Junction City, KS Zoning Ordinance

Section 420.010 Applicability.

[Zoning § 7-101; Ord. No. G-637, 4-22-1986]

In any zoning district, all structures built and all uses established hereafter shall provide accessory off-street parking in accordance with the following regulations. When an existing structure or use is expanded, accessory off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the following regulations for the total area or capacity of such expansion.

Section 420.020 General Provisions.

[Zoning § 7-102; Ord. No. G-637, 4-22-1986; Ord. No. G-983, 8-2-2005; Ord. No. G-1056, 9-15-2009; Ord. No. G-1060, 11-17-2009]

Utilization. Required accessory off-street parking facilities provided for the uses hereinafter listed shall be solely for the parking of motor vehicles in operating condition of patrons, occupants, or employees of such uses.

Area. A required off-street parking space shall be at least nine feet in width and at least 18 feet in length, exclusive of access drives or aisles, ramps, columns, office or work areas.

Access. Each required off-street parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway of such width and design as to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such parking space.

Open And Enclosed Parking. In residential districts, no motor vehicle shall be parked in any front yard except upon a driveway. The area devoted to driveway purposes shall not be considered in determining whether off-street parking requirements have been met except in the instance of single-family and two-family dwellings. Enclosed buildings and carports containing off-street parking shall be subject to the yard requirements applicable in the district in which located.

Design And Maintenance.

Design. Off-street parking spaces shall comply with such design standards relating to curb length, stall depth, driveway width, island width, barriers, and ingress and egress as may be established from time to time by the City. Off-street parking spaces may be open to the sky or enclosed in a building. For multi-family residential housing in excess of two units, parking spaces must be set back a minimum of six feet at the side yard and four feet from any side of a building.

Surfacing. All open off-street parking areas, access and egress areas, including required parking spaces accessory to a single-family dwelling shall be graded and surfaced with asphaltic concrete or Portland cement concrete.

Screening. All open off-street parking areas containing more than six parking spaces shall be effectively screened on each side that adjoins any property situated in an "RS", "RG" or "RD" district by a wall, fence or densely planted compact evergreen hedge not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height. Parking areas shall be arranged and designed so as to prevent damage to, or intrusion into, such wall, fence or hedge.

Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas in any district shall be directed away from residential properties in such a way as not to interfere with the residential use.

Repair And Service. No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted in association with any off-street parking facilities.

Computation. When determination of the number of off-street parking spaces required by these Regulations results in a requirement of a fractional space the fraction of one-half or less may be disregarded and a fractional in excess of one-half shall be counted as one parking space.

Collective Provisions. Off-street parking facilities for separate uses may be provided collectively if the total number of spaces so furnished is not less than the sum of the separate requirements for each such use, and provided that all regulations covering the location of accessory parking spaces in relation to the use served are adhered to.

Location. All parking spaces required to serve buildings or uses shall be located on the same zoning lot or on an adjacent lot in the same zoning district. For the purpose of this Section, adjacent lots may be separated by an alley but shall not be separated by a street.

Employee Parking. Parking spaces required on an employee basis shall be based on the maximum number of employees on duty or residing, or both, on the premises at any one time, whether at the same time as the building permit is issued or at some later date.

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(Reserved)

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Exempt Zone. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, no accessory off-street parking facilities shall be required for any structure unless otherwise provided by these Regulations, in the "CC" Commercial District except multiple-family residences and businesses over 15,000 square feet of floor area in the "CC" District.

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Determination Of Required Spaces. When determining the required number of off-street parking spaces for apartment houses, lodging, boarding or rooming house, fraternity, sorority and dormitories an occupant shall mean an individual separate and distinct from the immediate family of the owner, landlord, or operator.

Multiple-Family Exceptions. The required accessory off-street parking spaces for three-family and multiple-family residential dwellings may be provided within the public right-of-way of the adjoining streets, except arterials streets and certain collector streets as determined by the City Engineer, fronting on the lot developed for such three-family or multiple-family residential dwellings. No density bonus shall be allowed if the public right-of-way is used in meeting the parking demands of the project. The balance of the lot used for the housing units shall be landscaped and maintained as open space. The parking spaces constructed in the public right-of-way shall be subject to the following:

Minimum Lot Width. In order for consideration of utilizing public right-of-way to provide parking for a three-family or multiple-family residential dwelling, the lot on which such dwelling will be constructed must have a minimum of 92 feet of frontage on a public street.

Minimum Right-Of-Way. A minimum of 80 feet of right-of-way for the public street must exist before the exception of providing parking within the right-of-way can be considered. Dedication of additional right-of-way shall not be permitted to meet this requirement unless the property is included in a replatting that includes land on either side of the property and land on the other side of the street so that the driving lanes remain centered in the right-of-way and do not change in width. Unique and unusual circumstances due to the property being on a frontage road or across from some other easement or reserve that can not be otherwise developed may be allowed to provide adequate right-of-way by separate dedication at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, subject to appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Parking Space Design. Each parking space provided within the right-of-way shall be a minimum of nine feet by 20 feet in size in order to assure adequate depth to minimize parked vehicles from encroaching into the drive lanes. The design plans for parking spaces provided within the public right-of-way shall be approved by the City Engineer before building permits or any other construction shall commence on the lot.

Sidewalks. There shall be sidewalks meeting the current minimum standards of the City along the street frontage of all public streets abutting a property on which a three-family or multiple-family residential dwelling is constructed. The sidewalk location within the public right-of-way shall be determined by the City Engineer.

Design. The design layout of parking provided within the public right-of-way shall be determined by the City Engineer. In general, the public street shall be centered in the right-of-way and constructed to the width the either exists in the current street or shall meet the minimum required for the classification of the street. The sidewalks shall be constructed abutting the outer edge of the public right-of-way. The parking spaces shall be between the flow line of the bottom of the curb and the inner edge of the sidewalk.

Surfacing. All parking areas provided within the public right-of-way shall be graded to maintain appropriate drainage within the remainder of the street system and surfaced with asphaltic concrete or Portland cement concrete the same as the remainder of the street. In the event the street in question is a brick street, the paving shall be determined by the City Engineer.

Maintenance. All parking areas provided within the public right-of-way shall be the sole maintenance responsibility of the owner(s) of the three-family or multiple-family residential dwellings. Maintenance shall include repairs to the curbing and surfacing to keep the spaces generally smooth and free of plant growth in cracks and shall include any snow or ice removal deemed necessary by the owners. The City shall be responsible for maintenance in the drive lanes in the same manner it is responsible for maintenance, including snow removal, for public streets.

Paving Over Utilities. All existing or proposed utilities that are common for placement in the normally unpaved area of the public right-of-way that are covered by parking as provided in this Section shall be permitted subject to the requirement that all additional costs for pavement removal and replacement due to subsequent repairs, maintenance or other modifications necessary for the continued operation of said utilities shall be the sole and complete responsibility of the owner(s) of the housing served by the parking. The costs shall be separated from the total costs for such work and shall be billed directly to the owner(s) of the housing in accordance with the provisions outlined in the agreement required herein.

Agreement. Prior to this provision being permitted, the owner(s) of any three-family or multiple-family residential dwelling proposing to construct parking within the public right-of-way shall execute a development agreement with the City that specifies the requirements outlined herein, as well as other provisions determined appropriate by the City, including hold-harmless language for the use of such public lands. No building permits shall be issued until such agreement is executed.

Section 420.030 Required Spaces.

[Zoning § 7-103; Ord. No. G-637, 4-22-1986; Ord. No. G-1060, 11-17-2009]

Off-street parking spaces accessory to the uses hereinafter designated shall be provided as follows:

Dwelling And Lodging Uses.

Hotels and motels: At least two parking spaces, plus one parking space for each rental unit, plus such spaces as are required for restaurants, assembly rooms and affiliated facilities.

Single-family and two-family dwellings: At least two parking spaces for each dwelling unit.

Three-family and multiple-family dwellings: At least two parking spaces per unit. Spaces may be provided within the public right-of-way, subject to the provisions of Section 420.020(F). No increased density of dwelling units per lot shall be permitted by the use of the public right-of-way to meet the parking demands.

Lodging houses: One parking space for each two lodging rooms.

Dormitories, fraternities, sororities and other lodging facilities and rooms for unmarried students: At least one parking space for each occupant for the first 20 occupants and a total number of spaces equal to 75% of the total number of occupants or 20 spaces whichever is greater.

Mobile home parks: At least one parking space for each mobile home, plus at least two additional spaces for each two mobile home spaces.

For all residential buildings containing four or more dwelling units, the building, parking, and drive areas for vehicles shall not exceed more than 80% of the lot area.

For all residential buildings containing two or three dwelling units and fronting on a designated arterial or collector street the parking cannot be located within the required front yard area. The parking area shall be so designed that under no circumstances can a vehicle be backed into or out of a parking area into a designated arterial or collector street.

Commercial And Industrial Uses.

All business and commercial establishments, except those specified hereafter: At least one parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area, plus one for each full-time employee.

Automobile service stations: At least two parking spaces for each service bay, plus one for each employee, but not less than five parking spaces.

Bank and financial institutions: At least one parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area.

Dental clinics and medical clinics: At least three parking spaces for each examination or treatment room, plus one for each doctor and employee of the building.

Office, professional and public administration or service buildings: At least one parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area.

Cartage, express, parcel delivery and freight terminal establishments: At least one parking space for each two employees as related to the working period when the maximum number of persons are employed on the premises, and one parking space for each vehicle maintained on the premises.

Establishments handling the sale and consumption on the premises of food, beverages, and refreshments: At least one parking space for each 100 square feet of floor area excluding food preparation areas, offices, restrooms and storage areas.

Restaurant-clubs shall have at least one parking space for each 100 square feet of floor area, excluding food preparation areas, offices, restrooms, and storage areas. All parking lots shall be lighted throughout. No variance of this restriction shall be permitted.

Furniture stores, appliance stores, motor vehicle showrooms and used car lots: At least one parking space for each 400 square feet of enclosed floor area and at least one parking space for each 3,000 square feet of open lot area devoted to the sale and display of motor vehicles.

New and used motor vehicle, mobile home and trailer sales rental lots: At least one parking space for each 3,000 square feet of open sales lot area devoted to the sale, display and rental of motor vehicles, mobile homes and trailers.

Manufacturing, production, processing, assembly, disassembly, cleaning, servicing, testing, or repairing of goods, materials or products: At least one parking space for each two employees during the largest shift or period of employment.

Automobile wrecking yards: At least one parking space for each two employees, plus one space for each 10,000 square feet of storage area.

Car washes: At least four holding spaces for each stall in a self-service establishment, and at least three parking spaces for each 20 linear feet in attendance operated establishments.

Bowling alleys: At least five parking spaces for each alley, plus such additional space as may be required herein for affiliated uses such as restaurants.

Theaters: At least one parking space for each four seats.

Undertaking establishments and funeral parlors: At least one parking space for each four seats, based upon the designed maximum capacity of the parlor, plus at least one parking space for each employee and one parking space for each vehicle maintained on the premises.

Warehouse, storage, and wholesale establishments: At least one parking space for each two employees as related to the working period when the maximum number of persons are employed on the premises.

Flea markets: A parking area equal to 15% of the total area of the lot(s) on which the flea market is located.

Other Uses.

Senior high schools, public or private: At least one parking space for each faculty member and one for each eight students, based upon the maximum number of students attending classes on the premises at any one time in any 24-hour period.

Primary and junior high schools, nursery schools, and group day care centers, public or private: At least one parking space for each faculty member and other full-time employees.

Trade and commercial schools: At least one parking space for each three students.

Hospitals: At least one parking space for each two hospital beds, plus one parking space for each two employees (other than doctors), plus one parking space for each doctor assigned to the staff.

Nursing and convalescent homes: One parking space for each two patients, based on the designed maximum capacity, plus one parking space for each employee or staff member.

Churches and temples: At least one parking space for each four seats.

Private clubs and lodges: At least one parking space for each three persons, based on the maximum number of persons that can be accommodated at the same time in accordance with designed capacity.

Swimming pools and clubs: At least one parking space for each 38 square feet of water area.

Auditoriums, gymnasiums and other places of assembly with fixed seats: At least one parking space for each four seats.

Auditoriums, gymnasiums and other places of assembly without fixed seats: At least one parking space for each three persons, based upon the designed maximum capacity.

Parking spaces for other permitted or special uses not listed above shall be provided in accordance with the determination of the Zoning Administrator with respect to the number of spaces that are required to serve employees and/or the visiting public at each such use.

Section 420.040 Applicability.

[Zoning § 7-201; Ord. No. G-637, 4-22-1986]

In any zoning district, all structures built and all uses established hereafter, shall provide accessory off-street loading spaces. When an existing structure is expanded, accessory off-street loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following regulations for the area of such expansion.

Section 420.050 General Provisions.

[Zoning § 7-202; Ord. No. G-637, 4-22-1986]

Location. All required loading spaces or berths shall be located on the same lot as the use served. All motor vehicle loading berths which abut or are adjacent to a residence district shall be completely screened therefrom by building walls, or a uniformly painted solid fence, wall, or door, or any combination thereof, not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height. No permitted or required loading space or berth shall be located within 40 feet of the nearest point of intersection of any streets or highways. No loading space or berth shall be located in a required front yard, and any loading space or berth located in a required rear yard shall be open to the sky.

Area. Unless otherwise specified, a required off-street loading space or berth shall be 10 feet in width by at least 25 feet in length, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 14 feet.

Access. Each required off-street loading space or berth shall be designated with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street, highway or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movement.

Surfacing. All open off-street loading shall be improved with a compacted select gravel base, not less than seven inches thick, surfaced with an all-weather, dustless material.

Repair And Service. No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted in conjunction with any off-street loading facilities.

Utilization. Space allocated for any off-street loading berth shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the space requirements for any off-street parking facilities or portions thereof.

Minimum Facilities. Uses for which off-street loading facilities are required by this Section but which are located in buildings that have a floor area that is less than the minimum above which off-street loading facilities are required shall be provided with adequate receiving facilities, accessible by motor vehicle, from any adjacent alley, service drive, or open space on the same lot.

Section 420.060 Off-Street Loading Berth Requirements.

[Zoning § 7-203; Ord. No. G-637, 4-22-1986]

No off-street loading facilities are required in any residential district, except that elementary and intermediate schools shall provide at least one loading space for passenger automobile for each 50 students based upon the designed maximum capacity of the school.

On the same lot with every building, or part thereof, erected hereafter in any business or manufacturing district, there shall be provided on the lot adequate space for motor vehicles to load and unload in order to avoid interference with the public streets or alleys. Such space shall include the following minimum off-street loading spaces:

For banks, medical and dental clinics, and business and professional offices: One loading berth shall be provided for each building that contains 1,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, and for each additional 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, up to 500,000 square feet, one additional loading berth shall be provided, plus one additional loading berth shall be provided, plus one additional loading berth for each additional 500,000 square feet of gross floor area, or any fraction thereof, in excess of 500,000 square feet.

For amusement establishments, bowling alleys, pool halls, dance hall, gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor theaters, swimming pools, skating rinks and other similar amusement establishments: One loading berth shall be provided for each building that contains 1,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, and for each additional 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, or any fraction thereof, one additional loading berth shall be provided.

For hotels and motels, meeting halls, service and fraternal clubs and lodges, funeral parlors and mortuaries: One loading berth shall be provided for buildings containing 1,000 square feet to 150,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus one additional loading berth for each additional 150,000 square feet of gross floor area, or fraction thereof. Each such loading berth for buildings in excess of 20,000 square feet of gross floor area shall not be less than 10 feet in width by 60 feet in length.

For all other uses in the "CR", "CN", "CC", "CS" and "CG" Districts, loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following table:

Gross Floor Area of Establishments in Thousands of Square Feet	Required Number and Size of Loading Berths
1—10	1 - (10 feet × 25 feet)
10—25	2 - (10 feet × 25 feet each)
25—40	2 - (10 feet × 60 feet each)
40—100	3 - (10 feet × 60 feet each)

For each additional 200,000 square feet of gross floor area, or any fraction thereof, over 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, one additional loading berth shall be provided. Each such additional loading berth shall be at least 10 feet in width by 60 feet in length.

For all uses in "IR", "IL" and "IH" Industrial Districts, loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following table:

Gross Floor Area of Establishments in Thousands of Square Feet	Required Number and Size of Loading Berths
1—10	1 - (10 feet × 25 feet)
10—40	1 - (10 feet × 60 feet)
40—100	3 - (10 feet × 60 feet each)

For each additional 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, or any fraction thereof, over 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, one additional loading berth shall be provided. Each such additional loading berth shall be at least 10 feet in width by 60 feet in length.