A.
Applicability. Unless otherwise stated, parking and loading shall
be provided as is outlined in this chapter.
B.
General provisions.
(1)
Accessible parking. Parking facilities accessible for persons with
disabilities shall be in compliance with or better than the standards
detailed in the state and federal building or accessibility requirements,
including quantity, size, location, and accessibility.
(2)
Requirements for unlisted uses. Parking spaces will be provided as
detailed in Table 7.2-1. If a use is not listed, the City Planner
is authorized to apply standards for a use deemed as similar. In the
instance where an equivalent may not be clearly determined, the City
Planner may require a parking study, transportation management plan,
or other evidence that will help determine the appropriate requirements.
C.
Exempt areas.
[Amended 6-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2049]
(1)
Downtown and Neighborhood Nodes. Lots located in the Downtown Exempt
Parking Area (refer to Figure 7.1-1) and zoned Neighborhood Node are
exempt from the requirement to provide off-street parking spaces.
Spaces that are provided must adhere to all applicable requirements
including design, layout, and landscaping.
(2)
Commercial Nodes. Lots in the Commercial Node District are permitted
a 25% reduction of the required off-street parking. Spaces that are
provided must adhere to all applicable requirements, including quantity,
design, layout and landscaping.
(3)
Small commercial establishments. A commercial establishment, including
the nonmanufacturing element of craftsman industrial, containing up
to 2,000 square feet of floor area, not located in the Community Commercial
(CC) zoning district, shall be exempt from all requirements to provide
off-street parking spaces.
A.
Required Parking Table.
(1)
Table 7.2-1 outlines the required off-street parking spaces.
[Amended 6-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2049]
Table 7.2-1
Required Parking Table
| ||
---|---|---|
Use
|
Required Spaces
| |
Residential/Lodging
| ||
Hotel/motel
|
0.75 per 1 guest room plus 1 per employee on largest shift;
CC District: 1 per 1 guest room plus 1 per employee on largest shift
| |
Bed-and-breakfast
|
1 per guest room; 1 for innkeeper/home occupant
| |
Dormitory
|
1 per 3 beds or per City-approved campus master plan
| |
Nursing home/assisted living/rehabilitation center/adult foster
care
|
1 per employee on largest shift; 1 per facility vehicle; 1 per
5 beds
| |
Residential
|
1 per dwelling unit1
| |
Residential: senior housing
|
0.5 per dwelling unit
| |
Residential: off-campus student housing/RM-15C
|
2 per dwelling unit
| |
Rooming house
|
1 per unit or bedroom
| |
Transitional residence
|
1 per 2 employees on largest shift
| |
Civic/Institutional Uses
| ||
Assembly/theater
|
1 per 3 persons permitted at maximum occupancy
| |
Assembly, religious
|
1 per 6 seats in worship area or 1 per 40 square feet without
seats
| |
College and university
|
Based on similar use or per City-approved campus master plan
| |
Hospital
|
1 per 3 beds or per City-approved campus master plan
| |
Library and museum
|
1 per 3 persons permitted at maximum occupancy
| |
Police and fire station/utilities and public services
|
1 per employee on largest shift
| |
School
|
2 per 3 employees as largest shift, plus 1 per 10 students enrolled
in grades 10 to 12
| |
Commercial
| ||
Agriculture
|
1 per employee on largest shift
| |
Day care
|
1 per employee on largest shift, in addition commercial facilities:
1 per 5 children permitted at maximum occupancy
| |
Eating and drinking establishments
|
1 per 5 persons at maximum occupancy; 1 per 2 employees at largest
shift
| |
Entertainment sports
| ||
Participant
|
1 per 5 persons at maximum occupancy; 1 per 2 employees at largest
shift
| |
Spectator
|
1 per 6 fixed seats or 1 per 40 square feet without seats
| |
Retail/services
|
1 per 330 square feet
| |
Kennels
|
1 per employee on largest shift; 1 per 3 animals permitted at
maximum occupancy
| |
Office
|
1 per 300 square feet
| |
Outdoor sales and storage
|
1 per employee at largest shift; 1 per 2,500 square feet outdoor
sales area
| |
Self-storage/mini-storage
|
1 per employee on largest shift; 1 per 75 storage units
| |
Vehicle service
|
1 per 200 square feet floor area; in addition, vehicle repair:
2 per repair bay or area
| |
Vehicle service: car wash
|
1 per employee on largest shift
| |
Industrial
| ||
Craftsman industrial
|
1 per employees on largest production shift; 1 per 500 square
feet retail
| |
Industrial
|
1 per 1 employee on largest shift (includes shift, office, and
maintenance staff)
|
NOTES:
|
1For detached and attached dwelling
units, up to two spaces per unit are permitted.
|
(2)
Total required vehicular parking spaces should be determined using
the following parameters in addition to Table 7.2-1.
(a)
Fractions. In determining the number of spaces required, any
fraction of spaces required under 1/2 shall be disregarded; a fraction
equal to or greater than 1/2 shall be rounded up to count as one space.
(b)
Maximum parking spaces provided. Off-street parking may not
be provided in an amount greater than 110% of the minimum parking
requirement.
(c)
On-street parking credit.
[1]
Up to 20% of the parking requirement for commercial and industrial
craftsman uses can be met with on-street parking located within 660
feet of the site.
[2]
Up to 20% of the parking requirement for residential uses can
be met with on-street parking located within 660 feet of the site
where overnight parking is permitted.
(d)
Shared parking. Credit for shared off-street parking is calculated
as follows:
[1]
Off-site location. Spaces in off-site parking facilities within
660 feet can be applied to the parking requirements for a lot.
[2]
Multiple uses credit. When multiple uses share parking facilities,
the quantity of spaces provided should be calculated as follows.
[a]
Shared peak demand times. Businesses with the same
peak parking demand times that share parking facilities shall reduce
the quantity provided by 5%.
[b]
Different peak demand times. Business with different
peak parking demand times can reduce their required parking spaces
using Table 7.2-2, Parking Times Per Use Category.
Table 7.2-2
Parking Times Per Use Category
| ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Uses Category
|
Weekdays
|
Weekends
| ||||
Midnight to 7:00 a.m.
|
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
|
6:00 p.m. to Midnight
|
Midnight to 7:00 a.m.
|
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
|
6:00 p.m. to Midnight
| |
Residential
|
100%
|
50%
|
80%
|
100%
|
80%
|
80%
|
Hotel/motel/bed-and-breakfast
|
100%
|
65%
|
100%
|
100%
|
65%
|
100%
|
Assembly, religious
|
0%
|
30%
|
50%
|
0%
|
100%
|
75%
|
Retail and services
|
5%
|
100%
|
80%
|
5%
|
100%
|
60%
|
Eating and driving establishments
|
50%
|
70%
|
100%
|
70%
|
60%
|
100%
|
Entertainment (spectator, participant) and assembly
|
5%
|
30%
|
100%
|
5%
|
80%
|
100%
|
Office
|
5%
|
100%
|
5%
|
5%
|
5%
|
5%
|
[i]
Determine the required number of spaces per use,
following Table 7.2-1, Required Parking Table.
[ii]
Applying the percentages in Table 7.2-2 determine
the number of spaces needed per use in each of the six time periods.
[iii]
For each time period, add the number of spaces
needed for all applicable use categories to obtain a total for each
of the six time periods.
[iv]
The time period with the highest total of parking
spaces is the number of spaces required for the site.
(e)
Bicycle facilities. For every 10 required bicycle parking spaces, the required number of vehicular spaces may be reduced by one. Refer to § 50-7.3, Required bicycle parking.
(f)
Administrative reduction. City Planner may reduce the number
of required parking spaces by up to 10% if the applicant can document
that the required number of parking spaces will not be fully utilized.
B.
Vehicular parking design and location. Vehicular parking facilities
shall be provided using the following standards.
(1)
Design. Vehicular parking shall be designed as follows:
(a)
Space dimension. Parking space design shall follow the dimensions
in Table 7.2-3, Minimum Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions, and Figure
7.2-1, Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions.
Table 7.2-3
Minimum Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions
| |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Angle of Parking
(degrees)
|
Stall Dimensions
|
Drive Aisle Width
| |||
Curb Length
(feet)
|
Stall Width
(feet)
|
Stall Depth
(feet)
|
One Way
(feet)
|
Two-Way
(feet)
| |
0° (Parallel)
|
18
|
8
|
18
|
12
|
20
|
45°
|
12
|
8.5
|
18
|
12
|
20
|
60°
|
10
|
8.5
|
18
|
18
|
20
|
90°
|
8.5
|
8.5
|
18
|
20
|
20
|
(b)
Wheel stops. Wheel stops or bumper guards are required for spaces
adjacent to property lines, landscape buffers, and pedestrian pathways,
internal to site or in public right-of-way.
(d)
Slope. All parking areas, driveways, and sidewalk access to
parking areas shall meet the requirements of the American Disabilities
Act.
(e)
Materials. Parking areas may be designed with impervious or
semipervious materials, such as concrete, asphalt, macadam, brick,
and stone.
[1]
Gravel and crushed stone are permitted for parking lots for
residential parking areas up to 10 spaces and for all parks and open
space uses. Additional application of these types of material may
be permitted with approval of the City Planner.
(f)
Landscape areas.
[1]
Areas not used for sidewalks, parking spaces, drive aisles,
loading, or refuse shall be constructed and maintained as landscaped
areas.
[2]
The perimeter of a parking lot shall be treated with fencing
and/or landscaping along all property lines following Appendix A,
§ 6.2, Landscaping and Open Spaces.
(g)
Lighting. Parking areas with 50 or more spaces must be lit per
Appendix A, § 6.4, Lighting.
(h)
Pedestrian access. Parking lots with more than two double-loaded
aisles will provide internal pedestrian access both through the lot
and, if directly adjacent to right-of-way, from the adjacent right-of-way
to the structure(s).
[1]
Dimension. The pedestrian access pathway shall be at least six
feet in width.
[2]
Location. The pathway(s) shall be centrally located.
[3]
Buffer. The pathway shall be buffered from drive aisles with
landscaping or designated parking stalls and delineated with paint
where it crosses drive aisles.
(2)
Vehicular parking location. If located in a district with lot type
standards, refer to those standards for parking lot location. In addition,
the following apply:
(a)
Access. All spaces, unless otherwise noted, shall front an drive
aisle, driveway, or right-of-way providing direct access the parking
space.
(b)
Parking in yards. Motorcycles and vehicles must be parked on
driveways, permitted parking areas, or within a structure.
[Amended 6-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2049]
(c)
Recreational vehicles. Trailers, motor homes, recreational vehicles,
boats, or other similar vehicles may be parked as follows:
[1]
Recreational vehicles may be stored on a driveway in the front
or corner yard between May 1 and October 15 and in the side and rear
yards without restrictions.
[Amended 6-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2049]
[2]
Recreational vehicles can be stored in the side or rear yards.
[3]
Recreational vehicles must be kept in good repair and carry
a current license and registration.
[4]
A maximum of two recreational vehicles can be stored out of
doors on a lot at a time; there is no limit as it relates to vehicles
within fully enclosed structures.
A.
Required Bicycle Parking Table.
(1)
Table 7.3-1 outlines the required spaces for bicycle parking.
Table 7.3-1
Required Bicycle Parking Table
| |
---|---|
Use
|
Required Spaces
|
Residential/Lodging
| |
Bed-and-breakfast/hotel/motel
|
1 per 7 employees
|
Dormitory
|
1 per 5 beds or per City-approved campus master plan
|
Nursing home/assisted living/rehabilitation center/adult foster
care
|
1 per 7 employees
|
Residential
|
1 per 5 dwelling units
|
Civic/Institutional Uses
| |
Assembly/theater
|
1 per 50 persons permitted at maximum occupancy
|
Assembly, religious
|
1 per 50 seats in worship area or 100 square feet without seats
|
College and university
|
Based on similar use or per City-approved campus master plan
|
Hospital
|
1 per 15 employees or per City-approved campus master plan
|
Library and museum
|
1 per 7 employees
|
Parks and open space
|
1 per 5,000 square feet of land area or per City parks and recreation
plan
|
School
|
2 per classroom
|
Commercial and Industrial
| |
Agriculture
|
1 per 5 employees or gardeners
|
Eating and drinking establishments and entertainment sports
(participant)
|
1 per 15 persons permitted at maximum occupancy
|
Office/employment uses/other
|
1 per 7 employees
|
Parking, stand-alone surface lot or garage/ramp
|
1 per 15 parking spaces
|
Retail/services
|
1 per 7 employees
|
(2)
Total required bicycle parking spaces should be determined using
the following parameters in addition to Table 7.3-1.
(a)
Calculation. At least one space is required. Beyond the first
space, in determining the number of spaces required, any fraction
of spaces required under 1/2 shall be disregarded; a fraction greater
than 1/2 shall be rounded up to count as one space.
(b)
Public bicycle parking spaces. Parking facilities within public
spaces, such as street rights-of-way, can count toward the requirement
for nonresidential uses. All facilities located within a public right-of-way
require review and approval of an encroachment agreement with the
City.
B.
Bicycle parking design and location. Bicycle parking facilities shall
be provided using the following standards:
(1)
(2)
Location. Bicycle parking shall be located as follows.
(a)
Visible location. If not visible from the street or public entrance,
a directional sign must be posted indicating location. Adherence to
the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices for signage is recommended.
(b)
Structured parking. If more than 50% of a site's vehicular parking
is in a covered area or structure, the required spaces shall also
be located in the covered area or structure or otherwise protected
from the weather.
A.
Off-street loading. Construction of new buildings that are expected
to have deliveries by vehicles rated as heavy-duty must provide off-street
loading facilities as follows.
(1)
Design. Each loading space shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width,
25 feet in length, and 14 feet in height.
(2)
Location. Loading areas shall be located as follows.
(a)
All off-street loading areas. Regardless of truck type, loading
areas shall not be located in the front build-to zone and may not
occupy any part of a required front or corner yard.
(b)
Loading areas shall not be located closer than 50 feet from
a residentially zoned lot unless it is wholly enclosed within the
building or by walls.
(c)
Loading areas must be separate from pedestrian facilities and
pathways.
A.
Driveways. Driveways will be designed as follows:
(1)
Driveway width. Driveway width is measured at the front property
line and shall adhere to the following:
(2)
Double-track driveways. Double-track, wheel strip, or ribbon driveways
are permitted as follows:
(3)
Materials. Driveways may be designed with impervious or semipervious
materials, such as concrete, asphalt, macadam, brick, and stone.
(a)
Gravel and crushed stone are permitted for residential driveways
accessing parking areas up to 10 spaces. Additional application of
these types of material may be permitted with approval of the City
Planner.
(4)
Maximum coverage of front yard. Driveways cannot account for more
than 30% of the front yard of a lot.