Danville Municipal Code Div. 4 Parking Standards

a. Applicability to Existing Land Uses. A land use existing in the Downtown Business District as of November 21,1988, or for which a building permit has been issued, is not subject to the requirements of this chapter until there is a change of use/ business or expansion of the structure, provided that on-site parking facilities now required or serving such land uses are not reduced below these requirements in the future. A project already approved as of November 21, 1988 shall comply with the original conditions of approval until a new project is submitted and approved for the site. Parking required by the original conditions of approval may be removed with approval of the Planning Commission provided the owner demonstrates that removal is consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter.

b. Parking Computation Methodologies. Where the computation of required off-site parking spaces results in a fractional number, the resulting computation will be rounded to one-tenth (1/10) of a parking space. Where the computation of required on-site parking spaces results in a fractional number, only the fraction of one-half (1/2) or more shall be counted as one (1) parking space. When performing computations, rounding shall not be performed until the final result is reached.

c. Joint Use Parking Agreements. A joint-use parking agreement may be used when the Town determines that all of the required parking cannot be met on-site or in the Town's municipal parking lots. A joint-use parking agreement may be considered when the joint-use parking is to be provided on a nearby or adjacent lot but the distance from the adjacent parking to the proposed facility shall not be greater than one hundred fifty (150) feet. Such parking shall be specifically designated for the uses to which it is assigned. The same parking spaces may not be counted toward the required parking for more than one (1) use at a time.

The applicant shall provide evidence to the satisfaction of the Chief of Planning that the joint-use parking agreement provides for a specified number of parking stalls, is recorded to run with the property and is enforceable for a specified term.

d. Off-Site Parking Credit. "Off-Site Parking Credit" means that a portion of the required parking spaces is provided on-site and/or a portion is provided in the municipal parking lot where the same parking spaces are assigned to more than one (1) use at one (1) time. The Off-site Parking Credit is required in Areas 1, 2, 2A, 3 and 11.

Because Areas 1, 2, 2A, 3 and 11 are developed with high density retail and restaurant uses and the availability of on-site parking is limited, a parking reduction of 20 percent will apply when it is determined that the off-site parking credit will be used. This parking reduction will only be allowed when a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the required parking is purchased in the off-site public lot.

e. In Lieu Fees. Those properties and uses required to provide parking in off-site municipal parking lots pursuant to Section 32-45.31 of this Code shall pay an in lieu parking fee for each space required. The number of parking spaces used to calculate the required in lieu payment shall be based on the applicable standards of this Code. The amount of the in lieu parking fee per space shall be as set forth by resolution of the Town Council, in effect at the time the applicant 1) completes an application for a building permit or 2) initiates the land use activity that creates the demand for additional municipal parking, whichever comes first. In calculating the in lieu parking fee, if a credit to the property owner for Assessment District 73/74 (i.e., the Clocktower Municipal Parking Lot) is applicable, the credit shall not exceed the amount owed to the Town by way of the new project. Any in lieu parking fees due to Lhe Town shall be paid at issuance of a building permit or exercise of a land use entitlement creating the demand for additional parking, whichever occurs first.

(Ord. 2009-02, § 2)

f. Tandem Parking. Tandem parking is permitted only when the parking is used to meet the needs of employees or valet service is being provided. The property for which tandem parking is permitted must be posted or designated as such and the property owner must record a deed restriction.

g. Compact Parking. Up to thirty percent (30%) of the required parking may be provided in compact stalls. The compact stall dimension shall measure a minimum of eight (8) feet by sixteen (16) feet.

h. Historic Preservation Parking Relief. A reduction in the total number of parking spaces required under this chapter for a property designated a Heritage Resource shall be permitted according to the determination made by the Town, as provided by Town approval of historic preservation incentives for the Heritage Resource pursuant to subsection 32-72.1 of the Municipal Code.

i. Assessment District 73/74. Contra Costa County. Any parcel of land located within the existing Municipal Lot Assessment District (AD 73/74) shall receive credit for participation in that district by one (1) of the following:

1. If the parcel is within the one hundred percent (100%)-area of benefit (i.e., is a property with a shared boundary with the Clocktower equivalent to the parking demand that would be created with 100% floor area ratio coverage, after o observance of the requisite minimum front yard setback for retail.

2. If the parcel is located outside of the one hundred percent (100%) area of benefit (i.e., is not a property with a shared boundary with the Clocktower Municipal Parking Lot), then it shall receive full credit for the actual on-site spaces plus full credit for the actual dollar amount paid into AD 73/74 against payment of any in lieu fees.

j. Loading and Deliveries. Deliveries are encouraged in the Downtown Business District between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. due to the commercial density of the area and the disruptive nature of loading activities at later times. Each Development Plan shall be required to include provisions for off-site loading such as a designated area, parking management plan or provisions for the use of a required parking stall to be used for loading during off-business hours. Handicapped parking stalls may be used for deliveries during hours in which the business being served is not open to the public.

k. Unless otherwise approved, parking areas may not be used for merchandise sales, storage, repair work, dismantling or servicing of any kind.

(Ord. 2005-07, §2; Ord. 2013-05; Ord. 2017-07, § 2)

The special parking requirements of this chapter apply in Area 1, Area 2, Area 2A, Area 3, and Area 11 of the Downtown Business District.

a. Applicability. Existing on-site parking shall be allowed until one of the following occurs, at which time the property owner shall comply with the requirements of subsection b. below.

1. The property in question is completely redeveloped with new structures and new uses/businesses; or

2. A change of use/business is proposed which will intensify the parking demand; or

3. Where an addition to an existing structure is proposed and the added square footage is both less than 50% of the existing square footage of the structure and all building additions since November 21,1988 are cumulatively less than 50% of the original building size, the new square footage added must comply with the new parking standards;

Where the addition to an existing structure is proposed and the added square footage is greater than fifty percent (50%) of the existing square footage of the structure or the added square footage takes the structure cumulatively, since November 21, 1988, beyond 50% of the original building size, the entire square footage of the building, both existing and new, shall meet the parking requirements of this chapter.

b. Parking District Designations and Requirements.

1. Parking District A. The boundaries of Parking District A are contiguous with the boundaries of Area 1 (Old Town Retail). Proposed development within Parking District A shall conform to the following standards and those standards in subsection 32-45.32 and 32-45.34.

(a) A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the required parking shall be provided off-site in municipal parking lots.

(b) On-site parking may be provided underground and/or at grade as long as it is adequately screened. At grade parking located along Hartz Avenue shall be placed to the rear of buildings or substantially set back from applicable street frontages to substantially screen and buffer the parking through the use of berming, walls and/or landscaping that screen parked vehicles.

(c) Curb cuts shall be combined and minimized.

2. Parking District B. The boundaries of Parking District B are contiguous with the boundaries of Area 2 (Old Town Retail Transition), Area 2A (Old Town Retail) and Area 3 (Old Town Mixed Use). Proposed development within Parking District B shall conform to the following standards and those standards in subsections 32-45.32 and 32-45.34.

(a) Up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the required parking shall be provided off-site in municipal parking lots.

(b) Surface on-site parking is allowed.

3. Parking District C. The boundaries of Parking District C are contiguous with the boundaries of Area 11 (Special Opportunity District) as designated on Figure 6 of the 2030 General Plan. Proposed development within Parking District C shall conform to the following standards and those standards in subsections 32-45.32 and 32-45.34.

(a) A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the required parking shall be provided on-site.

(b) Surface on-site parking is allowed.

(Ord. 2005-07, §2; Ord. 2013-05; Ord. 2017-07, § 2)

a. Dimensions of the required on-site parking spaces and driveways shall have the following dimensions:

b. All on-site parking facilities shall be designated with appropriate maneuvering areas and means of vehicular access to the main and auxiliary streets. If the parking area does not abut a street, there shall be an access driveway not less than twelve (12) feet in width for one-way traffic and not less than twenty (20) feet for two-way traffic leading to the parking area in such a manner as to secure the most appropriate development of the property in question.

c. Pavement markings shall indicate the direction of traffic flow, stall width and length and any other directional signage and marking required.

d. Exterior wall-mounted lighting and lighting from parking lot light standards shall be at the minimum light intensity necessary to provide adequate lighting for safety and security purposes. Project light fixtures shall be of a design that generally screens the view of the light source and provides down-directed lighting.

e. Access to public parking areas and curb cuts shall be so located as to insure an efficient and safe traffic flow into the parking area and the public street.

f. Parking stall depth may be decreased two (2) feet in length when a bumper overhang is used. Where a parking stall overhang is utilized, appropriate to the depth and/or configuration of the affected landscape area shall be made to provide for a functional landscape area.

g. A minimum of six (6) foot high solid fence or masonry wall of a design acceptable to the Chief of Planning shall be provided along the edge of any public parking area adjacent to residentially zoned property.

h. A barrier curb or wheel stop at least four (4) inches in height shall be provided adjacent to landscaping, near buildings or other non-parking areas.

i. Required on-site parking areas shall be surfaced with an asphaltic or Portland cement pavement or similar material so as to provide a durable and dustless surface. Areas shall be graded and drained to prevent the ponding of water.

j. If a driveway provides access to a parking area with a garage or carport having access from either or both sides, the driveway shall be a minimum of twenty-four (24) feet in width. The garage and carport spaces shall be at an angle of sixty (60) degrees or greater and shall be set back a minimum of four (4) feet on one (1) side only, thus providing a twenty-eight (28) foot separation between structures or obstructions to facilitate vehicular turning movements.

(Ord. 2005-07, §2; Ord. 2013-05; Ord. 2017-07, § 2)

All required parking facilities shall be provided and maintained so long as the structure exists which the parking areas were designed to serve. On-site parking facilities may not be reduced in area, except when the reduction conforms to this chapter.

(Ord. 2005-07, §2; Ord. 2013-05; Ord. 2017-07, § 2)

Where an off-street parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to floor area, the floor area shall be construed to mean the gross floor area and shall include, above and beyond the area of the business operation(s), all common or shared conditioned space, including, but not limited to, hallways, lobby areas, break rooms, and restrooms. Gross floor area shall also include the ground floor area devoted to elevators, elevator mechanical rooms and for interior stairwells.

Parking spaces shall be provided for each land use as follows:

a. Auditoriums and Assembly Halls:

1. With fixed seats: one (1) space per four (4) fixed seats;

2. Without fixed seats: one (1) space per forty (40) square feet of gross floor area;

b. Bars, nightclub, lounge: One (1) space per one hundred (100) gross square feet;

c. Blended Use: For a blended use in which at least 75 percent of the use is retail, the parking demand for the entire tenant space shall be calculated as a retail use. For any other blended use or where a tenant space is occupied by two (2) or more uses which fall into different use classifications, the calculated parking demand shall be the sum of the various individual uses, computed separately;

d. Bowling Alleys: Five (5) spaces for each alley, plus one (1) space for each two (2) concurrently present employees;

e. Churches: One (1) space per three (3) seats: (eighteen (18) linear inches of bench is considered one (1) fixed seat);

f. Hospitals: One (1) space for each two (2) beds;

g. Hotels and Motels: One (1) space per sleeping unit;

h. Medical and Dental Offices: One (1)) space per examining room, dental chair or similar use area or five (5) spaces per concurrently present medical professional, whichever is greater;

i. Mortuaries: One (1) space per fifty (50) square feet of gross floor areas in the chapel areas;

j. Multi-family Residential: Each apartment and dwelling unit shall have on-site automobile parking space on the same lot or parcel as follows:

1. Studio dwelling unit: one (1) space;

2. One (1) bedroom dwelling unit: one and one-half (1-1 / 2) spaces;

3. Two (2) or more bedroom units: two (2) spaces, plus one-quarter (1/4) space per each dwelling unit for guest parking, which may include available curb parking along the property's street frontage;

4. Spaces shall not be located within the side yard or setback areas of the principal structure;

5. In no event may there be less than one (1) covered space per dwelling unit;

k. Nursing Homes, Sanitariums, Convalescent Homes, Rest Homes: One (1) space for each three (3) beds;

l. Office, Service and Business and Professional, other than Medical and Dental Offices: One (1) space per two hundred twenty-five (225) square feet of gross floor area;

m. Outdoor seating: may be provided according to the following formula based on an approved interior plan:

1. Up to twenty-five percent (25%) of square footage of the gross interior floor area of the restaurant or tasting room use (including kitchen, storage, and similar nonpublic areas): no additional spaces;

2. Twenty-six (26%) or more percent of the square footage of the gross interior floor area of the restaurant or tasting room use (including kitchen, storage, and similar non-public areas): parking requirements same as interior food or beverage use;

n. Personal Service: Two (2) spaces per station;

o. Restaurants:

• 1. Food to go restaurants: One (1) space per two hundred fifty (250) square feet;
• 2. Full service restaurants: One (1) space per one hundred (100) gross square feet;
• 3. Limited service restaurant: One (1) space per two-hundred (200) square feet;

p. Retail Stores, except as otherwise specified here: One (1) space per two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area;

q. Retail Stores Which Handle Only Bulky Merchandise, such as Furniture, Household Appliances and Automobiles: One space per five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area;

r. Rooming and Lodging Houses: One (1) space per each bedroom;

s. Service Commercial, except as otherwise specified here: One (1) space per two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area;

t. Service Commercial, Repair Shops, Wholesale Establishments and Retail and Wholesale Establishments where business is conducted primarily outside of buildings: One (1) space per five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area;

u. Tasting room: One (1) space per one hundred (100) gross square feet;

v. Warehouses and Other Storage Buildings: One (1) space per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area.

(Ord. 2005-07, §2; Ord. 2013-05; Ord. 2017-07, § 2)

Administrative relief from the terms of this Division may be granted by the Chief of Planning upon application and approval of an Administrative Permit if strict application of the requirements of this Division are found to be inappropriate and measures approved by the Chief of Planning are incorporated into the project which preserve the intent of this Division.

(Ord. 2005-07, §2; Ord. 2013-05; Ord. 2017-07, § 2)

a. Purpose. The following provisions, in conformance with state law, establish standards for the Town review of emergency shelters. For the purposes of this subsection, an emergency shelter shall be considered to have the same meaning as defined in Section 50801 of the California State Health and Safety Code and does not refer to emergency shelters set up for disaster relief. The following requirements are to implement the programs in the Danville Housing Element, to ensure compliance with Section 65583 of the Government Code, and to meet the emergency shelter needs of the community.

b. Applicability. Emergency shelters shall be permitted in accordance with the land use regulations of the DBD Area 3 - Old Town Mixed Use district and shall comply with the following standards:

1. Property development standards. The shelter shall conform to all property development standards of the zoning district.

2. Location. No emergency shelter shall be located within three hundred (300) feet of another emergency shelter.

3. Transit accessibility. Unless the emergency shelter facility is located within one-half mile of an existing bus route station, ongoing alternate means of transportation shall be provided by the facility operators, such as provision of a shuttle bus service to and from the bus route station.

4. Management. The shelter shall have twenty-four (24)-hour, professional on-site management.

5. Security. The shelter shall have on-site security and/ or security cameras.

6. Lighting. The shelter shall have adequate outdoor lighting for security purposes.

7. Length of stay. The shelter shall be available to residents for thirty (30) days. Extensions up to a total of one hundred eighty (180) days may be provided by the on-site manager if no alternative housing is available.

8. Maximum number of persons/beds. The shelter shall contain a maximum number of twelve (12) beds and shall serve no more than twelve (12) clients.

9. Waiting and intake areas. The shelter shall have a private area to receive clients.

10. On-site parking. The shelter shall provide for thirty-five-hundredths (0.35) parking space per individual bed plus one (1) additional space per employee.

11. Common facilities. The shelter may provide one (1) or more of the following specific facilities for the exclusive use of the residents and staff:

(a) Central cooking and dining room.

(b) Recreation room.

(c) Counseling center.

(d) Child-care facility.

(e) Laundry facility.

(f) Other support services.

(Ord. 2013-05; Ord. 2017-07, § 2)