Maywood Zoning Code § 4100.90 Parking Facility Layout and Dimensions

Parking facilities shall be designed to conform to the following minimum standards:

A. Access

Easily accessible and adequate ingress and egress shall be provided from and to a street, highway, or alley.

B. Parking Space Dimensions

The minimum size of standard parking space shall be nine feet wide and 20 feet long (9’ X 20’). The minimum size of a compact parking space shall be seven and one-half feet wide and 15 feet long (7’ ½” X 15’). For an enclosed or covered parking area such as a garage or carport, the parking spaces next to a wall or other structural element shall have an additional one-foot (1’) in width. For example, a two-car garage or carport, the clear interior dimensions shall be 20 feet by 20 feet (20’ X 20’).

C. Driveways

Driveways providing access to parking facilities shall have the following dimensions:

1. Non-Residential Uses - The minimum width shall be 12 feet for oneway traffic and 20 feet for two-way traffic. Where one-way drives exist, directional signs and arrows shall be provided.

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2. Residential Uses (5 or fewer units) - The minimum width shall be 10 feet.

3. Residential Uses (more than 5 units) - The minimum width shall be 10 feet for one-way traffic and 18 feet for two-way traffic. Where oneway drives exist, directional signs and arrows shall be provided.

4. Limit on Residential Driveways - For all residential uses, the driveway must lead directly to a garage, carport, or other approved parking facility. The number of permitted driveways shall be one per 50 feet of lot frontage, or fraction thereof, not to exceed a total of two driveways.

D. Maneuvering Areas

The dimensions of interior circulation drives and other maneuvering areas shall be as shown on Figures 4100.90(a) through 4100.90(g).

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E. Backing into Street Prohibited

Wherever required parking is provided for six or more vehicles, the parking spaces and access drives shall be designed so that vehicles can move into and out of the parking area without backing onto a street or highway.

F. Turn Around Area

Any required garage, carport, or parking space located more than 100 feet from the street or highway from which access is taken, and served by a driveway or aisle less than 20 feet wide, shall have an adjacent vehicle turn around area.

G. Back-up Clearances

Back-up clearances for residential garages, carports and surface parking spaces shall be a minimum of 25 feet from any property line, structure or obstacle to allow for safe maneuvering.