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§ 30-897 ELK RIVER CODE (e) Access drives to principal structures which traverse wooded, steep or open fields shall be constructed and maintained to a width and base material sufficient to support access by emer- gency vehicles. (Code 1982, § 900.24(6)) Sec. 30-898. Location of parking areas. Required on-site parking space shall be pro- vided on the same lot as the principal building or use. (Code 1982, § 900.24(7)) Sec. 30-899. Exception for premises having demonstrated parking area. Uses of property which do not require the total number of parking stalls as set forth in this subdivision may reduce the number of parking stalls initially constructed. However, it must be demonstrated on the approved site plan that the required number of stalls can be constructed on-site to meet the requirements set forth in this subdivision. This demonstrated parking area shall installed upon request by the city. (Code 1982, § 900.24(8)) Sec. 30-900. Paving, drainage and mainte- nance of parking areas. (a) Paving and drainage required. Ail off- street parking areas and access drives shall be paved with one of the following: (1) Asphalt; (2) Concrete; (3) Concrete or similar pavers; or (4) Class V compacted to maintain a dustfree surface. (b) Maintenance. The operator of the principal building or use shall maintain parking and load- ing areas, access drives and yard areas in a neat and serviceable condition. (c) Exemptions from paving requirement. The city may exempt the following from the require- ment for a paved off-street parking area: (1) Agricultural uses. (2) Where installing a paved off-street park ing area presents a hardship due to the uniqueness of the business or other con- ditions. (Code 1982, § 900.24(9)) Sec. 30-901. Curbing. (a) All driving areas and parking areas shall be bounded by B612 concrete curb and gutter. (b) The city may grant an exemption from the curbing requirement: (1) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the grade of the parking lot to substitute for the curbing requirements; (2) Where the city has approved future ex- pansion of the parking lot; or (3) Where installing concrete curb and gutter presents a hardship due to the unique- ness of the business or other conditions. (c) Curbing shall be required around islands in pavement. (d) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by the Minnesota State Building Code. (Code 1982, § 900.24(10)) Sec. 30-902. Lighting. Lighting shall be directed away from the public right-of--way and nearby or adjacent residential or agricultural conservation districts. Parking lots shall be lighted to a minimum level of one footcandle. (Code 1982, § 900.24(11)) Sec. 30-903. Minimum number of parking spaces. On-site parking areas of sufficient size to pro- vide parking for patrons, customers, suppliers, visitors and employees shall be provided on the CD30:106