At the time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or increased in capacity, or any use is established or changed, there shall be provided off street parking spaces for automobiles in accordance with the following requirements. (Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001)

The dimensions of each off street parking space shall be at least nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18') for diagonal or ninety degree (90°) spaces; or nine feet by twenty two feet (9' x 22') for parallel spaces, exclusive of access drives and aisles. (Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001)

Except for single-family and two-family dwellings, access to each parking space shall be from a private driveway and not from a public street.

   A.   One-way driveways shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12') in width.

   B.   Two-way driveways shall be a minimum width of the following:

      1.   Twelve feet (12') for a single-family dwelling, provided access to the parking spaces is directly off of a street without having to go past another building.

      2.   Sixteen feet (16') for a dwelling that must go past another building to access parking spaces. The driveway width may be reduced for a single-family dwelling if the planning commission determines that a lesser width is adequate.

      3.   Eighteen feet (18') for a single-family or a two-family dwelling that must go past another building to access parking spaces where there are obstructions (i.e., walls, trees, etc.) adjacent to one or both sides of the driveway. The driveway width may be reduced for a single-family dwelling if the planning commission determines that a lesser width is adequate.

   C.   All garage and carport spaces shall be set back a minimum of eighteen feet (18') from the access street or drive in multiple-family, modular home or townhome developments. All single-family dwellings shall be set back a minimum of twenty five feet (25') from any private street or drive.

   D.   Garage and carport spaces of twelve feet by twenty feet (12' x 20') or more shall be counted as one space regardless of vehicle spaces provided in garage or carport in all except single-family residential zones. (Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001)

   A.   Specified: The number of off street parking spaces required for residential development shall be as follows:

      1.   Single-Family Dwelling: Two (2) parking spaces per single- family dwelling as a minimum and sufficient off street parking space for all motor vehicles, campers, boats, farm equipment, etc.

      2.   All Other Dwellings: All other dwellings, including two- family, multiple-family and group shall have two (2) parking spaces per unit and sufficient off street parking for all motor vehicles, campers, boats, farm equipment, etc.

   B.   Area Prohibited For Parking: No parking area shall be located within the front setback which faces on a public street. (Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001)

   A.   The number of off street parking spaces required for all nonresidential developments shall be as follows:

 

(Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001; amd. 2004 Code)

   B.   Notwithstanding all provisions of this section, all commercial, industrial and professional developments and all other nonresidential uses of land shall provide sufficient off street parking for all employees, business vehicles and equipment, customers, clients and patients of such business, industry or professionally used property, as may be required by the planning commission in addition to spaces presently required by this title. (Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001)

Shared parking facilities may be used jointly with parking facilities for other uses when operations are not normally conducted during the same hours, or when peak uses vary. Requests for shared parking are subject to the approval of the planning commission. Requests shall be subject to the following guidelines:

   A.   Conflict During Peak Demand: Sufficient evidence shall be presented to show that there will be no substantial conflict in the periods of peak demand of uses for which the joint use is proposed.

   B.   Distance From Use: Parking facilities should not be located further than two hundred fifty feet (250') from any use proposing to use such parking and should be contiguous to the businesses sharing the lot.

   C.   Written Agreement: A written agreement shall be executed by all parties concerned assuring the continued availability of shared parking facilities in the event that one of the uses shall be sold or otherwise change ownership or management. (Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001)

   A.   Required: Any parking area to be used by the general public shall provide parking spaces designated and located to adequately accommodate the disabled, and these shall be clearly marked as such. Parking spaces for the disabled shall be located in close proximity to the principal building. The designation of parking spaces for the disabled shall constitute consent by the property owner to the enforcement of the restricted use of such spaces to disabled motorists by the county. Parking spaces for the disabled shall conform to the standards of the Americans with disabilities act. The number of required parking spaces accessible to the disabled shall be as follows:

 

   B.   Accessible Van Space: In addition, for every eight (8) accessible parking spaces, one accessible van space must be provided. The dimensions of a standard accessible parking space shall be at least nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18') with a five foot (5') wide access aisle (total of 14' x 18'). The dimensions of an accessible van space shall be at least nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18') with an eight foot (8') wide access aisle (total of 17' x 18'). (Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001)

Parking lots used during hours of darkness shall be lighted by standards, a maximum of sixteen feet (16') in height above grade and using indirect, hooded light sources. (Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001)

Every parcel of land hereafter used as a parking lot shall be paved with an approved surfacing material of asphalt or concrete composition, or some other all weather surfacing material approved by the county, and shall have appropriate bumper guards where needed. Lights used to illuminate lots shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjoining premises wherever those premises are used for residential purposes, unless otherwise approved by the planning commission. (Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001)

For all parking uses not listed in this chapter, the planning commission shall determine the number of spaces required based upon the nearest comparable use standard available. (Ord. 2001-815-O, 12-17-2001, eff. 12-17-2001)