(a) Wheel stops or continuous curbs shall be provided in areas adjacent to sidewalks, walkways, and landscaping areas to protect such areas from damage or encroachment of vehicles and to provide necessary traffic control in the vehicular use area.
(b) Each wheel stop shall be a singular block of reinforced concrete, stone, or other durable material with dimensions capable of preventing vehicles from rolling over the wheel stop, preferably five inches in height, six inches in width and eight feet in length. Wheel stops shall be securely attached to the ground and may be used only at the end of parking stalls.
(c) Continuous curbs shall be made of concrete or stone, and shall be a minimum of six inches in height and six inches in width. They shall form a non-interrupted edge around all landscaped areas adjacent to parking and turn-around areas which are not protected by wheel stops. Continuous curbs may be modified or interrupted for the purposes of accommodating storm water runoff.
(d) The wheel stop or continuous curb shall be located a minimum of four feet from any structures, buildings, walls, or the trunk of a tree to prevent a vehicle from driving onto the landscape area or hitting any structure or plant material at the edge of the vehicular use area. The separation may be reduced to two feet from the edge of any shrub. The mature size of the plant material shall be specified to determine if the landscaping meets the setback requirements.
(e) Where continuous curbs are used, the paved area of the parking stall length may be reduced by two feet provided that the vehicle overhang will not encroach on pedestrian circulation or the required setback for desirable plant growth. Where wheel stops are used, the paved area of the parking stall length required shall not be reduced.
(Ord. 19-92. Passed 9-9-19.)