A. Parking reductions allowed by right. The following reductions of minimum required parking may be taken by right. Reductions provided below may not be taken jointly. The reductions allowed by this section may not be used in conjunction with the reductions allowed by subsection B. below. In determining walking distance, the shortest distance measured along sidewalks, improved pedestrian ways or , where sidewalks or improved pedestrian ways are not present, shall be used. Walking distance shall be measured from the point on the subject located nearest to the transit stop along the shortest course.
1. Parking for multi-family, commercial and industrial uses may be reduced by 10% providing the
is within one-fourth mile distance of frequent transit service with at least 20- minute headways.
2. Parking facilities may be reduced to the extent necessary to accommodate transit stop and shelters.
B. Modification of minimum off-
parking requirements. Minimum parking required may be decreased as follows:
1. For uses requiring a minimum of ten or more
, inclusive of all uses in the case of
, required parking may be reduced by up to 15% of the minimum required for
located in Parking Zone A, upon demonstration that the modification is warranted and meets the following criteria:
a. Will not result in undue
congestion;
b. Will not result in traffic hazards on the
or adjoining
; and
c. Will not result in an undue reduction in the availability of on
parking or parking located in facilities owned and/or operated by the
.
2. Subject to § 17.2.200,
, a reduction of up to 25% of the total required parking may be granted for new
, redevelopment and
, subject to the other requirements of this section, in such cases where:
a. The project is utilizing shared parking where the amount of shared parking is based on a blended ratio and the land uses are shown to be complimentary and will, by virtue of their proximity, reduce the number of vehicle trips generated and the amount of parking needed.
b. For mixed
projects, the
is located within Parking Zone A and no less than one-half of the total gross
is dedicated to residential uses.
c. For the purposes of this section, “
” shall mean any construction, renovation, or modification where the value of the proposed
and
improvements exceeds 30% of the value of the land and
thereon.
C. Modification of maximum off-
parking requirements. Maximum parking allowed may be increased as follows.
1. Maximum parking allowed may be increased up to 15% of the applicable standard, subject to the requirements of this section and further subject to compliance with all zoning standards and management of related stormwater runoff.
2. Overflow parking areas using “grass-crete” or similar reinforced, drained and seeded hard surface alternatives may be approved for up to an additional 25% of
allowed in Table 8-4.
3.
of adverse impacts may be required as a condition to make an increase of required parking acceptable.
D. Procedure for review. The may authorize modifications pursuant to this section; unless the is under review by the Planning Commission or the Design Commission, in which case the Planning Commission or the Design Commission shall consider the request for modification.
1. Parking and traffic analyses needed to demonstrate the feasibility of modifications requested pursuant to this section shall be prepared by a qualified professional, using methods generally accepted in the field.
2. The
shall follow procedures and criteria for Adjustments or Variances as described in Article 2.
(Ord. 2009-01, passed 3-9-2009; Ord. 2013-3, passed 5-22-2013; Ord. 2022-01, passed 5-9-2022)