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Hillsdale City Zoning Code

DIVISION 2

OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES13


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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2017-006, adopted November 6, 2017, amended division 2 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former division 2, §§ 36-591—36-600, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from the Code of 1979, §§ 17.32.010—17.32.100.


Sec. 36-591. - Parking spaces generally.

There shall be provided in all districts, at the time of erection or enlargement of any main building or structure, automobile off-street parking with adequate access to all spaces. The number of off-street parking spaces, in conjunction with all land or building uses shall be provided, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, as prescribed in this division.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 36-592. - Off-street parking.

Off-street parking for residential or non-residential use located in the B-2 downtown business district, unless otherwise provided in this division, shall be either on the same lot or within a 600-foot radius of the building it is intended to serve, measured from the nearest point of the building with the nearest point of the off-street parking lot. On-street parking spaces may be included in parking calculations. Accessibility shall be shown for all lots or parcels intended for use as parking by the applicant.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 36-593. - Single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings.

Residential off-street parking spaces for single-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings shall consist of a parking strip, driveway, garage, or combination thereof, and shall be located on the premises they are intended to serve, and subject to the provisions of section 36-431, unless otherwise provided in this division. No parking shall be permitted in the front yard ahead of the required setback line except on a driveway which leads to an approved parking space. Properties shall be permitted only one curb cut per parcel. More than one curb cut may be permitted if lot is a corner lot or if additional frontage exists on an alley. Additional curb cuts must be reviewed by department of public services prior to approval. Circle drives shall not be permitted in the front yard setback.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 36-594. - Existing spaces.

Off-street parking existing at the effective date of the ordinance codified in this division in connection with the operation of an existing building or use shall not be reduced to an amount less than required in this division for a similar new building or use.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 36-595. - Dual function of spaces.

(a)

Two or more buildings or uses may collectively provide the required off-street parking, in which case the required number of parking spaces shall not be less than the sum of the requirements for the several individual uses computed separately.

(b)

In the instance of dual function of off-street parking spaces where operating hours of buildings do not overlap, the planning commission may grant an exception.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 36-596. - Storage of vehicles or merchandise.

The storage of merchandise, motor vehicles for sale, trucks, wrecked or junked vehicles, or the repair of vehicles is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 36-597. - Change of use.

Any area once designated as required off-street parking shall not be changed to any other use unless and until equal facilities are provided elsewhere.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 36-598. - Other uses.

For those uses not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be in accord with a use which is similar in type.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 36-599. - Fractional spaces.

When units or measurements determining the number of required parking spaces result in their requirement of a fractional space, any fraction up to and including one-half shall be disregarded and fractions over one-half shall require one parking space.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 36-600. - Parking space determination schedule.

The minimum and maximum number of off-street parking spaces by type of use shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:

Use Number of Minimum Parking Spaces
Per Unit of Measure
Residential
 (1) Child care centers and nursery schools  2 spaces plus 1 additional space for pick up or drop off for each 20 children that the facility is licensed to care for within 250 feet radius.
 (2) Convalescent homes, hospitals and sanitariums  1 space for each 6 beds
 (3) Group day care homes  2 spaces for pick up or drop off within 250 feet radius.
 (4) Multiple-family dwellings zoned RM-1  2 spaces per dwelling unit
 (5) Multiple-family dwellings located in any nonresidential zoning district  1 space per dwelling unit
 (6) 1-family dwellings and mobile homes  1 space per dwelling unit
 (7) Rooming houses, boarding and lodging houses  1 space for each 3 beds
 (8) Sororities, fraternities, student cooperatives and other organized group homes  1 space for each 5 beds
 (9) Townhouse dwellings  2 spaces per dwelling unit
 (10) 2-family dwellings  1½ spaces per dwelling unit
 (11) Community center clubhouse and private swimming club building  1 space per 200 square feet
Commercial
 (1) Athletic clubs, health spas and roller rinks  1 space per 200 square feet of floor area
 (2) Auto washes—Automatic  1 space per 500 square feet of floor area
 (3) Auto washes—Self-serve  1 space per bay
 (4) Banks and similar financial institutions  One space for each 220 square feet of floor area—minimum One space per 180 square feet of floor area—maximum. (a)
 (5) Barber, beauty shops  1 space per 100 square feet of floor area
 (6) Bowling alleys  5 spaces per alley
 (7) Dance halls, assembly halls and convention halls  1 space per 100 square feet of floor area
 (8) Furniture, home furnishings and appliance stores  1 space per 800 square feet of floor area
 (9) Gasoline filling station  1 space per fuel pump
 (10) Gasoline service station, auto repair and service  1 space per 300 square feet of floor area and 1 space per fuel pump
 (11) Hotels/motels  1 space per room plus 1 space per shift employee
 (12) Indoor court game facilities (handball, racquetball and tennis clubs)  1 space per 1,000 square feet of floor area
 (13) Funeral homes  1 space per 100 square feet of public floor area. Must provide off-street assembly area for processional lead car, hearse and family vehicle
 (14) Restaurants and taverns not located in a retail center  One space for each 100 square feet of usable floor area.
 (15) Retail stores and retail centers
Retail stores and retail centers less than 100,000 square feet of floor area  One space per 200 square feet of usable floor area—minimum. One space per 150 square feet of usable floor area—maximum. (a)
Retail stores and retail centers between 100,000—300,000 square feet of floor area  One space per 300 square feet of usable floor area—minimum. One space per 250 square feet of usable floor area—maximum. (a)
 (16) Storage and warehousing  1 space per 2,000 square feet of floor area
 (17) Theaters  1 space for each 3 seats
Office
 (1) Business or professional offices  1 space per 350 square feet of floor area—minimum One space per 250 square feet of floor area—maximum (a)
 (2) Medical and dental offices and clinics  One space per 220 square feet of floor area—minimum. One space per 180 square feet of floor area—maximum. (a)
Assembly
 (1) Churches  1 space per 3 seats or 1 space per 6 feet of pew. Public off-street parking spaces within 1,000 feet of the site may be counted if approved as part of a site plan.
 (2) Elementary and junior high schools  3 spaces per classroom.
 (3) Senior high schools and institutions of higher learning  5 spaces per classroom.
 (4) Stadia auditorium, not incidental to schools  1 space per 3 seats or 1 space per 6 feet of bench.
Industrial
 (1) Heavy manufacturing, including tool and dye, foundries, lumber yards, steel fabrication and welding  1 space per 1,500 square feet of usable floor area or the number of spaces shall equal 110 percent of the employee count of the largest employee shift whichever is less. Handicap provisions must be made.
 (2) Limited manufacturing, research and development laboratories  1 space per 600 square feet of floor area or the number of spaces shall equal 110 percent of the employee count of the largest employee shift whichever is less. Handicap provisions must be made.
 (3) Headquarters business offices for commercial and industrial firms  1 space per 400 square feet of floor area.
Other
 (1) Other uses  Parking spaces for uses not specified shall be determined by the planning commission and zoning administrator, based upon requirements for similar uses.
 (2) Parking structures or principal use parking lots

 

(a) Additional parking may be provided if it does not increase impervious surfaces beyond that which would be provided by meeting the maximum parking required. Examples of additional parking may include, but not be limited to, under-structure parking, rooftop parking, or structured parking above a surface parking lot.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)

Sec. 36-601. - Parking lot surface materials.

Parking lots may be separated into two separate surface types to be dictated by minimum and maximum parking allowances. Minimum parking allowances must be paved with asphalt, (pervious or impervious) or concrete paving. The remainder of the maximum parking allowance must be paved with a pervious material.

Approved impervious parking lot surface materials are listed as follows:

(1)

Impervious asphalt;

(2)

Concrete;

(3)

Other materials may be approved upon request.

Approved pervious parking lot surface materials are listed as follows:

(1)

Pervious asphalt;

(2)

Limestone;

(3)

Six-inch deep Geogrid fabric backfilled with:

a.

Limestone,

b.

Top soil seeded for grass;

(4)

Other materials may be approved upon request.

(Ord. No. 2017-006, 11-6-2017)