31A-240 55 Kensington Residential Parking excerpts
§ 350-8.8 Parking and loading space standards.
All parking and loading areas shall comply with the following:
A) A parking space shall be at least 8 1/2 feet in width and 18 feet in length, with at least 18 feet of backing-up and maneuvering area directly behind the space (which may be shared
with other spaces)……
B) The layout of the parking area shall allow sufficient space for the storage of plowed snow without reducing the number of required parking spaces, unless removal by some other means
is provided.
C) Any fixture used to illuminate any parking area shall be so arranged as to direct the light away from the street and away from adjoining premises used for residential purposes and
shall be in conformance with § 350-12.2 (lighting standards).
D) Parking shall not be located within five feet from (of) the front lot line for residential use…..
For all residential uses in all residential districts except for URC, parking for more than two vehicles shall not be permitted within the front yard setback…..
Comments on the plot plan submitted
The front lot line is even with the base of the front steps (+/-6”)
The 10’ front setback is even with the front of the bay window
The 5’ setback line is even with the top of the front steps (+/-6”)
Parking is prohibited between the top of the front steps and the sidewalk.
No more than 2 parking spaces are allowed between the front of the house and the top of the front steps.