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a. Utility structures such as elevated water storage tanks and electrical
transmission lines;
b. Architectural elements such as flagpoles, belfries, cupolas, spires,
domes, monuments, chimneys, bulkheads, elevators, or chimney
flues; or any other similar structure extending above the roof of any
building where such structure does not occupy more than 33 percent
of the area of the roof; or
c. Residential radio /television receiving antennas.
I. Public Address Systems
Public Address Systems shall not be audible to an adjacent residential use.
7.2 Off- Street Parking Standards
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to establish the guidelines for off - street parking
spaces consistent with the proposed land use to:
1. Eliminate the occurrence of non - resident on- street parking in adjoining
neighborhoods;
2. Avoid the traffic conciestion and Dublic safety hazards caused by a failure
3. Expedite the movement of traffic on public thoroughfares in a safe
manner, thus increasing the carrying capacity of the streets and reducing
the amount of land required for streets, thereby lowering the cost to both
the property owner and the City.
B. Off - Street Parking Spaces Required
1. In all districts, for all uses, at the time any building or structure is
erected, enlarged, or increased in capacity, or at any time any other use
is established, there shall be off- street parking spaces provided for motor
vehicles in accordance with the requirements specified herein.
2. Where off - street parking facilities are provided in excess of the minimum
amounts specified by this Section, or when off - street parking facilities are
provided but not required, said off - street parking facilities shall comply
with the minimum requirements for parking and maneuvering space as
specified in this Section.
3. It shall be unlawful to discontinue or dispense with, or cause the
discontinuance or reduction of, the required parking facilities apart from
the discontinuance of the building, use, or structure without establishing
alternative off - street parking facilities that meet these requirements.
C. Dimensions and Access
This Section applies to any development or redevelopment of uses other than
1. Each off - street parking space for automobiles shall have an area of not
less than 9 feet by 20 feet and each stall shall be striped. This standard
shall apply for off - street parking for all uses including single - family
residential, duplexes, and townhouses. Single- family residential and
townhouses are not required to stripe parking spaces.
2. An 18 -foot paved space (90 degree only) may be utilized where the space
abuts a landscaped island with a minimum depth of four -feet. An 18 -foot
space may also be used when adjacent to a sidewalk provided that the
minimum width of the sidewalk is six feet.
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Section 7.2. Off - Street Parking Standards
3. Each parking space intended for use by the handicapped shall be designed
in accordance with the standards of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act
(TABA) administered by the Texas Department of License and Regulation.
4. Each parking space and the maneuvering area thereto shall be located
entirely within the boundaries of the building plot except where shared
parking is approved by the City.
5. All parking spaces, aisles, and modules shall meet the minimum
requirements, as shown in the following table. All dimensions are
measured from wall to wall.
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C
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Angle
(degrees)
Width
of stall
Depth of stall
90 to aisle
Width
of aisle
Width of
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parallel to
aisle
I Modules width
O ne way
Two way
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22 feet
10 feet
12.0 feet
20.0 feet
22.0 feet
22.0 feet
40.0 feet
45
9 feet
21.1 feet
12.0 feet
20.0 feet
12.7 feet
54.2 feet
62.2 feet
60
9 feet
22.3 feet
15.0 feet
22.0 feet
10.4 feet
59.6 feet
66.3 feet
90
9 feet
20.0 feet
23.0 feet
23.0 feet
9.0 feet
63.0 feet
63.0 feet
6. The width of an alley may be assumed to be a portion of the maneuvering
space requirement for off - street parking facilities located adjacent to a
public alley. This standard shall apply for off - street parking for all uses
7. Parking lots located within 15 feet of a public right -of -way shall have a
maximum of seven contiguous spaces separated by an 18 foot by 20 foot
landscaped island. All parking lots shall be setback a minimum of 6 feet
from any public right -of -way.
Per Ordinance No. 2753 dated September 23, 2004
8. Parking is discouraged along entrance drives and should be limited on
major circulation aisles of large developments and major retail centers.
Per Ordinance No. 2753 dated September 23, 2004
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Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.2. Off - Street Parking Standards
9. The Design Review Board may waive parking lot dimension requirements
in the Northgate and Wolf Pen Creek districts if the development meets
the goals of the master plan for the respective district.
D. End Islands
1. A raised island, encompassing not less than 180 square feet in area, shall
be located at both ends of every interior and peripheral parking row,
regardless of the length of the row. End islands may have sidewalks
through them. Examples of interior and peripheral parking are shown in
the figure below.
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2. All end islands must be raised at least six inches and curbed, with the
majority of the area of each island planted or treated with enhanced
paving. The soil within the planted area shall not be compacted or
stabilized and shall be contiguous with the soil at the natural grade.
E. Interior Islands
1. All interior islands shall be evenly distributed throughout the interior of
the parking area.
2. For every fifteen interior parking spaces, 180 square feet of landscaping
must be provided somewhere in the interior rows of the parking lot.
Interior island areas may be grouped and configured as desired provided
that circulation aisles remain clear and the minimum island area is not
less than 180 square feet. Interior islands may have sidewalks through
them.
3. End island areas that exceed the minimum required may be counted
toward the interior parking island requirement.
4. All interior islands must be raised at least six inches and curbed, with the
majority of the area of each island planted or treated with enhanced
paving. The soil within the planted area shall not be compacted or
stabilized and shall be contiguous with the soil at the natural grade.
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Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.2. Off - Street Parking Standards
F. Requirements Apply to All Parking Areas
Every parcel of land hereafter used as a public parking area, excluding overflow
parking for churches, including commercial parking lots, and parcels used for
open -air sales lots shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the
requirements in this Section.
G. Surfacing
1. General
All surfacing of off- street parking areas shall be constructed of either
asphalt or concrete as described in the City of College Station Standard
Specifications for Construction, Part VIII Standard Details. Variances to
the standards shall be approved by the Development Engineer. All off -
street parking areas shall be graded to drain and maintained so as to
dispose of surface water accumulated within the area. Parking spaces
shall be so arranged and marked so as to provide for orderly and safe
parking of vehicles. ,
2. Non - Public, All-Weather Drive Surfaces
Temporary or permanent drive surfaces that are required for emergency
access or turnaround for emergency vehicles must be constructed to
function under all weather conditions. To accommodate a project during
construction, phasing, or permanent installation, drive surfaces that do
not meet the requirements for permanent pavement surfaces may be
allowed at the discretion of the Development Engineer for the specific
conditions stated below:
a. Temporary All-Weather Surface (During Construction)
A structure under construction must be accessible by an all- weather
drive surface as specified in the City of College Station Standard
Specifications for Construction, Part VIII Standard Details.
b. Semi - Permanent All-Weather Surface (During Phasing)
In cases during phasing of a large project, emergency access and
turnarounds often must be added as a temporary measure until
additional phases are constructed. These emergency access areas
may consist of permanent pavement surface as specified in the City of
College Station Standard Specifications for Construction, Part VIII
Standard Details.
c. Permanent All-Weather Surface (Permanent)
In some development scenarios, an emergency access or turnaround
must be constructed to meet emergency access purposes and is not
required for public traffic, service vehicles or sanitation vehicles. In
these cases, the area required for emergency access only may consist
of permanent pavement surface as specified in the City of College
Station Standard Specifications for Construction, Part VIII Standard
Details.
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Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.2. Off - Street Parking Standards
H. Number of Off - Street Parking Spaces Required
In computing the number of parking spaces required, the following rules shall
govern:
1. Parking requirements based on square footage shall be based upon the
gross floor area, unless otherwise stated. Service areas such as
mechanical rooms, restrooms, and closets shall be included in the
calculation of "gross floor area" for determining required parking spaces.
2. Where fractional spaces result in computing required parking spaces, the
required number of spaces must be increased to the nearest whole
number.
3. The parking space requirements for a use not specifically listed shall be
the same as those for the most similar to the proposed use, as
determined by the Administrator.
4. Whenever a building or use constructed or established after the effective
date of this UDO is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of
parking requirements shall be met on the basis of the enlargement or
change. Whenever a building or use existing prior to the effective date of
this UDO is enlarged, the enlarged building or increased use shall then
and thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein.
S. In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the
sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately. This
includes the parking requirements for uses such as private schools, day
care centers, soup kitchens, and computer centers located on property
used for religious worship.
Per Ordinance No. 2753 dated September 23, 2004
6. Where requirements are established on the basis of the number of seats,
such requirements shall be based on the seating capacity as determined
by the Building Official.
7. Where a manufacturing /industrial use has more than one working shift of
employees, parking shall be provided to accommodate overlap
requirements during transition periods.
8. When the developer of a large -scale development can demonstrate that
such development will require fewer parking spaces than required by the
standards of this Section, the Administrator may permit a reduction in the
number of required parking spaces for the development. Such a reduction
in parking spaces shall be justified through the development of a parking
study prepared by a professional engineer or transportation planner and
submitted to the Administrator. The balance of the land necessary to
meet these requirements shall be held in reserve as an undeveloped area,
to meet any future needs generated by an expansion of the business, a
change in land use, or underestimated parking demand.
9. The Design Review Board may waive parking space requirements in the
Northgate and Wolf Pen Creek districts if the development meets the goals
of the master plan for the respective district.
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Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.2. Off - Street Parking Standards
MINIMUM OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Use
Airport
Unit Spaces/ p •
Unit
As determined by the Administrator
Banks
250 s.f.
1 1.0
Bowling Alley
As determined
by the Administrator
Bus Depot
As determined by the Administrator
Car Wash Self -Serve
Wash Bay
1.0
1.0 space per vacuum ba
Church
Seat
0.33*
Convalescent Home/Hospital
Bed
0.5
Duplex Dwelling: 1 & 2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
DU
DU
2.0
3.0
Dormitory
Bed
0.75
Day Care Center
250 s.f.
1.0
Fraternal Lodge
75 s.f.
1.0
Fraternity/Sorority Fraternity/Sorority House
Person
1.0
1/30 s.f. meeting room
Freight Station
As determined b the Administrator
Funeral Parlor
Seat
0.33
Golf Driving Range
Tee Stations
1 1.0
Health Club/Sports Facility
As determined by the Administrator
Gasoline and Fuel Service
300 s.f.
1.0
Group Housing
BR
2.0
As determined by the Administrator
Health Studio
150 s.f.
1.0
Hospital
As determined by the Administrator
Hotel /Motel
DU
1.0
1/200 s.f. meeting room
HUD -Code Manu. Home
DU
2.0
Laundry
150 s.f.
1.0
Motor Vehicle Sales /Service
Office /Sales Area
Service Area
250 s.f.
100 s.f.
1.0
1.0
Medical or Dental Clinic < 20,000 s.f.
200 s.f.
1.0
Multi- family Dwelling: 1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
(ea. BR<130 s.f.) 2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
BR
BR
BR
BR
1.5
1.5
1.25
1.0
Night Club
50 s.f.
1.0
Office Building
250 s.f.
1.0
Personal Service Shop
250 s.f.
1.0
Priv. School or Comm. Studio
100 s.f.
1.0
Retail Sales & Service: C -1
C -2
C -3
250 s.f.
350 s.f.
250 s.f.
1.0
1.0
1.0
Restaurant (w /o drive - through)
w/ drive -throw h
65 s.f.
100 s.f. +
1.0
1.0
Rooming/Boarding Rooming/Boarding House
Person
1.0
Sales Display
250 s.f.
1.0
Single-family Dwelling
DU
2.0
Shopping Center * *: C -1
C -2
C -3
250 s.f.
350 s.f.
250 s.f.
1.0
1.0
1.0
Townhouse
DU
2.0
Theater
Seat
0.25
Truck Terminal
As determined by the Administrator
Veterinary Clinic
300 s.f.
1.0
Warehouse
1000 S.f.
1.0
"s.f." = square footage. "DU" = Dwelling Unit.
Per Ordinance No. 2753 dated September 23, 2004
"BR" = Bedroom.
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Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.2. Off - Street Parking Standards
* Overflow parking above required parking spaces may be grassed rather than paved. All unpaved
spaces shall be shown on site plan and organized for efficient traffic circulation using wheel stops
and other appropriate measures as required by the Administrator.
** No more than 25% of any shopping center square footage shall be utilized for intense uses (uses
that, individually, have a parking requirement greater than 1:250 in C -1 or C -3 and 1:350 in C -2)
unless additional parking is provided in accordance with the above requirements for that square
footage of such uses in excess of 25 %.
Per Ordinance No. 2753 dated September 23, 2004
I. Alternative Parking Plans
1. Scope
An Alternative Parking Plan represents a proposal to meet vehicle parking
and transportation access needs by means other than providing parking
spaces on -site in accordance with the ratios established in Section 7.2.H,
Number of Off - Street Parking Spaces Required.
2. Applicability
Applicants who wish to provide fewer or more off- street parking spaces
than allowed above shall be required to secure approval of an Alternative
Parking Plan, in accordance with the standards of this Section. The
Administrator may require that an Alternative Parking Plan be submitted
in cases where the Administrator deems the listed standard to be
inappropriate based on the unique nature of the use or in cases where the
applicable standard is unclear.
3. Contents
Alternative Parking Plans shall be submitted in a form established by the
Administrator and made available to the public. At a minimum, such
plans shall detail the type of alternative proposed and the rationale for
such a proposal.
4. Review and Approval Procedure
The Administrator shall be authorized to approve Alternative Parking
Plans. Appeals of the Administrator's decision may be made to the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
5. Recording
An attested copy of an approved Alternative Parking Plan shall be
submitted to the County Clerk's office for recordation on forms made
available in the Department of Development Services. Proof of
to Issuance of a Building Permit. An approved Alternative Parking an
may be amended by the Administrator.
6. Eligible Alternatives
A number of specific parking and access alternatives are described below.
The Administrator shall, however, be authorized to consider and approve
any alternative to providing off- street parking spaces on the site of the
subject development if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed plan
shall result in a better situation with respect to surrounding
neighborhoods, city -wide traffic circulation, and urban design than would
strict compliance with otherwise applicable off - street parking standards.
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