The purpose of the transportation control measures is to implement the 1991 air quality management plan and the 1992 attainment plan for carbon monoxide. The requirements, as provided in this chapter, are established to achieve the trip reduction targets as established by the air resources board and environmental protection agency. (Ord. 2233 § 2, 1994)

These requirements shall be applicable to developments which receive discretionary approvals from the city after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

   A.   New nonresidential and multi-family (of 10 or more units) developments or remodel, when discretionary review is required, shall install bicycle racks or secured lockers at a rate of one per thirty (30) parking spaces with a minimum of a three (3) space bicycle rack.

   B.   New nonresidential and multi-family (of 10 or more units) developments shall provide on site pedestrian walkways and bicycle facilities to connect each building in the development to public streets.

   C.   New nonresidential development producing two hundred fifty (250) or more peak hour vehicle trips shall provide a shower facility accessible to both men and women who bicycle or walk to work.

   D.   New nonresidential and multi-family (of 10 or more units) developments with one hundred (100) or more parking spaces shall have a passenger loading area with a curb length of at least one hundred feet (100') in a location close to the building entrance. The loading area shall be designed so as not to interfere with vehicle circulation.

   E.   New nonresidential development shall designate preferential parking spaces for vanpools near building entrances at a rate of one parking space per one hundred (100) spaces.

   F.   New nonresidential and residential (of 10 or more units) developments along existing or planned transit routes shall install transit improvements such as bus pullouts, bus pads and bus shelters. The need for and nature of these improvements are to be defined by the city in cooperation with Omnitrans.

   G.   New residential developments over five hundred (500) units shall provide a telecommuting center or contribute toward the development of a telecommuting center.

   H.   Office park developments for over one thousand (1,000) employees shall provide on site videoconferencing facilities.

   I.   New nonresidential developments linked to other actions that reduce vehicle trips may reduce parking space requirements to account for increased ridesharing and other modes of transportation. The land areas which would otherwise be utilized for parking shall be landscaped.

   J.   New nonresidential and multi-family (of 10 or more units) developments shall participate in the development of a bicycle route system consistent with SCAG's regional mobility element.

   K.   New nonresidential developments producing two hundred fifty (250) or more peak hour vehicle trips shall designate on site parking areas to be used by commuters as park and ride lots.

   L.   New nonresidential development shall designate preferred parking spaces for employee vanpools and rideshare vehicles near employee building entrances. The designation of preferential parking spaces shall be at a rate of ten (10) spaces per one hundred (100) employees with a minimum of one space for businesses with over ten (10) employees. (Ord. 2233 § 2, 1994)

The monitoring criteria set forth in this section shall be applicable to the individual requirements set forth in section 18.224.020 of this chapter. The letter designations in this section correspond to the letter designations for the individual requirements set forth in section 18.224.020 of this chapter.

   A.   Bicycle parking facilities shall be indicated on approved development plans and shall be constructed as a component of the approved project. Installation shall be verified by city building inspectors. The site shall be inspected by the city on a periodic basis to assure the maintenance of the facilities.

   B.   On site pedestrian walkways and bicycle facilities shall be indicated on the approved development plans and shall be constructed as a component of the approved project. Installation shall be verified by city building inspectors. The maintenance of the facilities shall be verified by city staff on a periodic basis.

   C.   Shower facilities shall be indicated on the approved development plans and shall be constructed as a component of the approved project. Installation shall be verified by city building inspectors.

   D.   Passenger loading areas shall be indicated on the approved development plans. Signs and curb painting shall be installed designating such areas as a component of the approved project. Installation shall be verified by city building inspectors. The maintenance of loading areas shall be verified by the city on a periodic basis.

   E.   Preferential parking spaces for vanpools shall be shown on plans prior to issuance of a building permit and on designated parking spaces before final occupancy of the project. The spaces shall be designated by appropriate signing or painting. Maintenance of the specified number of designated spaces shall be verified by the city on a periodic basis.

   F.   Transit improvements shall be indicated on the approved development plans. Installation as a part of the approved project shall be verified by city building or public works inspectors.

   G.   Establishment of a telecommuting center or contribution toward the establishment of a center shall be identified prior to the issuance of building permits and verification made before issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

   H.   Establishment of videoconferencing facilities shall be identified prior to the issuance of building permits and verification made before issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

   I.   Parking requirements shall be reduced by the number of vehicles reduced by other trip reduction actions. Deletion of parking areas and installation of appropriate landscaped areas shall be verified by city building inspectors.

   J.   Installation of a bicycle route system shall be accomplished by the city. A fee to implement the development of the bicycle route system shall be established based upon the size of a project. Some projects may be required to install portions of the bicycle route system within their developments and would be approved at the time of final city approvals and inspected by building and public works inspectors.

   K.   An agreement designating a portion of the parking lot as a park and ride lot shall be executed before the issuance of a building permit. The agreement shall specify the area so designated, any exceptions to the designation and the authority of the city to install and maintain signs informing of the designation.

   L.   Preferential parking spaces for employee vanpools and rideshare vehicles shall be designated on plans before issuance of building permits and designated on parking spaces before final occupancy of the project. The spaces shall be designated by appropriate signing or painting. Maintenance of the specified number of designated spaces shall be verified by the city on a periodic basis. (Ord. 2233 § 2, 1994)

Enforcement of this chapter shall be in accordance with chapter 18.208 of this title. (Ord. 2233 § 2, 1994)

Fees to implement the provisions of this chapter shall be adopted by city council resolution. (Ord. 2233 § 2, 1994)