(a)

Every building, structure or use instituted or erected after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter was derived shall be provided with off-street parking and loading facilities for the use of occupants, employees, visitors, patrons and service vehicles in accordance with the following schedule. The off-street parking and loading facilities shall be maintained and continued as an accessory use as long as the main use is continued.

(b)

For the purpose of this section, the term "off-street parking space" shall consist of a minimum area for the parking of any automobile, exclusive of access drives or aisles thereto. Off-street parking space shall be provided with vehicular access to a street or alley. No parking shall be allowed in lanes which must be used for emergency access.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25), 3-17-82)

Driveways on the off-street parking lot shall be considered as constituting off-street parking spaces for single-family and two-family duplex dwellings in residential districts, provided that sufficient spaces are available on such driveways to meet the requirements of this section.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.I.A), 3-17-82)

Except as otherwise prohibited in this chapter, all parking spaces shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land as the building or use served, or, with the exception of the requirements in section 31-580, off-site valet parking spaces may be provided, or, subject to site plan review, within 300 feet from the building or use served, measured along lines of the shortest pedestrian route, provided the zoning classification of the parking lot land allows the use (as a permitted use or by special exception) to be served by the parking lot. No off-site parking shall be allowed if the pedestrian route must cross any federal or state highway.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.I.B), 3-17-82; Ord. No. 2405, § 1, 1-4-89; Ord. No. 2890, § 1, 1-3-01)

All off-street parking areas for all uses except single-family and duplex parking areas shall be landscaped as outlined in the landscape section. The city will determine from the site plans submitted whether the requirements for landscaping have been met.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.I.C), 3-17-82)

All parking areas, including those for single-family dwellings and duplexes, shall be surfaced with a smooth nondusting surface in compliance with the standards prescribed in this Code. Shell rock parking lots only will not be permitted.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.I.D), 3-17-82)

All parking surfaces shall be maintained free of all weeds, grass, dust and accumulated trash and in a manner as to not create a hazard or nuisance.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.I.E), 3-17-82)

The proposed grading and drainage for all off-street parking facilities shall be approved by the city in accordance with the city's pertinent codes. Drainage on an on-site lawn or catchbasin tied directly to the city storm sewer system shall be provided. When storm sewers are not accessible, other types of drainage must be approved by the city.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.I.F), 3-17-82)

All plans for parking lots shall be approved and final inspection done by the engineering department and must comply with all the regulations in this article in addition to regulations for sidewalks, concrete driveways, approaches and traffic view.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.I.G), 3-17-82)

When necessary, as determined by the city engineer, walls, swales and/or planting areas shall be installed to protect adjoining properties and their occupants from flooding, glaring lights and noise.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.I.H), 3-17-82)

Where a building is used for more than one use or for different uses, and where the floor area used for each use for which loading space is required is below the minimum for required loading spaces but the aggregate total floor area used is greater than such minimum, then off-street loading space shall be provided as if the entire building were used for that use in the building for which the least spaces are required. In such cases, the city may make reasonable requirements for the location of the required loading space.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.I.I), 3-17-82)

(a)

Parking lots. The regulations governing parking lots shall be as follows:

(1)

Parking bays.

a.

Minimum dimensions are ten feet by 20 feet, except for parallel parking which shall have a minimum bay of ten feet by 24 feet and single- and double-car garages which shall have a minimum bay of nine feet by 19 feet.

b.

Handicapped spaces shall be 12 feet by 20 feet.

c.

All stalls shall have a wheel stop placed 2½ feet from the edge of the stall. This 2½-foot strip may be used for additional landscaping and drainage for the parking lot, so long as it does not interfere with the overhangs of the parked auto.

d.

The minimum parking bay dimensions may be reduced, as indicated below, if a minimum of 30 square feet of landscaped area is added for each parking space with these reduced dimensions. The developer must also demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department director or designee that the maximum floor area of new development is based on paragraph "a" above.

Standard parking spaces - nine feet by 19 feet.
Handicap parking spaces - 12 feet by 19 feet.
Parallel parking spaces - nine feet by 24 feet.

Existing parking spaces may be restriped to these reduced dimensions if the overall parking area is not increased in size.

(2)

Minimum aisle widths/backup.

a.

Ninety-degree parking: 24 feet.

b.

Sixty-degree parking:

1.

One-way traffic: 18 feet.

2.

Two-way traffic: 24 feet.

c.

Forty-five-degree parking:

1.

One-way traffic: 15 feet.

2.

Two-way traffic: 24 feet.

d.

Thirty-degree parking:

1.

One-way traffic: 13 feet.

2.

Two-way traffic: 24 feet.

(b)

Access. All access driveways shall meet the following standards:

(1)

Access location.

a.

Corner lots: point of access shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from intersecting right-of-way lines on streets.

b.

Interior lots: access for interior lots shall not be closer than ten feet apart.

(2)

Access to parking lots.

a.

One-way access: ten feet.

b.

Two-way access: 20 feet.

c.

Access drives shall not be closer than five feet from the property line.

(c)

Minimum size and dimensions of loading space. For the purposes of these regulations, a loading space is a space within the main building or on the same lot, providing for the standing, loading or unloading of trucks, having minimum dimensions of loading bays as follows:

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.II), 3-17-82; Ord. No. 2728, § 1, 1-15-97)

The minimum off-street parking requirements for the uses indicated are as follows. Floor area and floor space in all instances not otherwise designated shall mean gross floor area.

(1)

Residential uses. For all residential uses:

a.

Residential units shall have at least two parking spaces per unit, including PUD residential developments.

b.

Parking for units for the elderly shall provide at least 0.8 parking spaces per unit. Units for the elderly shall include independent living units and assisted living units.

c.

Affordable housing units shall provide at least one parking space per unit. A parking analysis and management plan shall be provided in order to ensure that transportation and off-street parking needs will be met.

1.

The parking analysis and management plan shall include but is not limited to the following items:

i.

Parking inventory and needs assessment; including current and proposed parking ratios, number of parking spaces utilized and required, including guest parking spaces, and number of vehicles owned by residents.

ii.

A narrative demonstrating how property management will accommodate anticipated parking needs and enforce parking provisions.

iii.

Identification of mass transit access; bus stops and routes, shelters, benches and other infrastructure.

iv.

Identification of pedestrian connectivity within the neighborhood and adjacent area, including bicycle paths and racks.

(2)

Hotels, motels and lodging houses or boardinghouses. There shall be provided a minimum of one parking space for each guest room, plus one additional space for each five guest rooms up to a maximum of 20 additional spaces.

(3)

Hospitals. For hospitals, including sanitariums, orphanages, convalescent homes and homes for the aged, there shall be at least one off-street parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area.

(4)

Medical and dental clinics. For medical and dental clinics, there shall be at least one parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.

(5)

Places of assembly. For places of assembly, including theaters, clubs, churches, schools, mortuaries and other similar places, there shall be at least one off-street parking space for every 200 square feet of floor area.

(6)

Auditoriums, stadiums, arenas, recreation facilities, amusements and attractions, exhibits, etc. For stadiums, arenas, auditoriums, etc., there shall be one parking space for every four bleacher seats whenever bleacher seats are provided, or 30 parking spaces per athletic field, whichever is greater. For outdoor attractions and other recreation areas there shall be one parking space for each 70 square feet of total floor area of covered space, plus five spaces for each acre of outdoor attraction area. For motorcycles there shall be 20 parking spaces per acre.

(7)

Restaurants. Restaurants, including nightclubs, diners, lunch counters, drive-ins and all other similar dining establishments shall have at least one off-street parking space for every 150 square feet of floor area.

(8)

Retail establishments. For retail establishments there shall be at least one off-street parking space for every 200 square feet of floor area.

(9)

Office buildings. For office buildings, including governmental and professional buildings, there shall be at least one off-street parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area.

(10)

Wholesale/warehousing establishments. For wholesale/warehousing establishments there shall be at least one off-street parking space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area, or one parking space for every two separate miniwarehousing units, whichever is the greater.

(11)

Industrial plants. For those manufacturing uses which have more than 50 percent gross area devoted to storage or which demonstrate a low employee to gross square footage ratio to the satisfaction of the CDEC director, there shall be at least one off-street parking space for every 500 square feet of floor area.

(12)

Marina facilities. Parking spaces shall be provided on abutting dock properties as follows:

a.

Wet slips. One parking space for every two wet slips for private vessels not carrying passengers for hire.

b.

Dry storage. One parking space for every four dry storage spaces.

c.

Sight-seeing; charter; commercial.

1.

Minimum three parking spaces for each passenger-carrying vessel carrying six or less passengers for hire.

2.

Minimum one parking space for every two passenger-carrying vessels carrying more than six passengers for hire, as ascertained by a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection.

(13)

Other uses. For uses not indicated, parking shall be as required by the closest similar use above, as interpreted by the planning director.

(14)

Daycare. One space per employee (minimum three spaces) plus adequate provision for drop-off of children.

(15)

Self-service storage. For self-service storage buildings, there shall be at least one off-street parking space for each 75 storage bays or fraction thereof, but no less than five total parking spaces.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.III), 3-17-82; Ord. No. 2179, § 1, 2-2-83; Ord. No. 2213, § 1, 9-21-83; Ord. No. 2271, § 5, 4-3-85; Ord. No. 2800, § 1, 1-20-99; Ord. No. 3021, § 4, 11-15-06; Ord. No. 4114, § 3, 9-5-18; Ord. No. 4143, § 4, 9-16-20)

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The loading space requirements shall be as per the following table:

Loading demand statement. For commercial or industrial establishments with a total of 65,000 square feet or more of total floor area devoted to such uses, a statement outlining the projected normal demands for loading and unloading for the use, and a plan showing the location on the lot of the space to be provided, shall be supplied by the applicant.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.IV), 3-17-82)

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(a)

Intent and purpose.

(1)

This subsection shall regulate the parking of all vehicles and equipment in order to maintain the quality and viability of the city, particularly residential areas, by minimizing the impact of parking of vehicles other than the family vehicle.

(2)

This subsection shall not limit any deed restrictions, condominium regulations, or similar private limitations on land use imposing more stringent requirements or limitations than are provided herein nor create an obligation for the city to enforce private limitations on land use imposing more stringent requirements or limitations than are provided herein.

(b)

All zoning districts: general provisions.

(1)

All vehicles which can be viewed from an abutting property or a public right-of-way shall be maintained in an operable condition, unless temporarily parked or stored at a licensed vehicle repair facility or specifically allowed in an industrial zoning district.

(2)

A vehicle or boat shall not park closer than three feet from any lot line. This restriction shall not apply to:

a.

Vehicles parked in driveways constructed in accordance with a valid building permit before the adoption of the ordinance from which this section is derived; or

b.

Boats parked or stored next to a seawall.

(3)

A vehicle or boat shall not be used for habitation while parked or stored on a public right-of-way, canal or any property in a residential or nonresidential zoning district, unless specifically zoned or licensed for such purpose.

(4)

A vehicle or boat shall not be parked or stored on a vacant unimproved lot, except as allowed by this paragraph. In single-family residential areas, a vehicle or boat may be parked on a vacant unimproved lot next to a single-family residence if the lot is owned by the owner of the abutting single-family residence. Access to the vacant lot shall be restricted to the same driveway used for the abutting single-family residence.

(5)

A camper or recreational vehicle may be parked in an licensed mobile home park, recreation vehicle park or designated parking area for recreational vehicles.

(c)

Residential zoning districts: parking and storage.

(1)

Permitted parking. A vehicle, boat or trailer may be parked or stored in a front, side or rear yard, as specified in the applicable zoning district regulations, in accordance with the following requirements:

a.

Any family vehicle, panel or pickup truck, van, jeep or similar type truck, not exceeding a carrying capacity of one ton, shall be parked only in a garage, on a paved driveway, or on a legal driveway that is unpaved.

b.

A boat, trailer or recreational vehicle shall only be parked in a garage or in a rear or side yard if screened from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.

c.

Major vehicle repairs, including repairs of the engine, body or chassis, may be performed on residential property if the following requirements are met:

1.

The vehicle must be registered to the property owner or tenant; and

2.

The repairs must be made in an enclosed building (e.g., garage) or, if the vehicle is not in an enclosed building, the repairs must be completed within seven calendar days.

d.

In multifamily zoning districts, storage of recreational vehicles or boats shall only be in designated areas and shall be screened from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.

e.

Any new multifamily projects submitted after the adoption date of the ordinance from which this section is derived may be required to provide a storage area for vehicles and boats, depending upon project location and anticipated lifestyle of occupants.

(2)

Prohibited parking.

a.

The use of parking spaces required by this Code for parking vehicles other than family vehicles is prohibited.

b.

Commercial boats or barges may not be used from a private residence for commercial purposes or a home occupation allowed by subsection 31-545.

c.

Barges may not be moored in any residential zoning district, unless engaged in a bona fide construction or repair activity.

(3)

Temporary and emergency parking and repair. The following are permitted on a temporary and emergency basis in residential zoning districts:

a.

The temporary parking of a commercial vehicle on private property or in the adjoining swale of a public street in a residential district where construction is underway. Such construction shall have a valid city building permit properly displayed on the premises.

b.

Deliveries by tradesmen or the use of commercial vehicles or trailers in making service calls.

c.

The emergency parking of a disabled vehicle. However, a disabled vehicle shall be removed from a public right-of-way within 24 hours.

d.

The loading or unloading of a recreational vehicle or trailer before or after an off-premises trip. However, in no case shall the loading or unloading period exceed 24 hours.

(d)

Nonresidential zoning districts: parking and storage. The following regulations apply to all nonresidential zoning districts including, but not limited to, commercial, industrial and utility districts:

(1)

Any vehicle, boat or trailer that is abandoned or junked shall not be placed in a parking space required by this Code.

(2)

The storage of recreation vehicles and boats shall only be permitted when allowed by the applicable zoning district regulations as a primary use or accessory use, and if not stored in a parking space required by this Code.

(e)

Exemptions.

(1)

Government, utility and towing vehicles. A commercial vehicle or vehicles operated by one of the following entities is exempt from the supplemental parking regulations in this subsection if the vehicle is being used to perform a public service:

a.

Any governmental agency;

b.

A contractor or subcontractor working for the city; or

c.

A utility operating in the city, or a contractor or subcontractor working for such a utility for the installation, maintenance, adjustment or repair of a utility facility.

However, a towing company or other business entity shall not be exempt solely because it is employed by the city to provide towing or other services.

(2)

Churches, day care, nursing homes and adult care living facilities. Buses and other vehicles operated by a church, day care, nursing home or adult care living facility to transport people are exempt from the off-street parking regulations in this subsection when parked on the property of the church, day care, nursing home or adult day care facility which operates the bus or vehicle.

(f)

Waivers.

(1)

The director of community development and environmental control (CDEC) may waive one or more regulations in this subsection, if the criteria in paragraph (3) below are met.

(2)

Any administrative determination made by the director of CDEC regarding a waiver request may be appealed by the code enforcement board. Each appeal shall be made in writing and shall clearly indicate the nature of the appeal.

(3)

The director of CDEC and the code enforcement board shall determine that the following criteria are met in order to grant a waiver.

a.

Existence of special conditions or circumstances. That a special condition or circumstance exists which is peculiar to the lands, structures or building involved in the application, and that the special condition or circumstance was in existence at the time the ordinance from which this section is derived was adopted.

b.

Conditions not created by applicant. That the special conditions or circumstances did not result from the actions or inaction of the applicant.

c.

Special privileges not conferred. That granting the requested waiver will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied to other lands, buildings or structures.

d.

Hardship conditions exist. That literal enforcement of the provisions of this section would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant, and would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district under the terms of existing ordinances.

(g)

Penalties and special provisions.

(1)

A person in violation of this subsection shall be punished in accordance with the procedures for the code enforcement board, as per chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances.

(2)

A person in compliance with the existing zoning regulations but in violation of this section shall be given a reasonable time, up to 30 days, in which to comply with this section.

(h)

Definitions. The definitions of the following terms shall apply when used in this subsection:

Boat means any vessel, as defined by Florida Statutes, including barges and airboats, designed, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

Camper means a structure designed or used for human habitation, which can be attached to or detached from a pickup truck, and has sufficient headroom for an adult six feet in height to stand upright.

Equipment means any motor vehicle, trailer or implement used in agriculture, construction or industry, and only incidentally operated or moved over public highways. The term includes, but is not limited to, farm tractors and implements, bulldozers, cranes, excavators, forklifts, motor graders, road rollers, tow trucks, mixers, earth movers, compressors, generators and lot-clearing equipment. The term shall not include lawn mowers, edgers, wheelbarrows and other lawn maintenance equipment for primary use on the premises.

Pickup truck means any motor vehicle designed primarily for the transportation of property within a permanently attached, open cargo bed.

Property owner means, when used in relation to private property, the recorded owner of the property appearing in the records of Palm Beach County, Florida. This shall include, if under lease, rental agreement or on loan under any arrangement, gratuitous or otherwise, the individual or firm having possession or control of the premises.

Screening means a visual barrier consisting of an opaque fence or wall, dense vegetation or other permitted structure which does not exceed the maximum height limitation set forth by the applicable zoning district regulations.

Swale means that area of a public street between the pavement and the limiting property line of the right-of-way.

Trailer means a vehicle, without motor power, designed for carrying property and to be drawn by another motor vehicle.

Truck means any motor vehicle, including buses and vans, with a carrying capacity over one ton and which is designed, used and maintained primarily for the transportation of property or persons.

Vacant lot means any parcel of land without structures or other physical improvements.

Vehicle, family means a typical family car, panel or pickup truck, van, jeep or similar type. Truck or van types not to exceed one ton of carrying capacity.

Vehicle, off-road means any motor vehicle designed primarily for operation on land other than improved roads.

Vehicle, operable means a vehicle which can move under its own power in a legal and safe manner, and which has a current license tag properly displayed.

Vehicle owner means an individual or firm to which a vehicle is registered, and whose name appears on the motor vehicle certificate of title. This shall include the individual or firm having possession or control of the vehicle, if under lease or rental agreement, or on loan under any type of arrangement, gratuitous or otherwise.

Vehicle, recreational means any vehicle designed for off-road recreation or as temporary living quarters for recreation, camping or travel which either has its own power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, specifically including a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper and motor home.

(Ord. No. 2152, § 3(B)(23.AA-25.V), 3-17-82; Ord. No. 2213, § 1, 9-21-83; Ord. No. 2629, § 1, 9-21-94)

(a)

Off-site valet parking may be allowed by petition to the City of Riviera Beach City Council from a business that is located within the Town of Palm Beach Shores limits, who is requesting to use an existing parking facility within the City of Riviera Beach.

(b)

Off-site valet parking may be allowed only in nonresidential zoning districts and only when it is not practical to provide required parking on-site. The applicant is required to demonstrate that special circumstances exist which limit the number of on-site parking spaces.

(c)

Off-site parking shall be provided only on existing parking lots within the City of Riviera Beach, which have parking spaces that are not in use during the determined time of valet use, and can be reserved for such purposes.

(d)

The approval of off-site valet parking shall be through a joint agreement by a business located within the Town of Palm Beach Shores and the business or property owner of the off-site parking lot located within the City of Riviera Beach. The City of Riviera Beach's public parking lots may not be used for off-site valet parking.

(e)

All requests for off-site valet parking shall be considered for approval by the city council, after receiving an advisory recommendation from the planning and zoning board.

(f)

Approved off-site valet parking agreements are required to be renewed by the city council annually. Application for renewal will be considered for approval by the city council annually. The granting of off-site valet parking shall be construed as a privilege subject to modification or termination by the city council each year at renewal time, and no person may reasonably rely on a continuation of that privilege. The city council reserves the right to revoke the joint parking agreement at any time.

(g)

The off-site valet parking application fee shall be $1,200.00 for each request and $1,000.00 for annual renewal.

(h)

If, prior to renewal time, the city manager determines that the business has either violated a condition of renewal or is operating in a manner harmful to the public health, safety or welfare based upon the criteria specified in this section, the city manager may place on the city council agenda the matter of revoking the joint parking agreement.

(i)

The specific criteria for city council consideration in making the decision to grant or deny off-site valet parking are as follows:

(1)

Off-site parking. The amount of off-site parking in relation to demands created by the business wanting to use property in the city for additional parking; the adverse impact on adjacent residential areas of any illegal or hazardous parking.

(2)

Law enforcement activities. The amount and degree of law enforcement activities generated by operating the off-site valet parking business.

(3)

Effect on neighboring properties. The adverse effects, if any, that the off-site valet parking will have on neighboring properties, especially with respect to the effects of noise, parking and glare from headlights on nearby residential properties.

(4)

Noise. Such approvals shall be granted only to those businesses that will not disturb the peace and quiet of the surrounding neighborhood.

(5)

Vehicle route. The business requesting to use properties within the city for off-site valet parking must provide a detailed vehicle route that will not create hazardous conditions to neighboring properties or to the city's residents.

(j)

The owner or owners of record of a property for which joint valet parking is requested shall be responsible for preparing a written agreement between the owner or owners of the parking areas to be used indicating the terms under which the joint parking shall be used. The agreement shall be approved by the city attorney before final approval is given by the city council and the agreement shall include the following:

(1)

A list of the names and ownership interest of all parties to the agreement and contain the signature of those parties.

(2)

A site plan showing the area of proposed parking and the proposed vehicle route.

(3)

A description of the area of joint parking, specifically reserving the area for such use and leaving it unencumbered by any conditions which would interfere with that use.

(4)

A demonstration as to how the joint parking arrangement will not negatively affect residential property in the area.

(k)

Any changes in uses or other conditions must be reviewed and approved by the city council. The applicant shall:

(1)

Submit new joint parking use parameters, and an application to officially amend the agreement approval for the property, as appropriate; or

(2)

Revise or nullify the joint parking agreement, as appropriate.

(Ord. No. 2890, § 2, 1-3-01)