West Nantmeal Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
Off-Street Loading and Parking
§ 215-149 Statement of intent.
A.
The purpose and objective of the provisions established under Article IX of this chapter is to establish specific regulations pertaining to off-street loading, parking and access management.
B.
The provisions contained in Article IX of this chapter are intended to serve as minimum requirements to promote the public health, safety and the general welfare of the residents and property owners of West Nantmeal Township. The regulations shall supplement and not replace other land use provisions established within this chapter. Where these regulations impose greater restrictions than those of any other statute, ordinance or regulation, the provisions established under Article IX of this chapter shall be upheld.
§ 215-150 General provisions for off-street loading and off-street parking.
A.
Off-street loading and parking spaces shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, whereas, the number, type, size, orientation and location of the off-street loading and parking spaces shall be satisfactorily designed to accommodate the use.
B.
The provisions for off-street loading shall apply to nonresidential uses when a new nonresidential use is established, changed or modified and/or when a building is constructed, enlarged or altered to accommodate the nonresidential use. Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, the off-street loading spaces shall comply with the design standards specified under § 215-151 of this chapter.
C.
The provisions for off-street parking shall apply to residential and nonresidential uses when a new use is established, changed or modified and/or when a building is constructed, enlarged or altered to accommodate the use. Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, the off-street parking spaces shall comply with the design standards specified under § 215-152 of this chapter.
D.
Where the lot area cannot accommodate the required number of off-street loading spaces or off-street parking spaces for the intended use, either the minimum lot area shall be enlarged or the intensity of the use shall be reduced.
E.
Where an existing building or use pre-exists the effective date of this chapter, the provisions for off-street loading and off-street parking as specified within this article shall not specifically apply, unless the building or use is enlarged or altered in a manner that increases the demand for off-street loading or off-street parking.
F.
Where an existing building or use is enlarged by floor area, number of residential units, seating capacity, bed spaces, service bays, or other provisions specified by this chapter, the required number of off-street loading spaces and/or off-street parking spaces shall be proportionately or incrementally increased based upon the enlargement of the building or use.
G.
Where the computations for off-street loading spaces or off-street parking spaces results in a fractional number greater than 1/4 or 0.25, the fractional number shall be rounded up to the next whole number. The West Nantmeal Township Zoning Officer shall determine or verify the number of off-street loading and parking spaces that are required for a specific use.
H.
No off-street loading space or off-street parking space shall be utilized for any other use that interferes with its purpose, availability or function.
I.
All designated off-street loading spaces or off-street parking spaces shall be continued and maintained so long as the use for which the spaces were originally designed are still in operation or existence. Unless otherwise approved by West Nantmeal Township, the designated off-street loading spaces or off-street parking spaces shall not be reduced in size or modified in any manner.
J.
Common or joint off-street parking spaces may be permitted for residential or nonresidential uses, subject to the following provisions:
(1)
The total number of off-street parking spaces required for each permitted use shall be accounted for in the cumulative total for the common or joint off-street parking area.
(2)
The residential or nonresidential uses shall share common characteristics and will not have any adverse conflicts. As part of this requirement, the applicant or developer shall demonstrate that the uses will not generate additional off-street parking demands from employees and patrons during peak hours of operation.
(3)
The common or joint off-street parking spaces shall be located within 200 feet from the property line of the principal use(s).
(4)
The individual property owners and/or tenants for each use shall secure a recorded agreement with the owner(s) of the property in which the common or joint off-street parking facilities are located. The recorded agreement shall clearly define the specific areas, conditions for use, maintenance, fees, and other terms that may be required by the West Nantmeal Township Solicitor.
K.
Common or joint off-street loading spaces shall not be permitted. Each use requiring an off-street loading space shall designate an approved area for off-street loading, as specified under § 215-151 of this chapter.
L.
The parking of trucks and commercial vehicles on a residential lot within the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts shall comply with the following requirements:
(1)
For residential lots with less than one acre, no motor vehicles exceeding a gross registered weight of 18,000 pounds shall be permitted.
(2)
For residential lots between one and two acres in gross lot area, no more than one motor vehicle with a gross registered weight between 18,000 and 26,000 pounds shall be permitted.
(3)
For residential lots exceeding two acres in gross lot area, no more than two motor vehicles with a gross registered weight between 18,000 and 26,000 pounds shall be permitted.
(4)
For residential lots exceeding four acres in gross lot area, no more than two motor vehicles exceeding a gross registered weight of 26,000 pounds shall be permitted. All such vehicles shall not be parked within the front yard and shall be located in a manner to comply with the side and rear yard setback requirements. The vehicles shall be screened from the view of adjacent residential properties.
M.
No commercial vehicle or part thereof having a gross weight of more than 26,000 pounds shall be stored or parked along any street for more than 24 hours over any seven-day period. All such vehicles shall comply with all pertinent local, state and federal laws.
N.
Major recreational equipment, including, but not limited to, boats and boat trailers, travel trailers, pickup campers or coaches, motorized dwellings, tent trailers or similar equipment, shall not be parked or stored on any public street within West Nantmeal Township. All such major recreation equipment may be parked or stored on an approved lot, provided it is located as follows: within a carport; within a completely enclosed building; within the side or rear of a lot, but no closer than 20 feet to a property line; or on an nonresidential lot, which has been previously approved for storing major recreational equipment.
O.
Unless otherwise permitted as part of the normal functions of a commercial campground or similar use, no major recreational equipment shall be utilized for living, housekeeping or similar activities, when parked or stored on any lot within West Nantmeal Township.
P.
The deposit or storage of two or more unlicensed, non-inspected, abandoned, wrecked or disabled vehicles shall not be permitted on any lot within West Nantmeal Township for a period of time exceeding seven consecutive days unless it is part of an automobile repair establishment, junkyard or similar use determined by the Zoning Officer. All such vehicles shall not be parked within the front yard and shall be located in a manner to comply with the side and rear yard setback requirements. An abandoned vehicle shall be screened or covered in order to conceal its view from adjacent residential properties.
§ 215-151 Off-street loading areas.
A.
Where required to accommodate a residential or nonresidential use, paved off-street loading and unloading space(s) shall be provided with proper access from a public street, common driveway or alley. All such areas for the loading and unloading of vehicles, and for the servicing of establishments or shops by refuse collection, fuel and other service vehicles, shall be of such size, design and arrangement that they may be used without blocking or otherwise interfering with the use of automobile accessways, parking facilities or pedestrian ways.
B.
All loading areas and access drives shall be paved to accommodate the type of vehicles entering and exiting the site.
C.
The loading areas shall not be located within required front yards and shall not be located within 10 feet of any side or rear lot line. All such spaces shall have dimensions not less than 12 feet by 45 feet with a clearance of not less than 14 feet in height. Alternative designs may be permitted by West Nantmeal Township, provided that the applicant or landowner can demonstrate that the types of trucks that have access to the site do not require the prototypical dimensional requirement for loading and unloading.
D.
The total number of off-street loading spaces shall be determined by the requirements specified on Matrix Chart 11. The required off-street loading spaces shall be located exclusive of any public right-of-way or required parking area.
Matrix Chart 11: Off-Street Loading Space Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Land Use Category | Gross Floor Area or Units | Required Spaces |
Residential developments containing townhouse or apartment units | Less than 25 residential units(1) | 1 |
26 to 100 residential units(2) | 2 | |
100 to 300 residential units(2) | 3 | |
More than 300 residential units(2) | 4 | |
Office buildings, banks and financial institutions | Less than 10,000 square feet(1) | 1 |
10,000 to 20,000 square feet(2) | 2 | |
Over 20,000 square feet(2) | 3 | |
Retail sales, professional service establishments, restaurants, shopping centers, mini malls and other commercial uses | Less than 5,000 square feet(1) | 1 |
5,000 to 25,000 square feet(2) | 2 | |
25,000 to 50,000 square feet(2) | 3 | |
Over 50,000 square feet(2) | 4 | |
Institutional and recreational uses | Less than 20,000 square feet(1) | 1 |
20,000 to 50,000 square feet(2) | 2 | |
Over 50,000 square feet(2) | 3 | |
Manufacturing, mini-warehousing, self-storage units, warehousing, wholesaling establishments and other industrial uses | Less than 10,000 square feet(1) | 1 |
10,000 to 50,000 square feet(2) | 2 | |
50,000 to 100,000 square feet(2) | 3 | |
Over 100,000 square feet(2) | 4 | |
(1) | Denotes that the off-street loading requirement may be reduced or eliminated if the applicant or developer provides documentation to West Nantmeal Township that the use will not need or utilize the off-street loading space. |
(2) | Denotes that the off-street loading requirement may be reduced or increased by West Nantmeal Township depending upon the needs and intensity of the use. |
E.
Where Matrix Chart 11, as specified under § 215-151D of this chapter, does not specify a requirement for the land use activity, or the site conditions do not warrant the specified requirement contained within the table, the West Nantmeal Township Board of Supervisors may consider and require an alternative provision.
§ 215-152 Off-street parking areas.
A.
Off-street parking facilities shall be provided whenever a building is constructed or new use established; the use of an existing building is changed to a use requiring more parking facilities; an existing building is altered so as to increase the amount of parking spaces required; and/or a residential or nonresidential use requires off-street parking as specified by the provisions of this chapter.
B.
Each off-street parking space shall have a minimum area of 200 square feet with the minimum dimensions of 10 feet by 20 feet. In addition, appropriate driveways, aisles and maneuvering space shall be provided to permit safe and convenient access to and use of the area provided for parking purposes. Proper access from a street, alley or driveway shall be provided.
C.
Off-street parking spaces for residential uses shall be located on the same lot as the use served. Off-street parking spaces for other uses shall be provided for on the same lot as the use being served, or in parking facilities within 200 feet of the principal uses, except in the case of a shopping center or similar grouping of buildings on a lot, in which case all parking areas shall be provided entirely within the lot lines of the property.
D.
All parking spaces designated for single-family residential units shall be located behind the street right-of-way line.
E.
Joint parking facilities for two or more uses may be established, provided that the number of spaces provided is not less than the sum of the spaces required for each individual use.
F.
All parking spaces and means of access, other than those relating to a dwelling, shall be adequately illuminated during night hours of use. The illumination shall be designed in accordance with § 215-142, Exterior lighting, of this chapter. The illumination shall not be of excessive brightness and shall not produce a light trespass or glare beyond the limits of the off-street parking area.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
G.
Unless otherwise permitted by West Nantmeal Township, all off-street parking areas and access drives shall be paved and contain marked parking spaces. The off-street parking areas shall be properly graded to provide convenient vehicular access and proper drainage and shall be maintained in usable condition. The minimum grade of areas used for parking shall be at least 1% and the maximum grade shall not exceed 5%. Surface water shall not be concentrated onto public sidewalks and other premises.
H.
The areas designated to comply with the provisions for off-street parking shall not be used for the sale, dead-storage, repair, dismantling or servicing of vehicles.
I.
Off-street parking facilities existing at the effective date of this chapter shall not be subsequently reduced to an amount less than that required under this chapter for a similar new building or use.
J.
The width of aisles within the off-street parking areas shall comply with the following minimum requirements:
(1)
Where the angles of the parking spaces are at 90°, the width of the aisle shall be 24 feet in width and may accommodate two-way travel.
(2)
Where the angles of the parking spaces are at 60°, the width of the aisle shall be 18 feet in width and shall be restricted to one-way travel.
(3)
Where the angles of the parking spaces are at 45°, the width of the aisle shall be 16 feet in width and shall be restricted to one-way travel.
(4)
The parking spaces shall not be designed with angles of less than 45°.
(5)
Regardless of the configuration or angle of the parking space, the area of the parking space shall accommodate a rectangular area with a width of 10 feet and a depth of 20 feet.
K.
Where parking requirements are determined by the number of seats and no permanent seats are provided, the number of parking spaces to be provided shall be based upon the capacity for temporary seats in normal usage.
L.
The parking areas shall be arranged and marked to provide safe and orderly movement without disrupting traffic or moving other vehicles. The design of off-street parking areas for all uses shall be such to prevent the back up of vehicles on a public street.
M.
Parking areas shall be arranged so that no portion of any vehicle parked within a designated parking space can extend over any property line of the lot on which it is parked.
N.
Parking areas for nonresidential uses which are designed to contain more than five vehicles shall be screened from the view of persons on any land areas zoned as R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts, which is adjacent to the land on which the nonresidential parking area is located. The screening shall be comprised of a fence, wall and/or landscaping materials of at least four feet in height, which shall be designed to obstruct headlight glare of the parked cars.
O.
Parking areas and access drives for nonresidential uses shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any property line and street right-of-way line. The area between the parking area and the lot line or street right-of-way line shall be landscaped in accordance with the standards specified under § 215-138 of this chapter.
P.
Parking areas and access drives for multifamily residential development shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from an exterior property line and street right-of-way line. The area between the parking area and the lot line or street right-of-way line shall be landscaped in accordance with the standards specified under this chapter.
Q.
The off-street parking areas and access drives for all other residential uses shall be located to comply with the following minimum setback requirements from any property line: five feet for single-family detached units; zero feet for the common property line of a single-family semidetached units and five feet for all other property lines; zero feet for the internal common off-street parking area of multifamily units within the development and 20 feet from all exterior property lines and existing street right-of-way lines.
R.
The number of off-street parking spaces to be provided for each use shall be sufficient to accommodate the use and occupants, full-time employees, visitors and customer parking. The off-street parking spaces required shall be further specified by Matrix Chart 12 and shall be located exclusive of any public right-of-way or other specified use.
Matrix Chart 12: Categorical Off-Street Parking Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Use | Land Use Category | Off-Street Parking Requirement |
Residential | Single-family detached units | 2 parking spaces per unit not including garage spaces |
Single-family semi-detached units | 2 parking spaces per unit not including garage spaces | |
Townhouses | 2 parking spaces per unit plus 0.5 space per unit for overflow parking within the development | |
Apartments | 2 parking spaces per unit plus 0.5 space per unit for overflow parking within the development | |
Group homes | 1 parking space for each employee plus 1 space for each 2 beds | |
Convalescent and nursing homes | 1 parking space for each employee plus 1 space for each 3 beds | |
Age qualified retirement communities | 1 parking spaces per unit plus 0.5 spaces per unit for overflow parking within the development | |
Secondary housing unit | 1 additional parking space | |
Other residential uses | As determined appropriate by the Zoning Officer | |
Commercial | Adult business and entertainment use | 1 parking space per 100 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee |
Automobile sales | 1 parking space per 500 square feet of office/retail space plus 1 space per vehicle plus 1 space per employee | |
Automobile service stations | 1 parking space per 250 square feet of office/retail space plus 3 spaces per service bay plus 1 space/employee | |
Banks and financial institutions | 1 parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Business and professional office | 1 parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Club, lodge, taverns, taprooms and social clubs | 1 parking space per 150 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Community center | 1 parking space per 150 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Convenience store or mini-market | 1 parking space per 150 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Home day-care facility | 2 parking spaces for the residential use plus 2 stacking spaces for loading/unloading | |
Commercial day-care facility | 1 parking space per 6 students plus 4 stacking spaces for loading/unloading plus 1 per employee | |
Funeral homes | 1 parking space per 50 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Convenience store or mini-market | 1 parking space per 150 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Home center | 1 parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Hotel or motels | 1 parking space per room, plus 1 space per employee on the maximum shift plus accessory uses | |
Kennels | 1 parking space per 10 animals kept or housed plus 1 space per employee | |
Laundromats and dry cleaner | 1 parking space per 150 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Medical, dental, vision, counseling and health care services | 6 parking spaces per practitioner engaged with the principal services plus 1 space per employee | |
Mini malls | 1 parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Nursery or landscaping center | 1 parking space per 150 square feet of gross floor area for retail sales plus 1 space per employee | |
Personal service establishment | 1 parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Restaurants | 1 parking space per 3 seats plus 1 space per employee per shift plus tavern or taproom requirements | |
Retail business establishment | 1 parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Shopping centers | 1 parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee | |
Veterinary hospitals | 4 parking spaces per practitioner engaged with the principal services plus 1 space per employee | |
Other commercial uses | As determined appropriate by the Zoning Officer | |
Construction services | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Industrial | Fabrication and finishing | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site |
Food processing facility | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Junkyards, salvage yards and impoundment facility | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Manufacturing | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Printing and publishing facilities | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Quarrying and mining | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Research facilities | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Solid waste disposal and reduction | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Truck service and maintenance establishments | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Warehousing, freight terminal, wholesale and distribution | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Other industrial uses | As determined appropriate by the Zoning Officer | |
Agricultural | General agricultural uses | As determined appropriate by the Zoning Officer |
Intensive agricultural uses | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Commercial composting and mushroom production | 1 parking space per 2 employees on the 2 largest shifts combined plus 1 space for each vehicle stored on site | |
Commercial greenhouse and tree farm | 1 parking space per 150 square feet of gross floor area for retail sales plus 1 space per employee | |
Other agricultural uses | As determined appropriate by the Zoning Officer | |
Recreational | Commercial campgrounds | 1 parking space per camp site plus 1 space per employee and additional spaces for visitors |
Community recreation center | 1 parking space per 3 seats (auditorium) plus 1 space per 500 square feet (non-auditorium) plus 1 space per employee on the maximum shift plus accessory uses | |
Commercial recreation facility | 1 parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee on the maximum shift | |
Golf courses, driving ranges and miniature golf courses | 4 parking spaces per tee plus 1 space per employee on the maximum shift plus accessory uses | |
Health and fitness club | 1 parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per employee on the maximum shift | |
Public or commercial swimming pools | 1 parking space per 4 persons of total membership capacity plus 1 space per employee | |
Other recreational use | As determined appropriate by the Zoning Officer | |
Institutional | Assisted living care facilities, nursing homes and convalescent homes | 1 parking space per 4 beds plus 1 space per employee and visiting medical staff on the maximum shift |
Auditorium, conference center, and public meeting/assemblage facilities | 1 parking space per 3 seats, which may be available on chairs, seats, pews, benches or bleachers | |
Education use: nursery school through the 9th grade | 1 parking space per 10 students plus 1 space per employee plus auditorium requirements | |
Education use: 10th through 12th grade; vocational; or higher learning facility | 1 parking space per 4 students plus 1 space per employee plus auditorium requirements | |
Hospitals, medical centers, ambulatory care centers and health clinics | 1 parking space per 4 beds plus 1 space per employee and visiting medical staff on the maximum shift | |
Places of worship and religious facilities | 1 parking space per 3 seats, which may be available on chairs, seats, pews, benches or bleachers | |
Utility, governmental or municipal uses | As determined appropriate by the Zoning Officer | |
Other institutional uses | As determined appropriate by the Zoning Officer | |
S.
Where Matrix Chart 12, as specified under § 215-152R of this chapter, does not specify a requirement for the land use activity, or the site conditions do not warrant the specified requirement list within the table, West Nantmeal Township may consider and require an alternative requirement.
T.
West Nantmeal Township may permit a reduction for the total number of off-street parking spaces as part of the subdivision or land development plan. Where a reduction in the total number of off-street parking spaces is considered, the applicant shall provide documentation to support that the use does not warrant the total number of spaces required.
U.
The handicapped parking spaces shall be located, designed and constructed in accordance with all local, state and federal laws. The total number of handicapped parking spaces shall be determined by Matrix Chart 13 and shall be located exclusive of any public right-of-way or other specified use:
Matrix Chart 13: Handicapped Parking Space Requirements | |
|---|---|
Off-Street Parking Spaces Required | Total Number of Handicapped Spaces Required |
Fewer than 5 off-street parking spaces | 1 handicapped parking space |
5 to 25 off-street street parking spaces | 2 handicapped parking space |
26 to 50 off-street street parking spaces | 3 handicapped parking spaces |
51 to 75 off-street street parking spaces | 4 handicapped parking spaces |
76 to 100 off-street street parking spaces | 5 handicapped parking spaces |
101 to 125 off-street street parking spaces | 6 handicapped parking spaces |
126 to 150 off-street street parking spaces | 7 handicapped parking spaces |
151 to 200 off-street street parking spaces | 8 handicapped parking spaces |
201 to 300 off-street street parking spaces | 9 handicapped parking spaces |
301 to 400 off-street street parking spaces | 10 handicapped parking spaces |
401 to 500 off-street street parking spaces | 11 handicapped parking spaces |
501 to 1,000 off-street street parking spaces | 2% of the total number of off-street parking spaces |
1,001 or more off-street street parking spaces | 20 handicapped parking spaces plus 1% of the total number of off-street parking spaces |
V.
In addition to the requirements of Matrix Chart 13, as specified under § 215-152U, the required handicapped spaces shall be designed in accordance with the following specifications:
(1)
Handicapped parking spaces shall be located within a safe and convenient area, which would result in the shortest reasonable distance from the handicapped parking space to the building or intended use as well as other provisions, such as cross-slopes, access ramps, elevators, ramps, walkways and entrances.
(2)
Above-grade signs and suitable pavement markings shall be provided at each required handicapped parking space. The sign and pavement markings shall be subject to the approval of West Nantmeal Township.
(3)
Where a curb exists between a parking lot surface and a sidewalk surface, an inclined curb approach or a curb cut shall be provided to accommodate handicapped individuals, as specified by all local, state and federal laws. If a curb ramp is located where pedestrians must walk across the ramp, then the ramp shall be designed with flared sides, as specified by West Nantmeal Township.
(4)
All handicap parking shall comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Uniform Construction Code, 34 Pa. Code, Chapters 401 through 405.
W.
Off street parking areas shall be suitably designed to control stormwater and minimize erosion. The minimum grade of areas used for parking shall be at least 1% and the maximum grade shall not exceed 5%. The maximum grade of access drives shall not exceed 10%. The surface water shall be directed to stormwater management facilities, which are designed as per the provisions of West Nantmeal Township.
X.
Off-street parking areas shall be suitably landscaped in order to enhance or buffer the surrounding area. The following landscaping requirements shall be provided for all off-street parking areas containing 10 or more off-street parking spaces:
(1)
A landscaping plan shall be prepared and submitted with the subdivision plan or land development plan. The landscaping plan shall meet the criteria specified under this chapter and the provisions specified by Chapter 170, Subdivision and Land Development, of this Code.
(2)
Concrete or curbed planter islands shall be placed at each end of a row of parking spaces, which begins or terminates at an internal circulation drive, and within each row of parking spaces. The planter islands shall be placed so that there are not more than 20 off-street parking spaces in a continuous row without an intervening landscaped planter island. The continuous concrete curbing shall be required around each planting island. Each such island shall be at least 180 square feet in size and planted with suitable landscaping materials.
(3)
The perimeter of the off-street parking area shall be suitably landscaped to provide a visual buffer or to enhance the aesthetics of the area adjacent to the off-street parking area. The landscaping materials shall be selected from the list contained within Chapter 170, Subdivision and Land Development, of this Code.
(4)
Parking areas required to accommodate nonresidential uses shall be screened from the view of residential uses located with the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts. The screening shall be comprised of a fence, wall and/or landscaping materials of at least four feet in height, which shall be designed to obstruct headlight glare and screen the view of the parked cars.
(5)
Where possible, the use of existing trees shall be incorporated into the design of the off-street parking area or to establish a buffer yard.
§ 215-153 Driveways, private roads, fire lanes and fire apparatus access roads.
A.
Driveways or access lanes shall be required to permit accessibility between a public or private street and the existing or proposed use on the lot to which it provides service. Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, the driveway or access lane shall be designed in accordance with the following provisions:
(1)
All driveways or access lanes shall be so constructed and maintained with materials which will not wash away or be deposited upon public roads. All driveways serving newly constructed buildings shall be paved with asphalt or concrete for the first 20 lineal feet of the driveway as measured from the cartway. No driveways or access lanes shall be located, designed and constructed so as to create a drainage or sedimentation problem on an adjacent property or street.
[Amended 12-8-2014 by Ord. No. 120]
(2)
All driveways serving residential or nonresidential uses shall be located, designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the provisions specified by West Nantmeal Township.
(3)
All driveways and access lanes shall be located, designed and constructed as to provide optimum sight distance and visibility at the intersection with the existing or proposed street.
(4)
A permit issued by West Nantmeal Township shall be required for all proposed driveways entering onto a road, which is currently owned by West Nantmeal Township or proposed to be owned by West Nantmeal Township.
(5)
A permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation shall be required for all proposed driveways entering onto a road which is currently owned or proposed to be owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(6)
No more than one point of ingress and egress shall be established for a residential use unless the lot contains a single-family dwelling with the minimum required lot width along two different streets.
B.
The following provisions shall apply to common driveways and/or shared driveways:
(1)
Common or shared driveways may provide access to not more than three residential lots, provided that the shared or common driveway has been designed, located and constructed in accordance with the requirements of West Nantmeal Township.
C.
Where required by West Nantmeal Township, a fire lane shall be located, designed and constructed in accordance with those provisions specified by the International Fire Code. All proposed fire lanes shall be reviewed and inspected by West Nantmeal Township.
D.
Where required by West Nantmeal Township, a fire apparatus access road shall be located, designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions specified by the International Fire Code.