Thunderbolt City Zoning Code

ARTICLE X

- OFF-STREET PARKING AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Generally.

(a)

Duty to provide off-street parking and loading. Except as hereinafter provided, no land shall be used or occupied, and no use shall be designed, created, altered, used or occupied, and no use shall be operated unless off-street parking and loading facilities are provided in at least the amount required by this article; provided, however, that any use in operation on the effective date of this ordinance that does not have the required off-street parking and loading spaces shall not be required to provide off-street parking and loading spaces until such time as the existing gross floor area is increased by 40 percent or more.

(b)

Off-street loading and parking to meet design standards. Whenever off-street parking and/or loading facilities are established within any zoning district either as a principal use or an accessory use, and whether or not required by this ordinance, such off-street parking and loading facilities shall comply with design requirements for off-street parking facilities set forth in this article.

Required minimum off street loading space shall be provided. There shall be sufficient space to accommodate the maximum number of trucks that will be loading, unloading or stored at any one time; provided, however that there shall be a minimum of one off street loading space for each 10,000 square feet of total floor area or fraction thereof. Each loading space shall be not less than ten feet wide and shall be of such length as is necessary to accommodate the type of cab or truck or bus that will be loading, unloading or parking; provided, however, that such length shall be not less than 30 feet. Such spaces, including maneuvering space shall be located entirely off the street. All required off street loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the building or use, which they are intended to serve.

(c)

Permit required. No land shall be developed as a parking lot and no structure shall be developed as a parking garage without a permit from the zoning administrator.

Plan and design standards.

(a)

Parking and loading areas—Surface materials. Off-street parking and loading areas containing more than 1,000 square feet of parking and driveway space shall be paved with concrete or asphalt pavement and subject to green space provisions.

(b)

Separation from walkways and streets. All off-street parking, off-street loading, and service areas shall be separated from walkways, sidewalks, streets, and lanes by curbing or other protective devices.

(c)

Buffer required when adjoining property is residential. Where off-street parking, loading or service areas are proposed to be located closer than 50 feet to a lot in any R zoning district or to any lot upon which there exists a dwelling as a permitted use, and where such parking, loading or service areas are not entirely screened visually from such lot by an intervening building or structure, there shall be provided along the lot line a continuous visual buffer with a minimum height of six feet. No such buffer shall extend nearer to a street right-of-way line than the established building line of the adjoining residential lot, and no buffer shall be required along a property line immediately adjoining and parallel to a lane. The buffer shall be of a width determined by the board of zoning appeals, and shall contain within such width a compact evergreen hedge or other type of foliage screening, or a combined fence and shrubbery screen, the latter facing the adjoining residential lot.

(d)

Size of driveways. A driveway exclusive of curb return radii shall be not less than 12 feet in width. A curb return radius for a driveway at its entrance to a public street shall not exceed ten feet. The maximum width of a driveway exclusive of curb return radii shall not exceed 35 feet.

(e)

Location of curb cuts. At the Intersection of streets, except lanes and alleys, a curb cut shall be set back not less than 25 feet from the intersection of two curb lines or such lines extended, or shall be set back not less than 15 feet from the intersection of two property lines or such lines extended, whichever is the less restrictive. Between the curb returns for any two driveways serving the same property, there shall be at least 20 feet of curb; except that this distance may be reduced to as little as five feet where it is demonstrated that restricted frontage makes this necessary in order to provide not more than two adequate driveways for the property.

(f)

Required off-street parking area shall not be reduced. No off-street parking area shall be reduced in size or encroached upon by buildings, vehicle storage, loading or unloading, or any other use where such reduction or encroachment will reduce the off-street parking and loading spaces below that required by this article.

(g)

Joint parking facilities. The off-street parking requirements for two or more neighboring uses, of the same or different types, may be satisfied by the allocation of the required number of spaces for each use in a common parking facility; provided, that the number of off-street parking spaces is not less than the sum of individual requirements; and provided further, that there be compliance with all other provisions of this chapter.

(h)

Parking provided on same lot as main building. Off-street parking spaces for one-family and two-family dwellings shall be located on the same lots as the main building to be served. Off-street parking spaces for multi-family dwellings shall be located on the same lot as the main building to be served or not more than 300 feet distance, as measured along the nearest pedestrian walkway. Off-street parking spaces for all other uses shall be provided on the same lot as the main building to be served or not more than 600 feet distance, as measured along the nearest pedestrian walkway.

(i)

Sharing of parking facilities. Off-street parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing the required facilities for any other use; provided, that one-half of the off-street parking space required by any use whose peak attendance will be at night or on Sundays, such as churches, theaters, and assembly halls, may be assigned to a use which will be closed at night or on Sundays.

(j)

Fractional spaces. When units of measurements determining the number of required off-street parking and off-street loading spaces result in the requirement of a fractional space, any fraction up to and including one-half shall be disregarded and fractions over one-half shall, require one off-street parking or off-street loading space.

(k)

Other use of off-street parking space prohibited. No off-street parking or loading area shall be used for the display, sale, repair, dismantling, or servicing of any vehicle, equipment, materials, or supplies.

(l)

Green space. In all zoning districts, 65 percent of the designated setback area of a lot shall consist of permanent permeable surface so as to permit the absorption of water and shall not be paved, built upon, or covered with a manmade material in such a way so as to interfere with the permeability of the surface.

Remote parking facility. Where the off-street parking facility for a proposed building or use cannot be provided on the site occupied by such building or use, and is therefore provided in accordance with the provisions of this article, the applicant shall submit his application for a building permit, an instrument duly executed and acknowledged, which accepts as a condition for the issuance of a building permit or occupancy permit the continued availability of such off-street parking facilities.

Minimum space requirements for off-street parking areas. All uses of land and structures within all zoning districts of the town shall be required to provide off-street parking spaces in the numbers hereinafter specified.

Non-residential parking. Parking provisions shall apply to all non-residential structures and related remote parking lots, if not otherwise set forth in the parking regulations table in the existing Zoning Ordinance, the facility shall have employee parking of at least one parking space for each two employees.

Parking Requirements

Use	Minimum Space Requirements
Assembly Halls	At least one space for each four seats or similar vantage accommodations provided, plus one space for each two employees.
Automobile Filling Station	At least one space for each gasoline pump, grease rack, or similar service area.
Automobile Repair and Service Station	At least one space for each gasoline pump, grease rack, or similar service area; one additional space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area of the shop or garage.
Boarding House or Rooming House	At least one space for each rental unit, plus one additional space for the owner or manager.
Bowling Establishment	At least four spaces for each bowling lane. If additional facilities, such as bar or restaurant are provided, additional parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for similar uses set forth in this article.
Church, Synagogue, or other Place of Worship	At least one space for each four seats within the church and all buildings.
Commercial or Personal Service Establishment	At least one space for each 150 square feet of total first floor area, plus one additional space for each 200 square feet of additional total floor area.
Educational Institution, Public or Private	At least one space for each two employees, including teachers and administrators, plus sufficient off-street space for the safe and convenient loading and unloading of students, plus additional facilities for student parking, taking into consideration the total number of students, the percentage of students driving automobiles, and the requirements for stadium, gymnasium, and auditorium use.
Charitable or Philanthropic Institution	At least one space for each two employees, plus such additional facilities for residents and visitors as shall be deemed necessary.
Hospital	At least one space for each six patient's beds, excluding bassinets, plus one additional space for each medical staff member or visiting doctor based on the average number of such persons serving the hospital, plus one additional space for each four employees, including nurses.
Hotel	At least one space for each three guests or sleeping rooms or suites.
Industrial or Manufacturing Establishment or Warehouse	At least one space for each two plant employees, one space for each managerial personnel, one visitor parking space for each ten managerial personnel and one additional space for each vehicle used directly in the conduct of the enterprise.
Interior Decorating Business	At least one space for each three employees or fraction thereof.
Marina	There should be one-half a parking space for each 20 lineal feet of total dock space available, as measured on all sides of the dock, at the marina and each dry storage space. One additional space is required for each 400 square foot of leased area of enclosed sales or service area and one space for each employee. Additional spaces required for restaurants, lounges, bait shops and other associated marina uses per the existing parking regulations. Future expansion of dockage greater than 200 lineal foot of dockage (as measured on all sides of the proposed dock) in one year will require submission of Site Plan and details of how the parking requirements shall be met.
Mortuary or Funeral Parlor	At least one parking space for each eight seats, in the chapel, one additional space for each resident family, and one additional space for each funeral vehicle.
Multi-Family Dwelling	At least two and one half spaces per dwelling unit. Refer to article III number 39.
Office Building, Professional Building, or Similar use	At least one space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area.
One- or Two-Family Detached Dwelling	At least two spaces per dwelling unit.
Private Club	At least one space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area.
Medical or Dental Practitioners Offices	At least three spaces for each professional person occupying or using each office.
Publicly Owned or Operated Building and Use, such as Library, Museum or Post Office	At least one space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.
Bus Station	At least one space for each 100 square feet of waiting room space, including concession and dining areas.
Recreation Establishment, or Commercial Facility	At least one space for each 100 square feet of nonstorage floor area.
Restaurant or Similar Place Dispensing Food, Drink, or Refreshments	At least one space for each four seats provided for patron use.
Shopping Center	At least one space for each 150 square feet of total floor area in the shopping center.
Swimming Pool	At least one space for each four persons within the recommended or legal capacity prescribed under applicable state and local laws, ordinances, or resolutions.
Theater, Auditorium, Stadium	At least one space for each four seats or similar vantage accommodations provided.
Tourist Home, Motel	At least one space for each guest or sleeping room or suite. Refer to article III—Definitions to address the size of the parking spaces.
Trailer Park	At least one space for each trailer space, plus one additional space for each two employees.
Furniture Stores	At least one space for each 500 square feet of total floor area.

Minimum space requirements for uses not specifically covered by article X. Each public or private building or land use not covered by these requirements shall provide such parking space for residents, visitors, or patrons, as the board of zoning appeals shall deem necessary. In making such a determination, the board of zoning appeals shall be guided by the number of persons to be employed in such building or by such use; the number of persons expected to reside in, visit, or patronize such building or use; the anticipated percentage of residents, visitors, or patrons driving automobiles; and the need for safe and convenient loading space for visitors or patrons and goods arriving by motor transport.

Additional off-street parking regulations for commercial establishments.

(a)

The commercial establishments to be served by new parking spaces shall be conforming uses.

(b)

The remote off-street parking spaces shall either adjoin the commercial district on the same side of the street or shall be directly across the street from a commercial district.

(c)

The proposed design and proposed location of such remote off-street parking facilities shall be approved by the board of zoning appeals.

Continuing character of obligation. The schedule of requirements in this chapter for off-street service space shall be a continuing obligation. It shall be unlawful for any owner of any land or building affected by this chapter to discontinue, change, or dispense with such off-street parking or loading facilities without establishing alternate off-street parking or loading facilities, which comply with the requirements of this chapter.

Parking of large vehicles.

(a)

No parking of vehicles described in paragraph (b) herein below shall be allowed in a public right-of-way within the Town of Thunderbolt except as set forth in paragraph (b) herein below. All other vehicles shall be allowed to park in a public right-of-way within the Town of Thunderbolt provided the parking of vehicles in the public right-of-way of the Town of Thunderbolt shall not impede emergency vehicle traffic and, if possible, any vehicle allowed to be parked in the public right-of-way shall be off the paved portion of the right-of-way.

(b)

Parking of motor homes, trailers, tiny house, semitrailers, or truck tractors in the Town of Thunderbolt prohibited. No motor vehicle exceeding 20 feet in length and/or 10,000 lbs. gross vehicular weight or any recreational vehicle, motor coach, tiny house, camper, trailer, semitrailer, or truck tractor, or part of any such vehicle shall be parked upon the any right of way of the town except:

(1)

Any motor vehicle being used by public utility, moving company or similar company while it is being used to provide their services to a residential property or transporting residential goods or products;

(2)

Any motor vehicle used in a construction site during a period that construction is actually taking place, including non-working hours and holidays;

(c)

Storing of tiny house, semitrailers, or cab of semi-trailer in residential zones prohibited:

(1)

No Tiny house, semitrailer or cab of semi-trailer or part of any such vehicle shall be stored or parked on a residential lot.

(2)

No more than 2 business vehicles of any other type used by the occupant of any residential property shall be parked or stored on any residential property.

(3)

No owner of property zoned residential shall allow other persons to store or park more than two business vehicles of any other type on residential property.

9.1

Solid waste storage and disposal facilities.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to ensure that adequate provision be made for the placement and location of solid waste and storage disposal facilities in the development plans for new construction. These provisions are an effort to avoid conditions that could lead to health hazards, unsightliness, inefficient collection systems, and improper use of available land.

(b)

Duty to provide and maintain. The establishment, expansion, or modification of multi-family and nonresidential uses shall require provision for storage and disposal facilities.

(c)

Approval by zoning administrator.

(1)

All plans and descriptions of systems for solid waste storage and disposal facilities shall be submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator prior to the issuance of a building permit.

(2)

If board of zoning appeals approval is necessary for a development plan, the plans and description of the system must be approved by the zoning administrator, and certified approved by the board of zoning appeals before any permits are issued.

(Ord of 3-8-2016)

Thunderbolt City Zoning Code

ARTICLE X

- OFF-STREET PARKING AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Generally.

(a)

(b)

(c)

Permit required. No land shall be developed as a parking lot and no structure shall be developed as a parking garage without a permit from the zoning administrator.

Plan and design standards.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

(l)

Parking Requirements

Use	Minimum Space Requirements
Assembly Halls	At least one space for each four seats or similar vantage accommodations provided, plus one space for each two employees.
Automobile Filling Station	At least one space for each gasoline pump, grease rack, or similar service area.
Automobile Repair and Service Station	At least one space for each gasoline pump, grease rack, or similar service area; one additional space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area of the shop or garage.
Boarding House or Rooming House	At least one space for each rental unit, plus one additional space for the owner or manager.
Bowling Establishment	At least four spaces for each bowling lane. If additional facilities, such as bar or restaurant are provided, additional parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for similar uses set forth in this article.
Church, Synagogue, or other Place of Worship	At least one space for each four seats within the church and all buildings.
Commercial or Personal Service Establishment	At least one space for each 150 square feet of total first floor area, plus one additional space for each 200 square feet of additional total floor area.
Educational Institution, Public or Private	At least one space for each two employees, including teachers and administrators, plus sufficient off-street space for the safe and convenient loading and unloading of students, plus additional facilities for student parking, taking into consideration the total number of students, the percentage of students driving automobiles, and the requirements for stadium, gymnasium, and auditorium use.
Charitable or Philanthropic Institution	At least one space for each two employees, plus such additional facilities for residents and visitors as shall be deemed necessary.
Hospital	At least one space for each six patient's beds, excluding bassinets, plus one additional space for each medical staff member or visiting doctor based on the average number of such persons serving the hospital, plus one additional space for each four employees, including nurses.
Hotel	At least one space for each three guests or sleeping rooms or suites.
Industrial or Manufacturing Establishment or Warehouse	At least one space for each two plant employees, one space for each managerial personnel, one visitor parking space for each ten managerial personnel and one additional space for each vehicle used directly in the conduct of the enterprise.
Interior Decorating Business	At least one space for each three employees or fraction thereof.
Marina	There should be one-half a parking space for each 20 lineal feet of total dock space available, as measured on all sides of the dock, at the marina and each dry storage space. One additional space is required for each 400 square foot of leased area of enclosed sales or service area and one space for each employee. Additional spaces required for restaurants, lounges, bait shops and other associated marina uses per the existing parking regulations. Future expansion of dockage greater than 200 lineal foot of dockage (as measured on all sides of the proposed dock) in one year will require submission of Site Plan and details of how the parking requirements shall be met.
Mortuary or Funeral Parlor	At least one parking space for each eight seats, in the chapel, one additional space for each resident family, and one additional space for each funeral vehicle.
Multi-Family Dwelling	At least two and one half spaces per dwelling unit. Refer to article III number 39.
Office Building, Professional Building, or Similar use	At least one space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area.
One- or Two-Family Detached Dwelling	At least two spaces per dwelling unit.
Private Club	At least one space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area.
Medical or Dental Practitioners Offices	At least three spaces for each professional person occupying or using each office.
Publicly Owned or Operated Building and Use, such as Library, Museum or Post Office	At least one space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.
Bus Station	At least one space for each 100 square feet of waiting room space, including concession and dining areas.
Recreation Establishment, or Commercial Facility	At least one space for each 100 square feet of nonstorage floor area.
Restaurant or Similar Place Dispensing Food, Drink, or Refreshments	At least one space for each four seats provided for patron use.
Shopping Center	At least one space for each 150 square feet of total floor area in the shopping center.
Swimming Pool	At least one space for each four persons within the recommended or legal capacity prescribed under applicable state and local laws, ordinances, or resolutions.
Theater, Auditorium, Stadium	At least one space for each four seats or similar vantage accommodations provided.
Tourist Home, Motel	At least one space for each guest or sleeping room or suite. Refer to article III—Definitions to address the size of the parking spaces.
Trailer Park	At least one space for each trailer space, plus one additional space for each two employees.
Furniture Stores	At least one space for each 500 square feet of total floor area.

Additional off-street parking regulations for commercial establishments.

(a)

The commercial establishments to be served by new parking spaces shall be conforming uses.

(b)

The remote off-street parking spaces shall either adjoin the commercial district on the same side of the street or shall be directly across the street from a commercial district.

(c)

The proposed design and proposed location of such remote off-street parking facilities shall be approved by the board of zoning appeals.

Parking of large vehicles.

(a)

(b)

(1)

(2)

Any motor vehicle used in a construction site during a period that construction is actually taking place, including non-working hours and holidays;

(c)

Storing of tiny house, semitrailers, or cab of semi-trailer in residential zones prohibited:

(1)

No Tiny house, semitrailer or cab of semi-trailer or part of any such vehicle shall be stored or parked on a residential lot.

(2)

No more than 2 business vehicles of any other type used by the occupant of any residential property shall be parked or stored on any residential property.

(3)

No owner of property zoned residential shall allow other persons to store or park more than two business vehicles of any other type on residential property.

9.1

Solid waste storage and disposal facilities.

(a)

(b)

Duty to provide and maintain. The establishment, expansion, or modification of multi-family and nonresidential uses shall require provision for storage and disposal facilities.

(c)

Approval by zoning administrator.

(1)

All plans and descriptions of systems for solid waste storage and disposal facilities shall be submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator prior to the issuance of a building permit.

(2)

(Ord of 3-8-2016)

Thunderbolt City Zoning Code

ARTICLE X

- OFF-STREET PARKING AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Generally.

(a)

(b)

(c)

Permit required. No land shall be developed as a parking lot and no structure shall be developed as a parking garage without a permit from the zoning administrator.

Plan and design standards.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

(l)

Parking Requirements

Use	Minimum Space Requirements
Assembly Halls	At least one space for each four seats or similar vantage accommodations provided, plus one space for each two employees.
Automobile Filling Station	At least one space for each gasoline pump, grease rack, or similar service area.
Automobile Repair and Service Station	At least one space for each gasoline pump, grease rack, or similar service area; one additional space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area of the shop or garage.
Boarding House or Rooming House	At least one space for each rental unit, plus one additional space for the owner or manager.
Bowling Establishment	At least four spaces for each bowling lane. If additional facilities, such as bar or restaurant are provided, additional parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for similar uses set forth in this article.
Church, Synagogue, or other Place of Worship	At least one space for each four seats within the church and all buildings.
Commercial or Personal Service Establishment	At least one space for each 150 square feet of total first floor area, plus one additional space for each 200 square feet of additional total floor area.
Educational Institution, Public or Private	At least one space for each two employees, including teachers and administrators, plus sufficient off-street space for the safe and convenient loading and unloading of students, plus additional facilities for student parking, taking into consideration the total number of students, the percentage of students driving automobiles, and the requirements for stadium, gymnasium, and auditorium use.
Charitable or Philanthropic Institution	At least one space for each two employees, plus such additional facilities for residents and visitors as shall be deemed necessary.
Hospital	At least one space for each six patient's beds, excluding bassinets, plus one additional space for each medical staff member or visiting doctor based on the average number of such persons serving the hospital, plus one additional space for each four employees, including nurses.
Hotel	At least one space for each three guests or sleeping rooms or suites.
Industrial or Manufacturing Establishment or Warehouse	At least one space for each two plant employees, one space for each managerial personnel, one visitor parking space for each ten managerial personnel and one additional space for each vehicle used directly in the conduct of the enterprise.
Interior Decorating Business	At least one space for each three employees or fraction thereof.
Marina	There should be one-half a parking space for each 20 lineal feet of total dock space available, as measured on all sides of the dock, at the marina and each dry storage space. One additional space is required for each 400 square foot of leased area of enclosed sales or service area and one space for each employee. Additional spaces required for restaurants, lounges, bait shops and other associated marina uses per the existing parking regulations. Future expansion of dockage greater than 200 lineal foot of dockage (as measured on all sides of the proposed dock) in one year will require submission of Site Plan and details of how the parking requirements shall be met.
Mortuary or Funeral Parlor	At least one parking space for each eight seats, in the chapel, one additional space for each resident family, and one additional space for each funeral vehicle.
Multi-Family Dwelling	At least two and one half spaces per dwelling unit. Refer to article III number 39.
Office Building, Professional Building, or Similar use	At least one space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area.
One- or Two-Family Detached Dwelling	At least two spaces per dwelling unit.
Private Club	At least one space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area.
Medical or Dental Practitioners Offices	At least three spaces for each professional person occupying or using each office.
Publicly Owned or Operated Building and Use, such as Library, Museum or Post Office	At least one space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.
Bus Station	At least one space for each 100 square feet of waiting room space, including concession and dining areas.
Recreation Establishment, or Commercial Facility	At least one space for each 100 square feet of nonstorage floor area.
Restaurant or Similar Place Dispensing Food, Drink, or Refreshments	At least one space for each four seats provided for patron use.
Shopping Center	At least one space for each 150 square feet of total floor area in the shopping center.
Swimming Pool	At least one space for each four persons within the recommended or legal capacity prescribed under applicable state and local laws, ordinances, or resolutions.
Theater, Auditorium, Stadium	At least one space for each four seats or similar vantage accommodations provided.
Tourist Home, Motel	At least one space for each guest or sleeping room or suite. Refer to article III—Definitions to address the size of the parking spaces.
Trailer Park	At least one space for each trailer space, plus one additional space for each two employees.
Furniture Stores	At least one space for each 500 square feet of total floor area.

Additional off-street parking regulations for commercial establishments.

(a)

The commercial establishments to be served by new parking spaces shall be conforming uses.

(b)

The remote off-street parking spaces shall either adjoin the commercial district on the same side of the street or shall be directly across the street from a commercial district.

(c)

The proposed design and proposed location of such remote off-street parking facilities shall be approved by the board of zoning appeals.

Parking of large vehicles.

(a)

(b)

(1)

(2)

Any motor vehicle used in a construction site during a period that construction is actually taking place, including non-working hours and holidays;

(c)

Storing of tiny house, semitrailers, or cab of semi-trailer in residential zones prohibited:

(1)

No Tiny house, semitrailer or cab of semi-trailer or part of any such vehicle shall be stored or parked on a residential lot.

(2)

No more than 2 business vehicles of any other type used by the occupant of any residential property shall be parked or stored on any residential property.

(3)

No owner of property zoned residential shall allow other persons to store or park more than two business vehicles of any other type on residential property.

9.1

Solid waste storage and disposal facilities.

(a)

(b)

Duty to provide and maintain. The establishment, expansion, or modification of multi-family and nonresidential uses shall require provision for storage and disposal facilities.

(c)

Approval by zoning administrator.

(1)

All plans and descriptions of systems for solid waste storage and disposal facilities shall be submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator prior to the issuance of a building permit.

(2)

(Ord of 3-8-2016)