(a)

Purpose. These regulations are intended to facilitate adequate off-street parking and loading facilities for land uses proportional to the need created by each use, in order to alleviate traffic congestion. Except as otherwise provided, the regulations contained in this article shall apply to all uses in all districts.

(b)

Applicability. The regulations of this article apply to areas used for the display, parking, and/or storage of vehicles. All off-street parking and loading facilities for new, changed, or expanded land uses shall be constructed according to the design standards of this article. Any existing building or use hereafter changed, enlarged or structurally altered to the extent of increasing the floor area or use area shall provide additional off-street parking and loading facilities to accommodate additional display, parking and/or storage of vehicles caused by such use alteration.

(c)

Location. The entirety of any off-street motor vehicle loading/parking and bicycle parking facility required by this article shall be located on the same lot or property as the principal building or use being served, except that whenever such lot or property is located in a CB, P, or RM district, private parking facilities located within 600 feet of such lot or property may be utilized. Any existing or proposed on-street public parking spaces adjacent to the property may count toward the minimum parking requirements at a rate of two public spaces equaling one required space. On-site parking and/or loading/unloading for lots or properties located in a CB district shall be at the rear of any structure located thereon. Required parking spaces may be provided in a carport or garage, provided that such is utilized and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(d)

Ownership. The ownership of land wherein the required off-street parking is located shall be the same as the ownership of land on which the principal use is located, except as may be otherwise permitted by this section.

(e)

Utilization. Accessory off-street parking facilities required by this article shall be restricted to the parking of motor vehicles and shall be maintained as such for the duration of the principal use. Accessory off-street parking and loading facilities shall not be used for the sale, display or storage of merchandise, unless specifically permitted, nor shall such facilities be used for the storage, repair or dismantling of vehicles or equipment for profit.

(Ord. No. 3023, § 1(23.210), 3-3-2008; Ord. No. 3258, § 1, 4-21-2014)

All parking areas and associated driving aisles shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the following standards:

(1)

Perimeter requirements. The relationship of off-street parking and loading areas with adjoining uses and properties shall be regulated as follows:

a.

No off-street parking or loading spaces or required visual screening on private property may be located within a corner sight triangle at a street intersection or in the public right-of-way, except that passenger loading areas adjacent to a street may be located in the public right-of-way upon consent of the city.

b.

No off-street parking shall be designed to permit a parked vehicle to obstruct the corner sight triangle at any intersection of a driveway with a street.

c.

No off-street parking shall be designed so that vehicles will be backing out of said off-street parking onto an arterial street.

d.

Parking areas shall be designed with adequate turnaround areas for vehicles.

e.

Parking area setbacks:

1.

All parking areas adjacent to any residential district shall be set back to provide a five-foot buffer strip along any front property line.

2.

Unenclosed parking areas containing more than six spaces in any district shall also be set back a minimum of two feet from all other property lines except that no such buffer strip is required where the abutting property is in the CB, IL, or IG districts.

f.

Unenclosed parking lots containing more than six spaces serving a residential use within 30 feet of an abutting property in the RSL, RSS, RT, RTM, and RH districts shall be screened in accordance with the provisions in article IX of this chapter. All other unenclosed off-street parking areas serving nonresidential uses in any district within 30 feet of an abutting property in the RSL, RSS, RT, RTM, and RH districts shall be screened in accordance with the provisions in article IX of this chapter.

g.

Off-street space required or provided for the loading of equipment or materials may occupy all or part of any required yard provided that any such loading space or berth located within 50 feet of any residential district shall be entirely within a completely enclosed building, or enclosed on all sides abutting the residential district by visual screening not less than six feet in height.

h.

Parking spaces and driving aisles shall be provided with a curb, wheel guard, fence, or wall so located that no part of a parked vehicle will extend into or over a sidewalk, property line, or street right-of-way

(2)

Surfacing. All vehicle and outdoor storage and display areas shall be paved according to the following:

a.

All existing and new parking and loading areas and drives, as well as all areas used for outdoor display of merchandise, equipment or vehicles for sale or lease and short term storage for less than six months shall be paved in accordance with city standards.

b.

All single-family residential uses shall have concrete or asphalt approaches from the street curbline to the property line. On residential lots greater than one acre, the remaining driveway beyond the approach may be graveled or hard-surfaced.

c.

All uses shall have concrete or asphalt approaches from the street curbline to the property line and the remaining driving aisles, access, parking areas, loading areas shall be either concrete or asphalt or an approved permeable pavement.

d.

Unless otherwise specifically required, areas used for the storage or parking of equipment or vehicles not for sale or lease, and which remain on the premises on a long-term basis, greater than six months, may be paved or landscaped with gravel and so maintained to eliminate blowing dust and erosion.

e.

Exception. Gravel may be utilized for outdoor equipment, materials, inventory, vehicle storage areas, and drive aisles in industrial districts provided the storage area is screened from view from any residential property with a visual barrier. Gravel may be utilized for storage areas in commercial zoned properties when storage is located behind the building and screened from view. Required parking areas are to be paved.

(3)

Access. Each required or provided off-street parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway of such width and design as to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such parking space in accordance with the standards of this article. Off-street loading spaces not abutting a public street or alley shall be provided an access drive of at least 12 feet in width. Curb cuts on public streets shall be designed, approved and constructed in accordance with this Code or city standards.

(4)

Lighting. Lights provided to illuminate any parking facility or paved area shall be designed and arranged to reflect away from, and to minimize interference with, any residential use or traffic on a public street. The use of shields may be required based upon proximity to residential uses.

(5)

Motor vehicle parking and loading specifications. Motor vehicle parking spaces shall be arranged and marked so as to provide for orderly and safe parking in accordance with the applicable specifications contained in this article. Safety barriers, wheel guards, or curbing shall be provided to ensure vehicle security, pedestrian safety, efficient utilization, protection to landscaping, and prevention of encroachment of vehicles beyond any property line. The dimensions and layout of parking and loading spaces shall conform to the following minimum standards.

(6)

Standard parking. Parking areas for full size vehicles shall be subject to the following minimum requirements set forth in table 4.1:

(7)

Handicapped parking. Handicapped parking shall comply with 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix A, Standard for Accessible Design, as amended or revised, or any successor regulation, as approved by USDOJ for enforcement. (Reference Parking and Passenger Loading Zones). For convenience some of the requirements are listed below. Please refer to the Standard for Accessible Design for updated or more detailed information.

a.

The minimum number of accessible spaces shall be determined from the following table:

b.

The standard accessible parking space dimensions are eight feet wide and 18 feet long with a five foot marked access aisle adjacent to the space

c.

The van accessible parking space dimensions are 11 feet wide and 18 feet long with a five foot marked access aisle adjacent to the space.

d.

Accessible spaces may share access aisles

e.

One out of every six accessible parking spaces shall be designed for van accessible parking.

f.

A minimum of one van accessible parking space is required for any use which requires accessible spaces.

(8)

Vehicle loading. Each off-street loading space or berth for commercial delivery vehicles shall be not less than ten feet in width, 35 feet in length exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 14 feet.

(9)

Bicycle parking specifications. All bicycle facilities shall be subject to the following requirements:

a.

The parking facility shall include provision for storage and locking of bicycles such that the frame and wheels may be secured to a permanently anchored rack or locked by a chain, cable, or padlock. Fixed objects which are intended to serve as bicycle racks but not obviously appearing as such shall be clearly labeled as available for bicycles.

b.

Bicycle parking facilities should be at least as convenient as the most convenient car parking, and located as close to the desired entrances as possible without interfering with pedestrian circulation. The required bicycle parking spaces for adjacent individual uses may be grouped, provided that no building or use served by the bicycle parking area shall be located at a distance greater than 300 feet from the bicycle parking area.

c.

If possible, bicycle parking areas shall utilize already existing weather-protected areas such as under building overhangs, and shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, pavers, or an equivalent as approved by the city.

d.

Bicycle parking shall not be required to be installed when only one space is required.

e.

Bicycle parking requirements may be waived or reduced by the Development Services Director upon written request for certain uses which can be demonstrated by their nature to have a reduced demand for such facilities.

f.

Multi-family uses are encouraged and permitted to design the required bicycle storage for the ground floor units to be within the residential units with a bike hanger and adequate storage area or an indoor or outdoor closet with adequate storage area. Only the management office and/or clubhouse shall be required to provide outdoor bicycle facilities.

g.

The required bicycle parking for properties located outside the Stillwater core area may be reduced by 50 percent. For the purposes of this section, the Stillwater core area shall be defined as the area bounded by the following streets: 12th Avenue, Western Rd., McElroy Rd., and Perkins Rd.

h.

Bicycle parking facilities shall not be positioned so they impede pedestrian traffic or accessible travel paths.

i.

All bicycle racks shall be anchored to the ground, building wall, or other structure.

(10)

Public parking specifications. All public parking facilities hereafter developed shall adhere to the following requirements:

a.

Public parking shall adhere to the minimum space size requirements.

b.

Wherever possible, accessible parking shall be provided on each block.

c.

Any request to install or remove on-street public parking spaces shall be approved by the city manager.

(11)

Motorcycle/scooter parking specifications. Motorcycle and motor scooter parking may be provided with the following requirements:

a.

The minimum space size shall be four and one-half feet wide and nine feet long, such that one standard vehicle parking space could accommodate up to five motorcycle/scooter spaces.

b.

Each space shall be accessible either directly from a driving aisle or a three foot wide access aisle.

c.

Each motorcycle/scooter space or the parking area shall be identified with signage.

d.

Such parking shall be located as close to the building entry as possible.

e.

Such parking shall be only on concrete surfaces.

(12)

Compact vehicle parking specifications. Parking for compact vehicles may be provided with the following requirements:

a.

A maximum of ten percent of the total spaces may be used for compact spaces.

b.

Compact spaces shall be identified with signage and pavement marking for each space.

c.

Compact spaces shall be grouped together as close to the building entry as possible and specifically may not be used to fill in inadequate spaces throughout the parking facility.

d.

The minimum size for a compact space shall be eight feet wide and 16 feet long.

(13)

Striping, marking and signage. Parking spaces shall be striped to indicate the location of the individual spaces. Directional arrows shall be provided at the entrance of aisles and entry drives which are designed for one-way traffic. Signage shall be provided at the entry drive which is designed for one-way traffic. Accessible spaces shall be provided with signage meeting current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Any spaces designed for compact vehicles, shared parking, motorcycle/scooter parking, or other specialized parking shall be provided with the appropriate signage. Any other applicable signage that is required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices shall be provided.

(14)

Parking garages. Parking garages shall be subject to the following requirements:

a.

No column or structural support shall project into a parking space.

b.

A minimum seven foot clearance shall be provided for any vehicle driving and parking area.

c.

For private parking garages which restrict public use, the minimum parking space requirement may be reduced to eight and one-half feet in width and 18 feet in length for 90 degree stalls.

d.

Parking garage structures shall be subject to the required building bulk standards applicable to the zoning district in which the garage is located.

e.

The minimum parking space size and aisle requirements may not be modified by a PUD (Planned Unit Development) or variance application.

f.

Any provided bicycle or motorcycle/scooter parking facilities within the parking garage shall be located on the ground floor.

(Ord. No. 3023, § 1(23.211), 3-3-2008; Ord. No. 3051, § 40, 12-15-2008; Ord. No. 3159, § 1, 2-6-2012; Ord. No. 3201, § 9, 9-17-2012; Ord. No. 3258, § 2, 4-21-2014; Ord. No. 3319, § 1, 8-24-2015)

(a)

Computation. Unless specified otherwise, the net floor or usable customer floor area shall be used for calculation of parking spaces. When determination of the number of spaces required by this section results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction shall be counted as one space.

(b)

Exemptions. Uses in the CB district are exempt from the off-street parking where public parking is available within 1,320 feet. A parking study may be submitted which evaluates the existing parking utilization of public parking within 1,320 feet of the property. The required off-street parking requirement may be reduced by not more than 50 percent of the number of available parking spaces cited by the parking study. Available parking shall be defined as the difference between the observed parking usage and 85 percent of the total available parking spaces. The parking study shall not be required for the remodel, rehabilitation, or conversion of an existing building or structure.

(c)

Off-street parking. Off-street motor vehicle and bicycle parking spaces accessory to the various land and building uses shall be provided to equal or exceed the minimum requirements set forth in table 4.2 in subsection (e) of this section less any applicable reduction.

(d)

Residential/commercial mixed use. The number of off-street parking spaces required for a residential/commercial mixed use shall be determined by adding the number of spaces required for each zoning classification and dividing said total by 75 percent.

(e)

Off-street loading. Every building or structure constructed in any district for commercial or industrial purposes requiring the receipt or distribution of material or merchandise shall have provided and maintained on the same lot with such use at least one off-street loading space for each 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, or fraction thereof. The number of loading spaces may be reduced for a particular use normally requiring at least three spaces whereby a loading space at least 11 feet wide and 60 feet long may be substituted for two spaces that would otherwise be required.

(f)

Shared/off-site parking. The use of shared parking facilities between buildings and uses on, adjacent, or within 1,320 feet may be permitted with the following provisions:

(1)

Shared parking for multiple uses and buildings on the same property shall not require any special permissions. Should the total uses on the property require more than 100 spaces, the parking requirements may be reduced by up to ten percent as a shared parking facility credit.

(2)

Shared parking between two or more adjacent properties may be provided by providing an off-street connection between the parking lots on the properties with the execution of the appropriate private cross access easements or agreement. Where provided, the parking requirements may be reduced for each property by up to ten percent as a shared parking facility credit.

(3)

Shared off-site parking for multiple uses and buildings adjacent or within 1,320 feet of the property on which the parking facility is located may be permitted upon the execution of a long-term lease agreement or permanent parking covenant. Only any parking spaces in excess of the number required for the on-site use may be permitted to be utilized by an off-site use for parking facilities, and individual parking spaces shall not be allowed to be dedicated to more than one use or business. Such spaces must be signed to indicate the business or use that is allowed to utilize the space. A parking study may be submitted for any shared parking facility with 40 or greater spaces. Such facility may serve multiple uses and businesses so long as the parking facility is demonstrated to have enough parking for each use at the peak parking period.

(g)

Reduction of required auto parking spaces. The required number of vehicle parking spaces may be reduced as follows:

(1)

The number of required spaces may be reduced if included in a planned unit development.

(2)

The number of spaces required may be reduced for mixed use developments and shared parking facilities as specified in this section.

(3)

The number of spaces required may be reduced by substituting motorcycle/scooter parking facilities at a rate of 2.5 motorcycle/scooter spaces per auto space for up to ten percent of the required spaces.

(4)

The number of spaces required may be reduced by utilizing public spaces as specified in this section.

(5)

The number of spaces required may be reduced by ten percent for multi-family residential uses if the property is located within 200 feet of a transit stop.

(6)

The total amount of parking reductions and credits shall be computed by reducing the total allowed percentage of reduction from the requirement in table 4.2.

(Ord. No. 3023, § 1(23.220), 3-3-2008; Ord. No. 3258, § 3, 4-21-2014)

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Reconstruction means complete removal and replacement of the existing surface.

Total surface area means vehicle parking areas and driving aisles, excluding curbing, islands, landscaping and similar appurtenances, unless such is removed for the purpose of establishing additional vehicle parking capacity or circulation capability within the parking lot.

(b)

Reconstruction. Reconstruction of more than 50 percent of the total surface area of an existing parking lot shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in this article.

(c)

Exemption. Routine maintenance, repair or reconstruction/reconfiguration intended solely to enhance accessibility in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is exempt from the requirements set forth herein; provided, further, this section shall not mandate the enlargement in size or capacity of any existing parking lot.

(Ord. No. 3023, § 1(23.221), 3-3-2008)