§ 22.28

The director shall have responsibility for the enforcement of the noise regulations contained in this chapter. The director shall make all noise level measurements required for the enforcement of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

In the event of an initial violation of the provisions of this chapter, a written notice of violation shall be given the alleged violator, specifying the time by which the condition shall be corrected or an application for permit or variance shall be filed. No further action shall be taken if the cause of the violation has been removed, the condition abated, or fully corrected within the time period specified in the written notice.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.28.050. - Activities exempt from regulations.

The following activities shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:

(1)

Emergency exemption. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an emergency, or the emission of sound in the performance of emergency work.

(2)

Warning device. Warning devices necessary for the protection of public safety (e.g., police, fire and ambulance sirens, and train horns).

(3)

Outdoor activities. Activities conducted on public playgrounds and public or private school grounds, including, but not limited to, school athletic and school entertainment events.

(4)

Motion picture production and related activities. Activities in connection to production of motion pictures.

(5)

Railroad activities. All locomotives and rail cars operated by any railroad which is regulated by the state public utilities commission.

(6)

Federal or state preexempted activities. Any activity, to the extent regulation thereof has been preempted by state or federal law.

(7)

Public health and safety activities. All transportation, flood control, and utility company maintenance and construction operations at any time on public right-of-way, and those situations that may occur on private real property deemed necessary to serve the best interest of the public and to protect the public's health and well being, including, but not limited to, street sweeping, debris and limb removal, removal of downed wires, restoring electrical service, repairing traffic signals, unplugging sewers, house moving, vacuuming catchbasins, removal of damaged poles and vehicles, repair of water hydrants and mains, gas lines, oil lines, sewers, etc.

(8)

Motor vehicles on public right-of-way and private property. All legal vehicles of transportation operating in a legal manner in compliance with local, state and federal vehicle-noise regulations within the public right-ofway or air space, or on private property.

(9)

Minor maintenance to residential real property. Noise sources associated with the minor maintenance of residential real property, provided the activities take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday, or between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.28.060. - Decibel measurement.

Decibel measurements made in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be based on a reference sound pressure of 20 micropascals, as measured with a sound level meter using the A-weighted network (scale) at slow response, or at the fast response when measuring impulsive sound levels and vibrations.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.28.070. - Noise zones designated.

Receptor properties described in this chapter are assigned to the following noise zones:

(1)

Noise zone I, noise-sensitive area;

(2)

Noise zone II, residential properties;

(3)

Noise zone III, commercial properties; and

(4)

Noise zone IV, industrial properties.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.28.080. - Exterior noise standards.

(a)

Standards for noise zones. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the following exterior noise standards shall apply to all receptor properties within a designated noise zone:

TABLE 3-9

EXTERIOR NOISE STANDARDS

(b)

Noise standards. No person shall operate or cause to be operated a source of sound location within the city or allow the creation of a noise on property owned, leased, occupied, or otherwise controlled by a

person that causes the noise level, when measured on any other property to exceed the following exterior noise standards:

(1)

Standard No. 1. Standard No. 1 shall be the exterior noise level that may not be exceeded for a cumulative period of more than 30 minutes in any hour. Standard No. 1 shall be the applicable noise level from subsection (a); or, if the ambient L 50 exceeds the foregoing level, then the ambient L 50 becomes the exterior noise level for Standard No. 1.

(2)

Standard No. 2. Standard No. 2 shall be the exterior noise level that may not be exceeded for a cumulative period of more than 15 minutes in any hour. Standard No. 2 shall be the applicable noise level from subsection (a), plus 5 dB; or, if the ambient L 25 exceeds the foregoing level, then the ambient L 25 becomes the exterior noise level for Standard No.2.

(3)

Standard No. 3. Standard No. 3 shall be the exterior noise level that may not be exceeded for a cumulative period of more than five minutes in any hour. Standard No. 3 shall be the applicable noise level from subsection (a), plus ten dB; or, if the ambient L 8.3 exceeds the foregoing level, then the ambient L 8.3 becomes exterior noise level for Standard No. 3.

(4)

Standard No. 4. Standard No. 4 shall be the exterior noise level that may not be exceeded for a cumulative period of more than one minute in any hour. Standard No. 4 shall be the applicable noise level from subsection (a), plus 15 dB; or, if the ambient L 1.7 exceeds the foregoing level, then the ambient L 1.7 becomes the exterior noise level for Standard No. 4.

(5)

Standard No. 5. Standard No. 5 shall be the exterior noise level that may not be exceeded for any period of time. Standard No. 5 shall be the applicable noise level from subsection (a), plus 20 dB; or, if the ambient L 0[exceeds the foregoing level then the ambient L ] 1.7[becomes the exterior noise level for Standard No. 5.]

(c)

Noise at zone boundaries. If the measurement location is on a boundary property between two different zones, the exterior noise level used in subsection (b) to determine the exterior standard shall be the arithmetic mean of the exterior noise levels, as specified in subsection (a), of the subject zones. Except as provided for in this subsection, when an intruding noise source originates on an industrial property and is impacting another noise zone, the applicable exterior noise level as designated in subsection (a) shall be the daytime exterior noise level for the subject receptor property.

(d)

Measurement of ambient noise histogram. The ambient noise histogram shall be measured at the same location along the property line utilized in subsection (b) of this section, with the alleged intruding noise source inoperative. If for any reason the alleged intruding noise source cannot be turned off, the ambient noise histogram will be estimated by performing a measurement in the same general area of the alleged intruding noise source but at a sufficient distance so that the noise from the alleged intruding noise source is at least ten dB below the ambient noise histogram. If the difference between the ambient noise histogram and the alleged intruding noise source is five to ten dB, then the level of the ambient noise histogram itself can be reasonably determined by subtracting a one decibel correction to account for the contribution of the alleged intruding noise source.

(e)

Abatement notice in lieu of citation. If the intrusive noise exceeds the exterior noise standards provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section at a specific receptor property and the director has reason to believe that this violation was unanticipated and due to abnormal atmospheric conditions, the director shall issue an abatement notice in lieu of a citation. If the specific violation is abated, no citation shall be issued. If the specific violation is not abated, the director may issue a citation.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.28.090. - Interior noise standards for residential uses.

(a)

Noise standards for residential units. No person shall operate or cause to be operated within a residential unit any source of sound, or allow the creation of any noise, that causes the noise level when measured inside a neighboring receiving residential unit to exceed the following standards:

(1)

Standard No. 1. The applicable interior noise level from subsection (b), for a cumulative period of more than five minutes in any hour;

(2)

Standard No. 2. The applicable interior noise level from subsection (b), plus five dB for a cumulative period of more than one minute in any hour; or

(3)

Standard No. 3. The applicable interior noise level from subsection (b), plus ten dB or the maximum measured ambient noise level for any period of time.

(b)

Interior noise levels. The following interior noise levels for residential dwellings shall apply within all singlefamily and dwellings with windows in their normal seasonal configuration.

Noise Zone Designated Land Use Allowable Interior Noise Level (dB)

All Residential 40

If the measured ambient noise level reflected by the L 50 exceeds that permissible within any of the interior noise standards in subsection 22.28.080(a) (Standards for noise zones), the allowable interior noise level shall be increased in five dB increments in each standard as appropriate to reflect the ambient noise level (L 50[).]

(c)

Residential design requirements.

(1)

Whenever a residential project is to be developed on a site where the existing exterior ambient noise level exceeds 65 dBA, a detailed analysis of noise reduction requirements shall be made and the developer shall incorporate noise mitigation features into the design of the structure(s) that will ensure interior noise levels at, or below, 40 dBA.

(2)

All residential developments shall consider the following noise mitigation measures whenever appropriate:

a.

Increase the distance between the noise source and receiver;

b.

Locate land uses not sensitive to noise (i.e., parking lots, garages, utility areas, etc.) between the noise source and the receiver;

c.

Locate bedrooms on the side/rear of the structure away from major rights-of-way; and

d.

Provide quiet outdoor spaces in multifamily projects next to a noisy right-of-way by creating a U-shaped development that faces away from the noise source.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.28.100. - Correction for certain types of sounds.

For any source of sound that emits a pure tone or impulsive noise, the noise levels provided in sections 22.28.080 (Exterior noise standards) and 22.28.090 (Interior noise standards) shall be reduced by five decibels.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

(a)

A-weighting scale. The noise level shall be measured at positions on the receiver's property utilizing the A- weighting scale of the sound-level meter and the slow meter response (use fast response for impulsive type sounds).

(b)

Microphone location. The microphone shall be located four to five feet above the ground and ten feet or more from the nearest reflective surface except in those cases where another elevation is deemed appropriate.

(c)

Interior noise. Interior noise measurements shall be made within the affected residential unit. The measurements shall be made at a point at least four feet from the wall, ceiling or floor nearest the noise source, with windows in their normal seasonal configuration. Calibration of the measurement equipment, utilizing an acoustic calibrator, shall be performed immediately prior to recording any noise data.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.28.120. - Acts deemed violations of chapter.

The following acts are a violation of this chapter:

(1)

Construction noise.

a.

Operating or causing the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or demolition work between weekday hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or at any time on Sundays or holidays, so that the sound creates a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial property line, except for emergency work of public service utilities is prohibited.

b.

Construction activities shall be conducted in a manner that the maximum noise levels at the affected structures will not exceed those listed in the following schedule:

1.

Residential structures:

(a)

Mobile equipment. Maximum noise levels for nonscheduled, intermittent, short-term operation (less than ten days) of mobile equipment shall be as follows:

(b)

Stationary equipment. Maximum noise level for repetitively scheduled and relatively long-term operation (periods of ten days or more) of stationary equipment shall be as follows:

2.

Nonstructures. Mobile equipment. Maximum noise levels for nonscheduled, intermittent, short-term operation of mobile equipment. Daily, including Sundays and legal holidays, all hours: Maximum of 85 dBA.

c.

All mobile or stationary internal combustion engine powered equipment or machinery shall be equipped with suitable exhaust and air-intake silencers in proper working order.

d.

In case of a conflict between this chapter and any other ordinance regulating construction activities, the provisions of a more specific ordinance regulating construction activities shall control.

(b)

Forced-air blowers in tunnel car washes. Operating or permitting the operation of a forced-air blower in a tunnel car wash between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. in a manner that exceeds the following sound levels is prohibited:

(c)

Loading and unloading operations. Loading, unloading, opening, closing or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans or similar objects between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in a manner to cause a noise disturbance is prohibited.

(d)

Noise disturbances in noise-sensitive zones. Creating or causing the creation of a noise disturbance within a noise-sensitive zone is prohibited, provided that conspicuous signs are displayed indicating the presence of the zone. Noise-sensitive zones shall be indicated by the display of conspicuous signs in at least three separate locations within 500 feet of the institution or facility.

(e)

Places of public entertainment. Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of a radio, television, phonograph, drum, musical instrument, sound amplifier or similar device that produces, reproduces, or amplifies sound in a place of public entertainment at a sound level greater than 95 dBA, (read by the slow response on a sound level meter) at any point that is normally occupied by a customer is prohibited, unless conspicuous signs are located near each public entrance, stating "Warning Sound Levels Within May Cause Hearing Impairment."

(f)

Powered model vehicles. Operating or permitting the operation of powered model vehicles that create a noise disturbance across a residential property line, or within a noise-sensitive zone between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day is prohibited.

(g)

Emergency signaling devices.

(1)

The intentional sounding or permitting the sounding outdoors of an emergency signaling device, including fire, burglar or civil defense alarm, siren, whistle, or similar stationary emergency signaling device, except for emergency purposes or for testing, is prohibited.

(2)

Testing of a stationary emergency signaling device shall not occur before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. Testing shall use only the minimum cycle test time. Test time shall not exceed 60 seconds. Testing of the complete emergency signaling system, including the functioning of the signaling device, and the personnel response to the signaling device, shall not occur more than once in each calendar month. Testing shall not occur before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.

(3)

Sounding or permitting the sounding of an exterior burglar or fire alarm, or motor vehicle burglar alarm is prohibited, unless the alarm is terminated within ten minutes of activation.

(h)

Stationary nonemergency signaling devices. Sounding or permitting the sounding of an electronically amplified signal from a stationary bell, chime, siren, whistle, or similar device intended primarily for nonemergency purposes, from any place, for more than ten consecutive seconds in any hourly period is prohibited.

(i)

Refuse collection vehicles.

(1)

Operating or permitting the operation of the compacting mechanism of any motor vehicle that compacts refuse and which creates, during the compacting cycle, a sound level in excess of 85 dBA when measured at 50 feet from any point of the vehicle is prohibited.

(2)

Collecting refuse, or operating or permitting the operation of the compacting mechanism of a motor vehicle that compacts refuse between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the following day within 500 feet of a residential area or noise-sensitive zone is prohibited.

(j)

Residential air conditioning or refrigeration equipment. Operating or permitting the operation of air conditioning or refrigeration equipment in a manner that exceeds the following sound levels is prohibited:

Measurement Location Units Installed Units Installed

(k)

Street sales. Offering for sale, selling anything, or advertising by shouting or outcry within a residential or commercial area or noise-sensitive zone in the city is prohibited.

(l)

Vehicle or motorboat repairs and testing. Repairing, rebuilding, modifying or testing any motor vehicle, motorcycle or motorboat in a manner as to cause a noise disturbance across property lines or within a noise-sensitive zone is prohibited.

(m)

Vibration. Operating or permitting the operation of any device that creates vibration which is above the vibration perception threshold of any individual at or beyond the property boundary of the source if on private property, or at 150 feet from the source if on a public space or public right-of-way is prohibited. The perception threshold shall be a motion velocity of 0.01 in/sec over the range of one to 100 Hertz.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

The director may grant a delay in the compliance with the requirements of this chapter for a period of not to exceed 60 days. The planning commission, upon conclusion of a public hearing, may grant a delay not to exceed one year, subject to any terms, conditions, or requirements to minimize adverse effects on the surrounding neighborhood. The director or planning commission's decision may be appealed to the city council. A delay in compliance may be granted only if one of the following conditions apply:

(1)

Additional time is necessary for the applicant to alter or modify his activity, operation or noise source to comply with this chapter; or

(2)

The activity, operation or noise source cannot feasibly be done in a manner that would comply with the provisions of this chapter, and no other reasonable alternative is available to the applicant at this time.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

CHAPTER 22.30. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS

Sec. 22.30.010. - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide off-street parking and loading standards to:

(1)

Provide for the general welfare and convenience of persons within the city by ensuring sufficient parking facilities to meet the needs generated by specific uses;

(2)

Provide accessible, attractive, secure, and well-maintained off-street parking and loading facilities;

(3)

Increase public safety by reducing congestion on public streets;

(4)

Ensure access and maneuverability for emergency vehicles; and

(5)

Provide loading and delivery facilities in proportion to the needs of allowed uses.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.30.020. - Applicability.

Every use, including a change or expansion of a use or structure, shall have appropriately maintained offstreet parking and loading areas in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. A use shall not be commenced and structures shall not be occupied until improvements required by this chapter are satisfactorily completed.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.30.030. - General parking regulations.

(a)

Parking and loading spaces to be permanent. Parking and loading spaces shall be permanently available, marked and maintained for parking or loading purposes for the use they are intended to serve. The approval of a temporary use permit may allow the temporary reduction of parking or loading spaces in compliance with section 22.50.030 (Allowed temporary uses).

(b)

Parking and loading to be unrestricted. Owners, lessees, tenants or persons having control of the operation of a premises for which parking or loading spaces are required by this chapter shall not prevent, prohibit or restrict authorized persons from using these spaces without prior approval of the director.

(c)

Vehicles for sale. Vehicles, trailers or other personal property shall not be parked on private property for the purpose of displaying the vehicle, trailer, or other personal property for sale, hire, or rental, unless the property is appropriately zoned, and the person or business at that location is licensed to sell vehicles, trailers, or other personal property. However, one vehicle or trailer owned by the owner, renter, or lessee of the property may be displayed for the purpose of sale.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.30.040. - Number of parking spaces required.

Each use shall provide at least the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by this chapter, except where a greater number of spaces is required through land use entitlement approval or where an exception has been granted through approval of a discretionary permit.

(1)

Parking requirements by land use. Each land use shall be provided the number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 3-10. Additional spaces may be required/approved through discretionary entitlement approval.

(2)

Expansion of structure, change in use. When a structure is enlarged or increased in capacity or intensity, or when a change in use requires more off-street parking, additional parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with this chapter. Also see chapter 22.68 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels).

(3)

Multitenant sites. A site with multitenants shall provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required for each separate use; except where the site is developed as a recognized shopping center, the parking ratio shall be that required for the shopping center as a whole as provided in Table 3-10. When a multitenant shopping center includes uses whose parking requirements are greater than a typical shopping center (e.g., theaters, restaurants), additional parking shall be required unless a specific parking reduction is approved in compliance with section 22.30.050 (Reduction of off-street parking requirements).

(4)

Uses not listed. Land uses not specifically listed by subsection (1) (Parking requirements by land use), above, shall provide parking as required by the director. The director shall use the requirements of subsection (1) as a guide in determining the minimum number of off-street parking spaces to be provided.

(5)

Excessive parking. Off-street parking spaces in excess of the requirements in Table 3-10 may be approved in conjunction with a discretionary entitlement, and when additional landscaping and pedestrian improvements are also provided.

(6)

Bench or bleacher seating. Where fixed seating is provided in the form of benches or bleachers, a seat shall be construed to be not less than 18 inches of continuous bench space for the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces.

(7)

Company-owned vehicles. The number of parking spaces required by this chapter does not include spaces needed for the parking of company-owned vehicles. Parking spaces for company-owned vehicles shall be provided in addition to the requirements for a particular land use as provided in Table 3-10.

TABLE 3-10

PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE AND USE TYPE

• Guest parking shall be provided at the ratio of one space for each four required parking spaces. Spaces shall be dispersed evenly throughout the project and clearly marked for guest parking only.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98; Ord. No. 02(2001), § 17, 11-6-01; Ord. No. 04(2005), § B, 3-15-05; Ord. No. Ord. No. 07(2016), § 3, 11-1-16; Ord. No. 03(2021), § 2, 12-7-21)

Sec. 22.30.050. - Reduction of off-street parking requirements for shared use.

Where two or more nonresidential uses are developed as a recognized shopping or professional center and two or more uses have distinct and differing peak parking usage periods, (e.g. a theater and a bank), a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be allowed through the approval of a parking permit, provided that the most remote space is located within 300 feet of the use it is intended to serve (as measured along the most direct pedestrian path). The amount of reduction may be up to the amount of spaces required for the least intensive of the two or more uses sharing the parking. A shared parking analysis may be required by the director to support a request for a parking reduction.

Reductions in parking in exchange for transportation demand management programs shall be considered for projects subject to the requirements of section 22.40.030 (Transportation demand management program requirements).

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.30.060. - Disabled/handicapped parking requirements.

Parking areas shall include parking spaces accessible to the disabled as follows:

(1)

Number of spaces, design standards. Parking spaces for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with section 1129B of the Uniform Building Code (UBC). (Figure 3-43)

(2)

Reservation of spaces required. Disabled accessible spaces required by this chapter shall be reserved by the property owner/tenant for use by the disabled throughout the life of the approved land use.

(3)

Upgrading of markings required. If amendments to state law change standards for the marking, striping, and signing of disabled parking spaces, disabled accessible spaces shall be upgraded in compliance with the new state standards. Upgrading shall be completed by affected property owners within 60 days of being notified in writing by the department of new state standards.

(4)

Fulfilling parking requirements. Disabled accessible parking spaces required by this chapter shall count toward fulfilling off-street parking requirements.

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Figure 3-43

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98; Ord. No. 02(2001), § 18, 11-6-01)

Sec. 22.30.070. - Development standards for off-street parking.

Off-street parking areas shall be provided as follows:

(1)

Access to parking. Access to off-street parking areas shall be provided in the following manner:

a.

Parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering room so that vehicles enter an abutting street in a forward direction. Parking lots shall be provided so as to prevent access at any point other than at designated access drives. The director may approve exceptions for single-family homes and duplexes.

b.

Industrial uses located on arterial streets and commercial uses that provide 50 or more parking spaces shall have access driveways that are not intersected by a parking aisle, parking space, or another access driveway for a minimum distance of 50 feet from the street right-of-way line.

c.

Access driveways for multifamily residential uses shall not allow parking within a required setback area.

d.

A minimum unobstructed clearance height of 14 feet shall be maintained above areas accessible to vehicles.

(2)

Access to adjacent sites. Applicants for nonresidential developments are encouraged to provide shared vehicle and pedestrian access to adjacent nonresidential properties to provide for convenience, safety, and efficient circulation. A joint access agreement running with the land shall be recorded by the owners of the abutting properties, as approved by the director, guaranteeing the continued availability of the shared access between the properties.

(3)

Location. Off-street parking areas shall be located as follows:

a.

Parking spaces shall be accessible by drives and aisles in compliance with Table 3-12;

b.

Required parking shall be located on the same parcel as the uses served, except that parking may be located on a parcel adjacent to the parcel served subject to a recorded covenant running with the land recorded by the owner of the parking lot guaranteeing that the required parking will be maintained for the use or activity served; and

c.

Carpool and bicycle spaces shall be located as close as is practical to the entrance(s) to the use they are intended to serve. Spaces shall be situated so that they do not obstruct the flow of pedestrians at entrances or sidewalks.

(4)

Parking space and lot dimensions.

a.

General requirements for residential uses. Minimum parking dimensions shall be as indicated in Table 3-11.

TABLE 3-11 MINIMUM PARKING STALL DIMENSIONS

RESIDENTIAL USES

b.

General requirements for nonresidential uses. Minimum parking dimensions shall be as indicated in Table 3- 12 and as illustrated by Figure 3-44.

TABLE 3-12

MINIMUM PARKING STALL AND LOT DIMENSIONS

c.

Parallel parking spaces. Parallel parking spaces shall have minimum width of nine feet and a minimum length of 24 feet. Aisle widths shall be 12 feet for one-way traffic and 26 feet for two-way traffic.

(5)

Drainage.

a.

Surface water from parking lots shall not drain over sidewalks or adjacent parcels; and

b.

Parking lots shall be designed in compliance with the stormwater quality and quantity standards of the city's best management practices.

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Figure 3-44

(6)

Directional arrows and signs.

a.

In parking facilities containing 40 or more parking spaces, aisles, approach lanes and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles.

b.

The director may require the installation of the traffic signs in addition to directional arrows to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles in a parking facility.

c.

The exit from a parking area which provides parking for 40 or more vehicles shall be clearly marked with a vehicle "STOP" sign.

(7)

Grades of parking areas.

a.

Interior circulation drives/aisles. Ramps or driveways within the interior of a parking area (beyond 20 feet from ultimate right-of-way line) shall have a maximum grade of 15 percent. If a ramp or driveway exceeds ten percent, the design shall include transitions (at each end of the ramp) not less than eight feet in length, having a slope equal to one-half the ramp or driveway slope.

b.

Parking spaces. Parking spaces and abutting access aisles shall have a maximum grade of seven percent, measured in any direction.

c.

Vertical clearance. Covered parking spaces shall have a vertical clearance of at least seven feet six inches above the parking lot surface for all uses except residential.

(8)

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with the following requirements:

a.

Landscape plan required. A comprehensive landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the review authority in compliance with chapter 22.24 (Landscaping Standards).

b.

Landscape materials. Landscaping materials shall be provided throughout the parking lot area using a combination of trees, shrubs and ground cover.

c.

Curbing, irrigation. Areas containing plant materials shall be bordered by a concrete curb at least six inches high and six inches wide, and provided with an automatic irrigation system. Alternative barrier design to protect landscaped areas from damage by vehicles may be approved by the director.

d.

Location of landscaping. Parking lot landscaping shall be located so that pedestrians are not required to cross landscaped areas to reach building entrances from parked cars. This should be achieved through proper orientation of the landscaped fingers and islands.

e.

Bumper overhang areas. To increase the parking lot landscaped area, a maximum of two feet of the parking stall depth may be landscaped with low-growth, hearty materials in lieu of paving, allowing a two-foot bumper overhang while maintaining the required parking dimensions.

f.

Perimeter parking lot landscaping.

1.

Adjacent to streets. Parking areas adjoining a public street shall be designed to provide a landscaped planting strip between the street right-of-way and parking, equal in depth to the setback required by the zoning district or seven feet, whichever is more.

The landscaping shall be designed and maintained to screen cars from view from the street to a height of between 30 inches and 42 inches. Screening materials may include a combination of plant materials, earth berms, solid masonry walls, raised planters, or other screening devices which meet the intent of this requirement. Trees shall be provided at a rate of one for every 20 lineal feet of landscaped area. Plant materials, signs, or structures within a traffic safety sight area of a driveway shall not exceed 30 inches in height.

2.

Adjacent to side or rear property lines. Parking areas shall provide a perimeter landscaped strip at least four feet wide (inside dimension) where the facility adjoins a side or rear property line. The perimeter landscaped strip may include a required yard or buffer area. Trees shall be provided at the rate of one for each 20 lineal feet of landscaped area.

3.

Adjacent to structures. When landscaping is located adjacent to structures, the width of the landscaped area shall be proportional to the height of the structure. The minimum width of a landscaped strip adjacent to a structure shall be five feet for structures up to two stories. For each additional story, the width of the adjacent landscaped strip shall be increased by two feet.

4.

Adjacent to residential use. Parking areas for nonresidential uses adjoining residential uses shall provide a landscaped buffer yard with a minimum 15-foot width between the parking area and the common property line bordering the residential use. A solid masonry wall and landscaping shall be provided along the

property line. For each 100 feet of landscaped area, a minimum of 12 trees and ten shrubs shall be provided.

g.

Interior parking lot landscaping.

1.

Amount of landscaping. Multifamily, commercial, and office uses shall provide landscaping within the parking area at a ratio of five percent of the gross area of the parking lot. One tree shall be provided for every eight parking spaces. Industrial/manufacturing uses shall provide landscaping within the parking area at a ratio of five percent of the gross area of the parking lot. One tree shall be provided for every ten parking spaces.

Landscaping shall be evenly dispersed throughout the parking area. Parking lots with more than 100 spaces should provide a concentration of landscape elements at primary entrances, including specimen trees, flowering plants, enhanced paving, and project identification.

2.

Planters required. Trees shall be in planters located throughout the parking area. In order to be considered within the parking area, trees shall be located in planters that are bounded on at least three sides by parking area paving. Planters shall have a minimum interior dimension of five feet and be of sufficient size to accommodate tree growth.

(9)

Lighting.

a.

General requirements. Parking areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting fixtures shall be energy-efficient. Lighting standards shall be in scale with the height and use of the on-site structure(s). All illumination, including security lighting, shall be directed downward, away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way in compliance with section 22.16.050 (Exterior lighting).

b.

Lighting requirements for commercial projects. Parking areas within commercial projects shall be provided with exterior lighting as follows:

1.

A minimum of one footcandle of illumination shall be maintained at the parking surface throughout the parking area.

Lighting shall be on a time-clock or photo-sensor system.

3.

All lighting shall be designed to confine direct rays to the property. No spillover beyond the property line shall be permitted.

4.

Lighting fixtures shall have 90-degree horizontal cut-off flat lenses.

(10)

Shopping cart storage. Parking facilities for commercial uses shall contain shopping cart storage areas for appropriate uses (e.g., supermarkets, drugstores, etc.). The number, dimensions and locations of storage areas shall be determined by the director.

(11)

Striping and identification.

a.

Vehicular. Parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with four-inch wide lines painted on the surface of the parking facility. Carpool spaces shall be clearly identified for compact vehicle and carpool use only.

b.

Restriping. The restriping of any parking space or lot shall require the approval of a restriping plan by the director.

(12)

Surfacing.

a.

Vehicular. Parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete or other all-weather surfacing approved by the director.

b.

Motorcycle. Motorcycle parking areas shall be paved with concrete or equivalent all-weather surfacing approved by the director.

c.

Bicycle. Bicycle parking areas shall be surfaced so as to keep the area in a dust-free condition, subject to the approval of the director.

(13)

Wheel stops/curbing. Continuous concrete curbing at least six inches high and six inches wide shall be provided for parking spaces located adjacent to fences, walls, property lines, landscaped areas and structures. Individual wheel stops may be provided in lieu of continuous curbing when the parking is adjacent to a landscaped area, and the drainage is directed to the landscaped area.

When provided, wheel stops shall be placed to allow for two feet of vehicle overhang area within the dimension of the parking space.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.30.080. - Driveways and site access.

Driveways providing site access shall be from an improved street, alley or other public right-of-way, and shall be designed, constructed and maintained as follows:

(1)

Number of driveways. A maximum of two driveways shall be allowed for each multifamily and nonresidential parcel two acres or less in size unless the director and city engineer determine that more than two driveways are required to accommodate traffic volumes on specific projects. Additional driveways shall not be allowed if it is determined to be detrimental to traffic flow on the adjacent street(s). Whenever a property has access to more than one street, access shall be generally limited to the lowest volume street where the impact of a new access will be minimized.

Single-family and duplex residential shall be allowed one driveway. Circular driveways shall be allowed for parcels with 70 feet or more of street frontage.

(2)

Distance from street corners. Driveways to parking areas shall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the nearest intersection, as measured from the centerline of the driveway to the centerline of the nearest travel lane of the intersecting street. For parcels with frontages less than 150 feet, the minimum distance shall be 100 feet unless a lesser distance is approved by the city engineer.

(3)

Driveway spacing. Driveways shall be separated along the street frontage as follows:

a.

Single-family and duplex residential development. Driveways shall be separated by at least six feet, unless a shared, single driveway is approved by the director. The six-foot separation does not include the transition or wing sections on each side of the driveway; and

b.

Multifamily and nonresidential development. Where two or more driveways serve the same or adjacent multifamily or nonresidential development, the centerline of the driveways shall be separated by a minimum of 50 feet. Exceptions to this standard shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer.

(4)

Grades at entrance driveways. Driveways for nonresidential uses shall not exceed a maximum grade of 15 percent. Driveways for residential uses shall not exceed a maximum grade of 20 percent. Where there is a change in the slope of the driveway, it shall be demonstrated that vehicles will be able to pass over the change in slope without interference with the vehicle's undercarriage.

(5)

Driveway width and length.

a.

Single-family uses.

1.

Driveways are intended only to provide access to required off-street parking spaces in garages. No other paving, except walkways, shall be allowed within the front yard area. An extension of the primary driveway may be approved if the pavement width of the extension does not exceed 12 feet, is located toward the side property line nearest to the driveway and the total hardscape area of the front yard does not exceed 50 percent of the existing front yard area. An extension of the driveway toward the side yard farthest from the driveway shall not be permitted. Front yard area shall be measured from the front property line to the front building line.

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2.

Driveways that provide access to garages having a setback greater than 24 feet from the street property line shall have a minimum width of ten feet and a maximum width of 14 feet at the property line.

3.

Driveways that provide access to garages having a setback less than 24 feet from the street property line shall not exceed the width of the garage door opening plus two feet.

4.

When a garage is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the driveway, a minimum 24-foot deep unobstructed backout area shall be provided.

5.

Driveways may be allowed with greater widths than provided above with the approval of a minor conditional use permit.

b.

Multifamily uses.

Driveways for multifamily uses with six or less units shall have a minimum paved width of 12 feet.

2.

Driveways for multifamily uses with more than six units shall have a minimum paved width of 26 feet.

c.

Nonresidential uses. Driveways for nonresidential uses shall have a minimum paved width of 12 feet for one-way driveways and 26 feet for two-way driveways. The maximum driveway width shall be 30 feet, exclusive of the area provided for a median divider.

(6)

Clearance from obstruction. The nearest edge of a driveway curb cut shall be at least three feet from the nearest property line, the centerline of a fire hydrant, utility pole, traffic signal, light standards, or other similar facilities. Street trees shall be a minimum of ten feet from the driveway access, measured at the trunk. Driveways shall have an overhead clearance of ten feet in height except within a parking structure which may be reduced to seven feet, six inches.

(7)

Traffic safety sight area. Structures or landscaping over 30 inches in height shall not be allowed within a traffic safety sight area formed by the intersection of public rights-of-way, driveways or alleys.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98; Ord. No. 02(2003), 9-16-03; Ord. No. 03(2024), § 10, 7-16-24)

Sec. 22.30.090. - Bicycle parking.

Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for nonresidential uses as follows:

(1)

Number of spaces required. Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at a rate of five percent of the number of required vehicle parking spaces. The director may modify this requirement where it can be demonstrated that a lesser number of bicycle spaces can adequately serve the intended use.

(2)

Bicycle parking design and devices. Bicycle parking areas shall be designed and provided as follows:

a.

Parking equipment. Each bicycle parking space shall include a stationary parking device to adequately support the bicycle.

b.

Parking layout.

Aisles. Providing access to bicycle parking spaces shall be at least five feet in width.

2.

Spaces. Each bicycle space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and have a minimum of seven feet of overhead clearance.

3.

Location. Bicycle spaces shall be conveniently located and generally within proximity to the main entrance of a structure but not closer than ten feet.

4.

Relationship to motor vehicle parking. Bicycle spaces shall be separated from motor vehicle parking spaces or aisles by a fence, wall, curb, or at least five feet of open area, marked to prohibit motor vehicle parking.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.30.100. - Off-street loading space requirements.

(a)

Number of loading spaces required. Nonresidential uses with less than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area shall provide one off-street loading space, which may be combined with an off-street parking space. Nonresidential uses with 5,000 square feet of floor area or more shall provide off-street loading space in compliance with Table 3-13. Requirements for uses not specifically listed shall be determined by the director based upon the requirements for comparable uses and upon the particular characteristics of the proposed use.

TABLE 3-13

REQUIRED LOADING SPACES

(b)

Standards for off-street loading areas. Off-street loading areas shall be provided in the following manner:

(1)

Dimensions. Loading spaces shall be not less than 15 feet in width, 25 feet in length, with 14 feet of vertical clearance;

(2)

Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting standards shall be energy-efficient and in scale with the height and use of adjacent structure(s) and be provided in compliance with section 22.16.050 (Exterior lighting);

(3)

Loading doors and gates. Loading bays and rollup doors shall be painted to blend with the exterior structure wall(s) and be located on the rear of the structure only. Bays and doors may be located on the side of a structure, away from a street frontage, where the director determines that the bays, doors and related trucks can be adequately screened from view from adjacent streets;

(4)

Loading ramps. Plans for loading ramps or truck wells shall be accompanied by a profile drawing showing the ramp, ramp transitions and overhead clearances;

(5)

Location. Loading spaces shall be located and designed as follows:

a.

As near as possible to the main structure and limited to the rear two-thirds of the parcel, if feasible;

b.

Situated to ensure that the loading facility is screened from adjacent streets as much as possible;

c.

Situated to ensure that loading and unloading takes place on-site and in no case within adjacent public rights-of-way or other traffic areas on-site;

d.

Situated to ensure that vehicular maneuvers occur on-site; and

e.

Situated to avoid adverse impacts upon neighboring residential properties.

(6)

Screening. Loading areas abutting residentially zoned parcels shall be screened in compliance with section 22.16.080 (Screening and buffering); and

(7)

Striping. Loading areas shall be striped indicating the loading spaces and identifying the spaces for "loading only." The striping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner/tenant in a clear and visible manner at all times.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

CHAPTER 22.32. - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Sec. 22.32.010. - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to implement the planned development overlay zoning district by promoting quality design, innovative site planning, transfer of development rights, and mixed uses consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan. The intent of the planned development standards is to promote high quality development that incorporates amenities beyond those expected under conventional development, to achieve greater flexibility in design, to encourage well-planned projects through creative and imaginative planning, and to provide for appropriate use of land that is sufficiently unique in its physical characteristics or other circumstances to warrant special methods of development.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.32.020. - Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter apply to proposed projects within the planned development overlay zoning district and are subject to approval of development review in compliance with chapter 22.48 (Development Review).

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.32.030. - Development standards.

(a)

Allowable density/intensity. The number of allowable dwellings per parcel or the number of dwelling units per structure may exceed the number allowed within a particular residential zoning district provided the total number of units for the entire project does not exceed the limitations established by the general plan. The floor area ratio (FAR) allowed in a particular nonresidential zoning district may be increased when it can be demonstrated by the project proponent that a superior development will be achieved.

(b)

Setback requirements. Structure setbacks may deviate from the setback standards specified in this Development Code and shall conform to the approved development plan.

(c)

Lot coverage and floor area ratio. Lot coverage and floor area ratio of structures may deviate from the regulations of this Development Code and shall conform to the approved development plan.

(d)

Height limits. The height of structures may deviate from the height standards specified in this Development Code and shall conform to the approved development plan.

(e)

Parking requirements. The number and design of off-street parking areas may deviate from the parking standards specified in this Development Code and shall conform to the approved development plan.

(f)

Open space requirements.

(1)

In all residential developments, at least 30 percent of the gross property area shall be reserved for and devoted to landscaped and useable common open space area(s).

(2)

In all nonresidential developments, at least 20 percent of the gross property area shall be reserved for and devoted to landscaped and useable pedestrian-oriented open space area(s). Open spaces shall include plazas, courtyards, outdoor dining areas, and landscaped gardens.

(3)

Open space areas shall not be construed to include streets, whether public or private, off-street parking, access drives, and loading areas, or area(s) covered by structures.

(4)

The commission may grant a modification, including a modification of any open space requirement, after considering the general purposes and nature of the planned development project.

(g)

Maintenance of common areas. An applicant for a planned development shall provide for the permanent maintenance of all common area(s) within the development. The applicant shall provide the following:

(1)

A plan showing all common areas and areas to be dedicated to/for public and/or private use;

(2)

Where the development consists of only one parcel, a plan for maintenance; and

(3)

Where the development consists of more than one parcel, covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&R's) or an agreement in a form approved by the city attorney providing for the permanent maintenance of all common areas. The CC&R's or agreement shall be prepared by an attorney licensed to practice in the state. The developer shall provide assistance to the residents of the subdivision in the formation of a homeowner's association for the purpose of maintaining common areas and enforcing CC&R's.

(h)

Development phasing. An applicant for a planned development shall submit a schedule indicating the development of open space related to the construction of residential dwelling units. Where development is to be completed in phases, the development may be coordinated between phases. Projects developed in phases shall be designed so that each successive phase will contain open space to independently qualify under the provisions of subsection (f), above.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

CHAPTER 22.34. - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

Sec. 22.34.010. - Purpose.

This chapter provides for the abatement of conditions that are offensive or annoying to the senses, detrimental to property values and community appearance, an obstruction to or interference with the comfortable enjoyment of adjacent property, or hazardous or injurious to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public in a manner which may constitute a nuisance.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)

Sec. 22.34.020. - Applicability.

The standards for property maintenance provided in this chapter apply to all properties within the city, except where otherwise provided in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)