A. Floor Area: The term "floor area" for the purpose of calculating the number of off street parking spaces required will be determined on the basis of the floor area dimensions dedicated to each use within the structure(s).
B. Nonconforming Structures: Any nonconforming structure that is destroyed by any means may be reestablished when permitted by section 10-18-4 of this title. Any use reestablished must retain any existing off street parking.
C. Change Of Use Or Occupancy Of Land: No change of use or occupancy of land already dedicated to a parking area or parking spaces may be made, nor may any sale of land or division or subdivision of land be made which reduces area necessary for parking, parking stalls or parking requirements below the minimum prescribed by these parking regulations.
D. Change Of Use Or Occupancy Of Buildings: Any change of use or occupancy of any building or buildings including additions requiring additional parking spaces will not be permitted unless there are furnished additional parking spaces as required by these parking regulations.
E. Calculating Space:
1. When determining the number of off street parking spaces results in a fraction, each fraction over one-half (1/2) will constitute another space.
2. If a structure contains two (2) or more uses, the sum of the required spaces for each use will be used for determining the total number of off street parking spaces required. For shared parking facilities, refer to the stated standards as provided later in this chapter.
F. Design And Construction Of Parking Spaces:
1. Minimum Parking Space Size: The minimum parking space size is eight feet by eighteen feet (8' x 18') except parallel parking stalls shall be twenty two feet (22') in length and accessible stalls must meet the size requirements of the building code.
2. Parking Spaces Within Structures: Off street parking spaces may be provided within the principal building or another structure or structures on the same lot. Should any building or structure providing required parking spaces be converted to another use, parking spaces equal to those lost in the conversion of the building must be replaced in accordance with this title.
3. Circulation: Except for single-family, two-family and attached single-family dwellings, parking spaces must be designed so that circulation between parking bays or aisles occurs within the designated parking lot and does not depend upon a public street or alley.
4. Compliance: Except in the case of single-family, two-family and attached single-family dwellings, parking areas and their aisles must be developed in compliance with recognized standards approved by the zoning administrator.
5. Surfacing: Except in the case of farm dwellings and operations, seasonal recreational uses, and residential uses in the TZ and RLD-0 district, driveways and parking stalls must be surfaced with asphalt or concrete. In industrial zones, driveways and parking stalls may be surfaced with gravel, crushed concrete, or other materials equivalent in controlling dust and drainage, as approved by the city engineer, and subject to the approval of a grading plan that must be submitted to the city engineer. Plans for surfacing and drainage of driveways and stalls for five (5) or more vehicles must be submitted to the city engineer for review and the final drainage plan will be subject to his written approval. At any time an improvement is made which increases the number of off street parking spaces, all nonconforming surfacing of parking areas or driveways must be brought to full compliance with this chapter.
6. Pavement Marking Of Parking Spaces: Except for single-family, two-family and attached single-family dwellings, all parking stalls must be marked with white or yellow painted lines not less than four inches (4") wide or blue lines as required for accessible parking.
7. Lighting: Any lighting used to illuminate an off street parking area must be hooded and so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property, abutting residential uses and public rights of way and be in compliance with section 10-19-19 of this title.
9. Driveway Turnarounds: In the case of single-family, two- family, and attached single-family dwellings, which front on streets designated as collector, minor arterial, intermediate arterial and principal arterial by the city's comprehensive plan, the installation of a vehicle turnaround space, immediately adjacent to the access driveway is permitted. Said space is to be no larger than ten feet (10') wide and fifteen feet (15') in length. Where possible, said space must be located away from the principal structure and must be no closer than twenty feet (20') from the street surface. Said space is not to be utilized for parking purposes. (Ord. 2014-01, 1-27-2014)