Off-street parking, loading and unloading facilities shall be provided to lessen traffic congestion in the streets. The facilities required by these provisions shall be available throughout the hours of operation for the particular business or use for which such facilities are provided. As used herein, the term “parking space” includes covered garage or carport or uncovered parking lot space located off the public right-of-way.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1101)

   Each off-street parking space shall have an area of not less than 162 square feet, being nine feet in width and 18 feet in length, exclusive of access drives or aisles.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1102)

   Each off-street loading space shall be not less than 50 feet in depth, 12 feet in width and provide an overhead clearance of not less than 14 feet. All loading areas shall be designed, constructed and used so that all vehicular maneuvering is contained within the lot and no vehicle shall be permitted to back into or out of the public right-of-way.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1103)

   The dimension and design of off-street parking areas, including garages, shall comply with the following:

   A.   Stall width shall be at least nine feet.

   B.   Stall depth shall be at least 18 feet for angle parking and 20 feet for parallel parking.

   C.   The minimum width of aisles providing access to stalls, with one-way traffic, varying with the angle of parking, shall be:

 

 

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1104)

   The width of a driveway intended to provide access to or from a property shall comply with the following:

   A.   A minimum of nine feet for all single-family dwellings.

   B.   A minimum of 12 feet for one-way traffic for all uses other than single-family dwellings.

   C.   A minimum of 20 feet for two-way traffic for all uses other than single-family dwellings.

   D.   A maximum of 20 feet at the street lines in residential districts and 30 feet in all other districts.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1105)

   1.   For the purpose of providing access to a property, driveways crossing a street line shall be 40 feet apart and shall be limited to two along each front, rear or side lot line. On all corner properties, there shall be a minimum distance of 30 feet from any driveway to the lot line fronting on the intersecting street.

   2.   There shall be adequate ingress or egress to all parking spaces. There shall be provided an access drive leading to off-street parking and/or loading areas. Such access drive shall not be less than ten feet in width for residential uses nor greater than 20 feet and not less than 20 feet, or greater than 30 feet for any nonresidential use. Access drives to such off-street parking and/or loading areas shall be limited to well defined locations, not to exceed two along each front, side or rear lot lines. For corner properties, all access drives shall be not less than 35 feet from the intersection of streets, as measured along the right-of-way lines.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1106)

   The required off-street parking spaces for any type of use shall be located on the same lot as the principal use to which it is accessory. The required off-street parking may be permitted on another lot subject to the following requirements:

   A.   The lot to be used for off-street parking and the lot on which the principal use is located shall be in the same zoning district.

   B.   The lot to be used for off-street parking and the lot on which the principal use is located shall be held under the same ownership.

   C.   The lot to be used for off-street parking shall be not less than 300 feet to any lot line on which the principal structure is located.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1107)

   When an existing use of a building, structure or land is expanded, off-street parking and/or loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter for the net increase of expansion based upon land area and/or gross floor area of the subject use.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1108)

   Whenever an existing use of a building, structure or land is changed to a different use, the required off-street parking and/or loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter based upon the proposed change in use.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1109)

   Off-street parking areas shall be graded in a manner to preclude standing surface water and to prevent damage to abutting properties and/or streets. Off-street parking areas shall be surfaced with a pavement structure of bituminous asphalt material or concrete. The need for any catch basins, including the design, location and material of the same may be referred to the Township Engineer for review and approval.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1110)

   Properties which contain off-street parking for ten or more vehicles and/or any amount of off-street loading, along a side yard or rear yard which abuts a residential district or residential use, shall be screened by a substantial, tight fence not less than six feet in height and a planting strip not less than five feet in depth, with shrubbery, plants or trees which are a minimum of three feet in height at the time of planting.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1111)

   Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking or loading areas shall be arranged to reflect the light away from adjoining properties and the public right-of-way.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1112)

   Required parking shall be permitted within the required front or side yard setbacks, provided that the minimum setback distance to any area used for off-street parking is not less than five feet to the nearest point of a side yard property line and not less than ten feet from the front yard property line. Any off-street parking areas for a nonresidential use, when abutting a residential zoning district or a residential property shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from the rear yard and any side yard.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1113)

   Structures and uses in existence at the date of adoption of this Chapter shall not be subject to the off-street parking or off-street loading requirements, so long as a structure or use is not changed, altered or expanded. Existing off-street parking or off-street loading facilities provided prior to the adoption of this Chapter shall not be reduced below the minimum required in this Chapter.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1114)

   When required parking computation results in fractions, any fraction less than one-half shall be disregarded and any fraction equal to or greater than one-half shall be construed to require a full space.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1115)

   In any instance where a nonresidential structure, building or use of land contains more than one defined use, the required parking for each specific use shall be provided.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1116)

   Any structure, building or use of land hereafter erected, converted, enlarged or placed into use shall comply with the minimum off-street parking spaces as provided herein:

   A.   Single-family structure. One space for each dwelling unit.

   B.   Two-family structure. One space for each dwelling unit.

   C.   Multi-family residential, (including townhouses and garden apartments). Two spaces for each dwelling unit.

   D.   Boarding house or rooming house. One space for each guest room.

   E.   Home occupation.

   (1)   Four spaces for any medical practitioner.

   (2)   Two spaces for all other home occupations.

   (3)   The above requirements do not include those required for the dwelling unit.

   F.   Churches and similar places of worship. One space for every four seats in the main assembly room or one space for each 12 feet of bench length; if fixed seating is not provided, one space for every 30 square feet of gross floor area.

   G.   Places of public or private assembly, including auditoriums, meeting halls and community centers. One space for every four seats or one space for each 50 square feet of floor area when there is no fixed seating.

   H.   Schools, elementary and secondary. One space for each staff member, plus one space for every 20 classroom seats.

   I.   College, commercial, business or vocational trade schools. One space for each staff and/or faculty member, plus one space for every five classroom seats.

   J.   Nursery or day care schools. One space for each employee, plus one space for every five children, based upon the maximum number of children which the facility is licensed to serve.

   K.   Hospitals/nursing homes. One space for every five beds, plus one space for every two employees on the maximum working shift.

   L.   Medical or dental offices or clinics. Six spaces for every doctor, dentist, chiropractor or other licensed medical practitioner.

   M.   Nonprofit social halls, clubs and lodges. One space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area.

   N.   Public uses. One space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area.

   O.   Public utility facilities. Two spaces per facility; if the facility includes maintenance and/or storage yards then the required number of spaces shall be one for each employee assigned to work at such facility.

   P.   Outdoor recreational facilities. In cases where such facilities include spectator seating, there shall be one space for every four seats; facilities which do not provide any spectator seating shall provide one space for every 2,000 square feet in the recreational site, plus an additional ten spaces, if there is a swimming pool and an additional two spaces if there is playground equipment.

   Q.   Retail businesses. One space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area.

   R.   Eating and drinking establishments. One space for every three seats, plus two spaces for every three employees based upon the maximum working shift.

   S.   Fast food restaurant. One space for every 80 square feet of service or dining area, with a minimum of five spaces. A fast food restaurant with a drive-in window shall, in addition to the above requirements, provide eight stacking spaces for the drive-in window designated for the ordering station. Such spaces shall be designed in a manner not to impede pedestrian or vehicular circulation on the site or on any abutting street.

   T.   Entertainment facilities. Such facilities as defined in Part 2 of this Chapter, shall require one space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area.

   U.   Miniature golf. Two spaces for each tee.

   V.   Personal services. As defined in Part 2 of this Chapter, such establishments shall provide one space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area; the following exceptions include:

   (1)   Self-service coin-operated laundries and dry cleaners. Shall provide one space for every two washing or drying machines.

   (2)   Health clubs. Shall provide one space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area; any such club which also serves food and/or beverages shall also comply with the parking requirements of any eating or drinking establishment.

   W.   Animal hospital Five spaces for every veterinarian.

   X.   Group residence. One space for each two employees based upon the maximum working shift and one space for each two residents who are eligible to operate a vehicle.

   Y.   Funeral homes. Twenty spaces for each viewing parlor.

   Z.   Professional offices. One space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area.

   AA.   Motels and hotels. One space for each unit for guest accommodations plus one space for each three employees on the maximum working shift. Any such facility which also serves food and/or beverages shall also comply with the parking requirements of an eating or drinking establishment.

   BB.   Self-storage warehouse. One space for every ten stalls or lockers available for rental, plus one for each employee on the maximum working shift.

   CC.   Gasoline service stations. Two exterior spaces for each service bay, one space for each pump, plus one space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area which is used for the sale of retail goods, including food and/or beverages.

   DD.   Automobile car washes. One space for each employee on the maximum working shift.

   EE.   Automotive sales. One exterior space for every 600 square feet of gross interior floor space plus one additional space per each 5,000 square feet open sales or display area.

   FF.   Automotive repairs. One exterior space for every 200 square feet of gross interior floor area.

   GG.   Equipment sales and repairs. One exterior space for every 200 square feet of gross floor space.

   HH.   Industrial, manufacturing, wholesale and warehouse establishments, truck terminals, research and testing facilities. One space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; plus one space for every two employees on the maximum working shift; in any case, however, the total parking area shall be not less than 25 percent of the total gross square feet of the building.

   II.   Sexually oriented businesses.

   (1)   Sexually oriented bookstore. One space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area, plus two additional spaces for every three employees based upon the maximum working shift.

   (2)   Sexually oriented entertainment. One space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area, plus:

   (a)   One additional space for every two seats and/or, one space for each 50 square feet of floor area when there is no fixed seating.

   (b)   Two additional spaces for every three employees based upon the maximum working shift.

   (3)   Massage parlor. One space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area, plus two additional spaces for every three employees based upon the maximum working shift.

[Ord. 2005-5]

   JJ.   Methadone treatment facility. Twelve spaces for every doctor, licensed medical practitioner, and/or counselor; employed at the facility and one additional space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area. [Ord. 2003-4]

   KK.   Pawn shop. One space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area, plus one space for each employee. [Ord. 2005-5]

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1117; as amended by Ord. 2003-4, 10/6/2003, § 7; and by Ord. 2005-5, 3/10/2005, § 7)

   Any commercial use or nonresidential use of a structure, building or land, not specifically listed within § 27-1117 of this Chapter shall provide one off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area or lot area.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1118)

   All commercial and industrial establishments shall provide off-street loading, unloading and commercial vehicle storage space adequate for their needs. In no case shall a public right-of-way be used for the loading, unloading or storage of such vehicles.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1119)

   1.   Any business, individual or corporation that owns, leases or operates a facility which includes the provision of public accommodations and/or commercial facilities shall be governed by the provision of this Section. A facility which provides public accommodations shall include, but may not be limited to, the following:

   A.   Places of lodging.

   B.   Establishments serving food or drink.

   C.   Places of exhibition or entertainment.

   D.   Places of public gathering.

   E.   Sales or rental establishments.

   F.   Service establishments, stations used for specified public transportation.

   G.   Places of public display or collection.

   H.   Places of recreation.

   I.   Places of education.

   J.   Social service center establishments, and places of exercise or recreation.

   2.   A commercial facility shall include any business whose operations are open to the general public.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1120)

   1.   The following provisions shall apply for required handicapped parking spaces:

   A.   An area not less than five feet in width shall be provided between each handicapped parking space. Said area shall be marked and/or designed to prevent parking therein.

   B.   An area not less than eight feet in width shall be provided between each van accessible parking space. Said area shall be marked and/or designed to prevent parking therein.

   C.   Vehicular access to handicapped parking areas shall have a minimum vertical clearance of not less than nine and one-half feet.

   D.   An off-street parking area shall be designed to provide accessible routes from the handicapped parking areas to an accessible building entrance and to public streets and sidewalks which adjourn the off-street parking area.

   2.   Handicapped accessible spaces, serving a particular facility, shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from the parking area to an accessible entrance.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1121)

   Handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be designated as reserved by a sign showing the symbol of accessibility. Parking spaces designed for vans shall have an additional sign reading “Van Accessible” mounted below the accessibility sign. Such signs shall be located in a manner so they cannot be obscured by a vehicle.

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1122)

   When parking spaces are provided for self-parking by employees or visitors, or both, within the total number of off-street parking spaces required under § 27-1117 and/or § 27-1118 of this Chapter, the following table shall be used to determine the required number of handicapped accessible spaces.

 

(Ord. 1998-1, 3/19/1998, § 1123)