parking spaces equal in number to, but not less than 20% of the active membership, plus 1 space for each employee of the club or lodge
Restaurants, night clubs, tea rooms and lunch counters
1 parking space for each 100 square feet of gross floor space
Retail sales and service establishments
1 parking space for each 100 square feet of floor area
Senior high school
1 parking space for each classroom, plus 1 space for each 5 students based on design capacity
Shopping centers
Where several business uses are grouped together according to a general development plan, 5 parking spaces shall be provided on-site for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; separate on-site space shall be provided for loading and unloading
Travel trailer courts or camps
1-1/2 parking spaces for each trailer space
 
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.195 MINIMUM LOADING AREA DEFINITION AND SIZE.

   All loading areas shall consist of a maneuvering area in addition to the berth and shall not use any of that portion of the site containing parking stalls. All berths beyond one stall shall be separate from areas used for off-street parking. Each required off-street loading berth should be so designed as to avoid undue interference with other vehicular or rail access or use of public streets, alleys or other public transport system. Maneuvering areas shall be of a size as to permit the backing of truck tractors and coupled trailers into a berth, without blocking the use of other berths or driving or maneuvering areas.
(2001 Code, § 11.12)

§ 154.196 REQUIRED NUMBER OF ON-SITE LOADING BERTHS.

   Space for loading and unloading of goods, supplies and services shall be provided in addition to required off-street parking spaces and shall be sufficient to meet the requirements for each use as indicated below.
Auditorium, stadium, gymnasium, community centers, religious institutions and schools (public and private)
1 for each structure over 100,000 square feet of gross floor area
Bowling alleys
1 space for each structure over 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
Furniture, automobile and boat sales and appliance sales
1 space, plus 1 space for each 25,000 square feet of gross floor area
Hospitals, nursing homes, rest homes and the like
1 space, plus 1 space for each 100,000 square feet of gross floor area
Manufacturing and research, experimental or testing stations
1 space for each 50,000 square feet of gross floor area
Motels, hotels, lodging, and rooming houses, private lodges and clubs
1 for each structure over 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
Office buildings and professional offices (other than doctor and dentist) and banks
1 space for buildings between 30,000 and 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each additional 100,000 square feet of gross floor area
Restaurants and other food dispensing establishments, except drive-in restaurants
1 for each structure with over 10,000 square feet of gross floor area
Retail and wholesale commercial uses, except where otherwise specified
1 space for the first 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each additional 5,000 square feet of gross floor area
 
(2001 Code, § 11.12)