(a) Applicability. Except as otherwise provided herein, these regulations shall apply under the following circumstances:
(1) The construction of a new building or structure;
(2) The substantial expansion of an existing building or structure;
(3) A change in the existing use to be conducted upon land or in a building or structure; and
(4) Whenever a building or use is changed in floor area, number of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity, or in a manner which otherwise creates a need for an increase in the number of parking or loading spaces, such spaces shall be provided for the entire increased use in conformance with the requirements of this article.
(b) Parking Requirements in Olde Reynoldsburg Commercial District (ORD-C), Brice and Main District (BMD) and East Main District (EMD). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the parking requirements for any use conducted in the ORD-C, BMD, or EMD shall be determined based upon the applicable regulations set forth under Chapter 1105
hereof.
(c) Supplemental Parking Regulations in Residential Districts. The provision of parking space, either open or enclosed, for the parking or storage of vehicles in a residential zoning district for residential uses shall be subject to the following:
(1) Commercial vehicles. Trucks having dual tires on one (1) or more axles, or having more than two (2) axles, designed for the transportation of cargo and including tractor-trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers, shall not be permitted on a lot or parked on a street or alley in a residential zoning district.
(2) Parking of recreational equipment. The parking of recreational equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to travel trailers, motor homes, pickup campers, folding tent trailers, boats or boat trailers, and other similar recreational equipment and vehicles, semi-trailers, travel trailers, or other trailers or motor homes shall not be permitted on any street within the City, other than for the purpose of loading or unloading such equipment or vehicle. When located on property in a residential district for the purpose of loading or unloading, travel trailers, motor homes, boats or boat trailers, and other similar recreational vehicles shall not exceed a loading or unloading time of forty- eight (48) consecutive hours. Residents shall be permitted to park a maximum of one (1) recreational vehicle on property located in a residential district if such vehicle is located in an enclosed structure OR all of the following requirements are satisfied for a vehicle parked or store outside of an enclosed structure:
A. Such recreational equipment and vehicles shall be stored or parked at least three (3) feet from any dedicated right-of-way, walkway and/or property line.
B. Not more than one (1) item of recreational equipment shall be permitted to be stored outside on any property used for a residential purpose. All recreational vehicles must be registered and licensed (if applicable) to the resident of the property on which the items are parked or stored. For the purposes of this chapter, a boat stored on a boat trailer shall be deemed one (1) piece of recreational equipment.
C. Under no circumstances shall any recreational vehicle or equipment be occupied or used for living, sleeping, housekeeping, storage or business purposes.
D. No such recreational vehicle shall be parked in any manner in which such vehicle may be deemed, in the professional opinion of the Planning and Zoning Administrator, to obstruct the view of traffic in a manner that endangers the safety of motorists or pedestrians.
(d) Conversion of Use. No parking or loading space (including a residential garage) which is required by this Zoning Code shall be removed or converted to another use unless the parking or loading requirement is satisfied by the existence or construction of an additional parking or loading space conforming to this Zoning Code.
(e) Required Parking and Loading Spaces.
(1) Required parking spaces. Except as otherwise provided herein, the number of off-street parking spaces provided for a use shall not be less than set forth in the table identified as “Table 1105.01A: Required Parking Spaces.” The number of parking and loading spaces required for a use shall be as determined by the Zoning Administrator in conformance with the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(2) Requirements for unlisted use. For a use for which off-street parking requirements have not been specifically stated in this Zoning Code, parking and loading facilities shall be provided as determined by the Zoning Administrator to be sufficient for the parking and loading needs of the proposed use and structures, giving consideration to the following criteria:
A. The number of off-street parking spaces required for a use listed in the table that is the most similar to the proposed use in terms of anticipated parking demand;
B. The floor area of the proposed use;
C. The anticipated number of employees and patrons; and
D. Any evidence submitted regarding the parking demand for the same use on similar existing sites.
(3) Calculation for certain uses. For uses for which required parking is based on number of dwelling units, floor area, seats, or beds, the number of required parking spaces shall be determined from drawings provided by the applicant and may be further confirmed by measurement of the actual built floor area. When calculation of required parking results in a fraction, then the fraction shall be rounded to the next higher whole number.
(4) Calculation for mixed-uses. For properties having mixed or multiple uses, the number of required parking spaces shall be the sum of those required for the various uses computed separately, except as otherwise provided.
(f) Minimum Off-Street Parking Space Requirement Reductions.
(1) Minimum off-street parking space reduction standards. The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 1105.01A may be reduced for a land use or land uses upon approval of an application demonstrating one (1) or more of the off-street parking space reduction conditions set forth under divisions (f)(2), (f)(5), (f)(6), or (f)(7) below; provided however, under no circumstances shall the cumulative reduction of minimum parking spaces exceed thirty (30) percent of the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required for a land use.
(2) Shared parking plan. Where a mix of land uses on one (1) or more properties or within one (1) or more buildings can demonstrate parking utilization in staggered peak periods, a shared parking plan may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator to reduce the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces for the applicable land use(s). A shared parking plan for the reduction of off-street parking requirements may be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Administrator subject to the following requirements:
A. Shared parking plans must incorporate parking facilities located within five hundred (500) feet of the subject property or subject properties; and
B. To the greatest extent practicable, adjacent lots included in a shared parking plan shall be connected for vehicular passage and shall provide safe and efficient pedestrian access to all uses served by the parking facilities.
(3) Review of shared parking plan. A decision pertaining to an application for a shared parking plan shall be based on the following factors:
A. The number of parking spaces otherwise required for the land uses that will share the parking facilities designated in the shared parking plan;
B. Documentation that the peak parking utilization for the land uses occurs at different days and/or times;
C. The demonstrated accessibility of the shared parking facilities; and
D. Such other relevant documentation as the applicant(s) may provide to the City in conjunction with a parking reduction application.
(4) Effect of approval of shared parking plan. When a shared parking plan application is approved, the modified number of required off-street parking spaces for the applicable land uses shall be the largest number of parking spaces needed for the applicable land uses during the most intensive time period of parking utilization as demonstrated by the evidence presented with the application.
(5) Auto-share parking spaces. The required minimum number of off-street parking spaces for a land use may be reduced by up to four (4) off-street parking spaces for each off-street parking space that is reserved for auto-share parking; provided however the satisfaction of this parking reduction condition may not result in an off-street parking space reduction in excess of ten (10) percent. Auto-share parking spaces shall be designed in a plan to be submitted for review by the Planning and Zoning Administrator; such plan must propose how the auto-share parking spaces will be reserved for auto-share parking.
(6) Transit proximity. The required minimum number of off-street parking spaces for a land use or land uses may be reduced by up to ten (10) percent if more than fifty (50) percent of the subject property is located within one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet of any public transit stop. If an existing transit stop is subsequently eliminated, any previously permitted parking reduction shall remain valid, provided that an active transit route remains within one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet of the development.
(7) Bike lockers and shower facilities. The required minimum number of off-street parking spaces for a non-residential development may be reduced by five (5) percent if such development contains shower and clothing and bike locker facilities for bicycle commuting employees. The required minimum number of off-street parking spaces for a multi-family development may be reduced by five (5) percent if such development contains interior bicycle parking for residents. In each case, the reduction shall apply only to that portion of the minimum off-street parking requirement attributable to the employees or residents that have access to the shower and locker facilities.
(8) Review and revocation. Upon the grant of a reduction in the minimum number of off-street parking spaces hereunder, the Planning and Zoning Administrator shall periodically review the land uses associated with any approval to determine compliance with such approval. If the Planning and Zoning Administrator determines upon review of any approved application that the terms of any approved plan are not being complied with, then the Planning and Zoning Administrator may revoke such approval, and the applicable land use shall be required to satisfy the minimum off-street parking requirement otherwise set forth under Table 1105.01A hereof.
(g) Parking and Loading Design Standards.
(1) Location. A parking space required for a dwelling unit shall be provided on the same lot as the dwelling unit. The standard size for a parking space installed in accordance with these provisions shall be nine (9) feet by eighteen (18) feet. A parking space required for a use other than a dwelling unit shall be located on the same lot as the use, except that some or all of such required spaces may be located on another lot within three hundred (300) feet of the use if authorized in the approval of the site plan. Parking or loading facilities shall not be permitted on the right-of-way of any publicly dedicated thoroughfare, except as provided by a public authority.
(2) Setbacks. Off-street parking and loading facilities, with the exception of driveways leading from the public right-of-way to aisles or spaces, shall be located as follows:
A. Required unenclosed parking spaces for attached single-family, detached single-family, two-family, and multi-unit dwellings may be provided on paved areas within the front yard required for such structure. Parking shall not be permitted on unpaved areas;
B. No part of any parking lot shall be located closer than five (5) feet to a public right-of-way;
C. Parking may be located in the required front yard in any industrial district, but not closer than twenty (20) feet to a public right-of-way;
D. In any commercial district, parking shall not be located in the area between the frontage and the front setback. The area between the frontage and the front setback shall be improved as a grass and or planting area. Ingress and/or egress through this planting area shall be restricted to a driveway or driveways not to exceed thirty (30) feet in width. Under no circumstances will service roads and or driveways parallel to the right-of-way be permitted, the grass and/or planting area and driveways are to be made a part of the plot-grade-utility plan and are to be approved by the Service Director and City Engineer.
(3) Screening. Any parking lot which contains more than ten (10) parking spaces and which is located closer than fifty (50) feet to the lot line of any lot which is used for a dwelling, school, hospital, or other institution for human care shall be screened by a fence, wall, or hedge of acceptable design installed at each edge of the parking lot which faces the use noted above. Such fence, wall, or hedge shall be no less than four (4) feet nor more than six (6) feet in height and shall be maintained in good condition without any advertising thereon. The space between such fence, wall, or hedge and the lot line of the adjoining premises shall be landscaped with grass, hardy shrubs or evergreen ground cover and maintained in good condition.
(4) Access. Adequate ingress and egress from the public right-of-way and within the lot shall be provided for all parking and loading spaces. Access for all parking and loading facilities (except those required for attached single-family, detached single-family and two-family dwellings) shall be designed to permit any vehicle entering or leaving the premises to be traveling in a forward motion. Driveways shall be located to minimize conflict with vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the public right-of-way. Driveways and service roads shall not be located parallel to the right-of-way. Driveways for non-residential uses shall not exceed thirty 30) feet in width at the right-of-way line nor more than thirty (30) feet at the curb cut line of the street unless otherwise approved by the individual or administrative body reviewing the site plan for the subject property.
(5) ADA requirements. All parking facilities that require accessible parking spaces shall ensure that a portion of the total number of required parking spaces are specifically designated, located, and reserved for use by persons with physical disabilities, in accordance with the standards in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The following standards apply:
A. The closest parking spaces to the main entrance shall be devoted to the required accessible parking spaces; and
B. At least one (1) accessible parking space shall be twelve (12) feet wide to accommodate an accessible van or paratransit.
ANGLE OF PARKING | ONE-WAY | TWO-WAY |
Parallel | 13 ft. | 20 ft. |
Up to 50 degrees | 13 ft. | 22 ft. |
50 up to 80 degrees | 17 ft. | 22 ft. |
80 degrees or more | N/A | 22 ft. |
(6) Minimum aisle width. Minimum aisle width to access parking spaces shall be as follows:
A. Minimum aisle width (feet)
(7) Loading spaces.
A. Every building or lot used for non-residential purposes which customarily receives or distributes materials or services by motor vehicles shall provide sufficient space for all loading and service purposes. A loading space shall be provided as an area exclusive of required parking spaces, driveways, and aisles. Access to loading spaces shall be designed to prevent interference with the public right-of-way.
B. At least one (1) loading space shall be provided for every building having a floor area of up to ten thousand (10,000) square feet and one (1) additional loading space shall be provided for each additional ten thousand (10,000) square feet, or major fraction thereof.
C. Each loading space shall have minimum dimensions of twelve (12) feet in width, fifteen (15) feet in height and forty-five (45) feet in length for tandem trailers, or thirty (30) feet in length for two-axle trucks.
(8) Paving and improvements.
A. All required parking and loading facilities shall be paved with a durable, dust-free surface such as asphalt or concrete.
B. Parking facilities shall be designed to direct surface water into an adequate storm drainage system. Drainage of surface water onto adjacent properties, walkways, or public streets is prohibited.
C. Paint lines shall be installed and maintained to mark the locations of all parking and loading spaces. Wheel blocks shall be installed for all parking spaces which abut unpaved areas of a lot.
(9) Lighting. Lighting may be installed and arranged as to direct the light away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
(h) Maintenance of Parking Lots Required. All paved areas shall be maintained free of holes, litter, trash, and other debris. Within thirty (30) days of the date on which a non-residential use of a lot is terminated, the owner shall install a barricade at all points of vehicular access in a manner approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(i) Reserved Parking Lot. In conjunction with the site plan and design review, the applicable reviewing individual or administrative body may approve, upon request of the applicant and review of the site plan, construction of fewer parking spaces than required by Table 1105.01A for a proposed use and site development. In making such determination, the reviewing individual or administrative body shall nevertheless require that the additional area needed to accommodate the required number of parking spaces be reserved as landscaped open areas on the lot. The layout and design of the parking spaces, aisles, and drives of such reserved parking lot shall be indicated on the approved site plan and shall comply with provisions of this Zoning Code.
USE | OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIRED |
Dwelling - Attached Single-family | 1 enclosed, 1 unenclosed |
Dwelling - Detached Single-family | |
Dwelling - Two-family | 1 enclosed space and 1 unenclosed space per dwelling Apartments - 1 per unit plus 1 per each 5 units to accommodate visitors |
Dwelling - Multi-Unit Building | |
Dwelling - Multi-Unit Building Complex | |
Dwelling - Assisted | 1 per 8 beds plus 1 per employee based on the largest staff shift |
Dwelling - Group | |
Dwelling - Nursing | |
Dwelling - Developmental Disability | |
Adult Day Care | 1 per employee based on largest staff shift plus 10 for visitors |
Child Day Care - Center | |
Child Day Care - In Home | |
Event Center - Private Events and Conferences | 1 for each 4 seats in the main space |
Event Center Public Meetings and Conventions | |
Religious Assembly | |
Beverage - Brewing and Distilling | 1 for each 200 s.f. of floor area |
Beverage - Distribution | |
Beverage - Non-Alcoholic Production | |
Food Service - Commissary/Bakery | |
Food Service - Processing | |
Food Service - Production | |
Beverage Sales - Liquor and Beer Sit Down/Bar Establishment | 1 for each 200 s.f. floor area |
Food Service - Deli | |
Food Service - Fast Causal Restaurant | |
Food Service - Full Service Restaurant | |
Food Service - Quick Serve/Fast Food with Drive Thru | |
Food Service - Quick Serve/Fast Food Without Drive Thru | |
Adult Oriented Businesses | |
Amusement Arcades | |
Antique Shop | |
Auction Facility | |
Bakery - Retail | |
Beverage Sales - Liquor Store | |
Clothing Services - Dry Cleaning with drive thru | |
Clothing Services - Dry Cleaning without drive thru | |
Clothing Services - Tailor | |
Financial Services and Banking - with drive thru | |
Financial Services and Banking - without drive thru | |
Food Sales - Farm Market | |
Gallery - Art | |
Garden Center - Indoor and Outdoor | |
Personal Care and Beauty Services | |
Retail - Large Format | |
Retail - Medium Format | |
Retail - Pharmacy | |
Retail - Shopping Center - Enclosed | |
Retail - Shopping Center - Outdoor | |
Retail - Small Format | |
Tattoo/Piercing Establishment | |
Food Sales - Large Format Grocery | 1 for each 300 s.f. of floor |
Food Sales - Small Format Grocery | |
Retail - Convenience with gasoline | 1 per each 2 dispensing stations plus 1 per each 200 s.f. retail floor area |
Retail - Convenience without gasoline | |
School - College/University | Determined by the Board but not less than 1 space per each 5 seats in the main assembly room or 1 space per each classroom |
School - Primary | |
School - Secondary | |
School - Trade | |
Boarding/Kennel | 1 for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
Health and Wellness - Clinic | |
Health and Wellness - Fitness Facility/Gym | |
Health and Wellness - Massage | |
Health and Wellness - Physical Therapy | |
Medical - Clinic | |
Medical - Emergency Services | |
Medical - Office | |
Medical - Outpatient and Urgent Care | |
Medical - Standalone Emergency Services | |
Shelter | |
Veterinary | |
Medical - Full Service Hospital | 1 per bed plus 1 per employee based on the largest staff shift |
Medical - Psychiatric Facility - Standalone | |
Library | 1 for each 200 s.f. floor area |
Live Theater | |
Movie Theater | |
Museum | |
Visual Arts Center | |
Manufacturing - Artisan | 1 for each 200 s.f. of floor area |
Manufacturing - Heavy | |
Mineral Extraction/Processing | |
Outdoor Processing - Agriculture | |
Outdoor Processing - Composting | |
Outdoor Processing - Concrete and Asphalt | |
Research Facility/Laboratory | |
Office - Corporate | 1 for each 250 s.f. of floor area |
Office - Data Processing/Call Center | |
Office - Professional Services | |
Printing and Publishing | |
Equipment Repair - Heavy | 1 for each 500 s.f. of floor area |
Equipment Repair - Light | |
Vehicular Care Services - Major | |
Vehicular Care Services - Minor | |
Vehicular Repair - Heavy | |
Vehicular Repair - Light | |
Camping | 1 for each 3 patrons |
Community Facility - Outdoor Recreation | |
Community Facility - Park | |
Community Facility - Golf Course | |
Outdoor Enterprise | |
Indoor Enterprise | Club - 1 for each 100 s.f. floor area Recreation Facility - 1 for each 200 s.f. floor area |
Private Club | |
Shooting Range - Indoor Only | |
Studio - Art | |
Studio - Gymnastics/martial arts | |
Community Facility - Activity Center | 1 for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
Community Facility - Detention and Corrections | |
Community Facility - Government Administration and Courts | |
Community Facility - Public Health Safety | |
Overnight Lodging - Bed and Breakfast | 1 per sleeping room or suite |
Overnight Lodging - Boutique Hotel | |
Overnight Lodging - Hotel | |
Overnight Lodging - Limited Service | |
Overnight Lodging - Resort | |
Junk storage and sales | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross building area |
Storage - Contractor | |
Storage - Commercial Gases | |
Storage - Self-Store | |
Storage - Vehicular and Boat | |
Warehouse - Large Format | |
Warehouse - Small Format | |
Air Transportation Services | 1 for each 1,000 sq. ft. of sales area |
Vehicle Care Services - Washes | To be Completed |
Vehicular Sales - Boats | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross building area |
Vehicular Sales - Automobiles | |
Vehicular Sales - Motorcycles | |
Vehicular Sales - Recreational Vehicles | |
Mortuary | 1 for each 50 s.f. floor space |
Temporary Uses | As determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator |
(Ord. 33-2020. Passed 3-23-20; Ord. 108-2020. Passed 12-14-20; Ord. 103-2021. Passed 7-26-21.)