All new and expanded rooming and boarding houses must provide adequate parking for tenants based on the following:
(a) Location. Parking areas must be located behind the primary structure. The Planning Commission may allow parking to be located at least five (5) feet from the rear property line if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission that such proximity will not negatively impact the abutting property.
(b) Number of Spaces. Unless otherwise permitted, all of the parking spaces must be located on the subject property. The minimum number of parking spaces must comply with Section 1107.05
.
(c) Off-Site Parking. Off-site parking, including parking on a public street, may not be used for meeting the minimum parking requirements as set forth in this Code, unless the applicant adequately demonstrates to the Planning Commission that he/she has exclusive permission from an adjoining property owner to use "excess" spaces available on the adjoining property in accordance with the shared parking provisions in Section 1107.11
. "Excess" spaces are spaces not needed to meet the parking requirements for the use occupying the adjoining property and/or not allocated to the exclusive use of another property.
(d) Allowable Area. Not more than sixty (60) percent of the actual rear yard area may be occupied by the parking area and driveway.
(e) Surfacing and Drainage. Parking provided on site must be paved in accordance with Chapter 1107; however, the parking may be installed using a gravel surface if the gravel is contained with an adequate barrier that prevents it from being spread outside of the approved parking area. Adequate storm drainage must be provided in accordance with applicable sections of the Kent Codified Ordinances. In paved lots, the parking spaces must be striped to the proper dimension. In gravel lots, parking wheel stops or marked railroad ties must delineate the parking space locations. Where gravel parking is used, drive aprons must be installed in accordance with City standards and the first twenty (20) feet of the driveway back from the street must be paved.
(f) Size and Layout of Parking Spaces. Parking spaces must meet the requirements of Chapter 1107. Parking areas should be designed, to the extent feasible, in a way that allows cars to pull forward out of the driveway into the street rather than having to back out into the street. Driveway areas may not be counted as parking spaces unless the driveway is of adequate dimension to allow for the separation of parked cars and cars moving in and out of the site.
(Ord. 2021-057. Passed 6-16-21.)