Chapter 17.57
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
Sections:
17.57.070 Unspecified uses – Requirements designated by community development director.
17.57.080 Off-street parking design standards and minimum dimensions.
17.57.110 Landscaping in parking areas.
17.57.010 Purpose.
The purpose of these standards is to provide safe on-site circulation for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians and to provide adequate parking, pedestrian facilities and access. [Ord. 21-20 § 21, 2020].
17.57.020 Vehicle parking.
Parking areas shall contain at least the number of parking stalls or spaces as designated below for the following uses, with the exception of those commercial or industrial zoned properties, less than two acres in size, located between the Yakima River Bridge and N. 62nd Avenue and whose primary access is off of Van Giesen Street (Hwy. 224), which may reduce the overall minimum number of required parking spaces by 50 percent:
A. The number of required off-street parking spaces shall be based on the following:
1. “Gross square feet” shall mean the total area of the specific use.
2. Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
3. Uses not specified in Table 17.57.2 shall provide parking based on a use of similar nature.
4. New Construction. Prior to occupancy of a new structure, off-street vehicle parking shall be provided pursuant to Table 17.57.2.
5. Expansion of Existing Use. Prior to occupancy of an expanded (enlarged) floor area, off-street vehicle parking shall be provided pursuant to Table 17.57.2 based on the expanded square footage.
6. Change of Occupancy. If a change in the occupancy classification is required, off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to Table 17.57.2 based on the proposed use prior to occupancy.
7. In the case of multiple-use occupancies, other than shopping centers, in a building or on a lot, the total requirement for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately.
8. Tandem spaces shall not count as required parking for more than one vehicle.
9. All required parking, maneuvering and loading areas shall be paved.
10. The director may allow a reduction up to 25 percent when the applicant makes a written request demonstrating site conditions that prohibit compliance with these requirements (not applicable to those commercial or industrial zoned properties, less than two acres in size, located between the Yakima River Bridge and N. 62nd Avenue and whose primary access is off of Van Giesen Street (Hwy. 224), which may reduce the overall minimum number of required parking spaces by 50 percent.
11. If the administrator finds that parking demands on the use may be sporadic or seasonal, he may reduce the required parking by 50 percent if the decreased parking is available when needed within 400 feet.
B. Location of parking spaces, except as follows:
1. All parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same parcel with the building or use served unless:
a. The parking is located on a contiguous parcel or parcels under the same ownership and title notice is filed identifying the parking serving the other building or use; or
b. If the required parking for a building or use is located on a parcel(s) other than described in subsection (B)(1) of this section, the owner of the parcel upon which the proposed parking is located executes a joint parking agreement in a form acceptable to the city attorney, stating that the parcel is devoted in whole or in part to required parking for the use of a parcel or parcels under separate ownership. The agreement shall be binding on both properties and shall be recorded with the Benton County auditor’s office and filed with the West Richland department of community development;
c. Where shared parking is proposed, the minimum number of parking spaces for all shared uses shown on Table 17.57.2 shall be calculated. When these totals are applied to the percentages shown on Table 17.57.1, the minimum number of parking spaces required is the largest sum of the individual totals for each time period;
d. Parking not provided on the same site as the use or structure shall not be separated from the use or building by a street designated as an arterial.
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General Land Use Classification |
Weekdays |
Weekends |
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1:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. |
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. |
1:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. |
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. |
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Office |
5% |
100% |
5% |
0% |
15% |
0% |
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Retail sales and services |
0% |
100% |
80% |
0% |
100% |
60% |
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Restaurant (not 24-hr.) |
20% |
70% |
100% |
30% |
75% |
100% |
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Residential |
100% |
60% |
100% |
100% |
75% |
95% |
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Theater |
0% |
60% |
100% |
0% |
80% |
100% |
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Hotel |
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Guest rooms |
100% |
55% |
100% |
100% |
55% |
100% |
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Tavern/bar/lounge |
100% |
55% |
100% |
100% |
55% |
100% |
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Conference rooms |
0% |
100% |
100% |
0% |
100% |
100% |
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Religious institution |
0% |
25% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
3. Up to 50 percent of the parking facilities required by this chapter for a “daytime use” may be provided by the parking facilities of a “nighttime” use or vice versa; provided, that the parking area shall be subject to a reciprocal parking agreement and the conditions set forth herein.
4. Up to 100 percent of the weekend and/or nighttime parking facilities required by this chapter for a church, auditorium, stadium, and/or other assembly areas incidental to public or private schools may be supplied by parking facilities required for school use.
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USE (A) |
REQUIRED PARKING SPACES (MINIMUM) |
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Agriculture and Animal |
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Animal processing/handling |
1 per staff on largest shift |
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Greenhouse/nursery, commercial |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Community Services |
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Church, temple, mosque, synagogue and house of worship |
1 per 4 fixed seats or 1 per 100 square feet of gross floor area |
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Community hall, club or lodge |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Funeral home |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Day Care |
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Day care, adult and child |
1 per 200 gross square feet |
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Education |
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Schools, college or university |
1 per 600 gross square feet of classroom and 1 per 5 seats in principal assembly room |
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Schools, K through 8 |
2 per classroom, plus 1 space per every full-time employee |
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Schools, 9 through 12 |
5 per classroom, plus 1 space per every full-time employee |
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Schools, professional, vocational and trade |
1 per 600 gross square feet |
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Schools, specialized training studios |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Entertainment |
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Casino |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Cultural facilities |
1 per 800 gross square feet |
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Major event entertainment and indoor theaters |
1 per 4 fixed seats or 1 per 100 square feet of floor area |
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Recreation facility, indoor |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Recreation facility, outdoor |
20 per acre of site |
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Food and Beverage Service |
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Brewery, winery and/or distillery |
1 per 1,000 gross square feet, plus 1 space per every full-time employee |
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Espresso establishment, restaurant, tavern/night club, tasting room |
1 per 200 gross square feet, min. of 2, plus 1 space per every full-time employee |
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Group Living |
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Assisted living facility/convalescent/nursing home |
1 per 4 residents plus 1 per staff on largest shift |
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Community residential facility |
1 per 4 residents |
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Dwelling, congregate |
1 per sleeping room |
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Industrial, Light and Heavy |
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Assembly/manufacturing/processing, light |
1 per 600 gross square feet |
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Assembly/manufacturing/processing, heavy |
1 per 1,000 gross square feet |
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Wrecking, recycling, junk and salvage yards |
1 per 2,000 gross square feet |
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Industrial Service |
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Carpet/rug cleaning, dry cleaning, laundry, linen supply plant, commercial |
1 per 1,000 gross square feet |
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Laboratories (all bio safety labels) |
1 per 1,000 gross square feet |
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Lodging |
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Bed and breakfast, hotel/motel |
1.25 per guest room and 1 per staff on largest shift |
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Medical |
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Hospital |
1 per 200 gross square feet |
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Medical/Dental Clinic |
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Two or less professionals |
1 per 400 gross square feet |
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Three or more professionals |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Office |
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Animal clinic/veterinary |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Call center |
1 per 200 gross square feet |
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Office, professional and general |
1 per 200 gross square feet |
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Residential |
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Accessory dwelling units |
1 per dwelling unit, excluding garage |
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Dwelling, within a multifamily structure |
2 per dwelling unit, excluding garage |
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Dwelling, single-family |
2 per dwelling unit, excluding garage |
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Manufactured (mobile) home park |
2 per dwelling unit |
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Retail Sales |
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Appliance and furniture sales/service |
1 per 1,000 square feet of display area |
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Building supply and home improvement |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Convenience store |
1 per 400 gross square feet |
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Equipment sales, rental, maintenance and repair |
1 per 1,000 gross square feet |
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Landscape materials sales |
1 per 1,000 gross square feet |
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Retail sales, indoor, including shopping centers |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Retail sales, outdoor |
1 per 5,000 gross square feet of display area |
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Showroom |
1 per 2,000 gross square feet |
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Retail Services |
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Personal services |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Banks, savings and loan, and other financial institutions, post office, postal centers, and other similar uses |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Vehicle Services |
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Automobile parts, accessories and tires |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Automobile/taxi rental, passenger vehicle sales, service and repair |
1 per 1,000 gross square feet of building footprint and 1 per 5,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor display area |
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Automobile/truck/RV/motorcycle service, painting, repair, body and fender works |
1 per 300 gross square feet |
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Boat and RV sales, and service and repair |
1 per 1,000 gross square feet of building footprint and 1 per 5,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor display area |
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Car wash, self-service |
1 per 200 gross square feet |
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Fueling station |
1 per 4 pumps |
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Warehouse, Wholesale, and Freight Movement |
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Freight forwarding |
1 per 2,000 gross square feet |
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Storage, general indoors, warehouse |
1 per 3,000 gross square feet |
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Storage, general outdoors, display |
1 per 1,000 gross square feet |
(A) Some uses may be listed in the table that are not allowed in any zones. Inclusion of uses in this table does not indicate that the use is allowed.
[Ord. 21-20 § 21, 2020; Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007. Formerly 17.57.040].
17.57.030 Plans – Approval required – Procedure.
Repealed by Ord. 21-20. [Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.050 Areas – Locations.
Repealed by Ord. 21-20. [Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.060 Mixed occupancy – Computation method for spaces required.
Repealed by Ord. 21-20. [Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.070 Unspecified uses – Requirements designated by community development director.
In the case of a use not specifically mentioned in this chapter, the requirements for off-street parking facilities shall be the same as the above-mentioned use which in the opinion of the community development director is the most analogous. [Ord. 21-20 § 21, 2020; Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.080 Off-street parking design standards and minimum dimensions.
Parking for one-way and two-way traffic patterns shall be as set forth in the tables below:
A. One-Way Traffic.
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A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
B1 |
C1 |
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Parking Angle |
Parking Section Width |
Parking Bank Width |
Traffic Aisle Width |
Curb Length per Car |
Car Stall Width |
Parking Section Width |
Parking Bank Width |
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0° |
28' |
8' |
12' |
23' |
8' |
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35° |
48' |
18' |
12' |
14.8' |
8.5' |
41' |
14.5' |
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40° |
49' |
18.5' |
12' |
13.2' |
8.5' |
42' |
15' |
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45° |
50' |
19' |
12' |
12' |
8.5' |
43' |
15.5' |
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50° |
51' |
19.5' |
12' |
11.1' |
8.5' |
45' |
16.5' |
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55° |
53' |
20' |
13' |
10.4' |
8.5' |
48' |
17.5' |
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60° |
55' |
20' |
15' |
9.8' |
8.5' |
50' |
17.5' |
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65° |
57' |
20' |
17' |
9.7' |
8.8' |
53' |
18' |
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70° |
59' |
20' |
19' |
9.6' |
9' |
56' |
18.5' |
B. Two-Way Traffic.
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A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
B1 |
C1 |
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Parking Angle |
Parking Section Width |
Parking Bank Width |
Traffic Aisle Width |
Curb Length per Car |
Car Stall Width |
Parking Section Width |
Parking Bank Width |
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0° |
36' |
8' |
20' |
23' |
8' |
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35° |
56' |
18' |
20' |
14.8' |
8.5' |
49' |
14.5' |
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40° |
57' |
18.5' |
20' |
13.2' |
8.5' |
50' |
15' |
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45° |
58' |
19' |
20' |
12' |
8.5' |
51' |
15.5' |
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50° |
59' |
19.5' |
20' |
11.1' |
8.5' |
53' |
16.5' |
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55° |
60' |
20' |
20' |
10.4' |
8.5' |
55' |
17.5' |
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60° |
60' |
20' |
20' |
9.8' |
8.5' |
55' |
17.5' |
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65° |
60' |
20' |
20' |
9.7' |
8.8' |
56' |
18' |
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70° |
60' |
20' |
20' |
9.6' |
9' |
57' |
18.5' |
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90° |
64' |
20' |
20' |
9' |
9' |
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C. All traffic circulation lanes and fire lanes must be maintained free and clear of merchandise, carts and any other materials to allow for emergency access.
D. Other Improvements. Barriers, curbs or tire stops must be installed if a parking area abuts a structure or adjacent properties – except when such property is a parking area or public right-of-way. Traffic controls must be installed if deemed necessary by the city engineer for public safety.
E. When a parking lot is to be landscaped, the landscaped areas are to be surrounded by a minimum six-inch-high curb, be serviced by a sprinkler-head water system, be maintained and kept free of all weeds and debris. [Ord. 21-20 § 21, 2020; Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.090 Off-street loading.
A. Every building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail business, service, wholesale, manufacturing, storage, warehousing, hotel/motel, industrial or any other similar use that receives or distributes materials or merchandise may provide loading spaces on site in accordance with the following requirements:
1. All parking, loading and maneuvering of trucks shall be conducted on private property and shall not interfere with parking spaces or landscaping.
2. Loading spaces shall be located a minimum of 60 feet from any front property line. The director may allow exceptions when the applicant makes a written request demonstrating conditions that prohibit compliance with this requirement.
3. The minimum dimensions of off-street loading spaces shall be 12 feet wide by 30 feet long and the designated loading space(s) shall be clearly delineated on the project site.
4. Required passenger vehicle parking shall not be allowed within the truck dock apron space.
5. The minimum number of off-street loading spaces shall be pursuant to Table 17.57.6:
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Use/Gross Square Feet |
Required Loading Spaces |
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Industrial, manufacturing wholesale, warehouse, similar uses |
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10,000 – 40,000 square feet |
1 space |
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40,001 – 60,000 square feet |
2 spaces |
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60,001 – 100,000 square feet |
3 spaces |
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Over 100,000 square feet |
1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof |
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Restaurants |
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20,000 – 60,000 square feet |
1 space |
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60,001 – 100,000 square feet |
2 spaces |
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Over 100,000 square feet |
1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof |
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Hospitals, convalescent/nursing homes and similar institutions |
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10,000 – 40,000 square feet |
1 space |
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40,001 – 100,000 square feet |
2 spaces |
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Over 100,000 square feet |
1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof |
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Department stores, retail and other commercial uses |
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10,000 – 20,000 square feet |
1 space |
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20,001 – 50,000 square feet |
2 spaces |
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50,001 – 100,000 square feet |
3 spaces |
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Over 100,000 square feet |
1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof |
[Ord. 21-20 § 21, 2020; Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.100 Bicycle parking.
Bicycle parking shall be provided by all uses in multifamily residential, commercial, mixed use, office, and light industrial zoning districts pursuant to subsections A through F of this section. Bicycle parking is not required when the primary use of a business is to service vehicles.
A. Bicycle parking shall consist of permanent bicycle racks capable of accommodating two or more bicycles.
B. Multifamily developments shall provide bike racks, with one bike rack space for every unit plus five spaces for any clubhouse or rental offices.
C. All other uses shall provide bike spaces pursuant to Table 17.57.7.
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Total Parking Spaces Required |
Minimum Number of Bicycle Racks Required |
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1 to 24 |
1 |
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25 to 50 |
2 |
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51 to 100 |
4 |
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101 to 200 |
6 |
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201 to 300 |
8 |
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More than 300 |
10 |
D. Required bicycle parking shall be located within 50 feet of an entrance to the building or use.
E. The location of the bicycle racks shall be visible from the street to promote usage and enhance security.
F. All bicycle parking shall be separated from motor vehicle traffic by a barrier, curb, post, bollard, landscaping or other similar device.
G. The director may allow exceptions when the applicant makes a written request demonstrating site conditions that prohibit compliance with these requirements. [Ord. 21-20 § 21, 2020; Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.110 Landscaping in parking areas.
See Chapter 17.56 WRMC, Fencing, Screening and Landscaping. [Ord. 21-20 § 21, 2020; Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.120 Entrances and exits – City engineer’s authority.
Repealed by Ord. 21-20. [Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.130 Occupancy permit – Issuance after designated requirements fulfilled.
Repealed by Ord. 21-20. [Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.140 Driveways – Minimum dimensions.
Repealed by Ord. 21-20. [Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.150 Landscaping – Required.
Repealed by Ord. 21-20. [Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.160 Landscaping – Maintenance.
Repealed by Ord. 21-20. [Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].
17.57.170 Minimum dimensions.
Repealed by Ord. 21-20. [Ord. 17-18 § 1, 2018; Ord. 15-17 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 17-15 § 3, 2015; Ord. 40-07 § 1, 2007].