The purpose of this section is to regulate the amount and location of vehicle parking and maneuvering areas in order to promote a more efficient use of land, enhance urban form, encourage the reduction of impervious surface area, provide for better pedestrian movement, and protect air and water quality. The provisions of this section are intended to:
(1) Prevent and alleviate the congestion of public streets;
(2) Encourage the incorporation of alternative modes of transportation by emphasizing pedestrian and bicycle circulation;
(3) Promote greater safety of passage between highway and land;
(4) Minimize the detrimental effects of vehicular use areas on adjacent properties;
(5) Encourage the reduction of impervious surfaces through effective design and the use of shared parking where practical; and
(6) Promote the health, safety, and public welfare by establishing minimum requirements for vehicular use areas.
(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)