8.3.5 ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE.

• (a) Alternative Parking and Loading Plan . Where an applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director that variations in the standards or dimensions otherwise required by this section are warranted for uses with unique needs, an alternative parking area design and loading plan may be allowed. To grant such exception the Community Development Director may approve the alternative parking and loading plan, subject to the following criteria:

  • (1) That the applicant has demonstrated that the alternative plan is a superior solution and the requested modifications in the design standards are warranted; and

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• (2) That the alternative parking arrangement will be in place at all times during operation of the principal uses to be served by the parking.

• (b) Valet Parking Permit . The Community Development Director can establish an administrative process to consider a Valet Parking permit. Valet Parking Permits may be issued as a means of satisfying all or a portion of the off-street parking requirement. Valet parking may be used to accommodate more parking spaces on the site of the principal use served by the parking than could be accommodated in conformance with the design standards of this section. It may also be used to provide off-site parking. The Community Development Director may issue a Valet Permit upon finding that the valet parking shall not cause interference with the public use of rights-of-way or imperil public safety.