§ 17.46

In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 17.10 (Enactment and Applicability of Zoning Code), the purpose of the off-street parking and loading regulations are to:

A.

Progressively alleviate or prevent traffic congestion and shortages of curbside parking spaces;

B.

Ensure that adequate off-street parking and loading facilities are provided for new land uses in proportion to the need for the facilities created by each use and in compliance with any applicable design guidelines;

C.

Establish parking standards for commercial uses consistent with need and with the feasibility of providing parking on specific commercial sites;

D.

Ensure that off-street parking and loading facilities are designed in a manner that will ensure efficiency, protect the public safety, and, where appropriate, insulate surrounding land uses from adverse impacts; and

E.

In multi-family projects subject to Section 17.22.080 (RM District Garden Requirements) to:

1.

Minimize the visibility of parking from streets and dwellings and give prominence to main gardens within projects;

Minimize and conceal negative aspects (e.g., large areas of paving, long unembellished walls, and visibility of ventilation grilles and garage doors); and

3.

Encourage easy access from the parking lot, through the main garden, to the individual dwelling units.

A.

Applicability. Every use, including a change or expansion of a use or structure, shall have appropriately maintained offstreet parking and loading spaces or areas in compliance with the regulations identified in this Chapter, or as regulated by an adopted specific plan in Article 3 (Specific Plans). A use shall not be commenced and structures shall not be occupied until improvements required by this Chapter are satisfactorily completed. Where the provisions of this Section conflict with an adopted Specific Plan, the Specific Plan shall control.

B.

Parking and loading spaces to be permanent. Parking and loading spaces shall be permanently available, marked, and properly maintained for parking or loading purposes for the use they are intended to serve.

C.

Maintenance. Parking spaces, driveways, maneuvering aisles, turnaround areas, and landscaping areas shall be maintained free of dust, graffiti, and litter; and striping, paving, walls, light standards, and all other facilities shall be maintained in good condition.

D.

Vehicles for sale. Vehicles or trailers shall not be parked upon a public or private street, parking lot, or public or private property for the purpose of displaying the vehicle or trailer for sale, hire, or rental, unless the property is appropriately zoned, the vendor is licensed to transact the applicable business at that location, and the vendor has obtained all of the appropriate land use approvals.

E.

When required. At the time of initial occupancy of a site, construction of a new structure, enlargement of a site or structure, a change to a use classification that requires a greater parking requirement, off-street parking facilities shall be provided in compliance with this Chapter.

F.

Nonconforming parking or loading. An existing use of land shall not be deemed to be a nonconforming use simply because of the lack of off-street parking or loading facilities required by this Chapter. However, a structure with nonconforming parking that increases the number of parking or loading spaces shall not thereafter reduce that number of spaces unless the number of spaces after the reduction complies with the minimum requirements of this Chapter.

G.

Spaces required for enlargement.

1.

The number of off-street parking or loading spaces required for an enlargement of an existing use or structure shall be in addition to the number of spaces existing before the enlargement unless the preexisting number is greater than or equal

to the number required by this Chapter, in which case the number of spaces in excess of the identified minimum shall be counted in determining the required number of spaces.

2.

The required number of parking spaces for that portion of a structure existing before the enlargement shall not be increased as a result of the enlargement unless a new use with a greater parking ratio than the previous use is proposed.

H.

Spaces required for multiple uses. If more than one use is located on a site, including multiple uses under single ownership, the number of off-street parking and loading spaces to be provided shall be equal to the sum of the requirements identified for each individual use, unless shared parking arrangements are approved by the Zoning Administrator in compliance with Section 17.46.050 (Shared Parking), below.

I.

Location and ownership.

1.

Parking location for residential uses within residential zoning districts. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, all off-street parking in residential zoning districts required to serve a residential use shall be located on the same site as the use served but shall not be located within a required front or corner side setback, except as allowed by this Chapter (e.g., subterranean parking).

2.

Parking location for residential uses within commercial and mixed-use zoning districts.

a.

New residential or mixed-use development projects.

(1)

At least one space for each unit shall be located on-site so that tenants can park near their unit.

(2)

All other required parking spaces may be located off-site if the location is in compliance with the distance requirements identified in Table 4-4 (Maximum Distances for Off-Site Parking) below for customer/visitor spaces, and there is a longterm parking lease agreement in compliance with Subparagraphs 4., 5., and 6., below.

b.

Converted residential or mixed-use development projects. All required parking spaces may be located off-site if the location is in compliance with the distance requirements identified in Table 4-4 (Maximum Distances for Off-Site Parking), below, for customer/visitor spaces, and there is a long-term parking lease agreement in compliance with Subparagraphs 4., 5., and 6., below.

3.

Parking for nonresidential uses. In any zoning district, parking required to serve a nonresidential use may be on the same or a different site under the same or different ownership as the use served, provided the parking shall be within the

maximum distances identified in Table 4-4 (Maximum Distances for Off-Site Parking) of the use served measured from the nearest corner of the parking facility to the entrance of the use served via the shortest pedestrian route.

4.

Lease agreement required. Required nonresidential parking may be located off-site from the use which it serves, subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator of a lease agreement providing that the off-site parking shall be available when the use commences and continuing so long as the use is in effect.

5.

Notification of pending termination of lease required. The lease shall contain a provision requiring that the Zoning Administrator be notified in writing at least 30 days before termination of the lease.

6.

Recorded lease required. A Certificate of Occupancy for the use shall not be issued until the lease has been recorded with the County Recorder and a copy filed with the Zoning Administrator.

7.

Recorded covenant required. When the off-site parking is provided on a lot that is not contiguous with the lot where the use is located, and both are owned by the same entity, a covenant shall be recorded that ties the lot providing the parking to the lot where the use requiring the parking is located.

8.

Customer/visitor parking. Customer/visitor parking as a percentage of total parking spaces shall be in compliance with Table 4-5.

J.

Small residential additions exempt from two-car covered parking requirement. Small additions with a maximum aggregate total of 500 square feet, including the construction of an accessory structure (e.g., a pool house or workshop) may be made to existing residences without requiring the two-car covered parking requirement of Section 17.46.040 (Number of Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required) below.

1.

Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 17.46.040, if the addition exceeds 500 square feet and is equal to or less than 1,200 square feet:

a.

A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided on-site.

b.

Parking may be provided in the form of covered spaces (e.g., carport or garage), uncovered spaces, or a combination thereof.

c.

Any covered parking that is constructed shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter and Section 17.50.250 (Residential Uses - Accessory Uses and Structures)

d.

A paved area that is constructed for uncovered parking shall have direct access from a public right-of-way, alley or access easement and may be located within setback areas.

e.

Uncovered parking spaces may be located on an existing driveway.

f.

Uncovered parking spaces may be configured as tandem spaces provided compliance with the minimum dimensions of this Section.

g.

Each uncovered parking space shall provide a minimum dimension of 8.5 feet wide by 18 feet deep.

h.

Uncovered parking spaces shall not encroach in the public right-of-way.

2.

Any addition to an existing residence, including the construction of an accessory structure (e.g., a pool house or workshop) with a maximum aggregate total exceeding 1,200 square feet shall require the construction of a two-car covered parking structure (e.g., carport or garage).

3.

Any addition to an existing residence, including the construction of an accessory structure (e.g., a pool house or workshop), with a maximum aggregate total exceeding 150 square feet, located within a Hillside Overlay Zone, shall require the construction of a two-car covered parking structure.

K.

Location requirements for multi-family projects. A project that is subject to the multi-family development standards of Section 17.22.060 (RM District General Development Standards) or 17.50.350 (Urban Housing) shall comply with the following parking location standards.

1.

Parking at grade. Parking at grade shall be located in the rear 40 percent of the site.

a.

Through the Design Review process, at grade parking may be located beyond the rear 40 percent of the site but shall not be located within the front yard setback.

b.

If the project contains affordable housing in conjunction with a density bonus in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Density Bonus), then approval shall be through the Concessions and Other Incentives process (17.43.050).

c.

On double frontage lots, no parking shall be located in the front 30 percent of the site along each street frontage.

d.

On corner lots, the narrowest street frontage shall be used in determining the rear 40 percent of the site. In no case shall surface parking or parking with dwelling unit over be located in any required front or side setback.

e.

The parking area shall not be visible from the main garden, and it shall be screened from the street or at grade from an adjacent lot by building walls, or freestanding walls, or landscaped elements at least six feet in height.

2.

Tuck under parking. Tuck under parking is unenclosed parking located below the unit where parking is accessed from an open parking drive, at grade or below. Tuck under parking shall be restricted to the rear 40 percent of the site and openings to the parking spaces shall not be visible from the street or from an adjacent property.

3.

Detached dwelling units. A detached single-family dwelling unit located in the front 60 percent of the site may incorporate parking; provided, the:

a.

Parking is provided within the building envelope and not in a separate structure.

b.

Parking is limited to two spaces and is for the exclusive use of the residents of the dwelling and not for residents of other portions of the project.

c.

Parking is fully enclosed and screened by opaque garage doors.

d.

Garage doors do not face the street.

e.

Widening or branching of the main drive to accommodate maneuvering shall be screened from the street by building volume.

4.

Podium parking. Podium parking shall be located in the rear 40 percent of the site. Ventilation openings and grilles shall be concealed and shall not be visible from the main garden, from the street, or from the entrances to the units in compliance with Section 17.46.190 (Garage Door and Grille Standards for Projects Utilizing Multi-Family Development Standards), below.

5.

Partial subterranean parking.

a.

Partially subterranean parking shall be located within the site boundary and shall provide a minimum setback of five feet in the side and rear property lines, and may extend up to the front property line.

b.

At the front, side, and rear yard setbacks, the parking structure may extend an additional five feet, provided it is configured so that the additional portions meet the same criteria as for fully subterranean parking.

c.

Planting and tree wells shall be provided as specified by the planting and paving standards in Chapter 17.44 (Landscaping).

d.

Ventilation openings and grilles shall be concealed and shall not be visible from the street.

6.

Subterranean parking.

a.

Fully subterranean parking shall be located within the site boundary and may extend to all property lines.

b.

A fully subterranean structure not covered by building volume shall be covered by soil with a minimum depth of two feet, recreating the natural grade before construction.

c.

Planting and tree wells shall be provided as specified by the planting and paving standards in Chapter 17.44 (Landscaping).

d.

Ventilation openings and grilles shall be concealed and shall not be visible from the street.

L.

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 Zoning Administrator.

M.

Valet parking. A Minor Conditional Use Permit, granted in compliance with Section 17.61.050, shall be required to allow valet parking.

(Ord. No. 7419, § 4, 2-26-2024; Ord. No. 7388, § 2(Exh. 1), 3-21-2022; Ord. 7377, § 1, 2021; Ord. 7099 § 28 (part), 2007; Ord. 7056 § 4, 2006; Ord. 7038 § 11, 2006 (a, b), 2006)

A.

Areas of applicability. This Section shall apply to areas of the City for which the Council has established a zoning credit parking program, including the Old Pasadena Parking Development Fund (Map 1) and the South Lake Parking Credit Program (Map 2).

B.

Written contract requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter or Chapter 17.30 (Central District Specific Plan), zoning credit parking spaces ("zoning credits") must be provided by means of contracts with the City or the Parking Authority in compliance with this Section. A contract meeting the following requirements shall be deemed to be in compliance with the parking requirements of Table 4-6 (Off-Street Parking Space Requirements).

1.

Zoning credits. The designated number of parking spaces available for zoning credit purposes shall also be available for public parking. The contract may provide that the owner of the parking facility in which the zoning credits are located is free to retain any revenue from parking fees or to utilize the spaces for any purpose.

2.

Nontransferable provisions. The entitlement to use the zoning credits is conferred on a specified property in order to satisfy the parking requirements for a specified use. The zoning credits shall not satisfy the parking requirements for any other land use and shall not be transferred to any other property.

3.

Reversion of spaces. Any and all rights to use the zoning credits which are not used within three years of the execution date of the contract shall not, unless the period is extended by the City or Parking Authority, as appropriate, be conferred on the specified property and shall automatically revert to the City or Parking Authority, as appropriate.

4.

Allowable refunds. The contract may allow for refunds of zoning credit fees upon the occurrence of conditions to be specified in the contract.

C.

Future or planned parking facilities.

1.

Future parking facilities. In the case of parking spaces that are to be developed, owned, or operated by the City or Parking Authority, the granting of zoning credits may be accomplished by indicating that the contract applies to a certain number of spaces which the City or Parking Authority intends to locate in a parking facility to be built in the future and for which financing has been obtained.

2.

Spaces in planned public parking facilities. Zoning credits for parking may be granted in planned public parking facilities to be owned or operated by the City or Parking Authority for which financing has not been obtained, provided the applicant demonstrates an alternative means for meeting the parking requirements identified in this Chapter if financing is not obtained.

D.

Maximum number of zoning credit spaces.

1.

Number of zoning credit spaces. In no case shall the total number of zoning credits designated in a parking facility exceed the actual number of spaces in the parking facility.

2.

On-street parking spaces. On-street parking spaces may be granted as zoning credits in the area identified as the S. Lake Ave. Parking Credit District Boundary Map. The number of on-street parking spaces used as zoning credits shall be established by resolution.

E.

Distance requirement. A contract meeting the above requirements shall be deemed to be in compliance with the distance requirements identified in Table 4-4 (Maximum Distances for Off-Site Parking).

Map 1: Old Pasadena Parking Development Fund

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Map 2: South Lake Parking Credit Program

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(Ord. No. 7419, § 4, 2-26-2024; Ord. No. 7225, § 2, 9-24-2012, eff. 10-24-2012)

17.46.040 - Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required

A.

Table 4-6. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 4-6 (Off-Street Parking Space Requirements), below. Projects in Specific Plan areas shall provide parking spaces in compliance with the respective plan.

B.

Minimum standards. The parking requirements of Table 4-6 are expressed as minimum standards. The required numbers shall be met and not exceeded, unless otherwise allowed in full compliance with this Chapter. Projects located within 1/4 mile of a light-rail station or within the Central District Transit-Oriented Area (Figure 1) shall comply with the parking requirements and maximums of Section 17.50.340 (Transit-Oriented Development)

C.

Residential uses — no limit on additional parking. For residential uses, there is no limit on the maximum additional parking provided. Projects located within 1/4 mile of a light-rail station or within the Central District Transit-Oriented Area (Figure 1) shall comply with the provisions of Section 17.50.340 (Transit-Oriented Development).

D.

Nonresidential uses — additional parking allowed. Additional parking spaces above the minimum requirement are allowed for nonresidential uses or the nonresidential portions of mixed-use projects only in the following manner:

The project is not located within 1/4 of a light-rail station or within the Central District Transit-Oriented Area (Figure 1).

2.

Additional spaces up to a maximum of 50 percent above the required minimum/maximum are allowed as a matter of right, without any discretionary review by the City.

3.

Additional spaces above 50 percent of the required minimum/maximum are allowed only upon the approval of a Variance in compliance with Section 17.61.080.

E.

Gross floor area. References to spaces per square foot are to be computed on the basis of gross floor area unless otherwise specified, and shall include allocations of shared restroom, circulation area, and storage areas.

F.

Uses not listed.

1.

Land uses not specifically listed in Table 4-6 (Off-Street Parking Space Requirements), below, shall provide parking as required by the Zoning Administrator.

2.

The Zoning Administrator shall use the requirements of Table 4-6 as a guide in determining the minimum number of offstreet parking spaces to be provided.

G.

Rounding in calculations. If a fractional number is obtained in calculations performed in compliance with this Section, one parking space shall be required for a fractional unit of 0.50 or above, and no space shall be required for a fractional unit of less than 0.50.

(Ord. No. 7419, § 4, 2-26-2024; Ord. No. 7418, § 4, 2-26-2024; Ord. No. 7414, § 5, 9-11-2023; Ord. 7300 § 13 (Exh. 12), 2017; Ord. 7235 § 5 (Exh. 3), 2013; Ord. 7135 § 7, 2008; Ord. 7123 § 3, 2007; Ord. 7056 § 5 (Exh. 2), 2006; Ord. 7038 § 12, 2006)

A.

Requirements for sharing spaces. For any site where the hours of operation allow the shared use of parking spaces to occur without conflict, the number of parking spaces required may be reduced in compliance with this Section.

1.

Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit required. An Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit, in compliance with Section 17.61.050, shall be required for the sharing of parking and/or loading spaces. The Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit shall apply to each and every property subject to the shared parking and/or loading arrangement.

2.

Allowable walking distances for shared parking. The Zoning Administrator shall ensure that the shared parking arrangement provides that all of the required number of parking spaces are within 2000 feet of the use served, measured from the nearest corner of the parking facility to the entrance of the use served via the shortest pedestrian route. A shuttle service shall be provided if the off-street parking is more than 2000 feet from the use served.

3.

Contract required.

a.

The Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit shall contain a condition requiring that the applicant submit a signed contract between the applicant and the other property owner(s) providing the off-street parking spaces subject to the long-term shared parking arrangement.

b.

The contract shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.

c.

The contract shall also be subject to approval by the City Attorney, as to form.

4.

Parking study. The Zoning Administrator may require the applicant to submit a parking study, prepared by a person/firm experienced in preparing parking plans, to assist the Zoning Administrator in determining the appropriate shared parking reduction. The parking analysis must include a peer-reviewed methodology developed by a professional planning association, such as the Urban Land Institute, National Parking Association, and/or the International Council of Shopping Centers.

5.

Location of shared parking spaces. Shared parking spaces shall only be located in a zoning district in which the uses that are the subject of the Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit application are an allowed use.

6.

Shared loading spaces. Loading spaces may also be shared in compliance with this Section. However, the loading spaces shall only be shared if located on an adjoining lot.

B.

Findings. In addition to the Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit findings identified in Section 17.61.050, the following findings shall be made:

1.

The spaces to be provided would be available as long as the uses requiring the spaces lawfully exist; and

2.

The quality and efficiency of the parking or loading utilization would equal or exceed the level that is otherwise required.

(Ord. No. 7443, § 2, 3-3-2025)

Participation in a Public Parking Assessment District may be used to comply with the provisions of this Chapter to the extent of a use's allotted share of the parking spaces in the district.

A.

Allowed reduction. A Minor Conditional Use Permit, in compliance with Section 17.61.050, may be approved to allow the reduction in the number of spaces to not less than 0.50 space per dwelling unit, provided that additional findings are made for each of the following:

1.

The extent of the parking problem in the neighborhood.

2.

The probability that the prospective residents will have an average 0.50 vehicles per dwelling unit.

3.

Prospective residents will be over 55 years of age.

4.

Future, unexpected parking problems resulting from the proposed development can be corrected.

5.

Alternate transportation is available for the residents of the development or public transportation is close by.

B.

Covenant required.

1.

Covenant to be recorded. The granting of a Minor Conditional Use Permit authorized by this Section shall be conditioned upon the owner of the property recording a covenant, approved as to form by the City Attorney.

2.

Covenant to run with the land. The covenant shall run with the land for the benefit of the City.

3.

Ensure that no change in use occurs. The covenant shall ensure that no change in the use of the property, as described in the Minor Conditional Use Permit application, shall occur unless parking is provided which will meet the requirements of all applicable laws in effect at the time the use is changed.

A.

Where allowed. Tandem parking may be allowed for:

1.

Multi-family projects and residential component of mixed-use projects. Multi-family projects (except for projects constructed under the RM-12 zoning district standards) and the residential component of mixed-use projects.

2.

Day-care centers and homes. Day-care centers and large family day-care homes to satisfy off-site parking requirements.

3.

Other nonresidential uses.

a.

Tandem parking. Up to 75 percent of the total off-street parking spaces provided may incorporate tandem parking, but only upon the approval of an Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Section 17.61.050. The Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit shall contain a condition requiring that a full-time parking attendant be on duty at all times the parking facility is available for use.

b.

Triple stack parking. Up to 50 percent of the total off-street parking spaces provided may incorporate "triple stack" parking, but only upon the approval of an Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Section 17.61.050, and only for projects with more than 100 parking spaces. The Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit shall contain a condition requiring that a full-time parking attendant be on duty at all times the parking facility is available for use.

B.

Additional conditions for multi-family and mixed-use projects. For multi-family projects and the residential component of mixed-use projects, the following conditions shall be met for tandem spaces:

1.

Assigned to same unit. Both tandem spaces shall be assigned to the same dwelling unit.

2.

Up to 30 percent. Up to 30 percent of the total off-street parking spaces provided may incorporate tandem parking.

C.

Dimensions. Two parking spaces in tandem shall have a combined minimum dimension of nine feet in width by 34 feet in length and three in tandem shall be at least nine feet in width by 51 feet in length.

1.

Modification of dimensions. The minimum dimensions of proposed tandem parking may be modified with approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Section 17.61.050.

(Ord. No. 7443, § 2, 3-3-2025; Ord. No. 7435, § 17, 10-28-2024; Ord. 7160 § 31, 2009)

Compact parking spaces shall not be allowed anywhere in the City.

Parking areas shall include parking spaces accessible to the disabled in the following manner:

A.

Number of spaces, design standards. Parking spaces for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the requirements of State law (California Administrative Code [Title 24, Part 2, Chapters 2(71] and California Vehicle Code [Section 22507.8]).

B.

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

C.

Fulfilling of requirements. Disabled accessible parking spaces required by this Section shall count toward fulfilling offstreet parking requirements.

D.

Modifications. For a project with existing parking, the Zoning Administrator may modify the number of parking spaces in an existing parking by reducing the number of parking spaces to accommodate handicapped parking.

(Ord. 7160 § 32, 2009)

Required parking spaces shall comply with the minimum dimensions identified in Table 4-7 (Off-Street Parking Space Dimensions) below.

A.

Relation to aisles.

1.

If contiguous to an obstruction. An additional width of one foot shall be provided for each parking space the length of which is contiguous to a fence, structure, wall, or other obstruction. Except if columns are set back away from the aisles, the one-foot additional width required by this Subsection may be lessened three inches for each foot the columns are set back from the aisles.

If located at end of aisle. At the end of an aisle providing access to a parking space perpendicular to the aisle, the aisle shall extend two feet beyond the side of the last parking space in the aisle.

B.

Minimum vertical clearances required.

1.

All parking spaces. Vertical clearance for all parking spaces, including entrances, shall be a minimum of seven feet in height.

2.

Residential spaces. Vertical clearance for the front four feet of a parking space serving a residential use may be reduced to not less than four feet, six inches feet in height.

3.

Handicapped spaces. Vertical clearance for access to and including handicapped spaces, shall be a minimum of eight feet, two inches in height.

C.

Striping. Parking spaces shall be double-striped. See Figure 4-12.

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Figure 4-12 - Parking space striping

17.46.130 - Aisle Dimensions

A.

Aisle width in unobstructed parking areas. Aisle width in an unobstructed parking area shall comply with the requirements in Table 4-8 (Aisle Dimensions).

B.

Aisle width adjoining garage doors. Aisle width adjoining a garage door shall comply with the requirements in Table 4-9 (Minimum Garage Door Widths). For the purposes of this Section, garage-door width shall be defined as the clear opening between structural elements.

C.

Aisle widths and planter areas. Aisle widths do not include required planter areas. All spaces shall have wheel stops three feet from a fence, wall, or required landscaped area. Raised curbs of planter areas not less than six feet deep may be used as wheel stops, provided the cars can overhang the planter area without disturbing the plant materials. Any aisle less than 18 feet wide shall be restricted to one-way traffic.

(Ord. 7009 § 20, 2005)

A.

No backing across property lines. Access to parking spaces, other than four or fewer spaces serving a residential use, shall not require backing across a property line abutting a street.

B.

Alley may be used as maneuvering space. An alley may be used as maneuvering space for access to off-street parking.

C.

Accessibility of spaces. All spaces in a parking facility shall be accessible without reentering a public right-of-way.

D.

Driveway approaches required. Driveway approaches for all developments shall be required as determined by the Department of Public Works.

E.

Subject to the approval of the Directors of Public Works and Transportation. All driveway access to a public street or alley is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Transportation.

(Ord. 7160 § 33, 2009)

The width of each driveway shall comply with the minimum requirements of this Section and also provide a minimum of one foot of additional clearance on each side of the driveway to a vertical obstruction exceeding one-half foot in height.

A.

Residential uses.

1.

Minimum driveway width. The minimum width of a driveway serving a residential use, other than in a project utilizing the multi-family development standards of Section 17.22.060 (RM District General Development Standards), shall comply with Table 4-10 (Minimum Driveway Width - Residential Uses).

2.

Maximum driveway width. The maximum width for a driveway serving a residential use in the RS and RM-12 zoning districts shall be as identified in Table 4-11 (Maximum Driveway Width - Residential Uses), below.

3.

Number of driveways. The maximum number of driveways serving a single-family use shall be one. This maximum number may be increased to two for approved circular driveways.

B.

Nonresidential uses. A driveway serving a nonresidential use (including a mixed-use project) shall comply with the following requirements.

C.

Multi-family uses. Serving a multi-family use in projects utilizing multi-family development standards of Section 17.22.060 (RM District General Development Standards).

1.

Driveways shall have the following widths at a minimum plus at least one-half foot additional clearance on any side where they pass a vertical obstruction exceeding curb height.

2.

Driveway approaches shall be at least 12 feet wide at the curb and shall taper to driveway width at the front property line.

D.

Circular driveways. Circular driveways shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator and shall be subject to the following standards:

1.

Allowed only in the RS and RM-12 districts.

2.

Only lots with a street frontage of 90 feet or more are eligible for circular driveways.

3.

On lots with more than one street frontage, the circular driveway may only be located on the street frontage which is 90 feet or greater.

4.

The circular driveway shall not have a width greater than 15 feet.

5.

The minimum distance between driveways on the same lot shall be 20 feet.

6.

The Department of Public Works and the Department of Transportation shall review and approve the proposed curb cuts, the distance between the curb cuts, and the potential traffic impacts that could result from the installation of the circular driveway.

7.

The circular driveway shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet measured perpendicular from the property line to the farthest distance of the inside edge of the circular driveway.

(Ord. 7169 § 16, 2009; Ord. 7160 § 34, 2009; Ord. 7038, § 13, 2006; Ord. 7009 § 19, 2005)

For projects utilizing the multi-family development standards of Section 17.22.060 (RM District General Development Standards), the following driveway configuration standards shall apply:

A.

Backing out not allowed. Driveway configurations which require backing in from or out onto the street are not allowed. All vehicles shall be able to turn around within the site boundaries.

B.

Driveway widths. On sites with 80 feet or more of street frontage, the width of a single driveway shall remain constant for no more than 100 feet from the front property line. The driveway then shall either widen to accommodate two-way traffic, or a turnout of at least 30 feet long and ten feet wide shall be provided.

C.

Driveway screening. A driveway adjacent to a main garden shall be screened subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.

D.

Use of driveway on adjacent lot. A new project may use the driveway on an adjacent lot, provided the following requirements are met:

1.

Directly adjacent. The driveway is directly adjacent to a shared property line;

2.

An easement is obtained. An easement for the use of the driveway is obtained; and

3.

Adequate in width. The driveway width is adequate for the additional number of vehicles to be served.

(Ord. 7038, §§ 14, 15, 2006)

Each driveway for a nonresidential use shall comply with the following requirements.

A.

View corridor. A view corridor shall adjoin both sides of a driveway crossing a street property line. The view corridor shall be a minimum depth of five feet at the edge of the driveway and a width measured on both sides of the driveway of 50 feet, or the distance to the intercepting property line, whichever is less.

B.

Visibility. The view corridor shall not be blocked between a height of 2.5 feet and seven feet.

C.

Landscaping. At least 50 percent of the view corridor shall be landscaped. The landscaping shall meet the visibility requirement identified in Subsection B., above.

D.

Modifications by Directors of Public Works and Transportation. The Director of Public Works and the Director of Transportation may modify the requirements of this Section.

(Ord. 7160 § 35, 2009)

For projects utilizing the multi-family development standards of Section 17.22.060 (RM District General Development Standards), the following driveway location standards shall apply:

A.

Separation of driveways. In general, driveways shall be located as far apart as possible.

B.

Less than 80 feet of street frontage. On sites with less than 80 feet of street frontage, a single driveway shall be located on either side of the site. The maximum distance between the outside edge of the driveway and the property line shall be

five feet.

C.

More than 80 and less than 140 feet of street frontage. On sites with more than 80 feet, but less than 140 feet, of street frontage:

1.

Single driveway allowed.

a.

Where the number of parking spaces allows a single driveway, it shall be located on either side of the site.

b.

The maximum distance between the outside edge of the driveway and the closest side property line shall be five feet.

2.

Hollywood driveway. A single drive may be centrally located; provided that it is a "Hollywood" driveway and the main garden requirements are accommodated. The Hollywood drive may bisect the main garden, but under no circumstances shall the area occupied by the Hollywood drive be included in the garden space calculations.

3.

Two driveways required. Where the number of parking spaces requires two driveways, they shall be located so that one is placed on each side of the site. The maximum distance from the outside edge of the driveway and the nearest property line shall be five feet. On corner lots and in projects which require more than 26 parking spaces and that cannot accommodate more than one driveway, one 12-foot wide driveway at one side of the site may replace the requirement for the two driveways.

D.

140 feet or more of street frontage. On sites with 140 feet or more of street frontage:

1.

Single driveway allowed. Where the number of parking spaces allows a single driveway, it shall meet the requirements for driveways identified in Subsections 17.46.190 A. (Opaque garage doors required) and B. (Partially open garage doors allowed), below.

2.

Two driveways required. Where the number of parking spaces requires two driveways, they shall be located so that their inside edges are at least 120 feet apart.

E.

Ramp leading to subterranean parking. When a driveway is a ramp leading to partially or fully subterranean parking, the maximum distance between the outside edge of the driveway and the side property line shall be five feet.

(Ord. 7184 § 16, 2010; Ord. 7038, § 16 (a—d), 2006)

17.46.190 - Garage Door and Grille Standards for Multi-Family Projects

For projects utilizing the multi-family development standards of Section 17.22.060 (RM District General Development Standards), the following garage door and grille standards shall apply.

A.

Opaque garage doors required. Garage doors shall be opaque when permitted to be visible from the street or main garden, adjacent property or main garden.

B.

Partially open garage doors allowed. Garage doors may be partially open when completely concealed from the street and located in a subterranean structure.

C.

Garage door openings. Garage door openings shall be no more than 20 feet in width.

D.

Ventilation grills.

1.

Over four square feet. Grilles over four square feet in area shall not be visible from the street or main garden.

2.

Four square feet or less. Grilles four square feet or less which are at least five feet above finished grade may be visible from the street or main garden.

3.

Contribute to quality and character. All grilles shall contribute to the architectural quality and character of the structure.

(Ord. 7038, § 17, 2006)

For projects utilizing the multi-family development standards of Section 17.22.060 (RM District [City of Gardens] General Development Standards), the following driveway encroachment standards shall apply. The following building elements may project into the driveway area as noted, provided they do not conflict with the setback requirements of Section 17.22.060, and further provided there is at least 10 feet of clearance beneath them.

A.

Up to and including one-half the driveway width. Building elements projecting up to one-half the driveway width (e.g., bay windows or balconies.)

B.

More than one-half driveway width. Building elements projecting more than one-half the driveway width, with the following conditions:

1.

Opaque elements. When the elements are opaque (e.g., habitable rooms) they are limited to 30 feet in length.

Partially open elements. When the elements are partially open (e.g., trellises), they may extend for the entire length of the driveway, except where they extend into the front yard setback.

A.

Parking areas serving a residential use. A carport for five or more vehicles serving a residential use shall be screened from an adjoining lot with a residential use by a solid wall or fence six feet in height, except that the height of a wall or fence adjoining a required front setback in a residential zoning district shall not exceed four feet.

B.

Parking areas serving a nonresidential use. A parking area for five or more vehicles serving a nonresidential use shall be screened from an adjoining residential zoning district or a ground floor residential use by a solid concrete or masonry wall six feet in height, except that the height of a wall adjoining a required front setback in a residential zoning district shall not exceed four feet.

17.46.220 - Outdoor Parking Area Lighting

A.

Maximum of 18 feet in height. Outdoor parking area lighting shall not exceed 18 feet in height, unless specifically approved by the Design Commission or other applicable review authority, and except when located within City parks.

B.

Confinement of emitted light. In general, the lighting fixtures used shall be designed to confine emitted light to the parking area, and the light source shall not be visible from outside of the area.

C.

Exception by Design Commission. Where important architectural considerations indicate the desirability of fixtures which expose the light source to view from beyond the parking area, the fixtures and lighting layout shall be specifically approved by the Design Commission or other applicable review authority.

D.

Maximum illumination allowed.

1.

Lots within residential zoning districts. Maximum average illumination at ground level shall not exceed one footcandle when the parking lot is located within a residential zoning district.

2.

Lots within nonresidential zoning districts. Maximum average illumination at ground level shall not exceed three footcandles when the parking lot is located within a nonresidential zoning district.

3.

Lots within City parks. Parking lots located within City parks shall be exempt from this requirement.

E.

Parking structure lighting. No light source within a parking structure in a residential or R-PK zoning district shall be visible from a public right-of-way adjoining a residential zoning district.

A.

Perimeter landscaped area required.

1.

Five-foot wide perimeter. All parking lots shall have a minimum five-foot wide perimeter landscaped area. For lots with more than 150 feet of street frontage, the minimum landscaped area shall be 10 feet in width.

2.

Modification by Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may modify the five-foot minimum perimeter landscape requirement to accommodate parking lots with less than 60 feet in width. This modification could allow the perimeter to be less than five feet in specified areas, while adding an equivalent amount of landscaping elsewhere in the subject parking lot.

B.

Minimum amount of landscaped area required.

1.

The landscaped areas identified in Table 4-14 (Minimum Landscape Area Required), below, shall be distributed throughout the parking lot in compliance with the applicable provisions of this Section.

2.

The minimum amount of landscaped area required in Subsection B.1, above, shall be over and above the perimeter landscaping required by Subsection A. (Perimeter landscaped area required) above.

3.

An existing nonresidential development proposing an increase in gross floor area of at least 25 percent shall comply with the minimum landscaped area requirements for the entire (both existing and required/proposed) parking lot area in compliance with Subsection B.1, above. This requirement may be modified by the Zoning Administrator.

C.

Planting of trees within parking lots required. At least one tree for every four vehicle parking spaces required/provided shall be planted and evenly distributed throughout the parking lot. Clustering of trees may be required by the Zoning Administrator or Design Review Authority in order to create a desired landscape character.

D.

Shading required. Parking lots shall include trees intended to provide shade. The selected trees shall be from an approved list provided by the Department. The trees shall be provided so that the shade canopies will be achieved within a minimum of 10 years after planting. All trees within the parking area shall be a minimum of 15-gallon size at planting. However, larger trees (e.g., 24-, 36-, and 48-inch box) may be required by the Zoning Administrator.

E.

Landscape materials. Landscaping materials shall be provided throughout the parking lot area using an appropriate combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Drought-tolerant landscape materials shall be emphasized in compliance with Chapter 17.44 (Landscaping).

F.

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 vehicles. This should be achieved through proper orientation of the landscaped fingers and islands.

G.

Planters required.

1.

Trees shall be in planters located throughout the parking area.

2.

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.

3.

Planters shall have a minimum interior dimension of five feet and be of sufficient size to accommodate tree growth.

4.

All ends of parking lanes shall have landscaped islands. This requirement may be modified by the Zoning Administrator.

H.

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 installed and maintained in compliance with Chapter 17.44 (Landscaping). Alternative barrier designs may be approved by the Zoning Administrator.

I.

Bumper overhang areas. To increase the parking lot landscaped area, a maximum of three feet of the parking stall depth may be landscaped with low-growth, hardy materials in lieu of paving, allowing a three-foot bumper overhang while maintaining the required parking dimensions. Utilization of the bumper overhang concept shall not allow a vehicle to extend into or over a pedestrian walkway or vehicle access driveway. The additional landscaped area is considered part of the parking space and shall not be counted towards satisfying parking lot landscaping requirements identified in Subsection B. above.

J.

Larger projects. Parking lots with more than 100 spaces shall provide a concentration of landscape elements at primary entrances, including specimen trees (e.g., 24-, 36-, and 48-inch box), flowering plants, enhanced paving, and project identification.

K.

Reference to Chapter 17.44 (Landscaping). All parking lot landscaped areas shall be planted, irrigated, and properly maintained in compliance with Chapter 17.44 (Landscaping).

(Ord. 7057 § 16, 2006)

17.46.240 - Parking Structure Yards and Landscaping

A.

Minimum landscaped area required. A parking structure located within a commercial or industrial zoning district having at-grade parking adjoining a street shall have a minimum five-foot wide landscaped area adjoining the street property line(s), unless the parking structure contains ground floor commercial uses adjoining the street property line(s).

B.

Upper levels over landscaping. Upper parking levels may be built over the area required for landscaping, provided the recessed area shall have a minimum vertical clearance of nine feet.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 7419, § 4, adopted February 26, 2024, amended the Code by repealing former § 17.46.250 in its entirety. Former § 17.46.250 pertained to Central District Additional Standards for Parking, and derived from Ord. 7099 § 28, 2007; Ord. 7160, § 36, 2009; and Ord. 7361, § 2(Exh. 1), 2020.

17.46.260 - Number, Location, and Design of Off-Street Loading Spaces

A.

Number of loading spaces required. Off-street loading spaces shall be required in compliance with Table 4-15 (Loading Space Requirements), for new construction. Changes of use shall not require new off-street loading spaces.

B.

Loading standards. The loading requirements of Table 4-15 are expressed as minimum standards. The maximum number of required loading spaces is two for office uses and four for all other uses.

C.

Rounding in calculations. If a fractional number is obtained in calculations performed in compliance with this Section, one loading space shall be required for a fractional unit of 0.50 or above, and no space shall be required for a fractional unit of less than 0.50.

D.

Amounts are not cumulative. The square foot amounts specified in Table 4-15 above are not cumulative. For example, if an existing office use of 20,000 square feet adds 10,000 square feet, the loading space requirement would be based on 10,000 square feet.

E.

Loading space sizes. The minimum dimensions of a loading space shall be 10 feet by 20 feet, with 12 feet of vertical clearance.

F.

Minimum turning radius. The minimum turning radius shall be 25 feet.

G.

Not within setbacks. Loading spaces or areas shall not be located in required setbacks.

H.

Located on-site. Required loading spaces shall be on the site of the use or on an adjoining site.

I.

Common loading facilities.

1.

The off-street loading facility requirements of this Chapter may be satisfied by the permanent allocation of the identified number of spaces for each use in a common truck loading facility serving several uses under different ownership.

2.

The total number of spaces shall not be less than the sum of the individual requirements.

3.

An attested copy of a contract between the parties concerned containing an agreement to the joint use of the common truck loading facility shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator.

J.

Adequate ingress and egress. All loading spaces shall have adequate ingress and egress as approved by the Director of Transportation, and shall be designed and maintained so that the maneuvering, loading, or unloading of vehicles does

not interfere with the orderly movement of traffic and pedestrians on any street.

K.

Screening of loading spaces. Except in the CG and IG zoning districts, any loading spaces or areas visible from a street shall be screened on three sides by a fence, hedge, or wall a minimum of six feet in height.

L.

No parking in public rights-of-way. New loading spaces shall be designed and maintained so that vehicles do not park in a public right-of-way.

M.

No backing onto public street. All loading spaces shall be designed and maintained so that vehicles do not back in from, or onto, a public street.

N.

Exceptions to Subsection M., above. The Director of Transportation may allow an exception to the prohibition identified in Subsection M. above, only if the Director of Transportation first finds:

1.

The dimensions of the site do not provide for an adequate on-site turnaround area;

2.

Access/egress for the loading space is onto a minor street of low traffic volume, and is located at least 100 feet from any intersection; and

3.

The end of the loading space nearest to the street is located at least 40 feet from the curb on the opposite side of the street.

O.

Loading spaces.

1.

Located at rear of structure. Loading bays and roll-up doors shall be painted to blend with the exterior structure wall(s) and generally located at the rear of the structure.

2.

Concealment and screening required. Areas for loading and unloading shall be designed to avoid potential adverse noise, visual, and illumination impacts on neighboring residences. These areas shall be concealed from view by the public and adjoining land uses. Concealment and screening may be accomplished by use of any of the following, subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator:

a.

Design the structures to enclose the outdoor loading and unloading service areas thereby providing for their concealment;

b.

Construct perimeter six- to eight-foot high walls to be architecturally coordinated with the primary structures and on-site landscaping; or

c.

Screen the loading and unloading areas with dense vegetative hedges, combined with the decorative six- to eight-foot high walls.

3.

May be located at side if screened from public view. When it is not possible or desirable to locate the loading facilities at the rear of the structures, the loading facilities shall be located on the side of the structures and shall be screened from the public street rights-of-way by a suitable combination of walls and landscaped berms, subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.

4.

Vehicles shall not extend beyond property line(s). The loading facilities shall be designed and placed on the site so that vehicles, whether rear loading or side loading may be loaded or unloaded at any loading area without the vehicles extending beyond the property line(s).

5.

If located in close proximity to residences. Special orientation or design treatment of the loading spaces located in close proximity to neighboring residences shall be required in order to reduce the associated light and acoustical impacts to less-than-significant levels, subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.

P.

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

Q.

Striping. Loading spaces 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. 7435, § 17, 10-28-2024; Ord. No. 7160, § 37, 2009)

A.

Profile required. All parking plans involving ramps shall be accompanied by a profile showing the ramp, ramp transitions, and overhead and adjacent wall clearances.

B.

Length of ramp defined. The length of a ramp is defined as that portion of the ramp from the beginning of the transition at one end of the ramp to the end of the transition at the opposite end of the ramp.

C.

Maximum grade for ramps 65 feet or less in length. For ramps 65 feet or less in length, the ramp grade shall not exceed 16 percent, with the first and last 10 feet of the ramp not exceeding eight percent.

D.

Maximum grade for ramps longer than 65 feet. For ramps longer than 65 feet, the ramp grade shall not exceed 12 percent, with the first and last eight feet of the ramp not exceeding six percent.

E.

Maximum parking area slope. The slope of all parking areas shall not exceed five percent, excluding ramps.

F.

Standards for ramps within multi-family developments. Ramps within multi-family projects utilizing development standards of Section 17.22.060 (RM District General Development Standards) shall comply with the following:

1.

Maximum grade for ramps. The maximum grade of ramps shall be 16 percent. Any deviation shall first be approved by the City Traffic Engineer.

2.

Minimum width of ramps. The width of ramps shall conform to the requirements for the widths of driveways identified in Section 17.46.150 (Driveway Design, Widths, and Clearances), above.

G.

Exceptions. The Director of Transportation may modify the ramp grade requirements.

For projects utilizing the multi-family development standards of Section 17.22.060 (RM District General Development Standards), the following driveway paving standards shall apply:

A.

Paving required. Parking areas, driveways, and paths accessing parking shall be paved in compliance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Public Works.

B.

Maximum parking area slope. The slope of all parking areas, excluding ramps, shall not exceed five percent.

17.46.290 - Trip Reduction Requirements for Residential and Nonresidential Projects

A.

Purpose. The purpose of the trip reduction requirements is to reduce the demand for vehicle commute trips by ensuring that the design of major residential and nonresidential development projects accommodates facilities for alternative modes of transportation.

B.

Projects exceeding 25,000 square feet of gross floor area. Nonresidential development projects, and the nonresidential portion of mixed-use development projects, which exceed 25,000 square feet of gross floor area, as a result of new construction or an expansion of an existing use, shall provide the following:

Carpool and vanpool parking. A minimum of 10 percent of the employee parking spaces shall be for, and designate as, preferential parking for carpool and vanpool vehicles. The parking area shall be in a location more convenient to the place of employment than parking spaces for single occupant vehicles, and shall be located as close as possible to the employee entrance.

2.

Bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall be provided on site in compliance with Section 17.46.320 (Bicycle Parking Standards).

3.

Trip reduction plan. A transportation plan for smaller projects, or a Transportation Demand Management Program ("TDM") Plan, shall be submitted which complies with Chapter 10.64 of the Municipal Code (Transportation Management Program).

C.

Projects exceeding 75,000 square feet of gross floor area. Nonresidential development projects, and the nonresidential portion of mixed-use development projects, which exceed 75,000 square feet of gross floor area, as a result of new construction or an expansion of an existing use, shall meet the requirements of Subsection B., immediately above, in addition to the following:

1.

Carpool and vanpool loading area. A passenger loading area for carpool and vanpool vehicles shall be provided on site. At a minimum, the area shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the number of waiting vehicles equivalent to 10 percent of the required number of carpool and vanpool spaces.

2.

Connecting sidewalks. Designated pedestrian sidewalks or paths shall be provided on the development site between the external pedestrian system and each structure in the development.

3.

Bus stop improvements. Bus stop improvements, including bus pads, bus pullouts, and right-of-way for bus shelters may be required as mitigation measures if a proposed development would have substantial traffic impacts.

D.

Residential projects. Multi-family projects with 100 units or more, or mixed use projects with 50 units or more, shall submit a TDM Program Plan as required by Chapter 10.64 of the Municipal Code (Transportation Management Program).

(Ord. 7157 §§ 3 - 7, 2008)

A.

Paving required.

1.

Nonresidential. All parking areas, circulation aisles, and accessways shall be paved with Portland cement concrete or asphalt.

2.

Residential. All parking areas, circulation aisles, and accessways shall be paved with Portland cement concrete, asphalt, brick, concrete pavers, gravel, cobblestone, grasscrete, or decomposed granite. "Hollywood Driveways," as defined in Chapter 17.80, are permitted.

B.

Optional paving materials. Other paving materials may be substituted with the approval of the Zoning Administrator, and in compliance with the City's adopted standards for privately owned and maintained parking areas.

(Ord. No. 7435, § 17, 10-28-2024)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 7435, § 17, adopted October 28, 2024, amended the Code by repealing former § 17.46.310, which pertained to electric recharge stations, and derived from the original zoning ordinance.

A.

Applicability. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for any new structure or an addition to any existing structure, that exceeds 15,000 square feet in gross floor area.

B.

Bicycle spaces required. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in compliance with Table 4-16 (Minimum Number of Bicycle Spaces Required), below, with fractional requirements for bicycle parking over 0.5 to be rounded up.

C.

Type of bicycle parking required. Each bicycle parking space shall be no less than six feet long by two feet wide and shall have a bicycle rack system in compliance with the bicycle rack classifications listed in Subsection D., below. Fractional amounts of the type of parking facilities may be shifted as desired.

D.

Classification of facilities.

1.

Class 1 bicycle facility. Includes any of the following:

a.

A fully enclosed lockable space accessible only to the owner/operator of the bicycle;

b.

Attendant parking with a check-in system in which bicycles are accessible only to the attendant; or

c.

A locked room or office inside a structure designated for the sole purpose of securing the bicycles.

2.

Class 2 bicycle facility. A rack, stand, or other device constructed to enable the user to secure the bicycle by locking the frame and one wheel of each bicycle.

a.

The racks shall:

(1)

Be easily usable with both U-locks and cable locks; and

(2)

Support the bicycles in a stable upright position so that a bicycle, if bumped, will not fall or roll down.

b.

Racks that support a bicycle primarily by a wheel (e.g., standard "wire racks") are damaging to the wheels and are not allowed.

E.

Location and design of bicycle facilities.

Bicycle parking facilities shall:

a.

Be located in close proximity to the structure's entrance and clustered in lots not to exceed sixteen spaces in each lot;

b.

Support bicycles in a stable position without damage to the frame, wheels, or other components;

c.

Be located in highly visible, well-lighted areas to minimize theft and vandalism;

d.

Be securely anchored to the lot surface so they cannot be easily removed and shall be of sufficient strength to resist theft and vandalism;

e.

Not impede pedestrian or vehicular circulation, and should be harmonious with their environment. The facilities shall be incorporated, whenever possible, into the structure's design or street furniture; and

f.

Be separated by a physical barrier to protect the bicycle from damage by motor vehicles if located within a vehicle parking area. The physical barrier can be curbs, poles, wheel stops, or other similar features.

2.

Bicycle racks shall not be placed too close to a wall or other obstruction so as to make use difficult. There shall be sufficient space (at least twenty-four inches) besides each parked bicycle to allow easy access. Adjacent bicycles may share this access.

3.

Motor vehicle entrances shall display adequate signs to indicate the availability and location of the bicycle parking facilities.

4.

The bicycle parking facilities within a vehicle parking garage shall be located in close view of a parking attendant if the facility has a bicycle attendant.

F.

Modified by Zoning Administrator. Where the provision of bicycle parking is physically not feasible, the requirements of this Section may be modified by the Zoning Administrator.

(Ord. 7169 § 17, 2009)

Chapter 17.48 - Signs