The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the provisions of adequate off street parking, loading and maneuvering spaces for the uses permitted by this title in a manner that is safe, efficient, convenient and visually attractive. These regulations shall apply to new construction and expansion of or changes to existing uses permitted by this title. The regulations set forth in this chapter shall supplement the district regulations set forth elsewhere in this title. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   All required parking and loading spaces and maneuvering areas shall be provided on the same parcel or lot as the principal structure wherever possible. A contiguous lot may be used for parking purposes, provided: 1) it is incorporated into the development site for the exclusive use of providing the required parking; and 2) the use of such lot for parking purposes is provided for in perpetuity.

   B.   All vehicular egress from parking lots to public rights of way shall be by forward motion only, except in the case of a single residence fronting on a local street.

   C.   Parking spaces for commercial and industrial uses shall not be located in the front yard setback or a side yard setback when adjacent to a residential zoning district.

   D.   No part of any vehicle may overhang into a public sidewalk or within five feet (5') of a street curb where no sidewalk exists.

   E.   Tandem arrangement of required parking spaces is prohibited.

   F.   The parking, keeping, or storage of commercial rated vehicles in a residential zoning district is prohibited with the exception of recreational vehicles as outlined in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   Required parking spaces, loading spaces, maneuvering areas, driveways, and fire lanes shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, paving stones, or a similar material approved by the town to a sufficient thickness to withstand repeated vehicular traffic, except in the single residence zoning districts of RR-20 and RR-2.5.

   B.   All required off street parking spaces shall be connected with a public street by a paved driveway, of not less than twenty feet (20') in length, within the property line, except in the single residence zoning districts of RR-20 and RR-2.5. All parking spaces for multiple residence, commercial and industrial parking lots shall be marked by a four inch (4") wide traffic paint stripe.

   C.   All off street parking lots shall be screened from street view and landscaped in accordance with the regulations of this chapter and those regulations for the specific zoning district or land use found elsewhere in this title.

   D.   A six inch (6") vertical separation method, such as, but not limited to, a concrete curb, shall be required between any parking area and landscape area to protect the landscaped area and control vehicular circulation. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   The number of parking spaces required to be provided for uses permitted in this title are specified in table 6 of this section.

   B.   In calculating the total number of required off street parking spaces, fractional amounts shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number if the fraction is 0.5 or greater.

   C.   The number of parking spaces required for uses not listed shall be determined by the zoning administrator and approved through the site plan process.

   D.   In the case of mixed uses, the total requirement for off street parking spaces shall be the sum of the various uses computed separately. Cumulative parking space requirements for mixed use occupancies may be reduced by the zoning administrator if it is determined that peak requirements of the mixed use occupancies occur at different times.

   TABLE 6

   REQUIRED PARKING SPACES

 

(Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   Standard Parking: The standard parking space shall be a minimum of ten feet (10') wide by nineteen feet (19') long unless specified otherwise by this title.

   B.   Disabled Parking: All off street parking areas, other than for single residence uses, shall include reserved spaces for use by disabled persons. Disabled parking, which shall be subject to Arizona Revised Statutes section 28-882 et seq., shall be provided at a rate in compliance with the building code of the town of Parker. Minimum dimension standards for disabled parking shall be as follows:

      1.   Single space: Sixteen feet (16') wide by twenty feet (20') long. The space shall be prominently striped at eleven feet (11') width of space, plus a five foot (5') access aisle.

      2.   Double space: Twenty seven feet (27') wide by twenty feet (20') long. The space shall be striped at eleven feet (11') width of each space, plus a five foot (5') access aisle between the spaces.

   C.   Large Vehicle Parking: Certain uses may be required to install large vehicle parking spaces for commercial trucks, boats and recreational vehicles. Minimum dimension standards for large vehicle spaces shall be twelve feet (12') wide by forty five feet (45') long. Said spaces shall be clearly marked for customer use.

   D.   Parallel Parking: A parallel parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet (9') wide by twenty two feet (22') long unless specified otherwise by this title.

   E.   Motorcycle Parking: The standard parking space shall be a minimum of five feet (5') wide by nine feet (9') long and perpendicular to the street or drive aisle.

   F.   Loading Space: There shall be provided on the same lot with each commercial building and industrial building or structure adequate space for off street loading, unloading and the maneuvering of commercial vehicles. There shall be no loading or unloading of commercial vehicles on the public street. Off street maneuvering space shall be provided so that no backing onto or from a public street is required. The loading space shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12') wide by forty five feet (45') long and a minimum of fourteen feet (14') in height.

   G.   Driveway And Aisle Dimensions: Every parking facility shall be provided with one or more access driveways. The minimum dimensional standards for driveways shall be as follows:

      1.   Commercial: The minimum width for one-way enter/exit and aisle shall be twelve feet (12'). The minimum width for two-way enter/exit and aisle shall be twenty four feet (24'). Additional aisle width may be required depending upon the angle degree of the parking stalls.

      2.   Industrial: The minimum width for one-way enter/exit and aisle shall be sixteen feet (16'). The minimum width for two-way enter/exit and aisle shall be thirty two feet (32').

   H.   Loading Docks, Service Bays, Service Windows: Loading docks, service bays, or service windows shall not front onto an arterial or collector roadway.

   I.   Differentiation Of Customer Parking Types: Applicants shall be required to differentiate on applications the different type of customer parking provided.

   J.   Permanent Markings: Required parking spaces shall be permanently marked. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)

   A.   Amount Required: In parking lots, at least ten percent (10%) of the interior parking area shall be landscaped, exclusive of perimeter landscaping and frontage landscaping. For every eight (8) required parking spaces, or portion thereof, a minimum of one tree and two (2) shrubs shall be provided within the interior of the parking area. Trees located in the interior of the parking area shall have a clear trunk of at least five feet (5') and shrubs located in the interior of the parking area a maximum height of three feet (3') for adequate visibility.

   B.   Location: Landscape areas shall be located and designed in such a manner as to break up the expanse of the parking area, better define parking circulation, and provide shade and comfort. The required landscaping shall be located in protected areas, such as along walkways, in centrally located protected islands, at the ends of parking aisles, or between parking spaces. Landscape areas should contain a minimum of twenty five (25) square feet and should have a minimum width of five feet (5').

   C.   Irrigation Of Parking Lot Landscaping: All right of way street frontage, perimeter and interior parking area landscaping shall be provided with a pressurized, underground irrigation system.

   D.   Maintenance Of Landscaping: The maintenance of all required landscaping, whether located on the property or within the adjoining right of way frontage, shall be the responsibility of the property owner. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)