Allow flexibility in addressing parking, loading, and access by permitting construction of a reduced number of parking spaces under appropriate conditions.

Set reasonable standards and provide reasonable controls to ensure sufficient parking capacity for the uses or potential uses of land in the Township.

Prevent hazards to public safety caused by the intrusion of parking upon public rights-of-way.

Minimum off street parking facilities required. On any lot on which a building is hereafter erected or substantially altered or used for any of the purposes hereafter set forth or uses similar thereto, there shall be provided, as a minimum, the number of off-street parking spaces as set forth below.

The parking space requirements by use or multiple uses on a site shall follow the minimum standards found in the table below, unless and until they are modified through the application of the provisions of.

The applicant may propose a lower number of spaces than otherwise required, provided the applicant provides a parking study or can adequately justify the proposed number of spaces based on shared parking standards from ITE Parking Generation Handbook or the Urban Land Institute.

All parking spaces shall be constructed in accordance with the dimensions set forth in Chapter 300, Subdivision and Land Development. The minimum dimensions for all aisles and turning radii shall conform to the standards contained in § 300-17 of Chapter 300, Subdivision and Land Development.

A motor vehicle garage space or an outdoor parking space (see definition in § 350-13 hereof) shall consist of usable area not less than nine feet wide by 18 feet in length for each motor vehicle, exclusive of maneuvering area, or interior driveways or access roads connecting the parking space with a street, alley or right-of-way. Outdoor parking or service areas for commercial, industrial, institutional, apartment or other multifamily dwelling uses, and the approaches thereto, shall be paved in accordance with the specifications set forth in Chapter 295, Article IV, of the Upper Moreland Township Code and shall be graded, properly drained and maintained in good condition. Lines delineating parking spaces must be painted in such parking areas to show individual parking spaces of the size required hereby, and such painted lines must be properly maintained at all times. Except as restricted by applicable provisions for buffers, landscape areas, impervious coverage ratios and other restrictions in individual zoning districts, outdoor parking areas and approach driveways shall be permitted. See Article IV, Use Regulations, for additional use regulations for structured and surface parking lots.

All required parking spaces shall be located in the side or rear yard areas.

Any grading to create or expand parking facilities on a lot shall be consistent with neighboring properties and shall be designed acceptable to the Township in consultation with the Township Engineer.

Number of curb cuts. Each lot shall have not more than one curb cut per street frontage for a two-way driveway for vehicular access, as subject to the regulations of PennDOT for state highways. If sufficient room is not available for one two-way driveway, the Township may approve two curb cuts for two one-way driveways, subject to the approval of PennDOT.

Access driveways shall be located as far from a street intersection as feasible.

Maximum parking. No more than 150% of the required minimum parking is permitted.

Electric vehicle parking. For parking lots or parking structures containing more than 100 spaces, at least three out of every 100 spaces shall be reserved for electric or hybrid vehicles, which may include electric vehicle charging stations.

Design requirements for parking lots consisting of 50 spaces or more. All parking lots consisting of 50 spaces or more shall be operated and maintained in accordance with all of the following conditions:

Shared parking reductions are available for multiple uses on:

A shared parking agreement, approved by the Township Solicitor, shall be filed with the Zoning Officer.

Shared parking location. The shared parking facility shall be located within 900 feet, measured from the lot line to the nearest lot line of the parking facility, of the associated use.

The minimum amount of shared parking required shall be calculated using the peak demand calculations, according to the following formula (See Table: Shared Parking Calculation):

Availability of on-street parking. The required number of parking spaces may be reduced by the amount of available on-street parking spaces available along the frontage of the property on either side of the street, as determined by the Zoning Officer.

Proximity to public parking. The required number of parking spaces may be reduced by 25% if the use is located within 800 feet walking distance from a public parking facility.

Proximity to rail transit. The required number of parking spaces may be reduced by 25% if the use is located within 800 feet walking distance from a train station.

Parking reduction for existing nonresidential structures. When an existing nonresidential structure changes in use from one nonresidential use to another nonresidential use, the first 1,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be omitted from the calculation of the minimum parking requirement set forth in § 350-177 when the following conditions are met:

No such loading, unloading and waste disposal space shall be located in the required front yard area.

Service and loading areas shall be located to the side or rear of the building. No facilities shall be constructed in any required buffer area.

Service areas and loading docks shall be adequately screened from adjacent streets, pedestrian ways, and properties; and shall be landscaped in accordance with an overall plan designed according to the provisions herein. Loading spaces shall be 12 feet in width, 40 feet in length with 14 feet of vertical clearance.

Loading areas shall be lit to provide security and safety; however, lighting shall be shielded to prevent glare onto adjacent properties.

Parking held in reserve. If the number of spaces required by § 350-177 of this article is substantially larger than the number of spaces that the applicant anticipates needing, the number of spaces required to be constructed by this chapter may be reduced and the land area equal to the reduction shall be denoted, "Parking Reserve Area," while ensuring adequate area for potential parking demands. Said reduction may be accomplished only upon full compliance with each of the following standards:

Applicability. Any change of use shall require the installation of the requisite number of bicycle parking spaces pursuant to Subsection B, below.

Number of bicycle parking spaces required.

Bicycle parking shall be provided near the principal building entrance area, and shall be located according to the following configurations:

Bicycle parking located along private or public streets is subject to the following:

Long-term bicycle parking shall be covered.

The Board of Commissioners may, by conditional use, hold in reserve or reduce the number of required bicycle parking spaces, provided the applicant demonstrates that there are ample facilities available for use nearby.