(A) There shall be provided in all districts at the time of erection or enlargement of any main building or structure, automobile off-street parking space with adequate access to all spaces.
(B) The number of off-street parking spaces, in conjunction with all land or building uses, shall be provided prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy as hereinafter prescribed.
(1) Off-street parking may be located within any nonrequired yard and within the rear yard setback unless otherwise provided in this chapter. Off-street parking shall not be permitted in a required front or side yard setback unless otherwise provided in this chapter.
(2) Off-street parking for other than residential use shall be either on the same lot or within 300 feet of the building it is intended to serve, measured from the nearest point of the building to the nearest point of the off-street parking lot. Ownership shall be shown of all lots or parcels intended for use as parking by the applicant.
(3) Residential off-street parking shall consist of a parking strip, parking bay, driveway, garage or combination thereof and shall be located on the premises they are intended to serve, and subject to the provisions of § 153.168, Accessory Buildings, of this chapter.
(4) Any area once designated as required off-street parking shall never be changed to any other use unless and until equal facilities are provided elsewhere.
(5) Off-street parking existing at the effective date of this chapter, in connection with the operation of an existing building or use shall not be reduced to an amount less than hereinafter required for a similar new building or new use.
(6) Two or more buildings or uses may collectively provide the required off-street parking in which case the required number of parking spaces shall not be less than the sum of the requirements for the several individual uses computed separately.
(7) In the instance of dual function of off-street parking spaces where operating hours of buildings do not overlap, the Board of Appeals may grant an exception.
(8) The storage of merchandise, motor vehicles for sale, trucks or repair of vehicles is prohibited within or on any off-street parking area.
(9) For those uses not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be in accord with a use which the Planning Commission considers is similar in type.
(10) When units or measurements determining the number of required parking spaces result in the requirements of a fractional space, the fraction shall require one parking space.
(11) For the purpose of computing the number of parking spaces required, the definition of “usable floor area” shall govern.
(C) The minimum number of off-street parking spaces by type of use shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:
Use | Number of Minimum Parking Spaces per Unit of Measure
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Use | Number of Minimum Parking Spaces per Unit of Measure
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(1) RESIDENTIAL | |
(a) Residential, One-Family and Two-Family | Two for each dwelling unit |
(b) Residential, Multiple-Family: | |
Efficiency unit | Two for each dwelling unit |
One bedroom unit | Two for each dwelling unit |
Two bedroom unit | Two for each dwelling unit |
Three or more bedroom unit | Two and one-half for each dwelling unit |
In addition to the above minimum parking requirements for 1, 2, and 3 or more bedroom units, one-half space per unit shall be provided for visitor parking | |
(c) Housing for the Elderly | One for each two units, and one for each employee. Should units revert to general occupancy, then one and one-half spaces per unit shall be provided |
(d) Mobile Home Park | Two for each mobile home plus one for each employee of the mobile home park plus one for each three mobile home sites for visitor parking |
(2) INSTITUTIONAL | |
(a) Churches or Temples | One for each three seats or six feet of pews in the main unit of worship |
(b) Hospitals | One for each bed |
(c) Homes for the Aged and Convalescent Homes | One for each two beds |
(d) Elementary and Junior High Schools | One for each one teacher, employee or administrator, in addition to the requirements of the auditorium |
(e) Senior High Schools | One for each teacher, employee or administrator and one for each ten students, in addition to the requirements of the auditorium |
(f) Private Clubs or Lodge Halls | One for each three persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by local, county or state fire, building or health codes |
(g) Private Golf Clubs, Tennis Clubs, or Other Similar Uses | One for each two member families or individuals |
(h) Golf Courses Open to the General Public, Except Miniature or Par-three Courses | Six for each one golf hole and one for each one employee |
(i) Fraternity or Sorority | One for each five permitted active members, or one for each two beds, whichever is greater |
(j) Stadium, Sports Arenas or Similar Place of Outdoor Assembly | One for each three seats or six feet of benches |
(k) Theaters and Auditoriums | One for each three seats plus one for each two employees |
(3) BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL | |
(a) Planned Commercial or Shopping Center located in a B District | One for each 100 square feet of usable floor area |
(b) Auto Wash | One for each one employee. In addition, reservoir parking spaces equal in number to five times the maximum capacity of the auto wash for automobiles awaiting entrance to the auto wash shall be provided. Maximum capacity of the auto wash for the purpose of determining the required reservoir parking shall mean the greatest number possible of automobiles undergoing some phase of washing at the same time, which shall be determined by dividing the length in feet in each wash line by 20 |
(c) Beauty Parlor or Barber Shop | Three spaces for each of the first two beauty or barber chairs and one and one-half spaces for each additional chair |
(d) Bowling Alleys | Five for each one bowling lane |
(e) Dance Halls, Pool or Billiard Parlors, Pinball Arcades and Similar Game Rooms, Roller or Skating Rinks, Exhibition Halls and Assembly Halls Without Fixed Seats | One for each three persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by local, county or state fire, building or health codes |
(f) Establishments for Sale and Consumption on the Premises of Beverages, Food or Refreshments | One for each 100 square feet of usable floor space |
(g) Furniture and Appliance, Household Equipment Repair Shops, Showroom of a Plumber, Decorator, Electrician or Similar Trade, Shoe Repair and Other Similar Uses | One for each 800 square feet of usable floor area. (For floor area used in processing, one additional space shall be provided for each two persons employed therein.) |
(h) Automobile Service Stations | Two for each lubrication stall, rack or pit; and one for each gasoline pump |
(i) Laundromats and Coin-operated Dry Cleaners | One for each two machines |
(j) Miniature Par-Three Golf Courses | Three for each one hole plus one for each one employee |
(k) Mortuary Establishments | One for each 50 square feet of assembly room usable floor space, parlors and slumber rooms |
(l) Motel, Hotel or Other Commercial Lodging Establishment | One for each one occupancy unit plus one for each one employee |
(m) Motor Vehicle Sales and Service Establishments | One for each 200 square feet of usable floor space of sales room and one for each one auto service stall in the service room |
(n) Retail Stores Except as Otherwise Specified Herein | One for each 150 square feet of usable floor space |
(o) Drive-In Restaurants | One for each 25 square feet of floor area plus one for each employee |
(4) OFFICES | |
(a) Banks | One for each 100 square feet of usable floor space |
(b) Business Offices or Professional Offices Except as Indicated in the Following Item (c) | One for each 200 square feet of usable floor space |
(c) Professional Offices of Doctors, Dentists or Similar Professions | One for each 100 square feet of usable floor area in waiting rooms, and one for each examining room, dental chair or similar use area |
(5) INDUSTRIAL | |
(a) Industrial or Research Establishments | Five plus one for every one and one-half employees on the largest working shift, or one for every 550 square feet of usable floor space, whichever is determined to be greater. Space on-site shall also be provided for all construction workers during periods of plant construction |
(b) Wholesale Establishments | Five plus one for every one employee in the largest working shift, or one for every 1,700 square feet of usable floor space, whichever is greater |
(6) AGRICULTURAL TOURISM AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL USES | |
(a) For Agricultural Tourism and Seasonal Agriculturally Related Uses | One space for each 500 square feet of retail area and one space for every 1,000 square feet of outdoor related activities such as agricultural mazes, petting farms, outdoor play equipment and the like |
(b) For uses permitted by right under the Agricultural District, parking facilities may be located on a grass or gravel area for seasonal uses such as road side stands, u-pick operations and agricultural mazes. All parking areas shall be defined by either gravel, cut lawn, sand or other visible marking. | |
(c) For uses permitted by special land use permit, parking may be either gravel or paved as determined by the Planning Commission, based on applicant estimates for seasonal parking and the intensity of the use. Overflow parking areas may be required by the Planning Commission to accommodate seasonal peak demand. | |
(d) All parking areas shall be located in such a manner to avoid traffic hazards associated with entering and exiting the public roadway. | |
(e) Unpaved parking areas shall not be located within any required side or rear yard. Paved parking areas must meet all design, landscape screening and setback requirements set forth in this zoning chapter. | |
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000; Ord. 26, passed 6-10-2009) Penalty, see § 153.999