For the purpose of computing required parking spaces, as set forth in this chapter, the following units of measurement shall apply:
(a) Floor Area. Where floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, gross floor area shall be used for all land uses, unless otherwise specified.
(b) Seating Capacity. Where seating capacity is the standard for determining parking space requirements, the capacity shall mean the number of seating units installed or indicated, or each twenty-four inches of bench seating. When fixed seats are not indicated, the capacity shall be determined as being one seat for each twenty square feet of floor area of the assembly room. Where the Fire Prevention Code establishes a lower maximum seating capacity, the number of spaces provided shall comply with the Fire Prevention Code maximum seating capacity.
(c) Employees. Where employees are the standard for determining parking space requirements, employees shall mean the maximum number of employees on any two successive shifts.
(d) Fractional Numbers. When computations for required parking or loading spaces result in fractional spaces, any fraction up to one-half may be disregarded and fractions of one-half or more shall require one parking or loading space.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97.)