Every parcel of land hereafter used as a public, commercial, or private parking lot for other than single-family dwelling, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) Setbacks.
(1) If located on the same lot with a main building, a parking area shall not be located within the front yard required for such building.
(2) In no case shall any part of a parking area be closer than five feet to any established street or alley right-of-way. Any such required fence or hedge shall be set back from each street, as determined by the Board of Appeals upon direct application therefor.
(3) No part of any parking area for more than five vehicles shall be closer than 20 feet to any dwelling, school, hospital or other institution for human care located on an adjoining lot, unless separated by an acceptably designed screen.
(b) Parking Space Area. Each off street parking space shall have an area of not less than 180 square feet exclusive of access drives or aisles, and shall be of usable shape and condition.
(c) Surfacing. Any off-street parking area for two vehicles or less shall be graded for proper drainage and shall be a properly stoned surface, free of dust and mud. Any off-street parking area for more than two vehicles shall be graded for proper drainage and surfaced so as to provide a blacktop or concrete surface. A design drawing of the parking area must be submitted for approval before a Zoning Certificate will be issued.
(d) Screening and Landscaping. Off-street parking areas for more than five vehicles shall be effectively screened on each side which adjoins or faces premises situated in any residential district or institutional premises, by a fence or hedge as determined by the Board of Appeals upon direct application for such determination. Due consideration shall be given to adjacent property owners.
(e) Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate any off-street parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises in any residential district.
(Ord. 1054. Passed 12-2-85; Ord. 1584. Passed 9-17-07.)