Paxtang City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XIV
Lot Access, Parking and Loading Regulations
§ 425-90 General provisions.
The lot access, parking and loading provisions of this chapter shall apply as follows:
A.
For all structures erected and all uses established after the effective date of this chapter, lot access, parking, loading and stacking lanes shall be provided as required in this Article XIV.
B.
Change in use or expansion. Any existing structure or use at the effective date of this article that expands or results in a change of use shall be required to provide all of the required parking and loading facilities for the entire size and type of the resulting use, except as follows:
(1)
If an existing use includes less parking or loading facilities than would be required via this article relating to parking requirements and the applicant proves to the Zoning Officer that there is insufficient area on the lot to meet the required amount of parking or loading facilities, then that deficit of parking or loading facilities shall be "grandfathered" for new uses.
Example 1: | ||
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If an existing business office included five existing parking spaces, but would be required to provide 10 spaces via this chapter, there is a deficit of five spaces. Therefore, if that business office is proposed to be converted to a retail business that would need 15 spaces, the proposed retail business would need to provide a total of 10 spaces (15 minus the preexisting deficit of five). | ||
(2)
When the intensity and/or density of any existing structure or use is increased by not more than 10% in the applicable measurement (e.g., dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity, lot area, impervious lot coverage, or other units of measurement specified in this chapter) for required parking and loading facilities, and the applicant proves to the Zoning Officer that there is insufficient area on the lot to meet the required amount of parking or loading facilities, then no additional parking and/or loading facilities shall be required.
Example 2: | ||
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If an existing building included 2,500 square feet and a minor addition of 250 square feet to the existing building was proposed, then additional parking would not be required. | ||
C.
No parking or loading facility shall be used for any use that interferes with its availability for the parking or loading need it is required to serve.
(1)
The nonresidential required parking and/or loading facilities shall be available to patrons, guests, deliveries, etc., throughout the hours of operation of the particular business or use for which such facilities are provided.
(2)
The residential required parking facilities shall be available to residents at all times for which such facilities are provided.
D.
Except where on-street parking is permitted to count toward required parking spaces as provided in this article relating to parking reductions and alterations, the term "parking space" includes either covered garage space or uncovered, improved and stabilized parking space located outside of the public street right-of-way.
E.
Required lot access, parking, loading, stacking lanes, on-lot traffic circulation channels and access aisles shall not be deemed to be part of the open space of the lot on which it is located.
F.
Required lot access, parking, loading, stacking lanes, on-lot traffic circulation channels, and access aisles shall not encroach onto any required buffer yards, as required in Article XII of this chapter relating to buffer and screening regulations.
G.
All proposed lot access entrances and exits (ingress-egress) to the site or operation and parking facilities, and loading facilities shall be designed and improved in a manner which does not allow mud or gravel to be deposited or accumulate on or along abutting streets.
H.
Unrestricted lot access along the entire length of a lot's street frontage shall not be permitted. Lot access entrances and exits shall be physically separated from public street rights-of-way by a grassed strip or other effective and suitable barrier (e.g., curbing, wheel stops/bumpers, bollards, etc.) against the ingress and egress of unchanneled motor vehicles.
I.
Traffic flow and ingress-egress from lots shall not cause traffic hazards or vehicle backups upon abutting streets. Patron and customer vehicles waiting to enter and/or exit an establishment shall not be permitted to stack within the right-of-way of streets.
J.
All access drives, other lots' access points, parking facilities, loading facilities, stacking lanes, on-lot traffic circulation channels and access aisles shall be clearly marked with paint and permitted directional signs, as applicable.
K.
All driveways, access drives, other lots' access points, parking facilities, loading facilities, stacking lanes, on-lot traffic circulation channels and access aisles shall be graded for proper drainage and shall be improved with a durable and dustless surface, such as concrete or bituminous concrete surface unless an alternative material and/or design as part of a readily accepted stormwater BMP, in accordance with Chapter 360 of this Code, relating to stormwater management; Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development, or any other construction materials specifications adopted by the Borough and approved by the Borough Engineer.
L.
All driveways, access drives, other lots' access points, parking facilities, and loading facilities shall comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter 366 of this Code, relating to streets and sidewalks; Chapter 400 of this Code, relating to vehicles and traffic; Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development.
§ 425-91 Driveways and access drives.
Driveways and access drives. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this chapter, Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development; Chapter 366 of this Code, relating to streets and sidewalks; or Chapter 400 of this Code, relating to vehicles and traffic, driveways and access drives, are subject to the following criteria:
A.
No more than two driveway or access drive connections per lot shall be permitted, and no driveway or access drive shall be closer than 100 feet on the same lot.
B.
On corner lots or where more than one intersecting street abuts the lot, a new curb cut or access for a driveway or access drive shall be provided on the street conveying the lesser amount of existing or proposed daily traffic. This specifically includes alleys.
C.
D.
Driveways and access drives shall not exceed a slope of 8% within 25 feet of the street right-of-way line and not more than 15% overall.
E.
At the street right-of-way, excluding alleys:
(1)
Driveways providing access to a single-car garage or parking area shall be limited to 10 feet in width, and for a double or two-car garage or parking area, the width shall be limited to 20 feet. In no case shall a driveway be wider than 20 feet at the right-of-way line; and
(2)
Access drives shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width per lane.
F.
In no case shall there be unrestricted access from a lot along the length of a street or alley.
G.
Where access drives and/or driveways are permitted along a street right-of-way at the front of the lot, and where sidewalks are installed or will be installed, then the access drive and driveway surfacing shall end at the backside (building side) of the sidewalk, and on the front side (street side) of the sidewalk. No access drive or driveway surfacing or related material shall extend over any sidewalk area. Sidewalk materials, including the use of painted striping in accordance with Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development, or any other construction materials specifications adopted by the Borough, and approved by the Borough Engineer, shall be continued across all access drives and driveways.
H.
Any portions of driveway or access drives located within the street right-of-way shall be paved in accordance with Borough specifications.
I.
Any driveway or access drive intersecting with a state- or Borough-owned street or road shall require the obtainment of a permit from the applicable entity.
J.
Driveway and access drive locations shall be delineated on all plans/permits, as applicable.
K.
Additionally, driveways and access drives shall be located so as to provide adequate sight distance and clear-sight triangles at intersections with streets, including alleys. Such sight distances and clear-sight triangles shall be provided in accordance with the following:
(1)
Sight distance at intersections.
(a)
Proper sight distance shall be provided at all intersections in accordance with the most recent version of the PennDOT Design Manual - Part 2, Highway Design (Publication 13). Sufficient design and plan information shall be submitted with the plan application, proving that this minimum standard will be achieved. Such design information shall be certified by a professional engineer licensed and registered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to perform such design work.
[1]
Sight distance based on 10 feet off of edge of the cartway, at eye height of 3 1/2 feet to an object at three-and-one-half-foot height.
(2)
All access drive intersections shall be provided with appropriate stop control devices on street or access drive of lower classification.
(3)
Clear-sight triangles at intersections.
(a)
Clear-sight triangles shall include the area on each corner that is bounded by the line which connects the sight or connecting points located on each of the right-of-way lines of the intersecting street. The planting of trees, other plantings, signs and structures exceeding 3 1/2 feet in height that would obstruct the clear sight across the area of the easements shall be prohibited. See Table 14-1 in this section for required clear-sight triangle dimensions as set forth by this chapter. See Figure 14.1, Typical Clear-Sight Triangle.
 Figure 14.1 Typical Clear-Sight Triangle (Source: The New Illustrated Book of Development Definitions, 1993) |
Table 14-1 Clear-Sight Triangle | ||||||
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"B" Distance (feet) | ||||||
"A" Distance (feet) | Alley | Local Street | Collector Street | Arterial Street | ||
15 | Alley | 15 | 30 | 100 | 150 | |
30 | Local street | 15 | 30 | 100 | 150 | |
100 | Collector street | 15 | 30 | 100 | 150 | |
150 | Arterial street | 15 | 30 | 100 | 150 | |
§ 425-92 Parking requirements.
A.
See Tables 14-2 to 14-4 for various parking schedules for minimum required parking spaces:
Table 14-2 Parking Schedule - Residential | ||||
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Residential Uses | Minimum Required Spaces | |||
Apartment conversion | 2 per dwelling unit | |||
Bed-and-breakfast | 2 per dwelling unit of owner/resident manager and other permanent residents of the dwelling, plus 1 for each guest/sleeping room | |||
Other uses beyond the dwelling unit and guest/sleeping rooms, and open to the public | Number of spaces normally required for similar uses listed elsewhere within this schedule | |||
Continuing care retirement facility or long-term-care nursing facility or personal care facility, individual or in combination of: | ||||
Personal care or nursing care centers | 1 space for each 4 beds plus 1 space per employee on largest shift | |||
Apartment units | 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit | |||
Cottage units (single-family units) | 1 space per dwelling unit plus 1 space per 5 units for guest parking | |||
Other uses not specified in this parking schedule | Number of spaces normally required for uses listed elsewhere within this schedule | |||
Group care | 2 per dwelling unit, plus 1 for each 4 residents | |||
Group home | 2 per dwelling unit, plus 1 for each 4 residents | |||
Lodging and/or boarding home | 2 per dwelling unit of owner/resident manager and other permanent residents, plus 1 space for each tenant/guest room/unit for let | |||
Mobile/manufactured home park | 2 per dwelling unit, plus if on-street parking is not provided, additional 1/2 space per dwelling unit shall be provided in a common visitor parking compound. Such visitor parking lots shall be sized, arranged and located so that the spaces are within 300 feet walking distance to any unit served. | |||
Multifamily dwelling | 2 per dwelling unit, plus if on-street parking is not provided, additional 1/2 space per dwelling unit shall be provided in a common visitor parking compound. Such visitor parking lots shall be sized, arranged and located so that the spaces are within 300 feet walking distance to any unit served. | |||
Single-family attached dwelling | 2 per dwelling unit, plus if on-street parking is not provided, additional 1/2 space per dwelling unit shall be provided in a common visitor parking compound. Such visitor parking lots shall be sized, arranged and located so that the spaces are within 300 feet walking distance to any unit served. | |||
Single-family detached dwelling | 2 per dwelling unit | |||
Single-family semidetached dwelling | 2 per dwelling unit | |||
Two-family detached dwelling | 2 per dwelling unit | |||
Other residential uses | ||||
Other residential uses not specified in this parking schedule | Number of spaces normally required for similar uses listed elsewhere within this parking schedule table | |||
Table 14-3 Parking Schedule - Nonresidential | ||||
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Nonresidential Use | Minimum Required Spaces | |||
Agricultural operation | 2 per dwelling unit, plus 1 for each nonresident employee on the peak shift | |||
Animal hospital, veterinary office | 2 per exam table, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Automobile, boat, heavy equipment, mobile/manufactured home, recreational vehicle and similar motor vehicle rental/sales, repair/service, washing and/or fuel/gas sales, individual or in combination of the following: | 1 per employee on the peak shift, plus: | |||
Rental/sales: 1 per 15 vehicles or units of motor vehicle equipment | ||||
Repair/service: 2 per service bay | ||||
Washing: 1 per 200 square feet of office floor area, plus 3 stacking spaces per wash bay) | ||||
Fuel/gasoline sales/distribution: 1 per fuel pump, which may be provided at fuel pumps at a ratio of not more than 2 per each pump (1 on each side), plus 1 for each employee on the peak shift. | ||||
Automobile wrecking, junk and scrap storage and sales | 1 per 1/2 acre, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Bank | 1 per 400 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Billboard | 1 per billboard | |||
B.Y.O.B. club | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Cemetery | 5, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Clinic, medical | 4 per patient examination room, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Clubhouse or lodge, private | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Commercial recreation, indoor | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Commercial recreation, outdoor | 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area for enclosed buildings, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift; or if completely outside of a structure, 1 per each 3 users at maximum utilization, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Communications antenna, tower and equipment transmitting and receiving facility | 1 per lot | |||
Community garden | No minimum required | |||
Convenience store | 1 per 100 square feet of net floor area, plus 1 per fuel pump, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Copy shop/business service | 1 per 200 square feet of net floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Craftsman/artisan studio | 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Day care, commercial | 1 per employee on the peak shift, plus 1 per 6 clients (adult or child) enrolled | |||
Farmers'/flea market, outdoor | 1 per 400 square feet of gross floor area open to and accessible to the public, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Financial service, other | 1 per 400 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Food service | 1 per employee on the peak shift, plus: | |||
Delivery: 1 per vehicle stored on site | ||||
Direct patron food sales/consumption: 1 per 6 seats, if restaurant is provided, or 1 per 200 square feet of gross floor area open to and accessible to the public, whichever is greater | ||||
Forestry | 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Funeral home | 25 for 1st parlor, plus 10 for each additional parlor | |||
Home improvement center, lumber sales, and building materials sales | 1 per 500 square feet of gross floor area (indoor and outdoor) open to and accessible to the public, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Hospital | 2 per 3 beds, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Hotel | 1 per guest/sleeping room, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift, plus 1/2 of the spaces normally required for accessory uses listed elsewhere within this schedule | |||
Industrial use, general | 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of the building up to 20,000 square feet, plus 1 for each 2,000 square feet gross floor area of the building up between 20,000 square feet and 40,000 square feet, plus 1 for each 3,000 square feet gross floor area of the building in excess of 40,000 square feet. In addition to the off-street parking requirements and when there are 10 or more loading berths provided, trailer parking spaces shall be provided at 1 trailer parking space for each 4 loading berths. | |||
Industrial use, light | 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of the building up to 20,000 square feet, plus 1 for each 2,000 square feet gross floor area of the building up between 20,000 square feet and 40,000 square feet, plus 1 for each 3,000 square feet gross floor area of the building in excess of 40,000 square feet. In addition to the off-street parking requirements and when there are 10 or more loading berths provided, trailer parking spaces shall be provided at 1 trailer parking space for each 4 loading berths. | |||
Kennel, commercial | 1 per each 15 animals, based on maximum animal capacity, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Laundry and dry cleaning facility, industrial | 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of the building up to 20,000 square feet, plus 1 for each 2,000 square feet gross floor area of the building up between 20,000 square feet and 40,000 square feet, plus 1 for each 3,000 square feet gross floor area of the building in excess of 40,000 square feet. In addition to the off-street parking requirements and when there are 10 or more loading berths provided, trailer parking spaces shall be provided at 1 trailer parking space for each 4 loading berths. | |||
Laundry and dry cleaning, personal | 1 per 300 square feet of net floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Library | 1 per 400 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Liquor store | 1 per 200 square feet of net floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Mini storage warehouse | 1 per 25 storage units, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Motel | 1 per guest/sleeping room, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift, plus 1/2 of the spaces normally required for accessory uses listed elsewhere within this schedule | |||
Municipal owned use | Number of spaces normally required for similar uses listed elsewhere within this schedule | |||
Museum | 1 per 400 square feet of gross floor area (indoor and outdoor) open to and accessible to the public, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Natural area or wildlife refuge | 1 per acre or portion thereof | |||
Nightclub | 1 per 100 square feet of net floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Office, business and professional | 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Office, medical | 2 per patient examination room, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Parking lot | 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Parking structure | 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Park, playground and other noncommercial outdoor recreational use | 3 per acre or portion thereof | |||
Personal service | 1 per 300 square feet of net floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Place of worship | 1 per 3 seats, based on maximum seating capacity, or 1 per 250 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is larger | |||
Plant nursery | 1 per 500 square feet of gross floor area (indoor and outdoor) open to and accessible to the public, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Post office | 1 per 200 square feet of net floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Public/private utility facility | 1 per employee on the peak shift, plus 1 per vehicle stored on site | |||
Restaurant, fast-food | 1 per 2 seats, plus 1 for each 2 employees on the peak shift | |||
Restaurant, sit-down | 1 per 4 seats, plus 1 for each 2 employees on the peak shift | |||
Retail business | 1 per 200 square feet of net floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Sawmill | 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
School, commercial | 1 per 4 students, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
School, public or private, primary - grades K to 6 | 1 per each 30 students enrolled, plus 1 per employee, plus 1 per each 30 seats for auditorium, gymnasium or multipurpose room | |||
School, public or private, secondary - grade 7 + | 1 per each 5 students enrolled, plus 1 per employee, plus 1 per each 30 seats for auditorium, gymnasium or multipurpose room | |||
School, vocational | 1 per 4 students, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Sexually oriented business and/or related use | 1 per 200 square feet of net floor area, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Tavern/bar | 1 per 4 seats, plus 1 for each 2 employees on the peak shift | |||
Theater, indoor | 1 per 3 seats, based on maximum seating capacity, or 1 per 250 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is larger | |||
Therapeutic massage establishment | 1 per table, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
Treatment center | 1 for each 3 patients/clients, plus 1 per employee on the peak shift | |||
University/college | 1 per 5 students enrolled, plus 1 space per employee, plus 1 per every 30 seats for auditorium, gymnasium or multipurpose room, plus 1 space per 4 occupants in a dormitory | |||
Warehousing, distribution and wholesaling | 1 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of the building up to 20,000 square feet, plus 1 for each 2,000 square feet gross floor area of the building up between 20,000 square feet and 40,000 square feet, plus 1 for each 3,000 square feet gross floor area of the building in excess of 40,000 square feet. In addition to the off-street parking requirements and when there are 10 or more loading berths provided, trailer parking spaces shall be provided at 1 trailer parking space for each 4 loading berths. | |||
Other nonresidential uses | ||||
Other nonresidential uses not specified in this parking schedule | Number of spaces normally required for similar uses listed elsewhere within this parking schedule table | |||
Table 14-4 Parking Schedule - Accessory | ||
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Accessory Use | Minimum Required Spaces | |
Accessory apartment | 2 per dwelling unit | |
Automated banking facility | 2 when not associated with on-site principal bank or other financial service, otherwise no minimum required | |
Community garden | No minimum required | |
Day care, accessory | 2 per dwelling unit as part of principal use | |
Day care, commercial | 1 per employee on the peak shift plus 1 per 6 clients (adult or child) enrolled | |
Day care, family | 2 per dwelling unit as part of principal use, plus 1 per nonresident employee, plus 1 for patron use | |
Drive-through facility for permitted use | No minimum required | |
Essential services | No minimum required | |
Home occupation | 2 per dwelling unit as part of principal use, plus 1 per nonresident employee | |
No-impact home occupation | 2 per dwelling unit as part of principal use | |
Outdoor cafe/dining | No minimum required | |
Outside display and sales | No minimum required | |
B.
ADA handicapped accessible parking facilities. The required number of handicapped accessible parking spaces required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) shall be in accordance with the most recent version of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design of the United States Department of Justice and Chapter 160 of this Code, relating to buildings, whichever is more restrictive. The applicant shall certify, in writing or plan note, that the application for development complies with all relevant ADA requirements. ADA handicapped accessible parking spaces may count toward the total number of required parking spaces for uses.
C.
Computation of spaces. When determination of the number of required parking spaces results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction up to and including 1/2 may be disregarded, and fractions over 1/2 shall be interpreted as one parking space.
D.
Mixed uses and more than one use per lot. Except as otherwise provided in this Article XIV relating to parking reductions or alterations, for mixed uses and lots with more than one use provided, the total requirements shall be the sum of the requirements of the component uses computed separately.
§ 425-93 Location and design of parking areas.
A.
Single-family and two-family dwellings.
(1)
Lot access and off-street parking spaces for single-family and two-family dwellings shall consist of an improved and stabilized parking area, driveway, garage, carport, or combination thereof, and shall be located on the lot it is intended to serve.
(2)
Off-street parking shall not be located between the principal building and the public street right-of-way, except for that part of the front yard that is occupied by a driveway leading to a garage or an improved and stabilized parking area, including turnaround.
(3)
No parking area shall be designed to require parked vehicles to back into a street right-of-way of an arterial or a collector street in order to access a parking space.
B.
Unless the applicant meets the requirements for shared parking provided in this Article XIV relating to parking reductions or alterations, required parking spaces for single-family attached dwellings on a common lot(s), multifamily dwelling uses, mixed uses and nonresidential uses shall be on the same lot and in the same zoning district as the principal use, conforming to the following regulations.
(1)
Setbacks for parking areas shall be provided as follows:
(a)
All parking spaces and access drives shall be at least five feet from any single-family attached dwellings on a common lot(s), multifamily dwelling use, mixed use and nonresidential use buildings located on a lot. The five-foot corridor thus established between the parking area and building shall be for the purpose of providing a pedestrian access walkway.
(b)
Except as set forth elsewhere in this chapter, parking lots and areas for single-family attached dwellings on a common lot(s), multifamily dwelling uses, mixed uses and nonresidential uses permitted in residential zoning districts shall:
[1]
To the maximum extent feasible, be provided behind the rear building line of the principal building first, and if not feasible, then may be located in the side yard behind the front building line of the principal building.
[2]
Not be located in the front yard between the principal building and the public street, excluding alleys.
[3]
Not be located on corner lots on or adjacent to the intersection of two streets.
[4]
Be provided with a planting strip at least five feet wide between the edge of the street right-of-way, including alleys, and/or abutting lot lines, and any off-street parking area authorized in all applicable yards which are adjacent to a public street, alley and/or abutting lot. Planting strips between the right-of-way and the parking area shall be landscaped in accordance with Article XII of this chapter relating to landscaping and vegetation preservation, across the entire lot in order to prohibit vehicular and pedestrian access, except at approved ingress and egress points, or unless permitted as part of an approved joint use and/or interconnected parking facility. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, including Article XII of this chapter relating to buffer and screening regulations, parking areas shall be provided with screening of no less than 80% opacity.
(c)
No parking area shall be designed to require motor vehicles to back into a street, excluding alleys, in order to exit the parking area.
(d)
Except for single-family and two-family dwellings or in the case of valet parking, when approved by a conditional use by the Borough Council, parking spaces and areas shall be designed so that each motor vehicle may proceed to and from the parking space provided for it without requiring the moving of any other motor vehicle.
(e)
Unless the applicant meets the requirements for shared parking provided in this Article XIV relating to parking reductions or alterations, required parking spaces shall be located in the same zoning district as the principal use.
(f)
For institutional/civic uses:
[1]
Off-street parking areas shall be provided and arranged so that persons do not have to cross arterial or collector streets abutting the site.
[2]
Primary passenger dropoff and pickup areas should be provided on site and arranged so that the passengers do not have to cross traffic streets abutting the site, and passenger "dropoff" and "pickup" areas shall be located in a manner that minimizes detrimental traffic impacts (both pedestrian and vehicular) on the surrounding neighborhood.
(2)
In addition to all standards for parking facilities provided in accordance with Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development, parking facilities shall also comply with the following:
(a)
Internal landscaped islands. In parking areas or lots containing more than 10 new spaces, or expansion of existing parking areas containing more than 4,000 square feet or more than 10 parking spaces, whichever is lesser, internal landscaped islands shall be provided in accordance with the following:
[1]
One internal landscape island shall be provided for every 10 parking spaces (or 20 double-loaded spaces).
[2]
Internal landscaped islands shall have a minimum width of four feet.
[3]
Internal landscape islands shall be placed between double-loaded parking spaces and at each end of rows of parking, between parking spaces and adjacent drives and access aisles.
[4]
No more than 10 parking spaces shall be provided in an unbroken row without the provision of an internal landscape island designed to be parallel to the direction of the adjacent parking spaces, and which connects into the perpendicular internal landscaped island. Each internal landscape island shall have a minimum width of nine feet and minimum length of 18 feet.
[5]
Internal parking islands shall be landscaped with plantings, including one shade tree, a minimum diameter of 2 1/2 inches measured at 4 1/2 feet above the finished grade, for each five parking spaces.
[6]
The remaining area of the required interior landscape islands and/or interior landscape area shall be landscaped with turf grass, shrubs or perennials, either of which should not exceed two feet in height, or with another material acceptable to the Borough Engineer.
[7]
Unless an alternative material and/or design as part of a readily accepted stormwater BMP, in accordance with Chapter 360 of this Code, relating to stormwater management; Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development; or any other construction materials specifications adopted by the Borough, and approved by the Borough Engineer for promoting sustainable stormwater management practices, all landscape islands and planting strip areas shall be enclosed by appropriate curbing in accordance with Chapter 360 of this Code, relating to stormwater management; Chapter 366 of this Code, relating to streets and sidewalks; and Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development, or a similar device at least six inches wide and six inches in height above the paving surface (e.g., wheel stops/bumpers, bollards, etc.), and shall be acceptable to the Borough Engineer.
(b)
Additionally, parking lot landscaping, trees, plantings and screening shall be:
[1]
Planted with adequate unpaved surface around each for water and air.
[2]
Free of insect pests and diseases.
[3]
Perpetually maintained in a healthy condition by the property owner. Any required planting that dies, is removed, or is severely damaged shall be replaced by the current property owner as soon as is practical considering growing seasons, within a maximum of 150 days.
(c)
(d)
Surfacing and maintenance standards for parking facilities.
[1]
Parking facilities shall be so arranged as to provide for orderly and safe parking and short-term storage of motor vehicles.
[2]
All parking spaces shall be marked with paint, provided with wheel stops/bumpers, or other methods so as to indicate their location.
[3]
Parking facilities shall be kept clean and free from rubbish and debris.
(3)
Motorized vehicle parking facilities.
(a)
Size standards.
[1]
See Table 14-6 in this section for minimum required parking space, access aisle and other design standards:
Table 14-6 Parking Standards | ||||
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Angle | Minimum Required Parking Space Width (measured from inside edge of any parking space striping) (feet) | Minimum Required Parking Space Depth (feet) | Minimum Required Access Aisle Width: One-Way Traffic (feet) | Minimum Required Access Aisle Width: Two-Way Traffic (feet) |
Parallel | 8 | 22 | 12 | 20 |
0.1 to 34.99° | 10 | 19 | 12 | 20 |
35 to 54.99° | 10 | 21 | 15 | 20 |
55 to 89.99° | 10 | 22 | 18 | 22 |
90° | 9 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
[2]
Parking space length and width can be increased from minimum sizes where appropriate in accordance with location, use and turnover rate.
(b)
General standards.
[1]
Angled parking may be pull in or reverse (back-in).
[2]
On-street parking on at least one side of the street is permitted on access drives and proposed streets with speeds equal to or less than 30 mph.
[3]
Where provided, on-street parking shall not be located within 25 feet of a cartway intersection in order to provide safe sight distance and adequate turning radius for large vehicles.
[4]
Off-street parking areas shall be oriented to, and within a reasonable walking distance of, the uses they are designed for, and shall be designed to be consistent with adjacent neighborhoods.
[5]
Parked vehicles adjacent to sidewalks and pedestrian walkways shall not overhang or extend over the sidewalk or pedestrian walkways in a manner that restricts pedestrian circulation. Where such overhang is not restricted by a wheel stop or other device, sidewalks shall have a four-foot minimum clearance width from any obstacles.
[6]
Not less than a two-foot radius of curvature shall be permitted for horizontal curves in parking areas.
[7]
All dead-end parking lots shall be designed to provide sufficient backup area for all end stalls.
[8]
Painted solid lines at least four inches in width on the pavement, arrows, dividers and/or other methods acceptable to the Borough shall be provided and maintained to control parking, and when necessary to direct vehicular circulation.
(c)
Parking garages and structures.
[1]
To the maximum extent feasible, inside lighting and reflective materials/flat paint shall be used inside the parking garage or structure and within all pedestrian areas to increase the feeling of safety. Glossy or semigloss paint shall not be permitted.
[2]
To the maximum extent feasible, indoor lighting design shall address glare and light trespass onto adjacent properties and street rights-of-way, and reduction of shadows.
[3]
All on-site, outdoor lighting of off-street parking areas shall comply with Article XII of this chapter relating to performance standards for all uses.
[4]
Directional and related warning signage shall be provided at exits of the parking garages and structures.
[5]
To the maximum extent feasible, open-structure wall areas for natural ventilation or mechanical ventilation shall be provided.
[6]
Interaction between vehicles and pedestrians shall be provided in a safe manner.
[7]
Traffic flow by vehicles entering the parking garage or structure shall be mitigated by either on-site or external deceleration lanes, based on a traffic impact study, if required by Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development.
[8]
To the maximum extent feasible, parking garage and structure entries shall be internalized in building groupings or oriented away from public streets, excluding alleys.
[9]
Preferred access to below-grade parking shall be either from the side or rear of buildings/structures.
(4)
ADA handicapped accessible parking facilities. The design and location of all required ADA handicapped accessible parking facilities shall be in accordance to the most recent version of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design of the United States Department of Justice and Chapter 160 of this Code, relating to buildings, whichever is more restrictive. The applicant shall certify, in writing or plan note, that the application for development complies with all relevant ADA requirements.
(5)
Bicycle parking facilities. The design and location of bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following regulations:
(a)
Bicycle parking facilities and areas may be located within any required front or side yard area.
(b)
Each bicycle space shall be equipped with a device to which a bicycle frame and one wheel can be attached using a chain or cable. There shall be adequate separation between adjacent devices to allow bicycles to be attached or removed without moving other bicycles. The devices shall also be suitable for use by bicycles not equipped with kickstands, and the appearance of the device shall be generally consistent with nearby urban design features.
(c)
The location of bicycle parking spaces shall be in close proximity to the structure or use for which they are provided. They shall be visible from at least one entrance to the structure.
(d)
Bicycle parking spaces shall be at least two feet by six feet.
§ 425-94 Parking reductions or alterations.
Except as provided in Subsection B below relating to shared parking and residential uses, this section is a means for applicants for nonresidential uses and mixed uses to meet the parking requirements by alternative means other than providing parking via paved off-street parking spaces located on the same lot.
A.
Borough parking facilities. Within the MNB and DT Zoning Districts, all uses located within a six-hundred-foot radius of a public parking facility owned and/or operated by Paxtang Borough, its authority or authorized agent may include the parking spaces provided in said public parking facility as a part of the parking requirements.
B.
On-street parking. Within the MNB and DT Zoning Districts where on-street parking is proposed, the following on-street parking standards shall apply:
(1)
On-street parking may be provided within street rights-of-ways parallel to the curbline, only when parking on that street right-of-way has been approved by PennDOT, for all state-owned streets, or the Paxtang Borough Council, for Borough-owned streets.
(2)
Such on-street parking may be counted toward the required parking for permitted uses as set forth in this Article XIV relating to parking requirements.
(3)
On-street parking areas may only be counted within the street rights-of-way abutting the lot lines of the lot owned by the applicant or landowner, exclusive of any driveway, access drive or other curb cut, and exclusive of any existing cartway and perpendicular street, alley or access drive.
(4)
A bona fide on-street parking space, parallel to the curbline, shall measure at least eight feet in width and 22 feet in length, exclusive of any street cartway. Otherwise, if angled parking is permitted along the street by the Borough or PennDOT, then dimensions and number of on-street parking spaces shall be acceptable to the Borough Engineer and/or PennDOT.
(5)
All eligible on-street parking areas shall be graphically depicted and otherwise indicated upon any permits and/or plans required by the Borough. Such parking areas shall not conflict with any turning movements off the cartway or obstruct access to any street, access drive, driveway, sidewalk, crosswalk, other accessway or fire hydrant.
C.
Shared parking. Within the mixed use and general business districts where shared parking is proposed, the following shared parking standards shall apply:
(1)
If parking is proposed to be shared by two or more uses, both uses shall be located upon the same lot, upon lots which are abutting, or adjacent lots meeting the distance requirements in Subsection C(2) herein below. An agreement in a form acceptable to the Borough and recorded in the office of the Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds office shall be presented, assuring use of the required parking spaces until or unless the required parking spaces are located on the same lot as the use they serve. See Subsection C(4) below.
(2)
Users of shared parking facilities shall be required to show that some portion of the shared off-street parking area is within distance of an entrance, regularly used by patrons and/or occupants into the buildings served by the shared parking facilities, in accordance with the following standards:
(3)
The minimum amount of shared parking required is to be calculated according to the following:
(a)
Calculate the required amount of parking required for each use as if it were a separate use.
(b)
To determine the peak parking requirements, multiply the minimum parking required for each proposed use by the corresponding percentage in Table 14-7, Shared Parking Calculations, below for each of the six time periods:
Table 14-7 Shared Parking Calculations | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Uses | Monday to Friday | Saturday and Sunday | ||||
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. to Midnight | Midnight to 8:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. to Midnight | Midnight to 8:00 a.m. | |
Residential | 60% | 100% | 100% | 80% | 100% | 100% |
Office | 100% | 10% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Retail | 90% | 80% | 5% | 100% | 60% | 5% |
Hotel | 70% | 100% | 100% | 70% | 100% | 100% |
Restaurant | 70% | 100% | 10% | 70% | 100% | 20% |
Theater | 40% | 80% | 10% | 80% | 100% | 10% |
Entertainment (including clubhouses and lodges) | 40% | 100% | 10% | 80% | 100% | 50% |
Public/ institutional/ school (non-place of worship) | 100% | 40% | 5% | 10% | 10% | 5% |
Places of worship | 20% | 40% | 5% | 100% | 50% | 5% |
(c)
Calculate the column total for each of the six time periods.
(d)
The column total (time period) with the highest value shall be the minimum parking requirement.
(4)
Written agreement between property owners to share parking.
(a)
Shared parking between more than one use and/or more than one property may be permitted when the Zoning Officer has made a determination of the minimum number of required parking spaces for the applicable property(ies) and/or use(s), and the owner(s) and/or operator(s) of the property(ies) and/or use(s) and the Borough have entered into a legal agreement in a recordable form approved by the Borough and recorded in the office of the Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds office, setting forth the ownership, access, use, management, maintenance and repair of the shared parking facilities. In the event the property(ies) and/or use(s) undergo change of ownership, the agreement shall be updated to reflect current owner(s) of the use(s) and/or the property(ies). No agreement shall be terminable by any party except upon cessation of the use(s).
D.
Overflow parking held in reserve. Where overflow parking held in reserve is proposed, the following overflow parking standards shall apply:
(1)
Overflow parking held in reserve, which shall include areas of required parking facilities that may remain unpaved, but shall be leveled and stabilized in a grass condition, but that also may be constructed with other pervious surfaces acceptable to the Borough, so as to provide for possible "overflow" parking for other, seasonal or event peak times, shall be permitted, subject to the following:
(a)
The applicant shall submit a plan showing all required parking spaces, access aisles, maneuvering and turnaround areas, access drives, buffer yards, landscaping, lighting and stormwater management facilities designed in strict conformance with all requirements of this chapter; Chapter 360 of this Code, relating to stormwater management; and Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development; and:
[1]
All those required parking facilities and related improvements that are to be constructed.
[2]
All stormwater engineering shall be designed based on total parking requirements, including the overflow parking reservation areas.
[3]
All overflow parking reservation spaces, which shall be delineated on the plan and designated as "reserved for future use," required to meet the number of required parking spaces but otherwise not to be constructed in full compliance with the requirements of this article.
(2)
Overflow parking reservation spaces shall not exceed 25% of the required parking spaces.
(3)
No designated overflow parking reservation area shall count toward any required open space, yard or buffer yard requirements.
(4)
The Borough may require installation of the remaining overflow parking related improvements, including all related stormwater management improvements, which have not been previously constructed, under the following conditions:
(a)
When there is evidence of continued or repeated use of the reserved overflow of parking spaces.
(b)
When a reevaluation of the parking capacity by the Borough shows that future parking needs will not be met. The parking capacity shall be reevaluated whenever there is a change in use, ownership, number of employees, number of residents, building size, and/or land area.
(5)
The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the Borough agreeing to design and construct all parking-related improvements, including all related stormwater management improvements which have not been previously constructed, within six months of notification from the Borough. Such agreement shall be in a form acceptable to the Borough and recorded in the office of the Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds.
E.
Compact vehicle parking. Where compact vehicle parking is proposed, the following compact vehicle parking standards shall apply:
(1)
Where more than 10 parking spaces are required and provided in an off-street lot or structure, a maximum of 40% of the required parking spaces may be provided for compact vehicles. Each such compact parking space shall be not less than eight feet wide by 17 feet long. All compact parking spaces shall be located in the same area of the off-street parking lot and be marked to indicate spaces designated for compact parking.
F.
Bicycle parking facilities.
(1)
Where bicycle parking is proposed, the following bicycle parking standards shall apply:
(a)
Bicycle parking facilities. Bicycle parking facilities for nonresidential and mixed land uses shall be provided in accordance with the following regulations:
[1]
Such bicycle parking may be counted toward the required parking for permitted uses as set forth in this Article XIV relating to parking reductions or alterations in accordance with the following standard:
[a]
For every four bona fide bicycle parking spaces provided, the number of total number of required parking spaces for motor vehicles may be reduced by one, but not to exceed three, required parking spaces for motor vehicles.
§ 425-95 Off-street parking interconnections for parking lots with nonresidential uses, mixed uses and residential uses on common lot(s).
A.
In accordance with Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development, to the maximum extent feasible, where the off-street parking lots of nonresidential uses, mixed uses and multifamily dwelling uses abut another, similar, nonresidential use, mixed use and multifamily dwelling use off-street parking lot, such parking facilities are strongly encouraged to be interconnected via internal vehicular connections or via alleys. This section shall also apply to developments involving single-family attached dwelling uses on a common lot(s) abutting other single-family attached dwelling uses on the same common lot(s).
B.
In accordance with Chapter 370, relating to subdivision and land development, to the maximum extent feasible, each nonresidential use, mixed use and multifamily dwelling use off-street parking lot is strongly encouraged to provide cross-access easements for its parking areas and access drives guaranteeing access to a similar, abutting nonresidential use, mixed use and multifamily dwelling use off-street parking lot. Interconnections shall be logically placed and easily identifiable to ensure convenient traffic flow. This section shall also apply developments involving single-family attached dwelling uses on a common lot(s) abutting other single-family attached dwelling uses on the same common lot(s).
C.
Where vehicle interconnections and cross access easements are proposed, the owner(s) and/or operator(s) of the property(ies) and/or use(s) and the Borough have entered into a legal agreement in a recordable form approved by the Borough and recorded in the office of the Dauphin County Recorder of Deeds, setting forth the ownership, access, use, management, maintenance and repair of the interconnected parking and access facilities. In the event the property(ies) and/or use(s) undergo change of ownership, the agreement shall be updated to reflect current owner(s) of the use(s) and/or the property(ies). No agreement shall be terminable by any party except upon cessation of the use(s).
§ 425-96 Parking and storage of certain motor vehicles.
A.
Buses, commercial trucks, truck tractors, truck trailers, and other similar large motor vehicles. In all zoning districts, unless provided otherwise in the Code of the Borough of Paxtang; Chapter 310 of this Code, relating to property maintenance; and Chapter 400 of this Code, relating to motor vehicles, the temporary unenclosed parking of buses and commercial trucks, truck tractors, truck trailers, and other similar large motor vehicles shall be permitted, subject to the following criteria:
(1)
The temporary unenclosed parking of buses and commercial trucks, truck tractors, truck trailers, and other similar large motor vehicles shall be permitted on residential lots and within the residential districts, mixed use districts, and other districts in accordance with the following:
(2)
The temporary unenclosed parking of buses and commercial trucks, truck tractors, truck trailers, and other similar large motor vehicles shall be permitted on:
B.
Class I and Class II recreational vehicles (including towable utility and cargo trailers). In all zoning districts, unless provided otherwise in the Code of the Borough of Paxtang; Chapter 310 of this Code, relating to property maintenance, and Chapter 400 of this Code, relating to motor vehicles, the temporary unenclosed parking and long-term unenclosed storage of Class I and II recreational vehicles (which also include towable utility and cargo trailers) registered to the owner and/or occupant of the lot are permitted, subject to the following criteria:
(1)
On residential lots in the residential districts, mixed use districts and other districts:
(a)
The temporary, unenclosed parking and long-term unenclosed storage of one Class I or Class II vehicle shall be maintained with current, valid license plates and inspection stickers (when applicable).
(b)
The temporary, unenclosed parking (as opposed to long-term unenclosed storage) of Class I and Class II vehicles for a period not to exceed 72 consecutive hours in a seven-day period shall be permitted so long as all vehicles are set back at least one foot from any lot line.
(c)
The long-term, unenclosed storage (as opposed to temporary parking) of Class I and Class II vehicles shall be permitted on the basis of one vehicle per 1/2 acre of lot area up to a maximum of two vehicles.
(d)
The long-term, unenclosed storage of Class I and Class II vehicles shall not be permitted in the front yard between the principal building and the public street, excluding alleys, or within any required front setback.
(e)
The long-term, unenclosed storage of Class I and Class II recreation vehicles shall be provided with screening of no less than 80% opacity, which shall be provided along any abutting side or rear lot lines, excluding alleys, in accordance with Article XII of this chapter relating to buffer and screening regulations.
(f)
The temporary unenclosed parking and/or long-term unenclosed storage of any trailer other than those that are accessory to a principal residential use shall be prohibited.
(2)
The long-term, unenclosed storage of Class I and Class II recreation vehicles shall comply with the yard and setback requirements of the applicable zoning district relating to accessory buildings and similar structures.
(3)
In order to prevent dust, erosion and excessive water flow across streets or abutting property, all areas used for the long-term, unenclosed storage of Class I and Class II vehicles shall be graded for proper drainage and shall be improved with a durable and dustless surface, such as concrete or bituminous concrete surface, unless an alternative material and/or design, as part of a readily accepted stormwater BMP, in accordance with Chapter 360 of this Code, relating to stormwater management; Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development; or any other construction materials specifications adopted by the Borough is approved by the Borough Engineer.
(4)
The long-term, unenclosed storage of Class I and Class II vehicles shall not displace otherwise required off-street parking spaces provided on the lot.
(5)
All areas used for long-term, unenclosed storage of Class I and II recreation vehicles shall be maintained so to keep vegetation properly trimmed and debris or litter disposed of regularly. All vehicles shall maintain current, valid license plates and inspection stickers (when applicable), shall be in operable condition, and shall not be permitted to leak fuels or lubricants onto the ground.
(6)
The temporary unenclosed parking and/or long-term unenclosed storage of any trailer other than those that are accessory to a principal residential use shall be prohibited.
(7)
The temporary unenclosed parking and/or long-term unenclosed storage of Class I and Class II vehicles shall comply with all other applicable standards in this chapter.
§ 425-97 Prohibited uses of off-street parking facilities.
Off-street parking facilities are for the sole purposes of accommodating the passenger vehicles of persons associated with the use that requires them. Parking facilities shall not be used for the following:
A.
The sale, display or storage of automobiles or other merchandise, other than an approved temporary use.
B.
Parking/storage of vehicles accessory to the use, except during hours when business operations are suspended.
C.
Performing services (including services to vehicles).
D.
Loading/unloading purposes, except during hours when business operations are suspended.
E.
Temporary storage units and trash/waste disposal (e.g., pallets, cardboard).
F.
Recreational vehicle parking/storage, except during regular business hours of operation.
§ 425-98 Loading and unloading standards.
Loading facilities, including loading spaces, are subject to the following criteria:
A.
Off-street loading spaces shall be not less than 12 feet wide and 35 feet in length, and when covered, no less than 13 feet in height. For warehouse buildings or buildings accommodating tractor-trailers, the minimum off-street loading space size shall be increased to 14 feet wide and 70 feet long; when covered, no less than 15 feet in height; and no less than a sixty-foot turnaround and maneuvering area.
B.
Off-street loading space shall not be used or designed, intended or constructed to be used in a manner to obstruct or interfere with the free use of any street, sidewalk, designated fire lane or adjacent property.
C.
Off-street loading spaces shall not be located so that vehicles entering or leaving the spaces would conflict with parking spaces and require backing maneuvers in areas of customer or public circulation during hours of operation.
D.
See Table 14-8 in this section for off-street loading space requirements for specific uses listed below:
Table 14-8 Off-Street Loading Space Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Type of Use | Gross Floor Area (square feet) | Number of Loading Spaces | |
Commercial - retail/service, wholesale, industrial/ manufacturing, hospitals, laundry, institutional and similar uses | Less than 10,000 10,000 to 50,000 Greater than 50,000 to 100,000 Greater than 100,000 to 250,000 Each additional 250,000 | 0 1 2 3 1 | |
Office buildings and hotels | Less than 10,000 10,000 to 100,000 Greater than 100,000 to 300,000 Greater than 300,000 | 0 1 2 3 | |
E.
When determination of the number of required off-street loading spaces results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction up to and including 1/2 may be disregarded, and fractions over 1/2 shall be interpreted as one off-street loading space.
F.
Where there are multiple uses within a development or on the same lot, shared loading spaces shall be used among as many uses as practical. Loading spaces shall be adjacent to the use or building served, except that in a group of buildings in the same use on the same lot, one building may be designated to receive and dispatch goods, provided the total applicable floor area in all buildings on the lot is aggregated in determining the total required loading spaces.
G.
In all zoning districts except for the commercial/industrial districts, off-street loading facilities shall not be permitted within any front yard between the principal building and the public street, excluding alleys.
H.
Off-street loading facilities shall be located on the side(s) of the building not facing an abutting residential district or existing residential use in the mixed use district.
I.
No off-street loading facilities shall be permitted within any required building setback, yard and/or buffer yard area.
J.
Off-street loading facilities shall comply with all applicable standards of Article XII of this chapter relating to buffer and screening regulations.
K.
For all off-street loading facilities, a planting strip at least 10 feet wide shall be provided between the edge of the street right-of-way, including alleys, and/or abutting lot lines, and any off-street loading facility authorized in all applicable yards which are adjacent to a public street, alley and/or abutting lot. Planting strips between the right-of-way and the loading facility shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with Article XII of this chapter, relating to landscaping and vegetation preservation, across the entire lot in order to prohibit vehicular and pedestrian access, except at approved ingress and egress points or unless permitted as part of an approved joint use and/or interconnected loading facility. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, including Article XII relating to buffer and screening regulations, loading facility shall be provided with screening of no less than 80% opacity.
L.
Surfacing. All off-street loading facilities shall be constructed and maintained with the same paved concrete or bituminous surface material required for access drives in the this article, relating to general provisions; Chapter 370 of this Code, relating to subdivision and land development; and/or any applicable Borough construction and materials specifications.
§ 425-99 Stacking standards.
Stacking spaces and lanes are subject to the following criteria:
A.
Stacking facilities associated with any use having a drive-through and/or drive-up facility or other uses provided in Table 14-9 in this section, Stacking Lane Requirements, shall be provided to prevent vehicle backups on adjoining streets.
B.
Stacking lanes shall begin at the window or communication/mechanical device (e.g., menu board) first encountered by the vehicle user.
C.
Stacking lanes shall have on-site directional signs, indicator lights or pavement markings identifying the direction of travel and lane status (e.g., open vs. closed).
D.
Stacking spaces and lanes shall not impede on- and off-site traffic movements, shall not cross or pass through off-street parking areas, and shall not create a potentially unsafe condition where crossed by pedestrian access to a public entrance of a building.
E.
Stacking lanes shall be separated by striping or curbing from off-street parking areas. Individual lanes shall be striped, marked or otherwise distinctly delineated.
F.
The minimum required dimensions of one stacking space shall be not less than 12 feet wide, 20 feet in length.
G.
The following stacking space requirements for specific uses shall be provided as listed in Table 14-9, Stacking Lane Requirements:
Table 14-9 Stacking Lane Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Use | Required Stacking Space | |
Bank and other financial institution with drive-through/drive-up window and/or ATM | 4 vehicles/lane or kiosk | |
Restaurant or food service, fast-food | 4 vehicle lengths behind menu board; and 4 vehicle lengths behind first window | |
Photo processing/pharmacy | 2 vehicles/window or kiosk | |
Laundry and dry cleaning | 2 vehicles/window or kiosk | |
Motor vehicle service stations/fueling pumps | 2 vehicles/pump | |
Gated parking lot entrance | 1 vehicle/gate | |
Gated unit or overhead door | 1 vehicle/door | |
Hospital | 4 emergency vehicles | |
Motor vehicle washing facility | 2 vehicle lengths per bay; and 2 vehicle lengths for drying | |
Other uses requiring stacking, but not specified in this table | Number of spaces normally required for similar uses listed elsewhere within this table | |