(a) In computing the number of parking spaces required by this Code, the following criteria shall apply.
(1) Floor Area. Where floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, floor area shall be the sum of the gross horizontal area of all the floors measured from the exterior faces of the building, unless specifically noted otherwise.
(2) Seats. Where seating capacity is the standard for determining parking space requirements, the capacity shall mean the number of seating units installed or indicated, or one (1) seat for each twenty-four (24) lineal inches of benches or pews, or when fixed seats are not indicated, the capacity shall be determined as specified in the Ohio Building Code.
(3) Employees. Where the number of employees are the standard for determining parking space requirements, the number of employees shall mean the sum of the maximum number of employees on any two (2) successive shifts.
(4) Fractional Numbers. Where the computation results in a fractional unit, fractional numbers shall be increased to the next whole number.
(5) Parking for Mixed Uses. The parking spaces required for mixed uses shall be the sum of the parking required for each use considered separately, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter.
(6) Parking Requirements for Uses Not Specified. For specific buildings or uses not listed in Schedule 1284.04
, the Planning Commission shall apply the unit of measurement set forth in the below schedule which is deemed to be most similar to the proposed building use.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11; Ord. 2020-021A. Passed 6-15-20.)