Unless otherwise specifically provided or unless clearly required by the context, the words and phrases defined in this section shall have the meaning indicated when used in this chapter:

"Circulation area" means that portion of the vehicle accommodation area used for access to parking or loading areas or other facilities on the lot. Essentially, driveways and other maneuvering areas (other than parking aisles) comprise the circulation area.

"Driveway" means that portion of the vehicle accommodation area that consists of a travel lane bounded on either side by an area that is not part of the vehicle accommodation area.

"Gross floor area" means the total area of a building measured by taking the outside dimensions of the building at each floor level intended for occupancy or storage.

"Loading and unloading area" means that portion of the vehicle accommodation area used to satisfy the requirements of the code.

"Parking area aisles" means that portion of the vehicle accommodation area consisting of lanes providing access to parking spaces.

"Parking space" means a portion of the vehicle accommodation area set for the parking of one vehicle.

"Vehicle accommodation area" means that portion of a lot that is used by vehicles for access, circulation, parking, and loading and unloading. It comprises the total of circulation areas, loading and unloading areas, and parking areas (spaces and aisles).

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

All developments in zoning districts other than the CBD shall provide a sufficient number of parking spaces to accommodate the number of vehicles that ordinarily are likely to be attracted to the development in question.

B.

The presumptions established by this chapter are that:

1.

A development must comply with the parking standards set forth in subsection E of this section to satisfy the requirement stated in subsection A of this section; and

2.

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 17.52.030.

C.

Uses in the table of parking requirements (subsection E of this section), are indicated by a numerical reference keyed to the table of permissible uses, Appendix A to Chapter 17.32. When determination of the number of parking spaces required by this table 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 table of parking requirements set forth in subsection E of this section cannot and does not cover every possible situation that may arise. Therefore, in cases not specifically covered, the permit-issuing authority is authorized to determine the parking requirements using this table as a guide.

E.

Table of Parking Requirements Use Parking Requirement.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 2012/13-06, § 1, 7-18-12)

A.

The council recognizes that, due to the particularities of any given development, the inflexible application of the parking standards set forth in Section 17.52.020(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. Therefore, as suggested in Section 17.52.020, the permit-issuing authority may permit deviations from the presumptive requirements of Section 17.52.020(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 Section 17.52.020(A).

B.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the permit-issuing authority may allow deviations from the parking requirements set forth in Section 17.52.020(E) when it finds that:

1.

A residential development is irrevocably oriented toward the elderly;

2.

A business is primarily oriented to walk-in trade.

C.

Whenever the permit-issuing authority allows or requires a deviation from the presumptive parking requirements set forth in Section 17.52.020(E), it shall enter on the face of the permit the parking requirement that it imposes and the reasons for allowing or requiring the deviation.

D.

If the permit-issuing authority concludes, based upon information it receives in the consideration of a specific development proposal, that the presumption established by Section 17.52.020(E) for a particular use classification is erroneous, it shall initiate a request for an amendment to the table of parking requirements per the procedures in this chapter.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Subject to subsections B and C of this section, each parking space shall contain a rectangular area at least nineteen (19) 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.

In parking areas containing ten (10) or more parking spaces, up to twenty (20) percent of the parking spaces need contain a rectangular area of only seven and one-half feet in width by fifteen (15) 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 (22) feet by nine feet.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

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

B.

Driveways shall be not less than ten (10) feet in width for one-way traffic and eighteen (18) feet in width for two-way traffic, except that ten (10) feet-wide driveways are permissible for two-way traffic when:

1.

The driveway is not longer than fifty (50) feet;

2.

It provides access to not more than six spaces; and

3.

Sufficient turning space is provided so that vehicles need not back into a public street; or when the driveway serves only one dwelling unit.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Unless no other practicable 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 only one unit, 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. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Vehicle accommodation areas that:

1.

Include lanes for drive-in windows; or

2.

Contain parking areas that are required to have more than ten (10) parking spaces and that are used regularly at least five days per week shall be graded and surfaced with asphalt, concrete or other material that will provide equivalent protection against potholes, erosion, and dust.

B.

Vehicle accommodation areas that are not provided with the type of surface specified in subsection A of this section shall 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 of this section for a distance of fifteen (15) 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.

C.

Parking spaces in areas surfaced per subsection A of this section shall be appropriately demarcated with painted lines or other markings. Parking spaces in areas surfaced per subsection B of this section 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. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

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 (90) percent vacant on weekends, another development that operates only on weekends could be credited with ninety (90) percent of the spaces on that lot. Or, if a church parking lot is generally occupied only to fifty (50) percent of capacity on days other than Sunday, another development could make use of fifty (50) 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 17.52.090 are also applicable.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

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 per 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 (except spaces intended for employee use) must be located within four hundred (400) feet of a public entrance of a principal building housing the use associated with such parking, or within four hundred (400) feet of the lot on which the use associated with such parking is located if the use is not housed within any principal building. Satellite parking spaces intended for employee use may be located within any reasonable distance.

C.

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

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, whenever:

A.

There exists a lot with one or more structures on it constructed before the effective date of this title;

B.

A change in use that does not involve any enlargement of a structure is proposed for such lot; and

C.

The parking requirements of Section 17.52.020 that would be applicable as a result of the proposed change cannot be satisfied on such lot because there is no sufficient area available on the lot that can practicably be used for parking, then the developer need only comply with the requirements of Section 17.52.020 to the extent that:

1.

Parking space is practicably available on the lot where the development is located; and

2.

Satellite parking space is reasonably available as provided in Section 17.52.090. 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 obtain satellite parking when it does become available.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

In any self-park facility, a certain number of spaces must be set aside for wheelchair access as summarized in the following table:

B.

An exceptions to minimum requirements in subsection A of this section is outpatient units at medical care facilities ten (10) percent of total spaces for that facility.

C.

Medical care facilities specifically for treatment of the mobility impaired: twenty (20) percent of the total spaces for that facility.

1.

Standard Accessible Spaces. Accessible spaces shall consist of an eight-foot-wide parking stall adjacent to an eight-foot-wide access aisle.

2.

Vertical Clearance. Along at least one aisle to and from each accessible space, a minimum clearance of ninety-eight (98) inches is required.

D.

Location of Accessible Spaces.

1.

Accessible parking spaces serving a particular building shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel to an accessible entrance.

2.

Accessible parking spaces may be provided on one level of a multi-level parking structure.

E.

Accessible Route.

1.

At least one accessible route with a continuous minimum clearance of thirty-six (36) inches must be provided from accessible parking spaces to the nearest accessible pedestrian entrance.

2.

If an accessible route has less than sixty (60) inches clear width then passing spaces at least sixty (60) inches by sixty (60) inches must be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed every two hundred (200) feet.

3.

The floor slope along an accessible route shall not exceed one is to twelve (12) with a maximum rise of thirty (30) inches for any run.

4.

A level landing shall be provided at the bottom of each ramp and top of each ramp run. The width of the landing shall be at least as wide as the ramp run and at least sixty (60) inches long. At changes in direction a sixty (60) inch by sixty (60) inch landing shall be provided.

5.

The cross slope of ramps shall not exceed one is to fifty (50).

6.

The floor slope at loading zones shall not exceed one is to fifty (50).

7.

It is preferable to provide the accessible route at the front of the stalls. Also, the accessible route shall avoid crossing lanes of vehicular travel. When crossing vehicular travel lanes is necessary, the route of travel shall be designated and marked by a crosswalk.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

Subject to subsection F of this section, 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 per 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. The following table indicates the number and size of spaces that, presumptively, satisfy the standard set forth in this subsection. However, the permit-issuing authority may require more or less loading and unloading area if reasonably necessary to satisfy the foregoing standard.

C.

In the CBD a public alley may be used to satisfy the requirements of subsections A and B of this section subject to any requirements or conditions of the zoning certificate set forth by the administrator to further satisfy the requirements of subsection D of this section.

D.

Loading and unloading areas shall be so located and designed that the vehicles intended to use them can:

1.

Maneuver safely and conveniently to and from a public right-of-way; and

2.

Complete the loading and unloading operations without obstructing or interfering with any public right-of-way or any parking space or parking lot aisle.

E.

All open off-street loading areas shall be improved with a compacted crushed aggregate base not less than eight inches thick, and shall be surfaced with asphalt concrete not less than two inches thick. Alternative materials which provide equivalent strength may be used subject to approval by the city engineer.

F.

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.

G.

Whenever:

1.

There exists a lot with one or more structures on it constructed before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title;

2.

A change in use that does not involve any enlargement of a structure is proposed for such lot; and

3.

The loading area requirements of this section cannot be satisfied because there is no 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.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))

A.

The portion of a vehicle circulation comprised by a driveway or drive through lane serving a drive-in window shall be a minimum of thirteen (13) feet wide.

B.

Drive through lanes shall not obstruct or interfere with parking area aisles, loading and unloading areas, or any public right-of-way.

C.

No area allocated for a drive-through lane shall be used to satisfy off-street parking or loading and unloading area requirements.

D.

A drive-through lane or driveway serving a drive-in window shall have a minimum reservoir lane capacity of one hundred (100) linear feet.

(Ord. 2004/05-17 § 1 (part))