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CITY OFNT.J(»IPH Planning Commission Agenda Item 6(b)
MEETING DATE: July 6, 2010
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance Amendments
b) Parking
SUBMITTED BY: Administration
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City has been reviewing the parking Ordinance as it relates to
parking in residential area. The City receives a lot of calls from residents who do not like looking at cars
in their yards. The City has an Ordinance that prohibits parking on grass; however, the Ordinance does
not address the surface required for parking if you want to create an area. In an effort to amend the
Ordinance the area Cities were contact for their provisions. They have been attached for your
information. The draft Ordinance is the first draft for possible amendment. The staff is looking for input
and direction before moving forward.
ATTACHMENTS:
Request for Planning Commission Consideration 6(b):1 -2
City Draft Ordinance 6(b):3 -9
Waite Park Ordinance 6(b):10 -12
Sauk Rapids Email 6(b):13
St. Cloud 6(b):14 -29
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Provide Direction to staff
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Section 52.10: OFF STREET PARKING
Subd. 1: Intent. The intent of this section of the zoning ordinance is to establish general
standards for off - street parking. The regulations provided herein shall apply equally to all districts except
where special provisions provide otherwise.
Subd. 2: Scope of Parking and Loading Requirements .
a) In all zoning districts, off - street parking facilities for the storage of motor vehicles for the
use of occupants, employees and patrons of the buildings or structures hereafter erected,
altered or extended after the effective date of this Ordinance shall be provided and
maintained as herein prescribed.
Subd. 3: General Parking Provisions.
a) Loading space shall not be construed as supplying off - street parking space.
Minimum parking dimensions shall meet the requirements of Section 52.10, Subd.
5K.
b) When units or measurements used in determining the number of required parking spaces
result in requirement of a fractional space, that fractional space shall be rounded up to the
next highest whole number.
c) Whenever a use requiring off - street parking is increased in floor area, and such use is
located in a building existing on or before the effective date of this Ordinance, additional
parking space for the additional floor area shall be provided and maintained in amounts
hereafter specified for that use.
d) For the purpose of this section, "Floor Area," in the case of offices, merchandising or
service types of uses, shall mean the gross floor area used or intended to be used for
services to the public as customers, patrons, clients or patients as tenants, including areas
occupied for fixtures and equipment used for display or sale of merchandise, less ten (10)
percent.
e) Off - street parking facilities for dwelling shall be provided and located on the same
lot or parcel of land as the building they are intended to serve.
f) When off - street parking is required, it shall be designated for that purpose and the
individual parking stalls appropriately striped.
g) Where a use is not specifically mentioned, off - street parking requirements shall be the
same as for similar use.
h) In the B -1, B -2, and B -3 zoning districts on land which contains existing buildings,
nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent collective provisions of off - street
parking facilities for two (2) or more buildings or uses provided, collectively, such
facilities shall not be less than the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses
computed separately in accordance with the table, and Subdivision 4 below, said buildings
or uses are within 350 feet of the parking area. This provision allowing off -site parking
shall only apply to land on which there is existing buildings. No off - street parking shall be
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allowed for businesses which are proposed for raw or unimproved land.
i) Nothing in this section shall prevent the extension of, or an addition to a building or
structure into an existing parking area which is required for the original building or
structure when the same amount of space taken by the extension or addition is provided
by an enlargement of the existing parking area.
j) No curb cut access shall be located less than twenty (20) feet from the intersection of two
(2) or more street right -of -ways for residential uses, and thirty (30) feet for commercial
and industrial areas. This distance shall be measured from the intersection of lot lines.
k) Curb cut openings shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the side property line.
1) All properties shall be entitled to at least one (1) curb cut. Single - family uses shall be
limited to one (1) curb cut access per property measuring no more than 24 feet in width
(the 24 foot width shall include 18 -foot width plus three foot taper width on each side).
m) Driveways in residential areas which abut a hard surface roadway must be constructed of a
hard surface consisting of concrete, bituminous, pavement, or paver stone designed to
drain and dispose of surface water. Recycled bituminous or concrete shall be prohibited
except as permitted in an industrial area by special use permit.
Subd. 4: Required Off - Street Parking. The amount of required off - street parking space for new
uses or buildings, additions thereto and additions to existing buildings as specified previously, shall be
determined in accordance with the following table, and the space so required and shall be irrevocably
reserved for such use, except these requirements shall not apply to uses in existing buildings within the
Central Business District of St. Joseph. The amount of required off - street parking in the Central
Business District for existing or new uses and improvements to existing buildings which do not increase
the area used for commercial or residential /rental use shall be determined by the Planning Commission
with approval by the City Council prior to the issuance of a building permit. The amount of parking
space required shall be based on the anticipated demand for parking and loading space, the length of visits
generated by the particular business, and the availability of other parking spaces in the Central Business
District. The Central Business District shall be located within the following boundaries: Properties lying
to the West of First Avenue Northeast; lying East of Second Avenue Northwest; lying North of Minnesota
Street; and lying South of the east/west alley which is between Minnesota Street and Ash Street. The lots
within the Central Business District are: Lots 4, 5, and 11 through 15 of Block 10; Lots 7 through 12 of
Block 9, and Lots 7 through 12 of Block 4, all in the Original Townsite of St. Joseph.
a) Single family, two family non - rental residential units. Two (2) spaces per unit.
b) Boarding house, rooming house, bed and breakfast, multiple family dwellings and rental
residential dwellings. One and one -half (1 2) spaces for each single- bedroom dwelling, two and
one -half (2 2) spaces for each two - bedroom dwelling, four (4) spaces for each three- bedroom
dwelling, and an additional 1.25 spaces for each additional bedroom within the dwelling. Any
bedroom larger than 140 square feet shall be considered as two bedrooms for the purpose of
determining the total number of bedrooms within a dwelling. Fractional numbers shall be
rounded up to the next highest whole number.
c) Motels, motor hotels, hotels. One (1) space per each rental unit and one (1) space for each
employee on any shift.
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d) Church, theater, auditorium. At least one (1) parking space for each four (4) seats based on the
design capacity of the main assembly hall.
e) Hospitals. Three (3) spaces per each bed.
fj Medical, chiropractic, dental or hospital out - patient clinics. One (1) space for each one hundred
ten (110) square feet of net floor area or seven (7) spaces per doctor, whichever number of
parking spaces is greater.
g) Long Term Care Facilities, Assisted Living Centers, Rest Homes and Retirement Homes. One (1)
space for each two (2) beds for which accommodations are offered and one (1) for each employee
on any shift.
h) Elderly (senior citizen) housing. One (1) space per unit.
i) Drive -in restaurant and convenience food. At least one (1) parking space for each thirty -five (35)
square feet of gross floor area, but not less than fifteen (15) spaces.
j) Office buildings and professional offices, other than medical, chiropractic, dental or hospital
out - patient clinics. One (1) space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of floor area.
k) Bowling alley. At least five (5) parking spaces for each alley, plus additional spaces as may be
required herein for related uses contained within the principal structure.
1) Automotive Service Station. At least four (4) off - street parking spaces plus two
(2) off - street parking spaces for each service stall. Those facilities designed for sale of other
items than strictly automotive products, parts and/or service shall be required to provide
additional parking in compliance with other applicable sections of this Ordinance.
m) Retail store and service establishment. At least one (1) off - street parking space for each three
hundred (300) square feet of floor area.
n) Retail sales and service business with fifty (50) percent of gross floor area devoted to storage,
warehouses and/or industry. One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet devoted to
public sales and/or service plus one (1) space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of
storage area or one (1) space for each employee on the maximum shift which is appropriate.
o) Restaurants and cafes. At least one (1) space for each four (4) seats used by patrons, plus one
(1) space for each employee on the maximum shift.
p) Private clubs serving food and/or drinks, bars, taverns, nightclubs. At least one
(1) space for each fifty (50) square feet of gross floor area.
(1) Funeral home and Mortuary establishments. At least twenty (20) parking spaces for each chapel
or parlor, plus one (1) parking space for each funeral vehicle maintained on the premises.
r) Manufacturing, fabricating or processing of a product or material, warehouse, storage, handling
or bulk goods, post offices. At least eight (8) spaces, plus one
(1) space for each two (2) employees on each shift based on maximum planned employment or
at a minimum one (1) space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area.
s) Car wash. (In addition to required stacking space.)
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1. Automatic drive through, serviced. Ten (10) spaces per bay for stacking purposes plus
one (1) space for each employee on the maximum shift.
2. Self- service. Three (3) spaces per bay for stacking purposes, plus a minimum of two (2)
additional spaces.
Subd. 5: Parking Lot Standards. In all districts where off - street parking lots are permitted or
required such off - street parking shall be constructed and maintained subject to the following regulations:
a) These standards shall not be applicable to parking provided for single family or two family
residences, public parks or other publicly owned property. Parking lot standards for
industrial uses may be subject to variance or modification by the conditional use permit for the
specific industrial use. In considering a request for variance or modification, the City shall
consider the location of the property, size of the parking area, use of the parking area, adjacent
property uses and the impact on the general well being of the community. Alternative
surfaces which may be permitted in an industrial area are limited to Class 2 crushed granite
which conforms to the requirements of MN /DOT specification 3138 with visual evidence of
further consolidation.
b) Parking lots existing on or before January 1,1996, do not have to be brought into compliance with
these standards until such time as any of the following events occur. (a) a new structure is
constructed on the property served by the parking lot; (b) an addition is constructed to any
existing structure located on the property served by the parking lot; (c) A change in use of the
property served by the parking lot occurs which results in a remodeling of the structure requiring
the issuance of a building permit.
c) Adequate ingress and egress shall be provided.
d) Such parking lots shall be constructed and maintained in a useable condition, with a hard surface
consisting of concrete, bituminous, pavement or paver stone designed to drain and dispose of
surface water. Recycled bituminous or concrete shall be prohibited except as permitted in an
industrial area by special use permit or variance.
e) Whenever such parking lot boundary adjoins property zoned for residential use, a setback of
fifteen (15) feet from said lot line shall be required, and maintained.
0 Necessary curbs or other protection against damages to adjoining properties, streets and
sidewalks shall be provided and maintained. Concrete curbs to B specifications shall be
used for all automobile stops and for all drive and parking areas.
g) Plans for the construction of any such parking lot must be approved by the Planning
Commission before construction is started. No such land shall be used for parking until
approved by the Planning Commission.
h) No sign shall be so located as to restrict the sight, orderly operation and traffic movement within
any parking area. Only signs necessary for the orderly operation of traffic movement or parking
regulation shall be permitted in any parking area (e.g. visitor parking, deliveries, handicap
parking). Such signs shall not be considered part of the permitted advertising space and shall be
subject to signage regulations.
i) All parking lots shall be screened and landscaped from abutting residential uses or districts by a
wall, fence or densely - planted compact hedge or tree cover not less than four (4) feet nor more
than eight (8) feet in height.
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j) Except in the case of single- family, two - family, and townhouse developments, parking areas
shall be designed so that circulation between parking aisles or driveways occurs within the
designated parking lot and does not depend upon a public street or alley and such design does
not require backing onto the public street.
k) Except in the cases of single - family, two - family and townhouse developments, parking lot
dimensions are set forth in the table below. Circulation patterns shall allow adequate room for
emergency vehicles.
Angle Standard Depth Depth to Aisle Wall /wall Interlock
and stall to interlock width module Module
traffic width wall
flow
90 deg 9' 17.5' 17.5' 26' 61' 61.0
2 -way
60 deg 9' 18.0' 16.5' 26' 62' 59.0
2 -way
75 deg 9' 18.5' 17.5' 22' 59' 57.0
1 -way
60 deg 9' 18.0' 16.5' 18' 54' 51.0
1 -way
Special designs will be considered for unique situations, and are subject to
approval of the City Engineer. Handicap stalls shall be provided in accordance
with current ADA requirements. Where bumpers overhang sidewalks, allow 2.5
feet of clearance for the overhang before considering useable sidewalk width.
1) Drainage and Surfacing. Driveways shall not exceed a grade of six (6) percent and all
parking lots except those for less than four (4) vehicles shall be graded according to a
drainage plan which has been approved by the City Engineer. Catch basins, sumps
and underground storm sewers may be required.
m) Striping. All lots for five (5) or more vehicles shall have the organization of spaces
painted on the surface according to the plan approved by the City.
n) Circulation. Lots shall be so designed that internal circulation shall be available without
utilizing the public street.
o) Maintenance. It shall be the responsibility of the lessee and/or owner of the principal
use, uses or building to maintain in a neat and adequate manner, the parking area,
striping, landscaping and screening.
p) Lighting. All lighting used to illuminate an off - street parking area shall be shaded or
diffused so as to reflect the light away from the adjoining property and away from abutting
traffic flow.
Subd. 5.5: Parking Pads for Residential Units in All Zoning Districts.
a) Parking pads shall be considered accessory uses and shall be clearly subordinate in
square footage, bulk, and scale to the principal use of the property as a residential
unit(s).
b) An administrative permit is required for all parking pads constructed after the
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issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. In the case of unimproved surfaces the
Building Official shall determine if a permit is necessary.
c) Parking pads existing at the time of this Ordinance adoption shall be allowed to
continue as existing until a building permit or rental permit is requested by the
property owner. Upon building or rental permit application, the parking pad shall
be brought into conformance with this Section. The Planning Commission may grant
an extension to this requirement provided sufficient escrow is filed with the City to
ensure said parking pad improvements are completed within nine (9) months of the
issuance of a building or rental permit.
d) Parking outside of driveway locations is only allowed on areas paved with a
continuous impervious surface or an approved pervious surface contained by
delineated edging and of sufficient depth and compaction to reasonably prohibit the
growth of vegetation within or through said pervious surface on a continuous basis.
e) Parking pads must meet all yard setbacks and are considered an accessory structure
when defining setbacks. Parking pads allowed in front yards must be constructed as
an integral part of an improved driveway and aggregate structural, driveway, and
parking pad square footage shall not occupy greater than fifty (50) percent of the
front yard. Parking pads shall not occupy a viewing triangle measuring twenty -five
(25) feet from the curb intersect at intersections of two or more public streets.
Alternate: Parking pads may encroach into side and/or rear yard setbacks, provided
they do not encroach into utility or drainage easements and that a viewing triangle
measuring twenty -five (25) feet from the curb intersect is maintained at intersections of
two or more public streets. Parking pads allowed in front yards must be constructed as
an integral part of an improved driveway and aggregate structural, driveway, and
parking pad square footage shall not occupy greater than fifty (50) percent of the front
yard.
f) Parking of licensed, operable passenger vehicles owned by those residing at the
premises are allowed in driveways leading to garages and legal parking areas /pads
providing said parking of vehicles complies with standards of this Chapter and other
applicable sections of the City Code.
g) Parking pads in front and side yards must be easily accessible from an improved
driveway. Parking pads in the rear yard shall be accessible from an alley and/or
h) Parking pads must be on the same lot as the residence being served.
Subd. 6: Required Loading Berths. In connection with any structure which is to be
erected or substantially altered and which requires the receipt or distribution of materials or
merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles, with a gross floor area of five thousand (5,000) square
feet or more, there shall be off - street loading provided on the basis of the following:
Gross Floor Area Minimum required
square feet loading berths
5,000 to 16,000 1
16,000 to 40,000 2
40,000 to 70,000 3
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70,000 to 100,000 4
each additional 40,000 1 additional Loading space required under
this Section shall be at least fifty (50) feet long and
ten (10) feet wide.
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Judy Weyrens
From: Bill Barber [bbarber @waitepark.org]
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 11:01 AM
To: Tschultz @ci.sauk - rapids.mn.us; Matt.Glaesman @ci.stcloud.mn.us; Judy Weyrens; Anita @sartellmn.com
Cc: Pete Jansky; Terry Thene; rsabart@sehinc.com
Subject: Re: parking lot standards
Attachments: PARKING REQUIREMENT1.doc
Judy,
We have covered the parking situation in our Zoning Ordinances. I have attached the
Information Handout that we give to people which covers most situation, especially in
Residential Zonings.
Hopefully this is helpful.
Bill Barber
Building & Planning Coordinator
City of Waite Park, Mn.
Ph: 320 - 656 -8936
Fax: 320 - 252 -6955
Email: bbarber(a)waitepark.org
»> Judy Weyrens <lweyrensPcityofstioseph.com> 5/26/2010 10:35:21 AM »>
Good Morning -
The City of St. Joseph is working on developing standards for residential parking pads. We
do not allow parking on the grass and it is becoming more and more difficult to enforce.
Therefore we are looking to see if you have adopted standards for parking pads in residential
areas. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Judy Weyrens
Administrator
City of St. Joseph
PO Box 668
,St. Joseph MN 56374
(320) 363 -7201
(320) 363 -0342 (Fax)
iweyrenskityofstioseph. com< mailto :jweyrens(acityofstioseph.com>
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PARKING REQUIREMENTS
R -1, R -2, & R -3 PROPERTIES
Following are the parking requirements for R -1, R -2 and R -3 zoned properties. These properties
consist of Single Family, Townhome, Duplex and Patio Homes, single - family detached and
single - family attached.
Where can vehicles park:
1. Zoning sections 52.12 (R -1), 52.13 (R -2) and 52.14 (R -3) all have a section titled
"Yard Cover ". In all cases, it notes that motor vehicles may not be left parked or
unattended on or within a yard.
2. A yard is defined as open space on a lot which is unoccupied and unobstructed from
its lowest level to the sky, except as otherwise permitted in this Ordinance. This
would include any front, side or rear yard.
3. The only exception to parking in any yards is that designated driveways may be used
for parking of vehicles.
What can be parked in a Residential Zone: 52.42 Sub. 4 (E)
1. Must be used solely for the parking of licensed and operable passenger automobiles.
2. No more than one(1) truck not to exceed a gross weight rating of eighteen
thousand(18,000) pounds as rated by the manufacturer.
Type of parking surfaces permitted in residential zones: 52.42 Sub. 4 (E)
1. Off - street parking facilities accessory to residential uses shall feature improved
surfaces (i.e. cement, asphalt and the like).
2. All off- street parking spaces together with driveways shall be improved to provide a
durable and dust -free surface consisting of concrete, asphalt, impervious pavers or
similar materials. Class 5 material is not an accepted similar driveway material.
3. Existing driveways not currently improved to a durable and dust -free surface are not
required to be upgraded unless it is determined that current driveway surface
materials are washing into the public street causing a nuisance. Any expansion to an
existing gravel driveway shall be improved to a durable and dust -free surface (i.e.
concrete, asphalt, impervious pavers or equivalent).
Waite Park
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Where can Recreational or Power Sports vehicles be parked: 52.49.10
1. Total combination of two (2) or fewer licensed and operational recreational or
power sports vehicles, (RV's, trailers which are used for hauling/storing
recreational /power sports vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, etc.) and /or seasonal
automobiles may be parked or stored on the property outside a home,
provided:
a. The RV's are stored in the rear yard.
b. If stored in the side yard, they are at least five (5) feet from the
property line
c. If stored in the rear yard, they are at least ten (10) feet from the rear lot
line.
d. If stored on a corner lot they do not obstruct the view of motorists
from the adjacent roadways.
e. Each vehicle stored on an open trailer shall be counted as one item.
f. Each open or enclosed trailer shall be counted as one vehicle or item.
Waite Park
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Judy Weyrens
From: Todd Schultz [Tschultz @ci.sauk- rapids.mn.us]
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 10:42 AM
To: Judy Weyrens; Matt Glaesman; Anita Rasmussen; Bill Barber
Cc: Terry Thene; Randy Sabart; Pete Jansky
Subject: RE: parking lot standards
Attachments: image001.png
Judy,
We have also been struggling with this lately. Cars parked on an unimproved surface mostly occur in the older parts of
town where we have a mix of rentals and older people on fixed incomes. We would like to get the cars off the grass or
dirt, but we are concerned that this would create a hardship for some of the older folks that don't have a bituminous
driveway. Further complicating the issue is the Benton County Fair. Homeowners around the fair sell parking spaces on
their lawns. Politically it would be hard to changes this. Also because the fair doesn't really have dedicated parking
areas, it does serve a functional purpose.
Todd Schultz
Tel 320 - 258 -5315
ry
City of Sauk Rapids
Community Development Director
115 2nd Ave. North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
320.258.5300
320.249.1464
From: Judy Weyrens [mailto:jweyrens @cityofstjoseph.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 10:35 AM
To: Todd Schultz; Matt Glaesman; Anita Rasmussen; Bill Barber
Cc: Terry Thene; Randy Sabart; Pete Jansky
Subject: parking lot standards
Good Morning —
The City of St. Joseph is working on developing standards for residential parking pads. We do not allow parking on the
grass and it is becoming more and more difficult to enforce. Therefore we are looking to see if you have adopted
standards for parking pads in residential areas. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Judy Weyrens
Administrator
City of St. Joseph
PO Box 668
St. Joseph MN 56374
(320) 363 -7201
(320) 363 -0342 (Fax)
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Judy Weyrens
From: Judy Weyrens
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 9:26 AM
To: 'Cynthia Smith - Strack MDG, Inc.'
Subject: FW: parking lot standards
Attachments: Art16 Parking 04_06_09.pdf
Original Message
From: Matt Glaesman [mailto:Matt.Glaesman @ci.stcloud.mn.us]
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 10:43 AM
To: Todd Schultz; Judy Weyrens; Anita Rasmussen; BillBarber
Cc: Pete Jansky; Terry Thene; Randy Sabart
Subject: Re: parking lot standards
Judy,
We know your pain! This is obviously a big concern for us, particularly in student housing
areas.
The simple answer is that all parking must be on paved surfaces in residential neighborhoods
and must be in the excess sideyard or rear yard. Parking is further limited by setbacks and
green space /open space minimums on each parcel. I have attached our ordinance language, see
Articles 16.7, 16.8, and 16.13 for specific provisions affecting residential parking.
Enforcement is a challenge. Our adoption of administrative citation authority has
significantly improved the challenge of enforcing these standards.
Matt
»> Judy Weyrens <iweyrensOcityofstioseph.com> 5/26/2010 10:35 AM »>
Good Morning -
The City of St. Joseph is working on developing standards for residential parking pads. We
do not allow parking on the grass and it is becoming more and more difficult to enforce.
Therefore we are looking to see if you have adopted standards for parking pads in residential
areas. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Judy Weyrens
Administrator
City of St. Joseph
PO Box 668
St. Joseph MN 56374
(320) 363 -7201
(320) 363 -0342 (Fax)
jweyrenskityofstioseph. com< mailto :jweyrenskityofst1oseph.com>
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Article 16. Off - Street Parking and Loading
16.1 PURPOSE
16.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
16.3 COMPUTATION
16.4 COLLECTIVE PROVISIONS
16.5 LAND BANKED FUTURE PARKING
16.6 EXEMPTION FROM OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
16.7 LOCATION OF OFF - STREET PARKING SPACES
16.8 DESIGN STANDARDS
16.9 OFF - STREET PARKING ACCESS
16.10 ACCESSIBLE PARKING
16.11 STACKING SPACES FOR DRIVE - THROUGH FACILITIES
16.12 PARKING AND STORING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND OVERSIZED VEHICLES
16.13 REQUIRED OFF - STREET PARKING SPACES
16.14 DESIGN OF OFF - STREET LOADING
16.15 REQUIRED OFF - STREET LOADING SPACES
16.1 PURPOSE
The off - street parking and loading regulations of this Article are intended to provide accessible,
attractive, secure and well- maintained off - street parking and loading areas with the appropriate
number of spaces in proportion to the needs of the proposed use, increase public safety by
reducing congestion of public streets, and encourage the use of alternative modes of
transportation where appropriate.
16.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
The provisions of this Article apply as follows:
A. Existing Facilities
1. The existing number of off - street parking and loading spaces cannot be reduced below
the requirements of this Article. If the number of such existing spaces is already less than
the requirements of this Article, it may not be further reduced.
2. Existing off - street parking and loading areas which do not conform to the requirements of
this Article, but were in conformance with the requirements of this Code at the time the
parking or loading facilities were established, are permitted to continue as a legal
nonconforming structure.
3. If a building permit for a building or structure was lawfully issued prior to the effective date
of this Code, the number of off - street parking and loading spaces must be provided in the
amount required for the issuance of said building permit, regardless of what may be
required by this Article.
B. Damage or Destruction
When a building is reconstructed or repaired after being damaged or destroyed, off - street
parking and loading facilities must be restored or maintained in an amount equivalent to that
at the time of such damage or destruction. However, it is not necessary to restore or maintain
parking and loading facilities in excess of the applicable requirements of this Section.
City of St. Cloud, Minnesota Article 16:
Land Development Code Article 16 - Page 1 Off - Street Parking and Loading
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C. Change in Land Use
When the existing use of a building, structure or parcel of land is changed to a new use,
parking and loading spaces must be provided as required for the new use. Additional parking
or loading spaces are required in the amount by which the requirements for the new use
exceed the requirements for the existing use.
D. Change in Intensity of Use
1. When the intensity of use of any building, structure or parcel of land is increased,
additional parking and loading spaces must be provided. The number of additional
parking and loading spaces is based on the increase in the number of dwelling units,
gross floor area, seating capacity, or other unit of measurement used to calculate the
number of required number of parking or loading spaces.
2. When the intensity of use of any building, structure or parcel of land is decreased, the
number of parking and loading spaces may be reduced so long as the parking
requirements of this Article are met for the entire building, structure or parcel of land as
modified.
E. Provision of Additional Spaces
Nothing in this Article is deemed to prevent the voluntary establishment of off - street parking
or loading facilities, provided that all regulations governing the location, design and control of
such facilities must be in accordance with this Article.
F. Limitations on Use
No motor vehicle repair work of any kind is permitted in conjunction with exposed off - street
parking facilities, except for minor repair on vehicles owned by the occupant or resident of the
principal use for which the parking space is intended. In that case, all such minor repair work
must be done within an enclosed garage. No temporary use may occupy required off - street
parking areas.
G. Site Plan
All plans submitted for a building permit requiring parking spaces or loading facilities must
show or designate the area, number of spaces, type of surfacing, screening, and drainage to
be performed. Such site plan is a part of the building permit, and no certificate of occupancy
will be issued until all items shown on the site plan for parking and loading facilities have
been completed.
16.3 COMPUTATION
The total number of required parking and loading spaces is based upon the requirements for the
principal use(s) of the lot. When more than one (1) use occupies the same lot, the number of
required spaces is to be the sum of the separate requirements for each use. All off - street parking
facilities must be completed before occupancy of the building or structure served. In computing
the number of off-street parking or loading spaces required by this Section, the following
standards for computation apply:
A. Space allocated to any off - street loading space cannot be used to satisfy the requirement for
any off - street parking space or access aisle, or portion thereof. Conversely, the area
allocated to any off - street parking space must not be used to satisfy the replacement for any
off - street loading space or portion thereof.
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B. A fraction of less than one -half ( may be disregarded, and a fraction of one -half ( %) or
more is counted as one (1) parking or loading space.
C. In places of assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or similar
seating facilities, each twenty (20) inches of such seating facility is counted as one (1) seat
for the purpose of determining the requirement for off - street parking facilities.
D. Except as otherwise specified, parking or loading spaces required on an employee basis is
based on the maximum number of employees normally present on the premises at any one
time. When the determination of the number of parking spaces is based on the number of
employees, the owner and /or manager is counted as an employee(s).
16.4 COLLECTIVE PROVISIONS
A. Off - street parking spaces for separate uses may be provided collectively if the aggregate
number of spaces provided is not less than the sum of the spaces required for each use
separately. No parking space may serve as the required space for more than one (1) use with
the exception of the following shared parking arrangement described in Paragraph B below.
B. An off - street parking facility may be shared between two (2) or more uses, provided that use
of such facility by each user does not occur at the same time. No shared use of parking
spaces are permitted unless:
1. The users of the shared parking facility sign an agreement, approved by the City
Attorney, expressing the intent to share parking facilities and file this agreement with the
City.
2. Approval is obtained from the Zoning Administrator that confirms that the use of such
facility by each user does not take place at the same hours during the same days of the
week.
3. The location and design requirements of this section are met.
4. Any subsequent change in use requires proof that the minimum parking requirements,
per this Article, have been met for each use. The owner of a building or use has one -
hundred eighty (180) days within which to accommodate all required off - street parking or
to apply for a variance. As an alternative to a variance, a new shared parking agreement
may be arranged in accordance with this Article.
16.5 LAND BANKED FUTURE PARKING
The Zoning Administrator may permit land banking of up to twenty-five percent (25 %) of the
required parking spaces.
A. Sufficient evidence must be provided by the applicant that supports the reduced parking
needs.
B. The area proposed for land banking of parking spaces must be an area suitable for parking at
a future time.
C. Landscaping of the land banked area must be in full compliance of the zoning regulations and
at a minimum landscaped with turf. The Zoning Administrator may require additional
landscaping of the land- banked area.
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D. The land banked area cannot be used for any other use. The landscaped area reserved for
parking is not counted as part of the total site area required to be landscaped, if such a
provision is applicable.
E. The applicant must show the area to be banked on the site plan and marked as "Land
Banked Future Parking."
F. The Zoning Administrator, on the basis of increased parking demand for the use, can require
the conversion of all or part of the land- banked area to off - street parking spaces. Land
banked area must be converted within ninety (90) days of receipt of the Zoning
Administrator's written order.
16.6 EXEMPTION FROM OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
A. In any commercial or industrial district, an establishment that has paid a special assessment
or special tax for the provision of off - street City parking lot is exempt from providing the
required number of off- street parking.
B. The "Central Business District," as defined in this Code, is exempt from providing the required
number of off - street parking, so long as municipal off - street parking is provided to serve the
area.
16.7 LOCATION OF OFF - STREET PARKING SPACES
A. All required parking spaces for residential uses must be located on the same lot as the
building or use served. For non - residential uses, off - street parking areas provided on a site
other than the lot upon which the principal use is located, must be within one - hundred fifty
(150) feet of the site of the principal use. The users and owners of the off -site parking area
must sign an agreement, approved by the City Attorney, expressing the intent to
accommodate required off - street parking at the site and file this agreement with the City.
B. Tuck -under parking within the principal structure of a multi - family residential structure, lodging
house, or fraternity or sorority house that would require ingress /egress to the parking area
through the front yard is prohibited.
C. In all residential districts, MD, C -1 and C -2 Districts, required front and interior or street side
setbacks may not be used for parking or storing of motor vehicles, recreational camping
vehicles, recreational equipment and /or trailers.
D. In all residential districts, that portion of a driveway that directly accesses a parking stall may
not be located within the required interior or street side setback, and must be at least ten (10)
feet from the side lot line. See Figure 16 -1: Residential Driveway Setback.
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E. Driveways for churches in residential districts may not be located within the required front,
interior or street side setbacks.
F. In the C -3, C -4, C -5, 1 -1, 1 -2 and 1 -3 Districts, parking and outdoor storage may be located in
all required setback areas, except where the district boundary is within at least one - hundred
fifty (150) feet of a residential district, MD, C -1 or C -2 District, in which case no parking or
storage may be located within what would be the required setback of the residential district,
MD, C -1 or C -2 District.
G. No parking, obstructions or driveway intersections are allowed within twenty (20) feet of any
street intersection and ten (10) feet from any alley intersection, except in the C -3 and C-4
Districts.
16.8 DESIGN STANDARDS
All off - street parking facilities must comply with the following standards:
A. Dimensions
Off- street parking spaces must be designed in accordance with Figure 16 -2: Off - Street
Parking Dimensions.
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B. Construction of Parking Area
All off - street parking areas, except uses in the AG District, must be surfaced using one (1) or
more of the following materials: asphalt, concrete, interlocking brick, pervious pavers, or
mortared stone or brick. All parking areas including driveways must be well drained, and
maintained in a sightly and well -kept condition.
C. Striping
All non - residential and multi - family off - street parking areas where four (4) or more spaces are
required must be marked by a durable painted stripe designating the parking spaces.
D. Landscaping and Screening
All parking lots must be landscaped in accordance with Sections 17.9 (Perimeter Parking Lot
Landscaping) and 17.10 (Interior Parking Lot Landscaping).
E. Bumper/Tire Barriers
Bumper/tire stops or similar barriers must be placed so as to prevent encroachment along
property lines for parking lots, loading areas, or the storage of motor vehicles, campers,
boats, etc. that abut a public street or avenue where three (3) or more encroachment violation
notices are issued within a two (2) year period.
16.9 OFF - STREET PARKING ACCESS
A. The driveway and curb cut restrictions in Table 16 -1: Driveway and Curb Cut Size apply to all
off - street parking facilities. Any changes to these requirements requires approval by the
Engineering Department and the Planning Division. The full width of an alley, but no part of a
public street, shoulder or sidewalk, may be used in calculating access aisle width.
TABLE 16.1: DRIVEWAY AND CURB CUT SIZE
USE DRIVEWAY & CURB CUT DRIVEWAY & CURB CUT
MINIMUM SIZE MAXIMUM SIZE
Single - Family & Two-Family Residential 16 ft 24 ft
Multi - Family Residential & Other Uses 24 ft 30 ft
Allowed in Residential Districts
Commercial & Industrial Uses 24 ft 30 ft
One -Way Drive Aisles 16 ft 30 ft
B. Off - street parking must not be designed so that backing movements are necessary for
ingress or egress, with the exception of entering or exiting an individual parking space.
C. The top of a driveway apron must be no less than five (5) feet from any property line.
D. The public right -of -way cannot be used for circulation within off - street parking facilities.
E. One -way driveways must be clearly marked with appropriate entrance and exit signs and /or
pavement marking. If traffic conditions warrant the restriction of turning movements or
access, additional signs and access /circulation modifications may be necessary. The
Engineering Department and the Planning and Zoning Department may also impose
additional restrictions based upon state and /or federal requirements or good engineering
practice.
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FIGURE 16-2: OFF - STREET PARKING DIMENSIONS
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1 A module is defined as a drive aisle with automobiles parked on at least one side of the drive aisle.
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F. The City may require driveways designed to prohibit left turns in and out. Such must have a
channelizing island, as shown in Figure 16 -3: Channelizinq Island. Limited turn driveways are
subject to the following requirements:
1. Channelizing island width, measured parallel to the street: Forty (40) feet
2. Channelizing island length: Twenty -five (25) feet
3. Channelizing island offset: Five (5) feet
4. Driveway Width: Thirty (30) feet
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INGRESS /EGRESS MOVEMENTS
G. Commercial or office developments that possess dedicated parking areas are encouraged to
provide a cross - access drive to allow circulation between sites. For new commercial uses, a
system of joint use driveways and cross - access easements is encouraged where feasible. if
cross - access will be provided, the Zoning Administrator may require that the owner provide
documentation that adjacent property owners have been contacted, in writing, regarding the
provision of cross - access. Joint use driveways and cross - access easements must
incorporate the following:
1. A minimum width of twenty -four (24) feet to ensure two -way travel aisles to accommodate
automobiles, service vehicles and loading vehicles.
2. Bump -outs and other design features to make it visually obvious that the abutting
properties are tied together.
3. A unified access and circulation plan for coordinated or shared parking areas.
16.10 ACCESSIBLE PARKING
A. Required Number of Spaces
The number of accessible parking spaces must be included in the total number of required
parking spaces. The number of accessible spaces is as required in Table 16 -2: Ratio of
Accessible Spaces, and in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Minnesota State Building Code, as amended from time
to time, and all additional governing codes and applicable laws.
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TABLE 16.2: RATIO OF ACCESSIBLE SPACES
TOTAL SPACES 1 -25 26-50 51 -75 76-100 101-150 151 -200 201 -300 301 -400 401-450 451+
TOTAL 2% of
ACCESSIBLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 total
SPACES'
MINIMUM VAN 1 per 8
ACCESSIBLE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 accessible
SPACES' spaces
FOOTNOTES TABLE 16 -2
'Accessible Spaces include van accessible spaces. Van spaces are not restricted to vans.
B. Dimensions and Design
1. Such spaces must comply with the design standards of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 and the Minnesota State Building Code, as amended from time to time.
2. Such spaces must be identified by a sign and pavement markings indicating parking for
the disabled only.
3. Such spaces must be the spaces located on the shortest accessible route of travel to the
main entrance of the building or structure, and connected by a paved surface designed to
provide safe and easy access.
4. Accessible parking must not be located on slopes exceeding 1:50.
16.11 STACKING SPACES FOR DRIVE - THROUGH FACILITIES
A. Design
1. Stacking spaces provided for drive - through uses must be a minimum of nine (9) feet in
width, as measured from the outermost point of any service window to the edge of the
driveway, and nineteen (19) feet in length. (See Figure 16-4: Measurement of Drive -
Through and Figure 16 -5: Stacking Spaces)
FIGURE 16-4: MEASUREMENT OF DRIVE - THROUGH
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FIGURE 16-5: STACKING SPACES
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2. Stacking spaces provided for drive - through uses must be placed in a single line behind
the drive - through facility and located so that, when in use, they do not obstruct ingress or
egress to the site and do not obstruct access to required parking or loading spaces.
3. Stacking spaces begin behind the vehicle parked at a last point of service, such as a
window or car wash bay.
B. Required Spaces
Every drive - through facility must provide a minimum of two (2) stacking spaces per bay.
C. Reduction of Required Stacking Spaces
The number of required stacking spaces may be reduced by the Zoning Administrator if the
petitioner presents a study done by a traffic engineer with quantifiable evidence (e.g.,
comparable information) which demonstrates that a different requirement should be imposed.
The approval of a reduced number of stacking spaces applies only to the specific business
for which the study was conducted.
16.12 PARKING AND STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND OVERSIZED VEHICLES
A. Storage in all Zoning Districts. The following provisions apply to the storage and parking
of recreational vehicles in all zoning districts:
1. Recreational vehicles and equipment shall not be used for living, sleeping or
housekeeping while parked or stored. Recreational vehicles shall not be used for
commercial storage or other non - residential purposes.
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2. Except on properties which are valid motor vehicle dealers, recreational vehicles shall
have a current license and registration.
3. Recreational vehicles shall be in operable condition. No recreational vehicle shall be
parked or stored in a location other than a building unless it is in a condition for the safe
and effective performance of its intended function. No recreational vehicle which is in a
state of visible external disrepair shall be parked or stored outside of a building.
B. Storage in Residential Zoning Districts. The following provisions, in addition to those
cited by Article 16.12A, will apply to the storage of recreational vehicles in residential districts.
1. Number. The maximum number of recreational vehicles permitted to be parked or
stored outside of a building in a residential district will be two (2). No more than one
(1) recreational vehicle may be parked or stored in the front yard. No more than one
Class A motorhome may be parked or stored on a residentially zoned property.
Class A motorhomes typically resemble a bus, are entirely constructed on a specially
designed motorhome chassis, and often include multiple slide -out sections, living
space, kitchens, bathrooms, and entertainment centers.
2. Size.
a. No recreational vehicles greater than 45 feet in length shall be permitted on any
residential lot in the city.
b. The total lot coverage of all recreational vehicles stored outside may not exceed
10% of the lot area.
3. Location. Recreational vehicles may be parked or stored on a parcel which contains
a permitted principal use in a residential zoning district, subject to the following
regulations:
a. Surfaces. All recreational vehicles shall be parked or stored on the following
surfaces:
i. Recreational vehicles must be stored upon an improved surface within the
front yard.
ii. Recreational vehicles stored in the side or rear yard may be on a landscaped
surface, including a maintained gravel surface.
b. Location. All recreational vehicles shall be parked or stored in accordance with
the following:
i. Recreational vehicles may be parked or stored in the front yard, interior side
yard, street side yard, and rear yard provided that a five (5) foot setback is
maintained.
ii. Recreational vehicles may not be parked or stored within twenty feet (20') of
any street right -of -way corner where it will interfere with traffic or pedestrian
visibility across the driveway, alley or street.
4. General Regulations.
a. Ownership and Guest Parking. All recreational vehicles parked or stored shall be
owned or leased by an occupant of the premises where parked or stored.
Guests of the occupant of the premises may park on a driveway on the premises
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for a period not exceeding seven (7) days in any 30 consecutive day period. No
nuisances, including noise, light and odor created by such guest parking are
permitted.
b. Repairs. No major mechanical overhaul or repair shall be performed on
recreational vehicles unless conducted within a completely enclosed building.
C. Prohibited Vehicles in Residential Districts. The following vehicles and /or equipment
shall not be permitted to be stored or parked in any residentially zoned property:
1. Licensed vehicles with a license decal greater than "D" or in excess of 6,000 pounds
as described in Minnesota State Statute 188.013. Examples are cargo (step) vans,
buses, boom trucks, dump trucks, tank trucks, construction equipment, truck - tractor
semi - trailer combinations, and any other such similar equipment/vehicles.
2. Unlicensed commercial vehicles or equipment such as race cars, farm implement
backhoes, bobcats, drilling and /or landscaping equipment, and any other such similar
equipment/vehicles.
D. Oversized Vehicles Allowed in Residential Districts. The following vehicles and /or
equipment may be parked on a residentially zoned property in accordance with the
following:
1. Any licensed vehicle with a license decal greater than "D" or in excess of 6,000
pounds as described in Minnesota State Statute 188.013 being used in conjunction
with a legitimate service being provided to the residential property.
2. Any number of oversized vehicles /equipment are allowed if parked or stored in a
completely enclosed building subject and related to a home occupation as defined by
this ordinance.
16.13 REQUIRED OFF -STREET PARKING SPACES
A. Table 16 -3: Required Off - Street Parking lists parking requirements for the uses listed within
the districts. The minimum number of off - street parking spaces to be provided for the
designated uses is described in Table 16 -3.
B. In some cases, more specific uses which are considered part of a permitted or conditional
use category are listed with specified parking requirements. These specific uses are listed
only for the purposes of this Article to delineate specific parking requirements and do not
indicate whether such uses are permitted or conditional uses within any district.
C. For uses not specifically listed in this table, the Zoning Administrator will determine the
number of required parking spaces based upon the most similar use listed in Table 16 -3.
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TABLE 16-3: REQUIRED OFF- STREET PARKING
USE REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF- STREET PARKING SPACES
Residential Uses
Assisted Living Facility .50 spaces per dwelling unit
Convalescent Home 1 space for each 4 beds
Dormitory 1 s.ace for lodging unit (bed)
Dwelling, Multi - Family: Excluding R -3 & R3A 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Districts
1- Bedroom: 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Dwelling, Multi - Family: R -3 & R -3A Districts 2- Bedroom: 2 spaces per dwelling unit
3+ Bedroom: 3 spaces per dwelling unit
Dwelling, Single - Family 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Dwelling, Townhouse 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Dwelling, Two - Family 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Fraternity /Sorority House .75 space per lodging unit (room)
Independent Living Facility 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit.
Lodging House .75 space per person
Manufactured Housing Park 2 spaces per manufactured home
Manufactured Home 2 spaces per home
Nursing Home 1 space per 4 beds + 1 space per 3 employees on the major shift
Residential Facility 1 space per 4 beds
Temporary Shelter Facility .25 space per bed
Institutional and Public Uses
Homeless Day Center 1 space per full -time employee or volunteer on largest shift + 1 space per 10
persons based on maximum occupancy
Museum 1 space for each 800sf of gross floor area
Places of Assembly: Auditorium, Stadium, 1 space per 4 seats in the largest area of assembly + 1 space per 250sf of
Gymnasium, Community Center & Place of gross floor area of office
Worship
Elementary, Middle & Junior High School: 1 space per faculty and staff
member on the largest work shift
School
High School: 1 space per 3 students based on the design capacity, plus 1
space per faculty and staff member on the largest work shift
Commercial Uses
Animal Hospital 1 space per 600sf of gross floor area
Art Gallery 1 space for each 800sf of gross floor area
Beauty /Barber Shop 2 spaces per chair + 1 per three employees
Bed & Breakfast Facility 2 spaces + 1 space per sleeping room
Bowling Alley 5 spaces for each lane or alley
Car Wash 1 space per wash lane + 1 space per employee on largest shift
Club 1 space per lodging unit +spaces equal to 20% capacity of club or lodge
Commercial Kennel 1 space per 600sf of gross floor area
Dance Establishment 1 space per 4 persons based on design capacity + 1 space for every
employee on the largest work shift
Day Care Facility (More Than 16 Persons) 1 space for each 10 persons
Drive -In Establishment 1 space per 2 employees + customer spaces
Dry Cleaner 1 space per 300sf of gross floor area
Financial Institution 1 space per 250sf of gross floor area
Retail Floor Space Less Than 100,000sf: 1 space per 1,000sf of gross floor
area
Furniture Stores
Retail Floor Space More Than 100,000sf: 1 space per 1,200sf of gross floor
area
Hospital 1 space per 4 beds + 1 space per 3 employees on largest shift
Hotel /Motel 1 space per lodging unit
Laundromat 1 space per 300sf of gross floor area
Medical/Dental Office 6 spaces for each doctor /dentist
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TABLE 16 -3: REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING
USE REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF - STREET PARKING SPACES
Mortuary 1 space per 4 seats in the largest area of assembly + 1 space per 250sf of
gross floor area of office
Office 1 space per 300sf of gross floor area
Personal Services Establishment: Heavy
Commercial Use 1 space per 600sf of gross floor area
Personal Services Establishment: Light
Commercial Use - 20,000sf of gross floor area or 1 space per 300sf of gross floor area
less
Restaurant (Excluding Drive -In Establishment) 1 space per 4 seats + 1 per 2 employees
Retail Goods Establishment: Heavy Commercial 1 space per 600sf of gross floor area
Use
Retail Goods Establishment: Light Commercial 1 space per 300sf of gross floor area
Use - 20,000sf of gross floor area or less
Shopping Center 1 space for each 300sf of gross floor area
Service Station 3 spaces per each service stall + 1 space per each attendant on the major
shift
Tavern 1 space per 100sf of gross floor area + 1 space per employee based on the
_ largest shift
Industrial Uses
Manufacturing & Assembly 3 spaces per 1,000sf of gross floor area+ 1 space per 250sf of gross floor
area of office
Buildings Less Than 5,000sf: 1 space per 300sf of gross floor area
Print Shop Buildings 5,000sf — 25,000sf: 1 space per 450sf of gross floor area
Buildings More Than 25,000sf:1 space per employee on largest shift + 1
space per company vehicle
Warehousing, Wholesale & Distribution 1 space per 1,000sf of gross floor area+ 1 space per 250sf of gross floor
, area of office
16.14 DESIGN OF OFF - STREET LOADING
A. Location
All required loading or unloading into or out of trucks in excess of three - quarter ( ton
capacity, or railroad cars, must be conducted at facilities specifically designed or designated
for that purpose. These facilities must be located upon the zoning lot of the principal use
requiring them. One (1) berth may be located within areas used for off- street parking. Any
additional berths must be separated from areas used for off - street parking.
B. Access
Each required off - street loading berth must be designed to avoid undue interference with
other vehicular or rail access, or use of public streets, alleys or other public transport system.
C. Surfacing
All off - street loading areas, including loading berths and maneuvering areas, must be
surfaced with asphalt, concrete, interlocking brick, mortared stone, or brick as the surfacing
material, and be well drained, landscaped and maintained in a sightly and well kept condition.
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D. Design
Tractor - trailer loading berths must be sixty (60) feet in length and twelve (12) feet in width. All
loading areas must consist of a maneuvering area in addition to the berth and may not use
any of that portion of the site containing parking stalls. Maneuvering areas must be of such
size as to permit the backing out of truck tractors and coupled trailers into a berth, without
blocking the use of other berths, drives or maneuvering areas.
16.15 REQUIRED OFF - STREET LOADING SPACES
Off - street loading spaces must be provided for a building, structure or use which requires the
receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or other vehicles in accordance with
Table 16-4: Off - Street Loading Requirements.
TABLE 16-4: OFF - STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS
LAND USE REQUIRED OFF- STREET LOADING SPACES
Animal Hospital & Kennel 1 space for each 50,000sf of gross floor area
Bowling Alley 1 space for each structure over 20,000sf of gross floor area
Clubs and Lodges 1 space for each structure over 20,000sf of gross floor area
General Office Building & Public Administration Office 1 space for buildings between 30,000sf & 100,000sf of gross floor area +
1 space for each additional 100,000sf of gross floor area
Financial Institution 1 space for buildings between 30,000sf & 100,000sf of gross floor area +
1 space for each additional 100,000sf of gross floor area
Heavy Commercial Uses — Excluding Uses
Specifically Listed Zoning Administrator determination
Hospital, Nursing Home & Similar Uses 1 space + 1 additional space for each 100,000sf of gross floor area
Hotel/Motel 1 space for each structure over 20,000sf of gross floor area
Light Commercial Use (20,000sf of Gross Floor Area Zoning Administrator determination
or Less) — Excluding Uses Specifically Listed
Mortuary 1 space for each structure over 100,000sf of gross floor area
Places of Assembly: Auditorium, Stadium, 1 space for each structure over 100,000sf of gross floor area
Gymnasium, Community Center & Place of Worship
Restaurant (Excluding Drive -In Establishments) 1 space for each structure over 10,000sf of gross floor area
Warehousing /Manufacturing 1 space for each 50,000sf of gross floor area
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