Unless modified and approved as part of a site and building plan approval process, the number of required off-street parking spaces shall be as follows.

      (1)   Within all districts:

         (a)   All vehicles normally owned or kept by the occupants on the premises must be parked in a private garage, stall, parking space or driveway on the lot.

         (b)   All parking areas and driveways must comply with § 153.347(D), requiring concrete-type or asphalt surface.

      (2)   Within all R Districts:

         (a)   Required off-street parking shall be on the same lot as the principal building;

         (b)   Parking may be located in a rear yard, however, the parking surface must comply with § 153.347(D);

         (c)   For single and two-family dwellings in the R-1 and R-2 Districts, no more than 30% of the front or rear yard may be used for parking or driveway purposes;

            1.   No parking shall be permitted in a front yard unless the vehicle is located in a driveway.

         (d)   No drive-through lanes shall be permitted in any R Districts.

      (3)   Within all B Districts:

         (a)   Drive-through lanes shall be permissible in their respective allowable B Districts subject to the following provisions:

            1.   For properties in B Districts abutting Robert Street, cumulative off- street parking and drive-through lanes shall not exceed 50% of the front lot line;

            2.   If off-street parking areas or drive-through lanes are visible from any public right-of-way, quality landscaping and/or screening shall be required to visually enhance the site.

         (a)   Parking lots with up to 150 stalls shall provide bicycle parking at a rate of 10% of the provided motor vehicle parking, with a minimum of four bicycle parking stalls.

         (b)   Parking lots with more than 150 stalls shall provide bicycle parking at a rate of 5% of the provided motor vehicle parking, with a minimum of 16 bicycle parking stalls.

         (a)   Bicycle parking racks shall be mounted on level-ground and each rack must have a minimum clearance of 36 inches on all sides.

         (b)   The bicycle parking facilities shall not be located in an area that would result in the obstruction of a sidewalk, fire lane, or emergency or handicap accessible ingress/egress. The bicycle parking facilities shall also be kept free and clear of obstructions.

(Ord. passed 10-11-1963; Ord. 21-014, passed 11-8-2021; Ord. 23-011, passed 8-14-2023; Ord. 23-012, passed 9-11-2023; Ord. 23-013, passed 9-11-2023; Ord. 24-014, passed 12-9-2024)

 

 

 

 

(Ord. 10-08, passed - -; Ord. passed 10-11-1963)

   Unless modified and approved as part of a site plan approval process, the number of required off-street parking spaces shall be as follows.

   (A)   Single-family dwelling: at least one enclosed parking space for each dwelling unit, except that two spaces shall be required for dwelling units in the R-1C District. One private garage per dwelling unit in the R-1C District shall be provided and shall count toward part of the overall parking space required. No person in any district shall convert a private garage to living space unless other acceptable provisions are made to provide the required parking space.

   (B)   Two-family dwelling: at least one and one-half spaces shall be required for each dwelling unit. A private garage shall constitute a parking space in any district. At least one garage per dwelling unit shall be provided as part of the overall parking space required. No person shall convert a private garage to living space unless acceptable provisions are made to provide the required parking space.

   (C)   Townhouses/single-family attached housing: at least two parking spaces per unit, plus at least one parking space per two units shall be provided in common lots for visitor parking.

   (D)   Multiple-family dwelling: at least one and one-half stalls shall be provided for each unit that is a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment, and a minimum of two stalls for each unit that has three or more bedrooms.

   (E)   Properties within the B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts that either directly abut or are adjacent to a property abutting Robert Street may reduce the minimum parking requirements by a maximum of 50%.

   (F)   Athletic fields: at least one parking space for every six seats of design capacity.

   (G)   Auto repair, bus terminals, taxi terminals, boat and marine sales, bottling companies, shop for trade employing six people or less, garden supply stores, building material sales, motor vehicle sales and rental: at least six parking spaces, plus one additional space for every 800 square feet of floor area over 1,000 square feet.

   (H)   Bingo halls: at least one parking space for every three and one-half seats based on the design capacity of the hall.

   (I)   Bowling alley: at least eight parking spaces for every alley.

   (J)   Churches, theaters, auditoriums and mortuaries: at least one parking space for every three and one-half seats based on the design capacity of the main assembly hall. In stadiums, churches and other places of public assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or other similar seating facilities, each 22 inches of the seating facility shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of determining required parking.

   (K)   Community centers, post offices, health clubs, physical or cultural studios, pool halls, libraries, private clubs, lodges or museums, or banquet halls: at least ten spaces plus one for every 300 square feet of floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet of floor area in the principal structure.

   (L)   Day care centers: at least four spaces plus one for every 500 square feet in excess of 1,000 square feet of floor space in the principal structure.

   (M)   Furniture store, appliance store, warehouse under 15,000 square feet of floor area, auto sales, kennels and studios: at least one parking space for every 500 square feet in excess of the first 500 square feet of floor area in the principal structure.

   (N)   Golf courses, tennis clubs and public swimming pools: at least 20 spaces plus one for every 300 square feet in excess of 1,000 square feet of floor space in the principal structure.

   (O)   Hospitals: at least one parking space for every three hospital beds.

   (P)   Manufacturing, fabrication, or processing of a product or material: at least four off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each 800 square feet of building. One additional off-street parking space shall be provided for every 2,500 square feet or fraction thereof of land devoted to outside storage.

   (Q)   Motel or hotel: at least one parking space for every guest room.

   (R)   Motor fuel stations: see § 153.382(C).

   (S)   Office buildings and professional offices having less than 6,000 square feet of floor area: at least one parking space per 200 square feet of floor area.

   (T)   Office buildings and professional offices having 6,000 square feet or more of floor area, banks, savings institutions: at least one parking space for every 250 square feet of floor area.

   (U)   Food and beverage establishments:

 

 

   (V)   Retail sales and service establishments:

      (1)   For buildings that are 10,000 square feet or less, at least one off-street parking space for every 200 square feet of floor area.

      (2)   For buildings that are between 10,000 and 100,000 square feet, at least 50 off-street parking spaces, plus one space for every 250 square feet of floor area over 10,000 square feet.

      (3)   For buildings over 100,000 square feet, at least 360 off-street parking spaces, plus one space for every 300 square feet of floor area over 100,000 square feet.

   (W)   Schools: high school through post-secondary: at least one parking space for every seven students based on design capacity plus one for every three classrooms.

   (X)   Skating rink, dance hall, public auction house, golf driving range, miniature golf and similar uses: at least 15 off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for every 300 square feet of floor area over 2,000 square feet.

   (Y)   Warehouse over 15,000 square feet of floor area, storage handling of bulk goods: at least one parking space for every 2,000 square feet of floor area.

(Ord. 01-08, passed - -; Ord. 05-06, passed - -; Ord. 07-27, passed - -; Ord. 10-08, passed - -; Ord. passed 10-11-1963; Ord. 19-16, passed 10-14-2019; Ord. 21-014, passed 11-8-2021; Ord. 24-014, passed 12-9-2024)

         (a)   All loading berths shall be 25 feet or more from the intersection of two street rights-of-way.

         (b)   In all Commercial and Residential zoning districts, loading berths shall not occupy the front yard or a side yard adjacent to a street.

         (c)   In all Industrial zoning districts, loading berths shall not occupy the front or side yard if the front or side yard abuts a non-industrial zoning district.

         (a)   Unless otherwise specified, the first berth required shall not be less than 12 feet in width and 50 feet in length.

         (b)   Additional berths shall be not less than 12 feet in width and 25 feet in length. All loading berths shall maintain a height of 14 feet or more.

(Ord. 01-08, passed - -; Ord. passed 10-11-1963; Ord. 22-008, passed 4-11-2022)