Mentor City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1173
Off-Street Parking and Loading
1173.01 REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED.
There shall be provided at the time of the erection of any building or structure or the establishment of any use, or at the time any building, structure, or use is altered or enlarged, or increased in capacity, off-street parking facilities as required by this chapter.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.02 PARKING SPACE.
The dimensions of parking spaces intended for private passenger automobiles shall be 9' x 18' with the exception of accessible parking spaces. Land use establishments requiring 100 parking spaces or more may be permitted to have 10% of the total parking to be designated as "compact car spaces" (9' x 16'). Signage shall be installed to delineate the compact car spaces. Interior landscaping is required to be installed in parking lots having twenty (20) or more parking spaces per Chapter 1162.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.03 SPACES REQUIRED.
(a) Minimum and maximum off-street parking space rates for the following land use groups shall be provided according to the following schedule:
RESIDENTIAL USE | MINIMUM RATE | MAXIMUM RATE |
Single Family / Duplex Units | 2.0 spaces/dwelling unit | None |
Multi-Family Dwellings | 1.5 spaces/dwelling unit | None |
Mobile Home | 1.5 spaces/mobile home | None |
Nursing Home | 0.40 spaces/per bed | 0.50 spaces/bed |
Independent & Assisted Living | 0.45 spaces/ dwelling unit | 0.55 spaces/ dwelling unit |
LODGING USE | MINIMUM RATE | MAXIMUM RATE |
Hotel | 0.75 spaces/guest room | 1.5 spaces/guest room |
The maximum rate shall apply to hotels with a full range of supporting uses including but not necessarily limited to onsite restaurants, taverns, and conference facilities. The minimum rate shall apply to hotels with no such supporting uses. | ||
Bed & Breakfast | 1.0 space/guest room plus 2.0 spaces per owner/residence | None |
FOOD AND BEVERAGE USE | MINIMUM RATE | MAXIMUM RATE |
Coffee House | ||
No drive-thru | 1.0 space/80 sq. ft. | 1.0 space/75 sq. ft. |
With drive-thru | 1.0 space/75 sq. ft. | 1.0 space/70 sq. ft. |
Restaurant, Carry-Out | 1.0 space/250 sq. ft. | 1.0 space/200 sq. ft. |
Restaurant, Drive-In | 1.0 space/70 sq. ft. | 1.0 space/55 sq. ft. |
Restaurant, Fast Food | ||
No drive-thru | 1.0 space/80 sq. ft. | 1.0 space/75 sq. ft. |
With drive-thru | 1.0 space/75 sq. ft. | 1.0 space/70 sq. ft. |
Restaurant, Table-Service | 1.0 space/65 sq. ft. | 1.0 space/55 sq. ft. |
Tavern | 1.0 space/75 sq. ft. | 1.0 space/60 sq. ft. |
RETAIL USES | MINIMUM RATE | MAXIMUM RATE |
Convenience Food Store | 3.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Hardware / Paint Store | 3.0 spaces/1000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Warehouse Discount Store / Superstore | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Grocery | 4.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 5.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Lumberyard / Building Materials Store | 3.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 3.5 spaces/1000 sq. ft. |
Home Improvement Superstore | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 5.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Pharmacy | ||
No drive-thru | 3.75 spaces/1000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
With drive-thru | 3.50 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Furniture Store | 1.5 spaces /1,000 sq. ft. | 2.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Carpet Store | 3.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 3.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Retail Store | 3.75 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Shopping Center (< 20,000 sq. ft.) | 3.75 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Shopping Center (> 20,000 sq. ft.) | 4.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 5.25 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
PERSONAL SERVICE | MINIMUM RATE | MAXIMUM RATE |
Child or Adult Day Care Center | 3.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.0 space/1,000 sq. ft. |
Laundry / Dry Cleaner | 2.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 3.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Hair Salon / Barbershop / Manicure & Pedicure Services / Day Spa | 3.3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
OFFICE & MEDICAL USES | MINIMUM RATE | MAXIMUM RATE |
Office Building | 3.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Bank / Credit Union | ||
No drive-thru | 3.5 spaces/1000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
With drive-thru | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 5.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Medical / Dental Office | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 5.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Clinic | 5.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 5.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Hospital | 3.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 3.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
VEHICLE RELATED USES | MINIMUM RATE | MAXIMUM RATE |
Gasoline and Other Vehicle Fuel Sales Stores with Convenience Food Store | 4.0 spaces/1000 sq. ft. | 5.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Vehicle Parts / Accessories / Tire Stores | 3.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Vehicle Repair Shop | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 5.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Vehicle Sales (customer parking only) | 2.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. of interior showroom | 3.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. of interior showroom |
PLACES OF ASSEMBLY, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION | MINIMUM RATE | MAXIMUM RATE |
Library | 3.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Elementary School | 0.10 spaces/student | 0.20 spaces/student |
Middle / Junior High School | 0.10 spaces/student | 0.20 spaces/student |
High School | 0.30 spaces/student | 0.45 spaces/student |
University / College | 0.35 spaces/ school population | 0.45 spaces/ school population |
House of Worship / Place of Assembly | 0.25 spaces/seat | 0.35 spaces/seat |
Bowling Alley | 5.0 spaces/lane | 7.5 spaces/lane |
Movie Theater | 0.30 spaces/seat | 0.40 spaces/seat |
Fitness Center / Gym / Athletic Club | 5.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 7.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
ANIMAL USES | MINIMUM RATE | MAXIMUM RATE |
Pet Shop / Animal Sales | 3.5 spaces/1000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Pet Services / Grooming / Day Care / Training | 3.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Kennel / Boarding Facilities | 3.3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Veterinary Clinic & Hospital | 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 5.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
INDUSTRIAL USES | MINIMUM RATE | MAXIMUM RATE |
General Light Industrial (single occupant building) | 0.75 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 1.25 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
General Light Industrial (multi-occupant building) | 2.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Industrial Park | 1.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 2.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Manufacturing | 1.0 space/1,000 sq. ft. | 1.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
Warehousing | 0.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 1.0 space/1,000 sq. ft. |
Mini-Warehouse | 0.15 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. | 0.25 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. |
(b) Parking requirements for any land use may be decreased, increased and/or land- banked by determination of the Planning Commission based upon evidence provided by the applicant from an acceptable industry publication (for example, the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Urban Land Institute, American Planning Association) or by a parking generation study prepared by a qualified professional that documents the parking requirements for said land use.
(c) Parking requirements based upon building size shall be calculated using gross square footage of building floor area.
(d) Any use not specifically set forth herein shall have such parking facilities as the Planning Commission may determine consistent with the facilities permitted for similar uses. It shall be the intent of this code to provide spaces at least sufficient for the vehicles of the employees and patrons of any business.
(e) A separate parking calculation is not required for food and beverage uses located within shopping centers and other commercial establishments with a gross floor area of greater than 20,000 square feet with a parking ratio equal to or greater than 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.04 BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
On-site bicycle parking shall be provided for all new non-residential development projects. Required bicycle spaces must meet the following design standards:
(a) Bicycle racks shall be capable of locking the bicycle and of supporting the bicycle in an upright position.
(b) Bicycle racks and lockers shall be securely anchored to the ground or a building. Bicycle racks must provide a stable frame to which the bicycle may be conveniently secured, such as the inverted-U, post and loop, or another type of rack that meets these standards. Bicycle racks that support the wheel but not the frame of the bicycle may not be used.
(c) Installation of bicycle racks shall conform to the requirements set forth by the bicycle rack manufacturer with a rectangular space no less than two and one-half (2.5) feet wide by six (6) feet long per bicycle, unless a locker or permanent device to stand the bicycle on end is provided.
(d) Bicycle rack shall be installed with adequate space beside the parked bicycle so that a bicyclist will be able to reach and operate the locking mechanism.
(e) Pervious pavement in bicycle rack areas shall be encouraged.
(f) Bike racks shall be located such that they are highly visible from the street and/or building entrance from where bicyclists approach. Bicycle parking areas shall be separate from motor vehicle parking areas.
(g) Bicycle parking shall be provided according to the following schedule. Non- residential uses not identified in the table below shall provide bicycle spaces equal to at least five percent (5%) of the required automobile parking spaces.
Use | Number of Bike Spaces |
House of Worship and Other Places of Assembly | 1 per 40 seats |
Theater | 0.4 space/seat |
Office | 0.4 space/1,000 sq. ft. |
Medical Office | 0.4 space/1,000 sq. ft. |
Nursing Home | 1 per 20 employees |
School | 8 per classroom |
Retail | 0.3 per 1,000 sq. ft. |
Restaurant | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. |
(h) Bicycle parking requirements for any land use may be decreased, increased and/or land banked by determination of the Planning Commission based upon evidence provided.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.05 HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Standards for permanent improvements made to accessible parking spaces shall be based on the Ohio Building Code, as amended, and the currently adopted referenced standards for accessible design, known as the International Code Council / ANSI Standard (ICC A117.1-2009).
(1) Accessible Route: Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from parking to an accessible entrance.
(2) Number of Accessible Parking Spaces: The minimum number of accessible spaces required for a parking facility (parking lot or parking structure) shall be per the following table:
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES | |
TOTAL PARKING SPACES PROVIDED | REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE SPACES |
1 to 25 | 1 |
26 to 50 | 2 |
51 to 75 | 3 |
76 to 100 | 4 |
101 to 150 | 5 |
151 to 200 | 6 |
201 to 300 | 7 |
301 to 400 | 8 |
401 to 500 | 9 |
501 to 1,000 | 2% of total |
1,001 and over | 20, plus one for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1,00 |
(3) Van Parking Spaces: Where less than six accessible spaces are required, a minimum of one van accessible parking space shall be provided, otherwise, provide one van accessible space for every six (6) (or fraction thereof) of the required accessible parking spaces.
(b) No person shall install, modify, alter and/or reduce the number of any accessible spaces unless they shall have first verified with the City of Mentor Building Department the specific requirements of the Ohio Building Code and the currently adopted referenced Standards for Accessible Design.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.06 SHARED PARKING.
The City encourages parking lots for different land uses, or for mixed land uses, to be shared in any zoning district. At the applicant's request, shared parking may be provided, subject to the following provisions:
(a) An easement executed by all of the owners concerned shall be filed of record with Lake County that provides for the perpetual joint use of such common parking. Advance review and approval of the easement by the City as to form is required prior to recordation.
(b) The City may require the applicant to provide a parking study with information deemed necessary to its review of a shared parking arrangement. This information shall include but is not limited to:
(1) The type and hours of operation and parking demand for each land use;
(2) A site plan displaying shared use spaces in the lot and walking distance to the uses sharing the lot;
(3) A description of the character of land use and parking patterns of adjacent land uses; and
(4) An estimate of anticipated turnover in parking space use over the course of twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) hours at the site.
(c) Parking spaces to be shared must not be reserved for individuals or groups on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.
(d) Users sharing a parking facility do not need to be sited on the same parcel provided that each user shall be a maximum of 500 feet from the closest parking space in the lot providing the shared parking spaces. A waiver of the maximum allowable distance between the user and associated shared parking may be approved by the City with written justification and supporting information provided by the applicant.
(e) Users sharing a parking facility shall provide for safe, convenient walking between land uses and parking, including safe, well-marked pedestrian crossings, signage, and adequate lighting.
(f) If the conditions for shared parking become null and void and the shared parking arrangement is discontinued, this will constitute a violation of zoning regulations for any use approved expressly with shared parking. The applicant must then provide written notification of the change to the City within sixty (60) days of the change and provide a remedy satisfactory to the City to ensure adequate parking.
(g) Reduction in parking space requirements for shared parking: Where shared parking is provided among mixed land uses, the City may allow the following reductions in parking space requirements at the applicant's request:
(1) Up to thirty percent (30%) of the parking spaces required for the predominant use on a site may be shared with other land uses operating during the same time of day and days of the week. The predominant land use is considered to be that which requires the most parking of those sharing the parking facilities.
(2) Up to seventy-five percent (75%) of the parking spaces required for uses such as theaters, public auditoriums, bowling alleys, taverns, movie theaters, and similar predominantly evening uses may be shared with uses such as banks, offices, and similar predominantly daytime uses.
(3) Up to seventy-five percent (75%) of the parking spaces required for land uses such as houses of worship and other land uses predominantly operating during the weekend may be shared with uses such as medical offices, banks, and other similar uses predominantly operating on weekdays.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.07 ACCESS DRIVES AND PARKING AISLES.
(a) General: Adequate and safe access to parking areas shall be constructed as approved by the City. Curb cuts/access drives shall be onto improved public streets and shall be located on the same lot with the building or use they are intended to serve. Access drives shall not be extended beyond the property line, except an easement for a shared access drive may be granted with an adjoining lot fronting on the public street. Curb cuts/access drives shall be permitted only as approved by the City. Individual properties shall be limited to one curb cut/access drive to an improved public street. Additional curb cut(s)/access drive(s) may be approved as part of a development plan.
(b) Residential: Access drives shall be located such that they are a maximum distance possible from street intersections. Residential drive apron access shall be onto improved public streets and limited to a maximum width of twenty-four (24)-feet as measured at the public right-of-way. Driveway apron turnouts shall be three (3) feet wide (minimum) or as approved by the City and shall not encroach on an extension of the property line at the curb unless approved as part of a development plan. All drive aprons shall be paved to conform to Section 1115.03(i).
(c) Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family:
(1) Drive apron and access drive design geometries including width shall be approved per development plan by the City. Drive apron access shall be improved to conform to O.D.O.T. Location and Design Manual. All drive aprons shall be paved to conform to Section 1115.03
(i). Access drives shall be designed to accommodate emergency vehicles with an inside turning radius of twenty-five (25) feet and an outside turning radius of fifty (50) feet.
(2) Shared access drives may be permitted as approved by the City.
(3) Required widths for access drives and parking aisles for off-street parking areas are as follows. Access drive widths may be modified as part of a development plan approval. A twenty-eight (28)-feet minimum two-way access width is established for land use establishments requiring truck deliveries in order to provide adequate maneuvering width for ingress and egress into the parking lot from the street right-of-way.
Type | Required Width |
Two-way access drives (Truck Deliveries) | 28' |
Two-way access drives | 24' |
One-way access drives | 20' |
Two-way parking aisles | 22' |
One-way parking aisles (Parking angle) | |
90 degree | 22' |
60 degree | 20' |
45 degree | 18' |
30 degree | 18' |
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.08 PARKING SURFACES.
(a) Commercial/Industrial Zones: All parking surfaces including access drives and parking aisles shall be improved with asphalt, concrete or permeable type pavers approved by the City. Parking areas shall be graded to drain and minimize standing water, provide positive drainage away from buildings, and to prevent runoff onto public roadways and adjacent properties. Every parking lot designed for storage of vehicles shall have pavement markings to delineate the spaces. Additional traffic control as necessary shall be designed and maintained in conformance with the current edition of The Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
(b) Residential Zones: Driveways and parking surfaces for one and two family homes shall be improved with a four (4) inch (minimum) depth of asphalt, concrete or permeable type pavers approved by the City. Existing gravel driveways and parking surfaces may be maintained but not expanded to occupy a greater area. The maximum coverage area of driveway surfaces in the front yard (area between the home and street right-of-way) shall be forty percent (40%). Asphalt and concrete driveways and parking surfaces shall have a four (4) inch (minimum) aggregate base or an existing clean sand base approved by the City. Driveways and parking surfaces for multi-family developments shall be surfaced with a four (4) inch (minimum) depth of asphalt or concrete with a four (4) inch (minimum) aggregate base or an existing clean sand base as approved. Concrete driveways and parking surfaces shall be constructed of portland cement concrete in conformance with O.D.O.T. specifications, Section 499, Class C with five percent (5%) to seven percent (7%) air entrainment. Driveways and parking surfaces shall be graded to drain and minimize standing water, provide positive drainage away from buildings, and to prevent runoff onto adjacent properties.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.09 PARKING SETBACK FROM RIGHT-OF-WAY.
In all districts, sufficient space shall be provided in parking areas so that vehicles do not overhang onto a sidewalk or extend into the public right-of way unless additional width is so provided. Car stops or curbs with a minimum depth of six (6) inches shall be provided on spaces adjacent to the street right-of-way, buildings and recessed drainage facilities. Areas located within the right-of-way (between the edge of pavement and the sidewalk) shall be kept free of obstructions and/or debris. Gravel, stones, boulders and fencing shall not be permitted within the public right-of-way.
In commercial districts, a minimum setback of ten (10) feet shall be maintained between the right-of-way and parking area, including parking aisles.
Parking areas in industrial districts shall not be located between the right-of-way and the setback line provided, however, that the Planning Commission may permit limited parking in the setback provided that such parking has a minimum setback of thirty (30) feet and is mounded and landscaped in conformance with a detailed plan approved by the Commission.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.10 PARKING LOT SAFETY STANDARDS.
(a) Definitions. The following words and phrases are defined as follows:
"Adjacent" means lying within seventy-five (75) feet of a specified object or location.
"Barrier" means an object, natural or mad-made, other than a bollard, which is used to obstruct the passage of motor vehicles and separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
"Bollard" means a vertical post designed and used to obstruct the passage of motor vehicles and separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
"Outdoor pedestrian seating area" means any area where outdoor seating for dining, resting, or other purpose of congregation, is provided for shopping center or other employees or patrons.
"Vehicle impact protection device" means a device that is designed , engineered, and sited so as to effectively separate areas of pedestrian and vehicular travel and prevent automobiles from encroaching into areas which are solely intended for pedestrian use and travel; vehicle impact protection devices shall be comprised of bollards or barriers.
(b) Vehicle Impact Protection Devices Required. Vehicle impact detection devices shall be required for parking spaces that are angled between thirty (30) to ninety (90) degrees relative to any outdoor pedestrian seating area that is adjacent to the head of the parking space; the requirement to install vehicle impact protection devices shall apply to all commercial uses.
(c) Exemptions. The installation of vehicle impact protection devices shall not be required in the locations specified in subsection (b) above if:
(1) The parking spaces that require vehicle impact protection devices are reconfigured or restriped to eliminate front-end parking angled between thirty (30) and ninety (90) degrees relative to an adjacent outdoor pedestrian seating area.
(2) The outdoor pedestrian seating area is permanently removed or relocated so that it is no longer adjacent to parking spaces that are angled between thirty (30) to ninety (90) degrees.
(3) In the opinion of the City Engineer or Chief Building Official, adequate grade separation exists between the parking lot and the outdoor pedestrian seating area requiring protection; however, in no event shall the grade separation be less than thirty-six (36) inches, nor shall the area of grade separation be comprised of a non-vertical wall, a ramp or stairs.
(d) Performance Standards. All vehicle impact protection devices shall be engineered and determined to be in compliance with low-speed vehicle impact testing standards prescribed by the American Society of Testing and Materials ASTM F3016. Compliance with ASTM F3016 shall be confirmed and certified by a bollard manufacturer or structural engineer and reviewed for conformance by the City Engineer or Chief Building Official.
(e) Specifications for Vehicle Impact Protection Devices. Vehicle impact protection devices may take the form of bollards, barriers, or a combination of both provided below:
(1) Location. Vehicle impact protection devices shall be located between the parking space and the beginning of the adjacent outdoor pedestrian seating area to be protected. In no instance shall a bollard be located further than five (5) feet from the head of the parking space. Barriers may be offset and staggered in terms of relative distance from the head of the parking space and each other in order to create a more unique aesthetic appearance and to avoid a monolithic appearance; however, in no instance shall a barrier be located further than twelve (12) feet from the head of the parking space. Except for curbs, no structures or other obstructions shall be located between the head of the parking space and vehicle impact protection device.
(2) Spacing. Bollards shall be placed so that two (2) bollards are provided for each parking space and shall be centered within the width of a standard parking space and spaced between fifty-four (54) and sixty-four (64) inches apart from one another as measured from the outer perimeter of each bollard. In the case of parking spaces that are either compact or legal non-conforming in width, a distance of less than fifty-four (54) inches may be permitted between the bollards; however, in no instance shall the distance from the bollard to the outside parking space limit line exceed thirty (30) inches. Barriers shall be designed and located so as to provide protection that is equivalent or superior to that provided by bollards. Gaps between barriers shall not exceed fifty-four (54 inches. Barriers may be placed in staggered or offset rows along and between parking spaces requiring the vehicle impact protection device and adjacent outdoor pedestrian seating area, so long as any gap between barriers does not exceed fifty-four (54) inches.
(3) Design. Bollards shall be set with the top of the device not less than three (3) feet and not greater than four (4) feet in height as measured from the finished grade immediately adjacent to the perimeter of the bollard. Barriers shall be set with the top of the device not less than three (3) feet in height as measured from the finished grade adjacent to the perimeter of the barrier. The scale of the bollard or barrier shall be proportional to the size of the building so as not to detract from the appearance of the building. Concrete or plastic traffic barriers shall be prohibited. All vehicle protection devices shall be vertical relative to the finished grade and stainless steel, earth toned colored, black, grey, bronze, a concrete finish or another color determined to be appropriate by the Planning Commission or Planning Administrator, as applicable. Yellow, orange, or red vehicle impact protection devices shall not be allowed unless strictly required for safety purposes by the Fire Code or other state of federal law.
(4) Installation and Maintenance. All vehicle protection devices shall be installed in a manner consistent with the building code. Bollards or barriers shall be set with the bottom of the device at least forty-two inches (42") below the finished grade immediately adjacent to the perimeter of the bollard, or otherwise below the frost line. The devices shall be maintained, repaired and replaced as needed to prevent rust, corrosion or damage and to maintain structural integrity. Use and replacement of protective or decorative sleeves as bollard covers shall be permitted consistent with all provisions in this section.
(f) Conflicts with other Laws. In the event the terms of this section or its application to a particular parking lot would cause a parking lot not to comply with a provision of federal or state law or another provision of the Mentor Code of Ordinances, the provisions of this section shall be applied in a manner intended to carry out the provisions of both federal and state law, other provisions of this code and the requirements of this section to the maximum extent feasible. When there is an irreconcilable conflict between the provisions of this section and the provisions of federal or state law or the provisions of this code, the provisions of federal or state law or the other provisions of this code shall prevail over the provisions contained in this section only to the extent necessary to avoid a violation of those other laws or code provisions.
(g) Minor Adjustment. The Planning Commission may approve minor modifications to any of the vehicle impact protection standards contained in this section to accommodate for the location of above-ground or underground utilities, other existing or planned features of the development, or any other constraints or limitations towards compliance with the provisions established by this section; provided, that the modifications achieve protections which are functionally equivalent to those intended by this section; the Planning Administrator shall have the same discretion and authority to modify the vehicle impact protection standards herein for administrative permit applications.
(Ord. 17-O-101. Passed 10-17-17.)
1173.11 LOADING SPACES AND DOCKS.
Loading spaces or docks having a minimum width of twelve (12) feet shall be provided on all sites having loading facilities. Loading spaces or docks shall be located and designed to not interfere with traffic movement on site and within the public right-of-way and to allow sufficient area for maneuvering within the site. Loading spaces or docks or drives or approaches thereto shall not be designed or located so as to require the backing of vehicles from or the maneuvering of vehicles on the public right-of-way. Vehicles whether loading or unloading or parked shall not extend into or overhang the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.12 ILLUMINATION.
Any parking lot with ten (10) or more spaces intended to be used during non-daylight hours shall be illuminated. All outdoor light fixtures shall comply with Chapter 1169 Outdoor Lighting.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.13 VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
(a) Vehicles or trailers of any kind without current license plates or current validation stickers on the rear license plate shall not be stored on residentially zoned property except in fully enclosed attached and/or detached garages.
(b) (1) All motor and recreational vehicles including single and dual axle trailers of any kind shall be parked on an improved surface which shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt or permeable type pavers and shall be maintained free of excessive weeds and grass intrusion.
(2) Recreational vehicles and single and dual axle trailers of any kind shall not be parked between the right-of-way and the setback of the main structure including side streets on corner lots. A minimum of three (3) feet shall be maintained from the side line of interior lots.
(c) Inoperable vehicles (i.e., vehicles unable to move under their own power) shall be stored within a fully enclosed attached and/or detached garage. No more than one (1) inoperable vehicle per dwelling unit shall be permitted.
(d) No licensed vehicle having a net curb weight of greater than 10,000 pounds shall be parked on a residential property including the street right-of-way. No construction equipment/vehicle (including but not limited to backhoes, bulldozers, trenchers) shall be parked in residential districts for more than thirty (30) days.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)
1173.14 GARAGES REQUIRED.
(a) For all single family dwellings of 1,100 square feet or greater and for each unit of all duplexes at least one of the required parking spaces shall be in a completely enclosed garage.
(b) For multi-family dwellings, at least one space shall be provided in a completely enclosed garage for each dwelling unit provided, however, that carports may be provided in lieu of completely enclosed garages with the approval of the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 13-O-57. Passed 9-3-13.)