Unless modified and approved as part of a site and building plan approval process, the number of required off-street parking spaces shall be as follows.
(A) Reduction of existing off-street parking space. Off-street parking spaces and loading spaces existing upon the effective date of this chapter shall not be reduced in number unless the number exceeds the requirements set forth herein for a similar new use.
(B) Gross leasable area. The term GROSS LEASABLE AREA is the total floor area designed for tenant occupancy, including both owned and leased areas, and excluding common space and utility space.
(C) Use of parking facilities. Off-street parking facilities accessory to residential use shall be utilized solely for the parking of vehicles. Under no circumstances shall parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for open storage of commercial vehicles nor for open air parking of vehicles belonging to employees, owner, tenant or customers of business or manufacturing establishments. Required off- street parking space in all districts shall not be utilized for open storage of goods or for the storage of vehicles that are inoperable, for lease, rent or sale.
(D) Location of parking facilities and drive-through lanes.
(1) Within all districts:
(a) All vehicles normally owned or kept by the occupants on the premises must be parked in a private garage, stall, parking space or driveway on the lot.
(b) All parking areas and driveways must comply with § 153.347(D), requiring concrete-type or asphalt surface.
(2) Within all R Districts:
(a) Required off-street parking shall be on the same lot as the principal building;
(b) Parking may be located in a rear yard, however, the parking surface must comply with § 153.347(D);
(c) For single and two-family dwellings in the R-1 and R-2 Districts, no more than 30% of the front or rear yard may be used for parking or driveway purposes;
1. No parking shall be permitted in a front yard unless the vehicle is located in a driveway.
(d) No drive-through lanes shall be permitted in any R Districts.
(3) Within all B Districts:
(a) Drive-through lanes shall be permissible in their respective allowable B Districts subject to the following provisions:
1. For properties in B Districts abutting Robert Street, cumulative off- street parking and drive-through lanes shall not exceed 50% of the front lot line;
2. If off-street parking areas or drive-through lanes are visible from any public right-of-way, quality landscaping and/or screening shall be required to visually enhance the site.
(E) Joint parking facilities. Off-street parking facilities for a combination of one or more uses may be provided collectively in any district except the R-1 and R-2 Districts, provided the total number of spaces provided shall equal the sum of the separate requirements for each use.
(F) Control of off-street parking facilities. When required accessory off-street parking facilities are provided elsewhere than on the lot on which the principal use served is located, written authority for using the property for off-street parking shall be filed with the city so as to maintain the required number of off-street parking spaces during the existence of the principal use. No such parking facility at its closest point shall be located more than 100 feet from the premises.
(G) Bicycle parking. All new and reconstructed parking lots shall provide bicycle racks that comply with the following:
(1) Number of spaces. Bicycle parking racks shall be provided at a minimum number of spaces as follows. Rack design shall either be the inverted-u style or post-and-ring, one such rack shall count as two spaces.
(a) Parking lots with up to 150 stalls shall provide bicycle parking at a rate of 10% of the provided motor vehicle parking, with a minimum of four bicycle parking stalls.
(b) Parking lots with more than 150 stalls shall provide bicycle parking at a rate of 5% of the provided motor vehicle parking, with a minimum of 16 bicycle parking stalls.
(2) Construction and design. Bicycle parking racks must be constructed of maintenance-free material that is resistant to rust, corrosion, and saws. The racks must be anchored or secured to the ground as to not be easily removed and shall permit the locking of a bicycle frame and at least one wheel to the rack while supporting the bicycle in a stable position without causing damage.
(3) Location. Bicycle parking spaces must be located in an area that is at least equally convenient as the most convenient non-disabled motor vehicle parking provided.
(a) Bicycle parking racks shall be mounted on level-ground and each rack must have a minimum clearance of 36 inches on all sides.
(b) The bicycle parking facilities shall not be located in an area that would result in the obstruction of a sidewalk, fire lane, or emergency or handicap accessible ingress/egress. The bicycle parking facilities shall also be kept free and clear of obstructions.
(H) Proof of parking. All required parking must be shown on the final site and building plan, however, if approved by the City Council, a portion of required parking may be provided by showing proof of parking availability.
(Ord. passed 10-11-1963; Ord. 21-014, passed 11-8-2021; Ord. 23-011, passed 8-14-2023; Ord. 23-012, passed 9-11-2023; Ord. 23-013, passed 9-11-2023)