Residential parking standards applicable to the One-Family Residential, Multifamily Residential Zoning Districts:
(a) One-Family Residences. At a minimum least two off-street parking spaces, with at least one space being enclosed shall be provided on the zoning lot for each one-family dwelling unit in each One-Family Residential District. In addition, the following standards and regulations must be met:
(1) The minimum floor area for an enclosed off-street parking structure, including a private garage, is 260 square feet for one car and 400 square feet for two cars.
(2) For lots that do not exceed 6,000 square feet, the maximum floor area for the same off- street parking structure is 500 square feet, provided the structure is built on the same lot as the main building.
(3) An additional floor area of 150 square feet may be provided for each 2,000 square feet of lot area by which the lot area exceeds 6,000 square feet, and such ratio may be prorated.
(4) In any case, however, no such garage on one lot shall exceed a total floor area of 800 square feet.
(5) Not more than one garage, whether attached or detached, shall be permitted on any one lot.
(6) A lot having an attached garage maybe permitted to have a detached garage, provided that the attached garage is properly converted to a habitable part of the main dwelling house and the detached garage meets all of the required yard and area requirements of this Planning and Zoning Code as pertaining to detached garages. Further, the existing driveway shall be removed and relocated as determined necessary by the Zoning Administrator in order to maintain the character and aesthetics of the lot and the neighborhood.
(7) However, no automobile shall be parked or stored on any lot other than in an enclosed structure thereon or on the paved direct access way from the public right-of-way to the enclosed structure, including a circular access way on those zoning lots capable of containing the same.
(8) No parking shall be permitted on landscaped areas, tree lawns, or front yard setbacks, nor shall any front yard area be paved other than for direct access to the garage or residence unless the Building Commissioner determines that an expansion of the driveway area is warranted and the request meets all of the criterion, per the desired expansion option.
A. For the aesthetic value of the residence and neighborhood, any expansion of a driveway within the front yard area (area between the building setback line and the right-of-way-line) the following criterion must be met for all options:
1. The expansion shall not be any closer than one foot from adjacent property line.
2. The expansion shall be limited to ten feet of additional width.
3. Appropriate landscaping shall be provided between the driveway expansion and the adjacent property line to screen the visual appearance of the expansion. The landscaping shall be a minimum of one foot in width.
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B. For the aesthetic value of the residence and neighborhood, any expansion of driveway from the rear face of the principal structure only to a one-car garage, the following criterion must be met:
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C. The materials used for the expansion shall be similar to that of the existing driveway. Permitted nonconforming driveways shall be made conforming for an expansion to be permitted. Under no circumstance will the usage of gravel, stone, or similar materials be permitted for the expansion of the driveway.
D. All expansions, additions of driveways and landscaping shall be approved by the Building Department before issuance of permit.
(b) Two-Family Residences. Not more than four open and enclosed off-street parking spaces shall be provided on zoning lots 12,000 square feet or less, and not more than six open and enclosed off-street parking spaces shall be provided on zoning lots greater than 12,000 square feet. However, no automobile shall be parked or stored on any lot other than in an enclosed structure thereon or on the direct access way from the public right-of-way to the enclosed structure.
(e) Multiple-Family Residences. At least two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. Of these required spaces, one parking space per unit shall be covered in a completely enclosed structure.
(Ord. 05-12. Passed 7-23-12; Ord 14-23. Passed 12-11-23.)