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Hiram City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 260

Off-Street Parking

Sec. 260-10.- Design Standards for Off-street Automobile Parking.

Off-street automobile parking shall be provided in accordance with all applicable provisions of this section.

260-10.01

Design Standards. All parking facilities, including entrances, exits and maneuvering areas, shall comply with the following provisions:

A.

Shall have access to a public street or easement approved by the city;

B.

Entrances and exits shall be graded and paved as specified by the city and shall be curbed when needed for effective drainage control;

C.

Paved parking facilities shall have all spaces marked with paint lines, curbstones or other similar designations in accord with the following:

1.

Each space set at a 90-degree angle shall have not less than 162 square feet and shall be not less than eight feet six inches wide and 19 feet deep, exclusive of passageways, which shall be not less than 24 feet wide;

2.

Each space set at a 60-degree angle shall have not less than 176 square feet and shall be not less than eight feet six inches wide and 20 feet eight inches deep, exclusive of passageways, which shall be not less than 18 feet six inches;

3.

Each space set at a 45-degree angle shall have not less than 165 square feet and shall be not less than eight feet six inches wide and 19 feet five inches deep, exclusive of passageways, which shall be not less than 13 feet six inches wide;

4.

There shall be adequate interior drives to connect each space with a public street.

D.

Shall be drained so as to prevent damage to abutting properties or public streets;

E.

Adequate lighting shall be provided if the facilities are to be used at night. Such lighting shall be arranged and installed so as not to reflect or cause glare on abutting properties.

F.

Any parking areas within the required front yard of any structure shall not be closer than ten feet to any public right-of-way.

G.

The provisions of subsections C, E, and F above shall not apply to single-family residential uses where three or less spaces are required.

260-10.02

Location. All parking facilities shall be located in accordance with the following provisions:

A.

The required space shall be provided on the same plot with the use it serves, except as provided herein;

B.

If vehicular parking or storage space required cannot be reasonably provided on the same lot on which the principal use is conducted, the board of zoning appeals may permit such space to be provided on other off-street property provided such space lies within 400 feet of the main entrance to such principal use. Such vehicular parking space shall be associated with the permitted use and shall not hereafter be reduced or encroached upon in any manner; and

C.

The required parking space for any number of separate uses may be combined in one lot but the required space assigned to one use may not be assigned to another use at the same time, except that one-half of the parking space required for churches, theaters, or assembly halls whose peak attendance will be at night or on Sunday may be assigned to a use which will be closed at nights or on Sundays.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

Sec. 260-20. - Required Spaces.

260-20.01 Minimum Parking Space Requirements. The minimum number of parking spaces shall be determined based on the spaces required for principal uses from the Table of Minimum Parking Requirements, unless the development receives an Administrative Variance for a reduction in minimum parking requirements as provided in Section 290-80. Where parking requirements for any use are not specifically defined in Table 260.1 shown below the requirements shall be determined by the Community Development Director based upon the most comparable use specified herein, and other available data.

Table 260.1: Minimum Parking Spaces Required

Use Parking Spaces Required
Agricultural Uses
Animal Production and Aquaculture excluding Hog and Pig Farming 1 space per employee
Forestry and Logging 1 space per employee
Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Hog and Pig Farming 1 space per employee
Produce Stands, Temporary 3 spaces per stand
Sawmills 1 space per employee
Solar Power Electric Generation 1 space per employee
Commercial/Industrial Uses
Accessory Retail Sales and Services Number required for office or institutional, motel, hotel, high-rise apartment use to which it is accessory. If it is a permitted secondary use in a structure other than the primary use: one space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Apparel Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Appliance Repair and Maintenance 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per loading dock
Art Dealers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Asphalt Paving, Roofing and Saturated Materials Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Automobile Auctions 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per vehicle parked on site
Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per vehicle parked on site
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing 1 space per employee, 1 space per vehicle parked on site
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Basic Chemical Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Beer and Wine Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Beverage Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Boarding Services, Pet 1 space per 250 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Boat Building 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Breeders 1 space per 250 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Breweries 1 space for each 4 seats, plus 1 for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers 1 space per 100 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per vehicle parked on site, 1 space per loading dock
Car Washes 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 5 queue spaces per service line
Catalog Showrooms, General Merchandise (Except Catalog Mail-Order) 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Coin-Operated Laundries 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing 1 space per employee, 1 space per vehicle parked on site
Commercial Banking 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 3 additional spaces per automated transfer machine, 5 queue spaces per drive-in teller
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Construction 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per vehicle parked on site
Copy Shops 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Couriers and Express Delivery Services 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Dental Laboratory 1 space per employee
Diet and Weight Reducing Centers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Drive-In Motion Picture Theaters 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. (gross) of site area with a minimum of 25 spaces required and a maximum of 100 spaces
Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) 1 space per employee
Drycleaning Plants 1 space per employee
Electrical supply Retailers 1 space per 100 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per loading dock
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Electronics and Appliance Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Electronics Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Emission Inspection Station 2 spaces minimum, 5 queue spaces per bay, 1 space per employee
Explosives Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Extended Stay Hotels 1.25 spaces per unit
Exterminating and Pest Control Services 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per vehicle parked on site
Farm Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services 1 space per 100 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per loading dock
Farm Wineries 1 space for each 4 seats, plus 1 for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Fertilizer Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Flea Markets 1 space per 500 sq. ft. (net) of site area
Florists 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Food and Beverage Retailers except Liquor Retailers, package 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Food Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Food Services and Drinking Places 1 space per 100 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Funeral Homes and Funeral Services 1 space per 4 seats in assembly room, 1 space per 250 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Garbage Collection Services 1 space per employee, 1 space per vehicle parked on site
Gasoline Stations 1 space per 200 square feet of floor area plus 1 space for each employee during shift of greatest employment.
Gelatin (except dessert preparations) manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
General Automotive Repair 3 spaces per bay, 1 space per employee
General Merchandise Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Gift and Souvenir Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Grain Elevators, Storage Only 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Grocery and Specialty Food Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Hair, Nail, Skin Care, Tanning Salons and Ear Piercing Services 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Hardware Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Health and Personal Care Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Hotels and Motels 1.25 spaces per unit
Household Appliance Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Kennels 1 space per 250 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Light Manufacturing as identified in NAICS 3271, 33232 and 334 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Linen Supply 1 space per employee, 1 space per vehicle parked on site
Local Messengers and Local Delivery Centers/Facilities 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Machine shops 1 space per employee
Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers 1 space per employee, 1 space per Manufactured (Mobile) Home parked on site
Massage Therapy 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Medical Laboratories 1 space per employee
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units including truck, trailer, boat and Recreational Vehicle storage A minimum of 5 spaces
Miscellaneous Store Retailers as identified in NAICS Code 453998 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) 1 space per 100 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers 1 space per 300 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Motor Vehicle Towing 1 space per employee, 1 space per vehicle parked on site
Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Newspaper Publishers 1 space per employee, 1 space per vehicle parked on site, 1 space per loading dock
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying 1 space per employee
Office Supplies, Stationary and Gift Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Paper Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Parking Lots and Garages As may be required to serve the principal use (see specific principal use for requirement), for freestanding parking garage - not applicable
Pawnshops 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services 1 space per 250 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Petroleum Refineries 1 space per employee, 1 space per vehicle parked on site
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Photofinishing 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Primary Metal Manufacturing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Printing 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Private Mail Centers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers 1 space per employee
Recycling Center 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Recycling Collection Locations A minimum of 10 spaces
Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Rental and Leasing Services (non-automotive) 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Reupholstery and Furniture Repair 1 space per 250 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Safe Exchange Zones 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Sand Dredging 1 space per employee
Sexually Oriented Businesses 1 space per 100 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Sound Recording Studios 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Storage Yards except Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers 1 space per employee
Support Activities for Rail Transportation 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Tattoo Parlors, Makeup Salons (permanent) and Piercing 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Taxi Services 1 space per employee, 1 space per taxi
Temporary Impound Lots 1 space per 300 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee, with minimum of 5 spaces
Temporary Uses 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. (net) of site area
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters 1 space per 100 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Retailers 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing as listed in NAICS Code 336999 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Truck (Greater than 1.5 tons) Repair Shops 1 space per bay, 1 space per loading dock, 1 space per employee
Truck Sales 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee, 1 space per truck parked on site
Used Merchandise Retailers except Flea Markets 1 space per 200 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Vending Machine Operators 1 space per 500 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per loading dock
Virtual Kitchens 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Waste Collection except Hazardous Waste Collection 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Waste Treatment and Disposal 1 space per employee, 1 space per loading dock
Institutional Uses
Adult Day Centers 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Ambulance Service 1 space per employee, 1 space per ambulance parked on site
Assisted Living Community 1 space per 2 beds
Cemeteries 1 space per 300 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Child Care Learning Center 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Civic and Social Organizations 1 space per 250 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Dormitories 1.5 spaces per bedroom, 1 space per employee.
Hospitals (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals) 1 space per two beds
Intermediate Care Home 1 space per 2 beds
Kidney Dialysis Centers 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Nursing Homes 1 space per 2 beds
Outpatient Care Centers (except Kidney Dialysis Centers) 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Personal Care Homes 1 space per 2 beds
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals 1 space per 2 beds
Public Administration 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Public and Private Elementary Schools 1 space per employee, and 1 space for each classroom plus safe and convenient loading and unloading of students
Public and Private Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools and Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools 1 space per each 10 students for whom the school was designed, plus 1 space per classroom and administrative office
Public Utilities 1 space per 500 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Religious Organizations with Attendant Educational, Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries 1 space per 4 seats in the principal place of worship, provided that the number of spaces required may be reduced by not more than 50% if the place of worship is located within 500 feet of any public parking lot or any commercial parking lot where sufficient spaces are available by permission of the owner(s) without charge, during the time of services to make up the additional spaces required
Schools and Instruction as identified in NAICS Code 6116 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Utilities, Private 1 space per 500 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Urgent Medical Care Centers and Clinics 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Office Uses
Ambulatory Health Care Services except Outpatient Care Centers 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Auto Broker Office 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Computer Systems Design and Related Services 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Corporate or Administrative Offices for any Permitted Uses which may allow Ancillary Uses including Food, Infirmary, Fitness Centers and Childcare. 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Finance and Insurance Offices 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Offices of Real Estate Agents 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Radio and Television Broadcasting 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space, 1 space per employee
Scientific Research and Development Services (except Any Biohazards) 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Shared Workspaces/Coworking Spaces 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Telephone Call Centers 1 space per 285 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Recreation Uses
Amphitheater 1 space per 4 seats in amphitheater
Amusement and Recreation Industries, Indoor as identified in NAICS Code 713990 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. (gross) of site area with a minimum of 25 spaces required and a maximum of 100 spaces
Amusement and Recreation Industries, Outdoor as identified in NAICS Code 713990 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. (gross) of site area with a minimum of 25 spaces required and a maximum of 100 spaces
Amusement and Theme Parks 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. (gross) of site area with a minimum of 25 spaces required and a maximum of 100 spaces
Botanical Gardens 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. (gross) of site area with a minimum of 25 spaces required and a maximum of 100 spaces
Bowling Centers 2 spaces per alley, 1 space per employee
Conference Center 1 space per 3 seats for every person lawfully permitted within the coliseum or stadium at one time, plus 1 space per employee
Golf Courses 5 spaces per hole, 1 space per 300 sq. ft. (net) of floor space
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. (gross) of site area with a minimum of 25 spaces required and a maximum of 100 spaces
Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions 1 space per 3,000 sq. ft. (net) of site area
Outdoor Theater 1 space per 4 seats in theater
Playgrounds 1 space per 3,000 sq. ft. (net) of site area
Racetracks 1 space per 4 seats in venue
Recreational Buildings 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. (net) of site area
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds As determined during the Special Use Permit process
Shooting Ranges, Outdoor 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. (gross) of site area with a minimum of 25 spaces required and a maximum of 100 spaces
Riding Stables 1 space per employee, 1 space per stall
Residential Uses
Amenity Areas 2 spaces for each 10 dwelling units
Attached Cottage Dwellings 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Common Storage Facility A minimum of 5 spaces
Community Garden 1 space per 3,000 sq. ft. (net) of site area
Community Living Arrangements 1 space per 2 residents
Cottage Dwelling Unit 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Duplexes 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Guest House 1 space per dwelling unit
Family Child Care Learning Home Off street parking and loading/unloading must be provided
Manufactured (Mobile) Homes 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Multi-Family Residential Dwellings 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit

 

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

Sec. 260-30. - Site Distance at Intersections.

In all zoning districts, no fence, structure, planting, or other obstruction (above a height of three feet) shall be maintained with 15 feet of the intersection of the right-of-way lines extended of two streets, or of a street intersection with a railroad right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

Sec. 260-40. - Off-street Loading and Unloading.

On the same premises with every building or structure erected hereafter and occupied for any manufacturing, processing, or related uses, storage, warehousing, wholesaling, or related uses, and retailing, trade, and its related uses involving the receipt or distribution by vehicles of material or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the same lot adequate space for standing, loading, and unloading in order to avoid undue interference with the public use of sidewalk, street, or alley. Such space unless otherwise adequately provided for shall include at minimum:

260-40.01

A 12-foot by 25-foot loading space, with 14 feet overhead clearance for every 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof in excess of 7,000 square feet of floor area of land used for above-mentioned purpose.

260-40.02

An off-street loading space or spaces of sufficient dimensions and size to allow normal off-street loading and unloading operations of a kind appropriate to the property served thereby, where the floor area of land used for above mentioned purposes is less than 7,000 square feet.

260-40.03

In no case shall a loading berth or loading space be so located as to hinder the free movement of vehicles and pedestrians over a street, sidewalk, alley, or access route to or from an off-street parking area.

260-40.04

Any light used to illuminate any parking/loading area shall be so arranged as to reflect light away from adjoining premises in a residential district.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)