Parking space dimensions and construction

[Ord. No. 08-31, 10-7-2009; amended 4-15-2026 by Ord. No. 26-03]

• (a) Minimum size of parking spaces. Each parking space shall be marked by painted lines and contain the following minimum dimensions affecting the width and length of individual parking stalls and the width of aisles in all districts, exclusive of necessary drives and other access ways. A driveway may be considered a required parking space only for a detached single- or two-family dwelling and need not contain painted lines.

  In addition, all nonresidential land uses shall provide handicapped parking spaces which meet the design standards specified in accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).

  Parking Space Dimensions
  Minimum width		9 feet
  Minimum length		18 feet
  Minimum aisle width:
  90° angle		24 feet
  60° angle		18 feet
  45° angle		13 feet
  30° angle		11 feet
  0° (parallel parking)		12 feet

• (b) Setbacks of parking spaces. No parking space or aisle (back-up space) shall be less than 10 feet from any front or corner side yard line. No parking space or aisle shall be less than five feet from any building, except where greater setbacks are required. Parking spaces less than 10 feet from any building shall be separated from such building by raised curb, bumper or wheel guards. The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to detached single or two-family dwellings.
• (c) Entrance and exit. Each parking space shall be designed with adequate off-street area for approach, turning and exit without the need or ability to use any part of a street. In all districts except residential districts, driveways shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width for each lane of traffic using such driveway and the width of any driveway shall not exceed 30 feet.
• (d) Construction requirements. Every parcel of land which, after the effective date of this appendix or any amendment thereto, is changed which includes a parking area for more than 10 vehicles, or to a drive-in business or motor vehicle sales or service establishment, shall be developed as follows, subject to the approval of plans thereof by the Building Official.
  • (1) Such parking area shall be treated with bituminous or other suitable surfacing and shall have appropriate bumper or wheel guards where needed. However, the use of pervious materials is encouraged where appropriate to limit the generation of stormwater runoff and encourage groundwater recharge. The use of "best management practices" (BMPs) to control the volume and quality of stormwater run-off shall be required.
  • (2) The interior of parking areas shall be suitably landscaped with trees, shrubs, vegetation or ground cover in accordance with the Town of Cumberland's Land Development and Subdivision Regulations.
  • (3) Any light used to illuminate said parking area should be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises and streets. Lighting shall be located and designed in accordance with the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations.