§ 27-669. Dimensions of parking areas.

(a)

Standard parking stall dimensions shall be not less than nine feet by 18 feet, plus the necessary space for maneuvering into and out of the space. For standard parking lots the minimum cross dimensions shall be as follows:

(1)

Ninety-degree pattern, single loaded aisle: 44 feet.

(2)

Ninety-degree pattern, double loaded aisle: 60 feet.

(3)

Sixty-degree pattern, single loaded aisle: 37 feet with one-way drive.

(4)

Sixty-degree pattern, double loaded aisle: 57 feet with one-way drive and 60 feet with two-way drive.

(5)

Forty-five degree pattern, single loaded aisle: 33 feet, with one-way drive.

(6)

Forty-five degree pattern, double loaded aisle: 49 feet with one-way drive; 52 feet with two-way drive.

(7)

Parallel space: Nine by 23 feet, each space.

(b)

If vehicles can overhang wheel stops or curbs on one or both sides of the single or double loaded module, the dimensions set out in subsection (c) of this section can be reduced two feet for each side where vehicles can overhang. Obviously, this is not possible where there are walls, tall curbs, or adjoining parking spaces.

(c)

In office parking areas with low parking turnover and high user familiarity, 30 percent of the required off-street parking may be designated for small cars and spaces not less than eight feet by 16 feet utilized. Acceptable aisle width, layout of spaces and overall design of the parking area shall be shown on the final development plan.

(Code 1988, § 27-1323; Ord. No. 64690, § 1(27-67.3), 8-30-1984; Ord. No. 65814, § 12, 7-8-1993)