(A) (1) Each off-street parking space for automobiles shall be not less than 200 square feet in area, exclusive of access drives or aisles.
(2) The standard dimensions of a parking space shall be 10 feet x 20 feet, but in any case parking spaces shall be of usable shape and condition.
(3) The applicant will also be required to provide the number of accessible parking spaces, with the mandated dimensions for the parking spaces and access aisles, mandated by Michigan’s Barrier Free Code, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.1501 et seq.
(B) Parking aisles for automobiles shall be of sufficient width to allow a minimum turning movement in and out of parking space. The minimum width of the aisles shall be:
(1) For 90-degree or perpendicular parking, the aisle shall not be less than 22 feet in width;
(2) For 60-degree parking, the aisle shall not be less than 18 feet;
(3) For 45-degree parking, the aisle shall not be less than 13 feet in width; and
(4) For parallel parking, the aisle shall not be less than 10 feet in width.
(C) (1) There shall be provided a minimum access drive of 10 feet in width for 1-way traffic and 20 feet in width for 2-way traffic.
(2) Where a turning radius is necessary, it will be of such an arc as to reasonably allow an unobstructed flow of vehicles.
(D) All off-street parking spaces shall not be closer than 5 feet to any property line, including the parkway.
(E) All off-street parking areas shall be drained so as to prevent drainage to abutting properties.
to erosion.
(F) Any lighting fixtures used to illuminate any off-street parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from any adjoining residential lot or institutional premises.
(G) (1) Any off-street parking area providing space for 5 or more vehicles shall be effectively screened on any side, which adjoins or faces property adjoining a residential lot or institution, by a wall, fence, or compact planting not less than 4 feet in height.
(2) Plantings shall be maintained in good condition and not encroach on adjoining property.
(H) All off-street parking areas that make it necessary for vehicles to back out directly into a public road are prohibited, provided that this prohibition shall not apply to off-street parking areas of 1- or 2-family dwellings.
(I) (1) Any off-street parking area providing space for 5 or more vehicles shall be effectively screened from the street or an adjacent residentially zoned property by a wall, fence, or compact planting not less than 3 feet in height.
(2) Plantings shall be maintained in good condition and not encroach on adjoining property.
(J) All parking lots, maneuvering lanes, driveways, or loading areas required for uses other than single- or two-family residences shall be hard-surfaced with asphalt, concrete. Porous asphalt or concrete may be used if storm water run-off can be minimized or is recommended by the Jackson County Drain Commissioner allowing the reduction in area of retention or detention ponds. The Planning Commission shall have the discretion of waving certain hard surface paving requirements allowing the use of millings or gravel provided the following conditions are met:
(1) The proposed driveways, loading, turn-around areas will receive only limited use and are not used for employee parking, customer parking, or primary access.
(2) Millings or gravel surfacing and potential problems arising from dust or scattered gravel shall not impact neighboring properties.
(3) Hard surfacing will significantly increase storm water run-off and create potential flooding and/or soil erosion.
(K) Wheel stops or curbing shall be provided to prevent any vehicle from encroaching upon pedestrian walkways or damaging required landscaping.
(L) Truck and recreational vehicle parking. In addition to parking required for passenger vehicles, set forth in § 150.222, off-street parking for buses, trucks, and recreational vehicles at restaurants, service stations, and similar establishments, shall be of sufficient size to adequately serve such space and shall not be less than 10 feet in width and 55 feet in length. Upon review of the site plan, the Planning Commission shall determine if separate truck and recreational vehicle parking is required for the proposed use.
(M) All parking spaces shall be delineated with visible striping/marking of the parking spaces with paint or other acceptable materials. Temporary parking for uses allowed in § 150.173 Temporary Uses may be waived by the Township Board if requested by an applicant for such use. The requirements for striping may be waived by the Planning Commission under provisions of § 150.219(H).
(Ord. -, Article V, § 5.3.4, passed 9-12-2006; Am. Ord. passed 3-28-2017) Penalty, see § 150.999