The purpose of this section is to regulate the amount and location of vehicular parking and circulation as well as pedestrian circulation in order to promote a more efficient use of land, enhance urban form, encourage the reduction of impervious surface area, and provide for better pedestrian movement. The provisions of this chapter are intended to:
(a) Prevent and alleviate the congestion of public streets;
(b) Encourage the incorporation of alternative modes of transportation by encouraging pedestrian and bicycle circulation;
(c) Promote greater safety of passage between highway and land;
(d) Minimize the detrimental effects of vehicular use areas on adjacent properties;
(e) Encourage the reduction of impervious surfaces through effective design and the use of shared parking, where practical; and
(f) Promote the health, safety, and public welfare by establishing minimum requirements for vehicular use areas.
(Ord. O2018-02, passed 2-20-2018)