The number of parking spaces provided may exceed the maximum specified per the following options as determined by the Commission when reviewing an application to exceed the maximum number of parking spaces allowed per Section 1143.05.
(a) One space increase for each space located in a parking structure.
(b) Implementation of additional measures that control the flow of stormwater runoff on the project site pursuant to BMPs by:
(2) Projects that disturb an area less than 8,000 square feet may use this exception.
(c) Installation of a streetscape improvement for public use, which streetscape improvement shall require approval by the Architectural Board of Review, including, but not limited to:
(1) A transit waiting environment along an existing bus route:
A. The transit waiting environment shall take into consideration design guidelines for transit waiting environments produced by the local transit authority, and any other design guidelines or standards as recommended by the administration or City Council;
B. The location of the transit waiting environment is to be determined by the Director or such other persons as the Director may designate.
(2) Public art installation;
(3) Public pedestrian seating, street trees or decorative street lighting.
(d) Implementation of an innovative landscaping plan, considered to be over and above the landscaping typically required by the Architectural Board of Review, with consideration given to plant, flower, and tree type, size, design, location and irrigation as part of the landscape plan.
(e) Evidence that the property or business owner will make its parking lot available for shared parking with neighboring businesses.
(Ord. 86-14. Passed 1-20-2015.)