Palmview City Zoning Code
OFF-STREET PARKING
§ 156.100 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED DURING PERMIT PROCESS.
At a time when any building permit is being submitted in any district for the construction of a primary building or its reconstruction or rehabilitation, or when a business permit is desired, paved off-street parking and maneuvering spaces in accordance with the minimum requirements given in these regulations. All parking and maneuvering space, unless otherwise stated, shall be provided on private property or the public grounds of the development site of said public entity. It is hereby ordained that when, in the opinion of the city, that the provisions of these regulations are clearly not adequate, additional parking requirements may be required as deemed necessary for a safe and useful development.
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)
§ 156.101 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MANEUVERING SPACE. The space entirely on private property, or the development’s site, required or the maneuvering of motor vehicles into and out of off-street parking spaces so that the backing of any vehicle into the street right-of-way, or that similar paved portion of a private street, shall be prevented or avoided. Such MANEUVERING SPACE shall be no closer than eight feet from the back edge of the curb or future curb where no curb exists.
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE. An area with a paved surface where no part is closer than eight feet from the back edge of the curb or future curb where none exists at the time of construction. The width and length shall be a minimum nine feet in width and 18 feet in length, or the width and length of which shall exceed by a minimum of two feet the dimensions of the type of vehicle normally to be parked in any given space, and connected with a street or alley by a paved driveway affording satisfactory ingress and egress.
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)
§ 156.102 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Billiard hall | 2 spaces for every billiard table; however, additional parking may be imposed based on any accompanying restaurant use (i.e., 1 parking space for each 75-square-foot increment of floor space used therewith) |
Bowling alley | 5 spaces for each bowling lane |
Church or religious use | 1 space for each four seats in the main assembly area |
Commercial sports or entertainment arena or gymnasium | 1 space for each 3 seats or seating spaces |
Dance hall, events center, assembly without fixed seats | 1 space for each 100 square feet of floor area used; storage areas are exempted from this calculation |
Duplex or two-family units | A minimum of 2 parking spaces for each family dwelling unit in a building. The maneuvering space may be imposed as for single-family dwellings (i.e., 8 feet from the back edge of the curb) |
Funeral home | 1 space for each 4 seats in the individual funeral rooms |
High school or college | 1 parking space for each 8 seats in the main auditorium or 4 parking spaces for each classroom, whichever is greater |
Hospital or similar facility | 2 spaces for each bed |
Hotel or motel | 1 space for each sleeping room or suite, plus 1 space for each 200 square feet of commercial floor area contained therein (e.g., restaurant area and the like) |
Manufacturing, industrial business, creamery, bottling plant, warehouse or similar use | 1 space for each 2 employees on the maximum shift, plus space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith |
Medical and/or dental office or similar uses | 4 off-street parking spaces for the first 200 square feet, plus 1 space for each additional 200 foot increment of the total floor area |
Multi-family dwellings | 2 off-street parking spaces for each apartment; paved maneuvering space shall be required as in a commercial setting |
Nursing homes, homes for the aged or disabled or other similar uses | 1 parking space for each 2 beds |
Restaurants, nightclubs, cafés or similar uses | 1 space for each 75 square feet of floor area or 1 space for each 3 seats, whichever is greater |
School (except high school or college) | 1.5 parking spaces for each classroom of instruction |
Single-family dwellings | 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit in all districts |
Theater or auditorium (except for school use) | 1 space for each 3 seats or bench seating spaces |
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)
§ 156.103 COMPUTING PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
(A) The term FLOOR AREA shall mean the gross floor area of the specific use.
(B) Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be constructed to the next number of 0.5 or above.
(C) The parking space required for a use not specifically mentioned shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature. If no other similar use is reasonably evident, the City Manager, by executive order after consulting with staff and members of the City Council, may impose a temporary moratorium pending review and action to formally amend these parking regulations to promptly establish parking for that unforeseen use.
(D) After the effective date of these regulations, whenever a property 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% or more in the number of existing parking spaces, such parking shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. However, whenever a building or use existing prior to the effective date of these regulations is enlarged to the extent of 50% or more in total floor area used, such building or use shall then fully comply with the parking requirements of this chapter for the entire development.
(E) In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the various uses computed separately.
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)
§ 156.104 LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES.
(A) All parking spaces required shall be located on the same property the activity or establishment is being proposed. However, where an increase in the number of spaces is required by a change in use or enlargement or where such spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two or more activities or establishments, the required spaces may be located off-site, but not to exceed 300 feet from a nearby institutional building whose parking may be available.
(B) Not more than 50% of the parking spaces required for theaters, bowling alley, dance halls, nightclubs or cafés, and up to 100% of the parking spaces required for a church or school auditorium may be provided and use jointly by banks, offices, retail stores, repair shops, service establishments and similar uses not open, shall be used or operating during the same hours; provided, however, that, written agreement thereto is properly executed and filed as specified in these regulations. In any case where the required parking spaces are not located on the same property with the activity or business, or where such spaces are collectively provided and used, a written agreement thereby assuring their retention for such use shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties concerned, approved as to form by the city, and shall be filed with the accompanying building permit. Furthermore, said affidavit/agreement shall be filed for recording to alert any potential buyers of said agreement.
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)
§ 156.105 LOADING SPACE.
Every building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail business, service, manufacturing, storage, warehouse, hotel, mortuary or any other use similarly involving the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by vehicles, shall provide off-street loading space in accordance with the following requirements.
(A) In the C-1, C-2, C-3 and I-1 Districts, one loading space is required for each 10,000 square feet or fraction thereof, of floor area in the building.
(B) In the C-4 District, one loading space is required for the first 15,000 square feet of floor area in the building and one additional loading space for each 15,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, of floor area in excess of the initial 15,000 square feet increment.
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)
§ 156.106 MINIMUM DIMENSIONS.
90-degree parking | Each parking space shall not be less than 9 feet in width and 18 feet in length. Maneuvering space shall not be less than 24 feet. |
60-degree angle parking | Each parking space shall not be less than 9 feet wide and perpendicular to the parking angle nor less than 20 feet in length when measured at right angles to the building or parking line. Maneuvering space shall not be less than 16 feet perpendicular to the building or parking line. |
45-degree angle parking | Each parking space shall not be less than 9 feet in width perpendicular to the parking angle, nor less than 18.5 feet in length when measured at right angles to the building or parking line. Maneuvering space shall be not less than 12 feet perpendicular to the building or parking line. |
NOTE TO TABLE: When off-street parking facilities is located adjacent to a public alley, the width of such alley may be assumed to be a portion of the maneuvering space required. | |
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)
§ 156.107 PAVEMENT STANDARDS.
All parking lots shall be paved according to professional paving standards as generally found and expected. The parking lanes must be clearly marked by painted striping, buttons or other approved materials. It is the expected responsibility of the owner or business occupant to maintain such painted striping so as to be clearly viewed and used therefor.
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)
§ 156.108 MINIMUM INGRESS REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING LOTS.
(A) The width of entrances and exits shall be 12 feet for one-way exits/entrances and 25 feet wide at the property line.
(B) Two-way entrances/exits shall be 25 feet and a maximum of 45 feet wide at the property line.
(C) The desirable curb return radii are between five and 20 feet. The width of driveway, street lengths and traffic volumes must be considered when setting curb return radii so as to minimize hazards from entering and existing traffic.
(D) Obstructions to visibility at intersections of exits and entrances from public rights-of-way shall have a non-obstruction 30-foot by 30-foot corner clip to maximize traffic safety. No landscaping, decorative fence or other structure shall be permitted to be at a height to obstruct such safe visibility corner clip.
(E) Location of entrances and exits to parking areas shall be as near to the center of the block as practical so as to minimize traffic interference at the intersections. All entrances and exits must be clearly marked. The exact location of entrances and exits must be proposed for approval by the city at the building permit stage. Entrances on state highways must be approved by the city as well as by the state’s Highway Department. The city reserves the right to reduce the number of entrances where requirements of traffic safety demand. The cost of such reductions and entrances will be incurred by the applicant.
(F) As a general guide, any parking area having a capacity of more than 75 spaces shall have more than one entrance and one exit, and any parking area having a capacity of more than 150 spaces shall have entrances and exits on more than one street or alley. The specific requirements for the number of entrances and exits will be determined by the nature of the establishment, anticipated traffic flow in and around the parking area and the requirements of traffic safety.
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)
§ 156.109 EXCEPTIONS; APPEALS AND VARIANCES.
(A) Existing structures in use for residential purposes prior to the passage of this subchapter shall be exempt so long as the residential use continues. The conversion of any residential unit, or part thereof, into a multi-family dwelling, or to be used for commercial purposes shall cause the city to require the minimum number of paved off-street parking spaces.
(B) (1) The Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) shall be designated to hear and decide appeals or variances and waivers, in whole or parts thereof, and shall conduct its hearings pursuant to the fees, notice of hearing and general rules of assessment and action described in this chapter and outlined in any prevailing state legislation.
(2) However, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council shall have full authority on off-street parking variances, appeals and/or waivers for any conditional use permit proposed before said public hearing forums.
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)