All off-street parking spaces, aisles, and driveways, except those provided for one- and two-family dwellings, shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements.
(A) Surfacing of parking lots. All such parking and drive areas shall be graveled or surfaced in some other manner to reduce erosion and to reduce the generation of mud and dust.
(B) Drainage. Parking areas shall be adequately drained so as not to allow flowing or standing water that could impede the pathways or travelways of vehicles or pedestrians or otherwise pose safety hazards or to cause adverse effects on neighboring properties.
(C) Guard devices. Parking lots shall have appropriate safety barriers where needed as determined by the Zoning Administrator that such barriers are necessary to ensure the safety of persons using the parking lot and/or the safety of the general public.
(D) Markings. All off-street parking spaces with hard surfaces and in excess of ten or more parking spaces shall be marked/delineated on the site.
(E) Lighting. Lighting used to illuminate parking areas shall be arranged so that light shines and/or is reflected away from adjacent properties and in a manner that does not affect traffic on adjacent roads.
(F) Design. All parking spaces shall be designed so that no part of any vehicle extends over any property line, right-of-way, walkway, and driveway or aisle space.
(G) Landscaping. All off-street parking lots and areas shall be landscaped as provided in § 154.2.105.
(H) General standards. Any off-street parking space shall have minimum dimensions of 9 feet by 20 feet, except that parallel parking spaces shall be at least 9 feet by 22 feet. Each space shall be unobstructed, shall have access to a public street, and shall be arranged so that any vehicle may be moved without moving another, except in the case of parking for one- and two-family dwellings and in the case of parking for employees on the premises. In addition:
(1) Minimum aisle widths required for parking areas shall be according to the following table.
Parking Angle (in degrees) | Aisle Width (in feet) |
0 - 44 | NA |
45 - 59 | 13.5 |
60 - 69 | 18.5 |
70 - 79 | 19.5 |
80 - 89 | 21 |
90 | 22
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(2) Requirements for handicapped access. For each 25 off-street parking spaces, there shall be one off-street parking space for handicapped persons. For any number of off-street parking spaces less than 25, one off-street parking space designated for handicapped persons shall be required. Parking spaces for handicapped persons shall be designed in accordance with standards specified in the Uniform Statewide Building Code.
(Ord. passed 4-12-2016)