McFarland Municipal Code Ch. 17.104 P Zone

Land classified in a P zone may also be classified in either an A, E or R zone and the regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply in the P automobile parking zone unless otherwise provided in this title.

(Ord. 109 § 26.00, 1969)

A. Any use permitted in the A, E, or R zone in which the land is classified and when so used subject to all of the provisions contained in the sections defining the zone.

B. 1.

Open air, temporary parking of transient automobiles, except trucks of over one thousand five hundred pounds capacity. All such parking areas shall be surfaced with a bituminous surface treatment or other surfacing of a higher type and adequate drainage shall be provided. Where such parking area abuts property classified for R or E uses, it shall be separated therefrom by a solid masonry wall six feet in height, provided the wall, from the front property line to a depth equal to the required front yard on the abutting R or E classified property, shall be four feet in height. Where such parking area abuts a street, it shall be separated therefrom by an ornamental fence, wall or compact eugenia or other evergreen hedge having a height of not more than four feet. Such fence, wall or hedge shall be maintained in good condition.

2. Each entrance and exit to a parking lot shall be constructed and maintained so that any vehicle entering or leaving the parking lot shall be clearly visible at a distance of not less than ten feet to a person approaching such entrance or exit on any pedestrian walk or footpath. Exits from parking lots shall be clearly posted with "Stop" signs, and it shall be unlawful for a motorist to fail to stop at such sign before leaving the parking lot. Appropriate bumper guards, entrance and exit signs and directional signs shall be maintained where needed. Any lights used to illuminate such parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises and streets.

(Ord. 109 § 26.01, 1969)