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Scio Township City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 36

IX ACCESS, CIRCULATION AND PARKING

Sec 36-272 Intent And Purpose

This article is intended to ensure that the parking and circulation aspects of all developments are well designed with regards to safety, efficiency and convenience for vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and transit, both within developments and to and from surrounding areas. Sidewalk or bikeway extensions off site may be required based on needs created by the proposed development. This article is also intended to ensure off-street parking and loading facilities are sufficient in number, adequately sized and properly designed to meet the of needs and demands associated with land uses now in place in the township or with land uses allowed by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 275, § 10.01, 10-21-2003)

Sec 36-273 Access To Public And Private Streets

  1. In any zoning district, every use, building or structure established after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, shall be on a lot or parcel that adjoins a public road or private road complying with the provisions of chapter 24, pertaining to private roads, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section. The area of a private road easement shall not be included in the minimum required area of the lot.
  2. When a proposed building structure is not serviced by an approved driveway or private road as provided for in chapter 24, pertaining to private roads, or is not serviced by a dedicated public road, the township zoning official shall not issue a zoning compliance permit for the proposed structure.
  3. Two or more contiguous parcels of commercially zoned land used for commercial, industrial, office, or multiple-family residential purposes may share driveway access provided all other standards are met. Where shared driveway access is proposed, evidence of the appropriate access easement agreements shall be provided.

(Ord. No. 275, § 10.02, 10-21-2003)

Sec 36-274 Visibility At Intersections

On any corner lot, no fence, wall hedge, screen, structure, planting or other obstruction to vision shall be placed in such a manner as to materially impede vision between a height of 2 1/2 and ten feet above the centerline grades of the intersecting streets in the triangular area formed at the intersection of street right-of-way lines. The triangular shall be measured a distance of 25 feet along each right-of-way line from the point of intersection. (See Figure 7 in appendix A.)

(Ord. No. 275, § 10.03, 10-21-2003)

Sec 36-275 Traffic Impact Analysis

The township shall require a traffic impact analysis for development proposals requiring full site plan approval and all planned unit development (PUD) projects in order to analyze the effect of development upon existing street traffic as outlined in the Washtenaw County Road Commission's Driveway Standards, section 3.5. The traffic impact analysis shall examine existing and proposed traffic flows, trip generation studies, impacts on major intersections, turning movement analysis, roadway capacity, parking generation and site ingress/egress. The traffic impact analysis shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer or transportation planner, and shall be reviewed and approved by both the township engineer and the Washtenaw County Road Commission.

(Ord. No. 275, § 10.04, 10-21-2003)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 2016-3 on 6/28/2016

Sec 36-276 Access Management Standards

  1. Applicability. All principal permitted and conditional uses that are subject to site plan review shall meet the requirements set forth in this section. Access to public roads shall be controlled in the interest of public safety.
  2. Access barrier. Each building or group of buildings, parking and/or service areas, shall be physically separated from public roads by a curb, or other suitable barrier against unchanneled motor vehicle access or egress, except for driveway access authorized herein. In addition to providing the access barrier, greenbelt requirements shall be provided in accordance with section 36-345.
  3. Driveway access standards. Driveways shall conform to the following performance standards or to standards adopted by the county road commission, whichever is more stringent:
    1. Driveway design and placement must be in harmony with internal circulation and parking design such that the entrance can absorb the maximum rate of inbound traffic during a normal peak traffic period.
    2. There must be sufficient on-site storage to accommodate at least three queued vehicles waiting to park or exit without using a portion of the public right-of-way obstructing existing vehicle sight distance, or otherwise interfering with street traffic.
    3. Provisions for circulation between adjacent parcels are encouraged through coordinated or joint parking systems.
    4. Driveways shall be designed to accommodate all vehicle types having occasion to enter and exit the site, including delivery vehicles. There shall be clear delineation and/or separation, where appropriate, of entry and exit lanes within driveways.
    5. Loading and unloading activities shall not hinder vehicle ingress or egress.
    6. Driveway placement must be such that an exiting vehicle has an unobstructed sight distance according to the minimum adopted by the county road commission.
  4. Driveway spacing.
    1. Driveway spacing will be determined as a function of operating speeds of the adjacent public road. These spaces are based on average vehicle acceleration and deceleration rates and are considered necessary to maintain safe traffic operation. Spacing will be measured from the midpoint of each driveway. Spacing will be determined according to the following minimum standards or to standards adopted by the county road commission, whichever is more stringent:

      Speed Limit (mph)

      Minimum Spacing (feet)

      25

      105

      30

      125

      35

      150

      40

      185

      45

      230

      50

      275

    2. In the event that a particular parcel lacks sufficient road frontage to maintain adequate spacing, the applicant shall have one of two options:
      1. A variance can be sought from the zoning board of appeals from minimum spacing, but in no case can the variance be greater than the minimum required to provide safe access to a site while still meeting the intent of this section.
      2. The adjacent landowners may agree to establish a common driveway. The township may require maintenance agreements between owners of a common driveway.
    3. Number of driveways per parcel.
      1. A maximum of one two-way driveway opening or a pair of one-way driveway openings shall be permitted to a particular site from each adjacent public road.
      2. Based on the recommendation of the county road commission and/or township engineer that an additional driveway is in the interest of safe traffic operation, the planning commission may permit one additional driveway entrance along a continuous site with frontage in excess of 300 feet or two additional driveway entrances along a continuous site with frontage in excess of 600 feet.
    4. Driveway approaches.
      1. At a minimum, all uses or proposed uses which are subject to site plan review requirements shall provide paved driveway tapers to provide access to and from paved or gravel roadways.
      2. Acceleration, deceleration, and passing lanes for driveway approaches entering on a public roadway may be required, as determined by the township, based upon the following considerations:
        1. Traffic volumes, accident data, horizontal and vertical alignment, and sight distance conditions of the public roadway upon which a driveway is entering.
        2. Other unique site conditions such as land use, topography, or other natural conditions.
        3. Traffic generated by the proposed use.
      3. Driveway tapers and acceleration, deceleration, and passing lanes shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards of the county road commission for roadways under their jurisdiction and the state department of transportation for roadways under their jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 275, § 10.05, 10-21-2003)

Sec 36-277 Pedestrian And Nonmotorized Access And Circulation

  1. General standard. The parking and circulation system within each development shall accommodate the movement of vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and transit, throughout the proposed development and to and from surrounding areas, safely and conveniently, and shall contribute to the attractiveness of the development. The on-site pedestrian system must provide continuity, street crossings, visual interest and security as defined and connect to a township's network.
  2. Safety paths. For any development subject to site plan review, the following regulations shall apply if the development is located on or adjacent to a proposed safety path, where the township has adopted a plan for such paths:
    1. All plans submitted to the township for development review shall include a plan and specifications, for a safety path consistent with the township's safety path master plan, subject to subsection (b)(6) of this section.
    2. The safety path shall be constructed as part of the site improvements of the development, in accordance with the specifications in this article, subject to subsection (b)(6) of this section.
    3. The safety path shall be constructed within the right-of-way, in a location immediately adjacent to the property line of the approved development. If the safety path is constructed on the property of the development, an easement for the use, maintenance, repair and replacement of the safety path shall be dedicated to the township following construction and approval by the township.
    4. All safety paths shall be six feet in width and shall be constructed of concrete. The thickness of the concrete safety path shall be a minimum of six inches where vehicular traffic will access the path, and a minimum of four inches in all other locations. All safety paths shall be built on a four-inch compacted sand subbase.
    5. Where unique and peculiar circumstances are present, such as extreme topography, dense mature trees and/or wetlands, the township shall be authorized to vary the location, construction, and/or specifications of the safety path so as to minimize or avoid a safety hazard and/or adverse impact upon natural features. In consideration of a variation from such standards, the township planning commission shall consider the longterm cost of maintenance, repair and replacement. Moreover, during the course of construction, the township planning commission may permit minor deviations in the interest of safety and natural feature preservation, and provide for orderly development of a coordinated network of safety paths. Any and all required approvals from other governmental entities shall be obtained by the developer with respect to all variances permitted by the township.
    6. Where it can be established that the safety path would not be connected to any other segment of safety path and that it would not likely be so connected for a period of at least ten years, the township board may permit the developer to establish a cash escrow with the township treasurer, to be used for construction of the safety path at a time to be determined by the township board. If an escrow is established, it shall be in an amount determined by the township engineer to reflect the estimated cost of constructing the safety path in question. The developer shall also dedicate an easement for construction, use, maintenance and repair of the safety path, if it is to be located on private property.
  3. Development standards. All developments shall meet the following standards:
    1. Safety considerations. To the maximum extent feasible, pedestrians shall be separated from vehicles.
      1. Where complete separation of pedestrians and vehicles is not possible, potential hazards shall be minimized by the use of techniques such as special paving, grade separations, pavement marking, signs or striping, bollards, median refuge areas, landscaping, lighting or other traffic calming measures to clearly delineate pedestrian areas, for both day and night use.
      2. Where pedestrians and bicyclists share walkways, the pedestrian/bicycle system shall be designed to be wide enough to easily accommodate the amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic volumes that are anticipated. A minimum width of eight feet shall be required and shall meet American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines. Additional width of up to four feet may be required to accommodate higher volumes of bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
    2. Curb cuts and ramps. Curb cuts and ramps shall be located at convenient, safe locations for the physically disabled, for bicyclists and for people pushing strollers or carts. The location and design of curb cuts and ramps shall meet the requirements of the Michigan barrier free code and the Americans With Disabilities Act ramp standards and shall avoid crossing or funneling pedestrian traffic through loading areas, drive-in lanes and outdoor trash storage/collection areas.
    3. Site amenities. Development plans shall include site amenities that enhance safety and convenience and promote walking or bicycling as an alternative means of transportation. Development plans for any commercial and office site shall include one bike rack for each 5,000 square feet of floor area. Site amenities may also include drinking fountains, canopies and benches.
    4. Walkways.
      1. Directness and continuity. Walkways within the site shall be located and aligned to directly and continuously connect areas or points of pedestrian origin and destination, and shall not be located and aligned solely based on the outline of a parking lot configuration that does not provide such direct pedestrian access. Walkways shall link safety paths with building entries through parking lots. Such connecting walkways shall either be grade separated from the parking lot or clearly delineated as to avoid pedestrian/vehicular conflicts with a paved surface not less than six feet in width. Drive aisles leading to main entrances shall have walkways on at least one side of the drive aisle.
      2. Street crossings. Where it is necessary for the pedestrian access to cross drive aisles or internal roadways, crossings shall emphasize and place priority on pedestrian access and safety. The pedestrian crossings must be well-marked using such pavement treatments, signs, striping, signals, lighting, techniques as special, median refuge areas, landscaping, and other traffic calming techniques.

(Ord. No. 275, § 10.06, 10-21-2003)

Sec 36-278 Off-Street Parking

  1. Applicability.
    1. In all zoning districts, off-street parking facilities for the parking of motor vehicles for the use of occupants, employees, and patrons of the buildings hereafter erected, altered, or expanded after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, shall be provided as herein prescribed. Such space shall be maintained and shall not be encroached upon so long as said main building or structure remains, unless an equivalent number of such spaces are provided elsewhere in conformance with this chapter.
    2. No parking facility or parking space which exists at the time the ordinance from which this chapter is derived becomes effective or which subsequent hereto is provided for the purpose of complying with provisions of this chapter shall thereafter be relinquished or reduced in any manner below the requirements established by this chapter.
  2. Parking and vehicle storage restrictions.
    1. Residential districts.
      1. Parking of motor vehicles in residential districts shall be limited to passenger vehicles, and no more than one commercial vehicle of the light, delivery type, not to exceed three-fourths ton, shall be permitted for each dwelling unit. The parking of any other type of commercial vehicle, except those belonging to a church or school and parked on church or school property, is prohibited in this district. Parking spaces for all types of uses may be provided either in garages or parking areas conforming to the provisions of this chapter.
      2. Unlicensed operative and licensed or unlicensed inoperative automotive vehicles or trailers of any type shall not be parked or stored in residentially zoned property other than in completely enclosed buildings.
      3. No major recreational equipment shall be parked or stored in the front yard of any lot in a residential district, except for a period not to exceed 72 hours during loading or unloading. No such equipment shall be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored on a residential lot, or in any location not approved for such use.
    2. Other districts.
      1. In any commercial or office zoning district, parking or storage of semitrailers, except semitrailers owned and operated by the principal use of the lot, shall be prohibited for a period of more than 24 hours in a month.
      2. Storage of products, materials, or equipment in semitrailers shall be prohibited in any zoning district.
      3. Sales of products, merchandise, or other materials from semitrailers shall be prohibited in any zoning district.
  3. Location of parking.
    1. One- and two-family dwellings. The off-street parking facilities required for one- and two-family dwellings shall be located on the same lot or parcel of ground as the building they are intended to serve, but shall not be considered a parking facility under the provisions of this article.
    2. All other uses. Off-street parking required for all uses, other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be located on the same lot or parcel as the building or buildings they are intended to serve, and within 500 feet of the main entrance of the building intended to be served, unless otherwise modified by subsection (g)(4) of this section.
  4. Required greenbelt, setbacks, and screening.
    1. Off-street parking facilities, including maneuvering lanes, shall not be located within the front greenbelt required in accordance with section 36-345. Off-street parking shall be permitted within the required side or rear yard setbacks, provided a minimum ten-foot setback is maintained between off-street parking and the abutting side and rear lot lines.
    2. Off-street parking shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with section 36-345.
  5. Units and methods of measurement. For the purpose of determining off-street parking requirements, the following units of measurement shall apply:
    1. Floor area. Where floor area is the unit for determining the required number of off-street parking spaces, said unit shall mean the gross floor area, excluding such floor area within the principal building used for parking, incidental service and storage, housing of mechanical equipment, heating systems and similar uses.
    2. Employees. For requirements stated in terms of employees, the calculation shall be based upon the maximum number of employees likely to be on the premises during the largest shift.
    3. Places of assembly. In stadiums, sports arenas, churches and other places of assembly in which those in attendance occupy benches, pews, or other similar seating facilities, each 24 inches of such shall be counted as one seat. In cases where a place of assembly has both fixed seats and open assembly area, requirements shall be computed separately for each type and added together.
  6. Parking duration. The requirement of maintaining vehicle storage or parking space is to provide for the public safety in keeping parked cars off the streets, but such requirement is not intended to provide for the storage or prolonged parking in any such parking area. Except when land is used as storage space in connection with the business of a motor vehicle repair or service garage, a 24-hour time limit for parking in nonresidential off-street parking areas shall prevail.
  7. Off-street parking requirements.
    1. New uses or buildings. The amount of required off-street parking spaces for new uses or buildings, additions thereto, and additions to existing buildings shall be determined in accordance with the schedule set forth in subsection (h) of this section, no more or less parking may be approved except under the flexibility provisions found in subsection (g)(4) of this section. Parking requirements listed in subsection (h) of this section shall not include off-street stacking spaces for drive-through facilities set forth in section 36-280.
    2. Similar uses and requirements. When a use is not specifically mentioned, the requirements of off-street parking for similar use shall apply.
    3. Collective provisions. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent collective provisions of off-street parking facilities for two or more buildings or uses, provided such facilities collectively shall not be less than the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses computed separately in accordance with subsection (h) of this section.
    4. Flexibility in application.
      1. The township recognizes that, due to the specific requirements of any given development, inflexible application of the parking standards set forth in subsection (h) of this section may result in development with inadequate parking or parking far in excess of that which is needed. The former situation may lead to traffic congestion or unauthorized parking on adjacent streets or neighboring sites. The latter situation may result in excessive paving and stormwater runoff and a waste of space which could be left as open space.
      2. The planning commission may permit deviations from the requirements of subsection (h) of this section and may require more or allow less parking whenever it finds that such deviations are more likely to provide a sufficient number of parking spaces to accommodate the specific characteristics of the use in question.
      3. The planning commission may attach conditions to the approval of a deviation from the requirement of subsection (h) of this section that bind such approval to the specific use in question. Where a deviation results in a reduction of parking, the planning commission may further impose conditions which ensure that adequate reserve area is set aside for future parking, if needed. Where an area is set aside for reserve parking, it shall be easily developed, not devoted to a use other than open space, and shall be designed to accommodate attendant facilities such as maneuvering lanes and drainage.
  8. Schedule of off-street parking requirements.

    Use

    Required Number of Parking Spaces per Each Unit of Measure

    Residential: 

    Single- or two-family dwelling

    2 per each dwelling unit

    Multiple-family dwelling

    2 per each dwelling unit plus 1 per each ten dwelling units

    Senior citizen housing

    1 per each dwelling unit

    Places of assembly/institutional: 

    Churches

    1 per each 3 seats based on maximum seating capacity in the main place of assembly therein

    Private clubs and lodges

    1 per 5 individual members allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by fire and/or building codes

    Hospitals

    1 per each 2 beds

    Convalescent homes, homes for the aged, nursing homes, children's' homes

    1 per 3 beds

    High schools, trade schools, colleges, and universities

    8 per each classroom

    Elementary and middle schools

    5 per each classroom

    Child care centers, day nurseries, or nursery schools

    1 per each 10 students, plus 1 per each employee

    Stadiums, sports arenas, auditoriums, banquet halls and meeting facilities

    1 per each 4 seats, based on maximum seating capacity

    Libraries and museums

    1 per each 500 sq. ft. of floor area

    General commercial: 

    Retail stores, except as otherwise specified herein

    1 per 200 sq. ft. of floor area

    Supermarkets, drugstores, and other self-serve retail establishments

    1 per 250 sq. ft. of floor area

    Convenience stores

    1 per 200 sq. ft. of floor area

    Planned shopping center

    1 per 200 sq. ft. of floor area

    Furniture, appliances, hardware and household equipment sales

    1 per each 600 sq. ft. of floor area

    Lodging

    1 per each guest bedroom, plus amount required for accessory uses, such as a restaurant or cocktail lounge

    Fast food restaurant

    1 per each 75 sq. ft. of floor area

    Sitdown restaurant

    1 per each 3 seats, based on maximum seating capacity

    Taverns and cocktail lounges (other than fast food restaurants)

    1 per each 3 persons allowed within maximum occupancy load as established by fire and/or building codes

    Garden stores and building material sales

    1 per each 800 sq. ft. of floor area

    Open air business, not otherwise provided for herein

    1 per each 800 sq. ft. of lot area used for said business

    Movie theaters

    1 per each 3 seats based on the maximum seating capacity

    Wholesale stores, machinery sales

    1 per each 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area

    Automotive: 

    Auto sales

    1 per each 200 sq. ft. of showroom floor area plus 3 per each service stall

    Automobile repair facilities

    3 per each service stall plus 1 per each service vehicle

    Gasoline stations without convenience store

    1 per pump unit, plus 3 per each service stall

    Gasoline stations with convenience store

    1 per pump unit, plus 3 per each service stall, plus 1 per each 200 sq. ft. of floor area devoted to retail sales and customer retail sales and customer service

    Car washes (self-serve)

    2 per each wash stall, plus 1 per each vacuum station

    Car washes (automatic)

    1 per 200 sq. ft. of floor area of customer waiting and service area, 1 per vacuum station

    Collision or bump shop, and other

    3 per each stall or service area

    Office and service:

    Medical and dental offices

    1 per each 200 sq. ft. of floor area

    Business and professional offices

    1 per each 300 sq. ft. of floor area

    Banks

    1 per each 250 sq. ft. of floor area

    Barbershops and beauty shops

    3 per each chair

    Recreational:

    Bowling alleys

    3 per bowling lane, plus amount required for accessory uses such as a restaurant or cocktail lounge

    Private tennis, swim or golf clubs or other similar uses

    1 per each 2 memberships, plus for accessory uses such as a restaurant or cocktail lounge

    Golf course, open to the general public

    5 per each hole, plus amount required for accessory uses such as a restaurant or cocktail lounge

    Industrial:

    Industrial, manufacturing or research establishments

    1 per each 500 sq. ft. of floor area

    Warehouse and storage buildings

    1 per each 1,500 sq. ft. of floor area

    Contractors office

    1 per 300 sq. ft. of floor area

  9. Off-street parking design and construction.
    1. The construction of any parking facility shall be in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Plans for the development of any parking lot must comply with article VI of this chapter.
    2. All such parking facilities, driveways, or loading areas required for uses other than single- or two-family residential shall be hard surfaced with a pavement having an asphalt or concrete binder, shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of surface water which might accumulate within or upon such area, and shall be completely constructed prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued. The planning commission shall have the discretion of waiving certain hard surface paving requirements provided the following conditions are met:
      1. The proposed driveways, loading, turnaround, or storage areas will receive only limited use and are not used for employee parking, customer parking, or primary access.
      2. Gravel surfacing and potential problems arising from dust or scattered gravel will not impact neighboring properties.
    3. All illumination for all such parking facilities shall meet the standards set forth in section 36-315.
    4. Adequate ingress and egress to the parking facility, by means of clearly defined drives, shall be provided for all vehicles.
    5. Connecting curbs shall be provided and located to prevent any vehicle from encroaching upon necessary pedestrian walkways or damaging required landscaping.
    6. Landscaping shall comply with section 36-345(b)(4).
    7. Plans for the layout of automobile off-street parking facilities shall be in accordance with the following minimum regulations (see Figures 8—11 in appendix A):


      Maneuvering Lane Width (in feet) Parking Space Dimensions (in feet)
      Parking pattern
      One-Way
      Two-Way
      Width
      Length
      0—parallel
      1220924
      30°—53°
      1622918
      54°—74°
      1622918
      75°—90°
      2022918
    8. Truck parking. Off-street parking facilities for trucks at restaurants, service stations, and similar establishments shall be of sufficient size to adequately serve trucks and not interfere with other vehicles that use the same facilities. Such truck space shall not be less than ten feet in width and 55 feet in length.
    9. Barrier-free parking. Off-street barrier-free parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with requirements of the state.
    10. Parking lots and associated stormwater runoff shall be constructed to meet the standards found in section 36-341. The use of best management practices (BMPs) as described in section 36-341 to reduce impervious surfaces and promote the infiltration of stormwater shall be strongly encouraged.
  10. Bicycle parking requirement. One bicycle parking space must be provided for every 20 automobile parking spaces, with a minimum of two required for all sites.

(Ord. No. 275, § 10.07, 10-21-2003; Ord. No. 3381, § 5, 4-19-2005)

Sec 36-279 Off-Street Loading Requirements

  1. On the same premises with every building or use involving the receipt or distribution of vehicles, material or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained adequate space for standing, loading and unloading services in order to avoid undue interference with street or parking facilities.
  2. Such loading and unloading space shall have sufficient area and height clearance to accommodate vehicles using the loading space, based upon evidence supplied by the applicant and shall be provided according to the following schedule:

    Gross Floor Area (sq. ft.) Loading and Unloading Spaces Required
    0—2,000
    None
    2,001—20,000
    One space
    20,001—100,000
    One space plus one space for each 20,000 sq. ft. in excess of 20,000 sq. ft.
    100,001—500,000
    Five spaces plus one space for each 40,000 sq. ft. in excess of 100,000 sq. ft.
    Over 500,000
    15 spaces plus one space for each 80,000 sq. ft. in excess of 500,000 sq. ft.
  3. Required greenbelt, setbacks, and screening.
    1. Off-street loading areas, including maneuvering aisles, shall not be located within the front greenbelt required in accordance with section 36-345. Off-street loading shall be permitted within the required side or rear yard setbacks, provided a minimum 50-foot setback is provided adjacent to residentially zoned or used properties and a minimum ten-foot setback is provided adjacent to nonresidential property.
    2. Off-street loading which abuts residentially zoned or used property shall be screened in accordance with section 36-345.
    3. Any loading space shall not be closer than 50 feet to any lot located in any residential district unless wholly within a completely enclosed building or unless enclosed on all sides by a wall, fence, or compact planting not less than six feet in height.
  4. Double count. Off-street loading space areas shall not be construed as, or counted toward, the supplying of area required as off-street parking space area.

(Ord. No. 275, § 10.08, 10-21-2003)

Sec 36-280 Off-Street Stacking Space For Drive-Through Facilities

All businesses which provide drive-through facilities for serving customers within their automobile shall provide adequate off-street stacking space within a defined stacking lane which meets the following requirements. (See Figure 12 in appendix A.)

  1. Each stacking lane shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width. Each stacking space shall be computed on the basis of 20 feet in length.
  2. Clear identification and delineation between the drive-through facility and parking lot shall be provided. Drive-through facilities shall be designed in a manner which promotes pedestrian and vehicular safety, and does not interfere with access to parking and maneuvering lanes.
  3. For all drive-through facilities which have a single stacking lane, an escape lane shall be provided which allows other vehicles to pass those waiting to be served.
  4. The number of stacking spaces per service lane shall be provided for the following uses. When a use is not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street stacking space for the similar use shall apply.

    Use
    Stacking Spaces per Service Lane
    Banks
    4
    Photo service
    4
    Dry cleaning
    4
    Fast food restaurants
    8
    Car washes (self-service):
    Entry3
    Exit1
    Car washes (automatic):
    Entry6
    Exit3

(Ord. No. 275, § 10.09, 10-21-2003)