There shall be provided at the time of the erection of any main building or structure, at the time of change of zoning or change of use of the property, or at the time any main building or structure is enlarged or increased in capacity by adding dwelling units, guestrooms, floor area or seats, minimum off-street automobile parking space with adequate provisions for ingress in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

Dwellings:

a.

Single-family: two spaces per dwelling unit.

b.

Multifamily: two spaces per dwelling unit.

(2)

Churches, temples or places of worship, funeral homes, public buildings, theaters, auditoriums, areas and places of assembly, and other similar uses: at least one space for each three seats.

(3)

Retail business, shopping centers, establishments, kennels, animal hospitals, libraries, museums, medical or dental offices or clinics and other businesses and similar uses: three parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet and fraction thereof of gross floor area devoted for commercial, profession or professional services. For all establishments referred to under this subsection, there shall be a minimum of three off-street parking spaces provided.

(4)

Country clubs, golf clubs, tennis clubs, and organizations designed to provide outdoor sporting or recreational activities, and other like and similar uses: one space for each five members, or one space for each 400 square feet of floor space or floor area of the primary building associated with the organization, whichever requirement is greater.

(5)

Hospitals and sanitariums: one space for each patient bed.

(6)

Nursing homes, rest homes, and convalescent homes: one space for each two patient beds.

(7)

Hotels, motels, and bungalow courts: one space for each guestroom or one space for each bathroom, whichever is greater, plus one space for each three employees, and in addition, space as required elsewhere for auxiliary commercial use.

(8)

Private clubs, lodges: one space for each five seats in the largest assembly area in the building, plus one space for each guestroom, if any.

(9)

Restaurants, or other eating place (not drive-ins): one space for each four seats, plus one space for each three employees.

(10)

Roominghouses, boardinghouses: one space for each two beds.

(11)

Marinas: one space for each two docking accommodations plus one space for each 250 square feet of floor area devoted to retail sales, plus one car space for each four-passenger capacity in a charter boat, and, in addition, spaces as required elsewhere for auxiliary commercial uses.

(12)

Other uses: All other uses are to be determined by the planning and zoning board as to the off-street parking facilities that will be required.

(13)

Miniwarehouse facilities: one space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area; however, only one space per 1,500 square feet of floor area need be paved with the remainder to be placed in landscaped area.

(Code 1988, § 24-146)

(a)

Such parking space as required in this article shall in no part exist upon and no portion of any vehicle shall overhang the right-of-way of any public road, street, alley, or walkway. There shall be no off-street parking in front yards of residential districts except as normally exists in driveways.

(b)

Parking for all one- and two-family dwellings shall be located on the same lot with the main buildings.

(c)

Parking spaces for all other uses shall be provided on the same lot with the main building, or not more than 300 feet distant, as measured along the nearest pedestrian walkway, provided that such area is under the same ownership as the principal use and is in a zoning classification where such parking is permitted.

(d)

Parking requirements for two or more uses, of the same or of different types, may be provided by the establishment of the required numbers of spaces for each use in a common parking area, provided that all such uses being served by a common parking area are under the same ownership, unless developed as a planned development project, whereby owners file a development plat to ensure common use of the parking.

(e)

Off-street parking area shall be set back a minimum of five feet from all rear, side and front property lines.

(f)

Reserved.

(g)

Each parking space shall be a minimum of 180 square feet, with minimum dimensions of nine feet by 20 feet.

(h)

Design standards are required as follows:

(1)

A plan showing off-street parking shall be submitted and approved by the building inspector before a permit is issued for the construction or use of the building, structure or facility being considered. This plan shall show the location and shall accurately designate the number of required spaces, their size, access aisles, driveways, and their relation to the plan.

(2)

Each parking space shall be directly accessible from the street or an alley or from an aisle or driveway leading to a street or alley. Access aisles and driveways shall be of sufficient size to permit convenient ingress and egress. Each space shall be accessible without driving over or through any other parking space. No parking space or loading space shall be located in such manner as to block entry or exit to a building, and in this respect a clearance shall be provided adjacent to an entrance or exit door equal to the width of the door or three feet, whichever is the greater.

(3)

Parking areas shall be paved with an asphaltic, porous concrete, concrete, or paving blocks recommended by the city engineer and approved by the city commission. Such surfacing shall afford adequate drainage and shall have bumper guards where needed according to city specifications.

(4)

Paved areas may be reduced in part or in whole by approval of the city commission after review by the planning and zoning board using the following conditions and determinations:

a.

Whether total paving would have a detrimental effect upon existing drainage or water quality.

b.

Whether operations or activities (equipment storage, yards, churches, etc.) are such that the use of certain portions of the parking and loading areas would only be on an intermittent basis.

c.

Where paving has been reduced or waived, a stabilized surface acceptable to the city engineer shall be provided for that portion of the parking area.

d.

In the areas of a parking lot where paving has been waived, the areas shall be organized for traffic control and parking by permanent fixation of tire stops and other directional devices when deemed necessary by the city engineer.

(5)

If lighting is provided, it shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential areas, also from any public street or highway.

(6)

All off-street parking spaces shall comply with the off-street parking standards as set forth in this subsection.

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(7)

Off-street parking areas shall be designed so that there is an unrestricted flow and circulation of traffic both within and into and out of the parking area. Traffic lanes shall be clearly marked by arrows or other markings to show traffic flow when necessary. All areas shall be designed for head-in parking only. The following table shall govern the minimum width of traffic lanes within the parking area:

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(8)

Vehicular overhang. When landscape areas are curbed and a raised curb is used for a wheel stop for head-in parking, the 20-foot dimension of the nine-foot by 20-foot parking space requirement may be reduced to 18 feet.

(Code 1988, § 24-147; Ord. No. 07-20, § I, 5-10-07)

(a)

Under this chapter, every institution, commercial, or industrial building or similar use having a floor area of 10,000 square feet or fraction thereof requiring the receipt of distribution by vehicles of materials and merchandise shall have at least one permanently maintained off-street loading space for the first 10,000 square feet and one additional space for each 20,000 square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof over and above the first 10,000 square feet.

(b)

Retail operations, wholesale operations, and industrial operations with a gross floor area of less than 10,000 square feet shall provide sufficient space for loading and unloading operations in order that the free movement of vehicles and pedestrians over a sidewalk, street, or alley, shall not be impaired.

(c)

Each off-street loading space shall have direct access to an alley or street and shall have the following minimum dimensions:

(1)

Length, 30 feet.

(2)

Width, 12 feet.

(3)

Height, 14 feet.

(Code 1988, § 24-148)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The intent and purpose of this section is as follows:

(1)

To protect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens and visitors of Winter Garden.

(2)

To facilitate orderly development within the downtown core.

(3)

To enhance parking level of service within the downtown core and to promote economic well-being within the downtown core and the city as a whole.

(4)

To provide adequate parking for the downtown core.

(5)

To ensure that new and expanding developments that cannot provide adequate on-site parking shall bear a share of the cost for the provision of new or expanded parking facilities.

(6)

To establish a parking trust fund that will be used to maintain existing and future parking spaces as well as to construct new parking spaces.

(7)

To establish a downtown parking fee option for new and expanding developments within the downtown core.

(b)

Generally. As required by section 118-1386, all new and expanding developments and all changes of use of existing buildings and properties within the downtown core must provide adequate parking. At the request of the property owner or business owner, the city manager shall recommend to the city commission whether to permit the property owner or business owner pay the below parking user fee in lieu of providing all or some of the required parking based on whether the parking user fee in lieu of providing parking provides the best opportunity for economic development of downtown and adequate proximate parking is available or will be provided to serve the project. The city commission shall make its determination after reviewing the city manager's recommendation and any other information and evidence presented by the owner(s) and any others interested in the matter.

(c)

Parking calculations. The number of paved parking spaces for new and expanding developments in the downtown core will be as follows:

• Restaurants - One parking space for each four patron seats.

• Residential - Two parking spaces for each residential unit.

• All other allowable uses - Three parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross space.

(d)

Vesting. The current number of parking spaces provided by all existing improved properties are vested for their current use, square footage and parking as of the effective date of this section. Any change of use, modification of square footage of structures or increased use such as outdoor cafes or seating will require a determination or assessment of parking need. If the assessment determines additional parking is needed, that parking shall comply with provisions of this section.

(e)

Requirements.Property owner must either provide the required parking on-site, off-site within 400 feet of the entrance, pay the appropriate amount of the downtown core parking fee or some combination of the three. Use of the downtown core parking fee in whole or part is subject to city commission approval as set forth in subsection (b).

(f)

Fee amount. The downtown core parking fee shall be $5,000.00 per space. The fee is based on one-third cost of land and parking to provide a typical space. The downtown core parking fee may be increased at any time by Resolution of the Winter Garden City Commission. The downtown core as identified on Exhibit "A" of Ordinance No. 07-20 may be amended by Resolution by the Winter Garden City Commission.

(g)

Downtown parking district trust fund. The downtown parking district trust fund shall be established at the time of the payment of the first parking user fee. The payment to the trust fund shall be used for the following purposes:

(1)

Acquire, construct, or develop on-street and off-street parking and related facilities on interim or long-term basis.

(2)

Fund the capital costs associated with new, upgraded, and/or expanded on-street and off-street parking areas serving land uses within the downtown core.

(3)

Acquisition of land for future surface parking lots or garage construction.

(4)

Maintenance, including but not limited to lighting, landscaping, striping, signage, and resurfacing, of present and future city-owned parking spaces.

(h)

Reserved parking. Payment into the parking trust fund does not in any way entitle any property or business owner to ownership, use, occupancy or claim to any parking spaces owned by the city. No parking spaces will be reserved for any person or entity and all will remain available for public parking subject to the rules and ordinances of the City of Winter Garden and provided that the city manager may reserve any or all of the parking spaces for emergency, law enforcement, and municipal service purposes, as well as special events and activities.

(i)

Payment. The downtown core parking fee is due prior to the occupancy of applicable buildings and structures. The city manager shall have the authority to negotiate and enter into agreements with downtown core owners allowing the downtown core parking fee to be made in installment payments; provided that at least 25 percent of the parking fee is paid prior to occupancy and the remaining amount due shall be paid in no more than 36 months from occupancy of the applicable buildings and structures.

(j)

Administration. The city manager is authorized to develop any required forms and/or contracts to implement this section. Appeal of staff determination or request for waiver or variance shall be to city manager.

(Ord. No. 07-20, § II, 5-10-07; Ord. No. 09-04, § I, 2-12-09; Ord. No. 17-56, § I, 10-26-17)

Note— Formerly § 118-1390.