§ 6.3. Design Standards

1.

Parking Dimensions. Parking spaces shall be not less than nine (9) feet by nineteen (19) feet, except that a maximum of ten percent (10%) of the total number of spaces may be 8.5 feet by eighteen (18) feet. However, the dimensions of all parallel parking spaces shall be not less than nine (9) feet by twenty-four (24) feet. Minimum isle width shall be as follows:

90 degree parking	22 feet
60 degree parking	18 feet
45 degree parking	13 feet
30 degree parking	11 feet

 

2.

Construction, Paving. Expansive impervious surface parking lots shall be avoided. Instead parking lots shall be broken down into sections as appropriate for the type and size of development, and shall be separated by landscaped divider strips, berms, and similar devices. Paving may consist of asphalt, crushed stones, gravel, or other material approved by the Zoning Administrator. Parking lot construction shall be designed to minimize off-site storm water runoff.

3.

Drainage. Parking lots shall be designed so as not to drain into or across public sidewalks or on to adjacent property, except into a natural watercourse or a drainage easement. In developed areas where this condition may be impossible to meet, the Zoning Administrator may exempt the developer from this requirement, provided that adequate provision is made for drainage.

4.

Separation From Walkways and Streets. Off-street parking spaces shall be separated from walkways, sidewalks, streets, or alleys, and required yards and buffer areas by a wall, fence, curbing, or other protective device approved by the Zoning Administrator.

5.

Entrances and Exits. Landscaping, curbing, or other approved barriers shall be provided along boundaries to control entrance and exit of vehicles or pedestrians. All off-street parking areas shall be designed so that all movement onto a public street is in a forward motion. Entrance and exit driveways to public streets in the vicinity of street intersections must be located at least fifty (50) feet, measured along the curb line, from the intersection of the nearest curb line.

6.

Marking. Parking lots containing 20 or more spaces shall be marked by painted lines, curbs, or other means to indicate individual spaces. Signs or markers may be used as necessary to ensure efficient traffic operation of the lot.

7.

Lighting. Adequate lighting shall be provided if off-street parking spaces are to be used at night. Equipment for lighting parking facilities shall be arranged so that light does not interfere with traffic or adjoining residential areas, if any.

8.

Landscaping. Off-street parking areas shall be landscaped in accord with the provisions of Section 4.3.