Off-street parking and loading requirements of this article
shall apply and govern in all present and future zoning districts
within the Borough. No land shall be used or occupied, no building
shall be constructed, altered, used or occupied, and no use shall
be operated unless off-street parking and loading facilities are provided
in at least the amount and maintained in the manner required by this
article; provided, however, that any use in operation on the effective
date of these regulations is not affected by the provisions of this
article until such time as the existing gross floor area devoted to
such use on one lot is increased.
Each public or private building or land use not covered by the requirements of §§
270-135 and
270-136 shall provide such parking and loading space for residents, visitors or patrons as the Planning Board shall deem necessary. In making such a determination, the Planning Board shall be guided by the number of persons to be employed in said building or by said use; the number of persons expected to reside in, visit or patronize said building or use; the anticipated percentage of residents, visitors or patrons driving automobiles; and the need for safe and convenient loading space for visitors or patrons and goods arriving by motor transport.
The requirements in these regulations for off-street parking
space shall be a continuing obligation. It shall be unlawful for any
owner of any land or building affected by these regulations to discontinue,
change or dispense with said off-street parking and/or loading facilities
without establishing alternate off-street parking and/or loading facilities
which comply with the requirements of these regulations.
[Added 5-12-1992 by Ord. No. 406-92; amended 10-13-1992 by Ord. No.
409-92]
Parking spaces for the physically handicapped shall be constructed
in accordance with the following guidelines:
A. Handicapped parking is required for all buildings with public parking
areas for 20 or more vehicles. The Planning Board may, in connection
with its review of an application for development of a property with
parking for fewer than 20 vehicles, require a handicapped parking
space if warranted by particular circumstances.
B. Designated parking spaces for handicapped persons shall be required
as follows:
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Total Parking Spaces In Lot
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Required Number of Spaces
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Under 20
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At discretion of Planning Board depending on application before
it
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20 to 50
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1
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51 to 250
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2
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Over 250
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1% of total spaces in lot (to the nearest whole number)
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C. Any existing building or buildings which have total parking for 20
or more vehicles and do not have handicapped parking spaces provided
are not subject to this section until such time as the owners or proprietors
or agents of said property seek plan approval and/or variance relief
from the Planning Board.
D. Handicapped parking spaces will be located in the parking areas most
accessible and proximate to the entrance to the building which the
facility serves. The determination of said locations shall be made
by the construction official, or public works administrator, in conjunction
and consultation with the owner or as directed by the Planning Board.
E. Each handicapped parking space or group of spaces shall be identified
in accordance with specifications in the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, which sign shall also state the penalties which may
be imposed for violations thereof.
F. Each parking space shall be 12 feet wide (or as required by statute)
and on a level surface.
G. All signs and pavement markers shall be maintained in good and proper condition by the property owner and must remain clearly visible at all times. Failure to comply will result in a summons and penalty as provided in §
270-12.