There shall be provided in all districts, at the time of erection or enlargement of any main building or structure, automobile off-street parking space, with adequate access to all spaces. The number of off- street parking spaces in conjunction with all land or building uses shall be provided, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, as prescribed in this section.
(1) The provisions of this section shall not apply to mobile home parks. Mobile Home Commission Rules 920, 925 and 926 shall apply to all mobile home courts.
(2) Off-street parking spaces may be located within a rear yard or within a side yard which is in excess of the minimum side yard setback unless otherwise provided in this chapter. Off-street parking shall not be permitted within a front yard nor within a minimum side yard setback unless otherwise provided in this chapter.
(3) Off-street parking for other than residential use shall be either on the same lot or within 300 feet of the building it is intended to serve, measured from the nearest point of the building to the nearest point of the off-street parking lot. Ownership shall be shown of all lots or parcels intended for use as parking by the applicant.
(4) Residential off-street parking spaces shall consist of parking strip, driveway, garage, or a combination thereof and shall be located on the premises they are intended to serve. In R-1, R-2 and R-T residential zones, parking is not permitted in a front yard except on an improved driveway with a concrete, asphalt, gravel or stone surface. Such driveway shall not utilize more than 35% of the front yard.
(5) In all districts except the CBD Central Business District, any area once designated as required off-street parking shall not be changed to any other use unless and until equal facilities are provided elsewhere.
(6) In all districts except the CBD Central Business District, off-street parking existing at the effective date of this chapter in connection with the operation of an existing building or use shall not be reduced to an amount less than required in this section for a similar new building or use.
(7) Two or more buildings or uses may collectively provide the required off-street parking, in which case the required number of parking spaces shall not be less than the sum of the requirements for the several individual uses computed separately.
(8) In the instance of dual function of off- street parking spaces where operating hours of buildings do not overlap, the Board of Appeals may grant an exception.
(9) The storage of merchandise, motor vehicles for sale, trucks, or the repair of vehicles is prohibited except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(10) For those uses not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be in accord with a use which is similar in type.
(11) When units or measurements determining the number of required parking spaces result in the requirement of a fractional space, any fraction up to and including one-half shall be disregarded and fractions over one-half shall require 1 parking space.
(12) The requirements of subsection (13) of this section shall not be applicable to those uses located in the CBD Central Business District. Parking for CBD uses is provided in common parking lots intended to serve all activities of the Central Business District.
(13) For the purpose of computing the number of parking spaces required, useable floor area as defined in § 82-4 shall govern unless otherwise specified.
(14) Parking shall be provided in accordance with the number of spaces required in this section. Parking shall not exceed nor be less than the required space per unit of measure for new uses. In accordance with this section, the Planning Commission may approve additional or fewer spaces, provided the applicant demonstrates that adequate parking will be provided, excessive parking will be avoided and snow storage is accommodated.
The minimum number of off-street parking spaces by type of use shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule.
Use | Number of Minimum Parking Spaces per Unit of Measure | |
Use | Number of Minimum Parking Spaces per Unit of Measure | |
Residential | ||
Housing for the elderly | 1 for each 3 units and 1 for each employee; should units revert to general occupancy, then 2 spaces per unit shall be provided | |
Residential, one family | 2 for each dwelling unit | |
Residential, two family and multiple family | 2 for each dwelling unit | |
Mobile home | 2 for each mobile home plus 1 for each employee of a mobile home park | |
Bed and breakfast establishments | 1 for the owner/operator and 1 for each guest room | |
Institutional | ||
Churches and temples | 1 for each 3 seats or 6 feet of pews in the main unit of worship | |
Hospitals/health care centers | 2 for each 1 bed | |
Convalescent homes and nursing homes | 1 for each 4 persons in residence and 1 space for each 2 employees in the largest work shift | |
Elementary and junior high schools | 1 for each 1 teacher, employee or administrator, plus the requirements for the auditorium or stadium | |
High schools | 1 for each 1 teachers, employee or administrator and 1 for each 10 students, plus the requirements for the auditorium or stadium | |
Private clubs or lodges | 1 for each 3 persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by local, county or state fire, building or health codes | |
Private golf clubs, swim clubs, tennis clubs or other similar uses | 1 for each 2 member families or individuals, plus spaces required for restaurant or bar which is open to the public | |
Golf courses open to the general public except miniature courses | 4 for each 1 golf hold and 1 for each employee, plus spaces required for each accessory use such as a restaurant or bar | |
Stadium and sports arena or similar place of outdoor assembly | 1 for each 4 seats or 8 feet of benches | |
Theaters and auditoriums | 1 space for each 3 seats, plus 1 for each 2 employees | |
Library, museum or post office | 1 for each 150 square feet of usable floor space | |
Nursery schools, group day care homes and day care centers | 1 for each care giver or teacher, plus off-street loading space for children entering and leaving the facility | |
Commercial | ||
Auto wash (automatic) | 1 for each 1 employee; in addition, reservoir parking spaces equal in number to 5 times the maximum capacity of the auto wash; maximum capacity of the auto wash shall mean the greatest number of automobiles possible under ground some phase of washing at the same time, which shall be determined by dividing the length of feet of each wash line by 20 | |
Auto wash (self-washing service or coin operated) | 3 for each stall in addition to the stall itself | |
Beauty parlor or barber shop | 2 spaces for each of the first 2 chairs, and 1-1/2 spaces for each additional chair | |
Bowling alleys | 5 for each bowling lane plus parking for accessory uses | |
Dance halls, roller rinks, exhibition halls, and assembly halls without fixed seats | 1 for each 3 persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by the Fire Marshal | |
Drive-in restaurant | 1 for each employee and 1 for each 25 square feet of usable floor area | |
Drive-through | 1 for each employee and 5 stack-up spaces for each drive-through window or station | |
Carry-out (with no eating on premises) | 1 for each employee and 1 for each 60 square feet of usable floor area with a minimum of 4 spaces | |
Establishments for sale and consumption, on the premises, of beverages, food or refreshments | 1 for each 100 square feet of useable floor area or 1 for each 2 persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by local, county or state fire, building, or health codes, whichever is greater | |
Furniture and appliance, household equipment, repair shops, showroom of a plumber, decorator, electrician, or similar trade, shoe repair and other similar uses | 1 for each 800 square feet of useable floor area (for that floor area used in processing, 1 additional space shall be provided for each 2 persons employed therein) | |
Gasoline service stations (full service) | 2 for each lubrication stall, rack or pit; and 1 for each gasoline pump island; and 1 for each vehicle used as part of the equipment of the gasoline service station; no spaces are required for self-service pumps; additional parking shall be provided for any accessory retail use as required for such use | |
Gasoline filling stations (self service) | 1 space plus 1 space for each employee on the largest working shift; but not less than 3 spaces in any instance; additional parking shall be provided for any accessory retail use as required for such use | |
Ice skating or roller rink | 1 for each seat or 6 feet of benches, or 1 for each 150 square feet of skating area, whichever is the greater | |
Laundromats and coin operated dry cleaners | 1 for each 2 machines | |
Miniature golf courses | 2 spaces per hold plus 3 spaces for employees | |
Golf driving range | 1 space for each driving tee plus 3 spaces for employees | |
Mini storage rental units | 1 space for each employee and 1 space for each additional 50 storage rental units | |
Mortuary establishments | 1 for each 50 square feet of assembly rooms, parlors, and slumber rooms useable floor space | |
Motel | 1 for each rental unit, plus 2 additional spaces for management and/or service personnel | |
Motor vehicle sales and service establishments | 1 for each 200 square feet of useable floor area of sales room and 1 for each 1 auto service stall in the service room | |
Pool hall or club | 1 for each 3 persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by the Fire Marshal | |
Retail stores except as otherwise specified herein | 1 for each 150 square feet of useable floor area | |
Planned commercial or shopping center | Applicant shall demonstrate parking demand, but not less than 1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area | |
Amusement arcade | 1 for each 1 game table and 1 for each amusement device | |
Athletic clubs, exercise establishments, health studios, sauna baths, judo clubs and other similar uses | 1 parking space for each 3 persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by local, county or state fire, building or health clubs plus 1 space per employee; in those instances where memberships are provided for, not less than 1 space per each 5 memberships shall be provided plus 1 space per employee or 1 space for each 2 clothing lockers, plus 1 space per employee, whichever is the larger | |
Establishments for adult entertainment | 1 for each 100 square feet of useable floor area or 1 for each 2 persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by local, county or state fire, building, or health codes, whichever is greater | |
Offices | ||
Banks | 1 for each 100 square feet of useable floor area | |
Banks (drive-in) | 1 for each employee; in addition, reservoir waiting spaces at each service window or station shall be provided at the rate of 5 for each service window or station; each waiting space shall measure not less than 20 feet in length | |
Business offices or professional offices except as indicated in the following item | 1 for each 300 square feet of useable floor area | |
Professional offices of doctors, dentists or similar professions | 1 for each 75 square feet of useable floor area in waiting rooms, and 1 space for each examining room, dental chair or similar use area | |
Industrial | ||
Industrial or research establishments | 1 space on site for every 2 employees in the largest working shift or 1 for each 450 square feet of useable floor area in those instances where shift size is unknown; space on the site shall also be provided for all construction workers during periods of plant construction | |
Wholesale establishments | 1 for every 1 employee in the largest work shift, or 1 for every 1,700 square feet of useable floor space, whichever is greater | |
Warehouses | 1 for every employee in the largest work shift | |
Parking for Handicapped (All Districts) | ||
Shall comply with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The number and layout of spaces required shall comply with ADA accessibility guidelines, including the following. | ||
Accessible Parking Spaces* (required minimum) Total Parking Spaces in Lot | Accessible Spaces | Guideline for Layout of Spaces |
1 - 25 | 1 | PU Diagram |
26 - 50 | 2 | |
51 - 75 | 3 | |
76 - 100 | 4 | |
101 - 150 | 5 | |
151 - 200 | 6 | |
201 - 300 | 7 | |
301 - 400 | 8 | |
401 - 500 | 9 | |
501 - 1,000 | 2** | |
1,001 and over | 20** | |
* Accessible spaces are required to be 8'0" wide, with an adjacent access aisle 5'0" wide. One in every 8 accessible spaces shall have an access aisle 8'8" wide (rather than 5') and shall be signed "van accessible."
** Percent of total.
*** Plus 1 space for each 100 over 1,000.
(1993 Code, § 82-455) (Ord. passed 10-12-1992; Ord. passed 9-14-1998(2); Ord. 2012-01, passed 6-11-2012)