CHAPTER 7 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS

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1 PART: ARTICLE 4 PART : Purpose : General Regulations : Parking Space Requirements by Use : Accessible Parking Space Requirements for the Disabled : General Provisions, Restrictions and Prohibitions : Parking Exempt Districts : Administrative Relief to save Valuable Trees : Purpose: The purposes of this Part are to ensure the provision and design of offstreet parking areas that are safe for pedestrians and motorists, minimize potential negative impacts to adjacent properties, and reduce the reliance for on-street parking so that safe and efficient vehicular travel on the streets is promoted : General Regulations: The following provisions apply in all zones, except as otherwise specifically mentioned. A. Applicability: Off-street parking and maneuvering areas which conform to this Section shall be provided for a newly constructed building or new use on previously vacant land, for all uses in a building which has been enlarged, and for all uses in a building when any use is changed and the newly approved use requires more parking than the previously approved use; however, the areas outlined in the parking exempt districts are exempted from the provision of the minimum number of off-street parking spaces for specific land uses as referenced by Article 4, Part 2. B. Non-conforming Parking: Nonconforming off-street parking and maneuvering areas which lawfully existed at the time this Section became effective may be continued, except as otherwise provided in this Part. CHAPTER 7 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS Nonconforming parking and maneuvering areas shall not be expanded, enlarged, extended or increased except as otherwise allowed in this Section. Additional off-street parking may be required whenever the Manager determines that it is necessary to avoid congestion on public streets and for the general safety and convenience of City residents. C. Plans: Whenever parking is required under the provisions of this Section, or existing parking is changed or redesigned, the offstreet parking which conforms to the provisions of this Section shall be shown on the site or development plan submitted in conjunction with the application for a building permit; except, a parking plan is not required for interior remodels involving a change of use where the newly approved use requires equal or less parking than the previously approved use. D. Maintenance: Off-street parking and maneuvering areas in conformance with this Section shall be permanently maintained with the use to which they relate so long as such use remains. E. Parking Or Maneuvering Areas Located Within The Public Rights-of-Way: Parking or maneuvering areas located within the public rights-of-way shall not be used to meet offstreet parking or off-street loading requirements. F. Bench or Pew Seating: Where parking is determined by the number of seats and continuous seating such as pews or benches is provided, every 20" of a pew or bench shall represent 1 seat. It may be important to note that the Building and Fire codes calculate occupant loading at a different factor than those given here. Contact the Regional Building Department

2 and/or the Colorado Springs Fire Department to determine occupant loading factor for seating to satisfy the Building and Fire code requirements. G. Paving of Unpaved Areas: The Manager may require the paving of legal, non conforming unpaved parking, maneuvering or access areas or automobile display or storage areas for any use except a onefamily residence. The requirement to pave shall be made after evaluating such factors as the character of the neighborhood and the amount and type of traffic generated by the use. The Manager shall find and determine that the use of the unpaved area causes air pollution due to blowing dust or adverse drainage conditions or that the use constitutes a nuisance to the residents or occupants of the neighborhood. Paving shall be provided as required by Article 4, Part 2 of this Section : Parking Space Requirements by Use: A. The Minimum Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces: The minimum number of off-street parking spaces to be provided for a use are listed in the following table. All parking ratios are based upon the gross floor area contained within the building. When the computation of the required off-street parking spaces results in a fraction, the requirement shall be the rounding shall occur at the nearest.5 interval. The required off-street parking spaces for a use which is not specifically listed, shall be determined by the Manager based upon the requirements of other listed similar uses.

3 MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES Use Type Minimum Required Off-Street Parking Spaces Residential Use Types Attached Dwelling Units Studio or Efficiency 1.1 space per dwelling unit 1 Bedroom 1.5 space per dwelling unit 2 Bedrooms 1.7 space per dwelling unit 3 Bedrooms 2.0 space per dwelling unit Elderly (60 or over) 0.6 space per dwelling unit Boarding House, Dormitory, Fraternity, Sorority or other communal living arrangement where 0.5 space per bed common kitchen facilities service the occupants Human Service Establishment Detoxification center 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * Human Service Facility 1 space plus 1 per 8 beds Hospice 1 space per 1 per 8 beds Nursing Home 1 space per 5 beds Youth Home 1 space plus 1 per 8 beds Human Service Home 1 space per dwelling unit Human Service Residence 1 space per dwelling unit Hospice 1 space per dwelling unit Youth Home 1 space per dwelling unit Family Care or Foster Adopt Home 1 space per dwelling unit Human Service Shelter 1 space plus 1 per 8 beds Health Care Support Facility 1 space plus 1 per 8 beds Mobile Home Park 1 space per mobile home space Single Family Detached Dwelling 1 space per dwelling unit Office Use Types Financial services; Bank, Savings & Loan, Credit 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Union General offices; Administrative, Business or 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Professional General offices; Telemarketing 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Medical offices, Labs and Clinics 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Commercial Use Types Agricultural sales and service, Nursery 1 space per 600 sq.ft. for buildings plus 1 space per 2,000 sq.ft. of outdoor storage and display * Automotive and Equipment Services Automotive rentals 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space plus adequate space for vehicle storage and display* Automotive repair garage 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Automotive wash 1 space per bay or stall

4 Automotive sales 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space plus adequate space for vehicle storage and display* Automotive storage yard 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Auto Service 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Body and fender repair services 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Construction equipment business 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space plus adequate space for vehicle storage * MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES Use Type Commercial Use Types Automotive and Equipment Services Equipment rental and sales Minimum Required Off-Street Parking Spaces 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space plus adequate space for vehicle storage and display * Equipment repair services 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Equipment storage yard 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Bar, Tavern or Nightclub 1 space per 100 sq.ft. * Bed and breakfast inn 1 space per 2 guest rooms or suites Building maintenance services 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Building office support services 1 space per 500 sq.ft. * Business park 1 space per 500 sq.ft. * Campground 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Commercial center Less than 10 acres: 1 space per 250 sq.ft. * acres: 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * Over 30 acres: 1 space per 300 sq.ft.* Communication services 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Construction sales and services Completely enclosed 1 space per 600 sq.ft. * Includes outside activities 1 space per 600 sq.ft. * Consumer convenience services 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Consumer repair services 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Exterminating services 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Food sales Convenience food sales 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * General food sales 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * Specialty food sales 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * Funeral home or Mortuary Hotel/Motel 1 space per 4 seats 1 space per 1 guest room or suite plus ½ space per 100 sq.ft. of restaurant space plus ½ space per 4 seats of meeting space * Kennels 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Laundry services (large scale activity) 1 space per 750 sq.ft. *

5 Liquor sales 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * Mini-warehouses None, but spaces are required for accessory uses Mixed commercial-residential See the specific requirements for the commercial and residential uses in particular Personal improvement services 1 space per 150 sq.ft. * Personal services; barber and beauty shops, photo studios, etc. Barber: 1.5 spaces per chair Beauty Salon: 1.5 spaces per chair 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space Pet services Retail: 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * Office: 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Pharmacy 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES Use Type Minimum Required Off-Street Parking Spaces Commercial Use Types, continued Recreation, commercial Amusement Park 30 spaces per acre Arcade or Game Room 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * Bowling Alley 4 space per lane Commercial Stable 1 space per 5 stalls Golf Course 4 spaces per hole Golf Driving Range 1 space per tee Ice and Roller Skating Rink 1 space per 150 sq.ft. * Miniature Golf Course 1 space per hole Pool Hall 2 spaces per table Race Track 1 space per 4 seats Shooting Range 1 space per firing lane Stadium and/or Sports Arena 1 space per 4 seats Swimming Pool 1 space per 150 sq.ft. of pool area * Tennis, Handball or Racquetball Facilities 3 spaces per court Theatre 1 space per 4 seats Recreational vehicle park 1 space per recreational vehicle space Retail, General (department store, market, etc.) 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * Retail, General (furniture or appliances) 1 space per 600 sq.ft. * Restaurants Drive-in or fast food 1 space per 100 sq.ft. * Sit down - served at table 1 space per 100 sq.ft. * Outdoor Seating 1 space per 200 sq.ft. *

6 Sexually Oriented Business Bar: 1 space per 100 sq.ft. * Retail: 1 space 300 sq.ft. * Surplus sales 1 space per 300 sq.ft. of both outdoor and indoor display area * Teen club/young Adult Club 1 space per 100 sq.ft. * Veterinary service (small animals) Completely enclosed structure 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Some outside use allowed 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Veterinary service (large animals) 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Civic Use Types Administrative and safety services 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Cemetery 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Club (membership) Social clubs Bar: 1 space per 100 sq.ft. plus office and remaining area: 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Recreational clubs 1 space per 150 sq.ft. * Crematory 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Cultural services Library: 1 space per 600 sq.ft. * Museum: 1 space per 1,000 sq.ft. * Day care services Day Care Center: 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Pre-School: 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Detention facilities Per development plan MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES Use Type Minimum Required Off-Street Parking Spaces Civic Use Types, continued Educational institutions Charter schools Elementary or Junior High: 2 spaces per classroom Senior High: 1 space per 4 students Public schools Elementary or Junior High: 2 spaces per classroom Senior High: 1 space per 4 students Non-public schools Elementary or Junior High: 2 spaces per classroom Senior High: 1 space per 4 students Proprietary schools Elementary or Junior High: 2 spaces per classroom Senior High: 1 space per 4 students College and university 0.5 spaces per faculty member and employee plus 1 space per 6 students Hospital 2 spaces per bed Maintenance and service facility 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Public assembly 1 space per 4 seats

7 Public Park and recreation services Determined by Park Board Religious institution 1 space per 4 seats Semi Public Community recreation 1 space per 4 seats Retail: 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * Social service center Medical: 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Office: 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Utility services Per development plan Industrial Use Types Construction batch plant 1 space per 750 sq.ft. * Construction or Contractor s yards 1 space per 750 sq.ft. * Custom manufacturing 1 space per 750 sq.ft. * Garbage service companies 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * General Industry Light 1 space per 750 sq.ft. * Heavy 1 space per 750 sq.ft. * General Retail services (limited) 1 space per 300 sq.ft. * Junk yard 1 space per 750 sq.ft. * Manufacturing 1 space per 750 sq.ft. * Meat packing and related industry 1 space per 750 sq.ft. * Mining Operations Open pit 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Surface 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Temporary surface & open pit 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Underground (activities above) 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Underground (activities under) 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Research and development 1 space per 400 sq.ft. * Scrap metals processing yard 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES Use Type Minimum Required Off-Street Parking Spaces Industrial Use Types Stockyards 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Truck terminal 1 space per 200 sq.ft. * Vehicle dismantling yard 1 space per 400 sq.ft. of office space * Warehousing and distribution 1 space per 1,000 sq.ft. * Transportation Use Types Aviation facilities Per development plan Transportation terminal Per development plan * Square footage is based off of the gross floor area within a particular business. B. Mixed Uses: In the case of mixed uses (i.e. restaurant and hotel) and uses with 2 or more different functional areas (i.e. warehouse with office, dining area within a

8 convenience food store), the total requirement for off-street parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements for each of the various uses. C. Commercial Centers: If common parking, access, and maneuvering agreements are provided or all common parking, access, and maneuvering areas are located on 1 lot and accessible to all tenants and customers, the parking requirement listed above shall apply regardless of the mix or number of different uses within the boundaries of the commercial center, except for each free standing building the required off-street parking shall be calculated and provided based on its use. D. Repair Bays: Within an automobile service station, repair garage, or other similar use repair bays shall not be counted as part of the required off-street parking spaces. E. Drive-In Restaurant Parking: For restaurant types in which food is ordered from, delivered to and consumed within a vehicle, the parking requirements shall be based upon the gross floor area of the building in which the food is prepared as well as the area of the parking stalls designed to accommodate in vehicle food consumption : Acessible Parking Space Requirements for the Disabled: A. Dimensions: The minimum width of an accessible parking space shall be 8' with an adjacent accessible aisle with a minimum width of 5'. An accessible parking space designated as van accessible shall be served by an adjacent accessible aisle which has a minimum width of 8'. Two accessible parking spaces may share a common aisle. The depth of an accessible parking space shall be provided as shown in the following picture. B. Number Required: Accessible parking spaces shall be provided for all nonresidential uses at the rate listed below. Spaces required by this Section shall count toward fulfilling off-street parking requirements. One in every 8 accessible parking spaces with a minimum of one, shall be served by an 8' accessible aisle and designated as van accessible. Number of Number of Parking Spaces Handicapped Spaces Provided Spaces Required % of total 1001 & over 20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1000 Accessible parking spaces shall be provided for all residential uses at the rate of listed below. Spaces required by this Section shall count toward fulfilling off-street parking requirements. Most service, office, commercial, and industrial facilities should be aware of possible additional requirements outlined in the federal Americans With Disabilities Act. Number of Number of Parking Handicapped Spaces Provided Spaces Required 7 or less

9 & over 1 additional space for each 7 units Note: These accessible parking spaces apply to any multi-family buildings where construction started after July 1, 1976 and additions to those existing multi-family buildings, but it will only apply to additional new buildings added to a project not the entire project. C. Location: Accessible parking spaces shall be located so as to provide the shortest accessible route to a primary accessible building entrance unobstructed by curbs or other obstacles. All van accessible parking spaces may be grouped on 1 level of a parking structure. D. Curb Ramps and Accessible Routes: Curb ramps and accessible routes shall be provided which allow unobstructed travel from an accessible parking space to the accessible building entrance. E. Signs: Each accessible parking space shall be designated as reserved by a sign showing the symbol of accessibility (a wheelchair). Van accessible spaces shall have an additional sign, van accessible, mounted below the symbol of accessibility. Each sign shall be no smaller than 1' by 1' and shall be located at the end of the space at a height between 4' and 7'. The sign may either be wall mounted or freestanding. residences. An exception to this provision is listed in Article 4, Part 2 of this Zoning Code. C. Compact Spaces: Up to 40% of the required off-street parking spaces may be compact spaces; however, there shall be no limit on the number of compact spaces which may be provided as additional or surplus parking. Dimensions for compact spaces are shown in the following table of this Section. Compact spaces shall be designated as such. An exception to the 40% provision is listed in Article 4, Part 2 of this Zoning Code. D. Dimensional Requirements: Dimensions of all parking or maneuvering areas, in open parking lots and inside structures or garages shall be provided, except for Accessible Parking Spaces for the Disabled which shall be provided as described in Article 4, Part 2 of this Zoning Code. The access aisle shall have slope requirements of no greater than ¼ rise per foot of run (1.48). The paved depth of parking spaces may be decreased by the overhang dimensions indicated in the following sections, providing that the following conditions are met: : General Provisions, Restrictions, and Prohibitions: A. Automobile Display or Storage Areas: Required parking, maneuvering, or access areas shall not be used for display or storage of automobiles. Display or storage areas shall be delineated on required plans. B. Backing Across Property Lines: No parking space shall be permitted where the unparking vehicle must be backed across any property line adjacent to a public rightof-way except for one-family or two-family

10 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING SPACES & MANUEVERING AREAS A B C D E F G COMPACT SPACES Parking Angle (Degrees ) Width of Space Depth of Space Width Of Two- Way Aisle Width of One- Way Aisle Depth Of Interlocki ng Spaces Depth of Over Hang B C F G *

11 1. No sidewalk shall be decreased to less than 4' in width by use of a vehicle overhang. No overhang is permitted into a sidewalk that is located within a public right-of-way. 2. No required landscaped area shall be reduced by use of an overhang. E. Driveways 1. Uses Other Than a One or Two Family Dwelling. Any driveway providing access to a parking area for a use other than a one-family or two-family residence shall be a minimum of 20' in width where 2 way traffic is allowed and a minimum of 12' in width where one-way traffic is allowed. A driveway aisle for mini-warehouse or self-storage facilities shall be a minimum width of 24'; where storage units are on one side of the aisle only, the aisle may be 20' in width. Location, design and width of any driveway that intersects with a public street shall be subject to the specifications as outlined in the Department of Transportation Policy and Design Standards. Where driveways are used to satisfy City Fire Code regulations for fire department vehicular access, additional widths, turning radius, and structural design features are often required. Contact the Colorado Springs Fire Department to determine their distinctive requirements. 2. One or Two Family Dwelling Units: Where driveways are used to satisfy City Fire Code regulations for fire department vehicular access, additional widths, turning radius, and structural design features are often required. Contact the Colorado Springs Fire Department to determine their distinctive requirements. a. Lot Coverage (1) On lots with widths (at the front setback line) of less than 75' no more than 45% of the required front yard, as measured from the front lot line to the front setback line, shall be used as driveway or parking area. (2) On lots with widths (at the front setback line) of 75' or greater no more than 40% of the required front yard, as measured from the front lot line to the front setback line, shall be used as driveway or parking area. b. Circular driveways shall conform to the following standards: 1) Circular drives shall only be allowed on minor streets; they shall not be allowed on major streets as defined in the Subdivision Code.

12 2) The 2 drive ingress/egress points shall be separated by a minimum of 30', at their closest points. (3) The edge of the drive pavement at the point where it intersects with the street shall be located no closer than 15' from the adjoining property line. (4) In areas subject to the Hillside Overlay, circular driveways shall be allowed if they do not result in a loss of significant vegetation and/or natural features. In administering this standard, consideration shall be given to quantity of loss compared to the vegetation/natural features which will remain on the lot or project area. Consideration shall also be given to conformance with the Hillside Overlay development review criteria as set forth in Article 3, Part 5 of this Zoning Code. c. Driveway width shall not exceed 24' at the front property line. d. Administrative Relief. Administrative Relief from this Subsection may be requested in accord with Article 5, Part 11 of this Zoning Code. F. Garage Setback: A detached or attached garage where the doors providing vehicular access are adjacent to an alley or access easement shall be required to have a minimum setback of 10' from such alley or access easement or meet the zone district minimum setbacks, whichever is greater. G. Landscaping 1. Required Trees. In a parking lot with 15 or more spaces which is not inside a garage, 1 tree of a type suitable for parking lots shall be provided for every 15 vehicular parking spaces. For compliance with this Section, in an automobile sales business, every 250 sq.ft. of area used for display or storage shall

13 represent 1 parking space. The tree types and minimum planter sizes shall be consistent with the Landscape Policy Manual prepared by City Planning. The required trees may be clustered but shall be located to divide and break up expanses of paving and long rows of parking spaces and to create a canopy effect in the parking lot. In order to be considered within the parking lot, the trees must be located in planters that are bounded on at least 3 sides by parking lot paving; only trees in landscaped islands or fingers can count toward the parking lot tree requirement. Planters shall be of sufficient size and design to accommodate the growth of the trees and to prevent damage to the trees by vehicles. Administrative Relief of the requirements of this subsection may be requested. 2. Required Screening. Open parking spaces except in one-family and two-family residential projects in any zone district shall be screened from view from adjacent properties and streets to an eventual minimum height of 3' by the use of berms and/or plantings. A minimum of 2/3 of the affected street frontage or property boundary but not counting intersecting driveways must have the required screen. The maximum spacing of plants to achieve an acceptable screen and the maximum acceptable grades for screening areas such as sodded berms and planting beds shall be consistent with the Landscape Policy Design Manual prepared by City Planning. Structures such as decorative walls or fences may be approved through an Administrative Relief request if the Manager finds that: a. The structures avoid a blank and monotonous appearance by such measures as architectural articulation and the planting of vines, shrubs or trees, or; b. The total use of berms and/or plantings is not physically feasible, or;

14 c. The structures attractively complement the use of berms and/or plantings. The maximum spacing of plants to achieve an acceptable screen and the maximum acceptable grades for screening areas such as sodded berms and planting beds shall be consistent with the Landscape Policy Design Manual prepared by City Planning. Administrative Relief from the requirements of this subsection may be requested according to Article 5, Part 11 of this Zoning Code. H. Lighting: Lights used for illumination of parking areas and driveways shall be directed away from adjacent properties and rights-of-way so as to confine direct rays to the site. I. Loading Spaces and Areas: For any industrial use, off-street loading spaces and maneuvering areas shall be provided on the same lot in accord with the schedule listed below. Maneuvering or access areas may be located on adjacent lot(s) as long as a recorded document is provided for common use and maintenance. Square footage of building up to 3, ,001 to 20, ,001 to 80, ,001 to 140,000 3 for each additional 100,000 Number of spaces 1 additional

15 The minimum dimensions of an off-street loading space are 12' wide by 40' long, with a minimum vertical clearance of 14'. A minimum maneuvering aisle width of 40' shall be provided behind the off-street loading space. J. Location: Unless placed in a tract for common use, all required off-street parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the use. Access or maneuvering areas may be located on adjacent lot(s) only if a recorded document is provided for common use and maintenance. The easement or tract shall be established by a statement on the recorded plat or separate recorded document. The recorded documents shall state that the easement or tract is to be used and maintained by all the lot owners within the development. No part of the off-street parking or maneuvering area for any use, except one-family or two-family dwellings, shall be located in any portion of any required front landscape setback. In the R, R , R , and R-2 zones, the parking lots for religious institutions shall have a minimum front setback of 25'. Driveways may cross the required front yards to provide access for off-street parking or loading requirements. K. Parking and Storage Standards in Residential Zones: The purpose of this Subsection is to regulate the outside parking and storage of vehicles in residential zones. 1. It shall be unlawful to park or store the following vehicles outside in a residential zone district: a. Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (G.V.W.R.) of 10,001 pounds or greater on private property or within the public right-of-way. This provision does not apply to recreational vehicles as defined in this Zoning Code. b. Any construction equipment, flat bed, or trailer normally used to transport such equipment on private property or within the public right-of-way. 2. Parking. Outside vehicle parking shall be allowed on areas of the property where vehicle storage is allowed as outlined in the public right-of-way except in residential zones in accord with the applicable traffic laws.

16 3. Storage Prohibited. Except as provided in the following Subsection 4, outside vehicle storage is prohibited on residentially zoned property. 4. Storage Standards. Outside vehicle storage is allowed in the following locations: a. Vehicles, other than recreational vehicles or trailers, may be stored within the front yard upon a driveway surface. b. Vehicles may be stored in the side or rear yard, however, if more than 1 vehicle is stored within the side or rear yard, all vehicles, with the exception of 1, shall be totally enclosed by an opaque screen of a minimum height of 6. The screen may consist of any combination of opaque fencing, vegetation, natural features or structures. c. Recreational vehicles and trailers may only be stored upon a driveway surface within the front yard or within a portion of the public right-of-way adjoining the front yard if: (1) The recreational vehicle or trailer cannot be stored in the side or rear yard of the property because: (a) Such yard is insufficient in width and/or size to accommodate the vehicle or accommodate the access to the side or rear yard; (b) The steepness of the terrain prevents access to the side or rear yardor prevents storage within said yard; (c) Existing landscaping prevents access to the side or rear yard or prevents storage within said yard. (2) The vehicle is stored at least 10 from the edge of the sidewalk or pedestrian way which is nearest to the front lot line of the property; or, if there is no sidewalk or pedestrian way, such vehicles are at least 10 from the curb nearest to the front lot line of the property. The 10 distance shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest point of the recreational vehicle or trailer body to the edge of the sidewalk, pedestrian way, curb or street.

17 5. Except as set forth in this Subsection 4, the storage of recreational vehicles and trailers within the public rights-of-way is prohibited. L. Paving: Except for parking areas provided for one-family dwellings, the surface of all parking spaces, drives, aisles, maneuvering and automobile display or storage areas shall be paved. Driveways for one and two family dwelling units shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or crushed stone. For the purpose of this Section, paving shall mean covered with asphalt, concrete, brick, or other similar surfaces which may be approved by the Manager. M. Perimeter Enclosures: Except for parking areas provided for one-family or two-family residences, the perimeter of all parking, maneuvering, driveways, and automobile display or storage areas shall be enclosed by a permanent wall, fence, curb, or wheel or bumper barrier. The barrier must be a minimum of 4" in height. A discontinuous barrier may be used as long as the horizontal separation between barriers does not exceed 4'. N. Recreational Vehicles Standards in Residential Zones: 1. Except for Mobile Home Parks, no recreational vehicles shall be used in such a manner as to constitute a permanent dwelling unit; 2. A recreational vehicle stored or parked outside shall be in such a condition as to provide for the safe and effective performance of its intended function; and, 3. No recreational vehicle shall be permanently connected to wastewater, water lines or a source of electricity. No recreational vehicle shall be temporarily or permanently connected to wastewater, water, or electricity while parked in the public right-of-way. O. Signs: Directional signs for parking, maneuvering or drive areas are subject to the provisions of Article 4, Part 4 of this Zoning Code. P. Striping: Except for parking spaces for one-family or two-family residences, all parking spaces shall be clearly delineated or striped and the striping shall be maintained so it is visible. Striping shall not be required for automobile display or storage areas.

18 Q. Stacking Lanes for Drive-Through Facilities: Automobile stacking lanes for drivethrough uses shall be provided according to the following: 1. Restaurants shall provide 90' behind each order and pick-up window, or if the functions are separated, 30' behind an order board, and 60' behind the pick-up window. 2. Financial institutions and/or financial transaction facilities (i.e. bill payment windows) shall provide 70' behind each window or transfer facility. Where more than one window or transfer facility is provided, the stacking lanes may be distributed in 20' increments among the various lanes as long as no lane is less than 30' in length. 3. A car wash shall provide 40' behind each bay or stall. 4. The minimum width of a drive-through lane shall be 8'. 5. Required drive-through stacking lanes shall not intersect with pedestrian access to a public entrance of a building. 6. Each drive-through lane shall be striped, marked or otherwise distinctly delineated. 7. Driveways in conformance with this Section shall be provided to all stacking lanes. R. Tandem Parking: A parking space that is blocked by a tandem parking space shall not count toward fulfilling off-street parking requirements. A tandem parking space is a parking space located so that it abuts a second parking space such that vehicular access to that second space can only be made through the

19 abutting (tandem) space. An exception to this provision is listed in Article 4, Part 2 of this Part : Parking Exempt Districts: The areas described below are exempted from the provision of the minimum number of off-street parking spaces for specific uses as required by Article 4, Part 2. A. Central Business District: Bounded on the north by Bijou Street, the east by the alley between Weber Street and Wahsatch Avenue, the south by Cucharras Street and the west by the railroad right of way.

20 B. Old Colorado City District: The area bounded on the north by the south line of West Pikes Peak Avenue, on the south by the north line of West Cucharras Street, on the east by the west line of South 24th Street and on the west by the east line of 26th Street : Administrative Relief to Save Valuable Trees: The purpose of this Section is to provide flexibility in the application of parking requirements and design guidelines for use when strict application of the parking regulations will require the removal of existing valuable) trees. The City recognizes that healthy, mature trees provide important visual and environmental contributions to neighborhoods; that a long amount of time was required to establish the large, mature trees; and that the tree's value is not easily replaced if it is removed or destroyed. A. Application: A written request for administrative relief in conformance with this Zoning Code shall be submitted. The request shall also include a parking lot plan which shows the layout of spaces, aisles and access points and the location, size and species of the trees) to be saved. B. Findings Necessary to Grant Administrative Relief: In addition to making the findings required in the Administrative Relief regulations listed in this Zoning Code, the representative from City Planning must also make all of the following findings in order to grant administrative relief: 1. The strict application of parking requirements and design guidelines listed in this Section will cause the removal or destruction of an existing valuable tree. 2. The applicant is not proposing the most intensive use allowed in the zone. Other uses requiring fewer off.street parking spaces are permitted so the applicant has reasonable use of the property. The level of intensity is determined by the offstreet parking space ratio listed in Article 4, Part The City Forester has determined that: a. The tree is healthy; and; b. The tree is of high value and/or rare; and;

21 c. The diameter at breast height (DBH) is a minimum of 8"; and; d. Necessary measures needed to assure continued tree health will be used in the site design. 4. The Traffic Engineer has determined that the surrounding property will not be adversely impacted by the reduction of the number of required off-street parking spaces. 5. The intent of the Zoning Code is preserved. C. Administrative Relief That May Be Granted 1. In order to provide greater flexibility in satisfying parking requirements to save valuable trees, the following administrative relief may be granted. a. The prohibition against backing across a property line may be waived for those parking spaces accessed from an alley if the unparking vehicle is clearly visible from both alley directions. b. 100% of all required off-street parking spaces may be compact spaces. c. The prohibition against tandem parking spaces fulfilling off-street parking requirements may be waived. 2. If the relief permitted under Subsections a, b and/or c above is insufficient to preserve the valuable tree(s), a reduction of up to 20% of the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by Article 4, Part 2 may be permitted if necessary to save the valuable tree(s). D. Appeals: A decision of City Planning may be appealed in conformance with the Administrative Relief regulations listed in this Zoning Code.