(a) Single-Family and Duplex Residential.
(1) Driveways and parking pads reasonably necessary to serve a single-family or duplex use are permitted in accordance with the following:
A. At the point of intersection, driveways shall be at approximately a 90 degree angle to the right-of-way or alley.
B. Driveways shall have a minimum width of eight feet and a maximum width of 20 feet at the intersection with the public right-of-way or alley.
C. Driveways may be widened or extended to accommodate a parking pad; however one edge shall be tapered at a deflection of 30 to 45 degrees to meet the specified driveway width at the public right-of-way or alley and at its widest point, the parking pad shall not exceed 12 feet in width.
(2)
A. Each new dwelling unit and existing dwellings on lots of 60 feet in width or greater shall have a minimum of two enclosed parking spaces with such space not less than 12 feet by 22 feet in area and having a parking pad that consists of an approved impervious material. The Planning Commission may waive or modify this requirement if it finds that the intent of this section will be adequately met.
B. Existing dwellings on lots that are less than 60 feet in width shall at a minimum construct a single car garage that is not less that 12 feet by 22 feet in area and having a parking pad that consists of an approved impervious material provided the garage is located behind the front of the existing house and has a minimum parking area for two vehicles in the driveway outside of the right-of-way.
(3) Vehicles shall not be parked on lawns or other unpaved areas or where they extend over any portion of a lot line or public sidewalk.
(b) Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-Family Uses.
(1) Each off street parking space shall be a minimum of 180 square feet in area and have a minimum width of nine feet with a minimum depth of 18 feet.
(2) Aisle width providing access to parking stalls, storage or loading and unloading areas shall meet the following minimum requirements:
Angle of Parking (degrees) | Aisle Width (ft.) |
90 | 22 |
60 | 20 |
45 | 18
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(3) Access drives from public rights-of-way or alleys providing access to parking or loading areas shall not be less than 20 feet nor greater than 40 feet in width measured at the right-of-way line.
(4) Access drives shall be located such that they are the maximum distance possible from the street intersection, consistent with the internal circulation plan.
(5) To ensure adequate visibility, a sight triangle shall be maintained where an access drive intersects with a street.
(6) Access to commercial or industrially zoned property shall not be located in any residential zoning district.
(7) Parking lots shall be designed to prevent access at any point other than at designated access drives.
(8) Parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering area so that vehicles enter from, and exit to, a public street in a forward direction only.
(9) Access drives shall either be directly opposite other driveways or street intersections or shall be offset by such distances as approved by the City Engineer.
(10) Access drives shall intersect a cross-street at, or nearly at, a right, 90 degree angle. In no case shall any intersection have an angle less than 75 degrees.
(11) Off-street parking, loading or stacking areas shall be paved with an asphaltic concrete or Portland cement concrete so as to provide a durable and dustless surface, shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulated within the area, shall be maintained in good condition at all times, and shall be so arranged and marked as to provide for orderly and safe loading and unloading, parking and storage of vehicles in accordance with the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD).
(12) When a parking area extends to a lot line, sidewalk, planter strip or building, a wheel stop device consisting of blocks, a permanent curb, expanded sidewalk or other suitable restraint shall be installed. The minimum height of a wheel stop device shall be five inches and the minimum distance from a wheel stop device to a property line or protected area shall be two feet six inches.
(13) The applicant shall submit improvement drawings prepared in accordance with Chapter 1137 to the City Engineer for review and approval.
(Ord. 16-19. Passed 9-16-19; Ord. 18-22. Passed 10-3-22.)