Chapter 17.101 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT

§ 17.101.010. Applicability of requirements.¶

(A) This Chapter shall not apply to:
- (1) Projects for which a certificate of occupancy/final inspection has been issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Title.
- (2) Projects for which a building permit has been issued and which were approved prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Title without a condition that they comply with the requirements of the Congestion Management Plan (CMP) and any local implementing ordinance.
- (3) Projects which are specifically exempt from these requirements by the provisions of an approved vesting tentative map, Specific Plan, or development agreement.
(B) The gross square footage of all additions made to an existing building after the effective date of this Section shall be aggregated for purposes of determining whether the thresholds contained in PMC § 17.101.030 (Development Standards) have been met; however, existing square footage shall be exempt from these requirements.
(Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

§ 17.101.020. Definitions.¶

Refer to PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions). (Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

§ 17.101.030. Development standards.¶

(A) Prior to approval of any project, the applicant shall make provision for, at a minimum, all of the following applicable transportation demand management and trip reduction measures. All facilities and improvements constructed or otherwise required shall be maintained in a state of good repair. The applicant shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of this Chapter either directly or by delegating such responsibility as may be appropriate to a tenant or to an agent.
(B) All development shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the City:
- (1) Sidewalks or other designated pathways following direct and safe routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to each building in the development. Projects with fewer than four dwellings are exempt from this provision; and
- (2) If determined necessary by the City, bus stop improvements shall be provided. The City will consult with the Transit Operator in determining appropriate improvements.
(C) Nonresidential development of 25,000 square feet or more shall comply with Subsection (B) of this Section and shall provide a bulletin board, display case, or kiosk displaying transportation information located where the greatest number of employees are likely to see it, to the satisfaction of the City. In the event that such structure is placed outdoors, the design and location shall be subject to review and approval by the Director. Information in or on such structure shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

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City of Palmdale, CA § 17.101.030

PALMDALE CODE

§ 17.101.030

(1) Current maps, routes, and schedules for public transportation serving the site;
(2) Telephone numbers for transportation information, including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency and local transit operators;
(3) Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations;
(4) Bicycle route and facility information, including regional/local bicycle maps and bicycle safety information;
(5) A listing of facilities available at the site for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders, and pedestrians; and
(6) For nonresidential developments of 50,000 square feet or more, a statement that preferential carpool/vanpool spaces for employees are available and a description of the procedures for obtaining such spaces.
(D) Nonresidential development of 50,000 square feet or more shall comply with Subsections (B) and (C) of this Section and shall comply with all of the following measures to the satisfaction of the City:
(1) Not less than 10 percent of the employee parking area shall be identified as a preferential carpool/vanpool parking area on the site plan submitted with an application for a building permit. This preferential carpool/vanpool 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. A statement that preferential carpool/vanpool spaces for employees are available and a description of the procedures for obtaining such spaces shall be included on the required transportation information board. To the extent possible, spaces will be signed or striped as demand warrants, even if demand exceeds the 10 percent of the employee parking area designated on the site plan. At least one space for projects of 50,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet, and two spaces for projects over 100,000 square feet, shall be signed or striped for carpool/vanpool vehicles.
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- (a) Employee parking shall be calculated as follows:
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Table 17.101.030-1. Employee Parking Standards
Percent of Total Required Parking
Type of Use Devoted to Employees
Commercial 30
Office/Professional 85
Industrial/Manufacturing 90
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(2) Preferential parking spaces reserved for vanpools shall be accessible to vanpool vehicles. When located within a parking structure, a minimum vertical interior clearance of seven feet two inches, with appropriate adjustments for slope changes, shall be provided for those accessways and spaces to be used by such vehicles. Adequate turning radii and parking space dimensions shall also be included in vanpool parking areas. No more than 10 percent of the employee parking area shall be required to provide access to vanpool vehicles.

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City of Palmdale, CA

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§ 17.101.030

(Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

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