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 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 94. ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
 Article XV. PARKING

  § 94-486. Specific parking requirements; loading space requirements for individual uses.  

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  • Parking space requirements for individual uses shall be as set forth within Table XV-6. For uses not specifically listed, requirements shall be the same as for the most similar use identified. Whenever two or more of the uses listed in Table XV-6 are present on the same lot or in the same structure, the number of parking spaces required shall be the sum of spaces calculated for each individual use.

    TABLE XV-6
    CITYWIDE PARKING REQUIREMENTS

    Uses City Center District Citywide District All Districts
    1. ACCESSORY GARAGE APARTMENTS Efficiency=1.5 per unit, 1 BR=1.75 per unit, 2 BR=2 per unit plus 1 per 10 units for guests
    2. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES None
    3. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT 1 per 250
    4. AIRPORTS, LANDING FIELDS, HELIPADS and HELIPORTS: PRIVATE/PUBLIC 1 per 1,000 of terminal area
    5. APPAREL AND ACCESSORY RETAIL SALES RENTAL STORES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    6. ART MERCHANDISING STUDIOS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    7. ART AND DRAFTING SUPPLY STORES, INCLUDING PICTURE FRAMES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    8. BAIT AND TACKLE SHOPS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    9. BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOPS 1 per 275
    10. BARS AND LOUNGES AND RELATED ENTERTAINMENT 1 per 100
    11. BATHROOM AND KITCHEN CONTRACTOR SHOWROOMS 1 per 500
    12. BOOK AND STATIONARY STORES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    13. BOTANICAL GARDENS AND ACCESSORY OFFICES 1 per 300 of office
    13.1 BREWPUB/MICROBREWERY/MICRO-DISTILLERY/MICRO-WINERY 1 per 1000 of storage (finished product or raw materials), 1 per 100 of retail/restaurant/bar/tasting room, 1 per 600 of all other areas (production)
    14. BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL MACHINE SALES 1 per 500
    15. CANDY, NUT AND CONFECTIONERY STORES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    16. CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS 1 per 500
    17. CEMETERIES, PUBLIC/PRIVATE 1 per employee
    18. CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUES AND OTHER HOUSES OF WORSHIP 1 per 4 seats principal place of worship, plus 1 per 1,000 of all places of assembly
    19. CLINICS-PUBLIC AND PRIVATE 1 per 200
    20. CLUBS AND LODGES WITHOUT A RESTAURANT 1 per 200
    21. COIN AND PHILATELIC STORES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    22. COMMERCIAL COMPARISON SHOPPING; EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE LISTED 1 per 300 1 per 250
    23. COMMERCIAL CONVENIENCE SALES AND PERSONAL SERVICES, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE LISTED Convenience = 1 per 300
    Personal service = 1 per 275     		1 per 250
    24. COMMERCIAL, SINGLE DESTINATION USES, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE LISTED 1 per 300 1 per 250
    25 COMMUNITY CENTERS 1 per 500
    26. CONVENIENCE STORES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    27. CONVENTS, MONASTERIES, AND SEMINARIES 1 per 4 seats in place of assembly, 1 per 5 resident rooms
    28. CULTURAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE 1 per 300
    29. DAY CARE FACILITIES, ACCESSORY: CHILDREN AND FAMILY None
    30. DAY CARE FACILITIES: ADULT 1 per employee for shift with most employees, 5 spaces for visitors, circulation/pickup area
    31. DAY CARE FACILITIES, CHILDREN AS ACCESSORY USE IN HOUSES OF WORSHIP, SCHOOLS, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE Parking as required by principal use only
    32. DAY CARE FACILITIES: CHILDREN AS PRINCIPAL USES 1 per employee for shift with most employees, 5 visitor spaces, circulation/pickup area
    33. DELICATESSENS 1 per 100
    34. DEPARTMENT STORES: MAJOR 1 per 300 1 per 250
    35. DOCKS, ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL USES W/ CONTIGUOUS RIPARIAN RIGHTS (SECTION X) None
    36. DOCKS, ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL USES W/NONCONTIGUOUS RIPARIAN RIGHTS (ARTICLE X) None
    37. DRIVE THROUGH FACILITIES, EXCEPT RESTAURANTS AS PRINCIPAL USES 1 per employee for shift with most employees, stacking lane to accommodate 5 cars
    38. DRIVE THROUGH FACILITIES FOR USE PERMITTED AS SPECIAL USES, EXCEPT RESTAURANTS 1 per employee for shift with most employees, stacking lane to accommodate 5 cars
    39. EXERCISE STUDIOS AND HEALTH CLUBS 1 per 500
    40. FACIAL AND SCALP TREATMENT SERVICES 1 per 275
    41. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, BANKS, SAVINGS AND LOANS, CREDIT UNIONS < 3,000 SQ. FT. 1 per 250, 1 per drive-in window plus stacking of five cars per window
    41.1 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, BANKS, SAVINGS & LOANS, CREDIT UNIONS > 3,000 SQ. FT. 1 per 250, 1 per drive-in window plus stacking of five cars per window
    42. FLEA MARKETS 1 per 100 square feet of retail space
    43. FLOWER SHOPS AND FLORISTS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    44. FOOD AND BEVERAGE RELATED USES, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE LISTED 1 per 200
    45. FOOD STORES OR SUPERMARKETS OVER 10,000 SQ. FT. 1 per 300 1 per 250
    46. FOOD STORES: SPECIALTY 1 per 300 1 per 250
    47. FUNERAL HOMES, MORTUARIES, AND CREMATORIES 1 per 4 seats, plus 1 per 275 office space and 1 per business vehicle
    48. FURNITURE REFINISHING AND REPAIR 1 per 500
    48.1 FURNITURE STORES OR SHOWROOMS 1 per 500
    49. GAME ARCADES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    50. GIFT, NOVELTY, SOUVENIR AND SUNDRY SHOPS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    51. GOVERNMENT FACILITIES NOT OTHERWISE LISTED 1 per 200
    52. GREENHOUSES: COMMERCIAL 1 per 1,000
    53. GROUP HOMES TYPE I/NURSING HOMES 1 per 6 beds (residents), 1 per 10 beds (guests), 1 per 300 sq. ft. of office, 50 percent reserve parking allowed
    53.1 GROUP HOMES TYPE II/NURSING HOMES 1 per 6 beds (residents), 1 per 10 beds (guests), 1 per 300 sq. ft. of office, 50 percent reserve parking allowed
    54. GROUP HOMES TYPE III/NURSING HOMES 1 per 6 beds (residents), 1 per 10 beds (guests), 1 per 300 sq. ft. of office, 50 percent reserve parking allowed
    55. GROUP HOMES TYPE V/NURSING HOMES 1 per 6 beds (residents), 1 per 10 beds (guests), 1 per 300 sq. ft. of office, 50 percent reserve parking allowed
    56. GUN CLUBS AND SHOOTING RANGES 1 per 500
    57. HARDWARE, PAINT, GLASS AND WALL-PAPER STORES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    58. HOME OCCUPATIONS, ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL USES None
    59. HOSPITALS-PUBLIC AND PRIVATE 1 per 2 beds, plus space to accommodate 2 ambulances at ER entrance, plus 1 per staff doctor
    60. HOTELS AND MOTELS 1 per room, 1 per 5 rooms for employees, 1 per 100 of meeting space, 1 per 4 fixed seats. Other uses as required.
    60.1 HOTELS AND MOTELS: LIMITED 1 per room, 1 per 15 rooms for employees
    61. INDUSTRIAL USES HAVING MODERATE EXTERNAL IMPACTS 1 per 500
    62. INDUSTRIAL USES HAVING SIGNIFICANT EXTERNAL IMPACTS 1 per 500
    63. INDUSTRIAL USES HAVING VERY SIGNIFICANT EXTERNAL IMPACTS 1 per 500
    64. INDUSTRIAL TYPE USES HAVING MODERATE EXTERNAL IMPACTS 1 per 500
    65. INDUSTRIAL TYPE USES HAVING SIGNIFICANT EXTERNAL IMPACTS 1 per 500
    66. INDUSTRIAL TYPE USES HAVING VERY SIGNIFICANT EXTERNAL IMPACTS 1 per 500
    67. INTERIOR DECORATORS 1 per 275
    68. JUNK, SCRAP, AND SALVAGE YARDS 1 per 10,000 site area, 1 per 300 office
    69. LAKES AND PONDS None
    70. LAUNDRY AND CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS: CLEANING ON PREMISES 1 per 250
    71. LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING PRIMARILY THE PUBLIC: COIN OPERATED, NO CLEANING ON PREMISES 1 per 300, 1 per drive in window, stacking lane of 3 cars per window
    72. LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING PRIMARILY THE PUBLIC: COIN OPERATED 1 per 250
    73. LIQUOR AND PARTY STORES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    74. LOCKSMITH AND KEY ESTABLISHMENTS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    75. MAILING SERVICES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    75.1. MARINA, COMMERCIAL 1 per 2 wet slips or berths;
    Wet slips used for charter boats (including, but not limited to, those used for fishing, diving, and sight-seeing purposes) and water taxis: 1 per 2 passengers based on the maximum number of passengers as ascertained by a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspections;
    1 for every 4 dry docks;
    Crew amenities: 1 per 500 sq. ft.;
    Other uses in accordance with the parking space requirements for the individual use.
    76. MARINE: INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS 1 per 500
    77. MARINE: RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE 1 per 500
    78. MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO 1 per 300 1 per 250
    79. MINING AND EXTRACTIVE USES None
    80. MOBILE HOME SALES, RENTAL AND SERVICE 1 per 500
    81. MONUMENT SALES ESTABLISHMENT 1 per 500
    82. MOTION PICTURE STUDIOS 1 per 1,000
    83. MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL SALES AND SERVICE (GAS AND SERVICE STATION) 3 per service bay
    84. MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS AND ACCESSORY STORES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    85. MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR: HEAVY (INCLUDING BODY REPAIRS AND PAINTING) 3 per service bay, 1 per 500 enclosed area
    86. MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR: LIGHT (EXCLUDING BODY REPAIRS AND PAINTING) 3 per service bay, 1 per 500 enclosed area
    87. MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL (NO SERVICE) 1 per 500 enclosed area, 1 per 1,500 outdoor storage area
    88. MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICE AGENCIES 1 per 500 enclosed area, 1 per 1,500 outdoor storage area, 1 per 3 service bays
    89. MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE AND TAG SERVICE 1 per 300 1 per 250
    90. MOTORCYCLE SALES AND SERVICE 1 per 500 enclosed area
    91. MUSIC AND DANCE STUDIOS 1 per 500
    92. NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTING AGENCIES 1 per 500
    93. NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE SHOPS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    94. NONCONFORMITIES: MINOR TO MINOR CHANGE None
    95. NONCONFORMITIES: MAJOR TO MAJOR CHANGE None
    96. NONCONFORMITIES: REDUCE IMPACT OF MINOR USE None
    97. NONCONFORMITIES: REDUCE IMPACT OF MAJOR USE None
    98. NURSERIES: RETAIL, FOR THE SALES OF PLANT MATERIALS GROWN OFF-SITE 1 per 500
    99. OFFICE AND RELATED USE: INCLUDING BUSINESS SERVICES, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE LISTED 1 per 400 1 per 350
    100. OFFICE SUPPORT RETAIL NOT OCCUPYING MORE THAN 20 PERCENT OF THE GROSS SQUARE FEET 1 per 400 1 per 350
    101. OFFICES: GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE 1 per 400 1 per 200
    102. OFFICES: PROFESSIONAL: A) MEDICAL AND VETERINARY; B) PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS A) 1 per 300
    B) 1 per 400     		A) 1 per 200
    B) 1 per 350
    103. OFFICES OR FACILITIES, QUASIPUBLIC ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS NOT-FOR-PROFIT 1 per 400 1 per 350
    104. RESERVED
    105. OFFICES FOR THE HIRING OF TEMPORARY NONMANUAL LABOR 1 per 500
    106. OUTDOOR STORAGE FACILITIES FOR FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES 1 per 1,000
    107. PARKING GARAGES AS PRINCIPAL USE None
    108. PARKING LOTS AS PRINCIPAL ACCESSORY OR OFF-SITE USES None
    109. PARKING/STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ACCESSORY, IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS See article IX of this chapter
    109.1 PARKS, NEIGHBORHOOD AND URBAN OPEN SPACE None
    110. PAWNSHOPS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    111. PET GROOMING ESTABLISHMENTS, BUT NOT KENNELS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    112. PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    113. PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS SERVICING PRIMARILY THE PUBLIC 1 per 300 1 per 250
    114. POST OFFICES 1 per 300
    115. PRIVATE USE ON PUBLIC (CITY OWNED) LAND Parking depends upon use
    116. PRINTING AND TYPESETTING SERVICES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    117. PRODUCE MARKETS 1 per 500
    118. PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES OPERATED BY PRIVATE AGENCIES 1 per 500
    119. PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES OPERATED BY PUBLIC AGENCIES 1 per 500
    120. RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STUDIOS AND FACILITIES 1 per 1,000
    121. RAILROAD SWITCHING AND MARSHALING YARD 1 per 500 of office
    122. RECREATION: INDOOR A) bowling alley: 5 per lane, plus other uses as required
    B) other uses as required by the planning and zoning administrator
    123. RECREATION: OUTDOOR, GENERAL A) golf course: 4 per green, 1 per employee, 1 per 500 of clubhouse (excluding cart and bag storage
    B) other uses as required by the planning and zoning administrator
    124. RECREATION: OUTDOOR, HIGH INTENSITY As determined by the planning and zoning administrator
    125. RECREATION: OUTDOOR AMUSEMENTS, TEMPORARY As determined by the planning and zoning administrator
    126. RECREATION: STADIUMS/SPORTS ARENAS 1 per 4 seats
    127. REPAIR SHOPS FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES/SMALL MOTORS/MACHINES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    128. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES NOT OF AN INDUSTRIAL NATURE 1 per 300
    129. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES OF AN INDUSTRIAL NATURE 1 per 300
    130. RESIDENTIAL: FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES 1 per 2 beds, 1 per 10 beds for employees
    131. RESIDENTIAL: MULTIFAMILY Efficiency: 1 per unit
    1 BR: 1.25 per unit
    ≥ 2 BR: 1.5 per unit
    (Applies to the Northwood Master Plan Area)     		Efficiency: 1.5 per unit
    1 BR: 1.75 per unit
    ≥ 2 BR: 2 per unit, 1 per 10 units for guests
    132. RESIDENTIAL: ROOMING AND BOARDING HOUSES 1 per rental room, 1 per 10 rooms for visitors
    133. RESIDENTIAL: SINGLE-FAMILY, DETACHED 2 per unit
    134. RESIDENTIAL: SINGLE-FAMILY, ATTACHED 2 per unit
    135. RESIDENTIAL: TOWNHOUSES See residential: multifamily
    136. RESTAURANTS: SERVING A LIMITED CLIENTELE (PRIVATE CLUBS/LODGES) 1 per 200
    137. RESTAURANTS: SERVING THE GENERAL PUBLIC, BUT NOT DRIVE-IN OR THROUGH 1 per 100
    138. RESTAURANTS: SERVING THE GENERAL PUBLIC, DRIVE-IN OR THRU 1 per 3 seats
    139. RETAIL BAKERIES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    140. RETAIL BUILDING MATERIAL SALES WHICH HAVE A VERY SIGNIFICANT EXTERNAL IMPACT 1 per 500
    141. RETAIL BUSINESSES 1 per 300 1 per 250
    142. SANDWICH SHOPS AND SNACK BARS 1 per 100
    143. SATELLITE RECEPTION DISHES: PRINCIPAL OR ACCESSORY USE IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS None
    144. SATELLITE RECEPTION DISHES: ACCESSORY IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS None
    145. SCHOOLS: PUBLIC/PRIVATE, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY High school: 1 per 10 student stations above grade 9, 1 per faculty/staff members, 15 for visitors; middle/jr. high: 1 per faculty/staff member, 10 for visitors elementary: see middle/jr. high, 5 for visitors
    146. SCHOOLS: PUBLIC VOCATION AND TRADE, INVOLVING INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT 1 per 2 student stations, 1 per faculty/staff member. 1 per 4 seats in places of assembly, 20 for visitors
    147. SCHOOLS: PUBLIC VOCATION AND TRADE, NOT INVOLVING INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT 1 per 2 student stations, 1 per faculty/staff member. 1 per 4 seats in places of assembly, 20 for visitors
    148. SCHOOLS: COMMERCIAL, VOCATION AND TRADE, INVOLVING INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT 1 per 2 student stations, 1 per faculty/staff member. 1 per 4 seats in places of assembly, 20 for visitors
    149. SCHOOLS: COMMERCIAL, VOCATION AND TRADE, NOT INVOLVING INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT 1 per 2 student stations, 1 per faculty/staff member. 1 per 4 seats in places of assembly, 20 for visitors
    150. SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES: PUBLIC/PRIVATE 1 per student station, 1 per faculty/staff member, 1 per 4 seats in places of assembly, 20 for visitors
    151. SCRAP, WASTE AND RECLAIMED MATERIAL TRADE 1 per 1,000
    152. SHIP AND BOAT BUILDING REPAIR 1 per 500
    153. SPECIAL NONCOMMERCIAL EVENTS OF PUBLIC INTEREST None
    154. SWIMMING POOLS: ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL USES None
    155. SWIMMING POOL SALES 1 per 1,000 enclosed sales area
    156. TAX RETURN PREPARATION SERVICES 1 per 400 1 per 250
    157. TAXIDERMISTS 1 per 500
    158. TEMPORARY BORROW PITS, BORROW SIMILAR EXCAVATIONS None
    159. TEMPORARY MODEL DWELLINGS AND SALES OFFICE
    160. TEMPORARY OFFICES AND FACILITIES FOR CONSTRUCTION, STORAGE/SECURITY 1 per 300
    161. TEMPORARY PRODUCE STANDS
    162. THEATERS: INDOOR, MOTION PICTURE AND LIVE PERFORMANCE 1 per 4 seats
    163. TOBACCO SHOPS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    164. TRANSIT STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS 1 per 1,000
    165. TRANSIT: PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TERMINALS 1 per 1,000
    166. TRAVEL AGENCIES OR TRANSPORTATION TICKETS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    167. UPHOLSTERY, CLOTH AND CANVAS PRODUCTS: FABRICATION, INCL. SLIP COVERS AND AWNINGS 1 per 500
    168. UTILITY FACILITIES: HEAVY, PUBLIC/PRIVATE 1 per 500
    169. UTILITY FACILITIES: LIGHT, PUBLIC/PRIVATE 1 per 500
    170. WAREHOUSING FACILITIES FOR FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES 1 per 2,000 sq.ft. up to 10,000 sq.ft., 1 for each additional 4,000 sq.ft. over 10,000 sq.ft. or portion thereof, 1 per 350 sq.ft. for office space or portion thereof
    171. WAREHOUSING HAVING MODERATE EXTERNAL IMPACTS 1 per 1,000
    172. WAREHOUSING HAVING SIGNIFICANT EXTERNAL IMPACTS 1 per 1,000
    173. WAREHOUSING HAVING VERY SIGNIFICANT EXTERNAL IMPACTS 1 per 1,000
    174. WATCH AND SHOE REPAIR BUSINESS 1 per 300 1 per 250
    175. WHOLESALE HAVING A MODERATE EXTERNAL IMPACT 1 per 500
    176. WHOLESALE HAVING A SIGNIFICANT EXTERNAL IMPACT 1 per 500
    177. WHOLESALE HAVING A VERY SIGNIFICANT EXTERNAL IMPACT 1 per 500
    178. YARD AND GARAGE SALES: TEMPORARY None
    179. ACCESSORY TO OTHER USES, LAND AND/OR STRUCTURES TO PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED BY RIGHT None
    180. ACCESSORY TO OTHER USES, LAND AND/OR STRUCTURES TO SPECIAL USES PERMITTED BY RIGHT

     

    Note: Space per gross square feet unless otherwise noted.

    A ten-percent reduction of the required parking is available to affordable, attainable, or workforce housing projects city-wide as defined in article XIX, section 94-611—Definitions.

    A 50 percent reduction of the required parking is available city-wide to housing projects for senior (55+) or disabled persons, as defined in article XIX, Section 94-611—Definitions.

(Code 1979, § 33-175; Ord. No. 4081-07, § 2, 10-22-2007; Ord. No. 4307-10, § 3, 11-15-2010; Ord. No. 4373-11, § 1, 10-31-2011; Ord. No. 4450-13, § 6, 4-1-2013; Ord. No. 4570-15, § 2, 7-6-2015; Ord. No. 4595-15, § 2, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 4648-16, § 2, 9-26-2016; Ord. No. 4716-17, § 3, 7-31-2017; Ord. No. 4758-17, § 3, 1-29-2018)