§ 66-276. Number of spaces required.

The number of parking spaces, by land use category, is specified in the following table:

Use Type	Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required	Maximum Number of Parking Spaces Permitted
Single-family residential, townhouse	Two spaces per dwelling unit	N/A
Multifamily	One space per bedroom (see subsection (6)of this section)	Three spaces per dwelling unit
Age restricted housing multifamily	Two-thirds space per dwelling unit	Two spaces per dwelling unit
Commercial and/or office	Two spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA	Three and one half spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA
Retail	Two spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA	Five spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA
Warehouse and industrial	One-fourth space per 1,000 square feet GFA	Two spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA
Civic/institutional	N/A	N/A
Restaurant	Two spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA	Ten spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA

 

(1)

The classification of uses shall be deemed to include and apply to all uses; however, if the classification of any use for the purpose of determining the quantity of parking spaces required is not readily determinable under this section, then the classification of use shall be fixed by the planning department.

(2)

Any calculation that results in a fractional figure shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

(3)

Developments that wish to exceed the total number of parking spaces permitted must first meet the following criteria:

a.

Additional parking must be shown as necessary by using the design day parking ratio (DDPR) method with the 85th percentile of peak hour observations as maximum, or other acceptable method detailed in accredited planning or engineering publications. Calculations shall be certified by a professional engineer and submitted to staff for review regardless of method employed for calculating additional spaces needed.

b.

Each additional parking space must be designed to meet the most recent version of NCDENR's Stormwater BMP Manual's standard for permeable pavement or be shown that all stormwater from the additional spaces is treated using NCDENR's Stormwater BMP Manual's standard for bio-retention.

c.

Each additional parking space shall be located to the rear or side of the development.

(4)

All apartments and residential uses shall provide bicycle parking at a ratio of no less than five bicycle spaces per 100 automobile spaces.

a.

Bicycle parking shall be in the form of racks.

b.

Bicycle racks shall be secured to the ground on a hard surface such as concrete, asphalt, or pavers.

c.

Each bicycle space shall provide space for locking and maneuvering of the bike.

d.

At least four feet between parallel racks shall be provided for access.

e.

Bicycle racks located on sidewalks shall not interfere with pedestrian traffic or infringe upon the required sidewalk width.

f.

Bicycle racks shall be located no closer than five feet to any utility pole, fire hydrant, mailbox, street bench or furniture.

g.

Multifamily developments shall locate their required bicycle parking in a communal area accessible to all tenants.

(5)

The GFA for restaurants shall include outdoor seating areas, but shall not include the kitchen area, food preparation area, restrooms, or storage area.

(6)

Multifamily uses with garage parking may utilize the following requirements to calculate the minimum number of parking spaces required:

a.

Garage parking spaces in multifamily projects may utilize up to 25 percent of the total number of garage spaces to meet up to half of the minimum number of required parking spaces for the project.

b.

When garage spaces are utilized, as outlined in subsection (6)a. of this section, to meet the minimum required number of parking spaces, a ratio of one space for the first bedroom and three-quarters space for each additional bedroom per dwelling unit shall be used to calculate the minimum number of required parking spaces for the total project.

c.

When the ratio as outlined in subsection (6)b. of this section is applied, garage parking spaces shall total at least ten percent of the minimum required parking spaces for the project.

(Code 2003, § 30-274; Ord. No. 11-09, § 4, 11-17-2011; Ord. No. O17-002 , §§ 2, 3, 2-16-2017; Ord. No. O17-018 , §§ 1, 2, 11-30-2017)