Unified Land Development Code - Town of Gilbert

PARKING 4.25
A. An additional parking space may be constructed on lots in single-family residential
districts in the following locations:
1. For any size lot: Adjacent to the driveway or carport and extending into the side yard of
the lot, except a minimum three (3) foot setback from the neighboring property is
required; or
2. No lot shall have more than one (1) additional parking space.
B. The additional parking space permitted by this subsection shall comply with the following
standards, in addition to any other standards contained in this Code:
1. On corner lots, the parking space shall not be constructed in the side yard adjacent to
street frontage.
2. The additional parking space shall have a surface of asphalt, concrete, cement or
improved gravel.
a. The surface may consist of two (2) parallel concrete or cement strips of twentyfour
(24) inches in width apiece, and placed at a distance of thirty-two (32) inches
apart. The area between such parallel strips shall be covered with grass, cultivated
vegetation, brick, or improved gravel of at least three (3) inches in thickness.
b. If the surface is of improved gravel, it shall be of at least three (3) inches in
thickness, and be enclosed within a raised fixed border of block, wood or other
non-putrescible border in such a manner that the gravel does not migrate beyond
the border.
3. The additional parking space must be large enough so that a parked vehicle does not
block a sidewalk.
4. The additional parking space shall be kept free of weeds and debris. No storage of
materials or equipment shall be permitted on the additional parking space.
5. The additional parking space must be uncovered.
6. The additional parking space shall be constructed in such a manner that unrestricted
parking and movement of a vehicle is allowed without impact to any landscaping
material.
7. Access to the additional parking space must be obtained via a curb cut, rolled curb, or
driveway.
8. No boats, trailers or motorized vehicles shall be parked in the front or side yard visible
from the street, except on a driveway or on the additional parking space permitted in this
section.
(Ord. No. 1104, § I, 5-26-98; Ord. No. 1109, § I, 6-23-98)
Supp. No.1 Ch. I, Pg. 203