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a. Minimum pavement sections for parking lots over compacted subgrade shall conform to the following:

Parking Lot Minimum Pavement Sections

Classification

Pavement Thickness (inch)

Baserock Thickness (inch)

Parking Lot Access Route

3 (AC)

10

Parking Lot

2½ (AC)

7

b. Access routes through parking lots which are to be used by (1) delivery trucks; service vehicles or fire trucks, or (2) by automobiles in excess of 500 vehicles per day, shall conform to the minimum access route section outlined above.

c. The dimensions for the design and layout of parking facilities shall conform to the requirements shown on the Standard Details.

d. Parking lots and associated driveways shall maintain adequate drainage facilities to prevent water ponding or ice formation, and to prevent stormwater from sheet flowing across sidewalks. In general, this requires a minimum cross slope of two percent (2%) perpendicular with contour lines. In no case shall cross slopes less than one percent (1%) be allowed at any point. All drainage facilities shall conform to the requirements of Division 3 of these Design Standards.

e. Curves and comers within the parking facilities shall have a minimum curb radius of 15 feet except for emergency access lanes, where a minimum curb radius of 25 feet shall be required.

f. Bumper guards or wheel barriers shall be installed so that no portion of a vehicle projects into the right-of-way or over the adjoining property. Sidewalks abutting head­ in parking stalls shall be a minimum of 6 feet wide, unless wheel stops are provided (front of wheel stop set 2 feet from the curbline or edge of the sidewalk).

g. Driveways on residential comer lots shall be located on the lower classification street. Unless otherwise approved or directed in writing by the City, driveways on multi­ family, commercial and industrial lots shall also be located on the lower classification street.