It is the purpose of this article to establish the guidelines for off-street parking space consistent with the proposed land use to:

(1)

Eliminate occurrence of nonresident on-street parking in adjoining neighborhoods;

(2)

Avoid the traffic congestion and public safety hazards caused by a failure to provide such parking space; and

(3)

Expedite the movement of traffic on public thoroughfares in a safe manner, increase the carrying capacity of the streets, and reduce the amount of land required for streets, and the cost to both the property owner and the city.

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. IV, § 1), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. IV, § 2), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 381, § 2, 10-23-2008; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)

In computing the number of such parking spaces required, the following rules shall govern:

(1)

For the purpose of this article, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning: Floor area means gross floor area of the specific uses.

(2)

Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be construed to be the next higher whole number.

(3)

When a building or use existing prior to the effective date of the chapter is enlarged in floor area, area used, seating capacity or otherwise, by ten percent or more over the capacity on the effective date of this chapter, the parking requirements set forth herein shall be complied with as follows: Whenever a building or use constructed or established after the effective date of this chapter is changed or enlarged in floor area, seating capacity or otherwise to create a deficiency in parking spaces as set forth herein of ten percent or more such spaces shall be provided as required to effect 100 percent compliance with the parking requirements set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. IV, § 3), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)

All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served, except that where an increase in the number of spaces is required by a change or enlargement of use or where such spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two or more buildings or establishments, the required spaces may be located not to exceed 300 feet from an institutional building served and not to exceed 500 feet from any other non-residential building served.

(1)

Churches. Up to 100 percent of the parking spaces required for a church or church school auditorium may be provided and used jointly by banks, offices, retail stores, repair shops, service establishments and similar uses not normally open, used, or operated during the same hours; provided however, that written agreement therefor is properly executed and filed as specified in subsection (2).

(2)

Written agreement. In any cases where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot or contiguous with the building or use served, or where such spaces are collectively or jointly provided and used, a written agreement thereby assuring their retention for such purposes shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties concerned, approved as to form by the city attorney, and shall be filed with the application for a building permit. The agreement shall identify the entire land area to be included within the cooperative parking plan, the owner or owners of all structures then existing on such land area, and all parties having a legal interest in such land area and structure. Sufficient evidence to establish the status of applicants as owners or parties in interest shall be provided. The application shall include plans showing the location of the uses or structures for which off-street parking facilities are required and the schedule of times used by those sharing in common.

(3)

Registration of cooperative parking plan. Upon approval of the plan, a copy of such plan shall be registered with the building permit.

(4)

Amendment or withdrawal of cooperative parking plan. Pursuant to the same procedure and subject to the same limitations and requirements by which the cooperative parking plan was approved and registered, any such plan may be amended or withdrawn, either partially or completely, if all the conditions and limitations of the plan and all land and structures withdrawn from such plan comply with parking regulations.

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. IV, § 4), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)

Every parcel of land hereafter used as public parking area, including commercial parking lots and automobile, farm equipment or other open-air sales lots, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

Drainage and surfacing; maintenance. Areas shall be properly graded for drainage, surfaced with concrete, asphaltic concrete, or asphalt and maintained in good condition, and free of weeds, dust, trash, and debris.

(2)

Wheel guards. Boundary or perimeter areas shall be provided with wheel guards or bumper guards, so located that no part of parked vehicles will extend beyond the property line of the parking area.

(3)

Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be arranged so as to direct or shield the light away from the adjoining premises in any residential district and so it does not interfere with traffic.

(4)

Entrances and exits. Facilities shall be provided with entrances and exits so located as to minimize traffic congestion.

(5)

Prohibition of other uses. Facilities shall not be used for the repair, dismantling or servicing of any vehicle, equipment, materials or supplies.

(6)

Dimensions of parking spaces. Each off-street parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and have not less than 180 square feet, exclusive of access or maneuvering area, ramps and other appurtenances.

(7)

Number of parking spaces. The number required shall be determined from the table in section 98-102. The classification of uses referred to shall be deemed to include and apply to all uses.

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. IV, § 5), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)

Every building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail or wholesale service, manufacturing, storage, warehouse, hotel, mortuary, or any other use similarly involving the receipt or distributing of materials or merchandise shall provide and maintain, on the same premises, loading space in accordance with the following regulations:

(1)

Types. Based on the business need there shall be two sizes of off-street truck loading spaces designated "large" and "small."

a.

Large spaces. Each "large" space shall have an overhead clearance of at least 14 feet, shall be at least 12 feet wide, and shall be at least 50 feet long, exclusive of access or maneuvering area, platform, and other appurtenances.

b.

Small spaces. Each "small" space shall have an overhead clearance of at least ten feet, shall be at least eight feet wide and shall be at least 20 feet long, exclusive of access or maneuvering area, platform and other appurtenances.

(2)

Location. Off-street truck loading facilities shall be located such that:

a.

Trucks will not extend into a public street while positioning to or parking at the loading dock;

b.

Trucks will not block any fire lane while at the dock.

(3)

Development and maintenance of off-street loading. Off-street truck loading facilities shall be constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with the following specifications:

a.

Drainage and surfacing; maintenance. Areas shall be properly graded for drainage, surfaced with concrete, or asphaltic concrete, or asphalt, and maintained in good condition, free of weeds, dust, trash and debris.

b.

Protective screen fencing. Areas shall be provided with protective screen fencing such that occupants of adjacent structures are not unreasonably disturbed during the night by the movement of vehicle lights.

c.

Lighting. Lighting facilities shall be so arranged that they neither unreasonably disturb occupants of adjacent residential properties nor interfere with traffic.

d.

Entrances and exits. Areas shall be provided with entrances and exits so located as to minimize traffic congestion.

(4)

Minimum loading spaces required. The minimum number of truck loading spaces for structures containing the uses enumerated for B-2, B-3, B-4 and I-1 districts shall be:

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. IV, § 6), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)