Long Hill Township City Zoning Code
§ LU-151.1
Off-Street Parking.
[Ord. No. 273-11 § 1; Ord. No. 323-2014 §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 392-2016 § 8; 4-8-2020 by Ord. No. 455-20]
a.
In all zones, in connection with every industrial, business, institutional, recreational, residential or any other use, there shall be provided, at the time any building or structure is erected or is enlarged or increased in capacity or changed in use, off-street parking for automotive and other vehicles in accordance with the requirements set forth herein. Such facilities shall be completed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The applicant shall also meet the requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:32-11 through 32-12, requiring accessible parking spaces.
1.
Properties along Main Avenue in the B-1-5 Village Business zone only have to provide 50% of the number of off-street parking required by Subsection c of this subsection.
2.
Properties in the B-D zone may share parking requirements between and among contiguous lots for the purpose of reducing the number of driveways and curb-cuts, and impervious coverage provided that:
(a)
All involved property owners agree to a joint site plan to be presented to the Approving Authority.
(b)
The Approving Authority may adjust the combined total parking requirement based upon testimony or a demonstration that the site can accommodate the reduced amount of parking due to complementary hours of use or other mitigating factors.
(c)
The variance granted will terminate if any involved property has a change of use which would require an increased number of parking spaces.
(d)
The variance is recorded as an easement on the deeds of all involved lots.
b.
Each off-street parking space, excluding those intended for use as accessible parking spaces, shall measure nine feet in width and 19 feet in length (or 18 feet in length where vehicles overhang a curbed area) and shall be of a usable shape and condition. The above parking space size shall not apply to parallel curb parking spaces which shall measure no less than eight feet in width by 23 feet in length. Parking spaces and accessible routes for accessible parking shall meet the current regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2010, as amended.
c.
The number of off-street parking spaces required shall be as set forth in the following table: (Properties along Main Avenue in the B-1-5 Village Business Zone only have to provide 50% of the number of off-street parking spaces required by this subsection.)
Use | Number of Required Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
Accessory apartment | 1 per unit |
Agricultural uses | As determined by approving authority |
Apartments | 2 per unit |
Automobile service stations | 2 per pump island plus 3 per bay or work area |
Business and professional offices | 1 per 250 square feet of floor area |
Churches | 1 per every 3 seats of estimated seating capacity |
Child care center | No requirement |
Community Residences and Community Shelters | 1 per bedroom or 1 per 400 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater |
Dwellings, single family | As provided in Subsection 124.4 |
Family day care home | 1 per 250 square feet of floor area |
Financial institutions | 4 per indoor teller window, or 1 per 250 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater |
Funeral Homes | 10 spaces plus 1 per every 3 seats of estimated seating capacity |
Horse farms, riding stables, swim clubs, green houses and nurseries | 1 per 200 square feet of floor area of the principal building |
Manufacturing, printing, processing and other light industrial uses | 1 per 500 square feet of floor area |
Medical office, medical and dental clinic and immediate medical care facilities | 1 per 200 square feet of floor area |
Nursery school | 1.5 per employee |
Open space and recreation | As determined by approving authority |
Other public uses | As determined by approving authority |
Public utilities and institutions | As determined by approving authority |
Restaurants and catering halls | 1 per 2.5 seats or 1 per 60 square feet of floor area devoted to seating, whichever is greater |
Retail sales, trade and service | 1 per 200 square feet of floor area |
Senior citizen housing | 0.5 per dwelling unit |
Townhouse | 3 per unit with at least one to be in a garage |
Warehouse | 1 per 1,000 square feet of floor area |
Wholesale trade | 1 per 500 square feet of floor area |
d.
For mixed use properties, the parking requirements for each use shall be computed separately and then added together to compute the total number of required parking areas. In all questionable or doubtful cases, or for uses not enumerated, the approving authority shall determine the required number of spaces, utilizing as a standard the requirements for uses which are specifically enumerated, as well as generally accepted standards and procedures.
e.
The number of standard automobile and van accessible parking spaces for drivers with physical disability shall be provided and marked in accordance with the current regulations of Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.