(a) Purpose: The purpose of the off-street parking regulations is to assure the provisions of adequate vehicle storage and circulating space that does not interfere with traffic movement on City streets and adversely affect surrounding uses.
(b) General Standards: In all zoning districts, except the Urban Square Commercial District (USC), no building shall be erected, structurally altered, or changed in use unless permanently maintained off-street parking spaces have been provided in accordance with Article III, Section C-1 and C-2.
(1) Whenever a building or structure is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees, number of housing units, or seating capacity, additional parking spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. If enlarged fifty percent (50%) or more in floor area, number of employees, number of housing units, seating capacity, or otherwise, the structure shall comply with the full parking requirements.
(2) A minimum of two (2) handicapped spaces per lot or three percent (3%) of the total number of spaces, whichever is greater (rounded to the next whole number), shall be provided. (Ord. 2001-35. Passed 7-17-01.)
(c) Specific Standards:
(1) Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions:
Dimensions | 45 Angle | 60 Angle | 75 Angle | 90 Angle |
A. Stall Depth to Wall | 19' | 20' | 19.5' | 18' |
B. Stall Depth Parallel to Vehicle | 18' | 18' | 18' | 18' |
C. Aisle Width | 12' | 18' | 22' | 25' |
D. Stall Depth to Interlock | 17' | 18.5' | 18.5' | 18' |
E. Stall Depth Reduction Due to Interlock | 2' | 1.5' | 1' | 0' |
F. Stall Width Parallel to Aisle 1 | 12.7' | 10.4' | 9.3' | 9' |
G. Stall Width Perpendicular to Vehicle | 9' | 9' | 9' | 9' |
H. Module Width Wall to Wall | 50' | 58' | 61' | 61' |
I. Module Width Interlock to Interlock | 46' | 55' | 59' | 61' |
(2) Exceptions to Parking Standard Dimensions.
A. Where natural and/or man-made obstacles, obstructions or other features such as but not limited to landscaping, support columns, or grade difference exist, the City may approve a reduction in stall width, stall length and/or module width as part of the site plan review process. In all instances where a reduction is requested, attention to emergency vehicle access shall be considered and incorporated into the parking lot design.
(Ord. 2002-60. Passed 7-16-02.)