The following trip reduction measures shall be implemented for nonresidential projects requiring a site plan and design review or conditional use permit:
A. Bicycle Racks: A bicycle rack, locker, or other secure bicycle facility shall be provided for every thirty (30) parking spaces within a project and at least one bicycle rack capable of holding three (3) bicycles shall be provided for all projects. Safe and convenient access to bicycle racks must be provided from public streets.
B. Pedestrian And Bicycle Connection To Streets: On site pedestrian walkways and bicycle facilities are to be provided connecting each building in a development to public streets.
C. Passenger Loading Areas: A passenger loading area in a location close to the main building entrance shall be provided for projects with one hundred (100) or more parking spaces. The area devoted to loading and unloading of passengers shall be equivalent to a minimum of five (5) parking spaces.
D. Carpool/Vanpool Parking: A parking space located in close proximity to the building entrance shall be reserved for use by potential carpool/vanpool vehicles for projects with one hundred (100) or more parking spaces. All preferential parking spaces for carpool/vanpool shall be signed and striped. Such spaces shall be accessible to vanpool vehicles. If a vanpool parking space is located within a parking structure, a minimum vertical clearance of nine feet (9') shall be maintained.
E. Transit Facilities: Transit facilities, such as bus shelter, bus pullouts, and bus pads, shall be provided if the director, in consultation with local transit providers, determines they are needed to serve the development.
F. Videoconferencing: On site videoconferencing facilities for office buildings with a capacity of one thousand (1,000) employees or greater is required.
G. Shower Facilities: A minimum of one shower facility accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons bicycling or walking to work for each project which exceeds the following thresholds:
Use | Threshold |
Commercial | 250,000 sq. ft. |
Industrial | 325,000 sq. ft. |
Office | 125,000 sq. ft. |
(Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)