1. Dimensions. All off-street parking aisles and spaces shall be designed in compliance with the requirements established in § 156.09.E (Parking Lot Landscape), Table 156.08.F-A. Off-Street Parking Dimensions and Figure 156.08.F-A. Parking Lot Layout.
a. Compact Spaces. Up to 10% of the total off-street parking requirement may be met with compact parking spaces. Compact spaces shall generally be located in one or more contiguous areas, and shall not be mixed with spaces designed for full-size cars if possible.
b. Vertical Clearance. Each parking space shall have a minimum vertical clearance of seven feet.
Angle | Car Type | Space Width (W) | Space Depth (D) | Aisle Width: One Way (O) | Aisle Width: Two Way |
Angle | Car Type | Space Width (W) | Space Depth (D) | Aisle Width: One Way (O) | Aisle Width: Two Way |
0° (Parallel) | Full Size | 9ft | 20 ft | 12 ft | 24 ft |
Compact | 8.5 ft | 18 ft | 12 ft | 24 ft | |
45° | Full Size | 9ft | 18 ft | 12 ft | 24 ft |
Compact | 8.5 ft | 17 ft | 12 ft | 24 ft | |
60° | Full Size | 9ft | 20 ft | 18 ft | 24 ft |
Compact | 8.5 ft | 17 ft | 18 ft | 24 ft | |
90° (Head-In) | Full Size | 9ft | 18 ft | 24 ft | 24 ft |
Compact | 8.5 ft | 17 ft | 24 ft | 24 ft | |
2. B-1 District Standards. Parking lots in the B-1 District shall have a maximum of two rows of parking located in the front or corner side yard in accordance with § 156.06.I (B-1 Gateway Business District Requirements).
3. Access.
a. Parking Lots. Parking lots shall be designed with adequate means of vehicular access from a driveway, street, or alley in a manner that minimizes interference with traffic movement. Parking facilities must be designed to allow the driver to proceed forward into traffic, rather than back out. Parking facilities that serve single-unit, two-unit, and townhouse dwellings are exempt from this requirement.
b. Parking Spaces. Each parking space within a parking lot shall open directly into an aisle or driveway of sufficient width to provide adequate means of vehicular access to the parking space.
4. Pedestrian Circulation. Parking areas shall meet the applicable requirements of § 156.08.G (Pedestrian Circulation Standards).
5. Snow Storage.
a. Provision for Snow Storage. Snow storage areas shall be provided on or adjacent to all off-street parking areas subject to the standards of this Section.
b. Obstructions. Snow shall be stored in a manner that does not restrict access, circulation, or sight lines for pedestrians or vehicles at driveways, sidewalks, or other access points. Required off-street parking spaces, driveways, access aisles, and walkways shall not be used for the purpose of snow storage.
c. Storage in Landscape Areas. Landscape areas shall not be used for snow storage unless designed for that use, with non-compacted soils, adequate area to accommodate snow piles, and plantings selected for salt-tolerance and durability.
d. Storage in Stormwater Management Facilities. Snow should not be stored on top of storm drain catch basins or stormwater management facilities.
e. Off-Site Snow Storage. If appropriate snow storage cannot be accommodated on-site, the applicant shall make arrangements for off-site snow storage with approval from the Zoning Administrator.
6. Striping. Off-street parking lots shall delineate parking spaces with paint or another permanent, durable material, which shall be maintained in order to remain clearly visible.
7. Wheel Stops. Wheel stops, bumper stops, or curbing shall be permanently and securely installed along the perimeter of the parking lot to prevent vehicles from encroaching on sidewalks, landscape areas, fencing, walls, or buildings.
8. Drainage. Off-street parking lots shall be graded for proper drainage, as approved by the Village Engineer. On-site retention and filtration of stormwater shall be provided where practical. Water from the parking area shall not drain across a public walkway.
9. Landscape Requirements. Parking areas shall meet the applicable requirements of Section 156.09 (Landscape Standards).
10. Lighting Requirements. Parking areas shall meet the applicable requirements of Section 156.09.H (Outdoor Lighting).