The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and flexible standards for development of vehicle parking. The design of parking areas is critically important to the viability of some commercial areas, pedestrian and driver safety, the efficient and safe operation of adjoining streets, and community image and livability. Historically, some communities have required more parking than is necessary for some land uses resulting in the paving of extensive areas of land that could be put to better use. This chapter recognizes that each development has unique parking needs by providing a flexible approach for determining parking space requirements.

(Ord. 1286 § 1 (part), 2001)

All developments subject to development review (Chapter 17.60), including development of parking facilities, shall comply with the provisions of this section. At the time of erection of a new building or at the time of enlargement or change in use of an existing building within any zone in the city except the Main Street District area as defined by Section 17.40.010, off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the increased parking requirements as indicated in this section unless greater requirements are otherwise established.

(Ord. 1286 § 1 (part), 2001)

The minimum number of required off-street vehicle parking spaces shall be determined in accordance with the following standards. Off-street parking spaces may include spaces in garages, carports, parking lots, and/or driveways if vehicles are not parked in a vehicle travel lane (including emergency or fire access lanes), public right-of-way, pathway or landscape area. Credit shall be allowed for "on-street parking", as provided in Section 17.44.040.

A.

Residential Uses:

1.

Single unit detached housing. Two parking spaces shall be provided for each detached single-unit dwelling or manufactured home on an individual lot.

2.

Duplexes: one parking spaces per dwelling unit.

3.

Multi-unit and single unit attached dwellings.

a.

Studio units or one-bedroom units less than five hundred (500) sq. ft. - one space/unit.

b.

One-bedroom units five hundred (500) sq. ft. or larger - 1.25 spaces/unit.

c.

Two-bedroom units - 1.50 spaces/unit.

d.

Three-bedroom units - 1.75 spaces/unit.

e.

Retirement complexes for seniors fifty five (55) years or greater - one space/unit.

4.

Rooming and boarding houses, dormitories. Two spaces for each three guest rooms, or one space per three beds, whichever is more.

5.

Senior housing. Same as for retirement complexes.

6.

Manufactured home parks. Same as for single unit detached dwelling.

7.

Cottage clusters. 1.0 space/unit.

B.

Commercial Uses:

1.

Auto, boat or trailer sales, retail nurseries and similar bulk retail uses. One space per one thousand (1,000) square feet of the first ten thousand (10,000) square feet of gross land area; plus one space per five thousand (5,000) square feet for the excess over ten thousand (10,000) square feet of gross land area; and one space per two employees.

2.

Business, general retail, personal services.

a.

General—one space per three hundred fifty (350) square feet of gross floor area.

b.

Furniture and appliances—one space per seven hundred fifty (750) square feet of gross floor area.

3.

Chapels and mortuaries. One space per four fixed seats in the main chapel.

4.

Hotels and motels. One space for each guest room, plus one space for the manager.

5.

Offices.

a.

Medical and dental offices—one space per three hundred fifty (350) square feet of gross floor area.

b.

General offices—one space per four hundred fifty (450) square feet of gross floor area.

6.

Restaurants, bars, ice cream parlors and similar uses. One space per four seats or one space per one hundred (100) square feet of gross leasable floor area, whichever is less.

7.

Theaters, auditoriums, stadiums, gymnasiums, similar uses. One space per four seats.

C.

Industrial Uses:

1.

Industrial uses, except warehousing. One space per two employees on the largest shift or for each seven hundred (700) square feet of gross floor area, whichever is less, plus one space per company vehicle.

2.

Warehousing. One space per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area or for each two employees, whichever is greater, plus one space per company vehicle.

3.

Public utilities (gas, water, telephone, etc.), not including business offices. One space per two employees on the largest shift, plus one space per company vehicle; a minimum of two spaces is required.

D.

Public and Institutional Uses:

1.

Child care centers having thirteen (13) or more children. One space per two employees; a minimum of two spaces is required except as otherwise defined in an individual zone.

2.

Religious uses and places of worship. One space per four seats.

3.

Golf courses, except miniature. Four spaces per hole, plus additional spaces for auxiliary uses set forth in this section. Miniature golf courses - one space per hole.

4.

Hospitals. Two spaces per patient bed.

5.

Nursing and convalescent homes. One space per three patient beds.

6.

Rest homes, homes for the aged, or assisted living. One space per two patient beds or one space per apartment unit.

7.

Schools, elementary and middle school. One and one-half spaces per classroom, or the requirements for public assembly areas as set forth herein, whichever is greater.

8.

High schools. One and one-half spaces per classroom, plus one space per ten (10) students the school is designed to accommodate, or one space per four public assembly seats as set forth herein, whichever is greater.

9.

Colleges, universities and trade schools. One and one-half spaces per classroom, plus one space per five students the school is designed to accommodate, plus requirements for on campus housing.

E.

Unspecified Uses:

Where a use is not specifically listed in this table, parking requirements shall be determined by finding that a use is similar to those listed in terms of parking needs.

(Ord. 1286 § 1 (part), 2001; Ord. 1307 § 34, 2005; Ord. No. 1381, § 5, 2-5-2020; Ord. No. 1398, § 31, 10-6-2021; Ord. No. 1430, § 38, 5-7-2025)

The amount of off-street parking required shall be reduced by one off-street parking space for every on-street parking space adjacent to the development. On-street parking shall follow the established configuration of existing on-street parking, except that angled parking may be allowed for some streets, where permitted by city of Toledo, ODOT and/or Lincoln County standards. The following constitutes an on-street parking space:

A.

Parallel parking, each twenty-four (24) feet of uninterrupted curb;

B.

Diagonal parking per standard, each with eighteen (18) (thirty (30) degree) to ten (10) feet of curb (sixty (60) degree):

C.

Perpendicular (ninety (90) degree) parking, each with nine feet of curb;

D.

Curb space must be connected to the lot which contains the use;

E.

Parking spaces that would not obstruct a required clear vision area, nor any other parking that violates any law or street standard; and

F.

On-street parking spaces credited for a specific use may not be used exclusively by that use, but shall be available for general public use at all times. No signs or actions limiting general public use of on-street spaces is permitted by the property owner.

(Ord. 1286 § 1 (part), 2001)

A.

Location. Vehicle parking for new uses is allowed only on approved parking shoulders (streets), within garages, carports and other structures, or on driveways or parking lots that have been developed in conformance with this code.

B.

Off-site Parking. Except for single unit detached dwellings, the vehicle parking spaces required by this chapter may be located on another parcel of land, provided the parcel is within a reasonable walking distance or five hundred (500) feet of the use it serves. The distance from the parking area to the use shall be measured from the nearest parking space to a building entrance, following a sidewalk or other pedestrian route. The right to use the off-site parking must be evidenced by a recorded deed, lease, easement, or similar written instrument.

C.

Mixed Uses. If more than one type of land use occupies a single structure or parcel of land, the total requirements for off-street automobile parking shall be the sum of the requirements for all uses, unless it can be shown that the peak parking demands are actually less (i.e., the uses operate on different days or at different times of the day). In that case, the total requirements shall be reduced accordingly.

D.

Shared Parking. Required parking facilities for two or more uses, structures, or parcels of land may be satisfied by the same parking facilities used jointly, to the extent that the owners or operators show that the need for parking facilities does not materially overlap (e.g., uses primarily of a daytime versus nighttime nature), and provided that the right of joint use is evidenced by a recorded deed, lease, contract, or similar written instrument establishing the joint use.

E.

Availability of Facilities. Owners of off-street parking facilities may post a sign indicating that all parking on the site is available only for residents, customer and/or employees, as applicable.

(Ord. 1286 § 1 (part), 2001; Ord. No. 1430, § 39, 5-7-2025)

Within the industrial and light industrial zones, delivery and loading facilities are not permitted in required setback areas. On lots abutting parcels zoned general residential or standard residential, delivery and loading facilities shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from abutting property lines.

(Ord. No. 1345, § 15, 11-7-2012; Ord. No. 1430, § 40, 5-7-2025)

A.

Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces. Uses shall provide bicycle parking spaces, as designated in the table below.

Table 17.44.070
Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces

B.

Exemptions. This section does not apply to single unit detached dwellings and two unit housing (attached, detached, or manufactured housing), home occupations, agriculture, and livestock uses.

C.

Location and Design. Bicycle parking should be no farther from the main building entrance than the distance to the closest vehicle parking space. When allowed within a public right-of-way, bicycle parking shall be coordinated with the design of street furniture, as applicable.

D.

Lighting. For security, bicycle parking shall be lit at least as well as vehicle parking.

E.

Hazards. Bicycle parking shall not impede or create a hazard to pedestrians. Parking areas shall be located so as to not conflict with vision clearance standards.

(Ord. No. 1355, § 17, 9-17-2014; Ord. No. 1430, §§ 41, 42, 5-7-2025)

A.

Bicycle Parking Credit. Up to twenty-five (25) percent of the amount of required vehicle parking may be reduced by one vehicle parking space for each two off-street bicycle parking spaces provided.

(Ord. No. 1355, § 18, 9-17-2014)