Roswell, GA
File #: 11-0345    Version: Name: Parking Space Size - initiation of text amendment
Type: Item with Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/13/2011 In control: Mayor and City Council
On agenda: 10/10/2011 Final action: 10/10/2011
Title: RZ11-07 Text Amendment regarding the creation of a compact parking space size and allowance for a percentage of compact parking spaces. (Second Reading) Presented by Bradford D. Townsend, Planning and Zoning Director
Attachments: 1. Parking Space Size Text Amendment - second reading, 2. PC minutes 8-16-11 parking space size, 3. Parking space and aisle size graphic, 4. Section 17.3.7 Parking Space Specifications, 5. Compact Parking, 6. ORD 2011-10-11 - To Amend Zoning Ordinance Creating a Compact Parking Space Size and Allowing for a Percentage of Compact Parking Spaces_101011
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RZ11-07 Text Amendment regarding the creation of a compact parking space size and allowance for a percentage of compact parking spaces. (Second Reading)
Presented by Bradford D. Townsend, Planning and Zoning Director
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Item Summary:
The proposed text amendment will allow for 15% of the parking required to be compact parking.  The proposed compact parking space size is to be 8.5' x 16'.  The current standard parking space size is 9' x 20' or 10' x 18'.  The text amendment will reduce the standard parking space size to 9' x 18'.
 
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
The Mayor and City Council approved the first reading of this ordinance during their September 12, 2011 hearing.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance during their August 16, 2011 hearing.
 
The Community Development Department recommends approval of the second reading of this ordinance.
 
Financial Impact:
N/A
 
Presented by:
Bradford D. Townsend, Planning and Zoning Director