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(1) Off-street parking areas shall have dust-free, all-weather surfacing and lighting. Typical approved sections are illustrated below. Frequently used (at least five days a week) off-street parking areas shall conform to the standards shown in A below or an approved equivalent. If the parking area is to be used more than 30 days per year but less than five days a week, then the standards to be used shall conform to the standards shown in B below or an approved equivalent. An exception to these surfacing requirements may be made for certain uses that require intermittent use of their parking facilities less than 30 days per year. Any surface treatment other than those graphically illustrated below must be approved by the Director.

Minimum Surfacing Requirements

(Landscape improvements not shown)

(2) Grading work for parking areas shall meet the requirements of Chapter 15.05 CMC. Drainage and erosion/sedimentation control facilities shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 13.25 CMC.

(3) Asphalt or concrete surfaced parking areas shall have parking spaces marked by surface paint lines or suitable substitute traffic marking material in accordance with the Washington State Department of Transportation Standards. Wheel stops are required where a parked vehicle would encroach on adjacent property, pedestrian access or circulation areas, right-of-way or landscaped areas. Typically approved markings and wheel stop locations are illustrated below.

(City of Covington 3-2001)

(Ord. 42-02 § 2 (21A.18.120))