A. 
Purposes. The purpose of this article is to:
(1) 
Relieve congestion and facilitate the movement of vehicular traffic.
(2) 
Facilitate the movement of police, fire, and other emergency vehicles.
(3) 
Promote the safety and convenience of pedestrians and shoppers by locating parking areas so as to lessen vehicle movements in the vicinity of intensive pedestrian traffic.
(4) 
Protect adjoining residential neighborhoods from the negative effects of on-street parking.
(5) 
Promote the general convenience, welfare, and prosperity of commercial and other uses that depend on off-street parking and loading facilities.
B. 
Scope.
(1) 
When required. Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided under the following conditions:
(a) 
When any use is established or changed.
(b) 
When any building or structure is erected, altered, renovated, or expanded.
(2) 
The parking and loading requirements in this part of the chapter are in addition to requirements in other parts of this chapter.
(3) 
The parking and loading requirements in this part of the chapter do not limit requirements or conditions that may be imposed in conjunction with other approvals, reviews, or applications.
(4) 
Parking and loading facilities may not be used for the sale, repair, servicing, or dismantling of any type of vehicle, equipment, material, or supplies.
[Amended 10-14-2025 by Ord. No. 409]
A. 
Definition. "Off-street parking" is a permanently reserved, temporary storage area for one motor vehicle that is not located on, but is directly accessible to, a dedicated street right-of-way by a paved driveway that affords ingress and egress for a motor vehicle without requiring another motor vehicle to be moved.
B. 
Computation of required number of spaces.
(1) 
Fractional spaces. Where the computation of spaces results in a fractional space, the fractional space shall be counted as one additional required space.
(2) 
Number of employees. The number of employees shall be based on the maximum number of persons employed on the premises at one time on a typical day or night, whichever is greater. Seasonal variations in employment may be considered in determining an average day or night.
(3) 
Uses not specifically listed. The required number of parking spaces for uses not specifically listed in this Code shall be the same as for a similar listed use.
C. 
Exceptions. (Reserved)
D. 
Parking area design standards.
(1) 
Parking allowed in setback areas.
(a) 
Parking is permitted in setback areas.
(b) 
No more than 50% of the setback area shall be devoted to parking spaces, driveway aisles, or parking lot entrances.
(2) 
Spaces and interior drives. Parking space dimensions and interior drive aisle widths shall be provided according to the dimensions shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Parking Space Dimensions and Interior Drive Aisle Widths
(3) 
Drainage and maintenance.
(a) 
Off-street parking facilities shall be drained to eliminate standing water and prevent damage to abutting property and/or public streets and alleys and surfaced with erosion-resistant material in accordance with applicable laws and specifications.
(b) 
Off-street parking areas shall be maintained in a clean and orderly condition at the expense of the owner or lessee and not used for the sale, repair or dismantling or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, materials or supplies.
(4) 
Separation from walkways and streets. Off-street parking spaces shall be separated from walkways, sidewalks, streets or alleys by a wall, fence or curbing or other approved protective device or by distance so that vehicles cannot protrude over publicly used areas.
(5) 
Entrances and exits.
(a) 
The location and design of entrances and exits shall be in accord with the requirements of applicable state regulations and standards.
(b) 
Landscaping, curbing or approved barriers shall be provided along lot boundaries to control entrance and exit of vehicles or pedestrians.
(6) 
Marking.
(a) 
Parking spaces shall be marked by painted lines or curbs or other means to indicate individual spaces.
(b) 
Signs or markers shall be used as necessary to ensure efficient traffic operation of the lot.
(7) 
Lighting.
(a) 
Adequate lighting shall be provided if off-street parking spaces are to be used at night.
(b) 
Lighting shall be arranged and installed to minimize glare on property in a residential area.
(8) 
Screening and landscaping.
(a) 
Purpose: reduce the visual impact of large, expansive parking areas.
(b) 
Standards.
[1] 
At least 50% of every parking area shall be landscaped.
[2] 
A fifteen-foot landscaped buffer shall be installed when a parking area is adjacent to residential property.
E. 
Required spaces.
(1) 
By use.
Use
Minimum Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
Clinic or office, medical and dental
1 for each 200 square feet of floor area
Day-care establishments
1 for each 1,000 square feet of floor area
Dwelling units, all types
2 per dwelling unit in addition to garage space
Funeral homes
1 for each 100 square feet of floor area
Hospitals
1 for each bed based on rated capacity
Lodging places
1.75 for each guest room, plus minimum required spaces for all uses operated in conjunction with the lodging place
Places of assembly
1 for each 50 square feet of floor area
Places of worship
1 for each 100 square feet of floor area, plus minimum required spaces for all uses operated in conjunction with the place of worship
Restaurants, including Fast Food
1 for each 50 square feet of floor area dedicated to patron use, including outdoor seating. Plus one for each employee on the largest shift
Fast Food Restaurant with Drive-Through and/ or Drive-In
1 for each 75 square feet of floor area dedicated to patron use, including outdoor seating. Plus one for each employee on the largest shift.
Retail and service uses
1 for each 250 square feet of floor area
(2) 
Overflow parking in residential developments. In residential developments over 10 acres, the total number of required parking spaces shall be 10% more than the required number of spaces in Article IX, § 140-59E(1).
(3) 
Modification permitted. The Planning and Zoning Commission may modify the number of required parking spaces upon submission of a parking study by a qualified traffic analyst demonstrating that sufficient off-street parking needs can be achieved with fewer spaces than this chapter requires.
A. 
Definition. An "off-street-loading space" is a space or berth that is not on a dedicated street and that is used for the loading or unloading of cargo, products, or materials from vehicles.
B. 
Computation of required spaces.
(1) 
Required spaces by use.
Use or Category
Loading Spaces Required
Retail store, department store, restaurant, wholesale house, warehouse, general service, manufacturing or industrial establishment
2,000 to 10,000 square feet of floor area
1
10,000 to 20,000 square feet of floor area
2
20,000 to 40,000 square feet of floor area
3
40,000 to 60,000 square feet of floor area
4
Each 50,000 square feet of floor area over 60,000 square feet of floor area
1 additional
Apartment building, motel, hotel, office or office building, hospital or similar institution or place of public assembly
5,000 to 25,000 square feet of floor area
1
25,000 to 100,000 square feet of floor area
2
100,000 to 200,000 square feet of floor area
3
Each 100,000 square feet of floor area over 200,000 square feet of floor area
1 additional
Funeral home or mortuary, per chapel
1
(2) 
Joint use. Where more than one use occupies a single structure, off-street loading space shall be computed by assuming that the entire building is occupied by the use for which the greatest number of spaces is required.
(3) 
Modification permitted. The number of required loading spaces for buildings containing less than 10,000 square feet may be reduced or eliminated under the following circumstances:
(a) 
When the character of a particular use makes loading and unloading facilities unnecessary;
(b) 
Where community loading facilities are available; and
(c) 
Where providing loading space is impractical.
C. 
Location.
(1) 
Off-street loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the building or use served.
(2) 
They shall be situated on the lot served so as to minimize their visibility from public roads and adjacent residential areas.
D. 
Design standards.
(1) 
Loading space dimensions.
Item
General Standard
Funeral Homes
Width (feet)
12.0
10.0
Depth (feet)
40.0
25.0
Vertical clearance (feet)
14.5
8.0
(2) 
Entrances and exits. The location and design of entrances and exits shall be in accord with applicable state traffic regulations and standards.
(3) 
Surface material. Off-street loading areas shall be surfaced with erosion-resistant material.
(4) 
Drainage. Off-street loading areas shall be drained to eliminate standing water and prevent damage to abutting property and/or public streets and alleys.
(5) 
Maintenance. Off-street loading areas shall be maintained in a clean and orderly condition at the expense of the owner or lessee and not used for the sale, repair, dismantling, or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, materials, or supplies.
(6) 
Screening and landscaping. See §§ 140-73 and 140-74.