11-22-2: DEFINITION:

For purposes of this chapter, the following term and its derivations shall have the meaning given herein:

   HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS: Dwelling units operated under any state or federal program that are specifically designed and operated for elderly persons or any dwelling unit that is operated for occupancy by at least one person fifty five (55) years of age or older per unit in at least eighty percent (80%) of the occupied units and adheres to a policy that demonstrates intent to house persons fifty five (55) or older. (Ord. 3152, 4-23-2012)

11-22-3: MINIMUM NUMBER OF OFF STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED:

   A.   The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required for each land use, unless parking reductions are allowed, is shown below, except that parking requirements for land uses in the Downtown and Transitional Residential Districts are regulated as provided for in Chapter 9 of this Title. All calculations are rounded up to the nearest whole number.

Land Use			On Site Parking Requirement
Residential uses:
	Boarding/rooming house, 1 – 3 residents		1 space/room for rent plus 2 additional spaces if part of building is used as a single-dwelling unit
	Boarding/rooming house, 4 – 20 residents		1 space/room for rent plus 2 additional spaces if part of building is used as a single-dwelling unit
	Community residential facility, type I, 1 – 12 residents		1 space for each 3 sleeping area rooms
	Community residential facility, type II, 13 or more residents		1 space for each 3 sleeping area rooms
	Mobile home park		2 spaces/dwelling unit
	Residence, single-dwelling unit		2 spaces/dwelling unit
	Residence, two-dwelling units		2 spaces/dwelling unit
	Residence, multiple-dwelling units (3 or more units):		1 space/dwelling unit
		Housing for older persons	1 space/dwelling unit
Nonresidential uses:
	Agricultural uses:
		Horticulture	None required
	Community services/uses:
		Administrative government agency	3.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Animal shelter	2.79 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Community center	4 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Community cultural facility	2 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Correctional facility	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Prerelease center	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Public safety facility	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Worship facility	0.25 space/seat
	Education:
		Higher education	0.31 space/student
		Instructional facility	0.31 space/student
		K – 12:
		Elementary/middle school	0.12 space/student
		High school	0.31 space/student
	Food and beverage sales:
		Casino	14 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Restaurant	14 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Restaurant, drive-in:
		21 or more seats	14 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Less than 21 seats	0.5 space/seat
		Specialized food production:
		Area used for on site consumption	14 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Manufacturing/production area	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Tavern	14 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
	Healthcare:
		Healthcare center	4.11 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Healthcare facility	1.8 spaces/bed
	Industrial/manufacturing:
		Contractor yard	0.5 space/1,000 sq. ft. gfa; no less than 1 on site space must be provided
		Industrial, heavy	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Industrial, light	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Industrial park	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Junkyard	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Motor vehicle wrecking facility	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
	Overnight accommodations:
		Bed and breakfast	0.89 space/room plus 1 space/dwelling unit
		Campground/RV park	1 space/RV or tent space
		Country inn	0.89 space/room plus 1 space/dwelling unit
		Emergency shelter	1 space/3 rooms
		Hotel/motel	0.89 space/room
	Recreation, indoor:
		Indoor entertainment, sports and recreation:	4.37 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Theaters for movies and performing arts	0.25 space/seat
	Recreation, outdoor:
		Open space	None required
		Outdoor entertainment, sports and recreation	0.25 space/seat
		Parks/playgrounds	None required
	Rental and repair:
		General repair	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Large equipment rental	2.92 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Small equipment rental	2.92 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
	Sales:
		Agriculture supply sales	2.1 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Auction sales	2.1 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Construction material sales	3.29 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		General/specialty sales:	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Furniture/carpet/appliance store	1 space/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Grocery store	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Machinery sales	1.5 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Manufactured housing sales	2.1 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Sexually oriented business	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Shopping center	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
	Services:
		Administrative services	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Artisan shop	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Commercial kennel	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Crematorium	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Daycare, adult (up to 12)	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Daycare center (13 or more children)	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Daycare, family	None required
		Daycare, group	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Financial services	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa; stacking lanes for each drive up and ATM do not count toward the on site parking requirement
		Funeral home	0.25 space/seat
		General/professional services	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Veterinary clinic, large or small animals	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
	Storage:
		Agricultural commodity storage facility	0.5 space/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Fuel tank farm	0.5 space/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Ministorage facility	0.5 space/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Warehouse	0.5 space/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
	Transportation:
		Airport	None required
		Bus terminal:
		Office space	3.0 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Storage	0.5 space/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Freight terminal	0.5 space/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Parking lot	n/a
		Parking structure	n/a
		Railroad yard	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
	Utilities:
		Composting	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Recycling	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Utility, distributed power	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Utility, major	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Utility, minor	1.19 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
	Vehicle trade and service:
		Vehicle fuel sales:	2.1 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		If combined with convenience store	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Vehicle repair	2.1 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Vehicle sales and rental	1 space/1,000 sq. ft. gfa
		Vehicle services	1 space/1,000 sq. ft. gfa

 

   B.   For uses not specifically provided for in this section, the director of community development may determine the minimum number of parking spaces required, using as a guide the listed use which most closely resembles the use proposed. In each such case, the city manager will be notified of the action taken. (Ord. 3152, 4-23-2012; amd. Ord. 3260, 6-24-2019)

11-22-4: ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING:

   A.   Accessible parking spaces must be provided, located, designed, and signed according to the federal Americans with disabilities act and the regulations and ADA accessibility guidelines promulgated by the United States department of justice.

   B.   The required number of off street parking spaces may be reduced to accommodate changes in the number of accessible parking spaces to comply with the federal Americans with disabilities act, Americans with disabilities act amendment act, and the regulations and ADA accessibility guidelines promulgated by the United States department of justice. A variance is not required if this change reduces the number of off street parking spaces below the minimum off street parking requirement. (Ord. 3152, 4-23-2012)

11-22-5: OFF STREET PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS:

   A.   Off street parking spaces must be at least nine feet (9') wide and twenty feet (20') long, exclusive of access drives, rights of way, or ramps for all uses except for tracts with only a single-dwelling unit residence, two-dwelling unit residence, or three-dwelling unit residence.

   B.   All off street parking spaces and access areas must be improved with a minimum of two inches (2") of asphalt concrete paving on a suitable base, or comparable section of portland cement concrete, or textured concrete with colored aggregate, pavers, or other suitable material which may include permeable alternatives, in accordance with specifications established by city of Helena engineering design standards. Required off street parking must be completed prior to the occupancy of the building. (Ord. 3152, 4-23-2012)

   C.   For off-street parking spaces located in the Downtown and Transitional Residential Districts the requirement specified in Chapter 9 of this Title apply in addition to the requirements in A and B. (Ord. 3152, 4-23-2012; amd. Ord. 3260, 6-24-2019)

11-22-6: NONCONFORMING PARKING:

   A.   Any lot, parcel, or tract, or use of a lot, parcel, or tract, which on the effective date of this chapter or any amendment hereto is nonconforming as to compliance with the parking required under this chapter, the amount and location of parking on the lot, parcel, or tract, may be continued in the same manner as if it were conforming.

   B.   Except for existing single-dwelling unit residences, the parking requirements of this chapter apply to the lot, parcel, or tract when the off street parking is reconstructed or changed, or if the gross floor area of any building on the lot, parcel, or tract is increased by more than twenty five percent (25%). (Ord. 3152, 4-23-2012)