It is the intent of this article that adequate parking and loading facilities be provided off the street for each use of land within the city. Requirements are intended to be based on the demand created by each use. The requirements of this article shall apply to all uses in all districts. Whenever there is a use of land proposed which is not specifically mentioned in this article, the requirements for off-street parking facilities for a use which is so mentioned, and which is similar to the unmentioned use, shall apply. If such proposed use cannot be determined to be similar to a use specifically mentioned, the planning commission shall make a determination of the parking demand and such demand shall become a requirement and be made a condition of the building permit authorizing such use. The planning commission shall then recommend an amendment of this article to include such use and parking requirement.

(Code 1993, § 62-301; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.1), 2-14-1989)

The city manager or an officer or employee of the city designated by him is hereby authorized to enforce this article.

(Code 1993, § 62-302; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.2), 2-14-1989)

In the case of mixed uses of land, the total requirements for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately; and the off-street parking for one use shall not be considered as providing the required off-street parking for any other use; provided, however, that if the type of one structure indicates that its periods of usage will not be simultaneous with the usage of other structures (as determined by the planning commission), the parking provided for such other structures may be counted for the purpose of complying with the parking requirement for such structure.

(Code 1993, § 62-303; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.7), 2-14-1989)

Required parking spaces shall be provided with vehicular access to a street or alley and shall be deemed to be required open space associated with the permitted use and shall not therefore be reduced, diminished or encroached upon in any manner.

(Code 1993, § 62-304; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.3), 2-14-1989)

The ownership of the land which parking is provided shall be the same as the ownership of the land upon which the principal use exists for which the parking is provided; and shall be located within 200 feet of the proposed land use, exclusive of streets and alleys. The area between the street right-of-way lines and setback lines may be used for parking when such area is hard surfaced and an adequate means of ingress is provided.

(Code 1993, § 62-305; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.4), 2-14-1989)

All parking spaces shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will result from the continued use.

(Code 1993, § 62-306; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.5), 2-14-1989)

The parking space for one vehicle shall consist of a rectangular area having dimensions of not less than nine feet by 21 feet, plus adequate area for ingress and egress.

(Code 1993, § 62-307; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.6), 2-14-1989)

(a)

General overview. Building construction in the city (including parking space requirements for all districts) is governed and controlled through the application of several building codes (including designs and tables for handicapped accessibility) adopted for specific use by the city council. Within these standards are the requirements for making parking spaces and passenger loading zones accessible for handicapped people.

(b)

Scope. The standards and specifications adopted by the city council are intended to make buildings and facilities accessible to, and usable by, people with such physical disabilities as the inability to walk, difficulty walking, reliance on walking aids, sight and hearing disabilities, incoordination, reaching and manipulation disabilities, lack of stamina, difficulty interpreting and reacting to sensory information, and extremes of physical size. Accessibility and usability allow a disabled person to get to, enter and use a building or facility.

(c)

Construction specifications. State and federal handicap regulations specify that any building or facility (other than a privately owned residential structure, unless leased for federally subsidized housing programs), intended to be accessible to the general public, is required to be designed, constructed or altered so as to be readily accessible to, and usable by, physically handicapped people.

(d)

ANSI standards applicability.

(1)

The design and construction of new buildings and facilities, including both rooms and spaces, site improvements and public walks.

(2)

Remodeling, alteration and rehabilitation of existing construction.

(3)

Permanent, temporary and emergency conditions.

(e)

Parking and passenger loading zone minimum requirements.

(1)

If any parking is required to be provided by this article for employees or visitors or both in any district, each such parking area shall comply with section 1190.60 (36 CFR 1190), parking and passenger loading zones diagram;

(2)

ANSI Standard 4.6.1 (ANSI A117.1-1980); and

(3)

The following table from section 1190.31 (36 CFR 1190):

(f)

General parking requirements; commercial/industrial districts.

(1)

Location. Accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger loading zones shall:

a.

Be the spaces or zones located closest to the nearest accessible entrance on an accessible route in accordance with ANSI 4.6.2.

b.

If located in a separate building or facility, be on the shortest accessible route to an accessible entrance of the parking facility.

c.

Passenger loading zones shall have an access aisle of at least five feet wide by 20 feet long, adjacent, parallel and level with vehicle standard space (ANSI 4.6.5).

d.

Have curb ramps conforming to section 1190.70 ramps and curb ramps, if there are any curbs between the accessibility aisle and other portions of the access route.

(2)

Conformance required. Conformance in all other areas of handicapped accessibility required by the Architectural Barriers Act and BOCA codes, incorporating the ANSI standards for handicapped accessibility shall be required, as well as any applicable city codes.

(Code 1993, § 62-308; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, §§ 15.28—15.33), 2-14-1989)

(a)

Intent. The intent of this section is to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare by requiring the landscaping of parking lots which will serve to reduce wind and air turbulence, heat and noise, and the glare of automobile lights; to prevent soil erosion; to reduce the level of carbon dioxide and return pure oxygen to the atmosphere; to provide shade; to visually enhance the appearance of parking lots; and to generally promote a healthful and pleasant environment. All areas used for the display, parking, or storage of any and all types of vehicles; boats are also subject to provisions herein.

(b)

Landscaping requirements for off-street parking/other vehicular use areas with ten to 30 spaces.

(1)

Peripheral landscaping requirements.

a.

Peripheral landscaping shall be required along any side of a parking area that abuts adjoining property that is not a street or alley right-of-way.

b.

A landscaping strip four feet in width shall be located between the parking area and the abutting property lines.

c.

At least one tree for each 40 linear feet or fraction thereof shall be planted in the landscaping strip. The required trees may be evenly spaced or grouped.

d.

In addition to the required trees, a wall, fence, hedge, berm, or other durable landscape barrier shall be planted or installed. The height of any such hedge or barrier shall be no less than six feet.

e.

At least one shrub or vine for each ten feet of nonliving durable barrier (such as a wall or fence) shall be planted between the parking lot and the barrier.

f.

Peripheral landscaping requirements shall not be applicable in the following situations:

1.

To those portions of the property that are opposite a building located on the abutting property line.

2.

Where the abutting property is zoned for nonresidential uses, only the tree provision and the landscape strip, planted with grass or ground cover, shall be required.

g.

Twenty percent of the trees for peripheral landscaping requirements can be evergreens that normally grow to an overall height of a minimum of 15 feet.

(2)

Street landscaping requirements.

a.

Street landscaping shall be required along any side of a parking lot that abuts the right-of-way of any street, road or highway.

b.

A landscaping strip five feet in depth shall be located between the abutting right-of-way and the parking lot.

c.

At least one tree for each 40 linear feet or fraction thereof shall be planted in the landscaping strip. The required trees may be evenly spaced or grouped.

d.

A hedge, landscaped berm, or other living durable landscape barrier shall extend the entire length of the landscaping strip. The height of any such barrier or hedge shall be no more than three feet. The first ten feet on both sides of any driveway pavement is excluded from this requirement, but shall be planted with grass or ground cover.

e.

In lieu of the requirements of subsections (b)(2)c and d of this section, at least one tree for each 20 linear feet or fraction thereof shall be planted in the landscaping strip. The required trees may be evenly spaced or grouped.

(c)

Landscaping requirements (interior) for off-street parking/other vehicular use areas with more than 30 spaces. The requirements for interior landscaping are as follows:

(1)

Off-street parking areas shall have at least ten square feet of interior landscaping for each parking space excluding those spaces abutting a perimeter for which landscaping is required by other sections hereof and excluding all parking spaces which are directly served by an aisle abutting and running parallel to such perimeter.

(2)

Each separate landscaped area shall contain a minimum of 50 square feet, shall have a minimum dimension of at least five feet, and shall include at least one tree. The remaining area shall be landscaping material not to exceed three feet in height.

(3)

The total number of trees shall not be less than one for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of required interior landscaped area.

(4)

No parking space shall be located more than 100 feet from a portion of landscaped open space required by this section.

(d)

Plant material. Species of plant material shall be acceptable to the director of planning, with guidance and recommendations from the tree board.

(1)

Trees.

a.

For the purposes of this article, trees are defined as any self-supporting woody plants which usually produce one main trunk and normally grow to an overall height of a minimum of 15 feet.

b.

Trees having an average natural spread of crown less than 15 feet may be substituted by grouping the same so as to create the equivalent of a 15-foot crown spread. Trunks must be maintained in a clean condition over five feet of clear wood.

c.

Tree species shall be a minimum of six feet overall height immediately after planting.

d.

Trees of species whose roots are known to cause damage to public roadways or other public works shall not be planted closer than 12 feet to such public works, unless the tree root system is completely contained within a barrier acceptable to the director of planning, with guidance and recommendations from the tree board.

(2)

Shrubs and hedges.

a.

For the purposes of this article, shrubs are defined as any woody plant that usually remains low and produces shoots or trunks from the base.

b.

Hedges, where required, shall be a minimum of two feet in height when measured immediately after planting and shall be maintained so as to form a continuous, unbroken, solid, visual screen within a maximum of one year after planting.

(3)

Vines. For the purposes of this article, vines are defined as plants which normally require support to reach mature form.

(e)

Other requirements for landscaped areas.

(1)

Installation.

a.

All landscaping shall be installed according to accepted planting procedures and landscaped areas shall require protection from vehicular encroachment. The tree board shall be contacted for information, guidance and direction on how to follow the community tree board's master plan for street trees, and to ensure that landscaping efforts will be in harmony with the urban forestry's survey.

b.

A building permit, including a certificate of occupancy therein, is required for all parking areas having ten or more spaces and no certificate will be issued unless the landscaping meets the requirements herein provided; or unless a bond is posted acceptable to the director of planning, who may accept such a bond in lieu of landscaping due to weather or climate conditions unsuitable for planting. Such a bond will not be maintained in lieu of planting for more than nine months.

(2)

Maintenance.

a.

The owners shall be responsible for providing, protecting, and maintaining all landscaping in growing and healthy condition; shall replace it when necessary; and shall keep it reasonably free from debris.

b.

Should the owner not maintain the property as provided in subsection (e)(2)a of this section, the city has the authority to enter the premises upon written notice and perform the necessary maintenance. The cost of performing the maintenance shall be certified by the director of planning to the owner, upon information provided by the director of community services. Should the owner fail to pay the cost of maintenance within 30 days from date of the invoice, the cost shall become a lien on the property as provided by law.

(Code 1993, § 62-309; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. IV, § 21), 2-14-1989)

Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided in all districts in accordance with the provisions of this division.

(Code 1993, § 62-321; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.8), 2-14-1989)

(a)

The following requirements shall apply in residential districts:

(1)

Dwelling, single-family or duplex: Two parking spaces for each separate dwelling unit within the structure.

(2)

Dwelling, multiple-family: The number of spaces provided shall not be less than 1.5 times the number of units in the dwelling.

(b)

Whenever off-street parking lots for more than four vehicles are to be located within or adjacent to a residential district, the following provisions shall apply:

(1)

All sides of the parking lot within or abutting the residential district shall be enclosed with an opaque ornamental fence, wall or dense evergreen hedge having a height of not less than five feet. Such fence, wall or hedge shall be maintained in good condition.

(2)

No parking shall be permitted within a front yard setback line whenever the parking lot is located in a residential district or immediately abuts the front yard of a residential unit. In all other cases, a minimum five-foot setback shall be required.

(3)

Driveways used for ingress and egress shall be confined to and shall not exceed 25 feet in width, exclusive of curb returns.

(4)

Whenever lighting is provided, it shall be arranged so that all light is deflected from adjoining residential uses.

(5)

No sign of any kind shall be erected except information signs used to guide traffic and to state the condition and terms of the use of the lots. Only nonintermittent white lighting of signs shall be permitted.

(Code 1993, § 62-322; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.9), 2-14-1989)

Hotels, clubs, lodginghouses, tourist homes and cabins, motels, trailer courts, boardinghouses and roominghouses, dormitories, sororities, fraternities and all other similar places offering overnight accommodations, and not otherwise provided for in this division, shall be provided with one parking space for each guestroom. If assembly halls, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, retail shops or room for other shops, service establishments or businesses are provided at such places, additional off-street parking spaces will be required in accordance with the regulations set forth in this division for such uses.

(Code 1993, § 62-323; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.10), 2-14-1989)

(a)

Mobile home parks accommodating tourists or other transient guests shall be provided with one parking space for each mobile home stand, plus one additional space for each four mobile home stands.

(b)

Mobile home parks accommodating long-term or nontransient guests shall be provided with one parking space for each mobile home stand, plus one additional space for each two mobile home stands.

(Code 1993, § 62-324; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.11), 2-14-1989)

Hospitals shall be provided with one parking space for each three patient beds, exclusive of bassinets, plus one space for each professional staff member, plus one space for each two employees, including nurses, plus adequate off-street space for loading and unloading emergency vehicles.

(Code 1993, § 62-325; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.12), 2-14-1989)

Convalescent or nursing homes, sanitoriums, asylums, orphanages and all other similar institutions shall be provided with one parking space for each six patient beds, plus one space for each staff or visiting doctor, plus one space for each two employees, including nurses, plus adequate off-street space for loading and unloading emergency vehicles.

(Code 1993, § 62-326; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.13), 2-14-1989)

Restaurants, bars, taverns, nightclubs, lunch counters, diners and all similar dining or drinking establishments, unless otherwise specifically classified shall be provided with one parking space for each three seats provided for patron use.

(Code 1993, § 62-327; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.14), 2-14-1989)

Places of public assembly, including private clubs, lodges and fraternal buildings not providing overnight accommodations, assembly halls, exhibition halls, convention halls, auditoriums, skating rinks, dancehalls, sports arenas, stadiums, gymnasiums, amusement parks, race tracks, fairgrounds, circus grounds, funeral homes and mortuaries, community centers, libraries, places of amusement or recreation, museums and all other similar places of relatively frequent public assembly and not otherwise specifically classified, shall be provided with one parking space for each four seats provided for patron use, or one space for each 50 square feet of floor area, whichever requires the greater number of spaces.

(Code 1993, § 62-328; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.15), 2-14-1989)

Theatres, including motion picture houses, but not including drive-in theatres, shall be provided with one parking space for each two seats provided for patron use.

(Code 1993, § 62-329; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.16), 2-14-1989)

Drive-in theatres shall be provided with parking reservoir space equal to ten percent of the vehicle capacity of the theatre.

(Code 1993, § 62-330; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.17), 2-14-1989)

Bowling alleys shall be provided with four parking spaces for each alley.

(Code 1993, § 62-331; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.18), 2-14-1989)

Religious institutions shall be provided with one parking space for each four seats, based on maximum seating capacity, or one space per 150 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater.

(Code 1993, § 62-332; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.19), 2-14-1989)

Schools, including academies, colleges, universities, elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, prep schools and all other similar institutions of learning not otherwise specifically classified, shall be provided with two parking spaces for each three employees, including administrators, teachers and building maintenance personnel, plus one space for each ten students enrolled at a grade level above junior high school.

(Code 1993, § 62-333; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.20), 2-14-1989)

Retail establishments, including personal service shops, equipment or repair shops, motor vehicle sales or repair establishments, retail stores and businesses and banks or other financial and lending institutions, unless otherwise specifically classified, shall be provided with one parking space for each 150 square feet of net floor area.

(Code 1993, § 62-334; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.21), 2-14-1989)

Motor fuel stations shall be provided with two parking spaces for each three employees, plus two spaces for each service bay, whether enclosed or not, plus one space for each service vehicle.

(Code 1993, § 62-335; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.22), 2-14-1989)

Office buildings, including commercial, governmental and professional buildings, unless otherwise specifically classified, shall be provided with one parking space for each 200 square feet of net floor area.

(Code 1993, § 62-336; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.23), 2-14-1989)

Medical and dental clinics or offices shall be provided with six parking spaces for each professional staff member, plus one space for each two employees.

(Code 1993, § 62-337; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.24), 2-14-1989)

Wholesale, manufacturing and industrial plants, including warehouses and storage buildings and yards; public utility buildings; contractor's equipment and lumberyards; research laboratories; business service establishments, such as blueprinting and printing and engraving; binding, publishing and issuing newspapers or other reading matter; soft drink bottling establishments; laundry and dry cleaning plants; fabricating plants; and all other structures devoted to similar mercantile or industrial pursuits and not otherwise specifically classified shall be provided with two parking spaces for each three employees or one space for each 500 square feet of floor space, whichever requires the greater number of spaces.

(Code 1993, § 62-338; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.25), 2-14-1989)

Terminal facilities, including airports, railroad passenger and freight stations, bus depots, truck terminals and all other similar personal or material terminal facilities not otherwise specifically classified shall be provided with such number of spaces as the planning commission shall deem adequate to serve the public or customers, patrons and visitors.

(Code 1993, § 62-339; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.26), 2-14-1989)

Motor freight terminals shall be provided with two parking spaces for each three employees.

(Code 1993, § 62-340; Ord. No. 1843, § 1(art. V, § 15.27), 2-14-1989)