It is the purpose of this article to establish
those minimum off-street parking and loading requirements deemed necessary
to prevent traffic congestion, to promote public safety and, by keeping
the traffic lanes clear, to provide a transportation system capable
of serving existing and future land uses.
A.Â
Off-street parking space shall be required for all
buildings and land uses established after the adoption of this chapter.
Each off-street parking space so required shall consist of at least
200 square feet and have a minimum width of 10 feet. In addition,
space necessary for aisles, maneuvering and drives shall be provided.
B.Â
The number of off-street parking spaces required,
by use, is specified in the following table.
[Amended 7-19-2004 by L.L. No. 6-2004]
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Required Off-Street Parking Spaces
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|---|---|---|
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Use
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Number of Spaces Required
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One-family dwelling
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2
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Two-family dwelling
|
4
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|
Townhouse
|
2
| |
|
Multifamily dwelling
|
2 for each dwelling unit
| |
|
Home occupation
|
1 for each 150 square feet of floor area devoted
to such use
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|
Place of worship
|
1 for each 3 seating spaces in main assembly
room
| |
|
Funeral home
|
10 spaces, plus 1 space for each employee
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|
Motel or bed-&-breakfast
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1 for each guest room
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Retail business and/or service
|
1 for each 150 square feet of floor area devoted
to such use
| |
|
Bank
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1 for each 150 square feet of floor area
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|
Restaurant
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1 for each 2 seating spaces
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|
Laundromat
|
1 for each 2 coin-operated washing machines
or, if not a self-service facility, 1 for each 100 square feet of
floor area
| |
|
Wholesale business
|
1 for each 150 square feet of floor area devoted
to such use
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|
Professional office building
|
1 for each 100 square feet of floor area, plus
1 space for each employee
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|
Sawmill
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3, plus 1 additional space for each employee
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|
Home industry
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3, plus 1 additional space for each 150 square
feet of floor area devoted to the sale, if any, of items manufactured
on the site
| |
|
Printing shop
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3, plus 1 additional space for each employee
| |
|
Industrial uses
|
5, plus 1 additional space for each employee
| |
|
Fuel storage and distribution
|
3, plus 1 additional space for each vehicle
used for distribution and 1 additional space for each employee
| |
|
Garden shop
|
5, plus 1 additional space for each 150 square
feet of floor area devoted to such use
| |
|
Antique shop
|
2, plus 1 additional space for each 150 square
feet of floor area devoted to such use
| |
|
Veterinarian office, animal hospital or clinic/kennel
|
1 for each 100 square feet of floor area, plus
1 additional space for each employee
| |
|
Public/ Private school
|
To be determined by Planning Board during special
permit review
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Public/ Private recreation
|
To be determined by Planning Board during special
permit review
| |
|
Stable and riding academy
|
To be determined by Planning Board during special
permit review
| |
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Municipal building; public safety building
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To be determined by Planning Board during special
permit review
| |
|
Automobile sales and/or service
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To be determined by Planning Board during special
permit review
| |
|
Gasoline station
|
To be determined by Planning Board during special
permit review
| |
|
Automobile body shop
|
To be determined by Planning Board during special
permit review
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|
Marina
|
To be determined by Planning Board during special
permit review
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A.Â
At least one off-street loading space shall be provided
for each commercial or industrial use hereinafter established. The
off-street loading space(s) shall be in addition to any required off-street
parking spaces and shall be of adequate size to accommodate the type
of vehicle normally associated with the commercial or industrial use
to be served.
B.Â
The location and size of all off-street loading spaces
shall be determined during special permit review.
