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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-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-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

Parking: depends on total gross floor area and office classification. The table requires 1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area for business, professional, or general offices; 1 per 200 square feet for medical or dental offices; and 1 per 250 square feet for banks, plus any required stacking spaces.

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.

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.

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.

CBD — Central Business District

Parking Management District posture: depends on the parcel and credited parking. Section 2402 directs properties within the Parking Management District to City Code Chapter 28, Article V and allows the Planning Commission to modify numerical parking requirements on supporting evidence. Confirm the parcel's district status, on-site supply, public or leased-space credits, and any approved modification.

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