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.
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.
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Minimum Parking Space and Maneuvering Lane Standards
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Parking Pattern
(degrees)
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Maneuvering Lane Width One-Way
(feet)
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Maneuvering Lane Width Two-Way
(feet)
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Parking Space Width1
(feet)
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Parking Space Length2
(feet)
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Parallel
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12
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20
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9
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25
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30° to 50°
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12
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20
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9
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25
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54° to 74°
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13
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24
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9
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21
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75° to 90°
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20
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24
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9
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20
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NOTES:
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1
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Parking space width measured perpendicular to the space center
line.
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2
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Parking space length measured along the space center line.
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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.
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A. GENERAL RESIDENTIAL
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Single-family and two-family dwellings
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2.0 spaces per dwelling unit
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Multiple-family dwelling and dormitories
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2.0 spaces per each unit
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Manufactured homes in a mobile home park
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2.0 space per each manufactured home unit or site
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B. SENIOR HOUSING
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Housing for fully independent residents: Senior independent
units and independent care retirement village or center
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1.5 spaces per each room and living unit
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Housing for residents requiring a moderate level of care: senior
"interim care," "elder care," and "intermediate care" units
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1.0 space per each room
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Housing for residents whose care is fully dependent on others:
Convalescent homes, nursing homes, rest homes, etc.
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1.0 space per each 2 rooms
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C. INSTITUTIONAL/CIVIC (Religious, Municipal, Hospital,
Child Care, Schools, and Halls)
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Churches, temples, synagogues and other places of worship
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1.0 space per each 3 seats or 6 feet of pews
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Municipal office buildings
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4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus spaces
required for any assembly hall, auditorium, and outdoor arena
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Hospitals
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2.5 spaces per each licensed bed, plus outpatient care and emergency
care requirements
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Outpatient care and emergency care services
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Refer to medical office parking requirements
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Child-care centers
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3.0 spaces plus, 1.0 additional space for each 7 children of
licensed authorized capacity
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Primary schools (elementary and junior high)
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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
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Secondary schools (high)
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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
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Auditoriums, assembly halls, and outdoor arenas
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1.0 space per each 3 seats or 6 feet of bleachers
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Public recreation centers
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5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Dance hall, union hall, lodge hall, fraternal hall/club and
similar uses
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1.0 space per every 2 persons of capacity authorized by the
City Building Code or Fire Code if more stringent
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D. OFFICE
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Medical, dental office, clinic
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5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus outpatient
care, emergency, twenty-four-hour medical station requirements, if
applicable
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Outpatient care, emergency care, 24-hour medical station
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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
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General office building and real estate offices
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3.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Bank, credit union, savings and loan
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6.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 4.0
stacking spaces per window and ATM
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E. COMMERCIAL/RETAIL/SERVICE
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Appliance store
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4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Auto service station and auto care centers
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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
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Auto service-oil change/quick lube
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3.0 spaces per service bay
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Automotive sales
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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
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Automobile wash (self-wash)
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3.0 stacking spaces per bay
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Automobile wash (automatic)
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2.0 spaces plus 15 stacking spaces per bay
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Bar (lounge)
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16.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, or 0.7
space per seat, whichever is greater
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Barber shop, beauty salon, hair salon
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2.5 spaces per each barber or beautician's chair or station
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Bed-and-breakfast inn
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2.0 spaces, plus 1.0 space per guest room
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Conference rooms, exhibit halls, and similar uses
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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
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Convenience store
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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
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Discount retail store
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5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Dry cleaners
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2.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 2.0
spaces per drive-up window
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Funeral homes
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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
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Furniture, carpet store
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2.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Hardware, paint, home improvement store
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3.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Laundromat
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1.0 space per each 3 washing machines
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Mini/self-storage warehouse
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4.0 spaces if there is an on-site office, no spaces required
if there isn't one
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Motel/hotel with lounge, restaurant, conference or banquet rooms
or exhibit facility
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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
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Recreational vehicle, boat, mobile home, and similar sales
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1.0 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 2.0
spaces per each service bay
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Restaurant-sit down type with liquor license
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16.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or 0.6
space per seat whichever is greater
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Restaurant-family type without liquor license
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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
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Restaurant-fast food with drive-through window
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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
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Restaurant - take out with less than 6 tables and/or booths
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10.0 spaces
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Shopping center
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4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Showroom of a plumber, cabinet maker, decorator, or similar
trade.
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1.0 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Supermarket/Mega-market (combined grocer and department store)
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4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Video rental establishments
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4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a
minimum of 12 spaces provided
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F. RECREATION/ENTERTAINMENT
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Batting cages
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3.0 spaces per cage
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Bowling centers
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5.0 spaces per lane, plus amount required for the bar if a bar
or lounge is present
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Commercial outdoor recreation not listed elsewhere
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5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a
minimum of 10 spaces provided
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Golf course driving range
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1.0 space per tee
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Golf course - miniature
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1.0 space per course hole
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Golf course - par 3
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3.0 spaces per hole
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Golf course
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6.0 spaces per hole
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Golf course banquet hall/lounge
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0.5 space per seat, plus spaces required for golf course
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Health fitness centers without swimming pools
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5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Ice/Roller skating rink
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6.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
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Marina
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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
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Swimming pool
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1.0 space per each 3 persons of capacity authorized by the City
Building Code
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Theater, cinema
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1.0 space per each 4 seats, plus 4.0 spaces per screen or stage
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Racquetball/tennis centers
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1.0 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or 6.0 spaces
per court, whichever is greater
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Video arcade
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1.0 space per 50 square feet of gross floor area, with a minimum
of 6.0 spaces required
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G. INDUSTRIAL
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Light industrial, manufacturing, testing labs, research and
development centers, other industrial
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1.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, with a
minimum of 6.0 spaces
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Warehousing
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1.0 space per each 2,500 square feet of gross floor area, with
a minimum of 4.0 spaces
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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.
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REQUIRED LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACES
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Institutional, Commercial and Office Uses
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Up to 2,000 square feet of gross floor area
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None required
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2,001 to 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
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1.0 space
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Exceeding 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
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1.0 space per each 20,000 square feet of gross floor area, with
a maximum of 5.0 spaces required
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Industrial Uses
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Up to 10,000 square feet of gross floor area
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1.0 space
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10,001 to 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
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2.0 spaces
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Exceeding 20,000 square feet of gross floor area
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1.0 space per each 20,000 square feet of gross floor area, with
a maximum of 5.0 spaces required
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