SEC. 16-633. CARPOOL AND VANPOOL SPACES.

   (A)   Each carpool/vanpool space shall be individually so designated in letters not less than 12 inches long and 7 inches wide reading CARPOOL/VANPOOL.

   (B)   A symbol maybe used in lieu of letters if approved by the traffic and transportation manager.

   (C)   Signs shall be provided to indicate the location of a carpool/vanpool space.

   (D)   All carpool/vanpool spaces shall be in convenient and preferred locations within required parking lot areas.

   (E)   All parking areas containing carpool/vanpool spaces shall be approved by the traffic and transportation manager.

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DIVISION 4. PARKING AREA DESIGN

SEC. 16-635. PARKING PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.

   (A)   Applications for development for which parking is required or provided shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

      (1)   A vicinity map locating the proposed development;

      (2)   Dimensioned property lines;

      (3)   Street addresses and names of streets bordering the parking area;

      (4)   Name and telephone number of the designer;

      (5)   Scale and north arrow;

      (6)   Existing or proposed obstructions (e.g., buildings, trees, landscaping, poles, walls, drainage structures);

      (7)   Width and existing configuration of street (including striping layout, if any) from which development has access;

      (8)   Location and dimensions of proposed and existing curb cuts on-site and curb cuts within the 50 feet on either side of proposed development and across the street;

      (9)   Intended users (e.g., employees, customers, general public);

      (10)   Loading and unloading areas;

      (11)   Type of paving materials to be used;

      (12)   On-site directional signing, pavement striping, and standard and compact striping and identification as well as location and identification of handicapped spaces;

      (13)   Number of spaces required and number of spaces provided (by type); and

      (14)   The location of median channelization (i.e., left turn pockets, raised islands).

   (B)   The above information shall be shown on a separate parking plan or combined with a master site plan.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.16) (Ord. No. 2021)

SEC. 16-636. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR VEHICLE PARKING AREAS.

   The following standards are the minimum requirements for parking areas:

   (A)   Backing out onto a public street or sidewalk from a parking space shall be permitted only for a single-family residence and for a multi-family development of four units or less.

   (B)   When a parking stall allows vehicles parked there to overhang an adjacent sidewalk, a clear area of 48 inches must be provided. When because of right-of-way restrictions, natural barriers, or other existing conditions, the development services department determines that providing 48 inches of clear sidewalk would create unreasonable hardship, the clear sidewalk area may be reduced to 36 inches. Vehicles may not intrude into or onto a public sidewalk or public right-of-way.

   (C)   A vehicle may overhang a landscaped planter area a maximum of two feet provided the landscape planter has a minimum width of five feet measured from the inside curb face.

   (D)   Curbs and wheel stops shall be located in such a position as to:

      (1)   Stop a parked vehicle within a distance that complies with vehicle overhang standards; and

      (2)   Protect the adjacent property from damage by the vehicle.

   (E)   All properties shall provide attractive, direct and safe pedestrian access to parking. The layout of the parking areas shall relate to building entrances or important architectural elements.

   (F)   For parking lots with 40 or more parking stalls, a 40-foot deep driveway “throat” shall be provided (measured from the property line) for all principal driveways to or from major or minor thoroughfares.

   (G)   Parking lots for commercial or industrial uses shall be designed to provide for internal circulation that allows each parking space to be accessible to all other parking spaces without using a public street or alley.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.17) (Ord. No. 2021, 2132, 2642)

SEC. 16-637. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR BICYCLE PARKING.

   (A)   Location criteria -

      (1)   Bicycle racks shall be located to be highly visible from the street or building entrance where bicyclists approach.

      (2)   No bicycle rack shall be installed in an isolated location but rather near the main entrance of the building for which they are intended or in a comparably convenient location.

      (3)   Bicycle racks are intended for use by the general public as well as employees.

      (4)   Development shall provide safe and convenient access for bicyclists from the external circulation system to on-site buildings or internal streets and bicycle parking areas must be separated from motor vehicle parking areas by at least a curb barrier which would prevent vehicles from damaging bicycles.

   (B)   Bicycle racks -

      (1)   Bicycle racks shall be constructed to allow a bicycle to be locked to the rack and to support the bicycle in an upright position when either a “U” type bike lock or a “Cable I Chain” type bike lock is used.

      (2)   Bicycle racks shall be securely anchored to a supporting surface.

      (3)   Bicycle racks shall be installed in conformance with the requirements of by the bicycle rack manufacturer and shall be installed in a rectangular space no less than 2½ feet wide by 6 feet long per bicycle, unless a locker or a permanent device to stand the bicycle on end is provided.

      (4)   Bicycle racks shall be readily visible to pedestrians, and the rack must be at least three feet high, unless the bicycle parking area is surrounded by railing, hedge or chain at least three feet in height.

      (5)   Bicycle racks shall be installed with adequate space (12 inches minimum) beside the parked bicycle so that a bicyclist will be able to reach and operate the locking mechanism.

      (6)   Bicycle lockers and racks shall be located near the primary building entrance, but not in the main walkway area.

   (C)   Surface - A hard-surfaced parking area is required.

   (D)   Ramp - A ramp, at least two feet wide, shall connect all bicycle parking areas to the nearest roadway in order to provide safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to on-site buildings and internal streets and sidewalks.

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(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.18) (Ord. No. 2021, 2334)

SEC. 16-638. DIMENSIONS OF VEHICULAR PARKING SPACES.

   (A)   Full-size space - A full-sized space shall be an unobstructed rectangle at least 9 feet wide by 19 feet long.

   (B)   Motorcycle size space - A motorcycle space shall be at least 4½ feet wide by 7 feet long.

   (C)   Recreational vehicle size space - A recreational vehicle parking space shall be at least 10 feet wide and 25 feet long. Recreational vehicle parking areas for cluster projects, townhouse projects, apartment projects, and mobile home parks shall be enclosed by a six-foot high decorative block wall with a solid metal or wood gate. The design of the wall and gate shall be subject to the approval of the director.

   (D)   Carport space - A carport space shall be at least 9 feet wide and 20 feet deep. Bays of grouped carports shall be enclosed on three sides.

   (E)   Garage construction standards -

      (1)   Single-car garage - A single-car garage shall be at least 10 feet 6 inches wide by 20 feet long as measured from the interior of the structure. A garage door shall be at least seven feet high by eight feet wide.

      (2)   Two-car garage - A two-car garage shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide by 20 feet long measured from the interior of the structure. The dimensions for a garage door shall be a minimum trade size of 7 feet high by 16 feet wide.

      (3)   Interior height - The interior height of all garages shall be not less than seven feet. Where storage cabinets are provided, a height of four feet is allowed within four feet of the rear of the garage structure.

      (4)   Pavement - Driveway pavement areas shall remain free and clear of all obstructions.

      (5)   Obstructions - Obstructions within one foot of interior (side) garage walls shall be six inches or less in height.

   (F)   Operation and maintenance of vehicle parking areas -

      (1)   All required parking facilities shall be maintained for the duration of the use requiring such facilities. Such facilities shall be used exclusively for the parking of vehicles. The parking facilities shall not be used for the storage of merchandise, or for the storage or repair of vehicles or equipment. Parking facilities shall not be used for the sale of merchandise, except on a temporary basis for special events subject to the approval of the director.

      (2)   The owner or operator of a specific use shall ensure that required parking facilities are maintained in good operating condition and are periodically swept and cleaned.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.19) (Ord. No. 2021, 2513)