ARTICLE D. PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING PROVISIONS

SECTION:

8-4D-1:    Purpose

8-4D-2:    Applicability

8-4D-3:    Parking Design And Improvement Standards

8-4D-4:    Parking Use Standards

8-4D-5:    Required Number Of Off-Street Parking Spaces

8-4D-6:    Standards For Equivalent Parking Adjustments

8-4D-7:    Off-Street Loading Standards

8-4D-8:    Parking District

8-4D-1: PURPOSE:

This article provides regulations and standards for vehicular and bicycle parking and loading facilities with the following purposes:

A.    To minimize adverse impacts on the surrounding neighborhood, including but not limited to congestion, traffic hazards, and decreased access;

B.    To maximize efficiency of parking facilities and to minimize adverse impacts to systems such as economic, environmental, water quality, storm drainage, and urban design that can result from impermeable surfaces such as parking lots, driveways, and drive aisles;

C.    To recognize that each development has unique parking demands and to offer flexible criteria to meet those parking demands;

D.    To provide for parking that is compatible in scale and supports the pattern of development to implement the neighborhoods identified in the city’s comprehensive plan;

E.    To provide objective criteria to inform developers, businesses, and decision makers;

F.    To provide for safe and convenient interactions between motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians;

G.    To encourage active transportation options and enhanced pedestrian safety;

H.    To mitigate the visual impact of large concentrations of exposed parking; and

I.    To provide parking design standards and use standards. (Ord. 898-08, 9-8-2008; amd. Ord. 1034-22, 6-12-2023)

8-4D-2: APPLICABILITY:

A.    The design standards as set forth in section 8-4D-3 of this chapter, Parking Design And Improvement Standards, shall apply to any new construction, significant improvement, or moving of a structure, and as required by a conditional use permit.

B.    Construction or modification of any parking area shall comply with Garden City code, adopted plans, and permit requirements.

C.    The number of required off-street parking spaces, as set forth in section 8-4D-5 of this chapter, Required Number Of Off-Street Parking Spaces, shall be provided for any new construction, significant improvement, moving of a structure, and as required by a conditional use permit. (Ord. 898-08, 9-8-2008; amd. Ord. 1034-22, 6-12-2023)

8-4D-3: PARKING DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS:

A.    Design And Layout Of Motor Vehicle Parking Areas:

1. The dimensional standards for parking spaces are required as identified in Table 8-4D-1 as follows:

Table 8-4D-1: MINIMAL DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE STALLS 

Parking Angle

Stall Width (A)

Stall Depth (B)

Length Per Car (C)

Driveway Width Must also meet fire requirements

Standard

0°

9'0"

9'0"

23'0"

12'0"

30°

9'0"

17'8"

18'0"

12'0"

45°

9'0"

20'6"

12'9"

13'0"

60°

9'0"

21'10"

10'6"

16'0"

90°

9'0"

20'0"

9'0"

22'0"

Compact

0°

7'6"

7'6"

14'0"

12'0"

30°

7'6"

14'6"

12'6'

15'0"

45°

7'6"

16'0"

10'6"

15'0"

60°

7'6"

16'9"

8'9"

15'0"

90°

7'6"

15'0"

7'6"

22'0"

When parking is in a structure, the structural columns may encroach up to six inches (6") into the parking spaces.

The standards do not apply to automated or semi-automated parking systems that park vehicles mechanically.

Curb length to be measured from front of space if no curb is provided.

Figure 8-4D-1: Dimensional Standards

2. Provisions For Accessible Parking: Accessible spaces shall be designed in accordance with current adopted building codes and current Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

3. General Provisions For Location Of Motor Vehicle Parking Areas:

a. No part of any parking area for more than ten (10) motor vehicles shall be closer than twenty feet (20') to any dwelling unit, school, hospital, or other institution for human care located on an adjoining lot, unless separated by screen in compliance with the provisions as set forth in chapter 4, article I of this title, Landscaping And Tree Protection Provisions;

b. If a parking area is located on the same lot with a single-family dwelling unit, the parking area may be located within the front yard required for such building only if parking elsewhere is not possible;

c. Parking areas shall not be located closer than four feet (4') to any established public street other than a road designated as an alley;

d. A pedestrian route that is compliant with current Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) standards must be provided from the parking area to each primary entrance;

e. Parking shall be provided on site unless permitted by the provisions set forth in section 8-4D-6 of this chapter, Standards For Equivalent Parking Adjustments;

f. No parking areas shall be allowed within fifteen feet (15') of the greenbelt or nature path travel way except at the terminus of public streets, or for spaces designated for the use of the public.

4. Location Of Motor Vehicle Parking Spaces For Single- And Two-Family Dwellings:

a. Parking shall be located within the development site, unless approved through section 8-4D-6 of this chapter, Standards For Equivalent Parking Adjustments;

b. The location of garages and carports shall comply with the provisions set forth in chapter 4, article B of this title, Design Provisions For Residential Structures.

5. Location And Design Of Parking Spaces And Parking Lots For Multifamily, Group Dwelling, Nonresidential And Mixed-Use Developments:

a. Motor vehicle parking shall be located within the development site, unless approved through section 8-4D-6 of this chapter, Standards For Equivalent Parking Adjustments;

b. Surface parking lots shall not be located within forty feet (40') of an intersection;

c. Parking spaces shall not be placed between the public right-of-way and the main building entrance;

d. Parking spaces shall not be located in any required landscape area;

e. Tandem parking that is self-service (as opposed to valet or mechanically operated) cannot be used for required parking unless approved through the standards set forth in section 8-4D-6 of this chapter, Standards For Equivalent Parking Adjustments.

Figure 8-4D-2
Acceptable And Unacceptable Location For A Parking Lot

6. Other Requirements: Other requirements that apply to the location, layout, and design of surface parking lots:

a. Parking lots shall be designed in compliance with the requirements as set forth in chapter 4, article C of this title, Design Provisions For Nonresidential Structures;

b. Parking lots shall be designed in accordance with chapter 4, article I of this title, Landscaping And Tree Protection Provisions;

c. The design of the parking area shall minimize the trespass of lights from motor vehicles on adjacent properties and rights-of-way.

7. Parking Area Access Requirements:

a. Parking areas shall be designed in such a manner that any vehicle leaving or entering the parking area from, or onto, a public or private street shall be traveling in a forward motion. Except for an alley and parallel spaces, driveway configurations which require backing in, from, or out onto the street are not allowed;

b. Parking areas shall be designed so that motor vehicles are able to turn around within the site boundaries;

c. Access driveways for parking areas shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering, or leaving, such an area shall be clearly visible by a pedestrian, or motorist, approaching the access or driveway from a public or private street or sidewalk. Motor vehicle access shall conform to the clear vision requirements in section 8-4E-3 of this chapter, Public Street Connections, and the vehicle and pedestrian circulation standards in section 8-4E-4 of this chapter, Internal Circulation Standards; and

d. Pedestrian routes shall facilitate passage from parking spaces to the principal entrance and meet standards set forth in sections 8-4E-6 and 8-4E-7 of this chapter.

Figure 8-4D-3
Example Of Acceptable Pedestrian Route

8. Accessible Motor Vehicle Parking: Parking areas shall conform to current adopted building code standards and current Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

9. Motor Vehicle Parking Structure Design:

a. Shall meet all design criteria as set forth in section 8-4C-4 of this chapter, Special Provisions For Specific Nonresidential Development;

b. The ground floor adjacent to public right-of-way shall be designed so that the facades appear to be commercial in nature;

c. Blank walls shall be interrupted at intervals of no more than twenty feet (20') with a variety of treatments including but not limited to fenestration, trellises for landscaping, artwork, and other similar treatments;

d. Passive security features shall be provided. These features include but are not limited to open space or light wells that eliminate dark areas, light sources, or video monitors. This provision is not required for automated parking systems that will not have people entering the structure to park;

e. Stair and elevator towers shall be located to minimize pedestrians crossing drive aisles internal to the parking structure;

f. The stalls shall conform with Table 8-4D-1, Minimal Dimensional Standards For Motor Vehicle Stalls; and

g. All entrances and exits shall be:

(1) Clearly defined and identifiable using architectural treatments, lighting, and signage;

(2) Pedestrian entrances shall be adequately covered, recessed, or treated with a permanent architectural feature to provide weather protection; and

(3) Designed to reduce safety hazard(s) when vehicles enter and exit the facility. A clear vision triangle shall be provided and maintained per section 8-4E-3 of this chapter, Public Street Connections, and pedestrian pathway(s) and sidewalk(s) that cross drive aisles shall be clearly delineated.

B.    Improvements:

1. Surface: All off-street motor vehicle parking areas and driveways into and through a parking area shall be dustless material, including, but not limited to, asphalt, concrete, pavers, infiltration pavers, paver bricks, or recycled asphalt:

a. This standard shall not apply to temporary uses.

b. Single-family residential uses may provide a substitute surface material where it can be demonstrated that the materials do not generate dust.

2. Drainage: All parking and loading zones shall provide proper drainage of surface water to prevent the flow of water onto adjacent properties, walkways, or streets.

3. Wheel Restraints: All off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses shall be provided with a substantial wheel restraint to prevent cars from encroaching upon abutting private and public property or overhanging beyond the designated parking stall dimensions. This standard shall not apply to temporary uses.

4. Overhangs: When a bumper overhangs onto a sidewalk or landscape area, the parking stall dimensions may be reduced two feet (2') in length if two feet (2') is added to the width of the sidewalk or landscaped area planted in ground cover.

5. Lighting: Any parking area utilized for more than two (2) dwelling units and/or for nonresidential uses which is intended to be used during nondaylight hours shall be properly illuminated to increase security and avoid accidents. Any lights used to illuminate parking lots shall be arranged so as to direct the light from trespassing on adjoining property and adhere to section 8-4A-4 of this chapter, Outdoor Lighting.

6. Encroachment: No parking shall encroach on adjacent property, in the on-site required landscape area, or across pedestrian pathways.

C.    Bicycle parking shall be provided consistent with the following location and design standards:

1. Bicycle parking spaces shall:

a. Be a minimum space six feet (6') long by two feet (2') wide;

b. On-site spaces shall be located within fifty feet (50') of the building entrance(s);

c. Public bicycle spaces may be provided within three hundred feet (300') of the property in lieu of on-site spaces. If public bicycle spaces are provided, legally binding documentation including property owner approval, maintenance responsibility, and public use allowance shall be provided to the city;

d. Be separated by a physical barrier to protect the bicycles from damage by motor vehicles if located within a motor vehicle parking area. The physical barrier can be curbs, poles, wheel stops, or other similar features;

e. Be visible, unless specified for the use of tenants, in which case the bicycle parking spaces must be covered;

f. Be easily accessible from the street;

g. Not impede pedestrian movement or loading zones;

h. Not impede pedestrian or vehicular circulation or loading zones. The facilities shall be incorporated, whenever possible, into the structure’s design or street furniture; and

i. Be properly illuminated to increase security and avoid accidents and adhere to section 8-4A-4 of this chapter, Outdoor Lighting.

2. The bicycle support shall:

a. Support bicycles in a stable position without damage to the frame, wheels, or other components;

b. Provide for a bicycle to be locked to the frame and front wheel with one (1) lock;

c. Be securely anchored to the lot surface so bicycles cannot be easily removed and shall be of sufficient strength to resist theft and vandalism; and

d. Not be placed too close to a wall or other obstruction so as to make difficult to use. There shall be sufficient space (at least twenty-four inches (24")) beside each parked bicycle to allow easy access.

D.    Spaces for electric vehicle parking shall be provided consistent with the following location and design standards:

1. EV charging spaces shall:

a. Charging equipment shall be designed and located so as to not impede pedestrian or vehicle travel or create hazards within the public right-of-way;

b. Charging equipment shall be protected by wheel stops, bollards, or similar devices to prevent damage;

c. Charger cords shall be retractable or have a hanging or storage location outside of pedestrian pathways;

d. Cords connecting chargers to vehicles shall not cross driveways, sidewalks, or loading zones;

e. EV parking spaces with an installed electric vehicle charging station may be signed to reserve the parking space for EV users; and

f. All electric vehicle charging stations shall include an emergency power shutoff located in a location easily accessible by emergency responders. (Ord. 898-08, 9-8-2008; amd. Ord. 1026-22, 9-12-2022; Ord. 1034-22, 6-12-2023)

8-4D-4: PARKING USE STANDARDS:

A.    Number Of Spaces: No use shall provide less than the minimum spaces required by this article.

B.    Use Of Property; Phased Projects: The use of any property is conditional upon the unqualified continuance and availability of the parking as required by this code.

C.    Equivalent Facilities: No required parking area or space provided, as required by this article, shall later be eliminated, reduced, or converted in any manner unless other equivalent facilities approved by the city are provided.

D.    Temporary Uses: Required motor vehicle parking spaces shall be used for motor vehicle parking only, except as may be allowed for a temporary use in compliance with the requirements as set forth in section 8-2C-38 of this title, Temporary Uses. (Ord. 898-08, 9-8-2008; amd. Ord. 1034-22, 6-12-2023)

8-4D-5: REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES:

A.    Residential Uses: The minimum number of required off-street motor vehicle parking spaces for residential uses shall be in accord with Table 8-4D-2 of this subsection.

 

TABLE 8-4D-2
REQUIRED MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING SPACES FOR DWELLING (RESIDENTIAL) USES 

Dwelling Parking

Dwelling Type

Required Parking Spaces Per Each Dwelling Unit (Including Covered And Uncovered)

Required Covered Parking Per Each Dwelling Unit

Dwelling, Accessory:

0

0

All Other Dwelling Units:

Studio and 1 bedroom

1

1

More than 1 bedroom

2

1

Guest Parking

For developments with more than two (2) dwelling units there shall be one-half (0.5) additional parking space/unit provided for guest parking for the first ten (10) dwelling units. There shall be one-tenth (0.1) parking space/unit provided for guest parking for every unit after the first ten (10) units.

B.    Nonresidential Uses: The minimum number of required off-street motor vehicle parking for nonresidential uses shall be in accord with Table 8-4D-3 of this subsection.

 

TABLE 8-4D-3 REQUIRED MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING SPACES FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL USES 

Parking Demands

Uses

Minimum Number Of Spaces Required

High

Amusement center;

Artist studio;

Church or place of religious worship;

Club;

Commercial entertainment facility;

Drinking establishment, full service;

Drinking establishment, limited service; Eating establishment, full service;

Eating establishment, limited service;

Hospital;

Mortuary;

Personal service;

Public service facility;

Public uses (libraries and similar functions);

School;

Service provider;

Tobacco entertainment facility;

Warehouse and storage, wholesale (when utilized as a terminal yard).

1 space per every 500 gross square feet

Medium

Animal care facility;

Bicycle sales, service, storage, rental;

Building material, garden, and equipment, processing;

Daycare center;

Daycare, neighborhood;

Equipment rental, sale, and service;

Food products, fuel sales;

Industry, flex;

Industry, light;

Drive-through establishment;

Financial institution;

Food products, small-scale processing;

Food store;

Health club;

Healthcare and social service;

Industry, information;

Laboratory – medical, dental, optical;

Laundromat, self-service cleaner;

Lending institution;

Nursery;

Nursing and residential care;

Professional service;

Public uses (administrative offices and similar functions);

Research and development;

Retail production;

Retail store;

Sexually oriented businesses;

Vehicle service;

Tobacco retail store.

1 space per every 1,000 gross square feet

Low

Fuel yard;

Kennel;

Laundry and dry cleaning establishment;

Laundry and dry cleaning, commercial plant;

Public uses (parks and similar functions);

Storage facility or yard;

Storage facility, self-service;

Storage yard, commercial recreational vehicle;

Vehicle rental;

Vehicle sales;

Vehicle washing facility;

Vehicle wrecking yard;

Warehouse and storage, wholesale (when utilized for the principal purpose of storage).

1 space per every 2,000 gross square feet

Negligible

Agriculture;

Home occupation;

Daycare, personal;

Wireless communication facility.

No parking required

 

Bed and breakfast;

Lodging.

0.5 per guest room + 1 per 1,000 gross square feet

 

Manufactured/mobile home park.

Refer to chapter 4, article J of this title, Manufactured And Mobile Home Provisions

 

Recreational vehicle park.

Refer to section 8-2C-33 of this title, Recreational Vehicle Park

 

TABLE 8-4D-4
REQUIRED BICYCLE PARKING SPACES 

Parking Demands

Type Of Use

Minimum Number Of Bicycle Parking Spaces Required

 

Amusement center;

Artist studio;

Church or place of religious worship;

Club;

Commercial entertainment facility;

Drinking establishment, full service;

Drinking establishment, limited service;

Drive-through establishment;

Eating establishment, full service;

Eating establishment, limited service;

Personal service;

Public service facility;

Public uses (libraries and similar functions);

School;

Tobacco entertainment facility.

1 space per 500 square feet

High

Animal care facility;

Bicycle sales, service, storage, rental;

Building material, garden, and equipment, processing;

Daycare center;

Daycare, neighborhood;

Equipment rental, sale, and service;

Financial institution;

Food products, fuel sales;

Food products, small-scale processing;

Food store;

Health club;

Healthcare and social service;

Hospital;

Industry, flex;

Industry, information;

Industry, light;

Laboratory – medical, dental, optical;

Laundromat, self-service cleaner;

Lending institution;

Mortuary;

Nursery;

Nursing and residential care;

Professional service;

Public uses (administrative offices and similar functions);

Research and development;

Retail production;

Retail store;

Service provider;

Sexually oriented businesses;

Tobacco retail store;

Vehicle service;

Warehouse and storage, wholesale (when utilized as a terminal yard).

1 space per 1,000 square feet

Medium

Fuel yard;

Kennel;

Laundry and dry cleaning establishment;

Laundry and dry cleaning, commercial plant;

Public uses (parks and similar functions);

Storage facility or yard;

Storage facility, self-service;

Storage yard, commercial recreational vehicle;

Vehicle rental;

Vehicle sales;

Vehicle washing facility;

Warehouse and storage, wholesale (when utilized for the principal purpose of storage).

1 space per 4,000 square feet

Low

Agriculture;

Home occupation;

Daycare, personal;

Vehicle wrecking yard;

Wireless communication facility.

No spaces required

 

Manufactured/mobile home park;

Multifamily residential structures including units in a mixed-use project.

0.5 spaces/unit for the first 10 dwelling units, then 0.1 parking spaces/unit for every unit after the first 10 units; and

1 covered space for every dwelling unit or home

 

Bed and breakfast;

Lodging recreational vehicle park.

1 space per 1,000 square feet; and

1 space per room/pad that is available for rent

C.    Bicycle Parking Standards

1. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for any new nonresidential structure, or an addition to any nonresidential existing structure, or any multifamily or group dwelling development of three (3) or more units;

2. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in compliance with Table 8-4D-4 of this subsection.

D.    Calculation Of Required Spaces: The number of required parking spaces shall be calculated according to the following rules:

1. Use Determination: The use or uses as defined in section 8-7A-1 of this title, Definitions Of Uses, that best describe the proposed use or uses shall be utilized. If a proposed use is not specifically listed, the decision maker will determine and utilize the parking ratio of a defined use that is most like the proposed use. If no use is specified, the high parking demands category of Table 8-4D-3 will be utilized.

2. Square Footage Determination: The area to be included in the calculations when based on square footage shall be the gross area dedicated to a use.

3. Fractions: If the calculation of required parking results in the requirement of a fractional space, such fraction, if one-half (0.5) or greater, shall be considered one (1) additional space; if the fraction is less than one-half (0.5), it shall result in no additional spaces.

4. Bedrooms: Where an on-site parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to bedrooms, any rooms having the potential of being a bedroom as determined by the adopted building code shall be counted as a bedroom.

5. Sites With Multiple Uses: If more than one (1) use is located on a site, the number of required parking spaces shall be equal to the sum of each use.

6. EV parking spaces may be provided. Each EV parking space provided shall be counted towards the minimum off-street parking requirements for the project.

7. Compact Parking: A maximum of thirty percent (30%) of the required parking spaces can be compact. Multifamily, mixed use, and nonresidential compact spaces shall be clearly marked as such on the pavement or curb or otherwise signed.

(Ord. 898-08, 9-8-2008; amd. Ord. 975-15, 4-27-2015; Ord. 1034-22, 6-12-2023)

8-4D-6: STANDARDS FOR EQUIVALENT PARKING ADJUSTMENTS:

A.     Equivalent Parking Adjustments:

1. Alternatives to providing on-site parking may be achieved by utilizing criteria found in this section.

2. If requesting equivalent parking:

a. If equivalent parking is provided off site:

(1) In no instances shall motor vehicle parking for residential uses be located more than three hundred feet (300') from the dwelling, measured as walked, rather measured from the shortest distance on the map, via public right-of-way or easement as otherwise dedicated to the public.

(2) In no instances shall motor vehicle parking for nonresidential uses be located more than one-fourth (0.25) mile from the use, measured as walked, rather measured from the shortest distance on the map, via public right-of-way or easement as otherwise dedicated to the public.

(3) There must be continuous, code-compliant sidewalk that connects the use to the parking.

(4) If Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible parking is provided, there shall be an ADA accessible route between the two (2) locations. The distance shall comply with ADA guidelines and the adopted building code.

3. Reductions pertain only to the parking spaces that are subject to the requested parking adjustment. For example, a parking adjustment that pertains only to a nonresidential use shall not be applied to the residential parking requirements of that project.

4. Available public parking such as on-street motor vehicle parking or public motor vehicle parking lots are not to be utilized for the evaluation, unless there is an established program that is adopted by city council. Provided that there is an active public program that is adopted by the city council, such as a public parking facility that provides permit parking, or an in-lieu fee program, a reduction of one (1) on-site parking space per each equivalent parking space provided by the applicant through the public parking system shall be allowed.

B.    Required Findings For Approval Of A Parking Adjustment:

1. A request for a parking adjustment is not a guarantee that a reduction to on-site parking will be granted. The decision maker may approve reduced on-site parking if it finds that:

a. Special conditions, including, but not limited to, the nature of the proposed operation or site; transportation characteristics of the use; and/or persons residing, working, or visiting the site exist that will reduce the parking demand at the site or preclude adequate parking on site.

b. The use(s) will adequately be served by the proposed parking.

c. Parking demand generated by the project will not have an impact on the supply of public parking in the surrounding area.

d. The parking reduction does not preclude or significantly diminish the ability for a different future use of the property to be adequately parked.

e. The parking of the use will not create a nonconformity on another property.

f. The administration of the alternative will not create a burden to the city.

C.    To evaluate a proposed project’s compliance with the above criteria, documentation that substantiates the basis for granting a reduced number of spaces shall be submitted.

1. Parking Demand Study: A parking demand study shall be submitted to evaluate the request. The parking demand study should provide, at minimum, the following information:

a. The number of spaces that the reduction is requesting;

b. A statement documenting the need for a reduction in parking;

c. A detailed site plan and parking space count;

d. Anticipated occupant load per the current adopted building code for all structures on site;

e. Anticipated number of outdoor users of the site if outdoor activity is anticipated; and

f. Documentation providing verification of conditions that warrant a parking reduction.

g. The study must demonstrate that:

(1) The parking reduction methodology will be effective;

(2) The proposed reduction will be sustainable and legal; and

(3) The reduction request is based on reputable sources and data and the data supports comparable local conditions.

2. Additional Documentation:

a. The decision maker or planning official may require additional information or documentation to determine compliance.

b. All contracts, agreements, and programs shall be legally binding. (Ord. 898-08, 9-8-2008; amd. Ord. 1034-22, 6-12-2023)

8-4D-7: OFF-STREET LOADING STANDARDS:

A.    Off-Street Loading Zones Space And Access Requirements:

1. All spaces shall have fourteen feet (14') of vertical clearance;

2. On-site drive aisles, on-site parking, or private roads may be designed to have a dual purpose to accommodate the required loading;

3. Access driveways for parking areas shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering or leaving such an area shall be clearly visible by a pedestrian or motorist approaching the access or driveway from a public or private street. Access shall conform to the clear vision requirements and the vehicle and pedestrian circulation standards in chapter 4, article E of this title, Transportation And Connectivity Provisions;

4. Except for an alley, loading areas shall be designed so vehicles shall not back out into the street or project into the public right-of-way or setback area;

5. Loading zones may not impede bicycle lanes, multiuse paths, sidewalks, or motor vehicular travel on public roads;

6. Convenient access to loading spaces shall be provided with not less than fifteen feet (15') in width.

B.    Off-Street Loading Zone Requirements Adjacent To A Residential District:

1. No off-street loading zone shall be located closer than fifty feet (50') to a residential district unless fully enclosed or within an enclosure of walls twelve feet (12') high;

2. No off-street loading space shall face an abutting residential district. (Ord. 898-08, 9-8-2008; amd. Ord. 1034-22, 6-12-2023)

8-4D-8: PARKING DISTRICT:

A.    Definition: A parking district is an area within which parking regulations may deviate from this code and/or where supplementary public parking regulations are established.

B.    Purpose: Parking districts are intended to facilitate and preserve the ability for parking of vehicles by persons attending nearby public amenities, recreational or commercial facilities, or events in areas where public parking is limited; to protect residents, businesses, customers, and guests of those areas from unreasonable burdens in gaining access to their residences, businesses, or accommodations; to preserve the value of property in those areas; and to preserve the safety of children and other pedestrians and traffic safety.

C.    Establishment Of A Parking District:

1. Elements That Shall Be Adopted By Ordinance In Accordance With Development Code Amendment Processes:

a. The legal boundaries of each parking district.

b. Reductions or increases, if any, to the number of required on-site parking spaces required for new construction or redeveloping properties.

c. Regulations that will supersede the provisions of this article.

2. Public Administration: If there is any public parking management solution proposed within a parking district, by resolution, the city shall adopt administrative measures for that parking district.

3. Required Elements:

a. Any public parking management solutions established, which may include one (1) or more, but are not limited to one (1) or more, of the following:

(1) Paid on-street public parking and/or other paid public parking.

(2) Paid special event parking.

(3) Time-limited parking.

(4) Permit parking.

b. Time limitations setting the days of the week and the times of day for each of the public parking management solutions allowed within the parking district.

c. Fees for each of the public parking management solutions provided in the parking district.

d. Permit Restrictions:

(1) The maximum number of permits that are available within the parking district.

(2) The areas where permit parking is prohibited in order to preserve the public’s access to areas of activity and public amenities.

e. Noticing: At least thirty (30) days prior to the start of any enforcement of the regulations, mail written notice to:

(1) Each owner and the occupant of every address within the parking district.

(2) Each owner and the occupant of every address within five hundred feet (500') outside the boundaries of the parking district.

(3) The written notice must contain the following information:

(A) The existence and boundaries of the parking district.

(B) The effective date of the parking regulations.

(C) The location of the time-restricted parking spaces, if any.

(D) If permit parking is established:

i. Duration and cost of parking permits;

ii. Number of parking permits available in the parking district;

iii. Priority permit eligibility;

iv. Information on applying for parking permits; and

v. The locations that prohibit permit parking.

D.    District Identification:

1. Within any parking district, each public parking space subject to the parking district’s regulations shall be clearly marked.

2. Such markings may include markings to reserve one (1) or more spaces exclusively for parking of motorbikes, motor scooters, motorcycles, bicycles, recreational vehicles, other oversized vehicles and any other legally operable vehicle and accessibility spaces.

3. Where permit parking or time-limited parking is permitted, signs indicating the required permits or limitations on parking shall be installed throughout the area with such allowances.

E.    Use Of Fees And Revenue:

1. Fees and revenue from the use of public parking within a parking district shall be first used for administrative costs of the district; then the remaining funds shall be utilized for parking supportive projects in and within one-quarter (0.25) mile of the parking district.

2. Parking supportive projects include but are not limited to:

a. Additional public parking stalls.

b. Parking stall infrastructure such as parking applications; public structured or surface lots; meters; striping; etc.

c. Pedestrian infrastructure including sidewalks and streetscapes, including but not limited to streetlights, street trees, refuse receptacles, etc.

d. Bicycle paths and facilities.

e. Transit infrastructure, including micromobility infrastructure, and operations.

3. Additional private or public funds may be combined to fund parking-supportive projects within a parking district. (Ord. 1034-22, 6-12-2023)