Richmond, Virginia · General provision

Sec. 30-710.3:1

Dimensional standards

Extracted standards

7 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

Parking

  • Aisle width reduction in certain districts2 ft

    A further reduction of two feet in aisle width for full-size stalls shall be permitted in RO-3, HO, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7, TOD-1, CM, DCC, and RP districts.

  • Dead-end aisle backup space depth5 ft

    All dead-end aisles providing access to parking spaces shall be provided with backup space of not less than five feet in depth at the end of such aisles.

  • Maximum percentage of compact spaces20 pct

    Parking areas with five or more spaces may provide a maximum of 20 percent of spaces at compact dimensions, provided that such spaces shall be clearly marked as compact spaces.

  • Maximum vehicle overhang area2.5 ft

    Up to 2½ feet of the required parking stall depth specified in subsection (a) of this section may be provided as vehicle overhang area and need not be paved, provided that curbs or wheel stops shall be installed...

  • Minimum aisle width for two-way traffic18 ft

    The minimum aisle width for two-way traffic shall be 18 feet.

  • Captive parallel parking stall length22 ft

    Captive stalls for parallel parking shall be 22 feet in length.

  • End parallel parking stall length17.5 ft

    End stalls for parallel parking shall be 17½ feet in length.

From the ordinance

The minimum size of parking spaces and access aisles, in feet, shall be as follows: ... The minimum aisle width for two-way traffic shall be 18 feet. Captive stalls for parallel parking shall be 22 feet in length. End stalls for parallel parking shall be 17½ feet in length.
Sec. 30-710.3:1