(A)

Definition of off-street parking space. For the purpose of this ordinance, the term "off-street parking space" shall consist of a minimum rectangular parking area measuring ten (10) feet by twenty (20) feet, exclusive of access drives or aisles.

(B)

Requirements for off-street parking. There shall be provided at the time of the erection of any main building or structure, or at the time any main building or structure is enlarged or increased in capacity by adding dwelling units, guest rooms, floor area or seats, minimum off-street automobile parking space with adequate provisions for ingress or egress in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

Business or commercial buildings. Minimum of one (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof not including storage areas, provided however, that each business and each commercial establishment shall have a minimum of five (5) parking spaces notwithstanding any other requirements of this ordinance.

(2)

Churches, temples or places of worship. One (1) space for each five (5) seats or seating places, or one space for each one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor area of the main assembly hall, whichever would result in the greater number of parking spaces.

(3)

Clubs or lodges. One (1) space for each five (5) seats or seating places or one space for each one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor area in the main assembly hall, whichever would result in the greater number of parking spaces.

(4)

Auditoriums, theaters or other places of assembly. One (1) space for each four (4) seats, or seating places, or one space for each one hundred twenty (120) square feet of floor area of the main assembly hall, whichever would result in the greater number of parking spaces.

(5)

Manufacturing and industrial uses. One space for each two (2) employees on the largest working shift.

(6)

Medical and dental offices. Five (5) spaces for each doctor or dentist, or one (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area, whichever would result in the greater number of parking spaces.

(7)

Office and professional buildings. One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area not including storage areas.

(8)

Residential uses, including single, two, and multifamily dwellings. Two (2) spaces for each dwelling unit. Side setbacks for driveways shall be two (2) feet. A driveway apron shall also be installed.

(9)

Restaurants or other eating places. One (1) space for each three (3) seats or seating places, or one space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area, whichever would result in the greater number of parking spaces.

(10)

Hotels and motels. One (1) space for each sleeping unit plus one (1) space for the manager and one space for each three (3) employees on the largest working shift.

(11)

Shopping centers. Five and one-half (5 ½) spaces per each one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area.

(12)

For any and all uses or structures not specifically provided for in the foregoing enumeration, the building official shall determine the needed parking spaces based upon all parking generating factors involved.

(13)

Adult care facilities. One (1) space for each five (5) beds plus one (1) space for each employee, including doctors on the largest working shift. Independent living senior apartments in conjunction with adult care facilities. One (1) space per dwelling unit and one (1) guest space for each six (6) dwelling units.

(14)

Contractor office/bays. One (1) space per four hundred (400) square feet of floor area.

(C)

Location of off-street parking spaces.

(1)

Parking spaces for all dwellings shall be located on the same property with the main building to be served where feasible, unless otherwise stipulated elsewhere in this ordinance, except that one-half (½) the total number of required spaces for multiple-family dwellings may be located in a common parking facility not more than two hundred (200) feet distant from the nearest boundary of the site. When off-site parking is allowed, the owner shall submit to the city clerk a restrictive covenant in recordable form reserving the off-street parking site for off-street parking for the building for as long as the parking shall be required.

(2)

Off-street parking requirements for commercial and industrially zoned buildings or facilities shall be located on-site.

(3)

Required off-street parking areas for three (3) or more automobiles shall have individual spaces marked, and shall be so designed, maintained, and regulated in such a manner that no parking or maneuvering incidental to parking shall be on any area, public street, walk, or alley, and so that any automobile may be parked and unparked without moving another.

(Ord. No. 2011-4, § 7, 10-25-11; Ord. No. 2012-1, § 2, 2-28-12; Ord. No. 2021-02, § 2, 3-23-21; Ord. No. 2021-05, § 2, 6-22-21)

(A)

A plan showing off-street parking shall be submitted and approved by the Building Official of the City of Indian Harbour Beach before a permit is issued for the construction of the structure or facility being considered. This plan shall show the location, and accurately designate the number of required spaces, their size, access aisles, driveways, and their relation to the plan.

(B)

Each parking space shall be directly accessible from the street, or an alley, or from an aisle or driveway leading to a street or alley. Access aisles and/or driveways shall be of sufficient size to permit convenient ingress and egress. Each space shall be accessible without driving over or through any other parking space. No parking space or loading space shall be located in such a manner as to block entry or exit to a building and in this respect, a clearance shall be provided adjacent to an entrance or exit door equal to the width of the door or three (3) feet, whichever is the greater.

(C)

Said parking areas shall be paved with an asphaltic or concrete surfacing, or approved pavers and afford adequate drainage and shall have bumper guards where needed according to city specifications. Paver stones are permitted in required public sidewalks in accordance with the following terms and conditions:

(1)

Paver stones shall be permitted only in required public sidewalks of single family detached homes.

(2)

In addition to a building permit the applicant shall file for and obtain a right-of-way use permit from the city with payment of applicable fees.

(3)

As a part of the right-of-way use permit the property owner shall execute a right of way use agreement, provided by the city, covering, at a minimum, the following: (i) maintenance and repair responsibility; (ii) binding effect of the agreement; (iii) utility locate provisions; and (iv) cost for repair and replacement of pavers, utilities, and other damages in the affected area shall be borne by the owner of the property. This agreement shall be recorded, at the expense of the applicant, in the Public Records of Brevard County along with the required notice of commencement forms by the contractor. Proof of recording these documents shall be provided the city.

(4)

Paver stones in the area of the required sidewalk must be no smaller than two (2) inches in thickness and placed on six (6) inches of poured concrete at three thousand (3,000) psi (not over crushed stone or other compacted materials).

(D)

Parking areas shall be used for automobile parking only, with no sales, dead storage, repair work, dismantling or servicing of any kind.

(E)

If lighting is provided, it shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential area, also from any public street or highway.

(F)

All off-street parking spaces shall comply with the off-street parking standards as set forth in this ordinance.

(G)

If any parking area or parking space is located adjacent to or abutting a sidewalk or bikepath, curbstops, bumpers or other barriers shall be installed so as to prevent any vehicle parked in its intended manner from obstructing or protruding on or over such sidewalk or bikepath.

(Ord. No. 85-8, § 1, 6-11-85; Ord. No. 2011-4, § 7, 10-25-11; Ord. No. 2016-10, § 1, 12-13-16)

(A)

When by the nature of the intended use a need is evident, adequate off-street loading spaces shall be provided for all commercial, educational, and industrial buildings.

(B)

When required, every new building shall provide at least one loading space, fourteen (14) by twenty-five (25) feet, with fourteen (14) feet minimum height clearance, either in the building or on the site, and such space or spaces shall not be deducted in computing the overall off-street parking requirements.

(C)

The final determination of the number of spaces and all other characteristics of off-street loading facilities will be determined by the building official.