Except as otherwise provided in this section, off-street parking spaces for each new principal use on a lot shall be provided according to the units of measurement indicated for that use in Section 1294.08. The following provision shall govern the computation of the number of off-street parking spaces required:
(a) Fractions. When determination of the number of required parking spaces results in the requirement of a fractional space, any fraction one-half or less shall be disregarded and any fraction over one-half shall require one parking space.
(b) Bench Seating Calculation. In stadiums, sports arenas, churches and other places of assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or other similar seating facilities, each 24 inches of such seating facilities shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of determining the requirement for off-street parking facilities.
(c) Use of "Maximum". When parking spaces are required on the basis of the number of faculty, staff, students or employees, the maximum number present at any one time shall govern. The "maximum number" shall be the same as the "maximum occupancy" as identified on the building permit or as identified by the Fire Chief.
(d) Interpretation. For uses not expressly listed in Section 1284.08, parking spaces shall be provided on the same basis as required for the most similar and restrictive listed use as determined by the Zoning Administrative Officer for that specific use based on the intended use, the location of such use and the expected patronage by individuals operating motor vehicles.
(e) Floor Area Defined. For the purposes of applying "floor area", floor area shall be the sum of the gross leasable horizontal area of all floors of a building.
(Ord. 2010-29. Passed 7-5-10.)