Off-Street Parking Standards for the Village on the Green at Tierra Verde (VG) District
In the Village on the Green at Tierra Verde (VG) district of the City of Arlington, residential projects are required to provide a minimum of two parking spaces per dwelling unit, which must be housed in an enclosed garage utilizing a J-swing configuration. Commercial and institutional projects permitted within this district, often by Specific Use Permit, must adhere to specific ratios such as 2.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet for day care centers and 4 spaces per green for golf courses.
Residential Parking Requirements
Residential development in the Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district is primarily composed of single-family detached dwellings. The City of Arlington Unified Development Code establishes both the number of required spaces and specific design mandates for these structures to maintain the district's rural character.
Parking Ratios for Residential Uses
The following table outlines the minimum off-street parking requirements for residential use types allowed within the Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district [Table 5.4-1].
| Use Type | Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dwelling, single-family detached | 2 per dwelling unit |
| Assisted living facility (≤6 residents) | 2.0 per dwelling unit (not to exceed 1 per bedroom) |
| Assisted living facility (≥7 residents) | 1.0 per dwelling unit |
| Boarding home facility | As required for principal use (not to exceed 1 per bedroom) |
| Community home for disabled persons | As required for principal use (not to exceed 1 per bedroom) |
| Foster family home | As required for the principal use |
| Foster group home | As required for the principal use plus 1 per 2 residential beds |
Specific Garage Design Standards for VG
The City of Arlington imposes strict architectural requirements on garages within the Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district to diminish their visual prominence from the streetscape [Section 5.5.1].
- Prohibition of Front-Facing Garages: Traditional front-loading, front-facing garages are prohibited in the Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district [Section 5.5.5.A.1].
- J-Swing Mandate: Dwellings must utilize a J-swing garage that provides parking for at least two vehicles [Section 5.5.5.A.1.a].
- Third Bay Exception: A separate front-facing, front-loading garage for a third bay is permitted only if it is set back at least 40 feet from the front property line and at least 20 feet from the front building façade [Section 5.5.5.A.1.b].
- Minimum Size: All single-family detached dwellings must have an enclosed two-car garage with a minimum area of 390 square feet [Section 5.4.9.B.2.a].
Commercial and Institutional Parking Requirements
While the Village on the Green at Tierra Verde is a residential district, the City of Arlington allows certain non-residential and commercial-adjacent uses, typically through a Specific Use Permit (SUP). These uses must provide off-street parking based on their intensity and floor area [Table 3.1-1].
Parking Ratios for Non-Residential Uses in VG
The following requirements apply to the non-residential uses permitted or conditionally permitted in the Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district [Table 5.4-1].
| Use Type | Parking Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bed and breakfast inn | 1 per guest room, in addition to principal residence requirements |
| Country club | 4 per 1,000 sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area (GFA) |
| Day care center | 2.5 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA |
| Golf course | 4 per green |
| Government administration/civic | 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA |
| Philanthropic institution | 3 per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA |
| Public or private school | Elementary/Middle: 2 per classroom; High School: 6 per classroom + 1 per 300 sf admin space |
| Religious assembly | 1 space per 4 seats |
| Community garden | 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. of lot area |
| Marina | 0.75 spaces per boat slip, plus parking for other uses |
| Nursery or plant sales | Subject to Schedule B (varies by sales/storage area) |
General Parking Regulations
All parking facilities within the City of Arlington, including those in the Village on the Green at Tierra Verde district, must meet general location and maintenance standards:
- Location: Required off-street parking must be located on the same lot as the principal use [Section 5.4.2.D].
- Surfacing: All permanent parking areas must have an all-weather surface (asphalt or concrete) and be connected to a street or alley by an all-weather driveway [Section 5.4.9.H].
- Use Restrictions: Parking facilities may not be used for sales, repair, or rental vehicle storage unless specifically authorized by the Code [Section 5.4.2.E].
Sections Cited
- Section 2.2.9 Village on the Green at Tierra Verde | VG
- Section 3.1.5 Table of Allowed Uses
- Section 4.1.4 Lot Coverage
- Section 5.4.2 Applicability (Off-Street Parking)
- Section 5.4.3 Off-Street Parking Standards
- Section 5.4.9 Parking Facility Location and Design
- Section 5.5.1 Purpose (Residential Design Standards)
- Section 5.5.5 Residential Design Standards for Village on the Green at Tierra Verde