Intent

[Amended 8-20-2009 by Ch. No. 2928; 10-6-2011 by Ch. No. 2981]

• A. In order to minimize traffic congestion, air pollution and the risk of accidents and to promote other elements of sound community planning, off-street parking spaces shall be provided and satisfactorily maintained for all permitted uses of buildings, structures or lots as specified in this section. The requirements of this section apply under the following circumstances:
  • (1) All new buildings and structures erected for a use that requires off-street parking or loading;
  • (2) Any new building and/or structure that is altered or enlarged; and
  • (3) All new, additional or expanded uses of a property or any change in an existing use which generated additional off-street parking or loading.
• B. Any structure or use existing prior to the effective date of these provisions, or any amendment thereto, with parking areas that do not meet the requirements of this article shall be subject to the requirements of Article VIII, Nonconformance.