(A) General. The Zoning Administrator may approve shared use of parking facilities located on separate properties if:
(1) A convenient pedestrian connection between the properties exists;
(2) The properties are within 500 feet and shall be contiguous; and
(3) The availability of parking or all affected properties is indicated by directional signs as permitted by Ch. 153 of this code of ordinances.
(B) Number of spaces required. Where the uses to be served by shared parking do not overlap their hours of operation, the property owner or owners shall provide parking stalls equal to the greater of the applicable individual parking requirements.
(C) Overlapping hours. Where the uses to be served by shared parking have overlapping hours of operation, the property owner or owners shall provide parking stalls equal to the total of the individual parking requirements. If the following criteria are met, that total is reduced by 10%:
(1) The parking areas share a property line;
(2) A vehicular connection between the lots exists;
(3) A convenient, visible pedestrian connection between the lots exists; and
(4) The availability of parking for all affected properties is indicated by directional signs, as permitted by Ch. 153 of this code of ordinances.
(D) Documentation required. Prior to establishing shared use of parking, the property owner or owners shall file with the township a written agreement approved by the Zoning Administrator providing for the shared parking use. The agreement shall be recorded on the title records of each affected property.
(Ord. 06-14-Z, passed 10-3-2006; Ord. 06-14, passed 10-17-2006)