A. 
The purpose of this article is to permit and regulate on-(off-street) parking of motor vehicles and the on-loading and unloading of vehicles in all zoning districts.
B. 
In all zoning districts, on-premises parking facilities for the storage and parking of motor vehicles for the use of occupants, employees and patrons of buildings erected, altered, or extended after the effective date of this ordinance shall be provided as prescribed herein.
A. 
One- and two-family dwellings. Required on-premises parking shall be provided on the same lot or parcel as the dwellings it is intended to serve. With the exception of driveways, no parking shall be allowed closer than 10 feet to a street right-of-way line. Driveways for single-family dwellings shall not exceed 30 feet in width. Total driveway width for two-family dwellings shall not exceed 48 feet. In no instance shall the total area devoted to driveways and parking areas for one or two-family dwellings exceed one-third of the front-yard area.
B. 
Multiple-family dwellings. Required on-premises parking for multiple-family dwellings shall be provided on the same lot or parcel as the dwellings they are intended to serve. In no instance shall any parking space, other than that provided within an enclosed garage or carport, be located nearer than 15 feet to a residential building.
C. 
Other land uses.
1. 
Required on-premises parking for other than residential uses shall be located on the same lot, or within lots under the same ownership, within 300 feet of the building it is intended to serve, measured from the building to the nearest parking space of the on-premises parking lot.
2. 
Parking on lots under different ownership within 300 feet may also be permitted if such arrangement does not result in a parking deficiency for the other use, and a legal agreement specifying the terms for the parking arrangement, signed by all involved parties, is provided.
A. 
Parking location standards.
1. 
The parking of any vehicle on-in other than a designated parking area approved for such parking by the Planning Commission shall be prohibited.
2. 
The parking of any vehicle on any lawn or landscaped area shall be prohibited. The Planning commission may require any person or business responsible for converting lawn or landscaped areas to parking, without having received site plan approval, to restore such areas to their original state.
3. 
For all residential uses, the parking of motor homes, boats, trailers and other large recreational equipment in the front yard for longer than 48 hours in any seven-day period shall be prohibited.
4. 
Off-street parking shall not be required for permitted and special nonresidential uses within the CBD District where the owner can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission that adequate parking is available to serve the use on-street, in a community parking lot, and/or through a shared arrangement with other nearby uses. This exemption shall not apply to residential uses in the CBD District.
B. 
Storage or repair in parking areas.
1. 
The use of parking areas for the storage or display of vehicles and/or merchandise, or for vehicle or machinery repair or maintenance, is prohibited, unless specifically approved by the Planning Commission as part of site plan review or by special use permit, as applicable.
2. 
The storage of semi-trailers outside of areas approved for such storage on an approved site plan shall be prohibited.
3. 
The use of parking areas for the storage or parking of vehicles unrelated to the business for which the parking is intended shall be prohibited, except as permitted by Section 15-2C(2).
4. 
The use of semi-trailers for storage purposes on a long-term basis (longer than a week) is prohibited.
C. 
Determination of parking requirements.
1. 
The minimum parking space requirements for all uses shall be those identified in Section 15-6.
2. 
For uses not specifically listed in Section 15-6, the requirements for on-premises parking shall be determined as follows:
a. 
The Zoning Administrator may establish the parking requirement by making the determination that the proposed use is similar in parking requirement to a use which is listed in Section 15-6. In such case, the same parking requirement shall apply.
b. 
The Planning Commission may establish the parking requirement for the proposed use based on documentation pertaining to the parking demand for that use provided and substantiated by the applicant, or based on other professional planning resource material.
3. 
Public street rights-of-way shall not be counted for meeting on-premises parking requirements.
4. 
Outdoor parking spaces required for business-related vehicles shall be provided in addition to the parking spaces required in Section 15-6.
5. 
Two or more buildings or uses may collectively provide the required on-premises parking if a signed agreement is provided by the property owners, and the number of spaces being provided meets the minimum required for all uses calculated individually. Such parking shall be convenient to all uses for which it is intended.
6. 
Where two or more uses are present on the premises, parking requirements shall be calculated for each use, unless specifically provided otherwise herein.
D. 
Maximum amount of parking. In order to minimize excessive areas of pavement which results in adverse aesthetic and environmental impacts, and contributes to high rates of storm-water runoff, the Planning Commission may limit the total amount of parking to not exceed the minimum parking requirement by more than 30%.
E. 
Conversion of parking areas to other uses. Unless the Planning Commission has reviewed and approved the change, any parking area once approved as a required parking area shall not be changed to any other use.
A. 
Surface and drainage requirements. All parking areas shall be surfaced with a durable and dustless surface and shall be properly graded and provided with adequate drainage facilities as approved by the City Engineer.
B. 
Surface striping. All paved parking spaces, aisles, and unloading zones shall be striped or marked. Such striping or other required demarcation shall be maintained permanently in a condition such that easy interpretation of such markings by intended users is possible. In approved unpaved parking areas, spaces shall be defined by wheel chocks, concrete bumpers, or other similar device.
C. 
Lighting. All parking lot lighting shall be designed, located, and/or shielded to prevent spill over onto adjacent properties, and shall be arranged to prohibit adverse affects on motorist visibility on adjacent public roadways. The maximum height of parking lot light fixtures shall be 20 feet for any fixture to be located within 150 feet of a residential district or use, and a maximum height of 30 feet for all other locations.
D. 
Dimensional standards for parking spaces and aisles. All on-premises parking areas shall meet the minimum parking space and maneuvering lane standards contained in the following table.
Minimum Parking Space and Maneuvering Lane Standards
Parking Pattern
(degrees)
Maneuvering Lane Width One-Way
(feet)
Maneuvering Lane Width Two-Way
(feet)
Parking Space Width1
(feet)
Parking Space Length2
(feet)
Parallel
12
20
9
25
30° to 50°
12
20
9
25
54° to 74°
13
24
9
21
75° to 90°
20
24
9
20
NOTES:
1
Parking space width measured perpendicular to the space center line.
2
Parking space length measured along the space center line.
A. 
Equivalency or substitution.
1. 
Wherever parking requirements are based on gross floor area, gross leasable area may be substituted if that figure is more readily available.
2. 
In calculating bench seating for places of assembly, two feet shall be the equivalent of one seat.
3. 
In those cases where the Planning Commission determines that striping of spaces would not be appropriate, 300 square feet of parking area shall be provided for each required parking space.
B. 
Rounding. In calculating the required amount of parking or loading spaces, any fraction of 0.5 or greater shall be rounded up, and any fraction of less than 0.5 shall be rounded down.
The minimum amount of parking spaces required for designated uses are included in the tables below.
A. GENERAL RESIDENTIAL
Single-family and two-family dwellings
2.0 spaces per dwelling unit
Multiple-family dwelling and dormitories
2.0 spaces per each unit
Manufactured homes in a mobile home park
2.0 space per each manufactured home unit or site
B. SENIOR HOUSING
Housing for fully independent residents: Senior independent units and independent care retirement village or center
1.5 spaces per each room and living unit
Housing for residents requiring a moderate level of care: senior "interim care," "elder care," and "intermediate care" units
1.0 space per each room
Housing for residents whose care is fully dependent on others: Convalescent homes, nursing homes, rest homes, etc.
1.0 space per each 2 rooms
C. INSTITUTIONAL/CIVIC (Religious, Municipal, Hospital, Child Care, Schools, and Halls)
Churches, temples, synagogues and other places of worship
1.0 space per each 3 seats or 6 feet of pews
Municipal office buildings
4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus spaces required for any assembly hall, auditorium, and outdoor arena
Hospitals
2.5 spaces per each licensed bed, plus outpatient care and emergency care requirements
Outpatient care and emergency care services
Refer to medical office parking requirements
Child-care centers
3.0 spaces plus, 1.0 additional space for each 7 children of licensed authorized capacity
Primary schools (elementary and junior high)
2.0 spaces per classroom, plus 1 space for each 3 seats of maximum seating capacity for that indoor facility having the greatest seating capacity
Secondary schools (high)
8.0 spaces per each classroom, or 1 space per each 4 seats of maximum seating capacity for that indoor place of assembly having the greatest seating capacity
Auditoriums, assembly halls, and outdoor arenas
1.0 space per each 3 seats or 6 feet of bleachers
Public recreation centers
5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Dance hall, union hall, lodge hall, fraternal hall/club and similar uses
1.0 space per every 2 persons of capacity authorized by the City Building Code or Fire Code if more stringent
D. OFFICE
Medical, dental office, clinic
5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus outpatient care, emergency, twenty-four-hour medical station requirements, if applicable
Outpatient care, emergency care, 24-hour medical station
2.0 spaces per exam or outpatient procedure/operating room, plus 1.0 space per laboratory or recovery room, plus 1.0 space for each 2 rooms for employee parking
General office building and real estate offices
3.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Bank, credit union, savings and loan
6.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 4.0 stacking spaces per window and ATM
E. COMMERCIAL/RETAIL/SERVICE
Appliance store
4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Auto service station and auto care centers
3.0 spaces per each service bay, plus 1.0 space per each tow truck, plus 4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of area devoted to the sale of automotive goods, or convenience foods
Auto service-oil change/quick lube
3.0 spaces per service bay
Automotive sales
1.0 space per 5,000 square feet of outdoor sales area, plus 1.0 space per sales desk/office, plus 3.0 spaces per each service bay
Automobile wash (self-wash)
3.0 stacking spaces per bay
Automobile wash (automatic)
2.0 spaces plus 15 stacking spaces per bay
Bar (lounge)
16.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, or 0.7 space per seat, whichever is greater
Barber shop, beauty salon, hair salon
2.5 spaces per each barber or beautician's chair or station
Bed-and-breakfast inn
2.0 spaces, plus 1.0 space per guest room
Conference rooms, exhibit halls, and similar uses
1.0 space per every 2 persons of capacity authorized by the City Building Code or fire official, or 10.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater
Convenience store
4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or the area devoted to convenience sales when in a multi-use building
Discount retail store
5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Dry cleaners
2.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 2.0 spaces per drive-up window
Funeral homes
1.0 space per 50 square feet of space devoted to service parlors, chapels, and reception area, plus 1.0 space per each funeral vehicle stored on the premises
Furniture, carpet store
2.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Hardware, paint, home improvement store
3.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Laundromat
1.0 space per each 3 washing machines
Mini/self-storage warehouse
4.0 spaces if there is an on-site office, no spaces required if there isn't one
Motel/hotel with lounge, restaurant, conference or banquet rooms or exhibit facility
1.0 space per guest room, plus 10.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of lounge, restaurant, conference or banquet rooms or exhibit space
Recreational vehicle, boat, mobile home, and similar sales
1.0 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 2.0 spaces per each service bay
Restaurant-sit down type with liquor license
16.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or 0.6 space per seat whichever is greater
Restaurant-family type without liquor license
12.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or 0.5 space per seat, whichever is greater, plus 5.0 longer spaces designated for recreational vehicles
Restaurant-fast food with drive-through window
15.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 10.0 designated drive-through short term waiting spaces, plus 5.0 spaces (no less than 25 feet) designated for recreational vehicles or trucks
Restaurant - take out with less than 6 tables and/or booths
10.0 spaces
Shopping center
4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Showroom of a plumber, cabinet maker, decorator, or similar trade.
1.0 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Supermarket/Mega-market (combined grocer and department store)
4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Video rental establishments
4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum of 12 spaces provided
F. RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT
Batting cages
3.0 spaces per cage
Bowling centers
5.0 spaces per lane, plus amount required for the bar if a bar or lounge is present
Commercial outdoor recreation not listed elsewhere
5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum of 10 spaces provided
Golf course driving range
1.0 space per tee
Golf course - miniature
1.0 space per course hole
Golf course - par 3
3.0 spaces per hole
Golf course
6.0 spaces per hole
Golf course banquet hall/lounge
0.5 space per seat, plus spaces required for golf course
Health fitness centers without swimming pools
5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Ice/Roller skating rink
6.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Marina
1.0 space per boat slip, plus 1.0 space for each 4 boat racks in an "in-out" boat keeping building or facility, plus 1.0 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for showroom sales, plus 2.0 spaces per each service bay
Swimming pool
1.0 space per each 3 persons of capacity authorized by the City Building Code
Theater, cinema
1.0 space per each 4 seats, plus 4.0 spaces per screen or stage
Racquetball/tennis centers
1.0 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or 6.0 spaces per court, whichever is greater
Video arcade
1.0 space per 50 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum of 6.0 spaces required
G. INDUSTRIAL
Light industrial, manufacturing, testing labs, research and development centers, other industrial
1.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum of 6.0 spaces
Warehousing
1.0 space per each 2,500 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum of 4.0 spaces
An applicant may request that a portion of the required parking be deferred from being constructed in cases where the applicant feels the minimum parking required is in excess of what is required for their business. Parking may not be deferred below the minimum standard of 0.5 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor-area for industrial uses or 80% of the required parking for commercial uses. The applicant shall show that the deferred portion of the parking is possible to construct on the site by showing it on the site plan; and shall guarantee the availability of such area for future parking through a recorded deed restriction on the property, a copy of which shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator prior to commencing construction on the site. The City shall retain the right to revoke the deferral at any time if observations of the use indicate that the amount of parking is insufficient. In cases of revocation, the applicant shall construct the deferred portion of the parking within 90 days of being directed to do so by the City.
Within each parking lot, signed and marked barrier-free spaces shall be provided at a convenient location, in accordance with state and federal law. Wheelchair access requirements shall be according to state or federal barrier-free regulations, with most restrictive requirements applying.
A. 
Loading and unloading space shall not use any portion of any public right-of-way or private road easement area, except in the CBD District.
B. 
Maneuvering space for trucks using the loading spaces shall be provided on-premises, and shall not necessitate the use of a public right-of-way or private road easement, except in the CBD District.
C. 
Loading and unloading spaces shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width, 60 feet in length, and have a minimum clearance of 14 feet in height.
D. 
If truck wells are to be used, a protective railing or wall shall be provided along the sides of the well.
E. 
Required loading and unloading spaces shall not be included in calculations for parking spaces needed to meet general parking requirements.
F. 
Loading and unloading spaces shall be constructed of either cement or asphalt with a base and thickness of pavement suitable for the anticipated weights of the trucks to be using it.
G. 
Loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with minimum requirements contained in the following tables.
REQUIRED LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACES
Institutional, Commercial and Office Uses
Up to 2,000 square feet of gross floor area
None required
2,001 to 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
1.0 space
Exceeding 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
1.0 space per each 20,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a maximum of 5.0 spaces required
Industrial Uses
Up to 10,000 square feet of gross floor area
1.0 space
10,001 to 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
2.0 spaces
Exceeding 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
1.0 space per each 20,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a maximum of 5.0 spaces required