[CC 1976 §415.010; Ord. No. 764 Art. II, 4-25-1961; Ord. No. 2713 §§4—6, 5-28-2013]
For the purposes of this Chapter certain terms and words are
hereby defined. Words used in the present tense shall include the
future and the singular number shall include the plural and the plural
the singular; the word "building" shall include the
word structure and the word "Shall" is mandatory
and not directory.
The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several stories
of a building measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls or
from the center line of party walls. Included shall be any basement
floor, interior balconies and mezzanines, elevator shafts and stair
wells.
A space within the main building or on the same lot providing
for the standing, loading, or unloading of trucks, which space has
a minimum of ten (10) feet by twenty-five (25) feet and a vertical
clearance of at least fourteen (14) feet. Vehicles occupying loading
spaces shall not encroach upon the City street, sidewalk or walk area,
or alley, if any.
Any place or lot, parcel or yard used in whole or in part
for storing or parking of three (3) or more vehicles where such usage
is not incident to or in conjunction with a Single-family dwelling.
A durable surfaced area, unenclosed or enclosed, having a
rectangular area of not less than one hundred seventy-one (171) square
feet, with a minimum width of nine (9) feet exclusive of driveways,
permanently reserved for the temporary storage of one (1) automobile
and connected with a street or alley by a hard surfaced driveway.
A stall dimension of eight and one-half (8½) feet by eighteen
(18) feet may be permitted when expressly designated for compact car
use only.
The sum of the gross horizontal areas of a building, measured
from the exterior faces of exterior walls or from the centerline of
party walls, that are devoted to the sale of retail goods, but such
areas shall not include any basement floor, interior balconies and
mezzanines, elevator shafts, stairwells, outdoor sales areas, office
areas, restrooms, receiving areas and vestibules, stockrooms, coolers,
freezers, customer service areas, and other support or auxiliary areas
related to the retail store.
[CC 1976 §415.020; Ord. No. 764 Art. III, 4-25-1961; Ord. No. 894 §§1—2, 3-8-1966; Ord. No. 1391 §1, 8-12-1980; Ord. No. 2634 §1, 9-13-2011; Ord. No. 2713 §§7—9, 5-28-2013]
A.
In all districts within the City of Shrewsbury there shall be provided at the time any building or structure is erected or structurally altered (to the extent specified in Subsection (B) hereof) off-street parking spaces in accordance with the following:
1.
Single-family dwellings: One (1) parking space per dwelling.
2.
Duplexes, multiple-family dwellings, and apartments: Two
(2) parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
3.
Church, public schools and institutions: One (1) parking
space for each four (4) seats in the auditorium and other assembly
rooms. In case there is no auditorium there shall be two (2) parking
spaces for each three (3) class rooms.
4.
Community center, library, museum: Eight (8) parking spaces
for the first (1st) two thousand (2,000) square feet or fraction thereof,
plus one (1) additional parking space for each three hundred (300)
square feet of floor area in excess of two thousand (2,000) square
feet.
5.
Golf clubs: One parking space for each three (3) members.
6.
Business and professional offices, studio, clinic, banks: Four (4) parking spaces for the first one thousand (1,000) square
feet of floor area plus one (1) space for each additional two hundred
(200) square feet of floor area.
7.
Retail store and personnel services establishments except as otherwise
specified herein: Four and one-half (4.5) parking spaces
for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of retail floor area. No
parking spaces shall be required for any other floor areas not included
in the definition of retail floor area.
8.
Private club, lodge, fraternity or sorority: One (1) parking
space for each three (3) members.
10.
Recreation or amusement place or theater: One (1) parking
space for each four (4) seats provided therein.
11.
Plumbing, tinsmithing, and electrical, and similar service establishments: One (1) parking space for each three (3) persons employed therein
plus one (1) parking space for each commercial vehicle owned or operated
by the establishment.
12.
Bowling alleys: Five (5) spaces for each alley.
13.
Restaurants: One (1) parking space for each three (3) seats
plus one (1) parking space for each three (3) employees on the maximum
shift.
14.
Any structure, the use of which does not fall within the above categories,
the number of parking spaces shall be based upon the anticipated number
of employees and commercial vehicles owned or operated: One
(1) parking space for two (2) employees plus one (1) space for each
commercial vehicle owned or operated.
B.
In computing
the number of parking spaces required, the following rules shall govern:
1.
Where
fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be the
next higher whole number.
2.
In the
case of mixed uses, the number of parking spaces required shall equal
the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.
3.
Whenever
a building or use, constructed or established after the effective
date of this Chapter, is changed or enlarged in floor area, number
of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise
to create the need for one (1) or more additional parking spaces,
such additional parking spaces shall be added. Whenever a building
or use, existing prior to the effective date of this Chapter, is reconstructed
or enlarged to the extent of twenty percent (20%) or more in floor
area, said building or use in its entirety shall then and thereafter
comply with the parking requirements set forth herein.
C.
Parking
spaces required herein shall be located as follows:
1.
Parking
spaces required herein shall be located behind the front yard requirements
for the district within which the parking space or spaces are constructed
except that in no case shall parking spaces be located closer than
five (5) feet to a public walk or public walk area, and all parking
areas containing three (3) or more parking spaces adjoining Residential
Districts shall not be constructed closer than five (5) feet to the
district boundary line.
2.
Parking
spaces required herein for residential buildings or uses shall be
located on the same lot with the building or use served. The parking
spaces required for any other buildings or use may be located on an
area within three hundred (300) feet of said building or use, or two
(2) or more owners of buildings may join together in providing the
required parking spaces. Where the required parking spaces are not
located on the same lot with the building or use served, the usage
of the lot or tract upon which said parking spaces are provided shall
be restricted by an instrument of record describing the premises for
which said parking is provided and assuring the retention of such
parking so long as required by this Chapter.
D.
Before
the construction, improvement, operation, or maintenance of a parking
lot, commercially or privately owned or operated, the owner or operator
thereof shall submit plans and specifications showing details of the
improvements and a statement regarding the proposed method of maintenance
and operation. No permit shall be issued therefor unless the parking
lot conforms to the following standards of improvement and maintenance.
1.
Such
lots shall be surfaced either with six (6) inches of concrete or with
not less than six (6) inches of compacted crushed stone and not less
than two (2) inches of bituminous surfacing or any surfacing that
is equal or superior to either of these types. In "C-1" and "C-2"
Commercial Districts, the lots may be surfaced to comply with a pavement
design submitted in accordance with the geo-technical report that
may be prepared specifically for each district, subject to the approval
of the Building Commissioner.
2.
Adequate
provision shall be made for the disposal of storm water in such manner
acceptable to the Building Commissioner and such disposal shall insure
that such storm water shall not flow onto adjoining property or adjacent
sidewalks in a quantity or manner that would be detrimental thereto,
or inconvenient to persons using the sidewalk.
3.
A structurally
sound wall, curb, or abutment, approved by the Building Commissioner
shall be constructed around each side of the parking lot whenever
deemed necessary by the Building Commissioner for adequate protection
of the public. An adequate retaining wall whenever necessary to prevent
the washing of soil to and from adjoining property and a wall or screen
of such height and character as are necessary for adequate screening
of the parking lot from adjacent property shall also be provided to
meet the requirements of the Building Commissioner.
4.
All
parking lots shall be so arranged or constructed that vehicles can
turn around within said parking lot area and enter the street or roadway
(whether private or public) in such a manner as to completely eliminate
backing into said street or roadway.
5.
The
location of each parking space and the location and direction of movement
along the driveways providing access thereto shall be indicated by
painting upon the surface, by raised directional signs, or by markers
or other similar measures placed in the surfacing, where required
by the Building Commissioner.
6.
Driveways,
within the lot, which afford access to and from parking spaces shall
be of such width as to permit parking without damage to other cars
or undue stress upon the driver. Driveways which do not give access
to parking stalls, but are for flow of traffic within the lot shall
have a minimum width of twenty (20) feet. Access driveways shall have
the following minimum widths:
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90° parking
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25 feet
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60° parking
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22 feet
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45° parking
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16 feet
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30° parking
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15 feet
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7.
Whenever
the parking lots are to be used during darkness, a system of flood
lighting shall be installed to provide an adequate standard of illumination
over the entire parking lot. All flood lights shall be shielded so
that a minimum of glare will extend to adjacent property and shall
meet the requirements of the Building Commissioner.
8.
A sign,
the size and character of which shall be approved by the Building
Commissioner, shall be installed, showing the ownership of the lot
and the permitted use thereof. If the lot is so operated that a charge
is made for the use of the parking facilities, the rates for parking
and the hours open to parking shall be legibly shown upon the sign.
9.
The
planting of trees, shrubs, or grass shall be required by the Building
Commissioner except where the Building Commissioner deems such plantings
will not be to the best interest of the City and the purpose of the
parking lot.
10.
A
temporary shelter for the use of a parking lot attendant may be maintained
on the lot provided the location, construction, and the design of
same shall be first approved by the Building Commissioner.
11.
The
parking lot shall be maintained in a manner to keep it as free as
practicable from dust, paper, and other loose particles, and snow
and ice shall be promptly removed by the operator. All adjacent sidewalks
shall be kept free from dirt, ice, sleet and snow and in a safe condition
for the use of pedestrians. All signs, markers, or any other method
used to indicate direction of traffic movement and location of parking
spaces shall be maintained in a neat and legible condition at all
times. Likewise, any walls, trees and shrubbery, as well as surfacing
of the parking lot, shall be maintained in good condition throughout
its use for parking purposes in the City, acting through its duly
authorized representative, shall have the authority to prohibit the
use of the area for parking purposes unless and until proper maintenance,
repairs or rehabilitation is complete.
12.
Operation. Any person or persons operating a parking lot
shall, as may be required by the Board of Aldermen, either:
a.
File
with the City of Shrewsbury a bond in such form as may be prescribed
by the City Attorney and in such amount as required by the Board of
Aldermen, which shall be surety for any judgement for damages rendered
against the operator of the property, when incurred while using the
parking lot; or
b.
Carry
public liability insurance in such amount as may be required by the
Board of Aldermen.
E.
All parking lots being maintained at the time of the adoption of this Chapter shall be brought into compliance with the standards established in Subparagraphs (1-12) of Subsection (D) of this Section within sixty (60) days of the passage of this Chapter. The City, acting through its duly authorized representative, shall have the authority to prohibit the use of such parking lot after a sixty (60) day period until compliance with such standards is effective.
F.
Every
building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail business,
hotel, mortuary, or any other use similarly involving the receipt
or distribution by vehicle of materials or merchandise, shall provide
and maintain, on the same premises, loading spaces in accordance with
the following requirements:
1.
In the
"C-1" and "C-2" Commercial Districts, one (1) loading space for the
first two thousand (2,000) to ten thousand (10,000) square feet of
floor area, one (1) additional loading space for the next ten thousand
one (10,001) to one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of floor
area, and one (1) additional loading space for each additional one
hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of floor area.
2.
In "M-1"
and "M-2" Industrial Districts, a loading space shall have a minimum
width of ten (10) feet and a minimum depth of forty (40) feet. The
required number of loading spaces per square foot of floor area shall
be as follows: five thousand (5,000) to twenty-four thousand (24,000)
square feet = one (1) space; twenty-four thousand one (24,001) to
sixty thousand (60,000) square feet = two (2) spaces; sixty thousand
one (60,001) to ninety-six thousand (96,000) square feet = three (3)
spaces; ninety-six thousand one (96,001) to one hundred forty-four
thousand (144,000) = four (4) spaces; one hundred forty-four thousand
one (144,001) to one hundred ninety-two thousand (192,000) = five
(5) spaces; one hundred ninety-two thousand one (192,001) to two hundred
forty thousand (240,000) square feet = six (6) spaces; two hundred
forty thousand one (240,001) to two hundred ninety-four thousand (294,000)
square feet = seven (7) spaces; two hundred ninety-four thousand one
(294,001) to three hundred forty-eight thousand (348,000) square feet
= eight (8) spaces. Each additional fifty thousand (50,000) square
feet over and above three hundred forty-eight thousand (348,000) requires
one (1) additional loading space.
G.
The City
may designate parking spaces for the exclusive use of vehicles which
display a distinguishing license plate or card issued pursuant to
Sections 301.071, RSMo., or 301.142, RSMo. Owners of private property
used for public parking shall also designate parking spaces for the
exclusive use of vehicles which display a distinguishing license plate
or card issued pursuant to Sections 301.071, RSMo., or 301.142, RSMo.
Whenever the City or owner of private property so designates a parking
space, the space shall be indicated by a sign upon which shall be
inscribed the international symbol of accessibility and shall may
also include any appropriate wording such as "Accessible Parking"
to indicate that the space is reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles
which display a distinguishing license plate or card. The sign described
in this Subsection shall also state, or an additional sign shall be
posted below or adjacent to the sign stating, the following: "$50
to $300 fine". When any owner of private property restripes a parking
lot or constructs a new parking lot, one (1) in every four (4) accessible
spaces, but not less than one (1), shall be served by an access aisle
a minimum of ninety-six (96) inches wide and shall be designated "lift
van accessible only" with signs that meet the requirements of the
Federal American with Disabilities Act, as amended, and any rules
or regulations established pursuant thereto. Beginning August 28,
2011, all new signs erected under this Section shall not contain the
words "Handicap Parking" or "Handicapped Parking".
[CC 1976 §415.030; Ord. No. 764 Art. IV, 4-25-1961]
A.
It shall
be the duty of the Building Commissioner to enforce this Chapter.
Appeal from the decision of the Building Commissioner may be made
by filing with the Board of Adjustment and the Building Commissioner,
in writing a notice specifying the ground thereof.
B.
Any person,
firm, or corporation who attempts to use or cause any one to attempt
to use a building constructed prior to the effective date of this
Chapter which is altered as set forth herein or attempts to use or
cause anyone to use a building constructed after the effective date
of this Chapter without first having fully complied with each and
every provision herein shall upon conviction thereof be subject to
a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) or more than one hundred
dollars ($100.00) for each and every violation hereof, and each and
every day said violation exists shall be considered a separate offense.
