[Amended 4-23-1998 by Ord. No. 98-3; 12-22-2005 by Ord. No. 05-22]
In addition to required handicapped spaces, the required number
of parking spaces by use shall be as follows:
|
Use
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Required Parking Spaces
| |
|---|---|---|
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Automotive service station
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3 for each bay, plus not less than 1 for each service vehicle
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Bank and savings institution
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1 for each 250 square feet of gross floor area
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Bed-and-breakfast homestay
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One for each guest room, plus two for permanent residents
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|
Business office or professional office
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Under 49,999 square feet gross floor space
|
4.5 spaces for each 1,000 square feet gross floor space
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|
From 50,000 to 99,999 square feet gross floor space
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4 spaces for each 1,000 square feet gross floor space
| |
|
100,000 square feet and over gross floor space
|
3.5 spaces for each 1,000 square feet gross floor space
| |
|
Churches and other
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1 for each 3 seats, or 1 for each places of worship 72 inches
of seating space when benches rather than seats are used
| |
|
Community building, social hall and place of public worship
|
1 for each 2 seats, except where a specific amount of seating
is undetermined, then 1 shall be required for each 75 square feet
of assemblage area
| |
|
Country club
|
1 for each 100 square feet of gross floor area occupied by all
principal or accessory structures, except those used for parking purposes
| |
|
Country inn
|
One for each guest room and for each employee, plus two for
permanent residents
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|
Dude ranch
|
One for each two guests and for each employee, plus two for
permanent residents
| |
|
Elementary school
|
2 per classroom
| |
|
Equestrian center
|
One for each two guests and for each employee, plus two for
permanent residents
| |
|
Farm or garden produce sold on the premises
|
10
| |
|
Golf driving range
|
2 for each tee
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|
Historic tourism
|
One for each four anticipated guests or a minimum of three spaces
| |
|
Industrial use/manufacturing
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1 for each 500 square feet of gross floor area
| |
|
Laboratory and research use
|
1 for every 500 square feet of gross floor area
| |
|
Medical or dental clinic or office
|
4 for each doctor or dentist, plus 1 space for each 250 square
feet of gross floor area
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|
Motel, hotel or motor lodge
|
1 for each rental unit and, in addition, compliance with the
requirements for each particular additional use located on the property,
such as restaurants, eating and drinking establishments, retail stores
and meeting rooms
| |
|
Museum and art gallery
|
One for each 500 square feet of gross floor space
| |
|
Office, business or professional (other than medical or dental)
|
1 for every 250 square feet of gross floor area
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|
Residential dwelling
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2 for each dwelling unit
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|
Restaurant, eating and drinking establishment and catering hall
|
1 for each 2 1/2 seats
| |
|
Retail store
|
1 for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
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|
Theater
|
1 for each 3 seats
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|
Warehouse
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1 for each 5,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Off-street parking requirements for a combination of uses shall
be computed separately and then added together to compute the total
number of required parking spaces. In all questionable or doubtful
cases or for uses not enumerated, the Approving Board shall determine
the required number of spaces, utilizing as a standard the requirements
for the uses which are specifically enumerated in this Article.
[Amended 10-26-1995 by Ord. No. 95-10]
The parking of all commercial vehicles in residential areas
shall be prohibited, except that one such vehicle may be parked. No
commercial vehicle over gross vehicle weight of 15,000 pounds or over
25 feet in length shall be permitted on site. Such commercial vehicles
shall be either van- or pickup-truck-based and have a total vehicle
height of less than nine feet. This section shall not apply to farm
vehicles.
[Amended 6-12-2000 by Ord. No. 00-10]
No off-street parking or loading area shall be located in a
minimum required front yard except for single-family structures. The
minimum setback for parking or loading areas in the side and rear
yards shall be 20 feet. Developers are encouraged to locate off-street
parking in all commercial and residential building sites at the side
or rear yard, rather than the front yard.
Each off-street parking space shall have an area of not less
than 162 square feet at least nine feet in width by 18 feet in length
and shall be of usable shape and condition. Parallel curb parking
spaces shall measure eight feet in width and 24 feet in length. Except
in the case of one-family and two-family dwellings, no parking area
provided hereunder shall be established for fewer than three spaces.
A.
Minimum and maximum grades in parking areas shall be as follows:
|
Portion of Parking Area
|
Maximum Grade
(percent)
|
Minimum Grade
(percent)
|
|---|---|---|
|
Parking stalls and service aisles
|
6 1/2
| |
|
Main approach walkways buildings
|
4
|
1
|
|
Collector or other service walkways
|
6
|
1
|
|
Principal circulation aisles
|
6 1/2
| |
|
Driveway entrances and exits up to 25 feet from curbline
|
4 1/2
| |
|
Driveway entrances and exits beyond 25 feet from curbline
|
12 1/2
|
B.
Any vertical curve on a driveway connecting a street with a parking
lot or area shall be designed to prevent the dragging of any vehicle's
undercarriage.
There shall be adequate provision for ingress and egress in
all parking spaces. Access drives or driveways shall be not less than
15 feet for either ingress or egress and 24 feet wide for both ingress
and egress area requirements. No driveway or access drive shall be
closer than 50 feet to any two intersecting streets.
The width of all aisles providing direct access to individual
parking stalls shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth
below. Only one-way traffic shall be permitted in aisles serving parking
spaces placed at an angle other than 90°.
|
Parking Angle
(degrees)
|
Aisle Width
(feet)
|
|---|---|
|
0 (parallel parking)
|
12
|
|
30
|
12
|
|
45
|
12
|
|
60
|
18
|
|
90 (perpendicular parking)
|
24
|
No access drive or driveway shall be located in any residential
zone to provide access to uses other than those permitted in such
residential zone.
Sidewalks between parking areas and principal structures along
aisles and driveways shall have a minimum width of four feet of passable
area and shall be raised six inches or more above the parking area
except when crossing streets or driveways. Guardrails and wheel stops
permanently anchored to the ground shall be provided in appropriate
locations. Parked vehicles shall not overhang or extend over sidewalk
areas, unless an additional sidewalk width of 2 1/2 feet is provide
to accommodate such overhang.
A.
In outdoor parking lots with 10 or more spaces, not less than 10%
shall be suitably landscaped to minimize noise, glare and other nuisance
characteristics, as well as to enhance the aesthetics, environment
and ecology of the site and surrounding area. Deferred parking areas
which are landscaped shall not be included in the required 10%. Areas
required for building and property line setbacks shall not be counted
toward this requirement.
[Amended 9-8-1997 by Ord. No. 97-11]
B.
The landscaping shall be located at the entrance of the lots, in
protected areas along walkways and center islands and at the end of
bays. In narrow islands, low spreading plants, such as creeping juniper,
English ivy, myrtle and pachysandra, are appropriate.
C.
All landscaping in parking areas shall be carefully located so as
not to obstruct vision.
D.
Off-site drainage facilities and structures requiring enlargement,
modification or reconstruction resulting in part from or totally as
the result of the proposed development shall be subject to off-site
improvement requirements and standards as established in this chapter.
All parking areas shall be lighted to provide a minimum of a
total average illumination of 1/2 footcandle throughout the parking
area and 1 1/2 footcandles at driveway intersections. Such lighting
shall be shielded in such a manner as not to create a hazard or nuisance
to the adjoining properties or the traveling public. Light fixtures
shall not be higher than 25 feet above grade.
[Amended 4-27-1995 by Ord. No. 95-5]
All parking areas, aisles and accesses shall be paved in accordance
with Table V-1. Parking stalls, driveways and aisles shall be clearly
marked and delineated. The Approving Board may require that certain
areas be maintained for fire-fighting or other emergency purposes,
and these areas shall be appropriately designated.
If any applicant can clearly demonstrate to the Approving Board
or if the Approving Board determines that, because of the nature of
the operation or use, the parking requirements of this Article are
unnecessary or excessive, the Approving Board shall have the power
to approve a site plan showing less paved parking area than is required
by this Article; provided, however, that a landscaped area of sufficient
size to meet the deficiency shall be set aside and reserved for the
purposes of meeting future off-street parking requirements in the
event that a change of use or operation of the premises shall make
such additional off-street parking spaces necessary.
Construction requirements for the handicapped established by
the state shall apply to all site plans.
A.
In any zone, in connection with every building or building group
or part thereof hereafter erected which is to be occupied by nonresidential
uses, there shall be provided and maintained on the same lot with
such building, in addition to any required vehicular parking, off-street
loading and unloading space in the following ratio:
B.
Each such space shall be not less than 12 feet in width, 50 feet
in length and 14 feet in height and shall not occupy any part of any
required front or side yard; provided, however, that on lots on which
the side yard abuts a limited access highway such loading space may
occupy the side yard. No such space shall be located closer than 10
feet to any property line.
C.
Loading and unloading areas may be used only for the parking of trucks
and/or trailers used solely to service the facility where located.
D.
A sign stating that all truck engines shall be turned off upon parking
shall be prominently posted in all loading and unloading areas.
E.
Where an applicant can demonstrate to the Board's satisfaction that
the number of off-street loading and unloading requirements are not
appropriate for the applicant's proposed use, the Board may waive
said requirements.
Off-street parking and loading facilities for separate uses
may be provided jointly if the total number of spaces so provided
is not less than the sum of the separate requirements for each use,
provided that all regulations governing the location of accessory
spaces in relation to the use served are adhered to. Further, no accessory
space or portion thereof shall serve as a required space for more
than one use unless otherwise approved by the Planning Board as provided
herein in accordance with the purposes and procedures set forth herein.
A.
Every parcel of land hereafter used as a public or private off-street
parking or loading area shall be maintained in good condition, free
of hazards and deterioration. All pavement areas, sidewalks, curbs,
drainage facilities, lighting, bumpers, guardrails, markings, signs,
landscaping and other improvements shall be maintained in workable,
safe and good condition.
B.
The Township Committee may authorize repairs for such improvements
if, after proper notice, the owner fails to maintain such improvements
and such conditions constitute a hazard to health and safety or where
such improvements are governed by a development or other similar agreement.
