(a) “Improved areas” include paved, non-permeable surfaces (e.g., concrete, asphalt), permeable surfaces (e.g., gravel, pellets), and mixed surfaces (e.g., stone, pavers).
(1) Non-permanent materials used in “improved areas” (such as gravel and pellets) must stay in place.
A. Occasional “washouts” (where materials leave their designated areas) are acceptable but must be cleaned up in a reasonable period of time as required by the City.
B. Continuous “washing out” of the materials is not acceptable and may be required to be replaced.
(2) Dirt, grass or other natural features are generally not considered to be “improved areas”.
(b) Property owners are responsible for providing improved areas for the required number of required parking spaces as set in Article 1308.
(c) Should there be any question as to whether any front or side yard parking area or driveway meets the requirements of this article, it shall be the duty of the City Building Inspector to examine the same and render an opinion.
(d) Should any property owner allow an improved area to deteriorate to a point where in the judgment of the City Building Inspector the area no longer meets the intent and purpose of an improved area as described in this article, the City Building Inspector shall inform the property owner in writing of said deterioration and therein describe what needs to be done in order to correct the situation.
(e) Any property owner who disagrees with the City Building Inspector’s decision regarding their realty, within 10 days of receiving the City Building Inspector’s written decision, may appeal the decision to the Mayor. The Mayor’s decision in the matter shall be final.
(Ord. 443. Passed 10-2-17.)