[R.O. 1991 § 400.450; Ord. No. 2865-13 § 1(Exh. A § 400.450), 4-2-2013]
Off-street parking and loading space, as required in this Division, shall be provided for all new buildings and structures or additions thereto. Off-street parking and loading space shall be required for any existing building or structure which is altered in any manner so as to enlarge or increase capacity by adding or creating dwelling units, guest rooms, floor area or seats. Existing parking area previously required shall not be used to satisfy required off-street parking for any new structures or additions to existing buildings, structures or uses of land. Such existing parking space shall be maintained and shall not be reduced so long as the main building, structure or use remains, unless an equivalent number of such spaces are provided elsewhere as provided in this Division. No off-street parking or loading space shall be required for any use located in the "B-4" Central Business District.
[R.O. 1991 § 400.455; Ord. No. 2865-13 § 1(Exh. A § 400.455), 4-2-2013]
A. 
Utilization. Required accessory off-street parking facilities provided for the uses hereinafter listed shall be solely for the parking of motor vehicles in operating condition of patrons, occupants or employees of such uses.
B. 
Residential Districts. Spaces shall be provided in other than the front yard in all residential districts except that in the event an attached garage is converted to a livable room of the dwelling, prior to the adoption of this Division, the parking space may occupy the existing concrete or asphaltic drives when located within the required front yard.
C. 
Accessory Use.
1. 
Off-street parking shall be considered as an accessory use to the use for which the parking is provided. Parking not located on the same tract on which the main use is located must be located within the zoning district in which parking or storage lots are permitted as a main use or be located in accordance with the provisions of this Division relating to off-street parking conditional uses.
2. 
In no instance shall off-street parking required by this Division be located more than three hundred (300) feet (as measured along lines of public access) from the use which it serves.
D. 
Repair And Service. No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted in association with any off-street parking facilities.
E. 
Computation. When determination of the number of off-street parking spaces required by this regulation results in a requirement of a fractional space, the fraction of one-half (1/2) or less may be disregarded and a fraction in excess of one-half (1/2) shall be counted as one (1) parking space.
F. 
Mixed Uses. When a building or development contains mixed uses, the off-street parking requirement shall be calculated for each individual use and the total parking requirement shall be the sum of the individual parking requirements.
[R.O. 1991 § 400.460; Ord. No. 2865-13 § 1(Exh. A § 400.460), 4-2-2013]
A. 
Area. A required off-street parking space shall be at least eight (8) feet six (6) inches in width and at least nineteen (19) feet in length, exclusive of access drives or aisles, ramps and columns.
B. 
Access. Each required off-street parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway of such width and design as to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such parking space.
C. 
Design. Off-street parking spaces shall comply with the design standards relating to curb length, stall depth, driveway width, island width, barriers and ingress and egress as contained in the off-street parking standards of this Division.
D. 
Surfacing. All off-street parking, driving and loading areas or property used as such and all property used for display of merchandise for sale to the public as defined within this Chapter shall be graded and paved or otherwise improved with an approved four (4) inches concrete or six (6) inches asphalt surface. For the purposes of this Division, this Section shall be interpreted to include off-street parking and loading areas, driveways or other surfaces subject to being traveled over; parked upon or used for display of merchandise for sale to the public in excess of the minimum requirements established herein and excluding the following:
1. 
Residential driveways.
2. 
Outdoor storage areas completely enclosed in proper storage screening; provided said outdoor storage area does not contain employee or customer parking required herein or outdoor display of merchandise for sale to the public as defined within this Division.
E. 
Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking and loading areas shall be directed away from residential properties in such a way as not to interfere with the residential use.
[R.O. 1991 § 400.465; Ord. No. 2865-13 § 1(Exh. A § 400.465), 4-2-2013]
Plans showing the layout and design of all required off-street parking and loading areas shall be submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator prior to issuance of a zoning certificate. Before approving any parking layout, the Zoning Administrator shall satisfy himself that the spaces provided are usable and meet standard design criteria contained herein. All required off-street parking spaces shall be clearly marked.
[R.O. 1991 § 400.470; Ord. No. 2865-13 § 1(Exh. A § 400.470), 4-2-2013]
A. 
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
1. 
Dwelling And Lodging Uses.
a. 
Boardinghouses Or Rooming Houses. One (1) parking space per each three (3) sleeping rooms.
b. 
Dormitories, Fraternities, Sororities. Two (2) parking spaces for each three (3) occupants based on the maximum design capacity of the building.
c. 
Hotels And Motels. One (1) space per each rental unit plus one (1) space per each two (2) employees in the largest working shift and such spaces as are required for restaurants, assembly rooms and other affiliated facilities provided.
d. 
Mobile Home Parks. Two (2) parking spaces per each mobile home.
e. 
Nursing Homes, Rest Homes, Etc. One (1) parking space per each five (5) beds based on the designed maximum capacity of the building, plus one (1) parking space for each employee.
f. 
Single-Family. Two (2) spaces per dwelling unit.
g. 
Two-Family And Multi-Family. Three (3) spaces per dwelling unit. Two-family and multi-family dwelling units designed specifically for the elderly, one (1) space per two (2) dwelling units.
2. 
Business, Commercial And Industrial Uses.
a. 
Automobile, Truck, Recreational Vehicle And Mobile Home Sales And Rental Lots. One (1) parking space for each three thousand (3,000) square feet of open sales lot area devoted to the sale, display and rental of said vehicles, plus one (1) parking space for each employee.
b. 
Automobile Salvage Yards. One (1) parking space for each employee, plus one (1) parking space for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of storage area.
c. 
Financial, Business And Professional Offices. One (1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area.
d. 
Bowling Alleys. Five (5) parking spaces for each lane plus the required spaces for any bar, restaurant or other facility that may be a part of the bowling alley.
e. 
Cartage, Express, Parcel Delivery And Freight Terminal Establishments. One (1) parking space for each two (2) employees in the largest working shift in a twenty-four (24) hour period, plus one (1) parking space for each vehicle maintained on the premises.
f. 
Automobile Wash. Five (5) holding spaces for each car washing stall, plus two (2) drying spaces for each car washing stall.
g. 
Funeral Homes And Mortuaries. One (1) parking space for each four (4) seats based upon the designed maximum capacity of the parlor, plus one (1) additional parking space for each employee and each vehicle maintained on the premises.
h. 
Furniture And Appliance Stores, Household Equipment Or Furniture Repair Shop. One (1) parking space for each four hundred (400) square feet of floor area.
i. 
Manufacturing, Production, Processing, Assembly, Disassembly, Cleaning, Servicing, Testing Or Repairing Of Goods, Materials Or Products. One (1) space per three (3) employees based upon the largest working shift in any twenty-four (24) hour time period.
j. 
Medical And Dental Clinics Or Offices. One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area.
k. 
Restaurants, Private Clubs And Taverns. One (1) parking space for each two and one-half (2.5) seats based on the maximum designed seating capacity; provided however, that drive-in restaurants shall have a minimum of at least ten (10) parking spaces.
l. 
Retail Stores And Shops. One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of floor area.
m. 
Service Stations. One (1) parking space for each employee, plus two (2) spaces for each service bay.
n. 
Theaters, Auditoriums And Places Of Assembly With Fixed Seats. One (1) space for each three (3) seats.
o. 
Theaters, Auditoriums And Places Of Assembly Without Fixed Seats. One (1) parking space for each four (4) people based upon the designed maximum capacity of the building.
p. 
Warehouse, Storage And Wholesale Establishments. One (1) parking space for each two (2) employees based upon the largest working shift in any twenty-four (24) hour period.
q. 
All Other Business And Commercial Establishments Not Specified Above. One (1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area.
3. 
Other Uses.
a. 
Churches. One (1) parking space for each four (4) seats based upon the maximum designed seating capacity, including choir lofts.
b. 
Elementary, Junior High And Equivalent Parochial And Private Schools. Two (2) spaces for each classroom.
c. 
High Schools, Colleges, Universities And Other Similar Public Or Private Institutions Of Higher Learning. Eight (8) parking spaces for each classroom, plus one (1) space for each two (2) employees.
d. 
Hospitals. One (1) parking space for each two (2) beds, plus one (1) parking space for each resident or staff doctor, plus one (1) space for each two (2) employees based on the largest working shift in any twenty-four (24) hour period.
e. 
Laundromats. One (1) space for each two (2) washing machines.
f. 
Nursery Schools And Day Care Centers, Public Or Private. One (1) parking space for each employee.
g. 
Fraternal Associations And Union Headquarters. One (1) parking space for each three (3) seats based upon the design maximum seating capacity.
h. 
Swimming Pools And Clubs. One (1) parking space for each thirty-eight (38) square feet of water area.
i. 
Trade And Commercial Schools. One (1) parking space for each three (3) students and employees.
[R.O. 1991 § 400.475; Ord. No. 2865-13 § 1(Exh. A § 400.475), 4-2-2013]
A. 
Districts Permitted. In order to provide off-street parking areas, the Planning and Zoning Commission may, after public notice and hearing, grant as a conditional use the establishment of parking areas in any zoning district under the provisions further set forth in this Section.
B. 
Location. Parking provided under this Section must be within three hundred (300) feet (along lines of public access) from the boundary of the use for which the parking is provided.
C. 
Use. The parking area shall be used for passenger vehicles only and in no case shall it be used for sales, repair work, storage, dismantling or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, materials or supplies. Only such signs as are necessary for the proper operation of the parking lot shall be permitted.
D. 
Improvements.
1. 
Parking, driving and loading areas on private property providing ingress and egress to parking areas shall be surfaced with concrete, asphaltic concrete, asphalt or any other comparable surfacing which meets the requirements of Section 400.460(D) and shall be maintained in good condition and free of all weeds, dust, trash and other debris.
2. 
Parking areas shall have adequate guards to prevent extension or the overhanging of vehicles beyond property lines or parking spaces; and parking areas shall have adequate markings for channelization and movement of vehicles.
3. 
If lighting facilities are provided, they shall be so arranged as to deflect or direct light away from any adjacent dwelling or dwelling district.
4. 
A fence (such as solid-wall masonry, wood, louvered wood, metal or other similar materials) not less than six (6) or more than eight (8) feet high and having a density of not less than eighty percent (80%) per square feet shall be erected along any property line adjacent to or adjoining any dwelling district to eliminate the passage of light from vehicles and to prevent the blowing of debris. Whenever a fence shall be required along a front yard, such fence shall not be higher than four (4) feet and such fence shall be located within one (1) foot of the front yard setback line. Fences along said yards shall not extend nearer to the street than the front yard setback line.
E. 
Temporary Off-Street Parking. Subject to the provisions of Article IV, Division 1, Section 400.570 of this Chapter, a conditional use permit may be granted to a school, church or organized not-for-profit corporation permitting off-street parking without concrete, asphaltic concrete or asphalt surfacing as provided in Section 400.475(D)(1) of this Chapter, subject to the following criteria:
1. 
Said conditional use permit shall be limited to twelve (12) months.
2. 
Said conditional use permit may not be extended or renewed.
3. 
A conditional use permit similar in nature may not be issued for the same location, applicant or organization.
4. 
A surety compliant with the provisions of Article VIII, Section 425.440 of Chapter 425, Subdivision Regulations, shall be provided as a performance guarantee that at or before the end of twelve (12) months, such off-street parking, driveway and/or loading area shall be paved to City specifications.
5. 
Said temporary parking shall not exceed the minimum number of spaces required in Section 400.470.
6. 
Said temporary parking surface shall be completely covered with gravel and be maintained in good condition and free of all weeds, dust, trash and other debris.
F. 
Permit Revocable. The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for the enforcement of the conditions and requirements made by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the approval of any off-street parking conditional use. The Zoning Administrator, upon discovery of any violation of this regulation or the conditions and requirements established by the Commission, shall notify the Commission through its Secretary as to such violations. The Planning and Zoning Commission is hereby authorized to revoke the conditional use after public hearing for any of the following reasons:
1. 
Abandonment of the area for parking purposes for six (6) months.
2. 
Failure to comply with the requirements contained in this Section or imposed by the Commission.
[R.O. 1991 § 400.480; Ord. No. 2865-13 § 1(Exh. A § 400.480), 4-2-2013]
A. 
Loading and unloading space shall be provided off-street and on the same premises with every building, structure or part thereof hereafter erected, established or enlarged and occupied for goods display, retail operation, department store, market, hotel, mortuary, laundry, dry cleaning, office uses, warehousing, manufacturing or other uses involving the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by motor vehicle. The loading and unloading space or spaces shall be so located to avoid undue interference with public use of streets, alleys and walkways.
1. 
Spaces Required.
a. 
For all uses in the "B-1," "B-2" and "B-3" Business Districts, loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Gross Floor Area Of Establishments In Thousands Of Square Feet
Required Number And Size Of Loading Berths
1 — 10
1 — (10 feet x 25 feet)
10 — 25
2 — (10 feet x 25 feet each)
25 — 40
2 — (10 feet x 60 feet each)
40 — 100
3 — (10 feet x 60 feet each)
b. 
For all uses in the "I-1" and "I-2" Industrial Districts, loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Gross Floor Area Of Establishments In Thousands Of Square Feet
Required Number And Size Of Loading Berths
1 — 10
1 — (10 feet x 25 feet)
10 — 40
1 — (10 feet x 60 feet)
40 — 100
2 — (10 feet x 60 feet each)
c. 
For each additional one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of gross floor area or any fraction thereof over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of gross floor area, one (1) additional berth shall be provided. Each such additional berth shall be at least ten (10) feet in width by sixty (60) feet in length.
Diagram 1. STREET PARKING STANDARDS