A.   No building or structure shall be erected, substantially altered or its use changed unless permanently maintained off street parking and loading spaces have been provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

   B.   The provisions of this chapter, except where there is a change of use, shall not apply to any existing building or structure. Where the use of an existing building or structure is changed, there shall be provided as many such spaces as may be required by this chapter.

   C.   Whenever a building or structure constructed after the effective date hereof is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, to create a need for an increase in the number of existing parking spaces, additional parking spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. Whenever a building or structure existing prior to the effective date hereof is enlarged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more in floor area, number of employees, number of housing units, seating capacity or otherwise, said building or structure shall then and thereafter comply with the full parking requirements set forth therein. (Ord. 441, 7-24-2002)

   D.   Except for residential uses and other uses that require all night parking, the requirements of this chapter shall not apply to buildings and uses located within a historical district as designated by the city council. (Ord. 453, 2-12-2003)

   A.   The following regulations shall govern the location of off street parking spaces and areas:

      1.   Parking spaces for all detached residential uses shall be located on the same parcel, or contiguous parcel under the same ownership, as the use which they are intended to serve;

      2.   Parking spaces for commercial, industrial or institutional uses shall be located not more than five hundred feet (500') from the principal use if such parking is on the same parcel or a contiguous parcel and not more than three hundred feet (300') if the parking spaces are located on a noncontiguous parcel; and

      3.   Parking spaces for apartments, dormitories or similar residential uses shall be located not more than three hundred feet (300') from the principal use.

      4.   Off-street parking for residential uses similar to apartments, townhouses, dormitories, and multi-family housing may count driveway or garage space toward the required off-street parking, but not both.

   B.   For the purpose of this chapter the following parking space requirements shall apply:

 

   C.   Parking spaces and aisleways required by this chapter for the following types of parking shall be sized as follows:

 

 

(Ord. 582, 4-27-2016; amd. Ord. 2022-664, 9-14-2022)

   A.   The size of an off street loading space shall not be less than the following, exclusive of platform and loading area:

      1.   Type A: Sixty five feet (65') in length, twelve feet (12') in width.

      2.   Type B: Thirty five feet (35') in length, twelve feet (12') in width.

   B.   Off street loading spaces for commercial uses shall be provided in accordance with the following table:

 

 

For each additional seventy five thousand (75,000) square feet or fraction thereof, an additional type A space will be provided.

   C.   Convenient access to loading spaces from streets or alleys shall be provided; they shall not be less than twenty feet (20') in width.

   D.   The off street loading spaces required for the uses mentioned shall not project into the public right of way. In no case shall the required off street loading spaces be part of the area used to satisfy the off street parking requirements. Spaces shall not be located where their use would cause sight obstructions at intersections.

   E.   Design and location of entrances and exits for required off street loading areas shall be subject to review of the administrator. (Ord. 441, 7-24-2002; amd. Ord. 2022-664, 9-14-2022)

   A.   The owner of property used for parking and/or loading areas shall maintain such area in good condition without holes and free of all obstructions, trash and other debris.

   B.   All parking and loading areas shall provide for all weather use and proper drainage of surface water to prevent the drainage of such water onto adjacent properties or walkways.

   C.   Any parking area, which is intended to be used during nondaylight hours, shall be properly illuminated to avoid accidents. Any lights used to illuminate a parking lot shall be so arranged as to reflect and shield the light away from adjoining property.

   D.   Any parking area shall be designed in such a manner that any vehicle leaving or entering the parking area from or onto a public or private street shall be traveling in a forward motion. Access driveways for parking areas or loading spaces shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering or leaving such area shall be clearly visible by a pedestrian or motorist approaching the access or driveway from a public or private street for a reasonable distance considering the normal speed of such traffic.

   E.   Whenever a parking area is located in or adjacent to a residential district, it shall be effectively screened on all sides which adjoin or face any property used for residential purposes by an acceptably designed wall, fence or planting screen. Such fence, wall or planting screen shall be not less than four feet (4') or more than six feet (6') in height and shall be maintained in good condition. The space between such fence, wall or planting screen and the lot line of the adjoining premises in any residential district shall be landscaped with grass, hardy shrubs or evergreen ground cover, and maintained in good condition. In the event that terrain or other natural features are such that the erection of such fence, wall or planting screen will not serve the intended purpose, then no such fence, wall or planting screen and landscaping shall be required.

   F.   Whenever a parking lot extends to a property line, wheel blocks or other suitable devices shall be installed to prevent any part of a parked vehicle from extending beyond the property line.

   G.   No part of any parking area for more than ten (10) vehicles shall be closer than twenty feet (20') to any dwelling unit, school, hospital or other institution for human care located on an adjoining lot unless separated by an acceptably designed screen. If on the same lot with a one-family residence, the parking area shall not be located within the front yard required for such building. In no case shall any part of a parking area be closer than four feet (4') to any established street or alley right of way.

   H.   The parking of a disabled vehicle within a residential or commercial district for a period of more than two (2) weeks shall be prohibited, unless such vehicle is stored in an enclosed garage or other accessory building.

   I.   Two (2) or more nonresidential users may jointly provide and use parking spaces when their hours of operation do not normally overlap, provided that a written agreement executed by each owner of the properties involved, and duly recorded, establishes the unconditional right of each owner to use the designated parking area during the permitted hours as long as each structure to which the parking pertains remains in existence. (Ord. 441, 7-24-2002; amd. Ord. 2022-664, 9-14-2022)

In the interpretation of this chapter, the following shall govern:

   A.   Parking spaces for other permitted or conditional uses not listed in this chapter shall be determined by the administrator;

   B.   Fractional numbers shall be increased to the next whole number, including for parking spaces; and

   C.   Where there is an adequate public transit system or where for any other reason parking demand is unusually low, then the parking space provisions cited may be reduced proportionately by the commission or zoning administrator. (Ord. 441, 7-24-2002; amd. Ord. 2022-664, 9-14-2022)