§ 13.4. Parking space numerical requirements.

The minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be determined by the type of use in accordance with the following schedule. For uses not specifically listed below, the required parking shall be in accordance with that of a similar use as determined by the zoning administrator, or determined by the planning commission based on documentation regarding the specific parking needs of the use. For uses with two or more activities, minimum parking shall be calculated separately and combined, unless noted specifically below or the additional uses are defined as "accessory uses" by the zoning administrator. The area bordered by Hickory Street to the north, Maple Street to the south, State Street (M-57) between the east side of Saginaw Street and extending to the west side of Genesee Street, is exempt from the parking space numerical requirements of this section.

Use	Number of minimum parking spaces per unit of measure
Residential
Single- or two-family unit	2.0 spaces per dwelling unit.
Multiple-family dwelling	2.0 spaces per dwelling unit plus 0.25 parking spaces per unit for visitor parking.
Mobile home park	2.0 spaces for each mobile home site and one for each employee of the mobile home park.
Housing for the elderly
Senior independent units	1.5 spaces per unit.
Senior "interim care" and intermediate care units retirement villages, etc.	1.0 space per each room or two beds, whichever is less, plus one space per each employee expected during the peak shift.
Convalescent homes, nursing home units, rest homes, etc.	1.0 space per each three beds or two rooms, whichever is less, up to 120 beds; plus three spaces per each additional eight beds over 120 beds.
Institutional
Churches, and places of worship	1.0 space for each three seats or six feet of pews in the main unit of worship.
Hospitals	1.0 space for each one bed.
Elementary, junior, and senior high schools	1.0 space for each teacher, employee, or administrator, and for senior high schools 1.0 space for each ten students.
Private clubs or lodge halls	1.0 spaces for each three persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by local, county, or state fire, building, or health codes.
Office
Medical/dental clinic/office	7.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area.
Medical clinic: outpatient facility, emergency care/24-hour medical stations, etc.	2.0 spaces per exam or outpatient procedure/operating room, plus care one space per laboratory or recovery room, plus one space for each two rooms for employee parking.
General office building	3.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area.
Bank, credit union, savings and loan facilities	5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area plus 2.0 spaces per each 24-hour teller.
Commercial/retail/service
Appliance stores	4.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area.
Automobile service station without convenience goods	2.0 spaces per each service bay, plus 1.0 space per each employee on peak shift.
Automobile sales	1.0 space per 200 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area, plus 3.0 spaces per each auto service bay.
Car wash facilities	2.0 spaces, plus 1.0 space per each employee on peak shift.
Barbershop/beauty salon	2.5 spaces per each barber or beautician's chair/station.
Convenience store, with or without gasoline service	4.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area.
Discount store	5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area.
Dry cleaners	2.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area.
Equipment repair	1.0 spaces per 800 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area.
Funeral homes	1.0 space per 50 sq. ft. of service parlors, chapels and reception area, plus 1.0 space per each funeral vehicle stored on the premises.
Hardware/paint/home improvement store	3.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area.
Ice cream parlor with or without food and with no seating.	12.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area, with a minimum of 8.0 spaces provided.
Laundromat	1.0 space per each two washing machines.
Miniwarehouse, self-storage warehouse	Minimum of 6.0 spaces.
Motel/hotel with lounge restaurant, conference or banquet rooms or exhibit	1.0 space per guestroom plus 10.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of lounge, restaurant, conference or banquet rooms.
Motel without restaurant/lounge; bed and breakfast inn	1.0 space per guest room, plus 1.0 space per employee.
Recreational vehicle, boat mobile home and similar sales	1.0 space per 800 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area, plus 2.0 spaces per each vehicle sales service bay.
Restaurant — sit down type (with liquor license)	16.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area, or 0.6 spaces per seat, whichever is greater.
Restaurant — sit down type (without liquor license)	12.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area, or 0.5 spaces per seat, whichever is less.
Shopping center	4.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area, plus spaces required for supermarket, if included.
Showroom of a plumber, decorator or similar trade	1.0 space per 800 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area.
Supermarket	4.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area.
Video rental establishments	8.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area, with a minimum of 6.0 spaces provided.
Other general retail uses not elsewhere listed	5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross leasable floor area.
Recreation/entertainment
Bowling centers	5.0 spaces per lane plus 1.0 space per employee at peak shift.
Commercial outdoor recreation centers	5.0 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area.
Museums	1.0 space per 350 square feet of public display area but not less than 10.0 spaces. In addition, there shall be provided 1.0 space per 100 square feet of non-display area but not less than 2.0 spaces.
Industrial
Light industrial, manufacturing, testing labs, research and development centers	1.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area.
Warehousing	1.0 space per each 1,500 sq. ft. gross floor area, or 1.0 space per employee at peak shift, whichever is greater.

 

(Ord. No. 354, § 1, 8-13-2002; Ord. No. 414, 9-13-2012)