(A)   For the purpose of this section the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   "MAJOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT." Includes boats and boat trailers, travel trailers, pick-up campers, motor homes, tent trailers, and the like, and cases or boxes used for transporting recreational equipment, whether occupied by such equipment or not.

   (B)   No major recreational equipment shall be parked or stored in the front yard on any lot in a residential district or in the side yard where possible to store otherwise, with the exception that such equipment may be parked anywhere on residential premises for not to exceed 24 hours during loading or unloading. No major recreational equipment shall be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored on a residential lot, or in any location not approved for this use, excluding visitation purposes.

(Ord. 14-1986, passed 12-1-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

   Automotive vehicles or trailers of any kind or type without current license plates shall not be parked or stored on any residentially zoned property other than in an enclosed building.

(Ord. 14-1986, passed 12-1-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (A)   In all districts in connection with every building or part thereof hereafter constructed, having a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more which is to be occupied for manufacturing, storage, warehouse, goods, display, retail store, wholesale store, market, hotel, medical facility, mortuary, laundry, or other uses which may require the receiving and distribution of vehicles of materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the same premises with the building at least one off-street loading space for each 20,000 square feet of gross floor area.

   (B)   Each loading space shall not be less than ten feet in width, 25 feet in length, and 14 feet in height if covered.

   (C)   A loading space may occupy all or any part of any required yard, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. No loading space shall be located closer than 50 feet to any other lot. A loading space shall be easily accessible by roadways and shall be constructed so as to avoid traffic-related problems on public roadways.

(Ord. 14-1986, passed 12-1-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

   In all zoning districts, except the C-3 Central Business District, there shall be provided at the time any building or structure is constructed or enlarged, off-street parking spaces, either in a garage or in a parking area which conforms to this section. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements:

   (A)   Number of parking spaces required.

 

 

 

   In the case of any use which is not specifically listed, the provisions for a similar use which is cited shall apply. The Planning Commission shall review the parking provisions indicated on a particular development plan keeping these guidelines in mind.

   (B)   Development and maintenance requirements. Every parcel of land hereafter used as a parking area shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:

      (1)   Each off-street parking space shall have an area of not less than 160 square feet exclusive of any access drives or aisles, and shall be of a usable shape and surface and have convenient and safe ingress and egress. Any aisles or access drives shall be designed so as to provide adequate vehicular maneuvering area upon the property being served. Off-street parking shall be discouraged which requires the backing onto or maneuvering within any public right-of-way.

      (2)   Where parking areas are provided for five or more vehicles, they shall be improved with an asphalt, bituminous, or concrete surface, so as to be durable and dustless, unless located 200 feet or more from the nearest residential structure, in which case any dust reduction treatment will suffice. All parking areas which fall into this category shall be graded and drained so as to adequately dispose of all surface water.

      (3)   Any lighting used to illuminate parking areas shall be so arranged as to reflect away from any adjoining premises in any adjacent residential areas.

      (4)   All parking spaces and facilities shall be located in close proximity to the building or structure it serves.

      (5)   No part of any parking area for more than five vehicles shall be closer than ten feet to any dwelling, school, or institution for human care unless screened in some manner.

   (C)   Exceptions. In those districts zoned commercial or industrial, where private or semi-public interests acquire, develop, and maintain parking areas for the joint use of their establishments, or where the city or county provides parking spaces within a reasonable distance of these establishments, the Board of Zoning Adjustment may modify and waive the parking requirements for certain uses in the area concerned.

   (D)   Restricted business/industrial automobile parking. The establishment and operation of a restricted accessory parking area may be authorized by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a conditional use in such parts of any multi-family residential zone as abut, either directly or across a street from any commercial or industrial zone or any institutional building nonconforming in a residential district, subject to the following conditions and requirements:

      (1)   The parking area shall be accessory to and for the use in connection with one or more business or industrial establishments located in an adjoining business or industrial district, or in connection with one or more existing institutional buildings on adjoining premises.

      (2)   The parking area shall be situated on premises not less than 5,000 square feet in area.

      (3)   The parking area shall be used solely for the parking of automobiles. No commercial repair work or service of any kind shall be conducted, and no charge shall be made for parking. No sign of any kind, other than that designating ownership, entrances, exits, and conditions of use, shall be maintained on these parking areas.

      (4)   Each entrance and exit shall be at least 20 feet from any adjacent residential lot line.

      (5)   The parking area shall be subject to all the requirements of this section concerning surfaces, lighting, screening, setbacks, and the like.

      (6)   Any permit issued by the Administrative Officer/Building Inspector for such a parking area may be revoked any time that the above requirements are not met, and any permittee who uses premises to which the permit relates in violation of any of the conditions, specified by this section or fixed to such a permit, shall be deemed in violation of this chapter and thereby subject to penalties.

(Ord. 14-1986, passed 12-1-86) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (A)   No building, structure, or premises shall be used, constructed, or altered which is intended or designed to be used as a public parking lot, an automobile repair shop, or service station, having an entrance or exit for vehicles in the same block front and within 200 feet of any school, public playground, church, or other institution for dependents or children, and no such entrance or exit shall be located within 20 feet of any residential district.

   (B)   No gasoline pump, oil draining pit, or visible appliance for any purpose shall be located within 12 feetof any street lot line or within 50 feet of any residential district, except where the pump, pit, or appliance is within a building and a distance of at least 12 feet from any vehicular entrance or exit of the building.

   (C)   Every parcel of land hereafter used as an automobile or trailer sales lot or as a service station shall be subject to the requirements of § 152.063, concerning surfacing, lighting, screening, and the like, and shall be considered in the application thereof, as the equivalent of a parking area for more than five vehicles.

(Ord. 14-1986, passed 12-1-86) Penalty, see § 152.999