SECTION 120:10-7-10. General Requirements  


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  •   The following requirements apply to all land used for driveways and off-street parking purposes in all zoning districts:
    (1)   Off-street parking and loading space shall be a part of the required open space associated with the permitted use and shall not be reduced or encroached upon in any manner.
    (2)   The area required for off-street parking shall be in addition to the yard areas required except that the front yard required in a Restricted Light Industrial District (I-1), may be used for uncovered parking.
    (3)   The area required for the front yard setback in "C" or "CSC" districts shall not be utilized for off-street parking in any manner.
    (4)   The established right-of-way shall not be encroached upon or used for off-street parking.
    (5)   Off-street parking lots shall be located within 200 hundred feet, exclusive of street and alley widths, of the principal use and have direct access to a street, except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter.
    (6)   Parking is prohibited on all unpaved areas. The use of gravel for driveways and off-street lots is prohibited in all zoning districts.
    (7)   All portions of land used for parking and driveway purposes shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use.
    (8)   No parking shall be permitted in any yard areas except on driveways. Driveways shall be considered to serve garages, carports, and vehicle storage pads.
    (9)   The maximum driveway width in the front yard area for the RD-1 and RD-2 districts is 12 feet. The maximum driveway width in the front yard area for the HP district is 10 feet. The maximum driveway width in the front yard area for all other zoning districts is 24 feet.
    (10)   Off-street parking areas shall not be permitted in the yards of property used for residential purposes.
    (11)   Carports or detached garages shall be permitted if located to the rear of the main residential structure. On corner lots, the front yard setback for the side street shall apply to the construction of a garage or carport.
    (12)   Whenever a parking lot is located in a residential district, no parking shall be permitted within the front yard setback of interior and corner lots.
    (13)   Common driveways and other shared access facilities shall not be altered without prior written permission of all owners utilizing the shared facilities, with such being provided to the commission prior to issuance of any permits. Shared access facilities shall remain clear and passable by all using parties at all times.
[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 2931, eff 7-13-06; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2216, eff 7-25-11; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 890, eff 9-14-18]