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Discussion of shared parking agreements and procedures - Guidance
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Action Required:
Guidance
Description:
The current parking code allows for new developments that cannot meet the number of required on-site parking spaces to have arrangements with properties in the area to have agreements for sharing parking spaces. The current code section provides the framework for a property owner to create an agreement.
Section 17.4.1 Reduction for Off-Site Arrangements
Off-site parking may be used in combination to meet minimum parking space requirements; a reduction of required off-street parking spaces on a given site may be permitted by the zoning director in cases where additional off-street, off-site, parking area in sufficient quantity and availability in conformity with this article compensates for the reduction, subject to the following:
(a) The property is under one (1) ownership, or a valid agreement exists between the two property owners for use of the parking area.
(b) Off-site parking shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the required parking for a building or buildings.
(c) Off-site parking shall be located within eight hundred (800) feet of the building or buildings in which it is leased to serve.
(d) Lease agreements, as applicable, must be of sufficient duration to serve the use or uses proposed to be partially served by the off-site leased parking.
(e) Safe and convenient pedestrian access, such as a sidewalk or path, must exist or be provided from the structure or use to the off-site parking lot.
Comments:
Added at the request of Mayor Wood.