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D. Off-Street Parking Requirements: In all residence districts off-street automobile parking space shall be provided as an accessory use in accordance with the provisions of this Section at the time any building or structure is erected, enlarged or expanded in height or ground coverage: (Ord. 275, 5-12-1959) 1. Number Of Parking Spaces: Off-street automobile parking spaces shall be provided for each use as follows: Dwellings: In R-l, R-2, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-5, R-6 and R-7, two (2) parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling unit, one-half (1/2) of which shall be enclosed except that the enclosure requirement is not applicable in R -I. 2. Size Of Parking Space: Space for a single vehicle shall be nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18') or larger provided that up to fifty percent (50%) of the required spaces may be not less than eight feet by eighteen feet (8' x 18') when posted "Compact Vehicles Only". Aisles shall be provided for ingress and egress and shall be a minimum of twenty four feet (24') in width. (Ord. 878,3-23-1981; 1995 Code) 3. Surfacing Of Parking Areas: a. All open off-street parking lots or areas shall be constructed of bituminous, concrete or other paving material approved by the Public Works Director. b. New parking lot surfacing shall be a minimum of two inches (2") of bituminous pavement over an appropriate base. c. Concrete curb and proper setbacks will be required if the parking lot is constructed, regraded or reconstructed with a one inch (1 ") lift or greater of bituminous pavement, except: (1) In R-1 and R-2 Districts where the principal structure is single-family or duplex. (2) Parking lot seal coat or surface treated. (3) Minor patching or surface repair (overlay less than 25 percent). d. The construction of any new parking areas in any zoning district except R-1 and R-2, and all other repairs, remodeling and additions if the construction involved increases the overall size of the parking lot by ten percent (10%) or in the event that the construction increases the assessor's market value by over twenty percent (20%), shall require site plan review as described in Section 1010.16 of this Title. e. All construction which repairs or remodels or alters a parking lot between ten percent (10%) and fifty percent (50%) of its size shall not be required to meet all of the criteria outlined above. A percentage of expansion between ten percent (10%) and fifty percent (50%) or a monetary improvement between twenty percent (20%) and fifty percent (50%) would require a proportional level of improvement. This proportional requirement will be determined by the Development Review Committee subject to appeal to the City Council. The City Council may refer such an appeal to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. (Ord. 1172,9-23-1996) 4. Drainage: Off-street parking areas shall be so graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water. Drainage plans shall be subject to the approval ofthe City Engineer. (Ord. 275, 5-12-1959) 5. Location: a. Accessory off-street parking spaces which are not enclosed may be located in any required yard as specified in the regulations of each zoning district. Enclosed off-street parking spaces shall not be permitted in any required yard except the rear yard. An attached enclosed parking space may project three feet (3') into a required front yard as long as there is no living space above it. A detached garage structure in a rear yard must be set back at least five feet (5') from any side or rear lot line. (1995 Code)