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Article 12 of the Rutherfordton Development Ordinance regulates off-street parking, stacking, and loading areas. Key points include:
- Off-street parking spaces are required for new or modified buildings, with the number of spaces depending on the type of use.
- Parking facilities must be permanently paved and maintained.
- Specific standards apply to parking in residential districts, including requirements for emergency access and restrictions on parking in front or side yards.
- On-street parking may be allowed in certain circumstances, but vehicles must not be stored on the street for extended periods.
- Commercial vehicles are prohibited from parking on streets or in front yards in single-family residential districts.
- Unlicensed vehicles may only be parked on private property under certain conditions.
- Access to parking facilities must be paved and connect to a public street.
- Land used for parking cannot be used for other purposes, except for temporary events.
- Changes in use that increase parking requirements must provide additional spaces.
- Accessible spaces for the physically handicapped and bicycle parking spaces are required in certain situations.
- Overflow parking areas may be used for special events, but must be constructed to sustain traffic and use volumes.