To comply with the parking requirements as outlined in this chapter, an in lieu parking fee may be paid instead of providing the required parking. This provision shall apply to changes of use, additions to existing buildings and new construction. The reduction in the number of required parking spaces and the payment of the in lieu parking fee shall be allowed, if the commission can make all of the following findings:
A. The proposed new construction is infill construction in an already densely developed area;
B. The size or configuration of the property precludes providing the required parking; or that providing the required parking would result in the demolition of qualified historic buildings, either on site or on adjacent properties;
C. The proposed project is compatible in size, scale, massing, bulk, character, quality and rhythm with the existing streetscape and neighborhood;
D. The proposed building and use make a desirable contribution to the neighborhood;
E. Approval of the reduced parking requirement and payment of the in lieu fee will have no adverse impact on the existing parking district.
The in lieu fees and the in lieu parking fee area map shall be established by resolution of the city council. Only properties within the defined boundaries of a designated in lieu parking fee area shall be permitted to use this provision. Parking facilities funded by the in lieu fee program shall be located within the boundaries of the in lieu parking fee area. (Ord. 2159 § 1, 1991)