The requirements of this chapter apply to the establishment, alteration, expansion, or change in any use or structure, as provided in this section.
(A) New buildings and land uses. If a new building or land use is established, parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Building expansions. Should a building be expanded by more than 10% its total floor area, parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Change in use or change of occupancy.
(1) If a change in use or change in occupancy occurs, parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) When a change in use or change in occupancy creates an increase of 10% or more in the number of required on-site parking or loading spaces, on-site parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The change in use or change in occupancy that creates an increase of 10% or more shall be cumulative from the date of adoption of this chapter.
(D) Existing excess parking. If the number of existing parking spaces is greater than the requirements for such use, the number of spaces in excess of the prescribed minimum may be counted toward meeting the parking requirements for the addition, enlargement, or change in use.
(E) Reconstruction of non-residential buildings. Should a non-residential building be damaged and/or demolished due to an act of nature, a building may be reconstructed and may provide the same number of stalls provided there is no increase in building floor area.
(F) Alterations that increase the number of dwelling units. The creation of additional dwelling units through the alteration of an existing building or construction of an additional structure or structures requires the provision of on-site parking to serve the new dwelling units. If the number of existing parking spaces is greater than the requirements for the existing units, the number of spaces in excess of the prescribed minimum may be counted toward meeting the parking requirements for the new dwelling units.
(G) Non-conforming parking or loading. An existing use of land or structure shall not be deemed to be non-conforming solely because of a lack of on-site parking and/or loading facilities required by this chapter, provided that facilities used for on-site parking and/or loading as of the date of adoption of this chapter are not reduced in number to less than what this chapter requires.
(Ord. 2021-03, passed 12-7-2021)