Parking block size is specific to either multi-family or commercial development and is defined in the Parking Location and Layout standard of this document (See Sections SDS 5.13 and SDS 6.15).

SDS 4.14.3 Separation of Parking Blocks.

Each parking block shall be separated from other parking blocks by one of the following:

Landscaped Median at least seven (7) feet wide.
Pedestrian Walkway within a landscaped median that is at least ten (10) feet wide.
Decorative Fence or Wall no more than three (3) feet high bordered by landscaping on at least one side.
Rain Garden at least seven (7) feet wide.

SDS 4.14.4 Landscaping Materials.

The primary landscaping materials used shall be trees which provide shade or are capable of providing shade at maturity. Shrubs, hedges, and other planting materials may be used to complement the tree landscaping, but shall not be the sole means of landscaping.

SDS 4.14.5 Garages and Carports Landscaping.

A landscaped area no less than ten (10) feet wide shall separate detached garages or carport structures sited in a row (end-to-end). The area shall be planted with at least one (1) deciduous tree and ground cover or sod.

SDS 4.14.6 Lighting.

Lighting for parking lots may be contained within a parking lot landscaped area provided the landscaped area is a minimum of 200 square feet in area and provided the landscaping and trees, at maturity and as maintained, shall not obstruct the illumination path. It is encouraged to provide triangular landscaped beds in parking lots for additional trees and as a place for parking lot lights.

Parking Lot Landscaping
Landscaped median with trees and shrubs between parking blocks.	Landscaped median with trees, shrubs, and a walkway between parking blocks.	Landscaped median with trees, a planter, and a walkway between parking blocks.

Effective on: 1/1/1901