[R.O. 2011 §34-93.1; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
Employees. Employees, when used as a measurement for determining the number of parking spaces, shall be based on the number of employees that can be expected to be on the premises during the largest shift. The number of employees shall be based on the use activity operating at full capacity.
B. 
Floor Area. Except as otherwise described in the Schedule of Parking and Loading Requirements (Division 4), the term "floor area", as employed in this Article, shall include the sum of the area of horizontal surfaces of all floors of a building, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls, less the floor area devoted to elevators, stairwells, mechanical rooms, restrooms, and areas devoted to off-street parking or loading.
C. 
Uses Not Specifically Established On Site Plan Or Not Listed In Schedule Of Required Parking. If there is any uncertainty with respect to the amount of parking space required by the provisions of this Article as a result of any indefiniteness as to the proposed use of a building or of land, the maximum requirement for the general type of use that is involved shall govern. In the event that a development proposal includes uses not specifically listed in the Schedule of Required Parking and Loading, the Zoning Administrator shall determine the number of required parking spaces based on the similarity of such use(s) to other uses contained in Division 4 of this Article.
D. 
Fractional Parking Spaces. When application of the schedule of parking requirements as hereinafter provided calls for a certain number of parking spaces, plus a fraction of a space, then such fraction shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number to determine the number of spaces required.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.2; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
Parking spaces for disabled persons shall comply with the standards set forth in the University City Building Code.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.3; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997; Ord. No. 7100, 4-8-2019]
The number of parking spaces required for land or buildings used for two (2) or more purposes shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses, computed in accordance with this Article. Parking facilities for one (1) use shall not be considered as providing the required parking facilities for any other use, except as provided for in Section 400.2130(E) of this Article.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.4; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997; Ord. No. 6401 §1(part), 2002]
A. 
The following off-street parking uses are expressly prohibited (for the purposes of this Section, all vehicles shall be deemed to fall under the definitions of either private passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle or major recreational equipment):
1. 
Off-Street parking or storage of vehicles on surfaces other than properly maintained and properly drained pavements complying with the paving requirements of Section 400.1990.
2. 
Off-Street parking of vehicles on any established lawn or landscaped area, except for vehicles required to perform repairs or construction on site.
3. 
Outdoor parking or storage of pickup trucks on any part of a residential lot when partially or fully loaded with items of any nature, unless such truck and its contents are screened from view at normal eye level from any street or adjoining lot.
4. 
Parking or storage of major recreational equipment on any part of any lot within a residential zoning district.
Exceptions. If said equipment is in condition for safe and effective performance of the function for which it is intended or can be made so at cost not exceeding the value of the equipment in its existing state, the following exceptions shall apply:
a. 
Private parking or storage of major recreational equipment within a fully enclosed garage;
b. 
Private parking or storage of major recreational equipment, not exceeding six and one-half (6½) feet in height, in a carport or in any part of a rear yard provided:
(1) 
Such parking or storage takes place in a manner that screens the vehicle or equipment from view at normal eye level from any street or from any adjoining lot;
(2) 
Any such parking or storage does not encroach upon the required off-street parking;
(3) 
The total area of the lot devoted to such outdoor parking or storage, measured within a single continuous rectangle, does not exceed two hundred fifty (250) feet; and
(4) 
All parking or storage of motor vehicles takes place only on graded and paved surfaces of bituminous hot mix, Portland cement concrete, or approved comparable paving material.
5. 
Parking or storage of commercial motor vehicles or commercial equipment on any part of a residential lot.
Exceptions.
a. 
On any lot with a single- or two-family structure, a single commercial motor vehicle shall be permitted to be parked or stored in a carport or garage provided the vehicle does not exceed six and one-half (6½) feet in height and the vehicle is owned and duly licensed by a legal occupant of the premises.
b. 
Parking of commercial vehicles, within a residential district, during the actual performance of a service at the premises on which it is parked.
6. 
Storage of mobile homes or use for dwelling purposes in any residential zoning district.
7. 
The use of major recreational equipment for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored in a residential zoning district.
8. 
Repair or service of any motor vehicle in any residential zoning district unless the activities are confined within an enclosed garage or unless the repairs are limited to minor motor vehicle repairs which are completed within twenty-four (24) hours or less, provided that all such repairs shall be limited to the private passenger vehicles of the resident or residents living within the dwelling on the premises listed on the current valid residential occupancy permit.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.5; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
Except as expressly permitted by this Chapter, no off-street parking area shall be utilized for any other purpose.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.6; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
No required loading space shall be utilized for any other purpose nor be used to satisfy any of the required off-street parking spaces.
[R.O. 2011 §34-93.7; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
Lighting Standards For Parking Lots, Private Drives And Other Public Activity Areas.
1. 
Applicability. For residential uses, lights shall be installed in all parking areas containing five (5) or more parking spaces and shall be illuminated between dusk and dawn. For non-residential uses, lights shall be installed in all parking areas containing five (5) or more parking spaces and shall be illuminated between dusk and dawn whenever said premises are open for operation. "Open for operation" shall be any time that a retail business is open for the sale of goods or services or a retail, office, or industrial facility actually has employees working within or upon said premises, other than guards, watchmen, or home occupations.
2. 
Illumination standards. Where lighted areas are required, the following illumination standards (in foot-candles) shall apply:
a. 
Minimum initial level at any point on the parking area or drive:
Residential use:
0.07
Commercial/industrial use:
0.50
Other uses:
0.30
b. 
Average initial level:
Residential use:
0.35
Commercial/industrial use:
1.00
Other uses:
0.50
c. 
Maximum initial level, five (5) feet from the base of a light standard:
Residential use:
3.00
Commercial/industrial use:
8.00
Other uses:
5.00
B. 
Excessive Illumination. Lighting within any property that unnecessarily illuminates any other property and substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of such other property is prohibited. In furtherance of this requirement, all lighting on private property shall be so arranged or designed using cut-off lenses as necessary to direct light away from adjoining premises and streets. Flood and spot lights shall be shielded when necessary to prevent glare on adjoining properties or streets and to avoid visual interference with traffic control devices. Detailed lighting design plans and calculations shall be provided when deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator to ensure compliance with this requirement.