Chapter 10.40 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT

This Chapter establishes requirements for new development projects that are intended to work toward reducing vehicle trips, relieving traffic congestion, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with vehicle exhaust. Toward these ends, these provisions promote alternative transportation methods and encourage the efficient use of existing and planned transportation infrastructure. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

The requirements of this Chapter shall apply to all new, nonresidential development projects and mixed-use development projects that are estimated to employ 100 or more persons. Prior to approval of any affected development project, the applicant shall make provision for, at a minimum, all of the applicable transportation demand management and trip reduction measures set forth in this Chapter. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

No Building or Grading Permit shall be issued and no construction shall commence for any project covered by this Chapter until the Director makes a determination that the required transportation demand management program has been developed that will:

• A. Reduce the number of peak-period vehicle trips generated in association with the proposed development;

• B. Promote and encourage the use of alternative transportation modes (e.g., ridesharing, carpools, vanpools, public transit, bicycles and walking); and

• C. Provide those facilities that support alternate transportation modes. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

A. The following generation factors shall be used for determining employment projections in the absence of more specific information.

B. Employment projections shall be developed by the project applicant, subject to approval by the Director. The employment projection for a mixed-use development shall be calculated on a case-by-case basis, based upon the proportion of development devoted to each type of use. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

• A. Development Standards for Projects up to 50,000 Square Feet.

1. Affected development projects having up to 50,000 square feet of structure area shall provide a bulletin board, display case, or kiosk displaying transportation information. Such kiosk shall be located where the greatest number of employees is likely to see it, to the satisfaction of the Director. Information in the area shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

• a. Current maps, routes, and schedules for public transit routes serving the site.

• b. Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information, including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency and local transit operators.

• c. Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations.

• d. Bicycle route and facility information, including regional/local bicycle maps and bicycle safety information.

• e. A listing of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders, and pedestrians at the site.

2. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided as set forth in Section 10.30.170 (Bicycle Parking Requirements).

• B. Development Standards for Projects between 50,001 and 100,000 Square Feet.

1. Affected development projects having between 50,001 and 100,000 square feet of structure area, in addition to meeting the requirements in paragraph A.1 above, shall comply with the following:

a. Not less than 10 percent of employee parking area shall be located as close as is practical to the employee entrance(s), and shall be reserved for use by potential carpool/vanpool vehicles, without displacing handicapped and customer parking needs. This preferential carpool/vanpool parking area shall be identified on the site plan upon the application for building permit. A statement that preferential carpool/vanpool spaces for employees are available and a description of the method for obtaining such spaces must be included on the required transportation information board. Spaces will be signed/striped as demand warrants. However, at all times at least one space shall be signed/striped for carpool/vanpool vehicles.

b. Preferential parking spaces reserved for vanpools must be accessible to vanpool vehicles. When located within a parking structure, a minimum vertical interior clearance of seven feet two inches shall be provided for those spaces and access ways to be used by such vehicles. Adequate turning radii and parking space dimensions shall also be included in vanpool parking areas.

2. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided as set forth in Section 10.30.170 (Bicycle Parking Requirements).

• C. Development Standards for Projects over 100,000 Square Feet.

1. Affected development projects having over 100,000 square feet of structure area, in addition to meeting the requirements in paragraphs A.1 and B.1 above, shall be required to comply with the following:

• a. Provide a safe and convenient zone in which vanpool and carpool vehicles may deliver or board their passengers.

b. If determined necessary by the City to mitigate the project impact, bus stop improvements must be provided. The City will consult with the local bus service providers in determining appropriate improvements. When locating bus stops and/or planning building entrances, the entrances must be designed to provide safe and efficient access to nearby transit stations/stops.

2. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided as set forth in Section 10.30.170 (Bicycle Parking Requirements). (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

The project applicant shall have the option of deleting or modifying any or all of the site development requirements if equivalent facilities or measures are provided. The applicant shall demonstrate the equivalency of the proposed measures to the satisfaction of the Director. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

All facilities and improvements constructed or otherwise required by this Chapter shall be maintained in a state of good repair. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

For the purpose of determining whether applicable developments are in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter, the Director shall monitor compliance in a manner deemed appropriate and reasonable. Monitoring mechanisms may include:

• A. Current procedures for site development plan review as appropriate.

• B. Field/site inspections.

• C. Other building site reports/surveys which the City may deem appropriate. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)