A. Applicability: Unless otherwise stated in this UDC, off-street parking and maneuvering areas that conform to this Part 7.4.10 shall be provided for:
1. A newly constructed building or new use on previously vacant land;
2. All uses in an existing building that is being enlarged by more than fifteen (15) percent of its current gross floor area;
3. All uses in a building when any use is changed and the newly approved use requires more than fifteen (15) percent more parking spaces than the previously approved use; and
4. Any change in use that would result in increased parking demand for any property where the minimum parking requirements from Table 7.4.10-A were reduced pursuant to Subsections 7.4.1005D (On-Street Parking Credit) through 7.4.1005L (Green Infrastructure).
B. Exemptions: The areas described below are exempted from the provision of the minimum number of off-street parking spaces as required by this Part 7.4.10.
1. FBZ Exempt Area: The provision of off-street parking is not required in the area shown to the right, which corresponds to the boundaries of the FBZ districts on the Effective Date. Any off-street parking provided shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
2. Old Colorado City Exempt Area: Provision of off-street parking is not required in the mapped Old Colorado City area shown to the right. Any off-street parking provided shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
3. Older and Historic Property Exemption:
a. Certain older and historic properties do not need to provide off-street parking for the existing building or for expansions of such buildings by less than two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area.
b. To qualify for this exemption, the property must meet at least two (2) of the following criteria:
(1) Constructed at least fifty (50) years ago;
(2) Listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places; or
(3) Located in a City of Colorado Springs Historic Preservation Overlay.
c. Any off-street parking existing on the lot or parcel on the Effective Date may not be reduced. (Ord. 23-03)