There shall be provided at the time of the erection of any building; at the time any principal building is enlarged or increased in capacity by adding dwelling units, guest rooms, seats, or floor area; or before conversion from one type of use of occupancy to another permanent off-street parking space in the amount specified by this section. Such parking space may be provided in a parking garage or properly graded and improved open space.
(a) Certification of Minimum Parking Requirements. Each application for a Zoning Permit submitted to the Zoning Administrator, as provided for in Chapter 1131, shall include a plan showing the required space reserved for off-street parking and loading space and the means of ingress and egress to such space. This information shall be sufficient to enable the Zoning Administrator to determine whether or not the requirements of this section are met.
(b) Combination of Required Parking Space. The required parking space for any number of separate uses may be combined in one lot, but the required space assigned to one use may not be assigned to another use except that 1/2 of the parking space required for churches, theaters, or other uses whose peak attendance will be at night or on Sundays may be assigned to a use which will be closed at night or on Sundays.
(c) Remote Parking Space. If the off-street parking space required by this Zoning Ordinance cannot be reasonably provided on the same lot on which the principal use is located, such space may be provided on any land within 400 feet of the principal use. Such space shall be deemed required space associated with the permitted use and shall not hereafter be reduced or encroached upon in any manner. It is further provided that the Zoning Administrator may require a plat, deed, or other documentation necessary to show that remote parking space is controlled by and available to applicant prior to the granting of a Zoning Permit.
(d) Design of Parking Area.
(1) All off-street parking except off-street parking for single family detached dwelling units, single-family attached dwelling units on adjoining individual lots, or two-family dwellings located on a residential service street, shall be designed so that vehicles can turn around within the area and enter the street, road, or highway in such a manner as to completely eliminate the necessity of backing into the street, road or highway. Off street parking for single-family detached dwelling units, single family attached dwelling units on adjoining individual lots, or two-family attached dwelling units, which requires backing into a residential service street shall be permitted provided that such movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic.
(2) All parking areas shall be separated from streets and/or highways by a green space of at least 18 inches and curbs. All parking lots will have designated entrances and exits. Such parking areas, except for single family dwelling units, shall be of usable shape; improved with asphalt or concrete and so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulation within the area.
Surfacing. Any off-street parking area shall be surfaced with asphaltic or portland cement bind pavement so as to provide a durable, dustless and continuous (from point of access to edge of public street) all weather surface that is appropriately structured and bordered for performance, and shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulated within the area, and shall be arranged and marked as to provide for orderly and safe loading and unloading and parking and storage of vehicles.
Lighting. Lighting, if provided, shall reflect away from residential areas and public streets.
General policy. The City of Cortland Planning, Zoning and Building Commission may approve a modification or waiver of the surface requirement for off-street parking and loading areas, including aisles and driveways, upon a determination that such modification or waiver will not have an adverse impact on the site and the surrounding area with regard to such factors as, but not limited to, the natural environment, storm drainage, water quality and erosion and sedimentation.
A. An application for a modification or waiver shall be reviewed based on the following items:
1. Structure or use to which the off-street parking or loading area is accessory.
2. States reasons for the request of the dustless surface modification or waiver.
3. Requested duration of the dustless surface modification or waiver.
4. Type(s) and location of proposed alternate parking lot surface(s).
5. Size of the parking and loading area(s) and the percentage of these areas proposed for alternate surfacing.
6. Type of vehicles which will use the facility and frequency of use.
7. Proposed maintenance program.
8. Resultant effect of the modification or waiver on the natural environment, storm drainage, water quality and erosion and sedimentation.
9. Proposed method of delineation of parking spaces and travel ways.
B. The proposed alternate surface shall consist of gravel. Other alternate surfaces, such as grass reinforcement systems and other appropriate surfaces, may be considered for use by the City of Cortland Planning, Zoning and Building Commission upon specific request based on factors related to storm drainage, frequency of use, types of vehicles used, soil conditions and other relevant concerns.
The City of Cortland Planning, Zoning and Building Commission may approve or deny such request and may impose such conditions, restrictions and time limitations as may be deemed necessary to assure that the off-street parking and/or loading areas will be compatible with and will not adversely impact the adjacent area.
(Ord. 0-88-02. Passed 1-21-03.)
(e) Standard Size of Off-Street Parking Space.
Angle of Parking | Width of Stall | Depth of Stall | Minimum Drive-way Width | Length of Curb Per Car |
0 degrees | 9’ | 23’ 0” | 12’ | 23’ 0” |
30 degrees | 9’ | 17’ 4” | 11’ | 18’ 0” |
45 degrees | 9’ | 19’ 10” | 13’ | 12’ 9” |
60 degrees | 9’ | 21’ 0” | 18’ | 10’ 5” |
90 degrees | 9’ | 20’ 0” | 20’ | 9’ 0” |
(f) Minimum Parking Requirements. Wherever off-street parking is required in district regulations, the following minimum spaces shall be provided on the same lot with the principal use except as provided in subsection (c) hereof. A developer should evaluate his own needs, and if they are greater than the minimum, provide the necessary space.
Use | Required Off-Street Parking |
Apartment, townhouse, and multiple-family dwelling | Two and one half spaces for each dwelling unit. At least one garage or carport for each family unit, minimum area enough for two cars. |
Auditorium/theater | One space for each four spectator seats |
Automobile service station | One space for each car stored, plus one space for each employee |
Autowash Drive-in | Fifteen spaces per wash unit for automatic wash. Five spaces per wash bay for manual wash |
Bank | One space for each 200 square feet of gross floor space, plus one space for each two employees |
Bus terminal | One space for each four seats in waiting room, plus one space for each two employees |
Child care center | One space for each adult attendant, plus two off-street spaces for loading and unloading |
Church | One space for each four seats in the worship area |
Drive-in facility | five spaces for each one hundred square feet of floor area, plus one space for each two employees during period of greatest employment |
Elementary school | One space for each vehicle owned or operated by the school, plus two spaces for each classroom and each administrative office |
Fire station | One space for each employee and one space for each three volunteer personnel on a normal shift |
Funeral home | One space for each four seats in the chapel or parlor, plus one space for each employee |
Golf course | Four spaces for each green, plus requirements for any other associated use. |
Home occupation | In addition to residence requirements, one space for each one hundred square feet of floor space devoted to the home occupation use |
Hotel, motel or motor court | One space for each room to be rented, plus - one additional parking space for each three employees, plus requirements for any other use associated with the establishment |
Indoor and outdoor commercial recreation | One space for each one hundred and eighty square feet of floor or ground area, or one space for each four seats available to patrons, whichever is needed |
Industrial manufacturing and wholesale uses | One space for each two employees on the largest shift, one space for each member of the managerial or office staff, one visitor parking space for each ten persons on the managerial staff, and one space for each vehicle used directly in the conduct of the business |
Junior high school | One space for each vehicle owned or operated by the school, plus three spaces for each faculty member, plus one space for each five seats in the auditorium or gymnasium |
Mobile home park | Two spaces for each mobile home |
Nursing home | One space for each five beds intended for patient use, plus space for each shift employee |
Office, professional building | One space for each two hundred square feet of gross floor space |
Office, medical, dental and boiler rooms | One space for each employee, plus one space for each examining room |
Planned shopping center | Five and one half spaces for every one thousand square feet of gross leasable floor area |
Public or private club | One space for each two hundred square feet of gross floor space |
Restaurant | One space for each three seats, plus one space for each two employees |
Retail Store | One space for each two hundred square feet of floor area used for sales, plus one space for each two employees |
Sales and service establishments not listed elsewhere, which deal with customers on premises | One parking space for each two hundred square feet of floor area available to customers, plus space for each two employees |
Senior high school | One space for each vehicle owned or operated by the school, plus seven spaces for each faculty member, plus one space for each administrative office |
Single or two-family dwelling | Two spaces on the same lot for each dwelling unit. At least one garage or carport for each dwelling unit, minimum area enough for two cars. |
Stadium | One space for each four spectator seats |
(g) Additional Retirements for the Physically Disabled and/or Handicapped. As required by the latest edition of the Ohio Building Code and subsequent adopted amendments.
(h) Parking in Residential Front Yard. No vehicle shall park for three consecutive days in the required front yard in a residential district except on a driveway which has been improved by gravel, concrete or asphalt, and not on a vacant lot or lots.
(i) Parking Vacant Lots in Residential Areas. No vehicle shall be parked on vacant lots in residential areas.
(Ord. 0-35-96. Passed 8-5-96.)