11C-302 Off-Street Parking Required

A. At the time any building or structure is erected, enlarged, increased in capacity, or changed in purpose, there shall be off-street parking spaces provided for automobiles in accordance with the following requirements: 1. A detailed site plan showing the required off-street parking spaces shall be presented to the Planning Commission for approval. 2. All off-street parking shall comply with the standards prescribed in this chapter. 3. Off-street parking shall be permanently maintained in good condition for the duration of the use, or uses, served by the facility. B. Parking shall be located on the same lot or abutting lot to the requested use. In no case shall required parking be located across a public street without written approval of the Planning Commission and only when the parking area is within 100 feet. C. Uses not listed shall be based on the most similar use in the table as determined by the Planning Commission. D. Any use of property which, in the effective date of this ordinance, is nonconforming only with the regulations relating to off-street parking may continue in the same manner, provided that parking facilities shall not be further reduced. E. Lighting used to illuminate any off street parking area shall be arranged to reflect the light away from adjacent properties and street traffic and shall comply with the dark sky ordinance. F. All areas designated for off street parking shall not be used for outdoor storage of materials or equipment. G. Parking Setbacks. The Planning Commission will determine at design review the appropriate parking setback. The placing of building and parking elements on a site shall be evaluated by the Planning Commission on the basis of the following factors: 1. Relationship to other buildings both horizontally and vertically. 2. Natural land features, such as slopes or trees. 3. Physical features and controlled ingress and egress. 4. Visibility from vehicular approaches and distant highways. 5. Type of use and structure. 6. Building height. H. Connection of interior Parking Lots. Private parking lots, within any development, shall be required to provide interior access to adjacent parking lots and interior private roadways. When new developments are being constructed adjacent to existing business, the project shall be required to join existing drives and parking lots at property lines. When new developments are proposed adjacent to undeveloped land or underdeveloped business, the new development shall be required to construct connections, which will allow joining of future roads or parking lots. All access between interior lots and roads shall be open to the public for customer parking and access.