[Ord. No. 5814 §1(31.1), 4-27-2004; Ord. No. 5964 §1(Att. A §31.1), 2-27-2007; Ord.
No. 6274 §1, 6-25-2013]
A.
All
buildings shall provide off-street parking in accordance with the
following requirements:
1.
Dwellings. Single- and two-family, one (1) parking
space for each dwelling unit; multiple dwellings, two (2) parking
spaces for each dwelling unit.
2.
Rooming or boarding house. One (1) parking space
for two (2) sleeping rooms.
3.
Dormitory or fraternity or sorority house. One (1)
parking space for each three (3) beds.
4.
Private club or lodge. One (1) parking space for
every ten (10) members.
5.
School. For a high school, five (5) spaces per classroom;
for all other schools, one (1) space per classroom.
6.
Hospital. One (1) parking space for each four (4)
beds.
7.
Sanitarium, nursing home or institutional home. One
(1) parking space for each four (4) beds.
8.
Auditoriums, sports arenas, churches or temples, main auditoriums
or other places of assembly, except theaters. One (1) parking
space for each five (5) seats.
9.
Theaters.
a.
Off-street parking—required. Theaters shall
provide one (1) parking space for each four (4) seats.
b.
Off-street parking—exempt. Theaters not exceeding
ten thousand (10,000) square feet of floor area in downtown Clayton
with the exception of the properties facing the north side of Maryland
Avenue west of Forsyth Boulevard to the west City limits.
10.
Community center, library, museum or similar public or semi-public
building. One (1) parking space for each three hundred (300)
square feet of gross floor area.
11.
Hotel or motel. Three-fourths (¾) of one
(1) parking space for each sleeping room or suite. These spaces shall
be in addition to the parking spaces that shall be provided for any
portion of the hotel that is used for office, business or commercial
purposes, including corridor meeting rooms.
12.
Medical office buildings. Buildings in which twenty
percent (20%) or more of the gross area is occupied by members of
the healing profession, one (1) parking space for each two hundred
(200) square feet of the gross area used for this purpose.
13.
Commercial, business, office, service and industrial buildings except for medical office as defined in Subsection (12).
[Ord. No. 6597, 6-11-2019; Ord. No. 6822, 3-28-2023]
a.
Off-street parking — required. Commercial,
business, office, service and industrial buildings must provide one
(1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross
floor area within the building or structure. Office buildings in excess
of thirty thousand (30,000) square feet not occupying more than forty
percent (40%) of the site or office buildings erected in multi-building
developments in which not more than forty percent (40%) of the total
site is occupied with buildings and office buildings with desired
development features approved under the site plan review procedure
may provide parking at the rate of one (1) parking space per four
hundred (400) square feet of floor area.
b.
Off-street parking — exempt. Retail establishments
not exceeding three thousand (3,000) square feet of floor area, excluding
permanent storage areas, in downtown Clayton with the exception of
the properties facing the north side of Maryland Avenue west of Forsyth
Boulevard to the west City limits.
c.
Marijuana dispensary facility shall provide one (1) space per
three hundred (300) square feet.
d.
Marijuana testing facility shall provide one (1) space per four
hundred (400) square feet.
e.
Marijuana cultivation facility shall provide one (1) space per
one thousand (1,000) square feet.
f.
Marijuana-infused products facility shall provide one (1) space
per five hundred (500) square feet.
14.
Restaurants.
a.
Off-street parking—required. Restaurants exceeding
three thousand (3,000) gross square feet of floor area, excluding
permanent storage areas, shall provide three (3) parking spaces for
every five (5) seats (0.6) on a pro-rated percentage for all square
footage in excess of three thousand (3,000) gross square feet. (Example:
4,000 gross square foot restaurant, excluding permanent storage areas,
containing 100 seats: 4,000 sq. ft. - 3,000 sq. ft. = 1,000 sq. ft.
or 25%. 100 [seats] x 25% = 25. 25 x 0.6 = 15 parking spaces required).
Restaurants located outside the Central Business District, regardless
of gross square footage, must provide off-street employee parking
and proof of such parking must be submitted to the City.
b.
Restaurants located in office/mixed use buildings under one hundred
fifty thousand (150,000) gross square feet with on-site parking and
other restaurants where dedicated parking is available within five
hundred (500) feet may expand their floor area in the evenings after
6:00 P.M. and all hours on weekends to take advantage of shared parking.
Applicants for this additional space must provide 0.6 parking spaces
per seat in the expanded area. A lease for the required parking spaces
and a provision/amendment to the conditional use permit must be approved
prior to the use of the expanded area.
c.
Off-street parking—exempt. Off-street parking
is not required for the following uses:
(1)
Restaurants located in the Central Business District not exceeding
three thousand (3,000) square feet of gross floor area, excluding
permanent storage areas.
(2)
Cafeterias and kiosks located in office buildings designed to
primarily serve the tenants of the building.
(3)
Restaurants located in office buildings or commercial spaces
which have one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) gross square feet
or more of floor area and which provide parking for such building
or space as prescribed by the Zoning Ordinance.
(4)
Restaurants in hotels or motels.
15.
Mixed-use developments. With the approval of the
Board of Aldermen after an analysis by a registered professional engineer
experienced in traffic and parking studies and where the same parking
spaces would be used by different uses at different times of the day,
there may be modifications of the parking requirements for the mixed-use
development.
16.
Non-conforming buildings. With respect to required
parking spaces, non-conforming buildings need not provide additional
parking spaces for reoccupancy of the building for a similar or less
restrictive use. However, any reoccupancy in which delivery vehicles
are utilized on a regular basis shall provide off-street parking spaces
for all or a portion of such delivery vehicles to provide sufficient
off-street parking for any peak period operation as determined by
the Director of Public Works.
17.
Drive-in establishments authorized by conditional use permit with
more than one (1) drive-in window or driving lane shall provide a
minimum of five (5) stacked parking spaces per window or lane, including
the space immediately next to the window. Where only one (1) drive-in
window or driving lane is provided, a minimum of ten (10) stacked
parking spaces shall be provided.
18.
The number of parking spaces required in conjunction with a conditional
use may be modified by the Board of Aldermen if conditions for such
conditional use warrant a variance from the above requirements.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(31.2), 4-27-2004]
A.
In computing the number of parking spaces required under Section 405.3620, the following rules shall govern:
1.
Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall
be the nearest whole number.
2.
In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal
the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.
3.
Whenever a building or use constructed or established after April
14, 1959, is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees,
number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, parking spaces
shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. Whenever
a building or use existing prior to April 14, 1959, is reconstructed
or is enlarged to the extent of twenty percent (20%) or more in floor
area, said building or use in its entirety shall then and thereafter
comply with the parking requirements set forth herein. Any enlargement
or change in use of less than twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor
area shall be provided with parking based on the enlargement or change.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(31.3), 4-27-2004]
A.
Required
parking spaces shall be located:
1.
For residential buildings on the same lot with the building or use
served.
2.
For any other building or use on an area within five hundred (500)
feet walking distance of said building. Two (2) or more owners of
buildings may join together in providing the required parking spaces.
Where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot
with the building or use served, the usage of the lot or tract upon
which said parking spaces are provided shall be restricted by an instrument
of record describing the premises for which said parking is provided
and assuring the retention of such parking so long as required by
this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(31.4), 4-27-2004]
A.
Each
required parking space shall be provided satisfactory egress to a
street or alley by a surfaced driveway. The width of such driveways
and arrangements of parking spaces shall be approved by the Director
of Public Works. The Director of Public Works may permit a six (6)
inch reduction in the required width of each full size parking space
if the design is such that satisfactory egress is provided.
B.
The Director of Public Works shall have the authority to permit a portion of the required spaces to be designed for subcompact cars when previous parking surveys and studies of typical buildings conducted in the City justify the inclusion of such subcompact spaces. All parking lots and structures shall conform to the standards of improvement and maintenance of Chapter 500 of the Municipal Code.
[Ord. No. 5814 §1(31.5), 4-27-2004]
A.
Every
building or part thereof erected or occupied for office purposes,
retail business, service, hotel or any other use similarly involving
the receipt or distribution by vehicles of materials or merchandise
shall provide and maintain, on the same premises, loading space in
accordance with the following requirements:
1.
In the "C-1", "C-2", "HDC" Commercial Districts and the "S-1" Service
District, except office buildings and hotels, one (1) loading space
for the first ten thousand (10,000) square feet of floor area or fraction
thereof and one (1) additional loading space for the next fifteen
thousand (15,000) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof and
one (1) additional loading space for each forty thousand (40,000)
square feet or fraction thereof of floor area in excess of twenty-five
thousand (25,000) square feet.
2.
Office buildings and portions thereof hereafter erected in all permitted
zoning districts shall be provided with one (1) loading space for
the first ten thousand (10,000) square feet of floor area and one
(1) loading space for each additional fifty thousand (50,000) square
feet of floor area or fraction thereof to a maximum of five (5) loading
spaces, provided that the Director of Public Works shall have the
authority to permit a portion of the required spaces to be reduced
in size to accommodate smaller vehicles if the proposed use of the
building is such that deliveries will be made by such vehicles.
For office buildings under thirty thousand (30,000) square feet,
the Director of Public Works may permit all the required loading spaces
to be reduced in size for smaller delivery vehicles if the proposed
occupancy warrants such reduction.
No required loading space shall be occupied by a trash container
or disposal unit and such loading space shall be used for loading
and unloading purposes only.
3.
Hotels and portions thereof hereafter erected in all permitted zoning
districts shall be provided with two (2) loading spaces for the first
one hundred (100) rooms and one (1) loading space for each additional
one hundred (100) rooms or fraction thereof to a maximum of four (4)
loading spaces, provided that the Director of Public Works shall have
the authority to permit a portion of the required spaces to be reduced
in size to accommodate smaller vehicles if the proposed use of the
building is such that deliveries will be made by such vehicles.
[Ord. No. 6349 §1, 12-9-2014]
A.
Applicability.
B.
Bicycle Parking Requirements.
1.
All developments requiring City approvals specified in Section 405.3670(A)(1) shall provide bicycle parking in accordance with the following requirements. Unless otherwise stated, each building and/or use must provide at least one (1) bicycle rack. Independently operated parking structures and parking lots (as opposed to those providing parking dedicated to nearby non-parking uses) must provide at least three (3) bicycle racks.
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Use
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Bicycle Racks Required
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Multifamily
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1 per 20 dwelling units
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General retail
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1 per 5,000 square feet
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Restaurant/grocery
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1 per 3,000 square feet
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Office
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1 per 20,000 square feet
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Parking structure or lot (operating independently)
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1 per 40 parking spaces provided
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Other
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1 per 20 required parking spaces
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C.
Rules For Computing Number Of Required Bicycle Racks.
1.
In computing the number of bicycle racks required under Section 405.3670(B)(1), the following rules shall govern:
a.
Where fractional numbers result, the number of required bicycle
racks shall be the nearest whole number.
b.
In the case of mixed uses, the required number of bicycle racks
shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed
separately.
c.
Whenever a building or use constructed or established prior to December 9, 2014, which requires one (1) of the approvals listed in Subsection A above, is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, bicycle parking shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change.
D.
Bicycle Rack Location.
2.
If bicycle racks are not visible from the abutting street or the public building entrance signs must be posted indicating their location. All signs must conform to the requirements of Chapter 425, Sign Regulations.
3.
Bicycle racks located within a parking structure or parking
lot shall be clustered, clearly marked, and separated from motor vehicles
by a physical barrier.
4.
Bicycle racks located within parking structures must be located
on the ground level or level closest to the primary pedestrian entrance.
Bicycle racks may also be located in a secured room or cage.
E.
Bicycle Rack Design.
1.
Inverted-U-type, A-type, and post-and-loop-type bicycle racks
are permitted. Creative styles are subject to approval by the Director
of Planning or her/his designee.
 Illustrations of permitted bicycle racks. From left: Inverted
U-type, A-type, Post-and-loop type
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Figure 1: Illustrations of Permitted Bicycle Racks
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2.
Bicycle racks shall be made of solid construction, resistant
to rust, corrosion, hammers, and saws.
3.
Each bicycle rack shall support a parked bicycle by the frame
in two (2) places, allowing both the frame and one (1) or both wheels
to be secured using a standard U-lock.
4.
Each bicycle rack shall provide parking for two (2) bicycles.
5.
Each bicycle rack shall be anchored to an approved hard surface
(i.e., asphalt, concrete, pavers, or similar material). The hard surface
surrounding each bicycle rack shall measure at least six (6) feet
by six (6) feet in size.
6.
If more than ten (10) bicycle racks are provided, at least half
of the racks shall be covered by a roof or overhang.
F.
Bicycle Rack Spacing.
1.
Bicycle racks shall be located at least three (3) feet in all
directions from any obstruction, including but not limited to other
bicycle racks, walls, doors, posts, columns, or landscaping.
2.
If provided, aisles between rows of bicycle racks must be a
minimum of four (4) feet wide, as measured from tip to tip of bike
tires across the space between racks.
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Figure 2: Bicycle Rack Spacing Diagram
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G.
Reduction In Required Automobile Parking.
1.
The total number of required automobile parking spaces pursuant to Section 405.3620, Off-Street Parking Requirements, shall be reduced at the ratio of one (1) automobile off-street parking space for one (1) bicycle rack. The total number of required automobile off-street parking spaces shall not be reduced by more than ten percent (10%) for any project.
H.
Alternative Compliance.
1.
Upon written request by the applicant, the Director of Planning
or her/his designee may approve alternative compliance from the provisions
of this Section, which may include, but need not be limited to, a
reduction or deviation in the number, type, or location of the required
bicycle racks, and may include a waiver of the requirement. Considerations
used in the determination to grant or deny alternative compliance
may include, but are not limited to, existing site constraints, proximity
to existing bicycle parking, and the nature of the proposed building
or use.
