19.70.010 Purpose
19.70.020 Applicability
19.70.030 General parking regulations
19.70.040 Number of parking spaces required
19.70.050 Reduction of off-street parking
19.70.060 Design and development standards for off-street parking
19.70.070 Driveways and site access
19.70.080 Bicycle parking and support facilities
19.70.090 Off-street loading space requirements
The purpose of these off-street parking and loading standards is to:
A. Provide reasonable requirements to ensure sufficient parking facilities to meet the needs generated by the proposed use;
B. Provide accessible, attractive, secure, properly lighted, and well-maintained and screened off-street parking and loading facilities;
C. Expedite traffic movement and reduce congestion;
D. Encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation by providing for adequate and conveniently located bicycle and carpool parking;
E. Improve traffic and pedestrian safety and protect neighborhoods from the effects of vehicular noise and traffic;
F. Ensure access and maneuverability for emergency vehicles;
G. Provide loading and delivery services in proportion to the needs of the proposed use; and
H. Discourage construction of excessive parking.
(Ord. 2442)
Every permanent use, including a change or expansion of use, and structure shall have permanently maintained off-street parking areas in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Except for single-family dwellings, the design of all off-street parking areas shall be subject to architectural review. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued for a use or structure until the improvements required by this chapter are satisfactorily completed and ready for use.
(Ord. 2442)
A. Deferral of Parking Installation. For non-residential developments of 10,000 square feet or more of gross floor area, the Director may approve deferral of one or more required off-street parking spaces to a future date. The applicant shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Director, that the occupant(s) of the site will not need the required parking spaces and that the area temporarily occupied by landscaping or other aesthetic amenities can, in the future, be used for parking spaces. The Director may impose reasonable conditions, including the recordation of a legal agreement which would provide that the landscaping or other amenity is to be removed by the applicant and the off-street parking spaces are to be installed when they are needed to serve the use(s) on the site.
B. Recreational Vehicle Storage/Parking - Residential Areas. The storage of recreational vehicles and boats in residential zoning districts shall be allowed only in designated off-street parking areas outside the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 2442)
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