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135-4. PArKiNG DRAFT

Calculation of Required Parking

parking ratios, review and decision-making bodies may TAble 4.2-1. PARKING RATIOS
consider generally available parking information or data
provided by the applicant. In order to approve such USe CATeGORY
Min.
alternative ratios, the authorized decision-making body Use Subcategory Spaces Per Exceptions &
must determine that: Supplemental
Specific Use Type
A. The motor vehicle parking ratios of Table 4.2-1 do Animal enclosure
not accurately reflect the actual day-to-day parking Animal Service 2.5 1,000 sq. ft. areas not counted
demand that can reasonably be anticipated for the Broadcast or Recording
proposed use based; Studio 2.5 1,000 sq. ft.
B. The allowed parking credits and reduction Business or Trade School 0.5 Staff
alternatives of section 135-4.4 are infeasible or do 0.2 Student
not apply; and Commercial Service 1.6 1,000 sq. ft.
c. The reduced parking ratios proposed are not likely Day Care 0.5 Staff Plus 3 drop-off/pick-
up spaces
to cause adverse impacts on traffic safety or on the Eating & Drinking Places 6.6 1,000 sq. ft.
general welfare of property owners and residents in Entertain. & Spectator
the surrounding area. Events 0.16 Seat

Financial Service 2.5 1,000 sq. ft. Minimum 5 spaces
TAble 4.2-1. PARKING RATIOS Funeral or Mortuary 0.2 Seat
US e CAT e GORY Service
Min. Lodging 1.0 Guest room
Use Subcategory Spaces Per Exceptions &
Supplemental Office 2.5 1,000 sq. ft.
Specific Use Type 1.6 per 1,000 sq.
R eSID e NTIA l Retail Sales 2.5 1,000 sq. ft. ft. for furniture &
appliance sales
Household Living 1.0 Dwelling 0.5 per unit for Self-service Storage 0.1 Storage
elderly housing
Group Living Sports and Rec., Partici- unit
Plus 0.5 spaces per pant 4.0 1,000 sq. ft.
Assisted living facility 0.12 Bed staff member
Fraternity or sorority 0.5 Resident Vehicle Sales & Service Plus parking for
Shelter, temporary 0.5 Fueling Station 1.0 Fuel pump retail per retail sales
Other group living Established in accordance with 135-4.3.4. ratio
PU bl IC, CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAl All other 1.6 1,000 sq. ft.
Airport Established in accordance with 135-4.3.4. INDUSTRIAl
College or University Fabrication & Production 0.5 Staff Plus parking for
office provided per
Fraternal Organization 6.6 1,000 sq. ft. Industrial Service 0.5 Staff office ratio
Plus 0.5 per staff 0.33 spaces
Hospital 0.2 Bed member Storage, Distribution & 0.1 1,000 sq. ft. per employee,
Wholesaling
Library or Cultural Exhibit 1.0 1,000 sq. ft. whichever is greater
Parks & Recreation Junk of Salvage Yard 0.5 Staff
Established in accordance with 135-4.3.4. Mining or Mineral Pro-
Postal Service cessing 0.5 Staff
Religious Assembly 0.16 Seat OTHeR
Safety Service 0.5 Staff Drive-in or Drive-through
School Service
Elementary/middle 0.5 Staff Plus 10 spaces
0.5 Staff 135-4.3 calculation of required Parking
High school 0.1 Student
Utilities and Public Service 0.5 Staff In determining the number of parking spaces required,
Facilities the calculation rules of this section (135-4.3) apply.
COMM e RCIA l 4.3.1 FlOOr AreA
Adult Entertainment 2.5 1,000 sq. ft. Parking requirements based on floor area must be

135-4-4 DRAFT AUGUST 3, 2017