A.

At the time of the erection of a new structure or at the time of enlargement or change in use of an existing structure within any district in the city, off-street parking spaces shall be as provided in this section and in section 17.20.020.

B.

If parking space has been provided in connection with an existing use or is added to an existing use, the parking space shall not be eliminated if elimination would result in less space than is required by section 17.20.020.

C.

Where square feet are specified, the area measured shall be the floor area primary to the functioning of the particular use of property and shall exclude stairwells; elevator shafts; hallways; ornamental balconies; space occupied by heating, air conditioning or other utility equipment; space devoted exclusively to storage; and space devoted to off-street parking or loading. This subsection C shall not apply to development subject to the City of Louisville Commercial Development Design Standards and Guidelines.

D.

The number of employees of a new or expanding business shall be estimated in a manner approved by the planning commission, and the number of employees of an established business shall be determined from an examination of employment information presented by applicants.

E.

Uses in the area designated as Downtown Louisville shall be exempt from the requirements of this Section and Section 17.20.020.

(Code 1962, § 25-5-101; Ord. No. 424-1973, § 1; Ord. No. 485-1976, § 16; Code 1977, § 17.20.010; Ord. No. 715-1981, § 9; Ord. No. 1287-1998, §§ 2, 3)