§ 21-163. Parking areas.  


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  • Parking areas shall conform to the general criteria listed below unless expressly provided otherwise in this chapter.

    (1)

    Location. Off-street parking areas shall be provided on the same zone lot as the principal use or on a nearby lot a reasonable walking distance away. Such areas shall not be located within any rights-of-way and shall be set back five (5) feet from any zone lot line.

    (2)

    Safety. All parking areas shall be designed so that emergency vehicles may safely enter, maneuver in, and exit such areas without backing onto a street or road.

    (3)

    Surfacing. Notwithstanding the other requirements of this chapter, required parking areas shall be properly graded and improved with an all-weather surface, which may be gravel.

    (4)

    Lighting. Parking areas shall be adequately lighted during business hours. Such lighting shall be designed to minimize adverse effects upon adjoining properties and rights-of-way.

(Ord. of 1-19-98, § VIII; Amend. of 9-6-11)