Mettawa City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LEADING
SECTION 15.901. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. Existing Parking Facilities. Existing off-street parking and loading areas that do not conform to the requirements of this Chapter, but were in conformance with the requirements of this Chapter at the time the parking or loading facilities were established, are permitted to continue as a nonconforming site element. However, the existing number of off-street parking and loading spaces may not be reduced below the requirements of this Chapter and if the number of such existing spaces is already less than required, it may not be further reduced.
B. Prior Approved Building Permits. If a building permit for a structure was issued prior to the effective date of this Chapter or any amendment thereto, and if construction has begun within one year of the issuance of the permit, the number of off-street parking and loading spaces must be provided in the amount required at the issuance of the building permit, unless the amount required by this Chapter or any amendment is less, in which case the number required by this Chapter or amendment must be installed.
C. Change in Use or Intensity.
1. Change in Use. When the existing use of a structure or land is changed to a new use, parking and loading spaces must be provided as required for the new use.
2. Change in Intensity of Use. When the intensity of use of any structure or land is increased through additions, expansions, or any increase in floor area or dwelling units, additional parking and loading spaces must be provided as required herein. When the intensity of use of any structure or land is decreased by the loss of floor area or dwelling units, the number of parking and loading spaces may be reduced so long as the parking requirements of this Chapter are met for the structure or land as modified.
D. Provision of Additional Spaces. Nothing in this Chapter prevents the voluntary establishment of additional off-street parking or loading facilities, provided that all regulations governing the location, design, and construction of such facilities are met.
E. Completion of Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities. All off-street parking and loading facilities must be completed prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the use.
F. Use of Parking Facilities.
1. The sale or display for sale of any good, vehicles, equipment, materials, or supplies, and the servicing and repair of any goods, vehicles, equipment, materials, or supplies in off-street parking facilities is prohibited.
2. The property owner is responsible for ensuring that parking facilities and loading areas are only used by tenants, employees, visitors, and/or other authorized persons.
3. Space allocated to any off-street loading space may not be used to satisfy the requirement for any off-street vehicle parking space or access aisle or portion thereof. Conversely, the area allocated to any off-street vehicle parking space may not be used to satisfy the replacement for any off-street loading space or portion thereof.
4. Off-street parking for a residential use must be used for the parking of vehicles owned by the occupants of the dwelling and their guests.
G. Parking Facility Plot Plans. Any application for a building permit or for a certificate of occupancy, when no building permit is required, must include a plot plan, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing all parking facilities and/or loading areas to be provided in compliance with this Article.
(Ord. 885, passed 11-21-2023)
SECTION 15.902. LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES.
All required parking spaces must be located on the same lot as the use served.
(Ord. 885, passed 11-21-2023)
SECTION 15.903. OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE AND PARKING FACILITY DESIGN STANDARDS.
A. Dimensions. Off-street parking facilities must meet the minimum dimensions for parking spaces and drive aisles in Table 9-1: Off-Street Parking Space Minimum Dimensions.
Figure 9-1: Off-Street Parking Space Minimum Dimensions
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Parking Angle | Stall Width(A) | Stall Depth(B) | Aisle Width Two-Way (C) | Aisle Width One-Way (D) | Vertical Clearance |
0° (Parallel) | 9' | 20' | 22' | 12' | 7'6" |
90° (Head-In) | 9' | 18' | 22' | 22' | 7'6" |
60° | 9' | 21' | N/A | 18' | 7'6' |
45° | 9' | 17' | N/A | 12' | 7'6' |
B. Parking Lot Siting. Parking lots are prohibited with the require front and corner side setbacks. No parking lots may be located within 30 feet of the interior side and/or rear lot line. No parking structures may be located within a required setback.
C. Access.
1. Parking for Commercial Uses.
a. Each off-street parking space must open directly upon an aisle or driveway as per Table 9-1 to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such parking space.
b. All off-street parking facilities must be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movements.
c. Parking facilities must be designed to allow the driver to proceed forward into traffic, rather than back out.
d. No commercial curb cut can exceed a width of 40 feet.
e. Cross-access to parking areas are prohibited between a commercial lot and a residential lot.
f. Dead end parking lots without a turnaround space are prohibited. A turnaround space must have a minimum depth and width of nine feet, and must be designated with signs stating "No Parking" and painted to indicate parking is prohibited.
2. Parking for Residential Uses.
a. A residential lot is limited to a maximum of two curb cuts.
b. No residential curb cut can exceed a width of 22 feet.
D. Surfacing. For parking facilities, all materials and construction, including earthwork, must be in accordance with “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction,” the Illinois Department of Transportation, latest edition and revisions, and the requirements of the Village. All off-street parking lots and driveways must be improved with an all-weather dustless material consisting of either:
1. Portland cement concrete pavement not less than six inches thick.
2. A minimum of:
a. Class I Type 2, and 11/2" Bituminous Concrete Surface Course Class I Type 2; or 10" Aggregate Base Course Type B CA-6, 2" Bituminous Concrete Binder Course.
b. 6" Bituminous base course (BAM) and 2" Bituminous Concrete Surface Course Class I Type 2. Additional thickness must be provided in truck aisles.
E. Striping.
1. Off-street parking facilities of five or more spaces must delineate parking spaces with paint or other permanent materials, which must be maintained in clearly visible condition.
2. Accessible spaces must be in accordance with the Illinois Accessibility Code, as amended, and any additional governing codes and applicable laws.
F. Curbing. Curbing is required when a parking space within a parking facility abuts a pedestrian walkway, landscape, structure, or fence. Breaks in curbing may be provided to allow for drainage into landscape areas that can absorb water. Such curbing must be constructed of permanent materials, such as concrete or masonry, a minimum height of four inches above ground level, and permanently affixed to the paved parking area. Wheel stops are prohibited.
G. Landscape. All parking lots must be landscaped in accordance with Article 10.
H. Parking Structure. Parking structures are permitted only as a parking facility ancillary to a principal nonresidential use.
1. All parking structures are limited to a maximum height of 35 feet.
2. On facades that front on public streets, fagade design and screening must mask the interior ramps.
3. Parking structures must be designed to minimize blank facades through architectural detail and landscape.
4. On portions of the ground floor facade where parking spaces are visible, a decorative fence and landscape or a kneewall is required to screen parking spaces. Such fence or kneewall must be a minimum of four feet in height.
5. For parking structures with rooftop open-air parking, a four foot parapet wall is required for screening,
6. A vehicular clear sight zone must be included at vehicular exit areas as follows:
a. The fagade of vehicular exit areas must be set back from any pedestrian walkway along that facade a minimum of eight feet for the portion of the facade that includes the vehicle exit area and eight feet on each side of the exit opening.
b. A sight triangle is defined by drawing a line from the edge of the vehicular exit area to a point on the property line abutting the pedestrian walkway eight feet to the side of the exit lane.
c. In the sight triangle (bound by the parking structure wall, pedestrian walkway and vehicular exit lane), groundcover, landscape, or decorative wall must be used to act as a buffer between the exit aisle and the pedestrian walkway. Landscape or a decorative wall must not exceed three feet in height in order to maintain driver sightlines to the pedestrian walkway.
d. The upper story facade(s) of the parking structure may overhang the vehicular clear sight zone.
(Ord. 885, passed 11-21-2023)
SECTION 15.904. REQUIRED OFF-STREET VEHICLE SPACES.
A. Table 9-2: Off-Street Parking Requirements states the minimum number of off-street parking spaces to be provided for the designated uses. Table 9-2 lists parking requirements for the uses listed within the districts. Certain uses listed within the use matrix do not have parking requirements; these uses are not listed within Table 9-2.
B. The total number of required parking spaces is calculated by the principal use of the lot. When more than one use occupies the same lot. the number of required spaces is the sum of the separate requirements for each use. The following standards for computation apply:
1. When calculating the number of off-street parking spaces required and such calculation results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction of one-half or less may be disregarded while a fraction in excess of one-half is counted as one parking space.
2. In places of assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews, or similar seating facilities, each 24 inches of such seating facility is counted as one seat for the purpose of determining the requirement for off-street parking facilities. Floor area of a prayer hall is counted as one seat per marked prayer mat space or one seat for every five square feet in the prayer hall if prayer mat spaces are not marked.
C. Parking spaces within a garage do not count towards required parking for a single-family dwelling or a guest house.
D. Bus Parking. Bus parking must be provided for places of public assembly which provide bus service in connection with the activities of the use. Bus parking must include adequate area for the loading and unloading of passengers entirely on the property.
Residential | |
Dwelling - Single-Family | 2 spaces |
Dwelling-Guest House | 2 spaces |
Commercial | |
Adult Use | 1 space/250 sf for first 60% of GFA then 1 space/500 sf for remaining GFA |
Art Gallery | 1 space/250 sf for first 60% of GFA then 1 space/500 sf for remaining GFA |
Arts and Fitness Studio | 1 space/250 sf for first 60% of GFA then 1 space/500 sf for remaining GFA |
Day Gare Center | 1 space/500 sf GFA |
Financial Institution | 1 space/250 sf for first 60% GFA then 1 space/500 sf for remaining GFA |
Gas Station | 1 space/250 sf GFA of any structure + 1 space per pump |
Health Club | 1 space/250 sf for first 60% of GFA then 1 space/500 sf for remaining GFA |
Hotel | 1.5 spaces/guest room |
Indoor Recreation | 1 space/250 sf for first 60% of GFA then 1 space/500 sf for remaining GFA |
Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facilities | 1 space/300 sf GFA |
Medical/Dental Clinic | 1 space/50 sf GFA |
Office | 1 space/250 sf for first 60% of GFA then 1 space/500 sf for remaining GFA |
Personal Services | 1 space/250 sf for first 60% of GFA then 1 space/500 sf for remaining GFA |
Restaurant | 1 space/100 sf GFA |
Retail Sales | 1 space/250 sf for first 60% of GFA then 1 space/500 sf for remaining GFA |
Industrial | |
Medical Cannabis Cultivation Facilities | 1 space/2,500 sf GFA |
Office and Light Industrial Park | 1 space/300 sf GFA of office + 1 space/2,500 sf GFA of warehouse area |
Research & Development | 1 space/300 sf GFA |
Showroom - No Outdoor Storage | 1 space/500 sf GFA |
Warehouse | 1 space/2,500 sf GFA |
Institutional/Assembly | |
Places of Public Assembly | 1 space/4 persons of assembly space GFA + 3.5 spaces/1,000 sf of non-assembly space GFA |
Educational Facility - Vocational/Trade | Parking Maximum: 115% of required minimum parking 1 space/300 sf GFA |
Government Offices | 1 space/300 sf GFA |
Agricultural/Open Space | |
Botanical Garden | 1 space/2,500 sf GFA |
(Ord. 885, passed 11-21-2023)
SECTION 15.905. REQUIRED OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES.
A. Location.
1. All required loading berths must be located on the same lot as the use served.
2. No loading berth for vehicles over two tons capacity may be closer than 50 feet to any lot line of a lot within a residential district unless completely enclosed by building walls or a uniformly painted solid fence or wall, or a combination, a minimum of six feet and a maximum of eight feet in height.
3. All loading berths must be located in the rear yard. Truck loading bays and off-street truck parking spaces must be located in building walls or areas of the lot parallel or adjacent to a rear lot line. Such bays must be bermed, fenced, and/or planted in a manner so that any vehicles within such bays are not visible from the street.
4. No permitted or required loading berth may be located within 25 feet of the nearest point of intersection of any two streets.
B. Dimensions. A loading berth must be a minimum of ten feet in width and a minimum of 50 feet in length, exclusive of aisles and maneuvering spaces. A loading berth must have a vertical clearance a minimum of 15 feet.
C. Access. Each required off-street loading berth must be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movement.
D. Surfacing. All open off-street loading berths must be improved with a compacted macadam base, not less than seven inches thick, surfaced with no less than two inches of asphaltic concrete or some comparable all-weather dustless material.
E. Repair and Service Prohibited. Motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind is prohibited within the loading berth and associated area.
F. Required Loading Berths. A minimum of one loading space is required for any commercial or industrial use of 10,000 square feet or more of gross floor area.
(Ord. 885, passed 11-21-2023)
SECTION 15.906. COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE.
A. Commercial Vehicles.
1. Residential Lots.
a. No commercial vehicle may be parked outdoors on a residential lot, with the following exceptions:
i. Vehicles engaged in loading or unloading or current work being done to the adjacent premises.
ii. Commercial vehicles that are standard size passenger motor vehicles including, but not limited to, vans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), standard passenger size livery vehicles, and pick-up trucks, may be stored or parked outdoors overnight on lots in residential districts in a permitted parking area. Such permitted commercial vehicles may include the logo of the commercial business painted on or applied to the vehicle.
b. All other commercial vehicles including, but not limited to, semi-truck tractor units, with or without attached trailers, commercial trailers, flatbed trucks, box vans and box trucks, buses, tow trucks, construction vehicles, livery vehicles that exceed standard passenger vehicle size, such as limousines, or other large commercial vehicles are not permitted to be stored or parked outdoors overnight on a residential lot.
2. Nonresidential Lots. On nonresidential lots, commercial vehicles with the logo of the commercial business painted on or applied to the vehicle that are being operated and stored in the normal course of business, such as signs located on delivery trucks, promotional vehicles, moving vans, and rental trucks, are permitted to be stored on the lot in areas related to their use as vehicles, provided that the primary purpose of such vehicles is not the display of signs. All such vehicles must be in operable condition.
B. Recreational Vehicles.
1. No recreational vehicle or trailer licensed to transport recreational vehicles or equipment may be stored outdoors within the front yard, including on a residential driveway, for more than five days.
2. Recreational vehicles must be stored within the side yard behind the front building line or in the rear yard. If a recreational vehicle and any trailer that is more than six feet in height as measured to the highest point of the vehicle, it must be located at least ten feet from any lot line.
3. The area devoted to recreational vehicle storage must be on a hard surfaced, all-weather dustless material; pervious paving is encouraged and may also be used. Gravel is prohibited.
4. There is no limit on the storage of recreational vehicle within fully enclosed structures. Temporary storage tents do not meet the requirement of a fully enclosed structure.
5. No recreational vehicle may be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes in any district and may not be hooked up to any public utilities.
6. All recreational vehicles must be maintained in mobile condition. No recreational vehicle may be parked or stored in such manner as to create a dangerous or unsafe condition on the lot where it is parked or stored. If the recreational vehicle is parked or stored, whether loaded or not, so that it may tip or roll, it is considered to be a dangerous and unsafe condition.
(Ord. 885, passed 11-21-2023)