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In computing the number of parking spaces required by this Zoning Ordinance, the following shall apply:
(a) Where floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, the floor area shall be the sum of the gross leasable horizontal area of all floors of a non-residential building.
(b) Where seating capacity is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, the capacity shall mean the number of seating units installed or, indicated for each twenty (20) lineal inches of bench type seating facilities.
(c) Fractional numbers shall be increased to the next highest whole number.
(d) Parking space requirements for a use not specifically mentioned in this Ordinance shall be determined by using the most similar and restrictive parking, space requirement as specified by the Planning Commission.
(e) When the building floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements and that number is less than the minimum standard, at least one parking space shall be provided on the premises.
(f) If two or more uses occur on one property, off-street parking requirements for all uses shall be computed and added together to obtain the total required spaces for the property.
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)
With the exception of the B-2 District, the number of off-street parking spaces to be provided shall not be less than the following:
(a) Airport One space per four aircraft tie downs plus one space per four aircraft storage areas.
(b) Animal Hospital and Clinic Four spaces for each examination room.
(c) Automotive Filling Stations One space per fuel pump. Plus two spaces for each service bay.
Plus one space for each 100 square feet of convenience type retail.
(d) Automotive Services Two spaces for each service bay. Drive through automotive services such as car washes and quick lubes shall provide sufficient stacking spaces for three vehicles per bay.
(e) Automotive Sales Three spaces minimum, or one space for each 5,000 square feet of lot sales area, whichever is greater.
(f) Bed and Breakfast One space for each guest room plus two spaces for the permanent residence.
(g) Building and Related Trades One space per each 500 square feet of floor area, plus one space for each 1,000 square feet of warehouse space.
(h) Cemetery One space per each employee.
(i) Clinics One space for each 100 square feet of floor area.
(j) Club One space for each 100 square feet of floor area.
(k) Commercial Entertainment One space per five seats or one space for each 100 square feet of floor area.
(l) Day Care Facility One space for each three children per licensed design capacity.
(m) Educational Institution Two spaces for each classroom, plus one space for each four seats in the places of assembly. High schools, colleges, and vocational schools shall also include one space for each five students at design capacity.
(n) Farm and Heavy Equipment One space for each service bay, plus
Sales and Service one space for each 4,000 square feet of lot area used for product display.
(o) Financial Institution One space for each 200 square feet of floor area, plus sufficient stacking space to accommodate the number of automobiles equal to five times the number of drive-up teller windows or drive-up
ATM machines.
(p) Food Processing One space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
(q) Funeral Home One space for each 50 square feet of floor area.
(r) Grain Elevators and One space for each 400 square feet of floor area Feed Mills plus a minimum of 200 feet of stacking space for each loading and unloading bay.
(s) Group Home One space for each four beds.
(t) Hospitals One space for each bed
(u) Hotel/Motels One space for each sleeping room, plus one space for each 100 square feet of public meeting area and/or restaurant space.
(v) Lock and Store One space for each 1,000 square feet of net
Warehousing leasable floor area.
(w) Manufacturing One space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
(x) Mixed Uses Spaces shall be determined by the application of all use requirements.
(y) Nursing Home One space for each three beds.
(z) Office One space for each 150 square feet of floor area with a minimum of four (4) spaces required.
(aa) Personal Services One space for each 150 square feet of floor area with a minimum of four (4) spaces required.
(bb) Public Service Facility One space for each 150 square feet of floor area with a minimum of four (4) spaces required.
(cc) Recreational, Non-Commercial One space for each participant at maximum utilization.
(dd) Recreational, Commercial One space for each three seats, one space for each 100 square feet of floor area, or one per each participant at maximum utilization, whichever is greater.
(ee) Religious Places of Worship One space for each four seats in the place of assembly.
(ff) Residential, Mobile Home Two spaces for each unit, plus one space for each five units for guest parking.
(gg) Residential, Multi-Family Two spaces for each dwelling unit.
(hh) Residential, Single Family Two spaces for each dwelling unit.
(ii) Residential, Two Family Two spaces for each dwelling unit.
(jj) Scientific Research and Laboratories One space for each 200 square feet of floor area.
(kk) Restaurants One space for each 100 square feet of floor area with a minimum of six (6) spaces required.
(ll) Restaurants, Fast Food One space for each 100 square feet of floor area, plus sufficient stacking space for five vehicles at each drive through window with a minimum of four (4) spaces required.
(mm) Retail Business One space for each 150 square feet of floor area with a minimum of four (4) spaces required.
(nn) Shopping Center Five spaces for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
(oo) Stockyards One space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
(pp) Taverns One space for each l 00 square feet of floor area with a minimum of six (6) spaces required.
(qq) Transport Trucking Terminals One space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
(rr) Warehousing One space for each 2,000 square feet of floor area.
(ss) Wholesale Business One space for each 250 square feet of floor area.
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)
Two or more nonresidential uses may jointly provide and use parking spaces when their hours of operation do not normally overlap, provided that a written agreement, approved by the Law Director and accepted by the Planning Commission shall be filed with the application for a Zoning Certificate.
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)
Parking spaces may be located on a lot other than that containing the principal use with the approval of the Planning Commission, provided a written agreement, approved by the Law Director and accepted by the Planning Commission, shall be filed with the application for a Zoning Certificate.
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)
In any district, in connection with every building, or part thereof, hereafter erected and having a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more, which is to be occupied by storage, warehouse, retail store, wholesale store, hotel, hospital, funeral home, or other uses similarly requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicle of material or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the same lot with such building, at least one off-street loading space, plus one additional such loading space for each additional 10,000 square feet.
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)
All off-street loading spaces shall be in accordance with the following standards and specifications:
(a) Dimensions. Each loading space shall have a minimum dimension not less than 12 feet in width, 28 feet in length and a vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet in height.
(b) Setbacks. Notwithstanding other provisions of this regulation and other setback requirements, off-street loading spaces may be located in the required rear or side yard of any B-1 or M District provided that not more than 80% of the required rear yard or side yard is occupied, and no part of any loading space shall be permitted closer than 50 feet from any right-of-way or residential district unless wholly within a completely enclosed building.
(c) Screening. In addition to the setback requirements specified above, screening shall be provided on each side of an off-street loading space that abuts any residential district. Screening plans shall be approved by the Zoning Inspector.
(d) Access. All required off-street loading spaces shall have access from a public street or alley in such a manner that any vehicle leaving the premises shall be traveling in a forward direction.
(e) Paving. Any required off-street loading spaces, together with its driveways, aisles and other circulation areas, shall be surfaced with a pavement having an asphalt or concrete binder of sufficient strength to support vehicular loads imposed on it while providing a durable, dustless surface.
(f) Drainage. All loading spaces, together with driveways, aisles and other circulation areas shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of surface water which might accumulate within or upon such area, and shall be designed to prevent the excess drainage of surface water onto adjacent properties, walkways or onto public streets. A drainage plan shall be submitted for approval by the City.
(g) Lighting. Any lights used to illuminate a loading area shall be arranged so as to reflect the light away from any adjacent properties or rights-of-way.
(Ord. 26-99-0. Passed 8-23-99.)
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