§ 27-551. Permitted use of parking lots and loading areas.

(a)

In general.

(1)

Parking lots are for the sole purpose of accommodating the passenger vehicles of persons associated with the use which requires the parking lot. Parking lots shall not be used for loading purposes. The loading spaces are required for the purpose of accommodating vehicles delivering and removing merchandise or other material.

(2)

Except as provided in this Section, these parking and loading areas and their access driveways shall not be used for:

(A)

The sale, display, or storage of automobiles or other merchandise;

(B)

Parking of vehicles accessory to the use;

(C)

Performing services (including services to vehicles); or

(D)

Any other purpose, except as permitted in this Part.

(b)

Cessation of available parking lot or loading area.

(1)

At any time that a parking lot or loading area (or part thereof) shall cease to be available for its purpose, the use and occupancy permit for the use for which it is required shall be revoked until such time as the requirements of this Part are complied with.

(c)

Automobile service.

(1)

A parking garage which is wholly enclosed, may include the incidental service of automobiles, provided:

(A)

The service shall be limited to supplying gasoline, oil, water, tire pressure, and washing;

(B)

Only automobiles parking in the garage may be served; and

(C)

No signs visible from the exterior of the structure shall indicate the presence of the service facilities.

(2)

This use is not allowed in all zones. (See the Table of Uses to determine if the use is allowed in the zone, and whether a Special Exception is required to be approved for the use.)

(d)

Carnivals, circuses, and fairs.

(1)

Carnivals, circuses, fairs, or similar temporary uses shall be permitted on a parking lot, provided the use shall not continue for more than seventeen (17) consecutive days, and a temporary permit has been obtained, in accordance with Sections 27-260 and 27-261(k).

(e)

Parking for one-family dwellings.

(1)

Parking spaces provided solely for, and on the same lot with, one-family dwellings may be located one behind the other. The front space may be used as access to the rear space.

(f)

Temporary uses.

(1)

The following temporary uses may be allowed in a parking lot, in accordance with Section 27-260:

(A)

Sales and display of seasonal decorations, provided the requirements of Section 27-261(c) are met;

(B)

Temporary shelter for commercial displays, sales, and services, provided the requirements of Section 27-261(d) are met; and

(C)

Firewood displays and sales, provided the requirements of Section 27-261(h) are met.