[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
1. 
Any construction of a building or structure, new use, expansion of an existing use, or change of use in any zoning district shall comply with the requirements of this chapter for the provision of off-street parking facilities and loading facilities.
2. 
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the required off-street parking facilities and loading facilities shall be available throughout the hours of operation of the particular business or use for which such facilities are provided.
3. 
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, all parking spaces and loading facilities shall be provided on the lot of the principal structure and principal use which they are intended to serve.
4. 
All off-street parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged as to provide for orderly and safe parking and storage of vehicles.
5. 
When two or more uses are located within the same building or structure or when two or more uses are located in more than one building on one lot, parking spaces equal in number to the sum of the separate requirements for each use shall be provided. The development plan shall contain a tabular summary of each use and the parking spaces assigned to it.
6. 
Off-street parking areas for more than five vehicles, access drives, and loading facilities shall be graded for proper drainage and shall be surfaced or paved with concrete, bituminous asphalt or other similar material. Off-street parking areas shall be graded to a maximum slope of 5%.
7. 
Off-street parking areas which are used for the storage of vehicles and are not accessible to the general public shall be graded for proper drainage and finished with an all-weather surface such as gravel or slag which has been properly graded, choked and compacted.
8. 
Overflow parking spaces required less than 10 days a year, but may be needed for occasional events or occasional equipment servicing, may be provided through the use of grasscrete or other similar open-paving material.
9. 
For multi-family developments, the visitor parking spaces required in Table 27-10, "Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements," of this chapter shall be provided in common areas throughout the development site.
10. 
All lighting used to illuminate any parking area and/or loading facility shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises and street rights-of-way. Lighting shall be required in off-street parking areas with 15 or more parking spaces. Lights shall be required at the access drive or point of entry to an off-street parking area where it intersects with any street if, in the opinion of the Township Engineer, there is insufficient light on the aforementioned street.
11. 
Designated fire lanes shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Construction Code [Chapter 5, Part 1].
12. 
Access to and from all off-street parking areas and loading facilities, including access drives related thereto, shall consist of well-defined separate or common entrances and exits and shall comply with the requirements of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
13. 
Each parking space shall have access directly to an access drive or driveway. Interior circulation of traffic shall be designed so that no access drive or driveway providing access to parking spaces shall be used as a through street. Interior traffic circulation shall be designed to ensure safety and access by emergency vehicles.
14. 
Off-street parking areas shall be designed to permit each motor vehicle to proceed to and from the parking space provided for it without requiring the moving of any other motor vehicle.
15. 
Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, for the purpose of servicing any parking area held under single and separate ownership, entrance and exit drives shall be limited to two along the frontage of any single street and their center lines shall be spaced at least 80 feet apart. On corner lots, there shall be a space of a minimum of 60 feet, measured at the curb line, between the center line of any entrance or exit drive and the street line of the street parallel to said access drive.
16. 
All parking spaces and loading facilities shall be clearly delineated by painted lines and other markers.
17. 
All vehicular entrances to and exists from off-street parking areas shall be clearly marked for all conditions.
[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
1. 
Parking Spaces Required. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the ratios specified in Table 27-10 (Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements) of this chapter for the various categories of uses. Where the determination of parking spaces required for a use results in a fraction of a parking space, any fraction shall be counted as one space.
2. 
Parking Space Design.
A. 
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, each parking space shall have an area of not less than 180 square feet, whether inside or outside of a structure, for the temporary standing of automobile vehicles to be used exclusively as a parking stall for one automobile vehicle.
B. 
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the minimum dimensions of parking spaces shall be as follows:
(1) 
Minimum width: nine feet.
(2) 
Minimum depth: 19 feet; provided, however, one foot of the parking space depth may be counted from an interior landscaped area where this one foot is used for vehicle overhang.
C. 
In the BP District and ED District, a maximum of 10% of the total parking spaces required may be designated for compact cars. The minimum dimensions of these parking spaces for compact cars shall be as follows:
(1) 
Minimum width: eight feet.
(2) 
Minimum depth: 18 feet.
3. 
Traffic Aisle Design. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the minimum dimensions of traffic aisles in off-street parking areas shall be as follows:
A. 
Minimum width of traffic aisles providing two-way travel shall be 24 feet.
B. 
Minimum width of traffic aisles providing one-way travel shall vary with the angle of parking, as follows:
(1) 
Parallel: 12 feet.
(2) 
Thirty degrees: 14 feet.
(3) 
Forty-five degrees: 16 feet.
(4) 
Sixty degrees: 20 feet.
(5) 
Ninety degrees: 24 feet.
4. 
Parking Needs Analysis.
A. 
Where required by Table 27-10 (Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements), Part 8, or another provision of this chapter, a parking needs analysis report, in the form of a narrative, shall be provided to the Township and shall include the following information in order to quantify the parking requirements of a proposed development and its impact on existing uses on the subject lot:
(1) 
All types of use(s) existing and proposed for the subject lot.
(2) 
Square footage per each use (existing and proposed) in each building on the subject lot.
(3) 
Total square footage for each building on the subject lot.
(4) 
Number of employees per use (existing and proposed) in each building on the subject lot, where applicable.
(5) 
Number of dwelling units (existing and proposed) in each building on the subject lot, where applicable.
(6) 
Number of seats and/or tables (existing and proposed) in each building on the subject lot, where applicable.
(7) 
Hours of operation for each existing and proposed use on the subject lot, where applicable.
(8) 
Number of standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking spaces and loading spaces which exist on the subject lot.
(9) 
Number of standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking spaces, and loading spaces proposed on the subject lot for the proposed uses.
(10) 
Number of standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking spaces, and loading spaces proposed off-site.
(11) 
Number of standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking spaces, and loading spaces abutting the property lines of the subject lot.
(12) 
The total number of off-street standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking spaces, and loading spaces required for the proposed use(s) pursuant to Part 6 and Table 27-10 (Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements) of this chapter.
(13) 
The total number of off-street standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking spaces, and loading spaces proposed on the subject lot for all uses on the subject lot.
(14) 
Any other information deemed relevant by the owner, developer or Township.
B. 
The number of off-street parking spaces and loading spaces required by Table 27-10 (Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements) of this chapter may be reduced if the parking needs analysis demonstrates that it exceeds the total parking demand of all uses on the subject lot at any one time.
C. 
If the Township determines that the proposed parking can satisfy the off-street parking needs of the combined uses on the subject lot, then the landowner or developer shall be permitted to provide parking in accordance with the parking needs analysis.
D. 
The landowner or developer shall update the Township-approved parking needs analysis upon any change in use of the subject lot. If the Township determines that the proposed parking, as updated, can satisfy the off-street parking needs of the combined uses on the subject lot, then the landowner or developer shall be permitted to provide parking in accordance with the updated parking needs analysis.
[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
1. 
Parking garages/structures shall be considered a building that is an accessory use to the principal use of a lot and shall be included in all lot coverage calculations.
2. 
Parking garages/structures shall be illuminated in conformance to the requirements of this chapter and the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
3. 
Parking garages/structures shall not be located any closer to a street right-of-way line or a lot line than that which is permitted under the minimum building setbacks defined in Table 27-5 (Dimensional Requirements) of this chapter.
4. 
The perimeter of all parking garages/structures shall be landscaped in conformance with the Bufferyard 3 requirements defined in § 27-214 of this chapter. This provision shall not apply to property located within (A) 600 feet of an existing runway, taxiway or other paved surface used for the moving of airplanes or (B) 1,000 feet of the end of any existing runway, in which case the area in which vegetation otherwise would be required borders a public street or adjacent property not owned by the applicant, the applicant shall plant and maintain a grass lawn.
[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
Handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, county and Township laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Construction Code [Chapter 5, Part 1].
[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
1. 
Off-street parking spaces provided in a surface parking area shall not be located any closer than 10 feet to a street right-of-way line. The area between the street right-of-way line and such surface parking area shall be landscaped in accordance with Part 2 of this chapter.
2. 
Off-street parking areas and loading facilities shall be landscaped in accordance with the requirements of Part 2 of this chapter.
[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
1. 
Loading Spaces Required. Loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 27-10 (Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements) of this chapter for the various categories of uses. Where the determination of loading spaces required for a use results in a fraction of a loading space, any fraction shall be counted as one space.
2. 
Loading Space Design. The minimum dimensions of each loading space shall be as follows:
A. 
Office, retail and service uses — minimum width of 12 feet and minimum depth of 30 feet. For purposes of this subsection, "service" shall include hotels, motels and restaurants.
B. 
All other nonresidential uses — minimum width of 12 feet and minimum depth of 65 feet.
C. 
Minimum overhead clearance for all uses: 14 feet.
3. 
Access. Loading facilities shall be designed to provide sufficient turnaround area so that vehicles are not required to back onto streets. All development plans which propose loading facilities shall provide verification that adequate turning radiuses are provided within the parking/driveway areas where vehicles will be traversing. The design of loading facilities shall be subject to the review and approval of the Township Engineer.
4. 
Location. Loading facilities shall be located in areas that will not impede or obstruct traffic on streets, parking areas, access drives and driveways. Loading facilities shall not be located in a required front yard.
Table 27-10
Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements
[Amended by Ord. 664, 2/1/2017; by Ord. 667, 9/6/2017; by Ord. No. 697, 7/6/2022; and by Ord. No. 698, 8/2/2023]
Use
Minimum Parking Space Requirements
Minimum Loading Requirements
Building Floor Area
# of Loading Spaces
Accessory use, billboard, emergency services facility, employee cafeteria/dining room, essential services, forestry, open space, outdoor storage, supporting retail
0 spaces unless otherwise defined by this chapter
Adult oriented business
1 space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area
Agricultural operations
1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit, plus 1 space per employee
Airport and military facility, mixed-use development, mixed-use educational development, university/college
As determined by the Township following a parking needs analysis
Animal grooming facility
1 employee space, plus 2 spaces for patrons
Assembly or fabrication facility, woodshop/millwork
1 space for every 750 square feet of gross floor area
0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
1
2
1 additional
Automotive repair services
1 space for each employee and employer, plus 3 spaces for each repair bay
Automobile sales and rental
1 space for every 400 square feet of showroom space plus 1 space for every 500 square feet of outdoor display area
Per Building
1
Bed and Breakfast
1 space for each guest room, plus 2 spaces
Boarding house
1 space for each 2 full time staff, plus 1 space for every 2 beds
Business services, personal services, financial institution, business or professional office
1 space for every 300 square feet of net floor area
0 to 20,000 square feet
20,001 to 60,000 square feet
Each additional 60,000 square feet net floor area or fraction thereof
0
1
1 additional
Car wash
1 space for every 200 square feet of office plus 10 spaces for vehicular stacking
Cemetery
1 space for each employee, plus 1 space for each 4 visitors which can be accommodated at peak usage in total capacity of mausoleum or columbarium
Commercial school
1 space for each staff, plus 1 space for every 2 students
Correctional facility
1 space for every 2 employees, plus 1 space for each 5 inmates, for visitors.
0 to 20,000 square feet
20,001 to 60,000 square feet
Each additional 60,000 square feet net floor area or fraction thereof
0
1
1 additional
Day-care center, child day care home
1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area with a minimum of 4 spaces
Dog day care
1 space per 6 dogs at peak occupancy
Dormitory
1 space for every 2 beds
Drive-in theater
1 space for each 2 staff
Driving range
1 space for every 2 tee stands
Farmer's market
1 space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area
Fitness center
1 space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area
Flex space
1 space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area
0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
1
2
1 additional
Fuel sales
1 space for each employee plus 1 space for every 2 fuel dispensers
Funeral home
25 spaces for the first parlor, plus 10 spaces for each additional parlor
Golf course, country club and private club
1 space for each 4 members, plus the number of spaces required for a low turnover restaurant if a restaurant is included
Group care facility
1 space for each 2 full time staff, plus 1 space for every 5 residents
Group residence
1 space for every 4 residents, plus 1 space for each employee on peak shift
Home occupation
Determined in accordance with § 27-834 of this chapter
Hospital
1 space for each bed, plus 1 space for each employee and staff on peak shift
0 to 20,000 square feet
20,001 to 60,000 square feet
Each additional 60,000 square feet that floor area or fraction thereof
0
1
1 additional
Hotels/motels
1 space for every sleeping room, plus additional spaces as required by this chapter for restaurants, banquet facilities, conference rooms or any other accessory use which is open to the general public
International trade center, expositional hall
1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area with a minimum of 4 spaces
0 to 50,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
1
2
1 additional
Junkyard
1 space for each employee on peak shift, plus 2 spaces for patrons
Kennel
1 space for each employee, plus 1 space for each 1,000 square feet
Laboratory, pilot manufacturing, research and development
1 space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area
0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
1
2
1 additional
Landscaping center (retail)
1 space for every 200 square feet of sales area, plus 1 space for every 2 peak hour staff
Landscaping center (wholesale)
1 space for every 2 acres of production sales area
Library and senior center
1 space for every 200 square feet of public space, plus 1 space for each employee
Life care facility, nursing home and personal health care facility
1 space for each staff, plus 1 space for each 3 beds or residents
0 to 20,000 square feet
20,001 to 60,000 square feet
Each additional 60,000 square feet net floor area or fraction thereof
0
1
1 additional
Massage therapy establishment
1 space for each table, plus 1 space for each staff person on shift of maximum employment
Medical and dental office
1 space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area
Medical clinic
4 spaces for each doctor, licensed physician assistant and licensed nurse practitioner, plus 1 additional space for each employee
Medical marijuana dispensary
1 space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area
Medical marijuana grower/processor
1 space for every 750 square feet of net floor area
0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
1
2
1 additional
Mineral extraction
1 space for each employee of peak shift
Mobile home park
1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit
Multi-family dwelling (townhouse, garden apartment, quadplex, high-rise apartment)
1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit, 0.5 space per unit for visitor parking
Neighborhood convenience store
1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
Nightclub
1 space for each 4 square feet of net floor area devoted to seating at stools or standing area, plus 1 space for each 50 square feet of net floor area devoted to seating at tables with chairs
Park, playground, nonresidential recreation facility, residential recreation facility
As determined by the Township following a parking needs analysis
Place of worship, conference and training center
1 space for every 4 seats in the largest meeting room
Post office
1 space per employee on shift on maximum employment and 1 space per 800 square feet of gross floor area
Restaurant, high turnover (with or without drive-through), indoor entertainment center
1 space for every 50 square feet of net floor area
Restaurant, low turnover
2 spaces for every 75 square feet of net floor area
Retail store, grocery store and pharmacy
1 space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each employee
1 per retail store
School
1 space per employee, plus 1 space per 10 students of design capacity
Self-storage facility
In accordance with the requirements of § 27-859
Shopping center
1 space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area
1 per retail store
Short-term rental
1 space for each bedroom
Single-family dwelling, two-family dwelling
2 spaces for each dwelling unit
Social service agency
1.5 space for each employee at peak shift
Stadium, amphitheater
1 space for each 3 seats
0 to 20,000 square feet
20,001 to 60,000 square feet
Each additional 60,000 square feet net floor area or fraction thereof
0
1
1 additional
Supply yard
1 space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area
0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
1
2
1 additional
Theater/Auditorium
1 space for every 4 seats in screening room
Township facilities
1 space for every 300 square feet of net floor area
Utility services
2 spaces per utility service
Veterinary services
1 space per employee and 2 spaces per exam table
Warehouses, heavy manufacturing, light manufacturing, wholesaling, freight terminal, public works, distribution center, cargo facility, school maintenance facility
1 space for every 750 square feet of net floor area
0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
1
2
1 additional
Water storage/tower, communications tower
1 space for each tower
Other uses not listed
1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area or 1 space for each 3 occupants at maximum allowable occupancy, whichever is greater