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ORD 1990-24 - Driveway Standards Modified & Off Street Parking 10-16-1990ORDINANCE NO. 90- 24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS; MODIFYING DRIVEWAY STANDARDS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY PROVISION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, that: SECTION 1: Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Texas, is hereby amended by the modification of Chapter 13 Driveways, to now read as follows: CHAPTER 13. OFF- STREET PARKING AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS 1301. OFF - STREET PARKING 1301.1 Minimum Number of Parking Spaces The developer shall provide off - street parking spaces in accordance with the standards in this chapter and Table 13 -1: OFF - STREET PARKING STANDARDS when a building or structure is erected or an existing building enlarged, or an old structure or foundation is converted to a new use. 1301.2 Designation of Spaces The following rules shall be applied in computing the number of off - street parking spaces required. (1) Fractional spaces shall be rounded to the next higher whole space. (2) Buildings or structures containing mixed uses shall provide off - street parking spaces equal to the sum of the various uses computed separately. (3) The required off - street parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the building or use served, except as follows: (a) When an increase in the number of off - street parking spaces is required by a change or enlargement of use, or where off - street parking spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two (2) or more buildings or establishments, the required off street parking spaces may be located at a distance not to exceed three hundred (300) feet from an institutional building served or five hundred (500) feet from any other nonresidential building served; provided, however, that a written agreement thereto is properly executed and filed as provided below. (b) When the required off - street parking spaces are not located on the same lot with the building or use served or when the required off - street parking spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two (2) or more establishments, a written agreement which assures the retention of such spaces for this purpose shall be drawn and executed by the parties concerned, approved as to form by the City Attorney, and filed for record in the office of the County Clerk. A copy of the recorded agreement shall be filed with the application for a building permit or certificate of compliance if a change in use is involved. (c) Not more than fifty (50) percent of the off - street parking spaces required for theaters, bowling alleys, dance halls, nightclubs, restaurants, or similar uses may be provided and used jointly by uses not normally open, used or operated during the same hours as those listed. (d) Not more than eighty (80) percent of the off - street parking spaces required for a church, school auditorium or similar use may be provided and used jointly by uses not normally open, used or operated during the same hours as those listed. (e) All parking lots, aisles and spaces required shall conform to the standards in this chapter. (f) The above parking requirements shall not prohibit the enlargement of a building or structure; provided excess spaces exist and such enlargement does not create a deficiency in the total number of off - street parking spaces. Any proposed land use, whether commercial, industrial, or residential, not specifically designated in Table 13 -1, which by its nature generates or attracts vehicular activity or traffic, must provide sufficient parking spaces on or near the site to accommodate the vehicular load for residents, customers, clients, suppliers, etc., which would normally be associated with the proposed land use, to the satisfaction and approval of the City. (g) TABLE 13-1: OFF- STREET PARKING STANDARDS SIc GROUP LAID USE CATEGORY OFF - STREET PARKING STANDARDS SPECIAL PROVISIONS 20-39 MANUFACTURING 40-49 TRAISPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, UTILITIES 41 Bus Terminals /Airports 42 Fbtar Freight Terminals 50-51 1610LESALE TRADE 52 -59 RETAIL TRADE 53 General Merchandise 55 Automotive Stores 58 Eating/Drinking Places 60-67 FINANCE, INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE 70-89 SERVICES 70 Hotel, Pte 72 Personal Services 726 Funeral Homes 73 Business Services 75 Automotive Repair Services 78-79 Amusement and Recreation 80 Health Services 805 Personal Care Facility 806 Hospital 81 Legal 82 Elementary School 82 Secondary School 83 Child Care Services 84 Museums, Cultural Centers 86 Religious Organizations N/C RESIDENTIAL 1 and 2 Family Dwellings Apartments 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 or more bedrooms Rooming /Boarding House Fraternity /Sorority House Congregate Housing 1 parting space per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leaseable area To be determined by the Planning Commission 1 parking space per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leaseable area 3.3 parking space per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leaseable area Min. Spaces: 2 5 ,parking we per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leaseable area 1 parking space per 800 sq. ft, of floor area plus site area 1 parking space per 2 seats 5 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leaseable area Mtn. Spaces: 3 1 parking space per bedroom 5 parking specs per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leaseable area 1 parking space per 4 seats 3.3 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leaseable area 4 parking spaces per Service Bay 1 parting space per 4 seats 4 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area 1 parking space per 6 beds 1 parking space per 2 beds 5 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area 2 parking spaces per classroom 10 parking spaces per classroom 1 parking space per 7 children 3.3 parking spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area 1 parking space per 4 seats 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit 2.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit 3.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit 1 parking space per 2 beds 1 parking we per bed 1 parking space per bed Min. Spaces: 3 Min. Spaces: 4 Min. Spaces: 3 Min. Spaces: 5 Min. Spaces: 10 iti (1) For apartment complexes with ten (10) or more units, the required number of guest parking spaces will be determined by multiplying the total number of parking spaces otherwise required for said apartment complex by .05. 1301.3 Parking Lots (1) All parking lots, parking spaces, maneuvering aisles, loading areas and driveways shall be paved with an all - weather surface. Such all- weather surface shall consist, at a minimum of six (6) inches of approved crushed rock base material on compacted or undisturbed subgrade. If such parking lots, spaces, aisles and loading areas are to be paved with asphalt or concrete, the base for such paving shall be the same as, or the approved equivalent to, the all- weather surfacing required above. (2) Location, size and number of handicapped parking spaces shall conform to the latest building codes, state and federal laws. (3) If a development requires ten (10) or more parking spaces, up to ten (10) percent of those spaces may be designed for "compact cars." Effective stall dimension shall be a minimum of seven and five-tenths (7.5) feet by fifteen (15) feet and each space shall be signed "COMPACT CARS ONLY." (4) All other parking spaces and lots shall meet the standards provided in Figure 13 -1. (5) All parking spaces whether in a lot consisting of an all - weather surface or a paved surface shall be clearly delineated and designated by means of painted stripes, wheel stops, signs or other approved methods. (6) Parking lots and loading areas shall be designed to allow all vehicle maneuvers such as backing, parking and turning the vehicle, to take place on the lot. 1301.4 Off- street Loading Requirements (1) Any use that receives or distributes materials or merchandise by vehicle shall provide off - street loading space in accordance with the requirements detailed below. (a) Industrial uses shall provide one (1) loading space for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of floor area. (b) Business uses shall provide one (1) loading space for each fifteen thousand (15, 000) square feet of floor area. (2) The following rules shall be applied in computing the number of off- street loading spaces required: (a) Floor area shall mean the gross floor area of the use. (b) Fractional spaces shall be rounded to the next higher whole space. (3) The required off - street loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the building or use served. (4) A loading space shall contain a minimum of four hundred twenty (420) square feet and shall be approximately twelve (12) feet in width and thirty -five (35) feet in depth. All loading spaces, maneuvering aisles and driveways shall be paved with an all- weather surface. 1302. DRIVEWAY DESIGN STANDARDS The developer shall design, construct, upgrade, reconstruct or repair driveway or other facilities for access to lots according to the standards of this section. Driveways shall be permitted only upon streets where full street improvements exist and are maintained as a public street by the City; provided, however, that low volume (residential) driveways may be permitted on public lanes, alleys or other accepted public access facilities in existence prior to adoption of this Code. Prior to construction of a driveway, the developer shall obtain a Driveway Permit from the City. 1302.1 Location and Construction of Driveways The location of driveways is based on a number of factors; including the location of individual property lines and available street frontage, requirements of internal site design, number of vehicles to be accommodated, and traffic safety. As a general rule, the farther from an intersection a driveway can be located, the less it will affect the through traffic and the less delay it will cause to vehicles using the driveway. (1) The developer shall locate high volume driveway approaches entirely within the frontage of the lot and not less than 10 feet from any side property line; provided, however, joint driveway approaches may be permitted where a permanent joint access is provided by the respective property owners either through platting or a mutual access easement (see 1302.1(7)). The developer shall locate low volume (residential) driveway approaches entirely within the frontage of the lot and not less than 2 feet from any side property line. (2) The developer shall consider the location of other driveways on the opposite side of the street when locating a proposed driveway. Where possible, driveways on both sides of the street shall be aligned in order to minimize adverse effects on through traffic and to optimize efficiencies of the TABLE 13 -3 MINIMUM DRIVEWAY CURB RETURN RADII (In Feet) Street Classification Low Volume Driveway High Volume Driveway Local 5 10 Collector 5 10 Arterial 10 20 1302.2 Driveway Spacing for High Volume Driveways The developer shall design and construct high volume driveways according to the spacing standards shown in Figure 13 -4. 1302.3 Driveway Design Driveway design will depend on the land use, the volume, the character of both through traffic and driveway traffic, and the speed of traffic on the through street. Dependent upon these factors, the critical design elements include radii of curb returns, driveway throat width and the angle between the driveway centerline and the edge of the roadway. (1) The developer shall design driveway entrances to be able to accomodate all vehicle types having occasion to enter the lot, including delivery vehicles. (2) The developer shall design driveways with curb return radii according to the type of driveway and the classification of the street as provided in Table 13 -3. (3) Tapered or channelized deceleration lanes for vehicles turning right into high volume or intersection type driveways may be required on arterial streets. Where such lanes are necessary, additional right -of -way may also be required. (4) The use of one -way driveways, supported by an appropriate internal circulation system, is encouraged so that entrances and exits can be separate driveways. This will promote smoother traffic flow into and out of the driveways and reduce traffic congestion in through lanes on the street. (5) In some cases, where necessary for the safe and efficient movement of traffic, the City may require that special design techniques be employed to restrict or limit turning movements into or out of a driveway before the driveway can be approved. Such restrictions do not affect the number and location of access points as specified elsewhere. Figure 13 -5 gives approved minimum design criteria for limited movement driveways. Deceleration lanes may also be required to be incorporated into the design. (6) Driveway design standards for sites that include fuel pumps parallel to the adjacent street are necessary due to the special access needs that characterize such developments. The developer shall design sites for fuel pumps according to the following standards: (a) The minimum corner clearance shall be a distance of thirty -five feet (35') measured from the point of intersecting right -of -way lines to the point of tangency of the curb return radii leading to the driveway approach. The point of tangency of the curbline corner radius and that of the curb return radius of the driveway approach shall not be compounded. (b) The minimum spacing between driveway approaches within the same property lines shall be 25' of tangent curb length. (c) A minimum distance between the fuel pump, island and the right -of -way or property line shall be 25'. 1302.4 Restrictive Provisions Access to public streets will not be provided where the conditions described below restrict or compromise the safety and efficiency of the access. (1) Backing Maneuvers. Access points shall not be approved for parking or loading areas that require backing maneuvers in a public street right -of -way except for single family or duplex residential uses on local streets. Sight Distance Requirements. The minimum sight distance shall be provided at all access points as shown in Figure 13 -6. Signalized Intersections. Access drives within the area of intersection of public streets where traffic signals are installed, or are anticipated to be installed in the future, will not be permitted. (4) Provision of Access. If a lot has frontage on more than one street, access will be permitted only on those street frontages where standards can be met. If a lot cannot be served by any access point meeting these standards, access point(s) shall be designated by the City based on traffic safety, operational needs and conformance to as much of the requirements of these guidelines as possible. Driveway approaches shall not be constructed or used for the standing or parking of vehicles. (6) Driveway restrictions along expressway ramps: (a) If a driveway provides access to and from expressway frontage roads, it shall not intersect the frontage road at any point along the curbline (5) of the frontage road, or along the edge of the pavement within two - hundred and fifty feet (250') downstream from an exit ramp measured in the direction of traffic flow on the frontage road, Figure 13 -7. This distance is measured from a line perpendicular to the right curbline of the frontage road, drawn through the point of intersection of the right curbline of an exit ramp and left curbline of the frontage road, and located to minimize danger created by the crossing, weaving and merging of traffic. (b) If a driveway provides access to and from expressway frontage roads, it shall not intersect the frontage road at any point along the curbline of the frontage road, or along the edge of pavement if there is no curbline, within fifty feet (50') upstream of an entrance ramp, Figure 13 -7. This distance is measured on the frontage road upstream from a line perpendicular to the right curbline of the frontage road, drawn through the point of intersection of the right curbline of an entry ramp and the left curbline of the frontage road, and be located to minimize danger created by the crossing, weaving and merging of traffic. 1302.5 Driveway Construction (1) The developer shall pave with concrete or asphalt that portion of the driveway approach within the street right - of -way; provided, however, that where the street is not paved, the developer may provide a non -paved driveway. (2) Property owners developing multi - family, commercial or industrial driveways located on non - curbed and guttered streets are responsible for all culvert installations. (3) Driveways of residential lots located on non - curbed and guttered streets within the City limits requiring culverts shall be installed by the City at cost. 1302.6 Abandoned Driveway Approaches Whenever the use of any driveway approach is abandoned and not used for ingress and /or egress to the property abutting, it shall be the duty of the property owner of such abutting property to restore the curb according to the City's specifications. 1303. REFUSE CONTAINER PADS The developer shall install refuse container pads, where necessary, according to the standards contained in Figure 13 -8. FIGURE 13 -1 PARKING LOT DIMENSIONS A 8 C D E F 0 a b 0 • 8.0' 8.0' 12.0'24.d 23.0' 260' -- 30• 9.0' 17.3' 120' - - 18.0' 45.6' 378' 45• 9.0' 19.8' 13.0 -- 12.7' 02.5' 46.5' 60• 9.0' 21.0' 180' -- 0.4' 60.0' 555' 90• ao' tad 24o'ald 9.o' 62.d -- A Parking Angle 8 stall Width C 19' Stoll to Curb D Aisle Width Wan* way traffic (b) two way traffic E Curb tiogth Per Car F Cantor to Center Width (curb to curb modulo) O Canter ts Center Width Module (assuming front bumper overhang) FIGURE 13 -2 RESIDENTIAL (LOW VOLUME) DRIVEWAY CRITERIA 7 60 Gar. House House Garage x• M r100' -.rop-eiTirrirell=r--- tack of C &b W or Edge oft Pavewiegt` Gar. !Ouse Local Street E St. R W, ft Type ft Min Max With curb 2 12 30 curbed 5 12 30 �,I« /1JAt s WITS, 1- 1 1 S0' Minimum Collector Street tl� Properly Lin. Print. (1) Construction, reconstruction or repair, refer to Standard Cravings for Public Improvements. (2) That portion of the driveway approach within the public right-of-way shall have its center- line perpendicular to the street centerline. ASCENT/DESCENT STANDARDS FIGURE 13- 3 ENTRANCE AND EXIT DIMENSIONS FOR HIGH VOLUME DRIVEWAYS 6" curb face 4 varies .evel Line Private Property Note: A parabolic approach profile may to used as long as this point is at least level with tha top of curb. Property Line ASCENT/DESCENT STANDARDS Property Line Concrete Drive � Approach J R• - -t Drive Approach urn Width Stze.t� Drive Type Minimum Width Minimum Radius, R On. -Way Entrance 20 feet See Table 13 -3 One-Way Exit 20 feet See Table 13 -3 Two -Way Entrance /Exit 25 feet See Table 13 -3 Mote: Maximum width for all types is 40 feet. FIGURE 13 -4 ENTRANCE AND EXIT DIMENSIONS FOR HIGH VOLUME DRIVEWAYS ('€JSeJ) 6" curb face 4 feet varies .. ? .eve1 Line Private Property Note: A parabolic approach profile stay be used as long as this point is at least level with the top of curb. Property Line ASCENT/DESCENT STANDARDS perty Line 1' Concrete Drive Approach J bL Width Street • Approach Curb Return Drive Type Minimum Width Minimum Radius, R One -Way Entrance 20 feet S feet One -Way Exit 20 feet S feet Two-Way Entrance /Exit 2S feet 10 feet Note: Maximum width for all types is 40 feet. 3- FIGURE 13 -3 HIGH VOLUME DRIVEWAY CRITERIA c p j a cs._ ,.ele , }y, Use Category Max. % front- age as drive approach Maximum number of drive app - roaches per frontage General Coma'l <100' frontage >100' frontage N/A 1 N/A 2 Shopping Center N/A 2 Gas Station 701 2 On "onside" 1 on side " •Ninim m Clearances and Spaces Items Class of Major St. Arter. Coll. Local A• 75 60 40 5 150 100 40 C 50 0 0 0 50 35 25 E• 50 35 25 P 60 60 50 G 175 .100 50 NOTES: • Gas Station shall have the following minimum dimensions: A • 35 feet E • 25 feet F • 35 fest ;1) No driveway or driveway approach shall be constructed within 3 feet of any obstruction such as street light or utility pole, fire hydrant, traffic signal controller, telephone junction box, etc .. (2) All drive approaches within the street right - of-way shall have centerlines perpendicular with the street centerline. 1 is A 0 X-- L r -- — 6 0 > -6 a -- 0 L -- C21 £ U > c -6- -C d CD 0_ t (1.) L 3 0) 6 0 L. ru z LP v1 6 aJ L RIGHT IN, RIGHT OUT, LEFT IN RIGHT IN, RIGHT OUT RIGHT IN. RIGHT OUT. LEFT OUT FIGURE 13-5 Design Criteria for Limited Movement Driveway SIGHT DISTANCES AT ENTRANCES LINE OF SIGHT DL = SAFE SIGHT DISTANCE LINE OF SIGHT 10' DR = SAFE SIGHT DISTANCE TO THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT LEFT TURN SIGHT DISTANCE AT ENTRANCES O e DISTANCE ALONG MAJOR ROAD FROM DRIVEWAY TO ALLOW VEHICLE TO ENTER SAFELY IFEETI. 30 MPH 40 MPH 50 MPH 60 MPH 2 One 4 or 6 lane 2 lane 4 or 6 lane 2 lane 4 of 6 lane 2 lane 4 ar 6 lane Di. OR % OR OL OR OL DR OL DR OL OR OL DR OL OR PASSENGER C ARS 350 260 ® 260 530 440 380 440 140 100 620 mm 1050 450 el 2500 500 400 400 400 650 850 850 850 1600 1600 1600 1600 2500 2500 2500 LINE OF SIGHT DL = SAFE SIGHT DISTANCE LINE OF SIGHT 10' DR = SAFE SIGHT DISTANCE TO THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT LEFT TURN SIGHT DISTANCE AT ENTRANCES LINE OF SIGHT S DRIVEWAY FIGURE 13 -6 Sight Distances for Driveway Design S e DISTANCE ALONG MAJOR ROUTE FOR VEHICLE TO SAFELY TURN LEFT ONTO DRIVEWAY IFEETI. 30 MPH 40 MPH SO MPH 60 MPH ®®®® eeISEIee ® ® ®®®®®® 5p IFIeeEIe 000 140 460 570 620 670 610 660 950 1000 1100 1200 LINE OF SIGHT S DRIVEWAY FIGURE 13 -6 Sight Distances for Driveway Design EXIT RAMP/FRONTAGE ROAD JUNCTION Paved or Curbed Island Intersection of Surfacing Intersection of RoaolwayEdges FRONTAGE ROAD Varies 50' 250' See Note 1 See Note 2 ENTRANCE RAMP/FRONTAGE ROAD JUNCTION Paved or Curbed Isl n Intersection of Surfacmg Intersection of Roadway Edges FRONTAGE ROAD L.„. Note 1 E.S1 C. P He- 100 50 Varies See Note 2 Note 1: No driveways..in this area Note 2: No driveways in this area when island is present FIGURE 13-7 Driveway Locations on Expressway Ramps FIGURE 13 -8 ( W 0-4 F'rtus.e. (3-5) REFUSE CONTAINER PADS REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTAINER"LOCATIOti i PADS Show Pad and location for dumpster containers or all plans for businesses, commercial buildings, service stations, apt's, etc.. 1. Overhead clearance of 20 feet required. a. no overhead electrical wires, overhangs or eaves. 2. A minimum 50 foot straight approach to the container shall be provided. 3. Minimum 10 feet clear space each side of container. 4. Adequate turn- around or backing area. 5. Container pad and container can not block road, street right -of -way, drainage ditches; traffic or sight triangle. 6. Areas in front and along the side of containers shall be marked as no parking zone" or "tow away gone". 7. The collection vehicle weighs 61.000 lbs. The driveways should be constructed with this load in mind. The City is not responsible for damage to private parking lots or driveways. O. Dumpster Should be located at the rear of the building. SECTION 8-8 4 Rebar 12h" Q.C. Centered in 6 slob 35. SECTION A -A 30' Tuming Radius Refuse Container MENNE MINIM ■U■U■ NUNN NEN *4 Rebor 12" 0.C. 6" Slob / PLAN Class A 3,000 P.S.I. Concrete SECTION 2: SECTION 3: SECTION 4: This ordinance shall not be construed or held to repeal a former ordinance, whether such former ordinance is expressly repealed or not, as to any offense committed against such former ordinance or as to any act done, any penalty, forfeiture, or punishment so incurred, or any right accrued or claim arising under the former ordinance, or in any way whatever to affect any such offense or act so committed or so done, or any penalty, forfeiture or punishment so incurred or any right accrued or claim arising before this act takes effect, save only that the proceedings thereafter shall conform to the ordinance in force at the time of the proceedings, so far as practicable. This section extends to all repeals, either by express words or implication. Nothing in this section, or any section of this ordinance, shall be construed as abating any action now pending under or by virtue of any ordinance of the City herein repealed; or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accrued or to accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person, firm or corporation, or as waiving any right of the City under any ordinance in force at the time of passage of this ordinance. Where there exists a conflict between any of the regulations or limitations prescribed by this ordinance and any other regulations applicable to City development, whether the conflict be with respect to zoning, building regulations, subdivision regulations or any other matter, the more stringent limitation or requirement shall govern and prevail. Each section and each provision or requirement of any section of this ordinance shall be considered separable, and the invalidity of any portion of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or the enforceability of any other portion. SECTION 5: Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this Ordinance or failing to comply with any requirement of this Ordinance will be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) upon conviction. Each day during or upon which said person shall violate or continue violation of any provision of this Ordinance or non - compliance with any requirement of this Ordinance shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. The violation of any provision of this Ordinance or the failure to comply with any requirement of this Ordinance shall each constitute a distinct and separate offense. SECTION 6: The City Secretary is hereby directed to cause the caption of this Ordinance. to be published at least twice within ten days of final passage. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after the date of final assage. PASSED AND APPROVED this XD day of (.9)ergeio , 1990. THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS By Jan; "Monda , Mayor aw, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jej /J Scott Bounds, City Attorney