§ 954.02. Purpose, intent and applicability.

(1)

Purpose and intent. It is the purpose of this chapter to ensure that an adequate number of off-street parking spaces are provided for all uses which are located in Indian River County. It is generally recognized that off-street parking promotes the general health, safety, and welfare of the motoring public and prevents public harm by reducing or eliminating the need for on-street parking. On-street parking is generally only appropriate in an urban setting and can result in a hazardous situation, in an impedance of traffic flow, and in a delay of emergency response vehicles.

The provision of adequate off-street parking creates a benefit to the private property owner by providing a stable, secure area for customer and/or visitor parking, and helps prevent vehicular encroachments and trespass onto adjacent properties.

It is the intent of this ordinance that the proper number of off-street parking spaces be provided for each development site and that the design of the parking lots make the use of off-street parking spaces safe, and convenient.

(2)

Applicability. Off-street parking facilities shall be provided and maintained for all developments within the county pursuant to the requirements of this code. These standards shall apply to new development projects, as well as to modifications and additions to existing developments.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90)