19.29.060 - Transportation demand and trip reduction measures.

A.

Timing. Prior to approval of any development project, the applicant shall make provision for, at a minimum, all of the applicable transportation demand management and trip reduction measures outlined in this section.

B.

Required Measures.

1.

Nonresidential developments proposing twenty-five thousand square feet or more of new construction shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the city:

a.

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

i.

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

ii.

Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency and local transit operators;

iii.

Ride-sharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations;

iv.

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

v.

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

2.

Nonresidential developments proposing fifty thousand square feet or more of new development shall comply with Section 19.29.060(B)(1) and shall provide all of the following additional measures to the satisfaction of the city:

a.

Not less than ten percent of employee parking area, shall be located as close as is practical to the employee entrance(s), and 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, to the satisfaction of city. A statement that indicates 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 space for projects of fifty thousand square feet to one hundred thousand square feet and two spaces for projects over one hundred thousand square feet will be signed/striped for carpool/vanpool vehicles.

b.

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 feet, two 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.

c.

Bicycle racks or other secure bicycle parking shall be provided to accommodate four bicycles per the first fifty thousand square feet of nonresidential development and one bicycle per each additional fifty thousand 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 bicycle from inclement weather. Specific facilities and location (e.g., provision of racks, lockers, or locked room) shall be provided to the satisfaction of the city.

3.

Nonresidential developments of one hundred thousand square feet or more shall comply with Sections 19.29.060(B)(1) and (B)(2), and shall provide all of the following additional measures to the satisfaction of the city:

a.

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

b.

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

c.

If determined necessary by the city to mitigate the project impact, bus stop improvements must be provided. The city shall 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.

d.

Safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to bicycle parking facilities onsite shall be provided.

(Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).