The parcel might have to be located on a major thoroughfare, with a minimum amount of frontage on that thoroughfare. The building setbacks might be greater than the standard zoning requirement. You must allow enough space for parking. A common ratio is one parking space per three seats in the worship area. But in most cases, this isn't enough space.
Most communities also require that the church parking lot be properly drained and paved.
Storm water detainage ponds are also required. You may be required to provide a landscape screen between your parking lot and adjacent residential property. This is to protect neighbors from the negative influences of a parking lot, such as unsightliness, noise, and car headlights shining into homes. Often the parking lot itself must have trees scattered about to reduce the effect of a massive parking lot. Other general landscaping is required as well to beautify the community.