[Ord. 588, 4/12/1995, § 1300]
Unless specified otherwise in another Part of this chapter, all off-street parking spaces shall be provided and satisfactorily maintained in accordance with the following provisions for each building or use which, after the effective day of this chapter, is established, erected, enlarged or altered for any of the following purposes or uses in any district. For uses not specifically listed, the requirements for the most similar use listed shall be followed:
Use
Off-street Parking Space Required
A.
Residential Use
(1)
All types of dwelling
2 for each dwelling unit
(2)
Home professional offices
2 for each dwelling unit plus 1 for every 100 square feet of space used for the office
B.
Retail, Commercial and Other Business Uses as Permitted in §§ 27-902 and 27-1002
(1)
Retail store of shop
1 for each 100 square feet of store sales floor area serving customers
(2)
Personal service businesses such as barbershops, photo shops, beautician and the like
1 for each 100 square feet of gross floor area
(3)
Medical or dental office
4 for each practitioner
(4)
Professional offices and businesses
1 for every 200 square feet of gross floor area
(5)
Private clubs, lodges
1 for every 100 square feet of floor area available to patrons
(6)
Bowling alley
5 for each lane
(7)
Funeral home
1 for every 4 seats for patrons use or 1 for every 50 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater
(8)
Restaurant, cafeteria, tavern or cafe
2 for every 100 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 for each employee
(9)
Self-service laundromat
1 for every 50 square feet of gross floor plan
(10)
Automobile service and repair
4 for each bay or 1 for every 200 square feet of floor and ground area devoted to service repair, whichever is greater, plus 1 for each employee
(11)
Medical or dental office and clinics
6 for each practitioner
(12)
Movie theater
1 for every 4 seats, plus 1 for every employee on the shift of the greatest employment.
(13)
Hotel, motel, or inn
1 1/2 for each rentable room or suite plus 1 for every 3 seats in restaurants or meeting rooms.
C.
Government, Institutional and Education
(1)
Places of public or private assembly including churches, auditoriums, theaters and assembly halls
1 for every permanent or temporary seat, plus 1 for every 100 square feet of meeting room
(2)
Community center, library, museum
1 for every 250 square feet of floor area in public use
(3)
Convalescent home, nursing home
1/2 for each bed, plus 1 for each employee on shift of greatest employment
(4)
Private kindergarten, day care center, nursery
1 for each adult attendant plus 1 for every 500 square feet of gross floor area
D.
Industrial and Other Related Uses.
1 for each employee on the shift of greatest employment or 1 for every 500 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater, plus 1 for each company vehicle
[Ord. 588, 4/12/1995, § 1301]
1. 
Existing Parking. Structures and uses in existence at the date of adoption of this chapter shall not be subject to the requirements of this Part so long as the kind or extent of use is not changed; provided, that any parking facility now servicing structures or uses shall not in the future be reduced below such requirements.
2. 
Changes in Use. Whenever a structure is altered or a use is changed or extended which increases the parking requirements of § 27-1301, then the total additional parking required for the alteration, change or extension shall be provided in accordance with requirements of that section.
3. 
Conflict with Other Uses. No parking are shall be used for any use that interferes with its availability for the parking it is required to serve.
4. 
Location of Parking Spaces. Required off-street parking spaces shall be on the same or adjacent lot or premises with the principal use served.
5. 
Fractional Spaces. Where the computation of the required parking spaces results in a fractional number, the fraction of 1/2 or more shall be counted as one.
6. 
Maintenance of Parking Areas. All parking areas, loading areas, and driveways shall be graded and surfaced with asphalt or other suitable materials to prevent dust and erosion. Such areas shall also be drained in conformance with municipal standards to prevent excessive water flow onto street or adjoining property. All parking spaces and parking areas shall be clearly striped and maintained.
7. 
Parking Areas. Parking areas shall not be located in any required front setback or yard area except driveways in single-family detached and single-family attached residence. No part of any public right-of-way shall be used in computing the required area for parking.
8. 
Lighting. All lighting fixtures used to illuminate parking areas shall be arranged to prevent glare into public streets and adjoining properties.
9. 
Handicapped Persons Parking. All uses shall designate reserved parking spaces for handicapped persons as close as possible to the main entrance of the building, with exception of single-family or twin dwellings, service stations, garages, cemeteries or any other use for this 10 (100 or fewer parking spaces are required under this chapter). Said spaces shall be considered as part of the required spaces and shall be appropriately marked with signs to designate handicapped use, as approved by Borough Council.
[Ord. 588, 4/12/1995, § 1302]
1. 
Design and Layout of Off-Street Loading Facilities. In addition to the off-street parking space required in this Part:
A. 
Any building erected, converted and/or enlarged for any nonresidential use shall provide off-street areas for loading and unloading and commercial vehicle parking adequate for their needs.
B. 
In no case shall the public rights-of-way be used for loading or unloading of materials, furthermore, no loading dock or space shall be located or arranged in such a way that it is necessary to back any vehicle into or off any public right-of-way nor require that the use of any public right-of-way for maneuvering space.
C. 
All necessary driveways and entrance ways shall be graded, paved, and drained to Borough standards, to the extent necessary to prevent nuisance of dust, erosion, or excessive water across street and adjoining properties.
D. 
All off-street loading berths shall be provided on either the side or rear of the lot. In no case shall off-street loading berths be provided in the front of the lot.
E. 
Such facilities shall be designed and used in such a manner as to at no time constitute a nuisance, a hazard, or an impediment to traffic.