All off-street parking facilities including entrances, exits, maneuvering areas, and parking spaces shall be in accordance with the following standards and specifications:
(a) Parking Space Dimensions. Each off-street parking space shall have an area of not less than 162 square feet exclusive of access drives or aisles, and shall be of usable shape and condition.
(b) Access. There shall be adequate provisions for ingress and egress to all parking spaces. Where the lot or parking spaces do not provide direct access to a public street, an access drive shall be provided, with a dedicated easement of access, as follows:
(1) For a single-, two-, or three-family residential dwelling, the access drive shall be a minimum of l0 feet in width.
(2) For all other residential uses and all other uses, the access drive shall be a minimum of 18 feet in width.
(3) All parking spaces, except those required for single-, two-, or three- family dwellings, shall have access to a public street in such a manner that any vehicle leaving or entering the parking area from or into a public street or alley shall be traveling in a forward motion.
(c) Setbacks. In C and I districts, off-street parking spaces may be located in the required front yard on lots where business or industry is located, provided that a 10-foot grass area is located between the parking area and the street right-of- way, and that 1 tree for every 30 feet of frontage is planted in this grass area.
(d) Screening. In addition to the setback requirements specified in this Zoning Code for off-street parking facilities for more than five vehicles, screening shall be provided on each side of a parking area that abuts any Residential District. Screening shall comply with Section 1129.05 Buffer and Transition Between Residential/Commercial and Residential/Industrial Zoned Properties.
(e) Paving. All required parking spaces together with driveways, and other circulation areas, shall be dust-free and of a hard-surface with a pavement having an asphalt or concrete binder, such as concrete, asphalt, double chip and seal, or paver bricks provided; however, that variances for parking related to school auditoriums, assembly areas, sports fields, and other community meeting or recreation areas may be granted, provided that paved areas shall be provided for daily-use parking areas. Where paving is not required, proper dust control measures shall be undertaken and maintained.
(f) 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 onto the public streets. Adequate arrangements shall be made to insure acceptable diversion to an adequate storm water drainage system. Drainage shall also meet the requirements of the Municipality of Germantown Design Criteria and Construction Standards and Drawings.
(g) 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.
(h) Visibility. Access of driveways for parking areas shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering or leaving such parking area shall be clearly visible for a reasonable distance by any pedestrian or motorist approaching the access or driveway from a public or private street or alley.
(i) Marking. All parking areas for ten or more spaces shall be marked with paint lines, curb stones, or in some other manner approved by the Municipal Manager, and shall be maintained in a clearly visible condition.
(j) Maintenance. Any owner of property used for parking areas shall maintain such areas in good condition without potholes and free of all dust, trash, or other debris.
(k) Signs. Where necessary due to multiple curb cuts, the entrances, exits, and the intended circulation pattern of the parking area shall be clearly marked.
(l) Lighting. Any lights used to illuminate a parking lot shall be so arranged as to direct the light away from the adjoining property in any R Residential District.
(m) Parking Space Dimensions. The minimum dimensions of parking spaces shall be as illustrated below:
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Off-Street Parking Minimum Dimensional Table
45 degrees | 60 degrees | 90 degrees | Parallel | |
A. Width of Parking Space |
12' |
10' |
9' |
9' |
B. Length of Parking Space |
19' |
19' |
19' |
23' |
C. Width of Driveway Aisle |
13' |
17'6" |
25' |
12' |
D. Width of Access Driveway |
17' |
14' |
14' |
14' |
(Ord. 00-30. Passed 6-5-2000.)