(A) Existing buildings and uses. None of the requirements of this subchapter for off-street parking spaces shall apply to the use of a building in existence on August 1, 1978. No building, as it is used on August 1, 1978, shall be deemed to be nonconforming solely by reason of the lack of off-street parking spaces, provided that any portion of the premises available for off-street parking in connection with such building shall not be utilized for any purpose other than off-street parking if necessary to meet the requirements of this subchapter.
(B) Parking districts. None of the provisions of this subchapter which require the provisions of off- street parking spaces in connection with the use of property for commercial or industrial purposes shall apply to any parcel of existing improved property which is located within any parking district formed and existing under the Parking District Act of 1951 or any other parking district act approved by the Council, except any area within any such district which is available for off-street parking shall not be improved or changed without payment of the in lieu fees provided in § 10-3.1204. Determination of an area available for parking shall be made by the Planning Director whose determination shall be subject to review by the Planning Commission.
(C) Vacant parcels demolition and new facilities. None of the exemptions provided for in this section apply to vacant parcels of property or on parcels where existing buildings are demolished and a new facility is constructed, either in or out of a parking district.
('61 Code, § 10-3.1205) (Ord. 26 C.S., passed 4-16-62; Am. Ord. 301 C.S., passed 8-4-78; Am. Ord. 468 C.S., passed 12-31-86)