§ 36. OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS.
A.
Parking Required for All Structures and Uses
For all buildings, structures, or uses hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered, off-street parking shall be provided.
1.
Off-Premises Parking.
a.
Parking may be provided on property where provisions are made to reserve the property for this use. Such parking spaces shall be located on the same property as the main use, or within five hundred (500) feet of the building or use, or a combination thereof. Approval for off-premises parking spaces located within five-hundred (500) feet of the proposed use shall not be granted unless a written parking agreement is made to reserve the property for this use and a copy of the parking agreement is provided to and approved by the Director.
b.
Parking agreements shall be in a form approved by the County, identifying:
1)
The number of vehicle spaces provided for each land use activity(ies); and
2)
The dates and times when said activities are conducted.
c.
Parking agreements shall be recorded with the County Recorder's Office prior to occupancy or use of said property or facilities.
d.
Off-premises parking may be located over five hundred (500) feet from the proposed use upon Planning Commission review and approval of a parking management plan.
2.
No portion of the parking area other than necessary drives shall extend into any street or other public way.
3.
When the use of any existing building, structure, or premises is changed to a new use, or the intensity of the use is increased as a result of a single change or cumulative changes resulting in an increase in the total number of required parking spaces by more than ten percent (10%) of that shown on the originally approved site plan, then parking and loading facilities as required shall be provided for the entire building, structure or premises. When such an increase in required parking is less than ten percent (10%) cumulatively, the change of use or intensity is considered in compliance with this Section.
4.
Combination of Uses on One Property.
If more than one use is conducted on a property, parking requirements shall be maintained for each use, and combined for the total required parking.
5.
Joint Use of Required Parking Spaces.
a.
One (1) parking area may contain required spaces for several different uses but, the required space assigned to one (1) use may not be credited to any other use, except as otherwise provided in this section.
b.
To the extent developments that wish to make joint use of the same parking spaces operate at different times, the same spaces may be credited to both uses. For example, if a parking lot is used in connection with an office building on Monday through Friday, but is generally ninety percent (90%) vacant on the weekends, another development that operates only on weekends could be credited with ninety percent (90%) of the spaces on that lot. Or, if a church parking lot is generally occupied only to fifty percent (50%) of capacity on days other than Sunday, another development could make use of fifty percent (50%) of the church's spaces on those other days.
c.
Joint use parking agreements shall not be granted unless a written parking agreement is made to reserve the property for this use and a copy of the parking agreement is provided to and approved by the Director. Joint use parking agreements shall be in a form approved by the County identifying:
1)
The number of vehicle spaces provided for each land use activity(ies);
2)
The dates and times when said activities are conducted.
d.
Joint use parking agreements shall be recorded with the County Recorder's Office prior to occupancy or use of said property or facilities.
6.
Parking shall be provided in quantities stated in this Section, except that certain uses have additional requirements stated therein. The issuance of building permits or Certificates of Occupancy shall require compliance with the minimum parking standards.
B.
Improvement of Parking Areas.
All parking areas and drives leading thereto shall be ready for use upon occupancy of a building. Except parking areas and drives serving single-family dwellings, all parking areas and drives shall meet or exceed the following standards:
1.
In Urban Development Areas, all parking areas and drives leading thereto shall be surfaced with a permanent, bituminous or concrete paving meeting the standards of the County, at a minimum, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, unless a special permit is granted by the County Engineer due to weather conditions preventing the placement of materials. Alternative materials that are equivalent or better may be approved by the County Engineer.
2.
In Suburban Development Areas and Rural Development Areas all parking areas and drives leading thereto shall be surfaced with a permanent, bituminous or concrete paving meeting the standards of the County prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy when the street by which the parking area is accessed is similarly paved. When the access street is constructed to a lesser standard, or the parking lot contains no more than twelve (12) parking spaces, the parking area and drives leading thereto shall be surfaced in the same manner as the street. All handicapped spaces must be surfaced in a manner consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.).
3.
The Director may allow the use of materials that do not meet the standards in Section 36.B.1 and 2 above as provided below:
a.
In Urban Development Areas that are not developing with urban uses, urban densities or urban facilities at the time of the application or request, the Director may approve parking lot materials that meet the standards for Suburban Development Areas and Rural Development Areas as stated in Section 36.B.2.
b.
The Director may approve a gravel surfacing that complies with the standard approved by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors when the land uses involved are intermittent, occurring not more than three days per week.
c.
The Director may approve a gravel surfacing that complies with the standard approved by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors in Rural Development Areas when the use requires a total of twelve (12) or fewer parking spaces.
4.
All parking lots and drives leading thereto, except those serving one-family dwellings, shall have drainage facilities approved by the County Engineer.
5.
All parking areas shall have adequate ingress and egress to and from a street. Alleys may provide secondary access to parking areas, but shall not provide primary access. Sufficient room for turning and maneuvering vehicles shall be provided on the site. Bumper rails, or other barriers, shall be provided where needed for safety or to protect property as determined by the Development Services Department.
6.
Backing into a road or alley is prohibited.
C.
Access to Parking Areas.
Ingress and egress to all parking areas, garages and carports shall be by means of driveways established in conformance with Section 36.B of these Regulations and Mohave County Public Works standards.
D.
Dimensions of Parking Areas.
1.
Standard parking stall dimensions shall not be less than nine (9) feet by nineteen (19) feet, plus necessary space for maneuvering into and out of the space. All parking areas must meet the minimum standard specified in Table 36-1. Where the end of the parking space abuts a curbed area at least four (4) feet in width (with landscaping or sidewalk), an overhang may be permitted which would reduce the length of the parking space by two (2) feet. Such overhang shall be measured from the face of the curb.
2.
Minimum dimensions for parallel parking space shall be eight (8) feet by twenty-three (23) feet.
3.
Dimensions for parking spaces for individuals with disabilities are to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). Please refer to www.ada.gov.
TABLE 36-1
MINIMUM PARKING AREA STANDARDS
ONE WAY
TWO WAY
A B C A1 B1 C1 ANGLE
OF
PARKING
DEPTH
OF
STALL
AISLE
WIDTH
WIDTH
OF
MODULE
DEPTH
OF
STALL
AISLE
WIDTH
WIDTH
OF
MODULE
30 19'-0" 12'-0" 50'-0" 19'-0" 24'-0" 62'-0" 45 19'-0" 13'-0" 51'-0" 19'-0" 24'-0" 62'-0" 60 19'-0" 18'-0" 56'-0" 19'-0" 24'-0" 62'-0" 90 NA NA NA 19'-0" 25'-0" 63'-0" 
E.
Setbacks.
1.
Parking areas in conventional zoning districts shall be set back as follows:
a.
For a non-residential use in any residential district, no parking spaces shall be located within five (5) feet of any right-of-way; non-parking areas must be maintained such that they are clear of weeds and miscellaneous debris.
b.
In commercial and industrial districts, no parking spaces shall be located within five (5) feet of any street right-of-way; non-parking areas must be maintained such that they are clear of weeds and miscellaneous debris.
F.
Screening.
Where a parking area adversely affects adjacent property, the parking area shall be screened by a wall, fence or screen planting of an adequate height but no less than three (3) feet in height. In specific cases, the Development Services Department may require that any wall, fence or screen planting around a parking area shall be set back from a street if such setback will prevent adverse effects upon the appropriate use of adjacent property or will prevent a traffic hazard, but such setbacks need not be greater than the respective front or side yard requirement applicable to the zoning district.
G.
Parking for Specific Uses.
Off-street parking facilities shall conform to the following space minimum standards:
1.
One-family dwellings. Two (2) spaces for each dwelling unit. Garages or carports shall be accepted.
2.
Multiple family dwellings and apartment houses. One (1) space for each one (1) bedroom unit; one and one-half (1.5) space for each two (2) bedroom unit; and two (2) spaces for each three (3) or more bedroom unit.
3.
Hotels, motels and guest ranches and similar uses. One and one-quarter (1.25) space for each guestroom.
4.
Churches, auditoriums, theaters, stadiums, multipurpose rooms, and other places of public assembly. One (1) space for each four (4) seats.
5.
Hospitals. One (1) space for each bed and one (1) space for each two (2) employees on the largest shift.
6.
Homes for aged, sanitariums, and convalescent homes. One (1) space for each three (3) beds.
7.
General business not otherwise specified in this section. One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of sales or display area.
8.
Furniture and appliance stores. One (1) space for each seven hundred fifty (750) square feet of sales or display area.
9.
Automobile, boat, manufactured home or trailer sales or rental, retail nurseries and other such commercial uses not in a building or structure. One (1) space for each two thousand (2,000) square feet of display area, and off-street loading and maneuverability shall be provided on the premises.
10.
Enclosed Storage Units. One (1) space per one hundred (100) storage units or fraction thereof, plus two (2) spaces if an on-site residence is provided.
11.
Bowling alleys. Three (3) spaces for each alley.
12.
Golf Courses. Three (3) spaces for each hole plus 50% of the minimum number of spaces required for any accessory uses.
13.
Offices, business and professional. Three (3) spaces for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross leasable floor area.
14.
Dining rooms, bars, taverns, nightclubs, restaurants, cafes, and similar uses involving the seating and serving of the public. One (1) space for every two (2) employees on the largest shift, plus one (1) parking space for each fifty (50) square feet of indoor serving area, plus one (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) square feet of outdoor serving area. The serving area shall exclude areas designed for restrooms, storage, or other non-public purposes.
15.
Drive-through service windows. Drive-through window uses shall also provide reserved parking and/or stacking room for drive-through customers at a rate of five (5) vehicles per drive-through window.
16.
Drive-in restaurants. One (1) space for each thirty (30) square feet of gross floor area in the building, and one (1) space for each two (2) employees on the largest shift.
17.
Industrial uses. One (1) space for each two (2) employees on the largest shift, plus one (1) space for each vehicle kept in connection with the use and on-premises loading and maneuverability shall be provided.
18.
Child day care centers. One (1) space for each two (2) employees plus one (1) space for each five (5) children the facility is designed to accommodate.
19.
Schools through ninth (9th) grade. One and one-half (1.5) parking spaces per classroom, plus any applicable requirement in subparagraph (4) above.
20.
Schools, tenth (10th) grade through twelfth (12th) grade. Ten (10) parking spaces per classroom.
21.
Colleges, business, professional, and trade schools. One (1) space for each two (2) students which the facility is designed to accommodate.
Any use not included in the parking requirements in this title shall be assigned a parking requirement by the Director based on documentation of parking calculations for similar uses.
Reductions to the above parking standards may be granted by the Director based upon documentation provided by the developer justifying the reduced parking.
H.
Off-Street Loading Area.
Off-street loading areas shall comply with all of the provisions of this section and any other applicable section. Loading areas must be adequate to serve the uses and categories of uses proposed and shall be determined at time of site plan review.
I.
No commercial repair work or servicing of vehicles shall be conducted in a parking area.
J.
All outdoor lighting shall comply with Section 38.
K.
Parking for individuals with disabilities shall be provided in accordance with A.R.S. § 41-1492 et seq., the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and the Fair Housing Act. Please refer to www.ada.gov and http://www.fairhousingfirst.org/ for regulations.