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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2024)
PRELIMINARY UNIT
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
TITLE ONE - Planning
TITLE THREE - Subdivision Regulations
TITLE FIVE - Zoning
CHAPTER 1121 Conformance of Future Land Use and Major Thoroughfare Plans
CHAPTER 1123 General Provisions
CHAPTER 1125 Definitions
CHAPTER 1127 Administration, Enforcement and Penalty
CHAPTER 1131 Use Districts and Zoning Map
CHAPTER 1133 Amendments
CHAPTER 1135 Conditional Uses
CHAPTER 1137 Supplemental District Regulations
CHAPTER 1140 COS Conservation Open Space District
CHAPTER 1142 R-LD Residential-Low Density District
CHAPTER 1144 R-MD Residential-Medium Density District
CHAPTER 1146 R-UD Residential-Urban Density District
CHAPTER 1148 R-TH Residential-Two Household District
CHAPTER 1150 R-MHL Residential-Multi-Household Low Density District
CHAPTER 1152 R-MHH Residential-Multi-Household High Density District
CHAPTER 1154 R-MHP Residential - Manufactured Home Park District
CHAPTER 1156 B-N Business-Neighborhood District
CHAPTER 1158 B-D Business-Downtown District
CHAPTER 1160 B-G Business-General District
CHAPTER 1162 B-AO Business-Automotive Oriented District
CHAPTER 1163 POD Professional Office District
CHAPTER 1164 L-I Light Industrial District
CHAPTER 1166 H-I Heavy Industrial District
CHAPTER 1168 S-I Special Industrial District
CHAPTER 1170 TPD Technology Park District
CHAPTER 1171 Nonconforming Uses
CHAPTER 1173 Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Signs
CHAPTER 1174 On-Premises Signs
CHAPTER 1175 Off-Street Parking and Loading
CHAPTER 1176 REDEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (RDOD)
CHAPTER 1177 Residential Planned Unit Developments (R-PUD)
CHAPTER 1179 Cluster Development
CHAPTER 1181 Planned Unit Developments
CHAPTER 1183 Design Review
CHAPTER 1184 Submission of Plans
CHAPTER 1186 Cellular Communication Sites
CHAPTER 1187 Sexually Oriented Businesses
CHAPTER 1188 Wind Energy Facility
CHAPTER 1199 Penalties, Remedies and Fees
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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1175.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
   Any building, structure or use of land, when erected or enlarged, shall provide for off-street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with the following provisions of this chapter. A parking plan shall be required for all uses. The parking plan shall be submitted to the City as part of the application for the building permit. The plan shall show the boundaries of the property, parking spaces, access driveways, circulation patterns, drainage and construction plans, boundary walls, fences and a screening plan, where appropriate.
   Whenever a building or use constructed or established after the effective date of this Code is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, to create a need for an increase of ten (10) percent or more in the number of existing parking spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. Whenever a building or use existing prior to the effective date of this Code is enlarged to the extent of fifty (50) percent or more in floor area or in the area used, such building or use shall then comply with the parking requirements set forth herein.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1175.02 LOCATION, SIZE AND ACCESS.
   Off-street parking spaces shall be provided either in garages or parking facilities located on the premises intended to be served, or, if serving nonresidential uses permitted in residential districts, on the premises immediately adjoining the use requiring off-street parking. In the case of commercial or industrial uses, such spaces, if not located on the premises to be served, shall be within three hundred (300) feet of any part of such premises and in the same or a less restrictive district.
 
   The following parking space requirements shall be regarded as minimum requirements for design purposes:
Dimensions (ft.)
Angle (Deg.)
Parking Spaces
45
60
75
90
   A   Stall depth to wall*
17.0
18.5
19.0
18.0
   B   Stall depth parallel to
18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0
   C   Aisle width
12.0
16.0
22.0
25.0
   D   Stall depth to interlock
15.0
17.0
18.0
18.0
   E   Stall depth reduction due to interlock
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.0
   F   Stall width perpendicular to vehicle
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
 
   *For bumper overhang, deduct 1.5 ft. from stall depth to wall or 3 ft. from wall to wall for 45 degree and 60 degree parking. The equivalent dimensions for 75 degree and 90 degree parking are 2.0 ft. and 4.0 ft., respectively.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1175.03 PARKING IN COS, R-LD, R-MD, R-UD, R-TH, R-MHL, R-MHH AND R-MHP DISTRICTS.
   In any COS, R-LD, R-MD, R-UD, R-TH, R-MHL, R-MHH and R-MHP District, no off-street parking spaces shall be located within any required front yard on any lot except on an approved driveway leading to a side or rear yard parking space. Such driveway and parking space shall be suitably paved so as to provide a durable and dustless surface of asphalt, concrete, brick or other surface approved by the Building Inspector. The areas of the driveway in a front yard shall not exceed one-third of the area of such yard, and the width of such driveway shall not exceed twenty feet measured at the front lot lines. Permitted front yard parking shall include motor vehicles as defined in Section 301.20 of the Traffic Code, except trucks, tractors, or any other commercially licensed vehicle over one-ton capacity which are prohibited from parking in the COS, R-LD, R-MD, R-UD, R-TH, R-MHL, R-MHH and R-MHP Districts.
(Ord. 99-275. Passed 12-6-99.)
1175.04 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT.
   In computing the number of parking spaces required by this Zoning Code, the following shall apply:
   A.   Where floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, floor area shall be the sum of the gross leasable area of all floors of a non-residential building.
   B.   Where seating capacity is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, the capacity shall mean the number of seating units installed or indicated for each twenty (20) linear inches of seating units.
   C.   Fractional numbers shall be increased to the next higher whole number.
   D.   Parking space requirements for a use not specifically mentioned in this Zoning Code shall be determined by using the most similar and restrictive parking space requirement as determined by the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1175.05 MIXED USES AND COLLECTIVE PROVISION.
   In the case of mixed uses, the required off-street parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements for the separate uses. Off-street parking facilities for one use, however, shall not be considered as providing the required parking facilities for any other use, except that no more than fifty (50) percent of the off-street parking spaces required for a theater, bowling alley, dance hall, restaurant, tavern or night club may be supplied by off-street parking facilities provided for buildings or uses normally open and operated at other hours, such as financial institutions, business offices, retail businesses, personal services, manufacturing establishments and other similar uses. Not more than fifty (50) percent of the parking facilities required for the latter uses, as previously mentioned, may be supplied by such spaces provided for theaters, religious places of worship or other of the former uses, provided that a properly drawn legal instrument for the joint use of the off-street parking facilities is executed by the parties concerned, which instrument, duly approved as to form and manner of execution by the City Law Director, shall be filed with the application for a building permit.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1175.06 NUMBER OF SPACES REQUIRED.
   The number or off-street parking spaces required shall be as follows:
   For the purpose of this Zoning Code, the following parking space requirements shall apply, except within the B-D Business Downtown District:
   A.   Automotive Filling Stations.
One space per fuel pump.
   B.   Automotive Sales.
      of floor area.
One space for each 800 square feet.
   C.   Automotive Services.
Two spaces for each service bay. Automobile car washes shall provide sufficient stacking spaces for three vehicles per bay.
   D.   Bed and Breakfast.
One space for each guest room plus two spaces for the permanent residents.
   E.   Clinics.
One space for each 200 square feet of floor area.
   F.   Clubs.
One space for each 250 square feet of floor area.
   G.   Commercial School/Art Studio.
One space for each 300 square feet of floor area.
   H.   Contractor Yard.
One space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area plus one space for each facility vehicle.
   I.   Convalescent Care Facility.
One space for each four beds.
   J.   Convenience Business.
One space for each 100 square feet of floor area.
   K.   Day Care Center.
One space for each four persons of design capacity.
   L.   Educational Institution.
Two spaces for each classroom plus one space for each four seats in the auditorium. High schools shall also include one space for each ten students of design capacity.
   M.   Financial Institution.
One space for each 400 square feet of floor area plus sufficient stacking space to accommodate the number of automobiles equal to five times the number of drive-through teller windows.
   N.   Funeral Home.
One space for each 100 square feet of floor area plus one reserved space for each hearse or company vehicle.
   O.   Government Buildings.
One space for each 200 square feet of floor area.
   P.   Group Home.
One space for each four beds.
   Q.   Hospitals.
One space for each two beds.
   R.   Hotel/Motels.
One space for each sleeping room plus one space for each 400 square feet of public meeting area and/or restaurant space.
   S.   Manufacturing.
One space for each 600 square feet up to 3,000 square feet of gross building area. For buildings over 3,000 square feet of gross building area, one space for each 800 square feet of gross building area shall be required.
   T.   Office.
One space for each 400 square feet of floor area.
   U.   Personal Service.
One space for each 200 square feet of floor area.
   V.   Printing and Publishing.
One space for each 500 square feet of floor area.
   W.   Public Assembly Hall.
One space for each 50 square feet of floor area.
   X.   Recreation, Commercial.
One space for each three seats or one space for each 100 feet of floor area, whichever is greater.
   Y.   Recreation, Non-Commercial.
One space for each participant at maximum utilization.
   Z.   Religious Places of Worship.
One space for each five seats in the place of assembly.
   AA.   Residential, Multi-Household.
Two spaces for each dwelling unit.
   BB.   Residential, Single Household.
Two spaces for each dwelling unit.
   CC.   Residential, Two Household.
Two spaces for each dwelling unit.
   DD.   Research and Development Laboratories.
One space for each 500 square feet of floor area.
   EE.   Retail Business.
One space for each 150 square feet of floor area.
   FF.   Restaurants.
One space for each 150 square feet of floor area.
   GG.   Restaurants, Fast Food.
One space for each 100 square feet of floor area plus sufficient stacking space for five vehicles at each drive- through window.
   HH.   Shopping Center.
Five spaces for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
   II.   Swimming Club.
One space for each 300 square feet of pool and promenade area.
   JJ.   Taverns.
One space for each 100 square feet of floor area.
   KK.   Veterinary Clinic/Animal Hospital.
Four spaces for each examination room.
   LL.   Warehousing.
One space for each 1,000 square feet or one space for each employee, whichever is less.
 
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1175.07 PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY.
   Parking facilities serving buildings and facilities required by law to be accessible to persons with disabilities shall have designated parking spaces as required by State and/or Federal regulations.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98.)
1175.08 PARKING FACILITIES; DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE.
   Every parcel of land hereafter used as a public or private parking area shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
   A.   Surfacing.
   Any off-street parking area for more than five (5) vehicles and any parking lot within one hundred (100) feet of a residential district shall be suitably paved so as to provide a durable and dustless surface of asphalt, concrete, brick, or other surface approved by the Building Inspector of sufficient strength to support vehicular loads imposed on it, except that the foregoing requirements, with respect to a paved surface, shall not apply to a parking area located in an L-I or H-I District.
   B.   Minimum Distances and Setbacks.
   No part of any parking area for more than five (5) vehicles shall be closer than ten (10) feet to any dwelling, educational institution, hospital or other institution for human care. No parking area shall be located within the front yard or side street side yard required on any lot.
   C.   Access.
   There shall be adequate provision for ingress and egress to all parking spaces. Where the lot or parking spaces do not provide direct access to a public street or alley, an access drive shall be provided, with a dedicated easement of access as follows:
      1.   For single household detached dwellings or two household dwellings, the access drive shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width.
      2.   For all other uses, the access drive shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in width.
      3.   All parking spaces, except those required for single household detached dwellings and two household dwellings, shall have access to a public street or alley in such a manner that any vehicle leaving or entering the parking area from or onto a public street or alley shall be traveling in a forward motion.
      4.   Parking for uses not permitted in a residential district shall not be permitted in a residential district, nor shall any residential district property be utilized as access for uses not permitted in that residential district.
   D.   Drainage.
   All parking spaces, together with driveways, aisles and other circulation areas, shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of surface water which might accumulate within or upon such area, and shall be designed to prevent the excess drainage of surface water onto adjacent properties, walkways or public streets. Adequate arrangements shall be made to ensure acceptable diversion to an adequate storm water drainage system.
   E.   Barriers.
   Wherever a parking lot extends to a property line, fencing, wheel stops, curbs or other suitable barriers shall be provided in order to prevent any part of a parked vehicle from extending beyond the property line and from destroying the screening materials.
   F.   Buffering.
   All parking facilities for more than five (5) vehicles shall be screened by a landscaping strip of not less than five (5) feet when abutting a residential, POD or COS District.
   G.   Visibility.
   With the exception of the Business-Downtown District, access of driveways for parking facilities shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering or leaving such parking area shall have an unobstructed line of sight in all directions and shall be clearly visible by any pedestrian or motorist approaching the access or driveway from a public street, private street or alley.
   H.   Marking.
   All parking facilities required to be paved by subsection A. hereof shall be marked with paint lines, curb stones or in some other manner approved by the City and shall be maintained in a clearly visible condition.
   I.   Maintenance.
   Any owner of property used for parking facilities shall maintain such facilities in good condition without holes and free from all dust, trash, weeds and other debris.
   J.   Signage.
   Where necessary, due to multiple curb cuts, the entrance, exits and the intended circulation pattern shall be clearly marked in the parking area. Signage shall consist of pavement markings or freestanding directional signs in accordance with Chapter 1174.
   K.   Lighting.
   Any lights used to illuminate roadways, parking areas, and service areas shall be so arranged as to direct the light away from the adjacent properties and rights-of- way. The maximum height of a light pole device shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet. The light lens shall be parallel to the ground and have no sidewall.
   L.   Curbing.
   All parking areas shall have continuous concrete curbing all along the perimeter, around islands, landscaping beds and other locations within the parking lot. The concrete curb shall be Type-2 or Type-6 as per ODOT Standard Drawing BP-5.1 or equivalent.
(Ord. 98-176. Passed 8-3-98; Ord. 2010-158. Passed 11-15-10.)
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