[Ord. No. 649 §1, 3-4-2002]
A.
General. There shall be provided at the time of erection of any main building or at the time such buildings are altered, enlarged, converted or increased in capacity minimum off-street parking space with adequate provision for ingress and egress by standard-sized vehicles in accordance with the requirements of this Code.
B.
Parking Space Requirements.
1.
Required number. The off-street parking spaces required for each use permitted by this Code shall not be less than that found in Table 801.2.1, provided that any fractional parking space over one-half (½) shall be computed as a whole space.
2.
Combination of uses. Where there is a combination of uses on a lot, the required number of parking spaces shall be the sum of that found for each use.
3.
Location of lot. The parking spaces required by this Code shall be provided on the same lot as the use or where the exclusive use of such is provided on another lot not more than one thousand (1,000) feet radially from the front door of the parking space generator and within the same or less-restrictive zoning district.
C.
Parking Stall Dimension.
1.
Width. A minimum width of nine (9) feet shall be provided for each parking stall as measured from the center of dividing line to center of dividing line or front edge of curb. Exceptions: Parallel parking stalls shall be permitted to be eight (8) feet wide.
2.
Length. A minimum length of twenty (20) feet shall be provided for each parking stall as measured from front edge of wheel stop (or edge of pavement) to extremity of markings. Exceptions: Parallel parking stalls shall be a minimum twenty-two (22) feet in length.
D.
Design Of Parking Facilities.
1.
Driveway width. Every parking facility shall be provided with one (1) or more access driveways, the width of which shall be the following:
2.
Driveway and ramp slopes. The maximum slope of any driveway or ramp slope shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%), except parking stalls shall not be allowed on side slopes exceeding eight percent (8%).
3.
Stall accessibility. Each required parking stall shall be individually and easily accessible. No automobile shall be required to back into any public street or sidewalk to leave any parking stall when such stall serves more than two (2) dwelling units or other than residential uses. All portions of a public lot or garage shall be accessible to other portions thereof without the use of any public street.
4.
Striping. All parking stalls shall be striped. Exception: A private parking area for the exclusive use of a single-family or two-family dwelling.
5.
Lighting. All lights illuminating a parking area shall be designed and located so as to reflect away from any street and adjacent residential property. Only industrial and commercial parking areas intended for night use need to be lighted.