In all districts there shall be provided at the time any building or structure is erected or structurally altered (except as provided in section 14.12.002), off-street parking spaces in accordance with the following requirements:
All parking spaces, driveways, display areas, and off-street parking spaces shall be concrete pavement.
Editor’s note–The provisions regarding concrete pavement in the above paragraph were in the amendment of this section by Ord. 811-20 but were not in the subsequent amendment by Ord. 858-22. This appears to have been an inadvertent error in the drafting of Ord. 858-22.
Land Use
Requirements
Additional Requirements
Residential Uses
Assisted living
1 space per 3 beds
1 additional space/300 sq. ft. of office/administrative/ employee areas
Bed & breakfast
2 spaces
1 additional space for each guest unit
Condominium, multifamily
1.5 spaces for 1-bedroom unit
2.5 spaces for 2-bedroom unit
3.5 spaces for 3+ bedroom unit
None
Senior multifamily (age restricted, 55+)
1.5 spaces per unit
None
Convalescent, rest, nursing home
1 space per 4 beds
None
Duplex
2 spaces per unit
One enclosed (garage)
HUD-code manufactured home
2 spaces per unit
None
Mobile home/manufactured housing park, subdivision
2 spaces per unit
None
Retirement home
1.5 spaces per unit
None
Single-family detached, patio home, townhome units, duplex
2 spaces per unit
Both spaces are to be enclosed (garage)
Institutional & Public Uses
Athletic stadium or field
1 space per 6 units
None
Church
1 space per 4 seats in the main auditorium
None
Civic center/auditorium
1 space per 4 seats of total capacity
1 space per each employee
Community center, library, museum
Minimum 10 spaces, not including auditorium
1 additional space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area in excess of 2,000 sq. ft. plus 1 additional space per 4 seats for auditoriums that are part of the building
Day care or day nursery
1 space per 10 pupils
1 per teacher
Foster family home
2 spaces per unit
None
Foster group home
2 spaces per unit
1 space per every 3 residents
General residential operation
1 space per every 3 residents
1 space per each employee
Educational
College or university
1 space per each day student
None
Elementary school
1 space per 650 sq. ft.
1 space per each employee
Junior high or middle school
1 space per 650 sq. ft.
1 space per each employee
Senior high school
1 space per 150 sq. ft.
1 space per each employee
Amusement and Entertainment
Commercial amusement/indoor
1 space per 100 sq. ft. of floor area
None
Commercial amusement/outdoor
1 space per 4 seats plus 1 seat per 100 sq. ft. floor area used for amusement with no seating
None
Banquet hall, private
1 space per 150 sq. ft. of floor area
None
Bowling alley
6 spaces per lane or alley
1 space per each employee
Golf course
5 spaces per hole
None
Golf or country club
1 space per 150 sq. ft. of floor area
Or 1 space per 5 members, which [whichever] results in more spaces
Lodge or fraternal organization
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Park and recreational facilities
1 space per 500 sq. ft. of site area exclusive of buildings
None
Public assembly hall
1 space per 3 seats or bench seating spaces
None
Racetrack
1 space per 500 sq. ft. of site area exclusive of buildings
None
Theater, sports arena, gymnasium, auditorium, athletic fields
1 space per 3 seats or bench seating spaces
None
Office and Professional
Office center
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Office or professional business
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Real estate office
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Personal services stores
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Studios
1 space per 300 sq. ft.
None
Retail, Services and Commercial
Antique stores
1 space per 400 sq. ft.
None
Bank and savings & loan or other similar institution
1 space per 300 sq. ft.
Minimum 3 stacking spaces from teller window or ATM, shall not conflict with required maneuvering
Barber/salon
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
Minimum 3 spaces
Convenience store
1 space per 300 sq. ft.
None
Dry cleaning
1 space per 300 sq. ft.
None
Bakery/confectionary
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Farmers’ market
1 space per vendor plus 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of market or display area
Farmers’ market parking shall be in addition to minimum parking requirements for the primary use of the property
General market
1 space per 600 sq. ft. of site area utilized for market
None
Furniture, appliance sales
Minimum 2 spaces
1 additional space per 300 sq. ft. of area over 1,000 sq. ft.
Grocery store
1 space per 300 sq. ft. of retail floor area
Minimum 3 car stack space from any pickup window, shall not conflict with required maneuvering
Hotel or motel
1 space per room or suite
Plus 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of public assembly area and restaurants
Kennel
1 space per 300 sq. ft.
None
Laundromat
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Mortuary or funeral home
1 space per 50 sq. ft. of floor space in parlors or funeral service rooms
None
Restaurant, cafe, cafeteria
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Restaurant - drive-in
1 space per 150 sq. ft.
Minimum of 5 stacking spaces from voice order board or order window, shall not conflict with required maneuvering
Retail sales (other than antique stores)
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Service and repair shops
1 space or [per] 300 sq. ft.
None
Shopping center
1 space per 300 sq. ft.
None
Veterinary clinic
1 space per 300 sq. ft.
None
Gym/exercise/aerobics
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Wine tasting facility (winery) or brew-pub (micro-brewery) or micro-distillery
1 space per 2.5 seats or 1 space per 300 sq. ft., whichever is greater
None
Medical Uses
Clinic, medical, or dental office
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
None
Hospital/sanitarium
1 space per bed
1 space per employee on the largest work shift
Automotive, Communication and Transportation
Auto or machinery sales
1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Or 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. of lot area for outdoor uses, or whichever is greater
Auto repair
Minimum of 5 spaces
1 space per 200 sq. ft. of floor area or repair garage
Auto service station
Minimum of 6 spaces
None
Auto/trailer leasing
1 space per 500 sq. ft.
None
Boat sales, repair, rental
1 space per 500 sq. ft.
None
Car wash (full service, self-service or automatic)
3 stacking spaces per wash bay
1 space per each employee with a minimum of 1 space
Mobile home, recreational vehicle sales
1 space per 500 sq. ft.
None
Terminal, bus/train/truck
Minimum of 5 spaces
1 space per 200 sq. ft. of floor area or repair garage
Industrial and Heavy Commercial
Building materials, lumber storage yards
1 space per 3 employees
Or 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. area, whichever results in more spaces
Construction equipment rental and/or sales
1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Minimum of 5 spaces provided
Feed lot
1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. site area
1 space per each employee
Industrial/manufacturing activities
1 space per 3 employees
Or 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. area, whichever results in more spaces
Heavy commercial
1 space per 500 sq. ft.
1 space per each employee
Mini-warehouse
Minimum 4 spaces per complex
1 additional space per 5,000 sq. ft. of storage space
Warehouse, wholesale
1 space per 3 employees
Or 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. area, whichever results in more spaces
Portable building sales
1 space per 500 sq. ft.
None
Showroom/warehouse with office
1 space per 750 sq. ft.
1 space per each employee
Wrecking, salvage, reclamation yard
1 space per 3 employees
Or 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. area, whichever results in more spaces
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/93; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec. 11.01; Ordinance 414-97 adopted 12/16/97; Ordinance 811-20, sec. 2(F), adopted 11/10/20; Ordinance 858-22 adopted 4/12/22)
In computing the number of parking spaces required for each of the above uses the following rules shall govern:
(1) 
“Floor area” shall mean the gross area of the specific use.
(2) 
Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be construed to be the nearest whole number.
(3) 
The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for a use of similar nature.
(4) 
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 (10) percent or more in the number of existing parking spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change.
(5) 
In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/93; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec. 11.02; Ordinance 414-97 adopted 12/16/97)
(a) 
All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served, except as follows:
(1) 
Where an increase in the number of 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 a distance not to exceed three hundred (300) feet from an institutional building served and not to exceed five hundred (500) feet from any other nonresidential building served.
(2) 
Not more than fifty (50) percent of the parking spaces required for, (a) theaters, bowling alleys, dance halls, nightclubs, cafes or similar uses, and not more than eight [eighty] (80) percent of the parking spaces required for a church or school auditorium or similar uses may be provided and used jointly by (b) similar uses not normally on, used or operated during the same hours as those listed in (a); provided, however, that written agreement thereto is properly executed and filed as specified below.
(3) 
Accessible parking will be in accordance with the State of Texas - Elimination of Barriers and the American Disability Act (ADA).
(b) 
In any case where the required parking 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 by the city attorney and shall be filed with the application for a building permit.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/93; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec. 11.03; Ordinance 414-97 adopted 12/16/97; Ordinance 858-22 adopted 4/12/22)
(a) 
Ninety (90) degree angle parking.
Each parking space shall be not less than nine (9) feet wide nor less than eighteen (18) feet in length. Maneuvering space shall be in addition to parking space and shall be not less than twenty-four (24) feet perpendicular to the building or parking line.
(b) 
Sixty (60) degree angle parking.
Each parking space shall be not less than nine (9) feet wide perpendicular to the parking angle nor less than eighteen (18) feet in length when measured at right angles to the building or parking line. Maneuvering space shall be in addition to parking space and shall be not less than twenty-four (24) feet perpendicular to the building or parking line.
(c) 
Forty-five (45) degree angle parking.
Each parking space shall be not less than nine (9) feet wide perpendicular to the parking angle nor less than eighteen (18) feet in length when measured at right angles to the building or parking line. Maneuvering space shall be in addition to parking space and shall be not less than twenty-four (24) feet perpendicular to the building or parking line.
(d) 
When off-street parking facilities are located adjacent to a public alley, the width of said alley may be assumed to be a portion of the maneuvering space requirement.
(e) 
When off-street parking facilities are provided in excess of the minimum amounts herein specified, or when off-street parking facilities are provided but not required by this chapter, said off-street parking facilities shall comply with the minimum requirements for parking and maneuvering space herein specified.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/93; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec. 11.04; Ordinance 414-97 adopted 12/16/97; Ordinance 858-22 adopted 4/12/22)
(a) 
All retail, commercial and industrial structures shall provide and maintain an off-street area for the loading and unloading of merchandise and goods at ratios according to the following table.
Square Feet of Gross Floor Area in Structure
Maximum Required Spaces or Berths
0 - 4,999 sq. ft.
None
5,000 - 20,000 sq. ft.
1 space
Each additional 20,000 sq. ft.
1 additional space
(b) 
A loading space shall consist of an area of a minimum of twelve feet (12') by thirty feet (30').
(c) 
All drives and approaches shall provide adequate space and clearances to allow for the maneuvering of trucks on-site. Each site shall provide a designated maneuvering area for trucks.
(d) 
No portion of a loading facility may extend into a public right-of-way or into an off-street parking facility elsewhere herein required.
(e) 
Areas designated for off-street loading shall be used only for the loading and unloading of passengers, equipment, supplies or merchandise.
(f) 
In all districts when screening of loading areas facing a street is required, screening shall be provided not less than six (6) feet in height adjacent to the loading area at the property line. Said screening shall be required along all streets except where such use was in existence at the date of adoption of this ordinance.
(Ordinance 335-93 adopted 2/16/93; 1993 Code, ch. 12, ex. A, sec. 11.05; Ordinance 414-97 adopted 12/16/97; Ordinance 858-22 adopted 4/12/22)