Sec. 10.3. Parking Rates

10.3.1. Required Motorized Vehicle and Bicycle Parking

A. Parking Rates

1. Rates for off-street motor 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. and bicycle parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. are provided for all uses listed below.

2. Uses not listed shall be reviewed by the Planning Director, or designee, for the appropriate parking rate classification, pursuant to Section 3.1, Interpretation of this Ordinance.

3. Buildings with multiple primary uses shall calculate parking based on the standard for each use in the 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..

4. Parking Rate Table

Use The purpose for which a building, structure, or area of land may be arranged or occupied or the activity conducted or proposed in a building, structure, or on an area of land. Category	Specific Use The purpose for which a building, structure, or area of land may be arranged or occupied or the activity conducted or proposed in a building, structure, or on an area of land.	Motor 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. (MV) Spaces	Minimum Bicycle Parking, except in the Downtown and Compact Neighborhood Tiers
AGRICULTURAL USES Land used as pasture or in the commercial production of crops, forestry, horticultural products, fish hatcheries or aquaculture, and the keeping of livestock for commercial or noncommercial purposes. Also included in this definition of agricultural uses are agricultural accessory buildings and sales of farm products grown or produced on the premises. This definition does not include domesticated chickens allowed pursuant to Sec. 5.4, Accessory Uses and Structures, the commercial slaughtering of animals for marketing, and farm tenant dwellings.
Agriculture	All agriculture	1 acre or less: None; Greater than an acre: 1 per site + 1 per 1,000 SF enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	No spaces required
RESIDENTIAL USES
Household Living	All household living1	2 per unit	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. (except townhomes See “Townhouse.”): 1 per 10 units
	Clubhouse and/or pool accessory to a residential 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.	No minimum	10% of motor 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. parking provided, minimum 4 spaces
Group Living	All group living, except as listed below	1 per 4 beds	Dormitories: 1 per 10 beds
	Co-living A dwelling unit where individuals reside by leasing a bedroom, the collective individuals do not qualify as a family as defined in this Ordinance, and where bathrooms may be shared but the common spaces and kitchen are shared. No individually leased rooms maintain separate cooking facilities. This definition does not include a fraternity or sorority, or a hotel, bed and breakfast inn, or other overnight accommodation.	2 per unit	1 per 3 bedrooms
	Congregate living facility A residential use which undertakes, for a period exceeding 24 hours, care, housing, food service and one or more personal services for persons not related to the owner or administrator.	1 per 2 units + 1 per 4 employees	1 per 20 employees, minimum 2 spaces
	Independent Living Facility A facility consisting of a single building or group of buildings with one ownership and management in which the residents are persons at least 55 years of age, their spouses, and/or their surviving spouses, and with or without an on-site resident manager. Residents live in their own dwelling units. The facility maintains a common dining room and typically provides personal services such as transportation, banking, and/or a barber shop/hair salon; recreational activities and amenities; concierge services; and housekeeping for residents and their guests. Health maintenance services and/or treatment are not provided.	0.6 per unit	1 per 20 units, minimum 4 spaces
PUBLIC AND CIVIC USES
Community Service	All community service, except as listed below	1 per 500 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 5,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces
	Auditoriums	1 per 200 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. available for seating in places of assembly, minimum 20 spaces	1 per 2,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. available for seating in places of assembly, minimum 2 spaces
	Clubs and lodges	1 per 100 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 5,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.
	Museums Establishments for the display of art or historic or science objects.	1 per 300 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 10 spaces	1 per 3,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces
	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., food pantry or meal center	1 per 1,500 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 5,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. , minimum 2 spaces
Day Care	All day care	1 per employee + 1 per each 10 attendees	2% of required MV parking
Educational Facilities	All educational facilities, except as listed below	6 per classroom + 1 per 300 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. of administrative 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. space	1 per classroom
	Elementary (inclusive of pre-k and preschool programs), middle school	1 per classroom + 1 per 300 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. of administrative 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. space	1 per classroom
	College or University	1.25 per dorm room + 1 per classroom + 1 per 300SF of administrative 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. space	20% of provided motor 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. parking
	Distance Learning Facility	1 per 300 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 5,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 4 spaces
Government Facilities	City, county, state or federal government 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.	1 per 300 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. + 1 per 3 employees	1 per 3,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. + 1 per 30 employees , minimum 4 spaces
	Correctional facilities Publicly or privately operated facilities housing persons awaiting trial or persons serving a sentence after being found guilty of a criminal offense., jail, prison	1 per 300 SF 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. area + 1 per 5 beds	1 per 5,000 SF 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. area, minimum 4 spaces
	Emergency services, fire, sheriff or medical station	1 per employee per shift + 1 per facility 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.	1 per 8 employees per shift
Medical Facilities	All medical facilities, except as listed below	1 per 250 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 5,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces
	Medical laboratory A place where scientific studies are conducted, including testing, research, or analysis of a medical, chemical, physical, biological, mechanical, or electronic nature.	1 per 500 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 10,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces
	Hospital An institution providing human health services primarily for in-patient medical and surgical care for the physically or mentally sick and injured and including related support facilities such as laboratories, out-patient departments, staff offices, food services, and gift shop.	1 per 2 beds + 1 per doctor and nurse + 1 per 4 employees	1 per 20 employees
Parks and Open Areas	All parks and open areas except as listed below	See Indoor Recreation or Outdoor Recreation, as applicable	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Court, Basketball	4 per court	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Court, Tennis	3 per court	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Dog park	1 per 1,000 SF	None required
	Field, Baseball or softball	20 per field	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Field, Football or soccer	30 per field	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Picnic 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.	1 per table	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Playground A constructed area designated for play and recreation typically for children, surfaced with material recommended by the most current safety handbook published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and consisting of play structures and equipment, including but not limited to, slides, swings, rockers, and climbing apparatus.	1 per 1,000 SF	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Pool, Indoor	20 per pool	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Pool, Outdoor	10 per pool	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Recreation center	1 per 300 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Trail head	1 per 1,000 linear feet of trail	20% of provided motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Cemetery A place used or to be used and dedicated or designated for interment of human remains or pet animal remains., mausoleum A building with places for entombment of the dead above ground. columbaria, memorial garden	1 per 5 seats in the chapel or assembly area	No spaces required
Passenger Terminals	All passenger terminals	1 per 200 SF waiting floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. + 1 per 2 employees	10% of required MV parking. Minimum 8 spaces. Parking must be covered.
Places of Worship A building primarily used by a non-profit organization for organized religious services and supporting uses.	All places of worship A building primarily used by a non-profit organization for organized religious services and supporting uses.	1 per 28 SF available for seating in the assembly area(s)	5% of provided motor 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. parking
Social Service Institutions	All social service institutions, except as listed below	1 per 1,500 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. + 1 per employee/volunteer	1 per 5,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. , minimum 2 spaces
Utilities	All utilities, except as listed below	1 per 1,000 SF enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	2 spaces, where motor 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. parking is required
	TV/HDTV/AM/FM broadcast facility	1 per 300 SF enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 10,000 SF enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.
COMMERCIAL USES
Indoor Recreation	All indoor recreation, except as listed below	1 per 250 SF enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 2,500 SF enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces
	Adult establishment A business as defined in North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) §14-202.10(2). This definition includes adult bookstores, adult motion picture theaters, adult mini-motion picture theaters, adult live entertainment businesses or massage businesses. These uses are further defined in NCGS §14-202.10 and the definitions are adopted by reference; however, massage therapy businesses as defined in this Ordinance are exempt from this definition., electronic gaming operation Any for-profit business or enterprise, whether as a principal or an accessory use, where persons utilize electronic machines, including but not limited to computers and gaming terminals, to conduct games of chance, including but not limited to sweepstakes, and where cash, merchandise, or other items of value are redeemed or otherwise distributed, whether or not the value of such distribution is determined by electronic games played or by predetermined odds. Such businesses or enterprises have as a part of its operation the running of one or more games or processes with any of the following characteristics: (1) payment, directly or as an intended addition to the purchase of a product, whereby the customer receives one or more electronic sweepstakes tickets, cards, tokens, or similar items entitling or empowering the customer to enter a sweepstakes, and without which item the customer would be unable to enter the sweepstakes; or, (2) payment, directly or as an intended addition to the purchase of a product, whereby the customer can request a no purchase necessary free entry of one or more sweepstakes tickets or other item entitling the customer to enter a sweepstakes. The term electronic gaming operations includes, but is not limited to, cyber-gambling establishments, internet sweepstakes, video sweepstakes, or cybercafés, which have a finite pool of winners. This does not include any lottery endorsed or permitted by the State of North Carolina., bar See “Nightclub”, nightclub, movie or theater A building or structure which contains an assembly hall for the performing arts and/or for the showing of motion pictures.	1 per 100 SF of floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	Movie or Theatre: 1 per 1,000 SF of seating area Others: 1 per 2,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. , minimum 2 spaces
	Conference center A primarily indoor commercial multipurpose venue facility designed primarily for hosting special events such as graduations, weddings, anniversaries, holiday gatherings, trade shows, corporate functions or meetings, and other similar functions. The facility may typically have a catering kitchen, indoor and outdoor seating, and a stage or event area. This definition does not include stadiums, arenas, or other similar outdoor venues., retreat house See “Event venue”., event venue A primarily indoor commercial multi-purpose venue facility designed primarily for hosting special events such as graduations, weddings, anniversaries, holiday gatherings, trade shows, corporate functions or meetings, and other similar functions. The facility may typically have a catering kitchen, indoor and outdoor seating, and a stage or event area. This definition does not include stadiums, arenas, or other similar outdoor venues., banquet hall See “Event venue”.	1 per 250 SF seating area	1 per 5,000 SF seating area, minimum 2
Outdoor Recreation	All outdoor recreation, except as listed below	1 per 500 SF of enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. + 1 per 1,000 SF of outdoor use area	10% of required motor 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. parking, minimum 4 spaces
	Campground A commercial recreational facility developed to accommodate the use of travel trailers, motorized homes, tents, cabins, or other similar device or facility used for temporary occupancy, with or without facilities for the exclusive use of its occupants. This definition shall not include manufactured homes, manufactured home parks or subdivisions, or the storage of recreational equipment or vehicles., summer camp	1 per campsite + 1 per employee	5% of required MV parking
	Circus ground	1 per 600 SF of the area devoted to the circus, arcade, concessions, etc.	2% of required MV parking
	Firing range A property prepared, equipped and delineated for the purpose of shooting at targets by rifles [excluding air rifles], pistols, shot guns or archery. Excluded from this definition are residential sites and properties with hunting leases., outdoor such as rifle range, archery, skeet, handgun	Min 5 + 1 per firing position	No spaces required
	Golf course An area laid out for playing golf, which can include some or all of the following accessory facilities: clubhouses, putting greens, swimming and tennis facilities, concessions for food and supplies. Driving ranges can also be included, unless specifically excluded by provisions of this Ordinance. This definition does not include Par 3 or miniature golf., country club (see “restaurants An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles.” for additional parking requirements associated with eating facilities)	4 per hole + 1 per 500 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	5% of required MV parking
	Stadium or arena, commercial amphitheater, ballfield	1 per 4 seats	1 per 30 seats, minimum 4 spaces, maximum 50 spaces.
Overnight Accommodations	All overnight accommodations, except as listed below	1.25 per room + 1 per 100 SF conference/banquet/  restaurant An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles.	1 per 15 rooms + 1 per 2,000 SF conference/banquet/  restaurant An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles.
	Bed and breakfast A state-regulated facility for overnight accommodations as defined under NCGS § 130A-247. establishment	1 per guest room A room or suite used as living accommodations for one or more paying visitors. + 2 per owner Any person having charge of any real property according to the records held by the Register of Deeds./manager	No spaces required
	Diet house, emergency 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.	1 per 250 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 2,500 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.
Restaurants An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles.	All restaurants An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles., except as listed below	1 per 100 SF	1 per 2,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces
Retail Sales and Service	All retail sales and service, except as listed below	1 per 200 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. for the first 50,000 SF of Gross Leaseable Area and 1 per 250 SF of leaseable area after that	1 per 5,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 4 spaces
	Animal hospital An institution providing human health services primarily for in-patient medical and surgical care for the physically or mentally sick and injured and including related support facilities such as laboratories, out-patient departments, staff offices, food services, and gift shop., kennel An establishment engaged in boarding, breeding, buying, selling, grooming or training of pet animals., or veterinarian	1 per 250 SF enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 10,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces
	Artist gallery, bulk mailing service, psychic, medium, security service, studio, taxidermist	1 per 400 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 10,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces Security service, taxidermist: No spaces required
	For 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. with more than one business: Storage used as general storage for the facility	1 per 1,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	No spaces required
	Outdoor market	1 per 300 SF vendor area	5% of required MV parking
	Repair-oriented services such as appliance, bicycle, canvas product, clock, computer, gun, jewelry, musical instrument, 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. equipment, radio, shoe, television or watch repair, locksmith, tailor, milliner, upholsterer	1 per 500 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 10,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces
Self-Service Storage	All self-service storage	Min. 5 or 1 per 100 storage units, whichever is greater	Min. 2 or 1 per 750 storage units, whichever is greater
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. Sales and Service	All 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. sales and service, except as listed below	3 per service bay	1 per 20 employees, minimum 2 spaces
	Car wash	2 per wash bay	1 per 20 employees, minimum 2 spaces
	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. sales, leasing or rental; manufactured housing sales	1 per 500 SF enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 20 employees, minimum 2 spaces
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. USES
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.	All 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. uses, except as listed below	1 per 250 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 5,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces
	Research and 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.	1 per 250 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. of 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. space + 1 per 1,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. of laboratory A place where scientific studies are conducted, including testing, research, or analysis of a medical, chemical, physical, biological, mechanical, or electronic nature. + 1 per 5,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. for greenhouses and other material or mechanical storage areas	1 per 5,000 SF 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. floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces + 1 per 20,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. non-office, minimum 2 spaces
INDUSTRIAL USES
Heavy Industrial	All heavy industrial	1 per 1,000 SF enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	2 spaces required
	Wrecking, junk or salvage yard Any non-residential property used for the storage, collection, and/or recycling of any type of equipment, and including but not limited to vehicles, appliances and related machinery.	1 + 1 per 10,000 SF of yard A space on the same lot with a building or group of buildings, which space lies between the building or group of buildings and the nearest lot line. area	2% of required MV parking
Light Industrial Service	All light industrial service	1 per 1,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 20,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2
Resource Extraction	All resource extraction	1 per 2 employees, minimum 3	2 spaces required
Warehouse and Freight Movement	All warehouse and freight movement	1 per 5,000 SF of floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	2% of required MV parking, minimum 2 spaces
Waste-Related Service	All waste-related services	1 per 500 SF enclosed floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements. + 1 per 5,000 SF outside storage area	2 spaces required
Wholesale Trades	All wholesale trade	1 per 1,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements.	1 per 20,000 SF floor area Area of enclosed (i.e. roofed and walled) built space, excluding any unfinished area used exclusively for storage or mechanical elements., minimum 2 spaces
1 For all household living within the Compact Neighborhood Tier, and affordable housing dwelling units A dwelling unit committed for a minimum 30-year term as affordable, through covenants, restrictions, or officially adopted agreements, to households with incomes as follows. Income eligibility, affordable rent levels and affordable for sale prices, as well as monitoring and compliance requirements for affordable housing dwelling units, will adhere to the adopted rules and procedures of the City of Durham’s Community Development Department. in the Urban Tier, see paragraph 10.3.1B.7.

 

B. Parking Rates

1. The amount of motor 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. parking shall be a percent of the amount indicated in paragraph 10.3.1A.4, Parking Rate Table. The maximum parking rates are as follows. For fractions, refer to paragraph 10.2.5, Calculation of Spaces.

Location	Minimum4	Maximum
Downtown Design (DD) District	None	100%
Suburban and Rural Tiers	None	175%
Urban Tier1
All Districts except Commercial Infill (CI)	None	175%
Commercial Infill (CI) District	None	100%
Compact Neighborhood Tier 1,2,3
All Districts except Compact Suburban Design (CSD) Districts	None	100%
Compact Suburban Design District – Core (CSD-C)	None	50%
Compact Suburban Design District – Support 1 (CSD-S1)	None	100%
Compact Suburban Design District – Support 2 (CSD-S2)	None	100%
1 For all households living within the Compact Neighborhood Tier, and affordable housing dwelling units A dwelling unit committed for a minimum 30-year term as affordable, through covenants, restrictions, or officially adopted agreements, to households with incomes as follows. Income eligibility, affordable rent levels and affordable for sale prices, as well as monitoring and compliance requirements for affordable housing dwelling units, will adhere to the adopted rules and procedures of the City of Durham’s Community Development Department. in the Urban Tier, see paragraph 10.3.1B.7. 2 For projects qualifying for the affordable housing bonus, see paragraph 10.3.1B.11. 3 For the North RTP and Triangle Metro Center Compact Neighborhood Tiers, see paragraph 10.3.1B.5. 4 For methods to reduce minimum parking requirements, see paragraphs 10.3.1B.9 and 10.

 

Example: The parking schedule is a baseline calculator for the amount of motor 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. parking for a particular use or uses, subject to the location minimum and maximum requirements of the tier or specific zoning district. For example, if a use, per the parking table, generates a rate of 100 spaces, the amount of parking permitted is as follows:

DD: Minimum – None; maximum – 100 spaces

Suburban and Rural: Minimum – None; Maximum – 175 spaces

Compact Neighborhood (All districts except CSD): Minimum – None; Maximum – 100 spaces

Compact Neighborhood – CSD Districts:

Core: Minimum-None; Maximum – 50 spaces

Support 1: Minimum – None; Maximum – 100 spaces

Support 2: Minimum – None; Maximum – 100 spaces

Urban (except CI): Minimum – None; maximum – 175 spaces

CI District: Minimum – None; maximum – 100 spaces

2. Bicycle parking rates for the SRP-C District (County Only), Compact Neighborhood and Downtown Tiers shall be pursuant to paragraph 10.3.3, Bicycle Parking in the SRP-C District (County Only), Downtown and Compact Neighborhood Tiers.

3. The amount of required parking for colleges or universities within the UC or UC-2 districts shall be determined pursuant to paragraph 6.11.4I, Parking.

4. Unless a use is a college or university, passenger terminal, within the SRP-C District (County Only), or located in the Downtown or Compact Neighborhood Tiers, the maximum number of required bicycle parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. shall be 100.

5. For the North RTP and Triangle Metro Center Compact Neighborhood Tiers: Uses located in these areas approved prior to January 1, 2006, can utilize the maximum parking rates established for the Suburban Tier until such time as regional mass transit is available in the applicable tier area.

6. In the following tiers, the motor 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. parking rates for household living dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. shall be as follows. Where parking is provided for 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. with affordable housing dwelling units A dwelling unit committed for a minimum 30-year term as affordable, through covenants, restrictions, or officially adopted agreements, to households with incomes as follows. Income eligibility, affordable rent levels and affordable for sale prices, as well as monitoring and compliance requirements for affordable housing dwelling units, will adhere to the adopted rules and procedures of the City of Durham’s Community Development Department., parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. shall not be reserved The withholding by a private entity of specific real estate from development pending acquisition by a public agency., designated, or otherwise set aside for market-rate versus affordable units.

	Minimum	Maximum
Compact Neighborhood Tier (except CSD Districts):
Household Living, except as Listed Below	None	2 spaces/unit
Affordable Housing Dwelling Units A dwelling unit committed for a minimum 30-year term as affordable, through covenants, restrictions, or officially adopted agreements, to households with incomes as follows. Income eligibility, affordable rent levels and affordable for sale prices, as well as monitoring and compliance requirements for affordable housing dwelling units, will adhere to the adopted rules and procedures of the City of Durham’s Community Development Department.	None	2 spaces/unit
Compact Suburban Design Districts:
CSD-C and CSD-S1	None	1.5 spaces/unit
CSD-S2	None	2 spaces/unit
Affordable Housing Dwelling Units A dwelling unit committed for a minimum 30-year term as affordable, through covenants, restrictions, or officially adopted agreements, to households with incomes as follows. Income eligibility, affordable rent levels and affordable for sale prices, as well as monitoring and compliance requirements for affordable housing dwelling units, will adhere to the adopted rules and procedures of the City of Durham’s Community Development Department.	None	See sub-district maximum
Urban and Suburban Tiers:
Affordable Housing Dwelling Units A dwelling unit committed for a minimum 30-year term as affordable, through covenants, restrictions, or officially adopted agreements, to households with incomes as follows. Income eligibility, affordable rent levels and affordable for sale prices, as well as monitoring and compliance requirements for affordable housing dwelling units, will adhere to the adopted rules and procedures of the City of Durham’s Community Development Department.	None	2 spaces/unit

 

7. Methods to Exceed Maximum Parking

The maximum amount of motor 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. parking can be exceeded by any of the following methods:

a. The additional parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. and drive aisles shall be pervious paving pursuant to the following:

(1) Pervious paving shall be considered surface improvements such as interlocking concrete paving blocks, brick pavers, grid pavers, or other similar improvements which permit the infiltration of water through the improved surface.

(2) Sub-surface preparation to accommodate the water infiltration allowed through the surface material shall be required.

(3) Gravel shall not be considered a pervious paving surface.

b. The additional parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. shall be provided as structured parking subject to the following requirements:

(1) The footprint of proposed structured parking cannot exceed 75% of the footprint of a surface parking lot An area of land where vehicles are kept on a daily, overnight, or temporary basis; not to include the storage of wrecked or abandoned vehicles, vehicle parts, or the repair of vehicles. designed to accommodate 100% parking; and

(2) The maximum height shall be the height permitted within the zoning district.

c. The additional parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. are underground where parking areas are not visible from the right-of-way A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription or condemnation and intended to be occupied by a street, trail, rail corridor, or public utility. or adjacent Property abutting directly on the boundary of, touching, or sharing a common point. properties.

d. For all sites except in Design Districts: a sealed alternative parking rate analysis, prepared by an engineer with expertise in transportation, that utilizes the following criteria to substantiate the need for additional parking. The City Transportation Director or designee, or NCDOT, as applicable, shall be the approving authority for the analysis.

(1) Data or studies of similar sites and uses;

(2) Comparisons to minimum standards in national published data sources such as Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Urban Land Institute (ULI), National Parking Association (NPA), American Planning Association (APA), or other professionally recognized data sources; and

(3) Comparisons to minimum requirements of similar municipalities.

e. Design Districts

(1) No more than the maximum allowed parking pursuant to paragraph 10.3.1A.4 shall be allowed, unless provided within structured parking and at least two of the three following requirements are met:

(a) At least 50% of the parking 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. roof area is a green roof A vegetated roof treatment that has a layer of soil and a drainage system and is planted with vegetation.;

(b) A minimum of 15% of the total parking provided shall be made permanently publicly accessible; and

(c) All street frontage The boundary of a property adjacent to one side of a street. portions of the parking 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. shall be constructed to allow conversion to interior usable space.

(2) Public parking Parking spaces or areas controlled by, or under contract with, a governmental entity to allow for general public use of the parking spaces and not dedicated to a specific user. provided as a provision for additional height in paragraph 16.3.4, Height, can be provided in excess of the maximum parking provided it meets 1a and 1c above.

10.3.2. Handicapped Accessible Parking

A. Handicapped accessible parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. shall be provided in the amount required by the North Carolina State 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. Code, as amended.

B. Where standard parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. are provided on site, handicapped accessible spaces shall be provided on site. Otherwise, they shall be located according to the North Carolina State 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. Code, as amended.

10.3.3. Bicycle Parking in the SRP-C District (County Only), Downtown and Compact Neighborhood Tiers

A. Uses within the SRP-C District (County Only), Downtown and Compact Neighborhood Tiers shall provide bicycle parking based on the category and square footage of each use, as applicable.

B. Minimum Parking Requirements

The minimum amount of bicycle parking shall be as follows:

	Minimum Total Required Parking	Minimum of Total Required Parking:
		“Short-Term” Spaces	“Long-Term” Spaces
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. (except townhomes See “Townhouse.”) of three or more dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.:	0.5 space per dwelling unit A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.	Fewer than 50 dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.: None required	Fewer than 50 dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation.: 75%
		50 dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. or more: 6 spaces or 5%, whichever is greater	50 dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. or more: 75%
Retail/restaurant An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food, where the sale of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, ale, wine, and liquor may also occur as a secondary function. Food and alcoholic drinks are primarily consumed on the premises where sold or in a designated social district; however, the take‐out of food & drink may occur, including to patrons who remain in vehicles.	1 space per 1,000 square feet	75%	2 spaces
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./light industrial (10,000 square feet or greater)	1 space per 2,500 square feet	4 spaces	75%
The following do not require minimum amounts of total required parking to be either short- or long-term parking
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./light industrial (less than 10,000 square feet)	1 space per 2,500 square feet, or 2 spaces, whichever is greater
Commercial parking lot An area of land where vehicles are kept on a daily, overnight, or temporary basis; not to include the storage of wrecked or abandoned vehicles, vehicle parts, or the repair of vehicles. or 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.	6 spaces, or 1 per 20 motor 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. spaces, whichever is greater
Bus/rail platform or station with public-accessible, completely enclosed structures	8 spaces
Bus/rail platform or stop with 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.	4 spaces
All other non-residential	4 spaces, or as required for non-design districts, whichever is greater
Utilities	As required per non-design districts
Additions	2 spaces, or the requirement for the additional square feet, whichever greater
Change of use only (no site work is proposed that requires a site plan An accurately scaled development plan that shows existing conditions on a site as well as depicting details of proposed development., special use permit, or architectural review application approval from the Planning Department).	2 spaces, or none if publicly accessible bicycle parking facilities exist within 50 feet of the entrance along the same block face One side of a right-of-way between two consecutive intersecting or intercepting rights-of-way, natural barrier, or between a cross-street and the end of a dead end street or cul-de-sac. Where a street curves so that any two adjacent 100-foot chords thereof form an angle of 120 degrees or less, measured along the centerline of the street, such curve shall be construed as an intersecting street.

 

1. Minimum Total Required

This amount indicates the gross minimum number of bicycle parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. required.

2. Short-term parking

a. This amount, if required, shall be the minimum amount of the minimum total required parking that shall be dedicated The transfer without payment of ownership or other interest in real property from a private entity to a public agency. to short-term parking.

b. Short-term parking shall be publicly accessible parking located outdoors at primary entrances of buildings or within parking structures.

3. Long-term parking

a. This amount, if required, shall be the minimum amount of the minimum total required parking that shall be dedicated The transfer without payment of ownership or other interest in real property from a private entity to a public agency. to long-term parking.

b. Long-term parking is not required to be publicly accessible or located outdoors.

c. Long-term parking shall not be placed within individual dwelling units A single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation..

d. If placed outdoors, the parking facility shall be lit in accordance with storage areas (security lighting) pursuant to paragraph 7.4.3, Standards; covered to provide protection from rain and snow; and, if provided for residential uses, be located within a secured enclosure.

4. Remaining Required Parking

Remaining required parking not required to be short- or long-term parking can be provided as either type of parking at the discretion of the applicant.

Example: The minimum total required bicycle parking spaces A designated off-street area designed to accommodate the parking of one vehicle. for a 100-dwelling unit 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. is 50 spaces. Of the 50 spaces:

(1) Six short-term spaces are required (because 5% of 50 is less than six); and

(2) Thirty-eight long-term spaces are required (75% of 50 is 37.5 spaces, which requires rounding up to 38).

(3) The remaining spaces can be short- or long-term parking.

5. Small Projects

Projects that do not generate enough required bicycle parking to satisfy short and/or long term parking minimum requirements, as applicable, shall provide the minimum overall requirement as either type at the discretion of the applicant.