Stonycreek Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
Supplementary Provisions
§ 155-35 Parking and loading facilities.
All off-street parking and loading facilities shall be indicated on the site plan as required under Article IV, § 155-14, of this chapter. Off-street parking and/or loading facilities shall be in compliance with provisions of this chapter as follows:
A.
Extent of control. All buildings and structures erected or altered and all land uses initiated after the effective date of this chapter shall provide off-street parking and/or loading facilities as required herein. When a building or structure undergoes any increase in the number of dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity or other unit of measurement specified for off-street parking or loading facilities, off-street parking and loading requirements shall be determined by the entire building or structure as modified.
B.
Schedule of off-street parking requirements.
Type | Number of Spaces |
|---|---|
1- and 2-family dwellings | 2 for each unit |
3- or more family units | 1 1/2 for each unit |
Bowling alleys, recreation centers, public swimming pools, skating rinks and outdoor recreation facilities | 1 for every 4 customers at maximum capacity and 1 for every 2 persons regularly employed during break periods |
Clubhouse and meeting places of veterans, business, civic, fraternal, labor and similar organizations | 1 for every 50 square feet of gross floor area in the auditorium, assembly hall and dining hall of such buildings plus 1 additional for every 2 persons regularly employed during peak shift on the premises |
Drive-in restaurant facilities | 5 per 100 square feet of floor space |
Funeral homes and undertaking establishments | Parking or storage space for all vehicles directly in the conduct of the business plus 1 parking space for every 2 persons regularly employed on the premises during peak shift and 1 for every 6 seats in the establishment |
Hospital and nursing homes | 1 for each 4 beds intended for patients, excluding bassinets, 1 per 2 employees on peak shift plus 1 plus 1 per hospital vehicle |
Indoor retail businesses | Parking or storage space for all vehicles used directly in the conduct of such business plus 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of building area used for rental or business purposes |
Junior and senior high schools | 1 for every 6 seats available at maximum capacity in the assembly hall, auditorium, stadium or gymnasium of greatest capacity on the school grounds or campus; 1 shall be provided for each person regularly employed at such school plus 2 additional for each classroom |
Libraries, museum, post offices and similar establishments | Parking or storage space for all vehicles used directly in the operation of such establishment plus 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of total of floor area |
Manufacturing | 1 for every 3 employees during peak period |
Medical and dental clinics | 3 for each doctor plus 1 additional space for every 2 regular employees |
Motels and hotels | 1 for each sleeping room offered for tourist accommodation plus 1 for each dwelling unit on the premises plus 1 additional for every 2 persons regularly employed on the premises during peak shift |
Offices | 3 for every 1,000 square feet of office space |
Outdoor and retail business | Parking or storage space for all vehicles used directly in the conduct of such business plus 2 parking spaces for each person employed on the premises based on maximum seasonal employment plus 1 for every 500 feet of lot area used for business purposes |
Public and private elementary schools | 1 for each person regularly employed at such school plus 1 additional for each classroom |
Public garages | Indoor or outdoor parking or storage space for all vehicles used directly in the conduct of such business plus 3 parking spaces for each person regularly employed on the premises |
Restaurants, indoor, and other eating and drinking establishments | 1 for each table or booth plus 1 for every 2 stools at a bar or counter plus 1 for every 2 employees on peak shift |
Service stations | Parking or storage space for all vehicles used directly in the conduct of the business plus 1 parking space for each gas pump, 3 for each grease rack or similar facility and 1 for every 2 persons employed on the premises at maximum employment on a single shift. |
Theaters, auditoriums, churches, stadiums, and places of public assembly | 1 for every 6 seats available at maximum capacity |
Transportation terminals | 1 for every 100 square feet of waiting room plus 1 additional space for every 2 persons regularly employed on the premises during peak shift |
C.
Schedule of loading requirements. Every building or structure used for business, trade or industry shall provide space as herein indicated for the loading and unloading of vehicles off the street or public alley. Such space shall have direct access to a public alley or, if there is no alley, to a street. Off-street loading and unloading space shall be in addition to and not considered as meeting a part of the requirements of off-street parking space. Off-street loading and unloading space shall not be used or designed, intended or constructed to be used in any manner to obstruct or interfere with the free use of any street, alley or adjoining property. Off-street loading and unloading spaces shall have a minimum width of 12 feet and a minimum length of 50 feet. The following off-street loading and unloading space requirements of specific uses shall be provided:
(1)
Multistory multiple-family in excess of 10 units shall have one off-street loading and unloading space for providing service to the structure.
(2)
Commercial, retail and/or manufacturing building shall have one off-street loading and unloading space plus one additional space for every 10,000 square feet of floor area devoted to commercial, retail and/or manufacturing use.
(3)
Warehouse and wholesale storage facilities shall have one off-street loading and unloading space for every 7,500 square feet of floor area of the building or structure.
D.
Design and development standards.
(1)
Area and dimension requirements for parking lot. Each parking space shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum length of 20 feet and contain a minimum area of 180 square feet. A gross area of 300 square feet for each parking space shall be provided to allow for maneuvering and access to each space.
(2)
Access to adjacent street. Access lane to a parking lot shall be a minimum width of 20 feet and maximum width of 40 feet. The minimum center line distance between any two curb cut or access points to a parking lot shall be 150 feet. Signs designating entrances, exits and conditions of use shall not exceed 20 square feet and shall be erected in a manner which will not restrict the sight distance of persons entering or leaving the lot.
(3)
Screening and buffer requirements. Whenever a parking lot abuts a public street, a structurally sound wall or planting strip shall be installed. Whenever a parking lot abuts a residential district or residential property, a landscaped buffer strip a minimum width of 10 feet shall be developed in a manner which will screen the parking lot from the residential property or district.
(4)
Surfacing. All off-street parking space, except that accessory to a single-family residential dwelling, shall be improved with a compacted base surface with all-weather dustless material of adequate thickness to support the weight of fully loaded vehicles which customarily park or travel on it.
(5)
Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining properties.
(6)
Storm drainage. Adequate storm drainage facilities shall be designated and installed in accordance with accepted engineering practices. All surface water shall be collected and/or diverted in a manner which does not flow onto the surface of adjacent streets, sidewalks or properties.
E.
Control of off-street facilities. When required accessory off-street parking facilities are provided other than on the road on which the principal use is located, in addition to the above regulations the following provisions shall apply:
(1)
The off-site parking shall be located only in a C or R-3 District and shall be within 300 feet of the use or structure being served.
(2)
Said parking shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles.
(3)
No commercial repair work nor storage of automobiles or equipment for a period of greater than 24 hours may be permitted on the lot.
(4)
No sign of any kind other than that designating entrances, exits and conditions of use shall be maintained on said lot, and signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area.
(5)
Entrances and exits of said parking lot shall be at least 35 feet from any adjacent property. A buffer area of fifteen-foot minimum width shall be provided and maintained along all lot lines which do not abut a street.
(6)
All off-street parking facilities require approval by the Planning Commission.
§ 155-36 Swimming pools.
A.
Private swimming pools.
(1)
A private swimming pool in the ground or prefabricated installation above the ground shall be any pool, lake or open tank not located within a completely enclosed building and containing or normally capable of containing water to a depth at any point greater than 1 1/2 feet.
(2)
No such swimming pool shall be allowed in an R-1, R-2, R-3 or C District except as an accessory use and unless it complies with the following conditions and requirements:
(a)
The pool is intended and is to be used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants of the principal use of the property on which it is located and their guests, and no fee shall be charged.
(b)
It may not be located, including any walks or paved areas or accessory structures adjacent thereto, closer than 15 feet to any property line of the property on which it is located.
(c)
The swimming pool or the entire property on which it is located shall be walled or substantially fenced so as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street or from adjacent properties, said fence or wall to be not less than four feet in height and maintained in good condition.
(3)
Pools shall conform to the Pennsylvania Department of Health Standards. Existing pools shall conform in 90 days to the requirements set forth in this section.
B.
Community or club swimming pools. A community or club swimming pool shall be any pool constructed by an association of property owners or by a private club solely for use and enjoyment by members of the association or club and their families and guests of members. Community and club swimming pools shall comply with the following conditions and requirements:
(1)
The pool and accessory structures thereto, including the areas used by the bathers, shall not be closer than 100 feet to any property line of the property on which they are located.
(2)
The swimming pool and all of the areas used by the bathers shall be so walled or fenced as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street or adjacent properties. Said fence or wall shall not be less than six feet in height and maintained in good condition. The area surrounding the enclosure, except of the parking spaces, shall be suitably landscaped with grass, hardy shrubs and trees and maintained in good condition.
§ 155-37 Animals in residence districts.
Farm animals, hoofed animals and poultry shall not be kept in any residence district except in an R-3 Residence District as a special exception under § 155-33 relating to farming. Household pets shall be limited to three pets per family.