§ 240-10. General Requirements.

240-10.1   Purpose and Intent.

A.

To ensure that the development and redevelopment of property provides safe and adequate parking for automobiles and bicycles for the convenience and safety of all residents, employees, visitors, and shoppers, including persons with disabilities.

B.

To provide design standards for parking facilities and driveways to minimize harm to motorists and private property, provide adequate emergency vehicle access, and to protect the safety and capacity of public streets.

C.

To ensure that the number of off-street parking spaces does not impact adjacent residential areas from encroachment of commercial parking into neighborhood streets.

D.

To minimize the impacts of stormwater runoff from off-street parking facilities due to erosion and pollution of water bodies.

240-10.2   Applicability. Vehicle parking shall be in accordance with this Chapter of the UDO.

240-10.3   Parking surfaces.

A.

In any non-residential district, the parking of any vehicle on other than a paved surface (or other system approved by the Director) is prohibited.

B.

In a residential district, the parking of any motor vehicle except on a hard-surfaced driveway or in carport or garage is prohibited. Any recreational vehicle or non-motor vehicle may only be parked in a carport, enclosed structure, or in the rear yard on a paved surface or approved porous or grassed paving system. Any vehicles parked in the rear yard not in a carport or an enclosed structure must be parked at least 15 feet from the property line. Vehicles or equipment used for agricultural purposes on residential property with 5 or more acres are exempt from hard surface requirements if parked outside the required front setback.

C.

Maximum allowable paved parking or hard surface area in the front yards (excluding walkways and required sidewalks):

1.

Single-family attached zoning districts - not more than 45 percent.

2.

Single-family detached zoning districts - not more than 35 percent.

3.

In the R-TH zoning district, driveways for adjoining units shall be separated by at least a 4-foot wide grassed strip, unless the units are villa-type with connecting driveways.

240-10.4   Application for Additions and Renovations.

A.

Additional parking and loading space is required for each addition or renovation to a building or use that increases the gross floor area by at least 500 feet. Residential uses are exempt from this provision provided that the addition or renovation does not increase the number of families.

B.

When an addition or renovation of an existing building or use increases the gross floor space of a building or use by more than 50 percent, the entire building or use shall meet parking and loading requirements of this UDO, unless an administrative variance is granted in accordance with Section 240-30.4.

240-10.5   Prohibited Uses. No parking areas may be used for the sale, repair, dismantling, servicing or long-term storage of any vehicles or equipment, unless permitted by the zoning district in which the area is located.