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(A) On the same premises with every building or part thereof, erected and occupied for any uses involving the receipt or distribution of trucks and/or delivery vehicles, material, or merchandise, adequate space for loading and unloading shall be provided.
(B) (1) Off-street loading and unloading space, unless completely and adequately provided for within a building, shall be of sufficient area and height clearance to accommodate vehicles using the loading space, based upon evidence supplied by the applicant and verified by the Planning Commission. Loading and unloading space provided by truck wells located below surface grade shall be protected by pipe railings per Building Code. Drainage shall be provided to prevent the collection of stormwater at the bottom of the truck well. The loading and unloading space shall be a minimum of 12 feet wide by 40 feet long. The space shall not be located in the front yard of a building and shall not be located closer than 50 feet to any residentially zoned parcel. The Planning Commission may permit deviations from this standard with conditions where it deems appropriate.
(2) The number of spaces provided shall be in accordance with the following schedule.
Gross Floor Area (Sq. Ft.) | Loading and Unloading Spaces Required in Terms of Sq. Ft. Gross Floor Area |
0 - 20,000 | 1 space |
20,001 - 100,000 | 1 space plus 1 space for each 20,000 sq. ft. in excess of 20,000 sq. ft. |
100,000 and over | 5 spaces |
(C) (1) The city recognizes that due to the specific requirements of any given development, inflexible application of off-street loading requirements set forth in division (B) above may result in development with inadequate loading space or loading space in excess of that which is needed. The former situation may lead to traffic congestion or unauthorized loading on and/or off site. The latter situation may result in excessive paving and stormwater runoff and a waste of space, which could be left as open space.
(2) The Planning Commission may permit deviations from the requirements of division (B) above based upon a finding that such deviations are more likely to provide a sufficient number of off-site loading spaces and of adequate size to accommodate the specific characteristics of the use in question.
(3) The Planning Commission shall attach conditions to the approval of a deviation from the requirements of division (B) above that bind such approval to the specific use in question. Where a deviation results in a reduction of off-street loading, the Planning Commission shall further impose conditions, which ensure that adequate usable reserve area is set aside for further off-street loading, if needed. Where area is set aside for reserve off-street loading, it shall be easily developed, not devoted to a use other than open space, and shall be designed to accommodate attendant facilities vehicle such as maneuvering lanes and drainage.
(D) The following additional standards apply to commercial or similar vehicles in residential zoning districts: parking of commercial vehicles in residential zoning districts, which are rated over one ton capacity is prohibited; and open storage of commercial vehicles over one-ton capacity, including semi-trucks and trailers, mobile homes, tractors, bulldozers, earth movers, or other similar equipment is prohibited in any residential zoning district.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003) Penalty, see § 154.999
All businesses which provide drive-through facilities for serving customers within their automobile shall provide adequate off-street stacking space and lanes which meets the following requirements.
(A) Each stacking space shall be computed on the basis of eight feet in width and 20 feet in length. Each stacking lane shall be ten feet in width;.
(B) Clear identification and delineation between the drive-through facility and parking lot shall be provided. Drive-through facilities shall be designed in a manner which promotes pedestrian and vehicular safety.
(C) For all drive-through facilities which have a single stacking lane, an escape lane shall be provided which allows other vehicles to pass those waiting to be serviced.
(D) Required stacking spaces may not occupy required or actual front yard setbacks, unless otherwise permitted by the Planning Commission.
(E) The number of stacking spaces per service lane shall be provided for the following uses. When a use is not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street stacking space for a similar use shall apply. The Planning Commission may permit deviations from this requirement if it is demonstrated that such deviations are appropriate and will improve the site.
Use | Stacking Spaces Per Service Lane |
Use | Stacking Spaces Per Service Lane |
Banks | 6 |
Car washes (automatic) entry | 8 |
Car washes (automatic) exit | 1 |
Car washes (self-service) entry | 3 |
Car washes (self-service) exit | 1 |
Dry cleaning | 4 |
Fast-food restaurants | 8 |
Photo service | 4 |
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003) Penalty, see § 154.999
The Planning Commission may require a traffic impact analysis in order to analyze the effect of development upon existing street traffic. The traffic impact analysis shall be paid for by the developer and shall examine existing and proposed traffic flows, trip generation studies, impacts on major intersections, turning movement analysis, roadway capacity, parking generation, and site ingress/egress. The traffic impact analysis shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer or transportation planner.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003) Penalty, see § 154.999
(A) Automobile access.
(1) Access barrier. Access to public roads shall be controlled in the interest of public safety. Each building or group of buildings used for non-residential purposes, and its parking or service area, shall be physically separated from public roads by a greenbelt, curb, or other suitable barrier against unchanneled motor vehicle access or egress, except for access ways authorized herein. In addition to providing the access barrier, greenbelt requirements shall be provided in accordance with § 154.111.
(2) Driveway performance standards. Driveways shall conform to the following performance standards.
(a) Driveway design and placement must be in harmony with internal circulation and parking design such that the entrance can absorb the maximum rate of inbound traffic during a normal peak traffic period.
(b) Sufficient on-site storage must accommodate at least three queued vehicles waiting to park or exit without using a portion of the public right-of-way obstructing existing vehicle sight distance, or otherwise interfering with street traffic.
(c) Provisions for circulation between adjacent parcels are encouraged through coordinated or joint parking systems and driveways.
(d) Driveways shall be designed to accommodate all vehicle types having occasion to enter and exit the site, including delivery vehicles. There shall be clear delineation and/or separation, where appropriate, of entry and exit lanes within driveways.
(e) Driveway placement must be such that loading and unloading activities will in no way hinder vehicle ingress or egress.
(B) Pedestrian access.
(1) General standard. The parking and circulation system within each development shall accommodate the movement of vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and transit, throughout the proposed development and to and from surrounding areas, safely and conveniently, and shall contribute to the attractiveness of the development. The on-site pedestrian system must provide continuity, street crossings, visual interest, and security as defined by the standards in this section.
(2) Safety considerations. To the maximum extent feasible, pedestrians shall be separated from vehicles.
(a) Where complete separation of pedestrians and vehicles is not feasible, potential hazards shall be minimized by the use of techniques such as special paving, grade separations, pavement marking, signs or striping, bollards, pedestrian safety island, landscaping, lighting, or other traffic calming measures to clearly delineate pedestrian areas, for both day and night use.
(b) Where bicycle paths are required or are specifically part of a site plan and pedestrians and bicyclists share walkways, the pedestrian/bicycle system shall be designed to be wide enough to easily accommodate the amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic volumes that are anticipated. A minimum width of eight feet shall be required and shall meet American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines. Additional width of up to four feet may be required to accommodate higher volumes of bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
(3) Curb cuts and ramps. Curb cuts and ramps shall be located at convenient, safe locations for the physically disabled, for bicyclists, and for people pushing strollers or carts. The location and design of barrier-free spaces, curb cuts, and ramps shall meet the requirements of the State Barrier Free Code and the Americans With Disabilities Act and, to the extent possible, shall avoid crossing or funneling pedestrian traffic through loading areas, drive-through lanes, and outdoor trash storage/collection areas.
(4) Site amenities. Development plans shall include site amenities that enhance safety and convenience and promote walking or bicycling as an alternative means of transportation. Site amenities may include bike racks, drinking fountains, canopies, and benches.
(5) Walkways.
(a) Directness and continuity. Walkways within the site shall be located and aligned to directly and continuously connect areas or points of pedestrian origin and destination, and shall not be located and aligned solely based on the outline of a parking lot configuration that does not provide such direct pedestrian access. Such connecting walkways shall either be grade separated from the parking lot or clearly delineated as to avoid pedestrian/vehicular conflicts with a paved surface not less than six feet in width. Drive aisles leading to main entrances shall have walkways on at least one side of the drive aisle.
(b) Street crossings. Where it is necessary for the pedestrian access to cross maneuvering aisles or internal roadways, the crossings shall emphasize and place priority on pedestrian access and safety. The pedestrian crossings must be well marked using such pavement treatments, signs, striping, signals, lighting, pedestrian safety islands, landscaping, and other traffic calming techniques.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003) Penalty, see § 154.999
In all residential districts, a recreational vehicle may be parked or stored subject to the following conditions.
(A) Storage or parking shall not be permitted on vacant lots or parcels.
(B) Unless within a completely enclosed building, a recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored in one of the following manners:
(1) Within the side or rear yard, but no closer than five feet from any side or rear lot line; or
(2) In those instances where the side or rear yard is not accessible or has insufficient clearance for the passage of a recreational vehicle, the Zoning Administrator may allow the parking or storage of a recreational vehicle in the front yard. In those instances where a recreational vehicle is to be parked or stored in a front yard, only the driveway portion of such yard shall be utilized and in no instance shall such recreational vehicle be parked or stored in a manner which obstructs pedestrian or vehicular visibility.
(C) No recreational vehicle shall be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes on the premises, except for occasional living purposes to accommodate visitors not to exceed a maximum period of two weeks.
(D) No recreational vehicle shall be stored on a public street or right-of-way or private road easement.
(E) A recreational vehicle stored outside shall be in a condition for the safe and effective performance of its intended function.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003) Penalty, see § 154.999
NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
Certain existing lots, structures, and uses of lots and structures were lawful before this chapter was adopted, but have become nonconformities under the terms of this chapter and its amendments. It is the intent of this chapter to permit such nonconformities to remain until they are discontinued or removed, but not to encourage their survival or, where discontinuance or removal is not feasible, to gradually upgrade such nonconformities to conforming status. Nonconformities shall not be enlarged, expanded, or extended, except as provided herein, and shall not be used as grounds for adding other structures and uses of lots and structures which are prohibited. Nonconformities are declared by this chapter to be incompatible with the structures and uses permitted in the various districts.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003)
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