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3 . For angle parking , the width of the back- up aisle will vary from 10 to 18 feet , depending upon the angle or <br /> parking . <br /> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <br /> Handicapped Parking : <br /> 1 . At least two handicapped spaces per parking lot or one space per 20 standard parking spaces , whichever <br /> is greater , must be designated for use . <br /> PRIME <br /> 2 . Handicapped spaces must be at least 13 - feet in width , 20 feet in depth , and located within 100 feet of the <br /> main entrance of the building , <br /> 3 . Handicapped spaces must be clearly marked for use by the physically handicapped , both by painting in <br /> the space and with an information sign , <br /> 4 . Curb cuts or ramps must be provided for each space for access to adjoining walkways . <br /> Loading Space Dimensions/Standards : <br /> 1 . Every retail , distribution , and industrial use is required to provide off- street loading space sufficient to <br /> accommodate the needs of the particular establishment . <br /> 2 . The minimum number of loading spaces is as follows : <br /> Retail One space per 5 , 000 sq * ft . of Distribution & One space per 10 , 000 sq . ft , of floorX Ea <br /> floor space not to exceed three Industrial space not to exceed three spaces . <br /> spaces <br /> Required Improvement : <br /> 1 . All parking and loading spaces , and vehicular circulation areas must be paved with asphalt or concrete , <br /> and provided with continuous concrete curb and gutter. <br /> 2 . All parking and loading spaces must be designated by painted lines , and driveways entering onto public <br /> streets must be constructed in accordance with NC Department of Transportation standards for urban <br /> situations . <br /> OFF -STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED LAND USES <br /> Refer to Article 10 .4 of the Zo inq Ordinance for detail requirements for each use <br /> Minimum Space Re uirements <br /> Per Dwelling <br /> Basic or Lodging Per Sq . Ft. of Per <br /> Use or Activity Standard Unit Floor Area Employee Per Seat <br /> Residential <br /> Single -family 1 <br /> Duplex 1 <br /> Multi-family 2 <br /> Services <br /> Hotels & motels 1 <br /> Banks & financial institutions 11200 <br /> Medical offices 1 /300 <br /> Theatres 1 /2 <br /> Laundry & dry cleaning establishments 1 /300 <br /> Barber & beauty shops 1 /200 <br /> Offices & personal services 1 /300 <br /> Restaurants - Drive -in 15 + 1 /50 <br /> General 1 /50 + 1 /4 i <br /> Retail <br /> Retail store or center 1 /200 <br /> Automobile sales 1 /400 <br /> Service station 1 /bay 1 <br /> Distribution <br /> Wholesale sales 1 <br /> Storage & warehousingMENEFEE <br /> 1 <br /> Light Industrial <br /> Manufacturing & processing 1 <br /> Research facility 1 <br /> Roadway Design / Improvement <br /> 1 . A Traffic impact Study required uired and must be submitted with the comprehensive site development plan if <br /> the traffic generated by a development exceeds 800 trips per day . <br /> New Streets : <br /> 1 . New collector and local streets , serving residential or commercial development , must meet the <br /> specifications and standards contained in the Subdivision Regulations. and / or NCDOT Construction <br /> Standards for streets with curb and gutter section . <br /> 2 . On -street parking is not permitted on collector streets which will intersect with existing thoroughfares <br /> ro osed as bicycle routes in the Regional Bicycle Plan . <br />