(A)   Intent. It is the intent of this subchapter that all buildings, structures and uses of land shall provide off-street parking and loading space in an amount sufficient to meet the needs caused by the building or use of land and that the parking and loading spaces be so oriented that they are readily usable for the purpose.

   (B)   Additions to existing buildings. No addition to an existing building shall be constructed which reduces the number of spaces, area or usability of existing parking or loading space unless the building and its addition conform with the regulations for parking and loading contained in this subchapter. Building additions of 10% or less of existing building square footage shall not require any additional parking spaces except for additions to places of assembly.

   (C)   Required facilities. The uses listed in § 156.351 shall provide parking and loading in the amounts specified and at locations specified for the group in which the use falls.

   (D)   Multiple uses. If several uses occupy a single building or parcel of land, the total requirements for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements of the separate uses computed separately.

   (E)   Completion of improvements. No final inspection by the Development Department shall be approved unless either all the improvements required by this subchapter are completed and in place or an acceptable cash bond or corporate surety bond written by a corporate surety doing business through an agent in the amount of the estimated cost of the improvements has been approved by and deposited with the Building Inspector.

(Prior Code, § 56-521) (Ord. 3543, § 1, 5-4-2004; Am. Ord. 3640, § 2,12-1-2005; Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012)

   (A)   Group A. All uses of land and buildings enumerated in this subchapter shall provide all required off-street parking and loading space on the same lot as the use or building, except for parking in the B-3 District:

      (1)   Doctor s offices, medical and dental clinics and veterinary clinics: 8 parking spaces for each practitioner.

      (2)   Restaurants, beer parlors, taverns, bars and nightclubs: 1 parking space for each 3.5 seats and 1 loading space.

      (3)   Retail stores and shops: 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area and 1 loading space for the first 5,000 square feet, plus 1 for each additional 30,000 square feet or major fraction thereof.

      (4)   Furniture and appliance sales and furniture and appliance repair: 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of gross sales space and repair space and 1 loading space for the first 5,000 square feet, plus 1 for each additional 20,000 square feet or major fraction thereof.

      (5)   Funeral homes and mortuaries: 1 parking space for each 3 seats in chapels or 1 for each 50 square feet of public area, whichever is greater, and 1 loading space for each hearse, ambulance or other non-passenger vehicle.

      (6)   Real estate sales offices: 2 parking spaces for the first 200 square feet, plus 1 for each 100 square feet of office and public space.

      (7)   Small item service and repair shops: 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area and 1 loading space for the first 400 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each additional 5,000 square feet or major fraction thereof.

      (8)   Beauty shops and barbershops: 3 parking spaces for each operator or 1 space per occupant at maximum capacity, whichever is less.

      (9)   Automotive or machinery sales and service garages: 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area and 1 loading space for each 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.

      (10)   Bowling alleys: 5 parking spaces for each alley. No loading space is required unless a beer parlor or restaurant is attached, then 1 space is required.

      (11)   Roller and ice rinks, intensive sports and recreation establishments and dance halls: 1 parking space for each 3 fixed seats or 1 for each 100 square feet of gross floor area of public space as appropriate.

      (12)   Banks, professional offices and general offices: 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area.

      (13)   Shopping center: 5-1/2 parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus additional parking for theaters as stated in this chapter.

      (14)   Hotel, apartment hotel or motel: 1 parking space for each unit, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on the largest shift, and 1 loading space for the first 40,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof, plus 1 space for each additional 150,000 square feet of floor area or major fraction thereof.

      (15)   Wholesale stores with stock of goods (without stock, see general offices): 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area (at least half of this requirement shall be on-site) and 1 loading space for the first 6,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each additional 20,000 square feet of gross floor area or major fraction thereof.

      (16)   Warehouses: 4 parking spaces for the first 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 additional space for each additional 5,000 square feet or major fraction thereof and 2 loading spaces for the first 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each additional 10,000 square feet of gross floor area or major fraction thereof.

      (17)   Single-occupancy office buildings of 10,000 square feet or over (if less than 10,000 square feet, see general offices): 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area on-site, plus 1 space for each additional 600 square feet and 1 loading space for the first 10,000 square feet, plus 1 space for each additional 40,000 square feet of gross floor area or major fraction thereof.

      (18)   Manufacturing or freight terminals: 4 parking spaces for each 10,000 square feet of gross floor area or major fraction thereof, plus 1 space for each employee on the largest shift, and sufficient loading space to allow for completely off-street loading operations but in no event less than required in this section for a warehouse.

      (19)   Family child care home: 1 off-street parking space for each non-resident or non-family member employee in addition to the 2 spaces per single-family or duplex unit required. The residential driveway is acceptable for this purpose.

      (20)   Child care center: 1 off-street parking space for each 1-1/2 employees on duty at any 1 time and 1 space per child care center vehicle, if any. Shift changes are recognized.

      (21)   Building contractor office and storage building/yard: 4 parking spaces for the first 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 additional space for each additional 5,000 square feet or major fraction thereof and 1 parking stall for each 2 employees.

      (22)   Truck washes: 1 vehicle space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area (minimum 5 parking spaces) and 1 truck space for each wash or service bay.

   (B)   Group B. All uses of land and buildings enumerated in this division shall provide off-street parking and loading on the same lot as the building or use for all customers or patrons. That portion of the parking requirement that is attributed to employees maybe provided within 300 feet of the use or building.

      (1)   Hospitals: 1 parking space for each 2 beds, plus 1 space for each 2 staff physicians and 1 for each 2 employees of all classes on the largest shift and 1 loading space for the first 40,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof, plus 1 space for each additional 150,000 square feet of floor area or major fraction thereof.

      (2)   Assisted living facilities:

         (a)   Elderly housing, congregate care facilities: 1 space per every 2 congregate units, plus 1 additional space per 2 employees or staff members.

         (b)   Elderly housing, life care continuing care: 1 space per each 5 beds, plus 2 spaces for each 3 employees, plus 1 for each doctor assigned to the staff.

         (c)   Group resident (living): 1 space per 4 residents.

         (d)   Elderly housing, independent living: 1 space per unit.

         (e)   Severely mentally ill assisted living: 1 space per 8 units, plus 1 space for each 3 employees on site during the shift that has maximum staffing, plus 1 space for each facility vehicle.

      (3)   Mental health facilities: 1 space per 6 beds, plus 1 space for each 3 employees on site during the shift that has a maximum staffing, plus 1 space for each facility vehicle.

      (4)   Homeless shelters:

         (a)   General: 1 space for each 4 residents, plus 1 space per 2 employees/volunteers on site during shift that has maximum staffing, plus 1 space for each facility vehicle.

         (b)   Transitional housing: 1 space for each 4 dwelling units and 1 space for each 5 rooming units, plus 1 space for each 3 employees on site during the shift that has maximum staffing, plus 1 space for each facility vehicle.

         (c)   Single room occupancy facilities: 1 space per 40 beds, plus 1 space for each 3 employees on site during the shift that has maximum staffing, plus 1 space for each facility vehicle.

      (5)   Motel extended stay, 15 days or more: 1 space per guest room, plus 1 space per 2 employees, plus required parking for accessory uses.

      (6)   Nursing home/rest home: 1 space per 4 beds, plus 1 space per employee on site during the shift that has maximum staffing, plus 1 space for each doctor assigned to the staff, plus 1 space for each facility vehicle.

      (7)   Auditoriums, stadiums (except schools), theaters, community centers and similar places of public assembly: 1 parking space for each 5 seats in the main assembly area, or, where no fixed seats are provided, 1 space for each 50 square feet of main assembly area.

      (8)   Churches: 1 parking space for each 4 fixed seats in the largest assembly area or 1 space for each 50 square feet in the largest assembly area, whichever has the greatest parking requirements.

      (9)   Libraries, museums and similar uses: 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of gross space to which the public has access and 1 loading space for the first 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus an additional 1 space for each additional 10,000 square feet of gross floor area or major fraction thereof.

      (10)   Junior high schools and elementary schools (including public, parochial and private schools): 1 parking space for each classroom or 1 space for each 6 seats in the auditorium, whichever is greatest.

      (11)   Senior high schools: 1 parking space for each 2 students.

      (12)   Multiple-use recreation buildings: The greater of:

         (a)   1 parking space for each 5 seats available for normal use of the public.

         (b)   Parking requirements based on one parking stall for each 200 square feet of building area.

      (13)   Private clubs: 1 parking space for each 4 fixed seats in the largest assembly area or 1 parking space for each 50 square feet in the largest assembly area, whichever has the greatest parking requirements. In additional to the regular parking requirements, 1 parking space for each 2-1/2 seats and 1 loading space will be required for private clubs that have restaurants, beer parlors, taverns, bars or nightclubs, and if living quarters are situated in the private club, used by watchpersons or custodians 2 additional parking spaces will be required.

(Prior Code, § 56-522) (Ord. 3247, § 1, 9-7-1999; Am. Ord. of 12-4-2001; Am. Ord. 3483, § 1, 8-5-2003; Am. Ord. 3543, § 2, 5-4-2004; Am. Ord. 3674, § 4, 11-21-2006; Am. Ord. 3703, § 7, 10-2-2007; Am. Ord. 3744, passed 10-7-2008; Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012)

   (A)   General. This standard shall apply to all parking lots located within the zoning jurisdiction of the City of North Platte. Title 28 CF.R. part 36 (ADA Accessibility Guidelines), Title 156, Nebraska Administrative Code - Nebraska Accessibility Requirements; and the City of North Platte, Nebraska Design Standards for Screening and Landscaping; generally apply to the design of parking lots in the City of North Platte.

(Prior Code, § 56-524)

   (B)   Policies. All plans for the construction of parking lots shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Engineering and landscape design shall be reviewed and approved by the city's Development Department.

(Prior Code, § 56-525)

   (C)   Design.

      (1)   Layout.

         (a)   The size, location and orientation of the parking spaces and aisles shall conform to the details shown in Figure PL-1. Barriers and islands should generally conform to the details shown on Figure PL-2.

         (b)   Required accessible parking spaces, including van-accessible spaces, shall be located, designed, marked and signed in conformance with the requirements of 28 CF.R. part 36 (ADA Accessibility Guidelines) and Title 156, Nebraska Administrative Code - Nebraska Accessibility Requirements.

         (c)   Upon completion of construction of the parking lot, the required parking spaces shall be marked on the parking lot surface with paint formulated for that purpose and in accordance with the approved layout. Parking spaces provided in excess of the number required under this code or as required by conditions of a special permit need not be marked, or they may be marked to lesser standards.

      (2)   Driveway approaches. Driveway approaches shall conform to the requirements of this code.

      (3)   Parking barriers.

         (a)   Parking barriers must be provided around parking lots to prevent the parked vehicles from overhanging the required yards where parking is prohibited, sidewalk space, public streets, public alleys or other public or private property and to protect any required landscaping or landscape screen planting. Approved barriers include the following types:

            1.   Poured concrete curb, nominal 6 inches by 6 inches (152 x 152 mm) exposed;

            2.   Fence, minimum 30 inches (762 mm) height, wire fabric, solid wood, post and rail and the like;

            3.   Masonry, modular segmental block or concrete wall, minimum 30 inches (762 mm) height;

            4.   Beam guardrail;

            5.   Post and cable guardrail; and

            6.   Precast concrete wheel stop, firmly and permanently anchored.

         (b)   Other barriers, which fulfill the required function, maybe permitted, subject to approval by the Engineering Department. Barriers must be located to contain the parking within the approved parking lot. When a concrete curb or precast wheel stop is used as a barrier for perpendicular or angle parking, it must be offset at least 2 feet (0.6 m) from the edge of the parking lot to allow for the front overhang of the vehicle.

      (4)   Drainage.

         (a)   Parking lots shall be designed to properly manage the surface drainage accumulating on and flowing onto the site.

         (b)   For new parking lots containing 6,000 square feet (557 square meters) or more and which are located within 150 feet (45.7 m) of, or reasonably accessible to, an existing storm sewer or other drainage way, including open channels and creeks, but excluding roadway gutters, the parking lot must be graded and surfaced such that stormwater runoff from the site is not allowed to discharge through the driveway approaches onto the public street or other property, but is collected on the site by an internal drainage system located on the site and carried to that existing storm sewer. Use of parking lot surfaces and surrounding landscaped areas to provide stormwater detention is encouraged.

         (c)   Parking lot drainage facilities and appurtenances shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the requirements of this code.

      (5)   Surfacing.

         (a)   All new parking lots created after January 1, 2002, shall be designed/developed and surfaced with portland cement concrete pavement, asphaltic concrete pavement, brick or modular pavers, open landscaping paving blocks, pervious asphalt surfaces with subdrains or other permanent surfacing approved by the Engineering Department. In parking lots and drive areas where moderate to heavy truck traffic is anticipated, the structural capacity of the surfacing should be analyzed by the design engineer and property owner and the pavement structure designed accordingly. The instances may require thicker or reinforced sections and special subgrade treatments.

         (b)   Non-permanent parking lots maybe graveled as approved by the city and shall be maintained in a dust-free condition during the period they are permitted.

         (a)   The purpose of parking lot lighting is to provide adequate visibility within the parking lot and to enhance the security and safety of the lot users. It should not cause interference to traffic on public thoroughfares or encroach on the visual privacy of adjacent residents.

         (b)   All exterior lights shall be designed, located, installed and directed in such a manner as to prevent objectionable light trespass and glare across the property lines and/or disability glare at any location on or off the property.

         (c)   All parking area lighting shall be full cut-off type fixtures.

         (d)   All building lighting for security shall be full cut-off type or a shielded type, not allowing any upward distribution of light. Flood lighting is discouraged and, if used, must be shielded.

         (e)   Outdoor non-residential lighting adjacent to residential property shall be installed to ensure that no direct light source shall be visible at the property line at ground level or above.

         (f)   Area lighting shall be conducted so that the light source is directed away from areas in residential use or shall be controlled so that candlepower per 1,000 lamp lumens does not numerically exceed 50 lamp lumens (5%) above the vertical angle of 78 degrees above nadir; or emit more than 150 foot-candles per unit projected surface area of the luminaire above a 78 degree vertical angle.

         (g)   Illumination resulting from outdoor lighting shall be conducted so that direct or indirect illumination does not exceed 1.0 horizontal foot candles at a boundary line with an adjacent residential zoning district.

         (h)   Measurements shall be made with a cosine corrected photoelectric photometer having a spectral response corrected to fit the luminous efficiency curve established by the International Commission on Illumination.

         (i)   In areas where non-residential development abuts residential development, site lighting plans shall be submitted to the city which include:

            1.   Site plan showing foot candle lighting on the site and across property lines. Fixture type and location shall be shown on the plan; and

            2.   A COMCheck, as required by the State of Nebraska Energy shall be provided.

         (j)   Any variation to the above lighting and light performance standards shall be reviewed and may be approved at the discretion of the City Engineer, City Planner and City Administrator.

      (7)   Sidewalks. A pedestrian walkway maybe required across or through parking lots by the city's Engineering Department to provide for pedestrian circulation along a direct route to an adjacent sidewalk system. Barrier-free access should also be provided across parking lots and between adjacent pedestrian generators such as commercial or public buildings. Barrier-free access may include providing ramps at curbs, clear walkways between precast wheel stops, and clearly delineated walkways on the parking lot surface. Where the most direct pedestrian route between 2 pedestrian traffic generators is parallel to an internal roadway having a projected average daily traffic volume (ADT) of more than 2,000 vehicles, a separate pedestrian walkway may be required by the city's Engineering Department.

         (a)   The minimum stall width for all lots shall be 8.5 feet (2.6m).

 

         (b)   For perpendicular (90 degree) parking, stall adjacent to closed end of the aisle shall be a minimum of 10 feet (3.0m) wide.

(Prior Code, § 56-526)

   (D)   Parking lot permit application.

      (1)   Three copies of the drawings and required documentation containing the information described herein and in the appropriate design standards and all other applicable ordinances, resolutions and special permits shall be submitted with the permit application to the Development Department for review and approval by the city. The Development Department shall serve as the coordinating agency for the reviews and approvals required by the various departments hereunder.

      (2)   Included in the submittal shall be a detailed scale drawing of the site showing the location, orientation and dimensions of existing and proposed parking spaces, aisles, barriers, driveway approaches, buildings, property lines, adjacent streets and roadways, sidewalks, pedestrian ways and drainage facilities. A detailed landscape plan showing the required landscaping and all information required in the design standards for landscaping.

(Prior Code, § 56-527)

(Ord. 3640, § 3, 12-1-2005; Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012)

   (A)   General.

      (1)   Objective. To achieve a desirable and a permanent landscape which will, with a minimum amount of maintenance, provide a buffer to minimize the visual effect of adjacent land uses and similar land uses of different character, and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

      (3)   Obstructions. Landscaping areas required by this section shall not be obstructed by any type or size of fence or wall.

      (4)   Materials and installation standards.

(Prior Code, § 56-528)

   (B)   Definition of landscape.

      (1)   Generally. A visual buffer consisting of plant material, (grass, trees and shrubs) and other material approved by the Development Department. No artificial trees, shrubs, plants or turf shall be used to fulfill the minimum requirements for landscaping. Inorganic materials, such as stone or decorative pavers, may be used; provided that, the material does not comprise more than 25% of the minimum required landscaping area. Loose rock shall not be permitted within any required landscape area, which is within 10 feet of a traveled street surface.

      (2)   Minimum tree and shrub sizes.

         (a)   Evergreens shall be a minimum of 5 to 6 feet in height, measured from the top of the root ball to the top of the tree.

         (b)   Large deciduous trees shall have a 2-inch caliper or larger, measured 12 inches above the root ball.

         (c)   Small deciduous trees shall have a 1-1/2 inch caliper or larger, measured 12 inches above the root ball.

         (d)   Shrubs shall be a 2-gallon size or greater, or 18 to 24 inches in height if balled and burlapped.

         (e)   A minimum of 1 tree for each 500 square feet of landscaped area will be required.

(Prior Code, § 56-529)

   (C)   General requirements.

      (1)   Where required by conditions of approval of a plat, special permit or use permit the developer shall submit to the city for review and approval, a detailed and accurately scaled plan clearly showing the location, height and design of the landscaping and clearly showing the location and identifying the plant material.

      (2)   Where landscaping is required by the provision of the zoning regulations, between incompatible land uses, or around parking lots, the owner or builder of a structure or parking lot shall submit a landscape plan showing the location, height, and design of landscaping and clearly showing the location and identifying the plant material. The plan shall be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of a final building permit with a structure or parking lot.

      (3)   Plant material shall be installed within one year following completion of the development and initial occupancy of the property unless phase development is permitted or otherwise specified by the Development Department.

      (4)   Landscaping over 30 inches in height shall not be installed in the triangular open space required for sight distance for vehicles entering and exiting the property.

      (5)   Landscaping shall be maintained in a neat appearance and repaired or replaced to the original state if damaged, destroyed or in need of repair; plant material shall be replaced in the next appropriate planting season (spring or fall, depending on the particular plant material), in accordance with the approved landscape plan. If the landscaping is totally destroyed by an "Act of God", the replacement period maybe extended with a written request approved by the Development Department.

(Prior Code, § 56-530)

   (D)   Plant material landscaping.

      (1)   The variety of plant material used shall be reasonably:

         (a)   Free from litter and offensive odors;

         (b)   Resistant to breakage by wind and winter storms;

         (c)   Resistant to disease, insect attack and weather stresses;

         (d)   Long lived;

         (e)   Adaptable to city conditions; and

         (f)   Easily transplanted and grown.

      (2)   The installation of the plant material shall conform to the general requirements of the city. The installation maybe inspected bythe city.

      (3)   The landowner agrees to promote vigorous growth of the required plants by performing continuous and properly timed maintenance. The maintenance responsibility consists of watering, weeding, fertilizing, controlling diseases and insects, pruning, removing the stakes and wires used to secure the plant when planting and removing and replacing unhealthy, damaged and/or dead plants. The replacement plant must be the same species, size and in the same location as shown on the approved landscape plan and planted during the next appropriate planting season. Substitute plants maybe permitted by submitting a request to the Development Department.

(Prior Code, § 56-531)

   (E)   Procedures.

      (1)   All plans and documents required to be submitted by the developer hereunder shall be filed with the Building Official. Three copies of each of a detailed and accurately scaled layout showing the resolutions shall be submitted for review and approval bythe Development Department. The Building Official shall serve as the coordinating agency for the reviews and approvals required bythe various departments hereunder.

      (2)   Before the city issues the certificate of occupancy, the owner(s) shall continuously maintain the required landscape screen and landscaping by performing the maintenance responsibilities described in division (C)(5) of these standards.

(Prior Code, § 56-532)

(Ord. 3640, § 3,12-1-2005; Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012; Am. Ord. 4053, § 1, 3-16-2021)

   (A)   When the strict application of requirements contained in these regulations result in actual difficulties or substantial hardship or injustice, or when a mixture of uses or unusual development types mean that a strict application of these requirements will demonstrably result in excessive number of parking stalls, paved surfacing or landscaping the City Council, after recommendation from the city's Planning Commission, may vary, modify or waive the requirements so that the owner or developer may develop his or her property in a reasonable manner, but at the same time, the public welfare and interests of the city and surrounding area are protected and the general intent and spirit of these regulations preserved. The variation, modification or waiver of excessive number of parking stalls, paved surfacing or landscaping requirements shall be for a period of time according to an approved improvement plan and schedule prepared by the applicant and shall be recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds.

   (B)   Provisions and requirements set forth in this chapter shall be required unless specifically and individually waived, modified or varied by the City Council after a public hearing and recommendation of the Planning Commission.

   (C)   An initial filing fee plus the cost of certified mail plus a fee per owner notification shall be submitted with a parking lot permit application for the waiver of the excessive number of parking stalls, paved surfacing or landscaping requirements set forth in §§ 156.350 to 156.353. The applicant shall submit a complete current list of names, legal descriptions and addresses of all property owners within a 100-foot radius of the subject property.

(Prior Code, § 56-533) (Ord. 3640, § 3,12-1-2005; Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012)