Sec. 10.2. General Requirements

10.2.1. Applicability

The parking standards of this Article shall apply to all proposed development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land..

Commentary: Additional requirements for curb cuts and driveway A private roadway located on a parcel or lot used for vehicle access. approaches are found within the City Code and/or the Department of Public Works Reference Guide for Development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land., as applicable.

10.2.2. Facilities Required

A. Parking facilities for motorized vehicles All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. and bicycles shall be provided as required within this Article.

B. Required Park and Ride Parking Spaces

Commercial and office A room, group of rooms, or building whose primary use is the conduct of a business, professional service, or governmental activity of a non-retail nature; including administration, record keeping, clerical work, and similar functions. This definition is not meant to include manufacturing, processing, repair, or storage of materials or products. developments Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. which provide 400 or more parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. shall designate at least 5% of the spaces as “Park and Ride Motor vehicle parking spaces to be occupied by vehicles left by individuals who transferred to other modes of transportation for the remainder of their trip to an off-site location (for example, a driver who transfers from a car to a bus, train, or carpool for the remainder of the trip to work or school).” spaces. The following shall also apply.

1. No more than 100 spaces shall be required.

2. A sign Any words, lettering, parts of letters, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices, structures, designs, trade names, or trade marks by which anything is made known such as are used to designate an individual, a firm, an association, a corporation, a profession, a business, or a commodity or products, which are legible from any public street or adjacent property and used to attract attention. This definition includes the structure or the face on which a sign message is displayed. For the purposes of this Ordinance, this definition shall not include "trade dress" i.e.: architectural features identified with a product or business, as a sign. or signs Any words, lettering, parts of letters, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices, structures, designs, trade names, or trade marks by which anything is made known such as are used to designate an individual, a firm, an association, a corporation, a profession, a business, or a commodity or products, which are legible from any public street or adjacent property and used to attract attention. This definition includes the structure or the face on which a sign message is displayed. For the purposes of this Ordinance, this definition shall not include "trade dress" i.e.: architectural features identified with a product or business, as a sign. shall be used to designate that the spaces are reserved The withholding by a private entity of specific real estate from development pending acquisition by a public agency. for park and ride Motor vehicle parking spaces to be occupied by vehicles left by individuals who transferred to other modes of transportation for the remainder of their trip to an off-site location (for example, a driver who transfers from a car to a bus, train, or carpool for the remainder of the trip to work or school). use during non-holiday weekdays between 6 a.m and 6 p.m.

3. Bus shelters A facility established on a temporary or permanent basis by an organization to provide sleeping accommodations or refuge to individuals due to a social, economic, or other emergency or crisis, such as but not limited to homelessness, domestic violence, or a natural disaster. shall be required if the transit stop is within ¼-mile of the Park and Ride Motor vehicle parking spaces to be occupied by vehicles left by individuals who transferred to other modes of transportation for the remainder of their trip to an off-site location (for example, a driver who transfers from a car to a bus, train, or carpool for the remainder of the trip to work or school). area unless the applicable public transit provider indicates in writing to the Planning Director that a shelter A facility established on a temporary or permanent basis by an organization to provide sleeping accommodations or refuge to individuals due to a social, economic, or other emergency or crisis, such as but not limited to homelessness, domestic violence, or a natural disaster. is not required.

4. Handicapped accessible parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. shall be provided in the amount pursuant to paragraph 10.3.2, Handicapped Accessible Parking. The spaces provided shall count towards the overall number of required park and ride Motor vehicle parking spaces to be occupied by vehicles left by individuals who transferred to other modes of transportation for the remainder of their trip to an off-site location (for example, a driver who transfers from a car to a bus, train, or carpool for the remainder of the trip to work or school). spaces.

10.2.3. Vehicle Parking Permitted in Residential Districts and Uses

A. Other than multiplexes and apartments, residential uses can utilize designated driveways A private roadway located on a parcel or lot used for vehicle access. for parking.

1. Parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. and driveways A private roadway located on a parcel or lot used for vehicle access. to the front and side of the principal building As defined in the North Carolina Building Code, as amended, or the North Carolina Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, as amended, as applicable. must be clearly defined, constructed, and maintained with a surface pursuant to paragraph 10.4.2D, Surfacing. Grass, landscaped areas, and bare earth areas are prohibited for any driveway A private roadway located on a parcel or lot used for vehicle access. or parking.

2. Within the area between the primary structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways. and the street, the driveway A private roadway located on a parcel or lot used for vehicle access. shall not exceed 30 feet in width unless otherwise required in this Ordinance.

3. Except for driveways A private roadway located on a parcel or lot used for vehicle access., no additional curb cuts or vehicle All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. access points shall be permitted.

B. Blocking Pedestrian Circulation Prohibited

Parked vehicles All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. shall not block A usually rectangular space enclosed by right-of-way and occupied by or intended for buildings. sidewalks, walkways, or trails.

C. Except as specified below, vehicles All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. parked in residential areas shall not exceed 35 feet in overall length, eight feet in width or 12 feet in height.

D. Parking of buses on the site of and directly associated with an allowed nonresidential use in a residential district Any zoning district with the "R" designation, (RR, RS-20, etc.), including the PDR District. shall be allowed.

E. Recreational vehicles A vehicle, which is: (a) built on a single chassis; (b) 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection; (c) designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and (d) designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling, but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. such as boats, camper trailers, and utility trailers shall be stored off the street and shall be located to the rear of the primary structure A walled or roofed constructed object that is principally above ground; vertical projections meeting the definition of antenna-supporting or wireless support structures; or, when used in reference to Sec. 8.4, Floodplain and Flood Damage Protection Standards, a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally above ground. Included in this definition are extensions or additions which are covered by a roof supported by walls or columns, such as but not limited to porte cocheres, carports, covered or screened porches, and breezeways.. Multifamily A residential use consisting of at least three dwelling units. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: townhouse; detached rowhouse; multiplex; or apartment. developments Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. may designate a specific area on a site plan An accurately scaled development plan that shows existing conditions on a site as well as depicting details of proposed development. for boat and trailer parking for residents of the development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land..

F. Except as permitted in paragraph 5.4.4, Home Occupations Any occupation conducted by the inhabitants of the dwelling, which is secondary to the main use as a dwelling, and causes no change in the exterior of the dwelling., parking of heavy equipment Vehicles such as buses, tow trucks, furniture trucks, fuel trucks, refrigerated trucks, dump trucks, or cement mixers; vehicles with a Class of 7 or above that would typically have a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of at least 13 tons, or any construction equipment, or, within City limits, any farm equipment (except in the RS-20 or RR districts). or tractor trailers shall not be allowed. This requirement shall not prohibit commercial vehicles All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. from making deliveries in a residential district Any zoning district with the "R" designation, (RR, RS-20, etc.), including the PDR District..

10.2.4. Use of Nonresidential Parking Spaces

Parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. shall not be used for the storage or sale of merchandise, vehicle All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. storage, vehicles All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. for sale, or vehicle All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. repair until such uses are designated on an approved site plan An accurately scaled development plan that shows existing conditions on a site as well as depicting details of proposed development..

10.2.5. Calculation of Spaces

Requirements for the number of parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. for motorized vehicles All motorized vehicles as defined by the State of North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and motorcycles. This definition shall not include “Heavy Equipment” as defined elsewhere. and bicycles for each use are listed elsewhere in this section. The requirements may result in the calculation of a fractional parking space A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle.. If the fraction is less than 0.5, the fraction shall be deleted. If the fraction is 0.5 or greater, the fraction shall count as one parking space A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle..