Morrisville Engineering, Design, and Construction Manual - July 2016

Section 5: Parking and Loading 5.1 Parking Lots 5.1.1 Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions

Section 5: Parking and Loading

The standards in this section supplement those in Section 5.10, Parking and Loading, of the UDO.

5.1. PARKING LOTS

Parking Space and Aisle Dimensions

5.1.1.

Section 5.10.6.F, Minimum Dimensions for Vehicle Parking Spaces and Aisles, of the UDO establishes minimum dimensions for parking spaces and aisles.

Abutting Sidewalk Width

5.1.2.

At locations where sidewalk abuts a parking bay, the sidewalk shall be a minimum width of 6 feet measured from the back of curb.

Surfacing

5.1.3.

A minimum pavement structure to provide a 10-year life cycle shall be used on all off-street parking and loading areas as well as vehicle fleet storage areas. Requirements in Section 4.6, Fire Lanes, supersede the surfacing requirements set forth in this subsection.

Concrete pavement shall meet the requirements of Section 6.8.3

Cut and Fill Slopes

5.1.4.

On all parking lot facilities, cut and fill slopes shall not begin immediately at the back of curb. A minimum 4 foot wide shoulder at a maximum slope of 5% is required behind the back of curb.

5.2. LOADING AREAS All loading areas shall be designed to carry the heaviest vehicle loads that can commonly be expected, including the weight of fire apparatus, sanitation equipment, and delivery vehicles. See section 5.10.5.B, Surfacing, in the UDO for surface material options.

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