Article 8 — Parking and Loading Requirements

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 4407, § 1, adopted Oct. 20, 2009, repealed the former Art. 8, §§ 8108-0—8108-7.6, and enacted a new Art. 8 as set out herein. The former Art. 8 pertained to parking, access, landscaping and transportation demand management requirements and derived from Ord. No. 4057, adopted March 1, 1994; Ord. No. 4092, adopted June 27, 1995; Ord. No. 4123, adopted Sept. 17, 1996; ; Ord. No. 4144, adopted July 22, 1997; Ord. No. 4165, adopted April 14, 1998; Ord. No. 4216, adopted Oct. 24, 2000; Ord. No. 4282, adopted May 20, 2003.

8108-0 - Purpose.

This Article establishes requirements for the amount, location, and design of off-street motor vehicle and bicycle parking and loading areas. As part of a balanced transportation system, these requirements are intended to promote public safety and environmental quality. Specifically, these requirements are intended to:

Mobility

· Balance the motor vehicle parking needs of development, including the range of land uses that might locate at a site over time, with the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and the need to preserve community character.

· Ensure that sufficient loading and unloading areas are provided for freight as well as for passengers and users of public transportation services.

· Ensure that the design of motor vehicle and bicycle parking areas facilitates safe, convenient, and comfortable movement for the driver, pedestrian, and bicyclist.

· Allow for transportation options and movement efficiency.

Flexibility

· Provide decision-making flexibility in addressing the parking needs of individual projects.

· Accommodate multiple uses of parking areas.

· Accommodate changing transportation technology and trends, as well as innovative uses of parking infrastructure.

Resource Conservation

· Encourage reduced driving and the use of alternative modes of transportation—thereby reducing traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

· Avoid installation of excess motor vehicle parking spaces.

· Minimize the use of impervious surfaces.

· Reduce the adverse environmental effects of motor vehicle parking areas, including increased and contaminated stormwater runoff, the urban heat island effect, and resource consumption.

Human-Scaled Urban Form

· Reduce the adverse effects of motor vehicle parking areas on neighborhood design, including the consumption of land for a low- value use; non-compact, sprawling development; and creation of an urban form that discourages walking.

· Ensure that the design of motor vehicle and bicycle parking areas is attractive, efficient, and reduces the visual dominance of pavement.

· Create pleasant neighborhoods designed at a human-scale for human needs (e.g., walking) vs. developments designed primarily around the needs of automobiles.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-1 - Applicability. 8108-1.1 - New uses.

Every new land use shall have appropriately maintained off-street parking and loading facilities in compliance with the provisions of this Article.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-1.2 - Changes to or expansions of existing land uses.

Changes to or expansions of existing land uses shall have appropriately maintained off-street parking and loading facilities in compliance with the provisions of this Article as outlined below.

In order to determine if the change or expansion of the existing land use requires additional motor vehicle parking spaces, the number of parking spaces required by the existing land use (prior to the expansion or change) per Section 8108-4.7 below is compared to the number of parking spaces required by the change or expansion to the land use based on Section 8108-4.7 below, regardless of

whether the existing use was established prior to or after adoption of this Article and regardless of the existing number of motor vehicle parking spaces at the land use.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-1.2.1 - Changes to or expansions of existing land uses that do not require additional motor vehicle parking spaces.

When a change to or expansion of a land use does not require additional motor vehicle parking spaces per Section 8108-1.2 above, modifications to the existing parking spaces or parking area are not required, except that any required short-term bicycle parking must be installed.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-1.2.2 - Changes to or expansions of existing land uses that require additional motor vehicle parking spaces.

a.

Land Uses that Meet Current Motor Vehicle Parking Space Requirements. Land uses that require additional motor vehicle parking spaces per Section 8108-1.2 above, and that meet the requirements in Section 8108-4.7 below for number of motor vehicle parking spaces, shall comply with the provisions of this Article as follows:

(1)

For land uses with fifty-two (52) or fewer existing motor vehicle parking spaces, and when four (4) or fewer new motor vehicle parking spaces are required, only the additional required motor vehicle parking spaces shall are required to comply with all the provisions of this Article. In addition, short-term bicycle parking requirements shall be met.

(2)

For land uses with fifty-two (52) or fewer existing motor vehicle parking spaces, and when five (5) or more new motor vehicle parking spaces are required, all provisions of this Article shall be met for the new and existing parking spaces and/or parking area.

(3)

For land uses with fifty-three (53) or more existing motor vehicle parking spaces, and when the number of additional motor vehicle parking spaces required is nine (9) percent or less of the existing number of motor vehicle parking spaces, only the additional required spaces are required to comply with all the provisions of this Article. In addition, short-term bicycle parking requirements shall be met.

(4)

For land uses with fifty-three (53) or more existing motor vehicle parking spaces, and when the number of additional motor vehicle parking spaces required is ten (10) percent or more of the existing number of motor vehicle parking, all provisions of this Article shall be met for the entire parking area.

b.

Land Uses that Do Not Meet Current Motor Vehicle Parking Space Requirements. Land uses that require additional motor vehicle parking spaces per Section 8108-1.2 above, and that do not meet the requirements in Section 8108-4.7 below for number of motor vehicle spaces, shall provide the additional motor vehicle parking spaces required by the change or expansion, and meet all other provisions of this Article for the new and existing parking spaces and/or parking area.

Exception. A single-family or two-family dwelling that does not meet current parking requirements for number of motor vehicle spaces may be expanded if all of the following conditions exist:

(1)

The dwelling has at least one (1) motor vehicle parking space; and

(2)

The existing lot configuration does not allow for a second space or does not allow for access to a second space; and

(3)

The driveway provides a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the property line to the existing covered space that can be utilized as a parking space; and

(4)

The proposed addition otherwise conforms to the provisions of this Chapter.

If the gross floor area of the dwelling, including the expansion but excluding garage space, will be one thousand (1,000) square feet or less, then compliance with (b)(1) and (b)(3) of this subsection is not required.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-2 - Authority of Planning Director to modify or waive requirements.

The Planning Director (Director) may waive or modify the requirements of this Article as indicated, but only if such modifications or waivers are supported by written findings of fact in the final project approval letter showing how the modification or waiver of parking or loading requirements for the particular project meets all of the following:

· Is consistent with the purposes of this Article and Section 8101-4.10 regarding Director interpretation of requirements and standards; and

· Will not adversely affect existing or potential land uses adjoining, or in the general vicinity of, the project site; and

· Is supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the Director.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-3 - General requirements. 8108-3.1 - Use of parking spaces.

a.

Required covered and uncovered parking spaces shall be available for the temporary parking and maneuvering of vehicles as appropriate to the land use they are intended to serve unless otherwise provided herein.

b.

Required parking spaces shall not be converted to other uses or used for the sale, lease, display, repair, or storage of vehicles, trailers, boats, campers, mobilehomes, waste containers, merchandise, equipment, or any other use not authorized by the provisions of this Chapter.

c.

Required parking spaces at automobile repair providers, service stations, or similar land uses shall not be used for the storage of vehicles for repair or servicing.

d.

Multiple uses of parking areas, such as off-hours uses, are encouraged and may be approved if the primary purpose of the parking area is not compromised.

e.

Excess motor vehicle parking spaces may either remain as motor vehicle parking spaces or be converted to bicycle parking spaces, motorcycle parking spaces, landscaping, or other allowable uses.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-3.2 - Maintenance.

The permittee and property owner must ensure that required parking and loading areas and associated facilities are permanently maintain in good condition as determined by the Director and in compliance with permit conditions. This maintenance requirement

includes but is not limited to curbs, directional markings, accessible parking symbols, screening, pavement, signs, striping, lighting fixtures, landscaping, and trash and recyclables receptacles.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-3.3 - Proximity to land use.

Required parking spaces shall be located on the same site as the building or land use they serve or off-site pursuant to Section 8108-

Such surfaces may be substituted for landscaping at a rate of three (3) times the area required for landscaping.

ii.

Installation of public art at the site, such as a mural or sculpture. Such art should complement its surroundings in terms of scale, materials, form, and content, and shall not contain advertising. Public art shall conform to height and setback standards. The art should be designed to last as long as the related building or structure and be vandal/theft resistant. Maintenance of public art shall be the responsibility of the property owner and permittee. Public art pieces must be approved by the Director.

iii.

Shading in the form of canopies with solar photovoltaic or hot water systems, off-site trees and structures, sidewalk canopies and other shade structures.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 4, 3-9-2021)

8108-5.14.3 - Perimeter landscaping and screening.

a.

Adjacent to Streets: Where parking areas are not visually screened from any adjacent public or private street by an intervening building or structure, the following requirements apply:

(1)

Planter Width: A minimum eight-foot-wide (inside dimension, inclusive of any bumper overhang) landscape planter shall be provided between the street and the parking area, except at driveways, pedestrian pathways, and other pedestrian spaces.

(2)

Screening Materials and Height: Visual screens, measuring three (3) feet in height from the top of the pavement, shall be provided. Where the ground level adjoining the street is below street grade, the visual screen height may be reduced by the difference in levels. Where the ground level adjoining the street is above street grade, the visual screen height may be reduced as determined appropriate by the Planning Director or designee.

The visual screen shall be composed of a berm or solid wall, plus plant material that softens the look and breaks up the expanse of the screen. Plant material may be used as the main screening element only if a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the plants are of 15- gallon container size when planted, the rest are of five-gallon container size, and the plants form a dense hedge. Where walls are used, the preferred location is in the middle of the eight-foot planter so that the planter may also serve as a bumper overhang and so that trees may be planted on both sides of the wall. Walls may also be placed behind the plant material, relative to the street.

Where earth berms are used, the berm slope shall be a maximum of one (1) foot of rise for every three (3) feet of linear distance (3:1 horizontal to vertical).

(3)

Trees and Shrubs: Trees shall be provided at a minimum rate of one (1) for each thirty (30) linear feet of landscape planter or fraction thereof, and at least one (1) per planter. Shrubs shall be provided as needed to meet screening requirements, but no less than one (1)

for every five (5) linear feet of landscape planter or fraction thereof. See Section 8106-8.2.3 for additional tree and shrub planting requirements.

(4)

Large Projects: Parking areas with more than one hundred (100) motor vehicle spaces shall provide a concentration of landscape elements at primary entrances, including specimen trees, flowering plants, and special design elements. Public art may be used, and is encouraged, in conjunction with these elements. Such art should meet the provisions of Section 8108-5.14.2(a)(2)(ii) above.

(5)

Bus Shelters: Bus shelters may be located within the perimeter landscape planters, but shall not be placed so as to reduce the number of required trees.

(6)

Public Art: Public art may be provided in perimeter landscape planters that are viewable by the general public, in lieu of two (2) required trees. Such art shall meet the provisions of Section 8108-5.14.2(a)(2)(ii) above.

b.

Adjacent to Residential Land Uses: Where parking areas and associated driveways adjoin residentially zoned property or ground-floor residential land uses, a solid masonry wall or other adequate barrier/screening measure that addresses the potential conflicts between the two (2) uses (e.g., parking lot and adjacent residential land use), as determined by the decision-making authority, shall be installed and maintained along the common property line in accordance with the entitlement. The required barrier/screening shall be at least six (6) feet in height, except that it shall not be more than three (3) feet in height within the front setback of the abutting residentially zoned property.

c.

Side and Rear Property Lines: Perimeter planters are encouraged where a parking area or driveway adjoins a side or rear property line. Side and rear perimeter planters shall be a minimum of two (2) feet wide (inside dimension) when the planters do not include trees and a minimum of four (4) feet wide (inside dimension) when the planters include trees.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 4, 3-9-2021; Ord. No. 4639, § 7, 12-17-2024)

8108-5.14.4 - Interior landscaping.

Parking areas shall include interior landscaping as outlined below. Parking structures and covered parking spaces are exempt from these specific requirements but may be conditioned on a case-by-case basis to ensure that the purposes of this Section are met.

a.

Amount Required: Interior landscaping shall account for ten (10) percent of the parking area, excluding the area of required perimeter landscaping.

b.

Tree Spacing: Trees shall be spaced out evenly throughout the parking area to maximize shading of pavement. At a minimum, one (1) shade tree shall be provided in interior planters for every four (4) adjacent motor vehicle parking spaces (eight (8) total spaces in double-sided parking rows) or equivalent area of motorcycle spaces.

c.

Interior Planter Dimensions:

Finger Planters: Finger planters are planters adjacent to the long side of parking spaces. Finger planters shall measure at least five (5) feet wide (inside dimension) by the length of the parking space, and shall contain one (1) tree in single-sided rows and two (2) trees (one (1) per side) in double-sided rows.

Tree Wells: Tree wells shall be sized in accordance with Section 8106-8.2.3 (d)(3) and (4).

Strip Planters: Strip planters in front of or between rows of parking spaces shall measure at least four (4) feet wide (inside dimension).

d.

Pedestrian-Orientated Design: Landscaping shall be designed so that pedestrians are not likely to cross landscape planters to reach building entrances from parked vehicles. This may be achieved through orientation of the landscape planters away from pedestrian pathways, use of pedestrian pathways or barriers to keep pedestrians out of planters.

e.

Preferred Layout: The preferred layout of interior landscaping of parking areas is set forth below. The decision-making authority shall consider this preferred layout, together with any site constraints, in approving parking area landscape plans.

(1)

Ends of Parking Rows: The ends of each row of parking spaces should be separated from drive aisles, driveways, or buildings by a finger planter (as described in subparagraph (2) below) or sidewalk.

(2)

Double-sided Parking Rows: One (1) finger planter with two (2) trees (one (1) per row) per twelve (12) adjacent spaces, or fraction thereof, should be provided. Between finger planters either two (2) tree wells (one (1) per eight (8) spaces) or a continuous planter containing two (2) trees (one (1) per eight (8) spaces) should be provided.

(3)

Single-sided Parking Rows: One (1) finger planter with one (1) tree per sixteen (16) adjacent spaces, or fraction thereof, should be provided. Between finger planters either three (3) tree wells (one (1) per four (4) spaces) or a continuous planter containing three (3) trees (one (1) per four (4) spaces) should be provided.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 4, 3-9-2021; Ord. No. 4639, § 7, 12-17-2024)

8108-5.14.5 - Stormwater management landscaping.

Stormwater management landscape planters in parking areas shall meet the following criteria:

a.

Their location shall not interfere with the movement of vehicles, pedestrians, or bicycles.

b.

The designed water flow shall not cause erosion of infrastructure or damage to other required parking area features.

c.

They may count toward required parking area landscaping if the following criteria are met:

(1)

The stormwater management landscaping does not compromise the number, type, size, location, or health of the required trees. Required trees shall be planted well above the flow line of basins or channels.

(2)

The stormwater management landscaping does not compromise the screening, shading, or other purposes of Section 8108-5.14.1 above.

(3)

The stormwater management landscaping is consistent with Sections 8106-8.2.3 and 8106-8.2.7, where applicable.

(4)

Planters containing trees shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet wide (inclusive of bumper overhang).

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 4, 3-9-2021; Ord. No. 4639, § 7, 12-17-2024)

8108-5.14.6 - Trees.

a.

Tree installation shall meet the requirements of Section 8106-8.2.3.

b.

The largest mature tree size shall be planted wherever feasible with respect to the current uses of the site, pedestrian circulation, vehicle circulation, safety, and standard setbacks. To the maximum extent feasible, native trees should be selected.

c.

Trees shall be a minimum 24-inch box size at planting.

d.

Trees shall be spaced to maximize distance from light poles to maximize the effectiveness of lighting.

e.

Trees shall be kept trimmed to maintain eight (8) feet six (6) inches of ground clearance for parking spaces and pedestrian areas. Trees shall be kept trimmed to maintain thirteen (13) feet of ground clearance over driveways and drive aisles.

f.

Trees shall be installed according to the following diagrams:

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 4, 3-9-2021; Ord. No. 4639, § 7, 12-17-2024)

8108-5.14.7 - Curbs.

All parking area or roadway landscape planters shall be protected from vehicular damage by providing a raised curb of at least six (6) inches in height or wheel stop of at least four (4) inches in height above paving. Where curbs around landscape planters function as wheel stops, plants and other landscape features in the outside two (2) feet of these planters shall not extend more than two (2) inches above the curb or wheel stop. Irrigation equipment should be placed outside of the bumper overhang. Curbs adjacent to landscape planters may contain cuts or notches to allow stormwater to pass into the planter if part of a landscaped stormwater management system.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 4, 3-9-2021; Ord. No. 4639, § 7, 12-17-2024)

8108-5.14.8 - Materials loading area screening.

Materials loading areas shall be visually screened from any adjacent street, residentially zoned parcel, or residential land use. Where such screening is not provided by an intervening building or structure, a landscape screen shall be provided. The landscape screen

shall be composed of a solid wall plus plant material that softens the look and breaks up the expanse of the wall. Plant material may be used as the main screening element only if a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the plants are of 15-gallon can size when planted, the rest are of 5-gallon can size, and the plants form a dense hedge.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4577 § 4, 3-9-2021)

8108-6 - Bicycle parking design standards.

The following design standards shall apply to all bicycle parking facilities. The layout and design of required bicycle parking facilities is subject to the review and approval of the Director to ensure safety, security, and convenience.

The Ventura County Parking Design Guidelines illustrate acceptable and unacceptable bicycle rack and bicycle locker designs. Use of bicycle rack or locker designs not listed in the Parking Design Guidelines must be approved by the Director. The Guidelines also provide layout examples that demonstrate clearances and other aspects of bicycle parking facilities.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-6.1 - Short-term bicycle parking (bicycle racks).

Short-term bicycle parking facilities shall have the following characteristics:

a.

Support a bicycle by its frame in two (2) places in a stable upright position without damage to the bicycle or its finish.

b.

Enable the frame and one (1) or both wheels to be secured with a user-provided U-shaped lock (U-lock) or cable.

c.

Be anchored to an immovable surface or be heavy enough that the rack cannot be easily moved.

d.

Be constructed such that the rack resists being cut, disassembled, or detached with manual tools such as bolt or pipe cutters.

e.

Not have sharp edges that can be hazardous to bicyclists or pedestrians.

f.

Provide easy access to each parked bicycle without awkward movements or moving other bicycles, even when the rack is fully loaded.

g.

The Director may approve other short-term bicycle parking designs that provide adequate safety, security, and convenience, including designs that accommodate the parking of 3-wheeled, recumbent, or other styles of bicycles.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-6.2 - Long-term bicycle parking.

Long-term bicycle parking facilities shall be covered and secured. These facilities shall protect the entire bicycle and accessories from theft, vandalism, and inclement weather by the use of:

a.

Bicycle Lockers. A fully enclosed space for one (1) bicycle, accessible only to the owner or operator of the bicycle, or

b.

Restricted-access Enclosure. A locked room or enclosure containing one (1) bicycle rack space for each bicycle to be accommodated and accessible only to the owners or operators of the bicycles parked within it. Said racks shall meet the requirements of Section 8108-6.1.

c.

Check-in Facility. A location to which the bicycle is delivered and left with an attendant with provisions for identifying the bicycle's owner. The stored bicycle is accessible only to the attendant, or

d.

Other. Other means that provide the same level of security as deemed acceptable by the Director.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-6.3 - Location.

All required short- and long-term bicycle parking facilities shall be located on site and provide safe and convenient bicycle access to the public right-of-way and pedestrian access to the main and/or employee entrance(s) of the principal use. Where access is via a sidewalk or pathway, or where the bicycle parking facility is next to a street, curb ramps shall be installed where appropriate. Long- term employee bicycle parking facilities may be separated from short-term bicycle parking facilities.

In addition, the following location criteria shall be met:

(Ord. No. 4639, § 7, 12-17-2024)

8108-6.3.1 - Proximity to main entrances.

Short-term bicycle parking facilities shall be conveniently located no more than one hundred (100) feet from the main building entrance(s) or no farther than the nearest non-disabled motor vehicle parking space from the main building entrance(s), whichever is farther. Where there is more than one (1) building on a site or where a building has more than one (1) main entrance, the short-term bicycle parking shall be distributed to serve all buildings or main entrance(s). Long-term bicycle parking facilities shall be located no more than four hundred (400) feet from the building entrance. Bicycle parking shall not obstruct pedestrian access.

(Ord. No. 4639, § 7, 12-17-2024)

8108-6.3.2 - Outside pedestrian pathway.

Bicycle parking racks located on pedestrian pathways shall maintain a minimum of four (4) feet of unobstructed pathway outside the bicycle parking space.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-6.4 - Layout.

The following design criteria apply to short-term facilities. Because of the additional security level, the layout of long-term facilities shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-6.4.1 - Bicycle parking facility delineation.

Areas set aside for bicycle parking shall be clearly marked and reserved for bicycle parking only.

a.

All parking facility boundaries shall be delineated by striping, curbing, fencing, or by other equivalent methods. Boundaries shall include all applicable dimensions as outlined in Section 8108-6.4.3 and Section 8108-6.4.4.

b.

Bicycle parking locations near roadways, parking areas, or drives shall be protected from damage by motor vehicles by use of bollards, curbs, concrete planters, landscape buffers, or other suitable barriers.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-6.4.2 - Bicycle parking facility signage.

Where bicycle parking facilities are not clearly visible to approaching bicyclists, conspicuous signs shall be posted to direct cyclists to the facilities. Long-term bicycle parking facilities that incorporate bicycle lockers shall be identified by a sign at least one (1) foot by one (1) foot in size that lists the name or title and the phone number or electronic contact information of the person in charge of the facility.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-6.4.3 - Bicycle parking space dimensions.

Bicycle parking spaces shall have the following dimensions.

a.

Space Length: Each bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in length.

b.

Space Between Racks: The minimum space between bicycle parking posts or racks shall be two (2) feet six (6) inches.

c.

Space Between Adjacent Walls/Obstructions: A minimum of two (2) feet six (6) inches shall be provided between the end of a bicycle parking rack and a perpendicular wall or other obstruction (e.g., newspaper rack, sign pole, furniture, trash can, fire hydrant, light pole). A minimum of two (2) feet six (6) inches shall be provided between the side of a bicycle parking rack and a parallel wall or other obstruction.

d.

The Director may waive or modify bicycle parking space dimensions if the applicant can demonstrate that they are not appropriate to the land use or location, and to accommodate the parking of 3-wheeled or recumbent bicycles or other non-standard bicycles.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-6.4.4 - Aisle width.

A 48-inch-wide access aisle, measured from the front or rear of the bicycle parking space, shall be provided beside each row or between two (2) rows of bicycle parking. In high traffic areas where many users park or retrieve bikes at the same time, such as at schools or colleges, the recommended minimum aisle width is six (6) feet.

Where a public sidewalk or pathway serves as an aisle of a bicycle parking facility and the doors of bicycle lockers open toward that sidewalk or pathway, the lockers shall be set back so an open door does not encroach onto the main travel width of the sidewalk or pathway.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4639, § 7, 12-17-2024)

8108-6.5 - Lighting.

Lighting of not less than one (1) foot-candle of illumination at ground level shall be provided in both interior and exterior bicycle parking facilities during hours of use.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-7 - Drive-through facilities.

This section establishes requirements for land uses that conduct some or all of their business while customers remain in their vehicles. Examples of such land uses include, but are not limited to, fast food establishments with drive-through take-out windows, car washes, and bank services. These standards are not applicable to drive-in theaters or motor vehicle service stations.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-7.1 - Queuing lane.

A lane that is physically separated from other traffic circulation on the site shall be provided for motor vehicles waiting for drive- through service. The queuing lane for each drive-through window or station shall be at least twelve (12) feet wide, with sufficient turning radii to accommodate motor vehicles. Queuing lanes shall be designated by paint-striping, curbs, or other physical means as appropriate. Queuing lanes shall be designed to avoid interference with on-site pedestrian access. The principal pedestrian access to the entrance of the drive-through facility shall not cross the drive-through lane.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-7.1.1 - Planning Director waiver/modification.

The Director may waive or modify this standard if the applicant can demonstrate through an interior circulation analysis that the relationship of the length of the queuing lane, the nature of the land use, or the physical constraints of the lot make this standard infeasible and that an alternative configuration can safely accommodate vehicle queuing.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-7.2 - Directional signs.

Directional signs shall be provided to indicate the entrance, exit, and one-way path of drive-through lanes.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4639, § 7, 12-17-2024)

8108-7.3 - Location.

Drive-through facilities shall not be located between the street and the main building entrance.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-7.4 - Queuing capacity.

The vehicle queuing capacity for land uses containing drive-through facilities shall be as follows:

8108-7.4.1 - Table of queuing lane requirements.

Land Use Queuing Lane Requirements

Restaurants Queuing for 8 vehicles behind the pickup window

Banks Queuing for 5 vehicles for each queuing lane

Other Land Uses Queuing for 6 vehicles for each queuing lane

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-8 - Loading areas. 8108-8.1 - Passenger loading areas.

Safe and convenient off-street passenger loading areas shall be provided for land uses where there are more than one hundred (100) parking spaces, as shown in the table below. Passenger loading areas shall be located at the point(s) of primary pedestrian access from the parking area to the adjacent building, or buildings. Passenger loading areas shall be designed as turn-outs a minimum of nine (9) feet wide and located in such a manner that vehicles waiting in the loading area do not impede vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian circulation.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-8.1.1 - Table of required passenger loading areas.

Required Parking Spaces Required Turnout Vehicle Capacity

101—499 1

500+ 0.3% of required parking

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-8.2 - Materials loading areas.

All commercial and industrial land uses shall provide and maintain off-street materials loading spaces as provided herein.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-8.2.1 - Planning Director waiver/modification.

The Director may waive or modify this standard if the applicant can demonstrate that the site configuration, nature of the land use, or other considerations make off-street loading spaces unnecessary or infeasible.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-8.2.2 - Table of required materials loading areas.

Gross Floor Area Loading Spaces Required

0—15,000 1

15,001—40,000 2

40,001—90,000 3

90,000—150,000 4

150,000 and over 5

Hospitals & Educational Land Uses

 0—50,000 1

 50,001—100,000 2

 100,000 and over 3

Hotels, motels, and restaurants 1

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009)

8108-8.2.3 - Location and design.

Commercial and industrial parking areas with materials loading spaces shall be designed to accommodate access and circulation movement for on-site truck circulation.

a.

Location: Loading spaces shall be located on site, outside of any required front or side setback, near the service entrance(s) to the building(s), and either to the rear or side of the building to alleviate unsightly appearances often created by loading facilities. Loading spaces shall also be located as far away as possible from residential land uses.

b.

Screening: See Section 8108-5.14.8.

c.

Dimensions: Spaces serving single-unit trucks and similar delivery vehicles shall be at least ten (10) feet wide, thirty (30) feet long, and fourteen (14) feet high. Spaces serving larger freight vehicles, including semi-trailer trucks, shall be at least twelve (12) feet wide, fifty- five (55) feet long, and fifteen (15) feet high.

d.

Maneuvering: A minimum of thirty (30) feet of maneuvering area for spaces serving single-unit trucks and similar delivery vehicles shall be provided. A minimum of fifty (50) feet of maneuvering area for spaces serving larger freight vehicles shall be provided. Maneuvering areas for loading spaces shall not conflict with parking spaces or with the maneuvering areas for parking spaces. All maneuvering shall be contained on site.

e.

Driveways: Industrial developments shall include at least one (1) driveway approach capable of accommodating a 48-foot wheel track turning radius.

f.

Safe Design: Loading spaces shall be designed and located to minimize intermixing of truck traffic with other vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic on site. Such facilities shall be located off the main access and parking aisles and away from all pedestrian pathways.

(Ord. No. 4407, § 1, 10-20-2009; Ord. No. 4639, § 7, 12-17-2024)