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Article 6
Parking, Loading, and Circulation

The purpose and intent of this Article is to ensure the design and function, provisions of parking, loading, queuing, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, driveways, and access are in proportion to the demand created by each use and are efficient and safe. [Ord. 2020-001]

B. Applicability

The standards of this Article shall apply to all development in unincorporated PBC, or existing development that is modified to the extent that it includes uses or site design features that were not specifically shown on previously approved plans. All parking areas established by this Section shall be continuously maintained in accordance with this Article. Parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 6.B.1.B, Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements, unless stated otherwise below. [Ord. 2020-001]

1. Prohibitions

Parking and loading spaces are prohibited in the following: [Ord. 2020-001]

a. Landscape buffers; and [Ord. 2020-001]

b. Drainage District R-O-W or Easements, except additional parking in excess of the minimum required may be located in these areas with an agreement with the applicable district and subject to approval by the Zoning Director. [Ord. 2011-011] [Ord. 2020-001]

2. Exemptions

The following exemptions shall apply, unless the parcel is vacant. [Ord. 2007-013] [Ord. 2020-001]

a. Commercial Vehicle

One commercial vehicle of not over one ton rated capacity may be parked per dwelling unit, providing all of the following conditions are met:

1) vehicle is registered or licensed;

2) used by a resident of the premises;

3) gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) does not exceed 12,500 pounds;

4) height does not exceed nine feet, including any load, bed, or box; and,

5) total vehicle length does not exceed 26 feet. [Ord. 2005-041]

b. Construction Vehicles

Temporary parking of construction vehicles or equipment engaged in work on private land where construction is underway, for which a current and valid Building Permit has been issued by the Building Director and the Building Permit is displayed on the premises. [Ord. 2007-013]

c. Delivery and Service Vehicles

The routine deliveries by tradesmen, or the use of trucks in making service calls. [Ord. 2007-013]

d. Emergency Repairs

A situation where a motor vehicle becomes disabled and, as a result of such emergency, is required to be parked in a residential district longer than two hours. Any prohibited motor vehicle shall be removed from the residential district within 24 hours, regardless of the nature of the emergency.

3. Deviations for the PO Zoning District

Deviation(s) from the provisions of this Article may be permitted for development supporting Government Facilities within the PO Zoning District, subject to Art. 2 Application Processes and Procedures and PPM #ZO-O-063, as applicable and as amended. [Ord. 2007-013] [Ord. 2019-005]

C. Prior Approvals and Non-Conformities

See Art. 1.E, Prior Approvals and Art. 1.F, Non-Conformities. [Ord. 2020-001]

D. Definitions

See Art. 1.H, Definitions and Acronyms.

CHAPTER B PARKING AND LOADING

Section 1 Calculation

A. Computing Parking Standards

1. Multiple Uses

On lots containing more than one use, the total number of required parking spaces shall be equal to the sum of the required parking for each use as if provided separately, unless shared parking is approved pursuant to Art. 6.C.1.B, Shared Parking or is allowed pursuant to Art. 3.B, Overlays. [Ord. 2020-001]

2. Fractions

When calculation of the number of required parking spaces results in a fractional number, a fraction of less than one-half shall be disregarded and a fraction of one-half or more shall be rounded to the next highest whole number. [Ord. 2020-001]

3. Floor Area

Parking requirements that are based on square footage shall be computed using gross floor area (GFA), unless another measurement is specifically called for in this Section. [Ord. 2020-001]

4. Occupants

When the calculation of required parking spaces is based on the number of occupants, the calculation shall be based on the maximum number of persons legally residing on the premises at any one time.

5. Bench Seating

When the calculation of required parking spaces is based on the number of seats, each 22 linear inches of bench, pew, or similar bench seating facility shall be considered one seat.

6. Gross Lot Area

When the calculation of required parking spaces is based on gross lot area (GLA), the amount of lot area dedicated to parking shall not be included in the calculation. [Ord. 2020-001]

7. Unlisted Land Uses

In the event that parking requirements for a particular use are not listed in this Section, the requirements for the most similar use shall be applied. In making the determination, any evidence of actual parking demand for similar uses shall be considered as well as other reliable traffic engineering and planning information that is available. [Ord. 2020-001]

8. Government Services and Government Facilities

May be allowed alternative calculations based on evidence of actual parking demand for similar uses or reliable traffic engineering and planning information. [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]

9. Landscaping

The landscape requirements for parking and interior vehicular use areas shall be calculated in accordance with Art. 7, Landscaping. [Ord. 2020-001]

10. Reduction

Refer to Art. 6.C.1, Requirements to Reduce or Increase Parking. [Ord. 2020-001]

B. Minimum Parking Requirements

Table 6.B.1.B – Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements
Use Classification: Residential		Loading Standard
Congregate Living Facility	0.6 spaces per unit or 0.25 per resident/bed whichever is greater; plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space	A (12)
Multifamily, Recovery Community, and Cottage Homes (Multiple Units on a Single Lot)	1 space per efficiency unit; 1.75 spaces per unit (1 bedroom or more); plus 1 guest parking space per 4 units with common parking areas	N/A
Single Family, Cottage Home (Single Unit on a Single Lot), Zero Lot Line Home, Townhouse, Farm Residence, Community Residence, or Mobile Home Dwelling	2 spaces per unit	N/A
Accessory Quarters, Caretaker Quarters, Groom’s Quarters, Guest Cottage	1 space per unit	N/A
Farm Worker Quarters	1 space per 4 units	N/A
[Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2018-018] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2019-034] [Ord. 2020-001] [Ord. 2020-020] [Ord. 2021-022]

Use Classification: Commercial		Loading Standard
Adult Entertainment	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	N/A
Auction, Indoor	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	A
Auction, Outdoor	1 space per 250 ft. of enclosed or indoor space	N/A
Bed and Breakfast	1 additional space for each guest room	N/A
Car Wash, Automatic Self-Service (13)	1 space per 200 sq. ft. of office, retail, or indoor seating area	N/A
Catering Service	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	A
Cocktail Lounge	1 space per 3 seats	A
Convenience Store	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	A
Dispatching Service	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	N/A
Dog Day Care	3-12’ by 20’ transient spaces for 50 dogs; 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of cage and retail area	A
Financial Institution	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	A
Financial Institution with Drive-Through Facilities (13)	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	A
Financial Institution – Freestanding ATM (9)	2 spaces	N/A
Flea Market, Indoor	2 spaces per 200 sq. ft.	A
Flea Market, Outdoor	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of affected land area	N/A
Gas and Fuel Sales, Retail and Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS)	Number of parking spaces to be based on associated principal use structure (i.e., Convenience Store, etc.)	N/A
Green Market, Permanent	1 space per 250 sq.ft.	A
Hotel or Motel	1.25 spaces per room; (convention areas, restaurants, etc. over 2,000 sq. ft. to be calculated separately)	A
Kennel, Type 2 (Commercial) or Kennel, Type 3 (Commercial, Enclosed)	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of cage and retail area	A(8)
Landscape Service	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office; plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area for employee parking	B
Laundry Service (13)	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	A
Marina	1 space per 250 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per wet slip; plus 1 space per 3 dry slips	A
Medical or Dental Office	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	A
Microbrewery	Taproom: 1 space per 3 seats Manufacturing and Processing: 2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.	A
Office, Business or Professional	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	A
Pawnshop	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	A
Personal Services	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	N/A
Repair and Maintenance, Heavy	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	B
Repair and Maintenance, Light	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	A
Repair Services, Limited	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	N/A
Restaurant, Type 1 (13)	1 space per 3 seats including outdoor seating area	A
Restaurant, Type 2 (13)	1 space per 3 seats including outdoor seating area	A
Retail Sales (13)	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	A
Rooming and Boarding House	1 space for each guest room	N/A
Self-Service Storage, Limited Access	1 space per 200 storage bays; minimum of 5 customer spaces; security quarters calculated separately	A (6)
Self-Service Storage, Multi-Access	1 space per 200 storage bays; minimum of 5 customer spaces; security quarters calculated separately	N/A
Single Room Occupancy (SRO)	1.25 spaces per room	A
Theater or Performance Venue	1 space per 3 seats; plus 1 space per employee	A
Unmanned Retail Structure (11)	2 spaces	N/A
Vehicle Equipment Sales and Rental, Heavy	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of enclosed area; plus 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of outdoor sales, rental, and display area	B
Vehicle Sales and Rental, Light	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of enclosed area; plus 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of outdoor sales, rental, and display area	B
Veterinary Clinic	1 space per 250 sq. ft., excluding animal exercise areas	N/A
Vocational School	1 space per classroom; plus 1 space per 4 students; plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of administration, and assembly areas	N/A
[Ord. 2006-004] [Ord. 2006-036] [Ord. 2008-037] [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2011-016] [Ord. 2012-027] [Ord. 2013-021] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2019-039] [Ord. 2020-001]

Use Classification: Recreation		Loading Standard
Arena or Stadium or Amphitheater	1 space per 3 seats	A
Campground	1 space per campsite	N/A
Recreation Pod or Neighborhood Recreation Facility (7)	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of air-conditioned area (includes all interior uses) and Outdoor Recreation Amenities, such as: 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of pool area; 1.5 spaces per court (basketball, tennis, etc.); or, 1 space per 2 acres up to 10 acres plus 1 space for each 5 acres over 10 (fields, tracks, tot lots, etc.)	N/A
Entertainment, Indoor (except Bowling Alley) Bowling Alley	1 space per 200 sq. ft. or 1 space per 3 seats, whichever is greater 3 spaces per lane for Bowling Alley	N/A
Entertainment, Outdoor	1 space per 3 seats; or 10 spaces per acre occupied by amusements, whichever is greater	N/A
Fitness Center	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	N/A
Golf Course (7)	4 spaces per hole; plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of clubhouse	N/A
Park, Passive and Park, Public (14)	2 spaces for the first acre; plus 1 space for each additional 2 acres; additional parking shall be provided for each additional facility or land use constructed in the park as herein provided	N/A
Shooting Range, Indoor and Shooting Range, Outdoor	1 space per target area	N/A
Zoo	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. of land area	N/A
[Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2007-001] [Ord. 2013-001] [Ord. 2013-021] [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]

Use Classification: Institutional, Public, and Civic		Loading Standard
Animal Shelter	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of cage and retail area	A
Assembly Institutional Nonprofit or Assembly Membership Nonprofit (5)	1 space per 3 seats or 200 sq. ft. for the principal place of assembly, whichever is greater	A
	1 space per 200 sq. ft. for permitted accessory uses not otherwise classified as collocated uses
	Collocated uses classified with the definition of a use listed in Art. 4.B, Use Classification, calculated separately
Cemetery	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space; plus 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of maintenance area; plus a minimum of 5 public spaces	N/A
College or University	1 space per 2 students; plus 1 space per 4 seats in gymnasiums and auditoriums; plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of administrative and educational office space	A
Day Care, General	< 100 licensed capacity 1 space per 5 persons; plus 1 drop-off stall per 20 persons	A
Day Care, General	> 100 licensed capacity: 1 space per 10 persons; plus 1 drop-off stall per 20 persons	A
Day Care, Limited	1 space per 250 sq. ft.; plus drop-off stall	A
Funeral Home	1 space per 4 seats	A
Government Services (2)	1 space per 500 sq. ft.; or 1 space per 3 seats, whichever is greater	N/A
Homeless Resource Center	1 space per 200 sq. ft. of accessory service delivery areas	A
Hospital	1 space per 2 beds; plus 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of outpatient treatment area	A
Place of Worship	1 space per 3 seats or 200 sq. ft. for the principal Place of Worship, whichever is greater	A
	1 space per 200 sq. ft. for permitted accessory uses not otherwise classified as collocated uses
	Collocated uses classified with the definition of a use listed in Art. 4.B, Use Classification, calculated separately
Prison, Jail, or Correctional Facility	1 space per 500 sq. ft.	N/A
School, Private	1 space per employee, 1 visitor space for every 50 students, 1 space for every 5.5 students in 11th and 12th grade; Auditorium or stadium – 1 space per 3 seats	A
School, Public and Charter	1 space per faculty and staff, high school 1 space for every 10 students in 11th and 12th grade, and 1 visitor space for every 50 students	A
Skilled Nursing or Residential Treatment Facility	1 space per 3 beds; plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space	A (12)
[Ord. 2006-004] [Ord. 2006-013] [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001] [Ord. 2021-022]

Use Classification: Industrial		Loading Standard
Contractor Storage Yard	1 space per 500 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area	B
Data and Information Processing	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	A
Distribution Facility	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space	N/A
Equestrian Waste Management Facility	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space; plus 1 space per employee	A
Gas and Fuel, Wholesale	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	N/A
Heavy Industry	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of first 10,000 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. over 10,000 sq. ft.	B
Machine or Welding Shop	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	B
Manufacturing and Processing	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of first 10,000 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. over 10,000 sq. ft.	B
Medical or Dental Laboratory	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	A
Multi-Media Production	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of first 10,000 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. over 10,000 sq. ft.	A
Recycling Center	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space; plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of warehouse and maintenance area; plus 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft.	N/A
Recycling Plant	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space; plus 1 space per employee	N/A
Research and Development	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of first 10,000 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. over 10,000 sq. ft.	A
Salvage and Junk Yard	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space; plus 1 space per employee	B
Towing Service and Storage	1 space per 500 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area	B
Truck Stop	1 truck space per 80 sq. ft.	N/A
Warehouse	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space	B
Wholesaling	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.	B
[Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]

Use Classification: Agricultural		Loading Standard
Agriculture, Bona Fide Accessory Agricultural Uses (U-Pick Em Operations)	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.	B
Agriculture Marketplace	1 space per 200 sq. ft. including outdoor display area	B
Agriculture, Light Manufacturing	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.	B
Agriculture, Packing Plant	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft.	B
Agriculture, Renewable Fuels Production	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.	B
Agriculture, Research and Development	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.	B
Agriculture, Sales and Service	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	B
Agriculture, Storage	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.	B
Agriculture, Transshipment	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft.	B
Aviculture	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	A
Community Vegetable Garden (10)	4 spaces per garden	N/A
Equestrian Arena, Commercial	1 space per 3 seats	N/A
Farmers Market	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	A
Nursery, Retail	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of indoor or covered retail and office areas plus 1 space per 4 acres if the nursery is 20 acres or less, or 1 space per 5 acres if the nursery is greater than 20 acres	B
Nursery, Wholesale (3)(4)	1 space per 4 acres if the nursery is 20 acres or less, or 1 space per 5 acres if the nursery is greater than 20 acres	B
Potting Soil Manufacturing	2 spaces per acre; minimum of 5 spaces	B
Produce Stand	1 space per 250 sq. ft. including outdoor display area	N/A
Shade House	N/A	N/A
Commercial Greenhouse	1 space per acre of greenhouse	B
Stable, Commercial or Private	1 space per 500 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per 4 animal stalls	N/A
Sugar Mill or Refinery	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of office space	N/A
[Ord. 2006-004] [Ord. 2008-037] [Ord. 2012-027] [Ord. 2015-031] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]

Use Classification: Utilities		Loading Standard
Chipping and Mulching	2 spaces per acre; minimum of 5 spaces	N/A
Composting Facility	2 spaces per acre; minimum of 5 spaces	N/A
Electric Distribution Substation	1 space	N/A
Electric Power Plant	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space; plus 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft.	N/A
Minor Utility	1 space per Minor Utility	N/A
Renewable Energy Solar Facility	1 space per site: and 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space	N/A
Renewable Energy Wind Facility	Exempt from parking requirements for unmanned Wind Turbines or MET Towers, unless otherwise required by the Zoning Director	N/A
Landfill or Incinerator	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space; plus 1 space per employee	N/A
Solid Waste Transfer Station	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.	N/A
Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space; plus 1 space per employee	N/A
[Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2010-005] [Ord. 2011-016] [Ord. 2013-001] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]

Use Classification: Transportation Uses		Loading Standard
Airport, Heliport, or Landing Strip	1 space per tie-down and hangar space, minimum of 5 spaces	A
Seaplane Facility	1 space per tie-down and hangar space, minimum of 5 spaces	A
Transportation Facility	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space	N/A
[Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]

Use Classification: Commercial Communication Towers		Loading Standard
Commercial Communication Towers and Government-Owned Towers	Exempt from parking regulations	N/A
[Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]

Use Classification: Excavation		Loading Standard
Excavation	N/A	N/A
[Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2020-001]

Use Classification: Temporary		Loading Standard
Communication Cell Site on Wheels (COWs)	Exempt from parking regulations	N/A
Day Camp	Greater than 100 licensed capacity: 1 space per 5 persons; plus 1 drop-off stall per 20 persons	A
Day Camp	Less than 100 licensed capacity: 1 space per 10 persons; plus 1 drop-off stall per 20 persons	A
Mobile Retail Sales	N/A	N/A
Real Estate Sales Model and Management Office, Non-PDD, Real Estate Sales Model and Management Office, PDD and TDD, and Real Estate Sales Model, PDD and TDD	2 spaces per sales model	N/A
Recycling Drop-Off Bin	1 space per bin	N/A
Special Event	N/A (1)	N/A
Temporary Green Market	N/A	N/A
Temporary Retail Sales	N/A	N/A
Temporary Vehicle Sales	N/A	N/A
[Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]

Loading Standard Key:
Standard “A”		Refer to Art. 6.E.2.B.1, Standard “A” for minimum loading requirements. [Ord. 2020-001]
Standard “B”		Refer to Art. 6.E.2.B.2, Standard “B” for minimum loading requirements. [Ord. 2020-001]
(1)		A Special Event shall provide on-site parking unless off-site parking is approved.
Notes:
1.	In addition to the parking requirements of this Table, uses with company vehicles shall provide one space per company vehicle. [Ord. 2020-001]
2.	Government Services may request alternative calculation methods for parking pursuant to Art. 6.E.2.A.5, Government Services and Government Facilities. [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
3.	Nurseries requiring fewer than 20 parking spaces may construct surface parking lots with shell rock or other similar materials or grassed subject to Art. 6.B.3.B.2, Grass, except for the required handicapped parking space(s). [Ord. 2020-001]
4.	Nurseries requiring 20 or more parking spaces may construct surface parking lots with 50 percent of the required spaces as shell rock or other similar materials subject to Art. 6.B.3.B.1.a, Shell Rock, or grassed subject to Art. 6.B.3.B.2, Grass. [Ord. 2007-001] [Ord. 2020-001]
5.	Nonprofit Assembly institutional uses in the Revitalization and Redevelopment Overlay may calculate parking at a rate of one space per employee. [Ord. 2017-007]
6.	Limited access Self-Service Storage facilities must provide a minimum of two loading spaces at each entry into the building, excluding office access not utilized by customers for accessing storage units. [Ord. 2005-041] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2020-001]
7.	Parking shall not be required for Recreation Pods or facilities that are located on less than one acre. Golf cart parking may be used pursuant to Art. 6.B.3.A.1.d.2), Golf Cart Parking. [Ord. 2007-001] [Ord. 2013-001] [Ord. 2020-001]
8.	The loading zone may be waived for a Type 2 or 3 Commercial Kennel operated as an accessory use to general Retail Sales. [Ord. 2006-036]
9.	Each walk-up Freestanding ATM shall require a minimum of one parking space for persons with disabilities. [Ord. 2013-021]
10.	Parking may not be required for a Community Vegetable Garden subject to submittal of parking demand study and approval of a Type 1 Waiver. [Ord. 2015-031]
11.	Freestanding Unmanned Retail Structures shall require a minimum of one parking space for persons with disabilities. [Ord. 2017-007]
12.	A CLF with more than 20 beds or a Skilled Nursing or Residential Treatment Facility with more than 20 beds shall provide at least one loading space per building unless approved as a Type 1 Waiver. [Ord. 2017-025]
13.	A maximum of 20 percent of the required queuing spaces, pursuant to Table 6.B.3.A, Minimum Queuing Standards, may count toward the parking requirements pursuant to this Table. [Ord. 2020-001]
14.	Parking for that portion of the park where there are proposed use(s), which may include but are not limited to: structures, activities of that use shall be calculated based on that use. Acreage associated with each use(s) shall be deducted from the overall park acreage. Parking calculation of the remainder of the park shall be based on the net acreage [Ord. 2020-001]

C. Parking Spaces for Persons Who Have Disabilities

Pursuant to F.S. § 553.513, the provision of parking spaces and passenger loading areas for persons who have disabilities is governed by F.S. § 553.511, F.S. § 553.5041, and the current effective version of the Florida Building Code, Accessibility. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2011-016] [Ord. 2020-001] [Ord. 2021-022]

Section 2 Location

A. On-Site Parking

1. Required Parking

All required parking, shall be provided on the same lot or project as the principal use(s), or as allowed pursuant to Art. 6.B.2.C, Off-Site Parking. The location of required parking spaces shall not interfere with normal traffic flow or with the operation of queuing and back-up areas. Loading areas shall not obstruct pedestrian pathways. [Ord. 2020-001]

a. Distance from Building or Use

Unless otherwise provided in this Section, all required parking spaces shall not be located more than 600 linear feet from the nearest building or use it is intended to serve. This standard shall not apply to parking spaces provided for auditoriums, stadiums, assembly halls, gymnasiums, and other places of assembly, nor shall it apply to hospitals, large-scale retail, wholesale, and consumer services uses over 500,000 square feet or industrial, wholesaling, or manufacturing establishments. [Ord. 2020-001]

b. Location of Front, Side, and Rear Parking

A minimum of ten percent of the required parking spaces shall be located at the side or rear of each building it is intended to serve; however, development requiring 50 or less parking spaces shall be exempt. A public pedestrian walk shall connect the parking areas to a store entrance. Such pedestrian access way shall be a minimum of four feet in width, clearly marked, well lighted, and unobstructed. [Ord. 2005-041]

1) Large Scale Commercial Development

Developments with single tenants occupying 65,000 gross square feet or more shall locate parking in accordance with Figure 6.B.2.A, Location of Front, Side, and Rear Parking, as follows: [Ord. 2020-001]

a) A maximum of 75 percent of required parking shall be located at the front.

b) A minimum of 15 percent of required parking shall be located immediately fronting a side or secondary entrance. [Ord. 2020-001]

c) A minimum of 25 percent of the required parking spaces at the side or rear, as indicated in Figure 6.B.2.A, Location of Front, Side, and Rear Parking. [Ord. 2020-001]

d) Type 2 Waiver

The BCC may waive these requirements as a Type 2 Waiver if the Applicant demonstrates there is an unusual site configuration or unique circumstances, and the alternative site design clearly meets the intent of this provision, by increasing the proximity of parking spaces to public entrances, reducing the visual blight of large expanses of surface parking areas, and improving pedestrian connectivity. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2012-027]

Figure 6.B.2.A – Location of Front, Side, and Rear Parking

[Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2020-001]
1.	A minimum of 15 percent of required parking shall be located immediately fronting a side or secondary entrance. [Ord. 2020-001]
2.	A minimum of 25 percent of required parking shall be located on the side or rear. [Ord. 2005-002]

c. Garages and Carports

Space within a carport or garage may be used to satisfy residential parking requirements, provided that no Building Permit shall be issued to convert a carport or garage to a living area without a provision to provide the required parking spaces in the driveway or in a common parking lot. [Ord. 2020-001]

d. Parking Fees

Except as provided in Art. 6.B.3.A.1.d.3), Valet Parking, a fee or other form of compensation shall not be charged for the use of required parking spaces. Fees may be charged for the use of parking spaces that have been provided in excess of minimum standards. [Ord. 2020-001]

2. Guest Parking

Guest parking spaces shall be located within 300 feet of the use they are intended to serve. Guest parking may be grassed, as provided in Art. 6.B.3.B.2, Grass. All guest parking shall be prominently identified with an above-grade sign or marking on the wheel stop or curb.

B. On-Street Parking

On-street parking is prohibited unless stated below. [Ord. 2019-034]

1. Residential

On-street parking may be allowed as determined by the Land Development Division in subdivisions located in Standard Residential Zoning Districts or Residential Pods of a PDD when the following requirements are met: [Ord. 2019-034]

a. parking spaces are located on an internal private street; [Ord. 2019-034]

b. approved by the County Engineer per Art. 11.B.6.C, Alternate Design, Construction Standards, and Types of Materials; [Ord. 2019-034]

c parking spaces shall not reduce the minimum fire department access width of 20 feet, pursuant to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, NFPA 1; [Ord. 2019-034]

d. shall not be used to satisfy required parking; and, [Ord. 2019-034]

e. not required to be shown on an approved Zoning Site Plan. [Ord. 2019-034]

2. Developments located in the WCRAO, IRO, URAO, or TDD Zoning Districts in accordance with the specific provisions in Art. 3, Overlays and Zoning Districts that allow on-street parking. [Ord. 2019-034]

C. Off-Site Parking

1. Permanent

The DRO may permit all or a portion of the required parking spaces to be located on a lot separate from the lot on which the principal use is located. Off-site parking shall be subject to the following standards: [Ord. 2020-001]

a. Necessity

The Applicant shall demonstrate that it is not feasible to locate all of the required parking on the same lot as the principal use.

b. Ineligible Activities

Off-site parking shall not be used to satisfy the minimum parking requirements for restaurants, lounges, Convenience Stores, and other high turnover-oriented uses. Required handicap parking spaces shall not be located off site. [Ord. 2020-001]

c. Location

Off-site parking shall not be located more than 600 linear feet from the building or use it is intended to serve. Off-site parking shall not be separated from the principal use by a street with a width of more than 80 feet. [Ord. 2005-002]

d. Zoning

Off-site parking areas shall require the same or a more intensive zoning classification than that required for the building or use served.

e. Signs

One sign shall be located at the off-site parking lot indicating the use that it serves, and one sign shall be located on the site of the use served, indicating the location of the off-site parking lot.

f. Agreement for Off-Site Parking

In the event that an off-site parking area is not under the same ownership as the principal use served, a written agreement or Unity of Control shall be required. A copy of the agreement among the owners of record shall be submitted to the DRO and reviewed and approved by the County Attorney. The agreement shall be filed in the deed records of PBC by the owner of record. Proof of recordation of the agreement shall be presented to the DRO prior to approval. The agreement shall:

1) list the names and ownership interest of all parties to the agreement and contain the signatures of those parties;

2) provide a legal description of the land;

3) include a Site Plan showing the area of the use and parking parcel;

4) expressly declare the intent for the covenant to run with the land and bind all parties and all successors in interest to the covenant;

5) assure the continued availability of the spaces and provide assurance that all spaces will be usable without charge;

6) describe the obligations of each party, including the maintenance responsibility;

7) require that the Zoning Director be notified prior to the expiration or termination of an off-site parking area lease agreement;

8) be made part of the Site Plan/Final Subdivision Plan; and,

9) describe the method by which the covenant shall, if necessary, be revised.

2. Temporary

The Zoning Director may consider a ZAR process for temporary off-site parking. [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2020-001]

a. Off-site parking shall not be located more than 600 feet from the Temporary Use site, measured from access point to access point. The Zoning Director may approve a distance greater than 600 feet when the Applicant either demonstrates that the attendees or Temporary Use participants are transported to the site by other means or has contracted with law enforcement for traffic management and pedestrian crossing. [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2020-001]

b. Parcels used for off-site parking shall include access for vehicles to enter and exit the site in a forward motion. [Ord. 2017-007]

c. Off-site parking shall not be separated by a street with a width of more than 80 feet, unless traffic assistance is provided to guide pedestrians or measures are in place to assist pedestrian safety. [Ord. 2017-007]

d. Required accessible parking spaces shall not be located off site. [Ord. 2017-007]

e. Pedestrian sidewalks shall be provided from the off-site parking to the Temporary Use site. [Ord. 2017-007]

f. The duration and dates of the temporary off-site parking shall be the same as the time allowed for the Temporary Use it is intended to serve. [Ord. 2017-007]

g. In the event an off-site parking area is not under the same ownership as the site of the Temporary Use site, a written agreement between the Applicant and all owners of record of the parking area shall be required prior to permit approval. A copy of the agreement shall be subject to review and approval of the Zoning Division, and at a minimum shall contain the following: [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2018-002]

1) A list of names and ownership interest of all owners of the subject property; [Ord. 2017-007]

2) A legal description of the land to be used for off-site parking; [Ord. 2017-007]

3) Assurance by the owners of the subject property that all required off-site spaces will be available to the Applicant for the uses described in the Temporary Use application; [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2020-001]

4) A statement of maintenance obligations of each party for the duration of the permit; and, [Ord. 2017-007]

5) A requirement that the Zoning Director receive notification in the event the off-site parking agreement is terminated prior to the termination of the Temporary Use Permit. [Ord. 2017-007]

h. Refer to Art. 6.B.3.B, Materials for parking surface types allowed. [Ord. 2020-001]

D. Commercial Parking Lot

1. General

A commercial parking lot shall not be contiguous to lands used or zoned for residential purposes. Parking spaces may be rented for parking. No other business of any kind shall be conducted on the lot, including repair, service, washing, display, or storage of vehicles or other goods. Review of parking lots and structures shall consider the proposed operation of the lot. The standards of this Article, including signage, maneuvering, and back-up distances may be varied, based on the proposed operation.

2. Design Standards

The Site Plans for a commercial parking lot shall depict the layout of the street connection and access ways, drainage provisions, signs, surfacing, curbs or barriers, street connections and access ways of lands located contiguous and directly across the street, and the location and type of landscaping. [Ord. 2020-001]

3. Access

Ingress and egress shall be located to present the least interference with traffic and the least nuisance on any adjacent street. The location, size, and number of entrances and exits shall be subject to approval by the DRO.

E. Parking Structures

1. General

A parking structure may be constructed as a garage with or without a parking lift, and may be used to meet parking requirements for any use or combination of uses. Such structures shall be considered accessory to the principal use and shall be designed to meet or exceed the following standards. [Ord. 2020-001]

a. Parking Garage

Shall comply with the standards for surface parking lots with regard to marking, signage, striping, and minimum number of spaces to be provided. [Ord. 2020-001]

1) Design Layout

The Applicant shall submit a Site Plan that shows interior traffic circulation, access use of ramps, parking space and aisle dimensions, traffic control signs and pavement marking, safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian operation, location of entrances and exits, sight distances at entrances and exits, and screening of the cars located in or on the parking structure from adjoining lands and from public streets. [Ord. 2020-001]

a) Floor Width

The unobstructed distance between columns or walls measured at any point between the ends of the parking aisle shall be as indicated in Table 6.B.2.E, Minimum Floor Width. [Ord. 2020-001]

Table 6.B.2.E – Minimum Floor Width
Angle		Parking on Both Sides of Aisle	Parking on One Side of Aisle
90		60’ – One-or two-way aisle	43’ – One-or two-way aisle
75		59’ – One-way aisle (1)	40’ – One-way aisle
60		53’ – One-way aisle (1)	34’ – One-way aisle
Notes:
1.	Requests for reductions of unobstructed distances will be considered if aisle and sight parking dimensions are met, and the columns are not located at the rear of the parking spaces, or interfere with the opening of doors.

b) Minimum Space Width

The minimum parking space width shall be nine feet.

2) Parking Lifts

a) May be used to stack two or three vehicles vertically in each parking space and shall be located within a parking garage or structure for the use they serve. [Ord. 2020-001]

b) Shall not be subject to the minimum parking length and width dimensions. [Ord. 2020-001]

c) Queuing is prohibited within any R-O-W. [Ord. 2020-001]

d) Maximum sound levels shall not exceed applicable thresholds as stipulated in Table 5.E.4.B, Maximum Sound Levels. [Ord. 2020-001]

e) Details of the interior traffic circulation, parking space, and aisle dimensions hall be shown on the Site Plan. [Ord. 2020-001]

Section 3 Design and Materials

A. Dimensions and Layout

1. Dimensions

The dimensions and geometrics of parking areas shall conform to the following minimum standards. [Ord. 2020-001]

a. Residential

1) Individual Parking Space

Each parking space for dwelling units that do not share a common parking lot shall be a minimum of eight feet wide and 20 feet long. Parking spaces may be side to side, end to end, or not contiguous to each other.

2) Common Parking Lots

For dwelling units that share a common parking lot, parking spaces and aisles shall be subject to Table 6.B.3.A, Minimum Parking Dimensions for Non-Residential Uses and Residential Uses with Shared Parking Lots. [Ord. 2020-001]

b. Non-Residential

All non-residential uses and residential uses with shared parking lots shall provide parking spaces that comply with Table 6.B.3.A, Minimum Parking Dimensions for Non-Residential Uses and Residential Uses with Shared Parking Lots, and Figure 6.B.3.A, Typical Example of General Parking Schematic. Parking angles that are not illustrated in Table 6.B.3.A, Minimum Parking Dimensions for Non-Residential Uses and Residential Uses with Shared Parking Lots, or Figure 6.B.3.A, Typical Example of General Parking Schematic shall be interpolated from the Tables and approved by the DRO. For the purpose of applying the “Use” column in Table 6.B.3.A, Minimum Parking Dimensions for Non-Residential Uses and Residential Uses with Shared Parking Lots, the following rules shall apply: [Ord. 2020-001]

1) General

The term “general” applies to parking spaces designated to serve non-residential uses and residential uses with shared parking lots. [Ord. 2016-042]

2) Queuing Distance

In a parking lot a minimum queuing distance of 25 feet is required between the property line and the first parking space.

3) Exception for Low Speed Electric Vehicles (LSEVs)

Where drive aisles in LSEV parking areas are not intended solely for use by LSEVs, the overall width and minimum aisle width may be increased to allow the aisle width permitted for standard-sized vehicles. [Ord. 2005-002]

Figure 6.B.3.A – Queuing Distance

[Ord. 2005-002]

Table 6.B.3.A – Minimum Parking Dimensions for Non-Residential Uses and Residential Uses with Shared Parking Lots
A Angle		Use (1)	B Space Width (Feet)	C Space Depth (Feet)	D (3)(4) Aisle Width (Feet)	E Curb Length (Feet)	F Module Width (Feet)
45		General	9.0	17.5	12.0	12.5	47.0
60		General	9.0	19.0	16.0	10.5	54.0
60		General	9.5	19.0	15.0	10.5	53.0
70		General	9.0	19.5	19.0	9.5	58.0
70		General	9.5	19.5	18.0	9.5	57.0
75		General	9.0	19.5	23.0	9.5	62.0
75		General	9.5	19.5	22.0	9.5	61.0
80		General	9.0	19.5	24.0	9.0	63.0
80		General	9.5	19.5	23.0	9.0	62.0
90		General	9.0	18.5	26.0	9.0	63.0
90		General	9.5	18.5	25.0	9.0	62.0
90		Low Speed Electric Vehicle (LSEV)	Min. – 6.0 Max. – 7.0	Min. – 12.0 Max. – 13.0	Min. – 15.0 Max. – 17.0 (2)	Min. – 6.0 Max. – 7.0	Min. – 39.0 Max. – 43.0 (2)
[Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2012-027] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2017-002] [Ord. 2019-005]
Notes:
1.	Use – See Art. 6.B.3.A, Dimensions and Layout. [Ord. 2020-001]
2.	Where drive aisles in LSEV parking areas are not intended solely for use by LSEVs, the overall width and minimum aisle width may be increased to allow the aisle width permitted for standard-sized vehicles.
3.	Angled parking with two-way traffic movement shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide except for some parking lots with 90-degree parking stalls, or unless stated otherwise herein. [Ord. 2012-027]
4.	For a Retail Gas and Fuel Sales use, the drive aisles perpendicular to the fueling positions under the canopy shall have a minimum aisle width of 30 feet (see Figure 6.B.3.A, Retail Gas and Fuel Canopy). [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]

Figure 6.B.3.A – Retail Gas and Fuel Canopy

[Ord. 2019-005]

Figure 6.B.3.A – Typical Example of General Parking Schematic (1)

[Ord. 2012-027]
Key:
A	Parking Angle	C	Space Depth	E	Curb Length
B	Space Width	D	Aisle Width (1)	F	Wall to Wall Width
Notes:
1.	All angled parking with two-way traffic movement shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide except for some parking lots with 90-degree parking spaces, or unless stated otherwise herein.
2.	Where drive aisles in LSEV parking areas are not intended solely for use by LSEVs, the overall width and minimum aisle width may be increased to allow the aisle width permitted for standard-sized vehicles.

c. Parallel Parking

Parallel parking spaces shall have a minimum length of 23 feet and a minimum width of ten feet.

Figure 6.B.3.A – Parallel Parking

[Ord. 2020-001]

Figure 6.B.3.A – Parallel Parking Dimensional Standard

d. Alternative Vehicle Parking

1) Motorcycle Parking

For any non-residential use providing 50 or more spaces, a maximum of three required on-site parking spaces per 50 spaces, may be reduced in size and redesigned to a minimum of four feet wide by nine feet long to accommodate parking of motorcycles. When provided, these parking spaces shall be identified by a sign. [Ord. 2020-001]

Figure 6.B.3.A – Motorcycle Parking

[Ord. 2020-001]

2) Golf Cart Parking

Residential developments with recreation areas such as Recreation Pods, golf courses, or recreational facilities designed and intended for use by occupants of residential developments or subdivisions, owned and operated by a POA, may accommodate golf carts or LSEVs subject to the following: [Ord. 2013-001]

a) Utilize a maximum of 30 percent of recreational uses required parking spaces. [Ord. 2013-001] [Ord. 2020-001]

b) Parking dimension may be reduced consistent with Low Speed Electric Vehicle (LSEV) minimum dimensions as indicated in Table 6.B.3.A, Minimum Parking Dimensions for Non-Residential Uses and Residential Uses with Shared Parking Lots. [Ord. 2013-001]

3) Valet Parking

The DRO may approve the use of valet parking to satisfy required parking. Valet parking shall not cause customers or patrons who do not use the valet service to park off site or in the R-O-W, or cause queuing in a street, driveway, or drive aisle. The following additional standards shall apply to valet parking: [Ord. 2020-001]

a) Maximum Number

The maximum number of spaces reserved for valet parking shall not exceed 25 percent of the minimum number of required parking spaces for commercial uses over 20,000 square feet and 50 percent for all other uses. [Ord. 2020-001]

b) Location

Valet parking for commercial uses shall not be located within 200 feet of a public entrance to a building. Areas designated for valet parking shall not interfere with vehicular circulation or emergency access.

Figure 6.B.3.A – Valet Parking Illustration

Article 6 Parking, Loading, and Circulation