3702.01:   New Structures, Land Uses, Remodeling and Occupancies

Off-street parking spaces or lots shall be provided by the developer for the following:

A.

New single-family, duplex, multi-family or other residential development;

B.

New commercial, industrial, mixed-use or non-residential development;

C.

New land uses established for a development that requires parking lots or parking spaces;

D.

Change in land use that requires additional parking lots or parking spaces;

E.

Remodeling, additions to or enlargement of existing structures that require additional parking spaces or lots; and

F.

Changes in the occupancy of an existing building or the manner in which a use is conducted that would result in additional parking spaces being required.

3702.02:   Enlargements and Additions

Additional parking spaces or lots required by the provisions of Section 3702.01 or any enlargements of, or additions to existing structures or existing uses shall meet the applicable provisions of this Code for any such enlargement, addition or change in uses.

3702.03:   Planned Unit Developments

Where a PUD Zoning District is proposed, the provisions of this section shall be used as guidelines in formulating the PUD designation. Parking requirements that differ from those stated in this section may be adopted as part of a PUD designation because of special circumstances or as the result of a parking study. It is the County's intent in providing for PUD Zoning Districts to allow for such flexibility in parking standards. After a PUD designation is adopted, the parking standards stated in the PUD designation shall supersede the provisions of this section. Where an adopted PUD designation does not address parking requirements, the provisions in this section shall apply.

3702.04:   Temporary, Conditional and Other Land Uses

The requirements of this section shall apply to temporary, conditional and other land uses.

3704.01:   Table of Parking Requirements

A.

Figure 3-7 contains the minimum parking requirements for land uses in Summit County. Special requirements for certain land uses are stated in notes. Where the application of these requirements results in a fractional space, the fraction shall be rounded to the next whole number.

B.

For multi-family developments, a minimum of an additional one-half (½) space per dwelling unit of common parking area shall be provided if either 1) the required parking is provided in private individual garages, or 2) some portion of the required parking is provided in private individual garages and the other portion is approved as tandem parking.

3704.02:   Uses Not Listed

Parking requirements for uses not specifically listed in Figure 3-7 shall be determined by the Review Authority based on either 1) the similarity between the uses listed in Figure 3-7 and the proposed use, or on a parking study; 2) parking requirements for such uses used in other applicable jurisdictions; or 3) parking requirements created by professional organizations, such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the American Planning Association.

3704.03:   Combination of Uses

For developments with a combination of uses, parking requirements shall be determined by adding the requirements for each of the different land uses. The parking necessary for each use shall be provided unless approval is obtained for joint use of required parking as provided in Section 3704.04.

3704.04:   Joint Use of Required Parking

Parking lots may contain required spaces for several different uses. Parking spaces assigned to one use may not be credited to another use except as provided in this section.

A.

Proposals for Joint Use Parking: Project proponents may request a reduction in parking requirements where the uses anticipated in a development project are expected to operate at different times. For example, a project that includes a use that operates only on weekends and a use that operates only on weekdays may utilize the same parking area as long as the parking area is sized for the larger of the two (2) uses. A project proponent seeking approval of joint use parking shall provide information on the operation of uses proposed for their development as part of their project submittal. A parking study may be required if deemed necessary by the Review Authority.

B.

Action on requests for Joint Use Parking: The Review Authority shall take action on requests for joint use parking included in a development review application. A request for joint use parking shall not be approved by the Review Authority if it would result in substantial detriment to public health, safety and welfare or substantial impairment of the intent of the County Parking Regulations (Section 3700 et seq.).

3704.05:   Off-Premise Parking

For all development other than single-family, required parking shall be provided within the boundaries of the site except as provided in this section. Off premise parking may be permitted by the Review Authority if:

A.

Sufficient area is available for the required parking to be provided on the project site and this area will remain in open space rather than used to increase the density of the project.

B.

The applicant has provided a plan illustrating how the parking could be accommodated on the project site.

C.

Placement of the parking off-site will achieve important design objectives such as consolidating or better coordinating parking areas, increasing landscaped areas and buffering of buildings or creating a garden-like atmosphere on the project site.

D.

The off premise parking is no more than 150 feet from the building or use to be served by the parking, or valet or transit service will be provided between the building or use and the off premise parking.

3704.06:   Flexibility Statement

The County recognizes that the strict application of parking requirements may not meet the intent of the County Parking Regulations. Flexibility in the requirements of County's Parking Regulations may be granted if the following conditions are met:

A.

The purpose and intent of the Parking Regulations are preserved.

B.

The parking provided will be sufficient to serve the use for which it is intended.

C.

The modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.

A project proponent wishing to obtain flexibility from the requirements of the County's Parking Regulations shall submit evidence which shows that the proposed standards are more appropriate and will better meet the needs of the development. A parking study may be required if deemed necessary by the Planning Department. The Review Authority shall make the final determination of parking requirements, except when the decision of the Review Authority is appealed to the BOCC, the BOCC shall make the final determination of parking requirements.

3704.07:   Handicapped Parking Requirements

Parking spaces for the handicapped shall be no less than the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements currently in effect or hereinafter amended. Fractions of required spaces shall be rounded up to the next highest whole number. Spaces designated for handicapped use shall count toward fulfilling the parking requirements for a development and shall not be considered additional requirements. All existing and proposed handicapped parking spaces located in a project site shall be identified on site plans for the project. This parking requirement shall not relieve an applicant from the need to comply with any State and/or other Federal laws, regulations or standards.

3705.01:   Location of Spaces

A.

General: Off-street parking spaces for residential dwelling units shall be located as conveniently as possible to the dwelling units. Parking spaces for nonresidential uses shall be located as conveniently as possible to the uses they serve. All parking spaces proposed to be located further than 150 feet from the building or use they serve, measured in a straight line from the building entrance, shall first be approved by the Planning Commission as part of the site plan approval.

B.

Parking in Open Space is Not Allowed: No off-street parking space shall be located on a portion of the site that is required to be open space.

C.

Spaces for Handicapped: Any required parking spaces for the handicapped shall be located as close as is practical to the entrance to the uses they are intended to serve and oriented so that a user of the handicapped space does not have to go past the rear of automobile parking spaces or cross driveways in order to reach a building entrance.

3705.02:   Layout of Parking

A.

Dimensions of Parking Spaces:

1.

Angled Parking: Parking spaces which are angled between 30 degrees and 90 degrees to a driving lane shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet in width and 19 feet in length, measured rectangularly.

2.

Parallel Parking: Parking spaces parallel to the driving lane shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet by 22 feet.

3.

Compact Car Spaces: Up to a maximum of 20% of the parking spaces in a covered parking garage may be designed as compact car spaces, except that compact car spaces shall not be permitted in a garage for 20 or fewer cars, or in a garage where the spaces will be assigned or sold. Compact car spaces shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width and 16 feet in length, measured rectangularly and they shall be clearly marked.

4.

Spaces for Handicapped: Parking spaces for handicapped shall be a minimum of 14 feet in width and 19 feet in length measured rectangularly. The requirement for 14 foot wide spaces allows for a five foot wide loading area. Two adjacent handicapped spaces may be a total of 23' in width, sharing a five foot loading area between them.

B.

Aisle Widths: For perpendicular parking, aisles in outdoor parking lots shall be a minimum of 22 feet in width unless an aisle is functioning as a fire apparatus access road, in which case the required width shall be 24 feet. Aisles in parking garages shall be a minimum of 22 feet in width.

C.

Driveway Widths: The width of all driveways shall comply with the County Road Standards (Chapter 5) and with the requirements of the Fire Code.

D.

Design and Arrangement of Parking Areas:

1.

General: Parking areas shall be designed such that vehicles cannot extend beyond the perimeter of such areas onto adjacent properties or public rights-of-way. Parking spaces, aisles and turning areas shall be entirely within lot lines and shall not encroach on any road or other public right-of-way. No parked vehicle shall overhang any road or public right-of-way. Such areas shall also be designed so that vehicles do not extend over sidewalks or come in contact with or damage any building wall, fence, vegetation or other obstruction.

2.

Access to Parking Spaces: Each required parking space shall have unobstructed access from a road or alley or from an aisle or drive connecting with a road or alley, without moving another vehicle. Notwithstanding the foregoing, tandem parking is permitted in a driveway for single-family, duplex and accessory dwelling unit development subject to meeting the other applicable provisions of this Code (setbacks, grade, width of driveways, etc.).

3.

Driving Lanes: Driving lanes shall be designed such that vehicles can proceed safely without posing a danger to pedestrians or other vehicles and without interfering with parking areas.

4.

Backing Movements: Unless no other practicable alternative is available, parking areas shall be designed so that, without resorting to extraordinary movements, vehicles may exit such areas without backing onto a public street. This requirement shall not apply to parking areas consisting of driveways serving two (2) or fewer dwellings where such driveways connect to collector or lesser streets. Backing onto collector streets is discouraged. Backing onto arterials is prohibited regardless of use.

5.

Allowance for Emergency Vehicles: Parking areas shall be designed so that sanitation, emergency and other public service vehicles can serve such developments without the necessity of backing unreasonable distances or making other dangerous or hazardous turning movements. Parking areas shall be designed in accordance with the Fire Code.

6.

Striping: All paved parking areas serving commercial or industrial land uses, community facilities or institutional uses or serving twelve (12) or more residential units shall be striped. Handicapped parking spaces shall be designated by a sign centered on each parking space and with a sign mounted on a post at the head of each space in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ("MUTCD"). Striping and markings in parking areas shall be repainted as frequently as is necessary so striping and markings are clearly visible.

E.

Loading and Unloading: Loading and unloading areas shall be provided in a safe and convenient manner for all developments whose normal operation requires routine shipments or deliveries. Loading and unloading areas shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the number and type of vehicles likely to use them, given the nature of the development in question.

1.

Number of Spaces Required: The Review Authority shall determine the number of required spaces for loading and unloading at the time of site plan review. Consideration shall be given to floor area, the number of tenant spaces and types of businesses proposed for the development. The following numbers shall be used as guidelines in determining the requirement for loading and unloading spaces:

Spaces shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet in width by 55 feet in length, with 14 feet of overhead clearance from street level, unless otherwise indicated.

2.

Location and Design: Loading and unloading areas shall be located and designed such that the vehicles intended to use them can:

a.

Maneuver safely and conveniently to and from public right-of-way.

b.

Complete the loading and unloading operations without obstructing or interfering with any public right-of-way or any parking space or parking lot aisle.

3.

No Overlap of Requirements: No area allocated to loading and unloading facilities may be used to satisfy the area requirements for off-street parking, nor shall any portion of any off-street parking area be used to satisfy the area requirements for loading and unloading facilities.

3705.03:   Engineering Requirements

Engineering requirements for parking areas are listed in the Road Standards (Chapter 5) of the Code.

3705.04:   Lighting

Lighting in parking areas shall meet the requirements for lighting under basic development regulations and standards (see Section 3505.07).

3705.05:   Landscaping Requirements

Parking areas present a major visual impact on the land, especially in the mountains. Parking areas shall be landscaped to help screen them and reduce negative visual impacts. Such landscaping shall be in accordance with the Landscaping Regulations of this Code.