Unified Development Ordinance, 34th Supplement, October 2024

CHAPTER 7. ​GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS | Article 7.1. ​Parking

island. No more than 30 parking spaces may be located between terminal islands. 4. Interior islands may be consolidated or intervals may be expanded in order to preserve existing trees. 5. GSI practices may be located in interior islands and terminal islands if part of an approved stormwater management plan for the site. Required shade trees may be placed within GSI practices. A maintenance plan must be approved for the GSI practices according to Sec. 9.2.2.D. E. Median Islands 1. A landscape median island must be provided between every 6 single parking rows. 2. A landscape median island must be a minimum of 6 feet wide. 3. A median island may also serve as the location for a sidewalk connecting the parking and the use served by the parking area. The sidewalk must be a minimum of 5 feet wide. If trees or shrubs are planted in the median, the median with must be expanded by at least five feet. 4. Median islands may be consolidated or intervals may be expanded in order to preserve existing trees. 5. GSI practices may be located in median islands if part of an approved stormwater management plan for the site. Required shade trees and required shrubs may be placed within GSI practices. A maintenance plan must be approved for the GSI practices according to Sec. 9.2.2.D. F. Tree Coverage 1. Each interior island (and terminal interior island) must include at least 1 shade tree. 2. In no case shall there be less than 1 shade tree for every 2,000 square feet of parking area, except in an Urban Frontage or -TOD, where there shall be no less than 1 shade tree for every 4,000 square feet of parking area. G. Parking Lot Lighting 1. Lighting fixtures must be located at least 20 feet from a tree, measured from the pole of the lighting fixture to the trunk of the tree.

2. Additional requirements for lighting fixtures in parking lots are listed in Article 7.4. Site Lighting H. Tractor Trailer Staging, Loading and Parking in IH Districts The parking lot landscaping provisions do not apply to areas specifically designated for tractor trailer staging and loading areas and tractor trailer parking areas provided the staging, loading or parking area is screened along the street edge by a Type C1 or C2 street protective yard as set forth in Sec. 7.2.4.B. I. Design Alternate Findings The Planning Commission or Design Review Commission performing the quasi judicial duties of the Planning Commission (as designated by the City Council), after conducting a duly noticed quasi-judicial evidentiary hearing in accordance with Sec. 10.2.17., shall approve an design alternate, if all of the following findings are satisfied: 1. The approved alternate is consistent with the intent of the vehicle parking lot regulations; and 2. The approved alternate is considered equal or better to the standard. J. Exemptions In no case is a single use or single lot required to provide more than 30 bicycle parking spaces. A mixed use facility shall not be required to provide more than 50 bicycle parking spaces. K. Required Types of Bicycle Parking Facilities 1. General Provisions Bicycle parking may be provided through various types of facilities, provided the facility meets the following: a. Bicycle racks are securely anchored, are easily usable with both U-locks and cable locks and support a bicycle at 2 points of contact to prevent damage to the bicycle wheels and frame. b. Spacing of the racks shall provide clear and maneuverable access. c. Where a bike can be locked on both sides without conflict, each side can be counted as a required space.

Supp. No. 34

7 – 12 Published October 2024

Part 10: Unified Development Ordinance City of Raleigh, North Carolina