(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 12-10-18 of this chapter, the Planning and Environmental Commission may approve a reduction to the number of required spaces specified in § 12-10-10 of this chapter, provided a report documenting the presence of unique parking characteristics is provided by a qualified consultant and the following findings are made by the Planning and Environmental Commission:
(1) The parking demand will be less than the requirements identified in § 12-10-10 of this chapter;
(2) The probable long term use of the building or structure, based on its design, will not generate additional parking demand;
(3) The use or activity is part of a demonstrated permanent program (including, but not limited to, “rideshare” programs, shuttle service or staggered work shifts) intended to reduce parking demand that has been incorporated into the project’s final approved development plan; and
(4) Proximity or availability of alternative modes of transportation (including, but not limited to, public transit or shuttle services) is significant and integral to the nature of the use or business activity.
(B) In reaching a decision, the Planning and Environmental Commission shall consider survey data submitted by a qualified transportation planning or engineering consultant. Projects under “special review” are subject to additional scrutiny by the Planning and Environmental Commission after development plan approval if it is deemed necessary to verify continued compliance with the above listed criteria. The maximum allowable reduction in the number of required spaces shall not exceed 25% of the total number required under § 12-10-10 of this chapter.
(Ord. 9(2000) § 5; Ord. 29(2005) § 29)