This section sets minimum standards for off-street requirements for new residential or nonresidential construction and expansion or changes to existing uses. The purpose of this Section is to ensure that uses have a minimum level of off-street parking to avoid:
a) 
Congestion on surrounding streets while avoiding excessive parking;
b) 
Discouraging pedestrian access, driving up the cost of development, and;
c) 
Inviting excess levels of traffic congestion, which creates increases in flooding and nonpoint source pollution.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.5600, adopted 7/9/13)
a) 
The minimum parking ratios standards shall apply in all zoning districts, except in the CBD District.
b) 
The Planning Director shall determine the parking requirement for uses that do not correspond to the categories listed in this section using either the APA PAS Report 481/482 (Parking Standards) or the 21st Century Land Development Code as a reference. Other sources may also be used to determine the correct ratio for unlisted uses.
c) 
Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be constructed to be the nearest whole number.
d) 
Required off-street parking spaces shall be used for passenger vehicle parking only, and in no case shall parking spaces, loading spaces or drives be used for sales, repair work, storage, dismantling or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, products, materials or supplies.
e) 
No parking spaces or drives shall be located on slopes greater than 10%.
f) 
Fire lanes as required by the Fire Code shall be provided and clearly marked.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.5601, adopted 7/9/13)
The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required shall be computed in accordance with the following specifications:
a) 
The number of spaces required shall serve residents, customers, patrons, visitors, employees and consider building design capacity, square feet of sales and service area, and hours of operation.
b) 
Each parking area shall have adequate drives and room for ingress and egress to each parking space.
c) 
All off-street parking shall be built per adopted City standards.
d) 
Whenever a building is constructed and the issuance of its initial Certificate of Occupancy results in an increase in the number of employees, dwelling units, seating capacity, and/or modifies its use, the Planning Director or his designated representative shall recalculate the number of required parking spaces as provided in this Section. In the event the recalculation results in an increased number of required spaces, the owner or occupant must comply with the recalculated parking requirement, seek a joint-parking agreement, or seek a Special Exception as stated in Section 10.
e) 
The maximum number of spaces provided shall be 25% above the required minimum based on the ratios below. Any additional parking requested above the maximum shall require a parking feasibility study to be submitted to determine its viability. The City Council, following receipt of a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, may approve the construction of spaces in numbers exceeding the maximum.
f) 
The queuing or stacking of vehicles for any use (i.e. drive-thru lanes, pick-up/drop-off areas, etc.) shall be reviewed by City staff and approval determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon but not limited to specific use, location, site layout, and traffic circulation.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.5602, adopted 7/9/13; Ordinance 2016-51, sec. 1(G), adopted 12/13/16)
a) 
On-street parking shall be permitted on local streets, unless otherwise designated by the City.
b) 
On-street parking along all other roadway classifications (i.e. collectors, arterials, etc.) shall be reviewed by the City Council and approval determined on case-by-case basis, based upon but not limited to existing and/or projected traffic volumes, roadway alignment, design speed, surrounding land use, sight distances, and compatibility with the adopted Thoroughfare Plan.
c) 
The cross-section of the roadways shall be widened to accommodate the on-street parking unless otherwise approved by the City.
d) 
The on-street parking shall be clearly distinguishable from the travel lanes.
e) 
At a minimum, the pavement design of the on-street parking shall match that of the travel lanes.
f) 
The right-of-way width requirements shall be increased by the width of the on-street parking facilities, unless otherwise approved by the City.
g) 
Other Provisions
1) 
On-street parking shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from street intersections and 10 feet from driveways, or as stated by the City Engineer.
2) 
On-street parking shall not be installed within 20 feet of a marked crosswalk. At street intersections a bulb-out should be present to prevent right-turning vehicular traffic from utilizing the parking lane for this movement.
3) 
On-street parking shall not be placed so that it restricts required vehicular sight distances below required minimums as established by AASHTO.
h) 
On-street parking shall be served by sidewalks and curb cuts that meet the Texas Accessibility Standards.
i) 
Parking meters or parking restrictions shall not be installed without prior approval by the City.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.5603, adopted 7/9/13)
Off-street parking requirements of a given use may be met with off-site or off-street parking facilities of another use when, and if, all of the following conditions are met:
a) 
The off-site or off-street parking facilities are within 300 feet of the property or business.
b) 
The parking demands of the individual use, as determined by the Planning Director or designated representative, are such that the total parking demand of all the uses at any one time is less than the total parking stalls required.
c) 
A written agreement between the owners and/or lessees is executed for a minimum of 10 years (and may be subsequently renewed by the consent of all interested parties), approved by the Planning Director as provided in subsection d) below. The agreement shall be recorded and a copy maintained in the project file.
1) 
Should the lease expire or otherwise be terminated, the use for which the off-site parking was provided shall be considered nonconforming and any and all approvals shall be subject to revocation.
2) 
Expansion of the use shall be prohibited unless the use is brought into compliance with the Parking Regulations.
d) 
A joint-parking agreement shall be signed by the Planning Director, by the owner of the entire land to be included in the joint-parking plan, the owners or owners of all structures then existing on such land area, and all parties having a legal interest in such land area and structures.
1) 
Sufficient evidence to establish the status of the applicants as owners or parties having a legal interest shall be provided.
2) 
The agreement 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 facilities, and the schedule of times used by those sharing parking in common.
3) 
After approval, such agreement shall be filed in the County Clerk’s Office and a copy provided to each party and the City.
e) 
Pursuant to the same procedure and subject to the same limitations and requirements by which the joint-parking plan was approved and filed, any such plan may be amended or withdrawn, either partially or completely at any time without penalty, if all land and structures remaining under such plan comply with all the conditions and limitations of the plan, and all land and structures withdrawn from such plan comply with the regulations of this Section.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.5604, adopted 7/9/13)
The Non-Single-Family Driveway Spacing and Design Criteria for Driveways Located Within Public Rights-of-Way is hereby, adopted as the official policy of the City.
a) 
Definitions:
Words or phrases not expressly prescribed herein are to be defined in accordance with their customary usage as it relates to this specific application.
1) 
Driveway
means any public or private drive designed for vehicular access (ingress/egress) to a development or property.
2) 
Driveway spacing distance
refers to the distance between two driveways as measured from where the curb radii return ends perpendicular to the street of one driveway to where the curb radii return ends perpendicular to the street of another driveway (refer to Figure 1).
b) 
Driveway Spacing Requirements:
1) 
Minimum driveway spacing shall be as specified in the following table. For properties located at the corner of 2 intersecting streets, the spacing requirements below shall be increased by a minimum of 10%.
Thoroughfare Type
Right-of-Way
(feet)
Min. Driveway Spacing Distance
(feet)
Minor Collector
60/70
200
Major Collector
80
230
Minor Arterial (frontage road or 4 lane - divided median
90
280
Major Arterial (6 lane - divided median)
120
330
i) 
Exception: A development with street frontage within the distance established above shall be permitted to have a single driveway with a 36-foot maximum width per frontage which shall be located as far as physically possible away from where the curb radii return of an existing driveway ends perpendicular to the street. However, if common access can be provided from an adjacent non-single-family development, no driveway will be permitted within the established distance with regard to the subject property, unless approved by the City Engineer or their designated representative.
2) 
The minimum driveway spacing from a railroad crossing shall be 50 feet from the railroad right-of-way.
3) 
The minimum distance between median openings on divided thoroughfares (existing or proposed shall be 600 feet, as measured from median nose to median nose (refer to Figure 2).
4) 
All efforts shall be made, where feasible based on the determination of the City Engineer or their designated representative, to align new driveways with pre-existing driveways or median openings.
5) 
All efforts shall be made, where feasible based on the determination of the City Engineer or their designated representative, to establish cross-access easements and shared drives in order to increase internal access efficiency between adjacent developments, to minimize curb cuts, to reduce excessive ingress and egress onto thoroughfares, and to reduce traffic conflict potential. Access drives/aisles are to be extended to the development’s property boundary in order to provide for connectivity with future development(s).
6) 
Driveways located along State maintained roadways shall adhere to the requirements of the Texas Department of Transportation or their successor agency.
c) 
Driveway Design Requirements:
1) 
Driveways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City standards.
2) 
All driveways shall provide for pedestrian access that meets the provisions of the Texas Accessibility Standards (refer to Figure 3).
3) 
Driveways shall be constructed without any encroachments and shall have a clear line of sight at the street approach.
4) 
In areas where concrete curb and gutter exist, the driveway radius return shall not begin any closer than the existing expansion joint at either a standard or recessed curb inlet.
5) 
In areas where roadside ditches exist, driveways shall have drainage culverts with safety end treatments installed in accordance with City standards.
d) 
Exemption:
If any of the driveway spacing or design requirements cannot be physically satisfied, the City Council, after receipt of a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, may grant an exemption to the required spacing. Any exemption to the required driveway spacing shall be in harmony with the purpose and intent of these regulations and shall not be granted until every feasible option for satisfying the driveway spacing or design requirements has been considered.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.5605, adopted 7/9/13; Ordinance 2016-51, sec. 1(H), adopted 12/13/16)
The minimum number of parking spaces required for uses within any district shall be determined as follows:
Proposed/Existing Use
Minimum Spaces Required
A. Lodging Uses
 
Hotel/Motel
0.8 for the 1st 50 guest rooms or residential unit +1 per each room thereafter
B. Institutional Uses
 
Community/Conference Center
1 per 250 square feet of floor area
Elementary School
3 per classroom
Middle School
2 per classroom
High School
8 per classroom
Post-secondary Educational Facilities (Trade/Vocational School; College/University)
1 per 200 square feet of floor area
Public Assembly Hall
1 per 4 seats (fixed seating) 1 per 100 square feet of floor area (non-fixed)
Place of Worship
1 per 4 seats in sanctuary or auditorium
Child Care Institutions
1 per 400 square feet of floor area
Hospital, Nursing Home or Long-Term Care
1 per 400 square feet of floor area
Mortuary or Funeral Chapel
1 per 150 square feet of floor area
Labor Union/Day Labor Center
1 per 300 square feet of floor area
Museum
1 per 450 square feet of public area
Library
1 per 400 square feet of public area
Police Station
1 per 1,000 square feet designated as police space
Fire Station
1 per 450 square feet of floor area
Court
1 per 400 square feet of floor area
C. Recreational, Special Entertainment Uses
 
Theater (performance and/or entertainment)
1 per 200 square feet
Bowling Alley/Pool Halls
1 per 200 square feet
Health Club or Gym/Recreation Center or associated uses
1 per 400 square feet of floor area
Indoor Amusement
1 per 200 square feet of floor area
Outdoor Amusement
1 per 600 square feet of outdoor recreation area
Sports Stadium/Arena
1 per 8 seats
Lodge/Fraternal Organization
1 per 400 square feet of floor area
Golf Course/Country Club
4 per hole
Miniature Golf Course
3 per putting tee
Driving Range
2 per driving tee
D. Personal Services and Retail Uses
 
Personal Services Establishment
1 per 200 square feet of floor area
Retail Stores (Stand-alone building or one tenant)
1 per 250 square feet of floor area
Furniture or Appliance Sales and Repair
1 per 600 square feet of floor area
Multi-tenant Retail Center
1 per 175 square feet of floor area (15% reduction may be provided if a cross-access easement & drive is provided)
Open Retail Sales
1 per 600 square feet of site area (exclusive of buildings)
Self-Service Laundry or Dry Cleaning
1 per 300 square feet of floor area
E. Food and Beverage Services Uses
 
Restaurant, Bar, Nightclub or Private Club, Brewpub
1 per 100 square feet of seating area
F. Business Services Uses
Bank or Similar Financial Institution
1 per 450 square feet of floor area
Medical, Dental or Animal Clinic or Office
1 per 400 square feet of floor area
Other Office, Business, Professional or Administrative Use
1 per 300 square feet of floor area
G. Automotive and Equipment Uses
 
Service Station (gas station/convenience store)
1 per 375 square feet of floor area (pump locations are not to be included as a parking space)
Motor Vehicle Repair, Garage or Shop
2 per service bay +1 for each 350 square feet of floor area
Motor Vehicle Sales establishment
1 per 300 square feet of floor area +1 space per 4,500 square feet of outdoor display area
Car Wash (automated, self, and/or full service)
1 per 125 square feet of floor area (under main roof, including wash and detail areas)
H. Storage, Wholesale & Manufacturing Uses
 
Brick or Lumber Yard or Similar Area
1 per 3,000 square feet of site area
Open Storage of sand, gravel, or petroleum
1 per 2,000 square feet of site area
Warehouse and Enclosed Storage
1 per 3,000 square feet of floor area + Must meet the requirements of the office parking requirements
Commercial or Wholesale Manufacturing Operations
1 per 1,000 square feet of floor area
Mini-warehouses
1 per 4,000 square feet of storage area
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.5606, adopted 7/9/13; Ordinance 2019-41, sec. 4, adopted 8/27/19)
a) 
Minimum stall widths shall be 10 feet. In addition, the dimensions of up to 30% of the total number of off-street parking spaces may be reduced to 9 feet in width to accommodate compact automobiles. These spaces may be labeled accordingly.
b) 
In all cases, parking located immediately adjacent to landscaped buffer islands/areas shall include a minimum 24-inch pedestrian stripped [striped] area.
c) 
The off-street parking areas shall be designed in accordance with the following diagram below. All aisle widths shall be as indicated, unless it is designated as a fire lane with the width as indicated in the adopted Fire Code. All dimensions are in feet.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.5607, adopted 7/9/13)
In each parking facility in districts “MD-2”, “MF”, “GP”, “CR”, “C”, “LI”, “MI”, and “HI” a portion of the total parking shall be specifically designed, located, and reserved for vehicles licensed by the State for use by the handicapped. Each parking space designated for use by the handicapped shall consist of a rectangular area not less than 12-1/2 feet wide by 18 feet long, with a vertical clearance of 7-1/2 feet, shall be located in an area not exceeding 2% slope, and shall be located near a level or ramped entrance accessible to handicapped persons. Parking spaces for the handicapped shall be signed in accordance with State law and restricted for use by the Handicapped only. These spaces will be provided according to the following schedule:
Total Spaces in Lot
Number of Handicapped Spaces
Up to 25
1
26 to 50
2
51 to 75
3
76 to 100
4
101 to 150
5
151 to 200
6
201 to 300
7
301 to 400
8
401 to 500
9
More than 501
2% of Total
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.5608, adopted 7/9/13)
All business uses shall provide and maintain off-street facilities for the loading and unloading of merchandise and goods within the building or on the lot adjacent to a public alley or private service drive to facilitate the movement of traffic on the public street in addition to other parking requirements. Such space shall consist of a minimum area of 10 feet by 25 feet and be provided as follows:
Floor area space
(in square feet)
Loading or unloading berths
Less than or equal to 25,000
1
25,001 to 84,000
2
84,001 to 156,000
3
156,001 to 236,000
4
Each additional 100,000
1 additional
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.5609, adopted 7/9/13)