Swanton City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 150
37 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
§ 150.371 INTENT.
Off-street parking and loading requirements are established in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes:
(A) To provide regulations for the development of accessory off-street parking and loading facilities in accordance with the objectives of this Zoning Code so as to:
(1) Ensure a sufficient number of off-street parking spaces are provided on site in proportion to the need of the use;
(2) Relieve congestion so the streets can be utilized more fully for movement of vehicular traffic;
(3) Promote the safety and convenience of pedestrians and shoppers by locating parking areas so as to lessen car movements in the vicinity of intensive pedestrian traffic and minimize external effects on adjacent properties;
(4) Protect adjoining residential neighborhoods from excessive on-street parking;
(5) Promote the general convenience, welfare and prosperity of business, service, research, production and manufacturing developments which depend upon off-street parking facilities; and
(B) To provide for accommodation of vehicles in a functionally and aesthetically satisfactory manner.
(C) To allow flexibility in addressing vehicle parking and access issues.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.372 SCOPE OF REGULATIONS.
(A) Compliance Required. Accessory off-street parking facilities shall be provided in compliance with the provisions of this Article prior to the occupancy of a building, structure, land, or portion thereof whenever:
(1) A new building is constructed or a new use is established.
(2) An existing building is altered such that there is an increase in the number of dwelling units, seating capacity, floor area of a building, or employees. In the case of such expansions and enlargements, additional parking, loading, and waiting spaces are required to serve only the enlarged or expanded area.
(3) The use of an existing building or structure or use of land is changed to a use that requires more off street parking facilities.
(4) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3) above, certain nonconforming uses may continue as provided in § 150.416.
(B) Existing Uses. The requirements of this Article shall not apply to buildings and uses legally existing on the effective date of this Article, except when the use is changed or modified in a manner described in § 150.372(A), such as but not limited to when a single-family dwelling is converted to a two-family dwelling. Any existing parking facility serving an existing building or use shall be continued and maintained in operation and shall not be reduced below the capacity that was provided on the effective date of this amendment unless an equivalent number of spaces shall be provided for said use in another approved location, in compliance with this Article.
(C) Expansion/Alteration of Existing Parking and Loading Facilities.
(1) Parking lot expansion. Whenever an existing parking lot or loading area is enlarged to cover a greater surface area, the entire parking lot and/or loading area shall be made to conform with the current requirements for paving, storm sewer, and landscaping, to the maximum extent practicable as determined by the Planning Commission.
(2) Alterations or repairs may be made to any existing parking lot and/or loading area without requiring the existing facility to comply with all requirements of this Article, provided the alteration or repair conforms to the requirements applicable specifically to such alteration or repair set forth herein.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.373 APPLICATION AND DESIGN.
(A) Any application for a zoning permit to construct a building with requisite parking facilities, or for a certificate of zoning compliance for a change in use of land or a building, shall include a development plan drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing the proposed design of the parking area and loading facilities to be provided in compliance with the provisions of this Article and Article 150.65, Development Plan Review.
(B) The development plan shall be accompanied by a storm water management plan for all parking areas. Storm water calculations, including detention plans, shall be submitted for review to the Planning Commission, Village Engineer and Village Administrator. No zoning permit or zoning certificate shall be issued until an adequate storm water management plan has been approved in accordance with Article 150.65 Development Plan Review.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.374 USE OF FACILITIES.
Off-street parking and loading facilities accessory to an existing use on the effective date of this Zoning Code, and those required as accessory to a use created or a building constructed or altered thereafter, shall be continued and maintained in operation, and shall not be used for the sales, service or repair of motor vehicles or for any other outdoor uses, except when specifically authorized by the Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.375 UNITS OF MEASURE.
(A) Computations. In computing the number of parking spaces required by this Code, the following rules shall apply.
(1) Floor Area. Where floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, “floor area” shall mean the total area of all floors of the building used by the principal activity as specified in Schedule 150.374, measured from the exterior faces of the building. The areas used for storage or otherwise not occupied by people may be excluded from the floor area calculation, when approved by the Planning Commission, according to § 150.378.
(2) Seats. Whenever the parking requirements are based on seating capacity, capacity shall be determined by:
(a) The number of seating units indicated on the development plan; or
(b) One seat for each 24 lineal inches of benches or pews indicated on the development plan; or
(c) One seat for each 20 square feet of gross floor area of the assembly room(s).
(3) Employees. Whenever the parking requirements are based on employees, it shall mean the maximum number of employees on duty on the premises at any one time or on any two successive shifts, whichever is greater.
(B) Fractional Numbers. When the computation results in a fractional unit, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
(C) Parking for Mixed Uses. When a building or group of buildings on a development site contains two or more uses, the number of parking spaces for each use shall be computed separately. The total spaces provided shall not be less than the sum of the spaces required for each use, except as otherwise provided for in § 150.380.
(D) Parking Requirements for Uses Not Specified. When the off street parking requirements for a use are not specifically defined herein, the parking facilities for such use shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator based on the standard most similar to the proposed use.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.376 SCHEDULE OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
Accessory off-street parking facilities shall be provided in quantities not less than set forth below in Schedule 150.376.
Principal Building or Use | Minimum Parking Requirement(a), (b) |
Principal Building or Use | Minimum Parking Requirement(a), (b) |
(A) Residential | |
(1) Bed & Breakfast | 1 space per guest room, plus 2 spaces for the dwelling unit |
(2) Congregate Care Facility/Nursing Home | 1 space per 2 beds, plus 1 space for every 3 employees |
Principal Building or Use | Minimum Parking Requirement(a), (b) |
(3) Dwelling unit, including permanently sited manufactured home units | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
(4) Group Home, Small & Large | 1 space per 2 beds |
(5) Manufactured Home Park | 2 spaces per manufactured home space |
(B) Civic Uses | |
(1) Day Care Center, Adult or Child | 1 space per 400 square feet of floor area plus 1 space per employee |
(2) School, elementary/secondary | 1 space per classroom plus 1 space for every 4 seats in the largest auditorium or assembly room |
(3) Government Facilities | As determined by the Planning Commission(b) |
(4) Places of Assembly, including: Country Club (public, private/semi-private); Place of worship; Meeting Hall, Similar Social/Fraternal Club; Museum, Gallery & Similar Cultural Facility | 1 space per 4 seats in main assembly room or 1 space per 4 persons at maximum capacity, whichever is greater |
(5) Public Park, Playground; Public Sports Fields | As determined by the Planning Commission(b) |
(C) Office, Business & Professional Services | |
(1) Financial Institutions | 1 space per 300 square feet of floor area |
(2) Funeral Home, Mortuary | 1 space for each 50 square feet of parlors plus 1 space for each vehicle maintained/stored on the premises |
(3) Medical Clinic/Urgent Care; Dental Office | 1 space per 250 square feet |
(4) Office: Administrative, business, executive and/or professional; Radio or Television Station; Sales Office with only samples of products | 1 space per 300 square feet of floor area |
(5) Research and Testing Laboratories; Business Equipment and Supplies | 1 space per 400 square feet of floor area |
(6) Vocational, Trade or Technical School | 1 space for every employee, plus 1 space for every 2 students |
(D) Retail/Entertainment/Personal Services | |
(1) Amusement/Recreation Services, Indoor | 1 space per 3 persons based on maximum occupancy |
(2) Animal Boarding/Kennel; Animal Grooming/Animal Day Care | 1 space per 500 square feet of floor area |
(3) Animal Hospital/Veterinarian Office | 1 space per 400 square feet of floor area, plus 1 space for every 2 employees |
(4) Auction Warehouse, Showroom | 1 space per employee, plus 1 space per 500 square feet of floor area |
(5) Beauty salons and barber shops | 2 spaces per beauty or barber chair |
(6) Brewpub | 1 space per 50 square feet of restaurant floor area or 1 space per two seats, whichever requires the greater number of spaces, plus 1 space per 2,000 square feet of floor area of production area |
(7) Hotel/Motel | 1 space per guest room or unit, plus 1 space for every 2 employees |
(8) Indoor Entertainment: Dancing & Live Entertainment in association with permitted use | 1 space per 3 persons based on maximum occupancy load of entertainment area |
(9) Micro-Brewery, Micro-Distillery, Micro-Winery | 1 space per 500 square feet of industrial/manufacturing floor area, plus the required parking spaces for retail/restaurant floor area |
(10) Retail establishment; Personal Services | 1 space per 250 square feet of floor area |
(11) Restaurant, indoor (including bars/taverns) | 1 space per 50 square feet of floor area or 1 space per 2 seats, whichever requires the greater number of spaces |
(12) Restaurant, outdoor seating | For the first 500 square feet of outdoor seating area, no additional parking spaces. Beyond 500 square feet, 1 space per 50 square feet of floor area or 1 space per 2 seats, whichever requires the greater number of spaces. |
(13) Retail, Large-Format | 1 space per 500 square feet of floor area, plus 1 space per 1,000 square feet of outdoor display area |
(E) Vehicles and Equipment | |
(1) Sales and service of construction equipment, buses, farm machinery, recreational vehicles and other large equipment | 1 space per 400 square feet of floor area of sales room, plus 1 space for each service stall in the service room and 1 space per employee |
(2) Vehicle and equipment major repair services; Vehicle service station, minor | 2 spaces per service bay, plus 1 space for every employee |
(3) Vehicle sales & rental | 1 space per 400 square feet of floor area of sales room, plus 1 space for each auto service stall in the service room and 1 space per employee |
(4) Vehicle fuel station | 2 spaces per pump |
(5) Vehicle wash | 2 spaces per wash bay |
(F) Storage, Warehousing, Distribution | |
(1) Distribution Operations | 1 space per 2 employees |
(2) Self-Storage Units/Mini Storage | When an onsite leasing or project office is provided, 1 parking space for each 100 storage units. When no on site office is provided, no spaces are required. Required parking spaces shall not be rented, leased, or used as vehicle storage areas. |
(3) Transportation Services; Warehouses, Similar Storage Establishments, Parcel Delivery Stations | 1 space per 2 employees |
(4) Wholesale Offices & Showrooms | 1 space per 2 employees, plus 1 space per 500 square feet of showroom space |
(G) Production/Manufacturing | |
(1) Light manufacturing uses; Fabrication and assembly operations | 1 space per 400 square feet of office floor area, plus 1 space per 1,500 square feet of production/assembly activities floor area |
(2) All Other Production/Manufacturing Facilities | 1 space per 2 employees |
Notes to Schedule 150.376: (a) A minimum of five (5) spaces is required for each facility other than one-family detached dwellings. (b) Specific requirements shall be based on requirements for similar uses, location of proposed use, surrounding land uses, expected demand and traffic generated by the proposed use, and appropriate traffic engineering and planning criteria and information. | |
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.377 PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B-2 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT.
In recognition of the historic, compact character of buildings in the B-2 Downtown Business District, the Planning Commission may approve a development plan with up to a fifty percent (50%) reduction in the requirements of Schedule 150.376, Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, for nonresidential uses. To request such a reduction, an applicant shall submit a parking assessment at the time a development plan is submitted that includes the information detailed in § 150.377(B).
(A) In making a determination for such a reduction, the Planning Commission shall consider the following criteria:
(1) The character of the proposed use and the ability of the proposed use to reinforce the central business district environment;
(2) The availability and accessibility of public parking spaces, both on-street and within public parking lots;
(3) The availability of parking spaces on adjacent and nearby sites, considering the hours of operation of the proposed use compared to adjacent uses; and
(4) The potential negative impact to the character of Downtown Swanton if the requisite number of parking spaces are provided.
(B) The parking assessment shall include a description of the use and its anticipated relationship to, and impact on, the surrounding parcels. At a minimum, the assessment shall include the following:
(1) The nature of the proposed use(s), activities and events that will be accommodated, including hours of operation and peak hours of occupancy.
(2) The estimated number of parking spaces required at peak capacity.
(3) The number of parking spaces required according to Schedule 150.376 compared to the number of spaces proposed.
(4) The current supply and utilization of public parking spaces in the immediate area.
(5) How available spaces meet the needs of the proposed use.
(6) Suggested parking management solutions to address any anticipated discrepancy between the number of parking spaces available and anticipated parking demand.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.378 MODIFICATION OF STANDARDS.
Off-street parking requirements may be reduced in the Village based on the provisions of this Section.
(A) A reduction of up to ten percent (10%) of the number of required parking spaces may be permitted administratively by the Zoning Administrator when the applicant demonstrates that the reduction in parking will not impact adjacent uses.
(B) The Planning Commission may approve a reduction in required parking spaces by up to forty percent (40%) as a conditional use in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 150.67, when the applicant demonstrates in a parking assessment, prepared by a traffic consultant in accordance with § 150.377(B)(1)(6), or in parking data from comparable sites provided that:
(1) The use of transportation demand management programs and/or special characteristics of the customer, client, employee or resident population will reduce expected vehicle use and parking space demand for this development, as compared to the minimum Village parking requirements; and
(2) The reduction in parking will not impact adjacent uses.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.379 DEFERRED CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED SPACES.
If the number of parking spaces required by this Article for a nonresidential use is substantially larger than the number anticipated by the applicant and the applicant provides sufficient evidence that supports the reduced parking needs, a development plan may be approved with an allowance for the construction of a lesser number of parking spaces provided that:
(A) The total number of spaces initially constructed on the site of the principal use shall not be less than 70% of the spaces required by this Article.
(B) Suitable area is reserved for the construction of the balance of the total number of spaces otherwise required by this Article. Such suitable areas shall be illustrated on the development plan in locations and with landscaping in full compliance with this Zoning Code.
(C) The Planning Commission, upon reevaluation of the project’s parking needs, may at any time direct that some or all of the parking spaces identified in subsection (B) be constructed, and shall notify the property owner of such determination.
(D) When additional parking is determined necessary, it shall be provided according to the approved development plan.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.380 ALLOWANCE FOR SHARED PARKING.
Developments that contain a mix of uses on the same parcel or two or more uses on separate parcels may share parking spaces to satisfy a portion of the minimum off-street parking requirement in compliance with the requirements of this Section.
(A) The required number of parking spaces for the combined uses may be reduced by 30% for shared parking when hours of operation overlap.
(B) The parking facility to be shared shall be owned by the owner of one of the uses or leased for at least a 20-year term or through a permanent easement by the owner of the uses being served. Such lease or easement shall be approved by the Village Solicitor.
(C) No changes shall be made to the shared parking facility that would reduce the number of parking spaces provided for the uses, unless the owner of one of the uses makes other arrangements to provide parking. No such changes shall be made without Zoning Administrator approval prior to any changes taking place.
(D) Handicap parking spaces shall not be shared, unless the uses that are to share the spaces are adjacent to the handicap spaces and no inconvenience to the users of such spaces would be created.
(E) Any proposed change in the use of a structure that shares a parking facility will require proof to the Zoning Administrator that adequate parking is available.
(F) Parking facilities to be shared shall be located on the same lot or lots as the use for which the parking spaces are intended, except when the parking facility complies with all the requirements of § 150.381, Allowance for Off-Site Parking.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.381 ALLOWANCE FOR OFF-SITE PARKING.
All off street parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the structure or use unless parking spaces are provided in compliance with all the requirements of this Section.
(A) The use shall provide at least 50% of the required parking spaces on the site. The Planning Commission may grant an exception to this requirement under the following criteria:
(1) Proximity of the proposed parking area to the use served;
(2) Ease and safety of access between the proposed parking area and the use served;
(3) The use to be served by the offsite parking; and
(4) The hours of operation of the use to be served by the off-site parking.
(B) Offsite spaces shall be within 500 feet walking distance, measured along the pedestrian route to a building entrance or use. Safe and convenient pedestrian access, such as a sidewalk or path, shall exist or be provided from the structure or use to the parking lot. Appropriate safety measures shall be provided if the pedestrian must cross an arterial street.
(C) Contiguous lots providing off-street parking for more than one use shall provide sufficient parking spaces to comply with the combined total parking requirements for all uses unless an allowance for shared parking is granted under § 150.380.
(D) The offsite lot may be located in another business or industrial zoning district than the structure or use it serves.
(E) The lot used as an off-site parking facility shall be owned or leased for at least a 20 year term or acquired through a permanent easement by the owner of the use being served. The Village Solicitor shall approve the lease or easement. Such lease or easement shall require the owner of the land on which the parking facilities are to be located to be bound by a covenant filed and recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Fulton or Lucas County, requiring each such owner, his or her heirs, or assigns to maintain the required number of parking facilities for the duration of the use served as a condition to the continuation of such use. If the term of the use is limited by a conditional use permit, then the term of the lease agreement for parking may be limited accordingly. At the expiration of the term of a lease or extensions thereof, the owner shall provide other suitable parking with sufficient parking spaces or end the use that required the parking.
(F) The number of off-site parking spaces shall not be reduced, unless other sufficient parking spaces are provided by the owner of the use. The Zoning Administrator’s approval is required prior to changing the approved parking plan.
(G) All required handicapped parking spaces for a use shall be located on site.
(H) All required loading spaces shall be located on site.
(I) An existing nonconforming parking lot used under this Section as off-site parking shall be landscaped, paved and striped according to the standards of this Article and the Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.382 PARKING SPACES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, all new construction and alterations to places of public accommodation and commercial/industrial facilities shall provide parking spaces that are designed and constructed to be readily accessible to persons with disabilities.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.383 LOCATION OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES.
(A) In addition to specific requirements contained in each zoning district, accessory parking facilities shall be provided at locations as set forth herein, except as may be modified in this Article.
(1) Residential Uses. Accessory, enclosed or open parking facilities as required shall be provided on the same lot as the dwelling unit served.
(a) In multi-family developments, parking facilities shall be provided within a walking distance of 300 feet of the building entrance of the unit to be served.
(b) All residential driveways installed or altered after the effective date of this section shall be a minimum width of 12 feet and shall be constructed of asphalt, concrete or masonry type material, or of alternative paving materials, such as porous/ permeable pavement, Grasscrete (or other pervious paving system) or a synthetic material designed for residential driveway use. Stone or gravel is not permitted.
(2) Nonresidential Uses. Accessory parking facilities shall be provided on the same lot as the principal use served, except where modified in accordance with the provisions of this Article, as set forth in Article 150.27 Business and Industrial District Regulations.
(B) All required off street parking spaces shall have direct access to an aisle or driveway without the need to move another vehicle, except as otherwise specifically permitted in this Article.
(C) Any off-street parking spaces dedicated to temporary parking for customers waiting for order pick-up or for delivery vehicles shall be located so as to not cause congestion and interfere with traffic circulation on the site or in the public right-of-way. Such spaces shall be clearly designated as temporary parking/waiting spaces.
(D) Parking Lots Adjacent to Buildings. Off street parking spaces for a use other than a single or two-family dwelling shall be located at least ten (10) feet from any building wall containing ground floor openings other than a garage door providing access, light, or ventilation to the building.
(E) Parking in Designated Areas Only. In any district, a vehicle customarily or seasonally parked shall be parked only in a parking area specifically constructed for such purpose, and shall not be parked on tree lawns on the lot, sidewalks, yards or other areas required to be landscaped. See also § 150.221, Outdoor Parking And Storage Of Trucks And Recreational Vehicles in Residential Districts.
(F) Areas Computed as Parking Spaces. Areas that may be computed as open or enclosed off-street parking spaces include any private garage, carport or other area available for parking, other than a street or driveway, except as specifically permitted below:
(1) For a one-family detached, one-family attached, or two-family dwelling, a driveway in the front or side yard shall be permitted to count as eligible parking space(s) up to a maximum of two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit.
(2) In a multi-family development including attached one-family dwellings and units in a Planned Residential Development Overlay District, a dwelling unit that has a separate and individual private driveway that can accommodate two automobiles without encroaching on the public right-of-way may be counted as two parking spaces.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.384 OFF-STREET STACKING SPACES FOR DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES.
A drive-thru establishment or other establishment which, by its nature, creates lines of customers in vehicles waiting to be served shall provide off-street stacking spaces on the same lot as the use, in addition to the required number of parking spaces in Schedule 150.376, in accordance with the requirements in Schedule 150.384(A).
(A) Schedule 150.384(A) Minimum Number of Stacking Spaces:
Use | Minimum Requirement |
(1) Establishments selling food/drinks: | Six (6) stacking spaces per drive-thru window as measured from the first window |
(2) Automatic car wash facilities where a chain conveyor or other similar method is used to move the vehicle through the structure: | Ten (10) stacking spaces, not counting the washing bay |
(3) Banks, ticket booths, drive-up ATM machines and other similar facilities with service windows or service entrances: | Four (4) stacking spaces for the first drive-thru window or stall plus two (2) stacking spaces for each additional window or stall, which may be distributed as determined by the applicant |
(4) Self-serve car wash facilities: | Two (2) stacking spaces per stall, not counting the washing bay |
(5) Gasoline stations: | Two (2) stacking spaces per accessible side of a gasoline pump island |
(6) All other uses, such as retail pick-up windows: | Three (3) stacking spaces for each window, stall, and entrance |
(B) Off-street stacking spaces, which includes the space for the vehicle being waited upon at the service window or fuel pump, shall be clearly delineated on the development plan.
(C) The number of stacking spaces required by Schedule 150.384(A) shall be required for each separate stacking lane. If two or more stacking lanes converge into one lane (e.g., two separate lanes for ordering at a restaurant converge to one lane after the menu board), the stacking spaces shall be required in accordance with Schedule 150.384(A) with the spaces located after the convergence point counting toward both stacking lanes.
(D) Stacking Space Dimensions. The area of an off-street stacking space shall be at least 144 square feet (measuring 8 feet by 20 feet) exclusive of access drives and parking aisles and shall not interfere with parking or circulation.
(E) Stacking lanes shall be designed to prevent circulation congestion, both on site and on adjacent public streets. The circulation shall separate drive-through traffic from site circulation traffic, not impede or impair access into or out of parking spaces, minimize conflicts between pedestrian and vehicular traffic by physical and visual separation between pedestrian ways and stacking lanes and driveways, or at the crossing of the two.
(F) Vehicles shall not be permitted to wait within the public right-of-way for service at any drive- through facility.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.385 OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
Accessory loading and unloading facilities shall be provided prior to the occupancy of all business, service and industrial buildings hereafter erected and altered, and shall be maintained as long as such building is occupied or unless equivalent facilities are provided in conformance with the regulations of this Article.
(A) Authority of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may waive the requirement for a loading and unloading facility based on the nature of the proposed use or the practical difficulties of adding such facilities to an existing building.
(B) Allocation of use. Space required and allocated for any off-street loading facility shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy the space requirements of off-street parking, nor be used for repairing or servicing motor vehicles.
(C) Location of facility. All required off-street loading areas shall be related to the building and use to be served to provide for loading and off-loading of delivery trucks and other service vehicles and shall be so arranged that they may be used without blocking or otherwise interfering with the use of access driveways, parking facilities, public streets or sidewalks.
(D) Minimum size criteria. Each loading space shall be sufficient to accommodate the largest vehicle anticipated.
(E) Required Loading Spaces. Accessory off-street loading spaces shall be provided as required in Schedule 150.385(E):
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.386 ACCESS DRIVES.
(A) Access drives for parking spaces. The location and width of entrance and exit driveways to parking facilities shall be planned to interfere as little as possible with the use of nearby property and with pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the nearest streets.
(B) Access drive loading spaces. Each required off-street loading space shall be designed for direct vehicular access by means of a driveway, or driveways, to a public street in a manner which will least interfere with adjacent traffic movement and shall be located so that the driveway centerline shall not be less than 100 feet from the nearest intersecting street right-of-way line.
(C) Width of Driveways. For all nonresidential uses, driveways shall be a minimum width of 22 feet.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.387 CONSTRUCTION, USE, IMPROVEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.
All driveways and parking facilities shall be constructed in accordance with standards established by the Village Engineer and the following:
(A) Grading and Pavement. Parking facilities and access driveways shall be so graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water and drainage so that such surface water and drainage shall not be allowed to flow onto adjacent properties including the right-of-way or remain standing in said driveways or parking facilities.
(1) All parking facilities and driveways improved or constructed shall be shall be asphalt, concrete or masonry type material. Stone or gravel is not considered a masonry type material. Alternative paving materials, such as porous/ permeable pavement, Grasscrete (or other pervious paving system) may be considered by the Village Engineer and the Planning Commission during development plan review.
(2) An adequate storm drainage system shall be provided for all parking lots in excess of eight thousand (8,000) square feet. For the purpose of square footage computation, all parking areas, access lines and truck loading areas on the same lot shall be considered as a contiguous total square footage.
(3) The design of a storm water drainage system shall be prepared by using the rational method and shall be based on a minimum five (5) year frequency. Rainfall intensity, runoff coefficients and concentration time used in computing flows and structure sizes shall be in accordance with the tables, charts, and data in the Village Storm Water Management Plan and shall be subject to approval by the Village Engineer and conform to all applicable county regulations. All areas that contribute storm water to the proposed storm drainage system shall be considered on the determination of the sizes of pipe, structures, and channels.
(4) Drainage plans shall be accompanied by two (2) copies of the design computations. Hydraulic gradient checks for less frequent storms may also be required by the Village Engineer were deemed appropriate.
(5) Culvert sizes shall be based on a minimum ten (10) year frequency rainfall, or other less frequency storms or greater number of years, or other more stringent methodology as required by the Village Engineer where deemed appropriate.
(6) Detention ponds or basins shall be provided where necessary to control the volume and velocity of storm water leaving the site. Detention ponds and basins shall be designed in accordance with any master watershed drainage plans. Where such plans do not exist, facilities shall be based on criteria established by the Village Engineer and approved by the applicable County Soil and Water Department.
(B) Marking. Any off-street parking facility for five (5) or more off-street parking spaces shall indicate the location of each parking space, the location of spaces for persons with disabilities, and the location and direction or movement along the aisles and access drives providing access thereto by painting upon the surface, by raised directional signs, or by markers or other similar measures placed in the surface.
(C) Maintenance. All parking facilities shall be maintained in a manner to keep it as free as practicable from rubbish, paper and other loose particles, and snow and ice shall be promptly removed. All signs, markers or any other methods used to indicate direction of traffic movement and location of off-street parking spaces shall be maintained in a neat and legible condition. Any walls, trees and shrubbery, as well as surfacing of the parking lot, shall be maintained in good condition throughout its use for parking purposes. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain and repair parking lots as may be necessary, in the opinion of the Village, so as to provide a surface free of excess dust that is in good condition, properly drained, and free of obstructions and nuisances in accordance with the requirements of this Article.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.388 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS.
Screening and landscaping of the interior and perimeter of all parking areas shall comply with the requirements set forth in Article 150.39, Landscaping, Buffering, Fences and Lighting Regulations.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)
§ 150.389 APPROVAL OF FACILITIES.
Detailed drawings of accessory off-street parking and loading facilities shall be submitted for review and approval in accordance with all the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)