HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 5044 ORDINANCE NO. 5044
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV: UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CODE OF FAYETTEVILLE
TO AMEND CHAPTER 171 : STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
AND CHAPTER 172: PARKING AND LOADING IN ORDER
TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED DRIVEWAY WIDTHS AND
REGULATE PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD AREA OF
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville recognizes that currently required driveway widths
are often excessive, especially in areas of the City with compact and connected development
patterns; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville has determined that the public safety will not be
adversely impacted by reducing the required width of driveways serving small parking lots with
low traffic volume; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville has determined that when public service vehicles do
not need access to small parking lots, reduced driveway widths can accommodate typical
vehicular traffic; and
WHEREAS, City Plan 2025 encourages complete, compact and connected development
patterns; and
WHEREAS, narrow pavement width reduces impervious surface and storm water run-
off, which is environmentally sensitive; and
WHEREAS, parking in the front yard area of residential dwelling units can be
appropriate with adequate regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1 . That Chapter 171 Streets and Sidewalks is amended by repealing
§ I71 . 13(B)(6) with following sections to be renumbered as necessary.
Section 2. That Chapter 172 Parking and Loading is amended by repealing
§ 172.04(D)(2), and enacting a replacement § 172.04(D)(2) a copy of which marked Exhibit "A"
is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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Section 3 . That Chapter 172 Parking and Loading is amended by enacting a new
subsection titled 172. 11 Driveway Design, Location and Construction Standards for Four (4) or
Less Parking Spaces within the Front Yard Area, a copy of which marked Exhibit `B" is
attached hereto and made a part hereof. „,++m �
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PASSED and APPROVED this 7 day of August, 2007.
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By: za By: F\a IVVtit�^
DAN COODY, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
EXHIBIT "A" Proposed Amendments
172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards
Parking Lots With 8 Spaces or Less
(D) Parking Lot Circulation Driveway Dimensional
Re uirement
(2) Entrances and internal aisle design for One Way Access
parking lots containing 8 parking spaces <100' 12' Minimum — 16' Maximum
or less. The driveway width into parking Two Way Access
lots shall meet the following <100' 12' Minimum - 24' Maximum
requirements: 2 Drive Lanes 10' Minimum
>100' Driveway Each — 24' Maximum Total
(a) Entrances. Length Driveway Width
Maximum
(i) One-way access to parking lots. Curb Radius 10' Minimum - 20'
If the driveway is a one-way in (b) Internal aisle design.
or one-way out, then the
driveway width shall be a (i) Aisles shall be designed so that
minimum of 12 feet and a they intersect at 90 degrees with
maximum of 16 feet. Parking other aisles and driveways
lots shall not be located more where practical.
than 100 feet from the street
right-of-way. Commercial solid (ii) Aisles shall be designed to
waste service is required. discourage cut-through traffic by
(ii) Two-way access to parking lots. use of landscape islands, and
shall meet the requirements of
For two way access, the
Chapter 177: Landscape
driveway width shall be a
minimum of 12 feet and a Regulations.
maximum of 24 feet. Parking Aisles shall conform to the
lots shall not be located more (iii)
than 100 feet from the street dimensional requirements of
right-of-way. This standard shall §172.04(C).
only apply when a 2 yard (c) Waivers. Development proposals
dumpster is allowed. which do not meet these standards
(iii) Driveway width requirements for may apply for a waiver from these
parking lots located 100 feet or requirements subject to Planning
Commission approval.
more from the street right-of-
way. Two drive lanes a (3) Entrances and internal aisle design for
minimum width of 10 feet each, parking lots containing 9 or more
up to a maximum combined parking spaces. The driveway width
width of 24 feet, shall be into parking lots shall meet the following
required for adequate parking requirements:
lot access.
(iv) Curb radius. All driveway (a) Entrances.
entrances serving 8 or less (i) One-way access to parking lots.
parking spaces shall have a If the driveway is a one-way in
minimum curb radius of 10 feet or one-way out, then the
and a maximum of 20 feet. driveway width shall be a
minimum of 12 feet and a
maximum of 24 feet.
(ii) Two-way access to parking lots. (c) Waivers. Development proposals
For two way access, the which do not meet these standards
driveway width shall be a may apply for waiver from these
minimum 20 feet and a requirements subject to Planning
maximum width of 24 feet, Commission approval.
unless otherwise required by the
Fire Department.
(iii) Collector and Arterial Streets.
Driveways that enter collector
and arterial streets may be
required to have two outbound
lanes (one for each turning
direction) and one inbound lane
for a maximum total driveway
width of 39 feet.
(iv) Curb radius. All driveways
serving 9 or more parking
spaces shall have a curb radius
of 15 feet for curb cuts on local
streets and a curb cut radius of
20 feet for collector, minor
arterial and arterial streets.
— Parking Lots With 9 Spaces or More
Driveway
Dimensional
Requirement
12' Minimum - 16'
One Way Access Maximum
2 Drive Lanes 10'
Minimum Each -
24' Maximum Total
Two Way Access Driveway Width
Collector/Arterial 3 Drive Lanes -
Streets Maximum of 39'
Curb Radius - Local 15'
Curb Radius -
Collector/ Arterial 20'
(b) internal aisle design.
(i) Aisles shall be designed so that
they intersect at 90 degrees with
other aisles and driveways
where practical.
(ii) Aisles shall be designed to
discourage cut-through traffic by
use of landscape islands, and
shall meet the requirements of
Chapter 177: Landscape
Regulations.
(iii) Aisles shall conform to the
dimensional requirements of
§ 172.04(C).
EXHIBIT "B"
172.11 Driveway Design, Location, and
Construction Standards for Four (4) or driveways or in a parking space as required
Less Spaces Parking Spaces within the by this chapter.
Front Yard Area
(E) Off-street Parking on City Street Right-of-
(A) Minimum Distance of Driveway and Parking Way. The off-street parking of any motor
from Street and into Property. vehicle, boat, or trailer on a sidewalk or on
city right-of-way and/or green space
(1 ) Driveway Approach to Property Line. between the curb and property line shall be
The driveway approach shall extend to prohibited.
the property line and/or master street
plan right-of-way from the paved street (F) Unpaved Driveway Maintenance
and shall be designed, permitted, and Requirements. If an unpaved driveway is
paved with concrete in accordance with not maintained with adequate gravel,
Chapter 171 . 13 Sidewalk and Driveway grasses, or other plants and/or landscaping
Specifications. materials to keep the area from becoming
rutted, muddy and/or soil from being blown
(2) Driveways Beyond the Property Line. or washed away and is identified as a
Driveways shall be paved from the violation of this provision, such driveway
property line and/or master street plan shall be immediately remedied by the
right-of-way with asphalt, concrete, brick property owner.
or stone pavers, or other solid surface
and shall extend 18 feet (length) into the (G) Driveway Grading and Drainage. The
property unless no parking is provided driveway shall be graded in such a way to
between the property line and structure. dispose of surface water into appropriate
structures.
(3) Driveways Beyond 18 Feet into the
Property. Driveways beyond 18 feet into (H) Maximum Width. Maximum Driveway width
the property may be paved or unpaved shall be limited to:
and shall be clearly defined by
landscaping or edging. Lot Width Maximum
Driveway Width
(B) Front Yard Area. Front yard area shall mean
the area between the plane of the front 70 feet or more 24 feet
elevation of the principal fagade(s) of the
principal structure extending to the side 50 feet to 69 feet 20 feet
property lines and the front property line
abutting the street, including the driveway. Less than 50 feet 18 feet
A front shall be any plane of a building which
abuts to a public street right of way.
(I) Loop or Circle Driveways. Loop or circle
(C) Maximum Percent of Front Yard Area Used driveways shall be allowed with a 50 foot
for a Driveway and Off-street Parking and separation measured from the driveway
Maximum Number of Parked Vehicles edge between curb cuts, subjectother
Allowed. Driveways and off-street parking restrictions for driveway separationss in the
UDC.
shall be limited to a maximum of four (4)
vehicles and a maximum of 40% of the front
yard area and shall meet the paving (J) Exemptions to Parking in Front Yard Areas.
requirements as identified by this chapter.
(1) University of Arkansas Events. Parking
(D) Parking in Front Yard Area. Parking of in the front yard area shall be allowed
motor vehicles recreational vehicles, trailers, for a period of 12 hours before and 12
and boats in the front yard area of a property hours after a University of Arkansas
shall be prohibited, except in designated event for persons attending said event
on days when events are occurring at
Bud Walton Arena or Donald W.
Reynolds Stadium on the University
Arkansas Campus.
(2) Construction Vehicles. Parking of
vehicles for new construction and
additions shall be allowed during the
duration of the project.
(3) Temporary Parking. Temporary
driveways or parking lots approved by
the Planning Commission.
(4) Existing Driveways. All existing
driveways constructed prior to adoption
of these standards.
(5) Special events. Infrequent parking in
the front yard for special events shall be
allowed.
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Action Required:
An ordinance amending Title XV: Unified Development Code of The Code of Fayetteville to amend Chapter 171 :
Streets and Sidewalks and Chapter 172: Parking and Loading in order to reduce the required driveway widths and
regulate parking in the front yard area of residential dwelling units.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor and City Council
Thru: Gary Dumas, Director of Operations
From: Tim Conklin, Planning and Development Management Director
Date: July 20, 2007
Subject: An ordinance amending Title XV: Unified Development Code
of The Code of Fayetteville to amend Chapter 171 : Streets and
Sidewalks and Chapter 172: Parking and Loading in order to
reduce the required driveway widths and regulate parking in
the front yard area of residential dwelling units.
RECOMMENDATION
The Ordinance Review Committee voted to send the proposed ordinance without a
recommendation to the full Council to amend the Unified Development Code to reduce
the required curb radius and driveway widths for parking lots containing 8 or fewer
parking spaces and regulating parking in the front yard area of a residential dwelling.
BACKGROUND
Existing UDC regulations concerning driveway curb radius and driveway widths are
primarily designed to facilitate unrestricted traffic movements into parking areas without
regard to the size of the parking lot or the amount of traffic volume likely to be generated
by the development. Planning Staff has determined that this requirement in some
instances is unnecessary and counterproductive to creating compact, complete and
connected development patterns and locating parking behind existing buildings. Staff has
drafted amendments that would create new standards for parking lots with 8 or less off-
street parking spaces.
The City also receives numerous complaints related to the parking of several vehicles in
the front yards of residences. Planning Staff proposes adding a new section to Chapter
172 : Parking and Loading to regulate the number (4 spaces maximum) and location of
vehicles parking in the front yard area of residential dwellings.
BUDGET IMPACT
None
ORDINANCE NO,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV: UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CODE OF FAYETTEVILLE
TO AMEND CHAPTER 171 : STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
AND CHAPTER 172 : PARKING AND LOADING IN ORDER
TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED DRIVEWAY WIDTHS AND
REGULATE PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD AREA OF
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville recognizes that currently required driveway widths
are often excessive, especially in areas of the City with compact and connected development
patterns; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville has determined that the public safety will not be
adversely impacted by reducing the required width of driveways serving small parking lots with
low traffic volume; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville has determined that when public service vehicles do
not need access to small parking lots, reduced driveway widths can accommodate typical
vehicular traffic; and
WHEREAS, City Plan 2025 encourages complete, compact and connected development
patterns; and
WHEREAS, narrow pavement width reduces impervious surface and storm water run-
off, which is environmentally sensitive; and
WHEREAS, parking in the front yard area of residential dwelling units can be
appropriate with adequate regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1 . That Chapter 171 Streets and Sidewalks is amended by repealing
§ 171 . 13(B)(6) with following sections to be renumbered as necessary.
Section 2. That Chapter 172 Parking and Loading is amended by repealing
§ I72.04(D)(2), and enacting a replacement § 172.04(D)(2) a copy of which marked Exhibit "A"
is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 3 . That Chapter 172 Parking and Loading is amended by enacting a new
subsection titled 172. 11 Driveway Design, Location and Construction Standards for Four (4) or
Less Parking Spaces within the Front Yard Area, a copy of which marked Exhibit "B" is
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
PASSED and APPROVED this 7`h day of August, 2007.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
DAN COODY, Mayor SONDRA E, SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
EXHIBIT "A" Proposed Amendments
172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards
Parkin Lots With 8 Spaces or Less
(D) Parking Lot Circulation Driveway Dimensional
(2) Entrances and internal aisle design for One Way Access Requirement
parking lots containing 8 parking spaces < 100' 12' Minimum - 16' Maximum
or less. The driveway width into parking Two Way Access
lots shall meet the following < 100' 12' Minimum - 24' Maximum
requirements: 2 Drive Lanes 10' Minimum
>100' Driveway Each - 24 ' Maximum Total
(a) Entrances. Length Drivewa Width
dius
(i) One-way access to parking lots. Curb Ra10' Minimum - 20' Maximum
If the driveway is a one-way in (b) Internal aisle design.
or one-way out, then the
driveway width shall be a (i) Aisles shall be designed so that
minimum of 12 feet and a they intersect at 90 degrees with
maximum of 16 feet. Parking
lots shall not be located more other aisles and driveways
where practical.
than 100 feet from the street
right-of-way. Commercial solid (ii) Aisles shall be designed to
waste service is required. discourage cut-through traffic by
(ii) Two-way access to parking lots. use of landscape islands, andshall meet the requirements of
For two way access, the Chapter 177: Landscape
driveway width shall be a Regulations.
minimum of 12 feet and a
maximum of 24 feet. Parking of Aisles shall conform to the
lots shall not be located more ( )
dimensional requirements of
than 100 feet from the street §172. 04(C).
right-of-way. This standard shall
only apply when a 2 yard (c) Waivers. Development proposals
dumpster is allowed. which do not meet these standards
(iii) Driveway width requirements for may apply for a waiver from these
parking lots located 100 feet or requirements subject to Planning
Commission approval,
more from the street right-of-
way. Two drive lanes a (3) Entrances and internal aisle design for
minimum width of 10 feet each, parking lots containing 9 or more
up to a maximum combined parking spaces. The driveway width
width of 24 feet, shall be into parking lots shall meet the following
required for adequate parking requirements:
lot access.
(iv) Curb radius. All driveway (a) Entrances.
entrances serving 8 or less (i) One-way access to parking lots.
parking spaces shall have a If the driveway is a one-way in
minimum curb radius of 10 feet or one-way out, then the
and a maximum of 20 feet. driveway width shall be a
minimum of 12 feet and a
maximum of 24 feet.
(ii) Two-way access to parking lots. (c) Waivers. Development proposals
For two way access, the which do not meet these standards
driveway width shall be a may apply for waiver from these
minimum 20 feet and a requirements subject to Planning
maximum width of 24 feet, Commission approval.
unless otherwise required by the
Fire Department.
(iii) Collector and Arterial Streets.
Driveways that enter collector
and arterial streets may be
required to have two outbound
lanes (one for each turning
direction) and one inbound lane
for a maximum total driveway
width of 39 feet.
(iv) Curb radius. All driveways
serving 9 or more parking
spaces shall have a curb radius
of 15 feet for curb cuts on local
streets and a curb cut radius of
20 feet for collector, minor
arterial and arterial streets.
Parking Lots With 9 Spaces or More
Driveway
Dimensional
Requirement
12' Minimum - 16'
One Way Access Maximum
2 Drive Lanes 10'
Minimum Each -
24' Maximum Total
Two Way Access Driveway Width
Collector/Arterial 3 Drive Lanes -
Streets Maximum of 39'
Curb Radius - Local 15'
Curb Radius -
Collector/ Arterial 20'
(b) Internal aisle design.
(i) Aisles shall be designed so that
they intersect at 90 degrees with
other aisles and driveways
where practical.
(ii) Aisles shall be designed to
discourage cut-through traffic by
use of landscape islands, and
shall meet the requirements of
Chapter 177: Landscape
Regulations.
(iii) Aisles shall conform to the
dimensional requirements of
§ 172.04(C).