(A) Driveways, off-street parking areas, off-street parking spaces, off-street parking lots and off-street loading areas (collectively known as “areas”) shall be improved with a compacted stone base six inches thick, and surfaced with two inches of asphalt or concrete. This is a minimum design standard intended for light vehicle parking. Other designs in lieu of this will be considered.
(B) These surfacing requirements shall also be applicable to existing areas in the following situations:
(1) When areas are expanded;
(2) When areas are improved partially by asphalt or concrete, the whole area shall be improved;
(3) When single-family dwellings are used as businesses;
(4) When a commercial building is vacant for a period of one year or 18 months in any three- year period;
(5) When a new business opens in an existing commercial building;
(6) When a multi-family dwelling is more than 50% vacant for a period of one year or 18 months in any three-year period;
(7) When a two-family dwelling is vacant for more than one year or 18 months in any three- year period; and
(1960 Code, § 60-8-7) (Ord. 7219, passed 1-20-2009)