10-14-10 Temporary Off-Street Parking

A. Temporary off-street parking may be allowed in the commercial zone in an approved parking facility meeting the following minimum standards for a period of 12 months, beginning on a date agreed upon at the time of approval or, as extended by the Planning Commission (up to an additional six (6) months). At the conclusion of the approved period, the parking area shall be vacated and restored to its previous condition, a condition agreed to by the City Council or fully developed as a hard surface parking lot in accordance with city ordinance. B. Temporary parking lots are not allowed as part of an overall development plan. C. Temporary parking lots shall comply with setback requirements. D. Temporary parking facilities are not intended to include accessible parking meeting ADA requirements. ADA parking shall be provided as part of primary and permanent parking facilities. E. Minimum improvements that must be in place for a property to be utilized as a temporary parking lot are: 1. Provide a safe and drivable entry via a finished curb cut where curb and gutter exist, or by a paved approach to the right of way line where no curb and gutter exist. The access shall meet the requirements of Section 1014-3 Street and Roadway Standards. 2. Provide surface grading such that storm water does not pond on the parking area or travel way of the facility. 3. Incorporate a storm water handling plan and grading plan such that storm runoff is collected and detained or retained on-site. The storm water plan shall provide sediment and erosion control to minimize sediment discharge from the site. 4. Provide a stabilized entry to the temporary parking facility such that tracking of sediment to public streets is prevented. The stabilized entry shall be maintained/cleaned/replaced as necessary to prevent tracking. 5. Provide a stable parking section for the intended use. Possible temporary surfaces may include but are not limited to compacted road base, recycled concrete, furnace slag, or crushed gravel. The surface material shall be approved prior to installation and may require a test section as part of the approval process. 6. Parking lot lighting shall be provided to meet industry standards for outdoor lighting of the intended use. (5-2014, 8-26-14)