A. Buildings and uses in existence at the effective date of this Code shall be exempt from parking requirements hereinafter specified provided, that whenever the usable floor area of such existing building is increased or an existing use of premises is expanded, off- street parking for the increased floor area or use shall be provided in the minimum amount hereinafter specified for that kind of use.
B. The owner or occupant of any building or use, subject to off-street parking requirements under this Code, shall not discontinue or reduce any existing required parking lot without first having established other parking space in replacement, which meets all requirements of this Code.
C. Required parking shall be available for the parking of operable automobiles for residents, customers, and employees. A required loading space shall not be used for any other purpose than the immediate loading or unloading of goods.
D. The owner or occupant of any building or use for which a parking area is being provided shall be responsible for the maintenance of the parking area. Failure to maintain the surface, lighting, and landscaping of the parking facility shall constitute a violation of this Code.
E. No occupancy permit shall be granted to any structure until the parking areas intended for use by occupants of the building has been completed.
F. The extension or allowance of off-street parking into public street right-of-way shall be prohibited, except as authorized under Section 151.09.007.
('76 Code, Art. 12-1) (Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 834, passed 3-9-89)