Off street parking lots shall comply with Chapter 1151 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations), and the parking requirements below:
(a) Parking Lot Regulations in the C 2 District.
(1) Accessory Parking Lots Located in the C 2 District.
A. In the C 2 District, an accessory off street parking lot shall not be located between the front of a principal building and the public street right of way line. Accessory off street parking shall be located at the rear or side of the principal building. See Figure 1139.07 below.
B. The Planning Commission may grant a variance to this requirement if the applicant establishes practical difficulties due to the shallow depth of the parcel, the location of mature trees or other significant environmental features; the location of historical buildings or structures; the proximity of residential uses; or other circumstances. If a variance is granted, the Planning Commission shall require that the parking lot is screened from the public street and adjacent properties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 1153 (Landscaping, Buffers and Lighting Regulations).
(2) Parking Lots as Principal Use in C 2 District. When a parking lot is the principal use on a lot in the C-2 District, the parking setback from the street right of way shall be fifteen (15) feet.
(c) Setbacks for Connected Parking Facilities. Accessory parking facilities for nonresidential uses may be interconnected as permitted below.
(1) When two (2) or more parking areas are connected to permit vehicular traffic between them in compliance with Section 1151.33, no parking setback shall be required for the access opening that accommodates the drive aisle between the connected parking lots.
(2) When parking lots are connected in a manner that allows vehicular traffic to travel between them with no curbs or other barriers, the parking setback between the adjacent properties shall be waived.
(3) The requirements for landscaping the interior of parking lots (Section 1153.09) shall be applied to the combined area of all interconnected parking lots. The requirements for perimeter landscaping shall apply to the entire combined area of all interconnected parking lots.
(d) The parking setback is required where the parking lot abuts the property line. The area within a parking setback shall be landscaped in accordance with Chapter 1153 (Landscaping, Buffers and Lighting Regulations).
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)