(A) Requirements for parking standard modifications - Modification of parking standard set forth in Section 16-622 are available only for qualified housing developments. An application for parking standard modifications stating the specific modification requested must be submitted with the qualified housing development application. (Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65915(p)(3))
(B) Parking standard modifications - If the requirements of Section 16-410.3 are met, the vehicular parking ratio, inclusive of handicapped and guest parking, shall not exceed the following ratios (Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65915(p)(1)):
(1) Zero to one bedroom: one on-site parking space.
(2) Two to three bedrooms: one and one-half on-site parking spaces.
(3) Four and more bedrooms: two and one-half on-site parking spaces.
(C) Not withstanding Section 16-410.16(B), if a development includes at least 20% of the total units affordable to low income households, at least 11% of the total units affordable to very low income, or at least 40% moderate-income units within a for-sale housing developments; the development is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop; and the residents of the development have unobstructed access to the major transit stop from the development then upon the request of the developer, the city shall not impose a vehicular parking ratio, inclusive of parking for persons with a disability and guests, that exceeds 0.5 spaces per bedroom. (Cal. Gov't Code. Section 65915(p)(2))
(D) Not withstanding Section 16-410.16(B), if a development consists solely of rental units, exclusive of a manager's unit or units, with an affordable housing cost to lower income families: the development is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop and the residents of the development have unobstructed access to the major transit stop from the development then, upon the request of the developer, the city shall not impose a vehicular parking ratio. (Cal. Gov't Code. Section 65915(p)(3)(A))
(E) Not withstanding Section 16-410.16(B), if a development consists solely of rental units for individuals who are 62 years of age or older that complies with Sections 51.2 and 51.3 of the Civil Code, exclusive of a manager's unit or units, with an affordable housing cost to lower income families; the development has either paratransit service or unobstructed access; and the development is located within one-half mile of a fixed bus route service stop that operates at least eight times per day, then upon the request of the developer, the city shall not impose a vehicular parking ratio. (Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65915(p)(3)(B))
(F) Not withstanding Section 16-410.16(B) if a development consists solely of rental units for either a special needs housing, as defined in Section 51312 of the Health and Safety Code, or a supportive housing, as defined in Section 50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code, exclusive of a manager's unit or units, with an affordable housing cost to lower income families; the development has either paratransit service or unobstructed access; and the development is located within one-half mile of a fixed bus route service stop that operates at least eight times per day, then upon the request of the developer the city shall not impose a vehicular parking ratio. (Cal Gov't Code. Section 65915(p)(4))
(G) If the total number of parking spaces required for the qualified housing development is other than a whole number, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole number. For purposes of this section, on-site parking may be provided through tandem parking or uncovered parking, but not through on-street parking. (Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65915(p)(45))
(H) Except as otherwise provided in this section, all other provisions of Chapter 16, Article X (Off-Street Parking Requirements) applicable to residential development apply.
(I) An applicant may request additional parking incentives beyond those provided in this section if applied for pursuant to Section 16-410.12. (Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65915(p)(56))
(J) If the city or an independent consultant has conducted an area-wide or jurisdiction-wide parking study in the last seven years, then the city may impose a higher vehicular parking ratio not to exceed the ratio described in Section 16-410.16(B) above, based on substantial evidence found in the parking study that includes, but is not limited to, an analysis of parking availability, differing levels of transit access, walkability access to transit services, the potential for shared parking, the effect of parking requirements on the cost of market-rate and subsidized developments, and the lower rates of car ownership for low- and very low-income individuals, including seniors and special needs individuals. The city shall pay the costs of any new study. The city shall make findings, based on a parking study completed in conformity with this subsection (J), supporting the need for the higher parking ratio. (Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65915(p)(7))
(Ord. No. 2912, 3035)