1500-20-070 - Parking Reductions

The County may grant an Administrative Permit for a reduction in the required minimum number of parking spaces specified on Table 1500-20-1 when one or more of the following conditions exist:

A.

Mixed-use/Joint Use Projects. Where mixed-use and/or joint use projects utilize shared parking facilities, a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be granted subject to approval of a parking demand study that demonstrates:

1.

The application of the parking requirements in Table 1500-20-1, which is the sum of all the users within the project, will generate more parking stalls than are needed;

2.

The principal hours of operation and peak parking demands of the different tenants/uses within the project do not conflict and will effectively allow for dual use of parking spaces;

3.

The shared parking facility is within 500 feet from the uses which it serves; and

4.

That covenants, deed restrictions, or other agreements will be recorded to assure that the required parking spaces are maintained for shared use for the life of the project.

B.

Individual Use. For any use type where the required number of parking spaces seems unreasonable given the characteristics of the specific use, a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be granted subject to approval of a parking demand study that, based upon field data of the same use elsewhere, demonstrates;

1.

The proposed use functions differently than the standard use type and associated parking standards established in this Chapter; and

2.

The appropriate number of required parking spaces for the use accounting for peak parking usage.

C.

Facilities and Programs. For any non-residential use type or project where facilities or programs are implemented which serve to reduce parking demand, a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be granted subject to approval of a parking demand study that demonstrates:

1.

The proposed facilities and programs will result in a reduction in parking demand. Such facilities and programs may include, but are not limited to: shower/locker facilities for bicycle commuting employees; secure bicycle parking facilities over and above the minimum requirement; preferred parking spaces for employees who participate regularly in a carpool or vanpool; and/or proximity to an active transit facility.

2.

The appropriate reduction in required parking spaces based upon field data of the same use, facilities and programs elsewhere; and

3.

That covenants, deed restrictions, or other agreements will be recorded to assure that the facilities and programs resulting in the reduction in required parking demand are maintained for the life of the project.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-20-080 - Design of Parking Lots and Spaces

A.

Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions.

1.

All parking areas shall be designed so that the parking spaces are permanently maintained and have suitable maneuvering space and access to and from a public street or alley. The dimensions of parking spaces and drive aisles shall be consistent with the design standards in Table 1500-20-2, as illustrated on Figure 1500-20-1.

2.

Truck aisles. Access aisles for multiple-axle trucks in commercial and industrial use types shall be a minimum of 40 feet. Truck movement templates shall be included with any discretionary approval to indicate turning conditions.

3.

Enclosed parking spaces. Enclosed parking spaces (i.e. residential garages) shall be at least ten feet in width and 20 feet in length for a single vehicle. The width shall increase by ten feet for each additional vehicle.

B.

Surfacing and Striping.

1.

Within a City Sphere of Influence, Rural Community, and all Industrial and Commercial Districts including the Employment Corridor and Non-agricultural Uses within FPARC.

a.

Surfacing of Residential Use Types. Required parking and circulation areas for residential use types shall be surfaced with either four inches of Class 2 aggregate base or seven inches of Butte Rock base with a ¾- inch maximum grading requirement and such areas shall be paved with two inches of asphalt concrete with ½-inch grade requirement. Equivalent base rock and paving materials may be approved by the Director and may require evaluation of soil capabilities (R value) and anticipated traffic loading (traffic index).

b.

Surfacing of Commercial and Industrial Use Types. Required parking and circulation areas for commercial and industrial use types shall have paved surfacing based upon the recommendations of a geotechnical analysis for pavement thickness. At a minimum, these use types shall have 3½ inches of asphalt concrete over eight inches of class 2 aggregate base over six inches of aggregate subbase.

Outdoor storage areas shall be graveled with a minimum of four inches of Class 2 aggregate base or as determined necessary by the Director based on the operational impacts of the use type proposed.

c.

Striping. All parking spaces shall be delineated and separated by a painted divider.

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Figure 1500-20-1: Parking Dimension Standards

2.

Agricultural, Open Space and Recreation, Special Event, and Resource Extraction or Residential use types located outside a City sphere of influence or Rural Community.

a.

Surfacing. Required parking and circulation areas shall be all-weather and usable for the purpose for which they are provided, but are not required to be paved, unless as conditioned as part of a discretionary approval. Non-paved surfacing materials and improvement requirements shall, at a minimum, be four inches of either Class 2 aggregate base or Butte Rock. All such parking spaces and accessways shall have a ½ inch grading requirement.

3.

All Other Use Types and Areas within the County.

a.

Surfacing. Required parking and circulation areas shall generally be paved with asphalt, concrete or another approved all-weather, hard, non-eroding surface. Non-paved surfacing materials may be used when approved by the Director or as part of a discretionary approval, based upon the nature of the use, frequency of parking and vehicle traffic, level of heavy vehicle use, and fire access requirements. Non-

paved surfacing materials and improvement requirements must be durable and dustless, as approved by the Director.

b.

Striping. All parking spaces shall be delineated and separated by a painted divider. The striping requirement for non-paved surfaces may be waived by the Director or as part of a discretionary approval.

C.

Drainage. Required parking and circulation areas shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water accumulated within the area in accordance with County standards as determined by the Director. Best management practices to reduce runoff pollutants shall be incorporated.

D.

Access and Traffic Flow. Access to parking areas and curb cuts for driveways shall be approved by the Director to ensure an efficient and safe traffic flow into the parking areas and along public streets. Parking areas for commercial, industrial, and multiple family residential uses, not including duplexes and single family residences, shall be designed so that vehicles are not permitted to back out of the parking area onto a public street.

E.

Dead-end Aisles. Parking lot design should avoid use of dead-end aisles unless warranted in special circumstances where other design alternatives cannot be reasonably accommodated. When used, 90degree angle stalls are required and the aisle shall have a minimum five-foot backing area at its terminus.

F.

Curb Stops. A permanent curb, bumper, wheel stop or similar device at least six inches in height shall be installed in all paved parking areas adjacent to sidewalks, planters and other landscaping areas, parking lot fixtures and buildings and walls to protect these improvements from vehicular damage. The stopping edge of such protected bumper shall be placed no closer than two feet from the above noted improvement.

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Figure 1500-20-2: Curb Stops and Clearance

G.

Vehicle Overhang. Vehicular overhang is permitted, provided no vehicle shall overhang into a sidewalk which would reduce the unencumbered width of a sidewalk to less than four feet. A vehicle is permitted to

overhang into a landscaped area by two feet, provided that the required landscaped area is extended by the amount of the overhang.

H.

Lighting, Landscaping and Screening. All parking areas and associated landscaping, lighting and screening shall comply with the design criteria for the applicable zoning district.

I.

Maintenance. All parking areas shall be permanently maintained free of weeds, litter and debris.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-20-090 - Bicycle Parking

Within a City Sphere of Influence or a Rural Community the following bicycle parking requirements shall apply:

A.

Bicycle Parking. Bicycle Parking shall be provided in addition to vehicle parking as follows:

1.

Multi-family residential use types. One bicycle parking space per every three units.

2.

Schools and educational services use types. One bicycle parking space per every vehicle parking space required.

3.

All other use types. One bicycle parking space per every 20 vehicle parking spaces required.

4.

Required bicycle parking shall be provided in the form of racks or lockers.

B.

Bicycle Parking Requirements:

1.

Bicycle parking areas shall be accessible to and located on the same lot as the use and/or development requiring such spaces, or on an adjacent, contiguous lot.

2.

Bicycle parking shall be located near building entries in highly visible and well lighted locations.

3.

Bicycle and vehicle parking areas shall be separated from one another by a physical barrier or sufficient distance to protect bicycles and riders.

4.

All bicycle parking shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, or other all-weather surface.

5.

Bicycle racks and lockers shall be anchored so that they cannot be easily removed.

6.

All required bicycle parking shall be maintained for the duration of the use requiring such spaces.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-20-100 - Loading Requirements

A.

Loading Spaces Required. A minimum of one loading space (dock or parking space) shall be provided for all commercial and industrial use types in excess of 10,000 square feet that require a loading space, plus one additional space for every additional 20,000 square feet of floor area, up to a maximum of four loading spaces required.

B.

Dimensions. Each required loading space shall be not less than 12 feet wide, 40 feet long and with 14 feet of vertical clearance.

C.

Location.

1.

Loading spaces shall be separate from other required parking and maneuvering areas.

2.

Where feasible, loading spaces and docks shall be located to the rear of properties.

3.

No loading space or dock shall be permitted to face a residential use within 500 feet of such facility.

D.

Screening. All loading spaces, docks and truck parking areas shall be screened from view from adjacent roadways and residential uses by a minimum of a six-foot-high hedge, six-foot-high chain link fence with privacy slats and landscaping, or a solid six-foot-high wall and landscaping.

E.

Striping. All loading areas shall be striped and clearly identified for loading purposes only.

F.

Passenger Loading Areas.

1.

Passenger loading areas shall be provided for any commercial and industrial use types or complexes with greater than 50,000 square feet gross floor area.

2.

Passenger loading areas shall be located at the point(s) of primary pedestrian access from the parking area to the adjacent building, or buildings, and shall be designed in such a manner that vehicles waiting in the loading area do not impede vehicular circulation in the parking area.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)