Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

Article N PARKING, LOADING & LIGHTING DESIGN STANDARDS

§9-1650 PURPOSE & INTENT

a. Purpose

The purpose of this Article is to regulate and control parking, loading and lighting of such areas within the corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Town of Fuquay-Varina. The Town of Fuquay-Varina hereby finds and determines that for the public health, safety and welfare it is necessary, and in the best interest of its citizens, to ensure that adequate and reasonable parking is provided to accommodate all uses permitted in all districts within the Town's jurisdiction. Parking shall also be provided for adequate access to residential units, nonresidential buildings and services. Further these regulations ensure safe and efficient use of land for parking and loading ensuring quality and sustainable developments designed for the benefit all citizens; maintain a reasonable, and clear understanding of the standards intended, and maintain the value, economic growth, and appearance of the Town of Fuquay-Varina, all of which forms the purpose to enhance and protect the public health, safety and welfare of the Town of Fuquay-Varina.

b. Intent

No subdivision or development of any use shall be approved without the inclusion of plans for such subdivision or development to include adequate parking and service purposes in accordance with the standards of this Article.

§9-1651 APPLICABILITY

a. Minimum Parking Requirements

Each proposed residential or nonresidential development shall be required to provide the minimum parking for a use on any zoning lot, property or parcel of land within the corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the Town of Fuquay-Varina in accordance with the provisions of this Article. Minimum parking requirements shall include, but not be limited to, the location, arrangement, ingress and egress, and dimensions of the parking and loading areas. The plan and information provided for parking and loading area designs shall be of sufficient detail to enable the Town to adequately determine whether or not the standards of this Article have been met.

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