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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 4, 1984 (25)AMENDMENTS 70 SEIMGI ] 27-13 (b) OFF STREET PARK- ING FOWIRIIMENIS WORM) Notice thereof having been published in accordance with law and affidavit of publication being on file in the office of the City Clerk, Mayor Olson called for the Public Hearing to consider certain recommended amendments to Section 27-13 (b), Off -Street parking requirements, of the Municipal Code. The matter was introduced by Community Development Director Schroeder who then responded to questions regarding the matter as were posed by the Council. There were no persons in the audience wishing to speak on the matter, and the public portion of the hearing was closed. ORD.NO.1305 Council Member Pinkerton then moved for introduction of ADOPM Ordinance No. 1305 - An Ordinance amending Section 27-13 (b) off-street parking requirements of the Municipal Code. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro TaTWre Snider and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Council rembers - Murphy, Pinkerton, Snider, Reid, and Olson (Mayor) Noes: ( ,ncil Menbers - None Absent: Council Members - None nW .44 � f �E4.��5 4•U rt.•''� wy, s u d i nW .44 � f �E4.��5 4•U rt.•''� wy, s u Kecommencea Dy r 1 anti i tty %.unau bb tun Nov 0er 28, 1983 _ PARKING REGULATIONS CITY OF LODI Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 27-13(b) Purpose - The purpose of the parking regulations is to provide for adequate off-street parking for employees, customers, residents and visitors. The parking regulations are also designed to provide adequate ingress and egress, reduce traffic congestion and allow more efficient use of on -street parking. New Facilities and Additions to Existing Facilities - All buildings or structures which are constructed or moved onto a lot shall provide required off-street parking facilities. The parking requirements shall also apply to all additions made to existing buildings including increases in number of units, or in seating, or in floor area. Expansion of Existing Non -Conforming Facilities into Ad acent Areas - New accessory buildings or enlargements of e— x L nig -buildings i to adjacent areas shall be permitted only when at least fifty percent of the parking requirements for the existing buildings are provided as required by this section and the complete parking requirement for the new building or enlargement is provided. Permanence of Pa�rkinq - No portions of a required parking facility may beu�upon with new structures or additions, or utilized for other purposes unless a substitute parking facility is provided that meets the requirements of this ordinance. Parking facilities required by this section shall be paved with a minimum of two inches of asphalt concrete surfacing over compacted subgrade or equivalent and marked in the required number of stalls of ample size with adequate aisles in accordance with the Parking Design Standards as adopted by the City of Lodi Planning Commission. Interpretation of Requirements - Where unusual circumstances or ah rdshcps exist which mace compliance with these requirements impossible, the applicant may apply to the Planning Commission for a Variance under provisions of Section 27-15 of the Zoning Ordinance. Use of Residential Property for Commercial or Industrial Parkin -- The Planning Commission may grant, with a Use Permit, the use of any lot in any residential district, where such lot is adjacent to a Commercial or Industrial District, but to a maximum of one hundred feet therefrom, for off-street parking. The parking must be an accessory use to a permitted business or use and must be for the sole use of customers or employees' -I- automobiles during normal business hours. No commercial use shall be conducted on the lot. All accessory parking lots shall be fully improved, screened and landscaped as prescribed by the Planning Commission. In the case of failure to improve or maintain such improvements, permission to use such lots for off-site parking may be revoked by the Planning Commission. REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES Whenever a single lot contains several different activities, the overall requirement for off-street parking and loading shall be the sum of the requirements for each such activity calculated separately. Parking Requirements Required parking is based on the type of use and must be located on the same lot as the activity served or within 100 feet of the lot served. Residential parking must be located on the same lot as the 'tbsidential unit. When the parking requirement is based on the number of fixed seats, each 18 inches of pews or bench seats and each 24 inches of restaurant seating shall equal one seat. For non -fixed seating, the seating capacity shall be determined by the standards of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City of Lodi. In calculations, if a fraction of one-half (1/2) or more seat or space is obtained, one (1) additional seat or space shall be required. jW1 *1) Residential Single-family and duplex. All zones. 2) Three and four family dwelling R -LD Zone. 3) Multiple family R -GA Zone. CURRENT crAnnARnt 0 space per dwelling unit) SPACE REQUIRED 2 covered spaces per unit. 11 spaces per unit, 2/3 covered. 11 spaces per unit, 2/3 covered. *4) Multiple -family (R -ND 1 per unit) 1} spaces per unit R -MD and R -HD Zone. 5) Mobilehome Park 2 spaces per unit. 6) Lodginghouses 1 space per each 2 guestrooms. *Change or addition from current standards. 11/28/83 f .. T OR � 1�1's ,y PUBLIC b gUASI-PUBLIC *1) Playgrounds, parks (New) Prescribed by stadiums, sports Planning Commission. arenas. *2) Public and private (New) Prescribed by museums, libraries Planning Commission. and similar non - assembly cultural centers. *3) Churches, temples, (Church 1 per 1 space for each. religious meeting halls, 40 sq. ft. in 4 seats. meeting halls lodge, and auditorium). fraternal and similar assembly buildings. *4) Public and private (New) 1 space for each day care centers, faculty member nursery schools, 3 employee, plus elementary and ele- adequate bus mentary facilities. loading facilities. *5) Public b private (New) Prescribed by high school. Planning Commission. *6) Hospital (1 space per 2 spaces for 750 sq. ft. of each bed. building). *7) Convalescent hospital, (1 space per 1 space for each nursing home, rest 750 sq. ft. of 3 beds. home and similar use. building). OFFICE 1) Business and pc-ofes- 1 space for each sional including, but 250 square feet of not limited to, building. accountants, attorneys, architects,insurance and real estate. *2) Medical, dental and (1 space per 1 space for each other health care 250 sq. ft. 200 square feet of offices. of building). building. *Change cr addition from current standards. 11/28/83 -3- COMMERCIAL 1) Automobile service 1 space for each 500 and repair square feet of building. 2) Banks and Savings & (1 space per 1 space for each Loans 250 sq. ft. of 300 square feet of building. building. *3) Barber and beauty 0 space per 1 space for each shops 500 sq. ft. of 250 sq. ft. of building). building). 4) Convenience food store, 1 space for each 250 fruitstand, supermarket square feet of or similar use. building. 5) General Commercial and 1 space for each retail sales. 500 square feet of building. 6) Motel, hotel, guest and 1 space for each board house. room plus 1 space for manager. *7) Mortuary 0 space per I space for each 30 sq. ft. in 4 seats. auditorium). *8) Restaurants, bars, (1 space per I space for each 4 nightclubs, and 500 sq. ft. in seats. similar uses. building). 9) Theaters 1 space for each 4 seats. *10) Bowling alley (New) 4 spaces per alley, plus parking for accessory uses in accordance with these standards. *11) Game and Athletic (New) 2 parking spaces for Courts each court, plus parking for accessory uses in accordance with these standards. *Change or addition from current standards. 11/28/83 -4- W W COMMERCIAL *12) Swimming pool INDUSTRIAL 1) Warehouse, industrial and manufacturing. OFF-STREET LOADING AREAS l d (New) 1 space for each 150" square feet of gross water surface area. 1 space for each 750 sq. ft. of building, or 2 parking spaces for every 3 employ- ees in the largest shift, whichever is greater. Commercial and Industrial uses shall provide off-street loading areas sufficient for its purpose. The loading areas shall be designed so that vehicles loading and unloading do not encroach on the public right-of-way or block on-site driveways and parking spaces.. PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND USES NOT SPECIFIED The parking requirements for Land Uses Not Specified by this Article shall be determined by the Planning Commission. Such determination shall be based upon the requirements for the most comparable use specified in these standards. *HANDICAPPED PARKING All parking facilities must comply with State of California Access Regulations (California Administrative Code, State Building Code, Title 24, 2-7102), These regulations require that parking facilities be designed to accom.-nodate persons with mobility impairment who find it difficult or impossible to use standard parking spaces. A summary of the handicapped parksr& regulations are available from the Lodi Community Development Departmeffl. Specific questions regarding the regulations should be directed to the City Building Department or the California Office of State Architect (OSA). *BICYCLE PARKING RACKS The City of Lodi is encouraging the use of bicycles as a means of transportation. All new building projects are encouraged to provide bicycle parking racks for customers and employees. For certain types of activities, the Community Development Department, the Plannin Commission or the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC? may require bicycle parking racks. *Change or addition from current standards. 11/28/83 -5- Examples of uses requiring bicycle parking facilities are public buildings, parks, recreation facilities, schools, shopping center, fast-food restaurants, video arcades, skating rinks, medical. complexes, convenience stores and movie theaters. Other uses may also require bicycle racks based on location and the nature of use. Bicycle racks should be conveniently located, provide protection from vehicle damage and theft and not obstruct pedestrian or vehicle movement. 11/28/83 9 LJ