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 hereinafter regulated.
(a) 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 as measured from the nearest point of the building to the nearest point of the off-street parking lot. Ownership shall be shown of any lot or parcel intended for use as parking by the applicant.
(b) Residential off-street parking spaces shall consist of a driveway or garage or combination thereof and shall be located on the premises which they are intended to serve. Such parking shall be paved to provide at least two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit. Parking shall be restricted to the paved areas.
(c) In multiple-family residential districts, off-street parking shall not be permitted in any required front yard. In any non-residential district, off-street parking shall not be permitted in any required front yard unless otherwise provided in this Zoning Code.
(d) Any area once designated as required off-street parking shall not be changed to any other use until equal facilities are provided elsewhere and reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the Township Board.
(e) Off-street parking existing on the effective date of this Zoning Code in connection with the operation of an existing building or use shall not be reduced to an amount less than hereinafter required for a similar new building or new use.
(f) Buildings containing one or more uses, and sites containing one or more buildings, shall provide parking spaces equal to not less than the sum of the number required for the buildings or uses as computed separately. Such parking spaces shall be located as near as possible to the uses which they are intended to serve.
(g) The dual function of off-street parking spaces, where operating hours of uses do not overlap, may be permitted after public hearing and approval of the Board of Appeals.
(h) The storage of merchandise, motor vehicles or trucks or the repair of vehicles is prohibited, except where permitted elsewhere in this Zoning Code.
(i) For those uses not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be in accordance with the use which is similar in type.
(j) 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 one parking space.
(k) The minimum number of off-street parking spaces, by type of use, shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:
(1) Residential.
A. Residential one-family and two-family. Two for each dwelling unit.
B. Residential multiple-family.
1. Efficiency and one and two bedroom units. Two for each dwelling unit.
2. Three or more bedroom units. Two and one-half for each dwelling unit.
Ten percent of the total required off-street parking spaces on a given site shall be located adjacent to any community house, swimming pool or similar use within the site, except that the Planning Commission and the Township Board may, at their discretion, permit another location on the site for such parking. An additional twenty percent of the total required off-street parking spaces shall be provided throughout the development for visitor parking in locations approved by the Planning Commission.
C. Housing for the elderly. One for each two dwelling units, and one for each employee, plus a reserve area for expansion of parking should the development revert to general occupancy.
D. Mobile home park. Two for each mobile home site, and one for each 300 square feet of management office space. In addition, one parking space for every three mobile home sites shall be provided for visitor parking, such locations to be approved by the Planning Commission and the Township Board.
(2) Institutional.
A. Churches or temples. One for each three seats or six feet of pews in the main unit of worship.
B. Hospitals. One and one-half for each one bed, plus one for each employee on the largest working shift, plus those reserved for doctors.
C. Homes for the aged and convalescent homes. One for each two beds, plus one for each two employees on the peak shift.
D. Parochial and public elementary and junior high schools. One for each one teacher, employee or administrator, in addition to the requirements of the auditorium or multi-purpose room.
E. Parochial and public senior high schools. One for each one teacher, employee or administrator, and one for each ten students, in addition to the requirements of the auditorium or multi-purpose room.
F. Private clubs or lodge halls. One for each seventy-five square feet of gross floor area.
G. Private golf clubs and swimming pool clubs. One for each two member families or individuals.
H. Golf courses open to the general public, except miniature or par three courses. Six for each one golf hole, and one for each one employee.
I. Fraternity or sorority. One for each five permitted active members, or one for each two beds, whichever is greater.
J. Stadium, sports arena or similar place of outdoor assembly. One for each three seats or six feet of benches.
K. Theaters. Five plus one for each three seats, except that adult mini-theaters with fixed seats shall provide one for each two seats. Adult mini-theaters without fixed seats shall provide space for each one person allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by the Fire Chief in accordance with the
State of Michigan Fire Code.
L. Auditoriums. One for each three seats.
M. Day care centers. One for each 400 square feet of gross floor area.
(3) Business and commercial.
A. Planned shopping center and retail stores, except as otherwise specified herein:
1. Less than 50,000 square feet. One for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.
2. Between 50,000 and 100,000 square feet. One for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.
3. Between 100,001 and 400,000 square feet. One for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.
4. More than 400,000 square feet. One for each 350 square feet of gross floor area.
B. Retail stores, except as otherwise specified herein:
1. Less than 50,000 square feet. One for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.
2. Between 50,000 and 100,000 square feet. One for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.
3. Between 100,001 and 400,000 square feet. One for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.
4. More than 400,000 square feet. One for each 350 square feet of gross floor area.
C. Beauty parlor and barber shop. Three spaces for each beauty or barber chair.
D. Bowling establishments. Seven for each one bowling lane, plus those required for each auxiliary use, i.e. restaurant, lounge, billiard hall, etc.
E. Roller rinks or skating rinks, exhibition halls and assembly halls without fixed seats. One for each fifty-five square feet of gross floor area.
F. Tennis and racquet clubs. Eight per court, plus those required for each auxiliary use, i.e. restaurant, exercise room, etc.
G. Coin and/or token-operated amusement arcades, billiard halls or other similar indoor recreation uses. One for each seventy-five square feet of floor area.
H. Drive-in/fast-food restaurants. One for each fifty-five square feet of gross floor area. If a drive-through is provided, the required number of spaces may be reduced by ten percent.
I. Carry-out restaurants. One for each 100 square feet of gross floor area, or ten spaces, whichever is greater.
J. Bar/lounge or bar/restaurant. One for each thirty-five square feet of gross floor area.
K. Dining-room restaurant. One for each fifty-five square feet of gross floor area.
L. Banquet and catering halls. One for each fifty-five square feet of gross floor area.
M. Furniture, appliance and household equipment showrooms and other similar uses. One for each 800 square feet of usable floor area, plus one additional space for each two employees.
N. Open air business, including used car lot. Two, plus one for each 500 square feet of sales area for the first 2,000 square feet of sales area, plus one additional space for each additional 2,000 square feet of sales area.
O. Motor vehicle sales and service establishments. One for each 200 square feet of gross floor area of the salesroom, and one for each one service stall in the service room.
P. Automotive service stations. Two for each lubrication stall, rack or pit, and one for each gasoline pump.
Q. Auto wash. One for each one employee, plus reservoir parking spaces in equal number to five times the maximum capacity of the auto wash for vehicles waiting entrance to the auto wash.
The maximum capacity of the auto wash shall mean the maximum number of vehicles which could be undergoing some phase of washing at any one time and shall be determined by dividing the length of each wash line by twenty.
R. Laundromats and coin-operated dry cleaners. One for each two machines.
S. Miniature or par three golf courses. Three, plus three for each one hole.
T. Mortuary establishments. One for each seventy-five square feet of gross floor area.
U. Hotel, motel or other commercial lodging establishments. One for each one occupancy unit, plus one for each one employee.
V. Automotive service centers. Two for each service stall, rack or pit, and one for each employee.
W. Automotive service or repair garages. Four for each service stall, rack or pit, and one for each 190 square feet of gross floor area in the retail sales area, if applicable.
X. Private or public athletic clubs, health spas, figure salons. One per seventy-five square feet of gross floor area.
(4) Offices.
A. Banks. One for each 150 square feet of gross floor area, plus eight waiting spaces for each drive-up teller window or machine.
B. Business offices, professional offices or medical offices for doctors, dentists and similar professions, as follows:
1. Less than 50,000 square feet. One for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.
2. Between 50,000 and 100,000 square feet. One for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.
3. Between 100,001 and 400,000 square feet. One for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.
4. More than 400,000 square feet. One for each 350 square feet of gross floor area.
(5) Industrial.
A. Industrial, technical research, wholesale and warehousing establishments.
1. Less than 25,000 square feet. One for each 500 square feet of gross floor area.
2. Between 25,000 and 50,000 square feet. One for each 675 square feet of gross floor area.
3. More than 50,000 square feet. One for each 800 square feet of gross floor area.
B. Mini-warehouses or self-storage facilities. Two, plus one for each 100 storage units.
(Ord. 260. Passed 7-9-79; Ord. 260-A-22. Passed 7-14-80; Ord. 260-A-33. Passed 9-8-81; Ord. 260-A-37. Passed 2-8-82; Ord. 260-A-122. Passed 7-7-86; Ord. 260-A-204. Passed 8-13-90; Ord. 260-A-217. Passed 5-13-91; Ord. 260-A-239. Passed 8-23-83; Ord. 260-A-249. Passed 8-22-94; Ord. 260-A-292. Passed 8-18-97; Ord. 260-A-314. Passed 8-10-98; Ord. 260-A-327. Passed 3-22-99.)