(a) Plans and Specifications. Plans for any parking area for more than ten vehicles shall be submitted for the approval of the Service Director of the City under the advisement from the Commissioner of Building and Zoning Inspection as to grading and drainage, and for compliance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
(b) Joint use. Two or more nonresidential uses may jointly provide and use parking spaces when their hours of operation do not normally overlap; provided that a written agreement approved by the Zoning Inspector shall be filed with the application for a zoning permit.
(c) Access. Any parking area shall be designed in such a manner that any vehicle leaving or entering the parking area from or into the public or private street shall be traveling in a forward motion. Access driveways for parking areas or loading spaces shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering or leaving such area shall be clearly visible for a reasonable distance to any pedestrian or motorist approaching the access or driveway from a public or private street. Every parking area shall have access from a public street or alley not less than eight (8) feet in width in the case of a dwelling and not less than fourteen feet in width in all other cases.
(d) Screening and/or Landscaping. Whenever a parking for more than ten vehicles is located in or adjacent to a residential district it shall be effectively screened on all sides which adjoin or face any property used for residential purposes, by an acceptably designed wall, fence or planting screen. However, such screening and/or landscaping shall not extend into the required front yard. Such fence, wall, or planting screen shall be not less than four feet nor more than six feet in height and shall be maintained in good condition. The space between such fence, wall or planting screen, and the lot line of the adjoining premises in any residential district shall be landscaped with grass, hardy shrubs or evergreen ground cover, and maintained in good condition. In the event that terrain or other natural features are such that the erection of such fence, wall or planting screen will not service the intended purpose, alternative devices shall be considered. Bumper guards shall be provided for proper operation of the parking areas and to protect any fence, screen or plantings from damage.
(Ord. 269-2001. Passed 12-17-01.)
(e) Paving/Grading. The required number of parking spaces together with driveways, aisles and other circulation areas, shall be improved with such material to provide a durable dust-free surface. Parking areas for more than five vehicles shall be paved with a permanent dust-free surface in all commercial districts, or if located within 200 feet of a residential district. All parking areas on properties located within zoning districts R-2, R-3, R- 4 or R-5 shall be paved with a permanent dust-free surface.
(Ord. 097-2003. Passed 6-23-03.)
(f) Drainage. All parking areas shall provide for proper drainage of surface water to prevent the drainage of such water onto adjacent properties or walkways. Drainage facilities and structures shall be constructed or provided to connect with a public street drain, storm sewer or drainage ditch.
(g) Maintenance. The owner of property used for parking shall maintain such area in good condition without holes and free of all dust, trash and other debris.
(h) Handicap Parking Area. Shall comply with the applicable section of the American Disabilities Act of 1990.
(i) Lighting. Any parking area which is intended to be used during non-daylight hours shall be properly illuminated to avoid accidents. Any lights used to illuminate a parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjoining property.
(j) Striping. All paved parking areas with a capacity over twelve vehicles shall be striped with double lines, six inches both sides of center, between stalls to facilitate the movement into and out of the parking stalls.
(k) The minimum off-street parking requirements shall not be exceeded by more than 50% of what is required by this Code.
(Ord. 269-2001. Passed 12-17-01.)
(Ord. 269-2001. Passed 12-17-01.)