§ 6.04.06. Parking lots.

In addition to the provisions in this chapter all parking lots shall comply with tree preservation and landscaping requirement provisions established in this ordinance. The following requirements are applicable to all parking lots and parking spaces, whether or not such lots or spaces are required by the provisions of this section.

1.

Design of parking lots: All parking lot plans must be reviewed by the county public works department. Proper ingress/egress from the lot shall be required and adequate interior drives shall be required for all parking lots.

2.

Grading and surfacing:

a.

Parking lots that include lanes for drive-in windows or contain more than ten parking spaces shall be graded and surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or other material that will provide equivalent protection against potholes, erosion, and dust.

b.

Parking lots with ten or less parking spaces may be surfaced with alternative surface material such as crushed stone, gravel, or other suitable material, with the approval of the county, to provide a surface that is stable and will help to avoid dust and erosion. The perimeter of such parking lot shall be defined by bricks, stones, railroad ties, or other similar devices. In addition, whenever a parking lot abuts a paved street, the driveway apron leading from such street to such area shall be paved as provided in paragraph 1 above.

3.

Demarcation of parking spaces: Parking spaces in areas surfaced in accordance with paragraph 1 above shall be appropriately demarcated with painted lines or other markings. Parking spaces surfaced in accordance with paragraph 2 above shall be demarcated.

4.

Maintenance: Parking lots shall be properly maintained in all respects. Parking area surfaces shall be kept in good condition, free from potholes, and parking space lines or markings shall be kept clearly visible and distinct.

5.

Lighting: Adequate lighting shall be provided for parking lots with ten or more spaces, and lighting shall be positioned to reflect away from the adjoining properties.

6.

Screening: Where a parking lot adjoins a residential zone or use, or fronts on a street adjoining a residential zone or use, directly across the street, a solid wall, fence, or approved compact hedge not less than four feet high shall be erected along the lot line(s), except that within a visibility triangle the height requirement shall be reduced to two feet.

7.

Parking space standards: All parking stall measurements shall comply with the schedule of dimensions in the table.

Parking Angle (degrees)	Stall Width (feet)	Stall Depth (feet)	Aisle Width (feet)	Curb Length Per Car (feet)	Lot Width (two rows plus aisle) (feet)
0	9	10	12	23	32
45	9	21.2	12	14.1	54.4
60	9	22.3	18	11.5	62.6
90	9	20	24	9	64
Compact Car Space (Maximum: 20% of required parking spaces)
90	8	17	24	7.5

 

8.

Fencing, wheel stops or bumper guards: Fencing, wheel stops or bumper guards are required along property and street lines to avoid the chance of encroachment on other properties or sidewalks.

(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2, 1-18-11)