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Iron Mountain City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VI

OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS

Sec. 74-481.- Purpose.

It is the purpose of this article that parking space shall be provided and adequately maintained by each property owner in every zoning district for the off-street storage of motor vehicles used by the occupants, employees or patrons of each building constructed or altered under the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. of 5-1-95, § 8-21-1)

Sec. 74-482. - General requirements for parking facilities.

At the time any building or structure is erected, altered, enlarged or increased in capacity, or at any time when the use of any building, structure or land is altered or established, off-street parking spaces shall be provided as prescribed in this article and as follows:

(1)

Submission of plans. Plans and specifications showing required off-street parking spaces, including the means of access and exit and interior traffic circulation, shall be submitted to the zoning administrator for review at the time of application for a zoning permit for the erection or enlargement of a building.

(2)

Location of parking area. Off-street parking for other than residential uses shall be either on the same lot or within 300 feet of the building it is intended to serve, measured from the building entrance to the nearest point of the off-street parking lot, without crossing any major thoroughfare.

The planning commission may modify the numerical requirement for off-street parking based on evidence submitted by the applicant that another standard would be more reasonable because of the level of current or future employment or customer traffic.

The planning commission may attach conditions to the approval of a modification of the requirements of section 74-483 that bind such approval to the specific use in question.

(3)

Reduction of parking area. No parking area or parking space which exists at May 31, 1995, or which subsequently thereto is provided for the purposes of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall thereafter be relinquished or reduced in any manner below the requirements established by this chapter.

(4)

Parking of commercial vehicles in residential districts. Parking of commercial motor vehicles in residential districts shall be limited to vehicles under five tons GVW. The parking of any commercial vehicle over five tons GVW in a residential district, except those making deliveries or on business or those belonging to a use permitted by special use permit in the district and on such property, is prohibited.

(5)

Prohibited uses and structures in parking areas. No commercial vehicle repair work, servicing or selling of any kind shall be conducted on any parking area except that which is specifically permitted by this chapter. No items such as plastic animals, streamers, cloth signs, children's play areas, mechanical entertainment devices or other similar devices shall be permitted in the parking area.

(6)

Collective facilities. 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.

(7)

Dual function facilities. Where the owners of two or more buildings, or uses whose operating hours do not overlap, desire to utilize common off-street parking facilities, application shall be made to the zoning board of appeals. The zoning board of appeals may grant approval of such dual function off-street parking facilities, subject to a finding that the following conditions have been met:

a.

The business hours of the buildings or uses in no way overlap, except for custodial personnel.

b.

The common parking lot meets the off-street parking requirements of the largest building or use plus 15 percent.

c.

The common parking lot meets all locational requirements of this chapter with respect to each building or use.

(8)

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

(9)

Single-family and two-family dwellings. Residential off-street parking spaces for single-family and two-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.

(10)

Handicap parking. Handicap parking shall be provided in accordance with applicable state or national laws and codes.

(Ord. of 5-1-95, § 8-21-2; Ord. of 7-6-20)

Sec. 74-483. - Schedule of parking requirements.

The minimum number of off-street parking spaces by type of use shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule. For those uses not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be in accord with a use which the zoning administrator considers as similar in type.

Use Number of Minimum
Parking Spaces per
Unit of Measure
(1) Residential uses:
a. Residential one-family and two-family dwellings 2 for each dwelling unit.
b. Residential multiple-family dwellings 2 for each dwelling unit.
c. Housing for the elderly or similar uses 1 for every 2 dwelling units, and 1 for each employee.
d. Boardinghouses 1 for each rental unit, plus 2 for owner/manager.
(2) Institutional uses:
a. Houses of worship 1 for each 3 seats or 6 feet of pews in the main unit of worship.
b. Hospitals 1½ for each 1 bed, plus 1 for each doctor, plus 1 space for each 50 square feet of medical clinic office, plus 1 space for each employee on the peak employment shift.
c. Homes for the aged and convalescent homes 1 for each 4 beds, plus 1 for each employee on the peak employment shift.
d. Elementary and junior high schools, middle schools 1 for each 1 teacher, employee and administrator, plus 1 for each classroom, plus required space for auditorium.
e. Community centers or similar uses 1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.
f. Senior high schools and colleges 1 for each 1 teacher, employee or administrator, 1 for each classroom, and 1 for each 10 students, plus spaces for auditorium.
g. Private clubs or lodges 1 for each 3 persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by the fire marshal, plus 1 for each employee.
h. Miniature golf courses 1½ spaces per hole.
i. Private golf clubs, swimming pool clubs or other similar uses 1 for each 3 members.
j. Stadium and sports arenas or similar outdoor places of assembly 1 for each 5 seats or 10 feet of benches, plus 1 for each employee.
k. Theaters and auditoriums or similar uses 1 for each 4 seats, plus 1 for each employee.
l. Libraries and museums or similar uses 1 per 500 feet of gross floorspace, plus 1 per employee.
m. Public utilities 1 per employee.
n. Nursery schools, day nurseries or child care centers 1 for each 350 square feet of usable floorspace.
(3) Commercial uses:
a. Amusement arcades or similar uses 1 for every 4 game tables or devices, plus off-street bicycle racks with capacity for 1 bicycle for every table and device.
b. Auto wash, automatic and self-serve 4 spaces at the entry, plus 1 space at the exit, all on exteriors of the building shall be provided on the premises for each wash lane, plus 1 for each employee.
c. Beauty parlors or barbershops 2 for each chair.
d. Bed and breakfast establishments 1 per sleeping room, plus 2 for the manager/owner.
e. Bowling alleys 5 for each lane, plus 1 for each employee, plus parking required for each auxiliary use such as a restaurant, lounge, etc.
f. Convenience stores or similar uses 1 space per each 200 square feet of gross floor area.
g. Dancehalls, roller rinks, exhibition halls and assembly halls without fixed seats, or similar uses 1 for each 100 square feet of gross floor area.
h. Drive-in banks 4 waiting spaces for each drive-in window, in addition to normal parking required for banks.
i. Drive-in restaurants 1 for every 3 seats or 1 for each 45 square feet of usable floor area, whichever is greater, plus 5 waiting spaces for each drive-up window.
j. Furniture and appliances, household equipment, repair shops, showroom of a plumber, electrician or similar trade, and other similar uses 1 for each 800 square feet of usable floorspace.
k. Greenhouses, fruit and vegetable stands or similar uses 1 space for each 300 square feet.
l. Laundromats and coin-operated dry cleaners 1 for every 3 machines.
m. Mortuary establishments and funeral homes 1 for each 25 square feet of assembly room floor area.
n. Motel or hotel 1 space for each rental unit, plus 1 additional space for each employee, plus required parking for each auxiliary use such as a restaurant, lounge, etc.
o. Motor vehicle sales and service 1 for each 500 square feet of floor area of sales room, 2 for each auto service stall in the service room, plus 1 for each employee. A minimum of 3 customer spaces shall be provided.
p. Retail stores less than 25,000 square feet, except as otherwise specified herein 1 for each 150 square feet of usable floor area.
q. Planned commercial or shopping centers or discount department stores or grocery stores in excess of 25,000 square feet 6 per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable floor area.
r. Restaurants, sit-down 1 for every 3 seats.
s. Service stations, full-serve 2 for each lubrication rack or pit, and 1 for each gasoline pump; a service bay is not a parking space.
t. Service stations, self-serve 2 for each gasoline pump.
u. Taverns and cocktail lounges or similar uses 1 for each 100 square feet of usable floor area.
(4) Offices:
a. Banks 1 for each 200 square feet of usable floor area, plus 4 stacking spaces for each drive-up window, and a bypass lane shall be provided.
b. Business offices or professional offices, except as otherwise indicated 1 for each 150 square feet of usable floor area.
c. Professional offices of doctors, dentists and similar professions 1 for each 100 square feet of usable floor area in the waiting room, plus 2 for each examining room or dental chair, plus 1 for each doctor, dentist, or employee.
(5) Industrial uses:
a. Industrial or research facilities 5 spaces, plus 1 space on-site for every 2 employees in the largest working shift, or 1 space for every 500 square feet of usable floorspace, whichever is greater.
b. Warehouses 1 per 500 square feet of floorspace.

 

(Ord. of 5-1-95, § 8-21-3; Ord. of 3-21-22)

Sec. 74-484. - Parking facility development standards.

Whenever the off-street parking requirements in section 74-483 require the building of an off-street parking facility, such off-street parking lots shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the following standards and regulations:

(1)

Approval of plans. Plans for all off-street parking lots providing spaces for more than four vehicles shall be submitted as part of the site plan review process and must be approved by the zoning administrator prior to construction.

(2)

Size of spaces. Each off-street parking space for vehicles shall not be less than 180 square feet in area, exclusive of access drives or aisles.

(3)

Marking of spaces. Each space shall be clearly marked and reserved for parking purposes.

(4)

Access drive. There shall be provided a minimum access drive of 20 feet in width and so located as to secure the most appropriate development of the individual property. Where a turning radius is necessary, it shall be of an arc that reasonably allows an unobstructed flow of vehicles.

(5)

Width of parking aisles. Parking aisles shall be of sufficient width to allow a minimum turning movement into and out of parking spaces. The minimum width of such aisles shall be in accordance with the following minimum regulations:

Maneuvering
Lane Width 		Total Width of
2 Tiers of Spaces
Plus Maneuvering
Parking Pattern 1-way
(feet) 		2-way
(feet) 		Parking Space Width
(feet) 		Parking Space Length
(feet) 		1-way
(feet) 		2-way
(feet)
0-degree parallel parking 11 18 8.5 25 28 35
30° to 53° 12 20 9 21 54 62
54° to 74° 13 22 9 21 55 64
75° to 90° 15 24 9.5 20 55 64

 

(6)

Drainage and surfacing. All off-street parking areas shall be drained so as to eliminate surface water ponding and prevent drainage onto abutting properties. The surface of the parking lot, including drives and aisles, excepting landscaped areas, shall be constructed of asphaltic bituminous material two inches thick after compaction, or concrete with a minimum thickness of six inches, on a stable base four inches thick after compaction. The parking area shall be so surfaced prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the building inspector; however, paving may be delayed up to one year from the date of occupancy upon approval by the zoning administrator and submittal to the city of a financial guarantee equal to the total cost of surfacing or paving the parking area. The cost shall be determined by the zoning administrator. The financial guarantee shall be forfeited if the parking area is not fully completed within the one-year period. During this period, however, any unpaved parking area shall be kept in a dust-free condition by spraying with water or chemicals.

(7)

Lighting. Any lighting fixtures used to illuminate off-street parking shall be so arranged as to reflect light away from any adjoining residential properties, institutional premises, or streets and highways, and shall be installed in such a manner as to allow for reduction of the amount of light after normal parking hours.

(8)

Buffer adjacent to residential districts. Where a parking area with a capacity of four or more vehicles adjoins a residential district, a buffer at least ten feet wide shall be provided between the parking area and the adjoining property and a vertical screen shall be erected consisting of structural or plant materials no less than six feet in height.

(9)

Buffer adjacent to public street. Where a parking area with a capacity of four or more vehicles adjoins a public street, a buffer at least ten feet wide shall be provided between the parking area and the adjacent street, provided that the buffer shall comply with the provisions of this chapter in relation to clear vision.

(10)

Number of driveways. No more than two driveway approaches may be permitted from a major street, and no more than one driveway from a minor street.

(11)

Landscaping. In addition to any landscaping required in any particular district, all parking areas for ten or more vehicles shall be landscaped. Such landscaping shall be accomplished throughout the parking area on the basis of 100 square feet of grass and planted area (including trees) for each ten parking spaces. All landscaping shall be adequately maintained in a healthy condition.

(Ord. of 5-1-95, § 8-21-4)

Sec. 74-485. - Loading and unloading space.

(a)

Required for certain uses. On the same premises with every building, or part thereof, erected and occupied for manufacturing, storage, warehouse, goods display, department stores, wholesale stores, markets, laundries, dry cleaning or other uses similarly involving the receipt or distribution of vehicles, materials or merchandising, there shall be provided and maintained on the lot adequate space for standing, loading and unloading service in order to avoid undue interference with public use of the streets, alleys or any required access aisles for off-street parking areas.

(b)

Dimensions; paving; number of spaces. Such loading and unloading space, unless adequately provided for within a building, shall be an area ten feet by 50 feet, with a 15-foot height clearance, having paving suitable for the zoning district wherein located, and shall be provided according to the following schedule:

Gross Floor Area
  (square feet) 		Loading and Unloading Spaces
0—1,999 None
2,000—19,999 1 space
20,000—99,999 1 space, plus 1 space for each 20,000 square feet
in excess of 20,000 square feet.
100,000—500,000 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 50,000 square feet
in excess of 100,000 square feet.

 

(c)

Approval of design. The location and design of loading and unloading areas shall be reviewed at the time of site plan submission, to ensure adequate protection is afforded adjacent districts, especially residential districts, from noise and other disruptive elements normally associated with such facilities.

(Ord. of 5-1-95, § 8-21-5)