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§301.27.Parking and Loading Areas
A.Purpose and Scope. The purpose of this Section is to protect the health, safety,
and general welfare of the citizens to be accomplished so as to:
1.Prevent traffic congestion and hazards.
2.Provide for proper traffic safety by preserving the public thoroughfares for
the unimpaired movement of pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic.
3.Provide for attractive, secure, properly lighted, and well screened off-street
parking and loading facilities.
4.Assure the mobility and access of emergency vehicles.
5.Provide for appropriately designed parking and loading facilities in
proportion to the needs generated by the varying types of land use in order to
maintain the character of the city environment.
6.Minimize the negative visual impacts of large expanses of parking and
loading areas by reducing glare from parking lots through open space and
landscaping in and around parking areas.
B.Jurisdiction. The lawful use of parking and loading facilities existing at the time
of enactment of this Section (January 8, 2007) may be continued in its present
state although it may not conform to the regulations herein. Parking and loading
facilities permitted before the adoption of the regulations herein shall be referred
to as “permitted non-conforming uses.” No permit shall be issued for any lot,
tenant, or development after the effective date of and in conformity with the
provisions of these regulations. No parking or loading facility, except where
specified herein, may be substantially improved, converted, enlarged or otherwise
altered without conforming to these regulations.
C.Applicability. In any and all districts in connection with every industrial,
commercial, business, recreational, or dwelling use, and all other uses, space for
off-street parking and storage of any vehicle shall be provided in accordance with
all of the following regulations except where otherwise specified herein.
D.Off-Street Loading Spaces Required. In any “C” or “M” District, in connection
with every building or part thereof hereafter erected, having a gross floor area of
twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or more, which is to be occupied by
manufacturing, storage, warehouse, goods display, retail store, wholesale store,
market, hotel, hospital, mortuary, laundry, dry cleaning or other uses similarly
requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of material or merchandise, there
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shall be provided and maintained on the same lot with such building, at least one
(1) off-street loading space plus one (1) additional such loading space for each
twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or major fraction thereof of gross floor area
so used in excess of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
1.Loading areas that have a dock shall have a minimum width of twelve (12)
feet, and a minimum length of forty (40) feet.
2.Loading areas that do not have a dock shall have a minimum width of ten
(10) feet, and a minimum length of twenty-five (25) feet.
3.Loading areas shall generally be located behind a building not fronting a
public street right of way. Loading areas should be set back from an
adjoining “R” district a distance of at least 25 feet from the “R” district
boundary and an opaque screen or buffer should be installed and maintained.
4.No portion of a public street or alley should be allowed to accommodate
loading area functions unless otherwise designated by the City.
E.Lighting Requirements. Lighting requirements for off-street parking and
loading areas shall comply with the standards as established in Section 304 Site
Plan Requirements within the City of Waukee Municipal Code.
F.Off-Street Parking Regulations. All of the following standards shall apply to all
off-street parking:
1.No structure or use shall be permitted or constructed unless off-street parking
spaces are provided in accordance with the provisions of this section.
2.All parking areas shall be so arranged and marked so as to provide for
orderly and safe loading or unloading, parking and storage of vehicles.
3.Required parking spaces shall be used only for the parking of vehicles for
property owners, guests, renters, patrons or employees of the site. Required
parking spaces shall not be used for the commercial sale, display, rental or
repair of other vehicles.
4.All parking of vehicles, including automobiles, vans, campers, trucks,
trailers, tractors, recreational vehicles, boats, construction equipment and any
other mobile vehicle equipped for street and highway travel shall occur on
permanent impervious surface (concrete or asphalt) areas and on private
property only.
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5.No outdoor parking spaces or drives shall be used as long-term storage for
the following, including but not limited to: vehicles, supplies, construction
materials or portable sheds. “Long-term” for the purposes stated herein shall
be defined as a period of time greater than ten (10) days.
6.Fractional space requirements shall be rounded up to the next whole space.
7.Any required parking spaces displaced by building expansion shall be
provided elsewhere on the site. No required off-street parking facility shall
be reduced in capacity below the minimum requirements of this section.
8.When a principle building is enlarged, increased in capacity, or when a
change in use creates an increase in the amount of off-street parking space
required, additional off-street parking spaces shall be required in conformity
with this section.
9.All parking spaces, except parking spaces for single-family attached and
detached dwellings, shall be striped in accordance with approved site plan.
The striping is to remain maintained in a clear and visible manner.
10.Off-street parking facilities, including but not limited to parking lots, loading
zones, and residential driveways shall accommodate the maneuvering and
circulation of all vehicles on site, so as not to impair the movement of
vehicles on public streets. Except for attached and detached single-family
dwellings and townhomes there shall be no backing of any vehicle from an
off-street parking space into a public street or alley unless otherwise
approved by the City Council.
11.All parking facilities shall be designed, constructed and maintained with
security as a priority to protect the safety of the users. In all cases, lighting
may be regarded as an acceptable form of fulfilling the security requirement.
All parking facilities shall be maintained, free of litter and debris, potholes,
broken curbs, etc.
12.For auto repair, car wash, oil change shops or other similar uses, lift racks
shall not be considered as a required parking space.
13.Buildings developed as “flexible space” shall be designed to accommodate
eight (8) spaces per thousand square feet of gross building area. “Flexible
space” shall be defined as those buildings which are constructed to include
multiple tenants generally including retail users and restaurant users. In the
case that a big box retailer is a tenant within a “flexible space” building, the
minimum parking requirements shall be provided in accordance with the
parking requirements of each use. Big box retailers shall be defined as a
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single tenant user with a minimum square footage of fifty thousand (50,000)
square feet in gross floor area.
14.For purposes of the requirements herein a “queuing space” shall be defined
as a space used for the accommodation of vehicular traffic in wait, having a
dimension of 12 feet in width and 20 feet in length.
15.The “C-2” Central Business District shall be exempt from the provisions of
this ordinance.
G.Handicapped Parking Regulations. With respect to handicapped parking, all of
the following shall apply:
1.The owner, contractor, and developer shall comply with all federal, state and
local laws regarding handicapped parking including but not limited to Iowa
Code Chapter 321 (L) and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
2.Handicapped parking spaces required by federal, state and local laws shall
count toward the requirements of this Section.
H.Dimensional Requirements
1.Driveways. With respect to driveways, all of the following shall apply:
a.An access driveway shall not be less than ten (10) feet in width in the
case of an attached or detached single-family dwelling.
b.With the exception of attached or detached single-family dwellings, the
minimum width of a one-way driveway shall be sixteen (16) feet. The
minimum width of a two-way driveway shall be twenty-four (24) feet.
c.Commercial uses that require the need for a drive-through lane, the
minimum drive-through lane width shall be twelve (12) feet. In cases
where the drive-through lane runs adjacent with a drive-by lane the
minimum width shall be twenty-four (24) feet.
2.Parking Spaces and Aisles. With respect to parking spaces and aisles, all of
the following shall apply:
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a.A parking space reserved for the parking of vehicles, and aisles
servicing their respective parking spaces, shall have a minimum
dimension based off of the following table:
Angle of Parking
Space (Degree)
Stall Width
(Minimum)
Aisle Width
(Minimum)
0 9 Feet 14 Feet
45 12 Feet 15 Feet
50 12 Feet 15 Feet
55 12 Feet 17 Feet
60 10 Feet 17 Feet
65 10 Feet 17 Feet
70 9 Feet 19 Feet
75 9 Feet 19 Feet
90 9 Feet 24 Feet
b.The minimum length of all parking spaces shall be nineteen (19) feet.
c.Any proposed parking space of an angle other than specified in this
section shall have a sufficient width and length of no less than nine (9)
feet by nineteen (19) feet.
d.Any parking space parallel to a wall or other solid barrier shall be
widened by an additional two feet.
e.All parking spaces abutting a sidewalk shall have a minimum sidewalk
width of six (6) feet. When the front of a parking space abuts open
space within the perimeter of the parking lot, the minimum width of the
open space shall be five (5) feet.
f.When the front of a parking space abuts spaces as defined in the above
paragraph (e), the stall length may be decreased a maximum of two (2)
feet.
3. Parking Lot Setbacks. In case of any parking area within any “C” or “M”
district:
a.A minimum setback of ten (10) feet from the public street right-of-way,
or public intersection shall be required.
b.A minimum setback of five (5) feet from the side yard and rear yard
setback shall be required.
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c.In case of a “R” district adjoined to a “C” or “M” district:
i.The parking area in an adjoining “C” or “M” district to a “R”
district shall be setback at least twenty-five (25) feet from the “R”
district boundary line and shall be effectively screened and planted
accordingly.
ii.Parking may be established in any “R” district that immediately
adjoins a “C” or “M” district, provided such parking shall be
accessory to and for the use of one or more business or industrial
establishments located in the adjoining “C” or “M” district;
provided, however, that such transitional use shall not extend more
than one hundred (100) feet from the boundary of the less restricted
zone.
iii.All entrances and exits specified in the above paragraph (2) shall
be from the adjoined “C” or “M” district or an adjoining alley of
both districts involved.
I.Landscaping, Screening, and Open Space Requirements
1.All parking areas shall meet the open space and landscaping requirements,
including screening and buffers, as specified in Section 304 Site Plan
Requirements of the Waukee Municipal Code.
2.A minimum of ten (10) percent of the off-street parking facility shall be
landscaped and continuously maintained.
3.Planting along the perimeter of a parking area, whether required for
screening or general beautification will not be considered as part of the ten
(10) percent interior landscaping.
J.Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
In case of any building, structure, or premises, the use of which is not specifically
mentioned herein, the provisions for a use that is mentioned and for any use
determined to be similar shall apply as determined by the Director of Planning.
All of the requirements listed are the minimum that must be met:
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Type of Structure Minimum Number of Spaces
Required
Animal boarding/Kennel 3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Assisted Living Center 1 space per 2 dwelling units
1 space per staff during the shift with the
largest number of employees
Automotive Repair Station 3 spaces per service bay
1 space per service vehicle
2.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of non-service
area
Automotive Sales 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of indoor sales floor
area
1 space per 4,500 sq. ft. of outdoor sales
for display.
Repair Station equal to specified
requirement.
Bank 3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
3 queuing spaces per drive-through station
Barber/Beauty Shop 1 space per chair or beautician station
1 space per staff member
Bowling Center 3 spaces per lane
5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area for
associated eating and drinking places
Café, Coffee Shop, Delicatessen 6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft., plus 3 queuing
spaces per drive-through lane.
Car Wash, Drive-through Oil Change 2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Queuing capacity equal to 2 per service
capacity
Car Wash – Self Service 1 space per wash bay plus 2 queuing
spaces per bay
Child Care Center 1 space per 6 children, 5 space minimum
1 space per van or bus
1 queue space per six children
Commercial Entertainment
(Batting Cages, Ice Skating, Mini
Golf, etc.)
1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor area
and building combined
Consumer Fireworks Sales 10 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
Convenience Store/ Gas Station 5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
Dance or Assembly Hall, Theatre,
Event Center, Auditorium or
Gymnasium
1 space per 3 fixed seats or 20 spaces per
1,000 sq. ft. if no fixed seats.
Display Fireworks Sales 1 space per 1,000 sq.ft. of GFA or 1 space
per 2 employees, whichever is greater
Drinking Establishment, Lounge 15 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
Driving Ranges 2 spaces per tee area
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Type of Structure Minimum Number of Spaces
Required
Elementary and Junior High Schools 1 space per employee
1 space per class room
1 space per 4 seats in gymnasiums and
auditoriums
Furniture, Carpet, Appliance Retail 2.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
Funeral Homes/Mortuary 1 space per 4 fixed seats in assembly area
In case of no fixed seats, 10 spaces per
1,000 sq. ft. of assembly area
May 30, 2017 – Ordinance 2846
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Type of Structure Minimum Number of Spaces
Required
Fitness Center/Health Club 4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
Golf Course 6 spaces per hole
Grocery Store 4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
High Schools 1 space per employee
1 space per 5 students based on the
maximum capacity of school
1 space per 4 seats in gymnasiums and
auditoriums
Hotel / Motel 1 space per guest room
5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. associated with
eating and drinking areas
Independent Living Facility 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit
1 visitor space per 5 dwelling units
Industrial, Manufacturing facility 1.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
Medical Office/ Clinic 3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
Multi-Family Dwelling 2 spaces per dwelling unit
1 visitor space per 5 dwelling units
Professional/ Business Office 3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
Religious Organization 1 space per 4 fixed seats.
In cases where an auditorium is not
involved, 10 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of
gathering space
Restaurant (Full Service, Fast Food) 15 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
5 queuing spaces per drive-through lane
Retail, General Commercial 4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA
Secondary, College, University, or
Vocational School
1 space per classroom
1 space per 4 seats at capacity
Auditoriums and Gymnasiums, 1 space per
4 seats
Self-Storage, Mini Warehouse 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft. of GFA
1 space per 50,000 sq. ft. of vehicle or
boat storage spaces.
Office spaces equal to specified
requirement
Single Family Dwelling 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Townhome 2 spaces per dwelling unit
1 visitor space per 5 dwelling units in case
of private streets
Warehouse 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of GFA or one
space per two employees, whichever is
greater
(Note: sq. ft. = Square Feet, GFA = Gross Floor Area)
[repealed and enacted in entirety] January 8, 2007 – Ordinance 2595