3.23 Off-Street Parking

3.23.1 General Requirements There shall be provided and maintained at the time of erection of any main building or structure off-street parking space with adequate provisions for ingress and egress by standard sized vehicles as hereinafter set forth. Such parking space shall be located on the same lot as the building it is to serve. No parking shall back directly onto any state road or highway, or onto any street where traffic flow would make it regularly unsafe to do so, as determined by the Planning Commission. 3.23.2 Remodeling or Enlargement of Buildings Whenever existing buildings are enlarged or increased in capacity, or a change in use occurs, additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided which will meet the requirements applying to such enlargement or change in use. 3.23.3 Quantity of Parking Spaces The number of parking spaces for uses not specified herein shall be determined by the Planning Commission being guided where appropriate by the regulations set forth herein for uses of buildings which are similar to the use or building under consideration . 3.23.4 Setback Exclusions and Conflicts In a residential zone, no part of any private or public parking lot shall be located in a set back adjacent to a street except under the following circumstances: (a) Parking may be approved in a portion of a front or side setback area if it can be demonstrated that vehicles will be far enough from the street to avoid any interference with traffic, snow removal, pedestrian traffic, activities on adjoining properties, or other normally occuring functions. If safety, aesthetic factors or other considerations require it, landscaping or other dividers may be required by the Planning Commission between the setback parking and the street. (b) Required landscaping is approved by the Planning Commission. (c) In cases where there is a unique lot configuration, or an existing structure that the applicant is remodeling, or when it is necessary to change the parking requirements, the Board of Adjustment may, upon appeal of the applicant, consider lowering the landscaping or parking requirements provided such variance does not create increased hazards to the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents in the area. 3.23.5 3.23.6 Landscaping In reviewing the landscape plans, the Planning Commission shall consider the location, number, size, and type of plants, the method of irrigation to be used and other similar factors. Conversion of Parking to Other Uses Space allocated to comply with these regulations shall not be used later for additional structures or uses unless other space so complying is provided. 3.23.7 Area of Spaces For the purpose of this Chapter, a space of not less than eight and one-half feet (8 1/2') by twenty feet (20') of lot area with access to public streets by standardsized automobiles shall be deemed to be parking space for one vehicle.