Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided and
kept available as an accessory use to all permitted and specially
permitted uses of buildings, structures, and lots in amounts not less
than those specified in this section. The term "vehicle," as used
in this section, shall include, but not be limited to, automobiles,
motorcycles, trucks, recreational vehicles, campers and trailers,
including recreational and boat trailers.
The purpose of this article is to provide for the safe and efficient
accommodation of off-street parking and loading spaces within the
Village of East Aurora, while preserving the traditional, walkable
character of the Village and achieving the following objectives:
A. Ensure that any parking area or facility is designed to provide proper
circulation, reduce hazards to pedestrians, and protect the users
of adjacent properties from nuisances caused by noise, fumes, and
glare of headlights which may result from the operation of vehicles;
B. Reduce congestion on the street network in the Village;
C. Ensure there are adequate amounts of parking and loading facilities
to serve the use(s) and users of a property;
D. Encourage alternative parking designs and modes of transportation
to reduce dependence on single-occupancy vehicular trips and improve
efficiency during travel; and
E. Ensure safe, well-planned multimodal access can be made to all commercial,
manufacturing, and residential properties within the Village while
minimizing potential vehicular and pedestrian conflicts.
Off-street parking space requirements for all uses shall be
in accordance with Table 40.6 below.
Table 40.6: Off-Street Parking Space Requirements
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Land Use
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Minimum Space Requirement
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Residential
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Single-family dwelling
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2 per dwelling unit
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Two-family dwelling
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2 per dwelling unit
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Multifamily dwelling
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1.5 per dwelling unit
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Nursing home or adult care facility
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0.5 per resident plus 1 per 2 employees1
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Bed-and-breakfast
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1 per room plus 1 per 2 employees1
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Home occupation
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No more than 2 spaces
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Institutional
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School, elementary or intermediate
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2 per classroom plus 1 per employee1
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School, secondary
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2 per classroom plus 1 per 10 students plus 1 per employee1
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School, occupational or skill training
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1 per 3 students plus 1 per employee1
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Religious institution
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1 per 3.5 seats
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Museums or libraries
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2 per 1,000 square feet2
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Hospital
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1 per bed plus 1 per employee1
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Medical clinic
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3 per 1,000 square feet2
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Day care or nursery
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1 per 6 persons (by capacity) plus 1 per employee1
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Commercial
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Retail store or shop
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3 per 1,000 square feet2
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Repair shop
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2 per 1,000 square feet2
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Food store
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4 per 1,000 square feet2
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Bar or tavern
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4 per 1,000 square feet2
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Hotel
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1 per room plus 1 per employee1
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Funeral home
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4 per 1,000 square feet2
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Office
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3 per 1,000 square feet2
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Restaurant
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4 per 1,000 square feet2
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Vehicle sales
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2 per employee1
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Entertainment or recreation facility
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40 per 1,000 square feet2
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Manufacturing
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All uses
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1 per employee1
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NOTES:
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1
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"Per employee" requirements shall be based on the number of
employees during the maximum shift.
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2
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As measured by the gross floor area of the proposed use.
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Off-street parking and loading spaces required by this article
serving multifamily dwellings and nonresidential uses shall conform
to the following design requirements:
A. All spaces shall be surfaced with asphalt bituminous, concrete, or
dustless material approved by the Village Board and shall be maintained
in smooth and well-graded condition. Such surface shall be permanent
and capable of being kept free of snow, dust, and dirt and must be
permanently marked. Pervious pavement materials are encouraged.
B. All spaces shall be clearly marked with a minimum painted strip of
four inches in width.
C. Spaces and their access driveways shall be graded so as to provide
for the proper mitigation of stormwater and runoff.
D. All perimeter landscaping shall include concrete, masonry, or metal
barriers to contain and protect landscaping materials where required.
E. In locations where curbing is not required, wheel stops shall be
used. Wheel stops shall be provided adjacent to any building, wall,
fence, walkway, landscaped area or property line to protect people,
property and other vehicles.
F. All new or reconstructed off-street parking lots must conform to
Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
G. All off-street parking areas that contain more than 10 spaces must
include clearly identified pedestrian route from the parking spaces
to the main building entrance and public sidewalk, where applicable.
H. All off-street parking areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Article
41 of this chapter.
I. All illumination of off-street parking areas shall be in conformity with the provisions of Chapter
165 of the Village Code.
J. Parking space and aisle dimensions shall follow the requirements
of Table 40.10J below. Centerline gradients of aisles shall not exceed
8%.
Table 40.10J: Parking Space and Aisle Minimum Dimensions
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Minimum Aisle Width
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Minimum Parking Space
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Angle of Parking
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Two-way
(feet)
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One-way
(feet)
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Width
(feet)
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Length
(feet)
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Ninety-degree
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24
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22
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9
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18
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Sixty-degree
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22
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18
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9
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18
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Forty-five degree
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20
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13
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8
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18
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Parallel
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20
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13
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8
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22
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Required parking spaces shall be used exclusively for the temporary
parking of passenger vehicles or light trucks of patrons, occupants,
or employees of the building or use to be served. Required parking
spaces shall not be used to satisfy the requirements for loading facilities
nor for the sale, display, rental, or repair of motor vehicles.
For off-street parking and loading areas greater than 10 spaces,
a dedicated area independent of required parking and loading spaces
for the placing and storage of snow shall be required.