Off-Street Parking Standards for Raleigh Manufactured Housing (MH) Districts
In the City of Raleigh MH: Manufactured Housing district, there are no mandated maximum limits for off-street vehicle parking for residential uses, including single-unit living and manufactured home developments. However, any permitted commercial or civic projects, such as day care centers or schools, must provide specific short-term and long-term bicycle parking based on gross floor area or classroom counts. All off-street parking areas in the MH district must utilize permanent, non-erodible surface treatments and adhere to specific landscaping and screening requirements if the parking area contains more than 10 spaces [Section 7.1.2.C, Section 7.1.7.B, Section 7.1.9].
Vehicle and Bicycle Parking Ratios
In the City of Raleigh, off-street parking requirements are determined by the specific use of the property rather than a single blanket standard for the MH: Manufactured Housing district. While the City of Raleigh Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) establishes maximums for many districts, the MH district typically defaults to "No Maximum" for the vehicle parking of its primary allowed uses [Section 7.1.2.C].
Residential Parking Requirements
Residential uses in the MH: Manufactured Housing district are subject to the following standards:
| Use Category | Vehicle Parking (Max) | Short-Term Bicycle Parking (Min) | Long-Term Bicycle Parking (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-unit living | No maximum | None | None |
| Manufactured home development | No maximum | None | None |
Commercial and Public/Institutional Parking Requirements
Certain non-residential uses are permitted in the City of Raleigh MH district, either by right (P), as a limited use (L), or via a special use permit (S). These projects must provide bicycle parking as follows:
| Use Category | Vehicle Parking (Max) | Short-Term Bicycle Parking (Min) | Long-Term Bicycle Parking (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Uses (General) | No maximum | 1 space per 5,000 SF GFA (min 4) | None |
| Day Care Center | No maximum | None | 1 space per 10,000 SF GFA (min 4) |
| School (K-8) | No maximum | 1 space per classroom | 3 spaces per classroom |
| School (9-12) | No maximum | 1 space per classroom | 3 spaces per classroom |
| Outdoor Sports Facility | No maximum | 1 space per 500 seats (min 4) | None |
[Section 6.1.4, Section 7.1.2.C]
Accessory Structure Parking Limits
In the MH: Manufactured Housing district, specific size and location limitations apply to off-street parking structures associated with individual homes. Private garages are considered accessory structures and are governed by the following rules:
- Maximum Size: A garage cannot exceed 300 square feet in size [Section 4.5.3.E.4].
- Separation: Garages may not be located within 20 feet of any manufactured home [Section 4.5.3.E.4].
- Proximity to Other Structures: Garages must be located at least 10 feet away from any open structure (such as a porch or carport) associated with another manufactured home [Section 4.5.3.E.4].
Parking Surface and Design Standards
All off-street parking and driveway areas within the City of Raleigh MH district must be constructed of permanent, non-erodible surface treatments [Section 7.1.9.1].
Allowed Materials
Standard materials include:
- Poured concrete or asphalt.
- Masonry or concrete pavers.
- Porous or semi-porous monolithic or paver materials.
- Crushed stone or "crush and run" (minimum depth of 4 inches), provided it is delineated with anchored landscape edging to contain the material [Section 7.1.9.1, Section 7.1.9.2].
Exceptions
These surface regulations do not apply to off-street parking or driveways serving single-unit living that are located outside of the front yard [Section 7.1.9.3].
Landscaping and Screening for Parking Lots
If a project in the MH district includes a surface parking area with more than 10 spaces, it must comply with City of Raleigh landscaping standards [Section 7.1.7.B.1].
- Tree Coverage: At least one shade tree must be planted within the surface parking area [Section 7.1.7.B.2].
- Street Screening: Any surface parking area of any size with frontage on a street right-of-way (excluding alleys) must be screened along the street edge by a Type C3 street protective yard [Section 7.1.7.B.4].
- Perimeter Islands: A landscaped perimeter island at least 5 feet wide must be provided along primary internal access drives [Section 7.1.7.C].
Sections Cited
- Section 4.1.1. District Intent Statements
- Section 4.5.3. Manufactured Home Space Standards
- Section 6.1.4. Allowed Principal Use Table
- Section 7.1.2. Required Parking
- Section 7.1.7. Vehicle Parking Lot Landscaping
- Section 7.1.9. Parking Surface Standards