The purpose of this article is to address the details of site planning and project design to ensure that proposed development produces an environment of stable and desirable character. The requirements of this article shall apply to all proposed development, including redevelopment and new uses, except as otherwise specified by this UDC.

(Ord. No. 2023-3, § 1(Exh. A), 6-20-2023)

8.2.1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to set standards for the provision of access to development in a manner that preserves the safety and efficiency of the transportation system. The management of access is a means by which substantial public investment in the transportation system can be protected and the need for remedial measures eliminated or reduced.

8.2.2. Access management.

A.

All off-street parking lots shall have access to a paved public or private street and be served by a paved access drive.

B.

Interparcel access is required between all abutting parking lots and sites based on site conditions and as determined by the community development director to provide a cross access drive and pedestrian access to allow circulation between sites.

1.

Interparcel access is not required between non-residential uses and single-family residential uses.

2.

This shall be accomplished by stubbing a connection to each adjacent the property line. The property owner shall grant an access easement granting public access through the lot. This easement shall be submitted to the community development director and recorded by the applicant or property owner with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Walton County or the Superior Court of Newton County.

3.

If full access between or among lots is implemented after initial site development, any deficiencies created to formalize the connection are permitted without need for any formal relief through the variance process (e.g.: removing a required parking space to accommodate the connection will render it nonconforming but is permitted to prioritize the connectivity).

4.

Joint driveways between properties shall be established wherever feasible along a major thoroughfare, arterial, or collector street.

C.

All developments shall have access to a public right-of-way. The number of access points shall be in accordance with Table 8.2.2.C.

Table 8.2.2.C. Minimum Number of Access Points

D.

The separation of access points on a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector street shall be determined by the speed limit of the road with the following minimum spacing requirements in accordance with Table 8.2.2.D.

1.

The distance between access points shall be measured from the centerline of the proposed driveway or street to the centerline of the nearest existing adjacent driveway or street.

2.

Driveway spacing at intersections and corners shall provide adequate sight distance, response time, and permit adequate queuing space.

3.

No driveway, except driveways providing residential access, shall be allowed within 100 feet of the centerline of an intersecting thoroughfare or arterial or collector street.

4.

No nonresidential access except right in/right out channelized access shall be allowed within 100 feet of the centerline of any other thoroughfare or arterial.

5.

The requirements of this section are not intended to eliminate all access to a parcel of land that was legally subdivided prior to the enactment of this section.

Table 8.2.2.D. Driveway Separation

E.

All street design and other development activities, including landscaping, shall be arranged on site so as to provide safe and convenient access for emergency vehicles.

F.

Along thoroughfares, arterials, or collector streets, a deceleration lane, a turn lane, larger or reduced turning radius, traffic islands or other devices or designs, including traffic calming devices and designs, may be required to avoid specific traffic hazards which would otherwise be created by the proposed driveway location. The community development director may require the submission of a traffic analysis based on the scale and scope of the project to determine required improvements.

G.

Deceleration lanes are required for access to residential uses containing 20 or more units that provide less sight distance (in feet) than ten times the posted speed limit (in miles per hour) in accordance with Table 8.2.2.G.

1.

The minimum deceleration lengths shall be as specified below. The community development director may vary length requirements based upon a consideration of available sight distances and other contextual features as determined by an engineering study to verify traffic safety.

2.

Deceleration lanes located within 75 feet of an intersection radius may be extended to the intersection.

Table 8.2.2.G. Deceleration Lanes

8.2.3. Driveway connections.

A.

Quantity.

1.

One driveway connection per lot frontage shall be permitted to streets classified as an arterial or collector, unless otherwise prohibited in this ordinance.

2.

A shared driveway, if developed at the same time, may be required to be constructed to serve adjacent properties, where deemed necessary by the community development director. A recorded access easement will be required for all shared driveways on separate lots, prior to the issuance of a building permit. This provision does not apply to residential single-family lots.

B.

Type. Because each site is unique, the type of driveway access (e.g., full access movement or right-in, right-out) to be allowed shall be determined by the community development director or the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), where applicable.

C.

Location.

1.

Driveways shall be located outside the functional limit of an intersection, as determined by the community development director or GDOT, where applicable.

2.

Driveways shall be contained wholly within the lot frontage or as part of a shared access easement with an adjacent property.

3.

New single-family detached and attached construction shall not be accessed from arterial and collector roadways if access is available from a lower street classification.

4.

Where only access is available from an arterial, the driveway shall be designed to allow vehicles to enter "head first" instead of reverse in the roadway.

8.2.4. Development with outparcels. The following standards shall apply only to developments consisting of outparcels:

A.

Access to the public street shall be made only by an internal access driveway.

B.

Internal drives shall be located between outparcels and primary developments.

C.

Internal drives shall connect to all access driveways.

D.

Driveway connections to internal driveways and access driveways shall be at least 200 feet from all intersections. State roads may require a greater separation.

E.

Parking areas shall be designed in such a way that will not require the backing of vehicles into or parallel parking along internal drives.

8.2.5. Controlled access. Access to any development that is controlled through any means such as gates and guardhouses, shall comply with the following standards. Emergency and "exit only" access points are exempt for these requirements.

A.

Gate width. The clear opening through gates shall be at least two feet wider than the roadway it controls.

B.

Queuing distance.

1.

Residential uses up to 75 units shall have at least 20 feet of vehicle stacking distance. An additional 20 feet of stacking distance shall be provided for every additional 100 units.

2.

Vehicle stacking distance for mixed-use and nonresidential uses shall be no less than 70 feet.

3.

Vehicle stacking distance is measured from the back of the sidewalk, or five feet from the back of curb or edge of street, whichever is closest to the gate.

4.

For any controlled access device that opens on a horizontal plane, such as a gate, a minimum of 20 feet of clear width shall be provided unless additional width is required by the fire marshal. Such device shall open away from the street right-of-way.

5.

For residential developments, adequate maneuvering room between the gate and the street shall be provided for a turnaround area for vehicles to exit in a forward motion. The turnaround area shall have a minimum radius of 60 feet to the outside of the turn. The turnaround area is subject to approval as determined by the fire marshal.

8.2.6. Change of driveway location. If the property owner initiates a change of driveway location and receives permission to construct a new driveway, the property owner shall be required to close the existing driveway and install a sidewalk and/or curb to match the existing sidewalk and/or curb, if a sidewalk and/or curb exists. The property owner shall landscape the area in accordance with the Screening and Buffering requirements of this UDC.

8.2.7. Blocking fire lanes, required parking areas. No vehicles, waste receptacles, storage, displays, or other obstacles shall be allowed to block driveways (including cross access easements), fire lanes or required parking and unloading and loading areas unless a valid temporary use permit has been issued.

8.2.8. Pedestrian circulation. To improve inter-parcel connectivity and pedestrian access, designated pedestrian paths shall be provided to principal uses from the street right-of-way and to adjacent properties.

8.2.9. Connections to bike trails. Where a new development or redevelopment adjoins a public bikeway or pedestrian facility, the development shall provide a bikeway or pedestrian connection to such facilities. Where public facilities are incomplete but part of an adopted plan, stub-outs for future linkages shall be provided by the development. A pedestrian connection, or stub-out for future linkages, shall be provided where a new development lies within one-half mile of a school or existing or planned transit route.

(Ord. No. 2023-3, § 1(Exh. A), 6-20-2023)

8.3.1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to ensure the proper and uniform development of off-street parking and loading areas. This shall be accomplished by requiring short-term storage of vehicles associated with the uses of buildings and land. These regulations will aid in minimizing any detrimental impacts of off-street parking and loading areas on adjacent properties and/or rights-of-way, while allowing for flexibility in addressing vehicle parking and loading.

8.3.2. Applicability.

A.

Unless specifically exempt elsewhere in this UDC, all existing and proposed development shall provide off-street parking and loading facilities in accordance with this section.

B.

With the exception of restriping parking lots or other routine maintenance which does not result in a reconfiguration of the parking spaces, any modification to existing off-street parking and loading facilities shall conform to the requirements of this section.

C.

Unless specifically exempt from these requirements, the off-street parking and loading requirements shall not be reduced or modified beyond what this UDC allows.

8.3.3. General.

A.

Location.

1.

Off-street parking for all uses shall be located on the same lot as the proposed use(s) unless a shared parking approval is issued.

2.

Garage space or space within buildings in basements or on the roofs of buildings may be used to meet the off-street parking requirements of this section.

B.

Uses not permitted. Required off-street parking or loading areas are not be used for the display, sale, repair, dismantling, or servicing of any vehicle, equipment, or supplies unless provided elsewhere in this UDC.

8.3.4. Vehicle parking in residential districts.

A.

Commercial vehicle parking.

1.

Except as provided herein, no commercial vehicle shall be allowed to park in any AG, R-15, R-25, RMD, or residential-only PUD district either on private property so zoned or on the streets abutting such property.

2.

Exceptions.

a.

Any commercial vehicle actively engaged in loading or unloading of merchandise or passengers, or actively servicing a customer.

b.

Any commercial vehicle under one and one-half tons in cargo capacity shall be allowed to be parked in a carport or within a side yard or rear yard behind the main building line in accordance with other sections of this ordinance.

c.

This section shall not apply to any vehicle in an enclosed building or not visible from any public place, street, right-of-way, or from any surrounding private property.

d.

This section shall not apply to vehicles on school property or on property of not-for-profit organizations.

e.

Any government vehicle or other vehicle used for the primary purpose of transporting children to and from non-profit organizations, or state licensed accredited schools may park in said districts provided that such vehicle is not parked on any public street and is parked in the side or rear yard behind the main building line of the driver's dwelling.

3.

Whenever any police officer finds a commercial vehicle stopped, standing, stored, or parked upon any alley, street, highway, or right-of-way that creates or would create an immediate public safety hazard or prevents public safety vehicles, which shall include, but not limited to, police, fire, and EMS vehicles, from traveling on or otherwise using such alley, street, highway or right-of-way, the police officer is hereby authorized:

a.

To require the driver or other person in charge of the commercial vehicle to move the vehicle to a position off of the alley, street, highway, or right-of-way; or

b.

To provide for the removal of the vehicle to the nearest vehicle impound or other place of safety if the owner or other person in charge of the vehicle is unable or refuses to immediately move the vehicle to a position off of the alley, street, highway, or right-of-way.

B.

Recreational vehicle (RV), equipment, and trailer parking.

1.

Except as provided herein, no motorized or non-motorized recreational vehicles, equipment, or trailers shall be parked or stored in any R-15, R-25 or RMD, or residential-only PUD district, either on private property so zoned or streets abutting such property for more than 72 hours unless one of the following conditions is satisfied:

a.

The motorized or non-motorized recreational vehicle, equipment, or trailer is parked in a side or rear yard behind the main building line in accordance with other sections of this ordinance.

b.

The motorized or non-motorized recreational vehicle, equipment, or trailer is parked under a carport or in an enclosed garage or structure.

c.

The motorized or non-motorized recreational vehicle, equipment, or trailer is completely out of public view from the street.

2.

Motorized or non-motorized vehicles, equipment, or trailers parked or stored shall not have fixed connections to electricity, water, gas, or sanitary sewer facilities and at no time shall be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes in any R-15, R-25, RMD, or residential-only PUD district.

3.

All motorized or non-motorized recreational vehicles, equipment, and trailers must be kept in good repair, carry a current year's license and registration, and be titled to or leased by one of the permanent occupants of the residence, or their temporary guest.

8.3.5. Parking calculation requirements.

A.

Fractional measurements. When units or measurements determining number of required off-street parking spaces result in the requirement of a fractional space, then such fraction equal to or greater than one-half shall require a full off-street parking space. However, when the units or measurements determining the reduction of the number of off-street parking spaces results in a fractional space, the fractional space shall not be counted.

B.

Minimum space requirements for uses not identified.

1.

Where the need for parking of a particular use is uncertain due to unknown/unusual operating characteristics or where the use is not specifically identified in the parking calculation table, the community development director shall determine the parking requirement.

2.

In making such a determination, the community development director shall be guided by:

a.

The number of persons to be employed in such building;

b.

The number of persons expected to reside in, visit or patronize such building or use;

c.

The anticipated percentage of residents, visitors or patrons driving vehicles the need for safe and convenient loading space for visitors or patrons and goods; and/or

d.

Applicant submitted parking data. Such data may include, but is not limited to, site studies from similar uses, generally accepted engineering standards (e.g., Institute of Transportation Engineers trip and parking operation rates), or independent engineering calculations based on the nature of the proposed use.

8.3.6. Parking ratios. Unless otherwise expressly stated in this UDC, parking ratios shall be as per the Table 8.3.6:

Table 8.3.6. Parking Ratios

8.3.7. Design standards.

A.

Dimensional standards. The minimum parking lot space dimensions shall be as follows based on the type of space:

1.

Standard vehicle space: Nine feet wide and 18 feet long.

2.

Compact vehicle space: Eight feet wide and 15 feet long.

3.

Personal transportation vehicle (PTV) space: Six feet wide and ten feet long.

B.

Aisle width.

1.

Where there is no parking, interior drive aisles shall be at least ten feet wide for one-way traffic movement and at least 20 feet wide for two-way traffic movement.

2.

Drive aisles associated with parking areas shall be 24 feet wide for two-way and 15 feet wide for one-way traffic.

3.

ADA spaces for persons with disabilities shall be provided as required by the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Georgia Accessibility Code, as amended.

C.

Compact spaces. Up to ten percent of off-street parking spaces for a use requiring 25 or more off-street parking spaces may be designed for compact cars subject to the following conditions:

1.

Parking spaces shall be grouped or placed in clusters.

2.

Each parking space shall be clearly marked with the words "compact car only."

D.

PTV spaces. Required PTV parking shall comply with the following conditions:

1.

Parking spaces shall be grouped or placed in clusters.

2.

Each parking space shall be clearly marked with the words "golf carts only."

3.

The parking lot landscaping requirements of section 7.4, landscaping and open space do not apply to clusters of less than ten PTV parking spaces.

E.

Parking surfaces.

1.

Surfacing required. Except as provided below, where off-street facilities are provided for parking or any other vehicular use area, they shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete material, or with alternative paving material (e.g. concrete pavers, brick, "turfstone" or similar material) determined to exhibit equivalent wear resistance and load bearing characteristics as asphalt or concrete and conforms to the Social Circle standard details for approved pervious materials. Use of alternative paving material shall be approved by the community development director.

2.

Alternative surfaces. For the uses listed below, all driveways, access aisles and parking spaces (excluding handicapped) may be surfaced with grass lawn or mulch, provided the standards of this subsection 8.3.6, parking ratios are met:

a.

Places of worship;

b.

Parks, playgrounds, football and baseball stadiums, and other similar outdoor recreation areas; and

c.

High schools, for parking above the minimum required.

3.

Waiver or modification. The community development director may waive or modify the requirements when one of the following situations exists:

a.

Any improvement which would create an unsafe condition or security concern;

b.

There are topographical constraints, or existing structures effectively block access;

c.

The land use would not generate the need for pedestrian access; or

d.

The public is not allowed access to the subject land use.

F.

Other requirements.

1.

Bumper guards. For each parking space adjacent to a pedestrian walkway, sidewalk, open space, or similar feature, a bumper guard or wheel stop shall be installed.

2.

Marking. Each parking space shall be painted with stripes, not less than three inches wide, running the length of each of the longer sides of the space or by other acceptable methods, which clearly delineate the parking space within the parking lot.

3.

All off-street automobile parking and storage spaces shall be so arranged that vehicles will not be required to back onto a public street, road, or highway when leaving the premises.

4.

Off-street parking areas shall be graded to ensure proper drainage, surface with asphalt or concrete materials. Materials may be pervious, if designed and engineered as such.

8.3.8. Off-street loading requirements.

A.

Loading facilities required. Loading facilities shall be required where the normal operation of any use requires routine delivery of goods, merchandise or equipment.

B.

Off-street loading facilities shall not encroach on or interfere with the public use of streets, sidewalks and lanes, autos, or pedestrians, unless otherwise approved this UDC. Adequate space shall be available for the unloading and loading of goods, materials, items, or stock for delivery and shipping.

C.

Access. Each off-street loading space shall be directly accessible from a street or lane without crossing or entering any other required off-street loading space. Such loading space shall be accessible from the interior of the building it serves and shall be arranged for convenient and safe ingress and egress by motor truck and/or trailer combination.

D.

Combined off-street loading. Collective, joint, or combined provisions for off-street loading facilities for two or more buildings or uses may be made, provided that such off-street loading facilities are of sufficient quantity to adequately serve the proposed uses.

E.

Loading activities near residential uses. Loading activities within 150 feet of residential uses or shall only be permitted to undertake said activities on Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.

8.3.9. Parking garages. The following supplemental requirements apply to parking garages:

A.

Vehicular access.

1.

Vehicular access shall be designed in a manner that minimizes disruption to motorized travel, non-motorized travel, and the streetscape.

2.

Vehicular ingress and egress shall be provided from an alley or local street. When alley access or local-street access is not possible, then vehicular ingress and egress shall be permitted from a collector or arterial street.

3.

Free-flow parking garage entries (i.e., without attendants, gates or ticket-dispensing machines) shall provide at least one off-street vehicle stacking space per entry lane.

4.

Parking garage entries that include automatic ticket-dispensing machines or automatic key readers at entries shall provide at least two off-street vehicle stacking spaces per entry lane.

5.

Parking garage entries that include manual ticket-dispensing machines at entries shall provide at least three off-street vehicle stacking spaces per entry lane.

6.

[Reserved.]

7.

Required vehicle stacking spaces at entries shall be located so that they do not obstruct sidewalks.

B.

Design.

1.

Ramps and sloping floors shall be located so as not to be visible from the front-street facing sides of the parking garage.

2.

[Reserved.]

3.

In order to de-emphasize the horizontal nature of the parking garage, vertical divisions at least two feet in width and extending the full height of the parking garage structure are required at least every 30 feet (measured horizontally).

4.

A parking garage shall not span more than 200 feet on any block face, unless fully lined and concealed by habitable/occupiable spaces on all floors.

5.

All parking garages shall provide pedestrian access from the ground level parking to the public sidewalk or building entrance.

6.

Table 8.3.9 (design standards for parking garages) illustrates the required design standards for garages based on street frontage types and adjacency to city open spaces.

Table 8.3.9. Design Standards for Parking Garages

8.3.10. Parking credits. Exceptions to the off-street motor parking ratios can be accommodated as follows:

A.

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

1.

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are permitted in all off-street surface parking lots and multi-level parking structures in the city; however, there is no requirement to install EV charging stations.

2.

Any parking space equipped with electric vehicle charging equipment shall not count against the parking maximums of Table 8.3.6, parking ratios. To receive credit, each electric vehicle charging station-equipped parking space shall have unobstructed access.

3.

Spaces for electric vehicle charging shall be identified by pavement markings and by appropriate signage. Signage shall not count against the maximum aggregate sign area permitted on a lot.

4.

EV spaces shall not count against the parking maximums.

5.

The owner of the property shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle charging stations.

B.

Motorcycle and scooter parking. Motorcycle or scooter parking spaces shall not count against the parking maximums. Space shall be provided on concrete or other paved surface and dimensioned four feet by eight feet.

C.

On-street parking.

1.

Development of on-street parking shall not count against the parking maximums.

2.

The spaces shall be dedicated to the city and shall be used as public parking that shall not be signed or assigned to a single site once in use.

3.

Parallel-parking on-street parking stalls shall be marked and shall measure a minimum of eight feet in width and 22.5 feet in length.

D.

Transfer of parking rights.

1.

The purpose of the transfer of parking rights program is to transfer quantities from eligible sending sites to eligible receiving sites through a voluntary process that supports market-driven parking solutions lot by lot without compromising overall parking ratios necessary for public benefit and economic development.

2.

Sending site.

a.

Sending site means the entire parcel or lot qualified to send parking from the subject lot to a receiving site.

b.

Qualification of a sending site shall demonstrate the amount of parking proposed on the site is not required for the current use. Only the difference between the number of existing or proposed spaces and the maximum number of spaces on the sending site may be transferred to an eligible receiving site.

c.

For instance, if a sending site currently has ten spaces, and the maximum number of spaces on the sending site is 20 spaces, the sending site may transfer up to ten spaces to an eligible receiving site.

E.

Receiving site.

1.

Receiving site means the entire parcel or lot qualified to receive parking rights from an eligible sending site.

2.

Qualification of a receiving site shall demonstrate the amount of parking proposed on the site is necessary for the proposed use. The receiving site may exceed the stated parking maximums of this division, provided all requirements of the transfer of parking rights are met.

F.

Submittal requirements and methodology. Applicants proposing to use transfer of parking rights as a means of reducing overall motor vehicle parking requirements shall submit:

1.

The names and addresses of the uses and of the owners or tenants that are transferring or receiving the parking rights;

2.

The location and number of parking spaces that are being transferred;

a.

A parking analysis;

b.

A legal instrument such as an easement or deed restriction guaranteeing access to the parking for the parking users.

c.

The required parking analysis shall be based on the latest edition of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) parking model or be prepared by an engineer who is registered in the State of Georgia and who has expertise in parking and transportation.

d.

The parking analysis shall demonstrate that the peak parking demands of the subject uses occur at different times and that the parking area will be large enough for the anticipated demands of both uses.

G.

Recordation of parking agreements. Shared parking agreements shall be in writing in a form approved by the city attorney, shall be signed by the owners of each of the affected properties or uses, shall run with the land of the properties involved in perpetuity, and shall be recorded with the clerk of superior court, and a copy of the recorded document provided to the community development director.

No parking agreement shall be canceled except with the prior approval by staff after review of the change of conditions that render the agreement unnecessary.

H.

Change in use. Any subsequent change in land uses within the participating developments shall require proof that adequate and not excessive parking below maximums will be available. Prior to any change in use, the owner shall apply to the community development director for an evaluation and confirmation of the change. If the community development director finds that the parking arrangement is no longer justified, the community development director shall notify the owner to construct or demolish the number of parking spaces necessary to meet the difference in the required parking between the proposed and previous uses.

8.3.11. Minimum bicycle parking requirements.

A.

Minimum parking ratios. Short-term and long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the minimum ratios established in Table 8.3.6, parking requirements.

B.

Design and location.

1.

General.

a.

All bicycle parking spaces are subject to the general design and location requirements of this section.

b.

Bicycle parking spaces shall be illuminated if accessible to users after dark.

c.

Bicycle parking spaces shall be located to be readily visible by the public or by building users, except in the case of long-term parking spaces located in secure areas accessible only to employees, staff, or residents;

d.

Bicycle parking spaces shall be accessible without climbing stairs, going up or down a slope of more than 12 percent and via a route on the property that is designed to minimize conflicts with motor vehicles and pedestrians.

e.

All bike racks shall be located at least two feet in all directions from any obstruction, including pedestrian zones, other bike racks, walls, doors, posts, or columns.

f.

All required bicycle parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of two feet in width by six feet in length, with a minimum overhead vertical clearance of seven feet.

2.

Short-term bicycle parking. In addition to the general bicycle parking design and location requirements, all required short-term bicycle parking shall meet the following requirements:

a.

Short-term bicycle parking shall be visible from the main public building entrance and be at least as conveniently located as the most convenient non-disabled motor vehicle parking space serving the subject use. If no motor vehicle parking is provided, short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be located within 75 feet of a building entrance.

b.

Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be located on private property unless the community development director approves a location within the public right-of-way.

c.

No primary structure, other than single-family residential uses, shall have fewer than three bicycle parking spaces nor be required to exceed 30 spaces.

d.

Racks or other spaces shall not intrude on sidewalk zones, or other pedestrian walkways or trails.

3.

Long-term bicycle parking. While not required to be provided by the UDC, any long-tern bicycle parking shall meet the following requirements:

a.

Long-term bicycle parking spaces may not be in dwelling units or on dwelling unit balconies.

b.

Unless clearly visible from the main building entrance, a sign indicating the location of all long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be prominently displayed near the main entrance to the building or facility, and additional signs shall be provided as necessary to ensure easy way-finding. A "bicycle parking" sign shall also be displayed on or adjacent to any indoor room or area designated for bicycle parking.

c.

Long-term bicycle parking spaces shall protect the entire bicycle, its components, and accessories against theft and inclement weather, including wind-driven rain and snow. Acceptable forms of protection include:

i.

Individual bicycle lockers;

ii.

Attended parking areas;

iii.

Video-monitored parking areas;

iv.

Restricted-access parking areas; or

v.

Other comparable arrangements approved by the community development director.

d.

Except in the case of bicycle lockers with a separate access door for each bike or attended facilities, all long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be designed to allow bicycles to be securely locked to a bicycle rack.

8.3.12. Stacking spaces.

A.

[Applicability.] This section applies only to drive-thru, drive-up, and drive-in uses. They are referred to collectively as "drive-thru" uses.

B.

Spaces required. In addition to the parking required for each use, establishments with drive-thru facilities shall provide stacking spaces for each drive-thru station as indicated in Table 8.3, parking requirements.

C.

Dimensions. Each lane of stacking spaces shall be at least nine feet in width and at least 18 feet in length. Edges of stacking lanes shall be delineated with pavement markings.

D.

Bypass lane. Drive-thru restaurants shall include a bypass lane adjacent to the required stacking lane. The bypass lane shall have minimum width of ten feet and be designed to allow vehicles to circumvent or leave the stacking lane without waiting for other queuing vehicles to exit.

E.

Location and design. Stacking lanes shall be located on the subject property. They may not be located within required driveways or drive aisles, parking spaces or loading areas and may not interfere with access to parking and ingress and egress from the street. Stacking lanes and drive-thru windows shall not be located between the principal building and the front street.

F.

Pedestrian access. The principal pedestrian access to the entrance of the use from a public sidewalk shall not cross the drive-thru facility stacking lane.

G.

Noise. Speakers associated with drive-thru facilities shall not be audible from abutting residentially zoned lots. Sound attenuation walls, landscaping or other mitigation measures may be required to ensure that the facility will not have adverse noise-related impacts on nearby residential uses.

(Ord. No. 2023-3, § 1(Exh. A), 6-20-2023)

8.4.1. Screening methods.

A.

Service areas.

1.

Trash collection, trash compaction, recycling collection, and other similar service areas shall be located to the side or rear of buildings and must be screened from view from adjacent property or street (not including an alley).

2.

Service areas that are fully integrated into a building shall be screened with a roll down door or other opaque screen.

3.

Service areas that are not integrated into a building shall be screened from three sides by a wall at least six feet in height and on the fourth side by solid gate at least six feet in height. The gate and wall must be maintained in good working order and must remain closed except when trash pick-up occur. Wall material shall be masonry, stone, or another material compatible with the primary building on the lot with the permission of the community development director.

B.

Mechanical equipment.

1.

Exemptions. Free-standing or roof-mounted renewable energy systems such as solar panels are exempt from these screening requirements.

2.

Roof-mounted equipment.

a.

Roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from ground level view from adjacent property or adjacent street (not including an alley).

b.

New buildings shall provide a parapet wall or other architectural element that screens roof-mounted equipment from view.

c.

For existing buildings with no or low parapet walls, roof-mounted equipment shall be screened on all sides by an opaque screen compatible with the principal building in terms of texture, quality, material, and color.

3.

Wall-mounted equipment.

a.

Wall-mounted equipment shall not be located on any surface that directly faces a street (not including an alley).

b.

Wall-mounted equipment located on any surface that is visible from a street (not including an alley) must be fully screened by landscaping or an opaque screen compatible with the principal building in terms of texture, quality, material and color.

4.

Ground-mounted equipment.

a.

Ground-mounted equipment screening shall be as high as the highest point of the equipment being screened.

b.

Screening shall consist of landscaping or an opaque screen compatible with the principal building in terms of texture, quality, material, and color.

C.

Utility service areas.

1.

Utility service areas located outside of the right-of-way that exceed 42 inches in height and 42 inches in any other dimension must be screened from the street.

2.

Screening shall consist of landscaping or a wall or fence compatible with the principal building in terms of texture, quality, material, and color.

3.

Utility service areas must be located an adequate distance from the street to allow for any required screening to be installed without encroaching into the public right-of-way.

4.

Screening is not required for utility service areas located more than 50 feet from a street.

(Ord. No. 2023-3, § 1(Exh. A), 6-20-2023)

8.5.1. Applicability. Requirements in this division apply to all districts except those zoned AG.

8.5.2. Height.

A.

Fences and walls shall not exceed four feet in height when located in the front yard or ten feet in height when located in any other (non-front) yard.

B.

Gates may be up to six feet in height in front yards.

C.

Wing walls shall not exceed 12 feet in height or the height of the foundation wall to which it is attached, whichever results in a lower wing wall height.

D.

Heights are measured from finished grade at the base of the fence or masonry wall to the highest point of the fence or wall.

E.

Fence and masonry wall columns, posts and ornaments are permitted to exceed maximum allowed fence and wall heights by up to two feet.

8.5.3. Fence materials and design.

A.

Chain link fences are prohibited along all street frontages in any residential-zoned districts.

B.

Fences are not permitted to contain barbed wire, spikes or similar devices, or an electric charge.

(Ord. No. 2023-3, § 1(Exh. A), 6-20-2023)

8.6.1. Dumpster screening.

A.

A solid fence on three sides shall enclose all dumpsters.

B.

The height of the fence shall be equal to or higher than the height of the dumpster and in accordance with section 8.5, fences and walls.

C.

The operable side of the dumpster shall be concealed with a gate equal to or higher than the height of the dumpster. The gate shall be opaque and constructed of durable materials.

8.6.2. Location.

A.

Dumpsters shall be placed in the rear yard and shall be located a minimum of five feet from property lines.

B.

In no case, shall loading activities hinder or obstruct the free movement of vehicle, and pedestrians over a street, sidewalk, alley, or to interrupt parking lot circulation.

C.

Service activities within 300 feet of residential uses, including single-family detached, single-family attached, multi-unit buildings, and mixed-use development with a residential component shall only be permitted Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m. This measurement shall be the shortest distance between the dumpster enclosure and any point on the property line of the residentially used property. These restrictions shall also apply to any service activities within a mixed-use development located within 300 feet of any residential unit within that development. In this case, the measurement shall be the shortest distance between the dumpster enclosure to the exterior wall of a residential unit.

D.

Access to dumpsters shall be provided via a paved, dust-free surface.

(Ord. No. 2023-3, § 1(Exh. A), 6-20-2023)

8.7.1. Purpose and intent. This section is intended to reduce the problems created by improperly designed and installed outdoor lighting. They are intended to eliminate problems of glare and minimize light trespass with regulations that avoid unnecessary direct light from shining onto abutting properties or streets.

8.7.2. Applicability. Outdoor lighting installed in the city shall be in conformance with the requirements established by this section.

8.7.3. Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from the provisions of this section:

A.

All temporary emergency lighting needed by police or fire departments or other emergency services;

B.

All hazard warning luminaires required by federal regulatory agencies;

C.

All vehicular luminaires;

D.

All outdoor light fixtures producing light directly by the combustion of natural gas or other fossil fuels;

E.

Signs;

F.

Aesthetic lighting limited to interior roadway lighting with a maximum height of two feet within a development, not intended to take the place of required street lighting, or lighting to be utilized within open space used to feature decorative plantings, sidewalks, walkways, or ornamental objects, such as fountains or similar features. Aesthetic lighting, although exempt from an iso footcandle plan, shall be identified on all design plans as to type of light and location to ensure appropriate use of aesthetic lighting in accordance with this section.

8.7.4. Outdoor lighting regulations.

A.

Cutoff fixtures. All luminaires not exempted from this section hereafter installed for outdoor lighting shall be full cutoff luminaires or another luminaire which does not emit any direct light above a horizontal plane through the lowest direct-light-emitting part of the luminaire.

B.

Type of lighting. Outdoor lighting shall be CFL or LED.

C.

No lighting plan shall be approved which will result in direct light that exceeds the requirements or is otherwise inconsistent with this section.

D.

Intensity specifications. Illuminance levels for outdoor lighting fixtures shall comply with the standards in Table 8.7.A and 8.7.B, measured at three feet above the ground or finished grade.

Table 8.7.A. Illuminance Levels at Property Lines

8.7.5. Additional requirements by type.

A.

Fuel station canopies and parking garages.

1.

All luminaries mounted on or recessed into the lower surface of fuel station canopies or parking structures shall be fully shielded and utilize flat lenses.

2.

The total light output of luminaries mounted on the lower surface, or recessed into the lower surface of the canopy, and any lighting within signage or illuminated panels over the pumps, shall not exceed 50 footcandles. The total light output of other illuminated areas of a fuel station shall not exceed 15 footcandles.

Table 8.7.B. Illuminance Levels in Parking Lots

3.

Illuminance levels for the interior of parking structures, where interior lighting is visible from outside the structure, shall conform to IESNA recommendation RP-20.

4.

Lights shall not be mounted on the top or sides of a canopy, and the sides of the canopy shall not be illuminated.

B.

Security lighting.

1.

Security lighting shall be directed towards the targeted area and shall not be on poles taller than 20 feet.

2.

Security lighting shall be maintained in such a manner as to prevent glare and lighting into properties of others or into a public right-of-way, and the system also shall be designed and maintained so that lights are not activated by activity off of the subject property.

8.7.6. Plans required.

A.

Applicants for any permit for any single-family detached or attached use proposing outdoor lighting fixtures shall submit evidence that the proposed work will comply with the outdoor lighting regulations of this section.

1.

The submission shall include a description, count, and location of all proposed outdoor illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors. The description may include, but is not limited to, catalog cuts and illustrations by manufacturers.

B.

Applicants for any permit for any non-single-family use proposing outdoor lighting fixtures shall submit evidence that the proposed work will comply with the outdoor lighting regulations of this section in accordance with the following:

1.

Plans indicating the location on the premises of each outdoor illuminating device, both proposed and any already existing on the site.

2.

Description of all proposed illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, reflectors. The description shall include, but is not limited to, catalog cuts, and illustrations by manufacturers.

3.

Photometric data, such as that furnished by manufacturers or similar, showing the angle of cut-off of light emissions.

4.

Photometric plans shall include the maximum and average light layout.

(Ord. No. 2023-3, § 1(Exh. A), 6-20-2023)

8.8.1. Inoperative/junked vehicle parking and storage restrictions. No motor vehicle, trailer, automobile, contrivance, or part thereof which is in an inoperative/junked condition shall be stored on any property within any district except:

A.

It shall be in an enclosed building;

B.

The vehicle is being repaired, refurbished, or restored for the personal use of the owner or his/her immediate family, and provided that there shall be no accumulation of inoperative/junked vehicles used as a source for parts;

C.

It shall be farm equipment or farm related vehicles, including trucks, as part of a permitted use located within any AG district;

D.

It shall be on the premises of a business or industrial enterprise where a valid permit has been issued for the operation of an a vehicle maintenance and repair business or a junk/salvage yard.

(Ord. No. 2023-3, § 1(Exh. A), 6-20-2023)