.010 Parking Demand Study. The parking standards in Section 18.42.030 (Residential Parking Requirements) shall apply to all residential development that is not a part of a mixed use project. Due to variations in parking demand and needs of mixed use projects, vehicle parking requirements and the design of the parking areas, including ingress and egress, shall be determined as part of the conditional use permit process, by the Deputy Director of Planning and Building of the Planning Department and/or his or her designee, based upon information contained in a parking demand study prepared by a California-licensed, independent traffic engineer, as approved by the Deputy Director of Planning and Building of the Planning Department and/or his or her designee. The parking demand study shall be prepared at the developer's expense at the time of application for the use.
.020 Parking Area Design. Parking spaces specifically designated for non-residential and residential uses shall be marked by the use of posting, pavement markings, and/or physical separation. The parking area design may include the use of alternative parking techniques, such as tandem parking in conjunction with a valet, subject to review and approval by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager and Planning Commission. Separate entrances and exits, or a designated lane, shall be provided for residents so that residents are not waiting in line behind non-residential customers.
.030 Parking Structures. Parking structures shall be architecturally integrated with the project design, and shall be screened from view at street level by architectural detailing, facade treatment, artwork, landscaping or similar visual features to enhance the street facade. Screening of floors above street level is required, through the use of vines or architectural screening detail that is compatible with the project. Parking structures should be designed to provide parking for a range of entertainment, retail, office, and residential uses. Parking structures should also be designed to include retail, office and similar uses on the ground floor.
.040 Loading Areas. Off-street loading spaces shall be provided as follows:
.01 Non-residential uses. Off-street loading requirements shall comply with the requirements of Section 18.42.100 (Loading Requirements) of Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading).
.02 Residential Uses.
(a) Residential uses shall have one (1) off-street loading space or moving plaza for every one hundred and fifty (150) units.
(b) Loading spaces or moving plazas shall be located near entries and/or elevators.
(c) Loading spaces or moving plazas shall be incorporated into the design of vehicular access areas.
(d) Decorative paving, removable bollards and potted plants are permitted and encouraged to enhance loading spaces or moving plazas.
(e) Loading spaces or moving plazas may be located on a local or connector street, with the approval of the City Traffic and Transportation Manager. The adjacent parkway and setback landscape treatment shall be designed to allow for loading and unloading. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6101 § 19; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6287 § 3; October 8, 2013: Ord. 6555 § 30; April 4, 2023.)