(A) Where the regulations apply. The regulations of this chapter apply to all parking areas in all zones, at all times, whether parking is required by this Code or put in for the convenience of property owners or users.
(B) Occupancy. All required parking areas must be developed in accordance with the requirements of this code prior to occupancy of any structure on the subject site. Where landscaping, screening or other improvements are required pursuant to this Code, all such improvements must be installed and approved by the Planning Official prior to occupancy.
(C) Calculations of amounts of required and allowed parking.
(1) When computing parking spaces based on floor area, parking structures and non-leasable floor spaces, such as storage closets, mechanical equipment rooms, and similar spaces, are not counted.
(2) The number of parking spaces is computed based on the primary uses on the site except as stated in division (C)(3), below. When there are two or more separate primary uses on a site, the minimum and maximum parking for the site is the sum of the required or allowed parking for the individual primary uses. For shared parking, see § 151.172(D) below.
(3) When more than 20% of the floor area on a site is in an accessory use, the required or allowed parking is calculated separately for the accessory use. An example would be a 10,000 square foot building with a 7,000 square foot warehouse and a 3,000 square foot accessory retail area. The minimum and maximum parking would be computed separately for the retail and warehouse uses.
(D) Use of required parking spaces. Required parking spaces must be available for residents, customers, or employees of the use. Fees may be charged for the use of required parking spaces. Required parking spaces may not be assigned in any way to a use on another site, except for shared parking pursuant to § 151.172(D).
(E) Proximity of parking to use. Required parking spaces for nonresidential uses must be located on the site of the use or in a parking area that has its closest pedestrian access point within 1,320 feet of the site.
(F) Improvement of parking areas. Motorized vehicle parking is allowed only within garages, carports, and other approved structures, and on driveways or parking lots. For residential uses, tandem parking arrangements are allowed.
(Ord. 2021-08-02, passed 10-12-2021)