Because the purposes and intent of this section includes the lessening of congestion on the streets and roads, as well as generally protecting the public health, safety and welfare, specific standards and regulations are outlined which are intended to reduce traffic congestion and environmental pollution associated with vehicular transportation. The standards and regulations established are intended to be components of an overall transportation demand management plan. These standards apply to all new construction Business, Industrial, non-residential uses in any Residential District, Mixed Use development in any Overlay or PUD Zone Districts.
(A) Bicycle parking requirements. Encouraging the use of bicycles is an important non- motorized transportation alternative and a component of a transportation demand management program.
(1) Required bicycle parking spaces. The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces provided for any use shall be 5% of the vehicular parking spaces required for such use.
(2) Design standards for bicycle parking spaces. Bicycle parking spaces shall be:
(a) Located on the same lot as the principal use;
(b) Located to prevent damage to bicycles by cars;
(c) In a convenient, highly visible, active, well lighted area;
(d) Located so as not to interfere with pedestrian movements;
(e) As near the principal entrance of the building as practical;
(f) Located to provide safe access from the spaces to the right-of-way or bicycle lane;
(g) Consistent with the surroundings in color and design and incorporated, whenever possible, into buildings or street furniture design;
(h) Designed to avoid damage to the bicycles;
(i) Anchored to resist rust or corrosion, or removal by vandalism.
(B) Car pool parking incentives. The following regulations are intended to encourage the use of car pooling to increase vehicle occupancy and reduce traffic volumes and congestion:
(1) Applicability. The regulations of this subsection shall apply to all nonresidential buildings or uses constructed after adoption of this title, that employ 100 or more people.
(2) Reserved parking spaces. Uses that encourage a car pool program among employers are allowed to designate required parking as reserved car pool parking. No more than 10% of the total number of employee parking spaces for vehicles participating in a car pool program can be designated. Car pool parking spaces shall be located to provide superior convenience.
(3) Submission of car pool parking plan. Each use meeting the objectives of this subsection shall submit a plan of the employee parking spaces reserved for car pooling to the development review team for review and approval. The plan shall:
(a) Specify the total number of employee parking spaces provided;
(b) Indicate the number and location of parking spaces reserved for car pooling; and
(c) Include a copy of the car pool program which identifies the individuals participating in the car pool program.
(4) Delineation of car pool parking spaces. Car pool parking spaces shall be marked by sign or marking on the pavement to identify that the use of the spaces is reserved for the car pool program.
(C) Transit service. Parking may be reduced by 10% for any parcel located within one-quarter mile of a transit stop. This 10% shall be shown on the site as proof of parking in the event transit services are altered and additional parking is required. To qualify, the transit stop must be served by regular transit service on all days of the week and adequate pedestrian access must be available between the transit stop and parcel. Regular transit service shall operate at least twice hourly between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and once hourly after 6:30 p.m. Regular transit service shall operate on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
(D) Motorcycle/scooter parking. Two motorcycle/scooter parking spaces may be provided in lieu of one required automobile parking space. The maximum automobile parking space reduction under this provision shall be calculated at a 1:30 ratio (For every 30 required automobile parking spaces, one automobile space may be waived). Parking areas under 30 spaces may reduce the parking requirement by a maximum of one automobile parking space. Motorcycle parking must be properly labeled with signs and surfaced with concrete. The minimum stall size for one motorcycle shall be four-foot in width by seven foot in depth.
(E) Compact parking stalls. Parking areas including 30 spaces or more may include 35% compact parking stalls which must be labeled as such on the parking plan and located in areas of anticipated infrequent use. Compact parking stall sizes are stated in Figure 152.145.05.
(F) Planned unit development (PUD). Off-street parking requirements may be reduced through the planned development process when an applicant demonstrates the need for a lesser number of off-street parking spaces. The city may require a parking and transportation study conducted in accordance with accepted methodology approved by the city, prepared by an independent traffic engineering professional under the supervision of the city and paid for by the applicant.
(G) Industrial businesses in the General Industrial (I) zoning district may, after five years of operation at their current location, reduce the existing parking space width to 8.5 feet for workforce management.
(Ord. 2006-1059, passed 6-5-06; Am. Ord. 2010-1120, passed 11-22-10; Am. Ord. 2012-1133, passed 3-5-12)