Except in the C-1 and C-2 Districts, at the time of construction, alteration, moving into, enlargement of a structure or building, or change in the use of the land, minimum off-street parking spaces and loading areas shall be provided, constructed, and maintained for all uses as follows:

 

1.   Computation of Spaces.

   A.   In the case of any building, structure, or premises, the use of which is not specifically mentioned herein, the provisions for a use which is so mentioned and to which said use is similar, shall apply, as determined by the Zoning Administrative Officer.

   B.   Where fractional spaces occur, the parking spaces required shall be construed to be the nearest whole number.

   C.   Whenever a building or use constructed or established after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity, or otherwise to create a need for an increase of 10 percent or more in the number of existing parking spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. Whenever a building or use existing prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter is enlarged to the extent of 50 percent or more in floor area or in the area used, said building or use shall then and thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein.

   D.   In the case of mixed or joint uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses if computed separately.

2.   Location and Type of Parking Spaces. All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot as the building or use served, except that where an increase in the number of spaces is required due to a change or enlargement of use or where such spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two or more buildings or establishments, the required spaces may be located and maintained no more than 300 feet from an institutional or other non-residential building being served.

   A.   In any case where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot with the building or use served, or where such spaces are collectively or jointly provided and used, a written agreement thereby assuring their retention for such purposes shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties concerned, approved as to form and execution, and shall be filed with the application for a building permit.

   B.   Off-street parking spaces may be located within the required front yard in any C-1, C-2 or I-1 district; however, no off-street parking shall be permitted in the required front yard in any R-1, R-2, R-3, or RS-1 district except upon a driveway providing access to a garage, carport, or parking area for the dwelling.

   C.   All required off-street parking areas in any C-1, C-2, or I-1 district of more than five spaces shall be surfaced with either asphalt, concrete, or gravel so as to provide a durable surface. They shall be graded and drained to dispose of all surface water accumulation within the lot, and shall be arranged to provide for orderly and safe loading or unloading.

   D.   Any lighting used to illuminate any off-street parking areas shall be arranged to reflect light away from adjacent lots and uses of land.

   E.   No part of any parking space shall be closer than five feet from any street right-of- way. In case the parking lot adjoins an R-1, R-2, R-3, or RS-1 district, is shall be at least five feet from the property line and shall be effectively screened immediately by the use of a fence, hedge, other similar methods, or by City approval.

3.   Off-Street Loading Spaces Required.

   A.   In any district, in connection with every building or part thereof hereafter erected, having a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more, which is to be occupied by manufacturing, storage, warehouse, goods display, retail store, wholesale store, market, hotel, hospital, mortuary, laundry, dry cleaning, or other uses similarly requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the same lot with such building, at least one off-street loading space plus one additional loading space for each 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof.

   B.   Each loading space shall be no less than 10 feet in width and 25 feet in length.

   C.   Such space may occupy all or any part of any required yard or open space, except where adjoining a residential district. If the loading space is adjacent to a residential district, it shall be set back at least 10 feet from said district and be effectively screened from view.

4.   General Parking Area and Surface Requirements. All off-street parking areas as required in this section shall comply with the following area and surface requirements:

   A.   Owners of two or more uses or parcels of land may agree to jointly utilize the same parking spaces provided that satisfactory legal evidence is presented in the form of deeds, leases, or contract documents to establish such a joint area of use.

   B.   Parking spaces shall be surfaced with Portland cement, concrete, asphaltic concrete, or equivalent hard surface; or two-inch thickness pit run one inch screened gravel.

   C.   Enclosed parking areas or garages shall qualify to meet the minimum parking space requirements under this section.

   D.   Maximum limit of vehicles on any listed R-1, R-2, R-3, or RS-1 zoned lots is four in the allowable area of the lot. (Exclusion: Any vehicles stored in an enclosed garage or accessory storage building.)

      (1)   Temporary parking in excess of four vehicles is permitted up to 10 days when in road ready condition.

      (2)   Vehicles in Subsections 4, 5, and 6 of this section are defined as any motor vehicle road ready or temporally disabled motor vehicle. (Excludes: Boats, campers, and trailers.)

5.   Failure to permanently maintain and provide parking spaces as required under this section shall be deemed in violation of this Code of Ordinances and subject to the penalty listed in Section 165.31 of this chapter.

6.   Front and Side Yard Parking Requirements Within All Residential Zoned Districts.

   A.   No parking in Front yards, except on a surfaced driveway or auxiliary parking area. (See Auxiliary parking options below.)

   B.   A driveway is considered the surfaced portion of the yard no wider than the width of the garage.

   C.   Parking of vehicles is permitted on a surfaced area or "wing" off to the side of a driveway. An auxiliary surfaced parking or driveway "wing" is permitted on one side of the driveway, but not both sides. (See Auxiliary parking options.)

   D.   Auxiliary "wing" parking areas shall not encroach into the right-of-way.

   E.   Permanent parking in any City right-of-way is not permitted without approval from the City.

   F.   Failure to permanently maintain and provide parking spaces as required under this chapter shall be deemed in violation of this Code of Ordinances and subject to the penalty listed in Section 165.31 of this chapter.

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7.   Rear Yard Parking Requirements Within All Residential Zoned Districts.

   A.   Parking in the rear yard must have street or alley access with an established driveway to an accessory building, and parking spaces shall be surfaced with Portland cement, concrete; asphaltic concrete, or equivalent hard surface; or two-inch thickness pit run one inch screened gravel.

   B.   Rear Yard parking with Front Yard access for an accessory building and parking will need an established driveway consisting of Portland cement, concrete, asphaltic concrete, or equivalent hard surface; or two-inch thickness pit run one inch screened gravel.

   C.   Parking spaces must be free of all weeds as described in Chapters 50 and 52 of this Code of Ordinances. Dense growth of all weeds, grasses, vines, brush, or other vegetation in the City so as to constitute a health, safety, or fire hazard.

   D.   Failure to permanently maintain and provide parking spaces as required under this section shall be deemed in violation of this Code of Ordinances and subject to the penalty listed in Section 165.31 of this chapter.