Braintree |
Code of Ordinances |
Zoning Ordinances |
Chapter 135. Zoning Ordinances |
Article VIII. Off-Street Parking and Loading |
§ 135-813. Construction standards.
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A.Surfacing. All parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete or any other all-weather surfacing approved by the Town's Building Inspector.B.Wheel stops. A continuous six-inch curb or Cape Cod berm shall be installed around the perimeter of the parking lot, at all planting areas and at all landscaped islands. Said curbs shall serve as wheel stops and protection for planting areas/landscaped islands and walls. Where curbs are not installed adjacent to public sidewalks, wheel stops shall be installed to prevent vehicles from encroaching into or onto a public right-of-way.C.Directional arrows and signage. Aisles, approach lanes and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to expedite traffic movement.D.Drainage. Parking facilities shall be graded and drained so that no surface water drains onto a public way.E.Lighting.(1)Parking facilities which are used at night shall have security lighting.(2)Lighting shall be arranged and shielded so as to prevent glare from the light sources onto adjacent properties.