Section 3116. Parking Lots, Driveways, and Other Paved Surfaces

3116.1 Section inapplicable to special-event parking.

This § 3116 does not apply to special-event parking lots operating under and in compliance with City Code Article 15, Subtitle 13 {"Parking facilities – Special-Event Parking Lots"} as long as the lot complies with all other requirements applicable to the lot's principal occupancy, use, or structure.

3116.2 Driveway entrances.

All driveway entrances located on a public right-of-way must be constructed in accordance with the rules, regulations, and permit requirements of the Department of Transportation.

3116.3 Surface paving.

Parking lots, parking pads, driveways, and private roads must be paved with asphalt, brick, concrete, macadam, or stone block. Permeable paving systems may be utilized in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Works. All paving must be able to support the design loads for the proposed vehicular traffic.

3116.4 Parking spaces.

The size, layout, and arrangement of parking spaces must comply with:

1. the Baltimore City Zoning Code,

2. the Maryland State Accessability Code, and

3. the rules and regulations of the City Planning Commission.

3116.5 Curbs or bumpers.

Curbs or bumpers must be installed for all parking spaces. Each curb or bumper must be:

1. made of concrete, wood, or an approved metal wheel stop,

2. at least 6 inches (152 mm) high and 8 inches (203 mm) wide,

3. securely fixed in place, and

4. located:

a. at least 4 feet (1.22 m) from the parking lot perimeter, or

b. for parking spaces that are parallel to the perimeter of the parking lot, at least 2 feet (0.61 m) from the perimeter.

3116.6 Surface drainage.

Storm drainage off paved surface areas, such as parking lots, playgrounds, and plazas, must be properly conveyed to paved alleys, paved streets, or other approved water courses.

3116.6.1 Limitations.

No drainage may be discharged:

1. so as to run or flow over any sidewalk or footway, except at a driveway with a depressed curb, or

2. across any adjoining property.

3116.6.2 Methods.

Drainage must be piped to a storm drain, to the street or alley, to a paved swale, or to another approved water course. The installation of piping, connections to storm drains, etc., must be made in accordance with the plumbing regulations of Chapter 29 {"Plumbing Systems"} of this Code.