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A. Purpose and applicability. It is the intent of this section to provide adequate parking and loading facilities to prevent street and traffic congestion while allowing for efficient use of land. The standards of this section shall apply to all development and redevelopment unless specifically excepted or modified by another provision of this Code.
B. Exceptions and exemptions.
1. Change in permitted use or structure.
a. Whenever the use of a property is changed to a new type of permitted or conditional use, parking and loading spaces required for the new use shall be provided in compliance with this section.
b. Whenever a structure is enlarged resulting in a net increase of gross floor area, seating capacity, dwelling units, or any other unit of measurement used to determine the required number of parking spaces, parking and loading spaces for the additional capacity shall be provided in compliance with this section.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of divisions B.1.a. and B.1.b. above, a permitted use that does not meet the parking requirements of this section may be converted to another permitted use without full compliance with the required number of parking spaces provided:
i. The amount of parking available is at least 75% of the parking required for the new use in Table 4.02-1; and
ii. The applicant provides the maximum number of parking spaces able to be accommodated on the site while complying with all other provisions of this Code and without being required to remove or partially remove an existing structure.
2. Small non-residential lots. No off-street parking shall be required for any non-residential primary use on a lot in any mixed use district that is smaller than 5,000 square feet where no portion of the front lot line is located within 100 feet of a residential district.
3. Planned development.
a. The off-street parking requirements of this section shall serve as the standard from which to request different parking requirements for a PD-O (Planned Development Overlay) District.
b. Following approval of a PD-O District and general development plan, the parking requirements in those documents shall apply instead of the parking requirements in this section.
c. If an approved PD-O Zoning District general development plan or site plan is silent on any aspect of parking addressed by this section, the provisions of this section shall apply to that aspect of parking.
4. Parking-in-common.
a. Development and redevelopment of lots subject to a parking-in-common agreement, on the effective date of this Code, shall comply with the terms of that agreement instead of the parking requirements in this section. A list of parking-in-common agreements known to the city, and the properties included in those agreements, is available from the Department.
b. The off-street parking requirements of this section shall serve as the standard from which to request different parking requirements for parking-in-common areas existing on the effective date of this Code, or for the creation of a new parking-in-common agreement after the effective date of this Code.
c. Owners of properties subject to an existing parking-in-common agreement may not physically separate or bar access to any part of the parking-in-common area in a manner not permitted by the parking-in-common agreement unless the owner first obtains modifies that agreement pursuant to § 14.05.04I.
C. Parking requirements.
1. Required parking spaces.
a. The minimum off-street parking requirements for the uses allowed by this Code are listed in Table 4.02-1.
b. When calculating parking spaces for any use, requirements for a fraction of a parking space shall be rounded up to the next highest whole number.
c. A reduction in the minimum off-street parking requirements may be permitted in accordance with division O. below.
d. For any uses not listed in Table 4.02-1, the required minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator based on parking requirements for similar uses and any anticipated neighborhood and traffic congestion impacts.
2. Accessible parking. Within the requirements of Table 4.02-1, accessible parking shall be provided for all multi-family and non-residential uses as required by the City Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
3. Mixed uses. Where several uses occupy a single structure or parcel of land, the total requirement for off-street parking and loading shall be calculated based on division O.1.b. below.
MINIMUM REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING sf = square feet; gfa = gross floor area | |
LAND USE CATEGORY | STANDARD (All minimums unless otherwise listed) |
MINIMUM REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING sf = square feet; gfa = gross floor area | |
LAND USE CATEGORY | STANDARD (All minimums unless otherwise listed) |
RESIDENTIAL USES | |
Household living | |
Dwelling, single-family detached | 2 space/dwelling unit. At least 1 space shall be covered. |
Dwelling, 2-family dwellings | |
Dwelling, single-family attached | 1 space/dwelling unit |
Dwelling, co-housing | |
Dwelling, live/work | |
Dwelling, multi-family | 1 space/dwelling unit containing an efficiency unit. 1.5 spaces/dwelling unit containing 1 bedroom. 2 spaces/dwelling until containing 2 bedrooms or more. Plus 1 space/5 dwelling units for visitor parking. At least 1 space per unit must be covered. |
Dwelling, vacation rental | See respective dwelling type |
Manufactured housing park | 2 spaces/dwelling unit. At least 1 space shall be covered |
Group Living | |
Continuing care retirement community | 1 space/3 habitable units. Plus guest parking at 10% of resident parking standards above. At least 50% of required spaces shall be covered. |
Residential care facility | 1 space/3 beds design capacity. Plus guest parking at 10% of resident parking standards above. At least 50% of required spaces shall be covered. |
PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL USES | |
Community Service | |
Cemetery or mausoleum | No requirement |
Clubs, lodges, and private meeting halls | 1 space/300 sf gfa |
College or university | 1 space/500 sf gfa of classroom, office, research, and library area. Auditorium must meet theater/auditorium parking standard. |
Community centers | 1 space/500 sf gfa |
Day care facility | 1 space/800 sf gfa |
Elementary school | 1 space per classroom plus 1 space per 250 sf in largest auditorium or meeting space |
Secondary school (junior high and high school) | 1 space per classroom plus 1 space per 200 sf in largest auditorium or meeting space |
Funeral home or mortuary | 1 space 200 sf gfa in main assembly area |
Golf course | 6 spaces/hole or 1 space/400 sf of clubhouse area, whichever is greater |
Hospital | 1 space/3 beds design capacity or 1 space/500 sf gfa, whichever is greater |
Library, museum, or gallery | 1 space/1,000 sf gfa, but not less than 2 spaces |
Long-term medical care facility | 1 space/3 beds design capacity or 1 space/500 sf gfa, whichever is greater |
Open space, park, or playground | No requirement |
Public safety facility | 1 space/300 sf gfa |
Religious facility | 1 space/6 fixed seats or per 200 sf gfa in the main assembly area, whichever is greater |
Water-related facility | As determined by the Zoning Administrator based on proposed use, traffic impacts, multi-modal transportation options, site constraints, and surrounding land uses |
Utilities & Communications | |
Public utility facility, major | No requirement |
Public utility facility, minor | |
Telecommunications facility | |
COMMERCIAL USES | |
Agriculture and Animal Related | |
Agriculture | No requirement |
Animal care and boarding | 1 space/500 sf gfa |
Community gardens | No requirement |
Plant nursery or garden supply | 1 space/500 sf gfa |
Veterinary hospital | 1 space/500 sf gfa |
Food & Beverage Service | Refer to Table 4.02-5 for drive-up/through facility stacking space requirements |
Bar or nightclub | R-UMS and MU-UMS districts: 1 space/150 sf gfa All other districts: 1 space/100 sf gfa No additional parking for approved outdoor eating areas |
Restaurant | |
Lodging | |
Bed and breakfast | 1 space/dwelling unit, plus 1 space/rentable bedroom |
Hotels, motels, and conference facilities | 2 spaces/3 guest rooms, plus 1 space/300 sf in all accessory uses including restaurants and meeting rooms; 10% of the required spaces shall be designed and dimensioned for RV parking |
Resort | As determined by the Zoning Administrator based on proposed use, traffic impacts, multi-modal transportation options, site constraints, and surrounding land uses |
Office | Refer to Table 4.02-4 for drive-up/through facility stacking space requirements |
Business, art, or vocational schools | 1 space/400 sf gfa |
Offices | R-UMS and MU-UMS districts: 1 space/500 sf gfa All other districts: 1 space/300 sf gfa |
Medical offices and clinics | R-UMS and MU-UMS districts: 1 space/400 sf gfa All other districts: 1 space/250 sf gfa |
Research and development laboratory | 1 space/600 sf gfa |
Personal Services | Refer to Table 4.02-5 for drive-up/through facility stacking space requirements |
Personal services | R-UMS and MU-UMS districts: 1 space/400 sf gfa All other districts: 1 space/250 sf gfa |
Self-storage (mini-storage) | 2 spaces |
Recreation & Entertainment | |
Entertainment, adult | 1 space/300 sf gfa |
Indoor recreation or entertainment | 1 space/300 sf gfa |
Motorsports facility | As determined by the Zoning Administrator based on proposed use, traffic impacts, multi-modal transportation options, site constraints, and surrounding land uses |
Outdoor recreation or entertainment | |
Shooting range | |
Studio | 1 space/400 sf gfa |
Theaters and auditorium | 1 space/6 seats or per 200 sf gfa in main auditorium, whichever is greater |
Retail | Refer to Table 4.02-5 for drive-up/through facility stacking space requirements |
Alcohol beverage sales | 1 space/300 sf gfa |
Building material store | 1 space/500 sf gfa |
Convenience store (with fuel sales) | 1 space/250 sf gfa |
General retail, small | R-UMS and MU-UMS districts: 1 space/400 sf gfa All other districts: 1 space/300 sf gfa |
General retail, large | 1 space/400 sf gfa |
Marijuana establishment and marijuana testing facility | 1 space/300 sf gfa |
Medical marijuana dispensary or infusion facility | 1 space/300 sf gfa |
Retail, adult | 1 space/300 sf gfa |
Retail, big box | 1 space/500 sf gfa |
Vehicles & Equipment | Refer to Table 4.02-5 for drive-up/through facility stacking space requirements |
Airport and support services | As determined by Lake Havasu City airport management |
Car wash | No requirement, but refer to Table 4.02-5 for drive-up/through facility stacking space requirements |
Heavy vehicle and equipment sales, rental, or service | 1 space/1,000 sf gfa |
Light vehicle sales or rental | 1 space/500 sf gfa in showroom |
Vehicles & Equipment | |
Light vehicle service or repair | 1 space/500 sf gfa |
Light watercraft sales, rental, or service | 1 space/500 sf gfa in showroom |
Marina | As determined by the Zoning Administrator based on proposed use, traffic impacts, multi-modal transportation options, site constraints, and surrounding land uses |
Marine equipment sales, rental, service, and storage | 1 space/500 sf gfa of sales, rental, and service area |
Parking facility | No requirement |
Recreational vehicle park | 1 space/RV site Plus guest parking at 10% of standard above. |
Vehicle and freight terminals | 1 space/2,000 sf gfa |
INDUSTRIAL USES | |
Commercial Services | |
Outdoor storage | No requirement |
Warehouse and wholesale distribution | 1 space/2,000 sf gfa |
Manufacturing & Processing | |
Heavy industry | 1 space/1,000 sf gfa |
Light industry | |
Medical marijuana cultivation facility | |
Storage or use of hazardous materials | No requirement |
Waste & Salvage | |
Recycling, large collection or light processing facility | 1 space/1,000 sf gfa |
Recycling, small collection facility | No requirement |
ACCESSORY USES | |
Accessory automated teller machine (ATM) | No requirement; refer to Table 4.02-5 for drive-up/through facility stacking space requirements |
Accessory drive-in or drive-through | No requirement; refer to Table 4.02-5 for drive-up/through facility stacking space requirements |
Accessory dwelling unit | 1 space/dwelling unit in addition to primary dwelling requirement |
Accessory, other | No requirement |
TEMPORARY USES | |
Temporary construction office or yard or real estate sales office | 2 spaces |
Temporary event or sales or other customary use | No requirement |
D. Parking alternatives. In mixed-use and non-residential zoning districts, the Zoning Administrator may approve applications containing alternatives to the number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 4.02-1, if the application meets the following standards.
1. Shared parking.
a. Location. Shared parking shall be located within 600 feet of the primary entrance of all uses served.
b. Reduction. Where a shared parking area or facility meets the location requirement of division D.1.a. above, the off-site parking required for those uses may be reduced by the factors shown in Table 4.02-2. Off-street parking required shall be the sum of the 2 parking requirements for the 2 uses divided by the factors for that combination of uses. If more than 2 uses share a parking lot or structure, the required parking shall be calculated by applying Table 4.02-2 to the 2 uses with the largest parking requirements and then adding the required parking for the additional uses.
SHARED PARKING REDUCTION FACTORS | |||||
PROPERTY USE | RESIDENTIAL | PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL | FOOD, BEVERAGE, AND INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT, LODGING, RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY | RETAIL SALES AND PERSONAL SERVICES | OFFICE & OTHER COMMERCIAL |
Residential | |||||
Public and Institutional | 1.1 | ||||
Food, Beverage, Indoor Entertainment, Lodging, Religious Assembly | 1.1 | 1.2 | |||
Retail Sales and Personal Services | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | ||
Office & Other Commercial | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
c. Other sharing permitted. As an alternative to the parking reduction factors in Table 4.02-2, the Zoning Administrator may allow the following reductions in required parking:
i. Up to 50% of the parking spaces required for food, beverage, and indoor entertainment uses located within 600 feet of a non-residential use that is not normally open, used, or operated during the same hours; and
ii. Up to 100% of parking spaces required for religious assembly uses located within 600 feet of a non-residential use that is not normally open, used, or operated during the same hours.
d. Agreements. If the Zoning Administrator determines that there is significant doubt that shared parking facilities will remain available for the uses they serve, and the loss of those shared parking spaces would cause significant neighborhood impacts or traffic congestion, the Zoning Administrator may require a written agreement assuring the continued availability of the shared parking spaces for the uses they serve. If required by the Zoning Administrator, the agreement shall be on a form approved by the city and shall be filed with the application for a building permit.
2. Bicycle facilities. Any parking lot or structure containing 10 or more parking spaces shall provide adequate and safe on-site bicycle parking facilities in accordance with the following standards:
a. For parking lots required to have more than 25 vehicle parking spaces, the required number of vehicle parking spaces may be reduced by 1 space for each required bicycle parking space installed, up to a maximum 20% reduction of the number of required vehicle parking spaces.
b. Design.
i. Location. Bicycle parking facilities shall be:
(A) Located near the main customer and employee entrances to the principal use;
(B) Clearly designated;
(C) Safely separated from vehicle maneuvering areas, and
(D) Located on the ground level when in a parking structure.
ii. Minimum dimensional standards. Each bicycle parking space shall be at least:
(A) Six feet long;
(B) Two feet wide; and
(C) A minimum 5-foot wide access aisle is required beside or between each row of bicycle racks.
iii. Materials. Bicycle parking facilities shall be surfaced with all-weather material and maintained in a safe and neat condition that avoids dust.
iv. Security. Bicycle parking facilities shall be equipped with either a lockable enclosure (bicycle locker) or a permanent, secure, and stationary structure (bicycle rack) that supports the bicycle frame and to which the frame and both bicycle wheels can be locked.
3. Credit for motorcycle parking.
a. The Zoning Administrator may credit parking spaces for motorcycles or other small motorized vehicles against required off-street parking requirements in an amount of up to 5% of the standard vehicle spaces required.
4. Credit for public parking. Some or all of the required off-street parking spaces for a non-residential use may be waived by the Zoning Administrator if publicly owned off-street parking is located within a 600 foot walking distance from the main entrance of the proposed use, and the Zoning Administrator also determines that adequate parking spaces are available within the publicly owned parking area to accommodate the anticipated use.
5. Credit for on-street parking. The Zoning Administrator may credit on-street parking spaces against required off-street parking requirements if the on-street spaces are located within 600 feet of an entry of the building in which the use is located, if the Zoning Administrator determines that those parking spaces are frequently available for residents, patrons, or employees of the proposed use and structure.
6. Additional parking reductions. The Zoning Administrator may allow an additional reduction in the required number of parking spaces if the applicant submits a parking demand study, prepared in accordance with the city’s guidelines, by a qualified parking or traffic consultant, documenting the basis for granting a reduced number of spaces, and the Zoning Administrator determines the study accurately reflects the parking demand for the use or structure.
E. Parking design standards. In mixed-use and special purpose districts, parking area and facility designs shall comply with the following standards:
1. Parking layout dimensions.
a. Standard spaces. All required parking spaces must be a minimum of 9 feet in width by 18.5 feet in length and must comply with the minimum dimensions for spaces and aisles shown in the following Table 4.02-4 and Figure 4.02-1.
OFF-STREET PARKING LAYOUT DIMENSIONS | ||||||
ONE-WAY DRIVE AISLE | TWO-WAY DRIVE AISLE | |||||
Parking Angle | Stall Row Depth | Aisle Width | Stall Width | Stall Row Depth | Aisle Width | Stall Width |
30° | 17'10" | 12'10" | 9'0" | 13'11" | 18'0" | 9'0" |
45° | 20'6" | 13'0" | 9'0" | 17'4" | 18'0" | 9'0" |
60° | 21'10" | 18'0" | 9'0" | 19'7" | 18'0" | 9'0" |
90° | 24'0" for interior; 20'0" for end of row | 24'0" | 9'0" |
b. Accessible parking. All required accessible parking spaces must comply with the following standards and minimum dimensions, as illustrated in Figure 4.02-2.
i. Slope requirements.
(A) A 5 foot square area cannot exceed 1:50 slope ratio in any direction if a raised sidewalk situation exists.
(B) Curb ramps are required with a raised sidewalk situation. Ramps cannot exceed a 1:12 slope ratio.
(C) An 11 foot space and 5 foot access aisle cannot exceed a 1:50 slope ratio in any direction.
ii. Wheel stops.
(A) Wheel stops are optional with curbed sidewalks.
(B) Wheel stops shall be setback a minimum of 3 feet from the edge of a curbed sidewalk.
iii. Markings.
(A) Accessible spaces shall be distinguished from standard parking spaces using different colors or physical barriers to outline the accessible spaces, and shall meet the requirements of Figure 4.02-2.
(B) The international handicap symbol shall mark the accessible space, with a blue background and yellow symbol.
(C) A minimum 3 inch outline striping is required. This striping shall be white on asphalt and traffic yellow on concrete. Measurements shall be taken from center to center.
(D) The access aisle adjacent to an accessible space shall be clearly marked with cross-hatching stripes spaced 2 feet apart on center.
(E) Access aisle must be clearly marked with diagonal stripes spaced 2 feet on center.
iv. Signage.
(A) The accessible space shall be identified by a standard regulatory sign (0.80 reflective aluminum with blue letters on a white background) meeting the requirements of Figure 4.02-3.
(B) The sign shall be mounted on a custom or decorative post, or may be mounted on a wall if located within four feet of the edge of a sidewalk.
(C) No landscaping or other obstruction is permitted to block the view of the sign from the accessible parking space.
(D) The height of the sign shall not be more than 7 feet above grade level.
c. Recreational vehicle spaces. Recreational vehicle and boat trailer parking spaces shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width by 36 feet in length or 360 square feet in area.
d. Motorcycle spaces. Motorcycle spaces shall be a minimum of 5 feet in width by 12 feet in depth and appropriately identified.
2. Surfacing, marking, and drainage.
a. Areas used for the parking and maneuvering of any vehicle, boat, or trailer shall be improved with asphalt or concrete surfaces, or an alternate paving material approved by the Zoning Administrator.
b. Pervious or semi-pervious parking area surfacing materials may be approved alternatives, if the Zoning Administrator determines that they are appropriate for the city’s climate and the durability required for their intended use. Permitted materials may include, but are not limited to grass, mulch, “grasscrete,” ring and grid systems used in conjunction with grass seed or sod, permeable concrete or asphalt, porous or grid pavers, or recycle materials such as glass, rubber, used asphalt, brick, block, and concrete.
c. Vehicle storage areas may be surfaced with a permanent, dust-free pavement in lieu of concrete or asphalt pavement.
d. Required off-street parking spaces, drive aisles, and traffic flow indicators shall be clearly marked using reflectorized paint on the parking area pavement to maintain vehicular and pedestrian safety.
e. All on-site parking and loading areas shall include drainage facility designs that channel runoff to off-site drainage facilities as approved by the city.
3. Parking structures.
a. Parking structures are permitted up to the maximum height of the zoning district where they are located, or 48 feet, whichever is lower.
b. In the MU-CRW district, a parking structure must comply with the following setback requirements:
i. The parking structure shall be setback a minimum of 100 feet inland from the channel or 455 foot elevation line.
ii. The parking structure shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from all right-of-way property lines.
iii. Any parking structure height above 40 feet requires a setback ratio of 1 foot of building height for every 1/2 foot of setback measured from the 10 foot right-of-way setback required in division F.2. above.
iv. The design of the structure façade shall screen the lower 4 feet of each level of parking visible from any of the public streets bounding the block on which the parking structure is located, so that portions of automobiles below hood height are not visible from those public streets.
F. Residential standards.
1. The following standards apply to parking for 1 single-family or 1 2-family residential dwelling constructed in any residential district:
a. Required parking spaces shall be hard surfaced, located off-street, and have access from a public street.
b. Required parking spaces shall be a minimum of 9 feet in width by 18.5 feet in length if uncovered and 10 feet by 18.5 feet if covered.
c. Required parking spaces shall not be located within the front setback of a lot.
2. The following standards apply to parking for multiple-family residential dwellings constructed in the R-3, R-M, R-UMS, R-CHD, R-SGD Districts and any mixed-use district:
a. Required parking spaces shall be hard surfaced, located off-street, and have access from a public street.
b. Required parking spaces shall be a minimum of 9 feet in width by 18.5 feet in length if uncovered and 10 feet by 18.5 feet if covered.
c. Driveways and parking access ways shall not occupy more than 50% of the required front setback area.
d. Required parking spaces shall not be located within the front setback of a lot.
e. The parking area shall be designed to prevent a vehicle from backing onto, into, or over a public right-of-way.
G. Parking of oversized vehicles. The following standards apply to all properties in the residential and mixed use zone districts.
1. Oversized vehicles. Vehicles with a rated chassis capacity in excess of 2 tons, a gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,500 pounds, or any vehicle with more than 2 axles, may not be parked on any lot, except for the purpose of loading or unloading of goods, except as provided in division H.2. below.
2. Recreational vehicles. A recreational vehicle exceeding 10,500 pounds that is owned by the lot owner, or the lessee of the lot, may be parked on the lot if the property is developed with a primary use (e.g. a house).
H. Drive-through vehicle stacking. The following standards apply to all properties with a drive-through facility.
1. Stacking space requirements.
DRIVE-THROUGH STACKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS | ||
ACTIVITY | MINIMUM STACKING SPACES (PER LANE) | MEASURED FROM |
Bank, financial institution, or ATM | 3 | Teller or window |
Restaurant/retail store | 3 | Pick-up window |
Full service car wash | 3 | Outside of washing bay |
Self-service car wash | 1 | Outside of washing bay |
Other | Determined by the Zoning Administrator based on anticipated need to avoid traffic congestion on adjacent streets |
2. Location and design of stacking lanes.
a. Audible electronic devices such as loudspeakers, automobile service order devices, and similar instruments shall not be audible beyond the property line of the site.
b. Drive-through stacking lanes shall have a minimum width of 10 feet.
c. Stacking lanes shall be set back 15 feet from each right-of-way.
I. Off-street loading requirements.
1. Minimum requirements for off-street loading space.
a. A required off-street loading space shall not be less than 10 feet in width by 25 feet in length and shall have an unobstructed height of 14 feet.
b. Off-street loading space shall be provided as set forth in Table 4.02-6 below, except as provided in division J.2. below.
OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS EXCEEDING 20,000 SQ. FT. OF GROSS FLOOR AREA | |
TYPE OF USE OR FACILITY | OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENT |
• Office or lodging • Personal services and repair • Retail store (large) | 1 space for each 50,000 sf of gross floor area in the structure, or part thereof, up to a maximum of 3 spaces |
• Building material sales • Garden material sales • Furniture and floor covering sales • Industrial services and manufacturing light vehicle sales, rental, storage, repair, or service • Heavy vehicle and equipment sales, rental, storage, repair, or service • Wholesaling | 1 space for each 50,000 sf of gross floor area in the structure, or part thereof, up to a maximum of 2 spaces |
• Bus and truck terminals | As determined by the Zoning Administrator to accommodate the maximum number of buses or trucks to be stored or loading/unloading at the terminal at any one time |
2. Existing structures. If the aggregate gross floor area of any existing building is increased by more than 50%, off-street loading space shall be provided in accordance with Table 4.02-6 above, to the extent required for the original gross floor area and its expansion. If the aggregate gross floor area of any existing building is increased by 50% or less, then the new off-street loading space shall be provided to the extent required for the expansion only.
3. Design and use of off-street loading areas.
a. Off-street loading space shall be located on the same lot occupied by the use served and shall be accessible from a public street or alley.
b. Off-street loading space shall not be occupied by or considered as any part of the required off-street parking areas.
c. No portion of an off-street loading space shall be located within any fire lane required by city ordinance or within aisles, driveways, or maneuvering areas necessary to provide reasonable access to any parking space.
d. Off-street loading space and the aisles or driveways leading to them shall not be used for the sale, repair, dismantling, or servicing of any vehicles, equipment, materials or supplies.
e. Any off-street loading area located within 100 feet of the boundary of a residential zone district shall be screened from view from the district by a masonry wall at least 8 feet in height of a color matching 1 of the primary colors used on the primary façade of the building.
J. Landscaping and screening. All parking areas and facilities shall comply with the screening and landscaping requirements of § 14.04.04.
(Ord. 20-1247, passed 12-8-2020; Ord. 18-1203, passed 8-14-2018; Ord. 17-1188, § 1, passed 11-14-2017; Ord. 16-1153, passed 6-14-2016; Ord. 16-1141, passed 2-23-2016; Ord. 23-1318, passed 9-12-2023)
A. Public streets.
1. Frontage.
a. All lots, structures, and uses shall have frontage upon a public street. In context sensitive situations, where actual frontage is not feasible, the Director may permit a lot, structure, or use, with accessible street frontage, using a public or private easement or access agreement, if the public health, safety, and general welfare is not compromised.
b. Owners of 2 or more lots, uses, or structures may agree to share access to a public street if the length of the combined access way is as short as practicable and the combined access way complies with all other requirements in this Code.
2. Connectivity.
a. General requirement. All subdivisions shall comply with the city subdivision regulations (Title 13 of the City Code).
b. Sidewalks. All development shall include sidewalks as required by Title 11, Chapter 11.04, Article IX.
c. Internal pedestrian walkways.
i. Multi-family dwelling units shall be connected to vehicular parking stalls, common open-space, and recreation facilities through a pedestrian pathway system having a minimum width of 3 feet and constructed of all-weather material.
ii. Mixed-use and nonresidential developments containing more than 1 principal building on a single lot or parcel shall include an unobstructed walkway or pathway, of at least 6 feet in width, providing access between the principal buildings.
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B. Major roadways. Points of ingress or egress to and from Highway 95 and arterial streets shall be limited as follows:
1. Single-family uses.
a. Single-family dwellings shall not be granted permanent driveway ingress to or egress from Highway 95 or designated arterials unless the Commission determines that no other public street access is or can be made available.
b. If alternative public access is not available at the time of development, provisions shall be made for temporary access, but the temporary access shall be discontinued upon the availability of alternative public access.
2. Direct access.
a. Direct private ingress to or egress from Highway 95 and designated arterials shall be minimized.
b. Where alternatives to the use of Highway 95 or designated arterials exist, new or altered uses shall be required to use those alternative connections to other public streets.
c. The Commission may take action to restrict or prohibit an expanded use of existing private ingress to or egress from Highway 95 and designated arterials if it finds that the expanded use is contrary to the purposes of the transportation element of the General Plan.
C. Driveways. Driveways shall be fully improved with a hard surface pavement and shall meet the standards in Table 4.03-1 below:
TABLE 4.03-1 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY STANDARDS
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LAND USE | NUMBER OF DRIVEWAYS | ACCESS | WIDTH (FT) | LENGTH (FT) |
TABLE 4.03-1 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY STANDARDS
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LAND USE | NUMBER OF DRIVEWAYS | ACCESS | WIDTH (FT) | LENGTH (FT) |
Single-family | 1 | N/A | 10 | 20 |
Two-family | 1 | N/A | 20 | 20 |
2 | N/A | 10 each | 20 | |
Multi-family | 1 | 1-way | 12 | N/A |
2-way | 18 (9 each) | N/A | ||
Nonresidential | 1 | 1-way | 15 | N/A |
2-way | 24 (12 each) | N/A | ||
D. Vision clearance.
1. Corner lots.
a. Corner lots shall be developed to ensure visibility across the corners of the intersecting streets, alleys, and private driveways.
b. The corner cutback area shall be designed as a triangular shaped area on a corner lot formed by measuring 25 feet from the intersection of the front and street side property lines, or an intersecting alley or driveway, and connecting the lines diagonally across the property making a 90-degree triangle, as shown in the following diagram.
Figure 4.03-2: Corner Vision Clearance Area1
2. Height of obstructions.
a. The maximum height of any structure, fence or landscaping located in the corner cutback area shall be 2 feet, measured from the elevation at the property line.
b. The 2-foot height limit shall not apply to traffic safety devices, trees trimmed to 8 feet above the adjacent top of curb, utility poles, and other government or utility installed devices.
E. Off-site public improvements. All development shall provide those public improvements required by the city subdivision regulations (Title 13 of the City Code), other sections of the City Code, and all adopted city regulations.
F. Bicycle and pedestrian routes. Where adopted city or regional plans show bicycle, pedestrian, or multi-use pathways, a proposed site plan shall provide connections to those paths and trails unless the Director determines that site or topography constraints, public safety considerations, or legal concerns related to the impacts of the proposed development require that connections not be provided.
(Ord. 16-1141, passed 2-23-2016)
A. Purpose. The intent of this section is to:
1. Lessen the environmental impacts of the built environment on the city’s natural resources;
2. Establish healthy environmental conditions by providing shade, air purification, oxygen regeneration, groundwater recharge, less stormwater runoff, erosion control, and noise, glare, and heat abatement;
3. Provide visual buffering from streets, buffering of potentially incompatible land uses, and enhanced quality and appearance of a development site, and the city in general;
4. Where landscaping is required, the installed materials should include live vegetation in addition to rock or inorganic matter;
5. Encourage the use of low-impact development measures, including drought-tolerant plant material, water-conserving automatic irrigation systems, and pervious pavement materials.
B. Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to lots and parcels in any zone district that contain (i) more than 10,000 square feet of lot area, and (ii) a primary structure with a primary use other than a single family detached, single-family attached, 2-family residential, or live-work use, when the following conditions occur after the effective date of this Code:
1. A new primary structure is constructed;
2. The floor area in an existing primary structure is increased by more than 25%;
3. An existing primary structure is relocated on the lot or parcel;
4. The primary structure is renovated or redeveloped (including but not limited to reconstruction after fire, flood, or other damage), and the value of that renovation or redevelopment, as indicated by building permits, is more than 25% of the actual value of the property, as indicated by tax assessor’s records;
5. A new primary use parking lot containing 25 or more spaces is constructed; or
6. An existing primary use parking lot containing 25 or more spaces is redesigned or reconstructed with significant changes to the layout of parking spaces, driving aisles, and access drives.
C. General landscaping standards.
1. Landscape plan required. A landscaping plan meeting city requirements shall be submitted as part of all applications for development or redevelopment requiring a site plan/design review process under § 14.05.04H., unless the Zoning Administrator determines that landscaping required under this section can be demonstrated without the use of a landscaping plan. A landscaping plan may be combined with other required application materials.
2. Minimum required landscaping. Landscaping shall be installed to comply with the specific requirements for street trees, property edge buffering, and parking area landscaping standards in this section to meet the following minimum landscape requirements:
a. R-3, R-M, R-CHD, R-SGD, and R-UMS Zoning Districts. In multi-family residential zoning districts, a minimum of 20% of the total lot area shall be landscaped.
b. Mixed use zoning districts. In all mixed-use zoning districts, a minimum of 15% of the total land area shall be landscaped.
c. Special purpose zoning districts. In all special purpose zoning districts, a minimum of 10% of the total land area shall be landscaped.
d. Parking in common. Minimum landscape area requirements for properties within approved PIC plans shall be met by complying with landscape element of PIC plan.
3. Plant materials.
a. Plant materials shall be from the city’s approved water conserving plant list, or as otherwise approved through the site plan/design review process. All plant material shall be hardy to northwestern Arizona (USDA hardiness Zone 10a), free of disease and insects, and conform to the American Standard for Nursery Stock of the American Association of Nurserymen.
b. Except for plantings used for screening, no 1 species of tree or shrub may make up more than 50% of the total amount of landscape plantings.
c. Invasive species, as identified by the Arizona Department of Agriculture Plant Services Division and the Arizona Invasive Species Advisory Council, are prohibited.
d. At least 50% of all landscaped areas containing trees and shrubs shall be planted with ground cover, and remaining areas shall incorporate a minimum 2-inch layer of inert ground cover.
e. The use of artificial plant material is prohibited, unless approved by the Director based on considerations of similarity of appearance to live vegetation, durability appropriate for its anticipated use, and public safety.
4. Minimum plant sizes. When included as part of the required landscaping, trees shall be a minimum 24-inch container size, and shrubs shall be a minimum 5-gallon container size. The above dimensions apply to sizes at time of planting.
5. Plant material spacing. Except for the provisions of division F. below, plant materials shall not be placed closer than 4 feet from any fence line or property line. Where tree planting requirements are based on linear street frontage, areas occupied by driveways shall be included when calculating the number of trees required to be planted, and any trees that would otherwise be required in driveways shall be planted in other landscaped front yard areas unless prohibited by minimum spacing requirements for that species.
6. Landscape features. Landscaped areas may include architectural features that add visual interest and a public amenity to the site including rock groupings, sculptures, public art, water features and benches.
7. City right-of-way. Property owners are encouraged to install landscaping on portions of the public right-of-way located between the front property line and the vehicle travel lanes not occupied by sidewalks, above-ground utility structures, or curb and gutter structures. However, all planting or removal of trees or vegetation in city rights-of-way is subject to approval by the city.
8. Flexibility for redevelopment. Where the requirements of this section are applied to a redevelopment or reconstruction project, rather than a new development, the Zoning Administrator may authorize a reduction of minimum off-street parking requirements established in § 14.04.02C. by up to 10%, if necessary, to accommodate street frontage landscaping required by division D. below or parking area landscaping required by division E. below.
9. Installation and performance bond. Landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, unless a security equal to 100% of the anticipated cost of landscaping is filed with the city, assuring installation within 6 months after occupancy. Security may consist of a performance bond payable to the city, cash, certified check, or other assurance of completion approved by the City Attorney. If the installation of the landscaping is not completed within the 6 month period, the security may be used by the city to complete the landscape installation.
D. Street frontage landscaping. The street frontage of a property subject to this section shall meet the following landscaping requirements:
1. Required depth. Street yard landscaping strips within private yards adjacent to city rights-of-way shall be at least 10 feet in width.
2. Street trees and shrubs. Street trees and shrubs shall be planted along a property’s street frontage in accordance with the following:
a. One tree per 40 feet of linear street frontage, planted on center, and in alignment with any similar street frontage landscaping on adjacent lots, or if that is not possible or adjacent lots do not contain front yard landscaping, then within 10 feet of the front property line.
b. One shrub per 25 feet of linear frontage.
c. No more than 50% of required trees shall be from 1 tree species.
d. Street trees may be clustered and placed at uneven intervals, to increase visual appeal or to avoid utility or site obstructions, with approval from the Zoning Administrator during the site plan/design review process.
E. Parking area landscaping.
1. Purpose. The purpose of this section to provide landscaping areas internal to parking lots to break up large expanses of pavement, provide shaded areas, delineate pedestrian walkways and vehicular drive aisles to improve visitor safety, and improve the overall appearance of the site.
2. Minimum required area. Ten percent of the interior parking area occupied by parking spaces and interior vehicle circulation aisles (but not including access driveways between the public street and the edge of the parking area) shall be landscaped. Landscaping required to meet the requirements of division D. above, or division F. below shall not be used to satisfy this requirement.
3. Location and design. Internal landscape areas shall be designed in accordance with the following standards, as depicted in Figures 4.04-2 to 4.04-4.
a. A landscape area shall be located between every 15 parking spaces at a minimum.
b. A landscape area shall be a minimum of 8 feet in width.
c. One tree is required for every 300 square feet of internal landscape area.
d. A landscape area shall be designed lower than the paved area so that stormwater from the paved parking areas can flow into the landscape areas, unless a different result is required by the adopted city Stormwater Management Plan.
e. A landscape area shall be curbed to protect the landscape materials, and this curbing shall include breaks to permit stormwater to enter the landscaped areas.
4. Pedestrian walkways.
a. Location.
i. Each surface parking area containing 100 or more parking spaces, any of which are located more than 300 feet from the front façade of the building shall contain at least 1 walkway that enables a pedestrians to travel from the farthest row of parking to the primary building entrance without crossing any parking spaces or drive aisles.
ii. Additional walkways shall be included and spaced 200 feet apart to ensure that no parking space in the farthest row of the parking lot is more than 200 feet from any walkway.
iii. If there is a public sidewalk along the street frontage located within 50 feet of any required walkway, the walkway shall connect to that sidewalk.
b. Design. The required walkway shall be at least 5 feet wide; shall be located in a landscaped island and shall run perpendicular to the primary building, to the greatest extent practicable. If the walkway is located in a landscaped island, the width of the island shall be increased by 5 feet to accommodate the walkway without reducing the amount of landscaped area.
F. Property edge buffering.
1. Buffering required. Where a property contains at least 10,000 square feet of area, more than 1,500 square feet of paved area, or any vehicle loading/ unloading areas, buffering shall be installed as required by Table 4.04-2.
a. To use this table, identify the applicant’s zone district and proposed land use across the top of the table, and then read down the appropriate column. Then identify the adjacent property zoning and use along the horizontal lines. The box at the intersection of the column representing the applicant’s proposal and the adjacent property zone and use identifies the screening and buffering requirement for the applicant.
b. Transitional screening shall not be required for community gardens.
APPLICANT’S ZONE AND USE | R-A, R-E, OR R-1 ZONE | OTHER RESID. ZONE | MIXE D-USE ZONE | SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONE |
APPLICANT’S ZONE AND USE | R-A, R-E, OR R-1 ZONE | OTHER RESID. ZONE | MIXE D-USE ZONE | SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONE | ||||||
Adjacent District & Use | Adjacent Zone District
| Structure Type
| Res. | Non- Res. | Res. | Non- Res. | All | Other 1-2 Stories | Other 3+ Stories | Industri al |
R-A, R-E, R-1 | Residential | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Non-Residential | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
Other Resid. Zone | Residential | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Non-Residential | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||
Mixed-Use Zone | All | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Special Purpose Zone | Other 1-2 Stories | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Other 3+ Stories | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
Industrial | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
Level 0 does not require a landscape buffer or screen. Level 1 requires a 4-foot wide landscape buffer and a 6-foot tall screening device. Level 2 requires a 6-foot wide landscape buffer and a 6-foot tall screening device. Level 3 requires a 6-foot wide landscape buffer and a 8-foot tall screening device. | ||||||||||
2. Location and design.
a. Landscape buffer.
i. The required landscape buffer shall be installed on the applicant’s side of the screening device.
ii. The landscape buffer shall include the following plant mix:
(A) One tree with a minimum 24-inch container size for each 200 square feet of buffer area, and
(B) Three shrubs of minimum 5 gallon size for each 200 square feet of buffer area.
b. Screening device.
i. The screen shall be located along the property line of the applicant’s lot, and shall not extend into the established setback of the adjoining lot.
ii. The screen shall be designed to achieve at least 80% opacity and shall be constructed of wood, masonry, brick, stone, wrought iron, compact hedging, an earth berm, or some combination of those materials. Chain link fencing is prohibited.
iii. The combined height of the screening methods in this division F.2.b. and division F.2.a. above shall not be less than 6 feet.
G. Screening.
1. Fences, walls, and hedges. Fences, walls, and hedges are permitted in any required setback yard or along the edge of any yard in accordance with the following standards, except as provided under § 14.04.03D., relating to corner lots.
a. Height.
b. Articulation and design.
i. No wall or fence facing a collector or arterial street or adjacent to an interstate highway shall extend continuously for more than 100 feet without articulation as described below.
ii. No wall or fence facing any other type of public street shall extend continuously more than 50 feet without at least the following types of articulation:
(A) The use of columns or pilasters; or
(B) Changes in material or texture; or
(C) Offsets in alignments (projections or recessions) or at least 1 horizontal foot; or
(D) The installation of similar features approved by the Zoning Administrator as creating at least the same degree of visual variation to passing drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
iii. Fences, walls, and hedges may be placed up to the property line, and any outstanding posts or supporting rails shall face inward toward the property being fenced.
c. Wall and fence materials. Walls and fences shall be designed to reflect and enhance the surrounding built and natural environment and shall be constructed with any 1 or more of the following materials:
i. Integrally-colored, split-face, or ground-face concrete masonry units (CMU);
ii. Concrete masonry units that have been painted, stuccoed, or faced with another permitted material;
iii. Stone (natural or simulated);
iv. Brick;
v. Wrought-iron or other decorative metal; or
vi. Wood (painted or stained); or
vii. Compact hedging.
2. Screening; mechanical equipment.
a. Applicability. The standards of this section shall apply to all electrical and gas-powered mechanical equipment, ductwork and major plumbing lines used to heat, cool, or ventilate; and power systems for the building or site upon which the equipment is located. However, these standards shall not apply to roof and/or wall-mounted antennas and vent openings, ground or roof mounted solar, wind, or geothermal energy devices, rain barrels, composting equipment, or franchise utility boxes.
b. Single and 2-family screening.
i. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment, except solar energy systems and air conditioning units, is prohibited on single-family and 2-family residential dwellings.
ii. On residential lots, ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be located behind the building line of the house and screened from public view by a screening device, or landscaping.
c. Multi-family, mixed-use, commercial, and industrial screening. For all developments other than single-family detached, single-family attached, or 2-family residential, mechanical equipment shall be screened in accordance with the following standards:
i. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or similar feature that is an integral part of the building’s architectural design. The parapet wall or similar feature shall be of a height equal to or greater than the height of the mechanical equipment being screened.
ii. Ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view by landscaping or by a decorative wall that is compatible with the architecture and landscaping of the development site. The wall shall be of a height at least equal to or greater than the height of the mechanical equipment being screened.
3. Screening of service, loading, and storage areas. For all developments other than single-family detached, single-family attached, or 2-family residential, outside service, loading, and storage areas shall be buffered from adjacent properties in accordance with division F. above and located and screened as follows:
a. Placement.
i. All service areas shall be placed at the rear, on the side of, or inside buildings.
ii. No service area shall be visible from a public right-of-way or from adjacent residential areas.
iii. Service areas and access drives shall be located so they do not interfere with the normal activities of building occupants or visitors on driveways, walkways, in parking areas, or at entries.
b. Outside storage areas and loading docks. All storage areas, service areas, and loading docks not screened by an intervening building shall be screened from view from any public street right-of-way in accordance with the following standards. These standards are in addition to any property edge buffer requirements identified in Table 4.04-2.
i. The screen shall be constructed of wood, masonry, brick, stone, wrought iron, compact hedging, an earth berm, or some combination of those materials, in conjunction with trees and other landscaping; and/or landscaping that shall block all views of the equipment. Chain link fencing is prohibited except as follows:
(A) Gates may be sight obscured with chain link or wrought iron with plastic lath or netting and shall be compatible color to adjacent screen walls.
(B) Chain link or wrought iron sight obscured with plastic lath or netting may be used as screening on LI District or I District zoned property.
ii. The screen shall be 100% opaque if the service or storage area is adjacent to a residential land use and 60% opaque in all other instances.
iii. Screening shall be a minimum height of 6 feet to screen truck berths, loading docks, areas designated for permanent parking, or storage of heavy vehicles and equipment or materials. Landscaping used for screening purposes shall be 6 feet in height within 18 months of planting.
iv. Screening shall be long enough to screen the maximum size trailer that can be accommodated on site.
c. Refuse enclosure and screening. All refuse facilities, including new refuse facilities placed on an existing developed site, shall be designed and installed in accordance with the following:
i. The refuse enclosure shall be large enough to accommodate both a trash dumpster and a recycling dumpster, and shall meet the requirements of Figure 4.04-5.
ii. The refuse enclosure shall be completely screened from view of public streets and adjoining nonindustrial zoned property by meeting the requirements of other sections of this Code.
iii. The refuse enclosure shall meet the standards shown on the illustration below.
4. Screening of parking areas. For all development other than 1 single-family or 1 2-f amily residential project, parking spaces facing a right-of-way shall be screened by a minimum 3-foot tall screen using materials described in § 14.04.04.G.1.c.
H. Alternatives and adjustments.
1. The Zoning Administrator may approve alternative types or designs of landscaping, buffering and screening requirements, unless specifically prohibited for that type of property, building, or use in this Code, if the Zoning Administrator determines that the alternatives provide at least equivalent quality, visual appeal, screening and cooling, effectiveness, durability, hardiness, and performance to the specific requirements of divisions A. through G. above.
2. Where the requirements of this section are applied to a redevelopment or reconstruction project, rather than a new development, the Zoning Administrator may authorize a reduction of minimum off-street parking requirements established in § 14.04.02C., by up to 10%, if necessary to accommodate street frontage landscaping required by division D. above or the parking area landscaping required by division E. above.
3. The Zoning Administrator may modify the property edge buffering standards of division F. and/or the fence, wall, and edge standards of division G.1. above by up to 10% (increase or decrease in width and height) if necessary to provide adequate buffering of impacts or to respond to specific site conditions.
4. The Zoning Administrator may modify the property edge buffering standards of division F. above and/or the fence, wall, and hedge standards of division G.1. above by more than 10% if the Zoning Administrator determines that the design, height, location of uses, massing, and landscaping of the applicant’s project mitigates potential adverse impacts on surrounding properties.
5. The Zoning Administrator may modify the mechanical equipment screening standards of division G.2. above, which may include but shall not be limited to increased landscaping, grouping the equipment on specific portions of a site, and painting or otherwise camouflaging the equipment, if the Zoning Administrator determines that the alternative will provide equal or better buffering of the equipment from public view.
(Ord. 24-1323, passed 1-9-2024; Ord. 18-1203, passed 8-14-2018; Ord. 17-1188, § 1, passed 11-14-2017; Ord. 16-1153, passed 6-14-16; Ord. 16-1141, passed 2-23-2016)
A. Applicability.
1. General. All exterior lighting for all development shall comply with the standards of this section, unless excepted in division A.2. below.
2. Exceptions. The following types of lighting are not subject to the requirements of this section:
a. Public street and right-of-way lighting.
b. Temporary decorative seasonal lighting.
c. Temporary lighting for emergency or nighttime work and construction.
d. Temporary lighting for theatrical, television, and performance areas, or for special public events.
e. Lighting for a special district, street, structure, or building that, according to an adopted city plan or ordinance, is determined to require special lighting aesthetics as part of its physical character.
f. Lighting required and regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
g. Lighting for outdoor recreational uses such as ball diamonds, playing fields, tennis courts, and similar uses, provided that, light poles are not more than 80 feet tall, maximum illumination at the property line is not brighter than 2 footcandles, and exterior lighting is extinguished no later than 11:00 p.m.
B. Operational standards.
1. Outdoor public or private facility uses that are normally expected to cease operation by midnight shall not be illuminated after midnight unless allowed by other provisions.
2. Directly illuminated building accent lighting consisting of strings of individual lamps or bulbs along building corners, roof edges, window openings, and other external architectural elements is prohibited, except:
a. Holiday lighting during November and December; and
b. Integrated architectural use of neon lighting in compliance with division C.3. below.
3. The provisions of division B.1. and B.2. above do not apply to:
a. Illumination of 375 lumens or less; equivalent to 25 watt incandescent bulbs or 7 watt compact fluorescent bulbs; and
b. Outdoor on-site or business advertising signs of the type constructed with translucent materials and wholly illuminated from within.
4. Outdoor lighting deemed to be a hazard to public health and safety by the Zoning Administrator, regardless of the date of installation, shall be immediately modified or eliminated to establish a safe condition.
C. Design and illumination standards. All lighting subject to this section shall be designed and illuminated in accordance with the following standards, unless specifically excepted or modified by the Zoning Administrator based on site context and community safety considerations.
1. Lighting height. The maximum height of light poles, or lighting mounted on the side of a roof or building shall be as follows in Table 4.05-1, unless otherwise provided in § 14.04.06.
TABLE 4.05-1 MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF LIGHT POLES | |
DISTRICT OR USE | HEIGHT (FT.) |
Residential districts, MU-N, MU-UMS, MU-CRW, MU-G, MU-SGD, C-CHD, and Special Purpose Districts (except LI and I) | 20 |
LI and I | 50 |
2. Light shielding.
a. Any light source or lamp that emits more than 375 lumens (25 watt incandescent or 7 watt compact fluorescent) shall be concealed or shielded with an Illuminations Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) full cut-off style fixture with an angle not exceeding 90 degrees to minimize the potential for glare and unnecessary diffusion on adjacent property. Figures 4.05-1 and 4.05-2 illustrate examples of shielded fixtures and Figures 4.05-3 and 4.05-4 illustrate light trespass.
Figure 4.05-1 (Light Shielding Illustration): Fully shielded
Figure 4.05-2 (Light Shielding Illustration): Not fully shielded
Figure 4.05-3 (Light Trespass Illustration): Does not comply – Light trespass
Figure 4.05-4 (Light Trespass Illustration): Complies – No light trespass
b. Bare incandescent light bulbs shall not be permitted in view of adjacent property or public right-of-way. Wall mounted lights shall be directed downward. Soffit or canopy mounted light fixtures shall be recessed in the soffit or otherwise fully shielded.
c. Lighting on automobile service station, convenience store, and other outdoor canopies shall not protrude downward beyond the ceiling of the canopy.
3. Neon lighting. Neon lighting as building accent lighting may be approved in compliance with the following criteria:
a. Neon lighting may be used to accent architectural building elements, except that vertical bands may not be used along building corners.
b. Neon lighting shall be a minimum of 6 inches below the top of the parapet or roof eave line and shall not be on top of the parapet or above the eave or along roof hips and/or ridge lines.
c. Neon lighting shall only be used on building elevations facing residential zoning districts where a public right-of-way of at least 70 feet in width buffers the residential district from the property containing the neon lighting.
d. Neon lighting shall not be used with reflective backgrounds that intensify the emitted light.
e. Neon lighting shall be kept in good repair at all times.
(Ord. 16-1153, passed 6-14-2016; Ord. 16-1141, passed 2-23-2016; Ord. 16-1142, passed 9-13-2016)
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