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§ 1007.044 OFF-STREET PARKING. (1) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum requirements for off- street parking of motor vehicles in order to alleviate or prevent congestion of the public right-of- way and to promote the safety and general welfare of the public. (2) Application of Off -Street Parking Regulations. These regulations and requirements shall apply to all off-street parking areas in all of the zoning districts of the City. (3) General Provisions. (a) Space Reduction. Existing off-street parking spaces upon the effective date of this ordinance shall not be reduced in number unless said number exceeds the requirements set forth herein for a similar new use. (b) Existing Uses. Should a legal, non -conforming building, structure, or use in existence upon the effective date of this ordinance be damaged or destroyed by fire or other cause, it may be re-established in compliance with City Code Section 1007.041 of this ordinance, except that in so doing, any off-street parking or loading which existed must be retained. (c) Change of Use or Occupancy of Buildings. Any change of use or occupancy of any building or buildings including additions requiring more off-street parking areas shall not be permitted until there is furnished such additional off-street parking spaces as required by these zoning regulations. (d) Use of Off -Street Parking Area. Required off-street parking areas in any district shall not be utilized for outdoor storage of goods or for the storage of motor vehicles which are inoperable or for sale or for rent. (e) Accessible Off -Street Parking. All off-street parking associated with any building, structure or use shall be required to conform to the disability accessible parking standards pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 169.346, as may be amended. (f) Use of Off -Street Parking Areas in a Residential District. Except as allowed under City Code Section 1007.044(11), off-street parking areas accessory to a residential use shall be utilized solely for the parking of passenger motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, and/or one (1) truck not to exceed 12,000 pounds gross weight rating for each dwelling. (g) Calculating Space. 1. The term "floor area" for the purpose of calculating the number of off-street parking spaces required shall be determined on the basis of the exterior floor area dimensions of the buildings, structure or use times the number of floors, minus 10 percent, except when floor plans are submitted that identify net usable floor area of the building exclusive of ancillary floor 123