(a) Parking stalls. Each designated parking stall shall meet the minimum dimensional requirements set out in Figure 1262.13-A, the Schedule of Parking Stall and Aisle Dimensions, which is illustrated in Figure 1262.13-A.
(b) Handicapped parking stalls. The dimension of parking stalls serving handicapped persons shall conform to the requirements of the Ohio Building Code.
(c) Aisles. Each required parking stall shall have direct and unrestricted access to an aisle of the minimum width set out in Figure 1262.13-A, the Schedule of Parking Stall and Aisle Dimensions, which is illustrated in Figure 1262.13-A, the Parking Stall and Aisle Layout Diagram following the Schedule.
(d) Access. All parking stalls shall be accessed only along designated parking stall aisles arranged perpendicular to access drives wherever possible. No parking shall be permitted along entry drives within 30 feet of the right-of-way or easement line and at greater distances as may be required by the village depending on the traffic generation and parking lot size.
(e) Maneuverability areas. In order to promote adequate maneuverability, the following provisions shall be followed:
(1) Turn-around area. Where more than three parking stalls are served by a single driveway, a turnaround area shall be provided, or other provision shall be made, to permit cars to exit the parking lot or garage without backing onto any street or sidewalk.
(2) Back-up area. Each parking stall shall be provided with a sufficient back-up area to permit egress in one maneuver, consisting of one backward and one forward movement.
(f) Surface and drainage.
(1) Standard paving surface. Every off-street parking lot shall be surfaced with an asphaltic or portland cement binder pavement providing an all-weather, durable, and dustless surface.
A. Individual stalls shall be graded to drain so as to dispose of all surface water within the parking area.
B. No surface water from parking areas shall accumulate or drain over a public sidewalk.
(2) Alternative surface – pervious paving. The Planning Commission may authorize all or a portion of required off-street parking spaces (not to include drive aisles) to be provided on permeable/porous surfaces, subject to the following criteria.
A. The findings of the Planning Commission shall indicate what number or percentage of required parking spaces may be so provided.
B. The permeable/porous surface material shall meet the approval of Planning Commission.
C. Parking spaces, aisles, etc. shall be marked by flags, biodegradable dyes or paints, or some other method that does not kill grass or plants.
D. Permeable/porous surfaces shall be adequately drained.
E. Permeable/porous parking areas shall be maintained by the property owner for their intended function for the duration of its life.
(g) Outdoor lighting. Fixed lighting shall comply with the provisions contained in § 1270.09(i), Outdoor Lighting .
(h) Landscaping. Landscaping in parking areas shall be provided as required by § 1266.13, Off-Street Parking Area Landscaping.
(i) Markings. Individual parking stalls on lots shall be denoted by solid painted lines.
(j) Barriers. Parking lots and access drives shall be surrounded by continuous curbs. Continuous curbs shall be made of asphalt, concrete, or stone, and shall be six inches in height and six inches in depth.
FIGURE 1262.13-A
TABLE & DIAGRAM OF PARKING STALL AND AISLE DIMENSIONS
Angle of Parking (degrees) | One-Way Maneuvering Aisle Width (Feet) “A” | Two-Way Maneuvering Aisle Width (Feet) “A” | Parking Stall Width (Feet) “B” | Parking Stall Length (Feet) “C” |
0º - Parallel | 12 | 20 | 9 | 23 |
30º - 53º | 13 | 20 | 9 | 19 |
54º - 75º | 18 | 22 | 9 | 19 |
76º - 90º | 22 | 24 | 9 | 19 |
(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)