Article VI, Section 602

Parking

• Parking aisle width22 ft

  The parking lot shall have an aisle width of at least twenty-two (22) feet.

• Parking lot drainage

  The parking lot shall be adequately drained.

• Lighting reflection

  Lighting facilities shall be so arranged that light is reflected away from adjacent properties and streets.

• Off-site parking distance600 ft

  If an off-street parking space cannot be reasonably provided on the same lot on which the main use is conducted, such space may be provided on other off-street property, provided such space lies within six hundred (600) feet of the property line of such main use and is so designated on the zoning permit.

• Parking location for dwellings

  Parking spaces for all dwellings shall be located on the same lot with the main buildings to be served.

• Parking reduction prohibition

  Area reserved for off-street parking in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance shall not be reduced in the area, encroached upon, or changed to any other use unless the use which it serves is discontinued or modified.

• Parking space dimensions

  The term 'off-street parking space' shall mean a space at least nine (9) feet wide and eighteen (18) feet in length.

• Paving requirement

  All such parking areas, except those serving one- and two-family dwellings, which (i) are located within the county's designated growth boundary, or (ii) front along U.S. highways or primary highways as classified by the Virginia Department of Transportation shall be surface treated or paved to eliminate dust.