§ 5.1. Off-street parking.

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General. Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with this section whenever any building is erected, altered, enlarged, converted or increased in size or capacity.

Parking space requirements. The off-street parking spaces required for each use permitted by this code shall not be less than that found in Table 5.1, provided that any fractional parking space be computed as a whole. For uses not mentioned in this section, the building official or a duly authorized representative shall determine the requirements for off-street parking and loading facilities. The determination shall be based upon the most comparable use listed, AASHTO or ITE standards, and/or the specific needs of the development as determined by the building official.

Combination of uses. Off-street parking spaces for separate uses may be provided collectively if the aggregate number of spaces provided is not less than the sum of the spaces required for each use separately. No parking or loading space, or portion thereof, shall serve as the required space for more than one (1) use with the exception of the following shared parking arrangement.

Collective parking shall be established by legal instrument such as a recorded covenant or agreement.

Any subsequent change in ownership or use shall require proof that the minimum parking requirements, per this ordinance, have been met for each use. The owner of an existing building or use shall have one hundred eighty (180) days within which to accommodate all required off-street parking or apply for a variance. If the owner is unable to accommodate the parking or fails to apply for a variance, then the occupancy permit shall be revoked with respect to the use for which the separate parking is required. The occupancy permit shall be reinstated when all applicable provisions of this article are complied with. As an alternative to a variance, a new shared-parking agreement may be arranged in accordance with this ordinance.

Location of required parking spaces. Required parking spaces shall be located as follows:

Single-, two-, three-, and four-family dwelling units: On same lot.

All other uses: The parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the use or where exclusive use of such is provided on another lot not more than three hundred (300) feet measured along the nearest pedestrian walkway; provided, however, that the zoning classification for such land is the same or less restrictive than the classification of the lot upon which the main use is located.

If the parking spaces are to be located on a lot other than the same lot of the principal building or use, a legal instrument assuring the continued availability of those required parking spaces shall be duly recorded in the office of the West Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court and a certificate furnished the building official prior to issuance of a building permit.

TABLE 5.1: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS

	USE	PARKING REQUIREMENT
RESIDENTIAL	Bed and Breakfast	1 space/guest room plus 2 spaces/dwelling unit
	Dwelling Type; Single-Family and Two-Family	2 spaces/unit
	Dwelling Type; Three-, Four-Plex	1.5 spaces/unit
	Dwelling Type; Multifamily	Efficiency units; 1 space/unit One bedroom units; 1.5 spaces /unit Two bedroom units; 1.5 spaces/units Three or more bedroom units; 2.5 spaces/unit
	Group Homes	1 space/3 residents
	Residential Care Centers	1 space/4 residents
CIVIC	General Administrative	1 space/200 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Cemetery	1 space/employee or a minimum of 3 spaces
	Cemetery With Mortuary	1 space/50 sq. ft. of public assembly area plus 1 space/vehicle maintained on premises.
	Church/Assembly	1 space/50 sq. ft. gross floor area without fixed seats used for assembly purposes plus 1 space/every 6 seats or 12 ft. of bench area
	Private Club/Lodge	1 space/3 persons of rated capacity
	Library/Museum	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Government Facilities	3 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. office space and public use area + 1/gov't vehicle
	Parks and Open Space	As determined by administrator
	Indoor Recreation	General - 1 space/10 persons of rated capacity Bowling Alley - 3 spaces/lane Movie Theater - 1 space/4 seats plus 1 space/6 seats above 400
	Hospital	1 space/2 hospital beds plus 1 space/200 sq. ft. gross medical office floor area
	Hospital (Outpatient Only)	1 space/employee at peak shift plus 1 space/200 sq. ft. gross medical office floor area
	Parcel Post and Public Safety Services	1 space/vehicle maintained or stored on site plus 1 space/200 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Schools, Elementary	2 spaces/classroom (including labs and training shops)
	Schools, Middle/Junior High	4 spaces/classroom (including labs and training shops)
	Schools, High Schools and Vocational Schools/Colleges	10 spaces/classroom (including labs and training shops)
	Public Assembly	1 space/6 seats
COMMERCIAL	Animal Hospital	4 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Automotive/Equipment Sales and Service	1 space/400 sq. ft. gross retail/office sales area plus 4 spaces/service bay and 1 space/anticipated vehicles for sale on site
	Commercial	1 space/300 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Day Care or Preschool Facilities	1 space/200 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Hotel/Motel	1 space/sleeping unit plus 1 space/500 sq. ft. of common area
	Medical Office	1 space/200 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Nursing Home	1 space/8 beds
	Office (Excluding Medical Offices and Clinics)	1 space/250 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Outdoor Sales Establishments	1 space/1,000 sq. ft. of lot area
	Restaurant, Bar or Nightclub	1 space/100 sq. ft. gross floor area plus 1 space/every 4 employees
	Retail	1 space/300 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Kennel	1 space/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Mixed Use Developments	Sum of the req. for the various uses computed separately
INDUSTRIAL	Industry, Less Than 10,000 Sq. Ft.	1 space/400 sq. ft. gross floor area
	Industry, More Than 10,000 Sq. Ft.	25 spaces plus 1 space/every 3 employees
	Warehouse/Mini-Storage (Offices and Other Uses Calculated Separately)	1 space/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area

Deferral of full parking requirement by landscape reserve.

Where the expected need for off-street parking for a particular use is uncertain, due to unknown or unusual operating characteristics of the use and unavailability of comparable data to establish need, or when the required parking exceeds sixty thousand (60,000) square feet, the planning commission, upon recommendation of the building official or a duly authorized representative, may authorize that construction and provision of not more than thirty (30) percent of the required off-street parking stalls be deferred.

The planning commission may set such conditions as necessary to guarantee provision of such deferred spaces whenever it is determined than the need exists.

Land area required for provision of deferred parking shall be maintained in reserve and shall be landscaped pursuant to a plan approved by the building official demonstrating that ultimate provision of the deferred spaces will meet all requirements of this section.

Upon use of the parking area at near build-out (at least ninety (90) percent occupancy) over a period of at least ten (10) years, the building official may allow the reserve area to be used for other uses that do not generate parking demand, subject to restrictions and conditions to prevent conversion to a more intense use unless sufficient additional on-site parking is provided.

Maximum parking ratios.

In an effort to limit the amount of impervious surface associated with development, the maximum number of parking spaces allowed shall be one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the number of required parking spaces. Structured parking facilities are exempt from this maximum.

The building official may approve parking spaces in excess of the maximum parking ratio, but only if the applicant has proven that the additional spaces area necessary for the normal operation of the business or organization. If the applicant requests parking in excess of two hundred percent (200%) if the maximum ratio, then a conditional use permit shall be required.

Parking stall dimensions.

Surface. Parking spaces shall be surfaced with a minimum of four (4) inches of concrete or similar all-weather surface such as three-inch macadam or asphalt on a six-inch soil stabilized base and entrances shall be similarly surfaced.

Design standards.

All parking spaces, exclusive of access drives or aisles, shall be designed in accordance with Table 5.2: Off-Street Parking Dimensions.

All parking spaces shall have a minimum vertical clearance of eight (8) feet.

No parking areas shall be located in any required landscaped setback area abutting a street and no parking spaces shall be closer than four (4) feet to any property line.

TABLE 5.2: OFF-STREET PARKING
DIMENSIONS

Parking Angle	Stall Width	Stall Length	Aisle Width
0°	10′	20′	12′/24′
45°	9′	18′	13′
60°	9′	18′	18′
75°	9′	19′	20′
90°	9′	18′	24′

Two-way traffic is permitted.

Exceptions.

The building official may allow the designation and labeling of up to twenty-five (25) percent of the spaces in any parking facility as compact car spaces. A compact car space must be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width and a minimum of sixteen (16) feet in length.

The building official may approve permeable paving materials (pavers or porous asphalt and pervious concrete) in lieu of impervious surfaces; however, regular maintenance of the permeable areas that ensure proper function shall be a condition of approval.

Accessible spaces.

All parking lots and structures, both accessory and as a principal use, shall provide either a minimum of one (1) accessible parking space for disabled persons or three (3) percent of the total parking spaces, whichever is greater.

Accessible spaces must be marked accordingly and be adjacent to entrances, exits and/or elevators to facilitate movement. This shall not apply to single-, two-, three-, and four-family dwelling units or townhouses.

An accessible off-street parking space must be a minimum of ten feet (10') in width and a minimum of eighteen (18) feet in length.

All parking facilities shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Facilities and Buildings (ADAAG) (28 CFR Part 36, Public Law 101-336).

Parking access aisles shall be part of an accessible route to the building or facility entrance and shall comply with ADAAG accessible route requirements. Two accessible parking spaces may share a common access aisle.

Striping. Off-street parking areas of more than ten (10) spaces shall be marked by painted lines, curbs, or other means to indicate individual spaces. Signs or markers shall be used as necessary to ensure efficient traffic flow. Accessible parking spaces shall be identified with the appropriate signage and striping, and shall be visible at all times of the year, regardless of plant growth or similar conditions.

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. Within commercial or mixed-use parking lots, box curbs at least six inches (6") in height are required.

Drainage and maintenance. Off-street parking facilities shall be drained to eliminate standing water and prevent damage to abutting property and/or public streets and alleys, and surfaced with erosion-resistant material in accordance with applicable town specifications. Off-street parking areas shall be maintained in a clean, orderly and dust-free condition at the expense of the owner or lessee. A minimum of one (1) litter receptacle shall be included in any parking area of more than ten (10) spaces.

Lighting. Parking lot lighting shall be provided in accordance with section 5.4 (Outdoor Lighting Regulations) of this ordinance. Adequate lighting shall be provided of off-street parking spaces are to be used at night. The lighting shall be arranged to eliminate glare on residential properties by location of light fixtures or the use of fixtures designed to eliminate direct view of luminaries in fixtures from residential property.

Landscaping and screening. All parking lots shall be landscaped in accordance with section 5.2 (Landscaping and Screening) of this ordinance.

Off-street loading requirements.

Any use having or requiring off-street parking shall provide an off-street delivery/loading space. The spaces shall be sufficient in size to accommodate vehicles that will serve the use.

The location of the delivery/loading space shall not block or obstruct any public street, parking area, parking area circulation, sidewalk or pedestrian circulation area.

Loading areas shall be screened pursuant to section 5.2 of this ordinance.

                    
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