A.   No building or structure shall be erected, substantially altered or its use changed unless permanently maintained off street parking and loading spaces have been provided in accordance with the provisions of this title.

   B.   The provisions of this chapter, except where there is a change of use, shall not apply to any existing building or structure. Where the new use involves no additions or enlargements, there shall be provided as many such spaces as may be required by this title.

   C.   Whenever a building or structure constructed after the effective date of this title is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, to create a need for an increase in the number of existing parking spaces, additional parking spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. Whenever a building or structure existing prior to the effective date of this title is enlarged by three hundred ninety nine (399) or more square feet, or by fifty percent (50%) or more in the number of housing units, seating capacity or otherwise, said building or structure shall then and thereafter comply with the full parking requirements set forth herein. (Ord. 1204, 2002)

   A.   Location Of Parking Spaces: The following regulations shall govern the location of off street parking spaces and areas:

Off street parking spaces for all residential uses shall be located off street on the same lot. Any conversion of garage or parking space required to meet the off street parking requirement shall be accompanied by the provision of additional off street parking to replace those eliminated.

      1.   Commercial, Industrial Or Institutional Parking: Parking spaces for commercial, industrial or institutional use shall be located not more than three hundred feet (300') from the principal use.

      2.   Apartments, Dormitories Or Similar Parking: Parking spaces for apartments, dormitories or similar residential uses shall be located not more than one hundred feet (100') from the principal use.

      3.   Loading Space Requirements And Dimensions: Off street loading spaces for commercial uses may be required by the city.

      4.   Maintenance: The owner or lessee of property used for parking and/or loading shall maintain such area in good condition without holes and free of dust, trash and other debris.

      5.   Surface: The required number of parking and loading spaces as set forth below, together with driveways, approaches, aisles, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other circulation areas, shall be improved to a standard equal to or better than the surface of the public street it adjoins. Parking in the residential areas shall have a fifteen foot (15') apron from the street.

      6.   Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk: When a parking lot adjoins a public street, curb, gutter and sidewalk will be constructed as part of the lot on any side that faces a public street.

      7.   Approaches: All private driveway approaches to a public street shall be no more than seven percent (7%) in grade and shall meet city standards.

      8.   Drainage: All parking and loading areas shall provide for on site surface water retention. The retention plan shall be reviewed and approved by the city.

      9.   Lighting: Any commercial, school or church parking area, located in any district in the city, which will be used during nondaylight hours, shall be properly illuminated. Any lights used to illuminate a parking lot shall be so arranged to reflect light away from the adjoining property.

      10.   Access: Any commercial or industrial parking area shall be designed in such a manner that any vehicle leaving or entering the parking area from or onto a public or private street shall be traveling in a forward motion. Access driveways for parking areas or loading spaces shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering or leaving such areas shall be clearly visible by a pedestrian or motorist approaching the access or driveway from a public or private street.

      11.   Striping And Paving: All parking areas shall be paved and striped with double lines, six inches (6") both sides of center, between stalls to facilitate the movement into and out of the parking stalls.

      12.   Screening And/Or Landscaping: Whenever a parking area is required by this or other city ordinance to be screened on any sides which adjoin or face other properties, the planting screen shall be not less than three feet (3') nor more than six feet (6') in height and shall be maintained in good condition. The space between such fence, wall or planting screen and the lot line of the adjoining premises in any residential district shall be landscaped with grass, hardy shrubs or evergreen ground cover, and maintained in good condition.

      13.   Wheel Blocks: Whenever a parking lot extends to a property line, wheel blocks or other suitable devices shall be installed to prevent any part of a parked vehicle from extending beyond the property line.

      14.   Joint Use: Two (2) or more nonresidential uses may jointly provide and use parking spaces when their hours of operation do not normally overlap; provided, that a written agreement is presented to the city simultaneously with the application for a building permit. The written agreement shall be reviewed and approved before the issuance of any building permit. (Ord. 1204, 2002)

 

 

(Ord. 1204, 2002)

For the purpose of this title, the following parking space requirements shall apply. Parking requirements shall apply to the use that occupies the majority of floor space within the structure(s) on the property, with the exception of home occupations which shall meet the requirements below. An area blocked by a parking space directly behind it shall not be considered a parking space.

 

(Ord. 1204, 2002)