It is the intention of this article that all
"structures" and land "uses" be provided with a sufficient amount
of off-"street" motor vehicle parking to meet the needs of persons
employed at or making "use" of such "structures" or land "uses."
In the case of new "one-family" residences,
no building permit shall be issued unless the plans therefor, when
submitted for a building permit, shall show specifically the location
and specifications of a "garage" complying with the Bulk Schedule[1] and the means of access thereto from the public "streets"
or highways. No certificate of occupancy or certificate of conformance
shall be issued for any "building" or land "use" until the required
off-"street" "parking space" has been established; provided, however,
that a certificate of occupancy for a new "one-family" residence may
be issued prior to the construction of any "garage" or which is shown
on the plans therefor as required by the preceding sentence.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Bulk Regulations
is located at the end of this chapter.
A.
"Buildings" and land "uses" in existence or for which
building permits have been approved on the effective date of this
amended chapter shall be subject to the "parking space" requirements
of this chapter on the date of such permit or the date the "use" was
established, in the case of existing "uses," provided that any parking
facilities then existing to serve such "structures" or "uses" shall
not in the future be reduced, except where they exceed such requirements,
in which case they shall not be reduced below such requirements. Required
parking facilities shall, however, be provided as a condition for
the issuance of any building permit for any enlargement of such "structures"
or "uses" in the future, but in the case of exceptional difficulty
or unusual hardship to such properties arising out of this requirement,
appeal may be made to the Board of Appeals. In acting upon such case,
the Board of Appeals shall require such degree of conformance as it
may deem reasonable for that part of the "structure" or "use" that
is legally nonconforming but shall not waive any part of the requirement
for that part of the "structure" or "use" that constitutes an enlargement
or expansion and shall not permit reduction or elimination of whatever
quantity of parking may already be in existence unless it is in excess
of requirements.
B.
Required off-"street" parking facilities which, after
development, are later dedicated to and accepted by the Town shall
be deemed to be for any public parking "use" permitted by the Town
Board.
A.
Off-"street" motor vehicle parking facilities shall be provided as follows, except as provided above or where additional parking requirements may be made as a condition of the issuance of a special permit under Article VIII:
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Type of "Use"
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Minimum Requirements
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"One-family" dwelling
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2 spaces
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Professional office per- mitted in a residential
"district" as an accessory "use"
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2 spaces in addition to spaces required for
residential units, except that medical or dental offices shall have
4 spaces for each doctor or dentist in addition to residential parking
requirements.
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Church or other place of worship
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1 space for each 5 seats or pew spaces or 0.5
spaces per occupant of the largest room according to the maximum occupancy
permitted by the Fire Code, whichever is greater.
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Camps and day camps
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1 space for each member of camp staff, plus
1 space for each 5 campers
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"Nursery school," pro- chial and private elementary
and high school
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1 space for each teacher and staff member, plus
1 space for each 5 pupils
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Telephone exchange
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1 space for each 2 employees, plus 1 space for
each company vehicle
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"Private membership club"
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1 space for each member, except in case of member-
ships issued to families, in which case, at least 1 space for each
"family"
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"Health club"
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1 space for each 200 square feet of "gross floor
area" or major portion thereof
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"Accessory apartment"
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1 space for each bedroom
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"Landscape nursery and garden center" for: Enclosed
"buildings" where retail sales are conducted
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1 space for each 200 square feet of "gross floor
area" or major portion thereof
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Greenhouses, shade sheds and similar display
and sales areas to which the public is admitted
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1 space for each 500 square feet of "gross floor
area," or ground area in the case of shade sheds, or major portion
thereof
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All greenhouses, storage "buildings" and other
"structures" to which the public is not admitted
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1 space for each 2,500 square feet of "gross
floor area" or major portion thereof
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All outdoor sales and display areas, ex- cluding
those areas where nursery stock is grown
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1 space for each 2,500 square feet of such area
or major portion thereof
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Retail or personal service business
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1 space for each 200 square feet of "gross floor
area" or major portion thereof
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Business or professional office
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1 space for each 250 square feet of "gross floor
area" or major portion thereof
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Bank
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8 spaces, plus 4 additional spaces for each
teller in excess of 2, including waiting spaces for tellers at drive-up
windows
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"Restaurant"
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1 space for each 3 seats or 1 space for each
100 square feet of "gross floor area" or major portion thereof, whichever
is greater
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Veterinary office
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1 space for each employee plus 1 space for each
400 square feet of "gross floor area" or major portion thereof
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Residential "dwelling units" in Planned Business
"Districts"
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1 space for each "dwelling unit"
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B.
Off-"street" loading. Except for residential "uses,"
off-"street" loading facilities shall be provided as follows: One
off-"street" "loading space" shall be required for the first 4,000
square feet of "gross floor area," or ground area in the case of shade
sheds, and one additional space for each 10,000 square feet or major
portion thereof. Such "loading space(s)" shall be so located that,
when in "use," it will not interfere with the safe movement of pedestrians
and vehicles to, from or within the "parking area."
C.
Reasonable and appropriate off-"street" parking and
loading requirements for "structures" and land "uses" which do not
fall within the categories listed above shall be determined in each
case by the Planning Board, which shall consider all factors entering
into the parking and loading needs of such "use."
D.
Where the Planning Board determines that, because
of probable variations in the time of peak usage of "parking spaces"
serving different types of land "uses" or because of the nature of
a particular "use" or "uses," the number of off-"street" parking and
"loading spaces" required by this chapter may be excessive, the Board
may allow a reduction in the total number of such spaces to be initially
improved, subject to such conditions as said Board may require to
assure the improvement of the remaining spaces at such time as the
Board may determine their necessity.
E.
Where two or more different "uses" occur on a single
"lot," the total amount of parking and loading facilities to be provided
shall be the sum of the requirements for each individual "use" on
the "lot," except that the Planning Board may approve the joint "use"
of parking and "loading space" by two or more establishments on the
same or on contiguous "lots," the total capacity of which is less
than the sum of the spaces required for each, provided that the Board
finds that the capacity to be provided will substantially meet the
intent of the requirements by reason of variation in the probable
time of maximum "use" by patrons or employees among such establishment
and provided that such approval of joint "use" shall be automatically
terminated upon the termination of the operation of any of such establishments.
A.
The required off-"street" parking facilities for "structures"
and land "uses" which are developed after the effective date of the
amended chapter shall be provided on the same "lot" or "premises"
with such "structure" or land "use," except that off-"street" "parking
spaces" required for "structures" or land "uses" on two adjoining
"lots" may be provided in a single common facility on one or both
of said "lots" and except that the Planning Board may permit all or
part of the required spaces to be located on any "lot" within 300
feet of the "building," except in a residential "district," if the
Board determines that it is impractical to provide parking on the
same "lot" with the "building."
B.
In any residential "district," no unenclosed off-"street"
parking facility shall be developed within 25 feet of a "front lot
line" or within 10 feet of a side or "rear lot line."
D.
No parking required for a business "use" in a business
"district" may be provided in a residential "district."
E.
Traffic circulation aisles between rows of "parking
spaces" shall be at least 25 feet in width, except that the Planning
Board may approve a lesser distance as appropriate for areas with
angled or compact "parking spaces." Where such aisles are also needed
to carry significant traffic flows to and from other portions of the
"parking area" or the "street," the Board may require the width of
such aisles to be at least 35 feet.
F.
"Parking areas" shall be reasonably located with respect
to the major entrances of the "structure" which they serve. The Planning
Board may require as a condition of site plan approval that the location
and design of parking, maneuvering and access areas be so arranged
that they will be compatible with those existing or planned on contiguous
or neighboring properties, including the provision of traffic and
pedestrian access connections between such areas.
Required off-"street" parking and loading facilities
may be enclosed in a "structure" or may be open, provided that all
required parking and loading facilities shall be graded, surfaced,
drained and suitably maintained to the satisfaction of the Building
Inspector, to the extent necessary to avoid nuisances of dust, erosion
or excessive water flow across public ways or adjacent lands or other
unsafe conditions. If, at any time during the course of such "use,"
the Building Inspector determines that the required parking and loading
facilities are not being properly maintained, written notice of such
shall be mailed to the property owner. All deficiencies noted in such
letter must be corrected to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector
within a reasonable time frame as specified in such letter, as a condition
of the continuation of the certificate of conformance and the certificate
of occupancy. The Building Inspector may require the plan to provide
for suitable markings to indicate individual parking and "loading
spaces," maneuvering area, entrances and exits.
Required off-"street" parking and loading facilities
shall be maintained as long as the "use" or "structure" exists which
the facilities are designed to serve. Required "parking areas" developed
for specific "structures" and "uses" shall be reserved at all times
to those persons who are employed at or make "use" of such "structures"
and land "uses," except when dedicated to and accepted by the Town
as public "parking areas." Except as specifically referenced, the
requirements of this article shall not apply to properties and "uses"
in a Planned Business A "District." These properties shall be subject
to the off-"street" parking and loading standards as specified in
the regulations of the Planned Business A "District."
