In all districts except a C-4 Central Business Zoning district in connection with every use, sufficient off-street parking spaces shall be provided to accomplish the principles set forth in this appendix and to meet the parking demands generated by residents, employees, company officials, company vehicles, and customers. Required parking spaces shall be located on the lot on which the principal use is located except as provided in this section.

Each application for a building permit or variance shall include plans for at least the minimum number of parking spaces as herein required. Plans shall include information as to location and dimensions of off-street parking spaces and the means of access to the spaces. The administrative officer shall not approve any application until it is determined that the requirements of this section are met in the plans.

Each parking space shall contain not less than 200 square feet in area exclusive of access and circulation aisles. Areas normally used for drive-in customer service such as drive-in windows and gas pump service areas shall not be counted as required parking spaces.

If the off-street parking space required by this appendix cannot reasonably be provided on the lot on which the principal use is located, such space may be provided on any land within 400 feet of the principal building or use. The principal use shall be permitted to continue only as long as its parking requirements are met.

The minimum number of required spaces shall be determined by the following criteria: (In addition, a developer shall evaluate his own needs to determine if they are greater than the minimum specified in this appendix.)

(a)

Uses permitted in an A-1, R-1a, R-1b, R-1c, R-2, or R-3 Zoning district:

1.

Single-family dwellings: Two parking spaces per dwelling unit.

2.

Two-family dwellings: Two parking spaces per dwelling unit.

3.

Multi-family dwellings: Two parking spaces per dwelling unit.

4.

Churches: One parking space for each four seats in the principal place of assembly.

5.

Home occupation: Two parking spaces in addition to residential requirements.

6.

Public buildings:

(i)

Schools. One space for each staff member and employee. In the case of secondary schools one additional parking space for each four students in grades 912 shall be provided.

(ii)

Community centers, libraries, galleries and museums. Ten parking spaces and one additional parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area.

(iii)

Stadiums. One parking space for each three spectator seats.

7.

Hospitals: One parking space for each employee and one additional parking space for each two patient beds.

8.

Golf courses: 40 parking spaces.

(b)

Uses permitted in a C-1, C-2, C-3 or C-4 Zoning District:

1.

Single-family dwellings: Two parking spaces per dwelling unit.

2.

Two-family dwellings: Two parking spaces per dwelling unit.

3.

Multi-family dwellings: Two parking spaces per dwelling unit.

4.

Public buildings: Same as part 1 [section B (1) (f) of this article].

5.

Lodging houses and boardinghouses: Two parking spaces and one additional space for each roomer or boarder.

6.

Retail business and service establishments: One space for each company vehicle and one space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.

7.

Filling stations: Two parking spaces for each gas pump and three spaces for each grease rack.

8.

Restaurant, cafe, nightclub or similar establishment: One Parking Space for every two employees and one additional space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area.

9.

Office building, banks and similar institutions: A total of 3.3 Parking Spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.

10.

Auto sales and automobile service: One parking space for each employee and four spaces for each maintenance stall.

11.

Pool halls, bowling alleys and similar recreational facilities: One Parking Space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.

12.

Funeral homes: One parking space for each 50 square feet of gross floor area.

13.

Motels and hotels: One space for each employee and one parking space for each rental unit.

14.

Theaters: One space for every four seats.

(c)

Uses permitted in an I-1 or I-2 Zoning District.

1.

Manufacturing industries: One parking space for each employee on the largest shift and one space for each company vehicle.

2.

Wholesale, retail and commercial storage: One parking space for each employee and one space for each company vehicle stored at the site.

(1)

Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be construed to be the nearest whole number.

(2)

The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature as determined by the administrative officer.

(3)

Whenever a building or use constructed or established after the effective date of this appendix is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, to create a need for an increase of ten percent or more in the number of existing parking spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. Whenever, a building or use existing prior to the effective date of this appendix is enlarged to the extent of 50 percent or more in floor area or in the area used, said building or use shall then and thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein.

(4)

In the case of mixed or joint uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.

All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served, except that where an increase in the number of spaces is required by a change or enlargement of use or where such spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two or more buildings or establishments, the required spaces may be located and maintained not to exceed 400 feet from an institutional or other nonresidential building served.

(1)

Up to 50 percent of the parking spaces required for:

(a)

Theaters, public buildings, bowling alleys, dance halls, nightclubs or cafes, and up to 100 percent of the parking spaces required for a church or school auditorium may be provided and used jointly by;

(b)

Banks, offices, retail stores, repair shops, service establishments and similar uses not normally open, used or operated during the same hours as those listed in [subsection] (1), [above]; provided, however, that written agreement thereto is properly executed and filed as specified below.

(2)

In any case where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot with the building or use served or where such spaces are collectively or jointly provided and used a written agreement thereby assuring their retention for such purposes, shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties concerned, approved as to form and executed by the city attorney and shall be filed with the application for a building permit.

(3)

Off-street parking space may be located within the required front yard of any C or I zoning district, but no off-street parking shall be permitted in the required front yard of any R zoning district, except upon a driveway providing access to a garage, carport or parking area for a dwelling.

Every building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail business, service, manufacturing, storage, warehousing, hotel, mortuary, or any other use similarly involving the receipt or distribution by vehicles or materials or merchandise, shall provide and maintain on the site premises, off-street loading space in accordance with the following requirements:

(a)

Within any C-2, C-3, or C-4 zoning district, one loading space for each 10,000 square feet of gross floor area.

(b)

Within any I-1 or I-2 zoning district, one loading space for each 15,000 square feet of gross floor area.

(c)

For the purpose of this section, an off-street loading space (exclusive of adequate access drives and maneuvering space) shall have minimum dimensions of 12 feet by 40 feet and an overhead clearance of 14 feet in height above the alley or street grade.

(1)

All licensed vehicles, including recreational vehicles, shall be parked on a paved parking area or driveway. All recreational vehicles shall be parked behind the front building line and shall be on a paved surface, such as concrete, asphalt, brick, interlocking pavers or other surfaces approved by the administrative officer. This surface shall be free from the growth of grass and weeds. The paved area shall extend the full length and width of the recreational vehicle.

(2)

Any licensed motor vehicle, including commercial and recreational equipment as defined in this appendix, may be parked and/or stored in a private garage or completely covered by a carport at any time.

(3)

No buses shall be parked on any lot zoned for residential use.

(4)

Licensed vanpool vans or other motor vehicles seating not more than 15 passengers are allowed in residentially zoned areas so long as all other provisions of this section are met.

(5)

No commercial vehicle shall be parked on a residentially zoned lot except those commercial vehicles temporarily parked for providing a service or delivery to a residential dwelling at which it is parked; unless the lot exceeds four acres in size in which case the commercial vehicle shall be parked behind the front building line on a paved surface.

(6)

The provisions of this appendix shall not apply to a recreational vehicle/equipment temporarily parked for a period not to exceed ten days for purposes of seasonal preparation.

(7)

Not more than two pieces of recreational equipment as defined in this appendix shall be allowed on any residential lot, except as provided for in item of this section. Such recreational equipment shall not exceed 24 feet in length or eight feet in width. Recreational equipment parked or stored shall not have fixed connections to electricity, water, gas, or sanitary sewer facilities, and at no time shall such recreational equipment be used for living or housekeeping purposes.

(8)

The owner of a commercial or recreational vehicle parked on a lot within a residential district in accordance with the provisions of this appendix, shall also be the owner or the renter of such residential lot.

(9)

All recreational vehicles/equipment, boats, or trucks modified with recreational equipment, as defined by this appendix, must be parked behind the front building lines and may not extend into the front yard, including front yard areas behind the front building line.

(10)

No outside storage of materials on vehicles, except ladders, shall be permitted. Ladders shall be secured to the vehicle on a rack or other appropriate mechanism.

(1)

Off-street parking spaces shall be designed and sized to accommodate standard sized automobiles in accordance with standards contained herein:

(a)

Standard sized automobiles—Off-street parking spaces for standard size automobiles shall be designed as follows:

1.

Parallel Parking Spaces shall be at least 24 feet in length.

2.

The minimum one-way aisle shall be 12 feet.

3.

The minimum two-way drive aisle shall be 24 feet.

In the event that the desired parking angle is not specified by the previous table, the administrative officer may specify other equivalent dimensions associated with the desired parking angle by interpolating from dimensions listed in the table. The commission will review and approve those dimensions which differ from those listed in the table.