NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES

Orlando City Code ch. 61, pt. 3, pt. 3C

in effect

Orlando City Code § 61.320 When Additional Parking Spaces are Required.

Sec. 61.320. - When Additional Parking Spaces are Required. (a) New Use. Whenever a new use is established at a new development site or at an existing building site, parking spaces shall be provided in the amount required by this Part. (b) Expansion or improvement. Whenever an existing building or structure is enlarged or substantially improved parking spaces shall be provided in the amount required by this Part for the total development program on the building site. (c) Change to another Use. Whenever the use at an existing building or structure that has a conforming number of parking spaces is changed to another use that has a higher parking requirement, parking spaces shall be provided in the amount required by this Part. (d) Increase in Intensity. Whenever an existing use is changed to higher intensity class according to Chapter 58 Figure 3, parking spaces shall be provided in the amount required by this Part. (e) Complementary Uses. Whenever an existing building includes one or more of the complementary uses listed below and combined floor area of the complementary uses is equal to or less than the thresholds provided in the table below, parking for all uses in the building shall be based on the parking ratio that applies to the principal use. When the combined floor area of complementary uses in an existing building exceeds the thresholds provided in the table below, parking shall be provided in the amount required by Figure 27 for each separate use. Principal Use | Complementary Use | Threshold General Office | Medical Office | 50% Shopping Center | Eating & Drinking Establishment | 35% Warehousing & Storage | General Office | 15% The Zoning Official may define other complementary uses that function in a similar fashion, and may approve similar percentages by determination. Such determination may also involve consideration of trip generation of the complementary uses, the average mode split of the applicable transportation analysis zone, peak parking demand hour of each use, and urban form of the surrounding area (where pedestrian friendly areas would require less parking) in addition to the difference in parking requirements. (f) Exceptions. For all properties within the Downtown Parking Area and City designated Main Street areas defined by the Planning Official, the following exceptions and changes to the counting rules may be granted by the zoning official by determination: (1) Buildings undergoing a substantial improvement are not required to provide additional parking spaces. (2) Buildings undergoing enlargement must provide the required number of parking spaces for the amount of the enlargement only, when the existing amount of parking is non-conforming for parking minimums. However, the building site must retain the existing number of parking spaces for the existing development program. (3) Existing parking spaces may be retained, relocated or reconfigured on the building site, provided the total number of parking spaces is not decreased. No credit or vesting may be granted for building areas that are demolished for the above exceptions. (Ord. No. 2010-33, § 1, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301102; Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3, 3-25-2019, Doc. #1903251201)

Orlando City Code § 61.321 Counting Rules.

Sec. 61.321. - Counting Rules. (a) Multiple Uses, Joint Use of Facilities. In the case of more than one principal use on a single building site and the uses are not complementary uses as listed above, the required number of parking spaces shall be the sum of the separate requirements for the individual uses. A shared parking study or other adjustment as described in this Part may then be used to reduce the total number of required parking spaces. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the joint use of parking facilities for two or more buildings or uses, provided that the requirements of this Chapter are otherwise met. (b) No Credit for Demolished Floor Area. Whenever any building or structure, or portion thereof is fully demolished, followed by new construction, the pre-existing gross floor area shall not receive credit in the calculation of off-street parking required for the new building or structure. (c) Fractional Spaces. When the calculation of the number of required off-street parking spaces results in a fractional number of spaces, any fraction up to and including 0.5 shall be disregarded and any fraction over 0.5 shall require one off-street parking space. (d) Accessory Uses. Accessory uses listed in Chapter 58, Part 5B of Orlando City Code shall provide parking in accordance with the requirements of this Part. (Ord. No. 2010-33, § 1, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301102; Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3, 3-25-2019, Doc. #1903251201)

Orlando City Code § 61.322 Parking Space Requirements.

Sec. 61.322. - Parking Space Requirements. (A) Residential Uses. Parking spaces for residential uses outside the Downtown Parking Area shall be provided in accordance with the standards listed in Figure 26. (B) Non-residential Uses. Parking spaces for nonresidential uses outside the Downtown Parking Area shall be provided in accordance with the standards listed in Figure 27. (C) Downtown Parking Area. Parking spaces for all uses within the Downtown Parking Area shall be provided in accordance with Section 61.342 of this Part. (D) Two-wheeled Motor Vehicle Spaces. On building sites containing at least 50 parking spaces, a minimum of 2 two-wheeled motor vehicle parking spaces shall be provided convenient to the main entrance of the building. On-street two-wheeled motor vehicle parking spaces are encouraged, where possible. Two-wheeled motor vehicle parking spaces shall be a minimum of 3 feet wide by 10 feet deep, and shall be clearly identified through signage or marking as reserved for two-wheeled vehicles. Additional spaces may be provided in lieu of or in addition to the required number of parking spaces. Where two-wheeled vehicle spaces are provided in lieu of the required number of parking spaces, a maximum of 2% (or one space, whichever is greater) of the required number of parking spaces may be so converted. (E) Outdoor Seating and Assembly. In addition to the number of parking spaces required for a land use inside a building, additional parking spaces will be required for outdoor seating and outdoor assembly with the following: (1) Outdoor Cafes - Unless located within the Downtown Parking Area, businesses and activities that have outdoor seating areas for the purpose of eating and drinking must provide 5 parking spaces per thousand square feet for the portion of any new outdoor seating area that exceeds 25% of the square footage of the interior of the business. (2) Outdoor Assembly - Any land use that conducts an outdoor assembly at least once per week must provide parking at the same rate as required for the interior space of the building. FIGURE 26. RESIDENTIAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS Use | Per Dwelling Unit | Per Rated Patron Capacity | Special Requirements Accessory Dwelling Units | 1 | For units larger than 500 sq. ft. only Assisted living facilities | 0.2 | Plus 1 space Duplexes and Tandems and Townhomes | 1 | Plus 1 space for each dwelling unit over 1,500 sq. ft. of gross floor area * Group housing | 0.5 | Plus 2 spaces Mobile home dwellings | 1 Multifamily and multiplex dwellings: Studio and 1-bedroom units up to 750 sq. ft. in size | 1.0 1 bedroom (751 sq. ft. or larger) | 1.5 2-bedrooms | 1.75 3 or more bedrooms | 2 Nursing homes | 0.5 Single family Detached dwellings | 1 Residential care facilities: 6 or fewer residents | 1 Residential care facilities: 7 or more residents | 0.2 | Plus 1 space Senior Living Facilities: Assisted Care Units | 0.2 Nursing Care Units | 0.5 Independent Care Units | 1 * Guest parking must be provided in accordance with Sec. 58.511 FIGURE 27. NON-RESIDENTIAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS Land Use | Minimum Requirement | Maximum Permitted Amusement centers | 1:7 RPC | 1:3 RPC Auditoriums | 0.10:seat | 0.30:seat Auto service stations | 2:service bay | No maximum. Banks & savings institutions | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 7:1000 sf GFA Beauty & barber shops | 5:1000 sf GFA | 15:1000 sf GFA Bed & breakfast facilities | 1:lodging unit | No maximum. Bowling lanes | 4:lane | 5.5:lane Churches & religious institutions *includes all principal buildings, e.g. Sunday school, rectory, etc. | 2:1000 sf GFA or 0.20:seat (the greater standard shall apply) | No maximum. Civic clubs & lodges *includes outside improved areas used for assembly, recreation, etc. | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | No maximum. Community centers | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 5:1000 sf GFA Contractors & trade shops | 1.5:1000 sf GFA | 3.5:1000 sf GFA Convention halls | 3.5:1000 sf GFA | 7.5:1000 sf GFA Dance studios | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 4:1000 sf GFA Day care centers - child, adult | 1:12 RPC | 1:7 RPC Eating & drinking establishments | 5:1000 sf GFA | 20:1000 sf GFA Funeral homes *plus 25:1000 sf area used for temporary seats or standing, plus spaces for vehicles operated by the establishment | 0.25:seat | 0.5:seat Furniture stores | 1.2:1000 sf GFA | 2:1000 sf GFA Game rooms | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 4:1000 sf GFA Golf courses *plus 4:1000 sf non-golf use | 3:hole | No maximum. Golf courses, miniature | 1.1:hole | 1.8:hole Health spas | 2.8:1000 sf GFA | 5.6:1000 sf GFA Hospitals* plus spaces for emergency vehicles, etc. | 2.3:1000 sf GFA or 0.8:bed (either standard shall apply) | No maximum. Hotels & motels - total all of the following: Guest Rooms | 0.5:lodging unit | 1:lodging unit Restaurant, cocktail lounge | 5:1000 sf GFA | 10:1000 sf GFA Banquet/meeting rooms | 0.25:seat | 0.5:seat Other uses: ½ the number of spaces ordinarily required by the land use category Laboratories, medical & dental | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 4:1000 sf GFA Libraries | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 4:1000 sf GFA Manufacturing & processing | 1.5:1000 sf GFA | 3.5:1000 sf GFA Museums & art galleries | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 4:1000 sf GFA Nightclubs & music venues | 1:12 RPC or 7:1000 sf GFA | 1:7 RPC or 14:1000 Offices - general, government, postal | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 4:1000 sf GFA Offices/clinics - medical, dental | 2.8:1000 sf GFA | 5.3:1000 sf GFA Offices - telemarketing, call center | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 6:1000 sf GFA Open air markets | 2.5:1000 sf BSA | 4:1000 sf BSA Pain management clinic | 5.0:1000 sf GFA | 10:1000 sf GFA Personal storage facilities | 3 spaces at manager's office | No maximum. Recreational vehicle parks plus a minimum of 3 spaces at the manager's office | 1:RV space | No maximum. Retailing - light, intensive & shopping centers: <4,000 sf GFA | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 5:1000 sf GFA 4,000—400,000 sf GFA | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 4:1000 sf GFA 400,001—600,000 sf GFA | 3:1000 sf GFA | 4.5:1000 sf GFA >600,000 sf GFA | 3.5:1000 sf GFA | 5:1000 sf GFA Schools - elementary & middle | 1.75:classroom and 1:5 auditorium or gymnasium seats | No maximum. Schools - high school, vocational or business school, college or university | 5:classroom and 1:3.5 auditorium or gymnasium seats | No maximum. Services, business | 2:1000 sf GFA | 3.5:1000 sf GFA Services, entertainment | 1.5:1000 sf GFA | 3.5:1000 sf GFA Services, intensive | 1.5:1000 sf GFA | 3.5:1000 sf GFA Services, personal | 2.5:1000 sf GFA | 4:1000 sf GFA Services, major vehicle repair | 2.5:service bay | No maximum. Stadiums | 1:7 RPC | 1:3 RPC Temporary labor services | 4:1000 sf GFA | No maximum. Temporary professional services | 2.8:1000 sf GFA | 4:1000 sf GFA Theaters | 0.10:seat | 0.30:seat Vehicle sales & rental* plus 1 space for each additional 1,000 sf GFA | 4 spaces for 1 st 3000 sf GFA | No maximum. Warehouse/showroom | 2:1000 sf GFA | 4:1000 sf GFA Warehousing & storage | 0.25:1000 sf GFA | 3.5:1000 sf GFA Whole blood & plasma facilities | 1.3:operating station | No maximum. Wholesale distribution | 1.5:1000 sf GFA | 3.5:1000 sf GFA Notes: sf = square feet GFA = gross floor area RPC = rated patron capacity BSA = building site area (Ord. No. 2010-33, § 1, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301102; Ord. No. 2017-17, § 10, 4-10-2017, Doc. #1704101203; Ord. No. 2018-44, § 6, 9-4-2018, Doc. #1809041202; Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3, 3-25-2019, Doc. #1903251201)

Orlando City Code § 61.323 Adjustments to Parking Requirements.

Sec. 61.323. - Adjustments to Parking Requirements. Adjustments to the required minimum number of off-street parking spaces for new and revised projects may be allowed with approval of staff, the Board of Zoning Adjustment or the Municipal Planning Board. The procedures and applicability of the approval process, along with the available magnitudes and criteria for reductions are detailed below. (a) Minor Modifications of Standards. The Zoning Official may approve a reduction of up to 2 spaces or 10%, whichever is greater, through a Modification of Standards, (as defined in Sec. 65.302 entitled Where Modification of Standards Procedures Apply) (b) Zoning Variances. Except for new construction, the Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve a reduction of up to 10 spaces through a Zoning Variance (as defined in Part 2J of Chapter 65). (c) Parking Reduction with Merits. On-site parking requirements may be reduced administratively (up to 10%) or by City Council (up to 40%) in accordance with the criteria of Sec. 61.323.a and Fig. 27-A at the time of or prior to application for Master Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Zoning Change, or Future Land Use Change, if applicable. (1) Requests for reductions will be evaluated based on the site's specific location and land use(s). (2) Limitations. a. If a reduction in the minimum number of parking spaces equal to or less than 10% is granted under the provisions of this Section, the applicant shall not be allowed to operate the parking facility with more than 20% of the total spaces reserved or assigned for individual residents or employees. b. If a reduction in the minimum number of parking spaces of more than 10% is granted under the provision of this Section, the applicant shall not be allowed to operate the parking facility with more than 5% of the total spaces reserved or assigned for individual residents or employees. c. Areas of the facility may be segregated for types of users, such as residents, employees or for specific tenants but the use of such operational procedures will be considered by staff and the MPB when considering the size of the reduction to approve. (3) Easements. If a reduction in the minimum number of parking spaces is granted under the provisions of this Section, the owner is required to grant all necessary cross-access easements to adjacent property owners, create joint pedestrian circulation plans with near-by properties, and incorporate pedestrian oriented design features as applicable. (4) Criteria. The following criteria shall be used for evaluation of eligibility. The percentages listed below are the maximum percentages that may be approved. A lower percentage reduction may be approved by Staff or MPB if the criteria is deemed to be only partially met by a particular project. In no case will the sum of reductions approved exceed 40% of the minimum parking requirements from Figures 26 & 27. FIGURE 27-A Figure 27-A | Maximum Reduction Proximity to Premium Transit: | Up to 10% Proximity to Public Parking Facilities: | Up to 5% Complementary Land Uses in the same Building or Site: | Up to 5% Provision of onsite Car Share | Up to 5% Inclusion of Affordable Housing Element: | Up to 5% At least 900 ft. separation from Residential Neighborhoods with On-Street Parking | Up to 5% Provision of Enhanced Bike & Pedestrian Facilities | Up to 5% (5) Creation of an On-Site Parking Reserve. Applicants may set aside land within their building site as a Parking Reserve for future parking needs. Where a parking reserve is provided, the property owner shall, at his/her own expense, enter into a written agreement with the City, recorded with Orange County, and shall submit a site plan to show how the additional number of spaces otherwise required could subsequently be provided on the site. The parking reserve shall include all required yards, setbacks and driveways and meet all other requirements of this Part, and shall be shown on the final site plan submitted for permits. The additional parking spaces may be provided in a parking lot or parking garage, as determined by the property owner and where approved by the Zoning Official to be practical, feasible and compatible with the site plan for the land use being served. The request for use of a parking reserve shall be made prior to Staff or MPB approval of any parking requirement reductions under this Part and shall be supported by a professionally prepared parking study demonstrating a lower than typical parking need for the project at the time of initial completion. Parking Reserves shall expire 15 years from the date of execution and the land contained therein may be used for other development activity. Increases in the maximum allowable number of parking spaces. A request to increase the maximum allowable number of parking spaces by 10% or less requires a Zoning Official determination unless the request is incorporated into a Master Plan or Conditional Use Permit. Requests seeking increases of more than 10% of the maximums in Figure 27 or Sec. 61.342 must go through Municipal Planning Board review. Applicants may be required to provide landscaping or mobility features that exceed the Code required minimums to be considered for relief under this provision. (Ord. No. 2010-33, § 1, 8-30-2010, Doc. #1008301102; Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3, 3-25-2019, Doc. #1903251201; Ord. No. 2022-45, § 3, 8-15-2022, Doc. #2208151209)

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