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Avon Lake, OH Code of Ordinances
CITY OF AVON LAKE, OHIO CODE OF ORDINANCES
THE CHARTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF AVON LAKE, OHIO
PART TWO - ADMINISTRATION CODE
PART FOUR - TRAFFIC CODE
PART SIX - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART EIGHT - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION CODE
PART TEN - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
CHAPTER 1210: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1212: ADMINISTRATION AND DECISION-MAKING BODIES
CHAPTER 1214: REVIEW PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 1216: ZONING DISTRICTS AND PRINCIPAL USE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1218: MIXED-USE OVERLAY DISTRICT (MUO)
CHAPTER 1220: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (PUD)
CHAPTER 1222: RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (RPD)
CHAPTER 1224: ACCESSORY AND TEMPORARY USE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1226: GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CHAPTER 1228: ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 1230: OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION IMPACT FEE REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 1232: LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING STANDARDS
CHAPTER 1234: PARKING, ACCESS, AND MOBILITY STANDARDS
CHAPTER 1236: SIGN STANDARDS
CHAPTER 1238: SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
CHAPTER 1240: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 1242: NONCONFORMITIES
CHAPTER 1244: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
CHAPTER 1246: DEFINITIONS
PART FOURTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
Avon Lake, OH Municipal Utilities Regulations
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§ 1234.06 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.
   (a)   Parking spaces for all uses shall be provided either in garages or dedicated parking areas conforming to the provisions of this code.
   (b)   Other than a paved driveway, no off-street parking shall be located within any required front yard for any residential use.
   (c)   Except as otherwise provided, required off-street parking, loading, and stacking facilities shall be located on the same lot as the principal building.
   (d)   Parking areas and driveways shall be subject to the maximum lot coverage standards of the applicable zoning district.
   (e)   Off-street parking areas in nonresidential districts shall be set back:
      (1)   A minimum of 20 feet from all front lot lines;
      (2)   A minimum of five feet from all side and rear lot lines adjacent to a lot in a nonresidential zoning district unless such adjacent lots have shared parking or where there is a driveway connecting the two off-street parking areas; and
      (3)   A minimum of 20 feet from all lot lines adjacent to a lot in a residential zoning district.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
§ 1234.07 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES.
   (a)   The display for sale of all types of vehicles shall be prohibited within any required off-street parking area, except for a private individual selling one personal vehicle or land where the principal use is the sale or lease of vehicles.
   (b)   The display, sales or storage of any goods, wares or merchandise shall not be permitted within any areas designated for required off-street parking, loading or waiting spaces except on private driveways for residential uses for garage sales and other permitted temporary sales.
   (c)   No part of any building, structure or related improvements and materials shall be temporarily or permanently located or stored outdoors, in areas designated for off-street parking, loading or stacking facilities unless approved for outdoor bulk sales and storage (see § 1224.01: Accessory Uses and structures,) or as part of a temporary event (see § 1224.02: Temporary Uses and Structures).
   (d)   None of these requirements are intended to regulate the storage of vehicles or materials in an enclosed garage.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
§ 1234.08 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT.
   For the purposes of determining off-street parking requirements, the following units of measurement shall apply.
   (a)   Where floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, gross floor area shall be used for all land uses.
   (b)   Where seating capacity is the standard for determining parking space requirements, the capacity shall mean the number of seating units installed or indicated, or when fixed seats are not indicted, the capacity shall be determined as being one seat for each 20 square feet of floor area of the assembly room. For benches and pews, 30 lineal inches shall be considered as one seat.
   (c)   Fractional numbers shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
§ 1234.09 CHANGE IN USE, ADDITIONS, AND ENLARGEMENTS.
   (a)   Whenever any change in use, enlargement of a building, or extension of a land use results in an increase in the number of units used to measure required off-street parking, loading or waiting spaces, and such alteration or change creates a need for an increase of more than 15% in the number of required off-street parking spaces, additional off-street parking shall be provided on the basis of the increase in the number of such units of measurement.
   (b)   The 15% increase shall be measured as an aggregate change from the number of spaces that existed on the effective date of this code.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
§ 1234.10 MIXED OCCUPANCIES AND SHARED PARKING.
   (a)   In the case of mixed or multiple uses in one building or one lot, the total requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately and may be reduced by up to 25% by the Planning Commission as part of a site plan review.
   (b)   Off-street parking areas for one use shall not be considered as providing requirements for any other use unless the Planning Commission decides to reduce the number of parking spaces required for uses in a B-3 District. The Planning Commission determination must be made in writing and shall consider the following criteria:
      (1)   The number of on-street parking spaces in the vicinity;
      (2)   The availability of parking areas on adjacent sites, considering the hours of operation of the subject use and adjacent uses; and
      (3)   The cumulative adverse impact on the district if buildings are removed from a multiple storefront streetscape in order to provide parking on site.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
§ 1234.11 USES NOT SPECIFIED.
   Where a use is not specifically mentioned, the requirements for the most similar applicable use shall apply as determined by the Code Administrator.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
§ 1234.12 NOT TO EXCEED REQUIREMENT AND REDUCED PARKING.
   (a)   Not to exceed. In order to prevent excessive lot coverage, the artificial increase in air temperature, and an unnecessary increase in surface water run-off, no minimum off-street parking space requirement in § 1234.14: Number of Parking Spaces Required, shall be exceeded by more than 20% unless good cause can be shown by the applicant and approved by the Planning Commission. Single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and multi-family dwellings are exempt from this provision.
   (b)   Reduced and adjacency parking. The Planning Commission may approve a site plan with a reduction in the number of parking spaces required if it can be shown that the lesser number of spaces is appropriate and consistent with these regulations, the land use plan, and other plans of the city under the following provisions.
      (1)   When the required parking spaces for a proposed use can be accommodated on an adjacent or nearby site, arrangements can be made between the businesses and other property owners that are not normally open, used or operated during the same hours to share parking facilities in order to meet their parking requirements, provided that not more than 50% of the required parking spaces are shared.
      (2)   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 Law Director, and filed with the application for a zoning permit.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
§ 1234.13 DEFERRED CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING SPACES.
   If the number of parking spaces required in § 1234.14: Number of Parking Spaces Required, is substantially larger than the number anticipated by the applicant, and the applicant provides sufficient evidence that supports the reduced parking needs, the Planning Commission may approve a site plan with a lesser number of parking spaces, provided that:
   (a)   Suitable area(s) must be reserved for the construction of the balance of the total number of spaces otherwise required by this chapter and shall be illustrated on the site plan in locations and with landscaping in full compliance with this code. Such areas shall include needed areas for stormwater management in association with such parking facilities;
   (b)   The Planning Commission, upon re-evaluation of the project parking needs, may at any time direct that some or all of the reserved spaces be constructed; and
   (c)   Any additional parking, if and when constructed, shall be provided according to the approved site plan and only after approval of the construction plans by the Code Administrator.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
§ 1234.14 NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED.
   The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required shall be as follows:
 
Table 1234-3: Number of Parking Spaces Required
Use
Minimum Parking Spaces Required
SF = Square Feet
GFA = Gross Floor Area
   Agricultural
Agriculture
1 per 800 SF GFA of building used for the retail sale of food, drink or product made on site from agricultural produce
   Residential Uses
Bed and breakfast establishment
1 per guest room plus 2 for the owner
Dwelling, multi-family
2 per each dwelling unit
Dwelling, single-family
   Residential Care and Congregate
Residential facility
1 per 4 residents of design capacity plus 2 per facility
Skilled nursing or personal care facility
   Public, Institutional, and Recreational Uses
Active recreational facilities
1 per 250 SF GFA, or 1 per 5 seats, whichever is greater for indoor use
1 per 1,000 SF, plus 1 per 5 seats for outdoor use
Cemeteries
1 per 100 SF of GFA used for assembly
Cultural facilities
1 per 400 SF of GFA or 1 per 8 seats, whichever is greater
Educational institutions (higher education)
1 per 3 auditorium seats, plus 1 per 5 classrooms seats of design capacity
Educational institutions (preschool and K-12)
1 per 15 classroom seats of design capacity
Essential services
None required
Fraternal, charitable and service oriented clubs
1 per 150 SF of GFA
Government offices and buildings (no outdoor activities)
1 per 400 SF GFA
Hospitals
2 per 3 beds of design capacity
Passive parks, open space and natural areas
1 per 10,000 SF
Places of worship
1 per 4 seats of design capacity
Public utility buildings and facilities
1 per 1,000 SF GFA
Residential community centers
1 per 400 SF GFA of indoor space
Wireless telecommunication facilities
1 per site; the driveway may count towards the parking requirement
   Commercial/Service
Administrative, business or professional offices
1 per 400 SF GFA
Adult entertainment business
1 per 400 SF GFA
Animal boarding facilities
1 per 800 SF GFA
Animal hospital/clinics
1 per 400 SF GFA
Assembly halls or conference centers
1 per 250 SF GFA or 1 per 4 seats design capacity, whichever is greater
Automobile, motorcycle, recreational vehicle sales and leasing
1 per 1,000 SF GFA of indoor showroom space
Automotive repair and service (minor)
2 per service bay or 1 for every 400 SF GFA, whichever is greater
Automotive repair and service (major)
2 per service bay or 1 for every 600 SF GFA, whichever is greater
Commercial and business support services
1 per 400 SF GFA
Commercial recreational facilities (indoors)
1 per 400 SF GFA, or 1 per 5 seats, whichever is greater for indoor use
Commercial recreational facilities (outdoors)
1 per 1,000 SF, plus 1 per 5 seats
Financial institutions
1 per 400 SF GFA
Fuel stations
1 per 400 SF GFA
Funeral homes
1 per 100 SF GFA used for assembly
Hotels and motels
1 per guest room, plus 1 per 5 seats for restaurant use, plus 1 per 5 seats if banquet facility or conference rooms
Medical/dental clinics
1 per 400 SF GFA
Microbrewery, microdistillery or microwinery
1 per 150 SF GFA of retail, tap room, and restaurant space
Mixed use buildings
See § 1234.10
Multi-tenant use
See § 1234.10
Nursery schools and day care centers
2 per facility plus 1 for every 8 clients of design capacity
Personal services
1 per 250 SF GFA
Restaurants
1 per 100 SF GFA or 1 per 4 seats of design capacity, whichever is greater
Retail businesses
1 per 400 SF GFA for uses up to 20,000 SF GFA
1 per 500 SF GFA for uses 20,001—50,000 SF GFA
1 per 600 SF GFA for uses 50,001—100,000 SF GFA
1 per 800 SF GFA for uses over 100,000 SF GFA
Tavern or bar
1 per 150 SF GFA
Vehicle washing establishment
1 per 250 SF GFA of office space
   Industrial, Manufacturing and Processing
Contractor equipment and storage yards
1 per 250 SF GFA of office space
Industrial service uses
1 per 800 SF GFA
Industrial uses, heavy
1 per 1,000 SF GFA
Industrial uses, light
1 per 1,000 SF GFA
Metal salvage and junk storage
1 per 250 SF GFA of office space
Recycling center
1 per 250 SF GFA of office space
Research and development facilities
1 per 750 SF GFA
Self-storage facilities
1 per 100 units
Truck and heavy equipment sales
1 per 250 SF GFA of office space
Truck terminals
1 per 250 SF GFA of office space
Vehicle storage
1 per 250 SF GFA of office space
Warehouses
1 per 1,000 SF GFA
Wholesale establishments
1 per 1,000 SF GFA
 
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
§ 1234.15 EXISTING PARKING TO BE MAINTAINED.
   Existing off-street parking or loading serving any use may not be reduced in amount or changed in size to less than required by this chapter.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
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