Perris Municipal Code Ch. 7.40 Transportation Demand Management

This chapter is intended to protect the public health, welfare and safety by reducing air pollution and congestion caused by vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled and to comply with the requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan and the congestion management program adopted by the county (California Government Code section 65089 et seq.)

(Code 1972, § 7.40.010; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Alternative work schedule means a variation from the traditional five-day/40-hour work week to either a four-day/40-hour or a nine-day/80-hour work week schedule.

Director means the director of planning and community development or his designee.

Development plan means a plan for development project pursuant to chapter 19.50.

Development project means any new or existing development which meets or exceeds the criteria identified in section 7.40.040.

Employer means any person, firm, business, educational institution, government agency, nonprofit agency or corporation, or any other entity which employs persons.

Mixed-use development means any development project that combines any of the following land uses: residential, commercial, light industrial or business park.

Property owner means the legal owner of property.

Rideshare means a transportation mode with multiple occupants per vehicle.

Tenant means the lessee or non-fee holding possessory interest holder of a facility or building who employs persons at such building or facility.

Transportation demand management (TDM) means programs, plans, policies or projects designed to reduce demand on the transportation system or maximize its efficient use. The term "TDM" includes, but is not limited to, an emphasis on alternative travel modes to the single-occupant vehicle such as carpools, vanpools and public transit; reduction or elimination of the number of vehicle trips; shifts in the time of vehicle commutes to other than peak periods.

Worksite means a building, or grouping of buildings or facility located within the city used for employment purposes.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.020; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

Any development project including commercial, industrial and mixed uses, may adversely impact existing transportation and parking facilities, resulting in deteriorating levels of traffic service, increased motor vehicle emissions, and possibly significant additional capital expenditures to augment and improve the existing transportation system. In order to more efficiently utilize the existing and planned transportation system and to reduce vehicle emissions, it is the policy of the city to:

(1) Reduce the number of peak-period vehicle trips generated in the city;

(2) Promote and encourage the uses of alternative transportation modes such as ridesharing, carpools, vanpools, and public transit, bicycles and walking, as well as those facilities that support such modes of transportation;

(3) Promote and encourage the implementation of flexible working hours and parking management strategies;

(4) Achieve related reductions in vehicle trips, traffic congestion, and public expenditure and achieve air quality improvements through utilization of existing local mechanisms and procedures for development project review and permit processing;

(5) Promote coordinated interjurisdictional implementation of strategies to reduce transportation demand and increase transportation system capacity;

(6) Achieve the most efficient use of local resources through coordinated regional and local TDM programs.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.030; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

(a) This chapter shall apply to all new and existing development characterized by the following:

(1) Commercial development. 25 acres, or 100 employees, or generates a minimum of 200 peak-hour vehicle trips;

(2) Industrial development. 150 acres, or 100 employees, or generates a minimum of 200 peak-hour vehicle trips;

(3) Mixed use development. Measures shall be required as they apply to the above categories;

(4) Other. All uses, any development which generates a minimum of 10,000 vehicle trips daily, or 100 employees, or generates a minimum of 200 peak-hour vehicle trips.

(b) Project trip generation estimates shall be determined utilizing accepted methodologies recommended by the Institute of Transportation Engineers or other acceptable professional practices as determined by the city.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.040; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

(a) Any new or existing development project subject to this chapter shall be required to submit a transportation demand management plan to the department of planning and community development for review and approval. The plan shall address measures designed to reduce vehicle trips and travel demand including the following:

(1) Responsibilities of property owners and tenants;

(2) Facility improvements;

(3) Participation incentives;

(4) Vehicular operations;

(5) Monitoring, reporting and enforcement; and

(6) Other strategies, including participation in offsite improvements or trip reduction programs.

(b) An approved TDM plan shall constitute a condition of development plan approval where appropriate.

(c) The following are levels of peak-hour trip reductions expected to be achieved through compliance with this chapter.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.050; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

All property owners and tenants subject to TDM requirements shall prepare and submit an annual TDM report to the director within 12 months from the date of notification by the director or from the time of issuance of a certificate of occupancy permit. Subsequent reports shall be submitted at 12-month intervals. The annual TDM report shall, at a minimum, contain the following information:

(1) Building occupancy percentages;

(2) A.M. peak-hour vehicle trip counts;

(3) A description of TDM activities occurring over the reported 12-month period and activities planned for the following 12-month period;

(4) A description of any modification, addition or deletion of TDM activities deemed necessary to achieve expected trip reduction levels.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.060; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

(a) The following provides trip reduction measures which may be effective for development subject to the requirements of this chapter:

(1) Preferential parking of carpool vehicles.

(2) Bicycle parking and shower facilities.

(3) Information center for transportation facilities.

(4) Rideshare vehicle loading areas.

(5) Vanpool vehicle accessibility.

(6) Bus stop improvements.

(7) On-site child care facilities (commercial/industrial/residential).

(8) Facilities to encourage telecommuting.

(9) Alternative work schedules.

(10) Contributions to funds providing regional facilities designed to reduce vehicle trips and miles traveled.

(11) On-site amenities such as cafeterias and restaurants, automated teller machines, and other services that would eliminate the need for additional trips.

(12) Site design which promotes pedestrian interconnection between residential neighborhoods and commercial land uses, parks, schools (i.e., sidewalks through cul-de-sacs, wall breaks, parking lot pedestrian routes, etc.).

(13) Participation in programs and strategies to increase utilization of commuter rail station and system.

(14) Other measures as approved by the director of planning and community development.

(b) Permitted parking reductions. Upon approval by the director, any development utilizing these trip reduction measures may reduce its total number of parking spaces required commensurate with number of vehicle trips reduced.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.070; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

For the purpose of determining whether developments subject to this chapter are in compliance, the city shall conduct monitoring activities it deems appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances. Monitoring activities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Field inspections which may include traffic counts;

(2) Facility surveys or studies which the city may deem appropriate.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.080; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

In the event of noncompliance with this chapter, the city shall, following written notice to the property owner or his designee, initiate enforcement action against such property owner or his designee which may include, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Withhold recordation of the final map;

(2) Withhold issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy;

(3) Issue a stop work order;

(4) Prosecute in a court of a competent jurisdiction.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.090; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

Initial transportation demand management plan review and annual review fees shall be as established by city council resolution and required at the time of submission.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.100; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

Any decision of the director pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be appealed to the city council. The city council shall hear the appeal within 30 days of the date of filing. The decision of the city council shall be final.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.110; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)

Any person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Code 1972, § 7.40.130; Ord. No. 943, § 1(part), 1993)