St Bonifacius City Zoning Code
OFF-STREET PARKING
ACCESS AND LOADING
§ 157.070 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS.
(A) General provisions.
(1) The purpose of this section is to alleviate or prevent congestion of the public streets, and so promote the safety and welfare of the public, by establishing minimum requirements for the off-street parking and loading and loading of motor vehicles in accordance with the use to which property is put.
(2) These provisions shall not apply to existing MU-BR area uses as long as the general use and purpose for which the property is now used shall be continued. This shall not exempt any business from municipal parking assessments.
(3) Floor area shall, for the purpose of calculating the number of off-street parking spaces, be the net useable floor area of the various floors, exclusive of hallways, utility spaces and storage areas other than warehousing.
(4) Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures in a residentially-zoned district be used for the storage of commercial vehicles or for parking of automobiles belonging to the employees, owner, tenants or customers of nearby commercial establishments.
(5) Required off-street parking spaces shall not be utilized for open storage of goods or for the storage of vehicles are that are inoperable, or for rent or for sale.
(6) Adequate space for snow storage shall be provided on the site so as not to reduce the required minimum number of parking spaces.
(7) Required off-street parking in the residential districts shall be on the same lot as the principal building.
(C) Joint parking facilities.
(1) This provision applies to all districts, except the residentially-zoned districts of the city.
(2) Required parking facilities serving two or more uses may be located on the same lot, with the following conditions or restrictions.
(a) There are a sufficient number of stalls to satisfy minimum parking requirements for each use within 400 feet of that use.
(b) The total number of parking spaces provided shall not be less than the sum total of the separate requirements for each use during any period when the parking facilities are utilized at the same time by two or more uses.
(c) The applicants may request a reduction in the total number of stalls provided. The applicant must prove that there is no substantial conflict in the principal operating hours of the two or more buildings or uses for which joint use of off-street parking facilities is proposed, or that there is sufficient parking to accommodate peak-hour use for businesses with conflicting hours.
(d) A properly drawn legal instrument, approved by the City Attorney and executed by the parties concerned, for joint use of off-street parking facilities shall be filed with the City Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer. The instrument shall be a three or more party agreement which shall include the city as one of the parties. Legal costs incurred by the city shall be reimbursed by the other parties involved in the agreement.
(D) Design standards.
(1) All off-street parking spaces shall be no less than nine feet in width and 18.5 feet in length, exclusive of access drives. All parking spaces shall be clearly marked. Minimum aisle width for accessing parking stalls will be dependent upon the angle of the parking stall (all dimensions in feet):
Parking Angle | Stall Width | Width Parallel to Drive Aisle | Length of Stripe | Drive Aisle Width |
90 | 9 | 9 | 18.5 | 24 |
75 | 9 | 9.3 | 20 | 22 |
60 | 9 | 10.4 | 22 | 18 |
45 | 9 | 12.7 | 25 | 14 |
(2) All off-street parking facilities shall be designed and constructed with appropriate means of vehicular access to and from a public street.
(3) Except for single-family, two-family and townhouse dwellings, head-in parking directly off of and adjacent to a public street, with each stall having its own direct access to a public street, is prohibited.
(4) When calculating required stalls, each fraction shall constitute another space.
(5) All of the area intended to be utilized for parking space and driveways shall be surfaced with bituminous or concrete material to control dust and promote good drainage.
(6) Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be hooded, shielded and arranged to reflect the light away and shield the light from abutting or nearby residential uses. A light meter may be used by the city to ensure compliance with the approved lighting plan.
(7) All open off-street parking areas shall provide a tire bumper or curb of adequate height and properly located to ensure that no part of any car will project beyond the required setback as identified in this chapter. In all zoning districts, except R-1 and R-2, the boundaries of all parking areas shall be defined by a curb of a design and material approved by the City Engineer.
(E) Parking requirements. The following minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided and maintained by ownership, easement and/or lease for and during the life of the respective uses hereinafter set forth:
(1) In auditoriums, churches and other places of public assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or other similar seating facilities, each 22 inches of such seating facilities shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of determining required parking.
(2) Parking requirements for specific uses within any of the groups listed below are superseded by the section of the ordinance listing special restrictions and conditions for those specific uses:
(a) Residences (single-family, two-family and townhouse dwellings): a minimum of one open space and two enclosed garage parking spaces per dwelling unit;
(b) Multiple-family dwellings: a minimum of one open space and one enclosed garage space per dwelling unit;
(c) Churches, auditoriums, mortuaries: one space for every three and one-half seats based on the design capacity of the main assembly hall;
(d) Theater, athletic field: one space for each four seats of design capacity;
(e) Elementary and junior high schools: one space for each employee, plus one space per classroom;
(f) Pool halls, community center, post offices, lodges, private and public clubs: ten spaces, plus one space for each 300 square feet of floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet of floor area in the principal structure;
(g) Motel or hotel: one space for each guest room provided in the design of the building, plus one space for each employee during the busiest shift;
(h) Professional, personal and business offices: one space per 200 square feet of gross floor area, but at least three spaces;
(i) Fast food establishments, drive-in restaurants: one space for each 35 square feet of seating area and an additional two spaces shall be added for drive through facilities;
(j) Motor fuel stations and motor fuel station convenience stores: a minimum of four outside parking spaces, plus three additional outside spaces for each enclosed service stall. One additional parking space shall be provided for each 150 square feet of floor space which is devoted to retail sales in a motor fuel station convenience store;
(k) Retail sales: four spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor space, less storage space;
(l) Restaurants, cafés, bars, taverns, nightclubs: one space for every three seats based on design capacity, plus one space for each employee during the busiest shift;
(m) Furniture stores, appliance stores, repair shops, studios, commercial green houses: two spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, less storage space;
(n) Auto repair, boat and marine sales, garden supply stores, building materials sales: eight spaces, plus one space for each 800 square feet of floor area over 1,000 square feet;
(o) Manufacturing, fabricating or processing of a product or material: one space for each 400 square feet of floor area, plus one 12-foot by 24-foot space for each company owned truck (if not stored inside the principal building);
(p) Warehousing, storage or handling of bulk goods: one space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area, plus one space for each employee on the busiest shift; and
(q) Uses not specifically noted: determined by the City Council upon recommendation by the Park/Planning Commission.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)
§ 157.071 TRAFFIC ACCESS REGULATIONS.
(A) The distance from a driveway to the intersection of two or more streets shall not be less than 25 feet. The distance shall be measured from the intersection of lot lines. The city may require greater distances if future traffic conditions warrant. Such greater distances shall be required subject to approval of the City Council.
(B) Curb cut openings shall be a minimum of five feet from the side yard property line in all districts.
(C) Driveway access curb openings on a public street, except for single-family, two-family and townhouse dwellings, shall not be located less than 40 feet from one another.
(D) Single-family uses shall be limited to one curb cut access per property.
(E) All properties shall be entitled to at least one curb cut.
(F) In applicable situations, state and/or county access permits must be obtained prior to the city authorizing construction for buildable lots along state or county roads.
(G) Access driveways for single-family dwellings and townhouse dwellings shall not be less than 12 feet wide or more than 24 feet wide measured (at the street/driveway transition) between curb faces of the driveway unless otherwise recommended by the City Engineer.
(H) Access driveways for commercial or industrial uses shall be 30 feet wide measured (at the street/driveway transition) between curb faces of the driveway unless otherwise recommended by the City Engineer.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)
§ 157.072 LOADING REGULATIONS.
(A) All loading berths/docks shall be located on the same lot as the building or use to be served.
(C) Loading berths/docks shall not occupy the required front yard setback.
(D) Loading berths/docks shall not conflict with pedestrian movement or obstruct the view of the public right-of-way from off-street parking areas or driveways.
(E) Each loading berth/dock shall be located with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or public alley in a manner which will cause the least interference with traffic.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)
§ 157.073 PARKING MOTOR VEHICLES, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS TRACTORS AND BOBCATS), TRAILERS AND BOATS FOR SALE.
(A) Purpose. It is appropriate and necessary to regulate the parking of vehicles, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats for sale in the city to assure public health, safety and welfare by preventing congestion and traffic hazards; to prevent unauthorized use and trespass on vacant property; to prevent damage and erosion problems associated with off-road motor vehicle travel on unimproved surfaces; and to preserve civic beauty.
(B) Definitions. For purpose of this § 157.073, the term MOTOR VEHICLE shall have the meaning given in M.S. § 169.01.
(C) Public property. No person shall park a motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats on public property that displays a sign on or near the motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats with identifying information intended to facilitate the sale, consignment, lease, trade or exchange of the motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats (e.g. "Call xxx-xxxx").
(D) Private property. No owner or occupant of private property shall allow a motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats to be parked on the private property and no person shall park a motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats on private property that displays a sign on or near the motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats indicating the motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats is for sale, consignment, lease, trade or exchange or that displays a sign on or near the motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats with identifying information intended to facilitate the sale, consignment, lease, trade or exchange of the motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats (e.g. "Call xxx-xxxx") unless one of the following exceptions is met:
(1) The motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats with the display sign is parked on a motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats sales lot in the B-2 District that meets the requirements of this chapter; or
(2) The motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats with the display sign is parked on private property in full compliance with each of the following requirements:
(a) The motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats is registered to either the owner or occupant of the private property on which it is parked;
(b) The motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats is parked on a hard surface designed and improved as off-street parking for automobiles; and
(c) No more than one motor vehicle, machinery and equipment (such as tractors and bobcats), trailers and boats with a display sign is parked on a lot (as the term "lot" is defined in St. Bonifacius City Code § 157.003 at any given time.
(Ord. 2019-01, passed 4-17-2019; Ord. 2019-01A, passed 7-3-2019)