(a) Access. All off-street parking and loading areas provided in accordance with this Section shall have direct access to a publicly dedicated and improved street or alley.
(b) Surfacing. All off-street parking and loading areas, except for parking areas serving single-family residential uses, shall be properly graded, drained, marked and surfaced so as to provide a hard, durable and dustless surface.
(c) Drainage. All off-street parking and loading areas shall be designed to prevent the excess drainage of surface water on to adjacent properties, sidewalks, or public streets. Arrangements shall be made to insure acceptable diversion of surface water to an adequate storm water drainage system.
(d) Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate any off-street parking or loading area shall be so arranged as to reflect light away from any adjoining premises in any zoning district where residences are a permitted use. In addition, such lighting shall be so arranged as to not interfere with traffic on any adjoining street or to be confused with any traffic control lighting.
(e) Location of Parking and Loading Spaces. A five (5) foot clear zone shall be maintained between the street right-of-way line, and any vehicle. Parking areas shall be so designed and arranged as to not allow the protruding of any vehicle, or portion thereof, over the clear zone.
(f) Barriers. Wherever a parking lot extends to a property line, fencing, wheel stops, curbs, or other suitable barriers shall be provided in order to prevent any part of a parked vehicle from extending beyond the property line.
(g) Visibility. Access of driveways for parking areas shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering or leaving such parking area shall be clearly visible for a reasonable distance by any pedestrian or motorist approaching the access or driveway from a public or private street or alley.
(h) Marking. All parking areas for twenty (20) spaces or more shall be marked with paint lines; curb stones, or in some other manner approved by the Zoning Administrator, and shall be maintained in a clearly visible condition.
(i) Maintenance. Any owner of property used for parking areas shall maintain such areas in good condition without holes and free of all dust, trash, or other debris.
(j) Signs. Where necessary due to multiple curb cuts, the entrances, exits, and the intended circulation pattern of the parking area shall be clearly marked.
(k) Screening. All off-street parking and loading areas shall be screened on each side of the parking and loading area that abuts a residential district.
(Ord. 07-8. Passed 3-19-07.)