There shall be provided in all districts at the time of erection or enlargement of any main building or structure, automobile off-street parking with adequate access to all spaces. The number of off-street parking spaces and improvements shall be in accordance with this section, in conjunction with all land or building uses prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a certificate of compliance, certificate of approval or certificate of conformity as hereinafter prescribed. Refer to § 72.003 of this code of ordinances for regulations for parking on city streets and in residential areas.
(A) Except as specifically permitted in the P-1 Vehicular Parking District, off-street parking or off-street parking areas shall not be permitted as the sole or principal permitted use in any zoning district.
(B) Off-street parking for other than residential uses shall be either on the same lot or within a reasonable distance of the building it is intended to serve as determined by the Planning Commission. Ownership or control shall be shown of all lots or parcels intended for use as parking by the applicant.
(C) Off-street parking spaces may be located within a side or rear yard. Off-street parking shall not be permitted within a required front yard unless otherwise provided for in this chapter.
(D) In all districts, parking abutting a street shall be set back from the property line not less than five feet and such setback shall not be paved.
(E) Parking in industrially zoned districts shall be allowed in a required front yard.
(F) Off-street parking spaces for one- and two-family dwellings shall be designated on a parking ribbon, on a driveway, or in a garage, or combination thereof. To construct or replace a driveway for said dwellings, a site plan shall be submitted, approved and a zoning permit issued by the Engineering and Building Department to the homeowner or a contractor, to ensure proper placement as regulated by this chapter. Said spaces shall be provided with asphalt or concrete surfaces and shall be located on the premises they are intended to serve. Garages/accessory structures shall be subject to the provisions of § 190.323 of this chapter.
(G) Any area once designated as required off-street parking shall not be changed to any other use unless and until equal parking spaces are provided elsewhere.
(H) Two or more buildings or uses may collectively provide the required off-street parking in which case the required number of parking spaces shall not be less than the sum of the requirements for the several individual uses computed separately.
(I) In the instance where the same off-street parking spaces are to be utilized by two or more businesses or other uses, providing the operating hours of the businesses do not overlap, the Planning Commission may, after a public hearing, grant a special land use for the joint use of the same parking facilities in accordance with §§ 190.305 through 190.307 of this chapter.
(J) The storage of merchandise, motor vehicles for sale, trucks or the repair of vehicles is prohibited in parking areas.
(K) For those uses not specifically mentioned, the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be in accordance with a use which is similar in type.
(L) For the purpose of computing the number parking spaces required, the definition of floor area usable, in § 190.004 of this chapter shall govern unless specifically mentioned otherwise herein.
(M) Whenever off-street parking requirements shall be determined on a square footage of usable floor area basis, the usable floor area for planned commercial centers and freestanding retail commercial uses, other than grocery stores and restaurants, shall be 75% of the gross floor area.
(N) When units or measurements determining the number of required parking spaces result in the requirement of a fractional space, a full space shall be provided.
(O) Whenever the City Council shall establish off-street parking spaces by means of special assessments, the required number of spaces may be reduced by that number of spaces which can be prorated to the use which was specially assessed.
(P) CBD parking.
(1) Within the Central Business District (CBD) Zoning District, as shown on the city’s zoning map, all uses, except for those listed below, are exempt from the off-street parking requirements contained in division (R) below:
(a) Residential uses;
(b) Funeral homes/mortuary establishments;
(c) Hotels and motels with 34 or more rooms;
(d) Hospitals;
(e) Clinic; and
(f) Private clubs.
(2) For properties within the “developed business area”, but not zoned CBD, Central Business, Zoning District, the provisions of division (R) below shall be reduced by one-half the minimum required spaces for all uses, except residential. The “developed business area” for purposes of this division (P) is that area illustrated on the map.
(Q) Required parking spaces shall be provided free of charge to parking lot users.
(R) (1) The minimum number of off-street parking spaces by type of use shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule:
Use | Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Per Unit of Measure |
Use | Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Per Unit of Measure |
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL USES | |
Auto wash (automatic) | 1 for each 1 employee, plus a minimum of 15 spaces for cars waiting to be washed for each conveyor system or line |
Auto wash (coin-operated or self-service) | 3 waiting spaces for each washing stall in addition to the stall itself |
Beauty parlor, barber shop, tattoo parlor, salon or similar use | 1-1/2 spaces for beauty, barber chair or station, plus 1 space for each employee |
Boat launching ramp | 25 spaces for each 12 feet of launching ramp width. Each parking space is to measure 10 feet by 40 feet |
Bowling alleys | 4 for each bowling lane plus parking for accessory uses |
Dance halls, roller rinks, exhibition halls and assembly halls without fixed seats | 1 for each 75 square feet of usable floor area. In those instances where patrons are served without seating, 1 space for each 20 square feet of standing room floor area in addition to the above requirements shall be provided |
Drive-in restaurants (food served in car) | 1 for each 30 square feet of usable floor area, plus 1 for each 2 seats in an established seating area |
Drive-through restaurants | 5 waiting spaces for each serving window; plus 1 for each 2 seats in an established seating area, plus 1 for each employee |
Driving range | 1 for each tee |
Establishments for sale and consumption on the premises of beverages, food or refreshments, including outdoor cafés | 1 for each 75 square feet of usable floor area, plus 1 for each employee. In those instances where patrons are served without seating, 1 space for each 20 square feet of standing room floor area in addition to the above requirements shall be provided |
Furniture and appliance, hardware, laundries/dry cleaning, household equipment, repair shops, showroom of a plumber, decorator, electrician or other similar uses | 1 for each 600 square feet of usable floor area, plus 1 for each 2 employees |
Gasoline service station with major auto repair | 1 for each gasoline pump, plus 1 for each employee, plus not less than 2 for each service bay. In those instances where convenience store merchandise is provided additional parking of not less than the requirement for a retail use, but not less than 2 spaces separate from pump spaces shall be provided. On-street parking of service vehicles or vehicles awaiting services shall be prohibited |
Gasoline service stations with minor auto repair | 1 for each gasoline pump, plus 1 for each service vehicle, plus 1 for each employee, plus 1 for each service bay in addition to the service bay. In those instances where convenience store merchandise is provided additional parking of not less than the requirement for a retail use, but not less than 2 spaces separate from pump spaces shall be provided |
Gasoline service stations (self-serve) | 1 space for each gasoline pump, plus 1 space for each employee. In those instances where convenience store merchandise is provided additional parking of not less than the requirement for a retail use, but not less than 2 spaces separate from pump spaces shall be provided |
Health club | 1 for every 2 lockers or 1 for each 100 square feet of usable floor area, whichever is greater |
Laundromats and coin-operated dry cleaners | 1 for each 2 washing machines or dry cleaning machines |
Marina and boat livery facilities | 1-1/2 spaces per boat mooring slip, plus 1 additional space for every 4 boat racks or storage spaces either inside or outside of a boat storage building where the business provides an in-out boat launching service. Required parking spaces may be utilized for winter boat storage from September 15 to May 1, plus additional spaces as required for accessory uses Boat liveries shall provide 1 space for each 2 boats available for rent |
Miniature or “par-3” golf courses | 3 spaces per hole, plus 1 for each employee |
Mortuary establishments | 1 for each 50 square feet of usable area of assembly room and parlors |
Motel/hotel | 1 for each occupancy unit, plus 1 for each employee, plus spaces as required for accessory uses |
Motor vehicle sales establishments, boat showrooms | 1 for each 200 square feet of usable floor area of sales room, plus 1 for each service stall in service areas |
Open air business establishments, except as listed in “motor vehicle sales establishments...” above | 1 for each 500 square feet of lot area for retail sales and retail uses |
Outdoor special assembly area | 1 space per each 10 square feet of assembly area in addition to requirements for additional accessory uses on site, plus 1 space for each employee |
Pool hall and/or arcade | 2 for each game table and 1 for each amusement device, or 1 for each 100 square feet of usable floor area in the game room, whichever is greater |
Retail stores, except as otherwise specified herein | 1 for each 150 square feet of usable floor area, plus 3 waiting spaces for each drive-through window |
Studios: dance; music and; other similar places of instruction | 1 for each 150 square feet of usable floor area |
Supermarket (self service food stores) | 1 for each 150 square feet of usable floor area |
Tanning salon | 1 space for each 3 tanning booths |
INDUSTRIAL USES | |
Industrial establishments including manufacturing, research and testing laboratories or similar uses and related accessory offices | 5, plus 1 for each employee in the largest working shift |
Major automotive repair | 1 for each 400 square feet of usable floor area, plus 1 for each employee. (Does not include storage of wrecked or repaired vehicles) |
Truck sales and services | 1 for each 200 square feet of usable floor area of sales room, plus 1 for each service stall in the service area |
Warehouse and wholesale establishments and related accessory offices | 3, plus 1 for each 1 employee in the largest working shift, or 5 plus 1 for every 1,700 sq. ft. of usable floor area, whichever is greater |
INSTITUTIONAL USES | |
Elementary or junior high schools | 1 for each teacher, employee or administrator or the requirements of the auditorium, whichever is greater |
Homes for the aged and convalescent homes | 1 for each 4 beds, plus 1 for each 2 employees in the largest working shift |
Hospitals | 1 for each 1 bed, plus 1 for each 2 employees in the largest shift, plus spaces as required for related uses |
Library, museum and post office | 1 for each 150 square feet of usable floor area |
Nursery schools, day care centers or child care centers | 1 for each 350 square feet of usable floor area, plus 1 for each employee |
Places of worship | 1 for each 4 seats or 8 feet of pew in the main unit of worship. In places of worship where seating is not provided such as mosques, 1 space for each 30 square feet of worship room |
Post office | 1 for each employee in the largest shift, plus 1 for each 150 square feet of lobby area |
Private clubs or lodge halls | Whichever of the following requires the greatest amount of parking: |
1 space per club member and 1 space per guest | |
1 space per occupancy permitted as determined by the state’s Building Code based on plans submitted by the applicant | |
1 space for each 100 square feet of usable floor space | |
Senior high schools | 1 for each teacher, employee or administrator, and 1 for each 10 students, or the requirements for an auditorium, whichever is greater |
Stadium or sports arenas or similar outdoor place of assembly | 1 for each 4 seats or 8 feet of benches |
Swimming pool clubs or similar uses | 1 for each 3 member families or individuals, plus spaces as required for accessory uses |
Tennis clubs or similar uses | 3 for each court, plus spaces as required for accessory uses |
Theaters and auditoriums | 1 for each 4 seats, or 1 for each 60 square feet of floor area in the assembly room without fixed seats, plus 1 for every 2 employees |
OFFICE USES | |
Business offices or professional offices, except as indicated in “professional offices...” below | 1 for each 300 sq. ft. of usable floor area |
Financial institutions (banks, savings and loan offices, credit unions) | 1 for each 200 sq. ft. of usable floor space, plus 4 waiting spaces for each drive-through window |
Professional offices of doctors, dentists, veterinarians or similar professions; outpatient clinic | 1 for each 50 sq. ft. of usable floor area in waiting rooms and 1 for each examining room, dentist chair or similar use area and 1 space for each 2 employees |
RESIDENTIAL USES | |
Bed and breakfast or rooming houses | 1 for the owner or resident manager and 1 for each guest room |
Housing for the elderly | 1 for each 3 dwelling units and 1 for each employee in the largest working shift. Should units revert to general occupancy, the standards of “multiple-family” below shall apply |
Mid-rise, high-rise condominiums or apartments in CBD | 1 parking space for each dwelling unit of 1 bedroom, 1-1/4 parking spaces for each dwelling unit of 2 or more bedrooms, plus 1 additional parking space for every 8 dwelling units for guest parking |
Mid-rise, high-rise condominiums or apartments not in CBD | 1-1/4 parking space for each dwelling unit of 1 bedroom, 2 parking spaces for each dwelling unit of 2 or more bedrooms, plus 1 additional parking space for every 8 dwelling units for guest parking |
Multiple-family | 1-1/2 parking spaces for each dwelling unit of 1 bedroom; 2 parking spaces for each dwelling unit of 2 bedrooms; 2-1/2 parking spaces for each dwelling unit of 3 or more bedrooms; plus 1 additional parking space for every 8 units for guest parking |
One- and two-family | 1 for each dwelling unit |
(2) Barrier free design: Off-street parking areas shall conform with all applicable requirements of the state’s Department of Labor Construction Code Commission in accordance with § 72.003 of this code of ordinances.
(Prior Code, App. A, § 2403) (Ord. 1277, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 1374, passed 11-12-2012; Ord. 1392, passed 2-10-2014; Ord. 1467, passed 11-12-2018)