[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:
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Residential use:
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0.07
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Commercial/industrial use:
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0.50
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Other uses:
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0.30
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b. Average initial level:
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Residential use:
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0.35
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Commercial/industrial use:
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1.00
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Other uses:
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0.50
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c. Maximum initial level, five (5) feet from the base of a light
standard:
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Residential use:
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3.00
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Commercial/industrial use:
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8.00
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Other uses:
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5.00
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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.