(A) Compliance Required. Accessory off-street parking facilities shall be provided in compliance with the provisions of this Article prior to the occupancy of a building, structure, land, or portion thereof whenever:
(1) A new building is constructed or a new use is established.
(2) An existing building is altered such that there is an increase in the number of dwelling units, seating capacity, floor area of a building, or employees. In the case of such expansions and enlargements, additional parking, loading, and waiting spaces are required to serve only the enlarged or expanded area.
(3) The use of an existing building or structure or use of land is changed to a use that requires more off street parking facilities.
(4) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3) above, certain nonconforming uses may continue as provided in § 150.416.
(B) Existing Uses. The requirements of this Article shall not apply to buildings and uses legally existing on the effective date of this Article, except when the use is changed or modified in a manner described in § 150.372(A), such as but not limited to when a single-family dwelling is converted to a two-family dwelling. Any existing parking facility serving an existing building or use shall be continued and maintained in operation and shall not be reduced below the capacity that was provided on the effective date of this amendment unless an equivalent number of spaces shall be provided for said use in another approved location, in compliance with this Article.
(C) Expansion/Alteration of Existing Parking and Loading Facilities.
(1) Parking lot expansion. Whenever an existing parking lot or loading area is enlarged to cover a greater surface area, the entire parking lot and/or loading area shall be made to conform with the current requirements for paving, storm sewer, and landscaping, to the maximum extent practicable as determined by the Planning Commission.
(2) Alterations or repairs may be made to any existing parking lot and/or loading area without requiring the existing facility to comply with all requirements of this Article, provided the alteration or repair conforms to the requirements applicable specifically to such alteration or repair set forth herein.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)