(A) Existing Parking Space. Existing off-street parking space provided for any building or use at the time of the enactment of this regulation shall not thereafter be reduced unless it exceeds the requirements of this regulation. Any existing building or use not providing off-street parking space in conformance with this regulation shall at the time of any structural alteration of the building or expansion of the use, provide the required parking.
(B) Required Off-Street Parking Space. Off-street parking space shall be provided on the premises so that there will be no generation of automobile parking on any street. For purposes of computing the number of spaces available in a given area, a standard vehicle parking space shall be computed as an area measuring 10 X 20 feet. Additional area will be required in order to provide vehicle maneuvering space, access and egress.
(C) Off-Street Parking Standards. The following standards comprise the minimum off-street parking requirements for the several common types of buildings and uses listed. Where more than one use occupies a building, the total of the combined standards shall be required.
(1) Single-Family Residences. Two (2) spaces per dwelling unit.
(2) Apartment House. One and one-half (1-1/2) spaces per unit.
(3) Boarding Houses and Rooming Houses. One (1) space for the first two rooms and one (1) space for each additional two rooms.
(4) Hotels and Motels. One (1) space per unit plus one (1) space per each three employees.
(5) Auditorium. Theater or Stadium or Other Similar Use - One (1) parking space for each five seats available at maximum capacity.
(6) Church. One (1) space for each three seats available at maximum capacity.
(7) Restaurant. One (1) space for each three seats available at maximum capacity. Employee parking shall be provided at the ratio of one space for each three (3) employees.
(8) Commercial or Business Building. Four (4) spaces for the first 1,000 square feet of floor space used and usable in the sale of merchandise, and one (1) additional space for each additional 250 square feet of such floor space.
(9) Manufacturing and Warehousing. One (1) parking space for each two (2) employees at maximum facility employment on a single shift plus one car space for each truck operated by the business. The Planning Commission may require additional space if it deems necessary.
(D) Off-Street Loading and Unloading Regulations for Trucks. All buildings and uses which generate regular trucking traffic shall be provided with sufficient offstreet loading and unloading space on the premises so that they will generate no loading or unloading activity on their required parking spaces or on any street.
(Ord. 99-6, passed 7-19-99) Penalty see § 153.999