(a) Provision of spaces. When applicable in all districts, in connection with every use, there shall be provided at the time any building or structure is erected, enlarged or increased in capacity or has a change of use, off-street parking spaces for motor vehicles in accordance with this chapter.
(1) New building or structure. The off- street parking and loading requirements of this chapter shall apply to any application for a permit for the erection of a new building.
(2) Alteration, expansion or change in use. For an alteration, expansion or change of use of an existing building; or for an alteration, development or change of land use that requires more parking; or for changes of the capacity of an existing parking area or parking structure the off-street parking and loading requirements of this chapter shall apply only to the area of the alteration, addition or change of use.
Such required space(s) shall be provided with vehicular access to a street or alley. This space shall not thereafter be reduced or encroached upon in any manner unless written approval is provided by the Planning Commission.
Off-street parking spaces are not required for uses in any building existing at the time of adoption of this Code where no off-street parking had been provided previously, unless there is a change use or an enlargement of the building or structure as identified above.
(b) Maintenance. The duty to provide and maintain all such areas shall be the joint responsibilities of the owner, operator and lessee of the use for which parking lots are required. Off-street parking areas shall be maintained in good condition without holes and free of all trash, abandoned or junk vehicles, weeds and other rubbish.
(c) Plan review. For any off-street parking area required under this chapter a plan shall be submitted with the application for a Zoning Permit to the Zoning Officer to review for compliance with these regulations and for any other applicable regulations. Any such parking plan shall show the number of parking spaces, the arrangement of parking aisles, the location of driveway entrances, provisions for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, the location or typical location of sidewalks, wheel stops, lighting and curbs on or adjacent to the property, the location of utilities, barriers, shelters, and signs, the location of landscaped areas and the types and location of vegetation to be planted in them, typical cross-sections of pavement, storm water drainage facilities, and any other relevant information requested by the Zoning Officer.
(Ord. 17-2013, passed 9-24-2013)