Borough of Rankin, PA Part 6 PARKING

§ 27-601 Parking.

[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 601]

This Part sets minimum standards for off-street requirements for new construction and expansion of or changes to existing uses. The purpose of this Part is to ensure that uses have a minimum level of on-street and off-street parking to avoid congestion on surrounding streets.

§ 27-602 Parking Ratios.

[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 602]

1. Applicability. The minimum parking ratio standards apply to all zoning districts except as may be modified in the provisions of this Chapter.

2. Uses Not Identified. The Borough Planning Commission shall determine the parking requirement for uses that do not correspond to the categories listed in Table 10.[1] In such instances, the applicant shall provide adequate information by which the proposal can be reviewed, which includes but may not necessarily be limited to the following:

A. Type of uses;

B. Number of employees;

C. Building design capacity;

D. Square feet of sales area and service area;

E. Parking spaces proposed on site;

F. Parking spaces provided elsewhere; and

G. Hours of operation.

[1] Editor's Note: Table 10 is included as an attachment to this Chapter.

3. Multiple Uses. Where the application identifies accessory or multiple uses within a structure or multiple structures, the minimum standards shall apply to each use or structure. This provision does not apply where the applicant has sought and secured approval under the shared parking requirements of § 27-603, Subsection 2.

4. Fractional Measurements. When units or measurements determining the number of required off-street parking spaces result in a fractional space, then such fraction shall be rounded up to require a full off-street parking space.

5. Floor Area Measurement. Floor area and GFA are synonymous for purposes of this Chapter (see the definition of "gross floor area").

§ 27-603 Minimum Parking Ratios.

[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 603]

Table 10 establishes the minimum numbers of parking spaces required for the uses indicated.[1] Parking requirements may be met by one or more of a combination of the following methods:

1. On-site parking. A use shall provide the minimum number of required spaces for all uses located on the lot or site pursuant to Table 10. Only spaces that are designed consistent with this Section are counted toward the minimum parking required. The following provision apply when providing the minimum number of required on-site parking spaces:

A. Required parking for single-family dwellings may be stacked and do not require separate access to each required space.

B. Any use that requires more than 10 parking spaces and proposed to be located in the NBC and NMU Zoning Districts, may be permitted by Council to reduce the number of required spaces when the use abuts a public street that has on street parking and the applicant can demonstrate through a parking study that adequate public parking exists within a reasonable walking distance to the site.

C. No part of a parking or loading space required for any building to comply with this Chapter shall be included as part of a parking or loading space required for another building.

D. Spaces at gasoline pumps and bays for auto repair/service are not counted toward the minimum parking required.

2. Shared Parking.

A. Parking spaces required under this Section may be provided cooperatively for two or more uses on a site as shared subject to the requirements of this Section.

B. Off-street parking requirements of a given use may be met with off-site, off-street parking facilities of another use when, and if, all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The off-site, off-street parking facilities are within 300 feet of the property.

(2) The parking demands of the individual uses, as determined by the zoning officer, based upon minimum off-street parking requirements, are such that the total parking demand of all the uses at any one time is less than the total parking stalls required.

(3) A written agreement between the owners and lessees is executed for a minimum of 10 years, approved by the Zoning Officer as provided in this Part. Should the lease expire or otherwise terminate the use for which the off-site parking was provided shall be considered in violation of its zoning approval and, shall be subject to revocation. Continuation or expansion of the use shall be prohibited unless the use is brought into compliance with the parking regulations of this Chapter.

(4) An application for approval of a shared parking plan shall be filed with the Zoning Officer by the owner of the land area to be included within the cooperative parking plan, the owner or owners of all structures then existing on such land area, and all parties having a legal interest in such land area and structures. Sufficient evidence to establish the status of applicants as owners or parties in interest shall be provided. The application shall include plans showing the location of the uses or structures for which off-street parking facilities are required, the location of the off-street parking facilities, and the schedule of times used by those sharing parking in common. In the event the application also requires a subdivision or land development approval, the shared parking agreement requires approval of the Planning Commission and Borough Council.

[1] Editor's Note: Table 10 is included as an attachment to this Chapter.

§ 27-604 Parking Dimensions and Surface Requirements.

[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 604]

1. Off-street parking spaces shall have a minimum dimensions as established in Figure 9.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Figure 9 is included as an attachment to this Chapter.

2. Required off-street parking space(s) and loading zones shall conform to the following: All off-street spaces shall be adequately marked and shall be constructed of an approved all-weather surface to provide safe and convenient access in all seasons. Said all-weather surface shall be constructed only of concrete, asphalt or brick or other paved surface approved by the Borough Engineer. The construction of all such off-street loading spaces shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Borough Engineer, concerning the materials of construction and specification of construction, prior to, during and after the completion of construction of such off-street loading spaces.

3. In addition to the other standards of this Part, the following regulations shall apply to parking spaces in the SFR Zoning District: The term "parking space" shall include but is not limited to a parking pad, driveway and any other area provided for parking a vehicle. Each parking space provided, constructed or maintained for parking of vehicle(s) pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter must have a width not greater than 50% of the width of the front of the dwelling or building structure located on the same lot.

4. The minimum width of access aisles internal to a parking lot or structure shall be as prescribed in Figure 9, provided that aisles having two-way traffic are required to provide a width of 24 feet regardless of angle of parking.

§ 27-605 Parking, Access and Layout.

[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 605]

1. Internal Driveway System. All off-street parking lots with greater than 200 parking spaces shall include a separate internal access drive system which separates aisle ways which access individual parking spaces from the overall internal access driveway system. The purpose of the internal driveway system is to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular circulation, creating an interconnected circulation network.

2. Internal driveway systems shall be designed to connect into adjacent properties, where practical. The Borough may require an easement be placed on the property to allow for future connection to the adjacent properties.

3. Joint access to abutting parcels shall be provided wherever practical. This will result in the development of shared parking areas at vehicular access points.

4. All parking areas containing three or more parking spaces shall include a turnaround that is designed and located so that vehicles can enter and exit the parking area without backing onto a public ROW.

5. Except as otherwise permitted, off-street parking facilities shall be located on the lots on which the use or structure for which they are provided is located.

6. All vehicular turning movements and maneuvering must take place on site.

7. Internal driveways shall be provided to permit on-site access to all parking and loading facilities and to permit emergency vehicle access.

8. Pedestrian walkways will be provided throughout all zoning districts. These walkways shall be parallel to the street, unless shown that an alternative system provides safe and convenient circulation. Walkways will be a minimum of six feet wide unless located on an existing block where existing walkways are a differing width, in which case, the width of the existing walkways shall be matched. Walkways shall be paved and maintained with a smooth surface of concrete. Pedestrian walkways shall be designed, graded, constructed, surfaced and maintained to be readily usable by persons with disabilities.

9. Pedestrian walkways shall be required within development sites to provide safe and convenient pedestrian access between buildings and to parking areas and transit stops. Sidewalks within development sites shall be differentiated when crossing vehicular lanes by lines, stripping, signalization and/or different paving materials. They shall be constructed and designed to provide safe passage of pedestrians.

10. Traffic aisles that do not provide for continuous circulation within the site shall provide for turnaround areas. Turnaround areas shall be a minimum of 25 feet by 25 feet.

11. The end of each parking aisle shall have an end cap island of at least five feet in width. The end cap island area shall not be used in meeting required minimum parking space or travel aisle dimensions.

§ 27-606 Accessible Parking Requirements.

[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 606]

Accessible parking requirements shall meet the standards of the most recently adopted requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, as may be amended from time to time.

§ 27-607 Parking Ratios.

[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 607]

See attachment to this Chapter for Table 10, Parking Ratios.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Table 10 is included as an attachment to this Chapter.

§ 27-608 Off-Street Loading and Unloading.

[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 608]

1. Intent. All new nonresidential buildings shall provide required off-street loading berths in accordance with this Chapter. In all zoning districts, whenever a new construction is proposed, off-street loading berths shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this Section.

A. Off-Street Loading Design.

(1) Size. Each loading berth shall be at least 65 feet in length and 12 feet in width with an overhead clearance of 14 feet. The area used for loading berths shall not be used to satisfy parking area requirements and shall not block any driveway used for circulation through the site.

(2) Access. Loading berths shall be designed to provide sufficient turnaround area so that vehicles are not required to back onto public streets, and the design shall be subject to review and approval by the Borough Engineer. Loading berths shall have direct access to a driveway and shall be maintained free from obstruction.

(3) Location. All loading berths shall be located on the same lot with the principal use they are intended to serve. No loading berth shall be located in a required front yard. Loading berths shall be located at least 30 feet from the nearest point of intersection of any two streets.

(4) Screening. Loading berths shall be screened when facing any residential use or residential zoning district.

(5) Surfacing. All loading berths shall have a paved, concrete or bituminous surface, graded with positive drainage to dispose of surface water.

(6) Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate loading berths shall be shielded from any adjoining residential use or zoning district and away from any street or highway.

B. Off-street loading requirements. In all zoning districts, every use which requires the receipt or distribution, by tractor trailer, of material or merchandise, shall provide off-street loading berths in accordance with the following requirements:

(1) Retail stores, freight terminals, industrial or manufacturing establishments, retail or wholesale stores, personal or business service establishments, storage warehouses, or any similar uses which receive deliveries.

	Table 11 Berths Required (Retail, Industrial or Manufacturing)
	Gross Floor Area (square feet)	Number of Berths Required
	Under 10,000	None
	10,000 to 19,999	1
	20,000 to 39,999	2
	40,000 to 65,000	3
	For each additional 20,000	1 additional

(2) Auditoriums, convention or exhibit halls, sports arenas, hotels, office buildings, restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, apartment buildings, public buildings, and similar uses which receive deliveries by tractor trailer.

	Table 12 Berths Required (Auditoriums, Convention Halls, Office Buildings)
	Gross Floor Area (square feet)	Number of Berths Required
	Under 40,000	None
	40,000 to 59,999	1
	60,000 to 99,999	2
	100,000 to 160,000	3
	Over 160,000	4

(3) Any other business that is expected to have deliveries from large vehicles not specifically identified herein may be required to provide loading berths in compliance with this Section at the discretion of the Borough.

(4) In addition to required off-street parking and loading facilities, adequate storage areas for vehicles awaiting loading and unloading shall be provided. Under no circumstances shall vehicles be stored on or block access to a public ROW.