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§1007.044 OFF-STREET PARKING (1) Purpose. The regulation of off-street parking spaces in these zoning regulations is to alleviate or prevent congestion of the public right-of-way and to promote the safety and general welfare of the public, by establishing minimum requirements for off-street parking of motor vehicles upon various parcels of land or structures. (2) Application of Off -Street Parking Regulations. The regulations and requirements set forth herein shall apply to all off-street parking facilities 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 accordance with § 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 thereto requiring more parking area shall not be permitted until there is furnished such additional parking spaces as required by these zoning regulations. (d) Use of Parking Area. Required off-street parking space in any district shall not be utilized for open storage of goods or for the storage of vehicles which are inoperable or for sale or for rent. (e) Accessible Parking. All parking associated with any building, structure or use shall be required to conform to the disability accessible parking standards pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 168.021, as may be amended . (f) Use of Parking Facilities in a Residential District. Except as allowed under §1007.044 (11), off-street parking facilities accessory to a residential use shall be utilized solely for the parking of passenger automobiles, recreational vehicles, and/or one truck not to exceed eleven thousand seventy-five (11,075) 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 ten (10) percent, except when floor plans are submitted that identify net usable floor area of the building exclusive of ancillary 3-49