Village of Hobart, WI Off-Street Parking Requirements

All angle parking shall conform to the requirements as set forth below:

Angle	Stall Depth	Width of Aisles (feet)
30°	17	12
45°	19	15
60°	20	18
90°	18	28

Except for residential uses, the design of parking lots or areas shall be subject to the approval of the Village Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with standards herein required.

Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be directed away from residential properties and public streets in such a way as to not create a nuisance.

All off-street parking lots shall adhere to Wisconsin Statutes § 346.503 and 346.56 as to requiring handicapped parking.

All driveways are means by which vehicles travel between the street and approved parking spaces and are not to be considered for approved parking spaces.

Location. All parking spaces required to serve employees and visitors of buildings erected or established after the effective date of this chapter shall be located on the same zoning lot as the building or use served. Off-street parking areas may be located in the front of the buildings in any district, with a minimum of 25 feet of green space/open space from the property line. However, uninterrupted walkways shall be provided between the buildings and adjacent sidewalks or trails to allow pedestrians to safely access the buildings without crossing the parking areas.

[Amended 3-17-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-02]

Each parking space shall not be less than 180 square feet exclusive of the space required for ingress and egress. Minimum width of the parking space shall be nine feet.

[Amended 1-6-2015 by Ord. No. 01-2015]

Where parking facilities are permitted on land other than the zoning lot on which the building or use served is located, such facilities shall be in the same possession as the zoning lot occupied by the building or use to which the parking facilities are accessory.

All off-street parking areas for more than 10 vehicles shall be graded and surfaced so as to be dust-free and properly drained, and shall have the aisles and spaces clearly marked.

All parking areas and appurtenant passageways and driveways serving commercial uses shall be illuminated adequately from the hours of sunset to sunrise when the use is in operation. Adequate shielding shall be provided by commercial uses to protect adjacent residential zones from the glare of such illumination and from that of automobile headlights.

Where a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this chapter and, provided that construction is begun within six months of such effective date and diligently prosecuted to completion, parking and loading facilities in the amounts required for the issuance of said building permit may be provided in lieu of any different amounts required by this chapter.

When the intensity of use of any building, structure, or premises shall be increased through the addition of dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity or other units of measurement specified herein for the required parking or loading facilities, then parking and loading facilities as required herein shall be provided for such increase in intensity of use and for at least 50% of any existing deficiency in parking or loading facilities.

When determination of the number of off-street parking spaces required by this chapter results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction in excess of 1/2 shall be counted as one parking space. Parking spaces required on an employee basis shall be based on the maximum number of employees on duty or residing, or both, on the premises at any one time.

None of the off-street parking facilities as required in this chapter shall be required for any existing building or use, unless said building or use shall be enlarged, in which case the provisions of this chapter shall apply only to the enlarged portion of the building or use.

Accessory off-street parking facilities in existence on the effective date of this chapter and located on the same lot as the building or use served shall not hereafter be reduced below the requirements for a similar new building or use under the provisions of this chapter.

Apartment hotels. One and one-half parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit or lodging room and additional space as shall be required for supplemental uses.

Educational (non-boarding) and cultural institutions.

(1)

Elementary and middle schools. One parking space shall be provided for each employee and adequate visitor space to be determined by the Board of Education.

(2)

Senior high schools. One parking space shall be provided for each employee, and one parking space shall be provided for each five students, based on the maximum number of students attending classes on the premises at any one time during any twenty-four-hour period.

(3)

Public libraries, art galleries, museums and aquariums. One space shall be provided for each two employees plus additional parking space equal to 50% of capacity in persons.

(4)

School auditoriums and gymnasiums. One parking space shall be provided for each eight seats.

(5)

Stadiums and grandstands. One parking space shall be provided for each eight seats.

(6)

Colleges, junior colleges, and universities. One parking space shall be provided for each employee, and one parking space shall be provided for each five students, based on the maximum number of students attending classes on the premises at any one time during any twenty-four hour period.

(7)

Fraternities, sororities, and dormitories in conjunction with colleges, junior colleges, and universities. One parking space shall be provided for each three active members or dormitory residents, plus one parking space for the manager.

Health and medical institutions.

(1)

Convalescent homes, nursing homes, rest homes, institutions for the care of the aged and for children and sanitariums. One parking space shall be provided for each four beds, plus one parking space for each two employees (other than staff doctors), plus one parking space for each doctor assigned to the staff.

(2)

Hospitals. One parking space shall be provided for each four hospital beds, plus one parking space for each two employees and doctors assigned to the staff.

(3)

Group homes. One parking space for each four occupants authorized and one parking space for each employee on the maximum staff.

Multiple-family dwellings. One and one-half parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. In addition, there shall be provided one guest parking space for each four units in all multiple dwellings or fractions thereof.

Philanthropic and charitable institutions. One parking space shall be provided for each employee, plus spaces adequate in number, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission, to serve the public.

Planned developments. Parking spaces shall be provided on the basis of the required spaces for each individual use.

Public utility and service uses. One parking space shall be provided for each two employees, plus spaces adequate in number, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission, to serve the public.

Radio and television stations. One parking space shall be provided for each two employees.

Religious institutions.

(1)

Churches, chapels, temples, and synagogues. One parking space shall be provided for each four seats.

(2)

Convents, seminaries, monasteries, rectories, parsonages, parish houses, and religious retreats. Parking space shall be provided in adequate number, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission, to serve persons employed or residing on the premises, as well as for the visiting public.

Recreational.

(1)

Stadium, ballparks, and other outdoor sports' arenas. One parking space for each four permanent seats. Such parking shall be located no further than 800 feet to the nearest corner of the property on which the place of assembly is located.

(2)

Theaters, indoor sports' arenas, and auditoriums, other than those incidental to schools. One parking space for each four seats, plus one additional parking space for each two employees on the maximum shift.

(3)

Bowling alleys. Four parking spaces per alley, plus additional requirements for such other uses as eating and drinking establishments.

(4)

Dance halls, skating rinks, lodge halls, exhibition halls, without fixed seats. One parking space for each 80 square feet of usable floor area.

(5)

Golf driving ranges or shooting ranges. One parking space for each driving tee or shooter station.

(6)

Miniature courses or putting greens. Two parking spaces for each golf hole.

(7)

Game and athletic courts. Two parking spaces for each court.

(8)

Golf courses. Eight parking spaces per hole and one for each 35 square feet of gross floor area in the principal building connected with the course, plus one for each 200 square feet of gross floor area for adjoining accessory commercial uses.

(9)

Swimming pools (other than those used in accessory uses with residential and commercial uses). One parking space for every 100 square feet of pool area, one parking space for each employee on the maximum shift. Customer pickup and dropoff zone shall be provided on a curbed directional driveway with the parking zones behind the street setback area, said parking zone not to interfere with the other parking requirements.

(10)

Marinas, harbors, and launching ramps. One parking space for each boat berth or on-site storage space. In addition, double-length car-trailer spaces shall be required, if launching ramp is available, per Planning and Zoning Commission requirements.

Rooming houses. One and one-half parking spaces shall be provided for each rooming unit, plus one space for the owner or manager.

Single-family detached dwellings. Two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit not to be located within the right-of-way.

Two-family dwellings. Two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit not to be located within the right-of-way.

Day-care centers and nursery schools. One parking space for each eight children authorized and one parking space for each staff member; however, such parking requirement for children authorized may be reduced to one parking space per 10 children, if a customer pickup and dropoff zone is provided on a curved directional driveway with the parking zones behind the street setback area, said parking zone not to interfere with the other parking requirements.

Day-care homes, family. One parking space for each eight children authorized and one parking space for each staff member; however, if the staff resides in the home, the required spaces and driveway standards of a single-family home may apply, upon the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Commercial and retail service uses.

(1)

Animal hospitals and kennels. Two parking spaces shall be provided for each employee.

(2)

Dry-cleaning establishments, laundromats, and receiving stations. One parking space shall be provided for each two employees and every two automatic self-service units.

(3)

Funeral homes and mortuaries. One parking space for each five seats or 100 square feet of floor area for each chapel or parlor, whichever is greater.

(4)

Governmental buildings, United States, state, county, and city. One parking space for each two employees, plus such additional space deemed necessary by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

(5)

Hotels. One parking space shall be provided for each lodging room, plus one parking space for each employee, plus additional spaces for affiliated uses, as required by this chapter.

(6)

Medical and dental clinics. Three parking spaces shall be provided for each staff member and regularly visited doctor.

(7)

Motels and rooming units. One and one-half parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit or lodging room, plus one parking space for each employee.

(8)

Planned development. Parking facilities shall be provided on the basis of the required spaces for each individual use.

(9)

Restaurants, taverns, supper clubs, cocktail lounges and night clubs. Parking spaces equal in number to 50% of the capacity in persons shall be provided, plus one space for each employee.

(10)

Retail stores and shopping centers. One parking space shall be provided for each 150 square feet of floor area.

(11)

Schools, music, dance, or business. One parking space shall be provided for each two employees, plus one space for each five students.

(12)

Theaters, indoor. Parking spaces equal in number to 50% of the seating capacity in persons shall be provided.

(13)

Banks, savings and loan associations, and other financial institutions. One space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus one parking space per employee on the maximum shift.

(14)

Drive-in banks, savings and loan associations, and other financial institutions. Six spaces for drive-in window, plus four spaces for each additional drive-in window, in addition, one parking space per employee on the maximum shift.

(15)

Barber shops, beauty salons, and other similar personal service use. Two spaces per operator's station and one space per employee on the maximum shift.

(16)

Bus and motor coach depot or station. One space per employee during maximum shift, plus six spaces per bus at peak loading capacity.

(17)

Bus and motor coach service garage. One space per employee on the maximum shift, plus suitable area for servicing and parking bus and motor coaches.

(18)

Carry-out restaurants, confectioneries, and drive-in restaurants. One parking space per 50 square feet of net patron floor area, excluding rest rooms, plus one space per employee on the maximum shift, plus six stacked parking spaces for each vehicle service window.

(19)

Automobile service station uses and automobile wash facilities. One space per employee on the maximum shift and two spaces per service stall or bay, plus three stacked spaces per each fueling position or car washing staff.

(20)

Motor vehicles, machinery sales and repair garage. One parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area, plus one space per employee on the maximum shift.

(21)

Shops repairing household appliances and equipment. One parking space per 200 square feet of floor area, plus one space per employee on the maximum shift.

(22)

Furniture and large appliance store. One parking space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area, plus one parking space per employee on the maximum shift.

(23)

Outdoor sales areas, such as for new or used automobile, boat or trailer sales, lumber or building material yards, plant nurseries, or similar uses. One parking space for each 1,000 square feet of uncovered sales area, plus one parking space per employee on the maximum shift.

(24)

General retail sales, including department stores not located in a shopping center. One parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus one per employee on the maximum shift.

(25)

Offices, business, governmental, and professional offices (except health care, but including counseling services). One parking space shall be provided for each 300 square feet of floor area for the first 8,000 square feet of gross floor area. One additional parking space shall be furnished for each 700 square feet or fraction thereof for the next 12,000 square feet of total floor area, and one additional parking space shall be provided for each 1,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, for total area in excess of 20,000 square feet. One parking space shall also be provided for each staff member or employee on the maximum shift.

(26)

Cultural and community centers, such as libraries, art galleries, and museums. One parking space for every 300 square feet of visitor use area, plus one parking space for each 1.5 employees on the maximum shift.

(27)

Business (not listed above). One parking space for each two staff members or employees, plus such additional parking space as may be required by the Planning and Zoning Commission for customers or users.

Industrial districts and uses, unless specifically mentioned. Off-street parking spaces accessory to uses allowed in the several industrial districts shall be provided in accordance with the following minimum requirements.

(1)

For the uses listed hereunder, one parking space shall be provided for every 1,000 square feet of building area or for every two employees, whichever constitutes the greater number of stalls:

(a)

Air, motor, railroad, water freight terminals, and repair shops.

(b)

Contractors' shops and yards.

(c)

Greenhouses, wholesale.

(d)

Mail-order houses.

(e)

Radio and television stations.

(f)

Sewage treatment plants, municipal.

(g)

Warehouses.

(h)

Manufacturing establishments.

(i)

Printing and publishing establishments.

(j)

Any establishments for production, fabrication, processing, cleaning, servicing, testing, repair, or storage of materials, goods, or products.

(k)

Building materials sales yards.

(2)

In the industrial districts and for any industry, one space for every 1,000 square feet of building area or for every two employees, whichever constitutes the greater number of stalls. Industries operating more than one shift must have additional spaces to provide for change of personnel at shift change times.