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Parking Angle:Angled parking is preferred by many Clear 16' motorists over 90-degree parking,because it is easier to pull i. - Aisle into and back out of spaces. It also has the advantage of taking up less space than the traditional 90-degree parking and is preferred for larger parking lots,particularly if one-way traffic flow is desired to achieve a better traffic flow. ' 450 Perpendicular or 9o-degree parking handles the most vehicles 1 and permits two-way traffic flow,but it is difficult for some Cdrivers to manuever into and out of the spaces. •x,•,20;. 9� \ Parking Space Dimensions: Parking spaces are required to be a minimum width of nine feet and 20 feet in depth.Where �.: perpendicular parking is used,a back-up aisle at least 24 feet ' in width must also be provided. For angle parking, the width of the back-up aisle will vary from 10 to 18 feet depending upon 20' the angle of parking. Handicapped Parking: In addition to standard spaces,the North Carolina State Building Code requires that every cco to Ar # -gems, A development designate parking spaces for persons with access!b avxt'PF�oim spa�raes, takrs W kssspace, avtdisaccatwdWMg disabilities.At least two handicapped spaces per parking lot or crate-way es-,tffk nwW IM4 one space per 20 standard parking spaces,whichever is greater,must be designated for use.Such spaces must be at 24 least 13 feet in width,20 feet in depth,and located within 100 feet of the main entrance of the building.They must be clearly marked for use by the physically handicapped,both by painting 900 in the space and with an information sign. Curb cuts or ramps W must be provided for each space for access t0 adjoining J_L walkways. 20'----1 • �• . Loading Space Dimensions/Standards: In addition to the requirements and standards concerning parking spaces,every retail,distribution,and industrial use is required to provide _ off-street loading space sufficient to accomodate the needs of the particular establishment. In any case, the minimum required number of loading spaces is as follows: Retail One space per 3,000 3q.ft.of floor space not to exceed three spaces R#rP*dd*&AvRjr**g AwvWAps lYte nwst cars &'Wd W -nits twa-way traf ti:, Taut it& Distribution& One space per 10,000 sq.ft.of floor difl*&#tSor.sMV tO n*0644. Industrial space not to exceed three spaces Econornk Deve wwntDistncts Desi7n A4cert W Pave 3.3.6