(A) Purpose. This section establishes minimum standards for parking and loading. These standards are intended to promote the general welfare and public safety by ensuring that an adequate amount of permanent, safe, accessible, and attractive parking is provided in the city. The parking standards are intended to provide for adequate ingress and egress by motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats and buses, and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
(B) Applicability. Every use and structure, including a change or expansion shall provide accessory parking and loading areas as set forth below. Except when specifically exempted, the requirements of this section shall also apply to all parking lots that are the principal use on a site.
(1) New buildings and land uses. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided as required by this section at the time any new building or structure is erected or any new land use is established.
(2) Expansion of existing commercial buildings. When the floor area is increased, additional off-street parking and loading shall be provided as required by this section, provided that the existing parking was legally established and has not been reduced. If the number of existing parking and loading spaces is greater than the requirements for such use, the excess parking spaces may be counted toward the parking and loading requirements for the addition or expansion.
(3) Addition of use to existing commercial buildings. When a new use locates on a parcel with an existing use, all off-street parking shall be provided to meet the total number of spaces required for the existing use and the new use, unless the uses meet the requirements of § 152.056(E)(4) or alternative guidelines expressly allowed by other provisions of this code.
(4) Change in use of existing commercial buildings. When a change in use requires more off-street parking than the previous use, additional parking and loading spaces shall be provided equivalent to the difference between the number of spaces required by this section for the immediately previous use and the total number of spaces required by the new use. A change in occupancy is not a change in use unless the new occupant is in a different use classification.
(5) Alterations that increase the number of dwelling units. An alteration that creates additional dwelling units requires added off-street parking. This requirement does not apply when sufficient off-street parking exists to meet the requirements for the additional new dwelling units.
(6) Parking and loading facilities required by this section shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the uses they serve.
(C) General parking and loading regulations.
(1) Parking and loading spaces to be permanent. Parking and loading spaces shall be permanently available, marked and maintained in good repair/condition for the use they serve.
(2) Reduction in parking area. The owner or occupant of any building or use subject to off-street parking requirements shall not discontinue or reduce any existing required parking without first having established other parking spaces which meet all requirements of this section.
(3) Restriction of parking area use. Required off-street parking, circulation, and access areas shall be used exclusively for the temporary parking and maneuvering of vehicles. In all commercial zones, parking areas shall not be used for the sale, lease, display, repair, or storage of vehicles, trailers, boats, campers, mobile homes, merchandise, or equipment, or for any other use not authorized by the provisions of this code. In all residential districts parking shall be restricted per § 152.056(J).
(4) Located on same site. Parking and loading facilities shall be located on the same site with the use the facilities serve or on a contiguous, identically zoned lot incorporated into the development site. Off-site parking facilities may be permitted subject to the requirements of § 152.056(E)(5).
(5) Located off-street. All parking and loading facilities required by this section shall be provided off-street and shall not be located within any public rights-of-way, sidewalk, alley, or parkway, unless expressly allowed by other provisions of this code.
(6) Surplus parking. The provisions of this section shall also apply to parking and loading facilities provided in excess to those required, unless otherwise expressly stated in this code.
(7) Surfacing and maintenance. All off-street parking shall be paved with asphalt or concrete and be graded and drained per city engineering standards as approved by the Public Works Director and be maintained in good condition free of weeds, and trash. In cases of certifiable short term or temporary use, parking lot surfaces may be constructed to a lesser standard if approved during the development review process by the Public Works Director.
(D) Number of parking spaces required. Except as otherwise expressly stated, all commercial off-street vehicle parking spaces must be provided in accordance with Table 4.2-1: Parking Spaces Required.
(1) Compact car parking spaces. Up to 20% of the required parking spaces can be designated for compact cars with dimensions of eight feet wide by 16 feet long and each space shall count equally towards the total number of parking spaces required.
(2) Motorcycle parking spaces. Up to two motorcycle parking spaces for every 50 regular parking spaces may be utilized and shall count equally towards the total number of parking spaces required.
(3) Recreational Vehicle (RV)/truck-boat parking spaces. Up to two RV parking spaces per every 50 regular parking spaces may be utilized and each RV space shall count as two regular parking spaces towards the total number of parking spaces required.
Use Category | Specific Use Type | Minimum Vehicle Spaces Required |
Use Category | Specific Use Type | Minimum Vehicle Spaces Required |
Residential Use Categories | Single-Family Detached and Attached; Modular; Duplex; Manufactured Home | Two spaces per dwelling unit |
Multi-Family; Residential component of Mixed Use District | Studio and one bedroom unit - 1.5 space per unit | |
Two bedroom units - 1.5 spaces per unit | ||
Three or more bedroom units - 2 spaces per unit | ||
Live/Work | Two spaces per dwelling unit | |
Manufactured Home Park | Two spaces per dwelling unit + 1 space for every 8 dwelling units/lots for guests | |
Recreational Vehicle Park | One space per RV space + 1 space for every 8 RV spaces for guests | |
Assisted Living Center | 0.5 space per residential room/unit +1 space for every 4 rooms/units for guests and employees | |
Assisted Living Home; Child Care Home; Group Care Home; Resident Care Home | Two spaces +1 space for each non-resident employee | |
Boarding/Shelter Care | One space per 3 beds + 1 space per employee | |
Nursing Home | One space per each 4 beds (based on maximum capacity) | |
Public and Semi-Public Use Categories | Arboretum or Botanical Garden | See § 152.056(D)(3) |
Assembly Hall/Auditorium; Community Center; Country Club Library; Fraternal or Social Club; Social Service Facility | One space per each 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA where fixed seating is not provided | |
Bus Terminal | Six spaces per 1,000 SF of waiting area | |
Campground/RV Park | See § 152.045(I) parking study or as approved by Director | |
Cemetery | Minimum 5% of the gross area shall be made available in a designated parking lot. No on-street parking inside cemetery | |
Child Care Center | One space per 400 SF GFA | |
College or University | See § 152.056(D)(3) | |
Crematorium or Funeral Parlor | One space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA where fix seating is not provided | |
Community Playfields and Parks | See § 152.056(D)(3) | |
Government Office and Civic Building | One space per 300 SF GFA | |
Hospital | One space per 2 inpatient beds + 1 per employee on the busiest shift | |
Medical Clinic | One space per 350 SF GFA | |
Museum | One space per 300 SF of display area | |
Public Safety Facility | One space per employee + 1 space per fleet vehicle + 1 space per 350 SF of usable office/meeting space | |
Religious Assembly | One space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA where fix seating is not provided | |
School, Public or Private, K-8 | One space per classroom + 1 space for each 200 SF of indoor assembly area | |
School, Public or Private, 9- 12 | One space per 200 SF of classroom and office area | |
Solar Generation Facility | One space per employee | |
Telecommunication Facility (Including Tower and Supporting Facilities) | None | |
Utility Facility and Service Yard | One space per employee + 1 space per fleet vehicle if present at site | |
Agriculture Use Categories | Agriculture, General | None |
Market Garden | One per 3,000 SF of lot area | |
Ranching, Commercial | See § 152.056(D)(3) | |
Commercial Use Categories | Adult Entertainment Business | One space per 200 SF GFA |
Animal Services (Kennel, Veterinary) | One space per 400 SF GFA | |
Commercial Entertainment: | ||
Indoor: | One space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 300 SF GFA, whichever is greater | |
Movie Theater: | One space per 3 seats | |
Outdoor: | Parking study or as approved by the Director based on type of outdoor entertainment | |
Commercial Recreation: | ||
General Recreation, Indoor: | One space per 200 SF GFA | |
General Recreation, Outdoor: | Parking study or as approved by Director based on the type of outdoor recreation | |
Fitness and Sports Center: | One space per 200 SF GFA | |
Tour Services: | See § 152.056(D)(3) | |
Bowling Alley: | Three spaces per lane + 1 for each employee | |
Billiards: | Three spaces per table + 1 for each employee | |
Golf Course: | Five spaces per hole + 1 for each employee | |
Golf Driving Range: | Two spaces per tee + required spaces for ancillary uses | |
Personal Services | One space per service station/room +1 for each employee | |
Financial Institution | One space per 250 SF GFA | |
Food and Beverage Services: | ||
Bar, Lounge, Nightclub, Tavern, Microbrewery, Distillery, and/or Tasting Room: | One space per 75 SF patron space + 1 space per 200 SF of outdoor seating area | |
Restaurant, Full Service (Dine-in, Take-out and Drive-through): | One space per 120 SF GFA + 1 space per 400 SF of outdoor seating area + (1 RV/boat/bus space per 14 required spaces (2 minimum) shall be provided. See also § 152.056(F)(4)) | |
Restaurant, Limited Service (Dine-in and Take-out Only): | One space per 75 SF GFA + 1 space per 400 SF of outdoor seating area + (1 RV/boat/bus space per 14 required spaces (2 minimum) shall be provided. See also § 152.056(F)(4)) | |
Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Operation or Cultivation | See § 152.056(D)(3) | |
Office: | ||
Business or Professional; Research Laboratory: | One space per 300 SF GFA | |
Medical and Dental: | One space per 250 SF GFA | |
Personal Services: | One space per 300 SF GFA | |
Retail Sales: | ||
Alcoholic beverages; Convenience Store; Retail, General; Business Services: | One space per 300 SF GFA | |
Retail, Large: | One space per 400 SF GFA | |
Nursery, Commercial; Feed Store: | One space per 400 SF of sales and display area | |
Outdoor Vending: | One space per each employee that didn’t arrive in mobile vending vehicle | |
Farmers Market; Flea Market: | One space per 500 SF of designated vendor area | |
Self-Storage, Indoor | One space per 50 units or 1 space per 5,000 SF of storage area, whichever is greater | |
Instructional Services or Trade Schools | One space per 200 SF GFA | |
Vehicle Services: | ||
Automobile/Boat, Sales and Leasing; Rentals: | One space per 400 SF of sales and service buildings + 1 space per 5,000 SF of outdoor display area | |
Automobile/Boat, Repair: | Three spaces per service bay + 1 space per 350 SF of additional retail sales and service area (service bay shall not be counted as a parking space) | |
Car Wash, Full Service: | One space per 200 SF of sales, office and lounge area | |
Car Wash, Self-Serve: | 0.5 spaces per bay + stacking (§ 152.056(K)(7)) | |
Service Station: | Space at pump + 1 space per fueling position | |
Service Station with Convenience Store: | Space at pump + 1 space per fueling position + 1 space per 300 SF GFA | |
Visitor Services: Hotel or Motel: | One space per guest room + 1 space per 4 persons of total maximum capacity of banquet room (if present) + 2 spaces per 3 employees + (1 RV/boat/bus space per 6 guest rooms (3 minimum) shall be provided. See also § 152.056(F)(4)) | |
Industrial Use Categories | Building Materials; Wholesale | One space per 500 SF of sales related area + 1 space per employee |
Distribution Warehouse/Yard | One space per 2,000 SF of warehouse and/or 5,000 SF of yard related area + 1 space per employee | |
Manufacturing/Assembly: | ||
Light: | One space per 500 SF of warehouse area + 1 space per 350 SF of office area | |
Heavy: | One space per 1,000 SF of warehouse area + 1 space per 350 SF of office area | |
Resource Extraction | See § 152.056(D)(3) | |
Outside Storage (Boat/RV) | Minimum 4 spaces + 1 space per employee | |
Truck Stop | See § 152.056(D)(3) | |
Waste, Salvage and Recycling Facility | See § 152.056(D)(3) | |
(4) Multiple uses. Unless otherwise specified, lots containing more than one use shall provide a parking and loading in an amount equal to the total of the requirements for all activities.
(5) Parking requirements for uses not listed, non-specified and unspecified uses. It is recognized that specifying a single parking requirement for some uses listed or not listed in Table 4.2-1 is not reasonably feasible due to the far-reaching variation in use characteristics that can exist within that specific use type. For those uses listed in Table 4.2-1 that do not have a specific parking requirement identified, the Director shall determine a parking requirement based upon the requirements for the most similar comparable use, the particular characteristics of the proposed use, and any other relevant data regarding parking demand, or the applicant may choose to submit a parking study performed by an Arizona Licensed Engineer. The parking study may include, but is not limited to, estimates of parking demand based on recommendations of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), or other acceptable sources as approved by the Director, and should include other reliable data collected from uses or combinations of uses that are the same as or comparable with the proposed use.
(6) Alternatives for uses in all commercial and industrial zoning districts. The parking requirements for uses in any commercial and industrial zoning districts may be amended as follows:
(a) A parking study prepared by an Arizona Licensed Engineer may be prepared and submitted, at the applicant's cost, to request a modification to parking requirements in any commercial or industrial zoning districts. The parking study may include, but is not limited to, estimates of parking demand based on recommendations of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), or other acceptable sources as approved by the Director, and should include other reliable data collected from uses or combinations of uses that are the same as or comparable to the proposed use. The study should also take into account peak operating hours, RV/boat/bus parking, and both on-street and off-street parking conditions to accurately demonstrate parking demand and supply.
(b) For any change of use that may require an increase to available off-street parking that cannot be accommodated on-site, § 152.056(E), the applicant may provide a parking study prepared by an Arizona Licensed Engineer or a traffic management plan at their expense, as approved by the Director, which contains the same information as requested in division (A) above. The Director may impose conditions that are needed to ensure the long-term compliance to the plan, including but not limited to a reserve parking area, phasing, or contributions to other alternative means of transportation or parking accommodations.
(7) Basis of calculation. When calculating the number of parking spaces required any fraction exceeding ½ shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
(8) Occupancy or capacity-based standards. For computing parking requirements based on employees, students, residents or occupants, calculations must be based on the largest number of persons working on any single shift, the maximum enrollment or the maximum fire-rated capacity, whichever results in the greater number of spaces, unless otherwise explicitly specified within Table 4.2-1.
(E) Alternative parking provisions. Where conditions preclude the provision of the number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 4.2-1, the following alternative parking provisions may be available, subject to city approval:
(1) On-street parking. On-strcet parking spaces in the right-of-way along the property line, between the lot lines of the site, may be counted to satisfy the minimum off-street parking requirements for commercial uses. One on-street parking space may be substituted for each required off-street space. These provisions only apply to street frontages where on-street parking is allowed and provided. The parking space credit shall be determined at the time of site plan approval.
(2) Tandem parking. Shall mean a space where one vehicle parks behind another, so that one vehicle must be moved before the other can be accessed. Accessible parking spaces shall not be used for tandem parking spaces. Tandem parking shall be limited to a maximum of two cars in depth and no less than nine feet wide and 40 feet long. Tandem parking stalls are only allowed for:
(a) Residential uses. Tandem parking spaces shall be allowed for single-family, duplex and townhome residential with spaces and access paved in accordance with the city engineering standards.
(b) Multi-family uses. Tandem parking spaces shall be allowed for condominium and multifamily uses, subject to the following conditions:
1. The tandem spaces shall be reserved for and assigned to dwelling units which are required to have two or more parking spaces; and
2. Tandem spaces shall not be used for guest parking.
(c) Commercial uses. Tandem parking spaces shall not be allowed for new commercial construction.
(3) Commercial shared parking agreements. The Director may approve shared parking agreements for commercial developments or uses with different operating hours or different peak business periods if the shared parking facilities are located on the subject property and within 600 feet of the subject site with an acceptable pedestrian route as defined in § 152.056(K)(7), and where the applicant(s) can clearly show the feasibility for the shared parking.
(a) Design and improvement standards. All newly-constructed shared parking facilities shall conform to the same standards of access, configuration, landscaping, lighting, layout, location, and size as are required by this section for off-street parking spaces.
(b) Covenant required. A city-approved covenant shall be recorded with the county that includes a description of the shared parking agreement, a requirement that all current and future tenants are notified of and shall adhere to the same hours of operation and conditions of the shared parking approval. Recordation of the agreement must take place before issuance of a building permit or business registration/renewal for any use that is a party to the agreement. The Director may grant permission to dissolve a shared parking agreement only if all required off-street parking spaces will be provided, in accordance with § 152.056(D) and (E).
(4) Off-site parking. The Director may approve the location of required off-site parking spaces on a separate lot from the lot on which the principal use is located if the off-site parking complies with all of the following standards:
(a) Ineligible uses. Unless expressly permitted, off-site parking may not be allowed for residential uses or other convenience-oriented uses.
(b) Location.
1. Off-site parking may be allowed only in the CBD district, or outside the CBD upon issuance of a permit for a special event.
2. All off-site parking spaces shall be located within 600 feet from the subject site's primary entrance unless a shuttle bus or valet parking service is provided. The distance of the off-site parking area to the principal use shall be measured along the shortest acceptable pedestrian route. Acceptable pedestrian routes are defined in § 152.056(K)(7).
3. Required parking spaces for persons with disabilities may not be located off-site.
(c) Design and improvement standards. All off-site parking spaces shall conform to the same standards of access, configuration, landscaping, lighting, layout, location, and size as are required by this section for off-street parking spaces.
(d) Terms of off-site parking.
1. A city-approved covenant shall be recorded with the county that includes a description of the off-site parking and a requirement that the owner of the separated lot maintain the required parking for the life of the use to which it is covenanted.
2. The owner or operator of a business that uses approved off-site space to satisfy the parking requirements of this chapter shall immediately notify the Director of any change of ownership or use of the property for which the spaces are required, and of any termination or default of the agreement between the parties.
3. Should an agreement for required off-site parking expire or otherwise terminate, the Director shall determine a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:
a. Substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the city; or
b. The size or capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost.
4. If the above conditions are not met in the timeframe identified, the use for which the off-site parking was provided shall be considered legal nonconforming and any and all approvals, including conditional use permits shall be subject to revocation.
(5) Electric vehicle charging stations. Spaces provided for electric vehicle charging stations are not considered regular parking spaces, since they can only be used for charging a vehicle before it must move to allow other vehicles to charge, so these spaces do not count towards the required spaces needed.
(F) Parking space dimensions.
(1) Vehicular parking space dimensions. All vehicular parking areas shall comply with the minimum dimension requirements as set forth in Table 4.2-2 and as illustrated in Figure 4.2-A.
A | B | C | D | E | F |
Parking Angle | Parking Space Width[1] | Parking Space Length[2] |
Aisle Width (1-Way) | Aisle Width (2-Way) | Curb Length |
A | B | C | D | E | F |
Parking Angle | Parking Space Width[1] | Parking Space Length[2] |
Aisle Width (1-Way) | Aisle Width (2-Way) | Curb Length |
90 | 10 feet | 20 feet | 23 feet | 24 feet | 10 feet |
60 | 10 feet | 21 feet | 18 feet | 24 feet | 11 feet 7 inches |
45 | 10 feet | 19 feet 10 inches | 13 feet | 24 feet | 14 feet 2 inches |
30 | 10 feet | 17 feet 4 inches | 12 feet | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Parallel | 10 feet | N/A | 12 feet | 20 feet | 22 feet[3] |
[1] The width of a parking space shall be increased by 2 feet when adjacent to fences, walls, or planters. [2] The lengt h of a parking space can be reduced subject to meeting the requ irements of § 152.056(K)(5). The lengt h of the parking spac e and use of wheel stop s shall be impl emented in a man ner that assures vehi cle overhang will avoi d contact with abut ting objects such as land scaping, irrigation, or walls and vehicle intru sion on walkways. [3] A singl e parallel parking space shall have a curb length of 26 feet. | |||||
Figure 4.2-A: Vehicle Parking Dimensions
(2) Hotel and motel parking. Hotels and motels shall be allowed to have parking space widths of nine feet, all other standards apply.
(3) Motorcycle parking. All developments shall be allowed to designate a portion of their required ten feet by 20 feet parking spaces for motorcycle parking.
(4) Recreational vehicle and bus parking space dimensions. All recreational vehicle, boat, personal watercraft or bus parking areas shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width and 35 feet in length. If 12 feet in width and 40 feet in length stalls are provided, they may be counted as two required standard stalls.
(G) Accessible parking. Off-street handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 4.2-3. All disabled accessible parking spaces shall count toward fulfilling the off-street parking requirements of this section.
(1) Number of spaces required for residential. Handicapped-accessible parking for residential uses shall be provided at the rate of one space per each dwelling unit that is designated for handicapped occupancy.
(2) Number of spaces required for non-residential. Handicapped-accessible parking for non-residential uses shall be in accordance with the rate shown in the table below:
Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided in Parking Facility | Minimum Number of Required Accessible Parking Spaces |
Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided in Parking Facility | Minimum Number of Required Accessible Parking Spaces |
1 to 25 | 1 |
26 to 50 | 2 |
51 to 75 | 3 |
76 to 100 | 4 |
101 to 150 | 5 |
151 to 200 | 6 |
201 to 300 | 7 |
301 to 400 | 8 |
401 to 500 | 9 |
501 to 1,000 | 2% of total |
1,001 and over | 20, plus 1 for each 100, or fraction thereof, over 1,000 |
(a) Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of A.D.A. handicapped accessible spaces provided on the site shall be calculated separately according to the number of regular spaces required for each parking facility.
(b) For every six A.D.A. spaces required by Table 4.2-3, at least one shall be an A.D.A van accessible parking space.
(3) Dimensions of A.D.A handicapped vehicle and van accessible parking spaces. Vehicle and van accessible spaces shall be at least eight-feet wide, with vehicle and van spaces having a five-foot wide, and an eight-foot-wide access aisle abutting the designated parking space respectively.
(4) Location of A.D.A. handicapped accessible parking spaces. All A.D.A. handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible and unobstructed route from the parking space to the facility entrance. In parking facilities where the accessible route must cross traffic lanes, the route shall be designated and marked as a crosswalk. Where possible, it is also preferable that the accessible route not pass behind parked vehicles.
(H) Loading area requirements.
(1) Passenger loading areas. A passenger loading space is the area a vehicle occupies while loading or unloading passengers. Passenger loading areas shall be provided in accordance with the following table of minimum requirements. Passenger loading spaces do not count towards the required number of off-street parking spaces.
Use Type | Loading Spaces Required |
Cultural or Public Facility | 2 |
Day Care Center, Commercial | 5 |
Hospital | 3 |
Medical Offices | 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. |
Hotel or Motel | 4 |
Religious Assembly | 1 per 50 required parking spaces |
Multi-Family Residential | 1 per 50 units |
Tour Services | 1 per active tour vehicle (based on typical operations) |
Other | Determined by Director |
(a) Location. Passenger loading areas shall be provided adjacent to the main entrance of the facility they are intended to serve.
(b) Maneuvering. Passenger loading areas shall consist of a vehicle turnout area to not interfere with the circulation of vehicles, pedestrians or bicycles.
(c) Dimensions. A passenger loading space shall be a minimum of 12 feet wide by 25 feet long.
(2) Material loading areas/zones. These loading/unloading zones shall be as determined by the facility architect based upon information provided by the owner of the use, as approved by the Director. The required material loading spaces do not count towards the required number of off-street parking spaces.
(I) Bicycle parking.
(1) Bicycle parking requirement. Bicycle parking is required for all multi-family and commercial developments. The number of bicycle parking spaces provided shall be at least equal to 5% of the number of vehicle parking spaces required.
(2) Bicycle location requirement. Bicycle parking racks shall be located on the same lot as the use it serves, located near the main entrance of the principal building, with clear visibility from the main entrance.
(3) Bicycle space dimensions. Bicycle spaces shall measure two feet wide by six feet long.
(4) Bicycle parking design. Bicycle parking racks shall support each bicycle in a method that does not use the wheel as the primary means of support and they shall be securely anchored to a concrete slab.
(J) Special parking requirements for residential uses.
(1) Type of required residential parking spaces. Required spaces for all non-multi-family residential uses may be either side-by-side or tandem as specified in § 152.056(E)(3), side-by-side parking areas shall at a minimum be 18 feet wide by 24 feet long with no obstructions or overhangs onto sidewalks. Tandem spaces shall be nine feet wide by 50 feet deep with no obstructions or overhangs.
(2) Residential driveway design.
(a) All residential lots except in the RE zoning districts shall provide a paved driveway between a local public or private street and all required parking spaces. If access to a public street is provided via an alley, the alley and drive shall be fully paved.
(b) Residential driveways shall be at least 24 feet in length, as measured from the back of sidewalk, or right-of-way line if no sidewalk is provided, to the closest face of the dwelling unit, garage or carport.
(c) Residential driveways which provide access from a garage to an alley may be less than 24 feet long, provided that the total combined width of the alley and length of the driveway are at least 30 feet for the maneuvering area.
(3) Location of residential parking spaces.
(a) Parking spaces for residential uses, as specified in Table 4.2-1, may be allowed in the front yard setback area or street side yard setback for comer lots, but not both.
(b) The portion of a residential driveway or maneuvering area located within the front setback (or street side yard setback for comer lots) of lots zoned RE, R-l, R-2, MHS, and MHP may be used for parking of vehicles for occupants and guests, subject to the following requirements:
1. Parking of vehicles shall be done only on paved concrete, asphalt, pavers, or gravel areas. Lots located in the RE District shall be exempt from this requirement.
2. The combined extent of residential driveway, maneuvering, and parking areas shall not occupy more than 50% of the required front or street side yard setback area or three stalls (nine feet x 24 feet) for lot widths above 50 feet, whichever is greater. Lots located in Blocks 55-80 and 92-93, but not including Block 75A, shall be exempt from this requirement.
3. The required front or street side yard setback area that is allowed to be used for a residential driveway, maneuvering, and parking areas can be covered if the cover meets the following criteria:
a. It is open on three sides;
b. It is architecturally compatible in color and materials and finish with the dwelling unit; and
c. It does not extend into rights-of-way or easements or create sight issues.
(c) For all lots zoned RE, R-1, R-2, MHS, and MHP parking of vehicles within any interior side or rear yard is permissible, provided the area is paved with concrete, asphalt, pavers, or gravel and is not located closer than three feet to an abutting side property line, unless a shared driveway is utilized.
(K) Parking area design and layout standards. In addition to meeting the applicable off-street parking requirements of this section, the following parking area design and layout regulations shall be complied with for all uses allowed in each zoning district; excluding individual residential lots in the RE, R-1, and R-2 districts, unless expressly modified in the following provisions.
(1) Access to parking areas and parking spaces.
(a) All parking areas shall provide access to a public street by means of a paved driveway that extends on-site to a point not less than 24 feet from the property line.
(b) If an off-street parking area utilizes a publicly dedicated alley for access to a public street, the alley shall be paved the full length of the alley. The use of an alley for access to a commercial site next to any residential zoning district is prohibited.
(2) General commercial off-street parking lot design and maintenance.
(a) All parking lots shall be designed, constructed, and drained in accordance with all applicable city ordinances, standards, and regulations.
(b) Vehicles are prohibited from parking in the sight triangle which is located at the corner of an intersection of two streets and it is measured 30 feet back from where the two property lines intersect, where the sight triangle is encompassed by a third line that intersects the two property lines at that 30 foot mark. No structures, fences, walls, curb cuts, driveways, or maneuvering areas shall be permitted within the sight triangle. Only landscaping lower than two feet high at maximum growth or ground cover landscaping may be located within the sight triangle.
(c) All parking spaces shall be permanently marked and maintained. Circulation aisles, approach lanes, and turning areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to ensure traffic safety.
(d) All off-street parking areas shall be maintained in good condition; as determined by the Director.
(3) Parking circulation design.
(a) Drive aisles and maneuvering areas shall be designed to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles without posing a danger to pedestrians or impeding the traffic flows of the parking area.
(b) Parking areas that accommodate 20 or more vehicles must maintain continuous circulation patterns, with no dead-ends, and safe ninety-degree perpendicular access to public streets.
(c) Ninety-degree parking areas that accommodate less than ten vehicles and terminate in a dead-end shall provide a five foot maneuvering area beyond the last parking stall(s) and in the width of the aisle to assist in turning movements.
(d) All off-street parking areas shall be designed to provide ingress and egress from a public street by the forward motion of the vehicle. Required off-street parking spaces shall be accessible without having to back in or otherwise re-entering a public right-of-way to maneuver appropriately to park.
(e) All off-street parking areas must have the necessary dimensions for the on-site maneuvering of refuse, delivery and fire trucks. If off-site maneuvering is necessary, a permanent, recorded cross-access easement must be filed with the Planning and Zoning Department prior to issuance of a building permit.
(4) Shared access. Parking areas shall provide reasonable connectivity to adjacent parking areas to promote convenience, safety and efficient circulation. A cross access easement and agreement guaranteeing the shared access between properties shall be recorded by the owners of the participating properties.
(5) Curbing and wheel stops.
(a) Continuous curbing at least six inches high and six inches wide shall be provided around perimeter of all parking lots and access drives. Curbing near stormwater inlets may be cut for drainage.
(b) Where curbing isn't practical next to walls, landscaping or other obstructions, concrete wheel stops shall be permanently placed at least three feet from any adjacent wall, pole, fence, property line, walkway, sidewalk, landscape area or any other obstruction. The three feet shall be measured from the front end of the space to the center of the wheel stop. Under no circumstances shall vehicles be allowed to extend into or over a right-of-way or private property.
(6) On-site vehicle storage or stacking requirements for drive-through facilities.
(a) Required vehicle storage or stacking spaces. In addition to meeting the off-street parking requirements of this section, all drive-through facilities shall provide vehicle storage or stacking spaces in accordance with the following table and requirements:
Drive-Through Type | Storage or Stacking Space Requirement |
Drive-Through Type | Storage or Stacking Space Requirement |
Automated Teller Machine | Three per machine |
Bank Teller | Three per teller or window |
Car Wash | Three per bay at entrance |
One per bay at exit | |
Retail Business (dry cleaning, liquor store, etc.) | Three per window |
Pharmacy | Three per window |
Restaurant, Coffee Shop, and other similar types of uses | Three behind menu board |
Three behind window | |
Other | The Director shall determine the stacking requirements for other uses based upon input from architect, and other similar types of uses |
(b) Design and layout of stacking spaces.
1. Each stacking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide by 30 feet long (length of vehicle plus space between vehicles).
2. Stacking spaces shall not interfere with on-site or off-site traffic flows or block access ways to off-street parking spaces.
3. Stacking spaces must be separated from other internal driveways by striping or raised medians as deemed appropriate by the Director.
(c) Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted when a traffic or parking study demonstrates the need for lower stacking requirements.
(7) Pedestrian safe access. Parking lots in excess of 100 spaces shall provide direct and continuous pedestrian networks to connect building entrances to parking spaces and off-site pedestrian destinations, be A.D.A. compliant, be completely separated from vehicular traffic, and be clearly marked where they cross driveways through a raised surface or distinctive paving.
(L) Parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with § 152.057(B).
(M) Parking area lighting shall adhere to the lighting requirements in § 152.059.
(Ord. 648-18, passed 11-28-2018; Ord. 703-23, passed 3-22-2023)