10-14-4 Parking Lot Requirements
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A. Onsite parking in commercial developments shall be required to provide adequate parking onsite or by an approved alternative parking plan. (6-2022, 6-21-22) (8-2026, 9-1-26)
B. Location of Parking: When parking is located between the building and the street, landscaped separations between the right-of-way and the parking shall be required in conformance with Chapter 10-15-8 as shown in Figure 10-158a. Within the commercial zones, the City may reduce setback requirements if parking is not located between the building and the right-of-way. (6-2022, 621-22) (8-2026, 9-1-26)
C. Parking Lot Design: Parking lots and parking spaces shall be designed and maintained in conformance with the standards shown in Figure 10-14-3-1.
D 20’ E 24’ Driveway
9’
G 20’
D 20’ 90° Layout
9’
C
10’1” 10’1”
D 22’17’
8’
E 19’ Driveway
C
60° Layout
12’8” 14’1”
D 20’6” 14’
6’
E 15’ Driveway C 45° Layout
17’4” 17’4”
D 18’
6’
E 13’ Driveway
C
30° Layout
E 12’
24’
Driveway
D 9’
C
Parallel Parking Layout
A: Angle of parking B: single lane turning aisle C: Curb length per vehicle D: Parking stall depth (standard) E: Driveway width (minimum) F: Rightofway access G: Backout area (dead end aisles)
Parking stall sizes
90°
60°
45°
30°
Parallel
1 2’
12 ’
12 ’
12’
12’
9’
8’
6’
4’6 ”
24’
2 0’
22 ’
20 ’6”
18’
9’
2 4’
19 ’
15 ’
13’
12’
Ingress: 16’ for one lane; egress: 12’ per lane
9’x20’ through traffic only; no dead end lanes allowed
Standard parking stall 9’x20’
9’x24’
Figure 10-14-3-1: Parking Lot Specifications and Dimensions
D. All parking for commercial and residential planned unit developments must be designated properly by painted lines or other approved methods. (6-2022, 621-22)
E. Parking for People with Disabilities: Off-street parking for persons with disabilities shall be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. In addition, parking for the disabled shall be provided at all occupancies where access by ramp or elevator is specified in the international building code (IBC). Minimum design, sign and identification of disabled parking spaces shall be as designated in the IBC. No parking shall be allowed in setbacks. (Ord., 1-22-2002; and. 2005 Code)
F. Snow Storage: A snow storage plan is required and shall be noted on the final plat. (2-2019, 5-28-19)
10-14-3 Street And Roadway Standards · 10-14-5 Alternative Parking Plan