Plymouth City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 19
76 PARKING
§ 19.76.010 Purpose.
This chapter establishes regulations, which provide for safe, attractive, and convenient off-street parking and loading and to ensure that parking areas are compatible with surrounding land uses.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.020 Applicability.
The regulations contained in this chapter shall apply to the construction, change, or expansion of a use or structure and shall require that adequate parking spaces, loading areas, and bicycle parking areas are permanently provided and maintained for the benefit of residents, employees, customers, and visitors, within or outside of buildings or in a combination of both, in accordance with the requirements listed in this chapter.
Off-street parking and loading provisions of this chapter shall apply as follows:
A.
New Development. For all buildings or structures erected and all uses of land established after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, parking for vehicles and bicycles and loading facilities shall be provided as required by this chapter.
B.
Change in Use. When the use of any building, structure, or premises is changed, resulting in an increase of more than 10% in the required number of off-street parking spaces, additional off-street parking shall be provided consistent with Table 19.76.040-1 (Parking Requirements by Land Use).
C.
Change of Occupancy. Where a new business license is required, additional parking spaces shall be provided if the new occupancy would result in an increase of more than 10% in the required number of off-street parking spaces.
D.
Modification to Existing Structures. Whenever an existing building or structure is modified such that it creates an increase of more than 10% in the number of off-street parking spaces required, additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.030 Permit Requirements.
New parking lots and modifications or expansions to existing parking lots require the following permits:
A.
Building Permit. New parking lot design and modifications to existing parking lots in conjunction with a substantial change in use to an existing structure shall be reviewed in conjunction with the Building Permit and any other land use or development permit required for the project.
B.
Plan Check. Modification or improvements to an existing parking lot that impact the parking space layout, configuration, number of stalls, landscape planters, etc., shall require Plan Check certification, as outlined in Section 19.10.030 (Zoning Clearance), to authorize the change as consistent with the Zoning Code.
C.
Exempt Activities. Parking lot improvements listed below shall be considered minor in nature if they do not alter the number or configuration of parking stalls. Such improvements shall be exempt from Plan Check.
1.
Repair of any defects in the surface of the parking area, including repairs of holes and cracks.
2.
Resurfacing, slurry coating, and restriping of a parking area with identical delineation of parking spaces.
3.
Repair or replacement in the same location of damaged planters and curbs.
4.
Work in landscape areas, including sprinkler line repair, replacement of landscape materials, or refurbishment.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.040 Off-Street Parking Requirements.
A.
Off-street parking requirements for automobiles and similar vehicles shall be regulated by the type of use associated with the land. The following number of parking spaces shall be required to serve the uses or buildings listed, as established in Table 19.76.040-1 (Parking Requirements by Land Use). In addition, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
"Square feet (sf)" means "gross square feet" and refers to building area unless otherwise specified.
2.
Parking space and loading area requirements are to be considered minimums which may be exceeded.
3.
Multiple uses must provide the sum of the requirements for each individual use.
4.
For the purpose of calculating residential parking requirements, dens, studies, or other similar rooms that may be used as bedrooms shall be considered bedrooms.
5.
Where the number of seats is listed to determine required parking, seats shall be construed to be fixed seats. Where fixed seats provided are either benches or bleachers, such seats shall be construed to be not more than 18 linear inches for pews and 24 inches for dining, but in no case shall seating be less than determined as required by the Building Code.
6.
When the calculation of the required number of off-street parking spaces results in a fraction of a space, the total number of spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (< 0.49 round down, > 0.50 round up).
TABLE 19.76.040-1 PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE | |
|---|---|
Land Use Type | Required Parking Spaces |
Residential Uses | |
Boarding and rooming houses and group dwellings | 1 space per each 2 occupants for which sleeping facilities are provided |
Dwelling, single-family | 2 fully enclosed spaces per dwelling unit |
Dwelling, second family—excluding duplex | 1 fully enclosed space per dwelling unit |
Dwelling, multiple-family | 1 enclosed space per dwelling unit, 1 uncovered space per dwelling unit, plus 1 additional space for every 3 units |
Dwelling, duplexes | 1 enclosed parking space and 1 uncovered space per dwelling unit |
Dwelling, senior units | 1 space per dwelling unit |
Mobile home park | 2 spaces per home site |
Institutional Uses | |
Nursing homes, homes for the aged, group-care homes, convalescent hospitals, etc. | 1 space for each 3 beds |
Hospitals | 1 space per each bed, plus 1 off-street loading area for ambulance and emergency room |
Churches | 1 space for each 4 fixed seats or every 8 feet of bench length; where no permanent seats or benches are maintained, 1 space for every 28 square feet of principal assembly area |
Elementary and junior high schools | 1-1/2 spaces for each employee or faculty member, plus 1 space for every 42 sf of seating area in auditorium or assembly area, plus 1 off-street loading area per school bus regularly serving the school |
High schools | 1-1/2 spaces for each employee or faculty member, plus 1 space for each 250 sf of classroom area, plus 1 off-street loading area per school bus regularly serving the school |
Day care centers (over 6 children) | 1 space per employee and adequate loading area to handle 2 or more vehicles without disruption of traffic |
Libraries, museums, art galleries | 1 space for each 300 sf gross floor area |
Parks | 5 percent of total area for parks over 10 acres |
Cemeteries, crematories and mausoleums | 1 space for every 2 seats in main assembly room, plus 1 space per regular employee plus 1 space per vehicle operated on grounds by proprietary institution |
Public utility buildings and yards | 1 space for every 2 employees on premises at any time |
Commercial Uses | |
Automobile or machinery sales and service garages; nursery and garden supply; building material yards commercial condominiums | 1 space for each 500 sf of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 2,000 sf of outdoor sales or service area, plus 1 space for each employee, plus 1 off-street loading area |
Barber and beauty shops or schools | 1 space for each 75 sf of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each employee |
Banks, post offices, business and professional offices or clinics | 1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Cardrooms | 1 space for every seat |
Convenience stores | 1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area |
Dance halls, assembly halls, theaters and sports areas | 1 space for each 4 fixed seats; where no fixed seats are provided, 1 space for each 100 sf of floor area used for assembly or dancing |
Furniture and appliance stores or repair shops and similar uses which handle only bulky merchandise | 1 space for each 600 sf of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each employee, plus 1 off-street loading area |
Laboratories and research facilities | 1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area |
Launderettes | 1 space for each 4 machines |
Medical and dental offices and clinics | 5 spaces for each doctor plus 1 space for each 300 sf of lab, x-ray, and specialty area |
Mini-storages | No off-street parking required, but requires City Council approval of a use permit or site plan showing adequate loading areas, circulation and turn-around space |
Mortuaries and funeral homes | 10 spaces for each room used as a chapel or parlor, or 1 space for each 25 sf of floor area of assembly rooms uses for services, whichever is greater |
Pool and billiard tables, pinball machines, and other indoor recreational uses with 4 or more units such as tables, ranges, and machines | 2 spaces for each recreational unit |
Physical fitness centers and similar uses | 1 space for every 2 occupants based upon maximum occupant load as determined by the Uniform Building Code |
Restaurants, beer parlors, and night clubs | 1 space for each 4 seats; drive-in restaurants shall provide 1 space for each 50 sf of gross floor area and 1 space for every 4 seats of maximum indoor and outdoor seating capacity |
Retail stores, secondhand shops, etc., except as otherwise specified herein | 1 space for each 200 sf of gross floor area |
Shopping centers | 1 space for each 200 sf of gross floor area |
Travel trailer and recreation vehicle parks | 1-1/2 spaces for every site, including 1 space located at each site |
Industrial Uses | |
Warehouse, storage building, wholesale operating, and light manufacturing plants | 1 space for each 2,000 sf of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on the largest shift, plus 1 off-street loading area |
B.
Uses Not Listed. Other uses not specifically listed in this section shall furnish parking as required by the Planning Commission in determining the off-street parking requirements. The Planning Commission shall be guided by the requirements in this section generally, and shall determine the minimum number of spaces required to avoid interference with public use of streets and alleys.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.050 Reductions in Parking Requirements.
The required number of parking spaces may be reduced in accordance with the following requirements:
A.
Shared Parking. In order to encourage efficient use of parking spaces and good design practices, the total parking requirements for conjunctive uses shall be based on the number of spaces adequate to meet various needs of the individual uses operating during the peak parking period.
1.
Use Permit for Shared Parking. An Administrative Use Permit may be approved for shared parking facilities serving more than one use on a site or serving more than one property. The Administrative Use Permit may allow for a reduction of the total number of spaces required by this chapter if the following findings are made:
2.
Shared Parking Agreement. A written agreement between the landowners and in some cases the City that runs with the land shall be filed, in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney, and include:
a.
A guarantee that there will be no substantial alteration in the uses that will create a greater demand for parking without application for approval of an amended Administrative Use Permit.
b.
A reciprocal grant of nonexclusive license among the business operator(s) and the landowner(s) for access to and use of the shared parking facilities.
c.
Evidence that the agreement has been recorded in the County Recorder's office.
B.
Other Parking Reductions. Required parking for any use except a single-family dwelling, second dwelling unit, or two-family dwelling may be reduced through approval of an Administrative Use Permit by the Planning Director.
1.
Criteria for Approval. The Planning Director will only grant an Administrative Use Permit for reduced parking if it finds that the project meets all of the criteria in Chapter 19.14 (Use Permits) and that three of the circumstances listed below are true.
a.
The use will be adequately served by the proposed parking due to the nature of the proposed operation and the transportation characteristics of persons residing, working, or visiting the site.
b.
Parking demand generated by the project will not exceed the capacity of or have a detrimental impact on the supply of on-street parking in the surrounding area.
c.
The site plan is consistent with the objectives of the Zoning District and incorporates features such as unobtrusive off-street parking placed below the ground level of the project with commercial uses above or enclosed parking on the ground floor.
2.
Application Submittal Requirements. In order to evaluate a proposed project's compliance with the above criteria, the Planning Director may require submittal of a parking demand study that substantiates the basis for granting a reduced number of spaces.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.055 Off-Street Parking Obligations Waived-Downtown Historic Overlay District.
This section shall apply to parcels or uses in the Downtown Historic Overlay District as described below. This waiver will only apply to the required number of off-street vehicle parking spaces as identified in Table 19.76.040-1 (Parking Requirements by Land Use). Bike parking requirements and parking design standards shall not be waived. This waiver does not apply to design standards, health and safety or building standards.
A.
New Development. This waiver of parking obligations is not applicable to new buildings constructed on a previously undeveloped lot or modifications to existing buildings that result in an increase of the building footprint of 25% or more.
B.
Change in Use. Off-street parking requirements associated with a change of use per Section 19.76.020.B are hereby waived.
C.
Change of Occupancy. Off-street parking requirements associated with a change of occupancy per Section 19.76.020.C are hereby waived.
D.
Modification to Existing Structures. Off-street parking requirements associated with a modification to a building per Section 19.76.020.D that do not increase the footprint of the existing building more than 25% are hereby waived. In the event there are multiple applications to modify a building, the off-street parking requirements are waived so long as the total cumulative increases in building footprint is less than 25% of the original building area as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section.
E.
Build Demolition and Reconstruction. Off-street parking requirements associated with construction of a new building per Section 19.76.020.A, when a building is demolished, and the footprint of the new building is no greater in size than the original building footprint or 125% of the building footprint, are hereby waived.
(Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.060 General Parking Requirements.
The layout of parking spaces, loading berths, and parking aisles shall comply with all the requirements listed below. These parking requirements apply to both on- and off-street parking spaces, unless specifically stated otherwise.
A.
Access. Each parking stall, except those serving one- and two-family dwellings, shall have vehicular access to the street, without passing over other parking spaces or backing into the street. An exit shall be provided in the direction of the traffic flow when parking stalls are laid out at an angle of less than 90 degrees with the aisle.
B.
Grading. Parking spaces and aisles shall have a maximum grade of five percent.
C.
Corner Lot Vision Triangle. No parking spaces are allowed within the corner lot vision triangle. See Section 19.70.040 (Corner Lot Vision Triangle).
D.
Residential Driveway Material. Where there is a concrete sidewalk, a concrete driveway shall be attached (permeable pavement, Hollywood, or ribbon driveways are permitted). Where there is no sidewalk, an asphalt or concrete driveway with an asphalt apron shall attach to the existing asphalt roadway.
E.
Lighting. Lighting giving a ground illumination of one to five foot-candles shall be provided during non-daylight hours. Glare shall be shielded from residential buildings. See also Section 19.80.050 (General Lighting Requirements).
F.
Location. The required parking spaces, loading berths, and parking aisles may not be located on any street right-of-way. Neither a required side yard abutting a street, nor a front yard shall be used for off-street parking.
G.
Paved. Parking spaces for all uses shall be graded, drained, and paved, so as to prevent dust, mud, or standing water, and shall be identified by pavement markings, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Permeable paving is recommended for parking areas in locations that will not experience heavy truck traffic or in fire lane areas.
H.
Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions.
1.
When outdoors (e.g., parking lot), each parking space shall have a minimum size of nine feet by 17 feet with a required one-foot overhang (e.g., over a curb stop) and shall be free of obstructions such as columns or walls.
2.
When indoors or under a shelter (e.g., parking structure or carport/shade structure), each parking space shall be 10 feet by 20 feet where columns or walls are located within the parking area.
3.
Loading Berth. Each loading berth shall be a minimum size of 12 feet by 30 feet whether indoors or outdoors.
4.
Dimensions. Parking aisles and spaces shall meet the dimensional requirement of Table 19.76.060-1 (Angled Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions) and Table 19.76.060-2 (Parallel Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions) and the related figures.
TABLE 19.76.060-1 ANGLED PARKING SPACE AND DRIVE AISLE DIMENSIONS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Angle | Stall Width a | Stall to Curb b | Aisle c | Two Rows + Aisle d |
90° | 9′-0″ | 19′-0″ | 25′-0″(1) | 63′-0″ |
9′-6″ | 19′-0″ | 24′-8″(1) | 62′-6″ | |
10′-0″ | 19′-0″ | 24′-0″(1) | 62′-0″ | |
60° | 9′-0″ | 21′-0″ | 20′-0″(1) | 62′-0″ |
9′-0″ | 21′-0″ | 19′-0″(2) | 61′-0″ | |
9′-6″ | 21′-3″ | 18′-6″(2) | 61′-0″ | |
10′-0″ | 21′-6″ | 18′-0″(2) | 61′-0″ | |
45° | 9′-0″ | 19′-10″ | 20′-0″(l) | 59′-8″ |
9′-0″ | 19′-10″ | 16′-4″(2) | 56′-0″ | |
9′-6″ | 20′-2″ | 15′-2″(2) | 55′-6″ | |
10′-0″ | 20′-6″ | 14′-0″(2) | 55′-0″ | |
Notes: | |
(1) | Two-way aisle. |
(2) | One-way aisle. |
FIGURE 19.76.060-1 ANGLED PARKING SPACE AND DRIVE AISLE DIMENSIONS  |
TABLE 19.76.060-2 PARALLEL PARKING SPACE AND DRIVE AISLE DIMENSIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Stall Width a | Stall Length b | Aisle c | Two Rows + Aisle d |
9′-6″ | 24′-0″ | 12′-0″(1) | 31′ |
Note: | |
(1) | One-way aisle. |
FIGURE 19.76.060-2 PARALLEL PARKING SPACE AND DRIVE AISLE DIMENSIONS  |
I.
Use. Off-street parking may include parking spaces contained within garages and carports, provided said garages or carports are not converted to uses other than the parking of automobiles.
J.
Vertical Clearance. Each parking space and aisle shall have a minimum eight-foot vertical clearance.
K.
Additional Regulations. Additional parking regulations are contained in Title 10 of the Plymouth Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.070 Required Accessible Parking Spaces.
A.
Number of Spaces. Each parking area associated with any type of land use listed in the Plymouth Zoning Code, except for single-family and two-family residential dwellings, shall include a number of accessible parking spaces specifically reserved for vehicles licensed or authorized by the State of California for use by physically challenged/disabled drivers in accordance with the Table 19.76.070-1 (Accessible Parking Requirements) or as otherwise required by State or Federal requirements.
TABLE 19.76.070-1 ACCESSIBLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS | |
|---|---|
Total Spaces in Parking Area | Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces Required |
1—25 | 1 van accessible space |
26—50 | 2 including 1 van accessible space |
51—75 | 3 including 1 van accessible space |
76—100 | 4 including 1 van accessible space |
101—150 | 5 including 1 van accessible space |
151—200 | 6 including 1 van accessible space |
201—300 | 7 including 1 van accessible space |
301—400 | 8 including 1 van accessible space |
401—500 | 9 including 2 van accessible spaces |
501—1,000 | 2% including 3 van accessible spaces |
B.
Location. Such parking spaces shall be located within a reasonable proximity of any conveniently accessible entrance to the building served by the parking area.
C.
Dimensions. Typical accessible parking stalls shall be nine feet wide with a five-foot wide loading/unloading area. Van accessible parking stalls shall be nine feet wide with an eight-foot-wide loading/unloading area. Any combination of two accessible parking stalls may share a single loading/unloading area of five feet in width, unless one of the parking stalls is van accessible, in which case the shared loading/unloading area shall be eight feet in width. The minimum length of each parking space shall be 19 feet. Parking spaces required by this section shall be identified per State law requirements and designated per adopted City standards as shown below.
D.
Design. A bumper is required when no curb or barrier is provided, to prevent encroachment of cars over walkways. A curb ramp is required within the loading/unloading area when the adjacent walkway is at a different level than the parking elevation. Wheelchair users must not be forced to go behind parked cars, other than their own, to access the adjacent walkway.
FIGURE 19.76.070-1 DISABLED PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS  |
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.080 Compact Car and Small Vehicle Requirements.
The following provisions apply to parking provided for all uses or buildings except one-family and two-family dwellings to reduce the on-site parking area.
A.
Compact Car Spaces.
1.
Up to 20% of the required number of parking spaces may be sized for compact cars.
2.
Compact car parking spaces shall be at least eight feet in width and 16 feet in length, and shall be clearly marked, "COMPACT," or "C."
3.
Compact car spaces shall be distributed throughout the parking lot.
4.
Where a section of the parking lot is restricted to compact parking with an angle of 90 degrees, the aisle width may be reduced from the standard 23 feet to 21 feet. Such compact sections should be located so as to minimize the distance from the section to the appropriate building or activity.
B.
Small Vehicle Spaces.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.090 Clean Air Vehicle Parking Requirements.
A.
Clean Air Vehicle Parking for Nonresidential Uses. The following is required by Title 24, Part 11 (CALGreen) of the California Building Code. Of the required off-street parking requirements for nonresidential uses identified in Table 19.76.040-1 (Parking Requirements by Land Use), approximately eight percent of these spaces should be designated parking spaces for any combination of low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and carpool/vanpool vehicles (including electric vehicles). There are no requirements for residential uses. Table 19.76.090-1 (Clean Air Parking Spaces for Nonresidential Uses) shows the number of required clean air vehicle parking spaces for nonresidential uses.
TABLE 19.76.090-1 CLEAN AIR PARKING SPACES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES | |
|---|---|
Total Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces | Parking Spaces to Be Designated for Clean Air Vehicles |
0—9 | 0 |
10—25 | 1 |
26—50 | 3 |
51—75 | 6 |
76—100 | 8 |
101—150 | 11 |
151—200 | 16 |
201 and over | At least 8 percent of total |
B.
Parking Stall Marking. Paint, in the paint used for stall striping, the following characters such that the lower edge of the last word aligns with the end of the stall striping and is visible beneath a parked vehicle:
CLEAN AIR VEHICLE |
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.100 Bicycle Parking Requirements.
Each parking area associated with any type of land use listed under Section 19.76.040 (Off-Street Parking Requirements) of this chapter, except for single-family and two-family residential dwellings, shall provide a number of bicycle parking spaces in accordance with the following:
A.
Applicability. Bicycle parking shall be provided for all new construction, additions of 10% or more floor area to existing buildings, and changes in use classification. Single-family homes, duplexes, and multifamily dwellings with fewer than four units are exempt.
B.
Number of Required Bicycle Parking Spaces.
1.
Short-Term Bicycle Parking. If a land use or project is anticipated to generate visitor traffic, the project must provide permanently anchored bicycle racks within 100 feet of the visitor's entrance. To enhance security and visibility, the bicycle racks shall be readily visible to passersby. The bicycle capacity of the racks must equal an amount equivalent to five percent of all required off-street vehicle parking, as identified in Section 19.76.040 (Off-Street Parking Requirements). There shall be a minimum of one rack with capacity for two bicycles.
2.
Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Buildings with more than 10 tenant-occupants (e.g., multifamily tenants, owners, employees) shall provide secure bicycle parking for five percent of all required off-street vehicle parking spaces, as identified in Section 19.76.040 (Off-Street Parking Requirements). There shall be a minimum of one long-term bicycle parking space. Acceptable parking facilities shall be convenient from the street and include one or a combination of the following:
C.
Bicycle Racks. Required bicycle parking may be provided in floor, wall, or ceiling racks. Where required bicycle parking is provided with racks, the racks must meet the following requirements:
1.
The bicycle frame and one wheel can be locked to the rack with a high security U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle.
2.
A bicycle six feet long can be securely held with its frame supported so that the bicycle cannot be pushed or fall in a manner that will damage the wheels or components.
D.
Parking and Maneuvering Areas. Each required bicycle parking space must be accessible without moving another bicycle. There must be an aisle at least five feet wide adjacent to all required bicycle parking to allow room for bicycle maneuvering. Where the bicycle parking is adjacent to a sidewalk, the maneuvering area may extend into the right-of-way. The area devoted to bicycle parking must be hard-surfaced.
E.
Visibility. If required bicycle parking is not visible from the street or main building entrance, a sign must be posted at the main building entrance indicating the location of the bicycle parking.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.110 Loading Area Requirements.
A.
Required Loading Spaces for Delivery and Distribution. A building, or part thereof, having a floor area of 10,000 square feet or more that is to be occupied by any use requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles or trucks of material or merchandise must provide at least one off-street loading space, plus one additional such loading space for each additional 40,000 square feet of floor area. The off-street loading space(s) must be maintained during the existence of the building or use it is required to serve. Truck-maneuvering areas must not encroach into required parking areas, driveways, or streets.
B.
Required Loading Spaces for Customers. Customer loading spaces allow bulky merchandise to be loaded into customers' vehicles. For uses that sell bulky items (furniture, appliances, home improvement sales, etc.), at least two customer loading spaces per business establishment or one customer loading space per 40,000 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater, shall be provided. Customer loading spaces shall be located adjacent to the building or to an outdoor sales area where bulky merchandise is stored and shall be clearly visible from the main building entry or through directional signage visible from the main entry.
C.
Requirements for Off-Street Loading Spaces.
1.
Minimum Size. Each off-street loading space required by this section must be not less than 12 feet wide, 30 feet long, and 15 feet high in vertical clearance, exclusive of driveways for ingress and egress and maneuvering areas. Loading spaces for customers may be 12 feet wide, 26 feet long, and 12 feet high.
2.
Driveways for Ingress and Egress and Maneuvering Areas. Each off-street loading space required by this section must be provided with driveways for ingress and egress and maneuvering space adequate for trucks, per City standards.
3.
Location of Loading Areas. An off-street loading space (excluding loading spaces for customers) required by this section must not be located closer than 30 feet to any lot or parcel of land in a residential district, unless such off-street loading space is wholly enclosed within a building or on all sides by a wall not less than eight feet in height. Except in industrial zoning districts, a loading door or loading dock that is visible from a public street must be screened with an eight-foot-high, solid masonry, or other sound-absorbing wall, with landscaping planted between the wall and the right-of-way.
4.
Trailer Parking Required. One space of parking for a trailer is required for each loading dock door. The minimum dimensions of a single trailer parking space is 50 feet in length, nine feet in width, and 15 feet in vertical clearance.
FIGURE 19.76.110-1 LOADING AREAS FOR DELIVERY  |
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
§ 19.76.120 Pedestrian Access Requirements.
Provision of Pedestrian Paths To and Through Parking Areas. The pedestrian paths system shall be designed to provide the pedestrian safe passage throughout the project area and parking lot. Adherence to all of the following provisions will create maximum safe connectivity for pedestrians.
A.
Continuous path which connects the primary entrances of the structure(s) on the site to the parking area.
B.
Designated walking path along at least one side of drive aisles leading to main entrances.
C.
Where parking areas are located between a public right-of-way and a primary entrance into a site's primary use structure, a continuous and well-designated pedestrian path shall be provided through the parking area that connects the public right-of-way and the primary entrance.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)