Except in the C Central Commercial District, off-street motor vehicle parking and loading spaces shall hereafter be provided on the same lot as, and in the number stated for, each use set forth in the schedule of minimum off-street parking and loading requirements below. In the event the minimum number of spaces specified cannot be reasonably provided on the same lot as the principal use for which the spaces are required, the Zoning Commission may permit such spaces to be provided on other off-street property within 400 feet of the entrance to such principal use.
Use or structure | Minimum off-street parking requirements | Minimum off-street loading requirements |
Use or structure | Minimum off-street parking requirements | Minimum off-street loading requirements |
Bowling alleys | 4 spaces per alley | 1 space per establishment |
Churches | 1 space for each four seats in the main seating area | None |
Eating and drinking places | 1 space for each three customer seating spaces | 1 space per establishment |
Hospitals | 1 space for each two beds | 3 spaces per establishment |
Industrial uses | 1 space for each two employees on the maximum working shift | 2 spaces per establishment |
Libraries | 1 space for each 500 square feet of floor area | 1 space per establishment |
Lodging and boarding houses | 1 space for each rental unit | None |
Medical or dental clinics | 1 space for each exam or operating room plus one space for each doctor and employee | None |
Mobile home parks | 1 space for each mobile home | None |
Motels | 1 space for each room | None |
Mortuaries and funeral homes | 5 spaces for each reposing room | 2 spaces per establishment |
Nursing, convalescent, and rest homes | 1 space for each five beds | 1 space per establishment |
Private clubs, lodges, social or fraternal organizations | 1 space for each 100 square feet, or 1 space for each three seats at bars or dining tables, whichever is greater | 1 space per establishment |
Residential uses | 1 space for each dwelling used | None |
Retail sales establishments | 1 space for each 300 square feet of floor area | 1 space per establishment |
Schools | 1 space for each 25 students | 1 space per establishment |
Service establishments | 1 space for each 300 square feet of floor area | 1 space per establishment |
Theater, auditoriums, and places of public assembly | 1 space for each four seats of design capacity | 1 space per establishment |
Wholesale and distribution establishments | 1 space for each two employees on the maximum work staff | 2 spaces per establishment |
(Prior Code, § 16-5-6)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL Chapter 11-4