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ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE
c. In the case of yard reduction, the Albemarle County fire official may require such guarantee
as deemed necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this section inclusive but not
limited to deed restriction, disclosure, and other such instruments and the recordation of the
same in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county. (Added 1-1- 83)
4.11.3.2 In the case of reduction as provided in section 4.11.3.1, the following additional regulations shall
apply:
a. No such structure shall encroach on any emergency accessway as may be required by the
Albemarle County fire official;
b. Unless constructed to a common wall, no such structure shall be located closer than six (6)
feet to any lot line;
c. No such structure shall encroach on any utility,drainage or other easement,nor on any feature
required by this ordinance or other applicable law. (Added 1-1-83)
4.11.3.3 Development approved prior to the effective date of this section shall be exempt from section
4.11.3.1 and shall comply with the side yard and building separation regulations of the zoning
Ordinance in effect at the time of such approval. For the purposes of this section, "development
approved" shall mean: any fmal subdivision plat approved pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Code of
Albemarle; any site development plan approved pursuant to section 32.0 of this ordinance or
comparable provision of prior zoning ordinance; or any planned development district established
pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance or prior zoning ordinance. (Added 1-1-83)
4.12 PARKING,STACKING AND LOADING (New sections 4.12—4.12.19 adopted 2-5-03;old
sections 4.12—4.13.3 repealed at the same time pursuant to Ord. 03-18(1))
4.12.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT
These parking, stacking and loading regulations establish minimum standards applicable to new
uses, structures or parking areas, or redeveloped sites, for the purposes of: (1) maximizing the
safety and functionality of parking areas; (2) providing parking and loading facilities in a
reasonable proportion to one or more use's needs; (3)reducing minimum parking requirements to
coincide with common usage rather than peak usage; (4)minimizing the visual and environmental
impacts of parking areas on adjacent lands; and (5) supporting mass transit opportunities. These
regulations also encourage the application of transportation demand management strategies and
allow flexibility in design to reduce traffic congestion and the amount of land that must be devoted
to parking for commercial,industrial and public facility uses.
(§4.12.1, 12-10-80; 6-14-89; Ord.03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.2 APPLICABILITY
The regulations of section 4.12 shall apply as follows: -
a. General applicability. Except as provided in section 4.12.3, these parking, stacking and
loading regulations shall apply to: (1) each new use or structure approved after the date of
adoption of these regulations; and (2) each change or intensification of any use that
necessitates additional parking, but only to the extent of the additional parking. Each use or
structure to which these regulations apply shall be subject to the following:
1. All parking areas having four (4) or more spaces, regardless of whether the number of
spaces exceeds the applicable minimum number required by sections 4.12.6 or 4.12.7,
and all stacking and load' _ ..eas, s satisfy the minimum specifications for parking
area design required in se on 4.12.15.
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2. Neither a certificate of occupancy nor a zoning compliance clearance shall be issued until
the zoning administrator determines that the required parking, stacking and loading
improvements have been completed and are operational for the use or structure for which
the improvements are required.
3. All parking spaces provided in excess of the minimum number of spaces required by
sections 4.12.6 and 4.12.7 shall comply with the requirements of this section 4.12 and
section 32.
b. Exceptions. These parking, stacking and loading regulations shall not apply to parking,
stacking or loading spaces for uses or structures approved by the county in a valid preliminary
or final site plan or a valid preliminary or fmal subdivision plat prior to the date of adoption of
section 4.12, regardless of whether those spaces have been constructed or otherwise
established.
c. Modification or waiver. The limitation on the maximum number of parking spaces required
by subsection 4.12.4(a) and the design requirements in sections 4.12.15, 4.12.16, 4.12.17,
4.12.18 and 4.12.19 may be modified or waived, and in any commercial or industrial zoning
district the minimum number of parking spaces required by section 4.12.6 may be modified,
in an individual case if the zoning administrator fmds that the public health, safety or welfare
would be equally or better served by the modification or waiver and that the modification or
(a\ waiver would not otherwise be contrary to the purpose and intent of this chapter.
V��• s, . For each request to modify the minimum number of parking spaces required by section
4.12.6, the developer shall submit a study prepared by a transportation planner, traffic
� `` consultant, licensed engineer or architect justifying the modification. The study shall
\,� . i• include the following: (i)a calculation of the number of off-street parking spaces required
V� -'t, by section 4.12.6;(ii)the total square footage of all uses within the existing and proposed
�"" 4 ` development and the square footage devoted to each type of use therein; (iii) trip
generation rates expected for the uses within the existing and proposed development; (iv)
�C\ i\olPr- data pertaining to a similar use or uses and the associated parking needs; (v) the
' , developer's plan to provide alternative solutions to off-street parking on the lot; (vi) the
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developer's plan to provide incentives for employees to use transportation modes other
than single-occupancy motor vehicles; and (vii) an amended site plan, or if no site plan
�Vk ��I` exists, a schematic drawing, demonstrating that the number of off-street parking spaces
,c(05.\\ ...sp., required by section 4.12.6 can be established on the lot,and showing which spaces would
not be established if the modification is granted.
`k\► 2. The zoning administrator may modify or waive a design requirement in sections 4.12.15,
4.12.16, 4.12.17, 4.12.18 and 4.12.19 only after consultation with the county engineer,
b`t a � who shall advise the zoning administrator whether the proposed waiver or modification
t`, ���( `� would equally or better serve the public health,safety or welfare.
V' ` II' . In granting a modification or waiver, the zoning administrator mayimpose such -
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"� II\ conditions as deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare. In
.W `,:,(� granting a request to modify the minimum number of parking spaces required by section
\N l �� 4.12.6, the zoning administrator may also require that the developer reserve an area on
the lot equal to the reduced number of parking spaces for a specified period, and under
`q,Q, -6' conditions, imposed by the zoning administrator.
QS d. Review of modification or waiver. The denial of a modification or waiver,or the approval of a
�� ` modification or waiver with conditions objectionable to the developer may be considered by
�r the commission as part of its review of: (1) a plat, as provided in sections 14-220 and 14-225
>CV \ „4r of the Code; (2) a site plan, as provided in sections 32.4.2.6 and 32.4.3.6; or(3) a special use
permit. The board of supervisors shall consider a modification or waiver only as follows:
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1. The denial of a modification or waiver, or the approval of a modification or waiver with
conditions objectionable to the developer may be appealed to the board of supervisors as
an appeal of a denial of the plat, as provided in section 14-226 of the Code, or the site
plan, as provided in sections 32.4.2.7 or 32.4.3.9, to which the modification or waiver
pertains. A modification or waiver considered by the commission in conjunction with an
application for a special use permit shall be subject to review by the board of supervisors.
2. In considering a modification or waiver,the board may grant or deny the modification or
waiver based upon the fmding set forth in subsection (c), amend any condition imposed
by the commission, and impose any conditions it deems necessary for the reasons set
forth in subsection(c).
(§4.12.2, 12-10-80; Ord. 03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.3 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES IN PARKING,STACKING AND LOADING AREAS
The following activities are prohibited:
a. In any parking,stacking or loading area:
1. Uses. The sale, repair, dismantling or servicing of any vehicle or equipment; the storage
of materials, supplies or merchandise; the storage of refuse, recycling or similar disposal
containers; or other use that would prevent the parking, stacking or loading area, or any
portion thereof, from being used for its intended purpose. This prohibition shall not
apply to single-family dwelling units or to temporary uses or activities approved by the
zoning administrator.
2. Discontinuation, elimination or reduction of area. The discontinuation, elimination or
reduction of a required parking,stacking or loading area,any part thereof, or any required
parking spaces, including those in garages or provided for residential uses, so long as the
use requiring such area(s) or parking spaces continues, unless an alternative equivalent
area complying with these regulations are established as required by this chapter. For
any use subject to a site plan, the removal of any parking spaces shall require an
amendment to the site plan.
b. On any lot, including any parking, stacking or loading area, except where expressly
authorized:
1. Parking, storage or use of major recreational equipment. No major recreational
equipment shall be used for living, sleeping or other occupancy when parked or stored on
any lot or in any other location not approved for such use. For purposes of this section,
the term "major recreational equipment" includes, but is not limited to, travel trailers,
pickup campers, motorized dwellings, tent trailers, boats and boat trailers, house-boats,
and trailers, cases or boxes used for transporting such recreational equipment, whether
occupied by the equipment or not.
2. Trucks with minimum gross vehicle weight or major recreational equipment. No truck
with a gross vehicle weight of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds or major recreational
equipment shall be parked in any residential district other than the rural areas (RA)
zoning district, except for purposes of making pickups or deliveries, in any location other
than an off-street parking area shown on an approved site plan or subdivision plat.
3. Parking or storage of inoperable vehicles. No inoperable vehicle shall be parked or
stored on a lot within any agricultural or residential district, including the rural areas
(RA)zoning district,unless the vehicle is within a fully enclosed building or structure, or
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is otherwise shielded or screened from view from all public roads and adjoining
properties. No more than two(2)inoperable vehicles may be parked or stored on a lot.
4. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize or prohibit parking or storing
the vehicles and equipment described herein on a street or highway.
(§ 4.12.5, 12-10-80; §4.13, 12-10-80; 1-1-84;6-10-87; Ord.03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.4 PARKING AREAS
The following requirements shall apply to all parking areas,except as otherwise expressly
provided:
a. Maximum number of spaces. The number of parking spaces in a parking area may not exceed
the number of spaces required by this section by more than twenty(20)percent.
b. Spaces to satisfy minimum ADA requirements. The number, location, and dimensions of fully
accessible parking spaces, and the provision of access aisles, curb ramps, signage and other
specifications for those spaces shall be as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and
the current editions of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
c. Rounding off to determine minimum number of required parking spaces. When the calculation
of the minimum number of required parking spaces results in something other than a whole
number, the minimum required number of parking spaces shall be rounded off to the closest
whole number.
d. Garages. Garage spaces on a lot may be counted towards the minimum number of required
parking spaces.
(§4.12.6.5(part), 12-10-80; 11-16-83;Ord.01-18(6), 10-3-01,Ord.03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.5 LOCATION OF PARKING AREAS
The following requirements shall apply to establishing the location of all parking areas, except as
otherwise expressly provided:
a. Parking areas on same lot as primary use; exception. All parking spaces shall be established
on the same lot with the primary use to which it is appurtenant, except as authorized by
section 4.12.8.
b. Determining minimum yard requirements. For the purpose of determining minimum yard
requirements of the various zoning districts,the term"off-street parking space"consists of the
parking space or stall together with the adjacent aisle and turnaround.
(§§4.12.3.1,4.12.3.2, 12-10-80;6-14-89;Ord.03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.6 MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR SCHEDULED USES
Except when alternative parking is approved as provided in section 4.12.8, the following schedule
shall apply to determine the number of required off-street parking spaces to be provided in a
particular situation. If a particular use is not scheduled,then section 4.12.7 shall apply.
Assisted living facility. One space per three(3)beds. (Added 2-5-03)
Automated teller machines (ATMs): Two (2) spaces per each outdoor walk-up type; five (5)
stacking spaces per each drive-up type. (Added 2-5-03)
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Automobile service station and truck repair shop: One (1) space per each employee plus two (2)
spaces per each service stall. In addition, when accessory activities such as the rental of
automobiles, trucks and trailers of all types exist on the site, there shall be provided suitable area
to accommodate the highest number of rental units expected at any one time. (Amended 2-5-03)
Barber shop, beauty shop: One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area
plus one(1) space per employee.
Boarding house: One (1) space per two(2) beds plus one (1) space per employee. (Amended 2-5-
03)
Building Material Sales: Repealed 2-5-03
Campground: One (1) space per campsite; for group campsites, adequate parking space shall be
provided for buses as determined by the zoning administrator.
Church: In the development areas identified in the comprehensive plan, if the area of assembly
seats more than one hundred persons, one (1) space per three (3) fixed seats or per seventy-five
(75) square feet of area of assembly, whichever shall be greater; if the area of assembly seats one
hundred persons or fewer, one (1) space per four (4) fixed seats or per seventy-five (75) square
feet of area of assembly, whichever shall be greater. In the rural areas identified in the
comprehensive plan, the number of proposed spaces shall be shown in a parking study submitted
by the church; the number of required spaces shall be determined by the zoning administrator, who
shall consider the recommendations in the parking study,traffic generation figures either known to
the industry or estimated by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, peak parking demands, and
other relevant information. Nothing herein requires the parking study to be prepared by a
transportation engineer. (Amended 2-5-03)
Club, lodge: One(1)space per three(3)fixed seats or per seventy-five(75)square feet, whichever
shall be greater.(Amended 2-5-03)
Contractor's(construction office, shop, equipment storage and materials yard): One (1) space per
employee assigned to work on-site plus one(1)space per facility vehicle. (Amended 2-5-03)
Dance Hall: Repealed 2-5-03
Day care center, nursery facilities: One (1) space per ten(10)children enrolled in the major class
or shift plus one (1) space per employee. In addition, a pick-up and drop-off area shall be
provided on the site. (Amended 2-5-03)
Dental clinic: One (1) space per one hundred seventy-five (175) square feet of net floor area.
(Added 2-5-03)
Drive-in lane serving any use: The number of stacking spaces shall be determined by the zoning
administrator using a combination of traffic generation figures either known to the industry or
estimated by Institute of Transportation Engineers. The stacking spaces shall be designed so as
not to impede required parking spaces,pedestrian or vehicular circulation. (Added 2-5-03)
Drive-in restaurant: Eighteen (18) spaces per each one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor
area.
Dry cleaning: One (1) space per fifty (50) square feet open to the public plus one (I) space per
employee. (Added 2-5-03)
Dwellings: (Amended 2-5-03)
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Single family detached(including manufactured homes): Two(2)spaces per unit,except
when the Virginia Department of Transportation requires three (3)spaces to offset the loss of
ancillary onstreet parking because a reduced urban street width has been permitted in
accordance with the"VDOT Subdivision Street Requirements."
Multi family units, including duplexes, single family attached, and townhouses, but excluding
student suites:
Number of Parking
Bedrooms/Unit Spaces/Unit
Any unit of 500 square feet or less 1.25
One(1)bedroom 1.50
Two(2)or more bedrooms 2.00
In addition, if parking is provided on individual lots, such as for duplexes and single
family attached townhouses, rather than in lots or bays that are shared by all units in the
development,then one(1)guest space per four(4)units shall be provided.
Student suites: One and one-quarter(1 1/4)spaces per bedroom.
Multi family dwellings for the elderly: One and one-quarter (1 1/4) spaces per unit plus one
(1) space per employee on the largest shift; provided that for a congregate care facility, one
(1)space per unit plus one(1)space per employee on the largest shift.
Eating Establishment: Repealed 2-5-03
Fast Food Restaurant: Repealed 2-5-03
Feed and seed store: One (1) space per four hundred (400) square feet of retail sales area.
(Amended 2-5-03)
Financial institution: One (1) space per one hundred fifty (150) square feet of gross floor area.
This requirement may be reduced by twenty-five(25) square feet per drive-in aisle. Each drive-
through lane serving a fmancial institution shall provide a minimum of five (5) stacking spaces
that shall not impede any required parking or loading spaces or any pedestrian or vehicular
circulation aisles. (Amended 2-5-03)
Food store: One(1)space per two hundred(200)square feet of gross floor area.
Funeral home: One (1) space per three(3) fixed seats or per seventy-five (75) square feet area of
assembly,whichever shall be greater. (Amended 2-5-03)
Furniture store and other large sized retail items such as appliances, carpeting, office equipment
or specific building materials: One (1) space per four hundred (400) square feet of retail sales
area. (Amended 2-5-03)
Gift, craft, antique shop: One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area;
provided that for any area devoted to furniture, parking shall be one (1) space per four hundred
(400)square feet of such area.
Golf Course, Driving Range: Repealed 2-5-03
Greenhouse and nursery: (Amended 2-5-03)
Sales area within a greenhouse that is not in conjunction with any other retail sales: One
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(1)space per one hundred (100)square feet for the first one thousand(1,000) square feet and
one (1) space for each five hundred (500) square feet of greenhouse sales area above one
thousand(1,000)square feet.
Exterior nursery sales area: One (1) space per each five thousand (5,000) square feet of
exterior nursery sales area.
Hospital: The number of proposed spaces shall be shown in a parking study submitted by the
hospital. The number of required spaces shall be determined by the zoning administrator. In
making the determination, the zoning administrator shall consider the recommendations in the
parking study, traffic generation figures either known to the industry or estimated by the Institute
of Transportation Engineers,peak parking demands, and other relevant information. (Amended 2-
5-03)
Hotel, motel: One (1) space per unit; additional spaces shall be required for restaurants, assembly
rooms,and other separate uses identified herein. (Amended 2-5-03)
Industrial use not otherwise identified: One (1) space per employee on the largest shift plus one
(1) space per five hundred (500) square feet open to the public for customer parking, but in all
cases a minimum of two(2)customer parking spaces. (Added 2-5-03)
Kennel, commercial: One (1) space per four hundred (400) square feet of gross floor area
including runs,plus one(1)space per employee.
Laundromat:One(1)space per two(2)washing machines.
Laundry, Dry Cleaning: Repealed 2-5-03
Machinery, Equipment Sales and Service: Repealed 2-5-03
Medical and Dental Clinic: Repealed 2-5-03
Manufactured home, modular home, travel trailer sales: One (1)space per three thousand(3,000)
square feet of display area. (Amended 2-5-03)
Motor vehicle sales, including automobiles,farm equipment and trucks: One (1) space per one
thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of display area. Spaces for customers shall be clearly
delineated on the ground,signed and maintained for customers only. (Amended 2-5-03)
Offices, business, administrative and professional (including medical offices but not dental
clinics): One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of net office floor area. The term "net
office floor area"shall be deemed to be:(1)eighty(80)percent of the gross floor area;or(2)at the
request of the applicant, the actual net office floor area as shown on floor plans submitted by the
applicant, delineating the actual net office floor area, which plans shall be binding as to the
maximum net floor area used. (Amended 2-5-03)
Over-the-counter sales: One(1)space per fifty(50)square feet open to the public or one(1)space
per two hundred(200)square feet of gross floor area,whichever shall be greater.
Printing and publishing facilities, including newspaper publishing: One(1)space per employee on
the largest shift, plus one (1) space per each five hundred (500) feet of floor area open to the
public for customer parking, but in all cases a minimum of two (2) customer parking spaces.
(Amended 2-5-03)
Production or Processing of Materials, Goods or Products: Repealed 2-5-03
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Production, processing, testing, repairing, or servicing materials, goods or products: One (1)
space per employee on the largest shift plus one(1)space per each five hundred(500) square feet
of floor area open to the public for customer parking, but in all cases a minimum of two (2)
customer parking spaces. (Added 2-5-03)
Public assembly(indoor or outdoor) use not otherwise identified:One(1)space per three(3) fixed
seats or one (1) space per seventy-five (75) square feet of place of assembly, whichever shall be
greater. "Fixed seats,"where the seating consists of pews,benches,bleachers and similar forms of
seating, shall be calculated at the rate of one(1)seat per two (2)feet of length. A place of public
assembly includes multipurpose areas that may be used either for assembly or recreation, and
dance halls that are not accessory to a restaurant.(Added 2-5-03)
Recreation, commercial and residential: (Added 2-5-03)
Recreation Parking spaces required
Baseball field 20 per field
Basketball court 2 per basket
Golf course 4 per hole,plus 1 per employee
Horseshoe pits 2 per pit
Soccer field 24 per field
Skating rink 1 per 200 square feet of rink area
Swimming pool 1 per 125 square feet of water surface
Tennis court 2 per court
For each recreation use not specified above, one (1) space per one hundred twenty-five (125)
square feet of useable recreation area.
The minimum number of parking spaces required for a residential recreational facility within
a subdivision shall be reduced by the percentage of dwelling units within the subdivision
within one-quarter mile of the facility.
Recreation, public: The number of proposed spaces shall be shown on a parking study. The
number of required spaces shall be determined by the zoning administrator. In making the
determination, the zoning administrator shall consider the recommendations in the parking study,
traffic generation figures either known to the industry or estimated by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers,peak parking demands,and other relevant information.(Added 2-5-03)
Rest home, nursing home, convalescent home: One (1) space per four (4) beds. (See also Multi-
family dwellings for the elderly.) (Amended 2-5-03)
Restaurant: Thirteen(13)spaces per one thousand(1,000)square feet of gross floor area including
areas for accessory dancing. Drive-through lanes serving restaurants shall provide a minimum of
five (5) stacking spaces that shall not impede any required parking or loading spaces or any
pedestrian or vehicular circulation aisles. The five (5) stacking spaces shall be provided at the
order board and additional spaces may be provided at the payment or pick-up windows. (Added 2-
5-03)
Retail use not otherwise identified: One(1)space per each one hundred(100) square feet of retail
sales area for the first five thousand (5,000) square feet and one (1) space per each two hundred
(200) square feet of retail sales area above five thousand(5,000)square feet. For purposes of this
paragraph,"retail sales area" shall be deemed to be: (1)eighty(80)percent of the gross floor area;
or (2) at the request of the applicant, the actual retail sales floor area as shown on floor plans
submitted by the applicant delineating the actual retail sales area, which plans shall be binding as
to the maximum retail sales area used. (Added 2-5-03)
Schools: The number of proposed spaces shall be shown in a parking study submitted by the
school division (public schools) or the school (private schools). The number of required spaces
shall be determined by the zoning administrator. In making the determination, the zoning
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administrator shall consider the recommendations in the parking study, traffic generation figures
either known to the industry or estimated by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, peak
parking demands, and other relevant information. (Amended 2-5-03)
Service industry: One(1) space per 50 square feet of net office floor area. (Added 2-5-03)
Shopping center: (Amended 2-5-03)
Gross leasable area Minimum number of spaces required per
in square feet one thousand square feet of gross leasable floor area
10,000 to 24,999 5.50
25,000 to 50,000 5.00
50,001 to 200,000 4.75
200,001 to 600,000 4.50
600,001 to 750,000 4.75
750,001 and larger 5.00
Skating Rink: Repealed 2-5-03
Stable: Repealed 2-5-03
Testing, Repairing, Cleaning Servicing of Material Goods or Products: Repealed 2-5-03
Theatre, Drive-In; Repealed 2-5-03
Theater, indoors or outdoors: One(1)space per each three(3)seats. (Amended 2-5-03)
Tourist lodging: One (1) space per unit in addition to the parking required for a single family
dwelling. (Amended 2-5-03)
Veterinary clinic:One (1) space per two hundred(200)square feet of gross floor area exclusive of
that area to house animals. (Amended 2-5-03)
Wayside stand: One(1)space per one hundred(100)square feet of sales or display area.
Wholesaling or warehousing use not otherwise identified: One (1) space per employee plus one
(1) space per each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area open to the public for customer
parking,but in all cases a minimum of two(2)customer parking spaces. (Added 2-5-03)
Wineries, including farm wineries: If open to the public, one (1) space per two and one-half(2.5)
customers for daily use. For special events and festivals, one (1) space per two and one-half(2.5)
customers, plus one (1) space per employee (includes winery staff, caterers, musicians and
vendors). The parking required for special events and festivals may be considered overflow
parking and may be provided in a well-drained, suitably graded area adjacent to required parking
area. (Added 2-5-03)
(§ 4.12.6.6.2, 12-10-80; 3-18-81; 7-20-88; 12-5-90;2-6-02; Ord. 03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.7 MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR UNSCHEDULED USES
For uses not specifically identified in section 4.12.6, including mixed uses, or when a conflict
exists between possibly applicable schedule requirements, the zoning administrator shall
determine the minimum number of required parking spaces. In making this determination, the
zoning administrator shall consider the characteristics of the proposed use or uses, anticipated
employment, the number of residents and/or visitors, the minimum parking required for similar
uses or mixes and other relevant considerations. The zoning administrator shall also consider the
following:
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a. Permitted use not otherwise identified. A total number of spaces sufficient to accommodate
the vehicles of all employees of the establishment plus those of all persons who may be
expected to visit the same at any one time.
b. Concurrent uses. The zoning administrator may require additional parking for concurrent uses
on any site.
c. Parking study. The zoning administrator may consider the recommendations of any parking
study relevant to the request, whether it is supplied by the applicant or available from any
other source, as well as traffic generation figures, including estimates by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers,peak parking demands,and other relevant information.
(§4.12.6.6.1, 12-10-80; 11-16-83; Ord.03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.8 ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING
SPACES
The alternatives described herein are intended to promote more creative design, allow higher
density in those zoning districts in the development areas, and reduce impervious area by allowing
the parking requirements of this section to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by street parking,
shared parking, and off-site stand alone parking. In addition to all other applicable requirements
of this section, the following requirements shall apply to the parking alternatives provided in
sections 4.12.9,4.12.10 and 4.12.11:
a. Types of alternatives. The parking alternatives consist of street parking, as provided in section
4.12.9, shared parking, as provided in section 4.12.10, off-site stand alone parking, as
provided in section 4.12.11, and other reductions resulting from the provision of mass transit
or other transportation demand management tools.
b. Combination of alternatives. One or more parking alternatives may be used in combination
with one another or with on-site parking to attain the minimum number of required parking
spaces.
c. Provision of means for safe movement. Sidewalks and other means for permitting safe
movement of pedestrians between the parking area or spaces and the use or structure they
serve shall be provided.
d. Parking not to be separated from use by major roads. No parking area or spaces shall be
separated from the use or structure they serve by a street whose classification is greater than a
major collector,unless safe and convenient access is provided from the parking area or spaces
to the use or structure and is approved by the director of planning and community
development.
e. Instrument assuring continuation of of-site parking. If stand-alone parking or off-site shared
parking is to be provided, the applicant shall submit with the application for a site plan, site
plan waiver or, if a site plan is not required, with an application for a zoning compliance
clearance, an instrument that restricts the use of that part of the land on which parking is
provided to that use,and assures that a minimum number of parking spaces as required by this
section shall be established and maintained for the life of the use. The instrument shall be in a
form that is suitable for recording, shall be subject to review and approval as to form and
substance by the county attorney, and shall be recorded in the office of the clerk of the circuit
court of the county before the site plan or site plan waiver is approved. As the parking
requirements for the use or structure change, subsequent instruments may be submitted,
reviewed, approved and recorded that rescind or modify the prior instrument.
(Ord. 03-18(1),2-5-03)
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4.12.9 STREET AND ALLEY PARKING
Street and alley parking may be provided as follows:
a. Street parking consists of parking spaces located in a public or private right-of way. Each
parking space that is in a public or private right-of-way abutting the lot shall count as a
parking space for the purpose of meeting the minimum parking space requirements in sections
4.12.6 and 4.12.7. Each parking space shall be on a paved area abutting the travelway, and if
the parking space is in a public right-of-way it shall not be prohibited by the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
b. Alley parking consists of parking areas located in the alley right-of-way. A parking space in
an alley may meet the minimum parking space requirements in section 4.12.6 if approved by
the county engineer. In approving alley parking, the county engineer shall consider the width
of the travelway,the widths of the lots abutting the alley,and the setbacks from the alley.
(Ord. 03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.10 SHARED PARKING
Shared parking allows parking spaces to be shared among two (2) or more uses that typically
experience peak parking demands at different times and is located on the same lot or on nearby
lots. Because parking spaces are shared,the total number of parking spaces that would otherwise
be required may be reduced. In addition to all other applicable requirements of this section, the
following requirements shall apply to shared parking:
a. Authority to reduce aggregate number of parking spaces. The zoning administrator may
reduce the aggregate minimum number of required parking spaces, provided that each use
participating in the shared parking experiences peak parking demands at different times. The
zoning administrator shall base this decision on the particular circumstances of the
application.
b. Parking study. Before making the decision to allow shared parking and to reduce the
aggregate number of parking spaces, the zoning administrator may require the applicant to
submit a parking study to determine the peak parking demand periods or other information
needed to determine the viability of shared parking under the particular circumstances of the
application.
c. Effect of reserved parking spaces. Parking spaces reserved for specific individuals or classes
of individuals shall not be counted toward the parking spaces that could be shared, except for
those spaces designated and marked for use only by handicapped persons.
d. Maximum reduction. The aggregate number of parking spaces required for all uses
participating in the shared parking shall not be reduced by more than thirty-five(35)percent.
(§4.12.4, 12-10-80; Ord. 03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.11 STAND ALONE PARKING
Where authorized by the applicable zoning district regulations, stand alone parking allows
parking areas to be located on a lot other than the lot on which the use served by the parking areas
is located. Stand alone parking is not required to be located on a lot under the same ownership as
the lot on which the use served by the parking is located. In addition to all other applicable
requirements of this section,the following requirements shall apply to stand alone parking:
a. Site plan required. A site plan for the stand alone parking shall be submitted and approved
under section 32.
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b. Identification of use served.At least one(1)sign shall be posted in the parking area
identifying the off-site use served by the parking area.
(§ 4.12.3.3 , 12-10-80; 12-10-97;Ord. 03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.12 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Transportation demand management ("TDM") is a set of tools that provide an alternative to
parking spaces upon a demonstration that the number of vehicle trips upon which the minimum
number of parking spaces required herein will be reduced. TDM tools include, but are not limited
to,mass transit,car pooling, and park and ride lots.
a. Application. An applicant seeking to reduce the number of required parking spaces through
TDM shall submit to the zoning administrator a parking study demonstrating how the number
of required parking spaces may be reduced through TDM.
b. Authority to reduce. The zoning administrator may reduce the number of on-site parking
spaces using TDM alternatives if the parking study submitted by the applicant demonstrates
that the use of TDM tools can effectively eliminate the need for some of the required parking
spaces.
(Ord. 03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.13 LOADING AREAS
Off-street loading areas shall be provided as follows:
a. Loading spaces shall be provided on the same lot with the use to which it is appurtenant and
shall be adjacent to the structure it serves.
b. Loading spaces shall be designed so as not to impede any required parking spaces, or any
pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
c. Loading spaces shall be provided in addition to and exclusive of any parking requirement on
the basis of: (1) one (1) space for the first eight thousand (8,000) square feet of retail gross
leasable area, plus one (1) space for each additional twenty-thousand (20,000) square feet of
retail gross leasable area; (2) one (1) space for the first eight thousand (8,000) square feet of
office space plus one (1) space for each additional twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of
office space; or(3) one (1) space for the first ten thousand(10,000) square feet of industrial
floor area plus one (1) space for each additional twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of
industrial floor area.
d. Additional loading spaces may be required or requested during review of the site plan.
e. Each site plan that depicts a commercial or industrial building of four thousand (4,000) gross
square feet or more shall provide a dumpster pad that does not impede any required parking or
loading spaces,nor any pedestrian or vehicular circulation aisles.
f. The requirements of this subsection may be modified or waived in an individual case if the
zoning administrator, in consultation with the county engineer, finds that the public health,
safety or welfare would be equally or better served by the modification or waiver; that the
modification or waiver would not be a departure from sound engineering and design practice;
and that the modification or waiver would not otherwise be contrary to the purpose and intent
of this chapter. In granting a modification or waiver, the zoning administrator may impose
such conditions as deemed necessary to protect the public health,safety or welfare.
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The denial of a modification or waiver, or the approval of a modification or waiver with
conditions objectionable to the developer may be considered by the commission as part of its
review of: (1)a plat, as provided in sections 14-220 and 14-225 of the Code;(2)a site plan, as
provided in sections 32.4.2.6 and 32.4.3.6;or(3)a special use permit.
The board of supervisors shall consider a modification or waiver of any requirement of this
subsection only as follows:
1. The denial of a modification or waiver, or the approval of a modification or waiver with
conditions objectionable to the developer may be appealed to the board of supervisors as
an appeal of a denial of the plat, as provided in section 14-226 of the Code, or the site
plan, as provided in sections 32.4.2.7 or 32.4.3.9. A modification or waiver considered
by the commission in conjunction with an application for a special use permit shall be
subject to review by the board of supervisors.
2. In considering a modification or waiver, the board may grant or deny the modification or
waiver based upon the finding set forth in subsection (h), amend any condition imposed
by the commission, and impose any conditions it deems necessary for the reasons set
forth in subsection(h).
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(§4.12.7, 12-10-80; Ord. 01-18(4), 5-9-01;Ord.03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.14 PREEXISTING OR APPROVED PARKING,STACKING AND LOADING AREAS
Each parking, stacking and loading area serving a use or structure lawfully established in accord
with a valid fmal site plan or subdivision plat prior to the date of adoption of these regulations, or
approved in a valid and vested preliminary site plan or subdivision plat, whose use has not
changed or intensified so as to necessitate additional parking, shall be allowed to continue, subject
to the following:
a. Preexisting.or approved parking spaces may be used to satisfy the number of parking spaces
required for a changed or intensified use if the structure to which the parking area is accessory
remains.
b. If the structure to which the parking area is accessory is demolished, removed, or
reconstructed, then all parking required or otherwise serving a new use or structure must
comply with this section.
c. Pre-existing parking structures authorized by right or by special use permit by the applicable
zoning district regulations that do not comply with the requirements of section 4.12 shall be
deemed to be nonconforming structures subject to section 6 of this chapter.
d. Preexisting or approved parking, stacking or loading areas that are not parking structures as
described in subsection(c), and that do not comply with the requirements of section 4.12, are
accessory to a primary use and shall not obtain status as a nonconforming use or structure.
However,these areas may continue and be maintained for so long as the primary use exists.
(Ord. 03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.15 MINIMUM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARKING AREAS
The following design requirements and minimum improvements shall be provided for all off-street
parking areas consisting of four(4)or more parking spaces:
a. Surface materials. All parking areas consisting of four (4) or more spaces shall be surfaced.
The surface materials for parking areas and access aisles shall be subject to review and •
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c- n� * of Transportation pavement design guidelines and specifications. The county engineer may
kapprove the use of alternative surfaces deemed equivalent in regard to strength, durability,
\��(,( sustainability and long term maintenance for the intensity of the use.
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i_ b. Grading and drainage systems. Parking area grading and drainage systems shall be designed
�n01 "� and constructed to minimize, to the greatest extent practical, the amount of surface runoff
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\,4'1(k - Vi1T"c. Maximum grade. The maximum grade for parking spaces, loading spaces, and access aisles
R./ e\ abutting parking or loading spaces shall not exceed five(5)percent in any direction.
pd. Sight distance. Minimum intersection sight distance for internal intersections of access aisles,
intersections of access aisles and pedestrian ways,and access aisles around buildings shall not
be less than one hundred(100)feet. The county engineer may increase this minimum, if the
`� travel speed is anticipated to exceed ten(10)miles per hour,to a sight distance commensurate
with the anticipated travel speed. If the county engineer anticipates that travel speeds of
(: ( V4v.th ��.�Q,(� twenty(20)miles per hour or greater may be reasonably achieved along a primary travelway
l>�'' serving a development, he may require that the travelway comply with the private road -
��t�Q L horizontal and vertical standards stated in Table A of section 14-514 of the Code for the
Vv� anticipated traffic volume. Sight distance shall be measured as provided in Section 602 of the
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6 6reit4 j4ke. Accessibility to loading spaces, loading docks and dumpsters. Parking areas shall be designed
so that all loading spaces, loading docks,and dumpsters are accessible by delivery and service
vehicles when all parking spaces are occupied.
f. Protective barriers and design. When deemed necessary and reasonable to assure that safe
and convenient access is provided, the county engineer may require: (1) raised traffic islands
at the ends of parking rows to protect parked vehicles and to prohibit parking in unauthorized
areas; (2)traffic islands and other such traffic control devices; and (3) a design that provides
no parking along the accessways providing the principal ingress, egress and circulation on the
site.
g. Curb and gutter in parking areas and along travelways. Curbs shall be established at the
edges of parking areas or access aisles in the following circumstances: (1) in all commercial
or institutional developments requiring eight (8) or more parking spaces; (2) in all multi-
family dwelling and townhouse developments requiring eight(8)or more parking spaces; (3)
where necessary to control or direct stormwater runoff;(4)where a sidewalk is located closer
than four (4) feet from the edge of an access aisle; and (5) where necessary to contain
vehicular traffic to protect pedestrians and/or property. Gutters shall be required where
necessary to control or direct stormwater runoff. The county engineer may waive or modify
this requirement if deemed necessary to accommodate stormwater managementlBMP facility
design or existing uses located in the Rural Areas(RA)zoning district. -
h. Separation of parking area from public street or private road. Where off-street parking is
provided, parking areas shall be established sufficiently inside the site so as to prevent
queuing onto a public street or private road. The minimum required separation shall be
determined by the county engineer and will be based on the intensity of traffic on the site. In
any case, the minimum separation should not be less than one (1) car length for the most
minimal use.
i. Location of handicapped parking spaces. Parking areas shall be designed so that handicapped
parking spaces are located to provide persons with direct unobstructed access to buildings by
the shortest practical route,and to eliminate the need to cross vehicular access aisles wherever
possible.
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(§4.12.6.3, 12-10-80; 6-14-89; §4.12.6.5(c)(part), 12-10-80; 11-16-83;6-14-89; Ord. 01-18(6), 10-3-01;
Ord. 03-18(1),2-5-03) .
4.12.16 MINIMUM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARKING
SPACES WITHIN PARKING AREAS OR PARKING BAYS
The following design requirements and minimum improvements shall be provided for all parking
spaces within parking areas or parking bays:
a. Arrangement of spaces. All parking spaces shall be perpendicular, angled, parallel or
curvilinear to the vehicle access aisle. Angled parking may be provided at sixty (60), forty-
five(45)or thirty(30)degrees from the access aisle.
b. Design of spaces. All parking spaces shall be designed so that no part of any vehicle will
extend over any lot line,right-of-way line,sidewalk,walkway,and driveway or aisle space.
c. Minimum parking space size. Parking spaces shall be the minimum sizes, and have the
minimum aisle width,provided below:
1. Perpendicular parking. For perpendicular parking, the minimum space and aisle widths
shall be:
Width(ft) Length(ft.) Aisle Width(ft.)
10 18 20
9 18 24
2. Parallel parking. For parallel parking,the minimum space shall be:
Width(ft.) Length(ft.)
9 20
3. Angled parking. For angled parking,the minimum space and aisle widths shall be:
ANGLED PARKING DIMENSIONS-ONE WAY CIRCULATION
ANGLE AISLE STALL WIDTH LENGTH AB E F G H I
(DEGS.) WIDTH DEPTH
60 16 20.1 9 18 4.5 10.4 35.7 36.1 56.2 87.8 107.9
45 14 19.1 9 18 6.4 12.7 31.8 33.1 52.2 78.9 98
30 12 16.8 9 18 7.8 18 25.8 28.8 45.6 66.6 83.4
ANGLED PARKING DIMENSIONS-TWO WAY CIRCULATION
ANGLE AISLE STALL WIDTH LENGTH A B E F G H I
(DEGS.) WIDTH DEPTH
60 20 20.1 9 18 4.5 10.4 35.7 40.1 60.2 95.8 115.9
45 20 19.1 9 18 6.4 12.7 31.8 39.1 58.2 90.9 110
30 20 16.8 9 18 7.8 18 25.8 36.8 53.6 82.6 99.4
All depths, widths and lengths in the tables above are stated in feet. All angled parking
must have a parking envelope that is nine (9) feet by eighteen (18) feet within each
angled parking space. The dimensions of angled parking(as provided in the above tables
in columns A, B, E, F, G, H and I) shall be measured as provided in Section 602.1
(Figure 6-4)of the Albemarle County Design Standards Manual.
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4. Curvilinear parking. For curvilinear parking, the minimum space and aisle widths shall
be the same as for perpendicular parking, except that the width of the parking space shall
be measured at the narrowest point along the length of the space, and provided that a one-
hundred (100) foot sight distance is maintained. The site distance shall be measured as
provided in Section 602.1 (Figure 6-5) of the Albemarle County Design Standards
Manual.
5. Handicapped parking spaces. For handicapped parking, vehicular access aisle widths
shall be the same as for perpendicular parking. In addition, a handicapped access aisle
shall be provided adjacent to each handicapped parking space,provided that the aisle may
be shared between adjacent handicapped parking spaces. The minimum space and aisle
widths shall be:
Handicap Access Van Access
Width(ft.) Length(ft.) Aisle Width(ft.) Aisle Width(ft.)
8 18 5 8
6. Minimum length reduction. Perpendicular and curvilinear parking space minimum length
requirements may be reduced by not more than two (2) feet when any of the following
conditions are satisfied: (i)one or more rows of parking are separated by planting islands,
median, or other such features (other than sidewalks) and allow for an unobstructed
overhang, from each row, equivalent to the reduction; or(ii)one or more rows of parking
adjacent to a building are separated from the building by planting islands, or other such
features (other than sidewalks) and allow for an unobstructed overhang, from each row,
equivalent to the reduction.
d. Delineation of parking spaces. Parking spaces shall be delineated in a manner that identifies
and preserves the required dimensions by paint striping, signage, or by another means
approved by the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator may authorize that bumper
blocks or posts be used to delineate parking spaces on surfaces that are not conducive to paint
striping.
e. Bumper blocks. Bumper blocks shall be provided in parking spaces in the following
circumstances,unless waived by the county engineer:(1)the parking area has no curb or curb
and gutter; (2)the parking has curb or curb and gutter and there is a sidewalk located closer
than two (2) feet from the edge of the parking area, except that bumper blocks shall not be
required where a sidewalk has a minimum width of six (6) feet. Bumper blocks shall be
constructed of a durable material such as concrete or treated timbers. Each bumper block
shall be a minimum length of six (6) feet, a maximum height of five (5) inches, and shall be
securely anchored into the pavement in at least two(2)places.
(§4.12.6.5, 12-10-80; 11-16-83;6-14-89;Ord.01-18(6), 10-3-01;Ord.03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.17 MINIMUM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR VEHICLE
ACCESS AISLES
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,,` access aisles:
G,Y' � Grade for vehicle access aisles not adjacent to parking spaces. Vehicle access aisles that are
not adjacent to parking spaces, shall not exceed a grade of ten (10) percent. The county
��� ,� engineer may increase the maximum grade, upon a finding that no reasonable design
alternative would reduce or alleviate the need and that the increase in grade would be in the
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best interest of public health, safety and welfare. The developer must request the waiver in
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`‘y d writing and provide all information necessary to justify that no reasonable design alternative
Q. S'5 exists. In no case shall the grade exceed private road standards set forth in section 14-514 of
� the Code.
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(lib. Entrances. Entrances to parking areas from public streets or private roads shall be designed
X\fl , G� and constructed in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation standards. An
adequate landing and/or grade transition shall be provided for vehicle access aisles at the
( o intersection with public streets or private roads to allow for the stopping of vehicles and sight
�, �" ' p distance, as deemed necessary by the county engineer to assure public safety. As a guideline,
k �`_ .' the approach grade should not exceed four(4)percent for a distance of not less than forty(40)
feet measured from the edge of the street or road being intersected.
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► shall comply with the following:l� _
��� id I. Two-way access aisles. The minimum travelway width for two-way access aisles shall be
\A� )�` �J' twenty(20)feet.
�1,• 4i") 2. One-way access aisles. One-way circulation is allowed provided the circulation loop or
pattern is contained within the site or sites. Public streets or private roads shall not be
used as part of the circulation loop or pattern. The minimum travelway width for one-
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Sie(%e ay access aisles shall be twelve(12)feet, with the following exceptions:
- ` (a) Bypass traffic. A travelway width of up to sixteen (16) feet may be required to allow
r \n‘ Sij+ \ for bypass traffic, when deemed necessary by the county engineer. In making this
S W O '\ determination, the county engineer shall consider the site specific factors including,
but not limited to, the length of the travelway, nature of the land use, and internal
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traffic circulation.
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,vv_ _ (b) Bank teller and ATM canopy and lanes. The travelway width may be reduced for
Q, Vv i Vv bank teller and ATM canopies and lanes if the county engineer determines that a
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C` customer service needs of a proposed application, and the reduction will not reduce
\ t` e public safety.
\ \` d. Turning radii. Turning radii shall be limited by the requirement to maintain one hundred
i) >C b (100) foot sight distance. Turning movements for delivery vehicles or other expected truck
` traffic shall be evaluated by the county engineer using AASHTO single unit truck standards
4f) ,d or other AASHTO standard vehicle as appropriate.
,\ 1,i` (§4.12.6.2, 12-10-80; 6-14-89; §4.12.6.3 (part), 12-10-80;6-14-89;Ord. 03-18(1),2-5-03)
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' The following design requirements and minimum improvements shall be provided for all loading
ti IIINNNN��� areas:
k6 a. Size. Loading spaces shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet in width, fourteen and one-half -
\\ (14 1/2) feet in clearance height and a length sufficient to accommodate the largest delivery
r g, trucks serving the establishment, but in no case will such length be less than twenty-five (25)
�"\ � feet.
` _L))Q__r b. Surface materials. All loading and unloading berths shall be surfaced with a bituminous or
other dust free surface.
c. Design of loading spaces. Loading spaces shall be designed so that no part of any vehicle will
extend over any lot line, right-of-way line, sidewalk, driveway or aisle space.
d. Delineation of loading spaces. Loading spaces shall be delineated in a manner that identifies
and preserves the required dimensions with paint striping, signage, or by other means
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approved by the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator may authorize that bumper
blocks or posts be used to delineate loading spaces on surfaces that are not conducive to paint
striping.
(§ 4.12.7(part), 12-10-80;Ord.03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.12.19 MINIMUM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR DUMPSTER PADS
The following design requirements and minimum improvements shall be satisfied for all vehicle
access aisles:
a. Materials.Dumpster pads shall be concrete.
b. Design. The pad shall extend beyond the front of each dumpster so that the front wheels of a
truck servicing the dumpster will rest on the concrete, but in no case shall the length of a
concrete pad be less than eight (8) feet beyond the front of the dumpster. The site shall be
designed so that stormwater does not run through, and drains away from, areas where
dumpsters are located in order to minimize the potential for contaminating stormwater runoff
due to contact with solid waste.
c. Screening. Dumpsters shall be screened as required by section 32.7.9 and, where applicable,
section 30.6.
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(Ord.03-18(1),2-5-03)
4.13 (Repealed 2-5-03) (Old sections 4.12 and 4.13 repealed on 2/5/03 when new sections 4.12—4.12.19
adopted pursuant to Ord.03-18(1))
4.14 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
No use shall hereafter be established or conducted in any industrial district in any manner in
violation of the following standards of performance:
4.14.1 NOISE
All sources of noise (except those not under direct control of occupant of use, such as vehicles)
shall be subject to and comply with section 4.18.
(§4.14-12-10-80; Ord.00-18(3), 6-14-00)
4.14.1.1 (Repealed 6-14-00)
4.14.1.2 (Repealed 6-14-00)
4.14.2 VIBRATION
The produce of displacement in inches times the frequency in cycles per second of earthbome
vibrations from any activity shall not exceed the values specified below when measured at the
points indicated.
4.14.2.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
Earthborne vibrations shall be measured by means of a three component recording system, capable
of measuring vibration in three mutually perpendicular directions. The displacement shall be the
maximum instantaneous vector sum of the amplitude in the three directions.
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J. Drainage. Adequate drainage control shall be provided for public streets or private roads
by installing culverts under streets; side, lead, or outlet ditches; catch basins; curb inlets; or any other
devices, including piping, as determined to be necessary by the county engineer. All of these
improvements shall meet the standards of the county or, in the event no county standards exist, Virginia
Department of Transportation standards.
(§ 18-37, 9-5-96, 11-21-79, 3-29-78, 8-28-74; § 18-39 (part), 9-5-96, 10-19-77, 5-10-77, 8-28-74; 1988
Code, §§ 18-37, 18-39; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 02-14(1),2-6-02)
State law reference—Va.Code§§ 15.2-2241(4), 15.2-2242(3).
Sec. 14-513 Standards for public streets only.
In addition to the minimum design requirements set forth set forth in section 14-512, all public
streets shall be designed and constructed according to Virginia Department of Transportation standards for
acceptance into the secondary system of state highways.
(9-5-96, 10-19-77,5-10-77, 8-28-74; 1988 Code, § 18-39; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98) •
State law reference—Va.Code§ 15.2-2241(4).
Sec. 14-514 Standards for private roads only.
In addition to the minimum design requirements set forth in section 14-512, the following
minimum design requirements shall apply to private roads authorized pursuant to section 14-232:
A. General. Each private road shall be designed fo be adequate to serve the subdivision of
which it is a part. Except as otherwise expressly provided, the private road shall be designed and
constructed to conform with Virginia Department of Transportation standards.
B. Roads subject to Table A. Ea private road�a thorized by sections 14-232(A)(1), 14-
232(A)(4), 14-232(B)(1)or 14-232(B)(2)shall cone im-to-th" requirements of Table A.
C. Roads subject to Table B. pri av to road a orized by sections 14-232(A)(2) or 14-
232(A)(3) shall conform to the requirements of able-B xcept that: (i) a pavement structure design that
conforms to Virginia Department of Transportation standards shall be required for the most traffic-
intensive uses to which the land may be lawfully devoted for a private road authorized by section 14-
232(A)(2); and (ii)the commission may authorize the application of Virginia Department of Transportation
mountainous terrain design standards to apply to a private road, as provided in section 14-233(D).
D. Right-of-way width. Except as otherwise expressly provided, a private road subject to
Table A which serves fewer than six (6) lots shall have a minimum right-of-way width of thirty(30)feet.
E. Clearing land for improvements. Notwithstanding any practice of the Virginia
Department of Transportation, only those areas necessary to accommodate private road improvements and
to achieve required sight distance shall be required to be cleared.
F. Landscaping and other improvements permitted Subsequent to construction of a private
road, a subdivider may install ornamental plantings and any other improvements provided that they do not
conflict with sight distance, drainage facilities or other required improvements.
G. Minimum allowable radius. The radius for horizontal curvature shall be forty (40) feet or
greater, unless otherwise authorized by Table A or Table B.
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J. Drainage. Adequate drainage control shall be provided for public streets or private roads
by installing culverts under streets; side, lead, or outlet ditches; catch basins; curb inlets; or any other
devices, including piping, as determined to be necessary by the county engineer. All of these
improvements shall meet the standards of the county or, in the event no county standards exist, Virginia
Department of Transportation standards.
(§ 18-37, 9-5-96, 11-21-79, 3-29-78, 8-28-74; § 18-39 (part), 9-5-96, 10-19-77, 5-10-77, 8-28-74; 1988
Code, §§ 18-37, 18-39;Ord. 98-A(I),8-5-98;Ord. 02-14(1),2-6-02)
State law reference—Va.Code§§ 15.2-2241(4), 15.2-2242(3).
Sec. 14-513 Standards for public streets only.
In addition to the minimum design requirements set forth set forth in section 14-512, all public
streets shall be designed and constructed according to Virginia Department of Transportation standards for
acceptance into the secondary system of state highways.
(9-5-96, 10-19-77,5-10-77, 8-28-74; 1988 Code, § 18-39;Ord. 98-A(1),8-5-98) •
State law reference—Va.Code§ 15.2-2241(4).
Sec. 14-514 Standards for private roads only.
In addition to the minimum design requirements set forth in section 14-512, the following
minimum design requirements shall apply to private roads authorized pursuant to section 14-232:
A. General. Each private road shall be designed to be adequate to serve the subdivision of
which it is a part. Except as otherwise expressly provided, the private road shall be designed and
constructed to conform with Virginia Department of Transportation standards.
B. Roads subject to Table A. Each private road authorized by sections 14-232(A)(1), 14-
232(A)(4), 14-232(B)(I)or 14-232(B)(2)shall conform to the requirements of Table A.
C. Roads subject to Table B. A private road authorized by sections 14-232(A)(2) or 14-
232(A)(3) shall conform to the requirements of Table B, except that: (i) a pavement structure design that
conforms to Virginia Department of Transportation standards shall be required for the most traffic-
intensive uses to which the land may be lawfully devoted for a private road authorized by section 14-
232(A)(2); and (ii)the commission may authorize the application of Virginia Department of Transportation
mountainous terrain design standards to apply to a private road,as provided in section 14-233(D).
D. Right-of-way width. Except as otherwise expressly provided, a private road subject to
Table A which serves fewer than six (6) lots shall have a minimum right-of-way width of thirty(30)feet.
E. Clearing land for improvements. Notwithstanding any practice of the Virginia
Department of Transportation, only those areas necessary to accommodate private road improvements and
to achieve required sight distance shall be required to be cleared.
F. Landscaping and other improvements permitted. Subsequent to construction of a private
road, a subdivider may install ornamental plantings and any other improvements provided that they do not
conflict with sight distance,drainage facilities or other required improvements.
G. Minimum allowable radius. The radius for horizontal curvature shall be forty(40) feet or
greater, unless otherwise authorized by Table A or Table B.
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