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West Branch City Zoning Code

165.39 APPLICATION

OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

1.   The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for a use of a similar nature.
2.   Whenever a building erected or established or enlarged after the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance, additional parking spaces, if any, under Section 165.37 shall be provided.
3.   Whenever a building existing prior to the effective date of the Zoning ordinance is enlarged to the extent of 50 percent or more in floor area, said building or use shall then and thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein.
4.   All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served, except that where an increase in the number of spaces is required by a change or enlargement of use, or where such spaces are provided collectively or used jointly, by two or more buildings or establishments, the required spaces may be located not to exceed 400 feet therefrom.
5.   Not more than 50 percent of the parking spaces required for theaters, bowling alleys, dance halls, night clubs or cafes, and up to 100 percent of the parking spaces required for a church or school auditorium may be provided and used jointly by banks, offices, retail stores, repair shops, service establishments, and other similar uses not normally open, used or operated during the same hours as those listed herein.
6.   No off-street parking shall be permitted in the grass area in the required maximum front yard of any residential district.
7.   Off-street parking spaces provided on other than the same property as the use is located shall be permitted only in such district permitting parking as a use. Such separate parking spaces shall be maintained as long as the principal building or uses are maintained.