[R.O. 2011 §34-92.1; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Surfacing And Drainage.
1.
Parking areas. All open off-street parking areas and driveways, except required parking spaces accessory to single-family and two-family dwellings, shall be graded and paved with a durable dust-free and hard material, such as bituminous hot mix or Portland cement concrete, or approved comparable material. Off-Street parking areas for single-family and two-family dwellings shall be paved as specified above or with gravel or crushed stone. All parking areas and driveways shall be properly drained so as to avoid surface "puddling" or any nuisance or damage to adjacent property (see also Section 405.510, Subdivision and Land Development Regulations).
2.
Loading areas. All loading spaces shall be improved
with a compacted select gravel base, not less than seven (7) inches
thick, and surfaced with an all-weather dustless material, such as
bituminous hot mix or Portland cement concrete, suitably designed
for intended use.
B.
Perimeter Curbing. Except for parking areas accessory to
single-family and two-family dwellings, fixed and permanent wheel
bumpers or curbs of Portland cement concrete or approved comparable
material at least four (4) inches high shall be installed for each
parking stall which is located along the perimeter of any off-street
parking area.
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.2; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Access.
1.
Access to parking and loading areas. Off-Street
parking or loading areas shall be provided with vehicular access from
an approved street or alley via curb cuts and access drives arranged
to minimize interference with vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Except
for off-street parking accessory to single-family and two-family dwellings,
such parking areas shall be designed to avoid motor vehicles backing
into public streets, alleys or sidewalks.
2.
Access to parking and loading spaces. Each off-street
parking and loading space shall be accessible directly from an aisle
or driveway. The only exception to this requirement is off-street
parking associated with residential dwellings (other than apartment
dwellings) and parking reserved exclusively for vehicle sales, leasing,
or rental.
B.
Parking Area Delineations. All parking lots shall be striped
to provide a visible indicator for vehicle circulation and parking
maneuvers. Parking spaces and other circulation markings shall be
restored, as necessary, to maintain a clear identification of separate
parking stall spaces and other markings at all times.
C.
Traffic Control. Vehicular traffic to, from and within an off-street parking or loading area shall be controlled by appropriate traffic control signs, surface markings and curb islands. All parking areas which will, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, generate a significant volume of traffic movement shall have its entrances clearly marked and designated as to direction of traffic flow or other conditions of use of the access driveway by the use of low-profile signs (see Article VIII "Sign Regulations", Section 400.2340400.2340).
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.3; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
All
required off-street parking shall be provided on the same zoning lot
occupied by the use or building to which it is appurtenant, except
as provided for below.
B.
In
the event that there exist practical difficulties in satisfying the
requirement for parking spaces and/or if the public safety and convenience
would be adequately served by another location, the Zoning Administrator
may authorize an alternate location, subject to the following conditions:
[Ord. No. 6989 § 1, 4-27-2015; Ord. No. 7074, 2-26-2018; Ord. No.
7100, 4-8-2019]
1.
If parking is to be located elsewhere than on the lot on which the principal use is located, then the off-site property to be utilized for parking shall be in the same possession (either by deed, or by easement, or long-term lease which has a term equal to or exceeding the projected life or term of lease of the facility bound by covenants filed in the office of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds) as the owner of the principal use, except as provided for in Section 400.2130. In addition, the owner of property used for off-site parking shall be bound by covenants filed in the office of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds requiring such owner, successors, and assigns to maintain the required number of off-street parking spaces during the existence of such principal use utilizing the property for parking.
2.
Such off-site parking areas shall be located not more than five
hundred (500) feet from the nearest primary entrance to the principal
building being served, provided the lot, for which off-site parking
is to be provided, is not located in a SR (single-family) or LR (limited-residential)
district. The distance between a primary entrance and the off-site
parking site shall be calculated using the door of the primary entrance
and the nearest point on the property from said entrance on the off-site
parking area. In addition, such off-site parking areas shall not be
located so as to cause persons to cross an arterial street to get
from said parking area to the principal use which it serves unless
such off-site parking area is located within five hundred (500) feet
of a signalized intersection. For purposes of this Subsection, arterial
streets consist of Delmar, Olive, and Hanley. Such off-site parking
areas shall not be located so as to cause persons to cross 1-170 to
get from said parking area to the principal use which it serves.
3.
Such off-site parking must ensure the route from required ADA-accessible
spaces in the off-site parking area to the nearest ADA-accessible
entrance follows an accessible route as defined by the most recent
ADA standards.
C.
Cross-access between off-street parking areas on adjacent properties
shall be subject to review and approval by the Department of Community
Development. Execution of a cross-access easement shall be as approved
by the Department of Community Development.
[Ord. No. 6989 §1, 4-27-2015]
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.4; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Except
as otherwise limited by the provisions of this Chapter, parking areas,
circulation aisles, and driveways may be located in a required front
yard, side yard, or rear yard.
B.
No
loading space shall be closer than thirty-five (35) feet to any property
in a residential district unless said space is completely enclosed
by a building. No loading space shall be located within any area where
parking is prohibited by this Chapter.
C.
On
lots developed with single-family or two-family dwellings, no motor
vehicle shall be permitted to be parked between the dwelling and any
street unless such vehicle is parked upon a driveway. Said driveway
shall conform to all of the following standards:
1.
The driveway shall not be wider than forty percent (40%) of the width
of the lot on which the driveway is located or twenty-four (24) feet,
whichever is less;
2.
The driveway shall not cover more than forty percent (40%) of the
required front yard; and
3.
In all instances, no vehicle shall be parked so as to have any portion
of the vehicle located over a public or private sidewalk or pedestrian
way.
D.
Except
for lots developed with single-family or two-family dwellings, off-street
parking lots shall maintain a minimum side yard setback of five (5)
feet, excluding any access drives between adjacent properties. The
area within this setback shall require landscaping as approved by
the Zoning Administrator.
[Ord. No. 7003 §1, 12-14-2015]
E.
On
residential lots with a lot width of greater than sixty (60) feet,
off-street parking areas and access drives shall maintain a minimum
side yard setback of five (5) feet.
[Ord. No. 7003 §1, 12-14-2015]
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.5; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Parking Areas. Except for off-street parking associated
with single-family, two-family dwellings, and as otherwise provided
in this Section, the minimum dimensional requirements shown in this
Section shall apply to all off-street parking areas:
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A
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Angle of parking stalls
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B
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Stall width
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C
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Vehicle projection (stall depth, perpendicular to curb)
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D
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Aisle width
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E
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Curb length per parking stall
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F
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Width of parking bay (curb to curb)
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G
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Width of parking bay (double loaded aisle)
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H
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Width of double loaded parking stalls
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A
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45°
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60°
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90°
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B
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9.0'
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9.0'
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9.0'
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C
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19.7'
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21.0'
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19.0'
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D
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12.5'
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17.5'
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22.0'
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E
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12.7'
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10.5'
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9.0'
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F
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51.9'
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59.5'
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60.0'
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G
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45.6'
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55.0'
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H
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33.1'
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37.5'
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38.0'
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B.
Loading Areas. The area of loading berths or spaces shall
be at least twelve (12) feet in width and at least twenty-five (25)
feet in length, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space, and shall
have a vertical clearance of at least fourteen (14) feet.
C.
Exceptions To Dimensional Standards.
1.
Additional aisle width and turning radii may be required to accommodate
emergency vehicles and equipment, or where the aisle serves as a principal
means of access and circulation within the site, including access
to loading spaces, drive-through facilities, or trash storage facilities.
2.
Parallel parking spaces shall have a minimum width of eight (8) feet
and a minimum length of twenty-two (22) feet.
3.
If the desired parking angle is not specified in this Section, the
Zoning Administrator may specify other equivalent dimensions associated
with the desired parking angle by interpolating from dimensional standards
specified in this Section.
4.
The Zoning Administrator may authorize a reduction in the vehicle
projection (stall depth), as specified in this Section, where parking
stalls front along the curbed perimeter portion of the parking area
(without wheel stops or bumpers). This reduction shall only be permitted
where such a reduction will not result in an obstruction to pedestrians
on adjacent sidewalks and where there is sufficient clearance between
the curb and the vehicle overhang. The reduction shall comply with
the following table:
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Parking Stall Angle
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Allowable Reduction in Stall Depth*
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Minimum Overhang Clearance**
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45°
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1' 6"
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2' 6"
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60°
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1' 9"
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2' 9"
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90°
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2' 0"
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3' 0"
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*
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Stall depth measured perpendicular to curb (vehicle projection).
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**
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Unobstructed horizontal clearance measured from the front of
curb.
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5.
Vehicle stacking lanes (queuing or waiting area for drive-through
facilities) shall be a minimum of eleven (11) feet by twenty (20)
feet per required stacking space.
6.
A ninety degree (90°) compact car stall dimension of not less
than eight (8) feet by seventeen (17) feet may be used for off-street
parking that is in excess of the minimum required parking spaces as
set forth in this Article. To the extent possible, such smaller parking
spaces shall be located in a single contiguous area that is clearly
marked for use by compact vehicles only. Aisle widths associated with
allowable compact car parking spaces shall be the same as required
in this Section.
7.
Off-Street parking spaces for vehicles, other than personal passenger
vehicles, shall be of a size (exclusive of aisle, drives and maneuvering
space) sufficient to accommodate the length and width of the vehicle
as well as the opening of vehicle doors for ingress and egress.
8.
All two-way aisles shall have a minimum width of twenty-two (22)
feet.
[R.O. 2011 §34-92.6; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A.
Applicability. All parking and loading areas constructed
after the date of this Chapter shall comply with the following landscaping
and screening standards.
C.
Landscaping Requirements For Parking Areas Adjacent To Streets. Where a parking lot is abutting or adjacent to any public or private
street, the entire frontage along said parking area, excluding entrance
drives, shall be landscaped as follows:
[Ord. No. 7003 §1, 12-14-2015]
1.
One (1) canopy tree and four (4) shrubs shall be planted for every
thirty (30) feet of frontage, to be located within a strip of land
paralleling the adjacent street and having a width of not less than
ten (10) feet. Trees do not have to be placed thirty (30) feet on
center. Strategic placement and grouping of trees and shrubs shall
be required as approved by the Zoning Administrator. Incorporation
of ground cover in the planting scheme is also encouraged.
2.
Other than turf grass or ground cover, landscaping of ground paralleling
the adjacent street shall be located on private property. The Zoning
Administrator may permit required landscaping within the street right-of-way
if it can be demonstrated that no reasonable alternative exists and
that written authorization is provided by any affected public agency
or utility company that has jurisdiction over the right-of-way or
has easement rights.
3.
A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the required number of trees
may consist of ornamental trees. The Zoning Administrator may authorize
an increase in this percentage where canopy trees may interfere with
overhead wires.
4.
The required number of trees and shrubs may be reduced by up to fifty
percent (50%) if earth sculpting, berms, or decorative screening walls
are installed on private property along the frontage of the adjacent
street to a height of not less than three (3) feet above the grade
of the parking area and, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator,
are designed to effectively screen the parking area yet avoid erosion,
drainage or maintenance problems.
5.
No landscaping, walls, or berm that exceeds twenty-four (24) inches
in height shall be located within ten (10) feet of any parking lot
access drive or otherwise located so as to interfere with the sight-distance
visibility of vehicular traffic or pedestrians.
D.
Landscaping Requirements For Interior Areas. Parking lots
shall be landscaped as follows:
[Ord. No. 7003 §1, 12-14-2015]
1.
A minimum of twenty (20) square feet of interior landscaped areas shall be provided for each parking space. The landscaping shall be in two (2) or more areas so as to break up the apparent expanse of the parking area and required at the ends of parking rows abutting circulation aisles as approved by the Zoning Administrator. In order to qualify as interior landscaped area, said area shall be located wholly within or projecting inward from the boundaries of the parking area. The landscaped strip, as required under Subsection (C) above, shall not qualify as an interior landscaped area, regardless of its width or depth.
2.
Individual interior landscaped areas shall have a minimum area of
fifty (50) square feet and a minimum width of nine (9) feet. One (1)
canopy or ornamental tree shall be planted for every four hundred
(400) square feet of the total of all interior landscaped areas. Trees
shall be evenly spaced whenever possible.
3.
A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the required number of trees
may consist of ornamental and/or evergreen trees.
