1. Purpose: The purpose of this Section 11-04-08 is to establish standards for vehicle and bicycle parking, on-site circulation, loading areas, and parking lot design to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by:
A. Providing necessary access for service and emergency vehicles;
B. Providing for safe, convenient, and comfortable interactions between motor vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians;
C. Encouraging active transportation options and enhanced pedestrian safety;
D. Encouraging emission free vehicles;
E. Providing flexibility to respond to the transportation, access, and loading impacts of various land uses in different areas of the city;
F. Reducing stormwater runoff, reducing heat island effect from large expanses of pavement, improving water quality, and minimizing dust pollution;
G. Mitigating traffic congestion; and
H. Mitigating the visual impact of large expanses of exposed parking.
2. Applicability:
A. Generally: Unless otherwise stated in this Code, the standards in this Section 11-04-08 shall apply to all uses in all zoning districts.
B. Exceptions:
(1) The MX-5 zoning district is exempt from the requirement to provide off-street parking spaces, but any parking spaces provided shall comply with all other standards in this Section 11-04-08.
(2) Structured parking facilities shall be exempt from maximum parking limits.
3. General Parking Standards:
A. Use of Parking Areas:
(1) Required off-street parking facilities shall be used for vehicle parking only. Vehicle sales, rental and leasing, storage, repair, and other uses are prohibited, except for approved temporary and/or seasonal uses.
(2) No property owner or operator may designate any on-street parking space for the use of a specific establishment, and no property owner or operator may limit the use of any on-street parking space by the general public by using the parking space for the operation of a valet parking service, without the prior written consent of the City.
B. Parking and Loading Calculations:
(1) All square footage-based parking and loading requirements shall be computed based on the gross floor area of the subject use or structure, unless otherwise specified.
(2) Parking spaces designed or designated exclusively for two-wheeled vehicles such as motorcycles and scooters shall not be included in the calculation of minimum or maximum vehicle parking requirements. However, a reduction in the minimum number of parking spaces is allowed in accordance with Subsection 11-04-08.7.C when two-wheeled vehicle parking spaces are provided.
(3) Lots containing more than one use shall provide parking and loading based on the shared parking calculations in Section 11-04-08.7.B, Shared Parking Facility Reduction.
C. Reductions of Existing Parking: Off-street parking or loading spaces existing on the Effective Date shall not be permanently reduced in a way that would bring the property out of conformance with this Section 11-04-08 or would increase the degree of existing nonconformity with the provisions of this Section 11-04-08.
D. Parking for Unlisted Uses: The Planning Director shall determine the required parking for uses not listed in Table 11-04.9
: Off-Street Parking Requirements, based on expected volume of activity on the site, the level of congestion on surrounding streets, proximity to Residential zoning districts, and the factors listed in Section 11-03-01
.7, Classification of New and Unlisted Uses.
4. Accessible Parking: All development that provides on-site vehicle parking spaces shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the International Building Code (IBC), and the standards in this Section 11-04-08.3. If the standards in this Section 11-04-08.3 conflict with the requirements of the ADA or IBC, the requirements of the ADA or IBC shall apply.
A. Amount of Accessible Parking Required:
(1) All development shall provide at least the following number of accessible parking spaces, unless a different number is required by Subsection (2) below:
TOTAL PARKING SPACES IN LOT OR GARAGE | MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE SPACES |
(2) All outpatient and other facilities providing medical care and other services for persons with mobility impairments shall provide accessible spaces that are equal to 20 percent of the number of required parking.
B. Additional Requirements:
(1) Valet parking facilities shall provide a passenger loading zone located on an accessible route to the entrance of the facility.
(2) Accessible parking spaces shall not contain slopes in excess of two percent and shall not require access involving steps to or from abutting pedestrian walkways.
(3) Accessible spaces shall be located closest to the main entrance.
(4) When there are multiple buildings or main entrances, accessible spaces shall be distributed equally.
(5) Accessible spaces shall be clearly marked as spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
(6) When Section 11-04-08.6, Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Spaces, requires the provision of any type of Electric Vehicle parking spaces, at least five percent, but not less than one, of the required EV parking spaces shall also be accessible parking spaces.
C. Traditional Accessible Parking Stall Dimensions:
(1) Length: All accessible spaces shall be a minimum of 20 feet in length.
(2) Width: All accessible spaces shall be a minimum of eight feet in width plus a five foot wide adjacent access aisle, as shown in Figure 4.19
.
(3) Van Accessible:
(a) One in every six accessible spaces, but not less than one, shall have an adjacent access aisle that is eight feet in width and shall be designated as "Van Accessible" as noted in Figure 4.20
.
(b) A single accessible parking space that is van accessible shall be located on the left side of the access aisle as noted in Figure 4.20
(4) Signage And Markings: All access aisles shall install a sign similar to the signs depicted below and read "Access Aisle No Parking" and shall apply blue pavement markings reading "No Parking" with accompanying diagonal striping within the limits of the access aisle adjacent to the accessible space in addition to the signage for the accessible parking stall.
5. Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking Standards:
A. All development not exempted by the provisions of Section 11-04-08.2.B shall provide vehicle parking spaces in the amounts required by Table 11-04.9, below, as those amounts may be modified by Section 11-04-08.6, Parking Adjustments below.
B. No minimum parking requirements apply to developments within the Mixed-Use Downtown Zoning District (MX-5).
DU = DWELLING UNIT* = PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION SF = SQUARE FEET BLANK CELL = NO MINIMUM/MAXIMUM REQUIREMENT GFA = GROSS FLOOR AREA 1BR, 2BR, 3+BR = NUMBER OF BEDROOMS | ||
USE CATEGORY | MINIMUM REQUIRED | MAXIMUM ALLOWED |
DU = DWELLING UNIT* = PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION SF = SQUARE FEET BLANK CELL = NO MINIMUM/MAXIMUM REQUIREMENT GFA = GROSS FLOOR AREA 1BR, 2BR, 3+BR = NUMBER OF BEDROOMS | ||
USE CATEGORY | MINIMUM REQUIRED | MAXIMUM ALLOWED |
RESIDENTIAL USES | ||
Household Living | ||
Accessory Dwelling Unit | ||
Caretaker's Residence | 1 per DU | |
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached | 1 per DU | |
Dwelling, Cottage Village | 1 per DU | |
Dwelling, Single-Family Attached | 1 per DU | |
Dwelling, Live/Work | 2 per DU | |
Dwelling, Duplex | 1-3 BR: 1 per DU 4+ BR: 0.75 per BR | |
Dwelling, Triplex or Fourplex | ||
Dwelling, Multiple-Family | Studio/Efficiency: 0.5 per DU 1BR: 1 per DU 2BR: 1.25 per DU 3+BR: 1.5 per DU Guest: 1 per 10 DU | 125% of required minimum |
Group Home, FHAA Small | 1 per 4 persons design capacity | |
Livestock and Animals, Accessory | ||
Manufactured Home | 1 per DU | |
Manufactured Home Community | 1 per DU | |
Group Living | ||
Assisted Living Facility | 1 per 3 beds | |
Boarding House | 1 per BR | |
Continuing Care Retirement Facility | 0.5 per DU plus 1 per 4 beds | |
Convalescent or Nursing Home | 0.25 per bed | |
Dwelling, Co-Housing | * | |
Fraternity or Sorority House | 1 per bed | |
Recovery Residence | 50% of parking otherwise required for residential use in that type of structure | |
Residential Home Occupations | ||
Home Occupation, Child or Adult Daycare | 1 per employee | |
Home Occupation, Other | ||
PUBLIC, INSTITUTIONAL AND CIVIC USES | ||
Adult or Child Day Care | ||
Adult or Child Day Care Facility | 1 per 400 sf GFA | |
Adult or Child Day Care Center, Small | 1 per 400 sf GFA | |
Adult or Child Day Care Center, Large | 1 per 400 sf GFA | |
Community and Cultural Facilities | ||
Art Gallery, Museum, or Library | 1 per 400 sf GFA | 2 per 400 sf GFA |
Cemetery | ||
Community Center | 1 per 400 sf GFA | 2 per 400 sf GFA |
Fire or Police Facility | ||
Food Kitchen | ||
Forest Reserve or Recreation Area | ||
Jail or Detention Facility | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA | |
Mortuary or Mausoleum | ||
Park or Playground | ||
Religious Institution | 1 per 400 sf GFA | |
Uses Related to and Operated by a Religious Institution | * | |
Shelter Home | * | |
Education and Health | ||
Hospital | 1 per bed design capacity | |
College or Other Institution of Higher Education | * | |
School | Elementary, Middle, Junior High: 1 per classroom High School: 4 per classroom | 125% of required minimum |
Trade or Vocational School | 1 per 3 classroom seats | |
Transportation | ||
Aircraft Landing Field | Determined by airport management | |
Park and Ride Facility | ||
Transit Facility | * | |
Transit Terminal | * | |
COMMERCIAL USES | ||
Agriculture and Animals | ||
Agricultural Uses or Stables | ||
Animal Daycare or Kennel | 2.5 per 1,000 sf GFA | |
Animal Hospital or Clinic | 2.5 per 1,000 sf GFA | |
Beekeeping, Accessory | ||
Commercial Feedlot | ||
Slaughterhouse, Rendering Plant | ||
Urban Farm | ||
Communication Facilities | ||
All Uses | ||
Food and Beverage Service | ||
Brewpub, Micro-distillery, or Micro-winery | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA | 5 per 1,000 sf GFA |
Food Truck, Accessory | ||
Food Truck Court | ||
Neighborhood Café | 1 per 1,000 sf GFA | 4 per 2,000 sf GFA |
Restaurant | 5 per 1,000 sf GFA | 7 per 1,000 sf GFA |
Sidewalk Café, Accessory | ||
Tavern or Lounge | 5 per 1,000 sf GFA | 7 per 1,000 sf GFA |
Lodging | ||
Bed and Breakfast | 1 per guest bedroom plus 1 for manager | |
Hotel or Motel | 1 per guest bedroom | 125% of required minimum |
Recreation Vehicle Park | 1 per RV spot | |
Office, Personal and Business Service | ||
Financial Institution | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA | |
Medical or Dental Clinic | 1 per 300 sf GFA | 5 per 1,000 GFA |
Office | 1 per 400 sf GFA | 4 per 1,000 sf GFA |
Personal and Business Service | 1 per 400 sf GFA | 4 per 1,000 sf GFA |
Recreation and Entertainment | ||
Auditorium or Theater, Indoor | 1 per 4 seats in main assembly area | 125% of required minimum |
Club, Lodge, or Social Hall | 1 per 400 sf GFA | |
Conference or Event Center | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA | 125% of required minimum |
Firing Range, Indoor | 2 per 1,000 sf GFA | |
Golf Course | 5 per 1,000 sf GFA of restaurant /bar area | |
Recreation, Indoor | Bowling Alley: 2 per lane All other: 4 per 1,000 sf GFA | 150% of required minimum |
Recreation, Outdoor | * | |
Retail | ||
Building Materials | 1 per 500 sf GFA | 125% of required minimum |
Retail Sales, Neighborhood < 2,000 SF | 0.5 per 1,000 sf GFA | 2 per 1,000 sf GFA |
Retail Sales, Small <5,000 SF | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA | |
Retail Sales, Medium 5,001 SF to 10,000 SF | 2.5 per 1,000 sf GFA | |
Retail Sales, Large 10,001 SF to 60,000 SF | 1 per 500 sf GFA | 125% of required minimum |
Retail Sales, Big Box >60,000 SF | 2 per 1,000 sf GFA | 125% of required minimum |
Sexually Oriented Business | ||
Sexually Oriented Business | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA | 125% of required minimum |
Vehicles and Equipment | ||
Drive-Through Facility | ||
Electric Vehicle Charging Facility | ||
Parking Garage as Principal Use | ||
Parking Lot as Principal Use | ||
Service Station | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA retail, office, waiting area | |
Vehicle Fleet Operations Center | ||
Vehicle Repair, Major | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA retail, office, waiting area plus 1 per service bay | |
Vehicle Repair, Minor | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA retail, office, waiting area plus 1 per service bay | |
Vehicle Sales, Rental, and Leasing, Light | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA retail, office, waiting area plus 1 per service bay | |
Vehicle and Equipment Sales, Rental and Leasing, Heavy | ||
Vehicle Wash | 2 per 1,000 sf GFA retail, office, waiting area | |
INDUSTRIAL USES | ||
Manufacturing and Processing | ||
Contractor Shop and Yard | ||
Industry, Artisan | 2 per 1,000 sf GFA | |
Industry, Light | 1 per 1,000 sf GFA | |
Industry, Heavy | 1 per 1,000 sf GFA | |
Mining and Extraction | ||
Storage, Wholesale, and Warehousing | ||
Bulk Storage of Flammable or Dangerous Materials | ||
Fulfillment Center | 1 per 2,000 sf GFA | |
Outdoor Storage | ||
Outdoor Storage, Accessory | ||
Self-Service Storage | 3 per 1,000 sf GFA of indoor office area | |
Trucking Terminal | ||
Wholesale or Warehouse, Small or Large | 1 per 2,000 sf GFA | |
Utilities | ||
Power Plant | ||
Renewable Energy Facility, Accessory | ||
Utility Facility, Minor | ||
Utility Facility, Major | ||
Waste and Salvage | ||
Composting Facility | ||
Junkyard, Vehicle Salvage | ||
Recycling Collection Facility | ||
Sanitary Landfill | ||
Solid Waste Transfer Facility | ||
Accessory Uses | ||
Unlisted Uses Accessory to an Allowed Use | ||
Temporary Uses | ||
Construction Office | ||
Mobile Food Truck | ||
Off-Site Construction Staging | ||
Safety Facility | * | |
Sales and Leasing Office | ||
Seasonal Sales | ||
6. Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Spaces:
All Multiple-Family Dwelling,
mixed-use, and nonresidential development shall comply with the Use-Specific Standards in Section 11-03-03
.4.R, Electric Vehicle Charging Station and the following standards.
A. Number of EV Parking Spaces Required:
(1) The development shall include at least the minimum number of EV parking spaces shown in the following table:
TOTAL NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES | EV CAPABLE SPACES | EV READY SPACES | EV INSTALLED SPACES |
TOTAL NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES | EV CAPABLE SPACES | EV READY SPACES | EV INSTALLED SPACES |
Multiple-Family Dwelling Units | |||
< 5 | None | None | None |
5-10 | None | 20% of total | 1 space |
11 | None | 20% of total | 10% of total |
Public, Civic, or Institutional, Commercial or Industrial Uses | |||
< 5 | None | None | None |
5 | 20% of total | None | None |
(2) Each EV parking space provided shall be counted towards the minimum off-street parking requirements for the project, but shall not count against any limit on the maximum number of off-street parking spaces permitted.
B. Adjustment Of EV Parking Requirements: When the cost of installing EV parking spaces required by Subsection (1) above would exceed 10 percent of the total project cost, the applicant may submit to the Planning Director a cost estimate for the total project and for the EV installations required by this Section 11-04-08.6 and may request a reduction in the EV parking requirements, and the Planning Director may approve an adjustment in the required numbers or types of EV parking facilities to limit installation costs to no more than 10 percent of the total project costs.
C. Dimensions and Design:
(2) EV charging equipment shall be designed and located so as to not impede pedestrian or vehicle travel or create hazards within the public right-of-way.
(3) EV charging equipment shall be designed and located to be accessible by:
(a) Locating each EV charging spaces on an accessible route, with an adjacent sidewalk at least seven feet wide;
(b) Requiring that the parking space served by EV charging equipment be a minimum of 11 feet wide and 20 feet deep;
(c) Providing an adjoining access aisle that is a minimum of five feet in width;
(d) Providing clear ground space with an unobstructed side reach at the same level as the vehicle charging space; and
(e) Accessible charger, connector, and other operable parts.
(4) Charging equipment shall be protected by wheel stops, bollards, or similar devices to prevent damage.
(5) Charger cords shall be retractable or have a hanging or storage locations outside of pedestrian pathways.
(6) Cords connecting chargers to vehicles shall not cross driveways, sidewalks, or loading areas.
(7) EV parking spaces with an installed Electric Vehicle Charging Station shall be signed to reserve the parking space for EV users.
(8) All Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall include an emergency power shutoff located in a location easily accessible by emergency responders.
7. Parking Adjustments:
A. General:
(1) The minimum and maximum parking requirements in Table 11-04.11
Table 11-04.9
: Off-Street Parking Requirements, may be adjusted as described in this Subsection 7, provided that no combination of reductions in Subsections B through G shall result in the reduction of the minimum number of parking spaces required in Table 11-04.9
by more than 50 percent.
(2) A Conditional Use Permit is required for any request to reduce minimum parking requirements by more than 50 percent.
B. Shared Parking Facility Reduction:
(1) Where two or more uses listed in Table 11-03.1
: Table of Allowed Uses share a parking lot or garage, the total off-street parking requirement for those uses shown in Table 11-04.9
: Off-Street Parking Requirements may be reduced by the factors shown in Table 11-04.11
: Shared Parking Reduction.
TABLE 11-04.11: SHARED PARKING REDUCTION
To calculate the shared parking reduction, add the requirements for each use category, then divide the sum by the factor indicated below. | |||||
USE | MULTIPLE- FAMILY DWELLINGS | PUBLIC, INSTITUTIONAL, OR CIVIC | FOOD, BEVERAGE, INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT, OR LODGING | RETAIL | OTHER COMMERCIAL |
Multiple-Family Dwellings | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
Public, Institutional, or Civic | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
Food, Beverage, Indoor Entertainment, or Lodging | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 |
Retail | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
Other Commercial | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
(2)
To calculate the revised minimum parking requirement, calculate the minimum off-street parking requirement individually for the two uses with the highest off-street parking requirement, and then divide that sum by the number shown in the cell for that combination of uses in Table 11-04.11. For example: a development with 5,000 square feet of Small Retail space (3 per 1,000 square feet gross floor area) and 20, two-bedroom Multiple-Family Dwelling units (1.25 per dwelling unit) would take the total spaces required and divide by 1.2.
(15) + (25+3) = 43.
43/1.2 = 35.833
The shared parking requirement is 36 spaces.
(3) If more than two uses share a parking lot or structure, the reduction factors in Table 11-04.11
are applied only to the two uses with the highest parking requirements. The minimum parking required for the third and additional uses sharing the parking lot or facility are then added to the adjustment calculated in Subsection (2) above without further adjustment.
C. Two Wheeled Parking Reduction: For every four motorcycle, scooter, or similar two-wheeled vehicle spaces (excluding bicycle parking) provided, the number of standard vehicle spaces required may be reduced by one, provided that each two wheeled parking space is at least four feet wide and at least 10 feet long and is clearly posted or marked as a motorcycle/scooter parking space.
D. Tree Preservation: The Planning Director may allow up to a 10 percent reduction of the required parking spaces to save healthy, desirable trees.
E. Affordable and Sustainable/Resilient Housing Reduction: Affordable housing projects meeting the affordability and/or sustainability/resiliency requirements of Section 11-04-03.7, Incentives, shall be eligible for the parking reductions as set forth in that Section.
F. Adaptive Reuse Reduction: Adaptive reuse projects meeting the requirements of Section 11-04-03.7.D(6) shall be eligible for the parking reductions as set forth in that Section.
G. Transportation Demand Management Reduction: The Planning Director may allow a reduction in required parking for employers that enter into a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Agreement with the City that specifies how on-site parking will be reduced through property owner or operator programs or initiatives that reduce the amount of parking demand on-site. If a reduction in parking is granted through a TDM Agreement, the employer will be required to remain in good standing with the TDM Agreement and shall submit an annual report documenting the terms of the Agreement are being met. Any TDM Agreement, whether used independently or in combination with other allowed parking reductions, is subject to the 50 percent limitation on overall parking reduction. Such programs may include the following:
(1) Compressed work week schedules;
(2) Flexible arrival and departure times;
(3) Telework opportunities;
(4) Incentives for employees to use alternative modes of transportation to the workplace;
(5) End of commute amenities such as a locker room, changing room or shower;
(6) Implement/support ridesharing program (i.e., vanpool, carpool);
(7) Designate a Commute Coordinator (Employee Transportation Coordinator) to facilitate employee/property commute program;
(8) Display transportation information in a prominent location including transit routes and schedules; carpooling and vanpooling information; bike routes; and commute subsidy information;
(9) Provide information for new tenants and employees on transportation options (e.g., flyers, posters, brochures, onboarding information, and emails on commute alternatives); host/participate in transportation fairs, local commute events such as May in Motion or Boise Bike Week;
(10) Provide employee subsidies for alternative transportation;
(11) Provide preferred parking for carpool/vanpool;
(12) Provide pre-tax benefits for transit/vanpool costs;
(13) Allocated space for bike share station/kiosk;
(14) Provide ongoing funding/sponsorship of bike share program/station;
(15) Provide transit, scooter, and bike share passes; or
(16) Provide website links to local transportation/commute programs that may include but are not limited to: Commuteride, City Go, alternative transportation programs on developer, property management, or employer websites.
H. Adjustments to Exceed Parking Maximums: Up to 10 percent of the parking maximum may be exceeded by the Planning Director through an administrative approval if the Planning Director determines that:
(1) The additional parking spaces are required to reduce adverse impacts to the surrounding neighborhood; and/or
(2) The additional parking is required due to unique characteristics of the use not generally shared by other uses in the same use category shown in Table 11-03.1
: Table of Allowed Uses.
8. Vehicle Parking Location and Design:
A. Location:
(1) Off-Site Locations Permitted: Parking required by Table 11-04.11
shall be provided on the same lot or combination of contiguous lots for which it provides required parking, except that in the R-3, Mixed-Use, Industrial, or Open Land zoning districts, parking may be located up to 600 feet from the lot containing the principal uses for which it provides parking. The Planning Director may require written evidence from the owner of the off-site location confirming the continued availability of the site to meet such parking requirements.
(2) On-Site Location:
(a) Prohibited Location: Perpendicular vehicle parking is prohibited within the public right-of-way, and all vehicle parking is prohibited on undeveloped or unimproved public right-of-way.
(b) Required Setbacks:
i. In the Residential zoning districts, except for working vehicles in daily use parked on driveways, in front of homes, parking areas and parking spaces shall not be permitted:
A. In required setbacks;
B. Unimproved parking areas; or
C. Other areas not designed for vehicle parking.
ii. Trailers, camp trailers, boats, boat trailers, recreational vehicles, and all other vehicles not in daily use may use gravel surfacing but are prohibited from parking in the required setbacks.
iii. Open air public or private parking areas and service drives in a Residential zoning district shall be permitted in side yards that do not abut a street, provided that a minimum five foot wide landscaping and screening area be constructed and maintained along the abutting property line as provided for in Section 11-04-09.10.D(2), Parking and Storage Areas.
iv. In the Mixed-Use, Industrial, or Open Land zoning districts, parking areas and parking spaces shall not be permitted in any required setback, except as follows:
A. Rear setback areas shall not be used for off-street parking or loading areas unless the rear setback abuts an alley providing access to the parking spaces.
B. Side yards that do not abut a street may be used for unenclosed off-street parking provided that a minimum five foot wide landscape area is constructed and maintained along the abutting side property line.
(c) Time Limit: No commercial vehicle or trailer shall be parked, stored, or otherwise left unattended at any place in a Residential zoning district whether on public or private property for over two hours except while engaged in construction or any other permitted activity.
(d) Site Layout: The following standards shall apply in the R-2, R-3, and Mixed-Use zoning districts, unless otherwise required by the Citywide or Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines, including but not limited to any Building Type Frontage Standards applicable to specific street segments.
i. Surface parking areas shall be located to the side or rear of buildings.
ii. For multi-building developments, no more than 50 percent of the primary street frontage shall be occupied by parking and vehicular access driveways.
iii. Garage entries, carports, and parking structures shall be internalized in building groupings or oriented away from street frontage to the maximum extent practicable.
B. Dimensional Standards:
(1) Surface Parking Lots and Areas: Dimensions of all parking or maneuvering areas in surface parking lots shall be designed as required by Table 11-04.12
below, except that accessible parking spaces shall be designed as required by Section 11-04-08
.3.
Table 11-04.12
below, except that accessible parking spaces shall be designed as required by Section 11-04-08
.3.
PARKING ANGLE [A] | STALL WIDTH [B] | CURB LENGTH PER CAR [C] | STALL DEPTH [D] | DRIVE AISLE WIDTH [E] |
PARKING ANGLE [A] | STALL WIDTH [B] | CURB LENGTH PER CAR [C] | STALL DEPTH [D] | DRIVE AISLE WIDTH [E] |
For Standard Vehicles | ||||
0° | 9 ft.- 0 in. | 23 ft.- 0 in. | 9 ft.- 0 in. | 12 ft.- 0 in. |
30° | 9 ft.- 0 in. | 18 ft.- 0 in. | 17 ft.- 8 in. | 12 ft.- 0 in. |
45° | 9 ft.- 0 in. | 12 ft.- 9 in. | 20 ft.- 5 in. | 13 ft.- 0 in. |
60° | 9 ft.- 0 in. | 10 ft.- 5 in. | 21 ft.- 10 in. | 16 ft.- 0 in. |
90° | 9 ft.- 0 in. | 9 ft.- 0 in. | 20 ft.- 0 in. | 22 ft.- 0 in. |
For Compact Vehicles | ||||
0° | 7 ft.- 6 in. | 18 ft.- 0 in. | 7 ft.- 6 in. | 12 ft.- 0 in. |
30° | 7 ft.- 6 in. | 15 ft.- 0 in. | 14 ft.- 0 in. | 12 ft.- 0 in. |
45° | 7 ft.- 6 in. | 10 ft.- 7 in. | 15 ft.- 11 in. | 13 ft.- 0 in. |
60° | 7 ft.- 6 in. | 8 ft.- 8 in. | 16 ft.- 9 in. | 16 ft.- 0 in. |
90° | 7 ft.- 6 in. | 7 ft.- 6 in. | 15 ft.- 0 in. | 22 ft.- 0 in. |
(2) Compact Spaces:
(a) A maximum of 40 percent of the total spaces required may be designed, designated, and used for compact size vehicles. The dimensional standards for compact vehicle spaces and driveways are indicated in Table 11-04.12
above.
(b) Compact spaces shall be clearly marked for use by compact vehicles on the pavement or curb.
(3) Bumper Overhang: Standard parking stall lengths may be reduced from 20 feet to 18 feet when the adjacent sidewalk or landscaping is increased by two feet above the minimum requirement. The minimum width for a sidewalk or landscape strip adjacent to a bumper overhang is seven feet.
(4) Parking Structure Space Dimensions:
(a) Spaces within parking structures shall be a minimum of eight and one-half feet wide and 18 feet long.
(b) Compact parking stalls shall not be provided within parking structures.
C. Tandem Parking: Unless otherwise prohibited elsewhere in this Code, tandem parking for Single-Family Detached, Single-Family Attached Dwellings, and Manufactured Home Communities is allowed.
D. Driveways:
(1) All driveways shall extend into the site perpendicular to the street from which they provide access, unless the Planning Director approves an alternative based on a determination that the driveway:
(a) Is required to enhance the natural elements of the site such as preserving existing trees; or
(b) Is required for safety reasons such as avoiding backing into a collector or arterial street with limited motorist visibility.
(2) All parking areas, driveways, and other vehicular access for Single-Family Detached, Duplex, Triplex, or Fourplex dwellings may consist of wheel strips, pavers, or other hard surface material approved by the Planning Director. Other residential uses are subject to standards in accordance with Subsection F, below.
(3) Driveways for Single-Family Attached, Single-Family Detached or Duplex Dwellings shall be a minimum of nine feet in width. Driveways or service drives for other residential uses are subject to Section 11-04-07.4.J(2), Service Drives.
(4) Driveways are permitted in the front and street side setbacks in accordance with Section 11-04-07.4.J(2), Service Drives.
(5) For Single-Family Attached, Single-Family Detached Dwellings, individual driveways in the front or street side setback shall not exceed a width of 30 feet within the setback, unless another provision of this Code requires a narrower width.
(6) Parking on Residential Small Lots is regulated by Section 11-04-03.4, Residential Small Lots.
E. Surfacing: Driveways, parking areas and vehicle storage areas shall be built with a non-permeable material such as concrete or asphalt, except that:
(1) A gravel surface area may be used within the I-1 or I-2 zoning districts for enclosed material storage yards or grounds maintenance areas only and shall not be used in areas where vehicles are stored or driven. The storage and maintenance areas shall be located behind the building and be enclosed by a six foot high sight obscuring fence.
(2) The Planning Director may approve an alternative surface based on considerations of durability, permeability, and visual interest and quality:
F. Residential Garages:
(1) Street access is prohibited when alley access is available.
(2) Residential garages that provide a single space shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 20 feet long.
(3) Residential garages shall provide 22 feet of back up space.
G. Parking Area Landscaping: All development shall comply with Section 11-04-09, Landscaping, Fencing, Walls, and Screening.
9. Required Bicycle Parking:
A. Amount Required:
(1) The development shall include at least the minimum number of bicycle parking spaces shown in the following table based on the category of the use or individual use as shown in Table 11-03.1
: Table of Allowed Uses:
DU = DWELLING UNIT* = PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION SF = SQUARE FEET GFA = GROSS FLOOR AREA | ||
USE | LONG TERM BICYCLE PARKING REQUIRED | SHORT TERM BICYCLE PARKING REQUIRED |
DU = DWELLING UNIT* = PLANNING DIRECTOR DETERMINATION SF = SQUARE FEET GFA = GROSS FLOOR AREA | ||
USE | LONG TERM BICYCLE PARKING REQUIRED | SHORT TERM BICYCLE PARKING REQUIRED |
Multiple-Family Dwellings | 1 space per studio or first bedroom and 0.5 spaces for each additional bedroom | 1 space per 10 DU |
Assisted Living Facility or Continuing Care Retirement Facility | 2 spaces or 1 space for every 10 employees, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20 beds |
Retail Uses and Personal and Business Services | 2 spaces plus 1 additional space for every 2,000 sf. GFA | 2 spaces plus 1 additional space for every 1,000 sf. GFA |
Food and Beverage Uses (excluding Food Truck uses) | 2 spaces plus 1 additional space for every 2,000 sf. GFA | 2 spaces plus 1 additional space for every 1,000 sf. GFA |
Office | 2 spaces plus 1 additional space for every 2,000 sf. GFA | 2 spaces plus 1 additional space for every 2,000 sf. GFA |
Auditorium or Theater, Indoor and Conference or Event Center | * | * |
Forest Reserve or Recreation Area, Park or Playground, and Outdoor Recreation | * | * |
Industrial Uses | 2 spaces plus 1 additional space for every 4,000 sf. GFA | 2 spaces plus 1 additional space for every 10,000 sf. GFA |
School | 1 space for every 10 employees plus 1 space for every classroom | 3 spaces for every 10 students |
College or Other Institution of Higher Education | * | * |
Religious Institution | 1 space plus 1 additional for every 4,000 sf. GFA | 2 spaces plus 1 additional for every 4,000 sf. GFA |
(2) If more than 10 bicycle parking spaces are required, a minimum of 10 percent of the required bicycle parking spaces shall be designed to accommodate cargo bicycles or bicycles with trailers.
B. Location:
(1) Short-term bicycle spaces designed to meet the needs of visitors to the development shall be located within 50 feet from the main entrance of the building.
(2) Short-term bicycle racks shall be located so that they:
(a) Are easily accessed from the street and protected from motor vehicles;
(b) Are visible to passers-by to promote usage and enhance security;
(c) Do not impede or interfere with pedestrian traffic or routine maintenance activities when bicycles are parked at/in them; and
(d) Do not block access to buildings, bus boarding or freight loading.
(3) Long-term bicycle spaces shall be designed to meet the needs of employees, residents, public transit users, and others with similar needs.
(4) Long-term bicycle parking shall be enclosed, covered and secured, or attended. Covered bicycle parking includes but is not limited to a secure and accessible room in a building, a secure and accessible enclosure within a parking structure, or a cluster of bicycle lockers. All bicycle parking lockers and structures shall be located outside of the required setbacks.
(5) Required long-term bicycle parking for residential uses shall not be located within dwelling units or within deck or patio areas accessory to dwelling units.
(6) Not less than 50 percent of required long-term spaces shall be accessible and not require the use of stairs or an elevator.
(7) Long-term spaces that are accessed using stairs shall require a bike runnel.
C. Design Standards:
(1) No more than 25 percent of the required bicycle parking spaces may require the bicycle to be hung or parked vertically, rather than being parked with both tires on the ground.
(2) Standard bicycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of six feet long and two and one-half feet wide.
(3) Cargo bicycle and bicycle trailer parking spaces shall be a minimum of 10 feet long and three feet wide.
(4) A four foot wide aisle is required between rows of bicycle parking spaces or between a row of bicycle parking spaces and any wall or potential obstructions.
(5) Three and one-half feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and vehicle parking spaces or travel lanes for the opening of passenger-side doors.
(6) All bicycle parking spaces and associated racks shall not impede pedestrian walkways.
(7) All covered spaces shall have an overhead clearance of seven feet.
(8) Bicycle racks shall be located on improved non-permeable surfaces and shall be anchored to the ground.
(9) Bicycle racks shall be installed to the manufacturer's recommended specifications and adhere to any further design criteria or codes established by the City. Accommodation of varied bicycle sizes and styles, including electric bicycles and cargo bicycles, is encouraged through provision of racks installed with greater clearance from obstructions, walkways, and other bicycle parking spaces.
(10) Designated bicycle parking areas shall include adequate lighting.
(11) Bicycle racks shall provide two points of contact with the bicycle frame such as an inverted "U" or a post and ring and shall allow locking of frame and at least one wheel with a U-lock. Wave,
schoolyard, wheel well, bollard and spiral racks are prohibited.
10. Off-Street Loading Facilities: All primary commercial and industrial uses shall comply with the standards in this Section 11-04-08.10 regarding the provision of vehicle loading spaces.
A. Quantity and Size: The quantity and size of loading spaces required shall be as indicated in Table 11-04.14, below.
GROSS FLOOR AREA (SQUARE FEET) | NUMBER OF LOADING SPACES REQUIRED | MINIMUM SIZE OF EACH REQUIRED LOADING SPACE |
Less than 20,000 | None | N/A |
20,000-49,999 | 1 | 10 feet x 25 feet |
50,000-99,999 | 2 | One 10 feet x 25 feet and One 12 feet x 50 feet |
100,000 and more | 2, plus 1 additional space for every 100,000 square feet beyond the first 100,000 | 14 feet x 50 feet and 13 feet high |
B. Standards:
(1) Loading areas shall comply with setback and landscaping requirements.
(2) Loading areas shall not be oriented toward Residential zoning districts and shall not be permitted between the primary façade of a building and the front lot line/property line.
(3) Loading areas shall be clearly posted or marked.
(4) For buildings greater than 20,000 square feet in the MX-5 zoning district, applicants may request approval of alleys for loading activities as an alternative to on-site loading area.
(5) Loading spaces and access routes to loading spaces shall not interfere with parking lot or parking garage maneuvering areas or with designated on-site patron drop-off/pick up locations.
11. Modifications: The Planning Director may modify the requirements of this Section 11-04-08 if the Planning Director determines that the site cannot accommodate these requirements and that alternative loading methods or facilities can be provided in a manner compatible with surrounding uses.
12. Compliance with Design Standards:
A. In addition to the standards required by this Section 11-04-08
, all Multiple-Family Dwelling, mixed-use, and nonresidential development, including but not limited to Parking Garages shall comply with the standards and other mandatory content in the Citywide Design Standards and Guidelines and the Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines, as applicable in the area where the property is located.
B. In the event of a conflict between the standards in this Section 11-04-08
and applicable standards in the Citywide or Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines, the provision requiring the higher level of visual building quality and interest, as determined by the Planning Director, shall apply.
(Ord. 27-23, 7-18-2023, eff. 12-1-2023; amd. Ord. 43-23, 12-5-2023)