Article 3 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND AND TRIP REDUCTION MEASURES

910.3.1 APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS.

a) Prior to approval of any new nonresidential development project, the applicant shall implement, as a minimum, all of the applicable transportation demand management and trip reduction measures set forth in this Article.

b) This Article shall not apply to projects for which a development application has been deemed complete by the City pursuant to Government Code Section 65943, or for a Notice of Preparation for a Draft EIR which has been circulated or for which an application for a building permit has been received, prior to the effective date of this Article.

c) All facilities and improvements constructed or otherwise required by this Article shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

910.3.2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

a) Nonresidential development twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet or more shall provide the following:

1. A bulletin board, display case or kiosk displaying transportation information located where the greatest number of employees are likely to see it. Information on the board, case or kiosk shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

A) Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes serving the site;

B) Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information;

C) Ridesharing promotional materials supplied by commuter-oriented organizations;

D) Bicycle route and facility information, including regional/local bicycle maps and bicycle safety information;

E) A listing of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians at the site.

2. Locate building entrances to provide safe and unimpeded access to nearby transit stations/stops.

b) Nonresidential development of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet or more shall comply with subsection a) above and shall provide all of the following measures:

1. Not less than ten (10) percent of employee parking area shall be reserved for use by potential carpool/vanpool vehicles, without displacing handicapped and customer parking needs. This preferential carpool/vanpool parking area shall be identified on the site plan upon application for building permit or other development permit. A statement that preferential carpool/vanpool spaces for employees are available and a description of the method for obtaining such spaces must be included on the required transportation information board. Spaces will be signed/striped as demand warrants; provided that at all times at least one (1) space for projects of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet to one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet and two (2) spaces for projects over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet will be signed/striped for carpool/vanpool vehicles.

s must be included on the required transportation information board. Spaces will be signed/striped as demand warrants; provided that at all times at least one (1) space for projects of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet to one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet and two (2) spaces for projects over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet will be signed/striped for carpool/vanpool vehicles.

2. Preferential parking spaces reserved for vanpools must be accessible to vanpool vehicles. When located within a parking structure, a minimum vertical interior clearance of seven (7) feet, two (2) inches shall be provided for those spaces and accessways to be used by such vehicles. Adequate turning radii and parking space dimensions shall also be included in vanpool parking areas.

3. Bicycle racks or other secure bicycle parking shall be provided to accommodate four (4) bicycles for the first fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of nonresidential development and one (1) bicycle rack for each additional fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of nonresidential development. Calculations which result in a fraction of 0.5 or higher shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. A bicycle parking facility may also be a fully enclosed space or locker accessible only to the owner or operator of the bicycle, which protects the bike from inclement weather.

c) Nonresidential development of one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or more shall comply with subsections a) and b) above, and shall provide all of the following measures:

1. A safe and convenient zone in which vanpool and carpool vehicles may deliver or board their passengers

2. Sidewalks or other designated pathways which follow direct and safe routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to each building in the development;

3. If determined necessary by the City, bus stop improvements must be provided. The City will consult with the local bus service providers in determining appropriate improvements. When locating bus stops and/or planning building entrances, entrances must be designed to provide safe and efficient access to nearby transit stations/stops;

4. Safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to onsite bicycle parking facilities.

910.3.3 EXCEPTIONS.

The Planning Commission may make exceptions to such standards upon finding all of the following:

a) That the strict application of any standard prescribed by this Section would result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship inconsistent with the general purpose and intent of this Chapter;

b) That there are exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use or development of the property in the City being developed;

c) That the granting of the exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor contrary to the transportation demand management and trip reduction policies of the City;

d) That the granting of the exception will not be contrary to the objectives of this Chapter.