1200.11: OFF SITE PARKING:
   A.   Any off site parking which is used to meet the requirements of this ordinance shall be a conditional use as regulated by chapter 400 of this ordinance and shall be subject to the conditions listed in this section.
   B.   Off site parking shall be developed and maintained in compliance with all requirements and standards of this ordinance.
   C.   The parking lot is to be used only for the parking of passenger automobiles of employees, customers or guests of the person or firm controlling and operating the lot, said person to be responsible for its maintenance.
   D.   The parking lot is not to be used for sales, repair work or servicing of any kind.
   E.   Reasonable access from off site parking facilities to the use being served shall be provided.
   F.   Except as provided below, the site used for meeting the off site parking requirements of this ordinance shall be under the same ownership as the principal use being served or under public ownership.
   G.   Off site parking for multiple-family dwellings shall not be located more than one hundred feet (100') from any normally used entrance of the principal use served.
   H.   No advertising sign or material is to be located on the property where the parking lot is located.
   I.   All parking is to be kept back of the building setback line by barriers unless otherwise specifically authorized by the council.
   J.   Except as provided below, off site parking for nonresidential uses shall not be located more than three hundred feet (300') from the main public entrance of the principal use being served.
   K.   Any use which depends upon off site parking to meet the requirements of this ordinance shall maintain ownership and parking utilization of the off site location until such time as on site parking is provided or a site in closer proximity to the principal use is acquired and developed for parking.
   L.   Compliance with off street parking requirements provided through leased off site parking may be approved by the council, subject to the following conditions:
      1.   The lease shall specify the total number and location of parking spaces under contract, and this number, when added to any on site parking required, must be equal to the total number of parking spaces required.
      2.   The lease shall document and specify easements related to the properties in question and the parking areas.
      3.   The lease instrument shall legally bind all parties to the lease and provide for amendment or cancellation only upon written approval from the city.
      4.   The lease agreement shall incorporate a release of liability for the city and from any provisions that are deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the intent of this ordinance, as recommended by the city attorney.
   M.   Any such other conditions as may be deemed necessary by the city council to protect the welfare and character of the nearby land uses. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. 2005 Code)
AL849   Zoning Ordinance - Appendix A   App A-1300