Hatboro City Zoning Code
PART 20
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
§ 27-2001 Required Off-Street Parking Facilities.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 1800]
Any building or other structure erected, altered, used, or occupied, or any lot used or occupied for any of the following purposes shall be provided with minimum off-street parking spaces as set forth below, together with adequate passageways, driveways, or other means of circulation and access to a street or way. Such spaces shall have a minimum area of 162 square feet, shall measure nine feet wide by 18 feet in length and shall be surfaced so as to be usable for parking. Except in the case of one- and two-family dwellings, no parking area shall be established with less than three spaces.
§ 27-2002 Residential Uses.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 1801; as amended by Ord. 798, 6/27/1988; by Ord. 967, 5/22/2006, § 9; and by Ord. 971, 12/18/2006, § 4]
1.
For single-family detached homes, two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling on the lot therewith (including garage space or spaces as part of the required number of spaces).
2.
For two-family homes, two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling unit on the lot therewith (including garage space or spaces as part of the required number of spaces).
3.
For townhouses, garden apartments, mid-rise apartments, or multi-family dwellings, two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling unit subject to additional parking requirements of Part 8 of this chapter.
4.
For a rooming house two all-weather parking spaces (including garage space or spaces as part of the required number of spaces) plus one additional parking space for each room for rent.
5.
For any permitted accessory use under § 27-408, Subsection 1B(6), of this chapter, there shall be required one parking space for each 200 square feet of floor space used for the permitted accessory use, plus one parking space for each employee. These parking spaces shall be in addition to the required two spaces for residential use.
6.
For mixed use development involving the reuse and conversion of an existing building the total number of off-street parking spaces shall not be less than the sum of the following requirements:
A.
Two off-street parking spaces shall be required for each dwelling unit with two bedrooms and 2 1/2 spaces for three or more bedrooms.
B.
Two off-street parking spaces shall be required for each dwelling unit with one bedroom.
C.
One and one-half off-street parking spaces shall be required for each studio type dwelling unit.
D.
No additional parking shall be required for indoor recreation facilities or other accessory uses, provided that its use is solely for the residents of the development.
E.
The off-street parking requirement may be satisfied by:
(1)
Off-street parking spaces located on any lot within 100 feet of the mixed use development. Any off-lot parking areas shall either be owned by the owner of the mixed use development lot or reserved by perpetual easement in favor of the owner of the mixed use development lot.
(2)
Any on-street parking spaces immediately adjacent to the lot on which the mixed use development is permitted.
7.
Parking for Active Adult Community. Two off-street spaces per dwelling unit must be available within the complex. In addition one space shall be mandated for each staff member of this housing complex. Spaces within an on site garage shall be included in the total of available spaces. Parking shall be arranged so as to limit through traffic.
§ 27-2003 Nonresidential Uses.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 1802; as amended by Ord. 798, 6/27/1988]
1.
Off-street parking space, with proper access from a street or alley, shall be provided in the amounts indicated below. Parking areas shall be arranged so that any vehicle exiting therefrom may do so without backing onto a public street.
A.
For any of the following primary uses, the required parking spaces shall be all-weather and shall be located on the same lot therewith.
(1)
Church, school, public, auditorium, assembly, or meeting room, or other similar place of public or private assembly: one parking space for every four seats provided for public assembly.
(2)
Stadium or other similar place of assembly: one parking space for every four seats.
(3)
Hospital, convalescent home, or health care facility: one parking space for every four beds.
(4)
Community center; library, museum, or other similar place: one parking space for every 800 square feet of floor area in public use.
(5)
Institutional home: one parking space for every 10 occupants.
(6)
Club or fraternal organization: one parking space for every two occupants and one parking space for each employee on the largest work shift, plus 10 parking spaces for every 1,000 square feet of floor area in public use.
B.
For any of the following primary uses, the required parking spaces shall be all-weather, shall be paved and shall be located on the lot therewith.
(1)
Retail store or shop: one parking space for every 200 square feet of store sales floor space, plus one parking space for each employee that would be present on the largest shift of the associated retail store or shop.
[Amended by Ord. 1033, 5/23/2016]
(2)
Department store or supermarket: one parking space for every 50 square feet of store sales floor space.
(3)
Indoor theater: one parking space for every four seats, plus one space for each employee on the largest work shift.
(4)
Bowling alley or similar recreational establishment: one space for every four seats plus one space for each employee on the largest work shift.
(5)
Hotel, motel or tourist home: 1 1/4 spaces for each rental unit.
(6)
All office use shall require one parking space for each 250 square feet of floor area. Square feet will include all floor space devoted to office use including lavatories, closets, stairwells, and access halls. Basements used for storage, utility rooms, and attics used for storage may be excluded from the calculated floor space. In addition to these requirements, when office use is permitted as an accessory use in a residential district, an additional parking space shall be required for each permitted employee.
(7)
Restaurant, cafe, or tea room: one space for each four seats provided, plus one space for each employee on the largest work shift.
(8)
Laboratory, industrial establishments, or other commercial buildings: one space for every 400 square feet of gross building area, plus 10% additional spaces, which shall be not less than two additional spaces.
(9)
Open areas used for commercial purposes: one parking space for every 1,500 square feet of area or fraction.
§ 27-2004 Reduction of Nonresidential Parking Requirements by Special Exception.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 1803; as amended by Ord. 798, 6/27/1988]
1.
Required off-street parking spaces shall be on the same lot with the principal use served. Where this requirement cannot be met, the Zoning Hearing Board may authorize, as a special exception, the use of land located within 300 feet of the lot on which the principal use is located; provided, however, that such off lot parking shall be permitted only to the extent that parking cannot be reasonably provided on the lot on which the principal use is located. This special exception shall be subject to the following conditions and standards:
A.
No more than four off-lot parking spaces shall be permitted in conjunction with any principal use served to satisfy the off-street parking requirements of this chapter.
B.
No land located in any Residential Zoning District shall be used for off-lot parking purposes.
C.
Direct pedestrian access to and from the off-lot parking area via public accessways wherever possible.
D.
Adequate security lighting shall be provided for all off-lot parking areas and pedestrian accessways.
E.
Wherever off-lot parking is proposed in combination with on-lot parking, the on-lot parking shall be reserved for customer/client use to the greatest extent possible. Signage shall be provided to direct employee and additional customer/client parking to the off-lot parking spaces.
F.
Off-lot parking areas shall either be owned by the owner of the principal use lot, or leased by said owner for a term equivalent to the life expectancy of the principal use or the principal use building or 20 years whichever is greater, or reserved by perpetual easement in favor of the owner of the principal use lot.
G.
Upon application of special exception, proof shall be submitted, in form and substance satisfactory to the Zoning Officer that the proposed off-lot parking spaces are not obligated or subject to the use of other parties and are fully available for total utilization by the clients, customers, or employees associated with the principal use lot.
H.
Once established, the off-lot parking area and number of parking spaces provided shall not be reduced, modified, abandoned, or sold separately from the principal use lot. Any change which effects any of the conditions or standards imposed by this section or any other conditions imposed by the Zoning Hearing Board in granting the special exception provided for herein shall be immediately reported to the Zoning Officer. Any change which results in the loss or reduction of off-lot parking permitted hereunder, shall immediately require a proportionate discontinuation of a corresponding portion of the principal use area.
I.
All applications for special exception under this section shall be reviewed by the Hatboro Planning Commission and the Borough Engineer before consideration by the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-2005 Additional Design Requirements for Nonresidential Parking Lots, and Parking Lots Required in Residential Districts Under Permitted Accessory Use.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 1804; as amended by Ord. 798, 6/27/1988]
1.
All nonresidential parking lots and parking lots required in residential districts for permitted accessory use, shall be operated and maintained in accordance with all the following conditions.
A.
They shall not be used for the sale, repair, or dismantling of any vehicles, equipment, materials, or supplies.
B.
They shall be all-weather and properly graded for drainage; and maintained in good condition, free of weeds, dust, trash, and debris.
[Amended by Ord. 1015, 1/28/2013]
C.
They shall be provided with entrances and exits so located as to minimize traffic congestion and the effect of headlight glare.
D.
They shall be provided with wheel or bumper guards so located and arranged that no part of any parked vehicles will extend beyond the boundaries of the parking lot.
E.
Lighting facilities shall be so arranged that they do not disturb occupants of adjacent residential properties or interfere with traffic, either by reason of location or glare.
F.
A planting strip shall be provided along each property line which is opposite or adjacent to a residential district, on which shall be planted hedge, evergreens or other suitable shrubbery, so arranged as to minimize noise, glare, and dust.
G.
There shall be no more than one attendant shelter building containing not more than 50 square feet of floor area, which building shall be set back a distance of not less than 20 feet from any boundary of the parking lot which abuts a residential district.
§ 27-2006 Reduction of Facilities.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 1805]
Off-street parking facilities existing at the effective date of this chapter shall not subsequently be reduced to an amount less than required hereunder for a similar new building or new use. Off-street parking facilities provided to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall not subsequently be reduced below the requirements of this chapter.
§ 27-2007 Mixed or Multiple Uses.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 1806]
§ 27-2008 Required Off-Street Loading and Unloading Space.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 1807]
1.
In any district off-street loading berths shall be provided on the same lot as the building, and shall be so arranged that they may be used without blocking or interfering with the use of accessways or vehicle parking facilities, in accordance with the following schedule:
A.
Off-Street Loading Berth Requirements.
(1)
Schools of 15,000 square feet or more: one loading berth.
(2)
Offices of 12,000 square feet or more: one loading berth.
[Amended by Ord. 1033, 5/23/2016]
(3)
Retail, commercial, industrial, and research and development uses: one loading berth for the first 5,000 square feet, to a maximum of 12,000 square feet; and one additional loading berth for each additional 12,000 square feet or fraction thereof.
[Amended by Ord. 1033, 5/23/2016]
(4)
Each loading berth shall be not less than 12 feet wide, 56 feet long, and 14 feet high or larger if necessary to contain completely the vehicles. Using them, and may occupy all or any part of any required side or rear yard, except that portion which is required to be used for buffer area.
(5)
In no event shall any vehicle loading or unloading remain on the property in excess of 12 hours.
[Added by Ord. 1033, 5/23/2016]
B.
Outdoor Storage Areas. Areas used for outdoor storage shall not abut existing residential areas, a residential street or any residential district.
§ 27-2009 Mixed Use Development.
[Ord. 761, 7/26/1985; as added by Ord. 967, 5/22/2006, § 10]
1.
The parking requirements for a Mixed Use Development may be satisfied by utilizing reserve parking upon approval by Borough Council as a conditional use. A designated area or areas may be reserved for additional parking. The area or areas shall be reserved on terms and conditions approved by Borough Council as set forth in a written agreement executed by the owner and Borough Council and shall be a covenant running with the land. The agreement shall include the number, location, and the date for completion of the construction of the additional reserved parking spaces. In order to guarantee the completion of the necessary parking spaces, the developer or owner shall establish an escrow account with the Borough. The terms of the escrow, including the amount necessary to fund the account, the terms and conditions including the time limits, the partial and full release of the escrow, and the location of the reserved parking spaces shall be decided by Borough Council as part of the conditional use process.
2.
The escrow fund shall be funded within 30 days of the final approval of the plan by Borough Council. This fund shall remain in escrow and used as needed for a period of five years after the issuance of the final certificate of occupancy of the last dwelling within the Mixed Use Development.