This article contains regulations which apply to the provision of accessory off-street parking spaces, open or closed, as required by this chapter.
A.
Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided as specified in this chapter and shall be furnished with necessary passageways and driveways.
B.
All off-street parking and loading spaces shall be deemed to be required spaces on the lot on which it is situated, and it shall not be encroached upon or reduced in any manner.
C.
All parking areas, passageways, and driveways for nonresidential uses except for those surface parking areas located in the Conservation Zoning District, shall be surfaced with a dustless, durable, all-weather paved parking surface, shall be clearly marked for vehicle spaces, and shall be adequately drained, in conformance with Borough standards prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
D.
No vehicle parking on grass or bare soil shall be permitted.
E.
If an off-street parking area is provided in the Central Business (CB) District, the area must be paved, in accordance with the standards of this section. However, such area does not have to comply with the requirements for minimum number of spaces for that particular use or with the requirements for vehicle space markings.
F.
No vehicle parking shall be permitted in a front yard unless there is direct access from the street.
G.
The standards for driveway location and design, as included in Chapter 400, Subdivision and Land Development, shall be followed.
H.
All parking spaces shall have a stall width of no less than nine feet. Stall depth and aisle width shall comply with the parking table requirements shown at the end of this article.
I.
None of the off-street parking or loading facilities as required in this chapter shall be required for any existing building or use not now conforming to these requirements, unless said building or use shall be expanded. In this case, the provisions of this chapter shall apply only to that portion of the building or use so expanded. However, if the expansion is 25% or more of the existing building size, enough parking for all the building area (existing and proposed) must be provided per the requirements of this chapter.
J.
Off-street parking spaces for new development shall be owned or leased on a long-term basis consistent with the economic life of the development.
K.
Vehicle parking or loading spaces maintained in connection with an existing and continuing primary building, structure, or land use on the effective date of this chapter or amendment thereto up to the number required by this chapter shall be continued and may not be counted as serving a new building, structure, addition, or land use. In addition, no required parking spaces shall be substituted for off-street loading or unloading spaces, nor shall any required loading or unloading spaces be substituted for parking spaces.
L.
The parking spaces required for any number of separate uses may be combined on one lot, but the required spaces assigned to one use may not be assigned to another use at the same time, except that 1/2 of the parking spaces required for churches, theaters, or assembly halls whose peak attendance will be at night or on the religion's or denomination's Sabbath may be assigned to a use which will be closed at night or on Sunday.
M.
In the case of mixed or multiple uses, the parking spaces required shall be the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses, computed separately in accordance with the parking schedule hereunder. Parking spaces for one use shall not be considered as providing the required parking spaces for any other use. Where the same spaces are used for several purposes, the most stringent parking requirement shall govern.
N.
Off-street parking spaces required for a principal use may be located on off-street property other than that lot occupied by the principal use, as long as such spaces lie within 300 feet walking distance of the principal use.
O.
All parking and loading areas and appurtenant passageways and driveways serving nonresidential uses shall be illuminated adequately during the hours of use. Adequate shielding shall be provided to protect adjacent residential zones from the glare of such illumination and from that of vehicle headlights.
P.
Parking areas serving nonresidential uses may be located in residential districts, provided such parking areas are within 250 feet walking distance of the principal use served and provided that screening, lighting, and use of parking areas are in accordance with all applicable provisions of this chapter.
Q.
Adequate provisions shall be made for the disposal of stormwater from parking areas in conformance with Borough requirements, including but not limited to Chapter 400, Subdivision and Land Development.
R.
A structurally sound wall or series of wheel stops to insure safety shall be installed around each side of any parking area in such a manner that no part of any vehicle shall extend over any property line.
S.
No commercial vehicle, as defined in this chapter, may be stored on a lot in a residential area except when stored in a private garage.
T.
No recreational vehicles shall be parked within any required front or side yard area. Recreational vehicles may be parked or stored in a garage, or other roofed structure, or in the rear yard of a lot.
All uses permitted by this chapter or hereafter permitted in any of the districts herein established, with the exception of the Central Business (CB) District, unless otherwise provided in this chapter, shall provide as a minimum the number of off-street parking spaces specified in the following schedule. Parking spaces for employees shall be computed on the basis of maximum employment, including seasonal and part-time, on the largest shift. Where calculations of spaces result in a fractional space, any fraction under 1/2 may be disregarded and any fraction 1/2 and over shall be construed as one whole space. For uses not specified in the following schedule, the requirements of the most-similar use in the schedule shall apply. The classifications are intended to indicate off-street parking categories; however, they do not indicate permitted uses.
Use | Minimum Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
Residential Uses | |
Single family attached/semi-attached/detached residential dwellings | 2 spaces per each single-family dwelling unit |
Multiple-family residential dwellings | Efficiency/Studio: 1 space per unit One-Bedroom: 1.25 spaces per unit Two-Bedroom: 1.80 spaces per unit 3 or More Bedrooms: 2.65 spaces |
Accessory dwelling unit | 1 space per unit |
Active senior housing | 0.85 space per unit |
Institutional or Public Uses | |
Places of worship | 1 parking space for every 5 seats in the main worship or congregation space, plus 1 parking space for every 100 square feet of other meeting room area |
Hospitals | 1.0 space per bed (excluding nursery), PLUS 1.0 spaces per 150 SF of usable floor area occupied by outpatient services, PLUS 1.0 spaces per employee Loading and unloading space for ambulances and similar vehicles are not included in these requirements. |
Civic and cultural centers | 1 parking space for every 6 seats in the main or largest meeting room, plus 1 parking space for every 100 square feet of other meeting room area. Where individual seats are not provided, each 20 inches of benches or other similar seating shall be considered as 1 seat. |
Library | 1.0 space per ksf GFA |
Family care and group care facilities; halfway houses | 1 space for each 4 residents, plus 1 space for each employee in the maximum working shift, plus parking spaces for all vehicles used directly in the conduct of the facility |
Nursing and convalescent homes | 0.5 space per bed |
Schools, elementary and junior high | 0.15 per student |
Schools, high | 0.30 per student |
Transportation terminals (passenger) | 1 parking space for every 100 square feet of waiting room space, plus 1 space for every 2 employees |
Day-care center | 3.50 per ksf GFA |
Funeral homes | 1 parking space for every 50 square feet of aggregate floor area in the viewing rooms, slumber rooms, parlors, or individual funeral service rooms, plus 1 space for each employee |
Office Uses | |
Office, professional, or public buildings | 3.0 spaces per ksf GFA |
Medical and dental clinics | 4.6 spaces per ksf GFA |
Recreational Uses | |
Bowling alleys | 5 parking spaces for each alley |
Stadiums and sports arenas | 0.25 space per seat |
Industrial Uses | |
Industrial or manufacturing establishments | 3.5 spaces per ksf GFA |
Warehouses, freight and trucking terminals, and wholesale businesses | 1.0 spaces per ksf GFA |
Business and Commercial Uses | |
Bed-and-breakfast inns | 1 off-street parking space for each bed-and-breakfast unit, plus 1 space for the resident owner or manager, plus 1 space for any outside domestic help |
Hotels and motels | 1.0 space per key, PLUS 0.15 space per employee, PLUS 9.0 spaces per ksf GLA, PLUS 10.0 spaces per ksf GLA meeting room space |
Membership clubs | 1 1/2 parking spaces for every 50 square feet of aggregate floor area in the auditoriums, assembly halls, and dining areas of such buildings, plus 1 space for every 2 employees |
Motor vehicle repair garages | 3 spaces for each vehicle lift or service bay, plus 1 space for each employee, plus parking space for all vehicles used directly in the conduct of the business |
Restaurants, fine/casual | 15.0 spaces per ksf GLA |
Restaurants, family | 14.5 spaces per ksf GLA |
Bar/night club | 16.15 spaces per ksf GLA |
Restaurants, fast/casual dining and drive-thru | 12.5 spaces per ksf GLA |
Restaurants, carry-out only | 4.0 spaces per ksf GLA |
Retail stores | 3.0 spaces per ksf GLA |
Shopping centers and planned neighborhood convenience centers | 6 parking spaces for every 1,000 square feet of retail sales areas. Office uses and other major nonretail uses within a shopping center shall provide spaces as required in this schedule. |
Self-service laundries and cleaning establishments | 0.50 spaces per washing, drying, and/or dry-cleaning machine |
Other business and service establishments not specifically covered herein | 4.0 spaces per ksf GFA |
A.
Parking areas shall be designed to permit each motor vehicle to enter and exit a parking space without requiring the moving of another motor vehicle.
C.
There shall be at least six feet between all access points, and no access point shall be closer than 15 feet from any street intersection.
D.
Parking lots for three or more vehicles should be designed to discourage vehicles from backing into a public street in order to leave the lot.
E.
In the case of any parking or off-street loading area of five or more spaces, all spaces not within a building shall be provided with a suitable fence, wall, or evergreen planting at least four feet in height, designed to screen visibility and headlight glare, and be located between such parking spaces and any lot in a residential district that abuts directly or across a street. Any lot that would include more than 15 parking spaces shall be required to provide landscaped areas within the paved area. This required landscaped area shall be equal to a minimum of 10% of the total paved area. Such landscaped areas shall be configured to promote pedestrian safety by defining walkways, to enhance motorist safety by defining traffic lanes and discouraging cross-lot taxiing, to act as a barrier against wind-borne debris and dust, to provide shade moderating microclimatic conditions, to reduce the volume and velocity of stormwater runoff, and to enhance the appearance of the parking areas.
F.
All noncommercial lots shall have no more than one level for parking and shall not be covered or sheltered by any roof, building, or structure.
G.
For properties proposed to be redeveloped, off-street parking shall be located to the rear of the property whenever possible so that the business uses provide the facade visible to the public street.
A.
Off-street loading spaces shall be provided to accommodate the maximum demands generated by the use of the lot and with proper access from the street or alley.
B.
All off-street loading and unloading spaces shall be graded and provided with an all-weather surface and drained to the extent necessary to prevent dust, erosion, or excessive water flow across streets or adjoining property in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 400, Subdivision and Land Development.
C.
Each off-street loading and unloading space shall be a minimum of 12 feet by 50 feet and have sufficient maneuvering room separate from other parking to eliminate traffic conflicts within off-street loading and parking areas. There should be sufficient space provided for maneuvering such that vehicles will not have to back onto public streets from the loading area.
The minimum dimensions of stalls and aisles shall be as follows:
A | B | C | D | E | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0° | 9.0 | 9.0 | 12.0 | 23.0 | 30.0 |
9.5 | 9.5 | 12.0 | 23.0 | 31.0 | |
10.0 | 10.0 | 12.0 | 23.0 | 32.0 | |
20° | 9.0 | 15.0 | 11.0 | 25.3 | 41.0 |
9.5 | 15.5 | 11.0 | 27.3 | 42.0 | |
10.0 | 15.9 | 11.0 | 29.2 | 42.8 | |
30° | 9.0 | 17.3 | 11.0 | 18.0 | 45.6 |
9.5 | 17.8 | 11.0 | 19.0 | 46.6 | |
10.0 | 18.2 | 11.0 | 20.0 | 47.4 | |
45° | 9.0 | 19.8 | 13.0 | 12.7 | 52.6 |
9.5 | 20.1 | 13.0 | 13.4 | 53.2 | |
10.0 | 20.5 | 13.0 | 14.1 | 54.0 | |
60° | 9.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | 10.4 | 60.0 |
9.5 | 21.2 | 18.0 | 11.0 | 60.4 | |
10.0 | 21.5 | 18.0 | 11.5 | 61.0 | |
70° | 9.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | 9.6 | 61.0 |
9.5 | 21.2 | 18.5 | 10.1 | 60.9 | |
10.0 | 21.2 | 18.0 | 10.6 | 60.4 | |
80° | 9.0 | 20.3 | 24.0 | 9.1 | 64.6 |
9.5 | 20.4 | 24.0 | 9.6 | 64.8 | |
10.0 | 20.5 | 24.0 | 10.2 | 65.0 | |
90° | 9.0 | 19.0 | 24.0 | 9.0 | 62.0 |
9.5 | 19.0 | 24.0 | 9.5 | 62.0 | |
10.0 | 19.0 | 24.0 | 10.0 | 62.0 |
Examples of Parking Lot Entrances and Exits  Entrance One-Way, Single Lane |
 Entrance - Exit Two-Way |
 Entrance - Exit Attendant Controlled |
Examples of Parking Stalls and Aisles   |