HomeMy WebLinkAbout[08b] Ordinance 52.10 Parkingcrry OF ST. JoSEYH
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2011
Council Agenda item 8(b)
AGENDA ITEM: Planning Matters — Ordinance 52.10, Parking
SUBMITTED BY: Administration
BOARD /COMMISSION /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission conducted a
public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Parking Ordinance. The final recommendation was
submitted to the Council for consideration on October 21, 2010. At that time the Council requested the
Planning Commission review the provisions as they relate to parking pads and determine if the
provisions apply to the current lot configuration in St. Joseph.
The Planning Commission reviewed amendment at the March 7, 2011 Planning Commission and made
some additional corrections. Those corrections are highlighted in yellow.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council in October 2010 requested the Planning Commission
revisit the proposed Ordinance as it relates to parking pads. (See attached minutes) At this same
meeting the Council accepted all other recommendations to the amendment.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As you may recall Ordinances become effective after publication and
to save on publication costs the City only publishes a summary of the changes. For this to occur the
Council has to authorize execution of a resolution stating that they have seen the proposed changes and
they are accurate and the summary publication is a fair representation of the changes. Since it is
uncertain what portions of the Ordinance will be approved, if any, the summary publication will be
brought back for adoption at the next Council meeting under the consent agenda.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action ............................... 8(b )-:1 -2
Extract of PC Minutes .......... ............................... 8(b):3 -4
Extract of CC Minutes ......... ............................... 8(b):5 -6
Ordinance 52.10, Parking .. ............................... 8(b):7 -16
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Finalize Ordinance amendment accepting or rejecting the provisions
included in the Amendment.
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Extract of Planning Commission — March 7, 2011
Amendment to Parking Ordinance — 52.10
Ordinance 52.10 — Parking: Weyrens stated that the Planning Commission previously held a public
hearing and recommended approval of the proposed amendment to Ordinance 52.10. The Council;
however, did not accept the recommendation and has asked the Planning Commission to review the
amendment again as it relates to the parking pad provisions. A number of residents have recreational
vehicles parked in their yards during the off season and requiring the installation of parking pad may
create financial or logistic issues. The other issue that arose during discussion was the requirement that
parking pads must abut a public way for access or have a driveway that extends to the parking pad.
Meyer stated that he is unsure what the Council is looking for. According to Weyrens, the Planning
Commission has previously approved the amendments as shown. When staff presented the Commission
the proposed amendment, it was based on concern from residents that is raised often. It comes down to
what people expect in a residential neighborhood. A number of residents contact the City with concerns
about having to look at a vehicle from their house or complaints about the grass growing around the
obstacle.
Rieke suggested the possibility of grass pavers to which Dullinger stated that she has dealt with quite a
bit in some of her design work. There was considerable discussion about the use of "recycled bituminous"
and whether or not crushed concrete would be considered the same and whether or not that would be
acceptable. Weyrens stated that the issue with that is the weeds that tend to grow thru the rocks..
According to Weyrens, the Council's main concern was that of Parking Pads for Residential Units [Subd
6(a)]. Deutz clarified that the issue is with residential areas.
Rieke again addressed the use of recycled or crushed bituminous and questioned whether or not it can
be used in commercial areas. Weyrens questioned whether they want to allow this by Special Use Permit,
similar to how it is done in the Industrial Districts. Deutz stated that there have been some businesses
that have been allowed this right whereas others have been denied.
Meyer redirected the commissioners and stated that the purpose of this discussion is to discuss the
location of parking pads /hard surfaces. Since the Planning Commission has already discussed this and
recommended approval to the Council, Meyer questioned whether they should continue this discussion or
let the Council make the final decision on the proposed Ordinance Amendment. Weyrens questioned
whether or not the Commissioners feel that the following requirements are unreasonable:
"Subd. 6
e. Parking pads may encroach into side and /or rear yard setbacks, provided:
i. They do not encroach into utility or drainage easements.
ii. They are setback a minimum of five (5) feet from the property line.
iii. 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.
f. Parking pads allowed in front yards must be constructed as an integral part of an improved
driveway. Total square footage of structures, driveway, and parking pads 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."
Dubel replied that it is normal to have a viewing triangle and supports the provisions.
Kalinowski commented on Subd. 6(d) which states:
"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 or rental renewal application, the parking pad shall be brought into
conformance with this Ordinance. The Planning Commission may grant an extension to this
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Extract of Planning Commission — March 7, 2011
Amendment to Parking Ordinance — 52.10
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."
She questioned the date of adoption to which Weyrens explained that it would be the date that the
Ordinance is published. It was suggested that a date be inserted instead and the Commissioners agreed
on using April 2011 rather than stating "at the time of Ordinance adoption ". Weyrens advised the
Commissioners that the current rental process already includes the requirement for a hard surface. Deutz
expressed concern about the need for conformance with this ordinance upon applying for a building
permit. He stated that many property owners pull permits to do maintenance work and does not feel that
this would apply to those types of building permits.
The Commissioners suggested the following changes:
• Subd. 6(d): Add language stating that building permits for maintenance projects such as roofing,
siding, windows, plumbing, mechanical, etc would not pose the need for conformance with this
ordinance.
• Subd. 6(d): Change the "date of adoption" to April 2011.
• Subd. 4(b): Correct fraction typos.
Deutz then questioned the 25' viewing triangle. He questioned whether the 25' is from the curb or the
property line. It was clarified that it is from the curb. This lead to additional discussion regarding the
maximum square footage for the pad being no more than 50% of the front yard. Meyer stated that some
people's driveways alone cover more than 50% of the front yard. He commented that it is unreasonable to
make an ordinance to fit everyone. Dullinger agreed with Meyer and stated that perhaps it should read no
more than 50% of the lot rather than 50% of the front yard. Deutz questioned the required amount of
impervious surface to which Weyrens replied that 30% of the lot must not be covered by a structure or
combination of structures. Dubel suggested removing the word "structures" from Subd. 6(f) as a property
owner could have a garage door on both sides of their garage with a pad on the back side.
Dubel made a motion to recommend the Council adopt the following modifications to the
proposed Amendment to Ordinance 52.10:
• Subd. 6(d): Add language stating that building permits for maintenance projects such as
roofing, siding, windows, plumbing, mechanical, etc would not pose the need for
conformance with this ordinance.
• Subd. 6(d): Change the "date of adoption" to April 2011.
• Subd. 4(b): Correct fraction typos.
• Subd. 6(f): Change this to read "... Total square footage of the parking pad not to exceed
500 square feet...."
The motion was seconded by Deutz
Discussion: After considerable discussion, the question was raised as to how it came to limiting
the parking pads in front yards. Weyrens replied that it was a result of considerable discussion
and numerous complaints.
Kalinowski added that there is a typo in Subd. 7(c). It should read "Areas suitable to
accommodate emergency vehicles... ". The word "of' should be removed.
The motion passed unanimously.
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Extract of City Council Minutes — October 21, 2010
Parking Amendment
Ordinance Amendments, Ordinance 52.10, Parking: Weyrens reported that the Planning Commission
recently held a public hearing for the potential amendments to the Parking Ordinance. The proposed
amendments include the definition of a parking pad, where it can be located and how it can be
constructed. Another possible amendment was to remove the requirement of perimeter curbing in the
downtown area [B1 Zoning District] if there is adequate drainage. Rassier clarified that the curbing relief is
not guaranteed, rather there must be proof that water issues will arise is curbing is installed. [see
Ordinance 52.10 Subd 5(g)].
There were also some changes made with respect to parking pads for residential units in all zoning
districts. Jansky expressed that they have some issues with enforcing the ordinance as it is currently
written. Some residents have put down crushed gravel as a parking pad and then weeds begin to grow
through it. The tough question is whether or not that is still considered a parking pad. From an
enforcement standpoint, Jansky stated that it is best to have a definition of what is acceptable and what is
not. Weyrens stated that other cities have the same issues. She added that staff recommended that there
be access to a street or alley from the parking pad and thought it would be best to have a setback.
According to Loso, the intent of the Ordinance was to prohibit parking on the grass in the front yard.
Weyrens stated that society has changed over the years and people have a number of toys such as
boats, snowmobiles, trailers, campers and adjoining property owners often complain about having to look
out their window and see vehicles or recreation equipment parked on the lawn. Loso stated that not
everyone has a place to store boats, etc and parking pads should be installed for that purpose.
Weyrens stated that a hearing was already held, but the Ordinance can still be changed. Loso stated that
he would like to see a more common sense approach. Wick added that, from a timing standpoint, this is a
bigger issue in the spring, summer and fall rather than during the winter. Loso stated that it seems as
though some of these violations are "grandfathered" in until a building permit is issued; whereas, the new
homes are designed to allow for the newer toys. There was considerable discussion regarding how much
of the front yard can be covered with a parking pad. Rassier would like to see parking pads in the front
yard to be more uniform. He also stated that people are not required to pave the surface rather they must
have a hard surface.
Loso made a motion to send this back to the Planning Commission for further discussion
conveying the discussion by the Council to include the language relating the parking of
recreational or power sports vehicles. The motion was seconded by Symanietz.
Discussion: The Council clarified that the only portion of the Ordinance amendment in question is
that which relates to the parking pad provisions.
The motion passed unanimously.
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ORDINANCE 52 — ZONING ORDINANCE
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.
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ORDINANCE 52 — ZONING ORDINANCE
h) In the B 1, B2 and B3 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 lard on ,.t ie
there is existing boildings. No eff street par-king sha4l be a4lowed for- businesses
whieh are proposed for- raw or- unimproved h-Hid-.
i) To accommodate redevelopment and/or expansion of existing structures or uses
within the B -1 and B- 2zoning districts, the Planning Commission may allow off -
site parking providing the Applicant demonstrates alternative parking
arrangements such as a parking stall lease agreement or the presence of public
parking. Alternately, the Applicant mqy provide a parking study completed by a
qualified professional demonstrating the proposed use is adequately served by
existing_ parking_
j) 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.
k) 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.
1) Curb cut openings shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the side property line.
m) 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).
n) Driveways in residential areas which abut a hard surface roadway must be
constructed of a hard surface consisting of concrete, bituminous, payemeit 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
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ORDINANCE 52 — ZONING ORDINANCE
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 LLI�) spaces for each single -
bedroom dwelling, two and one -half 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.
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.
f) Medical, chiropractic, dental or hospital out - patient clinics. One (1) space for
each one hundred ten (I 10) 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 (3 5) square feet of gross floor area, but not less than fifteen (15)
spaces.
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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) Bowing 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.
q) 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 og ods, 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.)
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.
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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.
f) Necessary curbs or other protection against damages to adjoining properties,
streets and sidewalks shall be provided and maintained. Concrete curbs to
MnDOT Design B612 B-4-2 specifications shall be used for all automobile
stops and for all drive and narking areas.
g) For the purpose of promoting_ redevelopment of property, parcels within the
Central Business District as defined in Section 52. 10, Subd. 4, as maybe
amended, may be exempted from perimeter curbing requirements provided:
1. The City Engineer finds the area is reasonably serviced by area storm water
structures /facilities.
2. The development application illustrates that:
L Reasonable visual separation from adjoining properties, streets, and
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sidewalks is provided and maintained through the employment of alternate
treatments such as landscaping or striping; or,
ii. The site is subject to a unified design/development that contains joint
parking or public parking facilities.
h) 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.
i) 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.
j) 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.
k) 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.
1) 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 2-
9'
17.5'
17.5'
26'
61'
61.0
way
60 deg 2-
9'
18.0'
16.5'
26'
62'
59.0
way
75 deg 1-
9'
18.5'
17.5'
22'
59'
57.0
way
60 deg 1,
9'
18.0'
16.5'
18'
54'
51.0.
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
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useable sidewalk width.
m) 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.
n) 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.
o) Circulation. Lots shall be so designed that internal circulation shall be available
without utilizing the public street.
P) 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.
q) 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. 6: Parking Pads for Residential Units in All Zoning Districts
a) Parking pads are improved areas on private propegy designed to accommodate
parking of passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, recreational vehicles,
utility/boat trailers, and similar items.
b) Parking _pads shall be considered accessory uses and shall be reasonably
subordinate in square footage, bulk, and scale to the principal use of the property
as a residential unit(s). In addition, parking pads must meet structural and
impervious surface requirements of the underlying zoning district.
c) An administrative permit is required for all parking pads constructed after the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
d) Parking pads existing at the time of this Or-di . nee adeptien as of April 2011 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 or
rental renewal application, the parking pad shall be brought into conformance
with this Ordinance. However, building_ permits for maintenance projects such as
roofing, siding, windows, plumbing;, mechanical, etc, would not pose the need for
conformance with this Ordinance. The Planning Commission may rgant 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.
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e) 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.
f) Parking pads may encroach into side and/or rear yard setbacks, provided:
i. They do not encroach into utility or drainage easements.
ii. They are setback a minimum of five (5) feet from the property line.
iii. Parking pads shall not occupy a viewing triangle measuring tweply -five
(25) feet from the curb intersect at intersections of two or more public
streets.
g) Parking pads allowed in front yards must be constructed as an integral part of an
improved driveway. Total square footage of structures, driveway and parking
pads shall not exceed 500 square feet. Parking pads shall not occupy a viewing
triangle measuring twenty-five wenty -five (25) feet from the curb intersect at intersections of
two or more public streets.
h) Parking of licensed, operable passenger vehicles owned by those residing at t 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 Cites
i) 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
public right of way.
j)
Parking Dads must be on the same lot as the residence is being served.
Subd. 7: Parking in the E/E Educational and Ecclesiastical District.
a) Parking intended to be used by students, guests, employees, the public, residents,
and visitors within the E/E District shall be illustrated on a Master Parking Plan
which is consistent with this Ordinance.
b) The number of parking stalls required may be reduced from the requirements of
this Ordinance provided a parking study by a qualified individual finds proposed
parking in adequate.
C) Areas suitable to accommodate of emergency vehicles and accepted by the Fire
Marshall shall be required for each structure.
Subd. 68: 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
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