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purpose of providing flexibility is to gain a higher level of performance than may be achieved by strictly applying ordinance standards. General Parking Requirements. Section 903.050 of the ordinance requires that all areas utilized for parking space accessory to commercial uses shall be paved with asphalt, bituminous, modular pavers, or concrete to control dust and drainage. Surface covering that permits the growth of grass or weeds is not an acceptable surfacing material, even for residential properties. The ordinance also requires that all parking stalls shall be marked with paint lines, surrounded by curb and gutter, and landscaped in accordance with Section 903.020.G. Parking areas and access aisles must be designed to the dimensional standards illustrated in Figure 903 -3 in Section 903.050. Off-Site Parking. PreWire Specialists, Inc. has encountered a situation where they are unable to provide sufficient vehicle parking on their site. In such cases, off -site parking may be pursued via a conditional use permit (in this case, a PUD permit due to the PUD zoning district) subject to the following conditions: 1. Off -site parking shall be developed and maintained in compliance with all requirements and standards of this Ordinance. Comment: This condition applies the parking lot design, surfacing and landscaping standards to the off -site parking area. As noted, the applicant wishes to retain the gravel surface, and avoid curb and gutter. 2. Reasonable public access from off - street parking facilities to the use being served shall be provided. Comment: Access in this case would relate to proximity of the parking area and the building entry for the employees using the parking area. 3. The site used for meeting the off -site parking requirements of this Ordinance shall be under the same ownership as the principal use being served or under public ownership. Comment: The property at 2962 Rice Street is in private ownership; the owner has negotiated a lease agreement with PreWire Specialists for the use of the property for off -site parking. This condition is not met, however, the City may consider a lease to be adequate under the allowances of the PUD. 4. Off -site parking for multiple family dwellings shall not be located more than one hundred (100) feet from any normally used entrance of the principal use served. Comment: Off -site parking in this case is for commercial business employees. This criterion does not apply. 5. Off -site parking for non - residential uses shall not be located more than three hundred (300) feet from the main entrance of the principal use being served. No more than one (1) main entrance shall be recognized for each principal building. Comment: Direct line of measurement shows that this standard is met, particularly as the off -site parking is adjacent to the existing parking area. 2