The use of alternative improvement standards for accessory parking areas that serve public parks, trails and linear parks, or similar public uses may be approved by the final acting authority upon the review and recommendation of technical staff within planning, municipal utilities and engineering, building and safety, police, fire, and quality of life, and provided the following minimum criteria are met:
A. Alternative surfacing material may be allowed in all areas of the parking lot unless otherwise required by this section. Consideration shall be given for surface materials that are compatible with the surrounding area;
B. Fire and emergency access shall be approved by the fire marshal;
C. Disabled parking and access is provided in accordance with title 24 of the California code of regulations;
D. Paved accessible access is provided in accordance with the Americans with disabilities act to the building or facility;
E. The minimum parking stall dimensions shall not be less than eight feet (8') in width and fifteen feet (15') in length, as provided by subsection 18.164.260B1 of this chapter for compact stalls. Notwithstanding the allowance of reduced parking stalls, a portion of the parking stalls and the parking area shall be designed to accommodate larger vehicles such as trucks, vans, and buses;
F. Driveway approaches shall not be less than fourteen feet (14') in width for single lane entrances and exits and no less than twenty six feet (26') in width for combined entrances and exits;
G. The drive aisle for one-way aisles shall be no less than twelve feet (12') in width and no less than twenty six feet (26') in width for two-way aisles;
H. Twenty feet (20') of paved access shall be provided from the edge of roadway;
I. Adequate site drainage and water quality management measures are provided;
J. Parking areas serving more than five (5) vehicles shall comply with subsection 18.164.290C of this chapter for minimum distances or screening of the spaces from any residential use, school, hospital, or other institution for human care located on an adjoining lot; and
K. Reduced landscape standards may be allowed pursuant to subsection 18.168.210F of this title. (Ord. 2835, 2016)