Shafter Zoning Code § 10.370 Transportation Control Measures

1. Intent

It is the intent of this Section, along with other provisions of this Title, to implement the transportation control measures called for in both the latest adopted San Joaquin Air Quality Management Plan and the latest adopted Federal Attainment Plan for Carbon Monoxide.

2. On-Site Pedestrian Walkways and Bicycle Pathways

All new non-residential and multi-family developments of 10 or more units shall provide on-site walkways and bicycle pathways connecting each building to adjacent public streets.

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3. Passenger Loading Facilities

All new non-residential and multiple-family developments of 10 or more units with at least 100 parking spaces shall provide a minimum of one (1) passenger loading area equivalent to five (5) parking spaces in close proximity to the building entrances and located to avoid interference with on-site vehicle circulation.

4. Vanpool Parking Facilities

All new non-residential developments with a minimum of one-hundred (100) spaces shall provide preferential vanpool parking facilities for a minimum of one (1) space which has a minimum vertical clearance of nine (9) feet for each one-hundred (100) parking spaces.

5. Transit Improvements

All new non-residential and multiple-family developments, along existing or planned transit routes, shall provide transit improvements such as bus pullouts, bus pads, and bus shelters if determined necessary in consultation with DialA-Ride, or other locally operated transit systems.

6. Reduced Parking Requirements

Provisions shall be made by the Planning Commission for reduction of on-site parking space requirements for all new non-residential developments on a case by case basis when such developments are linked to other actions which reduce vehicle trips.

7. Country Wide Bicycle Plan

The City shall consider participation in implementation of the Country Wide Bicycle Plan upon its adoption.