[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
1.
Any construction of a building or structure, new use, expansion of
an existing use, or change of use in any zoning district shall comply
with the requirements of this chapter for the provision of off-street
parking facilities and loading facilities.
2.
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the required off-street
parking facilities and loading facilities shall be available throughout
the hours of operation of the particular business or use for which
such facilities are provided.
3.
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, all parking spaces and
loading facilities shall be provided on the lot of the principal structure
and principal use which they are intended to serve.
4.
All off-street parking areas and loading facilities shall be so arranged
as to provide for orderly and safe parking and storage of vehicles.
5.
When two or more uses are located within the same building or structure
or when two or more uses are located in more than one building on
one lot, parking spaces equal in number to the sum of the separate
requirements for each use shall be provided. The development plan
shall contain a tabular summary of each use and the parking spaces
assigned to it.
6.
Off-street parking areas for more than five vehicles, access drives,
and loading facilities shall be graded for proper drainage and shall
be surfaced or paved with concrete, bituminous asphalt or other similar
material. Off-street parking areas shall be graded to a maximum slope
of 5%.
7.
Off-street parking areas which are used for the storage of vehicles
and are not accessible to the general public shall be graded for proper
drainage and finished with an all-weather surface such as gravel or
slag which has been properly graded, choked and compacted.
8.
Overflow parking spaces required less than 10 days a year, but may
be needed for occasional events or occasional equipment servicing,
may be provided through the use of grasscrete or other similar open-paving
material.
9.
For multi-family developments, the visitor parking spaces required
in Table 27-10, "Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements," of this
chapter shall be provided in common areas throughout the development
site.
10.
All lighting used to illuminate any parking area and/or loading facility
shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises
and street rights-of-way. Lighting shall be required in off-street
parking areas with 15 or more parking spaces. Lights shall be required
at the access drive or point of entry to an off-street parking area
where it intersects with any street if, in the opinion of the Township
Engineer, there is insufficient light on the aforementioned street.
12.
Access to and from all off-street parking areas and loading facilities, including access drives related thereto, shall consist of well-defined separate or common entrances and exits and shall comply with the requirements of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
13.
Each parking space shall have access directly to an access drive
or driveway. Interior circulation of traffic shall be designed so
that no access drive or driveway providing access to parking spaces
shall be used as a through street. Interior traffic circulation shall
be designed to ensure safety and access by emergency vehicles.
14.
Off-street parking areas shall be designed to permit each motor vehicle
to proceed to and from the parking space provided for it without requiring
the moving of any other motor vehicle.
15.
Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, for the purpose of servicing
any parking area held under single and separate ownership, entrance
and exit drives shall be limited to two along the frontage of any
single street and their center lines shall be spaced at least 80 feet
apart. On corner lots, there shall be a space of a minimum of 60 feet,
measured at the curb line, between the center line of any entrance
or exit drive and the street line of the street parallel to said access
drive.
16.
All parking spaces and loading facilities shall be clearly delineated
by painted lines and other markers.
17.
All vehicular entrances to and exists from off-street parking areas
shall be clearly marked for all conditions.
[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
1.
Parking Spaces Required. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided
in accordance with the ratios specified in Table 27-10 (Minimum Parking
and Loading Requirements) of this chapter for the various categories
of uses. Where the determination of parking spaces required for a
use results in a fraction of a parking space, any fraction shall be
counted as one space.
2.
Parking Space Design.
A.
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, each parking space shall
have an area of not less than 180 square feet, whether inside or outside
of a structure, for the temporary standing of automobile vehicles
to be used exclusively as a parking stall for one automobile vehicle.
B.
Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the minimum dimensions
of parking spaces shall be as follows:
3.
Traffic Aisle Design. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter,
the minimum dimensions of traffic aisles in off-street parking areas
shall be as follows:
A.
Minimum width of traffic aisles providing two-way travel shall be
24 feet.
4.
Parking Needs Analysis.
A.
Where required by Table 27-10 (Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements), Part 8, or another provision of this chapter, a parking needs analysis report, in the form of a narrative, shall be provided to the Township and shall include the following information in order to quantify the parking requirements of a proposed development and its impact on existing uses on the subject lot:
(1)
All types of use(s) existing and proposed for the subject lot.
(2)
Square footage per each use (existing and proposed) in each
building on the subject lot.
(3)
Total square footage for each building on the subject lot.
(4)
Number of employees per use (existing and proposed) in each
building on the subject lot, where applicable.
(5)
Number of dwelling units (existing and proposed) in each building
on the subject lot, where applicable.
(6)
Number of seats and/or tables (existing and proposed) in each
building on the subject lot, where applicable.
(7)
Hours of operation for each existing and proposed use on the
subject lot, where applicable.
(8)
Number of standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking
spaces and loading spaces which exist on the subject lot.
(9)
Number of standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking
spaces, and loading spaces proposed on the subject lot for the proposed
uses.
(10)
Number of standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking
spaces, and loading spaces proposed off-site.
(11)
Number of standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking
spaces, and loading spaces abutting the property lines of the subject
lot.
(12)
The total number of off-street standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible parking spaces, and loading spaces required for the proposed use(s) pursuant to Part 6 and Table 27-10 (Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements) of this chapter.
(13)
The total number of off-street standard parking spaces, handicapped-accessible
parking spaces, and loading spaces proposed on the subject lot for
all uses on the subject lot.
(14)
Any other information deemed relevant by the owner, developer
or Township.
B.
The number of off-street parking spaces and loading spaces required
by Table 27-10 (Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements) of this
chapter may be reduced if the parking needs analysis demonstrates
that it exceeds the total parking demand of all uses on the subject
lot at any one time.
C.
If the Township determines that the proposed parking can satisfy
the off-street parking needs of the combined uses on the subject lot,
then the landowner or developer shall be permitted to provide parking
in accordance with the parking needs analysis.
D.
The landowner or developer shall update the Township-approved parking
needs analysis upon any change in use of the subject lot. If the Township
determines that the proposed parking, as updated, can satisfy the
off-street parking needs of the combined uses on the subject lot,
then the landowner or developer shall be permitted to provide parking
in accordance with the updated parking needs analysis.
[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
1.
Parking garages/structures shall be considered a building that is
an accessory use to the principal use of a lot and shall be included
in all lot coverage calculations.
2.
Parking garages/structures shall be illuminated in conformance to the requirements of this chapter and the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
3.
Parking garages/structures shall not be located any closer to a street
right-of-way line or a lot line than that which is permitted under
the minimum building setbacks defined in Table 27-5 (Dimensional Requirements)
of this chapter.
4.
The perimeter of all parking garages/structures shall be landscaped in conformance with the Bufferyard 3 requirements defined in § 27-214 of this chapter. This provision shall not apply to property located within (A) 600 feet of an existing runway, taxiway or other paved surface used for the moving of airplanes or (B) 1,000 feet of the end of any existing runway, in which case the area in which vegetation otherwise would be required borders a public street or adjacent property not owned by the applicant, the applicant shall plant and maintain a grass lawn.
[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
Handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, county and Township laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Construction Code [Chapter 5, Part 1].
[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
[Ord. 658, 4/9/2015]
1.
Loading Spaces Required. Loading spaces shall be provided in accordance
with Table 27-10 (Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements) of this
chapter for the various categories of uses. Where the determination
of loading spaces required for a use results in a fraction of a loading
space, any fraction shall be counted as one space.
2.
Loading Space Design. The minimum dimensions of each loading space
shall be as follows:
A.
Office, retail and service uses — minimum width of 12 feet
and minimum depth of 30 feet. For purposes of this subsection, "service"
shall include hotels, motels and restaurants.
B.
All other nonresidential uses — minimum width of 12 feet and
minimum depth of 65 feet.
C.
Minimum overhead clearance for all uses: 14 feet.
3.
Access. Loading facilities shall be designed to provide sufficient
turnaround area so that vehicles are not required to back onto streets.
All development plans which propose loading facilities shall provide
verification that adequate turning radiuses are provided within the
parking/driveway areas where vehicles will be traversing. The design
of loading facilities shall be subject to the review and approval
of the Township Engineer.
4.
Location. Loading facilities shall be located in areas that will
not impede or obstruct traffic on streets, parking areas, access drives
and driveways. Loading facilities shall not be located in a required
front yard.
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Table 27-10
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Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements
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[Amended by Ord. 664, 2/1/2017; by Ord. 667, 9/6/2017;
by Ord. No. 697, 7/6/2022; and by Ord. No. 698, 8/2/2023]
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Use
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Minimum Parking Space Requirements
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Minimum Loading Requirements
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Building Floor Area
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# of Loading Spaces
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Accessory use, billboard, emergency services facility, employee
cafeteria/dining room, essential services, forestry, open space, outdoor
storage, supporting retail
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0 spaces unless otherwise defined by this chapter
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Adult oriented business
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1 space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area
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Agricultural operations
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1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit, plus 1 space per employee
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Airport and military facility, mixed-use development, mixed-use
educational development, university/college
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As determined by the Township following a parking needs analysis
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Animal grooming facility
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1 employee space, plus 2 spaces for patrons
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Assembly or fabrication facility, woodshop/millwork
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1 space for every 750 square feet of gross floor area
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0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
2
1 additional
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Automotive repair services
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1 space for each employee and employer, plus 3 spaces for each
repair bay
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Automobile sales and rental
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1 space for every 400 square feet of showroom space plus 1 space
for every 500 square feet of outdoor display area
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Per Building
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1
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Bed and Breakfast
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1 space for each guest room, plus 2 spaces
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Boarding house
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1 space for each 2 full time staff, plus 1 space for every 2
beds
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Business services, personal services, financial institution,
business or professional office
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1 space for every 300 square feet of net floor area
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0 to 20,000 square feet
20,001 to 60,000 square feet
Each additional 60,000 square feet net floor area or fraction
thereof
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0
1
1 additional
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Car wash
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1 space for every 200 square feet of office plus 10 spaces for
vehicular stacking
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Cemetery
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1 space for each employee, plus 1 space for each 4 visitors
which can be accommodated at peak usage in total capacity of mausoleum
or columbarium
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Commercial school
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1 space for each staff, plus 1 space for every 2 students
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Correctional facility
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1 space for every 2 employees, plus 1 space for each 5 inmates,
for visitors.
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0 to 20,000 square feet
20,001 to 60,000 square feet
Each additional 60,000 square feet net floor area or fraction
thereof
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0
1
1 additional
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Day-care center, child day care home
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area with a
minimum of 4 spaces
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Dog day care
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1 space per 6 dogs at peak occupancy
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Dormitory
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1 space for every 2 beds
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Drive-in theater
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1 space for each 2 staff
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Driving range
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1 space for every 2 tee stands
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Farmer's market
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1 space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area
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Fitness center
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1 space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area
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Flex space
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1 space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area
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0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
2
1 additional
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Fuel sales
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1 space for each employee plus 1 space for every 2 fuel dispensers
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Funeral home
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25 spaces for the first parlor, plus 10 spaces for each additional
parlor
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Golf course, country club and private club
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1 space for each 4 members, plus the number of spaces required
for a low turnover restaurant if a restaurant is included
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Group care facility
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1 space for each 2 full time staff, plus 1 space for every 5
residents
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Group residence
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1 space for every 4 residents, plus 1 space for each employee
on peak shift
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Home occupation
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Determined in accordance with § 27-834 of this chapter
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Hospital
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1 space for each bed, plus 1 space for each employee and staff
on peak shift
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0 to 20,000 square feet
20,001 to 60,000 square feet
Each additional 60,000 square feet that floor area or fraction
thereof
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0
1
1 additional
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Hotels/motels
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1 space for every sleeping room, plus additional spaces as required
by this chapter for restaurants, banquet facilities, conference rooms
or any other accessory use which is open to the general public
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International trade center, expositional hall
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area with a
minimum of 4 spaces
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0 to 50,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
2
1 additional
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Junkyard
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1 space for each employee on peak shift, plus 2 spaces for patrons
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Kennel
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1 space for each employee, plus 1 space for each 1,000 square
feet
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Laboratory, pilot manufacturing, research and development
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1 space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area
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0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
2
1 additional
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Landscaping center (retail)
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1 space for every 200 square feet of sales area, plus 1 space
for every 2 peak hour staff
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Landscaping center (wholesale)
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1 space for every 2 acres of production sales area
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Library and senior center
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1 space for every 200 square feet of public space, plus 1 space
for each employee
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Life care facility, nursing home and personal health care facility
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1 space for each staff, plus 1 space for each 3 beds or residents
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0 to 20,000 square feet
20,001 to 60,000 square feet
Each additional 60,000 square feet net floor area or fraction
thereof
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0
1
1 additional
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Massage therapy establishment
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1 space for each table, plus 1 space for each staff person on
shift of maximum employment
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Medical and dental office
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1 space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area
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Medical clinic
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4 spaces for each doctor, licensed physician assistant and licensed
nurse practitioner, plus 1 additional space for each employee
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Medical marijuana dispensary
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1 space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area
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Medical marijuana grower/processor
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1 space for every 750 square feet of net floor area
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0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
2
1 additional
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Mineral extraction
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1 space for each employee of peak shift
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Mobile home park
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1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit
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Multi-family dwelling (townhouse, garden apartment, quadplex,
high-rise apartment)
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1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit, 0.5 space per unit for visitor
parking
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Neighborhood convenience store
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1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
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Nightclub
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1 space for each 4 square feet of net floor area devoted to
seating at stools or standing area, plus 1 space for each 50 square
feet of net floor area devoted to seating at tables with chairs
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Park, playground, nonresidential recreation facility, residential
recreation facility
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As determined by the Township following a parking needs analysis
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Place of worship, conference and training center
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1 space for every 4 seats in the largest meeting room
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Post office
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1 space per employee on shift on maximum employment and 1 space
per 800 square feet of gross floor area
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Restaurant, high turnover (with or without drive-through), indoor
entertainment center
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1 space for every 50 square feet of net floor area
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Restaurant, low turnover
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2 spaces for every 75 square feet of net floor area
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Retail store, grocery store and pharmacy
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1 space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area, plus
1 space for each employee
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1 per retail store
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School
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1 space per employee, plus 1 space per 10 students of design
capacity
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Self-storage facility
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In accordance with the requirements of § 27-859
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Shopping center
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1 space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area
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1 per retail store
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Short-term rental
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1 space for each bedroom
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Single-family dwelling, two-family dwelling
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2 spaces for each dwelling unit
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Social service agency
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1.5 space for each employee at peak shift
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Stadium, amphitheater
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1 space for each 3 seats
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0 to 20,000 square feet
20,001 to 60,000 square feet
Each additional 60,000 square feet net floor area or fraction
thereof
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0
1
1 additional
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Supply yard
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1 space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area
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0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
2
1 additional
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Theater/Auditorium
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1 space for every 4 seats in screening room
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Township facilities
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1 space for every 300 square feet of net floor area
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Utility services
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2 spaces per utility service
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Veterinary services
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1 space per employee and 2 spaces per exam table
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Warehouses, heavy manufacturing, light manufacturing, wholesaling,
freight terminal, public works, distribution center, cargo facility,
school maintenance facility
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1 space for every 750 square feet of net floor area
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0 to 5,000 square feet
5,001 to 20,000 square feet
Each additional 20,000 square feet or fraction thereof
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1
2
1 additional
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Water storage/tower, communications tower
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1 space for each tower
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Other uses not listed
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area or 1 space
for each 3 occupants at maximum allowable occupancy, whichever is
greater
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