West Orange City Zoning Code
§ 25-12.2
Minimum Required Number of Parking Spaces.
[Ord. No. 2357-12 § 25-12.2]
a.
Residential Uses.
1.
The number of off-street parking spaces required for residential uses shall be determined pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:21, as amended, and by reference to Parking Schedule I below. Alternative parking standards to those shown in the Schedule below shall be accepted if the applicant demonstrates these standards better reflect local conditions. Factors affecting minimum number of parking spaces include household characteristics, availability of mass transit, urban versus suburban location, and available off-site parking sources.
Parking Schedule I Parking Requirements for Residential Land Uses | |
|---|---|
Housing Unit Type/Size | Parking Requirement (per unit) |
One-family and two-familya | |
2 Bedroom | 1.5 |
3 Bedroom | 2.0 |
4 Bedroom | 2.5c |
5 Bedroom | 3.0 |
Garden apartmentb | |
1 Bedroom | 1.8 |
2 Bedroom | 2.0c |
3 Bedroom | 2.1 |
Townhouseb, d | |
1 Bedroom | 1.8 |
2 Bedroom | 2.3c |
3 Bedroom | 2.4 |
Mid-riseb | |
1 Bedroom | 1.8 |
2 Bedroom | 2.0c |
3 Bedroom | 2.1 |
High-riseb | |
1 Bedroom | 0.8 |
2 Bedroom | 1.3c |
3 Bedroom | 1.9 |
Retirement community | Values shall be commensurate with the most appropriate housing type and size noted above that the retirement community resembles |
Senior citizens housing project | 1.48 |
Notes: | |
a. | A minimum of 1 parking space for a single-family detached dwelling shall be provided in a garage |
b. | Requirements for attached units (apartment/condominium/townhouse) include provisions for guest parking (0.5 spaces per dwelling unit). Guest parking must either be provided for on street or in common parking areas. |
c. | If applicant does not specify the number of bedrooms per unit, this parking requirement shall apply |
d. | Three-family dwellings shall be subject to the parking requirements for townhouse development |
2.
Garage and driveway combinations shall be counted as follows:
(a)
Each garage car space shall be counted as 1.0 off-street parking space regardless of the dimensions of the driveway.
(b)
A one-car garage and driveway combination shall count as 2.0 off-street parking spaces, provided the driveway measures a minimum of 18 feet in length between the face of the garage door and the right-of-way.
(c)
A two-car garage and driveway combination shall count as 3.5 off-street parking spaces, provided a minimum parking area width of 20 feet is provided for a minimum length of 18 feet as specified for a one-car garage and driveway combination.
3.
When housing is included in mixed-use development, a shared parking approach to the provision of parking shall be permitted.
4.
When, in the judgment of the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, on-street parking is available, then only that proportion of the parking requirement which is not available on the street shall be provided in off-street parking facilities. A length of 23 feet per on-street parking space shall be used in calculating the number of available on-street parking spaces.
5.
For projects containing dwelling units required by the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code's Barrier Free Subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-7), to be accessible, parking spaces for people with disabilities shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Barrier Free Subcode and shall be considered part of the total number of required spaces.
b.
Nonresidential Uses.
[Amended 9-22-2020 by Ord. No. 2617-20]
1.
The number of off-street parking spaces required for any nonresidential use shall be determined by reference to Parking Schedule II below, except for uses in the B-1 and B-2 Zones in the Central Business District which are regulated by § 25-12.2b5.
Parking Schedule II Parking Requirements for Nonresidential Uses | |
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Use | Required Parking Spaces |
Assisted living or congregate care facility | 1 per bed |
Car wash | 3 per washing lane |
Child care facility, day-care center or nursery school | 1 for each 350 square feet of gross square feet plus 1 for each employee and cooperative adult assistant on the premises at the same time during peak periods. Such uses shall also provide for additional off-street areas for loading and unloading of school buses |
Bank | 1 for each 300 square feet of gross floor area |
Billiard parlor | 2 per billiard table |
Bowling alley | 2.5 per lane |
Commercial recreation, fitness center/health club | 1 per 150 square feet of gross floor area, plus 5 per each outdoor court or field |
Motor vehicle fueling station or motor vehicle service station | 5, plus 2 for each service bay and 1 for each 200 square feet of gross floor area of retail space. Vehicles that are on the premises to be repaired shall be parked in standard or compact parking spaces that are appropriately striped |
Hospital, nursing home or long-term care residential health care facility | 1 per bed, plus 1 per every 2 nonresident employees and 1 per every resident employee |
Hotel | 1 per room, plus 1 space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of ballrooms, conference rooms or similar space |
Light industrial, laboratory and research uses | 1 for each 400 square feet of gross floor area |
Medical, dental, psychiatric and chiropractic offices | 1 for each 150 square feet of gross floor area |
Office, other than medical, dental, psychiatric and chiropractic offices | 1 per 250 square feet of gross floor area |
Places of worship, community buildings, social halls and places of indoor public assembly | 1 for each 3 seats of fixed capacity or 1 for each 45 square feet of floor area available to patrons. Benches and pews shall be considered as 1 seat for each 2 linear feet of seating space |
Private clubs, community center buildings and swim clubs | 1 for each 45 square feet of gross floor area. For outdoor swim clubs, 1 for each 45 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 for each 2 registered members |
Public, private, business or vocational school | 1 for each employee on the premises at the same time during peak hours, plus 1 for each 5 pupils in the 11th and 12th grade, plus 1 parking space for each 2 pupils over 18 years of age who are not in the 11th and 12th grades. Additional parking spaces shall be provided for any other activity and use on the premises, such as an assembly hall in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance |
Restaurant, fast food restaurant, bar, cabaret and catering facilities | 1 for each 3 seats or stools or 1 for each 45 square feet of floor area available to patrons, whichever requirement is greater. Benches shall be considered as 1 seat for each 2 linear feet of seating space |
Retail stores and personal service stores or studios not separately listed | 1 per 250 square feet of gross floor area. Food service uses such as delis, bakeries and coffee shops with on-site seating shall add 1 additional space for every 3 seats. |
Storage yard, machine shop, research laboratory, steam laundry, dry cleaning plant, publishing or printing plant or public utility building | 1 per 300 square feet of gross floor area |
Theater | 1 for each 3 seats |
Warehouse, wholesale business | 1 per 600 square feet of gross floor area |
2.
Unscheduled Uses. Off-street parking requirements for uses not listed in Parking Schedule II shall be established by the approving authority, based upon accepted industry standards.
3.
Fractional Spaces. Whenever the application of Parking Schedule II results in a fractional parking space in excess of one-half, a full space shall be required.
4.
Joint Parking Facilities. Persons developing property in the B-1 and B-2 Districts may meet the required parking provisions of this subsection by participation in a joint parking program of two or more business uses, provided plans for such a joint program have been approved by the Planning Board and further provided that the area of the parking facilities equals the total parking area requirements of each use participating therein. Furthermore, a joint parking agreement establishing the rights and obligations of all parties to the agreement shall be signed and submitted to the Board. The agreement shall be conditioned on approval by the Board and the filing of same with the County as a recorded easement.
5.
The following standards shall only apply to permitted nonresidential uses in the portions of the B-1 and B-2 Zones in the Central Business District:
(a)
Restaurant or bar: one space for each four seats or stools.
(b)
All other permitted nonresidential uses: no off-street parking spaces are required for the first 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of an individual use. One space shall be provided per 300 square feet of gross floor area above the first 1,000 square feet.
