9-12-15 PARKING

A. Purpose: There shall be provided at the time of erection of any main building, or creation of a land use, or at the time such buildings or uses are altered, enlarged, converted or increased in capacity, minimum off street parking space with adequate provision for ingress and egress by standard sized vehicles in accordance with the requirements of this section. Whenever feasible, parking shall be placed underground. B. Parking Space Requirements: Parking spaces shall be determined in accordance with this section. Variations may be made to these provisions when justified by a parking study prepared by a licensed engineer and approved by the Land Use Authority. C. Required Number; Table: The off-street parking spaces required for each use permitted by this code shall not be less than that found in table 1 of this subsection. When a computation of spaces results in a fractional number, the fractional part shall be computed as a whole space. D. TABLE 1 OFF STREET PARKING SCHEDULE Land Use Bed and breakfast inn: Civic buildings and conference center: Required Spaces for Patrons 1 per bedroom Required Spaces for Employees (Measured in Gross sq. ft. of Entire Building) Determined by the Land Use Authority Determined by the Land Use Authority Commercial outdoor recreation, including skiing, biking, stables/riding academy: Financial institution: Hospital or clinic: 1 per 3 persons maximum rated capacity Determined by the Land Use Authority 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. of 2 for the first 2,000 sq. ft. and 1 3 per 1,000 sqpuear reeacfeheatdodfitlieoanasal 1b,l0e00 sq. ft. leasable floor area floor area 3 per bed or patient room 2 for the first 2,000 sq. ft. and 1 per each additional 1,000 sq. ft. Hotel/motel (2 bed maximum per unit): Indoor entertainment, recreation/theater: Industry: 1 per guest room, plus 1 per 500 sq. ft. of interior common area 2 for first 40 the guest rooms and 1 per each additional 20 guest rooms The greater of 1 per 4 seats, or 5 per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area 2 for the first 2,000 sq. ft. Determined by the Land Use Authority Determined by the Land Use Authority Multi-family dwelling unit greater than 650 sq. ft., but 2 per dwelling unit N/A less than 1,000 sq. ft.: Multi-family dwelling unit greater than 1,000 sq. ft, but 2.5 per dwelling unit N/A less than 2,500 sq. ft.: Multi-family dwelling unit 3.5 per dwelling unit N/A greater than 2,500 sq. ft.: Multi-family dwelling unit not greater than 650 sq. ft.: Office: 1 per dwelling unit 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of leasable space N/A 2 for the first 2,000 sq. ft. and 1 per each additional 1,000 sq. ft Restaurant/food beverage establishment: Retail: 1 per 150 sq. ft. of dining 2 for the first 2,000 sq. ft. and 1 area. per each additional 1,000 sq. ft. 1 per 300 sq. ft. of retail space. 2 for the first 2,000 sq. ft. and 1 per each additional 1,000 sq. ft Shopping center or complex of multi- tenant retail spaces: 4 per 1,000 sq. ft. of leasable floor area, plus 1 per 500 sq. ft. of interior common area 1.5 per each 1,000 sq. ft. Grocery / convenience store: 1 per 200 sq. ft. of retail space 1 for the first 2,000 sq. ft. and 1 per each additional 1,000 sq. ft 2 per dwelling unit, plus 1 Single-family dwelling unit and additional stall per each units: multi- dwelling unit up to 3 2,500 sq. ft., or fraction N/A thereof, when a single dwelling exceeds 2,500 sq. ft. (ord. 22-008, 7-26-22, amd. ord. 24-014, 10-8-24) E. Combination Of Uses: Where there is a combination of uses on a lot, the required number of parking spaces shall be the sum of that required for each use. In cases where multiple uses are not in competition for the same parking space, relief may be granted by the Land Use Authority. F. Location Of Lot: The parking spaces required by this section shall be provided on the same lot or parcel as the use, or where the exclusive use of such is provided on another lot or parcel, not more than three hundred feet (300') radially from the subject lot and within the same or less restrictive zoning district. Required parking shall not be located in a manner that requires occupants walking from their vehicle to the residential unit to cross a public right-of-way. (amd. ord. 24-015, 10-8-24) G. Parking Stall Dimensions: Parking stall dimensions shall be in accordance with this subsection: 1. Width: a. A minimum width of ten feet (10') shall be provided for each interior (protected from weather) parking stall and ten feet (10') for exterior parking stalls. (amd. Ord. 18-006, 611-2018) b. Exceptions: i. Parallel parking stalls shall be permitted to be eight feet (8') wide. ii. The width of a parking stall shall be increased ten inches (10") for obstructions (columns, walls, etc.) located on either side of the stall within fourteen feet (14') of the access aisle. 2. Length: A minimum length of twenty feet (20') shall be provided for each stall. Parallel parking stalls shall be a minimum twenty-two feet (22') in length. H. Design Of Parking Facilities: The design of parking facilities shall be in accordance with this subsection, and section 9-12-10 of this chapter for driveways connecting to the public rights of way: (amd. ord. 24-014, 10-8-24) 1. Driveway Widths: Every parking facility shall be provided with one (1) or more access driveways, the width of which shall be the following: a. Private parking lot access at least sixteen feet (16'). (Ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd Ord. 16-007, 11-8-2016) b. Commercial driveways: i. Twenty feet (20') for one-way enter/exit. (Ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd Ord. 16-007, 118-2016) ii. Twenty-four feet (24') for two-way enter/exit. 2. Driveway And Parking Slopes: a. Maximum Slope: The maximum slope of any driveway or ramp shall not exceed twelve percent (12%) (6.8 degrees). Transition slopes in driveways and ramps shall be provided in accordance with the Town’s design standards. (amd. ord. 24-014, 10-824) b. Exception: Where a ramp is covered or heated and will not be susceptible to snow or ice buildup, the ramp slope may not exceed sixteen percent (16%) (9.1 degrees) and shall provide sufficient landings at top and bottom of ramp to provide for safe starting and stopping. 3. Stall Accessibility: Each required parking stall shall be individually and easily accessible. No automobile shall be required to back onto any public street or sidewalk to leave any parking stall except in single family residential uses and where the parking stalls themselves are in the public right of way. All portions of a public lot or garage where the lot itself is not in the public right of way shall be accessible to other portions thereof without requiring the use of any public street. (Ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd Ord. 16-007, 11-82016) An exception may be granted in multi-family residential zones where deemed safe by the Public Safety Director (Ord. 20-006, 7-14-20) 4. Screening: A buffer shall be created whenever a parking area with associated ramps and driveways abuts a public way. The buffer shall consist of a landscaped earthen berm, rock wall, vegetation, or similar natural materials to complement the environment for a height of at least three feet (3'), or a width of at least ten feet (10'). I. Surfacing: Hard surface is required in commercial and multi-family residential zones. Other materials that make the surface effectively hard but aren’t asphalt or concrete may be used with the approval of the Land Use Authority with recommendation from Town Staff. All weather surfaces may be used for overflow parking (parking in excess of the requirement) as well as in all other zones. Each parking lot and associated ramps and driveways shall be maintained in good condition and kept clear and in unobstructed and usable condition at all times. Responsibility for maintenance of the parking lot shall rest with the property owner. The parking lot shall provide adequate access to a street or alley. Parking spaces in excess of the minimum spaces required may be used for snow storage in winter (Ord. 08- 016, 8-12-2008, amd Ord. 16-007, 11-8-2016, amd. ord. 24-014, 10-8-24) J. Grading, Erosion Control And Existing Waterway Provisions: Parking lots shall be graded for proper drainage, with surface water diverted in such a way as to keep the parking area free of accumulated water or ice and to prevent erosion and comply with requirements of section 9-12-13 of this chapter. K. Snow Storage: All parking lots, sidewalks and other hard surface areas requiring snow removal shall provide twenty-five percent (25%) additional area to accommodate snow storage (fifteen percent (15%) for parking with snow melting equipment). Snow storage shall be provided on the subject property within the parking lot, adjacent landscaping or other area that allow for safe snow storage without damage to the structures or landscaping and be salt resistant. (Ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008, amd Ord. 15-018, 12-8-2015, amd. Ord. 24-011, 8-27-2024, amd. ord. 24-014, 10-8-24) 1. Exception R-1 Single-Family Residential shall provide twenty percent (20%) additional area to accommodate for snow storage for driveways, walks and other hard surfaces. (ord. 24-011, 8-27-2024) L. Loading Spaces: 1. General: Loading spaces shall be provided on the same lot for every building in the commercial zones. No loading space is required if prevented by an existing lawful building. The Land Use Authority shall be authorized to waive this requirement on unusual lots. (amd. ord. 24-014, 10-8-24) 2. Size: Each loading space shall have a clear height of fourteen feet six inches (14'6") and shall be directly accessible through a usable door not less than three feet (3') in width and six feet eight inches (6'8") high. The minimum area of a loading space shall be four hundred square feet (400 sq. ft) and minimum dimensions shall be twenty feet (20') long and ten feet (10') wide. (Ord. 08-016, 8-12-2008)