It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate land use by providing adequate space for off- street parking, loading and maneuvering for all principal and accessory uses. The following provisions are intended to provide safe ingress and egress to all lots, minimize traffic congestion, limit on-street parking and reduce noise and visual impact of vehicular movement and loading activities.
(a) No building or structure shall be erected, substantially altered, or its use changed unless permanently maintained off-street parking and loading spaces have been provided in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
(b) The provisions of this chapter, except where there is a change of use, shall not apply to any existing building or structure. Where the new use involves no additions or enlargements, there shall be provided as many of such spaces as may be required by the Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Whenever a building or structure constructed after the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees, number of housing units, seating capacity, or otherwise to create a need for an increase in the number of existing parking spaces, additional parking spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change, provided whenever a building or structure existing prior to the effective date of this ordinance is enlarged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) or more in floor area, number of employees, number of housing units, seating capacity or otherwise, such building or structure shall then and thereafter comply with the full parking requirements set forth herein.
(Ord. 11-07. Passed 7-18-07.)