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Standards.
(1)
The number, size and type of parking spaces required for particular
zoning uses shall be determined according to the standards described
herein. The number of parking spaces required per use is stated in
this section; if the proposed use does not precisely match one of
the listed uses herein, the number of spaces required shall be based
on the use which most closely matches the proposed use.
(2)
In cases where accessory uses are customary to a principal use,
the accessory use parking requirement is listed with the primary use
requirement. Other uses which are accessory in nature, but which are
classified in this chapter as a principal use, are required to have
the number of parking spaces required for the accessory use in addition
to those required for the principal use.
(3)
A "parking space" shall be a space which, exclusive of driveways
and turning areas, is a minimum of nine feet wide and 18 feet long
and is accessible for the parking of one vehicle. All off-street parking
spaces or areas shall be paved. Required off-street parking areas
for three or more vehicles shall have individual spaces marked and
shall be so designed, maintained and regulated so that no parking,
backing onto or other maneuvering incidental to parking shall be on
any public street, walk or alley and so that any vehicle may be parked
or unparked without moving another.
(4)
Parking spaces are required to be located on the site (off-street)
for which they are intended, unless on-street parking provisions are
applicable.
(5)
When the word "parking" or "parking requirement" is referenced,
it refers to both the size and number of the spaces.
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Existing nonconforming land uses:
(1)
Existing land uses which are nonconforming with respect to the
parking requirements established herein shall be exempt from compliance
unless an addition, alteration, or change in use occurs. Existing
nonconformities are recognized with respect to both the number of
existing parking spaces and the size of existing parking spaces.
(2)
Additions. When a use which is nonconforming with respect to
parking is increased with an addition to the property or structure,
parking must be provided for the additional use area according to
the provisions expressed herein. The existing use area may continue
to operate without increasing parking provisions for that use, provided
the number of parking spaces originally existing is not reduced in
number or size.
(3)
Alterations. When a use which is nonconforming with respect
to parking is changed through an alteration to property, structure
or use, the alteration may not reduce the amount of parking originally
available in either number or size of spaces. An alteration which
generates increased use or demand on the premises may only occur provided
the required number of parking spaces is installed on the site.
(4)
Change in use. When a parcel, property, structure or use which
is nonconforming with respect to parking requirements is changed to
a different use classification as described herein, the change may
only occur provided corresponding parking requirements can be achieved.
(a)
More intense use. A change in use which generates a higher parking
requirement than previously contained on the site, or than can be
added in compliance with the zoning district provisions, must seek
variance approval from the Municipal Zoning Hearing Board.
(b)
Less intense use. A change in use which generates a lower parking
requirement than previously contained on the site may be permitted
without a variance, provided the following applies:
[1]
The number of available parking spaces for the proposed use
is within 75% of the number required under the provisions of this
chapter.
[2]
The number of available parking spaces originally contained
on the site is not reduced by alterations, additions, or other zoning
criteria required for the proposed new use.
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Standards.
(1)
Existing land uses which are conforming with respect to the
parking requirements established herein may not undergo addition,
alteration, or change in use which creates nonconforming parking conditions,
unless a variance is obtained from the Township Zoning Hearing Board.
(2)
Additions or alterations. Conforming parking spaces must be
provided for the additional use area or alteration, according to the
provisions expressed herein.
(3)
New land uses. A parcel, property, structure, or use which requires
permit approval, special exception use approval, subdivision or land
development approval according to the requirements of this chapter
and other adopted codes or ordinances of the Municipality shall comply
with the intent and parking regulations established herein.
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Standards.
(1)
In order to help prevent the vacancy of commercial buildings
and properties which are nonconforming with respect to parking requirements,
a building may be partially utilized or employ shared-use provisions
in order to achieve the highest degree of parking compliance. This
provision may be accomplished through the permit process and does
not require Zoning Hearing Board action.
(2)
When such options are utilized, the allocation of use must be
clearly identified on a floor plan layout of the building or premises
submitted with the permit application, and the shared allocation of
parking spaces must be stated on the certificate of occupancy for
the building, property, structure, or use, as a condition of use and
occupancy approval.
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Standards. The following off-street parking requirements shall be
provided for uses as established below:
[Amended 9-19-2017 by Ord. No. 17-09; 11-20-2018 by Ord. No. 18-06]
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Apartment Complex — Same as use "apartment/condominium
building," plus 1/4 parking space per dwelling unit for visitors and
overflow parking if proposed in land development with greater than
16 units.
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Apartment/Condominium Building or Multifamily Dwelling
Unit — Parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling
units as follows:
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Efficiency units
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1.0/DU
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One-bedroom units
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1.0/DU
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Two-bedroom units
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1.5/DU
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Three-bedroom units
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1.5/DU
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Four-bedroom units
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1.5/DU
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Athletic/Health Club — One parking space
for every 200 square feet.
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Bed-and-Breakfast — In addition to parking
required for the home, one parking space per guest room, plus one
parking space per employee.
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Car Wash — In addition to the stacking area required by § 320-239, one parking space for every 200 square feet of gross leasable floor area not contained in the washing area.
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Church/House of Worship — One parking space
for every 25 square feet of primary worship space. This standard may
be reduced by special exception.
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Club, Fraternal Organization or Lodge — One
parking space for every 100 square feet of floor area used or intended
to be used for service to customers, patrons, clients, guests or members.
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Commercial Buildings (unless specifically regulated herein) — One parking space for every 400 square feet of net square
footage.
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Community Centers, Libraries, Museums, or other similar
places — One parking space for every 800 square feet
of floor area in public use.
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Duplex Unit or Multiplex Unit — One parking
space per unit.
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Funeral Home — No less than one parking space
for every three seats provided for patron use, or at least one parking
space for every 50 square feet of gross floor area used or intended
to be used in the operation of the establishment (exclusive of body
preparation rooms), whichever requires the greater number of parking
spaces.
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Gasoline Service Station or Fuel Service Islands — One parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area
of any building wherein retail sales are transacted.
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Group Home, Personal Care Home, or Institutional Home — Minimum of four off-street parking spaces for facilities
with less than four occupants and one additional off-street parking
space for every two occupants, or fraction thereof, in excess of four
occupants.
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Hotel/Motel/Inn — No less than one parking
space for each guest room provided on the premises, plus one parking
space for each employee working on the largest shift, plus required
parking spaces for accessory uses such as entertainment, restaurants,
and the like, as established herein.
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No-Impact Home-Based Business — No additional
spaces are required, over and above what is required for the residence.
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Open Areas Used for Commercial Purposes —
One parking space per 1,500 square feet of area, or fraction thereof.
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Rental Agency — One off-street display space
for each vehicle displayed or intended for rental, plus one standard-size
parking space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area devoted
to office, sales, showroom, or stockroom use.
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Restaurant, Sit-Down — For restaurants located
in the CR or OCR Zoning Districts, one parking space for every 50
square feet of gross leasable floor area devoted to customer or patron
use for sit-down restaurants, or one parking space for every three
seats, whichever requires the lesser number of spaces. In all other
districts, use the "commercial buildings" off-street parking requirements.
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Restaurant, Take-Out — For restaurants located
in the CR or OCR Zoning Districts, one parking space for every 75
square feet of gross leasable floor area devoted to customer or patron
use, plus one parking space for every three seats provided. In all
other districts, use the "commercial buildings" off-street parking
requirements.
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Rooming House — One parking space per room,
plus one parking space per employee.
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Rowhouse — 1.5 parking spaces per unit.
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Schools, Stadiums, Theaters, Public Auditoriums, or Other
Similar Places — One parking space for every five seats.
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Self-Storage Facility — One parking space
for every 100 storage units or fraction thereof, the spaces which
shall be located in the vicinity of the leasing office; plus one space
for the number of employees on the largest shift.
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Shopping Center — One parking space for every
250 square feet of gross leasable floor area. This standard applies
when the gross leasable floor area of all buildings comprising the
shopping center are greater than 10,000 square feet.
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Single-Family Detached — Two parking spaces
exclusive of garage space.
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Sober Living Home: — Minimum of five off-street
parking spaces for facilities with six occupants and one additional
off-street parking space for every two occupants, or fraction thereof,
in excess of six occupants.
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Supermarket or Grocery — One parking space
for every 200 square feet of gross leasable floor area.
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Townhouse Dwelling Unit — Two parking spaces
exclusive of garage space, plus 0.25 parking space per dwelling unit
for visitors and overflow parking if proposed in a subdivision having
more than 16 units and involving the creation of new streets or drives.
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Twin Dwelling Unit — Two parking spaces.
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Veterinary Clinic — Four parking spaces for
each exam room.
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Standards.
(1)
Fractions. In computing the number of required parking spaces,
if the computation results in a fraction, one additional space shall
be required for the fractional amount.
(2)
Gross leasable floor area. Unless otherwise stated, parking
space requirements are calculated using the gross leasable floor area
of a building. The gross leasable floor area is calculated by determining
the sum of all floor areas of a building capable of being devoted
to a principal or accessory use of an occupant or tenant, as measured
by the exterior building walls, minus floor areas of the building
devoted to:
(a)
Basement and crawl space utilized strictly as storage use.
(b)
Mechanical and building utility spaces such as elevator shafts,
water closets, and building equipment rooms.
(c)
Common hallways and stairways.
(d)
Aesthetic lobbies used for architectural enhancement or display,
and not used or intended for business use.
(e)
Mezzanines devoted exclusively to storage use.
(f)
Bathroom facilities for use by common tenants or the general
public utilizing the building.
(g)
Garage area utilized in the required parking space count for
the principal building use, and not devoted to storage use.
(h)
Design elements for handicapped accessibility.
(3)
The gross leasable floor area may not be altered without consideration
and adjustment to the available or producible parking spaces on the
premises. Once floor area is omitted from the gross leasable floor
area calculation, it cannot be converted into other uses unless the
appropriate parking adjustment is satisfied.
(4)
Unless specifically provided for herein, when multiple uses
occur within the same building or upon the same premises, the collective
parking requirement shall be calculated as the sum of the square footage
required for each individual use. This provision does not apply to
uses identified as qualifying for multiple use reduction, as provided
herein.
The nonresidential parking spaces required in § 320-304 herein may be located elsewhere than on the same lot when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to the following conditions:
A.
That the owners of two or more establishments shall submit, with
their application for special exception, a site plan showing joint
use and location of a common off-street parking area.
B.
That some portion of the common off-street parking area lies within
400 feet of an entrance, regularly used by patrons, into the buildings
served thereby.
C.
That the Zoning Hearing Board may, in its discretion, reduce the
amount of required parking space upon determination that greater efficiency
is effected by joint use of a common parking area, but in no case
shall the number of off-street parking spaces be reduced by more than
20% of the required number of spaces.
D.
The Zoning Hearing Board may eliminate the off-street parking requirements
for establishments of under 2,000 square feet of floor space if, in
its judgment, the requirement is adequately met by available on-street
parking within 400 feet of an entrance regularly used by patrons into
the proposed building or by available off-street parking open to the
public within 1,200 feet of an entrance regularly used by patrons
into the proposed building. All calculations of distance between the
entrance of a building and the entrance to a parking facility proposed
to meet the requirements set forth in this article shall be based
on the shortest distance along existing public sidewalks and walkways.
If the number of spaces required by § 320-304 of this article is substantially larger than the number of spaces anticipated by the applicant, then the concept of parking held in reserve may be used to avoid unnecessary paving while ensuring adequate area for potential parking demands.
A.
Suitable area must be available on the site for 100% of the parking required by § 320-304, above.
B.
The number of spaces which must be paved initially may be reduced
by up to 50% by the Municipal Council, upon recommendation of the
Municipal Planning Commission and Engineer.
C.
Suitable area must be reserved for the balance of the total number of spaces required by § 320-304. The total number of spaces shall be constructed by the applicant if and when determined necessary by the Council, upon recommendation of the Borough Engineer. The Council may require the installation of these parking spaces under the following conditions:
D.
A financial guaranty shall be provided by the applicant to cover
the cost of installation of the parking spaces held in reserve, for
a period of one year following installation of the initially constructed
parking spaces. The type and dollar value of the guaranty must be
approved by the Municipal Council, upon recommendation of the Municipal
Solicitor and Engineer.
E.
To qualify for use of the reserve parking concept, the applicant shall demonstrate that the number of spaces required by § 320-304 herein is substantially larger than the number of spaces anticipated by providing evidence supporting reduced parking needs to the Municipal Planning Commission and Engineer for their review and recommendations to the Municipal Council.
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Standards.
(1)
Buses. Multiple use retail centers and planned business complexes
greater than 50,000 square feet in total gross building area are required
to provide:
(a)
One off-street space for every 50,000 square feet of gross floor
area. Bus spaces must be designed to accommodate buses; spaces designed
for general vehicles may not be counted towards required parking for
buses and may not occupy required fire lanes.
(b)
A pickup area for public transportation. The pickup area must
include a ten-foot-by-twenty-foot waiting area that is additional
to the development's sidewalks. The pickup area must also include
an area where a forty-foot bus can park without blocking any lanes
of the development's driveways. Where the pickup area is internal
to the development, driveways and a parking area must be provided
that can handle and are designed for the weight and length of a forty-foot
passenger bus.
(2)
Van pool and paratransit vehicles. Multiple use retail centers
and planned business complexes greater than 50,000 square feet in
total gross building area are required to provide a single lane drop-off
area for van pool and paratransit vehicles. Drop-off facilities may
not occupy other required areas and must be clearly identified with
permitted signage and lane markers.
(3)
Bicycle storage areas. Multiple use retail centers and planned
business complexes greater than 25,000 square feet in total gross
building area are required to provide bicycle storage areas near the
principal building entrance area.
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Standards.
(1)
No parking area shall be used for any purpose that interferes
with its ability to provide the required amount of parking.
(2)
All parking lots shall be operated and maintained in accordance
with all of the following conditions:
(a)
They shall not be used for the sale, repair, or dismantling
of any vehicles, equipment, materials or supplies.
(b)
They shall be property graded for drainage and surfaced with
concrete, asphaltic concrete, asphalt, or any dustfree surfacing.
(c)
All parking lots shall be maintained in good condition; free
of weeds, dust, trash or debris.
(d)
They shall be provided with access drives located so as to minimize
the effect of headlight glare.
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The required number of parking spaces may be reduced by 15% if the
property is within 660 feet of a public transit stop, based on the
shortest distance along existing public sidewalks and walkways.
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Standards. In connection with any building or structure which is
to be erected or substantially altered and which requires the receipt
or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles,
there shall be provided offstreet loading berths not less than the
minimum requirements specified in this subsection:
(1)
Areas provided for the loading and unloading of delivery trucks
and other vehicles, and for the servicing of shops by refuse collection,
fuels, and other service vehicles, shall be arranged so that they
may be used without blocking or interfering with lanes, access drives;
parking aisles;, parking facilities, or pedestrian ways; or requiring
backing out into a street.
(2)
All required loading berths shall be located on the same lot
as the use to be served, and no portion of the vehicle shall project
into any traffic lane.
(a)
Exception. Loading and unloading of motor vehicles for delivery
to automobile sales agencies may be arranged for and conducted in
an alternative location in order to reduce the impact of noise to
adjoining residential districts. The alternative location may not
be one which creates the same noise impact to another residential
area.
(b)
Exception. Two or more establishments may use a common loading
area if it meets all other applicable requirements within this section.
(3)
Loading areas or docks shall be located to the side or rear
of the building.
(4)
No loading facilities shall be constructed in any required buffer
area.
(5)
All off-street loading areas shall be adequately screened from
adjacent streets and properties, and landscaped in accordance with
an overall plan, designed according to the provisions herein.
(6)
A required off-street loading berth shall be at least 15 feet
in width by at least 50 feet in length, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering
space, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 16 feet.
(a)
Exception. Where it can be demonstrated that loading and unloading
will only be performed by small trucks or vans, the loading berth
size may be reduced upon agreement with the Municipality. The approved
plan shall contain a note which so restricts the type of loading permitted,
and subsequent uses shall be restricted as necessary.
(7)
Each required off-street loading berth shall be designed with
appropriate means of vehicular access to an interior drive in a manner
which will least interfere with existing or planned traffic movements.
(8)
The location and design of loading areas shall be acceptable
to the Municipal Engineer.
(9)
All open off-street loading berths shall be paved in accordance
with the regulations of the Municipal Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance.
(10)
No storage or motor vehicle repair work of any kind, except
emergency work, shall be permitted within any required loading berth.
(11)
Space allocated to an off-street loading berth shall not be
used to satisfy the space requirements for any off-street parking
facilities or portions thereof.
(12)
Required number of loading berths. Each building, premises,
structure, or use erected or altered after the adoption of this chapter
shall provide loading berths as described below.
(13)
Off-street loading requirements by land use type; designated
off-street loading areas are not required for lots smaller than 10,000
square feet.
(14)
Nonresidential berths:
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Use
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Gross Floor Area
(square feet)
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# Of Berths
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Business and professional office
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First 10,000
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1
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Next 40,000
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1
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Each additional 50,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
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Retail
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First 5,000
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1
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Next 5,000
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1
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Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
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Uses over 100,000
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1 loading dock
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Industrial
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First 3,000
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1
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Next 7,000
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1
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Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
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Other uses (as deemed necessary by Municipal Council)
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First 20,000
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1
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Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
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