HomeMy Public PortalAbout140_020_04B-2013 - Sec 3-080(C)(5) - Off street parking requirements - 09.04.13 - redlined ORDINANCE NO. 04BA-2013
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
PERTAINING TO SECTION 3-080 REGARDING
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia,
is authorized under Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia
to adopt reasonable ordinances to protect and improve the public health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of Tybee Island, Georgia, and
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia,
is the Mayor and Council thereof, and
WHEREAS, the governing authority desires to adopt ordinances under its police, zoning,
and home rule powers, and
WHEREAS, the City of Tybee Island so as to amend Section 3-080, Off-street parking
requirements, so as to clarify its terms; and
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City
of Tybee Island that Section 3-080 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tybee Island shall
be amended so that hereafter it will read as follows:
Sec. 3-080. - Off-street parking requirements.
(A) In all zoning districts, handicapped parking shall be provided as required by the O.C.G.A. Title 30
Accessibility Code.
(B) Residential district parking requirements and residential off-street parking requirements. Off-
street parking facilities shall be provided and maintained on site for all buildings, structures or
premises being used in whole or in part for residential purposes, or for any other use permitted in
residential districts.
(1) Residential dwelling units. For every dwelling unit, there shall be provided at least two off-
street parking spaces. A caretaker's cottage is a separate dwelling unit and shall be provided
at least two off-street parking spaces.
(2) Nursing homes, hospitals. One parking space for each five patient beds, plus one space for
each staff doctor, plus one space for each employee on the largest shift.
(3) Theaters, auditoriums, gymnasiums and other places of assembly. One parking space for
each four seats provided in the main auditorium or for each 50 square feet of floor area
available for the accommodation of movable seats in the largest assembly room or area.
(4) Public and private elementary and secondary schools (except assembly halls, auditoriums
and gymnasium used in conjunction therewith). One parking space for each 200 square feet
of gross floor area devoted to such use.
(5) Private docks. At least two off-street parking spaces must be provided for any private dock
proposed for construction on a lot that has not been otherwise improved. In the event that a
private dock is proposed on a lot that has not been improved, the parking must be off-street
(not on City right-of-way) and pervious.
(C) Control of access to structures used for residential purposes including but not limited to single
family, duplex, triplex, two family, multifamily, townhomes, apartments, time shares, and
condominiums whether owner occupied or held for rental. In order to promote the safety of
motorists and pedestrians, the following regulations shall apply to all newly constructed
driveways:
(1) A driveway opening which connects a lot with a public street shall not be greater than 25 feet
in width at the property line. Driveways that serve duplex lots shall not have a width greater
than 15 feet per unit measured at the property line. This section is not intended to prevent
the installation of flared driveway ends. These flared ends, when constructed in accordance
with adopted standards and specifications, shall not count towards the width of the driveway.
(2) There shall be no more than two driveway openings on any lot of any width. The total of the
widths at the property line of two driveway openings shall not be greater than 25 feet.
(3) No driveway opening shall be constructed within 25 feet of an intersection, measuring from
the nearest improved portion of the right-of-way. However, in any instance where there is not
adequate space available and other access is not feasible, staff may permit a reduction in
the distance to an intersection from a driveway in order to permit safe access to the property
provided the speed limit on abutting or adjacent roads is 30 miles per hour or less.
(4) No curb on any city street or right-of-way shall be cut or otherwise altered without prior
written approval of the designated city official.
(5) All newlly constructed and replacements of more than 50 percent of existing driveways
serving residential uses shall be constructed of materials other than concrete or asphalt.
All newly constructed and replacements of more than 50% of existing driveways serving
residential uses shall be constructed of materials designed to allow retention of the first one
inch of stormwater.
(D) Commercial off-street parking. Off-street parking facilities shall be provided and maintained for
all structures or premises being occupied or used in whole or in part for commercial activity as
follows:
(1) One parking space per each 200 square feet of retail or commercial gross leasable floor
area.
(2) With the submission of an application for a business license for either a new business or a
business that has expanded the occupancy load of the principle structure, changed use, or
created additional occupant loads through other structures where permitting has been
required by the city, a parking plan must be submitted with the application for approval by the
designated city official. If the plan represents significant changes in parking, the plan may be
determined to require site plan approval by the mayor and council.
(3) Restaurants, nightclubs, beer parlors and similar establishments shall provide one parking
space for each four seats based on a maximum seating capacity of 15 square feet per
person plus one space for each two employees. Maximum seating capacity is calculated on
the entire seating square footage including outdoor seating area.
(4) A miniature golf course shall provide one parking space for every two holes.
(5) Hotels, motels:
a. One parking space for each guest unit without a kitchen facility.
b. Two parking spaces for each guest unit with a kitchen facility.
c. Two parking spaces for each manager's unit.
d. One parking space per each 200 square feet of retail or commercial gross leasable floor
area.
e. One parking space for every two employees.
f. One designated delivery/loading zone.
g. Recreational vehicle overnight connection facilities are prohibited.
(6) For all uses, a rack able to accommodate eight (8) bicycles may be substituted for one
required standard parking space.
(7) Maritime District.
a. Parking shall be in conformance with the off-street requirements of the uses referenced
in this section and the required dimensions of Section 3-090.
b. Dock operators must provide one parking space for every 20 linear feet of each side of
dock designated for recreational boaters. Docks leased to commercial boats must allow
for one space per boat, plus one space per crew member and one space per each four
seats for charter passengers.
c. All changes to parking in the maritime district that involve loading, unloading and
transporting of boats will require a parking plan submitted to the city detailing the turn
radii of drive aisles.
(E) Off-street parking dimensions.
Standard Aisle Parking Traffic Direction
Width Angle
8 x 20 feet 12 feet Parallel One-way
8 x 20 feet 24 feet Parallel Two-way
9 x 18 feet 15 feet 45 degrees One-way
9 x 18 feet 18 feet 60 degrees One-way
9 x 18 feet 24 feet 60 degrees Two-way
9 x 18 feet 22 feet 75 degrees One-way
9 x 18 feet 24 feet 90 degrees One-way or Two-
way
(F) Exemptions from off-street parking requirements.
(1) Existing structures with 2,000 square feet or less of floor area that exist in a C-I zoning
district may expand the floor area up to 4,000 square feet without having to meet the off-
street parking requirements as long as the structure is completely located within 1,000 feet of
a municipal parking lot.
(2) A structure whose primary use is a church or place of religious worship shall be exempt from
all off-street parking requirements.
It is the intention of the governing body, and it is hereby ordained, that the provisions of
this ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of Tybee Island,
Georgia, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered if necessary to accomplish such
intention.
This Ordinance shall become effective on day of , 2013.
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2013.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK OF COUNCIL
FIRST READING: 12.05.12
SECOND READING:
ENACTED:
EMH/Tybee/Ordinances/2012/24C-2012-Sec. 3-080,off-street parking requirements— 10.31.12
Rev 11.01.12
24C-1-2012 rev as per council mtg 12.05.12
04-2013/Sec 3-080,off street parking requirements—01.02.13
04A-2013/Sec. 3-080,off street parking requirements—02.06.13—redlined
04B-2013/Sec 3-08-(C)(5),off street parking requirements-09.04.13-redlined