(a)

For all buildings or structures erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, off-street parking in the form of private garages, carports or open areas made available exclusively for that purpose shall be provided.

(b)

The parking area provided for each car space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and 20 feet deep plus the maneuvering space necessary to utilize each space.

(c)

Parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the main building or buildings.

(d)

No portion of a parking area except the necessary drives shall extend into a public street or alley.

(e)

Entrances to and exits from parking areas from a street shall have a maximum width of 35 feet.

(f)

Any lights used to illuminate such parking areas shall be directed away from any adjacent residential district.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)

(a)

A minimum of two enclosed off-street parking spaces and two stacking spaces shall be provided for each one- and two-family dwelling.

(b)

The enclosed parking spaces shall be located behind the front building line.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)

(a)

A minimum of 2.5 parking spaces shall be required for each dwelling unit.

(b)

No parking or loading area shall be used for parking or storage of any commercial or recreational vehicle that has a manufacturer's rated carrying capacity exceeding one ton.

(c)

Areas intended for storage of recreational vehicles, boats and additional cars must be designated as such and screened from view from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.

(d)

Parking shall be prohibited within the front yard setback.

(e)

The parking of vehicles shall be permitted only on approved parking surfaces.

(f)

Handicap parking spaces shall be provided according to State of Texas Program for the Elimination of Architectural Barriers and shall conform to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1991, as amended, accessibility guidelines or the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)

A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided on the premises for each 200 square feet of floor space.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)

For all hotels and motels, a minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided for each sleeping room. In addition, any restaurant which is an accessory use to a hotel or motel shall provide one off-street parking space for each four patron seats in such restaurant.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)

A minimum of one parking space shall be provided for every 100 square feet of service floor area.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)

(a)

For all hospitals and health care facilities, there shall be provided one off-street parking space for each three beds, plus one space for every two staff members or employees.

(b)

Penal institutions shall provide one parking space for every two employees.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)

For all theaters, churches, funeral chapels, stadiums and auditoriums there shall be provided one off-street parking space for each four patron seats.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)

For all business or commercial buildings there shall be provided one off-street parking space for each 200 square feet. For medical offices, there shall be provided one off-street parking space for each examination room plus one space for each 200 square feet of administration or business area.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)

Any office, business or industrial building, hospital, institution or hotel erected, constructed, reconstructed or altered in any district shall provide a minimum of one off-street loading space for the loading and unloading of merchandise and goods within or adjacent to the building, in such a manner as not to obstruct free traffic movement on adjacent public streets, alleys or sidewalks.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)

(a)

All parking areas and loading spaces shall be paved with concrete or asphalt.

(b)

Such parking lots and loading spaces shall be maintained free of holes, dust, weeds and debris.

(c)

Screening shall be in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

(Ordinance 06-09, § 2, 3-23-06)