§ 21.72.010. Intent.

It is the intent of this chapter to:

A.

Assure that space is provided for the parking, loading and unloading of motor vehicles on the site of premises or uses which attract said motor vehicles;

B.

Provide minimum and maximum standards of space and parking arrangements, and for the safe movement of motor vehicles into and out of such spaces;

C.

Support commute trip reduction programs and more use of transportation choices;

D.

Provide alternatives and incentives to reduce parking needs by utilizing transportation demand management (TDM) strategies;

E.

Reduced parking has benefits, particularly considering opportunities for alternative use of valuable land resources. Less space utilized for parking means additional area for retail space, additional building pads, or more pervious surface and landscaping. Increased retail space can help promote a healthy retail tax base. More pervious surface and landscaping can reduce drainage impacts, and promote more attractive cityscape;

F.

Avoid or reduce traffic congestion by:

1.

Controlling access to sites; and

2.

Allowing parking on the streets in zones with a pedestrian emphasis for separation between the sidewalk and moving automobiles;

G.

Enhance safety for pedestrians and motor vehicle operators;

H.

Encourage the creation of an aesthetically pleasing and functionally adequate system of off-street parking and loading facilities.

(Ord. 12463 § 36, 2001: Ord. 11274 § 1 (part), 1996; Ord. No. 15390, § 1(Att. A, § W), 11-29-2016)