(a) Floor Area. For the purposes of this chapter, "floor area" means usable floor area as set forth in Section 1103.03.
(b) Parking Space. Off street accessory parking areas shall provide parking spaces, each of which shall not be less than nine feet wide and not less than twenty feet long, exclusive of all driveways, aisles, ramps and turning spaces. An off-street parking space for the physically handicapped shall adhere to Federal standards and shall be exclusive of all driveways, aisles, ramps and turning spaces.
(c) Parking Area Design. Parking areas shall be of usable shape, improved with bituminous concrete or equivalent surfacing, and so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulation within the area. All lighting used to illuminate such parking areas shall be so arranged as to direct the light away from adjoining premises or streets, and no open light sources, such as the stringing of light bulbs, shall be permitted. Wheel guards, including bumper guards as may be necessary, shall be provided in connection with any off-street parking area of five cars or more, and shall be constructed so as to confine the storm water surface drainage to the premises, to contain the cars on sloping surfaces and to prevent bumper overhang. All spaces shall be provided with adequate access by means of maneuvering lanes.
(d) Driveways.
(1) Non-residential driveways shall be located to minimize traffic congestion and avoid undue interference with pedestrian access at street intersections. Generally, there shall be not more than two driveways (whether residential or non-residential) on to one street from each parcel of property. Minimum and maximum driveway widths shall be as follows:
Number of Lanes In Non-Residential Driveways | Minimum Width of Driveway (ft.) | Maximum Width of Driveway (ft.) |
One (A) | 10 | 12 |
Two | 20 | 24 |
Three | 30 | 36 |
Four | 40(B) | 48(B) |
A. Permitted where there are 10 or less parking spaces served provided there shall be two lanes having a minimum width of not less than twenty feet from the pavement of the road for a distance of not less than 20 feet.
B. Plus a minimum six-foot island or traffic divider.
(2) Residential driveways cannot exceed 16 feet in width. For residential driveways servicing a three- or more car garage, the width shall remain no more than 16 feet at the road right-of-way and is permitted to taper wider past the right-of-way line.
(3) Curb cuts for parking area driveways shall have a radius of not less than ten feet nor more than 60 feet.
(Ord. 13-2019. Passed 7-2-19.)
(e) Yard Restrictions. Off-street parking facilities may not occupy the front 50 feet of the required front yard, but may occupy the remaining front yard if adequately screened.
(f) Joint Use.
(1) Parking spaces already provided to meet off-street parking requirements for places of public assembly and commercial and industrial establishments, lying within 500 feet of a place of worship measured along lines of public access, and that are not normally used between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sundays, and are made available for other parking, may be used to meet not more than 75% of the off-street parking requirements of a place of worship.
(2) Parking spaces already provided to meet off-street parking requirements for commercial and industrial establishments lying within 500 feet of a place of public assembly along lines of public access, that are not normally in use between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight and are made available for other parking, may be used to meet not more than 50% of the total requirements of parking space.
(3) In the instance of dual functions of off-street parking spaces, the districts other than residential, where operating hours do not overlap, one parking area may be used, and the number of spaces shall be the higher of the uses.
(4) A commercial use located within the CH-I and CH-II Commercial District may be permitted to allocate not more than 50% of the required off street parking spaces to another existing parking area on another parcel within 500 feet of the property boundary provided the owner/occupancy can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the total number of parking spaces for both uses available during regular business hours shall be not less than required for the uses and further provided that the Commission shall receive a signed copy of a permanent easement agreed to by the owner/occupants for such joint use of parking facilities.
(g) Storage and Repair. The storage of merchandise or motor vehicles or the repair of such vehicles is prohibited.
(h) Parking Spaces for Physically Handicapped. Parking spaces for the physically handicapped shall be designated and may be used to compute the total number of spaces required. The number and location of the designated spaces shall be in compliance with the requirements of the Ohio Basic Building Code as follows:
Total Number of Spaces in the Lot or Structure | Required Number of Accessible Spaces |
Up to 100 | One space per 25 parking spaces |
101 to 200 | Four spaces plus one space per 50 parking spaces over 100 |
201 to 500 | Six spaces plus one space per 75 parking spaces over 200 |
Over 500 | Ten spaces plus one space per 100 parking spaces over 500 |
All such handicapped parking spaces shall be designated by freestanding signs as provided for pursuant to the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Type R-59-A and/or R-59-B.
(i) Striping and Traffic Control.
(1) Any parking area with four or more off street parking spaces shall be striped and maintained in good condition to be clearly visible with lines four inches wide to indicate parking space limits.
(2) Any off street parking area shall be marked or posted with such traffic control devices as may be determined by the Police Chief for the protection of operators and pedestrians, including directional arrows, one way signs, no parking signs and fire lane signs.
(j) Parking Lots in Residential Districts. The Commission may issue a conditional zoning certificate for parking lots in residential districts subject to this chapter and the following conditions:
(1) The parking lot shall be accessory to and for a use in connection with one or more permitted or conditionally permitted uses in an adjoining Commercial District.
(2) Such parking lot shall contain not less than 5,000 square feet, which shall abut at least 50 feet either directly or across an alley or street, on the district in which the use for which the parking is provided is permitted or conditionally permitted.
(3) Such parking lot shall be used solely for the parking of passenger vehicles, and no commercial repair work or service of any kind shall be conducted on such parking lot.
(4) No sign of any kind, other than those designating entrances, exits and conditions of use shall be maintained on such parking lot, and no charge shall be made for parking.
(5) Entrances and exists shall be at least 20 feet from any adjacent property located in any Residential District.
(6) Such parking lot shall be efficiently screened on each side by a fence of acceptable design, a wall or compact hedge. Such fence, wall or hedge shall not be less than four feet in height, and no solid portion thereof shall be more than six feet in height. Such fence, wall or hedge shall be maintained in good condition. The planting strip for hedges shall be no less than three feet in width. At least one water outlet shall be provided not more than 50 feet from the lot for maintenance of plant materials. The space between such fence, wall or hedge and the side lot line of adjoining premises in any Residential District shall be landscaped with grass, hardy shrubs or evergreen covers and maintained in good condition.
(k) Limitations of Use of Residential Parking Lots.
(1) Parking lots in Residential Districts shall not be used to park a school bus, truck in excess of manufacturer's recommended one-ton carrying capacity, tractor, bus, trailer, semi-trailer, pole trailer, moving van or other commercial motor vehicle.
(2) Agricultural tractors, boat trailers, camper trailers and utility trailers which are designed to be pulled by passenger automobiles and other similar vehicles, including wholly contained self-propelled recreational vehicles, which are primarily for the purpose of private, domestic and recreational use, are exempt from paragraph (k)(1) hereof, provided, however, that such vehicles are owned by the person who has legal or equitable interest in the residence area, and that such a vehicle is parked in the least noticeable but practical location as viewed from the street. The exemptions of this paragraph apply only to persons having a legal or equitable interest in the residence area and to temporary transient and gratuitous guest.
(3) No person shall rebuild, overhaul or dismantle a vehicle or store motor vehicles parts in a residential parking lot.
(4) Paragraph (k)(1) shall not apply to emergencies, to the standing of vehicles designed for and engaged in the receipt or distribution of foods, wares and merchandise; or to parking at public institutions.
(Ord. 25-2011. Passed 9-20-11.)