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3 . Handicapped spaces must be clearly marked for use by the physically handicapped , both by painting in the space and with an information sign 4 . Curb cuts or ramps must be provided for each space for access to adjoining walkways Loading Space Dimensions/Standards . 1 . Every retail , distribution , and industrial use is required to provide off- street loading space sufficient to accommodate the needs of the particular establishment . 2 . The minimum number of loading spaces is as follows : Retail One space per 5 , 000 sq . ft . of Distribution & One space per 10 , 000 - sq , ft . of floor floor space not to exceed three Industrial space not to exceed three spaces , spaces Required Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . All parking and loading spaces , and vehicular circulation areas must be paved with asphalt or concrete , and provided with continuous concrete curb and gutter. 2 . All parking and loading spaces must be designated by painted lines , and driveways entering onto public streets must be constructed in accordance with NC Department of Transportation standards for urban situations . OFFSTREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED LAND USES Refer to Article 10 .4 of the Zoning Ordinance for detail requirements for each use Minimum Space Re uirements Per Dwelling Basic or Lodging Per Sq . Ft . of Per Use or Activity Standard Unit Floor Area Em to ee Per Seat Residential Single - family 1 Duplex 1 Multi-family 2 Services Hotels & motels 1 Theatres I/2 Restaurants • Drive - in 1 /50 • General 1 /50 + '/4 All Other Services 1 /200 Retail Low Volume 1 /300 Retail store or center 1 /200 Automobile sales 1 /400 Service station 2/bay + 1 Convenience 1 /150 All other 1 /400 Distribution 1 Light Industrial 1 Roadway Design / Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . A Traffic Impact Study is required and must be submitted with the comprehensive site development plan if the traffic generated by a development exceeds 800 trips per day . 2 . Roadways and /or signalized intersections must be designed to maintain adequate service levels and assure user safety . 3 . Highway design and siting must respond to present and projected capacity/volume deficiencies as identified in the Traffic Impact Study . 4 . Whether improvements are required or not , adequate right- of-way must be dedicated to accommodate the projected right-of-way right- ofmway requirements as identified in adopted thoroughfare plans , 5 . New collector and local streets , serving residential or commercial development , must meet the specifications and standards contained in the Subdivision Regulations and /or NCDOT Construction Standards for streets with curb and gutter section . 6 . On - street parking is not permitted on collector streets which will intersect with existing thoroughfares proposed as bicycle routes in the Regional Bicycle Plan . 7 . In lieu of on - street parking , four-foot bike lanes must be delineated on each side (curb) of the street . Pedestrian Circulation : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . Walkways or sidewalks must be provided along all new collector and arterial streets . 2 . Provide a minimum four-foot wide planting strip between sidewalk and curb . 3 . Public sidewalks and walkways on private property must be at least four feet in width and clearly marked with paint or a contrasting surface material . 12