The provisions of this Chapter shall apply and govern in all zoning districts. (Ord., 4-7-70)

   A.   For all uses established or placed into operation after the effective date hereof, there shall be constructed, provided, preserved, and maintained the amount of off-street parking space hereinafter set forth.

   B.   Whenever the intensity of use of any structure or premises shall be increased through the addition of dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity, additional employment, or other unit of measurement, such additional parking as required herein to provide for the expanded use shall be provided.

   C.   Parking in existence on the effective date hereof or that was provided voluntarily after such effective date, shall not hereafter be reduced below, or if already less than, shall not further be reduced below, the requirements of this Title for a new use.

   D.   No vehicle shall be parked in any yard area except upon a regularly constructed driveway which has a continuous connection to a public right-of-way, public alley, or public access easement. A regularly constructed driveway that currently exists as gravel or stone may be expanded upon with gravel or stone. Formally constructed parking lots may be allowed in the front yard if authorized by the Zoning Board of Appeals, and provided that the district does not require that the front yard be landscaped and devoted to no other use, and further provided that the parking is in accord with the other provisions of this title. (Ord., 4-7-70; amd. Ord. 1303, 10-1-2019)

Off-street parking space shall be located on the same lot as the use for which provided, except as otherwise specifically provided:

   A.   Special Location Plan: Pursuant to the procedure hereinafter set forth, either part or all of the required off- street parking space may be located off the lot of the use for which the space is provided. Also two (2) or more uses may share the same off-street parking space and each of such uses may be considered as having provided such shared space individually. The following limitations shall apply to the "special location plan".

      1.   Separation from Use: Off-street parking shall be located as hereinafter specified; where a distance is specified, such distance shall be the walking distance measured from the nearest point of the parking facility to the nearest point of the building that such facility is required to serve.

         a.   In all residential districts, parking facilities shall be located on the same lot or lots with the building they are required to serve.

         b.   In all commercial districts, parking facilities shall be located within three hundred feet (300') of the building they are required to serve.

         c.   In all industrial districts, parking facilities shall be located within six hundred feet (600') of the building they are required to serve.

      2.   Sharing of Space: Two (2) or more uses may share the same off-street parking space if the schedules of operation of all such uses are such that none of the uses sharing the space requires the off-street parking space the same time as any other use sharing the space. Each such use that is sharing space shall be considered as having provided such shared space individually.

      3.   Application: All applications for approval of a special location plan hereunder shall be filed with the Plan Commission by the owners of the entire land area to be included within the special location plan, the owner or owners of all structures then existing on said land area and all encumbrances of said land area and structures shall contain sufficient evidence to establish to the satisfaction of the Plan Commission that the applicants are the owners and encumbrancers of the designated land and structures; shall contain such information and representations required by this Title or deemed necessary; and shall include plans showing the following details:

         a.   The location of the uses or structures for which off-street parking space is required.

         b.   The location at which the off-street parking space is to be provided.

      4.   Procedure:

         a.   All applications shall be reviewed and approved by the Plan Commission. Any approval may establish necessary conditions and limitations.

         b.   Upon approval of a special location plan, a copy of such plan shall be registered and recorded among the records of the Village.

         c.   All special location plans registered and recorded hereunder shall be binding upon the applicants for such special plans, their successors and assigns, shall limit and control the issuance and validity of all zoning permits and zoning certificates and shall restrict and limit the use and operation of all land and structures included within such special plans to all conditions and limitations specified in such plans and the approvals thereof.

         d.   All special location plans registered and recorded hereunder may be amended pursuant to the same procedure and subject to the same limitations and requirements by which such plans were approved, registered and recorded.

         e.   Upon application to the Plan Commission by the owner or owners of the entire land area included within any special location plan registered and recorded hereunder, the owner or owners of any structures then existing thereon and all encumbrancers of said land and structures, any such plan may be withdrawn, either partially or completely, from registration and released from recording if all uses, land and structures remaining under such plan can be made to comply with all conditions and limitations of the plan and all uses, land and structures withdrawn from such plan can be made to comply with all regulations established by this Title and unrelated to any special location plan. (Ord., 4-7-70)

Off-street parking space shall be provided for each use. However, two (2) or more uses may jointly provide for one combined parking facility.

   A.   Where off-street parking space is combined and used jointly by two (2) or more uses having different standards for determining the amount of off-street parking space required, the parking space shall be adequate in area to provide the sum total of off-street parking space requirements of all such uses.

   B.   Where off-street parking space is combined and used jointly by two (2) or more uses having the same standards for determining the amount of off-street parking space required, all such uses, for the purposes of this Chapter, shall be considered a single unit and the gross floor area of all such uses in all structures on the same lot or the number of employees of all such uses in all structures on the same lot as fixed by the applicable standard, shall be taken as a single total for the purpose of determining the amount of off- street parking space required. (Ord., 4-7-70)

Every parcel of land hereafter used as a public or private parking area, including a commercial parking lot and also an automobile or trailer sales lot, shall be designed, developed, and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:

   A.   In the residential districts, unless fully enclosed, parking areas shall be used only by vehicles up to three- fourths (3/4) ton manufacturer's capacity rating.

   B.   Shall not be used for the sale, repair, dismantling or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, materials or supplies; except when the zoning district allows such use.

   C.   Shall be provided with an all-weather surfacing maintained at all times in such a manner as to prevent the release of dust and to be free of dust, trash and debris. If such surfacing would be detrimental because of the excessive runoff of storm water, the Zoning Board of Appeals may direct such area to be left unpaved and designed to remain dust-free and attractive.

   D.   Shall be pitched and drained so as to prevent the flow of water from such areas onto adjoining property or onto streets or alleys that have no drainage facilities.

   E.   Off-street parking areas for more than four (4) vehicles, that adjoin or are across the street from property zoned for any residential use, shall have a dense evergreen planting, fence, masonry wall, and/or such other screening, as may be determined by the Plan Commission.

   F.   Shall be provided with entrances and exits not less than twelve feet (12') or more than thirty five feet (35') in width and so located as to minimize traffic congestion.

   G.   Shall be provided with wheel guards or bumper guards so located that no part of parked vehicles will extend beyond the parking space.

   H.   Where hazards exist which can be eliminated or lessened by lighting, the Plan Commission may require lighting at such hours and in such manner as deemed necessary in the interest of the public safety and security. Such lighting facilities shall be so arranged that they neither unreasonably disturb occupants of adjacent residential properties nor interfere with traffic.

   I.   Each off-street parking space shall have an area of not less than one hundred eighty (180) square feet exclusive of access drives or aisles, and shall be of usable shape and conditions. (Ord., 4-7-70)

For purposes of this Chapter the following units of measurement shall apply:

   A.   Floor Area: In the case of offices, merchandising or service types of uses, "floor area" shall mean the gross floor area or gross leasable area designed for tenant or owner occupancy and exclusive use, including basements, mezzanines, and upper floors, if any, expressed in square feet measured from the center lines of joint partitions and exteriors of outside walls. It shall not include areas used principally for utilities and space incidental to the management or maintenance of the building.

   B.   Dwelling Unit: A dwelling unit shall mean one room, or a suite of two (2) or more rooms, designed for or used by one family for living and sleeping purposes and having only one kitchen or kitchenette.

   C.   Seat or Bench: A seat shall be the space intended for one individual; in places where patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews, or other seating facilities, each twenty inches (20") of such seating facilities shall be counted as one seat.

   D.   Employees: Employees shall be based on the maximum number of persons on duty or residing, or both, on the premises at any one time.

   E.   Fractions: When units of measurement result in the requirement of a fractional space, any fraction shall require one parking space. (Ord., 4-7-70)

At least the following numbers of usable off-street parking spaces, shall be provided; also adequate provision for ingress, egress, and maneuvering shall be provided.

 

   F.   Other Uses: For uses not listed heretofore in this schedule of parking requirements, parking spaces shall be provided on the same basis as required for the most similar listed uses, or as determined by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Ord., 4-7-70)

Any application for a building permit, or a certificate of occupancy shall include therewith a plot plan, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing all parking facilities required by this Title. (Ord., 4-7-70)

Off-street loading space shall be required and maintained in connection with any building or part thereof, hereafter erected or altered which is to be occupied by uses requiring the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise. (Ord., 4-7-70)

Off-street loading space shall be located on the same lot as the structure for which provided. (Ord., 4-7-70)

Every parcel of land hereafter used for off-street loading space shall be designed, developed, and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:

   A.   Shall be graded for proper drainage and provided with an all-weather surfacing maintained at all times in such a manner as to prevent the release of dust and to be free of dust, trash and debris.

   B.   Off-street loading spaces that adjoin or are across the street from property zoned for any residential use, shall have a dense evergreen planting, fence, masonry wall, or such other screening, as may be determined by the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission shall also determine the height, location and density of screening used to provide adequate protection to adjoining property.

   C.   Shall be provided with entrances and exits not less than twelve feet (12') or more than thirty five feet (35') in width and so located as to minimize traffic congestion.

   D.   No portion of a vehicle shall project into a street or alley while being loaded or unloaded.

   E.   Each off-street loading space shall be not less than ten feet (10') in width, twenty five feet (25') in length, and twelve feet (12') in height, exclusive of access drives. When more than three (3) spaces are required, the spaces other than the first three (3) shall be twelve feet (12') in width, sixty five feet (65') in length, and fifteen feet (15') in height.

   F.   Off-street loading space may occupy all or any part of any required yard space, unless otherwise prohibited by this Title. (Ord., 4-7-70)

At least the following amounts of off-street loading space shall be provided, plus an area or means adequate for maneuvering, ingress and egress:

 

 

(Ord., 4-7-70)