Parking spaces and parking lot construction standards

• A. Prior to the construction of any parking area totaling ten automobiles or more, the applicant shall file for development plan review pursuant to Chapter 17.88.

• B. All off-street parking and loading areas shall be suitable improved, graded, stabilized and maintained so as to cause no nuisance or danger from dust or from stormwater runoff. Parking lots should be designed to property control stormwater on site using natural techniques and pervious surfaces where possible. No such area shall have a slope of less than one-half percent or greater than three percent. No loading space or access thereto shall be located less than thirty (30) feet from any residential district boundary line.

• C. All parking areas for more than ten automobiles shall be provided with an all-weather surface. Such all-weather surfaces may consist of asphalt or concrete. Alternative materials such as crushed stone, shells, porous pavers, or other porous materials may be allowed in all residential (R), waterfront business (WB) and traditional maritime (TM) zones if it can be demonstrated that such materials will be property maintained. Proper maintenance includes ensuring that such materials are kept onsite and regular scheduled maintenance is provided to retain parking lot functionality. Full and permanent parking space delineation is required, except as specified for residential zones. Such delineation may include striping, wheel stops, landscaping, timber, curbing, or other similar permanent materials which can clearly define and delineate such space. Full parking space delineation means clear markings for all three sides of the space. Partial delineation of spaces for properties within residential zones may be allowed if pervious parking surfaces are proposed. Partial delineation means clear markings and identification for at least the head of the parking space.

(Ord. 2000-4 (part), 2000: Ord. 65-94 (part), 1994: prior code § 1264.04.04)

(Ord. No. 2010-25, § 2, 6-23-2010)