1. In all zoning districts, except the “C-1” Central Business District, space for parking and storage of vehicles shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule, based on use of the property.
2. In determining the number of parking spaces required by the table of parking requirements, if a fractional space results, any fraction less than one-half may be disregarded while fractions in excess of one-half shall be counted as one parking space.
3. In calculating parking requirements, a single building may be divided into multiple uses, each with its own parking requirement which shall then be added together.
4. In buildings with multiple tenants having different uses with varying times for peak occupancy, the Zoning Administrator may consider allowing a portion of the parking spaces to fulfill the requirements for more than one use.
5. For uses not specifically designated, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to determine the parking requirements using this table as a guide.
6. Table of Parking Requirements.
USE | PARKING REQUIREMENT |
USE | PARKING REQUIREMENT |
RESIDENTIAL | |
Single-family, Two-family | 2 spaces for each dwelling unit, exclusive of garage |
Multi-family dwellings, senior living facilities | 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit |
Group homes | 1 space per every two beds |
Home occupations | Demand established by particular home occupation authorized |
ROOMS-FOR-RENT SITUATIONS | |
Boarding houses | 1 space for each bedroom |
Hotels, motels, B&Bs, inns | 1.25 spaces for each bedroom plus additional space (as per table) for restaurant or other facilities |
SALES AND RENTALS OF GOODS, MERCHANDISE, AND EQUIPMENT | |
Storage – miscellaneous | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Convenience store | 1 space per 150 square feet of gross floor area |
Low-volume traffic, determined by Zoning Administrator | 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area |
High-volume traffic, determined by Zoning Administrator | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Wholesale sales | 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area |
OFFICE, CLERICAL, RESEARCH, AND SERVICES NOT PRIMARILY RELATED TO GOODS OR MERCHANDISE | |
Operations designed to attract and serve customers or clients on the premises, such as the offices of attorneys, physicians, other professions, insurance and stock brokers, travel agents, government office buildings, etc. | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Operations designed to attract little or no customer or client traffic other than employees of the entity operating the principal use | 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area |
Offices or clinics of physicians or dentists | 1 space per 150 square feet of gross floor area |
Banks with drive-up windows | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area plus reservoir lanes equal to 3 spaces per window |
MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, CREATING, REPAIRING, RENOVATING, PAINTING, CLEANING, ASSEMBLY OF GOODS, MERCHANDISE, AND EQUIPMENT (All operations conducted entirely within a fully enclosed building) | |
Majority of dollar volume of business done with walk-in trade | 1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area |
Majority of dollar volume of business not done with walk-in trade | 1 space for every two employees on the maximum shift in industrial zoning districts and 1 space per 200 square feet of gross flow area in commercial zoning districts |
Operations conducted within or outside fully enclosed building | 1 space for every two employees on the maximum shift except that if permissible in the commercial districts, such uses may provide 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, PHILANTHROPIC, SOCIAL, FRATERNAL USES: | |
Elementary and secondary (including associated grounds and other facilities) | 1.75 spaces per classroom in elementary schools, 10 spaces per classroom in high schools |
Trade or vocational schools | 1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area |
College, universities, community colleges (including associated facilities such as dormitories, office buildings, athletic fields, etc.) | 1 space per 150 square feet of gross floor area |
Churches, synagogues, temples | 1 space for every 80 square feet of worship area plus one space for every two employees |
Libraries, museums, art galleries, art centers, and similar uses (including associated educational and instructional activities) | 1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area |
Social, fraternal clubs and lodges, union halls, and similar uses | 1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area |
OUTDOOR RECREATION, AMUSEMENT, ENTERTAINMENT: | |
Bowling alleys, skating rinks, indoor tennis and squash courts, billiard and pool halls, indoor athletic and exercise facilities, and similar uses | 1 space for every three persons the facilities are designed to accommodate when fully utilized plus 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area used in a manner not susceptible to such calculation |
Movie theaters | 1 space for every four seats |
Stadiums and arenas designed to seat or accommodate more than 1,000 people | 1 space for every four seats |
Recreational facilities such as golf and country clubs, swimming or tennis clubs; except those as an accessory use to a school | 1 space per 200 square feet of area within enclosed buildings, plus 1 space for every 3 persons that use outdoor facilities |
Miniature golf course, skateboard park, water slide, and similar | 1 space per 300 square feet of area plus 1 space per 200 square feet of building gross floor area |
Driving range | 1 space per tee plus 1 space per 200 square feet of building gross floor area |
Horseback riding stables | 1 space per horse when fully occupied |
Automobile and motorcycle racing tracks | 1 space for every three seats |
Drive-in movie theaters | 1 space per speaker outlet |
lNSTITUTIONAL RESIDENCE OR CARE OR CONFINEMENT FACILITIES: | |
Hospitals, clinics, other medical (including mental health) treatment | 2 spaces per bed or 1 space per 150 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater |
Nursing care institutions, intermediate care institutions, institutions for infirm persons or persons with disabilities, child care institutions | 3 spaces for every five beds. Multi-family units developed or sponsored by a public or nonprofit agency for limited income families or the elderly require only 1 space |
Institutions (other than halfway houses where mentally ill persons are confined) | 1 space for every two employees on maximum shift |
Penal and correctional facilities | 1 space for every two employees on maximum shift |
RESTAURANTS, DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS: | |
No substantial carry-out or delivery service, no drive-in service, no service or consumption outside fully enclosed structure allowed | 1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area |
No substantial carry-out or delivery service; no drive-in service, service or consumption outside fully enclosed structure allowed | 1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space for every four outside seats |
Carry-out and delivery service, no drive-in service, consumption outside fully enclosed structure allowed | 1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space for every four outside seats |
Carry-out and delivery service, drive-in service, service or consumption outside fully enclosed structure allowed | 1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space for every four outside seats plus reservoir lane capacity equal to 5 spaces per drive-in window |
MOTOR VEHICLE RELATED SALES AND SERVICE OPERATIONS: | |
Motor vehicle sales or rental; mobile homes sales | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Sales with installation of motor vehicle parts or accessories (e.g., tires, mufflers, etc.) fully enclosed structure allowed | l space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Motor vehicle repair and maintenance, not including substantial body work | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Motor vehicle painting and bodv work | l space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Gas stations, convenience stores | l space per 150 square feet of gross floor area of building, plus sufficient parking area to accommodate vehicles at pumps without interfering with other parking spaces |
Car wash conveyor type | 1 space for every three employees on the maximum shift plus reservoir capacity equal to five times the capacity of the washing operation |
Car wash self-service type | l space for drying and cleaning purposes per stall plus two reservoir spaces in front of each stall |
STORAGE AND PARKING: (Storage of goods not related to sale or use of those goods on the same lot where they are stored) | |
All storage within completely enclosed structures | l space for every two employees on the maximum shift but not less than 1 space per 5,000 square feet of area devoted to storage (whether inside or outside) |
Storage inside or outside completely enclosed structures | 1 space for every two employees on the maximum shift but not less than 1 space per 5,000 square feet of area devoted to storage (whether inside or outside) |
OTHER: | |
Scrap materials, salvage yards, junk yard, automobile graveyards | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Service and enterprises related to animals | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Emergency services | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Agricultural, mining, quarry operations | 1 space for every two employees on maximum shift |
Miscellaneous public and semi-public facilities: | |
Airport | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Sanitary landfill | l space for every two employees on maximum shift |
Dry cleaner, laundromat | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Open air markets and horticultural sales | 1 space per 1,000 square feet of lot area used for storage, display, or sales |
Funeral home | 1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area |
Cemetery | No requirement |
Day care centers | 1 space per employee plus 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Bus station, train station | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
Commercial greenhouse operations area | 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
7. Parking stalls shall be a minimum of nine feet wide by 19 feet long. Aisles shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide unless otherwise approved on a site plan.
8. Parking areas shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
A. A building permit shall be required prior to installing any new parking lot or paving an existing gravel parking lot. A site plan must be approved for any new parking lot having five or more parking stalls.
B. No part of any parking space shall be closer than five feet to any established street right-of-way or alley line or property line. Where in or adjoining an “R” District, an opaque screen of six feet in height shall be installed and shall be maintained along all “R” District boundaries.
C. In all zoning districts, all off-street parking areas and driveways shall be surfaced with an asphaltic or Portland cement binder pavement or such other surfaces as shall be approved by the City Council on an approved site plan.
D. A Stormwater Management Plan, in conformance with the Statewide Urban Design Standards, shall be provided for approval by the City prior to construction or paving any parking lot.
E. Any lighting used to illuminate any off-street parking area including any commercial parking lots shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises in any “R” District. Such lighting shall be downcast lighting with a maximum of one foot-candle at the property line.
F. Off-street parking areas shall be provided on the same lot with the principal use, unless otherwise approved by the City Council.