1. Research Chapter 159: Unified Land Development Ordinance (UDO) found in Title XV: Land Usage in the City of Noblesville, Indiana Code of Ordinances for regulations related to parking. You can access the Code of Ordinances (COO) at www.amlegal.com (choose the library tab, select Indiana, and click on the link to Noblesville). Based on your research, answer the following questions. Document the section of the code in which you found each answer.
· How many parking spaces are required for the Keystone Library? Show your calculation. (COO Table 9, Section 159.142 or UDO Table 10.0.3.B)
For a community or recreation center, we need 1 parking space per 200 square feet, and our fun center consists of 15000 square feet total. 15000/200 Therefore we need 75 parking spaces.
· What distance must parking lots be set back from the property line? ((UDO Section 4.B.1)
· Assuming a 90 degree parking angle, what size parking spaces should be used? (COO Table 10, Section 159.143 or UDO Table 10.0.4.A)
Our stall width shall be 9 feet, with a vehicle protection length of 18 feet.
· What aisle width should be used? (COO Table 10, Section 159.143 or UDO Table 10.0.4.A)
The aisle width shall be 24 feet.
· Describe the requirements on driveway (ingress and egress) location from adjacent property lines and intersections. (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.C.2)
Non-residential driveway entrances or exits shall be at least 25 feet from an adjoining residential property line; ten feet from an adjoining non-residential property line; or 45 feet from an intersection.
· What is the maximum driveway width that can be used for a non-residential development? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.C.2)
No single non-residential or multi-family driveway shall exceed a width of 30 feet at the right-of-way line. However, a driveway 36 feet in width at the right-of-way line shall be permitted provided pavement markings indicate three separate lanes, one for ingress and two for egress. An entrance/exit divider not to exceed ten feet in width shall not be counted towards the width limit. Non- residential driveways are limited to one per street frontage and shall be approved by the Engineer having jurisdiction thereof.
· What is the drainage runoff requirement for parking and driveway areas? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.D.2)
Such parking areas shall be graded and properly drained in such a manner that there will be no free flow of water onto either adjacent property or public sidewalks. Any runoff generated by such improved areas shall be disposed of in appropriate drainage facilities.
· Is parking lot lighting required? What is the requirement? (COO Section 159.143 or UDO Section 4.D.4)
A minimum of one foot-candle of illumination shall be provided throughout the parking lot. Illumination of off-street parking areas shall be arranged and/or shielded so as not to reflect direct rays of light onto adjacent properties or streets.
· How many accessible parking spaces are required? (COO Table 11, Section 159.144 or UDO Table 10.0.5)
A minimum of three accessible parking spaces are required
· Is a loading area required for the library? (COO Section 159.147 or UDO Section 8.A)
On the same premises with every use involving the receipt or distribution by vehicle of material or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the lot adequate space for standing, loading, and unloading in order to avoid undue interference with public use of the street or alley.
· How many loading berths are required for the site? (COO Table 13, Section 159.147 or UDO Section 8.B)
We need 1 loading berth at our site.
· In terms of parking lot landscaping requirements, what class of parking lot is required for the library? (Section 159.184)
We must use a class C landscaped parking lot.
· Describe the overall interior parking lot landscape requirements.
In some cases where parking is required for a use, a certain percentage of the paved area must be maintained as landscape areas which include landscape islands and peninsulas. Our parking lot must be at least 8% landscaped. We may not exceed 1000 square feet on a single parking lot island.
· What are the requirements for single row parking landscape islands and peninsulas?
All single row parking landscape islands and peninsulas shall be a minimum of 180 square feet in area with a minimum width of nine feet measured from back of curb to back of curb. Each island and peninsula shall contain a minimum of one canopy tree and five evergreen or deciduous shrubs, or ornamental grasses.
· What are the requirements for double row parking landscape islands and peninsulas?
All double row parking landscape islands shall be a minimum of 240 square feet in area with a minimum width of nine feet measured from back of curb to back of curb. Each island and peninsula shall contain a minimum of two canopy trees and ten evergreen or deciduous shrubs, or ornamental grasses.
· Where can one find the perimeter parking lot landscaping requirements? You may need to reference this information later.
Table 12.0.5.D.2
· What other landscaping requirements are contained in the code of ordinances?
The primary plant materials used in parking lots shall be canopy tree species, in conformance with applicable provisions of § 159.183(A) and (B) above. Understory trees, shrubbery, hedges, and other plant materials may be used to supplement the canopy tree plantings, but shall not be the sole contribution to such landscaping.
· Describe the requirements for trash receptacle enclosures. (Section 159.187)
All trash receptacles shall be completely screened by a wall on three sides matching the materials, color and architecture of the primary structure located on the parcel. The fourth side shall consist of a metal gate or other similar materials completely hiding the trash receptacle. The enclosure must measure a minimum of six feet in height or two feet above the height of the trash receptacle, whichever is greater. Trash receptacle enclosures shall not be located in front of any building, adjacent to a collector, arterial, or expressway, or adjacent to any residential use.
2. Create a site bubble diagram to represent preliminary locations for the parking lot, ingress and egress, trash receptacle enclosure, loading area, and required landscaping.
3. Study your site plan. Select a preliminary location and orientation for the parking lot. Based on your code research, sketch a preliminary design for the parking lot and pedestrian walkways to scale on the site plan. Include ingress and egress, the required number of spaces (including accessible spaces), aisles, lighting, and landscaping. Taking into consideration the existing topography, use arrows to indicate the anticipated drainage paths. Do not incorporate the parking lot in your 3D model at this time.
