ORDINANCE - Historic Preservation Overlay - 5-4-15

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4.12.7.1.8 and/or vehicles actively and continuously being unloaded, loaded, washed or repaired (in a non-commercial manner). (e) All vehicular surface areas shall be maintained in good and safe condition and be free of holes, cracks or other failures that may affect the use, safety, appearance or drainage to an adjoining property. (f) The minimum width for a residential and commercial driveway is 10 feet and the maximum width is 16 feet. 4.12.7.1.3 RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS. Vehicular surface areas located within the front yard areas of single-family dwellings shall comply with the following: (a) Residential lots for single-family dwellings shall comply with the standards stipulated in Sec. 4.12.7.1.2Vehicle Surface Area (a -f). (b) A circular or semi -circular driveway, shall not exceed a width of 12 feet, with no more than two access points on the premises shall be allowed. 4.12.7.1.4 RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS FOR VEHICLE PARKING AREAS WITH MORE THAN ONE DWELLING UNIT. Vehicular surface areas located within the front yard area of residentially developed lots that include two or more dwelling units shall comply with the following: (a) Residential lots with two or more dwelling units shall be allowed 40% coverage in front yards. (b) Residential lots with two or more dwellings shall be allowed parking pads with a minimum width of 20 feet and a maximum width of 24 feet and a maximum length of 30 feet. (c) Large parking areas and lots should be screened when possible. Perimeter planting areas should be created to minimize the impact of the parking areas or lots on surrounding properties as much as practicable. 4.12.7.1.5 NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS FOR VEHICLE SURFACE AREAS. Lots developed for non-residential land use shall conform to the following standards: (a) No vehicle shall be permitted to be parked or stored on a vehicle surface that does not meet the standards of Sec. 4.12.7.1.2 Vehicle Surface Area. (b) Required off-street parking shall be provided on site and shall meet the standards set forth in Article 8 of the Unified Development Ordinance with regard to the number of spaces and the dimensional requirements for parking spaces. (c) Non-residential parking areas shall be located in the rear yard if at all possible. (d) Parking areas and lots shall be screened with a Type `B" buffer yard as set forth in Article 7 of this UDO. Perimeter planting areas should be created to minimize the impact of the parking areas or lots on surrounding properties as much as practicable.