[PPT] - PARK I NG I N T HE NE W CODE Ja nua ry 25, 2017 ZAC Me e ting PowerPoint Presentation

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De par tme nt of City Planning

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A Ne w Zoning Code for a 21st Ce ntur y L

s Ange le s

Shape your L

s Ange le s by shaping your

futur e Zoning Code

De par tme nt of City Planning

Co de Studie s Divisio n

PARK I NG I N T HE NE W CODE

Ja nua ry 25, 2017 ZAC Me e ting

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DI DISCU CUSSION ON F FOR TODAY

1. Sho uld pa rking ra tio s va ry g e o g ra phic a lly?
2. Ho w do we se t the rig ht pa rking re q uire me nts to re duc e

the ne e d fo r pa rking va ria nc e s?

3. Do we wa nt to c o ntinue with o ur pa rking re duc tio n

me c ha nisms (b y-rig ht a nd disc re tio na ry) a nd, if so , sho uld the y va ry b y pla c e ?

4. Any ne w b e st pra c tic e s?
5. Sho uld we g e t rid o f c o mpa c t pa rking / re think pa rking

sta ll dime nsio ns?

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FROM TH THE B BEGI GINNING

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PARKI KING T G TOD ODAY

Pa rking re g ula tio ns in va rio us se c tio ns o f Zo ning Co de
Ge ne ra l Pro visio ns [Se c tio n12.21]
E

xc e ptio ns [Se c tio n12.22]

Mo difie d Pa rking Distric t [Se c tio n13.15]
Me c ha nisms fo r pa rking re duc tio ns
Bic yc le pa rking re pla c e me nt o f re q uire d a uto mo b ile pa rking [Se c tio n 12.21.A]
Re mo te Off-Site Pa rking o r T

ra nspo rta tio n Alte rna tive s [Se c tio n 12.21.A.4(y)]

Pa rking Wa ive r b y CPC a utho rity, de le g a te d to Dire c to r [Se c tio n 12.21.A.4(o )]
Se nio r/ Disa b le d Ho using [Se c tio n 12.21.A.4(u)]
De nsity Bo nus [Se c tio n 12.22A.25]
Co nditio na l Use fo r Se nio r/ Disa b le d Ho using to furthe r re duc e fro m Se c tio n 12.21.A.4(u) [Se c tio n 12.24.W. 38]
Zo ning Administra to r’ s De te rmina tio n [Se c tio n 12.24.X]
Co mme rc ia l use s with pa rking ma na g e me nt a lte rna tive s in C & M Zo ne s [Se c tio n 12.24.X.17]
Sho wc a se the a te rs [Se c tio n 12.24.X.18]
Re duc e d pa rking [Se c tio n 12.24.X.19]
Sha re d pa rking [Se c tio n 12.24.X.20]
Re duc tio n in Mo difie d Pa rking Re q uire me nt Distric t [Se c tio n 12.24.X.30]
Spe c ia l Pe rmissio n b y Dire c to r Ne a r T

ra nsit [Se c tio n 12.24.Y]

Zo ne Va ria nc e [Se c tio n 12.27]
Mino r Cha ng e s b y City Co unc il I

nc ide nt to L e g isla tive Ac tio ns [12.32.P]

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PARKI KING T G TOD ODAY

Additio na l info rma tio n

lo c a te d in o the r do c ume nts

Spe c ific Pla ns
Zo ning Administra to r

I nte rpre ta tio ns

DBS Zo ning Co de Ma nua l
DBS I

nfo rma tio n Bulle tins

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De par tme nt of City Planning

Co de Studie s Divisio n

CHALLEN LLENGES ES OF OF C CURRE RRENT APPR APPROACH

One size do e s not fit a ll
No syste ma tic wa y to

imple me nt pa rking

b je c tive s
Pa rking re g ula tio ns no t

a lig ne d with po lic y

b je c tive s

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CHALLEN LLENGES ES OF OF C CURRE RRENT APPR APPROACH

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CHALLEN LLENGES ES OF OF C CURRE RRENT APPR APPROACH

Do e sn’ t a c c o unt fo r

diffe re nt le ve ls o f tra nsit a c c e ss

Do e sn’ t a c c o unt fo r

diffe re nt le ve ls o f wa lka b ility

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ZON ONING C G CODE DE EVALUATION ON R REPORT

Goal: “Rig htsize the Co de ’ s a ppro a c h to pa rking ”

High par

king minimums c a n:

Re duc e the via b ility o f re use o f e xisting b uilding s
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imit o ptio n fo r de ve lo pme nt o n sma lle r lo ts o r a wkwa rdly- sha pe d site s

Disc o ura g e a lte rna tive s to a uto mo b ile s
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ro de pe de stria n e nviro nme nts b y inc re a sing the pro life ra tio n o f la nd de vo te d to the a uto mo b ile ,

Add to the c o st o f living , sinc e the c o st o f pro viding minimum

re q uire d pa rking is pa sse d do wn to the c o nsume r

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De par tme nt of City Planning

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PRE PRELIMINARY OB OBJECTIVES ES

Ha ve nua nc e d pa rking re g ula tio ns in diffe re nt a re a s o f the

City witho ut re lying o n e xc e ptio ns o r spe c ia l o ve rla ys

I

nc o rpo ra te pa rking b e st pra c tic e s o n a Citywide b a sis

Ne w Zo ning Co de syste m wo uld no t re q uire mo re tha n

e xisting pa rking ra tio s, o nly le ss

An o ptio n fo r no minimum pa rking re q uire me nt in the

Do wnto wn a re a

Se e the Zo ning Co de E va lua tio n Re po rt, pa g e s (44-45) fo r furthe r de ta ils.

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PRE PRELIMINARY W WORK ORK

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Department of City Planning Code Studies Division

CASE STUDIES

INFORMATION BULLETIN / PUBLIC - BUILDING CODE

REFERENCE NO.: Effective: 09-30-2003

DOCUMENT NO.: P/ZC 2002-011

Revised: 03-24-2015

SUMMARY OF PARKING REGULATIONS Please be aware that areas located within Specific Plans, Interim Control

Ordinances, or special districts may have different parking requirements than provided in this Information Bulletin.

SECTION 12.21A.4.(c) – COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS Use of Building (or portions of) * Ratio (spaces/sq ft) 1.

Health or Athletic Club, Bath House, Gymnasium, Video arcades, Karaoke, Laser tag or similar amusement enterprises. Pool Hall (total floor area minus pool tables’)

2.

Studio for dance, yoga, martial art when the facility is smaller than 1000sq.ft. and no more than 10 occupants at any given time. 1 per 100 1 per 500

3.

Skating/Roller Rinks, Bowling Alleys (including bowling lanes) Basketball Court (including court surface); Sitting or viewing area at 1 per 100; with stadium seating for

spectators 1 per 35 or 1 per 5 fixed seats.

1 per 500 (more parking required for viewing

r seating area)

4.

Restaurant, Café, Coffee Shop, Bar, Night Club, Banquet/Dance Hall or similar 1 per 100

5.

Small Restaurant, Café, or Coffee Shop when it is 1,000 sq. ft. or less. 1 per 200

6.

Retail, Take-Out Restaurant (no seating), Art Gallery (retail) or Discount Wholesaler selling to the general Public, Gold buying 1 per 250

7.

Wholesaler not selling to the general Public 1 per 500

8.

Retail Furniture, Major Appliances store, or similar 1 per 500

9.

Professional Office or other Business/services such as Dry Cleaner, Coin-laundry, Beauty Salon, Art Studio (no retail), Museum, Travel Agency, kennel, animal clinic, animal hospital…..similar 1 per 500

10.

School for adult: Trade, Music, Professional, or similar as defined in code section 12.21A.4.(c)(7)

a. Classroom setting or assembly area

1 per 50 or 1 per 5 fixed seats

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Department of City Planning Code Studies Division

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Article 6. General Urban Neighborhood Context Division 6.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking

DENVER ZONING CODE

June 25, 2010 | Republished July 6, 2015 KEY: * = Need Not be Enclosed P = Permitted Use without Limitations L = Permitted Use with Limitations NP = Not Permitted Use ZP = Zoning Permit Review ZPIN = Subject to Zoning Permit Review with Informational Notice ZPSE = Subject to Zoning Permit with Special Exception Review When no ZP, ZPIN, ZPSE listed = No Zoning Permit required USE CATEGORY SPECIFIC USE TYPE

Vehicle Parking Reqmt:

# spaces per unit of measurement

Bicycle Parking Reqmt:

# spaces per unit of measurement (% Required Spaces in Enclosed Facility / % Required Spaces in Fixed Facility) G-RH-3 G-MU-3 G-MU-5 G-MU-8 G-MU- 12 G-MU- 20 G-RO-3 G-RO-5 G-RX-5 G-MX-3 G-MS-3 G-MS-5 APPLICABLE USE LIMITATIONS Education University or College

Vehicle: 1/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/ 10,000 sf GFA

(0/100) NP L-ZP L-ZP NP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP § 11.3.8 ; § 11.3.9 Vocational or Professional School

Vehicle: 1/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/ 10,000 sf GFA

(0/100) NP NP NP NP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP § 11.3.8 Public and Religious Assembly All Types

Vehicle: .5/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/ 10,000 sf GFA

(0/100) L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP P-ZP P-ZP § 11.3.10 COMMERCIAL SALES, SERVICES, & REPAIR PRIMARY USE CLASSIFICATION Adult Business All Types NP NP NP NP NP NP NP See Section 9.4.4, Use Overlay Districts, for adult business use allowance in the UO-1 District. Arts, Recreation and Entertainment Arts, Recreation and Entertain- ment Services, Indoor

Vehicle - Artist Studio:

0.3/1000 sf GFA

Vehicle - All Others: 1.875/

1,000 sf GFA

Bicycle: 1/10,000 sf GFA

(20/80) NP NP NP L-ZP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP § 11.4.2 Arts, Recreation and Entertain- ment Services, Outdoor*

Vehicle: 1.875/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/10,000 sf GFA

(20/80) NP NP NP NP L-ZPSE L-ZPSE L-ZPSE § 11.4.3 Sports and/or Entertainment Arena or Stadium* NP NP NP NP NP NP NP Nonresidential Uses in Existing Business Structures In Residential Zones (All Uses Shall Be Parked According to the Parking Require- ment Stated in this Use Table for the Specifjc Nonresidential Use) L-ZPIN L-ZPIN L-ZPIN L-ZPIN Not Applicable § 11.4.5 Parking of Vehicles Parking, Garage

No Parking Requirements

NP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP Parking, Surface*

No Parking Requirements

L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP NP NP NP § 11.4.7 Eating & Drinking Estab- lishments All Types

Vehicle - MS only: 2 / 1,000

sf GFA

Vehicle: 3.75/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/3,000 sf GFA

(0/100) NP NP NP NP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP § 11.4.8

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Article 4. Urban Edge Neighborhood Context Division 4.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking

DENVER ZONING CODE

June 25, 2010 | Republished July 6, 2015 KEY: * = Need Not be Enclosed P = Permitted Use without Limitations L = Permitted Use with Limitations NP = Not Permitted Use ZP = Zoning Permit Review ZPIN = Subject to Zoning Permit Review with Informational Notice ZPSE = Subject to Zoning Permit with Special Exception Review When no ZP, ZPIN, ZPSE listed = No Zoning Permit required USE CATEGORY SPECIFIC USE TYPE

Vehicle Parking Reqmt: #

spaces per unit of measurement

Bicycle Parking Reqmt :

# spaces per unit of measurement (% Required Spaces in Enclosed Facility /% Required Spaces in Fixed Facility) E-SU-A E-SU-B E-SU-D E-SU-D1 E-SU-Dx E-SU-D1x E-SU-G E-SU-G1 E-TU-B E-TU-C E-TH- 2.5 E-MU- 2.5 E-RX-5 E-CC- 3x E-CC-3 E-MX- 2x E-MS- 2x E-MX- 2A E-MX-2 E-MS-2 E-MX- 3A E-MX-3 E-MS-3 E-MS-5 APPLICABLE USE LIMITA- TIONS Nonresidential Uses in Existing Business Structures In Residential Zones (All Uses Shall Be Parked According to the Parking Requirement Stated in this Use Table for the Specifjc Nonresidential Use) L-ZPIN L-ZPIN L-ZPIN Not Applicable §11.4.5 Parking of Ve- hicles Parking, Garage

No Parking Requirements

NP NP NP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP NP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP Parking, Surface*

No Parking Requirements

NP L-ZP L-ZP NP P-ZP P-ZP NP NP NP NP § 11.4.7 Eating & Drinking Establishments All Types

Vehicle - MS only: 2/1,000

sf GFA

Vehicle: 4.5/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/5,000 sf GFA

(0/100) NP NP NP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP L-ZPSE L-ZP P-ZP P-ZP § 11.4.8 Lodging Accom- modations Bed and Breakfast Lodging

Vehicle: 1/guest room or

unit

Bicycle: 1/ 20,000 sf GFA

(60/40) NP NP NP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP NP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP Lodging Accom- modations Lodging Accommodations, All Others

Vehicle: 1/ guest room or

unit

Bicycle: 1/ 20,000 sf GFA

(60/40) NP NP NP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP NP NP P-ZP P-ZP Offjce Dental / Medical Offjce or Clinic

Vehicle: 2/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/20,000 sf GFA

(20/80) NP NP NP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP § 11.4.9 Offjce, All Others

Vehicle: 2/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/20,000 sf GFA

(20/80) NP NP NP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP

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Contents

DENVER ZONING CODE

June 25, 2010 | Republished July 6, 2015

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Division 1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1-1 Division 1.2 Zone Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2-1 Division 1.3 Offjcial Zoning Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3-1

ARTICLE 2. USING THE CODE

Division 2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1-1 Division 2.2 Code Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2-1 Division 2.3 Code organizatjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.3-1 Division 2.4 Using the Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4-1 Division 2.5 Establishment of Zone Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5-1

ARTICLE 3. SUBURBAN (S-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 3.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1-1 Division 3.2 Districts (S-SU-, S-TH-, S-MU-, S-CC-, S-MX-, S-MS-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2-1 Division 3.3 Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3-1 Division 3.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4-1

ARTICLE 4. URBAN EDGE (E-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 4.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1-1 Division 4.2 Districts (E-SU-, E-TU-, E-TH-, E-CC-, E-MX-, E-RX-, E-MS-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2-1 Division 4.3 Design standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3-1 Division 4.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4-1

ARTICLE 5. URBAN (U-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 5.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1-1 Division 5.2 Districts (U-SU-, U-TU-, U-RH-, U-MX-, U-RX-, U-MS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2-1 Division 5.3 Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3-1 Division 5.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.4-1

ARTICLE 6. GENERAL URBAN (G-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 6.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1-1 Division 6.2 Districts (G-RH-, G-MU-, G-RO-, G-MX-, G-RX-, G-MS-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2-1 Division 6.3 Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3-1 Division 6.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.4-1

ARTICLE 7. URBAN CENTER (C-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 7.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.1-1 Division 7.2 Districts (C-MX, C-RX, C-MS, C-CCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.2-1 Division 7.3 Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.3-1 Division 7.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.4-1

ARTICLE 8. DOWNTOWN (D-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 8.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.1-1 Division 8.2 Districts (D-C, D-TD, D-LD, D-CV, D-GT, D-AS-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.2-1 Division 8.3 Downtown Core and Downtown Theater Districts (D-C, D-TD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.3-1 Division 8.4 Lower Downtown District (D-LD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.4-1 Division 8.5 Downtown Civic District (D-CV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5-1 Division 8.6 Downtown Golden Triangle District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.6-1 Division 8.7 Downtown Arapahoe Square (D-AS) District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.7-1 Division 8.8 Downtown Arapahoe Square 12+ (D-AS-12+) and Downtown Arapahoe Square 20+ (D-AS-20+) Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.8-1 Division 8.9 Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.9-1 Division 8.10 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.10-1

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CASE STUDY: Denver

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CASE STUDY: Denver

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Division 1.3 Offjcial Zoning Map

ARTICLE 2. USING THE CODE

Division 2.2 Code Approach Division 2.3 Code organizatjon Division 2.4 Using the Code Division 2.5 Establishment of Zone Districts

ARTICLE 3. SUBURBAN (S-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 3.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1-1 Division 3.2 Districts (S-SU-, S-TH-, S-MU-, S-CC-, S-MX-, S-MS-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2-1 Division 3.3 Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3-1 Division 3.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4-1

ARTICLE 4. URBAN EDGE (E-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 4.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1-1 Division 4.2 Districts (E-SU-, E-TU-, E-TH-, E-CC-, E-MX-, E-RX-, E-MS-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2-1 Division 4.3 Design standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3-1 Division 4.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4-1

ARTICLE 5. URBAN (U-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 5.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1-1 Division 5.2 Districts (U-SU-, U-TU-, U-RH-, U-MX-, U-RX-, U-MS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2-1 Division 5.3 Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3-1 Division 5.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.4-1

ARTICLE 6. GENERAL URBAN (G-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 6.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1-1 Division 6.2 Districts (G-RH-, G-MU-, G-RO-, G-MX-, G-RX-, G-MS-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2-1 Division 6.3 Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3-1 Division 6.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.4-1

ARTICLE 7. URBAN CENTER (C-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 7.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.1-1 Division 7.2 Districts (C-MX, C-RX, C-MS, C-CCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.2-1 Division 7.3 Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.3-1 Division 7.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.4-1

ARTICLE 8. DOWNTOWN (D-) NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT

Division 8.1 Neighborhood Context Descriptjon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.1-1 Division 8.2 Districts (D-C, D-TD, D-LD, D-CV, D-GT, D-AS-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.2-1 Division 8.3 Downtown Core and Downtown Theater Districts (D-C, D-TD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.3-1 Division 8.4 Lower Downtown District (D-LD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.4-1 Division 8.5 Downtown Civic District (D-CV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5-1 Division 8.6 Downtown Golden Triangle District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.6-1 Division 8.7 Downtown Arapahoe Square (D-AS) District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.7-1 Division 8.8 Downtown Arapahoe Square 12+ (D-AS-12+) and Downtown Arapahoe Square 20+ (D-AS-20+) Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.8-1 Division 8.9 Design Standards Division 8.10 Uses and Required Minimum Parking 8.10-1

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CASE STUDY: Denver

Article 4. Urban Edge Neighborhood Context Division 4.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking KEY: * = Need Not be Enclosed P = Permitted Use without Limitations L = Permitted Use with Limitations NP = Not Permitted Use ZP = Zoning Permit Review ZPIN = Subject to Zoning Permit Review with Informational Notice ZPSE = Subject to Zoning Permit with Special Exception Review When no ZP, ZPIN, ZPSE listed = No Zoning Permit required USE CATEGORY SPECIFIC USE TYPE

Vehicle Parking Reqmt: #

spaces per unit of measurement

Bicycle Parking Reqmt :

# spaces per unit of measurement (% Required Spaces in Enclosed Facility /% Required Spaces in Fixed Facility) E-SU-A E-SU-B E-SU-D E-SU-D1 E-SU-Dx E-SU-D1x E-SU-G E-SU-G1 E-TU-B E-TU-C E-TH- 2.5 E-MU- 2.5 E-RX-5 E-CC- 3x E-CC-3 E-MX- 2x E-MS- 2x E-MX- 2A E-MX-2 E-MS-2 E-MX- 3A E-MX-3 E-MS-3 E-MS-5 APPLICABLE USE LIMITA- TIONS Retail Sales, Ser- vice & Repair (Not Including Vehicle

r Equipment

Sales, Service & Repair) Animal Sales and Services, Household Pets Only

Vehicle - MS only: 2/1,000

sf GFA

Vehicle: 2.5/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/20,000 sf GFA

(20/80) NP NP NP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZPIN L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP §11.4.10; §11.4.11 Animal Sales and Services, All Others NP NP NP NP NP NP NP NP NP NP Body Art Establishment

Vehicle - MS only: 2/1,000

sf GFA

Vehicle: 2.5/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/20,000 sf GFA

(20/80) NP NP NP L-ZP NP L-ZP NP NP L-ZP L-ZP §11.4.10; §11.4.13 Food Sales or Market

Vehicle - MS only: 2/1,000

sf GFA

Vehicle: 2.5/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/20,000 sf GFA

(20/80) NP NP NP L-ZP P-ZP P-ZP L-ZP L-ZP P-ZP P-ZP §11.4.10; §11.4.14 Liquor Store, Including Drug- stores Licensed to Sell Liquor

Vehicle - MS only: 2/1,000

Urban Edge

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CASE STUDY: Denver

Article 6. General Urban Neighborhood Context Division 6.4 Uses and Required Minimum Parking KEY: * = Need Not be Enclosed P = Permitted Use without Limitations L = Permitted Use with Limitations NP = Not Permitted Use ZP = Zoning Permit Review ZPIN = Subject to Zoning Permit Review with Informational Notice ZPSE = Subject to Zoning Permit with Special Exception Review When no ZP, ZPIN, ZPSE listed = No Zoning Permit required USE CATEGORY SPECIFIC USE TYPE

Vehicle Parking Reqmt:

# spaces per unit of measurement

Bicycle Parking Reqmt:

# spaces per unit of measurement (% Required Spaces in Enclosed Facility / % Required Spaces in Fixed Facility) G-RH-3 G-MU-3 G-MU-5 G-MU-8 G-MU- 12 G-MU- 20 G-RO-3 G-RO-5 G-RX-5 G-MX-3 G-MS-3 G-MS-5 APPLICABLE USE LIMITATIONS Retail Sales, Service & Repair (Not Including Vehicle or Equipment Sales, Service & Repair) Liquor Store, Including Drug- stores Licensed to Sell Liquor

Vehicle: 1.875/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/10,000 sf GFA

(20/80) NP NP NP NP L-ZP L-ZP L-ZP § 11.4.15 Pawn Shop NP NP NP NP NP NP NP Retail Sales, Service & Repair -- Outdoor* NP NP NP NP NP NP NP Retail Sales, Service & Repair - Firearms Sales

Vehicle: 1.875/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/10,000 sf GFA

(20/80) NP NP NP NP NP NP P-ZP Retail Sales, Service & Repair, All Others

Vehicle: 1.875/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/10,000 sf GFA

(20/80) NP NP NP NP P-ZP P-ZP P-ZP Automobile Emissions Inspection Facility

Vehicle: .5/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: No requirement

NP NP NP NP NP P-ZP P-ZP

General Urban

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No Parking Requirements

Eating & Drinking Establishments All Types

Vehicle - MS only: 2/1,000

sf GFA

Vehicle: 4.5/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/5,000 sf GFA

(0/100) Bed and Breakfast Lodging Parking, Surface* ting & Drinking Establish- ts All Types

Vehicle - MS only: 2/ 1,000 sf GFA
Vehicle: 2.5/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/1,500 sf GFA (0/100)

ing Accommodations Bed and Breakfast Lodging

Vehicle: 0.875/guest room or unit
Bicycle: 1/ 7,500 sf GFA (60/40)
No Parking Requirements

Eating & Drinking Estab- lishments All Types

Vehicle - MS only: 2 / 1,000

sf GFA

Vehicle: 3.75/ 1,000 sf GFA
Bicycle: 1/3,000 sf GFA

(0/100) ing of Vehicles Parking, Surface*

No Parking Requirements

ting & Drinking Establishments All Types

D-AS & D-GT Districts - Vehicle: 2.5/ 1,000 s.f. GFA
D-AS, D-AS-12+/20+ & D-GT Districts - Bicycle:

1/1,000 s.f. GFA (0/100) Amendment: 9

Urban Edge Urban Center General Urban Downtown

CASE STUDY: Denver

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D. Preservatjon of Existjng Trees

10.4.5.2 Alternatjve Minimum Vehicle Parking Ratjos

parking ratios otherwise required by this Code, but only to the extent specified in Section 10.4.5.2.

A. General Provisions Applicable to All Alternatjve Minimum Vehicle Parking Ratjos

1. Alternatjve Minimum Vehicle Parking Ratjos Not Applicable to Accessible Parking 2. No Combinatjon with Reductjons

ing units and office Primary Uses. The affordable housing use applies the alterna requirement for the office Primary Use may be reduced in accordance with the ve

B. Alternatjve Minimum Vehicle Parking Ratjos Allowed

parking ratio upon finding that the additional requirements and special review process stated in the following table have been met:

TYPE OF ALTERNATIVE APPLICABLE ZONE DIS- TRICTS APPLICABLE USE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ALTERNATIVE ALLOWED SPECIAL REVIEW PROCESS Afgordable Housing All Main Street Zone Districts Primary Residential Uses Housing that is afgordable for persons with 40 percent area median income and below Alternative minimum vehicle parking ratio of 0.25 vehicle parking spaces per unit n/a Small Dwelling Units All Main Street Zone Districts Primary Residential Uses Dwelling Units that are under 550 square feet in gross fmoor area may utilize this reduction Alternative minimum vehicle parking ratio of 0.25 vehicle parking spaces per unit n/a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel All Zone Dis- tricts Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Hotel Primary Use n/a Alternative minimum vehicle parking ratio of 0.25 vehicle parking spaces per unit n/a

Administrative Alternative Ratios

CASE STUDY: Denver

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CASE STUDY: Denver

B. Reductjons Allowed
f required vehicle parking spaces upon finding that the additional requirements and special

review process stated in the following table have been met:

TYPE OF REDUCTION APPLICABLE ZONE DISTRICTS APPLICABLE USE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS REDUCTION ALLOWED SPECIAL REVIEW PROCESS Afgordable Housing All Zone Districts, except Main Street Zone Districts Primary Residential Uses Compliance with the provisions

f Article IV Afgordable Hous-

ing, Chapter 27 Housing, of the Denver Revised Municipal Code 20% reduction in the total number of required vehicle parking spaces See Section 10.4.5.3.A.3 Assisted Living Facility All Zone Districts Assisted Liv- ing Primary Use The reduction shall be allowed

nly upon fjnding that the

assisted living facility generates less parking need or demand due to the specifjc nature and character of the facility, its occupants, and/or visitors; and If a reduction is permitted under this provision, no additional parking reduction otherwise available under this Code shall be granted 0.5 space per unit reduction in the total number of required vehicle parking spaces Section 12.4.2, Zon- ing Permit with Informa- tional Notice Proximity to Multi- Modal Transporta- tion Suburban (S-), Urban Edge (E-), Urban (U-), or General Urban (G- ), Industrial (I-), or Master Planned (M-) Zone District Any Primary Use Any Primary Use located within 1/4 mile of the outer boundary

f a rail transit station or 1/4

mile of an enhanced transit corridor as defjned in Blueprint Denver 25% reduction in the total number of required vehicle parking spaces See Section 10.4.5.3.A.3 On-Site Car Sharing All Zone Districts, except Campus Zone Districts Any Residen- tial Primary Use Where an active car-sharing program is available in the same building or on the same zone lot as that Primary Use and is made available to the residents in the same building where the residential units are located 5 required vehicle parking spaces reduced for each 1 car share space provided See Section 10.4.5.3.A.3 Campus Zone Districts Any Primary Use Ofg-Site Car Sharing All Zone Districts Any Primary Use The car sharing program shall be: (1) Located on a zone lot and not within public right-

f-way;

(2) Located within a walking distance no greater than 1,500’

f the zone lot containing the

subject primary use; (3) Either in existence or being developed concurrently with the proposed development; and (4) Has the capacity to meet a portion of the vehicle parking needs of the subject primary use Determined by the Zoning Administrator See Section 10.4.5.3.A.3 Bike Sharing All Zone Districts, except Campus Zone Districts Any Nonresi- dential Use The bike share program shall be located in the same building,

n the same zone lot, or in the

public right-of-way abutting the subject zone lot. 1 required vehicle parking space reduced for each 5 bike share parking spaces provided See Section 10.4.5.3.A.3 Campus Zone Districts Any Primary Use

Administrative Reductions

» Affordable Housing: 20% » Assisted Living: 0.5 space per unit » Proximity to Transit: 25% » On-site Car Share: 5 required spaces for every car share space provided » Bike Share: 1 required space for every 5 bike share spaces provided

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| Artjcle 7.1. Parking

Sec. 7.1.2. Required Parking

Use Category Specifjc Use

Vehicle Parking (min) Short-Term Bicycle Parking (min) Long-Term Bicycle Parking (min)

Overnight Lodging, except as listed below: 1 space per room or bedroom None 1 space per 20 rooms or bedrooms, minimum 4 Hostel 1 space per 10 beds, minimum of 2 spaces 1 space per 20 beds, minimum 4 1 space per 10 beds Parking None None None Passenger Terminal 1 space per 200 SF of waitjng fmoor area plus 1 per 2 employees 1 space per 5,000 SF of gross fmoor area 1 space per 2,500 SF of gross fmoor area Personal service 1 space per 400 SF of gross fmoor area 1 space per 5,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 None Restaurant/Bar 1 space per 150 SF of gross fmoor area or 1 space per 5 seats, whichever is greater 1 space per 50,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 1 space per 25,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Retail Sales, except as listed below: 1 space per 300 SF of gross fmoor area plus 1 space for every 600 square feet of outdoor display area 1 space per 5,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 None Food truck None None None Vehicle Sales/Rental 1 space per 1,000 SF of gross fmoor area or 1 space for every 4,500 square feet of vehicle display area, whichever is greater None None

INDUSTRIAL

Heavy Industrial 1 per 600 SF of offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Light Industrial 1 per 600 SF of offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Light Manufacturing 1 per 600 SF of offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Research & Development 1 per 600 SF of offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Self-Service Storage 1 space per 100 storage units None None Vehicle Service 1 space per 600 SF of gross fmoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Warehouse & Distribution 1 per 600 SF offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Waste-Related Service 1 per 600 SF of offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Wholesale Trade 1 per 600 SF offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4

OPEN

Agriculture None None None Resource Extraction 1 per 2 employees, minimum 4 None None

CASE STUDY: Raleigh

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CASE STUDY: Raleigh

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| Artjcle 7.1. Parking

Sec. 7.1.2. Required Parking

Use Category Specifjc Use

Vehicle Parking (min) Short-Term Bicycle Parking (min) Long-Term Bicycle Parking (min)

Overnight Lodging, except as listed below: 1 space per room or bedroom None 1 space per 20 rooms or bedrooms, minimum 4 Hostel 1 space per 10 beds, minimum of 2 spaces 1 space per 20 beds, minimum 4 1 space per 10 beds Parking None None None Passenger Terminal 1 space per 200 SF of waitjng fmoor area plus 1 per 2 employees 1 space per 5,000 SF of gross fmoor area 1 space per 2,500 SF of gross fmoor area Personal service 1 space per 400 SF of gross fmoor area 1 space per 5,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 None Restaurant/Bar 1 space per 150 SF of gross fmoor area or 1 space per 5 seats, whichever is greater 1 space per 50,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 1 space per 25,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Retail Sales, except as listed below: 1 space per 300 SF of gross fmoor area plus 1 space for every 600 square feet of outdoor display area 1 space per 5,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 None Food truck None None None Vehicle Sales/Rental 1 space per 1,000 SF of gross fmoor area or 1 space for every 4,500 square feet of vehicle display area, whichever is greater None None

INDUSTRIAL

Heavy Industrial 1 per 600 SF of offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Light Industrial 1 per 600 SF of offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Light Manufacturing 1 per 600 SF of offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Research & Development 1 per 600 SF of offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Self-Service Storage 1 space per 100 storage units None None Vehicle Service 1 space per 600 SF of gross fmoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Warehouse & Distribution 1 per 600 SF offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Waste-Related Service 1 per 600 SF of offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Wholesale Trade 1 per 600 SF offjce space + 1 per 3,000 SF of additjonal indoor area None 1 space per 40,000 SF of gross fmoor area, minimum 4 Agriculture None None None Resource Extraction 1 per 2 employees, minimum 4 None None

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DOWNTOWN

» Residential » No parking for the fjrst 16 dwelling units » Apartment: 1 space per unit (citywide based on number of bedrooms) » Nonresidential » No parking required for the fjrst 10,000 SF » 1 space per 500 SF » No parking required for the following uses: (up to 30K SF) provided at least 25% of the ground fmoor is devoted to such uses: » Indoor recreation, personal service, restaurant, retail, banks » Also have a Fee-in-Lieu

CASE STUDY: Raleigh

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CASE STUDY: Dallas

required Parking

use Category Principal uses Parking Space Requirement 600 feet Walking Distance from DART Rail Station 601 to 1,320 feet Walking Distance from DART Rail Station Greater than 1,320 feet Walking Distance from DART Rail Station Retail All sales 3.4 per 1,000 sF 3.6 per 1,000 sF 4 per 1,000 sF All restaurants, except: Fine/casual dining Family restaurant Fast-food restaurant Bar, nightclub 8.5 per 1,000 sF 17.0 per 1,000 sF 12.75 per 1,000 sF 12.75 per 1,000 sF 16.2 per 1,000 sF 9.0 per 1,000 sF 18.0 per 1,000 sF 13.5 per 1,000 sF 13.5 per 1,000 sF 17.1 per 1,000 sF 10.0 per 1,000 sF 20.0 per 1,000 sF 15.0 per 1,000 sF 15.0 per 1,000 sF 19.0 per 1,000 sF All vehicle sales 4.25 per 1,000 sF sales area 4.5 per 1,000 sF sales area 5 per 1,000 sF sales area Offjce All offjce Up to 25,000 sF 25,001 to 100,000 sF

ver 100,000 sF

except: Bank Data processing offjce

3.25 per 1,000 sF

2.9 per 1,000 sF 2.4 per 1,000 sF

3.9 per 1,000 sF

5.1 per 1,000 sF

3.4 per 1,000 sF

3.1 per 1,000 sF 2.5 per 1,000 sF

4.1 per 1,000 sF

5.4 per 1,000 sF

3.8 per 1,000 sF

3.4 per 1,000 sF 2.8 per 1,000 sF

4.6 per 1,000 sF

6.0 per 1,000 sF All medical facilities 3.8 per 1,000 sF 4.1 per 1,000 sF 4.5 per 1,000 sF Service & Entertainment All personal service 3.4 per 1,000 sF 3.6 per 1,000 sF 4 per 1,000 sF All indoor recreation, except: Art studio, gallery Health club or spa movie theater Performing arts theater 5.7 per 1,000 sF 1.7 per 1,000 sF 5.95 per 1,000 sF 0.23 per seat 0.34 per seat 6 per 1,000 sF 1.8 per 1,000 sF 6.3 per 1,000 sF 0.24 per seat 0.36 per seat 6.67 per 150 sF 2 per 1,000 sF 7.0 per 1,000 sF 0.27 per seat 0.40 per seat

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CASE STUDY: Others of Note

» Fort Worth » No parking required for any parcel beyond 250 feet of single-family or two-family zoning district » Asheville » Small Area (Haywood Road) » Existing Building: Restaurant parking required (1/250 SF) only, none required for all other uses » New Building: Parking required for selected uses (multi-family, restaurants, hotels, gyms, retail, places of worship) otherwise no parking required

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CASE STUDY: Bufgalo

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De par tme nt of City Planning

Co de Studie s Divisio n

DI DISCU CUSSION ON F FOR TODAY

1. Sho uld pa rking ra tio s va ry g e o g ra phic a lly?
2. Ho w do we se t the rig ht pa rking re q uire me nts to re duc e

the ne e d fo r pa rking va ria nc e s?

3. Do we wa nt to c o ntinue with o ur pa rking re duc tio n

me c ha nisms (b y-rig ht a nd disc re tio na ry) a nd, if so , sho uld the y va ry b y pla c e ?

4. Any ne w b e st pra c tic e s?
5. Sho uld we g e t rid o f c o mpa c t pa rking / re think pa rking