(a) Applicability. This Section applies to a development that meets the requirements of § 83.03.030 (Eligibility for Bonus, Incentives, or Concessions), above, but only at the request of the applicant. An applicant may request additional parking incentives or concessions beyond those provided in this Section in compliance with § 83.03.050 (Allowed Incentives or Concessions). A request pursuant to this Section shall neither reduce nor increase the number or incentives or concessions to which the applicant is entitled.
(b) Number of Parking Spaces Required.
(1) Maximum Parking Requirements. Except as provided by § 83.03.060(b)(2) (Special Parking Requirements), at the request of the applicant, the County shall not require a vehicular parking ratio for a project that complies with the requirements of § 83.03.030 (Eligibility for Bonus, Incentives, or Concessions), inclusive of parking for the disabled and guest parking, that exceeds the following ratios:
(A) Zero to one bedroom: One on-site parking space per unit.
(B) Two to three bedrooms: One and one-half on-site parking spaces per unit.
(C) Four and more bedrooms: Two and one-half on-site parking spaces per unit.
(2) Special Parking Requirements. Notwithstanding § 83.03.060(b)(1) (Maximum Parking Requirements), lower parking ratios shall apply to the following specified projects:
(A) For sale or for rent housing development, that includes at least 20 percent low-income units or at least 11 percent very low-income units that is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, and there is unobstructed access to the major transit stop from the development: one- half space per unit.
(B) For-rent housing development, 100 percent affordable to lower income families, located within one-half mile of a major transit stop and there is unobstructed access to the major transit stop from the development: zero spaces per unit.
(C) For-rent housing development for individuals who are 62 years of age or older that complies with Civil Code §§ 51.2 and 51.3, 100 percent affordable to lower income families, and the development has either paratransit service or unobstructed access, within one-half mile, to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day: zero spaces per unit.
(D) For-rent special needs housing development (as defined in Health and Safety Code § 51312), 100 percent affordable to lower income families, shall have either paratransit service or unobstructed access, within one-half mile, to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day: zero spaces per unit.
(E) For-rent supportive housing development (as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50675.14), 100 percent affordable to lower income families: zero spaces per unit.
(c) Calculation of Parking. If the total number of parking spaces required for a development is other than a whole number, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
(d) Location of Parking. For purposes of this Section, a development may provide on-site parking through tandem parking or uncovered parking, but not through on-street parking.
(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007; Am. Ord. 4415, passed - -2021)