While the this lot in particular is one of the shorter ones (85'), it seems that generally, the larger commercial buildings along the Avenue measure at about 165' deep. Still, this lot in particular directly abuts an unusually large surface lot to the north, which I'm sure the developer wouldn't have even begun this project if he also hadn't put in a bid for the parking lot to the north.
Just in case anyone still wanted to know, off-street parking requirements for multifamily properties are:
- 2 spaces for units with 2 or more bedrooms
- 1.5 spaces for units with 1 bedroom
- 1 space for studio units
For single-family homes and duplexes its two per dwelling.
Since this property is in one of the city's four overlay districts (East Michigan, Old Town, Reo Town, and West Saginaw), though, the parking requirement is reduced to one per unit (1:1) instead of the formula that includes bedrooms, and a developer can use on-street parking, parking in adjacent city-owned lots, and parking agreements with neighbors in private lots toward the requirement. Commercial properties in these zones don't have a requirement, at all.
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Last edited by LMich; May 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM.
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