University City City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VII
Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
Section 400.1970 Intent and Purpose.
[R.O. 2011 §34-90; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
It is the purpose of these off-street parking and loading requirements to provide for sufficient accessory use areas for the temporary parking of motor vehicles and for loading and unloading of transport vehicles associated with large multi-family dwellings, commercial uses, and industrial uses. The requirements for off-street parking and loading spaces are intended to reduce the congestion on the streets due to excessive use of such streets for parking and/or loading and unloading of motor vehicles.
B.
However, certain exceptions from these requirements are provided for under special circumstances. These exceptions are provided as a practical matter so as not to unduly limit the reuse of existing developed properties by strictly imposing off-street parking space standards. Furthermore, because substantial public parking supply is available in the "CC" district, certain exceptions from these requirements are provided for in this district. Even with the exceptions from the regulations contained in this Article, it is not the intent to permit such exceptions that would result in undue impacts of overflow parking from one (1) use onto other properties or public rights-of-way.
Section 400.1980 Applicability.
[R.O. 2011 §34-91; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
For every use, activity or structure permitted by this Chapter, and for all buildings or structures erected in accordance therewith, there shall be provided sufficient space for access and off-street standing; parking; circulation; unloading and loading of motor vehicles that may be expected to transport their occupants, whether as patrons, residents, customers, employees, guests or otherwise, to an establishment, activity or place of residence at any time under normal conditions for any purpose. Except as otherwise provided for in this Article, when a use is expanded or changed, accessory off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the regulations herein for the area or capacity of such expansion or change.
Section 400.1990 Construction Requirements.
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.1; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Surfacing And Drainage.
1.
Parking areas. All open off-street parking areas and driveways, except required parking spaces accessory to single-family and two-family dwellings, shall be graded and paved with a durable dust-free and hard material, such as bituminous hot mix or Portland cement concrete, or approved comparable material. Off-Street parking areas for single-family and two-family dwellings shall be paved as specified above or with gravel or crushed stone. All parking areas and driveways shall be properly drained so as to avoid surface "puddling" or any nuisance or damage to adjacent property (see also Section 405.510, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations).
2.
Loading areas. All loading spaces shall be improved with a compacted select gravel base, not less than seven (7) inches thick, and surfaced with an all-weather dustless material, such as bituminous hot mix or Portland cement concrete, suitably designed for intended use.
B.
Perimeter Curbing. Except for parking areas accessory to single-family and two-family dwellings, fixed and permanent wheel bumpers or curbs of Portland cement concrete or approved comparable material at least four (4) inches high shall be installed for each parking stall which is located along the perimeter of any off-street parking area.
Section 400.2000 Vehicular Access and Circulation.
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.2; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Access.
1.
Access to parking and loading areas. Off-Street parking or loading areas shall be provided with vehicular access from an approved street or alley via curb cuts and access drives arranged to minimize interference with vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Except for off-street parking accessory to single-family and two-family dwellings, such parking areas shall be designed to avoid motor vehicles backing into public streets, alleys or sidewalks.
2.
Access to parking and loading spaces. Each off-street parking and loading space shall be accessible directly from an aisle or driveway. The only exception to this requirement is off-street parking associated with residential dwellings (other than apartment dwellings) and parking reserved exclusively for vehicle sales, leasing, or rental.
B.
Parking Area Delineations. All parking lots shall be striped to provide a visible indicator for vehicle circulation and parking maneuvers. Parking spaces and other circulation markings shall be restored, as necessary, to maintain a clear identification of separate parking stall spaces and other markings at all times.
C.
Traffic Control. Vehicular traffic to, from and within an off-street parking or loading area shall be controlled by appropriate traffic control signs, surface markings and curb islands. All parking areas which will, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, generate a significant volume of traffic movement shall have its entrances clearly marked and designated as to direction of traffic flow or other conditions of use of the access driveway by the use of low-profile signs (see Article VIII "Sign Regulations", Section 400.2340).
Section 400.2010 Location of Parking Areas.
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.3; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
All required off-street parking shall be provided on the same zoning lot occupied by the use or building to which it is appurtenant, except as provided for below.
B.
In the event that there exist practical difficulties in satisfying the requirement for parking spaces and/or if the public safety and convenience would be adequately served by another location, the Zoning Administrator may authorize an alternate location, subject to the following conditions:
[Ord. No. 6989 § 1, 4-27-2015; Ord. No. 7074, 2-26-2018; Ord. No. 7100, 4-8-2019]
1.
If parking is to be located elsewhere than on the lot on which the principal use is located, then the off-site property to be utilized for parking shall be in the same possession (either by deed, or by easement, or long-term lease which has a term equal to or exceeding the projected life or term of lease of the facility bound by covenants filed in the office of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds) as the owner of the principal use, except as provided for in Section 400.2130. In addition, the owner of property used for off-site parking shall be bound by covenants filed in the office of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds requiring such owner, successors, and assigns to maintain the required number of off-street parking spaces during the existence of such principal use utilizing the property for parking.
2.
Such off-site parking areas shall be located not more than five hundred (500) feet from the nearest primary entrance to the principal building being served, provided the lot, for which off-site parking is to be provided, is not located in a SR (single-family) or LR (limited-residential) district. The distance between a primary entrance and the off-site parking site shall be calculated using the door of the primary entrance and the nearest point on the property from said entrance on the off-site parking area. In addition, such off-site parking areas shall not be located so as to cause persons to cross an arterial street to get from said parking area to the principal use which it serves unless such off-site parking area is located within five hundred (500) feet of a signalized intersection. For purposes of this Subsection, arterial streets consist of Delmar, Olive, and Hanley. Such off-site parking areas shall not be located so as to cause persons to cross 1-170 to get from said parking area to the principal use which it serves.
3.
Such off-site parking must ensure the route from required ADA-accessible spaces in the off-site parking area to the nearest ADA-accessible entrance follows an accessible route as defined by the most recent ADA standards.
C.
Cross-access between off-street parking areas on adjacent properties shall be subject to review and approval by the Department of Community Development. Execution of a cross-access easement shall be as approved by the Department of Community Development.
[Ord. No. 6989 §1, 4-27-2015]
Section 400.2020 Parking and Loading Area Setback Requirements.
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.4; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Except as otherwise limited by the provisions of this Chapter, parking areas, circulation aisles, and driveways may be located in a required front yard, side yard, or rear yard.
B.
No loading space shall be closer than thirty-five (35) feet to any property in a residential district unless said space is completely enclosed by a building. No loading space shall be located within any area where parking is prohibited by this Chapter.
C.
On lots developed with single-family or two-family dwellings, no motor vehicle shall be permitted to be parked between the dwelling and any street unless such vehicle is parked upon a driveway. Said driveway shall conform to all of the following standards:
1.
The driveway shall not be wider than forty percent (40%) of the width of the lot on which the driveway is located or twenty-four (24) feet, whichever is less;
2.
The driveway shall not cover more than forty percent (40%) of the required front yard; and
3.
In all instances, no vehicle shall be parked so as to have any portion of the vehicle located over a public or private sidewalk or pedestrian way.
D.
Except for lots developed with single-family or two-family dwellings, off-street parking lots shall maintain a minimum side yard setback of five (5) feet, excluding any access drives between adjacent properties. The area within this setback shall require landscaping as approved by the Zoning Administrator.
[Ord. No. 7003 §1, 12-14-2015]
E.
On residential lots with a lot width of greater than sixty (60) feet, off-street parking areas and access drives shall maintain a minimum side yard setback of five (5) feet.
[Ord. No. 7003 §1, 12-14-2015]
Section 400.2030 Dimensional Standards.
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.5; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Parking Areas. Except for off-street parking associated with single-family, two-family dwellings, and as otherwise provided in this Section, the minimum dimensional requirements shown in this Section shall apply to all off-street parking areas:
A | Angle of parking stalls | |
B | Stall width | |
C | Vehicle projection (stall depth, perpendicular to curb) | |
D | Aisle width | |
E | Curb length per parking stall | |
F | Width of parking bay (curb to curb) | |
G | Width of parking bay (double loaded aisle) | |
H | Width of double loaded parking stalls |
 |
A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
45° | 60° | 90° | |
B | 9.0' | 9.0' | 9.0' |
C | 19.7' | 21.0' | 19.0' |
D | 12.5' | 17.5' | 22.0' |
E | 12.7' | 10.5' | 9.0' |
F | 51.9' | 59.5' | 60.0' |
G | 45.6' | 55.0' | — |
H | 33.1' | 37.5' | 38.0' |
B.
Loading Areas. The area of loading berths or spaces shall be at least twelve (12) feet in width and at least twenty-five (25) feet in length, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least fourteen (14) feet.
C.
Exceptions To Dimensional Standards.
1.
Additional aisle width and turning radii may be required to accommodate emergency vehicles and equipment, or where the aisle serves as a principal means of access and circulation within the site, including access to loading spaces, drive-through facilities, or trash storage facilities.
2.
Parallel parking spaces shall have a minimum width of eight (8) feet and a minimum length of twenty-two (22) feet.
3.
If the desired parking angle is not specified in this Section, the Zoning Administrator may specify other equivalent dimensions associated with the desired parking angle by interpolating from dimensional standards specified in this Section.
4.
The Zoning Administrator may authorize a reduction in the vehicle projection (stall depth), as specified in this Section, where parking stalls front along the curbed perimeter portion of the parking area (without wheel stops or bumpers). This reduction shall only be permitted where such a reduction will not result in an obstruction to pedestrians on adjacent sidewalks and where there is sufficient clearance between the curb and the vehicle overhang. The reduction shall comply with the following table:
Parking Stall Angle | Allowable Reduction in Stall Depth* | Minimum Overhang Clearance** | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
45° | 1' 6" | 2' 6" | ||
60° | 1' 9" | 2' 9" | ||
90° | 2' 0" | 3' 0" | ||
* | Stall depth measured perpendicular to curb (vehicle projection). | |||
** | Unobstructed horizontal clearance measured from the front of curb. | |||
5.
Vehicle stacking lanes (queuing or waiting area for drive-through facilities) shall be a minimum of eleven (11) feet by twenty (20) feet per required stacking space.
6.
A ninety degree (90°) compact car stall dimension of not less than eight (8) feet by seventeen (17) feet may be used for off-street parking that is in excess of the minimum required parking spaces as set forth in this Article. To the extent possible, such smaller parking spaces shall be located in a single contiguous area that is clearly marked for use by compact vehicles only. Aisle widths associated with allowable compact car parking spaces shall be the same as required in this Section.
7.
Off-Street parking spaces for vehicles, other than personal passenger vehicles, shall be of a size (exclusive of aisle, drives and maneuvering space) sufficient to accommodate the length and width of the vehicle as well as the opening of vehicle doors for ingress and egress.
8.
All two-way aisles shall have a minimum width of twenty-two (22) feet.
Section 400.2040 Landscaping Requirements.
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.6; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Applicability. All parking and loading areas constructed after the date of this Chapter shall comply with the following landscaping and screening standards.
C.
Landscaping Requirements For Parking Areas Adjacent To Streets. Where a parking lot is abutting or adjacent to any public or private street, the entire frontage along said parking area, excluding entrance drives, shall be landscaped as follows:
[Ord. No. 7003 §1, 12-14-2015]
1.
One (1) canopy tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted for every thirty (30) feet of frontage, to be located within a strip of land paralleling the adjacent street and having a width of not less than ten (10) feet. Trees do not have to be placed thirty (30) feet on center. Strategic placement and grouping of trees and shrubs shall be required as approved by the Zoning Administrator. Incorporation of ground cover in the planting scheme is also encouraged.
2.
Other than turf grass or ground cover, landscaping of ground paralleling the adjacent street shall be located on private property. The Zoning Administrator may permit required landscaping within the street right-of-way if it can be demonstrated that no reasonable alternative exists and that written authorization is provided by any affected public agency or utility company that has jurisdiction over the right-of-way or has easement rights.
3.
A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the required number of trees may consist of ornamental trees. The Zoning Administrator may authorize an increase in this percentage where canopy trees may interfere with overhead wires.
4.
The required number of trees and shrubs may be reduced by up to fifty percent (50%) if earth sculpting, berms, or decorative screening walls are installed on private property along the frontage of the adjacent street to a height of not less than three (3) feet above the grade of the parking area and, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, are designed to effectively screen the parking area yet avoid erosion, drainage or maintenance problems.
5.
No landscaping, walls, or berm that exceeds twenty-four (24) inches in height shall be located within ten (10) feet of any parking lot access drive or otherwise located so as to interfere with the sight-distance visibility of vehicular traffic or pedestrians.
D.
Landscaping Requirements For Interior Areas. Parking lots shall be landscaped as follows:
[Ord. No. 7003 §1, 12-14-2015]
1.
A minimum of twenty (20) square feet of interior landscaped areas shall be provided for each parking space. The landscaping shall be in two (2) or more areas so as to break up the apparent expanse of the parking area and required at the ends of parking rows abutting circulation aisles as approved by the Zoning Administrator. In order to qualify as interior landscaped area, said area shall be located wholly within or projecting inward from the boundaries of the parking area. The landscaped strip, as required under Subsection (C) above, shall not qualify as an interior landscaped area, regardless of its width or depth.
2.
Individual interior landscaped areas shall have a minimum area of fifty (50) square feet and a minimum width of nine (9) feet. One (1) canopy or ornamental tree shall be planted for every four hundred (400) square feet of the total of all interior landscaped areas. Trees shall be evenly spaced whenever possible.
3.
A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the required number of trees may consist of ornamental and/or evergreen trees.
Section 400.2050 Determination of Required Number of Spaces.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.1; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Employees. Employees, when used as a measurement for determining the number of parking spaces, shall be based on the number of employees that can be expected to be on the premises during the largest shift. The number of employees shall be based on the use activity operating at full capacity.
B.
Floor Area. Except as otherwise described in the Schedule of Parking and Loading Requirements (Division 4), the term "floor area", as employed in this Article, shall include the sum of the area of horizontal surfaces of all floors of a building, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls, less the floor area devoted to elevators, stairwells, mechanical rooms, restrooms, and areas devoted to off-street parking or loading.
C.
Uses Not Specifically Established On Site Plan Or Not Listed In Schedule Of Required Parking. If there is any uncertainty with respect to the amount of parking space required by the provisions of this Article as a result of any indefiniteness as to the proposed use of a building or of land, the maximum requirement for the general type of use that is involved shall govern. In the event that a development proposal includes uses not specifically listed in the Schedule of Required Parking and Loading, the Zoning Administrator shall determine the number of required parking spaces based on the similarity of such use(s) to other uses contained in Division 4 of this Article.
D.
Fractional Parking Spaces. When application of the schedule of parking requirements as hereinafter provided calls for a certain number of parking spaces, plus a fraction of a space, then such fraction shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number to determine the number of spaces required.
Section 400.2060 Disabled Accessible Parking.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.2; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
Parking spaces for disabled persons shall comply with the standards set forth in the University City Building Code.
Section 400.2070 Parking For Multiple Use Buildings.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.3; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997; Ord. No. 7100, 4-8-2019]
The number of parking spaces required for land or buildings used for two (2) or more purposes shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses, computed in accordance with this Article. Parking facilities for one (1) use shall not be considered as providing the required parking facilities for any other use, except as provided for in Section 400.2130(E) of this Article.
Section 400.2080 Prohibited Off-Street Parking Activities and Uses.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.4; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997; Ord. No. 6401 §1(part), 2002]
A.
The following off-street parking uses are expressly prohibited (for the purposes of this Section, all vehicles shall be deemed to fall under the definitions of either private passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle or major recreational equipment):
1.
Off-Street parking or storage of vehicles on surfaces other than properly maintained and properly drained pavements complying with the paving requirements of Section 400.1990.
2.
Off-Street parking of vehicles on any established lawn or landscaped area, except for vehicles required to perform repairs or construction on site.
3.
Outdoor parking or storage of pickup trucks on any part of a residential lot when partially or fully loaded with items of any nature, unless such truck and its contents are screened from view at normal eye level from any street or adjoining lot.
4.
Parking or storage of major recreational equipment on any part of any lot within a residential zoning district.
Exceptions. If said equipment is in condition for safe and effective performance of the function for which it is intended or can be made so at cost not exceeding the value of the equipment in its existing state, the following exceptions shall apply:
a.
Private parking or storage of major recreational equipment within a fully enclosed garage;
b.
Private parking or storage of major recreational equipment, not exceeding six and one-half (6½) feet in height, in a carport or in any part of a rear yard provided:
(1)
Such parking or storage takes place in a manner that screens the vehicle or equipment from view at normal eye level from any street or from any adjoining lot;
(2)
Any such parking or storage does not encroach upon the required off-street parking;
(3)
The total area of the lot devoted to such outdoor parking or storage, measured within a single continuous rectangle, does not exceed two hundred fifty (250) feet; and
(4)
All parking or storage of motor vehicles takes place only on graded and paved surfaces of bituminous hot mix, Portland cement concrete, or approved comparable paving material.
5.
Parking or storage of commercial motor vehicles or commercial equipment on any part of a residential lot.
Exceptions.
a.
On any lot with a single- or two-family structure, a single commercial motor vehicle shall be permitted to be parked or stored in a carport or garage provided the vehicle does not exceed six and one-half (6½) feet in height and the vehicle is owned and duly licensed by a legal occupant of the premises.
b.
Parking of commercial vehicles, within a residential district, during the actual performance of a service at the premises on which it is parked.
6.
Storage of mobile homes or use for dwelling purposes in any residential zoning district.
7.
The use of major recreational equipment for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored in a residential zoning district.
8.
Repair or service of any motor vehicle in any residential zoning district unless the activities are confined within an enclosed garage or unless the repairs are limited to minor motor vehicle repairs which are completed within twenty-four (24) hours or less, provided that all such repairs shall be limited to the private passenger vehicles of the resident or residents living within the dwelling on the premises listed on the current valid residential occupancy permit.
Section 400.2090 Use of Parking Spaces.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.5; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
Except as expressly permitted by this Chapter, no off-street parking area shall be utilized for any other purpose.
Section 400.2100 Use of Loading Spaces.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.6; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
No required loading space shall be utilized for any other purpose nor be used to satisfy any of the required off-street parking spaces.
Section 400.2110 Lighting.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.7; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Lighting Standards For Parking Lots, Private Drives And Other Public Activity Areas.
1.
Applicability. For residential uses, lights shall be installed in all parking areas containing five (5) or more parking spaces and shall be illuminated between dusk and dawn. For non-residential uses, lights shall be installed in all parking areas containing five (5) or more parking spaces and shall be illuminated between dusk and dawn whenever said premises are open for operation. "Open for operation" shall be any time that a retail business is open for the sale of goods or services or a retail, office, or industrial facility actually has employees working within or upon said premises, other than guards, watchmen, or home occupations.
2.
Illumination standards. Where lighted areas are required, the following illumination standards (in foot-candles) shall apply:
a.
Minimum initial level at any point on the parking area or drive:
Residential use: | 0.07 | |
Commercial/industrial use: | 0.50 | |
Other uses: | 0.30 |
b.
Average initial level:
Residential use: | 0.35 | |
Commercial/industrial use: | 1.00 | |
Other uses: | 0.50 |
c.
Maximum initial level, five (5) feet from the base of a light standard:
Residential use: | 3.00 | |
Commercial/industrial use: | 8.00 | |
Other uses: | 5.00 |
B.
Excessive Illumination. Lighting within any property that unnecessarily illuminates any other property and substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of such other property is prohibited. In furtherance of this requirement, all lighting on private property shall be so arranged or designed using cut-off lenses as necessary to direct light away from adjoining premises and streets. Flood and spot lights shall be shielded when necessary to prevent glare on adjoining properties or streets and to avoid visual interference with traffic control devices. Detailed lighting design plans and calculations shall be provided when deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator to ensure compliance with this requirement.
Section 400.2120 General.
[R.O. 2011 §34-94; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Sections 400.2140 and 400.2150 of this Article contain the required minimum number of parking and loading spaces for permitted uses, conditional uses, and uses authorized under the planned development procedure. In no case shall these standards be waived, except as provided for in the following Section.
B.
In situations where a use is proposed that the schedule of parking and loading requirements does not adequately address parking requirements for such use, then such use shall be considered a conditional use, if not already a conditional use. The conditional use permit for such use shall specify the required number of off-street parking spaces and loading spaces that satisfies the peak demand for parking and loading associated with such use. In making its determination, the Plan Commission and City Council shall consider information on the parking and loading demand associated with the proposed use as presented by the applicant and City staff.
Section 400.2130 Exceptions To The Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Space Requirements.
[R.O. 2011 §34-94.1; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997; Ord. No. 6401 §1(part), 2002; Ord. No. 6989 § 1, 4-27-2015; Ord. No. 7100, 4-8-2019; Ord. No. 7117, 11-25-2019; Ord. No. 7341, 10-23-2023]
A.
Exception For Places Of Worship. On-site parking facilities required for places of worship may be reduced by not more than fifty percent (50%) where such facilities are located in a non-residential district and within five hundred (500) feet of public or private parking lots having sufficient spaces to make up for the reduction. The use of an off-site public parking lot may only be authorized under the conditional use permit procedure (see Article XI).
The use of an off-site private parking lot shall comply with Section 400.2010(B)(1), and be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.
B.
Exception For Change Of Use Of Existing Commercial Buildings. A reduction in the number of required off-street parking and loading spaces for the reuse of a commercial building, existing prior to the effective date of this Chapter, may be authorized under the conditional use permit procedure, (see Article XI), subject to the following conditions:
1.
The reduction shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the off-street parking space requirements for the proposed use;
2.
No reduction shall be made in the amount of existing available off-street parking spaces on-site;
3.
The proposed use does not involve an expansion of the building that would result in additional parking or loading space requirements;
4.
Notwithstanding compliance with other standards contained in this Article (e.g., setbacks and landscaping), any portion of the site that can be reasonably converted to off-street parking shall be so used to satisfy a portion of the parking requirement; and
5.
The reduction shall not result in spill-over parking on adjacent or nearby properties. In making its determination, the Plan Commission and City Council shall consider information on the parking and loading demand associated with the proposed use as presented by the applicant and City staff.
C.
Exception Where Public Parking Is Allocated For Use. The City Council may allow a reduction in the number of on-site parking spaces required when the building served by such parking is located within five hundred (500) feet of a public parking facility or lot, provided a fee is paid to the City for pro rata share of the cost of constructing and maintaining such facility or lot.
D.
Exception For Shared Parking Arrangements. Shared parking is an arrangement in which two (2) or more uses with different peak parking periods (hours of operation) use the same off-street parking spaces to meet their off-street parking requirements. Up to one hundred percent (100%) of the parking required for one (1) use may be supplied by the off-street parking spaces provided for another use.
1.
By conditional use permit, a reduction in the number of parking spaces may be authorized. In issuing a conditional use permit, the City will consider whether the uses:
a.
Are located within five hundred (500) feet, as the crow flies, of the shared parking as measured from the entrance of the use to the nearest point on the property;
b.
Have no substantial conflict in the principal operating hours of the uses for which the sharing of parking is proposed (see shared parking table in Section 400.2130(D)(3) as a guide);
c.
Do not adversely affect surrounding neighborhoods;
d.
Do not adversely affect traffic congestion and circulation;
e.
Have a positive effect on the economic viability or appearance of the project or on the environment; and
f.
Relieved spaces or off-site shared parking spots cannot be located within the "SR," "LR," "MR" or "HR" Zoning Districts.
2.
Application Requirements For Shared Parking. As a part of the application materials required for a conditional use permit, the applicant seeking shared parking shall submit to the Zoning Administrator the following information as a part of the conditional use permit application:
a.
Proof that the uses of the shared spaces will reflect different peak hours of operation at different times of the day, week, month or year (see shared parking table below);
b.
Proof of the size and types of proposed development or substantial changes, size and type of activities, composition of tenants, rate of turnover for parking spaces, and anticipated peak parking and traffic loads;
c.
Proof that the route from required ADA-accessible spaces in the shared parking area to the nearest ADA-accessible entrance follows an accessible route as defined by the most recent ADA standards; and
d.
An agreement providing for the shared use of parking areas, executed by the parties involved, including owners of record, that shall include provisions for maintenance, snow removal, ownership, liability and duration of the agreement, and must be filed with the Department of Planning and Development in a form approved by the Planning and Development Director.
3.
Shared Parking Table. The following table shall be used to determine peak hours of operation for proposed shared parking. Parking requirements shall be the cumulative requirements of the uses sharing the parking, except where different categories of uses (retail or service, employment, civic, or dwellings) are participating in the sharing agreement and are likely to generate distinctly different times of peak parking demand. Each use should provide a percentage of parking required by these regulations according to the shared parking table below. Whichever time period column requires the highest total parking spaces among the various uses should be the amount of parking provided subject to the shared parking agreement and Plan Commission review. Alternative parking allocations may be approved as a function of the conditional use permit based on industry data or other sufficient evidence and analysis of peak parking demands for specific uses.
Percentage of Required Parking Spaces by Period | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Land Use | Monday through Thursday Day and Evening | Friday through Sunday Day and Evening | Nighttime | ||
6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. | 5:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. | 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. | 5:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. | 1:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. | |
Employment | 100% | 10% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Retail or service | 75% | 75% | 100% | 90% | 5% |
Restaurant | 50% | 100% | 75% | 100% | 25% |
Entertainment and recreation | 30% | 100% | 75% | 100% | 5% |
Place of worship* | 5% | 25% | 100% | 50% | 5% |
School | 100% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% |
Dwelling | 25% | 90% | 50% | 90% | 100% |
Lodging | 50% | 90% | 75% | 100% | 100% |
* | Place of worship parking needs will be considered on a case-by-case basis as different faiths gather at different days and times during the week. |
4.
Duration Of Agreement. Shared parking privileges will continue in effect only as long as the agreement, binding on all parties, remains in force. Agreements must guarantee long-term availability of the parking, commensurate with the use served by the parking.
5.
Recording Of Agreement. The agreements must be recorded with the County Recorder. If the uses of either party changes, the CUP is no longer valid unless the Zoning Administrator authorizes the new uses and determines there is compliance with the shared parking table [Section 400. 2130(D)(3)]. If a shared parking agreement lapses or is no longer valid, then parking must be provided as otherwise required by this Article.
6.
Revocation Of Permits. Failure to comply with the shared parking provisions of the shared parking plan shall constitute a violation of the Zoning Code and shall be cause for revocation of a certificate of zoning compliance and/or building permit.
E.
Exception For Uses Located Near Transit Stations And Stops. For uses located within five hundred (500) feet of a public transit station or stop, the off-street parking requirements may be reduced by ten percent (10%). The Loop Trolley stops and stations shall not be included in this exception.
F.
Exception For Reuse Of Existing Elevator Apartment Buildings In The "CC" Core Commercial District. A reduction in the number of off-street parking and loading spaces or waiver thereof may be authorized under the conditional use procedure (see Article XI) for the reuse of an existing elevator apartment building in the "CC" Core Commercial District provided the building does not exceed four (4) stories in height, all dwelling units are above the ground floor and the total building area used for dwelling units is not increased.
G.
Planned Developments. Exceptions in this Section authorized under the conditional use procedure may be authorized for planned developments under the planned development procedure in Article IV, Division 11 of this Chapter, and the same exception standards and maximum reductions in parking and loading spaces shall apply under either procedure and may be adjusted by the City Council to the same extent allowed under Section 400.2700(D)(2) for conditional uses.
[Ord. No. 7345, 1-8-2024]
Section 400.2140 Schedule of Off-Street Parking Space Requirements.
[R.O. 2011 §34-94.2; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997; Ord. No. 6158 §1, 1998; Ord. No. 6989 §1, 4-27-2015; Ord. No. 7100, 4-8-2019; Ord. No. 7118, 12-9-2019; Ord. No. 7191, 9-12-2022]
Use | Minimum Parking Requirements |
|---|---|
Amusement centers (indoor) | 1 space for each 50 square feet devoted to amusement devices, virtual reality games, restaurants and bar areas |
Amusement centers (outdoor) | 1 space for each 200 square feet of enclosed building space devoted to customer service and administration; plus 1 space for every 3 persons that the outdoor facilities are designed to accommodate when used to the maximum capacity |
Animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, and grooming facilities | 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area |
Art galleries and studios | 1 space for each 500 square feet of floor area |
Automobile and truck sales, rental, and leasing | 1 space for each 400 square feet of floor area of sales and showroom area |
Banks and other financial institutions | 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area (see also drive-through facilities) |
Barber and beauty shops and/or nail salons or spas (as a principal use) | 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area or 1 space for each styling station, nail station or massage room, whichever is greater |
Billiard parlors | (see Amusement centers, indoor) |
Bingo halls | (see Places of public assembly) |
Bowling alleys | (see Sports and recreational facilities) |
Car wash, full-service (as a principal use, with or without automated washing equipment) | 8 spaces; plus 10 stacking spaces for each washing bay |
Car wash, full-service (as an accessory use, with or without automated washing equipment | 3 stacking spaces for each washing bay |
Car wash, self-service | 4 stacking spaces for each washing bay; plus 1 parking space per washing bay for drying vehicles; plus 2 stacking spaces for each vacuuming station which is separated from the stacking lanes to the washing bays |
Clubs and lodges | 1 space for every 3 persons based on design occupancy load per the University City Building Code |
Convalescent and nursing homes | 1 space for every 3 patients based on designed maximum capacity |
Convenience stores | (see Grocery store) |
Day-care centers | 1 space for every 5 individuals cared for as authorized by State licensing |
Dormitories | 2 spaces for every 3 beds based on the designed maximum capacity |
Drive-through facilities (except as otherwise specified in this Section) | 5 stacking spaces for each customer service station, including drive-up service windows, drive-up automated teller machines (ATM), drive-up banking service lanes, but not including drive-up public telephones. Parking circulation aisles shall not be utilized to satisfy this requirement. |
Dwellings, multifamily (including elevator, garden, and townhouse buildings) | 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit, except that 2 spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit containing 2 or more bedrooms; plus visitor parking for dwellings with 6 or more dwelling units, at the rate of 1 parking space for each 6 dwelling units or fraction thereof for the first 30 dwelling units and 1 space for each additional 20 dwelling units |
Dwellings, single-family (including attached single-family, detached single-family, and patio dwellings) | 2 spaces for each dwelling unit |
Dwellings, two-family | 2 spaces for each dwelling unit, except that 1.5 spaces may be provided for each dwelling unit in unified developments containing at least 8 two-family or attached single-family dwellings and subject to approval under the planned development procedure |
Funeral homes or mortuaries | 1 space for each 75 square feet of parlor or chapel area or 1 space for every 5 fixed seats, whichever is greater, but no less than 20 spaces for each parlor or chapel |
Furniture or appliance stores | 1 space for each 400 square feet of floor area |
Gasoline stations | 2 spaces; Gasoline stations offering other retail goods for sale, in enclosed space accessible by the customer, shall also comply with the parking requirements for convenience stores. Gasoline stations providing vehicle repair or maintenance services shall also comply with the parking requirements for vehicle repair or service facilities. Gasoline station having accessory car-wash facilities shall provide vehicle-stacking spaces in accordance with car wash, full-service |
Gymnasiums | (see Sports and recreation facilities and Places of public assembly) |
Hotels or motels | 1.1 spaces for every rental unit; plus spaces as required herein for affiliated uses such as restaurants, meeting rooms or banquet facilities |
Laundromats, self-service | 1 space for each 200 square feet |
Manufacturing, warehousing and wholesale uses | 1 space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area or 2 spaces for every 3 employees, whichever is greater; plus 1 space for each vehicle customarily used in the operation of the use or stored on the premises; plus spaces as required herein for affiliated uses such as office or retail sales area |
Movie theaters | (see Places of public assembly) |
Offices, other than dental and medical offices, or offices associated with banking or other financial institutions | 1 space for each 300 square feet of floor area, including the basement if used or adaptable to office use |
Offices, dental and medical (including outpatient medical clinics, surgery centers, MRI centers, chiropractor offices, and similar uses) | 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area, including the basement if used or adaptable to office use |
Places of public assembly (including auditoriums, banquet halls, gymnasiums with spectator seating, meeting rooms, reception halls, sports facilities with spectator seating, theaters, and similar uses) | 1 space for every 3.5 seats in the main assembly room (1 seat equals 2 feet of bench length); or where no fixed seating is provided, 1 space for each 50 square feet of floor area, exclusive of kitchen, restrooms and storage areas; plus spaces as required herein for affiliated uses |
Places of worship | 1 space for every 3.5 seats in the main assembly room (1 seat equals 2 feet of bench length) |
Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning equipment sales or service | 1 space for each 300 square feet of floor area devoted to sales area; plus 1 space for each vehicle customarily used in the operation of the use or stored on the premises |
Restaurants, bars, and taverns | 1 space for each 75 square feet of gross floor area (GFA) |
Restaurants, providing drive-through service only | 8 stacking spaces for each service window; plus 2 spaces for each customer service window |
Restaurants, providing carry-out service only | 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area |
Retail store - large format retail with greater than 45,000 square feet of combined warehouse, retail, or other flexible space (including, but not limited to, fulfillment, distribution, or other area(s) not open to the general public but utilized for servicing customers) | 1 space for every 250 square feet of floor area used as retail space devoted to sales and open to the public; 1 space for every 1,000 square feet of floor area used as fulfillment, distribution, storage, or other area(s) not open to the public; plus 1 space for each vehicle customarily used in the operation of the use(s) and/or employee(s) on the premises |
Retail stores, retail specialty shops, grocery, and service establishments not elsewhere specified in this Section | 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area |
Schools, elementary, junior high, and middle schools (public or private) | 1 space for every 20 students based on building design capacity |
Schools, high schools | 1 space for every 7 students based on building design capacity |
Schools, business, professional, or technical schools | 1 space for every 3 students based on program capacity |
Senior living facilities | 0.75 spaces per dwelling unit |
Sports and recreational facilities: | |
Bowling alleys | 5 spaces for each bowling lane; plus spaces otherwise required for any additional uses such as restaurants, bars, and indoor amusement centers |
Gymnasiums without spectator seating | 1 space for each 100 square feet of floor area (not applicable to gymnasiums associated with schools) |
Ice and roller skating rinks | 1 space for each 100 square feet of skating area; plus spaces otherwise required for spectator seating |
Racquet sport courts, including handball, racquetball, squash, and tennis courts | 3 spaces for each court; plus spaces otherwise required for spectator seating |
Recreation centers, general purpose | 1 space for each 300 square feet of floor area |
Swimming pools | 1 space for each 75 square feet of pool area, including patio areas; plus spaces otherwise required for spectator seating |
Vehicle repair or service facilities | 4 spaces for each service/repair bay or station; plus 1 space for each vehicle customarily used in the operation of the use or stored on the premises |
Warehousing, self-service storage | 5 spaces for the first 5,000 square feet of storage area; plus 1 space for each additional 5,000 square feet of storage area |
Section 400.2145 Off-Street Bicycle Parking Requirements.
[Ord. No. 7100, 4-8-2019]
A.
Schedule Of Off-Street Bicycle Parking Requirements. Bicycle racks shall be provided in accordance with the following tables. When calculating the minimum number of bicycle racks required results in a fractional number, a fraction more than one-half (1/2) shall be rounded to the next-highest whole number:
1.
Residential.
Number of Dwelling Units | Minimum Required Number of Bicycle Parking Racks |
|---|---|
Eight (8) units or less | Zero (0) |
More than eight (8) units | One (1) per four (4) dwelling units |
B.
Bicycle Rack Construction Requirements.
1.
Bicycle racks shall be made of steel tubing one (1) inch to four (4) inches thick, containing two (2) locking points between one (1) feet and three (3) feet off the ground and a gap near the bottom for pedal clearance, enabling one (1) to lock a bicycle frame and one (1) of the wheels with a standard U-lock.
2.
A bicycle rack must be able to accommodate two (2) bicycles in an upright position. Bicycle racks that support the wheel but not the frame of the bike shall not be used to fulfill a bicycle parking requirement.
3.
All creative design racks shall be capable of securing two (2) standard bicycles. The creative design rack shall provide a minimum of two (2) points of contact with the bicycle. The design of a creative rack, including the installation details, shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Commissioner.
4.
All bicycle racks shall be securely anchored to the ground or building structure.
C.
Bicycle Rack Site Requirements.
1.
Bicycle racks installed pursuant to and required under this Section shall be installed on private property. Bicycle racks installed in public streets or alleys require separate approval from the Public Works Department and shall not be used to fulfill a bicycle rack site requirement.
2.
Bicycle racks shall be at least three (3) feet from any curb, so as not to impede ingress and egress to and from parked vehicles.
3.
Bicycle racks shall be at least two (2) feet from the nearest building. Bicycle racks, including attached bikes, shall allow at least five (5) feet of American Disabilities Act-compliant clearance on one (1) or both sides of the rack.
4.
Bicycle racks shall be at least two (2) feet from other objects, including but not limited to utility vaults, fire hydrants, and streetlights.
5.
Bicycle racks shall be at least five (5) feet from curb cuts and accessibility ramps.
6.
Bicycle racks, including attached bicycle, shall maintain a minimum four (4) feet of unobstructed walkway for pedestrian traffic at all times.
7.
Bicycle racks shall not be located directly in front of an exit or entrance of a building.
8.
Bicycle racks shall be located in well-lighted, highly visible areas to minimize theft and vandalism.
9.
Bicycle racks shall be located no further from the building than the nearest automobile spaces, other than those spaces for persons with disabilities.
10.
Safe and convenient means of ingress and egress to bicycle parking facilities shall be provided.
11.
Bicycle racks, including attached bikes, shall not interfere with accessible paths of travel or accessible parking as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
12.
When a bicycle rack is installed adjacent to another bicycle rack it shall be oriented to maximize the use of both.
13.
Bicycle parking spaces adjacent to automobile parking shall be located so as to protect bicycles from damage.
14.
In cases where bicycle parking spaces are not visible from the primary street, signage shall be used to direct cyclists safely to the bicycle parking spaces.
15.
In parking lots and parking garages, physical barriers, such as posts or bollards, shall be provided so as to prevent a motor vehicle from striking a parked bicycle.
Section 400.2150 Schedule of Off-Street Loading Space Requirements.
[R.O. 2011 §34-94.3; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Offices And Personal Or Community Service Establishments. One (1) loading space for each such use having greater than six thousand (6,000) square feet of floor area. Such uses include, but are not limited to, schools, administrative or professional offices, medical or dental offices, indoor recreation facilities, and places of public assembly.
B.
Apartment Dwellings. Any building containing more than fifty (50) dwelling units shall provide one (1) loading space for every two hundred (200) units or fraction thereof.
C.
Business, Commercial Or Industrial Uses. Every building containing over three thousand (3,000) square feet of floor area designed or adaptable for retail business purposes, or manufacturing, warehouse (other than self-service storage), or wholesale uses shall be provided with loading spaces in accordance with the following schedule:
Floor Area | Loading Spaces Required |
|---|---|
3,001 to 15,000 square feet | 1 |
15,000 to 50,000 square feet | 2 |
50,000 to 100,000 square feet | 3 |
each additional 100,000 square feet | 1 |