HomeMy WebLinkAbout2373ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning
and land use, amending Chapter 4 of the
Kent Zoning Code (Ordinance No. 1827) re-
lating to off-street parking and loading
requirements.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DO
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 4 of the Kent Zoning Code entitled
"Off -Street Parking and Loading Requirements" is amended, as set
forth in Attachment "A" to this Ordinance.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five(S) days from and after its passage, approval and
publication as provided by law.
ATTEST:
MA -RIB J E`I�TS� I'TY LE
APPROVED • • '
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PASSED the day of November, 1982.
APPROVED the l( day of November, 1982.
PUBLISHED the day of November, 1982.
(SEAL)
KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
October 29, 1982 d4lejIgo'
MEMO T0: MAYOR ISABEL HOGAN AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JAMES P. HARRIS, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: REVISION OF KENT ZONING CODE CHAPTER 4, OFF-STREET PARKING
AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
On October 26, 1982, the Kent Planning Commission unanimously approved the
attached revisions to the Kent Zoning Code, Chapter 4, Off -Street Parking and
Loading Requirements. This action by the Planning Commission establishes a
clear, concise, and up-to-date set of parking standards.
The off-street parking amendment project began in 1980 when the Planning
Department staff identified a broad spectrum of concerns dealing both with
the administration of this chapter and specific requirements. This problem
identification process took the form of four primary processes: 1) field
investigation, 2) review of staff administrative problems, and Board of
Adjustment action, 3) review of developer, builder, architect and public
input, and 4) collection of the most recent parking data available.
The creation, in 1981, of the Planning Commission's Zoning Code Advisory
Committee and recent updating of parking data by the Urban Land Institute,
the National Parking Association, International Parking Design, Inc. and
the International Council of Shopping Centers has given the planning staff
and Commission the supporting data necessary to move forward with this much
needed and wanted revisions.
Although you will observe changes throughout the entire body of the attached
Chapter 4 text, it is important to note that a majority of the changes are
made to eliminate redundancy, clarifying wording or insure consistency in the
text. These changes are made primarily to eliminate past administrative and
interpretative problems or questions and not to just modify'or add require-
ments or standards.
Some requirements and standards of this chapter have been modified. An attempt
has been made to eliminate or modify requirements which were unnecessary, too
restrictive or conflicted with other sections of the Zoning Code. Key changes
in this area included the reduction of required parking for such uses as office
and shopping centers, the elimination of parking requirements for outside
storage areas, and the addition of compact car parking stalls as well as a
reduction in the size of the standard parking stall.
Other additions to this chapter of note include a better defined set of develop-
ment standards, diagrams and charts to visualize code requirements, a method
that will permit easier compliance with landscaping requirements and recognition
of loading and unloading area requirements.
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CHAPTER 4 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 4.1 PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this section to specify the off-street parking and loading
requirements for all uses permitted in this code, and to describe design
standards and other required improvements. All/ n1w/ drdveftrgfents An(Y
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ACTION: Eliminate Text
REASON: Redundant; covered more clearly in Section 4.2, following.
SECTION 4.2 CATEGORY OF USES AND CONDITIONS OF USES COVERED BY
THIS CHAPTER
ACTION: Add to title
REASON: Clarification
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1) New Construction.
a) Buildings constructed, or enlarged.
b) Other structures or use areas constructed or enlarged.
c) Parking lots constructed or enlarged as follows:
(1) If new or adding the equivalent of 50% or more of the
existing parking lot area -- entire parking facility must meet
the standards of this code.
(2) If adding less than 50% of the existing parking lot area, only
the new portion must meet the standards of this code.
ACTION: Replace title and text.
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REASON: Clarification
2) Change in Use. When the occupancy of any land use, structure, and/or
building or any part of a building, structure and/or land use is changed to
another use, parking shall be provided to meet the parking requirements
of the new use.
SECTION 4.3 LOCATION OF OFF-STREET PARKING
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ACTIO N: Remove text.
REASON: The "O" Professional and Office Zone is the only zoning
classification to which this requirement currently applies.
Due to landscape requirgments adopted in August 1979 this
requirement is no longer needed to protect adjacent
properties, particularly residential uses. This modification
will allow more efficient use of property within the "O"
zoning district.
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1) Single-family dwelling. Required parking shall be located on
the same lot as the building it is to serve.
}a)' 2) Multifamily dwelling: Required parking may be on a
contiguous lot if located within five hundred (500) feet of
dwelling units. The lot shall be legally encumbered by an
easement or other appro ria�ans to insure continuous use
of the parking facilities. Documentation shall require review
and approval of the City Attorney.
3) Other uses: May be in areas other than on the premises if the
required , 'dWnyt,6 amount of parking area is set aside for a
particular use in such a lot, and such area is not located more
than 500 feet from the premises. The lot or area to be
utilized shall be legally encumbered by an easement or other
ap ropriate means to insure continuous use of the parking
facilities Documentation shall require review and approval
of the City Attorney.
ACTION: Addition and revision of numbering.
REASON: The City Attorney has requested the addition to insure
enforceability and to preclude a change in use without prior
approval.
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SECTION 4.4 PARKING STANDARDS
1)
ACTIVITY
Living Activities
a) Dwellings:
ACTIVITY
(1) Single family
(2) Two family
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
Two parking spaces per single-family
dwelling.
Two parking spaces per dwelling unit.
(3) Multifamily One parking space per unit for efficiency
and apartment apartments in all sized developments; Two
houses parking spaces for each dwelling unit
for
developments with 49 or less dwelling units;
1.8
parking -. spaces per dwelling unit
for
developments of 50 or more dwelling units.
For
developments of 50 or more dwelling units,
one
parking space for each 15 dwelling units
for
recreation vehicles.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 11/20/781
ACTION: Add text.
REASON: An efficiency apartment, designed for single person occupancy,
requires only one parking space.
Recreational vehicle parking spaces shall be in a
defined, fenced, and screened area with a
minimum of a 6 foot high sight obscuring fence
and/or landscaping as determined by the
Planning Department.
ACTION: Add text.
REASON: A similar requirement was in the Zoning Code prior to the
November 20, 1978 amendment of this section, at which time it
was apparently inadvertently omitted. The staff feels that this is
an important requirement to add in the maintenance of an
aesthetically pleasing environment in multifamily developments.
(4) Multiple dwellings One parking space for each four
for low-income dwelling units.
elderly
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2)
(5) Multifamily and
apartment houses
in the Central
Business District
(see Definition
Section)
One parking space per dwelling unit.
[Amendment - per City Council action,
12/18/78]
This requirement supersedes Section 4.7
O -Street Parking Regulations Downtown_
Commercial District.
ACTION: Add text after existing text
REASON: Clarification
b) Boarding & Lodging One parking space for the proprietor
Houses plus one space per sleeping room for
boarders and/or lodging use plus one
additional space for each four persons
employed on the premises.
c) Mobile Homes Two parking spaces for each mobile home
site plus one screened space for each ten
lots for recreation vehicles.
d) Travel Trailers One parking space for each trailer site.
e) Hotels One parking space for each guest room plus
two parking spaces for each three
employees.
Commercial Activities
a) Banks One parking space for each two hundred
(200) square feet of gross floor area except
when part of a shopping center.
b) Professional and
Businesses Offices
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One parking space for each two hundred
and fifty (250) square feet of gross floor
area except when part of a shopping center.
REASON: Expert testimony during committee review of this item as well a
staff review of existing office facilities in Kent reveals the change
to be an appropriage modification.
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c) Shopping Centers
ACTIO N: Replace text
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4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross
leasable area GLA or centers having
GLA of less than 400,000 square eet; and
5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of GLA
for centers having a GLA of over 400,000
square feet.
REASON: Numerous observations by City staff have noted that even during
peak periods, parking supply exceeds demand in existing shopping
centers. Research revealed a recent study which recommended a
lower parking ratio than the existing code. (Urban Land Institute,
Parking Requirements for Shopping Centers: Summary of
Recommendations. Washington: Urban Land Institute, 1981.) It
should also be noted that bxisting requirements were based on a
1965 Urban Land Institute study.
d)
Restaurants, Night
One parking space for each one hundred
Clubs, Taverns, and
(100) square feet of gross floor area
Lounges
except restaurants when part of a shopping
center.
e)
Retail Stores, Super-
One parking space for each two hundred
markets, Department
(200) square feet of gross floor area
Stores, and Personal
except when located in a shopping
Service Shops
center.
f)
Other Retail Estab-
One parking space for each five hun-
blishments; Furniture,
dred (500) square feet of gross floor
Appliance, Hardware
area except when located in a shopping
Stores, Household Equip-
center.
meet Service Shops,
Clothing or Shoe Repair
Shops
g)
Drive -In Business
One parking space for each one hundred
(100) square feet of gross floor area except
when located in a shopping center.
[Amendment - per City Council action -
11/20/78]
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3)
h) Uncovered Commercial One parking space for each five thousand
Area, New and Used (5,000) square feet of retail sales area
Car Lots, Plant Nursery in addition to any parking requirements for
buildings, except when located in a
shopping center. [Amendment - per City
Council action - 11/20/781
i) Motor Vehicle Repair One parking space for each four hundred
and Services (400) square feet of gross floor area except
when part of a shopping center.
j Industrial Showroom
and Display
ACTIO N:
REASON:
Industrial Activities
a) Manufacturing, Research
Testing Laboratories
Creameries, Bottling
Establishments, Bakeries,
Canneries, Printing, and
Engraving Shops
ACTIO N: Add text
One parking space for each five
hundred 500 square feet of display area.
Add text
This situation was not addressed in other
sections of this code.
One parking space for each one thousand
(1,000) square feet of gross floor area.
For parking requirements for associated
o ice areas, see Professional and Business
Office.
REASON: This revision is to clarify the parking requirement of office areas
in conjunction with manufacturing operations.
b) Warehouses and Storage
Buildings
ACTIO N: Add text.
One parking space for each two thousand
(2,000) square feet of gross floor area.
[Amendment - per City Council action,
11/20/781
Maximum office area of 2% of gross floor
area maV be included without additonal
parking requirements.
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REASON: This revision will allow minimal office area without additional
parking requirements. This will include such uses as shipping and
receiving offices which are normally small and have low
personnel requirements.
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ACTIO N: Remove text.
REASON: Review of existing storage facilities within the City reveals they
are seldom operated without associated structures. The parking
requirements for the use, of these buildings is sufficient to
accommodate the parking needs of employees and customers.
c) Speculative Warehouse
and Industrial Buildings
with Multiple Use
or Tenant Potential
ACTIO N: Add text
One parking space for each 1.000 souare
feet of gross floor area if building size
is less than 100,000 square feet; or one
parking space for each 2,000 square feet
gross floor area or buildings which exceed
100,000 square feet gross floor area.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS A MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT AND VALID FOR
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PURPOSES
ONLY. FINAL PARKING
REQUIREMENTS WILL BE BASED UPON
ACTUAL OCCUPANCY.
REASON: Due to the fact that a relatively large number of industrial
buildings are being constructed in Kent without specific tenants
at the time of submittal or issuance of permits, the Planning
Department has found it difficult to calculate the correct
amount of parking necessary or required for these types of
developments. Over the past few years, the Planning
Department has found that many of these speculative buildings
have ultimately acquired tenants which have larger parking
demands than was originally anticipated because most of these
buildings were permitted under the parking requirements for
warehouses (one parking stall per 2000 square feet). To allow
the City, the Planning Department and developers to better cope
with this multi -use situation, the Planning Department
recommends this addition to the Zoning Code.
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4)
5)
ACTIVITY
Recreation - Amusement
Activities
a) Auditoriums, Theaters
Places of Public Assem-
bly, Stadiums and Out-
door Sports Areas
b) Bowling Alleys
c) Dance Halls and Skating
Rinks
d) Golf Driving Ranges
e) Miniature Golf Courses
f) Recreational Buildings
whether independent or
associated with a
multifamily complex)
ACTION: Add text
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
One parking space for each four (4)
fixed seats or one parking space for
each one hundred (100) square feet of
floor area of main auditorium or of
principal place of assembly not containing
fixed seats, whichever is greater.
Five (5) spaces for each alley except
when located in a shopping center.
One parking space for each two hundred
(200) square feet of gross floor area,
except when located in a shopping center.
One parking space for each driving
station.
One parking space for each hole.
One arking space for each two hundred
200 square feet gross floor area.
Such spaces shall be located adjacent
to the building and shall be designated for
visitors by signing or other special
markings.
REASON: The amendment adds often -needed guest parking to multifamily
dwellings.
Educational Activities
a) Senior High Schools, One space for each employee plus one
Public, Parochial, and space for each ten students enrolled.
Private In addition, if buses for the transportation
of children are kept at the school, one
off-street parking space shall be provided
for each bus of a size sufficient to park
each bus.
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One additional parking space for each one
hundred 100 students shall be rovided or
visitors in the vicinity or adjacent to the
administration portion of the building or
complex. Such parking spaces shall be so
designated by signing or other special
marking as approved by the Traffic
ACTIO N: Add text Engineer
REASON: Presently many of our schools have no provision for visitor
parking; as a result, visitors often park in and block emergency
access lanes. Since visitors are usually required to report to
administration buildings first, the spaces should be located near
that building.
b) Colleges and Univer-
sities and Business
and Vocational Schools.
ACTIO N: Add text
REASON: Clarification
ACTION: Add text
Two and one-half (2-1/2) for each emp-
ployee plus one space for each three
students residing on campus, plus one space
for each five day student not residing on
campus. In addition, if buses for
transportation of students are kept at the
school, one off-street parking space shall
be provided for each bus of a size
sufficient to park each bus.
One additional parking space for each one
hundred 100 students shall be provided or
visitors in the vicinity or adjacent to the
administration portion of the building or
complex. Such parking spaces shall be so
designated by signing or other special
marking as approved by the Traffic
Engineer.
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6)
REASON: Presently many of our schools have no provision for visitor
parking; as a result, visitors often park in and block emergency
access lanes. Since visitors are usually required to report to
administration buildings first, the spaces should be located near
that building.
C) Elementary and Junior Two and one-half (2-1/2) parking spaces for
High each employee. In addition, if buses for
transportation of students are kept at the
school, one off-street parking space shall
be provided for each bus of a size
sufficient to park each bus.
One additional parking space for each one
hundred 100 students shall be provided or
visitors in the vicinity or adjacent to the
administration portion of the building or
complex. Such parking spaces shall be so
designated by signing or other special
marking as approved by the Traffic
Engineer.
ACTION: Add text
REASON: Presently many of our schools have no provision for visitor
parking; as a result, visitors often park in and block emergency
access lanes. Since visitors are usually required to report to
administration buildings first, the spaces should be located near
that building.
d) Libraries and Museums
e) Nursery Schools and Day
Care Centers
Medical Activities
One parking space for each two hundred
and fifty (250) square feet in office
and public use.
One parking space for each employee
plus loading and unloading areas.
a) Medical and Dental One parking space for each two hundred
Offices (200) square feet of gross floor area
except when located in a shopping
center.
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b) Convalescent, Nursing, One parking space for each two employ -
and Health Institutions ees plus one parking space for each
three beds.
c) Hospitals One parking space for each three beds
plus one parking space for each staff
doctor plus one parking space for each
three employees.
7) Religious Activities
a) Churches One space for each five (5) seats in the
main auditorium, provided that the spaces
for any church shall not be less than ten
(10). For all existing churches enlarging
the seating capacity of their auditoriums,
one additional parking space shall be
provided for each five (5) additional seats
provided by the new construction. For all
existing churches making structural
alterations or additions which do not
increase the seating capacity of the
auditorium, no additional parking need be
provided.
b) Mortuaries or Funeral One parking space for each one hundred
Homes (100) square feet of floor area of
assembly rooms.
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8) Other Uses. For uses not specifically identified herein. the amount of
parking required shall be determined by the Planning Department, based
on staff experience, parking required for similar uses, and if appropriate,
documentation provided by the aDDlicant.
ACTION: Replace text
REASON: This version will speed the permit review process by allowing
determinations not specifically spelled out in this portion of
the Code to be made at the staff level, and by providing
specific criteria by which those decisions will be made. The
appeal to the Board of Adjustment, discussed in Section 8.6,
applies to the entire Zoning Code and would be redundant
here.
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9) Mixed Occupancies or Mixed Use if One Occupancy. In the case of two
or more uses in the sane building, the total requirements for off-street
parking facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for the several
uses computed separately, except in shopping i centers. Off-street
parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing
required parking facilities for any other use except as permitted in
Section 4.4 10) Joint Use.
ACTION: Amend title and minor amendments to text.
REASON: Clarification, and to make title consistent with text.
10) Joint Use. The joint use of parking facilities may be authorized only for:
Af Those uses which have dissimilar peak -hour parking demands Adrijag`
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ACTION: Remove text
REASON: Simplification
b) Parking facilities in excess of code requirements.
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The followine conditions must be fulfilled before a joint -use facility is
allowed:
(1) The facility must be located within a radius of five hundred (500) feet
of the buildings or use areas it is intended to serve,
(2) documentation of dissimilar peak hour parking demands must be
provided by the applicant, and
(3) The subject property shall be legally encumbered by an easement or
other appropriate means which provides for continuous joint use the
oarkinv- facilities. Documentation shall require review and approval of
the City Attorney.
ACTIO N: Revise text.
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REASON: This paragraph is reworded for clarification; the new language
simply shifts the burden of proof of the adequacy of the
facilities for joint use onto the applicant. The City Attorney
recommended removal of the five-year clause to add flexibility
to this requirement and to insure adequate enforcement during
the full term of any agreement for joipt use facilities.
11) Employee Parking. Where employee parking will be maintained separately
and in addition to KbAi parking for the general public, the regulations of this
section prayer rpedifW as,-Pol;elke. hall apply:
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Minimum parking stall sizes, aisle widths, and percentage of compact
car stalls shall be as per other requirements in this chapter.
12)
ACTION: Replace text
REASON: Reduced stall sizes are being incorporated into the Code
through this revision process. Further reductions for employee
stalls would render the facilities unusable and/or unsafe.
b) Employee parking must be clearly identified as such and not become
parking for the general public.
c) In the event the employee parking is changed to parking for the general
public, the normal regulations for off-street parking shall be in force.
d) Employee parking shall not be in lieu of parking requirements per
activity as stated in Section 4.4
ACTION: Add text
REASON: Parking standards per activity as stated in Section 4.4 are
calculated to provide a minimum amount of public, off-street
parking for different types of land uses and activities.
Employee parking standards have been established to allow the
developer to provide additional parking for' employees at an
operable standard if it is so desired.
Temporary Parking Facilities. Temporary parking facilities may be
permitted by the Planning Director when it has been shown that -
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hat:
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13)
a) The existing use of the subject property has adequate legal
nonconforming parking or that existing parking conforms to the
applicable standards of the Kent Zoning Code.
b) The temporary parking facility is primarily intended to serve the public
at large and not the existing use on the property.
c) The temporary parking facility serves a public need.
d) The temporary facility meets the following minimum standards:
(1) 285 square feet gross area per stall minimum.
(2) Pavement Section: Minimum 4 inches of 5/8 inch minus C.R.
crushed rock with Bituminous surface treatment, subject to
Engineering Department review.
(3) On-site drainage control and detention per drainage ordinance.
(4) Ingress and egress and interior circulation and perimeter
control subject to Traffic Engineer approval. (Amendment -
per City Council action, 1/21/801
Compact Car Parking.
a) Parking stall size shall be minimum 8 feet by 17 feet. Aisle width shall
be per requirements of Section 4.8. and diagram U.
b) Compact car parking spaces shall be clearly identified by signing or
other marking as approved by the City Engineer.
c) Compact car parking spaces shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of
the total required parking and shall be interspersed equally throughout
the entire parking area.
d) See Section 4.8 diagram # 2 for typical compact car stall arrangements.
e) No more than four (4) compact car parking stalls shall be placed side b
side or eight 8 head to head.
ACTIO N: Add text
REASON: Recent surveys conducted by the Planning Department and the
Traffic Engineer have shown that approximately one-third of
the vehicles currently being used in the City of Kent are
compact cars. Current parking regulations do not recognize
compact cars and do not provide for any space reductions.
Over the past several years, many inquiries and suggestions
have been made by developers with regards to this subject. The
City staff recognizes this need and has in this proposed
amendment attempted to meet the growing demand for better
utilization of land, increased landscaping within parking areas,
and less paved area to reduce storm water runoff problems.
Review of this amendment and Section 4.8 diagram #2 show
how the above three goals will be met.
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SECTION 4.5 DRIVE-IN BUSINESS
All banks, savings and loans associations, cleaning establishments, food dispensing
establishments, and other businesses which maintain drive-in facilities which are
intended to serve customers who remain in their motor vehicles during the business
transactions, or are designed in such a manner that customers must leave their
automobiles temporarily in a driving line located adjacent to the facility, shall
provide stacking space for the stacking of motor vehicles as follows.
1) Stacking Space. The drive-in facility shall be so located that sufficient
stacking space is provided for the handling of motor vehicles using such
facility during peak business hours of such a facility.
2) Driveway Location. Entrances and exits shall not be so located as to cause
congestion in any public right-of-way.
3) Shopping Centers. When located in a shopping center, drive-in facilities shall
provide sufficient stacking space to handle peak business demands and shall
not, in any way, obstruct the normal' circulation pattern of the shopping
center.
SECTION 4.6 LOADING SPACE
For all buildings hereafter erected, reconstructed, or enlarged, adequate
permanent off-street loading space shall be provided if the activity carried on is
such that the building requires deliveries to it or shipments from it of people or
merchandise. Such space shall be shown on a plan and submitted for approval by
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REASON: The rewording and additon to this section is to aid in clarifying
the relationship between normal vehicular traffic and parking,
and that of truck loading, unloading, and maneuvering
activities. Past situations have arisen where automobile
parking has been blocked, or otherwise been made inaccessible
or hazardous when truck loading, unloading, or maneuvering
areas are placed in close proximity.
1) Relationship of Loading Space to Residential Areas. Loading berths shall be
located not closer than fifty (50) feet to any residential district, unless
wholly enclosed within a building, or unless screened from such residential
area by a wall or uniformly painted fence not less than six (6) feet in height.
165 0-11 A 15
2) Relationship to Open Space. Space for loading berths may occupy all or any
part of any required setback, or open space as long as the loading berth is
uncovered. A covered loading area shall comply with the minimum setback
requirements for the district.
3) Types of Uses for Which Loading Space Shall be Provided. Loading space
shall be provided for the following types of buildings or businesses:
warehouses, supermarkets, department stores, office buildings with a floor
space in excess of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, industrial or
manufacturing establishments, freight terminals, railroad yards, mortuaries,
and such other commercial and industrial buildings which, in the judgment of
the Planning Director, are similar in nature in regard to loading space
requirements.
4) Buildings which utilize dock -high loading doors shall provide a minimum 100
feet of clear maneuvering area in front of each door. See Diagram #
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REASON: This addition is proposed to establish a standard for truck
maneuvering area. Past experience has shown that the lack of
a set standard has encouraged developers to minimize this area;
therefore, causing trucks to maneuver in designated parking
areas or to maneuver in public or private streets because of
inadequate on-site space.
5) Buildings which utilize ground level service or loading doors shall provide a
minimum 45 feet of clear maneuvering area in front of each door.
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REASON: This addition is being proposed to establish a standard for this
maneuvering and/or loading area. Past experience has shown
that a lack of a set standard has encouraged developers to
minimize this area causing maneuvering in designated parking
areas and general congestion and disruption of vehicle
circulation.
6) Ingress and egress points from public right-of-way (driveways) shall be
desioned and located in such a manner as to preclude off-site or on -street
maneuvering or venicies,
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16 50-11 A 16
REASON: Past experience and observations by the Planning Department
and the Traffic Engineer has shown that if ingress or egress
points from public streets are located in front of overhead
dock -high type doors, most truck drivers will choose to
maneuver their vehicle in the street and back to the door via
the driveway entrance from the street. This situation obviously
causes congestion in the public right-of-way, as well as a
hazardous condition when cars or other trucks try to get around
the truck doing the in -street maneuvering.
SECTION 4.7 OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS DOWNTOWN
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Purpose: It is the purpose of this section �to recognize the pedestrian -oriented
nature of downtown activities while also recognizing the need for off-street
parking facilities to eliminate traffic congestion. For the purpose of regulating
off-street parking, there shall be two divisions of the Downtown Commercial
District, DC -1 and DC -2. These divisions shall be delineated on the official zoning
map. NOTE: Sections 4.7.1 and 4.7.2 do not apply to residential development in
the DC, Downtown Comercial zoning district. See Section 4.4 for residential
parking requirements
ACTION: Add Text
REASON: This change was precipitated by a relatively large number of
complaints from residents within the CBD who are unable to
park close to their residence due to the parking time limits and
the location of existing public parking areas.
Section 4.7.1 DC -1 Division
No off-street parking shall be required in this division. The DC -1 Division is
the core area of downtown which should be pedestrian oriented. In addition,
the property owners in the DC -1 Division have provided off-street parking
through LID assessments.
Section 4.7.2 DC -2 Division
Off-street parking shall be provided and shall be in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter; except there may be a fifty (50) percent reduction
from the parking standard requirements contained in Section 4.4.
[Amendment - per City Council action, 4/7/751
1650-11 A 17
SECTION 4.8 SIZE AND'DESIGN S'T'ANDARDS
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1) Parking Stall Sizes
Note:
2)
a) Standard: 9 feet by 19 feet (1) (3)
bT Compact: 8 feet by 17 feet T2 3
ej Employee: 8-1/2 feet by 18 feet (3)
dT Parallel: 9 feet by 23 feet
(1) Dimensions may include overhang. See Section 4.9 Number 5 for
exceptions.
(2) See 4
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(3) Parki
corre
ram #2 for typical compact stall placement with r
area.
stall length may
nding increases in
be reduced
aisle width.
a maximum two (2) feet with
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REASON: This change and additon is made to allow compact car parking
stalls, reflect the change in the size of employee parking, and
to show more clearly how the developer may utilize these
options.
Minimum Design Standards and T ical Parking Stall Arrangements - (See
diagrams at the end of this chapter
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REASON: Diagrams at the end of this chapter, more clearly express
parking requirements and allow more flexibility of design than
the above text.
3) Units of Measurements
a) Benches. In stadiums, sports arenas, churches, and other places of
assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews, or other
similar seating facilities, each twenty (20) inches of width of such
seating facilities shall be counted as one seat for the purpose of
determining requirements for off-street parking facilities under this
code.
b) Fractions. When a unit of measurement determining the number of
required parking spaces results in the requirement of a fractional space,
any fraction up to but not including one-half (1/2) shall be disregarded
and fractions one-half (1/2) and over shall require one parking space.
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SECTION 4.9 OVERHANG EXCEPTION, LANDSCAPING, PAVING, WHEELSTOPS,
DRAINAGE, LIGHTING, AND CURBING
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REASON: This change is made to correspond with the expansion in
coverage and subjects of this section.
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te C&r.+il�actrfon, $/20%7%
1) L
MOVE
requirements of Chapter 6 and Diagrams 2 and 3 of this chapter
2) Landscape Islands (minimum size-- 100 square feet) shall be located in the
following areas to protect vehicles and to enhance the appearance of parking
areas:
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a) At the ends of all parking rows.
bT Where loading doors or maneuvering areas are in close proximity to
parking areas or stalls.
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REASON: Clarification and reference to new diagrams.
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2) Paving All vehicular maneuvering areas, including but not limited to,
off-street parking areas, truck and mobile equipment loading, unloading,
storage and maneuvering areas, and related accesses to and from public
right�f-way shall be paved with asphalt or equivalent material, to be
approved by the City Engineer.
ACTION: Replace Text
REASON: In the past, questions have been raised as to what areas must be
paved. The old requirement refers only to off-street parking
and maneuvering areas. It did not include areas of truck or
mobile equipment parking or maneuvering areas. This situation
has led to developments such as Metro Hauling and other truck
users providing paved car parking, but not paving areas of heavy
truck traffic. The lack of paving in these areas adds greatly to
the air quality problems of the Valley by increasing dust
generation and also adds to street cleaning loads since often the
gravel from these lots is carried onto public rights-of-way.
On-site drainage problems may also occur in these areas since a
formal storm water control system is difficult to design and
maintain in graveled areas.
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3) Wheel Stops Wheel stops shall be required in the following locations:
(Minimum two (2) feet from obstruction or end of parking stall).
1650-11A 20
a) Where the parking stall abuts a building or vehicles may overnang a
property line.
b) Where the parking stall abuts a pedestrian walkway of less than six (6)
root—width or one which is not raised creating its own barrier.
e) Where a parking stall abuts any h sical object which may be impacted
i.e. light standards fire hydrants fences ower vaults utility poles
etc. .
d) Where a hazardous grade difference exists between the parking area
and the abutting property.
e) Where other hazardous situations may exist as determined by the City
Engineer.
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REASON: This change is proposed to better define and to state in a more
comprehensive manner the need and location of wheel stops to
protect vehicles, buildings, and other normal parking area
appurtenances.
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wAh pfirKingXtaRls, stAckir;�g a96as/and,,kAgr,0ss end jegrges a/ea'
4) Lighting Any lighting of a parking lot or storage area shall illuminate only
the parking lot or storage area.__All lighting shall be designed and located so
as to avoid undue glare or reflection of light onto adjoining properties or
public right-of-way. Light standards shall not be located so as to interfere
with parking stalls, maneuvering areas, or ingress and egress areas.
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REASON: The purpose of this proposed change is to better clarify the
requirement.
5) Vehicle Overhang Exception. Where sufficient area is available to allow safe
and a ficient overhang of a vehicle the Planning Department may ermit the
standard parking stall length to be reduced by two 2 feet with corresponding
increase in adjacent walkway or landscaping width. (See Diagram #2).
1650-11A 21
ACTIO N: New text
REASON: This statement is proposed to aid in reducing paved areas and at
the same time increase landscape areas which will help reduce
storm water runoff, help developers meet landscaping
requirements, and provide a more aesthetically pleasing parking
area without severely jeopardizing the functionability of the
parking lot.
6) Concrete Curb Placement. In addition to wheel stop requirements (Section
4.9). All landscape areas within or abutting parking areas shall be separated
from the paved area by concrete curbing or other acceptable method as
aooroved by the Planning Director and the City Engineer.
ACTION: Add text
REASON: The proposed addition assures that landscape areas do not erode
onto parking areas and that safe separation is maintained.
SECTION 4.10 OFF-STREET PARKING PLANS
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1) Off-street parking plans shall be subject to review and approval by the
Planning Department and City Engineer. Approval shall be based upon the
following criteria:
a) Compliance with Zoning Code requirements.
b) Safety and efficiency of interior circulation.
c) Safety of ingress and egress points.
d) Effects of access on public streets with regard to street capacity,
congestion and delay.
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REASON: This proposed amendment is made to clarify to developers and
staff the specific criteria necessary to be met prior to parking
plan approval.
1650-11A 22
2) All plans must be complete with the information as requested by the Planning
Director.
1650-11A 23
A l B I C
MINIMUM PARKING DESIGN STANDARD
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Stall
Stall
Angle
Width
Depth
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9.0
23.0
100
8.0
17.0
8.5
18.0
Loss
i
9.0
19.0
200
8.0
17.0
23.0
8.5
18.0
12.0
9.0
19.0
30°
8.0
17.0
10.8
8.5
18.0
6.9
7.3
9.0
19.0
36.90
8.0
17.0
20.0
20.0
8.5
18.0
23.4
9.0
19.0
400
8.0
17.0
16.0
16.9
8.5
18.0
14.1
9.0
19.0
450
8.0
17.0
41.1
8.5
18.0
9.0
19.0
50°
8.0
.17.0
12.5
8.5
18.0
14.7
15.6
9.0
19.0
53.1°
8.0
17.0
13.4
8.5
18.0
22.1
9.0
19.0
60°
8.0
17.0
14.2
8.5
18.0
13.5
13.5
9.0
19.0
700
8.0
17.0
8.5
18.0
9.0
19.0
800
8.0
17.0
20.0
20.0
8.5
18.0
13.2
9.0
19.0
900
8.0
17.0
14.6
8.5
18.0
9.0
19.0
MINIMUM PARKING DESIGN STANDARD
D E F Gl G2 N
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Gross
Stall
Area
(sq.ft.)
207
499
563
630
312
352
394
247
276
311
221
249
279
212
239
268
200
225
252
190
214
239
184
207
232
173
195
218
159
179
200
147
166
185
136
153
171
Depth
Aisle
WidthDepth
Curb
Starting
to
to
Setback
Length
Loss
i
Wall
One-way
Two-way
-
Interlock
23.0
0.0
-
9.0
12.0
20.0
9.0
23.0
46.1
61.4
10.8
12.0
20.0
6.9
7.3
16.7
17.7
48.9
51.8
65.2
69.0
11.5
12.2
12.0
12.0
20.0
20.0
7,7
18.7
23.4
36.6
13.3
12.0
20.0
9.6
16.0
16.9
24.9
38.9
14.1
12.0
12.0
20.0
20.0
10.2
10.7
17.9
26.3
41.1
15.0
16.0
26.7
15.4
12.5
20.0
12.0
12.7
14.7
15.6
17.0
18.0
28.3
30.0
16.4
17.3
12.0
12.0
20.0
20.0
13.4
16.5
13.3
22.1
16.6
13.5
20.0
13.4
14.2
13.6
14.4
14.2
23.5
17.6
18.6
13.5
13.5
20.0
20.0
15.0
15.2
15.0
24.8
12.4
20.3
17.1
13.5
20.0
20.0
14.0
14.8
13.0
13.8
13.2
21.5
1B.1
19.1
13.5
13.5
20.0
15.7
14.6
14.0
22.8
11.3
17.7
17.7
14.5
20.0
14.8
15.7
12.0
12.7
12.0
18.7
16.7
19.8
14.5
14.5
20.0
20.0
16.6
13.4
12.7
19.8
10.4
15.2
18.2
15.5
20.0
15.6
16.5
10.9
11.6
11.1
16.2
19.3
15.5
15.5
20.0
20.0
17.4
12.2
11.7
17.1
20.3
10.0
13.8
18.4
16.5
20.0
16.0
10.2
15.5
20.6
16.5
20.0
17.9
11.4
11.3
9.2
10.8
18.7
17.0
20.0
16.7
17.7
8.5
9.0
9.8
11.5
19.8
17.0
17.0
20.0
20.0
18.7
9.5
10.4
12.1
21.0
8.5
6.8
18.7
20.0
22.0
17.3
18.4
5.8
6.2
9.0
7.2
19.8
20.9
20.0
20.0
22.0
22.0
19.4
6.5
9.6
7.6
8.1
5.0
18.1
23.0
24.0
17.4
18.5
3.0
3.1
8.6
5.0
19.2
20.3
23.0
23.0
24.0
24.0
19.5
3.3
9.1
5.0
8.0
5.0
17.0
26.0
26.0
17.0
18.0
0.0
0.0
8.5
5.0
18.0
19.0
26.0
26.0
26.0
26.0
19.0
0.0
9.0
5.0
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Gross
Stall
Area
(sq.ft.)
207
499
563
630
312
352
394
247
276
311
221
249
279
212
239
268
200
225
252
190
214
239
184
207
232
173
195
218
159
179
200
147
166
185
136
153
171
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