Chapter 18.80
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Sections:
18.80.030 Expansion and enlargement.
18.80.070 Minimum parking standards table.
18.80.010 Generally.
The provisions set out in this chapter contain the requirements for off-street parking within the city. (Ord. 660 § 23.01, 1985)
18.80.020 Location.
Off-street parking facilities shall be located as specified in this chapter.
A. For single-family dwellings, off-street parking facilities shall be located on the same lot in which the buildings they are required to serve, but not in any required yard area.
B. For uses other than single-family dwellings, and for dwellings in conjunction with other uses, parking facilities shall be no more than 600 feet from the building they are required to serve and not in any required yard area except in residential planned unit developments which require an approved plan for the location of off-street parking facilities. (Ord. 660 § 23.02, 1985)
18.80.030 Expansion and enlargement.
Whenever any building is enlarged in height or ground coverage, off-street parking shall be provided for the modification in accordance with the requirements of this chapter; provided, however, if the modification does not increase the number of parking spaces required by greater than 10 percent, no additional parking spaces need be provided. (Ord. 660 § 23.03, 1985)
18.80.040 Mixed uses.
In the case of mixed uses or occupancies, the total requirement for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately. (Ord. 660 § 23.04, 1985)
18.80.050 Uses not specified.
In the case of a use not specifically mentioned in OMC 18.80.060 and 18.80.070, the requirements for off-street parking shall be determined by the planning commission. The determination shall be based upon the most comparable use listed or the specific needs based upon the number of employees, customers, etc. (Ord. 660 § 23.05, 1985)
18.80.060 Joint use.
The planning commission may authorize the joint use of parking facilities for the following uses or activities under the conditions specified below:
A. Up to 50 percent of the parking facilities required by this chapter for a theater, bowling alley, dance hall, bar or restaurant, may be supplied by the off-street parking facilities referred to in this chapter as daytime use. For the purposes of this chapter, daytime uses are: banks, offices, retail outlets, personal services, shops, clothing and furniture stores, etc.
B. Up to 50 percent of the off-street parking facilities required by this chapter for any buildings or uses specified as daytime uses may be supplied by parking facilities provided by uses referred to in this chapter as nighttime uses. For the purposes of this chapter, nighttime uses are: auditoriums incidental to schools, churches, bowling alleys, dance halls, theaters, bars and restaurants.
C. The building or use which wishes to utilize joint parking shall be within 800 feet of the parking facility.
D. The hours of operation for uses which are utilizing joint use of off-street parking shall not substantially conflict.
E. A properly drawn legal instrument, executed by the parties participating in joint uses of off-street parking facilities, shall be filed with the planning commission. The instrument shall grant the users the right to use the facilities as may be appropriate and necessary to meet the conditions of this chapter. (Ord. 660 § 23.06, 1985)
18.80.070 Minimum parking standards table.
The following table establishes the required parking space for specified uses:
Chart 3
Table of Minimum Parking Standards
|
Use |
Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
|
Single-family dwellings |
2 per dwelling unit (garage or carport can be included as parking space) |
|
Duplex (two-family) dwellings |
2 per dwelling unit (garage or carport can be included as parking space) |
|
Multifamily dwellings |
1.5 per dwelling unit |
|
Motels and rooming houses |
1 per sleeping unit |
|
Hotels |
1 per sleeping unit |
|
Hospitals and institutions |
1 per 4 beds |
|
Theaters |
1 per 4 seats |
|
Churches and auditoriums |
1 per 6 seats or 1 per 50 sq. ft. of assembly space |
|
Stadiums and arenas |
1 per 8 seats or 1 per 100 sq. ft. of assembly space |
|
Libraries |
1 per 250 sq. ft. of floor area |
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Dance halls |
1 per 20 sq. ft. of floor area |
|
Bowling alleys |
6 per alley |
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Offices |
1 per 200 sq. ft. of floor area |
|
Mortuaries, funeral homes |
1 per 75 sq. ft. of assembly area |
|
Warehouses and wholesale buildings |
1 per 2 employees |
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Eating and drinking places |
1 per 200 sq. ft.; if over 4000 sq. ft., then 1 per 100 sq. ft. plus 20 spaces |
|
Retail stores |
1 per 200 sq. ft. of floor area |
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Building supplies, equipment dealers, etc. |
1 per 600 sq. ft. of floor area |
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Manufacturing establishments |
1 per 800 sq. ft. of floor area |
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Schools (elementary) |
1 per employee |
|
Schools (other than elementary) |
1 per 50 students plus 1 per employee |
(Ord. 873 § 1, 1999; Ord. 660 § 23.07, 1985)