The purpose of these off-street parking regulations is to alleviate or prevent congestion of the public streets and so promote the safety and convenience of the public, by establishing minimum requirements for off-street parking in accordance with the use of the property. The regulations and requirements set forth herein shall apply to all off-street parking facilities in all zoning districts.

(Code 1980, § 19.01; Code 2015, § 153.080; Ord. No. 248, 8-23-2010)

(a)

Off-street parking spaces and loading spaces or lot area existing upon the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived shall not be reduced in number or size unless the number or size exceeds the requirements set forth herein for a similar new use.

(b)

Should a nonconforming structure or use be damaged or destroyed by fire, it may be re-established if elsewhere permitted in these zoning regulations, except that, in doing so, any off-street parking or loading space which existed before shall be retained.

(c)

No change of use or occupancy of land already dedicated to parking areas, parking spaces, or loading spaces shall be made, nor shall any sale of land, division or subdivision of land be made which reduces area necessary for parking, parking stalls, or parking requirements below the minimum prescribed by these zoning regulations.

(d)

Any change of use or occupancy of any building including additions there increasing the parking requirements by 15 percent or more shall not be permitted until there is furnished the additional parking spaces as required by these zoning regulations.

(e)

When determining the number of off-street parking spaces results in a fraction, each fraction of two or more shall constitute another space.

(f)

Should a structure contain two or more types of use, each use shall be calculated separately for determining the total off-street parking spaces required.

(g)

New buildings erected after the passage of the ordinance from which the article is derived and old buildings altered to 67 percent of their value after the passage of the ordinance from which this article is derived must comply with all off-street parking requirements.

(Code 1980, § 19.02; Code 2015, § 153.081)

(a)

All off-street automobile parking facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley as well as maneuvering areas. No driveway or curb cuts in any district shall exceed 25 feet in width, and detailed plans shall be submitted to the proper official for approval for all curb cuts or driveway openings before a permit may be obtained therefor.

(b)

Parking areas shall be paved with an asphaltic or concrete surfacing, afford adequate drainage, and shall have bumper guards where needed.

(c)

Parking areas shall be used for parking only and no sales, dead storage, repair work, dismantling, or servicing of any kind shall be permitted in the areas.

(d)

If lighting is provided, it shall be arranged to reflect away from any residences and also from any public street or highway.

(e)

Except in the case of single-family, two-family, and townhouse dwellings, parking areas shall be designed so that circulation between parking bays or aisles occurs within the designated parking lot and does not depend upon a public street.

(f)

All open commercial and industrial off-street parking areas shall not be located in any open space established to separate or buffer the parking area from abutting residential districts.

(g)

Where parking space cannot be reasonably provided on the same lot with the principal use, the Council may permit the space to be located on other off-street property in a similar or heavier zoning category, located within 500 feet of the permitted use, measured along lines or public access.

(h)

For any and all use of structures not specifically provided for, the parking spaces as the City Council shall determine to be necessary shall be required, considering all the parking generating factors involved.

(Code 1980, § 19.03; Code 2015, § 153.082)

(a)

Generally. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided at the time any building is erected, relocated, or rebuilt according to the following requirements.

(b)

Requirements.

(1)

Single-family, two-family, and townhouse units. Two spaces per unit.

(2)

Multiple-family dwellings. Two spaces per unit located on the same premises as the dwelling, one of which shall be an enclosed garage space. Any garage shall be of the same architectural treatment as the dwelling.

(3)

Boardinghouses, hotels, motels, and dormitories. One parking space for each dwelling unit or individual for whom sleeping accommodations are required.

(4)

Places of assembly. One parking space shall be provided for each four units of seating capacity in churches, theaters, gymnasiums, auditoriums, stadiums, or arenas, and for schools (public or private); in schools (public or private) in the alternative, one parking space shall be provided for each four units of seating capacity in classrooms or in the assembly, auditorium, gymnasium, or stadium, whichever is greater.

(5)

Places of medical treatment. One parking space shall be provided for each two employees plus one for each four beds in hospitals, sanitaria, rest homes and nursing homes; one parking space shall be provided for each two employees plus one for each doctor plus one per 100 square feet of floor area in clinics (medical or dental).

(6)

Offices. One parking space shall be provided for each 250 square feet of floor space.

(7)

Bowling alley. At least five parking spaces for each alley, plus additional spaces as may be required herein for related uses contained within the principal structure.

(8)

Motor fuel station. At least four off-street parking spaces plus two off-street parking spaces for each service stall. Those facilities designed for sale of other items than strictly automotive products, parts and/or service shall be required to provide additional parking in compliance with other applicable sections of this article.

(9)

Retail store and service establishment. At least one off-street parking space for each 250 square feet of floor area.

(10)

Retail sales and service business with 50 percent of gross floor area devoted to storage, warehouses, and/or industry. One space for each 250 square feet devoted to public sales and/or service plus one space for each 500 square feet of storage area or one space for each employee on the maximum shift, whichever is appropriate.

(11)

Restaurants, night clubs, taverns, or cafes. One parking space for each four seats, but not less than 15 spaces.

(12)

Manufacturing, fabricating, or processing of a product or material; warehouse, storage, handing of bulk goods, post offices. One parking space for each two employees based on the maximum planned employment on each shift or one space for each 400 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater.

(13)

Automated product manufacturing. One parking space for each employee based on the maximum planned employment on each shift.

(Code 1980, § 19.04; Code 2015, § 153.083; Ord. No. 214, 7-9-2007; Ord. No. 247, 8-23-2010)

(a)

In mixed-use, office park and industrial zoning districts, truck berths for loading and unloading of goods or wares shall be provided on the same lot for each building designed to be used for these purposes. Where truck berths are provided inside the building, the area shall not be included in the total floor area used for determining the required number of the berths, nor for parking space requirements.

(b)

Retail stores, shopping centers, or shops shall provide one truck berth for each two business places or one for each 20,000 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater.

(c)

Industrial and manufacturing uses shall provide one truck berth for each 20,000 square feet of floor area.

(Code 1980, § 19.05; Code 2015, § 153.084; Ord. No. 247, 8-23-2010)

*One-way aisles only.

**Aisles serving on row of 90° angle parking spaces may be 22 feet wide.

***Can be 18 feet if a minimum of 1.5 feet of clear overhang is provided.

(Code 2015, § 153.085; Ord. No. 212, 7-26-2006; Ord. No. 293, § 1, 3-26-2018)

(a)

The City may reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces when the use can demonstrate, in documented form, a demand which is less than required by this part.

(b)

In such situations, the City may require land to be reserved for future parking development should the use or needs change.

(c)

In determining the reduction, considerations shall be given to the following:

(1)

Off-site joint use of parking;

(2)

Entertainment uses; and

(3)

Evening and/or weekend use.

(Code 2015, § 153.086; Ord. No. 214, 7-9-2007)