§ 16-207. Computation of off-street parking requirements.

(a) In general.

The total number of required parking, loading, and bicycle spaces is based on the requirements for the use of the lot. However, if a lot contains more than 1 use, the number of required spaces is the sum of the separate requirements for each use. All off-street parking facilities must be completed before occupancy of the structure.

(b) Computation standards.

(1) In general.

In computing the number of off-street parking, loading, or bicycle spaces required by this title, the following standards of computation apply.

(2) Fractions - How to compute.

A fraction of less than one-half may be disregarded, and a fraction of one-half or more is counted as 1 parking or loading space.

(3) Places of assembly.

In places of assembly in which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or similar seating facilities, each 24 inches of the seating facility is counted as 1 seat for the purpose of determining the requirement for off-street parking facilities. Floor area of a prayer hall is counted as one 1 seat per marked prayer mat space or, if prayer mat spaces are not marked, 1 seat for every 5 square feet in the prayer hall.

(4) Employee basis.

Except as otherwise specified, parking or loading spaces required on an employee basis is based on the maximum number of employees normally present on the premises at any one time. If the determination of the number of parking spaces is based on the number of employees, the owner and the manager are counted as employee.

(5) Self-zoned property.

The number of required off-street parking, loading, or bicycle spaces required by this Title shall be calculated for a property that is split between 2 zoning districts on a ratio basis where the percent of the property within a zoning district that requires parking is multiplied against the applicable parking requirement to yield a proportional number of required parking spaces.

Example: If a property is 40% C-1 and 60% R-8, then 60% of the total parking required by land use shall be provided.