Willow Park City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 14
12 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
§ 14.12.001 Parking requirements based on use.
In all districts there shall be provided at the time any building or structure is erected or structurally altered (except as provided in section 14.12.002), off-street parking spaces in accordance with the following requirements:
All parking spaces, driveways, display areas, and off-street parking spaces shall be concrete pavement.
Editor's note–The provisions regarding concrete pavement in the above paragraph were in the amendment of this section by Ord. 811-20 but were not in the subsequent amendment by Ord. 858-22. This appears to have been an inadvertent error in the drafting of Ord. 858-22.
Land Use | Requirements | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
Residential Uses | ||
Assisted living | 1 space per 3 beds | 1 additional space/300 sq. ft. of office/administrative/ employee areas |
Bed & breakfast | 2 spaces | 1 additional space for each guest unit |
Condominium, multifamily | 1.5 spaces for 1-bedroom unit 2.5 spaces for 2-bedroom unit 3.5 spaces for 3+ bedroom unit | None |
Senior multifamily (age restricted, 55+) | 1.5 spaces per unit | None |
Convalescent, rest, nursing home | 1 space per 4 beds | None |
Duplex | 2 spaces per unit | One enclosed (garage) |
HUD-code manufactured home | 2 spaces per unit | None |
Mobile home/manufactured housing park, subdivision | 2 spaces per unit | None |
Retirement home | 1.5 spaces per unit | None |
Single-family detached, patio home, townhome units, duplex | 2 spaces per unit | Both spaces are to be enclosed (garage) |
Institutional & Public Uses | ||
Athletic stadium or field | 1 space per 6 units | None |
Church | 1 space per 4 seats in the main auditorium | None |
Civic center/auditorium | 1 space per 4 seats of total capacity | 1 space per each employee |
Community center, library, museum | Minimum 10 spaces, not including auditorium | 1 additional space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area in excess of 2,000 sq. ft. plus 1 additional space per 4 seats for auditoriums that are part of the building |
Day care or day nursery | 1 space per 10 pupils | 1 per teacher |
Foster family home | 2 spaces per unit | None |
Foster group home | 2 spaces per unit | 1 space per every 3 residents |
General residential operation | 1 space per every 3 residents | 1 space per each employee |
Educational | ||
College or university | 1 space per each day student | None |
Elementary school | 1 space per 650 sq. ft. | 1 space per each employee |
Junior high or middle school | 1 space per 650 sq. ft. | 1 space per each employee |
Senior high school | 1 space per 150 sq. ft. | 1 space per each employee |
Amusement and Entertainment | ||
Commercial amusement/indoor | 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of floor area | None |
Commercial amusement/outdoor | 1 space per 4 seats plus 1 seat per 100 sq. ft. floor area used for amusement with no seating | None |
Banquet hall, private | 1 space per 150 sq. ft. of floor area | None |
Bowling alley | 6 spaces per lane or alley | 1 space per each employee |
Golf course | 5 spaces per hole | None |
Golf or country club | 1 space per 150 sq. ft. of floor area | Or 1 space per 5 members, whichever results in more spaces |
Lodge or fraternal organization | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Park and recreational facilities | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of site area exclusive of buildings | None |
Public assembly hall | 1 space per 3 seats or bench seating spaces | None |
Racetrack | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of site area exclusive of buildings | None |
Theater, sports arena, gymnasium, auditorium, athletic fields | 1 space per 3 seats or bench seating spaces | None |
Office and Professional | ||
Office center | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Office or professional business | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Real estate office | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Personal services stores | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Studios | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. | None |
Retail, Services and Commercial | ||
Antique stores | 1 space per 400 sq. ft. | None |
Bank and savings & loan or other similar institution | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. | Minimum 3 stacking spaces from teller window or ATM, shall not conflict with required maneuvering |
Barber/salon | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | Minimum 3 spaces |
Convenience store | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. | None |
Dry cleaning | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. | None |
Bakery/confectionary | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Farmers' market | 1 space per vendor plus 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of market or display area | Farmers' market parking shall be in addition to minimum parking requirements for the primary use of the property |
General market | 1 space per 600 sq. ft. of site area utilized for market | None |
Furniture, appliance sales | Minimum 2 spaces | 1 additional space per 300 sq. ft. of area over 1,000 sq. ft. |
Grocery store | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of retail floor area | Minimum 3 car stack space from any pickup window, shall not conflict with required maneuvering |
Hotel or motel | 1 space per room or suite | Plus 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of public assembly area and restaurants |
Kennel | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. | None |
Laundromat | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Mortuary or funeral home | 1 space per 50 sq. ft. of floor space in parlors or funeral service rooms | None |
Restaurant, cafe, cafeteria | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Restaurant - drive-in | 1 space per 150 sq. ft. | Minimum of 5 stacking spaces from voice order board or order window, shall not conflict with required maneuvering |
Retail sales (other than antique stores) | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Service and repair shops | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. | None |
Shopping center | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. | None |
Veterinary clinic | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. | None |
Gym/exercise/aerobics | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Wine tasting facility (winery) or brew-pub (micro-brewery) or micro-distillery | 1 space per 2.5 seats or 1 space per 300 sq. ft., whichever is greater | None |
Medical Uses | ||
Clinic, medical, or dental office | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. | None |
Hospital/sanitarium | 1 space per bed | 1 space per employee on the largest work shift |
Automotive, Communication and Transportation | ||
Auto or machinery sales | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. | Or 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. of lot area for outdoor uses, or whichever is greater |
Auto repair | Minimum of 5 spaces | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of floor area or repair garage |
Auto service station | Minimum of 6 spaces | None |
Auto/trailer leasing | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. | None |
Boat sales, repair, rental | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. | None |
Car wash (full service, self-service or automatic) | 3 stacking spaces per wash bay | 1 space per each employee with a minimum of 1 space |
Mobile home, recreational vehicle sales | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. | None |
Terminal, bus/train/truck | Minimum of 5 spaces | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of floor area or repair garage |
Industrial and Heavy Commercial | ||
Building materials, lumber storage yards | 1 space per 3 employees | Or 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. area, whichever results in more spaces |
Construction equipment rental and/or sales | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. | Minimum of 5 spaces provided |
Feed lot | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. site area | 1 space per each employee |
Industrial/manufacturing activities | 1 space per 3 employees | Or 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. area, whichever results in more spaces |
Heavy commercial | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. | 1 space per each employee |
Mini-warehouse | Minimum 4 spaces per complex | 1 additional space per 5,000 sq. ft. of storage space |
Warehouse, wholesale | 1 space per 3 employees | Or 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. area, whichever results in more spaces |
Portable building sales | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. | None |
Showroom/warehouse with office | 1 space per 750 sq. ft. | 1 space per each employee |
Wrecking, salvage, reclamation yard | 1 space per 3 employees | Or 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. area, whichever results in more spaces |
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/1993; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec. 11.01; Ordinance 414-97 adopted 12/16/1997; Ordinance 811-20, sec. 2(F), adopted 11/10/2020; Ordinance 858-22 adopted 4/12/2022)
§ 14.12.002 Rules for computing number of parking spaces.
In computing the number of parking spaces required for each of the above uses the following rules shall govern:
(1)
"Floor area" shall mean the gross area of the specific use.
(2)
Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be construed to be the nearest whole number.
(3)
The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature.
(4)
Whenever a building or use constructed or established after the effective date of this chapter, is changed or enlarged; in floor area, number of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, to create a need for an increase of ten (10) percent or more in the number of existing parking spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change.
(5)
In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/1993; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec. 11.02; Ordinance 414-97 adopted 12/16/1997)
§ 14.12.003 Location of parking spaces.
(a)
All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served, except as follows:
(1)
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 (2) or more buildings or establishments, the required spaces may be located a distance not to exceed three hundred (300) feet from an institutional building served and not to exceed five hundred (500) feet from any other nonresidential building served.
(2)
Not more than fifty (50) percent of the parking spaces required for, (a) theaters, bowling alleys, dance halls, nightclubs, cafes or similar uses, and not more than eighty (80) percent of the parking spaces required for a church or school auditorium or similar uses may be provided and used jointly by (b) similar uses not normally on, used or operated during the same hours as those listed in (a); provided, however, that written agreement thereto is properly executed and filed as specified below.
(3)
Accessible parking will be in accordance with the State of Texas - Elimination of Barriers and the American Disability Act (ADA).
(b)
In any case where the required parking spaces are collectively or jointly provided and used, a written agreement thereby assuring their retention for such purposes, shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties concerned, approved as to form by the city attorney and shall be filed with the application for a building permit.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/1993; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec. 11.03; Ordinance 414-97 adopted 12/16/1997; Ordinance 858-22 adopted 4/12/2022)
§ 14.12.004 Minimum dimensions for off-street parking.
(a)
Ninety (90) degree angle parking.
Each parking space shall be not less than nine (9) feet wide nor less than eighteen (18) feet in length. Maneuvering space shall be in addition to parking space and shall be not less than twenty-four (24) feet perpendicular to the building or parking line.
(b)
Sixty (60) degree angle parking.
Each parking space shall be not less than nine (9) feet wide perpendicular to the parking angle nor less than eighteen (18) feet in length when measured at right angles to the building or parking line. Maneuvering space shall be in addition to parking space and shall be not less than twenty-four (24) feet perpendicular to the building or parking line.
(c)
Forty-five (45) degree angle parking.
Each parking space shall be not less than nine (9) feet wide perpendicular to the parking angle nor less than eighteen (18) feet in length when measured at right angles to the building or parking line. Maneuvering space shall be in addition to parking space and shall be not less than twenty-four (24) feet perpendicular to the building or parking line.
(d)
When off-street parking facilities are located adjacent to a public alley, the width of said alley may be assumed to be a portion of the maneuvering space requirement.
(e)
When off-street parking facilities are provided in excess of the minimum amounts herein specified, or when off-street parking facilities are provided but not required by this chapter, said off-street parking facilities shall comply with the minimum requirements for parking and maneuvering space herein specified.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/1993; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec. 11.04; Ordinance 414-97 adopted 12/16/1997; Ordinance 858-22 adopted 4/12/2022)
§ 14.12.005 Off-street loading space.
(a)
All retail, commercial and industrial structures shall provide and maintain an off-street area for the loading and unloading of merchandise and goods at ratios according to the following table.
Square Feet of Gross Floor Area in Structure | Maximum Required Spaces or Berths |
|---|---|
0 - 4,999 sq. ft. | None |
5,000 - 20,000 sq. ft. | 1 space |
Each additional 20,000 sq. ft. | 1 additional space |
(b)
A loading space shall consist of an area of a minimum of twelve feet (12') by thirty feet (30').
(c)
All drives and approaches shall provide adequate space and clearances to allow for the maneuvering of trucks on-site. Each site shall provide a designated maneuvering area for trucks.
(d)
No portion of a loading facility may extend into a public right-of-way or into an off-street parking facility elsewhere herein required.
(e)
Areas designated for off-street loading shall be used only for the loading and unloading of passengers, equipment, supplies or merchandise.
(f)
In all districts when screening of loading areas facing a street is required, screening shall be provided not less than six (6) feet in height adjacent to the loading area at the property line. Said screening shall be required along all streets except where such use was in existence at the date of adoption of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/1993; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec. 11.05; Ordinance 414-97 adopted 12/16/1997; Ordinance 858-22 adopted 4/12/2022)