Title/Name/Summary
Substantive Amendment: Increase Parking Lot Aisle Width for 90° Parking Spaces
History
AMENDMENT SUMMARY
Figure 6-306.C(A) Required Parking Stall and Aisle Dimensions
Change drive aisle widths for 90-degree parking spaces from a minimum of 22’ wide to 24’ wide.
AMENDMENT EXPLANATION
The purpose of this code amendment is to increase parking lot drive aisle widths from 22 feet to 24 feet, primarily to accommodate larger personal vehicles, due to safety concerns and overall practicality of parking lot layouts. The current 22-foot aisle width presents challenges in accommodating larger vehicles such as SUVs, trucks, and vans, leading to congestion and safety concerns within parking areas. Extending the drive aisle width in parking lots to 24 feet will address concerns about aisle width and ensure smoother traffic flow, reducing the risk of incidents. In addition to smoother navigation for vehicles, this amendment emphasizes pedestrian safety by creating a wider buffer zone between parked vehicles and pedestrian walkways, minimizing potential conflicts, and enhancing overall safety in parking lots for pedestrians and vehicles alike.
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Plan Commission Discussion
Present at the Plan Commission were 5 Commissioners in persons, 1 Commissioner electronically, and members of staff. The commissioners discussed the necessity of the amendment and cited several parking lots within the Village being tough to navigate, especially the LaGrange Square Planned Development. The commissioners suggested a future code amendment to widen individual parking spaces from 9 feet wide to 9.5 feet, but overall supported the current amendment to widen the drive aisles from 22' to 24'.
Plan Commission Motion
Regarding Case Number 2024-0352, I move to approve the Staff Recommended Action as presented in the Staff Report to the Plan Commission for this case.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to recommend t...
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