A.

All developments in all zoning districts other than non-residential uses in the Central Business District shall provide a sufficient number of parking spaces to accommodate the number of vehicles that are likely to be attracted to the development in question, subject to the requirements of this Title.

B.

The presumptions established by this chapter are that a development must comply with the parking standards set forth in the Table of Parking Requirements and that any development that does meet these standards is in compliance. However, the Table of Parking Requirements is only intended to establish a presumption and should be flexibly administered, as provided in Section 15.72.020.

C.

When determination of the number of parking spaces required by the Table of Parking Requirements results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction of one-half or less may be disregarded, while a fraction in excess of one-half shall be counted as one parking space.

D.

The city recognizes that the table of parking requirements (Table VI) cannot and does not cover every possible situation that may arise. If the proposed use is not listed in the table of parking requirements, the city planner shall establish the minimum requirement based on a study of anticipated parking demand provided by the applicant at his or her sole expense. In the study the applicant shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the parking demand for a specific land use will be satisfied. Parking studies shall be prepared by a professional engineer with expertise in traffic and parking analysis, unless an equally qualified individual is authorized by the city planner. For any new development or new use in an existing development which will result in one thousand gsf or less occupied by a new activity or use, the city planner may waive the parking study if a parking requirement can be determined by other means.

E.

Table of parking requirements—Table VI, describes the number of off-street parking stalls required for the various permissible uses.

F.

All parking spaces required pursuant to this chapter shall be provided on site unless off-site parking is authorized by the city planner pursuant to Section 15.76.080. In no case shall parking areas on a street or other public right-of-way be counted towards the satisfaction of the parking requirements set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

The city recognizes that, due to the particularities of any given development, the inflexible application of the parking standards set forth in Subsection 15.72.010(e) may result in a development either with inadequate parking space or parking space far in excess of its needs. The former situation may lead to traffic congestion or parking violations in adjacent streets as well as unauthorized parking in nearby private lots. The latter situation wastes money as well as space that could more desirably be used for valuable development or environmentally useful open space, and contributes to impervious surface. Therefore, as suggested in Section 15.72.010, the city may permit deviations from the presumptive requirements of Subsection 15.72.010(e) and may require more parking or allow less parking whenever it finds that such deviations are more likely to satisfy the standard set forth in Subsection 15.72.010(a).

B.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the city may allow deviations from the parking requirements set forth in Subsection 15.72.010(e) when it finds that:

1.

A residential development is irrevocably oriented toward the elderly or other demographic group which, due to the driving characteristics of the group, requires fewer or more parking stalls than the general populace;

2.

A sole business (not part of a larger mall) is primarily oriented to walk-in trade.

C.

Whenever the city allows or requires a deviation from the presumptive parking requirements set forth in Subsection 15.72010(e), it shall enter on the face of the building permit or certificate of occupancy the parking requirement that it imposes and the reasons for allowing or requiring the deviation.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

Subject to Subsections (B) and (C), each parking space shall contain a rectangular area at least nineteen feet long and nine feet wide. Lines demarcating parking spaces may be drawn at various angles in relation to curbs or aisles, so long as the parking spaces so created contain within them the rectangular area required by this section.

B.

Compact cars: In parking areas containing ten or more parking spaces, up to twenty percent of the parking spaces need only contain a rectangular area of eight feet in width by sixteen feet in length. If such spaces are provided, they shall be conspicuously designated as reserved for small or compact cars only.

C.

Wherever parking areas consist of spaces set aside for parallel parking, the dimensions of such parking spaces shall be not less than twenty-two feet by eight feet.

D.

Dimensions for ADA parking spaces shall be as specified in Section 15.72.055(D).

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

Parking area aisle widths shall conform to Table IV, which varies the width requirement according to the angle of parking.

B.

Driveways that provide access to parking areas shall be not less than ten feet in width for one-way traffic and twenty feet in width for two-way traffic, except that ten-feet-wide driveways are permissible for two-way traffic when (i) the driveway is not longer than fifty feet, (ii) it provides access to not more than six spaces, and (iii) sufficient turning space is provided so that vehicles need not back into a public street.

Table IV: Parking Aisle Widths

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

Unless no other practical alternative is available, vehicle accommodation areas shall be designed so that, without resorting to extraordinary movements, vehicles may exit such areas without backing onto a public street. This requirement does not apply to parking areas consisting of driveways that serve one or two dwelling units, although backing onto arterial streets is discouraged.

B.

Vehicle accommodation areas of all developments shall be designed so that sanitation, emergency, and other public service vehicles can serve such developments without the necessity of backing unreasonable distances or making other dangerous or hazardous turning movements.

C.

Every vehicle accommodation area shall be designed so that vehicles cannot extend beyond the perimeter of such area onto adjacent properties or public rights-of-way. Such areas shall also be designed so that vehicles do not extend over sidewalks or tend to bump against or damage any wall, vegetation, or other obstruction.

D.

Circulation areas shall be designed so that vehicles can proceed safely without posing a danger to pedestrians or other vehicles and without interfering with parking areas.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

Off-street parking and access for physically disabled persons shall be provided in accordance with Section 1106 of the International Building Code and RCW 70.92, Public Buildings-Provisions for Aged and Handicapped, which generally requires parking as set out in subsection B of this section. In the event of any inconsistency or ambiguity, this ordinance shall be construed and applied in a manner consistent with said provisions. The building official shall determine all ADA parking requirements.

B.

ADA Parking Requirements.

C.

One out of every six or fraction of six ADA stalls must be sized to accommodate ADA van-sized vehicles or provide at least one ADA van accessible stall;

D.

The ADA stall must be ninety-six inches wide with a sixty-inch aisle for a disabled person's vehicle, and ninety-six inches wide with a ninety-six-nch aisle for a disabled persons van. Two adjacent ADA stalls may share the aisle space separating the stalls.

E.

Additional measures and accommodations for the disabled may be undertaken or required in accordance with this title.

F.

If the use that is required to provide on-site parking is exempt from the requirements of the ADA pursuant to applicable state and federal law, the use shall also be exempt from providing ADA parking under this chapter. The applicant shall bear the burden of demonstrating the applicability of any such exemption.

G.

The city planner may, in his/her sole discretion, authorize a shared parking arrangement by and for one or more properties. If so approved, the number of ADA parking spaces contained in the shared parking area may be counted toward each participating property's required ADA spaces. If such an arrangement is authorized, a joint use agreement setting forth the provisions for maintenance, operation, and access with respect to the shared parking area shall be executed by the owners of the participating properties in a form approved by the city attorney and recorded against the property title of each such property at the owners' expense. The city planner shall base the decision to approve or deny any shared parking arrangement pursuant to this subsection upon any relevant considerations, including but not limited to:

1.

Whether each property is contiguous to the location of the shared parking area on at least one side;

2.

Whether the shared parking area can be configured in a manner that ensures adequate and safe internal circulation for vehicles and pedestrians;

3.

Whether the configuration of the shared parking area would otherwise comply with all applicable provisions of the CMC; and

4.

Whether the configuration of the shared parking area would not violate applicable state and/or federal requirements, including but not limited to federal ADA standards.

H.

In the event that only one parking space is required for a use by the application of Table VI, and that space is required to be ADA compliant pursuant to this section, a minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided, one of which shall be ADA compliant.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

Except as provided in Subsection (B), all vehicle accommodation areas shall be graded and surfaced with asphalt, concrete or other material that will provide equivalent protection against potholes, erosion, and dust. Specifications for surfaces meeting the standard set forth in this subsection shall be as specified by the public works director. Pervious surfaces designed to mitigate storm water run-off are allowed and encouraged.

B.

Where a proposed use is (i) clearly non-permanent (i.e., no permanent structure is proposed) and is not anticipated to be a permanent use, and (ii) is not required to have more than ten parking spaces per the table of parking requirements, and (iii) the parking spaces are not to be used regularly (at least five days per week), then the vehicle accommodation areas that contain parking areas need not be paved as specified in Subsection (A). Instead, the vehicle accommodation area may be graded and surfaced with crushed stone, gravel, or other suitable material to provide a surface that is stable and will help to reduce dust and erosion. The perimeter of such parking areas shall be defined by bricks, stones, railroad ties, or other similar devices. In addition, whenever such a vehicle accommodation area abuts a paved street, the driveway leading from such street to such area (or, if there is no driveway, the portion of the vehicle accommodation area that opens onto such streets), shall be paved as provided in Subsection (A) for a distance of fifteen feet back from the edge of the paved street. This subsection shall not apply to single-family or two-family residences or other uses that are required to have only one or two parking spaces and shall not apply to all commercial zones.

C.

Parking spaces in areas surfaced in accordance with Subsection (A) shall be appropriately demarcated with painted lines or other markings. Parking spaces in areas surfaced in accordance with Subsection (B) shall be demarcated whenever practicable.

D.

Vehicle accommodation areas shall be properly maintained in all respects. In particular, and without limiting the foregoing, vehicle accommodation area surfaces shall be kept in good condition (free from potholes, etc.) and parking space lines or markings shall be kept clearly visible and distinct.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

One parking area may contain required spaces for several different uses, but except as otherwise provided in this section, the required space assigned to one use may not be credited to any other use.

B.

To the extent that developments that wish to make joint use of the same parking spaces operate at different times, the same spaces may be credited to both uses. For example, if a parking lot is used in connection with an office building on Monday through Friday but is generally ninety percent vacant on weekends, another development that operates only on weekends could be credited with ninety percent of the spaces on that lot. Or, if a church parking lot is generally occupied only to fifty percent of capacity on days other than Sunday, another development could make use of fifty percent of the church lot's spaces on those other days.

C.

If the joint use of the same parking spaces by two or more principal uses involves satellite parking spaces, then the provisions of Section 15.72.080 are also applicable.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

If the number of off-street parking spaces required by this title cannot reasonably be provided on the same lot where the principal use associated with these parking spaces is located, then spaces may be provided on adjacent or nearby lots in accordance with the provisions of this section. These off-site spaces are referred to in this section as satellite parking spaces.

B.

All such satellite parking spaces must be located within one thousand feet of the building housing the use associated with such parking. Satellite parking to serve uses in any zones other than the CBD may not be located in the CBD.

C.

A party wishing to take advantage of the provisions of this section must present satisfactory written evidence that the party has the permission of the owner or other person in charge of the satellite parking spaces to use such spaces. The party must also sign an acknowledgment that the continuing validity of the permit depends upon continuing ability to provide the requisite number of parking spaces.

D.

Persons who obtain satellite parking spaces in accordance with this section shall not be held accountable for ensuring that the satellite parking areas from which they obtain their spaces satisfy the design requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, whenever (i) there exists a lot with one or more structures on it constructed before the effective date of this title, and (ii) a change in use that does not involve any enlargement of a structure is proposed for such lot, and (iii) the parking requirements of Section 15.72.010 that would be applicable as a result of the proposed change cannot be satisfied on such lot because there is not sufficient area available on the lot that can practicably be used for parking, then the applicant need only comply with the requirements of Section 15.72.010 to the extent that (i) parking space is practicably available on the lot where the development is located, and (ii) satellite parking space is reasonably available as provided in Section 15.72.080. However, if satellite parking subsequently becomes reasonably available, then it shall be a continuing condition of the permit authorizing development on such lot that the developer shall obtain satellite parking when it does become available.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

Subject to Subsection (E), whenever the normal operation of any development requires that goods, merchandise, or equipment be routinely delivered to or shipped from that development, a sufficient off-street loading and unloading area must be provided in accordance with this section to accommodate the delivery or shipment operations in a safe and convenient manner.

B.

The loading and unloading area must be of sufficient size to accommodate the numbers and types of vehicles that are likely to use this area, given the nature of the development in question. Table V indicates the number and size of spaces that, presumptively, satisfy the standard set forth in this subsection. However, the city may require more or less loading and unloading area if reasonably necessary to satisfy the foregoing standard.

C.

Loading and unloading areas shall be so located and designed such that the vehicles intended to use them can (i) maneuver safely and conveniently to and from a public right-of-way, and (ii) complete the loading and unloading operations without obstructing or interfering with any public right-of-way or any parking space or parking lot aisle.

D.

No area allocated to loading and unloading facilities may be used to satisfy the area requirements for off-street parking, nor shall any portion of any off-street parking area be used to satisfy the area requirements for loading and unloading facilities.

E.

Whenever (i) there exists a lot with one or more structures on it constructed before the effective date of this title, and (ii) a change in use that does not involve any enlargement of a structure is proposed for such lot, and (iii) the loading area requirements of this section cannot be satisfied because there is not sufficient area available on the lot that can practicably be used for loading and unloading, then the developer need only comply with this section to the extent reasonably possible.

Table V: Loading Area Requirements

* Minimum dimensions of twelve feet by fifty-five feet and overhead clearance of fourteen feet from street grade required.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

A stacking space shall be an area measuring eight feet, six inches by twenty feet with direct forward access to a service window of a drive-through facility. A stacking space shall be located to prevent any vehicles from extending onto the public right-of-way, or interfering with any pedestrian circulation, traffic maneuvering, or other required parking areas. Stacking space for drive-through or drive-in uses may not be counted as required off-street parking spaces.

B.

For each drive-up lane of a financial institution, business service, gas stations, vendor stand, or other drive-through use, a minimum of three stacking spaces shall be provided.

C.

For each service lane of a drive-through restaurant or espresso stand, a minimum of four stacking spaces shall be provided.

D.

Stacking spaces serving businesses that are located adjacent to a less intensive zone than that in which the business is located, or are located adjacent to a public use area such as a street, sidewalk, park, or trail, shall be landscaped to provide a buffer between the stacking spaces and the adjacent zone or public use. Said landscaping shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 15.76 CMC and the administrative landscaping guidelines adopted by the city.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

Bicycle parking is required as follows: For any commercial or office development that has a parking requirement of six or more automobile parking spaces, one on-site bicyle parking space shall be required for every six automobile parking spaces, up to a maximum requirement of six bicycle parking spaces.

For any multi-family development that has five or more dwelling units, one on-site bicycle parking space shall be required per every five dwelling units. The bicycle parking requirement shall not count towards any reduction in the required parking for automobiles.

B.

Bicycle parking areas are encouraged in all new commercial and multifamily development, and are intended to encourage the use of bicycles as a form of transportation by providing safe and convenient places to park bicycles.

C.

The city planner shall approve the location of and access to bicycle parking areas in accordance with the following guidelines:

1.

Bicycle parking areas should be designed so as to be visible from the street if appropriate to the type of development and to be convenient to cyclists and to interact as harmoniously as possible with other forms of transportation.

2.

Outdoor bicycle parking areas be located no farther than fifty feet from primary building entrances if appropriate to the type of use, and their location and design shall assure that bicycle parking does not obstruct vehicle parking or pedestrian accessways.

3.

Outdoor bicycle parking areas shall include a bicycle rack for the secure placement of bicycles.

4.

Outdoor bicycle parking areas including bicycle racks should be located so as to avoid conflict with pedestrian movement and access walks as required by the International Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable state and federal policies and guidelines.

5.

A pedestrian-accessible walk should be provided between the outdoor bicycle parking area and the primary building entrance and shall be constructed of hard surface materials with a minimum width of five feet. Public sidewalks may be used to meet this standard.

6.

Bicycle parking areas are encouraged to be sheltered from natural elements through methods such as roof extensions, overhangs, awnings, arcades, carports or enclosures.

7.

Adjacent uses should attempt to combine bicycle parking areas to the extent practicable.

D.

Bike racks provided pursuant to this section should meet the following provisions:

1.

Bicycle racks provided for required bicycle parking facilities should ensure that bicycles may be securely locked to the racks without undue inconvenience.

2.

Bicycle parking facilities should offer security in the form of either a lockable enclosure in which a bicycle can be stored or a stationary object such as a bicycle rack upon which a bicycle can be locked in accordance with the following requirement: bicycle racks should hold bicycles securely by means of the frame. The frame must be supported so that the bicycle cannot be pushed or fall to one side in a manner that will damage the bicycle's wheels.

3.

Bicycle parking racks, shelters or lockers must be securely anchored to the ground or to a structure.

4.

Bicycle parking spaces should be a minimum of two and one-half feet wide by six feet long, and provide a vertical clearance of seven feet. A minimum five-foot wide access aisle shall be provided and maintained between or beside each row of bicycle parking.

5.

Each bicycle parking space should be accessible without moving another bicycle.

6.

Bicycle parking spaces required by this chapter shall not be rented or leased.

7.

Areas set aside for required bicycle parking should be clearly reserved for bicycle parking only.

E.

Bicycle parking areas shall be paved and surfaced in accordance with the following requirement: Outdoor bicycle parking areas should be surfaced with hard-surfacing material having a minimum depth of two inches, such as pavers, asphalt or concrete. This surface should conform with all requirements pertaining to stormwater drainage and control and shall be maintained in good and safe condition at all times.

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009)

A.

All uses, except single-family detached homes, shall provide pedestrian access onto the site unless such access is inappropriate to the type of use. Pedestrian access points shall be provided at all pedestrian arrival points to the development including the property edges, adjacent lots, abutting street intersections, crosswalks, and at transit stops. The city planner shall approve the locations of pedestrian access in accordance with the following:

1.

Access points at property edges and to adjacent lots shall be coordinated with existing development to provide circulation patterns between developments; and

2.

Residential developments shall provide links between culs-de-sac or groups of buildings to allow pedestrian access from within the development and from adjacent developments to activity centers, parks, common tracts, open spaces, schools or other public facilities, transit stops and public streets, unless provision of such access cannot be provided for due to considerations of topograpy or other factors.

B.

Pedestrian walkways shall form an on-site circulation system that minimizes the conflict between pedestrians and traffic at all points of pedestrian access to on-site parking and building entrances. Pedestrian walkways shall be provided when the pedestrian access point or any parking space is more than seventy-five feet from the building entrance or principal on-site destination and as follows:

1.

All developments which contain more than one building shall provide walkways between the principal entrances of the buildings;

2.

All nonresidential buildings set back more than one hundred feet from the public right-of-way shall provide for direct pedestrian access from the building to buildings on adjacent lots; and

3.

Pedestrian walkways across parking areas shall be located as follows:

a.

Walkways running parallel to the parking rows shall be provided for every four rows. Rows without walkways shall be landscaped or contain barriers or other means to encourage pedestrians to use the walkways; and

b.

Walkways running perpendicular to the parking rows shall be no further than twenty parking spaces. Landscaping, barriers or other means shall be provided between the parkingrows to encourage pedestrians to use the walkways.

C.

Pedestrian access and walkways shall meet the following minimum design standards:

1.

Access and walkways shall be well lit and physically separated from driveways and parking spaces by landscaping, berms, barriers, grade separation or other means to protect pedestrians from vehicular traffic;

2.

Access and walkways shall be a minimum of sixty inches of unobstructed width and meet the surfacing standards of the city of Carnation standards for walkways or sidewalks;

3.

Access shall be usable by mobility impaired persons and shall be designed and constructed to be easily located by the sight impaired pedestrian by either grade change, texture or other equivalent means;

4.

A crosswalk shall be required when a walkway crosses a driveway or a paved area accessible to vehicles and such crosswalk must be accessible by means of ADA compliant ramps where appropriate; and

5.

Wherever walkways are provided traffic calming devices shall be located at all points where a walkway crosses the lane of vehicle travel.

TABLE VI: TABLE OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS

(Ord. No. 761, § 2, 6-16-2009; Ord. No. 909, § 8(Exh. E), 10-16-2018)