[R.O. 2001 § 405.350; CC 1984 § 42.550; Ord. No. 615 Art. IX § A, 12-6-1973; Ord. No. 836 § 2, 12-2-1999]
A. 
In all districts except a "C-4" Central Business Zoning District in connection with every use, sufficient off-street parking spaces shall be provided to accomplish the principles set forth in this Chapter and to meet the parking demands generated by residents, employees, company officials, company vehicles and customers. Required parking spaces shall be located on the lot on which the principal use is located except as provided in this Section.
1. 
Each application for a building permit, zoning permit or variance shall include plans for at least the minimum number of parking spaces as herein required. Plans shall include information as to location and dimensions of off-street parking spaces and the means of access to the spaces. The Zoning Administrator shall not approve any application until determining the requirements of this Section are met in the plans.
2. 
Each parking space shall contain not less than two hundred (200) square feet in area exclusive of access and circulation aisles. Areas normally used for drive-in customer service such as drive-in windows and gas pump service areas shall not be counted as required parking spaces.
3. 
If the off-street parking space required by this Chapter cannot reasonably be provided on the lot on which the principal use is located, such space may be provided on any land within four hundred (400) feet of the principal building or use. The principal use shall be permitted to continue only as long as its parking requirements are met.
[R.O. 2001 § 405.360; CC 1984 § 42.560; Ord. No. 615 Art. IX § B, 12-6-1973]
A. 
The minimum number of required spaces shall be determined by the following criteria. In addition, a developer shall evaluate his/her own needs to determine if they are greater than the minimum specified in this Chapter.
1. 
Uses permitted in an "A-1," "R-1a," "R-1b," "R-1c," "R-2" or "R-3" Zoning District:
a. 
Single-Family Dwellings. Two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit.
b. 
Two-Family Dwellings. Two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit.
c. 
Multi-Family Dwellings. Two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit.
d. 
Churches. One (1) parking space for each four (4) seats in the principal place of assembly.
e. 
Home Occupation. Three (3) parking spaces in addition to residential requirements.
f. 
Public Buildings.
(1) 
Schools. One (1) space for each staff member and employee. In the case of secondary schools, one (1) additional parking space for each eight (8) students in grades 9 through 12 shall be provided.
(2) 
Community Centers, Libraries, Galleries And Museums. Ten (10) parking spaces and one (1) additional parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area.
(3) 
Stadiums. One (1) parking space for each three (3) spectator seats.
g. 
Hospitals. One (1) parking space for each employee and one (1) additional parking space for each four (4) patient beds.
h. 
Golf Courses. Forty (40) parking spaces.
2. 
Uses permitted in a "C-2," "C-3" or "C-4" Zoning District:
a. 
Single-Family Dwellings. Two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit.
b. 
Two-Family Dwellings. Two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit.
c. 
Multi-Family Dwellings. Two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit.
d. 
Public Buildings. Same as Subsection (A)(1)(f) above.
e. 
Rooming Houses And Boardinghouses. Two (2) parking spaces and one (1) additional space for each room or boarder.
f. 
Retail Business And Service Establishments. One (1) space for each company vehicle and one (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area.
g. 
Service Stations. Two (2) parking spaces for each gas pump and three (3) spaces for each grease rack.
h. 
Restaurant, Cafe, Nightclub Or Similar Establishment. One (1) parking space for every two (2) employees and one (1) additional space for each one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area.
i. 
Office Building, Banks And Similar Institutions. One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area.
j. 
Auto Sales And Garages. One (1) parking space for each employee and four (4) spaces for each maintenance stall.
k. 
Pool Halls, Bowling Alleys And Similar Recreational Facilities. One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area.
l. 
Funeral Homes. One (1) parking space for each fifty (50) square feet of gross floor area.
m. 
Motels And Hotels. One (1) space for each employee and one (1) parking space for each rental unit.
n. 
Theaters. One (1) space for every two (2) seats.
3. 
Uses permitted in an "I-1" or "I-2" Zoning District:
a. 
Manufacturing Industries. One (1) parking space for each employee on the largest shift and one (1) space for each company vehicle.
b. 
Whole, Retail And Commercial Storage. One (1) parking space for each company vehicle stored at the site.
[R.O. 2001 § 405.370; CC 1984 § 42.570; Ord. No. 615 Art. IX § C, 12-6-1973]
A. 
Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be construed to be the nearest whole number.
B. 
The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
C. 
Whenever a building or use constructed or established after the effective date of this Chapter is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise to create a need for an increase of ten percent (10%) or more in the number of existing parking spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. Whenever a building or use existing prior to the effective date of this Chapter is enlarged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more in floor area or in the area used, said building or use shall then and thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein.
D. 
In the case of mixed or joint uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.
[R.O. 2001 § 405.380; CC 1984 § 42.580; Ord. No. 615 Art. IX § D, 12-6-1973]
A. 
All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served, except that where an increase in the number or spaces is required by a change or enlargement of use or where such spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two (2) or more buildings or establishments, the required spaces may be located and maintained not to exceed three hundred (300) feet from an institutional building served and not to exceed five hundred (500) feet from any other non-residential building served.
1. 
Up to fifty percent (50%) of the parking spaces required for (1) theaters, public buildings, bowling alleys, dance halls, nightclubs or cafes, and up to one hundred percent (100%) of the parking spaces required for a church or school auditorium may be provided and used jointly by (2) banks, offices, retail stores, repair shops, service establishments and similar uses not normally open, used or operated during the same hours as those listed in (1); provided, however, that written agreement thereto is properly executed and filed as specified below.
2. 
In any case where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot with the building or use served or where such spaces are collectively or jointly provided and used, a written agreement thereby assuring their retention for such purposes shall be properly drawn and executed by the parties concerned, approved as to form and executed by the City Attorney and shall be filed with the application for a building permit.
3. 
Off-street parking space may be located within the required front yard of any "C" or "I" zoning district, but no off-street parking shall be permitted in the required front yard of any "R" zoning district, except upon a driveway providing access to a garage, carport or parking area for a dwelling.
[R.O. 2001 § 405.390; CC 1984 § 42.590; Ord. No. 615 Art. IX § E, 12-6-1973]
A. 
Every building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail business, service, manufacturing, storage, warehousing, hotel, mortuary or any other use similarly involving the receipt or distribution by vehicles of materials or merchandise shall provide and maintain on the site premises off-street loading space in accordance with the following requirements:
1. 
Within any "C-2," "C-3" or "C-4" Zoning District, one (1) loading space for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of gross floor area.
2. 
Within any "I-1" or "I-2" Zoning District, one (1) loading space for each fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet of gross floor area.
3. 
For the purpose of this Section, an off-street loading space (exclusive of adequate access drives and maneuvering space) shall have minimum dimensions of twelve (12) feet by forty (40) feet and an overhead clearance of fourteen (14) feet in height above the alley or street grade.