Article 11 — Offstreet Parking

The following are required plan and design standards for off-street parking and loading and unloading spaces:

Exception: Within HM-1 and HM-2 Zoning Districts, Storage Yards for off-road construction equipment (no vehicle licensing required) may have a graveled surface and shall provide the following:

The following are the minimum and maximum number of off-street parking spaces required. For uses not specifically listed, the off-street parking requirements shall be those of the most similar use as determined by the City Manager. Parking spaces for the handicapped shall be required by Georgia State Law and shall be included in the calculation of the overall parking provided.

Refer to Table 11.1 – Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces.

For uses not specifically categorized/listed then the applicant shall prepare a Parking Study based on the ITE manual, for review and approval by the City Manager.

Any use which requires deliveries or shipments shall provide sufficient off-street loading and unloading space so that no public street, alley or access to any parking area is made unsuitable for passage by such activities.

For every newly established retail, wholesale, service and industrial use larger than 10,000 square feet, space shall be provided as indicated for the loading and unloading of vehicles off the public street or alley. These requirements may be met by a combination of methods including physical location and scheduling. Such spaces shall have access to an alley or, if there is no alley, to a street. Minimum loading and unloading space requirements are:

feet.

In instances where an applicant shows specific and valid reasons why the requirements of Section 1102 or Section 1103 cannot reasonably be met, and where a reduction of not more than ten percent (10%) in such requirements will not adversely affect the spirit or intent of this Article, the City Manager may administratively grant such reduction.

In instances where an applicant submits a study showing specific and valid reasons why the requirements of Section 1102 are not reasonable based upon the Parking Generation Manual by ITE (Institute of Traffic Engineers) the City Manager may administratively grant such reduction as requested.

This section shall apply to all single family residential detached zoning classifications, which include the following classifications: AF, RS-100, RS-150, RS-175, RS-200, PRD, CSD, and Single family detached Residential-Use properties (non-conforming). Parking of any motor vehicle, boat, RV, trailer, or camper top is only permitted in the side or rear yard of a lot if parked on a concrete, asphalt, or paver system (pervious or impervious) or another finished surface approved by the Planning Director. *Gravel may be used as an approved finished surface, provided it is installed and maintained in accordance with the standards outlined in Section 407 and complies with the initiation process described herein.

Therefore, it shall be unlawful to park any motor vehicle, boat, RV, trailer, or camper top on the grass, lawn or dirt areas of any single family detached residential structure located within the corporate boundaries of the City of Sugar Hill. No more than twenty percent (20%) of the lot area may consist of a concrete, asphalt or *gravel driveway or parking area and the remaining percentage shall be grass or landscaped areas.

*Gravel is not an allowed material for residential driveways or parking areas except for cases where the requirements in section 407 (“Driveway, gravel, Single family residential parking area.”) are met. Gravel driveways contribute to the total allowed driveway coverage of 20% of the lot area.

Min. # of Max. # of USE Parking Parking Unit Spaces per Spaces Unit per Unit Residences and Accommodations Single Family Dwelling Unit 2 - Dwelling

Multi Family                                              1           -          Unit

Rooming/Boarding House                                    0.75        1          Bedroom

Hotel / Motel                                             1.25        1.75       Room

Hospital / Nursing Home                                   0.25        1          100 sq. ft. GFA

Retail, Sales and Service Food Stores, General Business, Automotive 1 1.5 300 sq. ft. GFA Sales/Service, Offices, Institutional, Banks, Commercial or Personal Services.

Restaurant, Night Clubs, Taverns and similar 1 2 100 sq. ft. GFA establishments serving food or beverages and providing patron use area.

Restaurant - Drive in without area for patron use. 1 1.5 100 sq.ft. GFA Educational Public or Private Schools 2 2.5 Classroom, plus 1 space for every 4 of the capacity of largest assembly area.

Technical and Trade schools, Business schools, 10 12.5 Classroom, plus 1 space University for every 4 of the capacity of largest assembly area.

Day Care .1 .125 100 sq. ft. GFA Service and Community Beauty Parlors / Barber Shops 1.5 2 Per grooming chair 100 sq. ft GFA, includ-ing service bays, wash Gasoline Service 0.25 0.50 tunnels, and retail areas.

Lodges, Clubs and Community Centers 0.50 0.65 100 sq.ft. GFA Funeral Home and Services 25 31.25 Per each viewing room Entertainment and Recreation

Adult Entertainment Establishment                         1.5         2          100 sq. ft. GFA

Golf Course                                               3           3.75       Hole, plus

Dining Area                                               1           1.25       3 seats in dining/bar

area Private Residential Recreation / Common Areas 0.75 1.25 Per 5 lots Private Recreation Centers

** Parking analysis' shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.