Division VII. Development Standards
Chapter 18.130
PARKING
Sections:
18.130.020 Parking areas required.
18.130.030 General requirements for parking and loading areas.
18.130.040 Required number of parking spaces.
18.130.060 Minimum handicap parking.
18.130.070 Parking of bicycles.
18.130.080 Access to State highways.
18.130.100 Parking area specifications.
18.130.010 Purpose.
The regulations in this chapter are established to provide appropriate location and design of parking and loading areas and appropriate location, design, and capacity of accesses. The parking requirements are intended to provide sufficient parking in close proximity to the various uses for residents, customers, and/or employees; and to maintain traffic carrying capacity of nearby streets. These regulations apply to both motorized vehicles, hereafter called vehicles, and bicycles. (Amended by Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012. Code 1983 § 96.000.)
18.130.020 Parking areas required.
Any building constructed, enlarged, altered or subject to a change of use shall establish and maintain parking areas in accordance with the provisions of this chapter unless specified within individual zones. (Amended by Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012. Code 1983 § 96.005.)
18.130.030 General requirements for parking and loading areas.
(1) Parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be designed as depicted in the diagrams and tables in MCC 18.130.100.
(2) Any private or public parking area shall be surfaced with asphaltic concrete and shall be adequately graded and drained as required by the City. Appropriate bumper guards or wheel barriers shall be installed two and one-half feet from a required yard or from a property line and four and one-half feet from any structure excluding a private garage.
(3) A public parking area located in any residential district or adjacent to any residential use shall be enclosed with an ornamental fence, masonry wall, or compact evergreen hedge having a height of not less than two feet and maintained in good condition and shall observe the required front, side, or rear yard setbacks.
(4) Lighting of parking and loading areas shall be directed entirely onto the loading or parking area, shall be deflected away from any residential use and shall not cast a glare or reflection onto any public street.
(5) The provision and maintenance of off-street parking and loading space shall be a continuing obligation of the property owner. No building permit shall be issued until plans are presented that show property that is and will remain available for exclusive use as off-street parking or loading space. The subsequent use of the property for which the building permit is issued shall be conditional upon the unqualified continuance and availability of the amount of parking and loading space required by this title.
(6) No owner or occupant of a lot or building shall change the use to which the lot or building is put, thereby increasing parking or loading requirements, until the required increase in off-street parking or loading is provided.
(7) Each required parking space shall be located as follows:
(a) For dwellings, required parking spaces shall be located on the same lot with the dwelling or on the adjacent public street in accordance with subsection (7)(b) of this section.
(b) For dwellings other than those in the RS zone, on-street parking may be counted toward the minimum required parking spaces if the following conditions are met:
(i) The adjacent street allows parking on both sides; and
(ii) The on-street parking spaces can be located along the frontage of the subject site.
(c) Other required parking spaces (nondwelling) shall be located not farther than 300 feet from the building or use that it is to serve, measured in a straight line from the building or use.
(8) Each required automobile parking space shall have access to a street or alley.
(9) No portion of a parking space or aisle, as is identified in MCC 18.150.060, shall be located in a required setback.
(10) The minimum driveway length between a garage face and the back edge of the sidewalk shall be 20 feet.
(11) Compact car parking spaces may account for up to 30 percent of the required parking spaces, provided the spaces are permanently designated by sign(s) as being for use by compact cars only. All compact car parking spaces shall be a minimum of eight feet, six inches in width and a minimum of 16 feet in depth.
(12) For two-way circulation, the minimum aisle width shall be 20 feet. Adequate ingress, egress and turnaround space shall be provided.
(13) Expansion of Existing Structures. When an existing structure is expanded, additional vehicle parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this title. If the expansion requires no more than two additional vehicle spaces, no additional parking shall be required.
(14) Change in Use. No additional parking shall be required when an existing structure is changed from one use type to another, as listed in MCC 18.130.050, and the vehicle parking requirements for each use type are the same or require no more than two additional vehicle spaces. If the change in use requires more than two additional vehicle spaces, additional parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this title.
(15) Shared Parking. Required parking facilities for two or more uses, structures, or parcels of land may be satisfied by the same parking facilities used jointly, to the extent that the owners or operators show that the need for parking facilities does not materially overlap (e.g., uses primarily of a daytime versus nighttime nature; weekday uses versus weekend uses); and provided, that the right of joint use is evidenced by a recorded deed, lease, contract, or similar written instrument establishing the joint use. (Amended by Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012; Ord. 1408, § 1 (Exh. A), May 2, 2023. Code 1983 § 96.010.)
18.130.040 Required number of parking spaces.
The number of parking spaces required for any building or land use shall be determined from the following table:
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(1) Residential Uses |
Applicable Zones Low Density Residential (RS) Zone Medium Density Residential (RM) Zone High Density Residential (RH) Zone Mixed Density Residential (MX) Zone Main Street District (MS) Zone Commercial Retail Transitional (CRT) Zone |
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Residential Use |
Number of Spaces Required |
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Single detached dwelling |
2 spaces per dwelling unit |
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Duplex |
2 spaces |
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Triplex |
1 space per unit |
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Cottage Clusters |
1 space per unit |
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Townhomes |
1 space per unit |
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Multiple dwelling units less than 500 sq. feet in size |
0.5 spaces per unit |
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Multiple dwelling units 500 sq. feet in size or larger |
1 space per unit |
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Regulated affordable housing |
0.5 spaces per unit |
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Retirement complexes for persons 55 years or greater |
1 space per unit |
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Clubs, fraternity, and sorority houses, rooming or boarding houses |
4 spaces for every 5 guest rooms |
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Main Street district zone (MS) – All residential uses |
1 space per unit. On-street parking spaces adjacent to the property line may be counted as part of the required residential parking |
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(2) Commercial Uses |
Applicable Zones Commercial Office (CO) Zone Commercial Highway (CH) Zone Commercial Retail (CR) Zone Commercial Retail Transitional (CRT) Zone Main Street District (MS) Zone Mixed Density Residential (MX) Zone |
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Commercial Use |
Number of Spaces Required |
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Parking for commercial uses in the Main Street District (MS) zone |
No spaces required |
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Parking for commercial uses in the RM, RH, and MX zones |
1 space per 1,000 square feet of floor area |
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Hotel |
1 space per two guest rooms plus one space per two employees |
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Motel |
1 space per guest room or suite plus 1 additional space for owner or manager |
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Club, lodge |
Meet the combined requirements of the uses being conducted such as hotel, eating and drinking establishment, auditorium, etc. |
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Welfare or correctional institution |
1 space per 5 beds for patients or institution inmates |
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Convalescent hospital, sanitarium, rest home, home for the aged |
1 space per 2 beds for patients or nursing home, residents |
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Hospital |
3 spaces per 2 beds |
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Church |
1 space per four seats or 8 feet of bench length in main auditorium |
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Library; reading room |
1 space per 400 square feet of floor area plus 1 space per 2 employees |
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Preschool nursery; kindergarten; child care facilities |
2 spaces per teacher or employee |
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Elementary or middle school |
3 spaces per classroom |
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High school |
6 spaces per classroom |
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College; commercial school for adults |
6 spaces per classroom |
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Other auditoriums; meeting room |
1 space per 4 seats or 8 feet of bench length |
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Place of public assembly without fixed seats |
1 space per 100 square feet |
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Stadium; arena; theater |
1 space per 4 seats or 8 feet of bench length |
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Bowling alley |
5 spaces per alley plus 1 per 2 employees |
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Dance hall; skating rink |
1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per 2 employees |
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Amusement center (arcade, pool tables, etc.) |
1 space per 80 square feet of gross floor area |
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Retail store, except a service shop |
1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area |
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Service or repair shop; retail store handling exclusively bulky merchandise such as automobiles and furniture |
1 space per 650 square feet of gross floor area |
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Bank, office, medical and dental clinic |
1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space per 2 employees |
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Eating or drinking establishment |
1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area |
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Mortuary |
1 space per 4 seats or 8 feet of bench length in chapels |
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Parking for neighborhood commercial conditional uses listed in the mixed density residential (MX) zone |
No spaces required. On-street parking spaces adjacent to the business may be used for parking |
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(3) Industrial Uses |
Applicable Zones Light Industrial (IL) Zone Industrial Park (IP) Zone General Industrial (GI) Zone |
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Industrial Use |
Number of Spaces Required |
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Storage warehouse; air, rail or trucking freight terminal |
0.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
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Wholesale establishment |
1 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
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Manufacturing establishment |
1 space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area |
(Amended by Ord. 1267, November 4, 2008; Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012; Ord. 1408, § 1 (Exh. A), May 2, 2023. Code 1983 § 96.015.)
18.130.050 Loading space.
(1) Any building constructed, enlarged, altered, or subject to a change of use in order to accommodate a commercial activity shall establish and maintain one or more loading spaces for commercial vehicles in accordance with the provisions of MCC 18.130.020 to 18.130.070.
(2) Each required loading space shall have a minimum width of 12 feet.
(3) Each required loading space shall have a minimum length of 30 feet.
(4) Each required loading space shall have a minimum height of 14 feet.
(5) Each required loading space shall have access to a street or alley.
(6) Each required loading space shall have a surface of asphaltic concrete or Portland cement concrete.
(7) Number of Loading Spaces Required.
(a) Commercial office buildings:
(i) Up to 30,000 square feet of gross floor area equals zero spaces.
(ii) More than 30,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area equals one space.
(iii) More than 100,000 square feet of gross floor area equals two spaces.
(b) All other commercial or industrial buildings:
(i) Up to 5,000 square feet of gross floor area equals zero spaces.
(ii) More than 5,000 square feet to 30,000 square feet of gross floor area equals one space.
(iii) More than 30,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area equals two spaces.
(iv) More than 100,000 square feet of gross floor area equals three spaces.
(8) In the Main Street district, contiguous properties may share a common loading space. (Amended by Ord. 1267, November 4, 2008; Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012. Code 1983 § 96.020.)
18.130.060 Minimum handicap parking.
The number of handicap spaces needed for any structure or use:
(1) Handicap parking shall be provided for all uses in accordance with the standards in Table 18.130.060(6); parking spaces used to meet the standards in subsection (6) of this section shall be counted toward meeting off-street parking requirements;
(2) Such parking shall be located in close proximity to building entrances and shall be designed to permit occupants of vehicles to reach the entrance on an unobstructed path or walkway;
(3) Handicap spaces shall be grouped in pairs where possible;
(4) Where covered parking is provided, covered handicap spaces shall be provided in the same ratio as covered nonaccessible spaces;
(5) Required handicap parking spaces shall be identified with signs and pavement markings identifying them as reserved for persons with disabilities; signs shall be posted directly in front of the parking space at a height of no less than 42 inches and no more than 72 inches above pavement level. Van spaces shall be specifically identified as such;
(6) The minimum number of required handicap parking spaces are shown in the table below.
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Table 18.130.060(6) – Minimum Number of Handicap Parking Spaces |
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Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided (per lot) |
Total Minimum Number of Handicap Parking Spaces (with 60" access aisle, or 96" aisle for vans*) |
Van Handicap Parking Spaces with min. 96" wide access aisle |
Handicap Parking Spaces with min. 60" wide access aisle |
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1 to 25 |
Column A 1 |
1 |
0 |
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26 to 50 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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51 to 75 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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76 to 100 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
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101 to 150 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
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151 to 200 |
6 |
1 |
5 |
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201 to 300 |
7 |
1 |
6 |
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301 to 400 |
8 |
1 |
7 |
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401 to 500 |
9 |
2 |
7 |
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501 to 1,000 |
2% of total parking provided in each lot |
1/8 of Column A** |
7/8 of Column A*** |
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1,001 |
20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000 |
1/8 of Column A** |
7/8 of Column A*** |
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*Vans and cars may share access aisles |
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**1 out of every 8 handicap spaces |
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***7 out of every 8 handicap parking spaces |
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Source: American Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design
(Amended by Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012. Code 1983 § 96.025.)
18.130.070 Parking of bicycles.
On-site bicycle parking spaces shall be provided with new development and any change of use, consistent with Table 18.130.070-1. If a use is not listed in the table, then bicycle parking is not required for that use.
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Use |
Minimum Number of Spaces |
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Multiple Dwelling Residential |
2 bike spaces per 4 dwelling units |
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Commercial |
2 bike spaces per primary use or 1 per 5 vehicle spaces, whichever is greater |
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Industrial |
2 bike spaces per primary use or 1 per 10 vehicle spaces, whichever is greater |
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Community Service |
2 bike spaces |
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Parks |
4 bike spaces |
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Schools |
2 bike spaces per classroom |
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Institutional Uses and Places of Worship |
2 bike spaces per primary use or 1 per 10 vehicle spaces, whichever is greater |
(1) Bicycle parking shall be located in a well-lighted, secure and generally visible location having direct access to an adjacent sidewalk or parking area. The bicycle parking area need not be fully enclosed but shall provide shelter from precipitation.
(2) Bicycle parking areas shall have a parking surface of asphaltic concrete, Portland cement concrete, or a brick paving system.
(3) Bicycle racks shall be securely anchored. A five-foot aisle for bicycle maneuvering shall be provided and maintained beside or between each row of bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall not obstruct walkways.
(4) Bicycle parking facilities shall either be lockable enclosures in which the bicycle is stored, or secure stationary racks which support the frame so the bicycle cannot easily be pushed or fall to one side. Racks that require a user-supplied lock shall accommodate locking the frame and both wheels using either a cable or U-shaped lock.
(5) Bicycle parking areas incorporating the standard inverted U-shaped bicycle rack, or functionally equivalent structure, shall have the following dimensions:
(a) The minimum height of the bicycle rack shall be 36 inches from the base to the top of the rack.
(b) The minimum length for the bicycle rack shall be two feet.
(c) A bicycle rack shall accommodate at least two bicycles.
(d) The exterior surface of bicycle racks shall be nonabrasive, nonmarring, and durable. (Amended by Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012; Ord. 1408, § 1 (Exh. A), May 2, 2023. Code 1983 § 96.030.)
18.130.080 Access to State highways.
Access to State highways is granted by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). A change of use to which the lot or building is put may require amending an existing highway approach permit. (Amended by Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012. Code 1983 § 96.035.)
18.130.090 Pedestrian access and circulation.
Repealed by Ord. 1408. (MCC 18.130.090 added by Ord. 1275, June 16, 2009; amended by Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012; Ord. 1320, § 1 (Exh. A), June 18, 2013. Code 1983 § 96.040.)
18.130.100 Parking area specifications.
Parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be designed as depicted in the following table and diagram.
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Parking Angle Degrees |
Stall Width |
Stall to Curb (19' Long X 14.5' Short) |
Aisle Width |
Curb Length |
Front of Stall to Front of Stall |
Overlap Front of Stall to Front of Stall |
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a |
b |
c |
d |
e |
f1 |
f2 |
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0 |
9' 0" |
9' 0" |
12.0 |
14.5 |
30.0 |
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13.4 |
11.0 |
16.7 |
37.8 |
29.4 |
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20 |
9' 0" |
15.6 |
11.0 |
20.9 |
41.0 |
33.3 |
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15.0 |
11.0 |
17.1 |
41.6 |
38.3 |
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30 |
9' 0" |
17.8 |
11.0 |
20.9 |
45.6 |
38.5 |
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16.2 |
12.0 |
16.9 |
44.4 |
37.5 |
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40 |
9' 0" |
19.1 |
12.0 |
20.3 |
50.2 |
43.9 |
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16.6 |
13.0 |
16.6 |
46.2 |
39.9 |
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45 |
9' 0" |
19.8 |
13.0 |
19.8 |
52.6 |
46.7 |
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16.9 |
15.0 |
16.2 |
48.8 |
43.0 |
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50 |
9' 0" |
20.4 |
15.0 |
19.1 |
52.8 |
50.7 |
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17.1 |
18.0 |
15.0 |
52.2 |
47.6 |
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60 |
9' 0" |
21.0 |
18.0 |
17.3 |
60.0 |
55.7 |
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16.7 |
19.0 |
13.4 |
52.4 |
49.3 |
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70 |
9' 0" |
21.0 |
19.0 |
15.0 |
61.0 |
57.9 |
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15.8 |
24.0 |
11.1 |
55.6 |
54.1 |
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80 |
9' 0" |
20.3 |
24.0 |
12.2 |
64.3 |
62.9 |
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14.5 |
24.0 |
9.0 |
53.0 |
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90 |
9' 0" |
19.0 |
24.0 |
9.0 |
62.0 |
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(Amended by Ord. 1305, § 1 (Exh. A), November 6, 2012. Code 1983 § 96.045.)