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Parking in Rochester, MI

What the Rochester zoning ordinance says about parking, district by district. Section numbers link to the official ordinance.

R-1 — One-Family Residential District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

R-2 — One-Family Residential District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

R-3 — One-Family Residential District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

R-4 — One-Family Residential District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

R-5 — One-Family Residential District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

RT — Two-Family Residential District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

RM-1 — Multiple-Family Residential District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

RM-2 — Multiple-Family Residential District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

MHP — Mobile Home Park Residential District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

CBD — Central Business District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

CBD — Central Business District

Downtown parking depends on the specific use and any outdoor dining. Article 11 and Section 2403 let the Planning Commission determine whether outdoor dining needs additional parking based on its size relative to indoor seating and whether the outdoor dining is weather-permitting, larger than 30 patrons, or supported by awnings, roofs, or similar structures.

P-1 — Vehicular Parking District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

B-1 — General Business District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

O-1 — Office Limited District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

O-2 — Restricted Office District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

RP — Research Park District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

I-1 — Industrial 1 District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

I-2 — Industrial 2 District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

RV — River Valley District

Off-street parking is governed by Article 24. One-family detached and two-family dwellings require 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Multiple-family and single-family attached dwellings use bedroom-based ratios in Section 2403: 1 space per efficiency unit, 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per two-bedroom unit, and 3 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms. Standard parking spaces are generally 9 feet by 18 feet, with limited small-car spaces allowed by Planning Commission approval. Commercial, office, industrial, restaurant, outdoor dining, and other ratios must be read from the Section 2403 table for the specific use.

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