Skip to main content
Loading…
This section is included in your selections.

A reduction to the required parking may be granted by complying with any one or combination of the parking alternatives listed in this Section provided that the total reduction is not greater than 25 percent below the parking requirements in Section 146-4.6.3.C (Minimum Required Parking), and that the applicant provides a parking analysis and the Planning Director determines that the analysis provides adequate documentation of reduced parking demand and demonstrates that the reduction will not create significant adverse impacts on surrounding properties. Without limiting the generality of the previous sentence, parking alternatives may be applied to vertical mixed-use developments.

A. Proximity to Transit.

1. The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required for new development or redevelopment may be reduced if the proposed development or redevelopment is located within one-quarter mile, measured by the most direct walking route, of any Regional Transportation District (RTD), or other publicly authorized transit agency transit stop as follows:

a. 30 percent reduction with a peak frequency of 15 minutes or better.

b. 15 percent reduction with a peak frequency of between 16 and 30 minutes.

2. No development approved with this parking reduction shall be considered nonconforming parking or shall be subject to the requirements of Section 146-5.5.5 (Nonconforming Site Feature), for not meeting minimum parking requirements if the bus or transit line is later relocated, or if peak service frequency falls below the peak frequency requirements in Subsection 1 above, and the remaining number of parking spaces provided for that use does not meet the minimum requirements of Section 146-4.6.3.C (Minimum Required Parking).

3. This reduction is not available for multifamily dwellings.

B. Credit for Shared or Fleet Vehicle. For each shared vehicle and fleet vehicle, which is available throughout the day for employee use, provided, the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces may be reduced by nine spaces for residential uses and four spaces for office or retail uses. Each shared or fleet vehicle shall be signed for such use and shall count toward the minimum number of required parking spaces. This reduction is not available for multifamily dwellings.

C. Credit for Carpool or Vanpool Spaces. For each shared vehicle, carpool, or vanpool space provided, the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces may be reduced by four. Each shared vehicle, carpool, or vanpool space shall be signed for such use and shall count toward the minimum number of required parking spaces. This reduction is not available for multifamily dwellings.

D. Credit for Point-to-Point Share Areas. On any property within a point-to-point car or bicycle share service area the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces for residential and commercial uses may be reduced by10 percent. A point-to-point share service is one in which bicycles, automobiles, or other vehicles are obtained in one location and must be dropped at a number of fixed locations for use by others. This reduction is not available for multifamily dwellings.

E. Credit for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. For each electric vehicle charging station provided, the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces may be reduced by two. Each charging station counts toward the minimum number of required parking spaces. This reduction is not available for multifamily dwellings.

F. Credit for Bicycle Parking. The number of required motor vehicle parking spaces may be reduced at a ratio of one motor vehicle parking space for each two additional secured bicycle parking spaces provided above the minimum bicycle parking requirements, up to a maximum reduction of five percent of the required motor vehicle parking spaces. This credit is not available for multifamily dwellings.

G. Credit for Public Parking. The Planning Director may, at their discretion, allow for a reduction or elimination of parking requirements if the applicant can demonstrate that adequate spaces are available in a nearby public parking lot or structure, and that the reduction or elimination of parking requirements will not result in excessive traffic congestion or on-street parking in any nearby Residential zone district. For the purposes of this provision, on-street parking and parking located within public parks and open space areas shall not constitute a nearby public parking area. This reduction is not available for multifamily dwellings.

H. Credit for On-Street Parking. In Subarea A, and the Mixed-Use and Special Purpose districts in Subareas B and C, any on-street parking located directly in front of the subject property may be counted towards on-site parking requirements. Only those street parking spaces for which at least one-half the length of the parking space falls between imaginary lines extending from the corners of the front lot line perpendicularly into the street right-of-way may be counted. Each on-street parking space may only be counted once towards the parking requirements of the adjacent lot, regardless of the number of individual buildings or tenants on the lot. The use of this credit shall not entitle the property owner to the continued availability of those on-street parking spaces over time; management of on-street parking spaces is subject to subject to standard City parking management policies and practices. This reduction is not available to reduce required parking for individual dwelling units in multifamily dwellings, but may be used to reduce required guest parking.

I. Shared Parking.

Where two or more uses listed in Table 3.2-1 (Permitted Use Table) share a parking lot or structure, the total off-street parking requirement for those uses may be reduced by the factors shown in Table 4.6-3, below.

To calculate the shared parking reduction, add the requirements for each use category, then divide the sum by the factor indicated in FTable 4.6-3

Table 4.6-3

Shared Parking Reduction

(add the requirements and divide by these factors)

Property Use

Multifamily Residential

Public, Institutional, or Civic

Food, Beverage, Indoor Entertainment, or Lodging

Retail

Other Commercial

Multifamily residential

1.0

Public, Institutional, or Civic

1.1

1.0

Food, Beverage, Indoor Entertainment, or Lodging

1.1

1.2

1.0

Retail

1.2

1.3

1.3

1.0

Other Commercial

1.3

1.5

1.7

1.2

1.0

J. Transportation Demand Management. The Planning Director may, at their discretion, allow for a reduction in required parking for employers who enter into a Transportation Demand Management Agreement that specifies how on-site parking will be reduced through employee programs or work schedules that reduce the number of employees on site. Such programs may include the following:

1. Compressed work week schedules;

2. Flexible arrival and departure times;

3. Telework opportunities; or

4. Incentives for employees to use alternative modes of transportation to the workplace. (Ord. No. 2020-37 § 17, 10-05-2020; Ord. No. 2019-49 § 1, 08-19-2019)