(A) The number of off-street parking spaces required by this section shall be provided on the same lot with the principal use, except as provided in § 156.093(N) above and the required number of off-street spaces specified for each use shall be considered as the absolute minimum.
(B) Where a fraction of a space is required by this section, the nearest whole number shall be provided.
(C) In addition, a developer shall evaluate his or her needs to determine if they are greater than the minimum specified by this section.
(D) The required number of spaces shall be as follows.
(1) Single-family detached and duplex units.
(a) For single-family detached and duplex units, parking spaces shall be based on the following formula: 1 parking space for every 2 occupants authorized by the septic improvement permit issued by the Dare County Department of Environmental Health or the appropriate permitting agency.
(b) The parking area, the surface materials and dimensions shall be depicted on a survey and presented at the time a building permit for the subject property is obtained.
(c) Installation of the parking improvements shall be verified by the Town Zoning Administrator before the release of the certificate of occupancy.
(d) These standards are intended to ensure adequate area to accommodate vehicles on the same site as the principal use.
(e) Individual parking spaces do not need to be demarked in any fashion on the site; however, the required amount of parking area shall be drawn to scale on a site survey.
(2) Other uses. All other residential and commercial uses shall provide parking as shown in the table below.
Use
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Required Parking |
Residential-Related Uses | |
Use
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Required Parking |
Residential-Related Uses | |
Single-family structure with small child care home | Ability to accommodate 2 additional vehicles on the property beyond the minimum parking requirements for the single-family structure thereon |
Single-family structure with large child care home | Ability to accommodate 2 additional vehicles on the property beyond the minimum parking requirements for the single-family structure thereon |
Multi-family residences, group housing projects and condominiums | 2.5 parking spaces on the same lot for each unit |
Hotel, tourist home, motel, motor court, rooming or boarding house or bed and breakfast | 1.5 parking spaces for each room to be rented, plus 1 additional parking space for each 3 employees |
Doctor’s or dentist’s office in own residence | 3 parking spaces per doctor, in addition to residence requirements |
Professional office, other than doctor or dentist, in own residence | 2 parking spaces per office or home occupation, in addition to residence requirements |
Bed and breakfast home | Ability to accommodate 2 additional vehicles on the property beyond the minimum parking requirements for the single-family structure thereon |
Bed and breakfast inn | 1.5 parking spaces for each room to be rented, plus 1 additional parking space for each 3 employees |
Hotel resort with ancillary uses, including but not limited to, eating establishment, retail, office, spa, conference space and events pavilion | Hotel - 1 parking space for each room to be rented, plus 1 additional parking space for each 3 employees |
Ancillary uses | |
Retail, conference center, spa, office, and events pavilion - 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area x 0.75 | |
Eating establishment - 1 parking space for each 3 indoor customer seats, plus 1 additional parking space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area of outdoor dining area(s), plus 1 parking space for each 3 employees of the eating establishment x 0.75 | |
Public and Institutional Uses | |
Hospital | 1 parking space for each 2 beds intended for patient use, 1 space for each resident physician and 1 space for each 2 employees |
Clinic | 10 parking spaces minimum, plus 5 parking spaces for each doctor assigned, plus 1 parking space for each employee |
Nursing home | 1 parking space for each 5 beds intended for patient use and 1 space for each 3 employees |
Churches | 1 parking space for each 4 seats in the sanctuary (see §156.093(M) above for exceptions) |
Elementary school and junior high school | 1 parking space for each classroom and administrative office |
Senior high school | 1 parking space for each 5 students for which the building was designed, plus 1 parking space for each classroom and administrative office |
Stadium | 1 parking space for each 2 spectator seats |
Use
|
Required Parking |
Use
|
Required Parking |
Auditorium | 1 parking space for each 2 seats in the largest assembly room |
Public or private clubs | 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor space |
Public utility buildings | 1 parking space for each employee. With custom service facilities, a minimum of 5 additional spaces |
Child care centers | 1 space for every 3 children and 1 space for each employee |
Town park/municipal complex | Administrative building - 1 parking space for each employee, plus 1 space per each government vehicle to be parked on-site, plus 10 visitor spaces Meeting hall - 1 parking space for every 50 square feet of floor area in the main assembly room Passive recreation - 2 parking spaces for each 1 acre of passive recreation area Amphitheater - 1 parking space for each 6 fixed seats If the park site has a combination of uses with differing peak parking demands, a shared parking analysis can be prepared |
Commercial Uses | |
General or professional offices and banks (other than doctors and dentists) (see clinic requirements) | 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor space, plus 1 space for each 2 employees |
Restaurant, café or eating place | 1 parking space for every 3 customer seats, plus 1 additional parking space for each 3 employees; seasonal outdoor dining areas that are appurtenant to restaurants located in contiguous portions of the Village Commercial District shall require no parking in addition to the existing restaurant parking provided that the outdoor dining area shall not increase the seating capacity of the restaurant by more than 25%, or seat more than 18 persons, whichever is less, without providing the requisite parking for all of the additional patrons as specified in this subchapter, and further provided that the total seating capacity of the restaurant including the outdoor seating area is appropriately authorized for wastewater management |
Drive-in restaurant or refreshment stand | 30 parking spaces, in addition to the requirements for a restaurant, café or public eating place |
Use | Required Parking |
Use | Required Parking |
Eating establishments | Indoor dining areas - 1 parking space shall be provided for each 3 customer seats located within the indoor dining area |
Outdoor dining areas - Outdoor dining areas established in accordance with the requirements of § 156.129(C) shall require 1 parking space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area in the outdoor dining area. However, the first 150 square feet of gross floor area in the outdoor dining area shall be excluded from the parking calculation | |
There shall be 1 parking space for each 3 employees of the eating establishment | |
There shall be a minimum requirement of 5 parking spaces for all eating establishments, regardless of the number of customer seats, employees, or the square footage of the outdoor dining area | |
Furniture, appliance and grocery stores | 1 parking space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area |
Fishing piers | A minimum of 25 parking spaces, with 1 additional parking space for each 200 square feet or gross floor space under cover |
Indoor entertainment facilities, including bowling alleys, dance halls, skating rinks, amusement arcades and similar facilities | 1 parking space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area and 1 additional space for each 2 employees |
Outdoor entertainment facilities, including amusement parks, miniature golf courses and similar facilities | 1 parking space for each 100 square feet of gross ground area exclusive of the area required for parking and 1 additional space for each 2 employees |
Outdoor recreation activity | 1 parking space per 200 square feet of principal use ground area plus 1 for each 2 employees |
Theaters | 1 parking space for each 3 seats in the auditorium (see § 156.093(M) above for exceptions) |
Funeral home | 1 parking space for each 4 seats in the chapel or parlor |
Retail uses not otherwise listed | 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area |
Rental property management/ maintenance office | 1 parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 parking space for each 2 employees |
Electronic gaming operations | 1 parking space per electronic gaming terminal |
(Ord. 04-21, passed 10-6-2004, § 41; Am. Ord. 09-03, passed 4-8-2009; Am. Ord. 11-08, passed 1-4-2012; Am. Ord. 12-05, passed 8-1-2012; Am. Ord. 12-06, passed 10-3-2012; Am. Ord. 12-08, passed 11-7-2012)