46-96 ORDINANCE NO. 46-96
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Cf~94ISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 4.6.9, "OFF-STREET
PARKING REGULATIONS", OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT P4.~GT~ATIONS
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, BY ADDING PARKING
DIMENSION DETAILS, STRIPING DETAILS, AMENDING GUEST
PARKING REQUIREMENTS, AND OldER MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO
P3~ATED SECTIONS; PROVIDING A ~ REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to LDR Section 1.1.6, the Planning and Zoning
Board reviewed the subject matter at its meeting of September 16, 1996, and
voted 4 to 1 to forward the change with a recommendation of approval; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 163.3174(4)(c), the Planning
and Zoning Board, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, has determined that
the change is consistent with and furthers the objectives and policies of the
O:>mprehensive Plan.
N~, 2'I-t~REBDRE~ B~ IT ORD~Iq~ BR' ~ CITY O21qMISSION OF ~ CITY
OF DEI. i~¥ BEACH~ FLORIDA, J~ FOLI_I~S:
Section 1. ~ilmt Chapter Four, "goning Regulations", Art:iel~ 4.6,
"Sul:~l~'nental District Regulation~" , Section 4.6.9, "Off-Street Pm:king
Regu.l. at2.ons", of the ~ l~velolm~nt Recy.~l. ations of the City of 12~lra¥
l~.~ch, Florida, 1:~, and the same i~ hereby amerded a~ ~ore particularly
doscribox:l in Ext'd.b±t "A" attached h~reto and made a ~ hereof.
Section 2. 2hat all orO.'h'mnce$ or l:~rts of ordinances in conflict
herewith 1:~, and the same are herel~ rel:~.aled.
Section 3. ~hat should any section or provision of this ord.tn~¢e
or an7 portion thereof, an7 paraclraph, sentence, or word. t:~ docla.red b7
court: of Cml:~tent jur±~d.tction to t:~ inval±d, ~uch do¢i~ion ~hall not affect
the validity of the remainder hereof ~ a whol~ or ~ thereof other than
th~ ~ decla.rod to 1:~ invalid.
Section 4. ~'uat thi~ ordinance sl~all t~¢ome effective iJranediatel7
upon l:~assage on seconcl and. f~m~l, reading.
PASS~_D ~ AI~I~.~ in r~cjulm: ~ion on secord and f±r~l, r~ading
on th.ts the 5th day of ~ovember , [i~LA~
Cfty Cl~rk~
First Reading October 1 ~ 19 9 6
Second Reading October 15, 1996 (continued to 11/5/96)
Passed and adopted on November 5, 1996
EXHIBIT "A"
Section 4.6.9 Off-street Parking RegulationS,:
(^) Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this Section is to ensure that
adequate off-street parking is provided to meet the needs of users of structures and
uSage of land. All parking areas shall be designed and situated so as to ensure their
usefulness, to protect the public safety, and where appropriate, to mitigate potential
adverse impacts on adjacent uses. It is the responsibility of the developer of property
to provide and maintain adequate off-street parking. ,~-/,~,. · --..'/-/n~,-,,
(B) Applicability_:
(1) Off-street parking facilities shall be provided in the following
situations:
(a) For any new building constructed;
(b) For any new category of use established including a new
conditional use;
(c) For any addition or enlargement of an existing building or
use;
(d) For any change in the occupancy of an existing building or
the manner in which a use is conducted that would result in
additional parking spaces being required.
(2) For items (c) and (d) from above, the additional parking spaces
shall be required only for such addition, enlargement, or change and not for the entire
building or use, unless required as a condition of approval associated with the approval
of the addition, enlargement, or change.
(3) When existing parking is diminished by an addition or enlargement
and such parking had been previously required, or would be required if the use were
established at this point in time, such parking spaces must be replaced and be in
addition to those spaces required for the addition or enlargement.
(4) The requirements of this Section shall apply for temporary uses as
well as permanent uses.
(C) Number of Parking S_Daces Required: The number of parking spaces
required for new buildings, new uses, additions, enlargements, or changes shall be
determined by the following standards for uses and categories of use and types of
parking spaces.
(1) General Provisions: The following apply in the application of this
Subsection:
(a) Fractions: If the total number of parking spaces required
results in a fraction, it shall be rounded up to the next
highest figure.
(b) Handicapped Spaces: Special parking spaces designed
for use by the handicapped shall be provided pursuant to the
provisions of Florida Accessibility Code for Building
Construction,,u""'~""",_,,.,....,.....-.........~*~*"*"" Such spaces shall not be
in addition to, but shall substitute for, required parking.
(c) Bicycle Parking: Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided
in a designated area and by a fixed or stationary bike rack
for the following uses:
In shopping centers at the rate of five (5) spaces per
100,000 sq.ft, of gross floor area;
(2) At fast food restaurants, government offices and
community centers, and commercial and private
recreation facilities at the rate of five (5) spaces per
facility.
(3) Any non-residential use within the City's TCEA which
through the development review process, is
determined to generate a demand.
(d) Uses not Listed: Any use, or use category, which is not
specifically listed herein shall have its parking requirement
established at the time of approval of the site and
development, action associated with the new use or
structure.
(e) Design Requirements Apply. Exceptions: The Design
Requirements for parking lots as provided for in Section
4.6.9(D) shall apply to all parking spaces which are required
in this subsection, except for specific provisions to the
contrary which are contained herein.
(f) Reauirements are cumulative: In situations where a
combination of uses are developed on a site, parking
requirements shall be determined for each of the uses
according to the parking requirements set forth herein. An
exception to this rule may be made, pursuant to Subsection
(C)(8), Multiple Uses.
"~; ....... ; ..... * ...... ~;"~" MOVED TO SECTION
(F)(1)
Compact Car Parking: Up to 30% of the required parking
for any use may be designated for comoact cars. Such
approval may be granted concurrent with aDproval of the
site and develoDment plan, 8paces which are provided in
excess of the number required may also be designated and
designed as "compact car parking".
(2) Requirements for Residential Uses:
(a) Single Family Oeached ResidenCes -- ~o per dwelling
unit. Tandem parking may be used provided that in the
8ingle Family (R-1 District) or RL District, no required
parking space may be located in a required front or street
side setback.
(b) Duplexes -- ~o spaces per dwelling unit. Tandem parking
may be used provided that such parking does not result in
the space for one unit impeding access to a space of the
other unit. Fu~her, curb cuts or direct access from parking
areas onto a street shall not exceed 24' in width.
(c) Multiple Family Structures: ~.
* efficiency dwelling unit -- 1.0 space/unit
* one bedroom dwelling unit- 1.5 spaces/unit
* two or more bedroom d.u. - 2.0 spaces/unit
* Guest parking @" ......... '~ .... "; ..... ;* shall be
provided cumulatively as follow~,:.
- for the first 20 units - .5 spaces per unit
- for units 21-50 - .3 spaces per unit
- for units 51 and above - .2 spaces per unit
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(d) Residential Uses in Commercial Buildings: When there is
residential use in a building whose primary use is
commercial (greater than 50% of floor area being
commercial), the following standards shall apply:
* efficiency dwelling unit -- 1.0 space/unit
* one bedroom dwelling unit -1.0 space/unit
* two or more bedroom d.u. --1.5 spaces/unit
* no guest parking is required
(e) Location of Guest Parking Spaces: Guest parking spaces
may be centralized or located near recreational features
within a development project. A portion of guest parking
spaces may be provided in stabilized sod pursuant to
Section 4.6.9(D)(8).
(3) Requirements for Commercial Uses:
(a) General Commercial Uses: Shall provide 4.5 spaces per
1,000 square feet of gross floor area which includes retail
floor area, associated warehouse and storage floor area,
and employee and management facilities.
(b) Convenience Stores with Associated Gasoline Sales:
Shall provide 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor
area of the convenience store and any kiosk or cashier
station.
(c) Gasoline Stations: With or without convenience food sales
shall provide 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of ~ct non
repair gross floor area and shall provided four (4) spaces
per service bay or lift.
(d) Restaurants: Inclusive of drive-ins, drive-thru, snack
shops, night clubs, lounges shall provide 12 spaces per
1,000 square feet of floor area up to 6,000 sq.ft, and then 15
spaces per 1,000 sq.ft, of floor area over
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(e) Shopping Centers: Spaces required based upon size of
center per gross leasable floor area, irrespective of uses the
initial 6,000 sq.ft.
* 25,000 to 400,000 sq.ft, provides 4/1,000
* 400,000 to 600,000 sq.ft, provides 4.5/1,000
.* greater than 600,000 sq.ft, provides 5/1,000
(f) Vehicle Sales and Rental: Including auto sales, auto rental
agencies, recreational vehicle sales and rental, and truck
sales and rental, shall provide 4 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft, of
total building(s) area, except indoor display areas. Required
parking spaces shall be designated for employee, customer,
and/or service use at the standard of, at least, 1.5 spaces
per service bay and 2 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft, of floor area
(less indoor display area). Any remaining spaces may be
used for display purposes.
(4) Requirements for Office Uses:
(a) Business and Professional Offices: Except governmental
and medical offices, shall provide:
* 4 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft, of gross floor area in buildings up
to 3,000 sq.ft.
* 3.5 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft, of gross floor area in buildings
greater than 3,000 sq.ft.
(b) Governmental Offices: Including public health and
rehabilitative services, shall provide 5 spaces per 1,000
sq.ft, of gross floor area.
(c) Medical and Dental Offices: Including clinics and mental
health treatment facilities, shall provide 5 spaces per 1,000
sq.ft, of gross floor area.
(5) Requirements for Industrial Uses:
(a) General: General Industrial Uses (manufacturing,
assembly, attendant offices) shall provide parking at the rate
of 3 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft, of floor area devoted to such
uses. In addition, 1 space shall be provided for each 1,000
sq.ft, of floor area devoted to storage and warehouse use.
(b) Vehicle Paint. Body. and Repair Shops: Shall provide 4.5
spaces per 1,000 sq.ft, of gross floor area.
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(c) Vehicle Wrecking and Salvage Yards: Shall provide 1
space per 10,000 sq.ft, of lot area.
(6) Requirements for Recreational and Community_ Facilities
Either Public or Private
(a) Auditoriums. meeting places: Assembly halls, conference
and meeting moms, theaters, stadiums, civic centers,
community theaters, cultural facilities, arts and crafts
centers, and similar uses shall provide .3 of a parking space
for each seat or 1 space for each 50 sq.ft, of total floor ama,
whichever is greater.
(b) Bowling Establishments: Shall provide 4 parking spaces
per lane.
(c) Churches: Shall provide one space for every three seats
provided in the sanctuary. Additional parking is not required
for other uses on the church property e.g. Sunday School,
Day Care, Preschool, etc. when such uses are operated as
a part of, under the auspices of, the Church.
(d) Clubs and Lodges: Shall provide 1 space for every four
seats or 1 for every 50 sq.ft, of total floor area, whichever is
greater.
(e) Educational Facilities: Public or private, shall provide the
following:
* Nursery & Kindergarten 1/300 sq.ft, of
total floor area
* Elementary & Middle 2 per classroom
plus 50% of the
requirement of
an auditorium or stadium
* High School, Vocational Schools, Colleges,
and Trade Schools shall provide 1 space for
every 5 students which can be accommodated at
maximum capacity
(f) Fire Stations: Shall provide 1 space for each employee on
the shift with greatest employment.
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(g) Golf Courses: A full golf course shall provide 7 parking
spaces per hole; an executive golf course shall provide 4
parking spaces per hole.
(h) Miniature Golf Courses: Shall provide 1.5 parking spaces
per hole.
(i) Hospitals: Shall provide 1.5 spaces per bed, plus 1/100
sq.ft, of floor.area in rooms for outpatient, emergency, and
other special service areas open to the public.
(j) Libraries: Shall provide 4/1,000 sq.ft, of total floor area.
(k) MIjseums: Shall provide 5/1,000 sq.ft, of floor area which is
open to the public.
(I) Police Stations, Public Works Complexes: Shall provide
4/1,000 sq.ft, of total floor area. This requirement shall
encompass all uses on the premises.
(m) Post Offices: Shall provide 5/1,000 sq.ft, of total floor area
in addition to a parking area for employees.
(n) Swim Clubs: Shall provide 1/30 sq.ft, of total water surface.
(o) Tennis Clubs: Shall provide 4 spaces per court.
(p) Community_ Facilities within Planned Residential
Developments: Shall provide parking sufficient to
accommodate guest, service and local needs recognizing
that residents have other -~"'~;',' '~ ..... ;~'f~ means of
access. The parking shall be pursuant to an approved site
plan.
(q) Parks: Shall have the parking needs assessed and
determined by the Director of Development Services.
(r) Yacht Clubs: One space per 1,000 sq.ft, of floor area and
outdoor seating/eating area plus ........
n' '~'~'"- c~ ~'"'~* °'""'"' .5 soaces for each boat ,~lip.
(7) Other Uses:
(a) Abused Spouse Residence: One space per sleeping
room plus one space for each shift employee.
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(b) A.C.L.F's, Alcoholic and Drug Abuse Treatment
Facilities, and Nursing Homes: Shall provide one space
for each four beds.
(c) Continuing Care: Facilities shall provide 1.5 spaces per
unit.
(d) Bed and Breakfast Inns: shall provide one per guest room
and one for the manager/owner.
(e) Hotels and Motels: Shall provide .7 of a space for
each guest room plus 10 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft, of floor
area devoted to ballrooms, meeting rooms, restaurants,
lounges, and shops.
(f) IBrcadcast Facilities and Communication Facilities:
Shall provide 4/1,000 sq.ft, of total floor area.
(g) Bu~ Stations. Taxi Stations. and Train Stations: Shall
provide 3/1,000 sq.ft, of total floor area (including storage
areas).
(h) Child Care and Adult Day Care: Shall provide 1/300 sq.ft.
of total floor area.
(i) Courts. Courthouses and Related Facilities: Shall provide
1/150 sq.ft.(net) of courtroom space plus 1/250 sq.ft. (gross)
of non-courtroom area, excluding walls, elevators, stairwells,
and mechanical equipment areas.
(j) Funeral Homes: Shall provide 4/1,000 sq.ft, of total floor
area plus .3/each seat in the chapel, if any.
(k) Marinas: Shall provide 5/1,000 sq.ft, of total floor area of
any building devoted to marina use plus 1/slip.
(8) Multiple Uses:
(a) Shopping Centers: As an alternative to using the
standard shopping center standard, parking facilities
may be jointly used for activities with significantly
different peak hours of operation. A 15% reduction of
the total cumulative number of required parking
spaces may be granted pursuant to the following:
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(1) A combination of two or more of the following uses
are involved, in a shopping center of greater than
25,000 sq.ft.:
General Retail
Offices
Restaurants
Residential Dwelling Units
(2) The predominant use does not exceed 75% of the
total floor area for all uses;
(.3) The parking requirements are calculated separately
for each use without using the standards established
for shopping centers;
(4) The relief granted shall not result in less than 3.3
spaces per 1,000 sq.ft, of nonresidential floor area
plus the number of residential spaces which would
otherwise be required;
(.5) The relief may be granted concurrent with site and
development plan approval.
(b) Differing Hours of Operation: When uses within a
structure or a development have separate hours of operation
(e.g. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) administrative
relief may be granted to allow double counting of parking
spaces.
(c) Subordinate Uses: When parking spaces are provided
based upon an intensive use of a site (e.g. church services)
and, at different times, other uses are on the site (e.g. day
care) administrative relief may be granted to the effect of not
requiring parking for the subordinate uses.
(D) Design Standards: All parking spaces which are created in order to fulfill
requirements of this Section (i.e. required parking spaces) shall conform to the design
standards of this subsection.
(1) General Design Concepts: The following concepts shall be
applied in the layout and design of parking lots:
(a) Parking spaces should be located and arranged in such a
manner as to facilitate pedestrian access to the uses they
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are intended to serve. In general, parking spaces should be
distributed proportionately to needs.
(b) Employee parking should be located in the area least
desirable for customer or short-term parking.
(c) Compact car parking, where allowed, should be integrated
throughout a parking lot in such a manner that compact and
standard cars have equal access to desirable parking
spaces.
(d) Handicapped spaces are to be provided in
accordance with the Florida Accessibility Code for Building
Construction and shall be located as close as is practical to
the entrances of the buildings they are intended to serve.
To the greatest extent possible, they shall be oriented so
that a user does not have to go past the rear of other
parking spaces or cross an aisle in order to reach the
building's main entrance.
(2) Previsions for ingress and egress: Each required parking space
shall be accessible at all times. Access which conforms with minimal aisle standards
and which includes maneuvering area so that a vehicle must be able to enter and exit
the parking area onto a street or alley in a forward manner shall be provided, except in
the following situations.
(a) When the land use is a single family detached dwelling, a
townhouse (fee simple ownership), or a duplex;
(b) When the parking is adjacent to an alley and the parking
space and alley have a combined minimum depth of 42'
~ m!,-,!mum '~'-"'*~' '-~ ~' .... ,,, ¢,,,.. ~..,., /-~,;,~ and a minimum
width of ten feet (10') and the location of parked vehicles
does not impair sight distance of pedestrians or vehicles
utilizing the alley;
(c) When the street is a private street within a planned
development and the street, at the location of the parking,
has less than 200 ADT.
(3) Point of Access to the Street System:
(a) Maximum width: The point of access to a street or
alley shall be a maximum of twenty-four feet (24') unless a
greater width is specifically approved as a part of site and
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development plan approval. However, in no event shall
such point of access be greater than thirty-six feet (36').
(b) Minimum Width: The point of access to a street or alley
shall not be less than:
* 24' for a normal two-way private street or parking lot
driveway aisle.
* 20' for a private driveway which has less than 200 ADT.
* 12' for a one-way driveway or parking lot aisle.
(c) Stackina Distance:
d!st3r, cc sh~!! bo 3s fc!!o'::s: Provisions must be made for
Stacking and transition of incoming traffic from a public
~treet. such that traffic may not backup into the public street
system.
The minimum distance between a right-of-way and the first
parking space or aisleway in a parking lot shall be as
outlined in the following table: [Amd, Oral, 22-92 6116192]
Number Access Street Minimum
.of Spaces Classification Stacking Distance
20 or fewer Local 5 feet
21 - 50 Local 20 feet
50 or fewer Non-Local 20 feet
51 or more All Streets 50 feet
c;~ nl,-~n ,~nnrn~.'~l ir, ,,~11 ~-,-~c,~,c,
(2) Provisions must be made to provide for 100' of clear
stacking from the first point of transaction for each lane of a
drive-thru facility and in advance of all guardhouses or
security gates.
~"" ~n~o ~ .... ~';" ~'~ .... *"~ Greater stackino
distance may be required as a condition of site ~lan
approval. The length of the stacking area may be reduced
when suo~o~ed., by. a ch~l.~ ~'~;-~_~._,,, ,,, ._. _.~ _- p=~ of ~c,,
tra~c study which ...... '~ ~ ...... ;~; ...... ~ .... ;~-*
[Amd. Ord. 22-92 6/16/92]
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(4) Maneuvering Area. Aisle Width, Space Width:
(a) The standard Darking space is nine-feet feet (9') in width and
eighteen foot feet (18') in length in a perpendicular
configuration. Parallel parking spaces shall be nine feet (.9') in
width and twenty two feet ~22') in length. Hc'::~':~r, :n
,,"""" ~' ........... ; ........... Parking space dimensions for
other types of spaces are:
* Compact Car Spaces @ 8' x 16'
* Handicapped Spaces @ 12'x 18'
* Diagonal Spaces per Subsection (4)(e)
(b) Wheel Stops shall be provided for all parking, other than parallel,
in the form of concrete or asphalt wheel stops or a continuous
concrete curb which is located so that there is two feet (2') of clear
distance from the front edge of the device to the front of the
parking space. Treated wood, stones, or similar landscape
features may be allowed upon approval through the Ssite Rplan
Rreview process. The requirement for wheel stops may be
waived through the Site Plan Review process when the parking
spaces are on stabilized sod.
(c) Dead-end Parking Bays are discouraged, but when site
conditions dictate that there be dead-end parking bays, they shall
be designed so that there is a 24' wide by 6' deep maneuvering
area at the end of the bay. This maneuvering area shall not
encroach upon required
landscape areas.
(d) The standard aisle width is twenty-four feet for normal traffic
flow with perpendicular parking. The maximum aisle width is
twenty-six feet (26'). Exceptions may be made at the time of site
plan approval in order to accommodate pickup or drop-off areas.
The width of aisles associated with diagonal parking is per
Subsection (4)(e). Two-way traffic flow must be used when
perpendicular parking spaces are used. The minimum aisle width
for two way traffic flow is twenty feet (20') but this dimension can
only be used for short distances where there are no parking
spaces entering therein.
(e) Alternative Parking Lot Designs: Parking lot designs which
incorporate one way aisles, two way aisles, and diagonal
parking may be used in lieu of the standard (perpendicular,
two way aisle) parking lot design. Diagrams depicting these
desians are orovided below.
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90' PARKING 60' AND 45' PARKING
STANDARD 60' 45'
A AISLE 24.0' A AISLE ~ 17.0' 15.0'
S STALL WIDTH 9.0'* C STALL LENGTH 10.5' 12.5'
D I STALL DEPTH 18.0' S STALL WIDTH 9.0'
9.0'
W I MODULE WIDTH 60.0' D STALL DEPTH 20.0'
19.0'
'iV MODULE WIDTH 57.0' 5,,'3.0'
COMPACT CAR SPACES -8.0'
HANDICAP SPACES-12.0' C 14.0' 17.0'
HANDICAP
D 21.5' 21.0'
SPACES
PARALLEL S 12.0' 12.0'
~ FOR TWO WAY FLOW A=24.0'
/
PARKING LOTS RT 4.1
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(5) Landscaping Requirements: All parking lots shall be landscaped
in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.6.16.
(6) Marking and Signin_-:
(a) With the exception of stabilized sod parking, all parking
stalls shall be clearly outlined on the surface of the parking
facility: parallel parking stalls shall use a single line; all
other parking stalls shall be striped in accordance with the
Minimum Construction Standards and Specifications
document developed by the City. Engineer and u=~ dc'--'b!c
°*'"":"" ~*':":"" ""'~ '~"'"'""°I""° °~'~" ~'~' ~° set forth in
subsection d!':!s!c,q (6)(e) below.
(b) Handicapped spaces shall be striped and marked in
accordance with the Florida Accessibility. Code for Building
Construction and the Minimum Construction Standards and
Specifications document developed by the City. Engineer
as shown in subsection d!';!s!cn (.6_)(e) below. In addition,
each handicapped space will have a sign at the head of the
stall reserving it for handicapped parking only.
(c) For parking facilities containing 21 or more parking spaces,
all aisles, approach lanes, and maneuvering areas shall be
clearly marked with directional arrows and lines as
approved by the City Engineer. The City Engineer may
require additional signage to insure the smooth and safe
flow of traffic.
(d) ,All signs and markings shall comply with the design criteria
as set forth in the M.U.T.C.D. (Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices), except that the City Engineer, or his
designee, may waive such compliance on case-by-case
basis. ,Any decision by the City Engineer or his designee
may be appealed pursuant to Section 2.4.7 of the Land
Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. [Amd. Ord. 19-91 4/9191]
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(e) Parking Space Striping Details:
,--COMPACT CAR PARKING SIGN /--H~ANDICAP SIGN (FTP-25)
':_L.._~ [SEE.,-' L.D.R. SECTION 4..6.9(D)(7)]t,~_';--._g_'
/ m ) I ~ ~- BLUE WHEEL STOP.
/I!1 · STRIPE
~-! I:1 ~-
/lil? HANDICAP
~ & STALL
/ ! ~ I wb BLUE.
/lil2
/ /
8'-0" 9'-0" 12'-0" ~ 5'-O"j,
COMPACT STANDARD RAMP
SPACE SPACE AR:'A
~'-0" 2'-0"
PARKING STALL DIMENSIONS:
STANDARD 9'x 18'
COMPACT B'x 16'
HANDICAP 12'x 18,' PLUS 5' RAMP AREA
l TYPICAL PARKING IRT 4.2
SPACES
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(7) Compact Car Parking Areas, where Permitted, shall be Clearly
Marked with Markings ~ as Follows: [See Subsection {¢)0-) (1)(g) as to
approval for use of Compact Car Spaces]
ONLY
(a) All compact spaces shall have "compact car only" ~ainted on
the required wheel stops.
(~ (~ Alternate signage for compact car parking may be approved
by the Chief Building Official when comparable to the
standards set fo~h above.
(8) Parking sudaces and drainage:
(a) All parking lots and parking spaces, including car storage
and display areas, shall be improved either with a paved
sudace meeting Engineering Depa~ment standards, or with
a hard sudace material (such as brick or tud block on a base
course laid in accordance with approved manufacturer's
recommendations), or with some other ~pe of sudace
material acceptable to the City Engineer. Parking lots and
parking spaces on historic sites or within historic districts
may be improved with a sudace material other than
pavement, where there are 12 or less parking spaces,
subject to approval by the Historic Presewation Board.
(b) A sudace of sod over stabilized base shall be acceptable for
,. .... .~ -~.u;--o.~ required ~ guest parking in
multiple-familY projects, as well as for parking used on a
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once-a-week or occasional basis. Parking lots and spaces
proposed to be constructed of stabilized sod may be allowed
through the Site Plan Approval process.
(c) In paved parking lots, that portion of the parking space
extending beyond the car stop may be sodded. When this
option is selected, a continuous curb at least six inches in
height may be substituted for the wheel stops.
(d) Handicapped parking spaces shall be paved and properly
marked. A paved route shall be provided between the
handicapped parking space and the building entrance.
Where an abrupt grade change occurs, as between the
surface of the parking area and a curb cut, a ramp shall be
provided for handicap access. The ramp or curb cut with
ramp shall be designed in accordance with the Florida
A(;;r,.essibility 'Code for Building Construction. Amecir, an
(e) The City Engineer shall approve the drainage and grading
plans for parking spaces and parking lots. He shall also
conduct inspections during and after construction of the
parking area and its drainage system to insure that it is
constructed in accordance with the approved paving and
drainage construction plans.
(9) Lighting: Lighting of parking lots shall be pursuant to Section
4.6.8(B).
(10) Operations and Maintenance:
(a) All required parking facilities shall be maintained for the
duration of the use requiring such facilities. Such facilities
shall be used exclusively for the parking of vehicles. With
the exception of vehicle rental or sales, parking facilities
shall not be used for the storage or sale of merchandise, nor
shall they be used for the storage or repair of vehicles or
equipment. Parking facilities may be used for the sale of
merchandise on a temporary basis for special events when
approved in accordance with the provisions of Subsection
(F)(2).
(b) It shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator of a
specific use to ensure that the parking facilities are kept in
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good operating condition and that the parking facilities are
periodically swept and cleaned. All parking lots and spaces
shall be maintained so as not to create a hazard, eyesore, or
nuisance. This includes, but is not limited to, removing glass
and litter; pruning, nourishing, and watering vegetation;
resurfacing and restriping surface markings; reanchoring or
replacing loose and broken wheel stops; and replacing or
painting signs.
(E) Location of Parking Spaces:
(1) Street parking, parking located in the public right-of-way, or parking
located in public parking facilities shall not be used to satisfy on-site parking
requirements. The terms "on-site parking" and "off-street parking" are synonymous.
(2) Required off-street parking shall be provided on the same lot, or
parcel, as the building and uses for which it is required, except as provided for within
this Subsection (E).
(3) In-lieu Fee: If it is impossible or inappropriate to provide the
required number of on-site parking spaces, the City Commission may approve the
payment of a fee in-lieu of providing such required parking, pursuant to the following
provisions: [Amd. Ord. 64-93 11/23/93, Amd. Ord. 14-93 2/09193]
(a) The in lieu fee is authorized only in the CBD, OSSHAD, and
GC (West Atlantic Avenue Overlay District) Zoning Districts
in compliance with the Supplemental District Regulations
provisions therein. [Amd. Ord. 74-95 1215195]; [Amd,
Oral. 64-93 11123193]; Amd. Ord. 14-93 2109193]
(b) The fee is hereby established at $6,000 per space.
Arrangements for payment shall be approved by the City
Commission at the time of the approval of the in-lieu fee.
[Amd. Ord. 64-93 11123193, Amd. Ord. 14-93 2109193]
(c) All proceeds from such a fee shall be used for parking
purposes. [Amd, Ord, 64-93 11123193, Amd. Oral. 14-93
2~09~93]
(d) The in-lieu fee may be paid at one time or in installments.
Installment payments may be made over a nine year period
in ten payments. The first payment would be due upon
signing the installment agreement. The remaining nine
payments would be due annually. No interest is to be
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charged during the first three (3) years. Beginning in year
four of the payment schedule, a simple interest rate of 5%
per annum will apply to the unpaid balance and be added to
payments five through ten. [Amd. Oral. 84-93 '11/23/93]
(4) Off-Site Parking: In instances where uses do not have sufficient
space to accommodate customer and employee parking demands, parking
requirements may be provided off-site in accordance with the following:
a) Normal Operations: Parking for day-to-day operation may
be provided on other property within three hundred feet
(300') provided that both properties are of the same general
type of zone designation (i.e. commercial, industrial, office,
etc.) or when the off-site parking site is zoned C.F. and a
conditional use approval for use as a parking lot has been
approved, and when in compliance with, and pursuant to,
the following:
(-I-)(1) The 300' distance shall be measured along an
acceptable pedestrian route;
(~-)(2) Approval of such off-site parking may be granted by
the body which has approval authority of the related
site and development plan;
An agreement providing an easement for such use is
prepared pursuant to Subsection (E)(5) and is
recorded prior to certification of the site and
development plan: [Amd. Ord. 42-92 9~8~92]
..... ;'~;"" of the parking easement shall
The .provision ~, ........ ~,
not diminish the ability of the property, upon which it
is placed, to accommodate its required parking,
(b) $_Decial Events/Facilities: In instances where uses and/or
facilities have large parking demands/requirements and
which are otherwise subject to conditional use approval (e.g.
stadiums, places of assembly, community and civic centers,
recreational areas, etc.) such parking may be provided off-
site in accordance with the following.
(-l-) (1) Approval of such off-site parking may be granted by
the body which has approval authority of the related
conditional use.
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(-ii-) ~ A parking and transportation plan must be presented
in order to obtain such approval. The plan must
identify parking areas and demonstrate the manner in
which transportation to the use site, security,
maintenance, and related matters will be
accommodated.
(-iii-) (3)Easements, agreements, or other appropriate legal
documents which assure continued availability of
such parking shall be required as a part of the parking
and transportation plan. [Amd. Ord. 42-92 918192]
(5) Off-site Parking Agreement: The owner of the alternate off-street
parking area, and the owner of the principal use or building (including the land on which
it is situated), shall enter into a written agreement with the City (in such form as may be
approved by the City Attorney), with enforcement running to the City, providing that the
land comprising the alternate off-street parking area shall never be disposed of except
in conjunction with the transfer or sale of the building which the parking area is intended
to serve, so long as the parking facilities are required. The owner agrees that such
agreement shall be in recordable form, the expense of recording to be borne by the
owner, and that the agreement shall constitute a covenant running with the land binding
upon the owners, heirs, administrators, successors, and assigns. The agreement shall
be recorded by the City Clerk. The agreement shall be released by the Commission at
such time as the alternate off-street parking facilities are no longer required or when the
owner provides other lawful off-street parking facilities. The owner shall bear the
expense of recording the release of the agreement.
(F) Special Provisions:
(1) Reduction Allowed: When. upon receipt and acceptance of
special documentation, it is conclusively demonstrated that a reduced number of
parking spaces will accommodate a specific use the body which acts on the attendant
site .Dian may reduce the parking requirements accordingly.
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(2) Temporary_ Use of Parking Spaces for other purposes: Parking
lots may be used for the sale of merchandise on a temporary basis for special events.
Request for such approval shall be governed by Section 2.4.6(H).
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM % 70~ - REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 1996
SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 46-96
(AMENDMENTS TO OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS)
DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 1996
This is a continuation of the public hearing for Ordinance No. 46-96 which
amends LDR Section 4.6.9, "Off-Street Parking Regulations", by making
changes to various sections of the code. At second reading on October
15th, the Commission postponed action so that changes pertaining to
striping details and guest parking space requirements could be incorporated
and the ordinance renoticed in its modified form.
The changes include the provision of parking space details and parking lot
layout diagrams which incorporate double striping versus single stripes.
With respect to guest parking, a reduction will be allowed for developments
over 20 units when the pavement saved by the reduction is provided in open
space over and above the minimum required for the zoning district (page 3
of the ordinance). It is recommended the Commission approve the language
reducing the guest parking and not require provision of additional open
space.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 46-96, as modified, on second and final
reading.
ref: agmemo 11
TO: DAVID T. HARDE, N~
MA~NAGE
THRU: DEP~RTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING)
FROM: PAUL DORLING,
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
SUBJECT: MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 1996
SECOND READING ON AN AMENDMENT TO LDR SECTION
4.6.9 (OFF-STREET PARKING) ADDING PARKING LOT
DIMENSIONS DETAILS, STRIPING DETAILS, AMENDING THE
GUEST PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER MINOR
MODIFICATIONS TO RELATED SECTIONS.
The action requested of the City Commission is approval of an
amendment to Section 4.6.9 (Off-Street Parking Regulations) of the Land
Development Regulations adding parking lot dimension details, striping
details, reducing the guest parking requirements, amending compact car
marking details and other minor modifications to related sections.
The City Commission considered this amendment on first reading at the October
1, 1996 meeting. The amendment included minor punctuation and format
changes, the addition of illustrations of parking lot and parking space striping
details, and changes to the compact car signage requirements. In addition to
the above, changes to both the type of parking lot striping and number of
required guest parking spaces were proposed. The City Commission endorsed
the majority of the changes yet had concerns relating to changes from double to
single parking space striping and the proposed reduction in guest parking
requirements. At the second reading on October 15th, the City Commission
postponed action on the amendment so that those issues could be addressed.
The LDR amendment has been modified to accommodate the City
Commissions direction. These changes include the provision of parking space
details and parking lot layout diagrams which incorporate double striping versus
single stripes. The changes also allow a reduction in guest spaces for
developments over 20 units. Addition language has been added which would
require the pavement saved by the reduction to be provided in open space over
and above the minimum required for the zoning district ( page $). Staff supports
the reduction in the guest spaces but has concerns with the requirement to
provide the square footage saved by the reduction in additional open space. This
requirement may lead to confusion in the preparation and analysis of site
development plans. It is recommended the Commission approve the language
reducing the guest parking and not require provision of additional open space.
The Planning and Zoning Board has not reviewed the proposed changes made
between first and second reading. However, when the Board reviewed the
amendment prior to first reading the Board endorsed double striping versus
single striping on a 4-1 vote (Alberta McCarthy dissenting).
By motion, approve the changes to LDR Section 4.6.9. without the requirement
to provide additional open space with the reduction of guest parking spaces.
Attachments:
· Proposed LDR Amendment
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER ~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # /O ~ - REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 1996
SECOND READING & PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 46-96
(AMENDMENTS TO OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS)
DATE: OCTOBER 11, 1996
This is second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 46-96 which
amends LDR Section 4.6.9, "Off-Street Parking Regulations", by making
changes to various sections of the code. The significant changes include
changes to the compact space marking details, parking striping details and
reduction in the number of required guest parking spaces. These changes
are reviewed in the staff report. Other changes address relatively minor
items such as punctuation and format corrections.
The Planning and Zoning Board considered this item on September 16, 1996,
and voted 4 to 1 to recommend approval, with the exception of the changes
implementing single parking space striping. The Board felt the current
double striping forced people to center their vehicles in the parking spots
thereby reducing damage to adjacent vehicles caused by the opening of
vehicle doors. Attached is a survey of double and single striped parking
facilities.
At first reading on October 1, 1996, the City Commission passed the
ordinance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board by unanimous
vote.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 46-96 on second and final reading.
ref: agmemo 11
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
TO: DAVID T. HARDEN
CITY MANAGER
FROM: PAUL DORLING
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
DATE: OCTOBER 11, 1996
RE: SURVEY OF DOUBLE AND SINGLE STRIPED PARKING FACILITIES
The proposed changes to LDR Section 4.6.9 (Parking) before the City Commission
includes a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Board to retain the double
striping requirement for parking spaces. This recommendation is based upon the
perception that cars in double striped stalls are forced to park more centrally allowing
more room between cars and protecting adjacent cars from damage. To verify the
effectiveness of the double striping a study was conducted in which the distance
between 50 cars was measured in two retail parking lots, one having single stripes and
the other double striping. The average distance between cars increased slightly in the
double striped parking lot with an average distance between cars of 38.96 "verses
37.92".
In addition to measuring the distance between cars a survey of vehicles which parked
within six inches or less of the outside stall line was conducted. This survey revealed
that in the single striped parking lots 12% of the vehicles where parked on the edge of
the parking stalls compared to 13% of those in double striped parking lots.
The difference in costs between double verses single striping is approximately
$1.00 per stall with single striping costing approximately $2.50 per stall and double
striping approximately $3.50 per stall.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER ~/~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # /~ - REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 1996
FIRST READING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 46-96 (AMENDMENTS TO OFF-STREET
PARKING REGULATIONS)
DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 1996
This is first reading for Ordinance No. 46-96 which amends LDR Section
4.6.9, "Off-Street Parking Regulations", by making changes to various
sections of the code. The significant changes include changes to the
compact space marking details, parking striping details and reduction in
the number of required guest parking spaces. These changes are reviewed in
the staff report. Other changes address relatively minor items such as
punctuation and format corrections.
The Planning and Zoning Board considered this item on September 16, 1996,
and voted 4 to 1 to recommend approval, with the exception of the changes
implementing single parking space striping. The Board felt the current
double striping forced people to center their vehicles in the parking spots
thereby reducing damage to adjacent vehicles caused by the opening of
vehicle doors.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 4~-96 on first reading as recommended
by the Planning and Zoning Board. If passed, a public hearing will be
scheduled for October 15, 1996.
ref: agmemo 11
TO: DAVID T. HARDEN
CITY MANAGER
FROM: PAUL DORLING,
P~IPAL PLANNER
SUBJECT: MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 1996
AMENDMENT TO LDR SECTION 4.6.9 (OFF-STREET
PARKING) ADDING PARKING LOT DIMENSIONS DETAILS,
STRIPING DETAILS, AMENDING THE GUEST PARKING
REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO
RELATED SECTIONS.
The action requested of the City Commission is approval of an
amendment to Section 4.6.9 (Off-Street Parking Regulations) of the Land
Development Regulations adding parking lot dimension details, striping
details, reducing the guest parking requirements, amending compact car
marking details and other minor modifications to related sections.
Recently, the Planning and Zoning staff reviewed the Off-Street parking
requirements in the LDR's and came across numerous sections which were in
need of modifications. These changes included minor punctuation and format
changes, the addition of illustrations of parking lot and parking space striping
details, and changes to the compact car signage requirements. In addition to
the above, changes to both the type of parking lot striping and number of
required guest parking spaces are proposed. The significant changes include
changes to the compact space marking details, parking striping details and
reduction in the number of required guest parking spaces.
City Commission Documentation
LDR Section 4.6.9 Amendments
Page 2
Double verses Single striping parking details.
For many years the City has required double striping of parking spaces.
Recently, concerns have been raised about the additional cost of double striping
as well as the effectiveness of the detail. In September, 1995 the Engineering
Department produced a Construction Standards and Specifications document for
utilization by all development which included a standard parking detail with
single striping. The creation of this detail and the conflicting requirements for
double striping within the LDR's has created confusion in the development
community. In July of 1996 the DSMG (Development Services Management
Group) discussed parking lot striping and it was the consensus of the group to
require single striping and modification of the LDR's accordingly. The Planning
and Zoning Board has recommended against implementing this change to single
striping (see Planning and Zoning Board consideration).
Reduction in Compact car signage reo_uirements:
The LDR's currently require all compact car spaces to have one sign for every
three spaces, a sign at each end of the parking row, and a sign on the right side
of each compact parking bay entrance. These requirements appear excessive
and would promote sign clutter. Previously approved compact spaces have
utilized alternative signing as allowed under Section 4.6.(9 (D)(7)(c) including
stenciling "compact parking" on the wheel stops. The proposed amendment to
this portion of the LDR's removes the requirements for signs and requires either
stenciling on the wheel stops or an alternative to be approved by the Chief
Building Official.
Reduction in the Guest Parking space requirements.
Currently LDR Section 4.6.9.(C)(2)(c) requires .5 guest parking spaces per unit.
This requirement becomes excessive particularly with larger developments. A
survey was conducted of adjacent municipalities and our requirement far
exceeds that of surrounding communities. The extra parking creates a great
deal of impervious area on the site, and excessive asphalt that is under utilized.
The proposed amendment implements a sliding requirement similar to adjacent
communities which results in a diminishing requirement for larger developments.
City Commission Documentation
LDR Section 4.6.9 Amendments
Page 3
The Planning and Zoning Board considered the LDR amendment at their
meeting of September 16, 1996. No one from the public spoke in support or
opposition to the changes. The Board had significant discussion relating to
changing the double striping parking space detail to single striping. The Board
felt the current double striping forced people to center their vehicles in the
parking spots thereby reducing damage to adjacent vehicles caused by the
opening of vehicle doom. The Board recommended on a 4-1 vote (Alberta
McCarthy dissenting) approval of the LDR changes with the exception of the
changes implementing single parking space striping.
By motion, approve the changes to LDR Section 4.6.9 as recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Board.
Attachments:
· Proposed LDRAmendment