Dimensional Standards for Parking Spaces and Aisles
Biloxi Land Development Ordinance § 23-6-2(G)
in effect(G) - Dimensional Standards for Parking Spaces and Aisles
(1) General
Standard car parking spaces and parking lot aisles shall comply with the dimensional standards established in Table 23-6-2(G)(1), Dimensional Standards for Parking Spaces and Aisles.
TABLE 23-6-2(G)(1): DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR PARKING SPACES AND AISLES 1 co;normal;normal
PARKING ANGLE (DEGREES) co;normal;normal | STALL WIDTH (FT) co;normal;normal | STALL DEPTH PERPENDICULAR TO CURB (FT) co;normal;normal | AISLE WIDTH (FT) 2 co;normal;normal | STALL LENGTH ALONG CURB (FT) co;normal;normal | DOUBLE ROW WIDTH CURB TO CURB (FT) | DOUBLE ROW WIDTH CENTER TO CENTER (FT) co;normal;normal
A | B | C | D | E | F | G co;normal;normal
0 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 23 | 38 | 39
10 | 10 | 40 | 40
20 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 26.3 | 50 | 41.5
10 | 15.6 | 29.3 | 51.2 | 41.8
30 | 9 | 17.3 | 20 | 18 | 54.6 | 41.8
10 | 17.7 | 20 | 55.4 | 46.6
45 | 9 | 19.1 | 20 | 12.7 | 58.2 | 53.5
10 | 19.8 | 14.2 | 59.6 | 52.6
60 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 10.4 | 62 | 57.5
10 | 20.6 | 11.6 | 61.2 | 56.2
70 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 9.6 | 62 | 58.9
10 | 20.3 | 10.7 | 60.6 | 57.2
80 | 9 | 20.3 | 22 | 9.1 | 62.6 | 61
10 | 19.5 | 21.5 | 10.2 | 60.5 | 59.2
90 | 9 | 19 | 22 | 9 | 60 | 60
10 | 18 | 21.5 | 10 | 57.5 | 57.5
NOTES: 1. Refer to Figure 23-6-2(G)(1), below, for illustrations showing how dimensions for parking spaces and aisles in various configurations (A-G) are measured. 2. For one-way traffic. Aisles for two-way traffic shall be at least 24 feet wide (for all parking angles).
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Figure 23-6-2(G)(1): Measurement of Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions
(2) Compact Spaces
a. When Allowed
The Director of Community Development is authorized to approve the use of compact parking spaces for up to 20 percent of required employee parking on determining that the need for compact parking spaces is supported by a parking study prepared by the applicant.
b. Compact Space Standards
1. Each compact car parking space shall be at least eight feet wide and 16 feet deep.
2. Compact car spaces shall be designated by signage and/or pavement marking.
(3) Vertical Clearance
All off-street parking spaces must have a minimum overhead clearance of seven feet.
(4) Reduction for Planter and Sidewalk Overhangs
When a parking space abuts a landscape island or planter, the front two feet of the required parking space length may overhang the planter, provided that wheel stops or curbing are provided.
(5) Spaces Near Obstructions
When the side of a parking space adjoins a wall, column, or other obstruction that is taller than six inches, the width of the parking space shall be increased by two feet on the obstructed side, provided that the increase may be reduced by three inches for each 12 inches of unobstructed distance from the edge of a required aisle, up to a maximum of four feet and measured parallel to the depth of the parking space.
(6) Markings
a. Each required off-street parking space and off-street parking facility shall be identified by surface markings that are arranged to provide for orderly and safe loading, unloading, parking, and storage of vehicles. Such markings—including striping, directional arrows, lettering on signs and in handicapped-designated areas, and field color—shall be maintained so as to be readily visible at all times.
b. One-way and two-way accesses into required parking facilities shall be identified by directional arrows. Any two-way access located at any angle other than 90 degrees to a street shall be marked with a traffic separation stripe running the length of the access. This requirement does not apply to aisles.
(7) Surfacing and Maintenance
All off-street parking areas must be paved and kept in a dust-free condition at all times.
(8) Placement
The location or placement of off-street parking areas on a development site shall be limited in accordance with the standards of Section 23-6-1, Access and Circulation, Section 23-6-9, Multifamily Design Standards, Section 23-6-10, Commercial Design Standards, and Section 23-6-11, Transitional Standards, as appropriate.
(9) Minimum Separation
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Figure 23-6-2(G)(9): Minimum Separation of Parking
All off-street parking areas shall be separated at least eight feet from buildings to allow room for sidewalks, landscaping, and other plantings between the building and the parking area. This separation may be eliminated to the rear of buildings in areas designed for unloading and loading of materials. (See Figure 23-6-2(G)(9), Minimum Separation of Parking.)
Source: City of Biloxi, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/biloxi/codes/land_development_ordinance?nodeId=ART23-6DEST_2OREPALO_GDISTPASPAIFetched: 11/2/2026