Division 4 — PARKING AREA DESIGN

SEC. 16-635. PARKING PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.

(A) Applications for development for which parking is required or provided shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1) A vicinity map locating the proposed development;

(2) Dimensioned property lines;

(3) Street addresses and names of streets bordering the parking area;

(4) Name and telephone number of the designer;

(5) Scale and north arrow;

(6) Existing or proposed obstructions (e.g., buildings, trees, landscaping, poles, walls, drainage structures);

(7) Width and existing configuration of street (including striping layout, if any) from which development has access;

(8) Location and dimensions of proposed and existing curb cuts on-site and curb cuts within the 50 feet on either side of proposed development and across the

street;

(9) Intended users (e.g., employees, customers, general public);

(10) Loading and unloading areas;

(11) Type of paving materials to be used;

(12) On-site directional signing, pavement striping, and standard and compact striping and identification as well as location and identification of handicapped

spaces;

(13) Number of spaces required and number of spaces provided (by type); and

(14) The location of median channelization (i.e., left turn pockets, raised islands).

(B) The above information shall be shown on a separate parking plan or combined with a master site plan.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.16) (Ord. No. 2021)

SEC. 16-636. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR VEHICLE PARKING AREAS.

The following standards are the minimum requirements for parking areas:

(A) Backing out onto a public street or sidewalk from a parking space shall be permitted only for a single-family residence and for a multi-family development of four units or less.

(B) When a parking stall allows vehicles parked there to overhang an adjacent sidewalk, a clear area of 48 inches must be provided. When because of right-of-way restrictions, natural barriers, or other existing conditions, the development services department determines that providing 48 inches of clear sidewalk would create unreasonable hardship, the clear sidewalk area may be reduced to 36 inches. Vehicles may not intrude into or onto a public sidewalk or public right-of-way.

(C) A vehicle may overhang a landscaped planter area a maximum of two feet provided the landscape planter has a minimum width of five feet measured from the inside curb face.

(D) Curbs and wheel stops shall be located in such a position as to:

(1) Stop a parked vehicle within a distance that complies with vehicle overhang standards; and

(2) Protect the adjacent property from damage by the vehicle.

(E) All properties shall provide attractive, direct and safe pedestrian access to parking. The layout of the parking areas shall relate to building entrances or important architectural elements.

(F) For parking lots with 40 or more parking stalls, a 40-foot deep driveway “throat” shall be provided (measured from the property line) for all principal driveways to or from major or minor thoroughfares.

(G) Parking lots for commercial or industrial uses shall be designed to provide for internal circulation that allows each parking space to be accessible to all other parking spaces without using a public street or alley.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.17) (Ord. No. 2021, 2132, 2642)

SEC. 16-637. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR BICYCLE PARKING.

(A) Location criteria -

(1) Bicycle racks shall be located to be highly visible from the street or building entrance where bicyclists approach.

(2) No bicycle rack shall be installed in an isolated location but rather near the main entrance of the building for which they are intended or in a comparably

convenient location.

(3) Bicycle racks are intended for use by the general public as well as employees.

(4) Development shall provide safe and convenient access for bicyclists from the external circulation system to on-site buildings or internal streets and bicycle

parking areas must be separated from motor vehicle parking areas by at least a curb barrier which would prevent vehicles from damaging bicycles.

(B) Bicycle racks -

(1) Bicycle racks shall be constructed to allow a bicycle to be locked to the rack and to support the bicycle in an upright position when either a “U” type bike lock or

a “Cable I Chain” type bike lock is used.

(2) Bicycle racks shall be securely anchored to a supporting surface.

(3) Bicycle racks shall be installed in conformance with the requirements of by the bicycle rack manufacturer and shall be installed in a rectangular space no less

than 2½ feet wide by 6 feet long per bicycle, unless a locker or a permanent device to stand the bicycle on end is provided.

(4) Bicycle racks shall be readily visible to pedestrians, and the rack must be at least three feet high, unless the bicycle parking area is surrounded by railing, hedge

or chain at least three feet in height.

(5) Bicycle racks shall be installed with adequate space (12 inches minimum) beside the parked bicycle so that a bicyclist will be able to reach and operate the

locking mechanism.

(6) Bicycle lockers and racks shall be located near the primary building entrance, but not in the main walkway area.

(C) Surface - A hard-surfaced parking area is required.

(D) Ramp - A ramp, at least two feet wide, shall connect all bicycle parking areas to the nearest roadway in order to provide safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to on-site buildings and internal streets and sidewalks.

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(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.18) (Ord. No. 2021, 2334)

SEC. 16-638. DIMENSIONS OF VEHICULAR PARKING SPACES.

(A) Full-size space - A full-sized space shall be an unobstructed rectangle at least 9 feet wide by 19 feet long.

(B) Motorcycle size space - A motorcycle space shall be at least 4½ feet wide by 7 feet long.

(C) Recreational vehicle size space - A recreational vehicle parking space shall be at least 10 feet wide and 25 feet long. Recreational vehicle parking areas for cluster projects, townhouse projects, apartment projects, and mobile home parks shall be enclosed by a six-foot high decorative block wall with a solid metal or wood gate. The design of the wall and gate shall be subject to the approval of the director.

(D) Carport space - A carport space shall be at least 9 feet wide and 20 feet deep. Bays of grouped carports shall be enclosed on three sides.

(E) Garage construction standards -

(1) Single-car garage - A single-car garage shall be at least 10 feet 6 inches wide by 20 feet long as measured from the interior of the structure. A garage door shall

be at least seven feet high by eight feet wide.

(2) Two-car garage - A two-car garage shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide by 20 feet long measured from the interior of the structure. The dimensions for a garage

door shall be a minimum trade size of 7 feet high by 16 feet wide.

(3) Interior height - The interior height of all garages shall be not less than seven feet. Where storage cabinets are provided, a height of four feet is allowed within

four feet of the rear of the garage structure.

(4) Pavement - Driveway pavement areas shall remain free and clear of all obstructions.

(5) Obstructions - Obstructions within one foot of interior (side) garage walls shall be six inches or less in height.

(F) Operation and maintenance of vehicle parking areas -

(1) All required parking facilities shall be maintained for the duration of the use requiring such facilities. Such facilities shall be used exclusively for the parking of

vehicles. The parking facilities shall not be used for the storage of merchandise, or for the storage or repair of vehicles or equipment. Parking facilities shall not be used for the sale of merchandise, except on a temporary basis for special events subject to the approval of the director.

(2) The owner or operator of a specific use shall ensure that required parking facilities are maintained in good operating condition and are periodically swept and

cleaned.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.19) (Ord. No. 2021, 2513)

SEC. 16-639. DIMENSIONS OF VEHICLE PARKING BAYS AND AISLES.

The minimum dimensions of parking bays and maneuvering aisles for a range of parking aisles for full-size spaces are contained herein.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.20) (Ord. No. 2021, 2513)

FIGURE 1. 40 ft. driveway “throat.”

FIGURE 2. Regular “full size” vehicle parking lot striping and signing.

FIGURE 3. Motorcycle parking lot striping and signing.

FIGURE 4. Garage construction.

FIGURE 5. Dimensions of parking stalls and aisles.

FIGURE 6. Parking lot landscape requirements.

FIGURE 7. Driveway curb cut standards.

FIGURE 8. Curb cut spacing requirements.

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INFORMATION. Industrial loading zones.

SEC. 16-640. PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE PLANS.

(A) The purpose of a parking area landscape plan is to identify the placement and type of plants as features of project design, by detailing the plantings and method of irrigation proposed.

(B) A landscape plan provides an effective means for evaluating whether chosen plants will survive in the climate and soils of a given site; for satisfying the functional objectives of landscaping (such as erosion control, screening and shade) within a reasonable time; and for determining whether a proposed irrigation system will adequately support landscaping while conserving water.

(1) Method of review - The city's park and facilities superintendent shall be responsible for the review and approval of all landscape and irrigation plans. In addition,

the public works department shall review and approve the irrigation plans for water meter sizing prior to the issuance of building permits.

(2) Criteria for approval - Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved when the city landscape architect finds that the proposed plant materials will survive in

the climate and soils of the site, the proposed plants and their planned locations will satisfy the landscape requirements, and the proposed means of irrigation will adequately support the proposed landscaping and will conserve water. The parking lot landscaping must be installed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit or use of the parking lot. All landscape material shall be of drought tolerant species.

(3) Landscape plan content - Landscape plans shall be neatly and accurately drawn at an appropriate scale that will enable ready identification and recognition of

information submitted. Landscape plans shall be prepared in accordance with the following requirements:

(a) The plans and specifications for landscaping and irrigation systems shall be prepared by a design professional.

(b) The site plan shall contain the following information:

(i) A scale which is clearly indicated on each plan;

(ii) Street names;

(iii) North arrow;

(iv) Title block with applicant's name and telephone number and plan preparer's name with address and telephone number;

(v) Identification of the location of all trees on site or within 50 feet of areas proposed for grading and trees proposed to be removed; and

(vi) Landscaping details, including the location, species, container size and number of trees, shrubs and ground cover and provisions for irrigation.

(c) Irrigation system plans shall include:

(i) A plan and schedule of equipment, including gate valve, backflow preventer, control valves, piping, sprinkler heads, meter size and location; and

(ii) Water source, including type, size of service connection, flow in gallons per minute (gpm) and psi at city mainline.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.22) (Ord. No. 2021)

SEC. 16-641. PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS.

Automobile parking areas shall be landscaped as follows:

(A) A minimum ten-foot wide landscape strip shall be provided along the property lines parallel to any public or private street and alley (except within the approved exit and entrance ways) when the parking or circulation area abuts such street or alley. Five percent of the off-street parking and access area, exclusive of any other required landscaped area abutting a street or alley, shall also be landscaped.

(B) For every ten parking spaces in single-loading parking bay row, at least one perpendicular or diagonal landscape planter shall be provided, having minimum dimensions of 9 feet by 20 feet measured from outside curb face to outside curb face, and containing two trees. For every 20 parking spaces in double-loaded parking bays at least one landscape planter shall be provided, having minimum dimensions of 9 feet by 40 feet measured from outside curb face to outside curb face. Configurations other than perpendicular or diagonal planters may be approved by the parks and facilities superintendent, planning director or planning commission.

(C) For commercial and industrial parking lots containing 20 or more spaces, peripheral landscaping shall be provided along any interior (side) property line not along a public right-of-way. Peripheral landscaping shall:

(1) Have a five-foot wide landscape strip located between the parking area and the abutting property line;

(2) Have at least one tree planted for each 40 linear feet of property line;

(3) Be irrigated with an automatic irrigation system.

(D) Parking lot landscaping design shall:

(1) Have trees as the primary landscaping material;

(2) Have shrubs and ground cover to compliment trees;

(3) Effectively use earthen berms and existing topography as a component of the landscape plan;

(4) Be uniformly dispersed throughout the parking lot;

(5) If approved by the parks and facilities superintendent, use existing landscaping that meets the requirements of this article;

(6) Have all planting areas bounded by a concrete curb at least six inches high. The finished grade of the planted area shall be at least three inches below the top

of the planter curbing where curbing abuts a public right-of-way;

(7) Have all plant material within a 30-foot triangle at the intersection of two streets no more than three feet in height at maturity above curb level;

(8) Not propose landscape materials contiguous to curb cuts in a manner that will hamper the line of sight of drivers of vehicles entering or leaving parking lot

areas;

(9) Have a low wall and/or landscape berm or hedge, an average of three feet high, capable of screening fronts of vehicles from public streets.

(E) Parking areas located adjacent to residentially zoned property shall have:

(1) A front yard parking setback for any parking area equal to at least one-half of that required for the adjacent residentially zoned property, but in no case less than

ten feet;

(2) A wall or hedge at least three feet high along the required front setback line of the parking area. A three-foot high earth berm may be placed in the landscaped

area in lieu of a wall or hedge;

(3) A masonry wall, at least six feet high, erected on the property line abutting all residentially zoned parcels, except where property abuts a required front setback area for a residential structure in which case a three-foot high wall is required;

(4) A planter strip, at least five feet wide, along the wall abutting all residentially zoned parcels.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.23) (Ord. No. 2021)

SEC. 16-642. PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE.

All landscaping shall be kept free from weeds and debris, and all vegetation shall be maintained free of physical damage or injury arising from lack of water, chemical damage, insects, diseases or other causes. Vegetation showing such damage shall be replaced with the same or similar vegetation which will be comparable at full growth. Whenever a property owner fails to comply with this section, the parks and facilities superintendent shall send written notice to such person, requiring compliance within 30 days. Such person may within such time appeal the notice to the city council. In the event noncompliance continues thereafter, the parks and facilities superintendent shall cause the work to be done and plantings to be made to bring the landscaped area into compliance and the property owner shall pay the cost thereof.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.24) (Ord. No. 2021)

SEC. 16-643. PARKING AREA PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.

(A) Surfacing -

(1) Automobile and handicapped spaces - All parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete, or any

other all-weather surfacing approved by the public works director.

(2) Motorcycle - All motorcycle parking areas shall be paved with concrete or equivalent surfacing approved by the public works director. The concrete surfacing is

intended to prevent motorcycle kick stands from damaging the pavement.

(3) Bicycle - All bicycle parking areas shall be surfaced with a.c. or concrete so as to keep the area in a dust-free condition.

(B) Driveway location - Curb cuts and driveways shall be placed and configured in accordance with this chapter.

(C) Wheel stops - A continuous six-inch high concrete curb shall be installed above the level of a parking lot to serve as a wheel stop for vehicles on all periphery areas of the parking lot and as an edging for planting areas, islands, protection for walls and for entrances and exits. Where concrete curbs are not installed adjacent to public sidewalks, wheel stops shall be installed to prevent vehicles from encroaching into a public right-of-way.

(D) Directional arrows and signage -

(1) Aisles, approach lanes, and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to expedite traffic movement.

(2) The public works director shall require a developer to install signage in addition to directional arrows to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles in a parking

facility prior to the issuance of a building permit.

(E) Drainage - All parking facilities shall be graded and drained so as to provide for the disposal of all surface water within the site boundaries.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.25) (Ord. No. 2021)

SEC. 16-644. OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING AREAS.

(A) Loading spaces required - All commercial and industrial uses shall provide and maintain off-street loading spaces as provided herein.

Use (gross floor area) Loading Spaces Required Commercial and Industrial 0 - 15,000 1 15,001 - 40,000 2 40,000 - 90,000 3 90,000 - 150,000 4 150,000 and over 5 Hospitals and Institutions 0 - 50,000 1 50,001 - 100,000 2 100,000 and over 3 Hotels, motels, and restaurants 1

(B) General provisions -

(1) Loading spaces shall be at least 12 feet wide, 40 feet long, and have 14 feet in vertical clearance. Loading zone requirements may be modified by the planning

commission or the director in special circumstances based on the nature of the use or combination of uses, as well as the specific design characteristics of the project.

(2) When the lot upon which loading spaces are located abuts an alley, the loading spaces shall have access from the alley. Where the loading area is parallel to

the alley and the lot is 50 feet or less in width, the loading area shall extend across the full width of the lot.

(3) Loading spaces shall be located so commercial vehicles shall not back into a public street or alley.

(4) Industrial developments shall include at least one driveway approach capable of accommodating a 48-foot wheel track turning radius and at least one on-site

maneuvering area which provides a 48-foot wheel track turning radius through the parking area.

(5) Loading doors in industrial developments shall not be visible from a public street.

(C) Industrial service and loading area requirements -

(1) Loading facilities shall be located either on the rear or side of the industrial structure to alleviate unsightly appearances often created by loading facilities. Where

this is not feasible, loading docks and doors shall be screened from the street by landscaping or walls.

(2) Each industrial site shall be self-contained and capable of handling its own truck maneuvering and docking requirements. The use of public streets for

commercial vehicles staging and/or maneuvering is prohibited.

(3) Warehouse-type operations shall provide an area at least 85 feet deep for commercial vehicle docking and maneuvering. Truck terminals using larger vehicles

(45-foot trailer length) shall provide a vehicle docking and maneuvering area at least 130 feet deep.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.26) (Ord. No. 2021)

SEC. 16-645. LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES.

(A) All parking spaces required by this chapter shall be located on the same site they are intended to serve, except as authorized by administrative relief.

(B) All vehicle spaces required for residential uses shall be located no more that the following distances from the units they serve:

Single-family Condominium Apartment (feet) (feet) (feet) Resident parking 50 50 200 Visitor parking N/A 100 250

(C) Distances shall be measured from a dwelling unit's entry to the parking space serving that unit. When a stairway or elevator provides access to dwelling units, that stairway or elevator shall be considered to be the entrance to the dwelling units for the purpose of computing distances.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.27) (Ord. No. 2021)

SEC. 16-646. LANDSCAPING FOR ABOVE-GRADE PARKING STRUCTURES.

(A) The exterior elevations of above-grade parking structures shall be designed to minimize the use of blank concrete facades. Textured concrete, planters or trellises, or other architectural treatments shall be required.

(B) The perimeter of the above-grade parking structure shall be landscaped at ground level with a minimum of one tree of at least 24 gallons for every 20 feet of parking structure, in addition to any required streetscape or boundary landscaping.

(C) No parking lot landscaping shall be required for parking spaces located in parking structures.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.28) (Ord. No. 2021)

SEC. 16-647. DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES.

The following requirements apply to any use with drive-through facilities:

(A) Each drive-through lane shall be separated from the circulation routes necessary for ingress or egress from the property, or access to any parking space.

(B) Each drive-through lane shall be striped, marked, or otherwise distinctly delineated.

(C) The principal pedestrian access to the entrance of the drive-through facility shall not cross the drive-through lane.

(D) The vehicle stacking capacity for uses containing drive-through facilities shall be as follows:

Use Stacking Requirements Stacking for three cars between the order board and the pickup Fast-food restaurant window and stacking for five cars behind the order board. Bank drive-thru windows Stacking for five cars for each window.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.29) (Ord. No. 2021)