Regulations
The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the provisions of adequate off-street parking, loading and maneuvering spaces for the uses permitted by this title in a manner which is safe, efficient, convenient and visually attractive. These regulations shall apply to new construction and expansion of or changes to existing uses permitted by this title. The regulations set forth in this chapter shall supplement any zoning district regulations set forth elsewhere in this title. (Ord. 312 § 2(15.0), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.240.)
(A) All required parking and loading spaces and maneuvering areas shall be provided on the same parcel or lot as the principal structure wherever possible. A contiguous lot may be used for parking purposes if incorporated into the development site for the use of providing the required parking and the lot is properly zoned for parking purposes. A notarized letter of agreement shall be provided.
(B) All vehicular egress from parking lots to public right-of-way shall be by forward motion only, except in residential districts.
(C) The required parking spaces for commercial and industrial uses shall not be located in the front yard setback or a side yard setback when adjacent to a residential zoning district.
(D) No part of any vehicle may overhang into a public sidewalk or within five feet of a street curb where no sidewalk exists.
(E) Tandem arrangement of required parking spaces is prohibited, except in single residential zoning districts. For purposes of this provision, “tandem arrangement” shall mean parking spaces arranged one behind the other, such that one car will be unable to exit the parking space if a second car has parked in the tandem space behind it.
(F) The parking, keeping, or storage of commercial rated vehicles over one and one-half tons in a residential zoning district is prohibited with the exception of:
(1) Recreational vehicles in compliance with SLCC 18.70.130;
(2) Commercial rated vehicles for farm use may be permitted in the Rural Area Residential Zoning District of “RA-10,” in compliance with SLCC 18.70.130;
(3) During times where the owner of the commercial rated vehicle is on call and the vehicle is reasonably necessary to perform the job for which the owner is on call; and
(4) Construction equipment such as a bulldozer, grader, cement mixer, dump truck and other similar equipment may be stored on a lot during construction of a building thereon. (Ord. 312 § 2(15.1), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.241.)
(A) Required parking spaces, parking lot area, loading spaces, maneuvering areas, driveways, and fire lanes shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, paving stones, or a similar dust-free material approved by the City to a sufficient thickness to withstand repeated vehicular traffic.
(B) All required off-street parking spaces shall be connected with a public street, or by an approved private street, by a paved driveway of not less than 20 feet in length, within the property line unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer and Zoning Administrator.
(C) Unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer and the Zoning Administrator, all off-street parking lots shall be screened from street view, with a three-foot-high screen wall, landscaping, a landscaped berm or combination thereof. Parking lots shall be landscaped in accordance with the regulations of Chapter 18.90 SLCC.
(D) A six-inch vertical separation method, such as but not limited to a concrete curb, shall be required between any parking lot area and landscape area to protect the landscaped area and control vehicular circulation. (Ord. 312 § 2(15.2), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.242.)
(A) The number of parking spaces required to be provided for uses permitted in this title are specified in Table No. 15.
(B) In calculating the total number of required off-street parking spaces, fractional amounts shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number if the fraction is 0.5 or greater.
(C) The number of parking spaces required for uses not listed shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator and approved through the site plan review process.
(D) In the case of mixed uses, the total requirement for off-street parking spaces shall be the sum of the various uses computed separately. Cumulative parking space requirements for mixed-use occupancies may be reduced by the Zoning Administrator if it is determined that peak requirements of the mixed-use occupancies occur at different times.
(E) Bicycle parking devices/facilities shall be required to be provided at public facilities and by all commercial land uses, including but not limited to libraries, recreation areas, schools, post office, shopping centers and restaurants. Bicycle parking devices/facilities are also required within all multiple residence developments. Facilities for securing the bicycles should be located near the building entrances or other highly visible areas.
(F) For purposes of this title, “G.F.A.” is used to represent gross floor area, which shall mean the sum of the gross horizontal area of a building measured by taking the outside dimensions of the building at each floor level intended for occupancy or storage. Gross floor area shall not include: (a) underground parking space; (b) exterior balconies; or (c) uncovered steps.
Table No. 15. Required Parking Spaces per Land Use
Land Uses | Required Vehicle Parking |
|---|---|
Residential Uses | |
Single residence, detached dwellings | 2 spaces: dwelling |
Manufactured homes | 2 spaces: unit |
Recreational vehicles | 1 space: unit |
Multiple residence: | |
Efficiency | 1 space: unit |
One (1) bedroom units | 1.5 spaces: unit |
Two (2) bedroom units and larger | 2 spaces: unit |
Town homes and condominiums | 2 spaces: unit |
Complexes with 10 or more units | 1 visitor space: 10 units |
Institutional Uses | |
Religious institutions: | |
Main assembly (fixed seating) | 1 space: 5 seats |
Main assembly (without fixed seating) | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Classrooms and other buildings | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Hospitals | 1 space: 1.5 beds |
Elementary schools and junior high schools | 1 space: classroom plus 1 space: 2 employees |
High schools, trade schools and colleges | 1 space: 2 employees plus 1 space: 5 students |
Prisons and detention facilities | 1 space: employee/shift |
Commercial Uses | |
Indoor commercial amusement: | |
Amusement center/arcades | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Skating rinks | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Dance clubs | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Theaters | 1 space: 4 seats |
Bowling alleys | 2 spaces: lane |
Billiard hall | 2 spaces: table |
Indoor swap meet, farmers market | 1 space: 500 sf. of G.F.A. sales area |
Health clubs, gymnasiums | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Medical and dental offices, clinics | 1 space: 250 sf. of G.F.A. plus |
1 space: 2 employees | |
General, professional and civic offices | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Private clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Retail sales, personal services, banks, and grocery stores | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Data processing/telemarketing operations | 6 spaces: 1,000 sf. of G.F.A. |
Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast | 1 space: room plus |
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes | 1 space: 2 employees plus |
Restaurants, bars and cocktail lounges | 1 space: 75 sf. of G.F.A. and outdoor seating area |
Restaurants with drive-through facilities | 1 space: 100 sf. of G.F.A. |
Mortuary/funeral home | 1 space: 75 sf. of G.F.A. used for public assembly |
General auto repair, car wash, service station | 1 space: 375 sf. of G.F.A. plus |
Commercial buildings (not otherwise specified herein) | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Outdoor Commercial Uses | |
Outdoor commercial amusement: | |
Golf courses | 4 space: hole plus 1 space: 250 sf. of G.F.A. clubhouse |
Driving ranges | 1 space: each tee space |
Miniature golf courses, batting cages, amusement parks, water slides | 1 space: 500 sf. of outdoor recreational area plus ancillary indoor uses |
Parks (public or private) | 35 spaces: athletic field |
6 spaces: volleyball court | |
6 spaces: basketball court | |
2 spaces: tennis court | |
Outdoor sales: | |
Plant nursery, building supplies, RV and boat sales, and automobile sales | 1 space: 375 sf. of G.F.A. display plus 1 space: employee |
Outdoor swap meet, farmers market | 1 space: 500 sf. of N.L.A. used for storage, display, and sales |
Industrial Uses | |
Manufacturing, assembly, production | 1 space: 600 sf. of G.F.A. |
Wholesale sales, warehouse and freight movement | 1 space: 1,500 sf. of G.F.A. |
Waste-related uses including recycling centers | 1 space: 900 sf. of G.F.A. |
Mini-warehouse/self-storage facility | 4 spaces plus 2 spaces for manager’s quarters or office |
(Ord. 312 § 2(15.3), passed 4-11-2012; Ord. 412 § 1, passed 2-10-2021. Code 2012 § 152.243.)
(A) Large Vehicle Parking. Certain uses may be required to install large vehicle parking spaces for trucks, buses, and recreational vehicles. Minimum dimension standards for large vehicle spaces shall be 12 feet wide by 45 feet long. Said spaces shall be clearly marked for customer use.
(B) Disabled Parking. All off-street parking areas, other than for single residence uses, shall include reserved spaces for use by disabled persons. Disabled parking, which shall be subject to A.R.S. § 28-882 et seq. shall be provided at a rate in compliance with the adopted building code of the City. Notwithstanding anything in the building code, minimum dimension standards for disabled parking shall be as follows:
(1) Single Space. Sixteen (16) feet wide by 20 feet long. The space shall be prominently striped at 11 feet width of space plus a five-foot access aisle.
(2) Double Space. Twenty-seven (27) feet wide by 20 feet long. The space shall be striped at 11 feet width of each space plus a five-foot access aisle between the spaces.
(C) Standard Parking. The standard parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide by 18 feet long unless specified otherwise by this title.
(D) Parallel Parking. A parallel parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide by 22 feet long unless specified otherwise by this title.
(E) Loading Space. There shall be provided on the same lot with each commercial building and industrial building or structure adequate space for off-street loading, unloading and the maneuvering of commercial vehicles. There shall be no loading or unloading of commercial vehicles on the public street. Off-street maneuvering space shall be provided so that no backing onto or from a public street is required. The loading space shall be a minimum of 12 feet wide by 45 feet long and a minimum of 14 feet in height. A reduced loading space dimension may be approved by the Zoning Administrator on a case-by-case basis.
(F) Driveway and Aisle Dimensions. Every parking facility shall be provided with one or more access driveways. The minimum dimensional standards for driveways shall be as follows:
(1) Commercial. The minimum width for one-way enter/exit and aisle shall be 12 feet. The minimum width for two-way enter/exit and aisle shall be 24 feet. Additional aisle width may be required depending upon the angle degree of the parking stalls.
(2) Industrial. The minimum width for one-way enter/exit and aisle shall be 16 feet. The minimum width for two-way enter/exit and aisle shall be 32 feet.
(G) Loading docks and service bays shall not front onto an arterial or collector roadway.
(H) Required parking spaces shall be permanently marked. (Ord. 312 § 2(15.4), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.244.)
Regulations
The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the provisions of adequate off-street parking, loading and maneuvering spaces for the uses permitted by this title in a manner which is safe, efficient, convenient and visually attractive. These regulations shall apply to new construction and expansion of or changes to existing uses permitted by this title. The regulations set forth in this chapter shall supplement any zoning district regulations set forth elsewhere in this title. (Ord. 312 § 2(15.0), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.240.)
(A) All required parking and loading spaces and maneuvering areas shall be provided on the same parcel or lot as the principal structure wherever possible. A contiguous lot may be used for parking purposes if incorporated into the development site for the use of providing the required parking and the lot is properly zoned for parking purposes. A notarized letter of agreement shall be provided.
(B) All vehicular egress from parking lots to public right-of-way shall be by forward motion only, except in residential districts.
(C) The required parking spaces for commercial and industrial uses shall not be located in the front yard setback or a side yard setback when adjacent to a residential zoning district.
(D) No part of any vehicle may overhang into a public sidewalk or within five feet of a street curb where no sidewalk exists.
(E) Tandem arrangement of required parking spaces is prohibited, except in single residential zoning districts. For purposes of this provision, “tandem arrangement” shall mean parking spaces arranged one behind the other, such that one car will be unable to exit the parking space if a second car has parked in the tandem space behind it.
(F) The parking, keeping, or storage of commercial rated vehicles over one and one-half tons in a residential zoning district is prohibited with the exception of:
(1) Recreational vehicles in compliance with SLCC 18.70.130;
(2) Commercial rated vehicles for farm use may be permitted in the Rural Area Residential Zoning District of “RA-10,” in compliance with SLCC 18.70.130;
(3) During times where the owner of the commercial rated vehicle is on call and the vehicle is reasonably necessary to perform the job for which the owner is on call; and
(4) Construction equipment such as a bulldozer, grader, cement mixer, dump truck and other similar equipment may be stored on a lot during construction of a building thereon. (Ord. 312 § 2(15.1), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.241.)
(A) Required parking spaces, parking lot area, loading spaces, maneuvering areas, driveways, and fire lanes shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, paving stones, or a similar dust-free material approved by the City to a sufficient thickness to withstand repeated vehicular traffic.
(B) All required off-street parking spaces shall be connected with a public street, or by an approved private street, by a paved driveway of not less than 20 feet in length, within the property line unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer and Zoning Administrator.
(C) Unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer and the Zoning Administrator, all off-street parking lots shall be screened from street view, with a three-foot-high screen wall, landscaping, a landscaped berm or combination thereof. Parking lots shall be landscaped in accordance with the regulations of Chapter 18.90 SLCC.
(D) A six-inch vertical separation method, such as but not limited to a concrete curb, shall be required between any parking lot area and landscape area to protect the landscaped area and control vehicular circulation. (Ord. 312 § 2(15.2), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.242.)
(A) The number of parking spaces required to be provided for uses permitted in this title are specified in Table No. 15.
(B) In calculating the total number of required off-street parking spaces, fractional amounts shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number if the fraction is 0.5 or greater.
(C) The number of parking spaces required for uses not listed shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator and approved through the site plan review process.
(D) In the case of mixed uses, the total requirement for off-street parking spaces shall be the sum of the various uses computed separately. Cumulative parking space requirements for mixed-use occupancies may be reduced by the Zoning Administrator if it is determined that peak requirements of the mixed-use occupancies occur at different times.
(E) Bicycle parking devices/facilities shall be required to be provided at public facilities and by all commercial land uses, including but not limited to libraries, recreation areas, schools, post office, shopping centers and restaurants. Bicycle parking devices/facilities are also required within all multiple residence developments. Facilities for securing the bicycles should be located near the building entrances or other highly visible areas.
(F) For purposes of this title, “G.F.A.” is used to represent gross floor area, which shall mean the sum of the gross horizontal area of a building measured by taking the outside dimensions of the building at each floor level intended for occupancy or storage. Gross floor area shall not include: (a) underground parking space; (b) exterior balconies; or (c) uncovered steps.
Table No. 15. Required Parking Spaces per Land Use
Land Uses | Required Vehicle Parking |
|---|---|
Residential Uses | |
Single residence, detached dwellings | 2 spaces: dwelling |
Manufactured homes | 2 spaces: unit |
Recreational vehicles | 1 space: unit |
Multiple residence: | |
Efficiency | 1 space: unit |
One (1) bedroom units | 1.5 spaces: unit |
Two (2) bedroom units and larger | 2 spaces: unit |
Town homes and condominiums | 2 spaces: unit |
Complexes with 10 or more units | 1 visitor space: 10 units |
Institutional Uses | |
Religious institutions: | |
Main assembly (fixed seating) | 1 space: 5 seats |
Main assembly (without fixed seating) | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Classrooms and other buildings | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Hospitals | 1 space: 1.5 beds |
Elementary schools and junior high schools | 1 space: classroom plus 1 space: 2 employees |
High schools, trade schools and colleges | 1 space: 2 employees plus 1 space: 5 students |
Prisons and detention facilities | 1 space: employee/shift |
Commercial Uses | |
Indoor commercial amusement: | |
Amusement center/arcades | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Skating rinks | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Dance clubs | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Theaters | 1 space: 4 seats |
Bowling alleys | 2 spaces: lane |
Billiard hall | 2 spaces: table |
Indoor swap meet, farmers market | 1 space: 500 sf. of G.F.A. sales area |
Health clubs, gymnasiums | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Medical and dental offices, clinics | 1 space: 250 sf. of G.F.A. plus |
1 space: 2 employees | |
General, professional and civic offices | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Private clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Retail sales, personal services, banks, and grocery stores | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Data processing/telemarketing operations | 6 spaces: 1,000 sf. of G.F.A. |
Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast | 1 space: room plus |
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes | 1 space: 2 employees plus |
Restaurants, bars and cocktail lounges | 1 space: 75 sf. of G.F.A. and outdoor seating area |
Restaurants with drive-through facilities | 1 space: 100 sf. of G.F.A. |
Mortuary/funeral home | 1 space: 75 sf. of G.F.A. used for public assembly |
General auto repair, car wash, service station | 1 space: 375 sf. of G.F.A. plus |
Commercial buildings (not otherwise specified herein) | 1 space: 300 sf. of G.F.A. |
Outdoor Commercial Uses | |
Outdoor commercial amusement: | |
Golf courses | 4 space: hole plus 1 space: 250 sf. of G.F.A. clubhouse |
Driving ranges | 1 space: each tee space |
Miniature golf courses, batting cages, amusement parks, water slides | 1 space: 500 sf. of outdoor recreational area plus ancillary indoor uses |
Parks (public or private) | 35 spaces: athletic field |
6 spaces: volleyball court | |
6 spaces: basketball court | |
2 spaces: tennis court | |
Outdoor sales: | |
Plant nursery, building supplies, RV and boat sales, and automobile sales | 1 space: 375 sf. of G.F.A. display plus 1 space: employee |
Outdoor swap meet, farmers market | 1 space: 500 sf. of N.L.A. used for storage, display, and sales |
Industrial Uses | |
Manufacturing, assembly, production | 1 space: 600 sf. of G.F.A. |
Wholesale sales, warehouse and freight movement | 1 space: 1,500 sf. of G.F.A. |
Waste-related uses including recycling centers | 1 space: 900 sf. of G.F.A. |
Mini-warehouse/self-storage facility | 4 spaces plus 2 spaces for manager’s quarters or office |
(Ord. 312 § 2(15.3), passed 4-11-2012; Ord. 412 § 1, passed 2-10-2021. Code 2012 § 152.243.)
(A) Large Vehicle Parking. Certain uses may be required to install large vehicle parking spaces for trucks, buses, and recreational vehicles. Minimum dimension standards for large vehicle spaces shall be 12 feet wide by 45 feet long. Said spaces shall be clearly marked for customer use.
(B) Disabled Parking. All off-street parking areas, other than for single residence uses, shall include reserved spaces for use by disabled persons. Disabled parking, which shall be subject to A.R.S. § 28-882 et seq. shall be provided at a rate in compliance with the adopted building code of the City. Notwithstanding anything in the building code, minimum dimension standards for disabled parking shall be as follows:
(1) Single Space. Sixteen (16) feet wide by 20 feet long. The space shall be prominently striped at 11 feet width of space plus a five-foot access aisle.
(2) Double Space. Twenty-seven (27) feet wide by 20 feet long. The space shall be striped at 11 feet width of each space plus a five-foot access aisle between the spaces.
(C) Standard Parking. The standard parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide by 18 feet long unless specified otherwise by this title.
(D) Parallel Parking. A parallel parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide by 22 feet long unless specified otherwise by this title.
(E) Loading Space. There shall be provided on the same lot with each commercial building and industrial building or structure adequate space for off-street loading, unloading and the maneuvering of commercial vehicles. There shall be no loading or unloading of commercial vehicles on the public street. Off-street maneuvering space shall be provided so that no backing onto or from a public street is required. The loading space shall be a minimum of 12 feet wide by 45 feet long and a minimum of 14 feet in height. A reduced loading space dimension may be approved by the Zoning Administrator on a case-by-case basis.
(F) Driveway and Aisle Dimensions. Every parking facility shall be provided with one or more access driveways. The minimum dimensional standards for driveways shall be as follows:
(1) Commercial. The minimum width for one-way enter/exit and aisle shall be 12 feet. The minimum width for two-way enter/exit and aisle shall be 24 feet. Additional aisle width may be required depending upon the angle degree of the parking stalls.
(2) Industrial. The minimum width for one-way enter/exit and aisle shall be 16 feet. The minimum width for two-way enter/exit and aisle shall be 32 feet.
(G) Loading docks and service bays shall not front onto an arterial or collector roadway.
(H) Required parking spaces shall be permanently marked. (Ord. 312 § 2(15.4), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.244.)