(A) Computations. In computing the number of parking spaces required by this Code, the following rules shall apply.
(1) Floor Area. Where floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, “floor area” shall mean the total area of all floors of the building used by the principal activity as specified in Schedule 150.374, measured from the exterior faces of the building. The areas used for storage or otherwise not occupied by people may be excluded from the floor area calculation, when approved by the Planning Commission, according to § 150.378.
(2) Seats. Whenever the parking requirements are based on seating capacity, capacity shall be determined by:
(a) The number of seating units indicated on the development plan; or
(b) One seat for each 24 lineal inches of benches or pews indicated on the development plan; or
(c) One seat for each 20 square feet of gross floor area of the assembly room(s).
(3) Employees. Whenever the parking requirements are based on employees, it shall mean the maximum number of employees on duty on the premises at any one time or on any two successive shifts, whichever is greater.
(B) Fractional Numbers. When the computation results in a fractional unit, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
(C) Parking for Mixed Uses. When a building or group of buildings on a development site contains two or more uses, the number of parking spaces for each use shall be computed separately. The total spaces provided shall not be less than the sum of the spaces required for each use, except as otherwise provided for in § 150.380.
(D) Parking Requirements for Uses Not Specified. When the off street parking requirements for a use are not specifically defined herein, the parking facilities for such use shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator based on the standard most similar to the proposed use.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)