Extracted standards
13 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Columns and obstructions not to encroach into parking dimensions
Columns, pillars and other obstructions in a parking facility shall not encroach into the required dimensions of any parking space, aisle or driveway.
- Double striping required for parking spaces
All parking spaces shall be double striped to facilitate the movement in and out of the parking stall.
- Entrances and exits clearly marked
The entrances and exits to parking areas shall be clearly marked. One-way driveways shall have directional signs placed on the pavement.
- Handicapped parking spaces required
Handicapped parking spaces shall be provided, marked and posted as required by the state.
- Lighting required for parking and driveway areas
Lighting of parking and driveway areas shall be required. It shall be arranged so as to reflect the light away from any adjoining property. The lights shall be of energy efficient type, and be vandal resistant.
- Maximum fence/wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for commercial parking along front property line42 in
Where fences or walls are constructed for commercial parking areas along the front property line of an interior lot, or front and side property line on a corner lot, such wall or fence shall not exceed forty-two (42) inches in height.
- No backing onto street except alley
Except for single-family parking facility, parking spaces shall be arranged to permit vehicular traffic to move into and out of a parking area without backing onto a street, sidewalk or highway, except that an alley may be used for turning into and out of a parking space.
- Commercial subterranean garages subject to planning commission review
Commercial subterranean garages, fully or partially underground, and aboveground commercial parking structures shall be subject to planning commission review and approval.
- Vertical clearance for commercial garage or tucked under building98 in
Parking areas and spaces in a commercial garage or "tucked" under a building shall have a vertical clearance of not less than eight (8) feet, two (2) inches.
- Solid masonry wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. adjacent to residential zone6 ft
Where a commercial development or parking facility is adjacent to a residential zone or use, a solid masonry wall not less than six (6) feet in height shall be constructed along the lot line adjacent to said zone or use
- Wall step down heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. of residential use42 in
except that said wall shall step down to a maximum of forty-two (42) inches in height for a distance equal to the required front setback of an adjoining residential use.
- Wall step down heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. along commercial driveway42 in
Where a wall of a commercial facility is constructed along a commercial driveway, said wall shall step down to a maximum of forty-two (42) inches in height for a distance of ten (10) feet from the property line.
- Wheel stops required for parking spaces
Wheel stops shall be provided for all parking spaces and located to prevent encroachment of cars over walkways, sidewalks, landscaped areas, etc. Wheel stops shall not be required in residential garages.
From the ordinance
The following development standards shall be the minimum required for parking facilities: (A) Except for single-family parking facility, parking spaces shall be arranged to permit vehicular traffic to move into and out of a parking area without backing onto a street, sidewalk or highway...