(a) Unless otherwise noted, these parking standards apply to all uses in all Districts. Parking lot areas shall be designed and constructed to minimize the visual impact of the parking area, minimize production of excess heat and prohibit any adverse effects on drainage. Appropriately sized landscaped areas shall be provided within each parking lot area allowing for a variety of shade trees to be planted. In order to accomplish these goals, all off-street parking lot areas shall be designed and constructed using the "Parking Bay" concept, which consists of parking spaces grouped together, with each Parking Bay separated by landscaped tree islands as further defined in the following sections.
(1) Parking Lot Location: All parking lots shall be located in accordance with the parking lot location requirements in Table 4 of Chapter 1135, which is also restated below.
NB | GB | DB | CS | IE | |
Parking In front of Building | Prohibited | Permitted | Prohibited | Per Approved Plan | Permitted |
(2) Parking lots may encroach into a required internal Side or Rear Setback but in no case shall the parking be closer than five (5) feet to internal lot lines, except in cases where the parking lots need to straddle internal lot lines in order to comply with the connectivity requirements of Section 1145.05. In such cases, appropriate cross access easements must be established.
(3) Parking Bays: No Parking Bay shall contain more than twenty-four (24) parking spaces, with a maximum of twelve (12) spaces in a single row in the NB, GB, and CS Districts, In the IE District, no Parking Bay shall contain more than forty-eight (48) parking spaces, with a maximum of twenty-four (24) spaces in a single row.
(4) Parking Lot Islands: Each landscape island in a single loaded parking stall design shall have a minimum area of one hundred sixty-two (162) square feet with a minimum width of nine (9) feet. Each landscape island in a double loaded parking stall design shall have a minimum of three hundred twenty-four (324) square feet with a minimum width of nine (9) feet and shall be landscaped in accordance with Sections 1145.02 and 1145.04(a)(E)(2).
(5) Parking Lot Screening: All parking lots shall comply with the following parking lot screening requirements:
A. Any surface parking areas adjacent to an existing or planned public right-of-way shall be screened from the respective right-of-way with a minimum of a thirty-six (36) inch continuous planting hedge and tree combination. The height shall be measured from the adjacent parking area.
(6) Electronic Charging Stations: Parking lots with 200 spaces or more, shall include at least one electric plug-in service space. Plugin points shall be associated with an individual parking space and shall be installed according to appropriate design standards, as approved by the Service Director. Plug-in points are exempt from the service structure screening requirements of Section 1145.04(a)(5).
(7) Number of Parking Spaces: All uses within all Districts shall comply with the number of parking spaces requirements specified herein. These standards are being established to encourage efficient use of parking areas by establishing a maximum number of spaces required and permitting sensible shared parking to reduce Impervious Surfaces and increase green space. The Total Number of Required Parking Spaces shall be calculated for each separate use on the lot. In no case shall the total number of parking spaces for a particular use be less than the Minimum nor more than the Maximum Number of Required Parking Spaces for said use based upon the below chart. When calculating the required number of spaces, fractional numbers shall be increased to the next whole number. In the case of any use or combination of uses not specifically mentioned herein, the zoning inspector shall determine the number of required spaces based on similar or comparable use.
Table 6
Use | Minimum Number of Required Parking Spaces | Maximum Number of Required Parking Spaces |
General Retail & Personal Services | 1 space per 265 square feet | 1 space per 225 square feet |
Restaurants, Bars, Coffee and Ice Cream Shops | 1 space per 100 square feet | 1 space per 75 square feet |
Movie Theater | .25 spaces per seat | .3 spaces per seat |
Hotel | 1 space for each sleeping room plus 1 space for each employee on the largest shift | |
Hospital/Nursing Home/Hospice | 1 space for every bed plus 1 space for each employee on largest shift | 1 space for every bed, 4 spaces for every 1,000 square feet of inpatient treatment area, and 5 parking spaces for every 1,000 square feet of outpatient treatment area |
Professional Offices - Open Floor Plan | 1 space per 175 square feet | 1 space per 150 square feet |
Professional Offices - Traditional Floor Plan | 1 space per 300 square feet | 1 space per 250 square feet |
Medical Office | 1 per 225 square feet | 1 space per 200 square feet |
Use | Minimum Number of Required Parking Spaces | Maximum Number of Required Parking Spaces |
Flex/Advanced Manufacturing | 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet | 2.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet |
Warehouses | 1 space per employee on largest shift | 1.5 space per employee on largest shift plus 1 space per vehicle stored on site |
Library | 1 space per 250 square feet | 1 space per 200 square feet |
Church or Place of Worship | 1 for each 4 seats in the main sanctuary | |
Public or Private Elementary or Secondary School | 4 spaces for each classroom or 1 space for each 5 seats in the auditorium, whichever is greater | |
Business, Trade, or Technical School, College or University | 1 space for each 2 students and 1 space for each faculty member | |
Daycare | 1 space for every 7 children and 1 space for each employee on the largest shift | 1 space for every 5 children and 1 space for each employee on the largest shift |
Assisted Living Facilities | 1 space for every 2.5 Dwelling Units plus 1 space for every 2 employees | 1 space for 2 Dwelling Units plus 1 space for every 2 employees on largest shift |
Independent Senior Living Facilities | .85 spaces per Dwelling Unit | 1 space per Dwelling Unit |
Multi-Family Dwelling Units, Townhomes | 1 Space per Dwelling Unit | 3 spaces per Dwelling Unit |
Residential, One- and Two-Family Units | 1 space per unit | 2 spaces per unit |
Recreational Uses | ||
Mini-Golf, Batting Cage | 1 per tee or cage | 1.5 per tee or cage |
Bowling Alley | 3 per lane | 4 per lane |
Recreation/Fitness Centers | 7 spaces per 1,000 square feet | 8 spaces per 1,000 square feet |
Outdoor recreation fields | 50 per field | 75 per field |
Ice or Skating Rink | 1 per 200 square feet | 1 per 150 square feet |
*Utilize gross square footage whenever there is a reference to square feet
(8) Handicap accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the American with Disability Act requirements.
(9) All parking spaces shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet in width and twenty-three (23) feet in length measured rectangularly and shall be served by aisleways of a minimum of twenty-four (24) feet in width to permit easy and smooth access to all spaces.
(10) All parking areas, common areas and adjacent driveways shall be paved with asphalt material, cement, cobblestone, or brick pavers and parking spaces shall be striped. The use of gravel or asphalt grindings for parking lots shall be prohibited. All vehicles shall be parked on a paved driveways or parking areas and shall be prohibited from being parked in grass or other unpaved areas of lots.
(11) Mixed Use Development Parking. When a mix of uses creates staggered peak periods of parking (see Table 8), the total parking requirements for the uses may be reduced up to fifteen percent (15%) below the Total Minimum Parking Requirements, provided a shared parking plan is submitted at the applicable approving stage and approved by the applicable reviewing authority as designated in Table 7.
A. The shared parking plan must be based upon the number of originally required spaces for differed uses or facilities sharing the same parking area and documentation that the required parking needed for different uses at different days and times generally based upon Table 8.
B. Parking spaces included in the shared parking plan must be distributed in a manner that provides parking spaces within a reasonable distance from all proposed uses as determined by applicable reviewing entity.
C. Shared parking must remain under common ownership providing access to all users of the shared parking. If common ownership is not proposed, the applicable approving authority, may require documentation of shared access agreements to be provided.
Table 7
District | Applicable Approval Stage | Applicable Approving Agency |
CS District | Site Plan Design | Planning and Zoning Commission |
PMD | Final Development Plan | Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation/Council Action |
HOD | Certificate of Appropriateness | Historic Review Board |
District | Applicable Approval Stage | Applicable Approving Agency |
Permitted-Uses - All Other Districts | Zoning Permit | Zoning Inspector |
Conditional Uses - All Other Districts | Conditional Use Application | Board of Zoning Appeals |
Table 8
Weekday Peaks | Evening Peaks | Weekend Peaks |
Banks | Bars | Retails Uses |
Professional Offices | Ice Cream Shops | Movie Theaters |
Medical Offices | Restaurants | |
Library | Movie Theaters | |
Daycare | ||
Coffee Shops |
(12) Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking is required in the PMD. When bicycle parking is required or otherwise provided, it shall comply with the following requirements.
A. Minimum Number of Bicycle Spaces:
i. Multi-Unit Dwelling: one bicycle space for every two dwelling units.
ii. Public/institutional uses: one bicycle space for every twenty (20) required vehicle parking spaces.
iii. Commercial uses, one bicycle space for every ten (10) required vehicle parking spaces.
B. Facility Type:
i. The designs of bicycle racks, docks, posts and lockers, when provided, shall be decorative, unique, and appropriate to the surrounding area. When determined appropriate by the Historic Review Board, bicycle parking design shall be incorporated into building design and coordinated with the design of street furniture when it is provided.
ii. Bicycle parking racks, docks, or posts shall be designed and installed to allow a bicycle to be locked to a structure, attached to the pavement, building, or other permanent structure, with two points of contact to an individual bicycle frame. Racks, docks, and posts shall be designed to allow the bicycle frame and one or both wheels to be locked with a U-lock when used as intended.
iii. Bicycle parking racks, docks or posts provided within the street right-of-way shall be of a consistent design on all streets. Facility types, designs and locations within the street-right-of-way shall require approval by the Service Director.
C. Location:
i. Required bicycle parking shall be located within a reasonable walking distance of the principal building entrances being served. Bicycle parking may be provided in and/ or adjacent to open spaces where provided. The location and design shall ensure that bicycle parking and facilities do not obstruct vehicle parking or pedestrian walkways as required by the Ohio Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable state and federal laws, policies and guidelines. Bicycle facilities and parking areas shall meet the sight visibility requirements of this Ordinance.
ii. Outdoor bicycle parking areas shall be located in well-lit areas.
iii. A pedestrian-accessible walk shall be available between the outdoor bicycle parking area and the principal building entrance. Public sidewalks may be used to meet this requirement.
iv. Bicycle lockers shall be located inside or to the side or rear of the principal structure, but not within any required setback or required building zone.
(13) Recreational Vehicles. Residents shall be permitted to park a recreational vehicle on a lot in any zoning district which permits one or two dwelling units, provided the following criteria are met:
A. There shall be a maximum of one recreational vehicle per dwelling unit permitted on said lot. For purposes of this Ordinance, a boat stored on a boat trailer is considered one recreational vehicle. Said recreational vehicle shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in length, nine (9) feet in width, and ten (10) feet in height.
B. Said vehicles shall be parked on a paved surface and shall not be parked in the grass or on any other unpaved surface.
C. Unless such vehicle is parked in the driveway, it shall not be located forward of the front plane of the main dwelling. If the recreational vehicle is parked in a driveway, it shall not extend into the right-of-way or block the sidewalk.
D. In no case, shall a recreational vehicle be utilized for living, sleeping, housekeeping, business or storage purposes.
E. Said recreational vehicle must have a valid registration and license from the State of Ohio, when applicable.
F. Recreational vehicles that are stored within a fully enclosed structure with four walls and a roof shall not be subject to these regulations.
(14) Loading Spaces.
A. All loading spaces must be located to the side or rear of the principal structure and screened in accordance with Section 1145.03(b) and are prohibited within any Right-of-Way Setback.
B. A loading space shall consist of a rectangular area adequate for loading and unloading and be accessible from a maneuvering area.
C. All loading spaces and maneuvering areas shall be located on the same Lot as the use they are intended to serve.
D. A required loading space shall have a clearance height of not less than fifteen (15) feet and shall have minimum dimensions of not less than twelve (12) feet in width and fifty (50) feet in length, exclusive of any driveway, aisle, or other circulation area.
E. The number of off-street loading spaces required for various types of uses shall be no less than as set forth in the following:
i. NB, GB, DB, HOD and CS Districts: Each use in these Districts shall provide loading spaces based on gross floor area as follows:
Less than 5,000 square feet - none required
5,000 to 250,000 square feet = one space
Over 250,000 square feet = one space for each 250,000 square feet or portion thereof.
ii. IE District: Each use in this District shall provide loading spaces based on gross floor area as follows:
Under 10,000 square feet = none.
10,000 square feet or more but less than 75,000 square feet = one (1) space.
75,000 square feet or more but less than 150,000 square feet = two (2) spaces.
150,000 square feet or more but less than 300,000 square feet = three (3) spaces
Over 300,000 square feet = one space for each 100,000 square feet or portion thereof.
The loading space requirements for buildings with multiple uses or tenants shall be determined based on the aggregate total of gross floor area of all uses or tenants.
(Ord. 02-13-2023. Passed 2-21-23.)