An application for a zoning or building permit
for a new or enlarged building, structure or use shall include therewith
a plot plan drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing any off-street
parking and loading facilities to be provided in compliance with the
requirements of this chapter.
A.
At the time of the erection of any main building or
structure, or when any such building or structure is enlarged or increased
in capacity, or when any private or public facility use permitted
under this chapter is established, permanent off-street parking and
loading spaces shall be provided as specified herein.
B.
Required parking spaces shall be located on the same
lot as the use for which they are provided or on an adjacent lot which
shall be guaranteed in legal form acceptable to the Zoning Hearing
Board.
C.
Where more than one use occupies a given lot, building
or structure, off-street parking equal to the sum of that required
for each use shall be required.
D.
No parking facilities accessory to nonresidential
uses shall be located in any R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 Residential District.
E.
No land shall be used for habitual commercial or industrial
truck loading, storage or parking activities in any R-1, R-2, R-3
or R-4 Residential District.
Off-street parking facilities shall be provided
in the various zoning districts as specified herewith:
A.
In the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts:
(1)
For each dwelling unit there shall be provided a minimum
of two off-street parking spaces.
(2)
Where home occupations are authorized as a conditional use, off-street parking shall be provided for the maximum number of patrons anticipated at any one time in conjunction with the business activity. In cases where the maximum anticipated parking demand is in question, the determination of the Planning Commission shall prevail. In no instance shall on-street parking be authorized in conjunction with a home occupation. Parking requirements for home occupations shall be in addition to the requirements specified in Subsection A(1) above for on-site residential use.
(4)
Parking in conjunction with cluster developments for residential use shall be provided as specified in Subsection A(1) above. Other permitted uses, including schools, churches and recreation areas in cluster developments, shall provide parking as specified by this chapter for similar uses elsewhere in the Township.
(5)
Educational, religious and philanthropic uses shall
provide off-street parking as follows:
(a)
Educational. Primary, elementary or middle school:
1.25 spaces for each classroom; high school, institution of higher
learning or private school: one space for each five students.
(b)
Stadium or similar places of assembly: one space
for each four seats.
(c)
Churches: one off-street parking space for each
four seats in the sanctuary of main congregational assembly area of
the church.
(d)
Philanthropic: Parking requirements for philanthropic
uses shall be established by the Planning Commission on a case-by-case
basis.
(6)
Public and private noncommercial recreation facilities
shall provide off-street parking on the basis of one parking space
for each three occupants as determined by the maximum lawful capacity
of any such facility or, if not applicable, by the estimated maximum
capacity of the facility.
B.
In C-1, C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts:
[Amended 5-12-1999 by Ord. No. 370]
(1)
Businesses, sales, professional offices and banks
shall provide off-street parking at the rate of one space for each
600 square feet of net floor area.
(2)
Restaurants shall provide off-street parking at the
rate of one space for every four seats.
(3)
Other permitted uses in these districts shall provide
off-street parking at the rate of one space for every 200 square feet
of usable sales and display space.
(4)
Parking requirements for a conditional use or special
exception shall be determined at the time of the approval. The number
of required spaces shall be determined by the specific use in conjunction
with the requirements of the relevant portions of this article.
In any district, in connection with every building
or building group or part thereof which is to be occupied by commercial
or other nonresidential uses which rely on delivery or distribution
of materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained
on the same lot with such buildings, off-street parking loading berths
in accordance with the following standards:
|
Uses
|
Floor Area
(total square feet)
|
Required Off-Street Loading Berths
|
|---|---|---|
|
School
|
--
|
1
|
|
Retail and service commercial
|
--
|
1
|
|
Wholesale commercial
|
Under 10,000 Over 10,000
|
1 2
|
|
Warehousing or storage
|
Under 10,000 For each additional 20,000 or fraction
thereof
|
1 1 additional
|
A.
A required off-street parking space shall be a minimum
dimension of nine feet wide by 20 feet long.
B.
A required off-street loading space shall be a minimum
dimension of 15 feet by 60 feet.
C.
When determination of the required number of off-street
spaces for parking or loading results in a fractional space, any fraction
of 1/2 or more shall be interpreted as a whole space.
D.
No off-street parking or loading space shall be located
within 10 feet of a public right-of-way.
