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a Ordinance No. 75-16 Introduced by: Mr. Barclay AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 31.6 OF ORDINANCE N0. 960, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 159, TEIE ZONING ORDINANCE OF MAYFIELD VILLAGE, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 71-36, BY CHANGING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 75-9 WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Cominission has recoumiended that provision be made for comprehensive rules and regulations for off-street parking and loading faciliites, and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the aforesaid recommended zoning amend- ment has been duly given and a full public hearing has been held thereon pursuant to such notice as prescribed by law, and WHEREAS, the Council deems that the aforesaid amendment of the zoning ordinances should be made and that the same is conducive to the public health, sa£ety and general welfare of the municipality; NOW, THEREEORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, THAT: Section 1. Section 31.6 of Ordinance No. 960, entitled "Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations", as amended by Ordinance No. 71-36, is hereby amended to read as follows: Off-street parking and loading requirements and regulations are established in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes: Section 31.7. Intent (a) To relieve congestion on streets, so that they can be utilized more fully for movement of traffic; and (b) To promote the safety and convenience of employees, guests and shoppers by locating parking areas so as to lessen motor vehicle movements in areas of congestion; and (c) To promote the general convenience, welfare, and prosperity of institutional, residential, retail business, and industrial developments, which depend upon off-street parking and off-street loading facilities. Section 31.8 Definitions and Standards For the purpose of determining accessory off-street parking requirements, definitions and standards shall be as follows: (a) Accessory Parking Space - an open or enclosed area accessible from a street for parking of motor vehicles of owners, occupants, employees,