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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, CHAPTER 117, ZONING; BY MODIFYING SECTIONS 117-2 DEFINITIONS, AND SECTION 117-324 PARKING SURFACING, REGULATING THE INSTALLATION OF ALTERNATIVE PARKING SURFACING ON PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
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WHEREAS, the primary purpose and intent of the Alternative Parking Surfacing Ordinance is to provide for alternative parking lot standards, materials, methods, and designs in accordance with the U.S. Green Building Council, Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) voluntary rating system for large recreational/seasonal use facilities on property within the City limits, and
WHEREAS, the intent of these guidelines is to reduce the negative impacts associated with large impervious surface parking areas, and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission consider this amendment of the parking lot regulations on August 9, 2011, and voted unanimously to recommend approval to City Council, and
WHEREAS, reasonable regulation of alternative porous paving systems is necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO THAT CHAPTER 117 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES BE MODIFIED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
Sec. 117-2: Definitions of terms and uses.
Parking Lot, Seasonal: means a special parking area used for businesses or recreational facilities; seasonal parking areas are typically utilized for special and recreational events. Such seasonal parking shall be defined as a parking area or lot generally used for a time period of up to six (6) months in a given year, occupying up to 50% of the required parking calculation per Section 117-324 of this ordinance. Any proposed parking exceeding 50% of the requirement shall be subject to review and approval by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission through a site plan application.
Parking Lot, Special Event: Means a parking lot which accommodates Parks/Recreation/Entertainment Indoor/Outdoor uses such as: Convention Centers, Entertainment and Amusement Parks, Fairground and Carnival Uses, Athletic Stadium/Arena/ Playfields, etc.
Section 117-324 (d) (5) Surfacing. All required off-street parking and loading spaces, and the driveways serving off-street parking and loading spaces, except seasonal or event parking, shall be paved with asphalt, concrete or brick; provided driveways serving single-family dwellings shall only be required to pave the first 100 feet, as measured from the street. The area of the driveway from the edge of the street to the property line shall be paved.
Section 117-324 (d) (5a.) For seasonal or event parking, developers may propose alternative materials, methods, and designs in accordance with the U.S. Green Building Council, Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) voluntary rating system. Such proposals must include documented evidence from professional engineers, architects, or environmental planners demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed alternative materials, methods, and designs in meeting the intent and purpose of these regulations. Any such proposals must be specifically approved by the City Engineer. However, aggregate, chip and seal, or pea gravel and seal surfaces shall not be permitted.
SECTION (1): It is found and declared by the City Council that an emergency exists and this Ordinance, being necessary for the preservation of public peace, health and safety, shall take effect from and after its passage and approval.
SECTION (2): Conflict - If any part of this Section is found to be in conflict with any other Section of the Zoning Ordinance or with any other Ordinance, the most restrictive or highest standard shall prevail. If any part of this Section is explicitly prohibited by Federal law or state statute that part shall not be enforced.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 2011.