A. Standard Requirements: Unless otherwise modified by this chapter, parking stall and module dimensions shall be as follows:
1. Parking Space Dimensions:
a. Carports: Minimum inside dimension of nine feet by twenty feet (9' x 20') for each parking space.
b. Garages: Minimum inside dimension of ten feet by twenty feet (10' x 20'), and minimum door width of eight feet (8') for each parking space.
c. Standard stall: Nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18').
d. Handicapped stall: Standard size, plus four foot (4') unloading area. Spaces for vans shall be a minimum of eleven feet (11') wide plus a five foot (5') unloading area. Loading area may be shared with adjacent handicapped stall.
e. Angled stalls: As per subsection B3 of this section.
f. Parallel space: Eight feet by twenty two feet (8' x 22').
g. Stacking space: Nine feet by twenty feet (9' x 20').
2. Aisle And Driveway Widths, Backing Space, As Per Matrix:
a. Backing space shall be provided for all parking areas so that cars will not back onto a public street. Public sidewalks shall not be used as part of the required backing area.
b. Separate exits shall be provided for angle and one-way parallel parking so that cars will not exit by backing onto a street.
3. Reduction Of Parking Stall Length: Parking stall length may be reduced by two feet (2') where such spaces abut a planter or sidewalk area bordered by a low curb acting as a wheel bumper, provided the following requirements are met:
a. Where the parking spaces are on only one side, the planter area shall have a minimum width of four feet (4') and a sidewalk shall have a minimum width of six feet (6'); and
b. Where the parking spaces are on two (2) sides, the planter area shall have a minimum width of eight feet (8'), and a sidewalk shall have a minimum width of eight feet (8').
B. Modification Of Parking Stall And Module Dimensions: Parking stall and module dimensions may be modified using the following tables:
1. Parking Stall Width:
Type Of Use | Parking Stall Width |
Low turnover (employees, students, etc.) | 8'3" - 8'6" |
Low to moderate turnover (offices, regional retail centers, long term parking, etc.) | 8'6" - 8'9" |
Moderate to high turnover (community retail, medical facilities, etc.) | 8'9" - 9'0" |
2. Wall To Wall Module Dimension:
Stall Angle | Small Car | Large Car |
Stall Angle | Small Car | Large Car |
45 | 42'0" | 49'0" |
50 | 43'6" | 51'0" |
55 | 45'0" | 53'0" |
60 | 46'0" | 55'0" |
65 | 47'0" | 56'6" |
70 | 48'0" | 58'0" |
75 | 49'0" | 59'6" |
90 | 51'0" | 62'0" |
3. Adjustments: Adjustments to modules may be made as follows:
a. If every parking stall along one side of the parking aisle has an overhang area, the modules above can be reduced by two feet (2') for each side of overhang.
b. For each one inch (1") of additional stall width, the module may be reduced three inches (3") to maintain the same level of comfort.
c. If parking structures are used, the modules may be modified to match the most current Urban Land Institute (ULI) parking standards for structured parking. Type of use based on vehicle turnover shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator. Compact stalls under the standard minimum lengths and widths may be considered only in such situations where structural impediments create unique hardships; such hardships shall be determined and approved by the Zoning Administrator. Approved compact stalls shall be clearly marked.
Small Cars | |||||||||
Parking Angle | Interlock Reduction (I) | Overhang Clearance (O) | Vehicle Projection (VP) | Aisle Width (AW) | Module Widths | ||||
W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | |||||
45° | 2'0" | 1'5" | 15'3" | 11'6" | 26'9" | 42'0" | 40'0" | 38'0" | 39'2" |
60° | 1'5" | 1'9" | 16'4" | 13'4" | 29'8" | 46'0" | 44'7" | 43'2" | 42'6" |
90° | 0'0" | 2'0" | 15'6" | 20'0" | 35'6" | 51'0" | 51'0" | 51'0" | 47'2" |
Large Cars | |||||||||
Parking Angle | Interlock Reduction (I) | Overhang Clearance (O) | Vehicle Projection (VP) | Aisle Width (AW) | Module Widths | ||||
W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | |||||
45° | 2'4" | 2'1" | 18'0" | 13'0" | 31'0" | 49'0" | 46'8" | 44'4" | 44'10" |
60° | 1'8" | 2'7" | 19'6" | 16'0" | 35'6" | 55'0" | 53'4" | 51'8" | 49'10" |
90° | 0'0" | 3'0" | 18'8" | 24'8" | 43'4" | 62'0" | 62'0" | 62'0" | 56'0" |
Legend:
W1 = Module width (wall to wall), single loaded aisle
W2 = Module width (wall to wall), double loaded aisle
W3 = Module width (wall to interlock), double loaded aisle
W4 = Module width (interlock to interlock), double loaded aisle
W5 = Module width (curb to curb), double loaded aisle
VP = Projected vehicle length, perpendicular to aisle
O = Overhang clearance
I = Interlock reduction
(2001 Code § 89-6-607; amd. 2009 Code; Ord. 10-20, 7-28-2010; Ord. 13-17, 4-24-2013)