(A) Plot plan. Any application for a building permit shall include therewith a plot plan, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing any parking or loading facilities to be provided in compliance with this chapter, excluding parking of 4 spaces or less. The plot plan shall be approved by the Administrator.
(B) Standard parking space.
(1) Inside and outside stalls shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long with a vertical clearance of no less than 8 feet.
(2) Parallel parking stalls shall be 8 feet wide by 22 feet long with a vertical clearance of no less than 8 feet.
(C) Accessible parking spaces. Accessible parking spaces required by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA): An accessible space shall measure 16 feet wide by 18 feet deep and shall have 80 inches of vertical clearance. Accessible parking spaces shall have an accessible path in the building in accordance with the ADA. As part of fulfilling the requirements listed in the table in division (M) of this section, the following minimum number of accessible parking spaces is required:
Required Handicapped Parking Spaces | |
Total Spaces Required | Handicapped Spaces |
Required Handicapped Parking Spaces | |
Total Spaces Required | Handicapped Spaces |
1 to 25 | 1 |
26 to 50 | 2 |
51 to 75 | 3 |
76 to 100 | 4 |
101 to 150 | 5 |
151 to 200 | 6 |
201 to 300 | 7 |
301 to 400 | 8 |
401 to 500 | 9 |
501 to 1000 | 26% of the total number |
Over 1000 | 20, plus 1 for each 100 over 1000 |
Medical facilities for persons with mobility impairments | 20% of total parking |
Out-patient medical facilities | 10% of total parking |
(D) Surfacing and drainage. Parking and loading areas shall be graded and drained to dispose of all surface water accumulated within the area. The method of discharge of this water to public facilities shall be subject to approval of the Village Engineer. All required parking and loading spaces and access drives shall be paved with concrete or bituminous pavement, except for residential uses of less than 4 units.
(E) Width of aisles. Aisle widths shall be that specified below for the angle of the stalls.
Required Aisle Widths | ||
Degree of Angle | One-Way Aisle | Two-Way Aisle |
30 | 12 feet | 22 feet |
45 | 12 feet | 22 feet |
60 | 16 feet | 22 feet |
75 | 22 feet | 22 feet |
90 | 24 feet | 24 feet |
(F) Curbs and gutters. Combination concrete curb and gutter or concrete barrier curb is required around the perimeter of all parking lots and around all islands, provided that with the approval of the Zoning Administrator, this requirement may be deferred for the area adjacent to any further expansion as part of a staged development. Where alternatives to concrete curb and gutter are demonstrated to be more appropriate and recommended by the Village Engineer, the alternatives may be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(G) Wheel guards. Parking spaces shall be provided with wheel guards or bumper guards where concrete curbs are not required so that no part of parking vehicles will encroach on an adjacent sidewalk or landscaped area. Bumper guards are not required for interior stalls.
(H) Lighting. All parking lot lighting shall comply with the Building Code of the Village. Electric lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be directed away from residential properties in such a way as not to create a nuisance to either residential properties or oncoming vehicles. A lighting plan with photometric calculations shall be submitted during the design review process. Illumination at the property line shall not exceed 0 foot-candles for CR and CG zoning and 2 foot-candles for CH zoning. The maximum foot-candles on-site shall not exceed 10. Light poles in a parking lot shall be protected from vehicles. Curbed islands for protection are recommended.
(Am. Ord. 2004-20, passed 9-2-2004)
(I) Striping. Striping of the pavement surface to define each parking space is required and shall be a minimum of 4 inches in width from the length of each space. Striping for each parking space shall be painted in yellow or white. Thermoplastic pavement markings are an acceptable alternative. All areas designated as fire lanes shall be marked by posting of signs and/or yellow markings, provided that signs shall be used wherever feasible.
(J) Maintenance. Upon completion, all parking areas shall be properly maintained at all times, without potholes, broken curbing, or other irregularities.
(K) Parking and paving setbacks. From public right-of-way shall be 8 feet minimum. For all other boundaries, the parking and paving setbacks shall be 3 feet minimum.
(L) Screening and landscaping. All open automobile parking areas containing more than 4 parking spaces shall be effectively screened and landscaped with plant materials in accordance with §155.113 as follows:
(1) Screening of parking lots from public right-of-way (in 8-foot setback) consisting of 1 deciduous shade tree, 2 deciduous ornamental trees, and 10 shrubs (50% evergreen) per 100 L.F. of parking lot adjacent to right-of-way. Shrubs shall have mature size of 3 feet height minimum and 5 feet height maximum.
(2) In addition, 1 shade tree per 10 parking spaces shall be provided, located within 20 feet of parking.
(3) Interior landscaped islands equal to 3% of the total paving area with 1 deciduous shade tree per 170 square feet of island (minimum island size is 140 square feet and 7 feet wide).
(4) No landscaping (other than lawn) is required for the 3-foot wide paving setback.
(M) Schedule of off-street parking requirements.
Use | Required Parking |
Use | Required Parking |
Residential: | |
Single-Family | 2 spaces per dwelling unit under 1,200 S.F. with 1 parking space to be in a fully enclosed building (garage) |
3 spaces per 1,200 S.F. or over dwelling unit with 2 parking spaces to be in a fully enclosed building (garage) | |
Two-Family | 2 spaces per dwelling unit with 1 parking space to be in a fully enclosed building (garage) |
Multi-Family Unit (except elderly) | 2-1/2 spaces per dwelling unit with 1 parking space to be in a fully enclosed building (garage) |
Multi-Family Units which are specifically designed for and occupied by persons 60 years of age or older. | 1 space per elderly housing unit |
Bed and Breakfast Inn | 2 spaces for residents plus 1 space for each guest room |
Community-based housing, nursing homes, boarding houses, group homes, single-family occupancy units. | 1/2 space for each resident |
Hotels, Motels | 1 space per sleeping unit |
Retail and Service Uses: | |
(Based on gross floor area) Retail and service uses, including financial institutions, except as listed. | 1 space per 200 square feet |
Car Washes: Self-Service Manual | 3 stacking spaces plus 1-1/2 spaces for each bay and 1 for each employee |
Self-Service Automatic | 5 stacking spaces plus 1-1/2 spaces for each bay |
With Internal Drying Operation | 8 stacking spaces plus 1 space for each employee |
Auto Maintenance Facilities -Fast Service/Gas Stations | 2 stacking spaces per gas pump island, plus 3 parking spaces per service bay. 1 space per employee on maximum shift, plus service vehicles |
Auto Repair Facilities | 6 spaces per repair/service bay |
Offices and Clinics: | |
Bowling Alley | 4 spaces per alley |
Drive-Up Banking Facilities | 5 stacking spaces per window |
Drive-Up ATMs | 3 stacking spaces per window |
Fast Food/Drive-in Restaurants | 8 stacking spaces each pick-up window and 1 space per 100 square feet |
Restaurants and Other Establishments dispensing food or beverages for consumption on the premises | 1 space per 75 square feet |
Furniture, Carpet and Appliance Sales | 1 space per 600 square feet |
Passenger Vehicle Sales and Other Motor Vehicles Sales | 1 space per 800 square feet of display area plus the required number of spaces for any associated uses |
Mortuaries, Funeral Home | 1 space for each 4 seats, 1 space for each employee, and 1 space for each hearse |
Shopping Centers over 45,000 S.F. | 5 spaces per 1,000 S.F. floor area |
Medical, Dental, and Optical Offices and Medical Clinics | 1 space per 150 square feet |
Other Business and Professional Offices | 1 space for 300 square feet |
Industrial Uses: | |
Manufacturing, Auto and Body Repair, Furniture Repair, Upholstery Shops | 1 space per 500 square feet |
Warehouses, Wholesale Establishments, Storage and Distribution Centers | 1 space per 2,000 square feet 1 space per employee |
Community Service Uses: | |
Churches, High Schools, Colleges, Business and Trade Schools | The greater of 1 space per 200 feet or 1 space per 4 seats |
Hospitals | The greater of 1 space per 600 square feet or 1.5 spaces per bed |
Libraries, Art Galleries, Museums | 1 space per 250 square feet |
Recreational Buildings or Community Centers | 1 space per 250 square feet |
Schools: Nursery, Elementary or Middle School | 1 space per each 20 pupils |
Places of Assembly: | |
Stadiums, Arenas, Auditoriums, Skating Rinks, Theaters, Convention Halls | The greater of 1 space for each 4 seats or 1 space per 75 square feet |
Miscellaneous Uses: | |
Fraternities, Sororities, Dormitories | 1 space for each 2 beds |
Planned Mixed-Use Developments | Spaces shall be the sum of the individual uses |
Other Uses Not Listed: | Spaces shall be based on the most similar use listed or as determined by the Zoning Officer |
(Ord. 1992-10, §1005 and Table 1000A, passed 3-18-1993; Am. Ord. 1999-9, passed 8-5-1999)