DESIGN OF VEHICLE PARKING SPACES
1404 DESIGN OF VEHICLE PARKING SPACES
A. Permitted Vehicle Parking Locations
1. Residential Uses a. All required off-street vehicle parking spaces for residential uses and the residential component of mixed-use developments shall be located on the same lot or on a separate lot from the lot containing the use for which parking is required, if the Director of Inspection and Standards finds that the proposed location is within a reasonable distance of the use, the offsite parking conforms to this Ordinance, and the off-site parking is not required for another use. Shared parking in accordance with Section 1411 is permitted. When parking is not located on the same lot, the property owner(s) shall be required to execute and file a lien with the Recorder of Deeds against both the lot containing the requiring parking and the lot for which the parking is being provided. The lien, which must also be signed by the Director of the Department of Inspection and Standards, shall designate the use of the lot for off-street parking, and provide notice that insufficient parking exists on the original lot. The lien may be terminated by the parties, with the consent of the Director of the Department of Inspection and Standards, only if it is no longer necessary for conformance.
b. For single-family, two-family, three-family, and rowhouse dwellings, required vehicle parking spaces are permitted in private driveways, but shall not encroach onto the public right-of-way.
c. Tandem vehicle parking is permitted for residential uses.
d. For single-family, two-family, three-family, and rowhouse dwellings where there is alley access, all vehicle parking areas shall be accessed from the alley and all vehicle parking areas shall be located in the rear yard.
2. Non-Residential Uses
a. Vehicle parking for a non-residential use shall be located on the same lot or on a separate lot from the lot containing the use for which parking is required, if the Director of Inspection and Standards finds that the proposed location is within a reasonable distance of the use, the offsite parking conforms to this Ordinance, and the off-site parking is not required for another use. Valet parking services shall provide evidence of a lot reserved for vehicle parking. Shared parking in accordance with Section 1411 is permitted. When parking is not located on the same site, the property owner(s) shall be required to execute and file a lien with the Recorder of Deeds against both the lot containing the requiring parking and the lot for which the parking is being provided. The lien, which must also be signed by the Director of the Department of Inspection and Standards, shall designate the use of the lot for off-street parking, and provide notice that insufficient parking exists on the original lot. The lien may be terminated by the parties, with the consent of the Director of the Department of Inspection and Standards, only if it is no longer necessary for conformance.
b. Tandem vehicle parking is permitted for non-residential uses. If such tandem spaces are unattended (i.e., an attendant moves the vehicles), a management plan is required.
c. For educational facilities – university or college and healthcare institutions, required parking is fulfilled by all parking areas on the campus, including non-contiguous areas, as detailed in an institutional master plan.
B. Dimensions of Vehicle Parking Spaces
1. Off-street vehicle parking spaces shall be designed in accordance with Figure 14-1.
2. Parking facilities consisting of ten or more spaces may set aside up to 10% of the required spaces as compact car spaces.
C. Access Requirements for Off-Street Vehicle Parking Areas
1. Each off-street vehicle space shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway of adequate width to provide access to a vehicle parking space. All off-street parking facilities shall provide access in a manner that least interferes with traffic movement. For all uses except single-family, two-family, three-family, and rowhouse dwellings, the parking area shall be designed so that the driver of the vehicle proceeds forward into traffic rather than backs out.
2. All required off-street parking facilities shall have vehicular access from a street, alley, driveway, or cross-access connection.
D. Accessible Vehicle Parking Requirements All parking lots shall comply with the regulations issued by federal agencies under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) for the amount and design of accessible vehicle parking spaces required in parking lots and structures.
E. Hydraulic Lifts All hydraulic lifts shall be located within a parking structure.
| TABLE 14-2: OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Use Type | Number of Spaces Required | ||
| Multi-Family Dwelling | |||
| 40,000sf or more GFA | 1 loading space | ||
| Commercial & Institutional Use | |||
| 20,000 - 100,000sf GFA | 1 loading space | ||
| 100,001 - 200,000sf GFA | 2 loading spaces | ||
| Each additional 50,000sf of floor area (This applies only for each additional full 50,000sf over 200,000sf ) | 1 additional loading space | ||
| Industrial Use | |||
| 10,000 - 40,000sf GFA | 1 loading spaces | ||
| 40,001 - 100,000sf GFA | 2 loading spaces | ||
| Each additional 50,000sf of floor area (This applies only for each additional full 50,000sf over 100,000sf ) | 1 additional loading space | ||
| 1404 DESIGN A. 1. | OF VEHICLE PARKING SPACES Permitted Vehicle Parking Locations Residential Uses All required off-street vehicle parking spaces for a. component of mixed-use developments shall be located from the lot containing the use for which parking is Standards finds that the proposed location is within a site parking conforms to this Ordinance, and the off-site Shared parking in accordance with Section 1411 is the same lot, the property owner(s) shall be required Recorder of Deeds against both the lot containing the the parking is being provided. The lien, which must Department of Inspection and Standards, shall parking, and provide notice that insufficient parking terminated by the parties, with the consent of the Standards, only if it is no longer necessary for conformance. For single-family, two-family, three-family, and rowhouse b. spaces are permitted in private driveways, but shall not Tandem vehicle parking is permitted for residential uses. c. | residential uses and on the same lot or on required, if the Director of reasonable distance of the parking is not required for permitted. When parking is to execute and file a requiring parking and the also be signed by the designate the use of the lot exists on the original lot. The Director of the Department of dwellings, required encroach onto the public | the residential a separate lot Inspection and use, the off-another use. not located on lien with the lot for which Director of the for off-street lien may be Inspection and vehicle parking right-of-way. |
| OFF-STREET | PARKING | (Figure DIMENSIONS | 14-1) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Compact | Compact | ||||
| Minimum | |||||||
| Parking Angle | Minimum | Minimum | Minimum | Minimum | |||
| Aisle Width | |||||||
| Stall Width | Stall Length | Stall Width | Stall Length | ||||
| 0° | 8.5’ | 18’ | 7.5’ | 15’ | 1 11’ / 22’ | ||
| 45° | 8.5’ | 18’ | 7.5’ | 15’ | 12’ | ||
| 60° | 8.5’ | 18’ | 7.5’ | 15’ | 16’ | ||
| 90° | 8.5’ | 18’ | 7.5’ | 15’ | 22’ | ||
| 1 Two-way traffic | FIGURE | 14-1 |
1 Two-way traffic
F. Striping Off-street parking areas of more than four spaces shall be marked by painted lines maintained in clearly visible condition, curbs or other means to indicate individual spaces. Signs or markers should be used as necessary to ensure efficient and safe circulation within the lot. Vehicle parking spaces for handicapped persons shall be identified with the appropriate sign and visible at all times of the year, regardless of plant growth or similar conditions.
G. Curbing and Wheel Stops Wheel stops or curbing shall be provided to prevent vehicles from damaging or encroaching upon any adjacent parking or loading space, sidewalk, landscaped area, or parking lot island, fence, wall, or building.
H. Surfacing
1. All parking areas shall be paved with a durable all-weather material or pervious paving. All uneven slabs shall be resurfaced to provide a smooth surface.
2. All single-family and two-family dwellings are permitted to construct driveways that consist of two concrete wheel strips, each of which is at least 18 inches wide and at least 20 feet long. (Figure 14- 2)
3. All areas designated or used for parking or access to parking shall be considered impervious surfaces. Parking shall not be permitted on non-paved portions of the lot.
4. When new areas of pavement do not require a building permit, the owner must obtain a zoning certificate for compliance indicating conformance to all provisions of this Ordinance.
I. Drainage and Maintenance
1. Off-street parking facilities shall be drained to eliminate standing water and prevent damage to abutting property and/or public streets and alleys. All drainage shall comply with the requirements of the Providence Code of Ordinances for stormwater management.
2. Off-street parking areas shall be maintained in a clean, orderly, and dust-free condition at the expense of the owner or lessee.
J. Lighting Parking lot lighting shall comply with Section 1301. Adequate lighting shall be provided if off-street parking spaces are used at night. All lighting shall be arranged to eliminate glare on residential property by location of light fixtures or use of fixtures designed to eliminate direct view of luminaries in fixtures from residential property.
K. Landscape and Screening All parking lots shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Article 15.
L. Pedestrian Walkway Design within Parking Areas Clearly delineated crosswalks of paving, brick paver, bituminous brick pattern stamping, or painted striping shall connect landscaped areas and parking lot islands to building entrances to improve safe passageway for pedestrians. Curb cuts shall be included on landscaped areas or islands where such crosswalks are located.