This parking standards section applies to the following zoning districts: PR; AG; IA; R1; R2; R3; UR; M1; M2; MP; UV; IS; NC; LC; GC; OC; CB; HC; EP; IC; I1; I2; and HI. The intent of parking standards is to require minimal parking standards in order to assure public health, safety and welfare; minimize risks to the natural environment; and minimize conflict and promote vehicular and pedestrian safety along streets by minimizing on-street parking. The following standards apply.
(A) Project applicability. Parking consistent with the requirements of this unified development chapter shall be required when any of the following conditions are met:
(1) New primary structure. An improvement location permit for a new primary structure is obtained;
(2) Large expansion. An improvement location permit for an existing parking lot to be expanded 10% or more of its existing size is obtained; and
(3) Second expansion. A legally non-conforming parking area has already been expanded one time, up to 10% of its existing size, with a valid improvement location permit, and a second expansion is proposed for the same legal non-conforming parking area.
(B) Cross-reference.
(1) Setback standards. Parking lots shall comply with the setbacks in the setback standards.
(2) Driveway standards. For standards regarding driveways or access to parking lots, see driveway standards.
(3) Temporary sales in parking lots. For standards regarding temporary structures and temporary uses located in existing parking lots or parking areas, see temporary use and structure standards.
(4) Accessory dwellings. For additional parking requirements for accessory dwellings, see § 165.261 (Accessory Dwelling Standards).
(C) Permits. An improvement location permit shall be required for new parking lots or the expansion of an existing parking lot.
(D) Design.
(1) Materials. All off-street parking shall utilize a paved surface of concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, porous concrete or the like. Gravel, stone, rock, dirt, sand or grass shall not be permitted as parking surfaces.
(2) Size of spaces. Each off-street parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and 18 feet in length.
(3) Right-of-way. Off-street parking spaces shall not be fully or partially in a right-of-way or access easement.
(E) Prohibited. Parking of motor vehicles shall not be permitted on lawns, or similar unimproved surface.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 5.60)