Valier City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING

11-7-1: PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

A. Area: For the purpose of this Chapter, one hundred eighty (180) square feet of lot or floor area, which has a means of ingress or egress from an alley or street, shall be deemed parking space for one vehicle. Such space shall not occupy any part of any required front yard, but where open may be included as a part of a required open space for side or rear yard. On corner or through lots, parking space may not be included as part of required yards lying adjacent to either street.

B. Surfacing: Such parking spaces and access driveways required in residential districts, when used in compliance with the provisions of this Title, shall be paved or otherwise surfaced with an all-weather, dust-proof material. That part of the driveway connecting from the curb line to the property line shall be paved with concrete or asphaltic materials.

C. Nonresidential Uses; Screening: Parking areas serving nonresidential uses of property shall be hard surfaced and graded so as properly to drain off all surface water. When such parking areas or lots abut upon adjacent residential properties, there shall be provided a wall or solid screen planting of appropriate shrubs to a height of not less than four feet (4') along the entire boundary, common to both the residential and parking areas. Lights used to illuminate such parking lots shall be so arranged as to reflect lighting away from the adjoining premises in a residential district. Such parking spaces shall be reserved for the sole use of the occupants of the building or lots and their customers. Churches, theaters, stadiums, auditoriums and other places of assembly may make arrangements for joint use of parking spaces as hereinafter specified. (1965 Code § 11-9-1)

11-7-2: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In any zone, every building erected or structurally altered, enlarged or increased in capacity, and every land use shall be provided with minimum off-street parking facilities as follows:

Dwellings: one- and two-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings		1 parking space for each dwelling unit.
Hotels, rooming houses, clubs and fraternal homes		1 parking space for each 4 guest sleeping rooms.
Hospitals		1 parking space for each 4 hospital beds.
Tourist homes		1 parking space for each transient sleeping room offered for tourist accommodation in addition to parking spaces required for permanent residents of the building.
Tourist court and motels		1 parking space for each unit.
Churches, auditoriums, gymnasiums, stadiums, theaters and other places of public or private assembly with fixed seats		1 parking space for each 5 seats or bench seating spaces, based upon maximum seating capacity. For the purpose of this type of use, parking spaces already provided to meet off- street parking requirements for stores, office buildings and industrial establishments, or off-street parking facilities provided by the Town, lying within 300 feet of the place of public assembly as measured along the lines of public access, and not normally in use or made available for other parking, may be used to meet up to 75 percent of the total requirements of parking space for places of public assembly.
Dance halls, bowling alleys and private clubs		1 parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area, to be provided on the premises or within 300 feet of the entrance.
Funeral homes		15 parking spaces on the premises, plus 5 spaces for each area which can be used as a parlor.
Stores and other retail establishments where such uses are permitted, except in the Commercial D Zone		1 parking space for each 300 square feet of store space, to be provided on the premises or within 200 feet of the entrances and off of the street, except that restaurants or establishments whose primary use is to serve meals and refreshments to patrons shall provide one parking space for each 100 square feet of floor space in the building.
Wholesale and distributing establishments including telephone exchange		1 parking space for each 3 employees.
Manufacturing establishments		1 parking space for each 5 employees, based on the greatest number of employees at one time, to be provided on the premises or at other off-street locations within 1,000 feet of the main entrance.

Parking space required under this Chapter may be reduced by the Zoning Commission at a time when the capacity or use of a building is changed in such a manner that a new use or capacity would require less space. Such reduction may not be below the standards set in this Chapter.

Loading or unloading areas shall not be considered as parking areas. (1965 Code § 11-9-2)

11-7-3: JOINT USE OF FACILITIES:

The joint use of parking facilities may be permitted in cases where major parking demands occur on different days of the week or during different hours; provided, that parking spaces will be available for each use in accordance with standards specified in this Chapter and that the owners agree in writing that any subsequent sale or division of the property or change in use thereof will not interfere with the joint use of the parking facilities. (1965 Code § 11-9-3)

11-7-4: PERMIT REQUIRED:

A plan of parking facilities shall accompany each application for a building permit or certificate of compliance. The completion of the improvements for parking according to such plan shall be a requisite for the validity of the permit or certificate. (1965 Code § 11-9-4)

11-7-5: SPECIAL PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONE:

The Town Council may authorize a special permit to allow a parking lot in a residence zone for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this Chapter, subject to the following limitations:

A. Public Notice; Hearing: Public notice must be given and a public hearing held by the Zoning Commission on the request for a special permit in the same manner in which said notice is given and such hearing is held on a request for a variance.

B. Owners Notified: Notice must be given by registered mail to all owners of property within three hundred feet (300') of the land for which the special permit is sought.

C. Front And Side Yard Requirements: A special permit shall not be granted unless the application shows and warrants that, in the proposed development of the parking area, the front and side yard requirements will be maintained. (1965 Code § 11-9-5)

11-7-6: OFF-STREET LOADING FACILITIES:

On the same lot with every building or part thereof, to be used for other than dwelling purposes, or as an accessory use for dwelling purposes, there shall be provided on the lot adequate space for motor vehicles in order to avoid undue interference with the public use of streets or alleys. Such space, unless otherwise adequately provided for, shall include a ten foot by twenty five foot (10' x 25') loading space, with fifteen feet (15') height clearance and one such space shall be provided for each twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or fraction thereof of floor or lot area used for other than residence purposes. (1965 Code § 11-9-6)

Valier City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING

11-7-1: PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

11-7-2: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In any zone, every building erected or structurally altered, enlarged or increased in capacity, and every land use shall be provided with minimum off-street parking facilities as follows:

Dwellings: one- and two-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings		1 parking space for each dwelling unit.
Hotels, rooming houses, clubs and fraternal homes		1 parking space for each 4 guest sleeping rooms.
Hospitals		1 parking space for each 4 hospital beds.
Tourist homes		1 parking space for each transient sleeping room offered for tourist accommodation in addition to parking spaces required for permanent residents of the building.
Tourist court and motels		1 parking space for each unit.
Churches, auditoriums, gymnasiums, stadiums, theaters and other places of public or private assembly with fixed seats		1 parking space for each 5 seats or bench seating spaces, based upon maximum seating capacity. For the purpose of this type of use, parking spaces already provided to meet off- street parking requirements for stores, office buildings and industrial establishments, or off-street parking facilities provided by the Town, lying within 300 feet of the place of public assembly as measured along the lines of public access, and not normally in use or made available for other parking, may be used to meet up to 75 percent of the total requirements of parking space for places of public assembly.
Dance halls, bowling alleys and private clubs		1 parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area, to be provided on the premises or within 300 feet of the entrance.
Funeral homes		15 parking spaces on the premises, plus 5 spaces for each area which can be used as a parlor.
Stores and other retail establishments where such uses are permitted, except in the Commercial D Zone		1 parking space for each 300 square feet of store space, to be provided on the premises or within 200 feet of the entrances and off of the street, except that restaurants or establishments whose primary use is to serve meals and refreshments to patrons shall provide one parking space for each 100 square feet of floor space in the building.
Wholesale and distributing establishments including telephone exchange		1 parking space for each 3 employees.
Manufacturing establishments		1 parking space for each 5 employees, based on the greatest number of employees at one time, to be provided on the premises or at other off-street locations within 1,000 feet of the main entrance.

Loading or unloading areas shall not be considered as parking areas. (1965 Code § 11-9-2)

11-7-3: JOINT USE OF FACILITIES:

11-7-4: PERMIT REQUIRED:

11-7-5: SPECIAL PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONE:

The Town Council may authorize a special permit to allow a parking lot in a residence zone for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this Chapter, subject to the following limitations:

B. Owners Notified: Notice must be given by registered mail to all owners of property within three hundred feet (300') of the land for which the special permit is sought.

11-7-6: OFF-STREET LOADING FACILITIES:

Valier City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING

11-7-1: PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS:

11-7-2: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In any zone, every building erected or structurally altered, enlarged or increased in capacity, and every land use shall be provided with minimum off-street parking facilities as follows:

Dwellings: one- and two-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings		1 parking space for each dwelling unit.
Hotels, rooming houses, clubs and fraternal homes		1 parking space for each 4 guest sleeping rooms.
Hospitals		1 parking space for each 4 hospital beds.
Tourist homes		1 parking space for each transient sleeping room offered for tourist accommodation in addition to parking spaces required for permanent residents of the building.
Tourist court and motels		1 parking space for each unit.
Churches, auditoriums, gymnasiums, stadiums, theaters and other places of public or private assembly with fixed seats		1 parking space for each 5 seats or bench seating spaces, based upon maximum seating capacity. For the purpose of this type of use, parking spaces already provided to meet off- street parking requirements for stores, office buildings and industrial establishments, or off-street parking facilities provided by the Town, lying within 300 feet of the place of public assembly as measured along the lines of public access, and not normally in use or made available for other parking, may be used to meet up to 75 percent of the total requirements of parking space for places of public assembly.
Dance halls, bowling alleys and private clubs		1 parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area, to be provided on the premises or within 300 feet of the entrance.
Funeral homes		15 parking spaces on the premises, plus 5 spaces for each area which can be used as a parlor.
Stores and other retail establishments where such uses are permitted, except in the Commercial D Zone		1 parking space for each 300 square feet of store space, to be provided on the premises or within 200 feet of the entrances and off of the street, except that restaurants or establishments whose primary use is to serve meals and refreshments to patrons shall provide one parking space for each 100 square feet of floor space in the building.
Wholesale and distributing establishments including telephone exchange		1 parking space for each 3 employees.
Manufacturing establishments		1 parking space for each 5 employees, based on the greatest number of employees at one time, to be provided on the premises or at other off-street locations within 1,000 feet of the main entrance.

Loading or unloading areas shall not be considered as parking areas. (1965 Code § 11-9-2)

11-7-3: JOINT USE OF FACILITIES:

11-7-4: PERMIT REQUIRED:

11-7-5: SPECIAL PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONE:

The Town Council may authorize a special permit to allow a parking lot in a residence zone for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this Chapter, subject to the following limitations:

B. Owners Notified: Notice must be given by registered mail to all owners of property within three hundred feet (300') of the land for which the special permit is sought.