Patterson Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XVII
Parking and Loading Requirements
§ 190-63 Procedure.
An application for a zoning or building permit for a new or enlarged building, structure or use shall include therewith a plot plan drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing any off-street parking and loading facilities to be provided in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
§ 190-64 Extent of control.
A.
At the time of the erection of any main building or structure, or when any such building or structure is enlarged or increased in capacity, or when any private or public facility use permitted under this chapter is established, permanent off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided as specified herein.
B.
Required parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the use for which they are provided or on an adjacent lot which shall be guaranteed in legal form acceptable to the Zoning Hearing Board.
C.
Where more than one use occupies a given lot, building or structure, off-street parking equal to the sum of that required for each use shall be required.
D.
No parking facilities accessory to nonresidential uses shall be located in any R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 Residential District.
E.
No land shall be used for habitual commercial or industrial truck loading, storage or parking activities in any R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 Residential District.
§ 190-65 Schedule of requirements for off-street parking.
Off-street parking facilities shall be provided in the various zoning districts as specified herewith:
A.
In the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts:
(1)
For each dwelling unit there shall be provided a minimum of two off-street parking spaces.
(2)
Where home occupations are authorized as a conditional use, off-street parking shall be provided for the maximum number of patrons anticipated at any one time in conjunction with the business activity. In cases where the maximum anticipated parking demand is in question, the determination of the Planning Commission shall prevail. In no instance shall on-street parking be authorized in conjunction with a home occupation. Parking requirements for home occupations shall be in addition to the requirements specified in Subsection A(1) above for on-site residential use.
(4)
Parking in conjunction with cluster developments for residential use shall be provided as specified in Subsection A(1) above. Other permitted uses, including schools, churches and recreation areas in cluster developments, shall provide parking as specified by this chapter for similar uses elsewhere in the Township.
(5)
Educational, religious and philanthropic uses shall provide off-street parking as follows:
(a)
Educational. Primary, elementary or middle school: 1.25 spaces for each classroom; high school, institution of higher learning or private school: one space for each five students.
(b)
Stadium or similar places of assembly: one space for each four seats.
(c)
Churches: one off-street parking space for each four seats in the sanctuary of main congregational assembly area of the church.
(d)
Philanthropic: Parking requirements for philanthropic uses shall be established by the Planning Commission on a case-by-case basis.
(6)
Public and private noncommercial recreation facilities shall provide off-street parking on the basis of one parking space for each three occupants as determined by the maximum lawful capacity of any such facility or, if not applicable, by the estimated maximum capacity of the facility.
B.
In C-1, C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts:
[Amended 5-12-1999 by Ord. No. 370]
(1)
Businesses, sales, professional offices and banks shall provide off-street parking at the rate of one space for each 600 square feet of net floor area.
(2)
Restaurants shall provide off-street parking at the rate of one space for every four seats.
(3)
Other permitted uses in these districts shall provide off-street parking at the rate of one space for every 200 square feet of usable sales and display space.
(4)
Parking requirements for a conditional use or special exception shall be determined at the time of the approval. The number of required spaces shall be determined by the specific use in conjunction with the requirements of the relevant portions of this article.
§ 190-66 Schedule of requirements for off-street loading.
In any district, in connection with every building or building group or part thereof which is to be occupied by commercial or other nonresidential uses which rely on delivery or distribution of materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the same lot with such buildings, off-street parking loading berths in accordance with the following standards:
Uses | Floor Area (total square feet) | Required Off-Street Loading Berths |
|---|---|---|
School | -- | 1 |
Retail and service commercial | -- | 1 |
Wholesale commercial | Under 10,000 Over 10,000 | 1 2 |
Warehousing or storage | Under 10,000 For each additional 20,000 or fraction thereof | 1 1 additional |
§ 190-67 Standards for off-street parking and loading areas.
A.
A required off-street parking space shall be a minimum dimension of nine feet wide by 20 feet long.
B.
A required off-street loading space shall be a minimum dimension of 15 feet by 60 feet.
C.
When determination of the required number of off-street spaces for parking or loading results in a fractional space, any fraction of 1/2 or more shall be interpreted as a whole space.
D.
No off-street parking or loading space shall be located within 10 feet of a public right-of-way.