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(A) The regulations of this section are designed to alleviate or prevent congestion of streets by establishing minimum requirements for on-site storage, loading, and/or unloading of motor vehicles in accordance with the use by which a property is occupied. Accessory off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained for all buildings, structures, or premises used for purposes permitted by this chapter in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, except for uses in the Core Central Business District (CCBD) which shall be exempt from the applicable parking ratio requirements as outlined in Ordinance 45-11-92 and any amendments thereto.
(B) These regulations also recognize that stormwater runoff from impervious areas, including off-street parking and loading areas, can result in increased flooding and property damage, degradation of streams, less groundwater recharge, impaired water quality, increased water temperatures in streams, loss of habitat, and decreased recreational opportunities. The impact of stormwater runoff from off-street parking and loading areas shall be addressed as part of this subchapter.
(C) It is a further purpose of this subchapter to ensure that parking is not excessive for the associated use, and that the design and construction of parking areas minimizes their impact on the city's water resources by utilizing "Low Impact Development (LID)" to manage stormwater and reduce the urban heat island effect.
(Ord. 62-12-95, passed 1-22-96; Am. Ord. 41-9-09, passed 10-13-09; Am. Ord. 22-06-13, passed 7-9-13) Penalty, see § 159.999
(A) Nonconforming Parking.
(1) No use previously lawfully established shall be required to provide and maintain the parking and loading requirements herein, provided, however, that off-street parking and loading spaces required by any previous ordinances adopted pursuant to the Indiana Planning Statutes shall be deemed conforming. (See §§ 159.220 et seq., Nonconforming Uses and Structures.)
(2) For any nonconforming use which is hereafter damaged or partially destroyed, and which is lawfully reconstructed, re-established, or repaired, off-street parking and loading facilities equivalent to those maintained at the time of such damage or partial destruction shall be restored and continued in operation, provided, however, in no case shall it be necessary to restore or maintain parking or loading facilities in excess of those required by this ordinance for equivalent new uses.
(B) Additional Parking Required.
(1) For Additions. When the intensity of use of any building, structure, or premises shall be increased through the addition of dwelling units, floor area, beds, seating capacity, or other unit of measurement, parking and loading facilities as required herein shall be provided for such increase in intensity of use.
(2) For Change in Use. Whenever the existing use of a building, structure, or premises shall hereafter be changed or converted to a new use permitted by this chapter, parking and loading facilities shall be provided as required for such new use.
(3) Accessory Parking Permitted. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the voluntary establishment of accessory off-street parking or loading facilities to serve any existing use of land or buildings, provided that all regulations herein governing the location, design, and operation of such facilities are adhered to.
(4) On-Street Parking. On-street parking shall be permitted, but the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) or the City of Noblesville may place restrictions on this use.
(5) Use of Accessory Parking by Other Uses is Limited. Accessory off-street parking facilities for separate uses may be provided collectively if the total number of spaces so provided is not less than the sum of the separate requirements for each such use, and no parking space or portion thereof shall serve as a required space for more than one use, unless otherwise authorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals as Shared or Mixed-Use Parking, pursuant to § 159.146.
(6) Distinction Between Parking and Loading Areas. Required off-street loading and unloading spaces shall not be construed as being part of the required off-street parking spaces.
(7) Limitations on Parking Areas.
(a) Use of Parking Areas Limited. Accessory off-street parking facilities shall be utilized solely for the parking of passenger automobiles or light trucks of less than one ton capacity, of patrons, occupants, or employees of specified uses. Said parking facilities shall not be used for the storage, display, sale, repair, dismantling, or wrecking of any vehicle, equipment, or material.
Further, no repair work, sales, or service of any kind shall be permitted in association with accessory off-street parking facilities, unless such facilities are enclosed in a building and such work or service is otherwise permitted in the district. No inoperable vehicles shall be stored in an off-street parking area for more than 24 hours.
(b) Drive-Through Stacking. A property owner proposing a drive-through facility shall provide a minimum of four stacking spaces for each drive-through station in addition to the parking required by this section. Each lane of stacking space must be at least nine feet wide and must be delineated with pavement markings. Each stacking space shall be 25-feet long; however, individual spaces within the lane shall not be delineated with pavement markings. Stacking lanes may not be located within required driveway, internal circulation, or parking aisle widths.
(Ord. 62-12-95, passed 1-22-96; Am. Ord. 12-3-98, passed 3-9-98; Am. Ord. 89-10-06, passed 11-14-06; Am. Ord. 56-11-07, passed 12-11-07; Am. Ord. 32-10-11, passed 11-15-11; Am. Ord. 10-03-13, passed 4-9-13) Penalty, see § 159.999
(A) Computing Number of Required Spaces. In determining the minimum required number of off-street parking or loading spaces, the following instructions shall be applicable in such computations:
(1) Determining Floor Area. Off-street parking requirements shall be calculated based on gross square footage of the use to which the parking is accessory, or as otherwise provided in Table 8.
(2) Fractions. If the calculation of required parking spaces results in a fraction, said fraction shall be considered as being the next unit and shall be counted as requiring one space.
(3) Public Assembly Seating. In sports arenas, churches, and other places of assembly in which patrons occupy benches, pews, or other similar seating facilities, each 24 inches of such seating shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of determining requirements thereunder.
(4) Calculating Required Parking For Bar and Restaurant Combinations. For bars and nightclubs which serve food and for restaurants which include a bar, required parking shall be calculated according to Table 8. Since bars and restaurants require different parking, this table allows parking to be calculated accurately based on how much of the use is a bar and how much is a restaurant. This table is based on the premise that a restaurant requires greater kitchen space than a bar.
Table 8 Calculating Parking for Bars and Restaurant Combinations | ||
% of Gross Floor Area Devoted to Kitchen | % of Public Floor Area Calculated as "Restaurant" | % of Public Floor Area Calculated as "Bar" |
40% or more | 100% | 0% |
30 - 39% | 75% | 25% |
20 - 29% | 50% | 50% |
5 - 19% | 25% | 75% |
less than 5% | 0% | 100% |
To use the table determine the gross square footage of the kitchen area and divide that number by the gross square footage of the building in which it is located. The resulting number may be converted to a percentage. Reference that percentage in the first column of the table, and follow the row across. If, for example, the percentage of the kitchen area is 25%, then 50% of the public floor area in the building is calculated as a bar and 50% as a restaurant. Reference Table 9 to determine the required parking ratio for each use.
(5) Determining Parking Requirements for Unlisted Uses. For uses not specified in Table 9, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Director of Planning and Development, on the basis of requirements for similar uses, the gross square footage of the use, and the relationship between the size of the use and the number of persons served or employed.
(6) Additional Parking Spaces above the Required Number as per the following Tables. Additional parking above the required number shall be increased by a maximum of 10% and be constructed using pervious concrete, permeable pavers, or other similar materials. Plans shall also incorporate an additional 2% of interior parking lot landscaping above the required percentage per Table 12.0.5.C.1. entitled 'Interior Parking Lot Landscape Requirement'. Low Impact Development (LID) landscaping standards and techniques shall be implemented.
Table 9: Required Parking Spaces | |
Uses | Required Parking Spaces |
Table 9: Required Parking Spaces | |
Uses | Required Parking Spaces |
Residential Uses | |
Bed and breakfast | 2, plus 1 additional space per guest room. |
Dwelling unit, multi-family | Spaces per unit • Studio units, 1.25 • 1 bedroom, 1.3 • 2 bedroom, 1.7 • 3 bedroom or more, 1.9 |
Dwelling unit, single- or two- family | 2 per dwelling unit |
Dwelling units, zero lot line | 2 per unit, at least 1 of which shall be located in a required private garage. |
Home occupation | 1 (minimum and maximum) in addition to residence requirement. |
Housing for elderly | • Specialized care: .5 space per bed • Minimal care: .7 space per bed • Multi-family: .5 space per unit |
Mobile home park | 2 per mobile home site, plus 1 per 300 sq. ft. of any office areas. |
Institutional Uses | |
Cemetery, crematory, or mausoleum | 2 spaces and 1 per 4 seats provided for any place of assembly. |
College or university | 1 per 4 students, based on projected maximum enrollment; plus 1 per 4 seats in auditorium and/or gymnasium areas; plus 1 per 200 sq. ft. of office areas. |
Fire Station | 1 per bed in the living quarters. |
Police Station | 1 per 250 sq. ft., plus 1 per vehicle, or as determined by the Chief. |
Hospital | 1 per 3 beds plus 1 per each member of the medical staff plus 1 per each outpatient treatment room and .40 space per employee. |
House of worship | 1 per 4 seats in main auditorium. |
Kindergarten, preschool or day nursery | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. |
Nursing home | 1 per 2 beds |
Penal or correctional institutions | 1 per 10 inmates capacity |
Post offices | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. |
Private club or lodge | 1 per 250 sq. ft. |
Library or museum | 1 per 300 sq. ft. |
Community or recreation buildings | 1 per 200 sq. ft. |
Civic offices | 1 per 250 sq. ft. |
School, Jr. High & High | 1 per 6 students, based on projected maximum enrollment; plus 1 per 4 seats and/or gymnasium areas; plus 1 per 200 sq. ft. in office areas. |
Trade or business school | 1 per 200 sq. ft. |
Commercial, Retail and Service Uses | |
Automobile or trailer sales area | 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area of interior sales space plus 1.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. of external display (does not include stock areas closed to public) plus 3 per service bay. Site plans submitted for automobile or trailer sales area shall illustrate the parking spaces allocated as per the above. |
Automobile repair and fuel sales | 3 spaces per service bay and 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of accessory retail sales area |
Banks/Financial offices | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. gross floor area |
Office/Business/ Professional services | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. gross floor area |
Clinic, medical or dental, for humans | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. gross floor area |
Clinic, veterinary | 2 spaces and 1 per 3 animal spaces (cages or kennels or pens) |
Shopping centers | • 4 per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area for centers up to 400,000 sq. ft. • 4.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area for centers between 400,000 to 600,000 sq. ft. • 5.25 per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area for centers over 600,000 sq. ft. |
Free-standing stores | One per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
Grocery or supermarket | 1 per 300 sq. ft. |
Plant nurseries, building material sales, equipment rental or sales yards and similar uses | 1 per 300 sq. ft. of sales and display areas |
Furniture and appliance stores | • Up to 15,000 sq. ft.: 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. • 15,000 sq. ft. or more: 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. for the first 15,000 sq. ft.; 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. thereafter |
Bar, Lounge, Tavern or Nightclub | 1 for each 35 sq. ft. of indoor public floor area, plus 1 for each 200 sq. ft. of outdoor public seating area, excluding the first 200 sq. ft. of outdoor public seating area |
Restaurants | 1 for each 50 sq. ft. of indoor floor area, plus 1 for each 200 sq. ft. of outdoor public seating area, excluding the first 200 sq. ft. of outdoor public seating area. See also "Drive Through Facilities." |
Drive-through Facilities | • As Accessory Use: As required for the principal use, plus 5 stacking spaces for the first window and 2 stacking spaces for each additional window • As Principal Use: 5 stacking spaces for the first window and 2 stacking spaces for each additional window |
Greenhouse (commercial), facilities for raising or breeding non-farm fowl or animals (commercial) | 3 spaces plus 1 for each 125 sq. ft. of sales area |
Mortuary | 1 per 2 seats (capacity) plus 1 per 30 sq. ft. of public assembly area. |
Parking as a primary use | Subject to a conditional use permit and the requirements of §159.143. |
Health or fitness studio | • Less than 10,000 sq. ft.: 1 per 150 sq. ft. • 10,000 - 19,999 sq. ft.: 1 per 200 sq. ft. • 20,000 - 29,999 sq. ft.: 1 per 250 sq. ft. • 30,000 sq. ft. and over: 1 per 300 sq. ft. |
Hotel/motel | 2 plus one per guest room. |
Marina | 1 space per slip or berth. |
Riding stable | 1 per 2 horse stalls. |
Stadium or coliseum | 1 per 4 seats. |
Swimming pools, skating rinks, tennis clubs, and similar facilities | 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. of gross area or 5 per 100 sq. ft. of water or court area, whichever is greater. |
Theater/cinema (indoor) | 1 per 4 seats. |
Dancing academy | 1 per 200 sq. ft. |
Billiard hall | 2 per billiard table. |
Bowling alley | 3 per lane plus 1 per 6 spectator seats. |
Campground | 1 per campsite plus 1 per cabin. |
Country club or golf course | 1 parking space for each 200 sq. ft. of floor area in any main building plus 1 space for every 2 practice tees in the driving range, plus 4 parking spaces for each green in the playing area. |
Game centers | 1 per 100 sq. ft. |
Industrial Uses | |
Manufacturing and industrial establishments | 1 per 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
Warehousing or wholesaling establishments | 1 per 800 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
Junk yard | 2 per acre |
Self-service storage facility | 1 per 50 storage spaces, plus 1 per 300 sq. ft. of any office spaces. |
Energy, Communication, and Transportation Uses | |
Radio or TV tower/studios | 1 per 500 sq. ft. |
Railway station or motor bus station | 1 per 10 seats in waiting room, plus 1 per 250 sq. ft. retail area. |
Sewage disposal plant | 1 per 400 sq. ft. devoted to office use, plus 1 per 800 sq. ft. devoted to other uses. |
Telephone exchange or public utility substation | 1 space. |
(Ord. 62-12-95, passed 1-22-96; Am. Ord. 33-6-04, passed 7-13-04; Am. Ord. 96-11-05, passed 12-13-05; Am. Ord. 13-3-08, passed 4-15-08; Am. Ord. 12-2-11, passed 3-15-11; Am. Ord. 10-03-13, passed 4-9-13; Am. Ord. 30-08-13, passed 9-10-13) Penalty, see § 159.999
(A) Applicability. All off-street parking areas shall be developed in accordance with the standards of this section, except in the case of one-family, two-family, and agricultural uses, and storage of vehicular merchandise not counting toward the minimum requirements as set forth in this chapter. However, driveways for one-family, two-family and agricultural uses shall be limited to a width of 20 feet or 30 feet as provided in this section and one per street frontage.
(B) Dimensions and Layout. Each off-street parking space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway at least 12 feet wide or such additional width and design in accordance with Table 10, below, so as to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to such parking space. Such aisle or driveway shall be unobstructed and allow for the passage of emergency vehicles at all time.
Table 10: Off-Street Dimensions (In Feet)
(dimensions are listed in Table on following page)
Table 10 Off-Street Parking Dimensions (In Feet) | |||||||
Angle | Stall Width (A) | Vehicle Projection (B) | Aisle (C) | Typical Module (D) | Interlock Reduction (E) | Overhang (F) | Curb Length (G) |
Table 10 Off-Street Parking Dimensions (In Feet) | |||||||
Angle | Stall Width (A) | Vehicle Projection (B) | Aisle (C) | Typical Module (D) | Interlock Reduction (E) | Overhang (F) | Curb Length (G) |
0° | 9.0 | 9.0 | 12.0 | 30.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
45° | 9.0 | 14.1 | 13.0 | 41.3 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 12.7 |
50° | 9.0 | 15.3 | 13.7 | 44.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 11.7 |
55° | 9.0 | 16.4 | 14.7 | 47.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 11.0 |
60° | 9.0 | 17.3 | 16.0 | 50.6 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 10.4 |
65° | 9.0 | 18.1 | 17.0 | 53.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 9.9 |
70° | 9.0 | 18.8 | 18.3 | 55.9 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 9.6 |
75° | 9.0 | 19.3 | 20.0 | 58.6 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 9.3 |
90° | 9.0 | 19.3 | 20.0 | 58.6 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 9.3 |
NOTES: No two-way aisle shall be less than 24' in width.
All measurements are in feet.
(C) Location and Access of Off-street Parking and Loading Areas.
(1) Right-of-Way Access.
(a) All off-street parking or loading facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movement.
(b) Acceleration and deceleration lanes shall be provided along arterials and major collectors where necessary, as determined through site plan review. Such accel/decel lanes shall parallel and adjoin the improved part of the right-of-way and shall measure at least 11 feet in width. Accel/decel lanes shall be at least 100 feet in length, exclusive of the entrance way and taper area. However, if the lot frontage is too small to meet such requirement, the acce1/decel lane shall extend the entire width of the lot.
(c) Each use that fronts upon an arterial shall provide an easement for the purpose of a frontage lane to reduce the number of curbs cuts and traffic conflicts along said arterial. The applicant shall bear the cost of constructing the frontage road across his or her own property and such frontage road shall be constructed prior to the granting of a certificate of occupancy for the use, except as otherwise provided in § 159.045(C).
(2) Driveways.
(a) Non-residential driveway entrances or exits shall be at least 25 feet from an adjoining residential property line; ten feet from an adjoining non-residential property line; or 45 feet from an intersection.
(b) Owners of adjoining properties shall provide combined driveways wherever practical. In conjunction with approval of a development, the City may require a property owner to provide an access and circulation easement to an abutting owner where joint access is reasonable to serve future development. Such entrances or exits shall be designed in such a manner as to interfere least with traffic movement.
(c) No single non-residential or multi-family driveway shall exceed a width of 30 feet at the right-of-way line. However, a driveway 36 feet in width at the right-of-way line shall be permitted provided pavement markings indicate three separate lanes, one for ingress and two for egress. An entrance/exit divider not to exceed ten feet in width shall not be counted towards the width limit. Non- residential driveways are limited to one per street frontage and shall be approved by the Engineer having jurisdiction thereof.
(d) Driveways for single-family or two-family residential uses shall be subject to the minimum and maximum widths at the property line shown in Table 10(C)(2)(d) below. Such residential driveways shall be setback at least seven and a half feet from the property line. Residential driveways located on property fronting more than one public street, shall have the leading edge of the driveway at least 25 feet from the intersection, or in a location approved by the Engineer having jurisdiction thereof. Upon installation of the driveway, there shall be installed a "No Parking Here to Corner" sign between the driveway and the intersection.
Table 10(C)(2)(d)
Min. Width at R/W Line | Max. Width at R/W Line | Max. Width at back of curb, including flare | |
12' | 24' | 30' | Single-car garage or building setback 40'+ from R/W |
16' | 24' | 30' | Two- or three-car garage with lot width of less than 80' |
24' | 30' | 30' | Three-car garage with a lot width of 80' or more |
(3) Location of Accessory Parking and Loading on Same Lot. Accessory off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the use served, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and may be situated as one or more individual areas.
(4) Location of Parking and Loading Behind Required Setback. Accessory off-street parking and loading areas shall not be located in any required yard, except as specified otherwise by this chapter. When permitted within required yards, a landscape buffer shall be provided along the property-line of the yard in which it is located, pursuant to § 159.185.
(5) Design Requires Interior Circulation. Required off-street parking spaces shall be so designed, arranged, and regulated as to have individual spaces marked, be unobstructed and have access to an aisle or driveway so that any automobile may be moved without moving another, and so that no maneuvering directly incidental to entering or leaving a parking space shall be on any public right-of-way or walkway.
(D) Improvement Standards for Parking Lots.
(1) Paving Required. Parking and driveway areas shall be paved with asphalt or constructed of concrete or permeable pavement and be curbed with rigid or roll-type curb as per the Noblesville Standards. As an alternative to continuous curb, wheel stops or strategic breaks in the barrier curb shall be provided in order to allow for drainage into LID Stormwater BMP's.
(2) Drainage of Runoff. Such parking areas shall be graded and properly drained in such a manner that there will be no free flow of water onto either adjacent property or public sidewalks. Any runoff generated by such improved areas shall be disposed of in appropriate drainage facilities as per the Noblesville Standards and the Stormwater Technical Standards.
(3) Marking of Parking. Such parking areas shall be so lined or designated as to ensure the most efficient use of the parking spaces and provided with bumper guards or wheel guards so located that no part of the parked vehicle will extend beyond the boundary of the established parking area into any minimum required yard on onto adjoining property.
(4) Parking Lot Lighting. A minimum of one foot-candle of illumination shall be provided throughout the parking lot. Illumination of off-street parking areas shall utilize fully-shielded lighting fixtures so as not to reflect direct rays of light onto adjacent properties or streets, and prevent excessive uplighting, pursuant to §§ 159.200 through 159.208.
(E) Landscaping. All off-street parking areas shall be landscaped pursuant to § 159.184.
(F) Special Regulations for Parking Garages and Attendant Buildings.
(1) Buildings Used for Parking Garages. Parking Garages, whether Principal or Accessory uses, shall be treated as any structure and shall be subject to all requirements thereof.
(2) Attendant Buildings. Parking areas may be provided with one one-story shelter or guard building which shall not exceed 100 square feet of gross floor area and which shall conform to all the standards of the district in which it is located.
(Ord. 62-12-95, passed 1-22-96; Am. Ord. 7-1-98, passed 2-9-98; Am. Ord. 12-3-98, passed 3-9-98; Am. Ord. 86-11-03, passed 12-9-03; Am. Ord. 33-6-04, passed 7-13-04; Am. Ord. 56-11-07, passed 12-11-07; Am. Ord. 10-03-13, passed 4-9-13; Am. Ord. 22-06-13, passed 7-9-13; Am. Ord. 53-10-15, passed 11-10-15; Am. Ord. 46-07-16, passed 8-9-16; Am. Ord. 26-05-22, passed 5-24-22) Penalty, see § 159.999
The City of Noblesville encourages all development which serves the public to provide facilities which are accessible to people with disabilities as defined by this chapter and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. In accordance with this goal and pursuant to the ADA, accessible parking shall be provided by any building or use initiated after the effective date of this chapter according to the following minimum requirements and any further requirements hereafter adopted by federal, state, or local law.
(A) Required Accessible Spaces. Accessible parking spaces shall be provided according to Table 11. In addition, accessible patient parking at outpatient facilities must equal no less than 10% of the total required parking spaces, and facilities which specialize in treatment or services for persons with mobility impairments must provide for patient use accessible parking equaling no less than 20% of the total required parking spaces.
Table 10.0.5 Accessible Parking Spaces Required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | |||
Total Spaces in Off-street Parking Area | COLUMN A Total Minimum Accessible Spaces (Van Accessible + Accessible) | Minimum Van Accessible Spaces (96" wide access aisle) | Minimum Accessible Spaces |
Table 10.0.5 Accessible Parking Spaces Required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | |||
Total Spaces in Off-street Parking Area | COLUMN A Total Minimum Accessible Spaces (Van Accessible + Accessible) | Minimum Van Accessible Spaces (96" wide access aisle) | Minimum Accessible Spaces |
1-25 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
26-50 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
51-75 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
76-100 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
101-150 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
151-200 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
201-300 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
301-400 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
401-500 | 9 | 2 | 7 |
501-1000 | Two percent (2%) of total | 1/8 of COLUMN A | 7/8 of COLUMN A |
1001 + | 20, plus 1 for each 100 spaces over 1000 | 1/8 of COLUMN A | 7/8 of COLUMN A |
(B) Calculating Required Accessible Spaces. The required number of mobility impaired accessible parking spaces shall be calculated prior to any applied reduction in parking requirements otherwise approved by the Director of Planning and Development or provided pursuant to Table 9.
(C) Design and Layout of Accessible Parking Lots.
(1) Access Aisles. Access aisles shall be provided next to each accessible parking space and shall measure at least five feet in width when adjacent to an automobile accessible space and at least eight feet in width when adjacent to a van accessible space. For each access aisle which is eight feet or wider, bollards shall be placed at the driveway end of the aisle so as to prevent vehicles from parking in the aisle illegally.
(2) Accessible Routes. Each access aisle shall abut an accessible route to the building entrance. The minimum width of said accessible route shall be three feet.
(3) Maximum Slope. Accessible parking spaces, access aisles, and accessible routes shall not exceed a slope of 1:50, and the ramp from the access aisle to the sidewalk or other transition to the principal use shall not exceed a slope of 1:12.
(D) Signage And Marking. All accessible spaces shall be designated by the international access symbol. Van accessible spaces will be labeled by both the international access symbol and an additional sign indicating that the space is accessible for vans. Signs shall be placed a minimum of 5.5 feet above ground level so as not to be obscured by parked vehicles. The mobility impaired symbol shall also be painted on the ground to the rear of the parking space.
(Ord. 62-12-95, passed 1-22-96; Am. Ord. 10-03-13, passed 4-9-13) Penalty, see § 159.999
Promoting an interconnected network of pedestrian routes is a priority for the city. Providing connections for pedestrians between buildings, walkways, adjacent properties, rights-of-way, and other uses help meet the objectives of the Noblesville Alternative Transportation Plan. The installation of pedestrian facilities increases the walkability of the city, thus reducing vehicle trips traveled and traffic congestion.
(A) Location. All new development containing 25 parking stalls or more, except detached single-family and duplex uses, shall comply with the following pedestrian access requirements pursuant to the standards in division (B)(1).
(1) Between Buildings on Subject Property. Provide pedestrian walkways between the primary entrances to all businesses, uses, and/or buildings on the subject property pursuant to the applicable standard in division (B)(1).
(2) Between Properties. Provide pedestrian walkways connecting to existing or future walkways on adjacent properties pursuant to the applicable standards in division (B)(1). Exceptions: Pedestrian connections to industrial uses are not required. The location for the access points at property edges and to adjacent lots shall be coordinated with existing and planned development to provide convenient pedestrian links between developments. Where there are topographic changes in elevation, stairs or ramps may be provided to make a pedestrian connection.
(3) Along Building Facades Not Adjacent to a Public Sidewalk.
For buildings that do not front on a public sidewalk, a pedestrian walkway shall be provided along the entire facade of all building facades containing a primary entrance. The walkways should meet the pedestrian walkway standards in division (B)(2). Exceptions may be approved as part of Site Plan Review in the following circumstances: where new development is less than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area, features a landscaped front yard area and parking is located to the side or rear, only direct pedestrian access shall be provided from the abutting sidewalk to the primary entrance to all buildings.
(4) Through Parking Areas. All parking lots must include pedestrian walkways through the parking lot to the main building entrance or a central location. The pedestrian walkway must connect the building entrance to the public sidewalk. The pedestrian walkway must meet the development standards pursuant to division (B)(3).
(B) Pedestrian Access- Required Improvements.
(1) Pedestrian Walkway Standards - Between Buildings on Subject Property and Between Properties. The applicant shall install pedestrian walkways between buildings and properties pursuant to the following standards:
(a) Must be at least five feet wide;
(b) Must be distinguishable from traffic lanes by painted markings, pavement material, texture, or raised in elevation;
(c) Must have adequate lighting for security and safety. Lights must be non-glare and mounted no more than 20 feet above the ground;
(d) Must be centrally located on the subject property;
(e) Must be accessible;
(f) Barriers which limit future pedestrian access between the subject property and adjacent properties are not permitted;
(g) Easements to provide rights of access between adjacent properties shall be recorded prior to occupancy.
(2) Pedestrian Walkway Standards - Along Facades Not Adjacent to Sidewalks. The applicant shall install pedestrian walkways along facades not adjacent to public sidewalks pursuant to the following standards:
(a) Must be provided along the entire facade of all building facades containing a primary entrance;
(b) Must have a minimum unobstructed width of eight feet, paved with decorative concrete. A minimum of five feet may be approved for residential uses;
(c) Trees placed at an average of 30 feet on-center between the pathway and any parking or vehicular access area. The required trees must be placed in planning strips at least 4.5 feet in width or within planting grates. Exceptions:
1. To increase business visibility and accessibility, the city may allow modifications in the required tree coverage adjacent to the primary building entries; however, no less than one tree per 60 lineal feet of required pathway shall be provided.
(d) Must be distinguishable from traffic lanes by painted markings, pavement material, texture, or raised in elevation;
(e) Must have adequate lighting for security and safety. Lights must be non-glare and mounted no more than 20 feet above the ground;
(f) Must be accessible.
(3) Pedestrian Walkway Standards - Through Parking Areas. The applicant shall install pedestrian walkways through parking areas, connecting the main building entrance to parking areas and public sidewalks pursuant to the following standards:
(a) All parking lots that contain more than 25,000 square feet of paved area, including access lanes and driveways, must include clearly identified pedestrian routes from the parking stalls to the main building entrance or central location. At a minimum, walkways must be provided for every three driving aisles or at a distance of not more than 150 foot intervals, whichever is less, and meet the standards of division (B)(1).
(b) Must have a minimum unobstructed pavement width of eight feet, paved with decorative concrete. A minimum of five feet may be approved for residential uses;
(c) Trees placed at an average of 30 feet on-center between the pathway and any parking or vehicular access area. The required trees must be placed in planting strips at least 4.5 feet in width or within planting grates. Exception:
1. To increase business visibility and accessibility, the city may allow modifications in the required treed coverage adjacent to the primary building entries; however, no less than one tree per 60 lineal feet of required pathway shall be provided.
(4) Walkway shall not use vehicle entrance or exit driveways from the public right-of-way;
(5) Must connect from the parking spaces and public sidewalks to the pedestrian entrance of the building served by the parking;
(6) Must be distinguishable from traffic lanes by painted markings, pavement material, texture, or raised elevation;
(7) Must have adequate lighting for security and safety. Lights must be non-glare and mounted no more than 20 feet above the ground;
(8) Must be accessible.
(Ord. 30-08-13, passed 9-10-13)
The Board of Zoning Appeals is hereby authorized to grant conditional use permits for Parking as a Principal Use in accordance with the following conditions:
(A) Development Plan Required. A development plan for Parking as a Principal Use shall be filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals as a required exhibit accompanying the Conditional Use application and shall be made part of the conditions of any approval therefor. The development plan shall demonstrate compliance with all applicable standards of this chapter and shall indicate:
(1) Adjacent streets, alleys, and lots;
(2) All individual primary uses to be served, including the location, use, and number of parking spaces required for each such use;
(3) A layout drawn to scale of aisles and driveways, entrances, exits and turn-off lanes, parking spaces, setbacks, drainage facilities, and landscaping and buffer screening;
(4) Type of lighting, pavement, and signs proposed including location, size, and design thereof.
(B) Setbacks and Access. Parking as a Principal Use shall be provided with the setback requirements of the zoning district in which they are located, and ingress and egress points shall be limited to protect the function of adjoining streets.
(C) Parking as a Principal Use Requires Legal Encumbrance. Parking as a Principal Use shall be encumbered by any instrument duly executed and acknowledged, which links such parking facilities to the use(s) served. Said instrument shall specify and bind the time period to the anticipated life of the building or use which the parking facilities serve. Said instrument shall be filed in the applicable Improvement Location Permit files of the Department of Planning and Development, and placed on public record in the office of the Hamilton County Recorder.
(D) Design of Principal Use Parking Areas. Principal Use parking facilities shall be developed in accordance with all of the provisions of this subchapter. Further, said facilities shall be developed under such conditions imposed by the Board of Zoning Appeals as to protect residential districts and maintain at a minimum the disturbance to nearby residential uses.
(E) Changes to Development Plans for Parking as a Principal Use. Development Plans for Parking as a Primary Use shall be amended by the applicant to indicate any change or other modification of uses served, or number of parking spaces provided therefor. Such amended plans shall require re-approval by the Board.
(Ord. 62-12-95, passed 1-22-96; Am. Ord. 21-6-97, passed 7-28-97; Am. Ord. 30-08-13, passed 9-10-13) Penalty, see § 159.999
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