The following provisions apply in all districts:
(A) Maintaining existing spaces. Upon effective date of this chapter, existing off-street parking spaces and loading spaces shall not be reduced in number unless the number exceeds requirements set forth herein for a similar use.
(B) Damaged or destroyed buildings. Buildings, structures, or uses in existence upon the effective date of this chapter that are subsequently damaged or destroyed by fire or other cause may be re-established in compliance with §§ 153.050 et seq., except that in doing so any off-street parking or loading which existed must be retained. If the building, structure, or use is altered by changing the use, floor area, seating capacity, or other facilities which would affect the requirement for parking or loading spaces, the number of spaces may be reduced if excess spaces are available or the number of spaces shall be enlarged if additional spaces are required.
(C) Prohibited uses in required parking areas. Required off-street parking space in any district shall not be used for open storage of goods. Temporary/seasonal sales areas are allowed in off-street parking areas of 20 spaces, but not more than 5% of the total parking spaces (see § 153.096).
(D) Accessible parking. All parking shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code.
(Ord. 537, passed 11-8-2004; Am. Ord. 596, passed 2-8-2010)