ARTICLE II. - PARKING, ACCESS, AND CIRCULATION REQUIREMENTS

Part of the Code of Ordinances of South Salt Lake, UT.

Local law · Updated May 27, 2026 · 1,732 sections

The text

17.06.110 - Purpose.#

Off-Street Parking Areas and access management are an integral part of all land use categories in the City of South Salt Lake. Vehicle and bicycle parking, access, loading, and circulation requirements are established to reduce Street congestion, traffic hazards, vehicle, and pedestrian interaction and to develop standards for organized off-Street parking. The regulations in this Section are intended to complement design and Use standards found elsewhere in this Title.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2023-27, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

17.06.120 - General provisions.#

Parking Area Development. The minimum off-Street Parking Stalls with adequate provisions for ingress and egress shall be provided at the time when one or more of the following improvements occur:

New site Development.

Structure Additions or Expansions. If a Building Permit is issued for an addition or expansion of a non-residential property that would increase the number of stalls required for the land Use.

Parking areas, driveways, or drive lanes are expanded to include additional property or land area that was not included when the Development was originally approved.

Change of Use to a more intensive Use of a Building through the addition of Dwelling Units, Floor Area, or seating capacity. When the Use of an existing Building or Structure is changed to a different type of Use, parking shall be provided in the amount required for such new Use.

Shared Parking is proposed by two or more land Uses that have different parking patterns and peak parking demand hours. These Uses shall be able to use the off-Street Parking Stalls that are on the same parcel or within the condominium plat throughout the day to reduce the total demand for Parking Stalls.

Existing hard surfacing is removed from the Parking Area and replaced with new hard surfacing as per Section 17.06.140(B).

Existing parking and loading areas. If existing nonconforming parking and loading facilities are below the requirements as established in this Chapter, they shall not be further reduced.

Floor Area. For the purposes of parking requirements, Floor Area shall be defined as the gross footage of the Building measured from the exterior corners. Parking ratios more than one-half will be rounded upward to the next highest whole number. Ratios less than one-half will be disregarded.

Shared Parking. Property Owners and developers are encouraged to work out Shared Parking agreement with adjacent users, that have off-Street Parking Stalls that are on the same parcel or within the condominium plat, wherever possible according to the provisions for Shared Parking contained in Section 17.06.160(F).

Continued obligation to provide Parking Stalls. Compliance with this Chapter is a continuing obligation so long as the Use continues. It shall be unlawful for any Owner of any Building or for any person responsible for providing parking to discontinue, eliminate or reduce a required Parking Area without providing some other approved vehicle Parking Area that meets the requirements of this Chapter, unless approval of the land use authority is obtained for the change in Parking Area.

Nonconforming Parking Areas. The area and number of available Parking Stalls in nonconforming parking facilities shall not be further reduced. Any reconstruction, alteration or other change in Use shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter.

Parking for persons with disabilities. Parking Stalls for persons with disabilities shall meet the ADA and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, shall be provided in off-Street Parking Lot areas, and shall count towards fulfilling the minimum required automobile parking.

Storage. All areas designated for off-Street parking, maneuvering, loading, or Site Landscaping shall not be used for outdoor storage of materials, repair, dismantling or inventory.

Nonconforming, unused, or abandoned drive approaches. When the requirements listed in Subsection (A) are met, nonconforming, unused, or abandoned curb cuts and other drive approaches serving property within any land use district shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.

Shared drive approaches. Shared driveways between and among Lots or Parcels are allowed only if both Owners execute and record an easement in a form approved by the City to ensure access in perpetuity for both Lots and Parcels.

No Tandem parking is allowed, except for in an enclosed garage within the Townhome Overlay District.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2022-08, § I(Exh. A), 4-13-2022; Ord. No. 2023-27, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

17.06.130 - Residential parking requirements and regulations.#

Vehicles must be parked on a Hard Surface. All areas used for parking shall be paved with a Hard Surface of concrete or asphalt material.

Trailer and Recreational Vehicle parking surface. All areas for parking Trailers and Recreational Vehicles shall be accessed from an approved driveway, incorporated into the original development design, and shall be paved with a Hard Surface of concrete or asphalt material. Townhome developments shall not incorporate Trailer or Recreational Vehicle parking.

Commercial vehicle parking. The following vehicles are prohibited from parking in an R-1 land Use district, except for commercial vehicles making or receiving deliveries or vehicles engaged in active permitted Development activities:

Commercial truck, trailer, or construction vehicle exceeding one (1) ton in capacity.

Truck-tractor.

Semi-trailer.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2021-06, § XIV, 5-26-2021; Ord. No. 2023-27, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-2023; Ord. No. 2024-01, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2024)

17.06.140 - Commercial Parking Lot design criteria.#

Parking plans. Parking Development plans for any proposed Parking Area or facility shall be submitted to the land use authority. For Parking Lot areas that are not associated with new Building construction or redevelopment, the property Owner or its designated agent shall submit a parking Development plan to the City for review. Work shall not commence on Parking Lot improvements until the City has approved such improvements and issued a permit. The parking Development plan shall indicate the following proposed improvements with accurate measurements, including, but not limited to:

Parcel size and dimensions.

Building layout.

Curb cuts for ingress and egress.

Parking dimensions and configuration.

Striping and traffic control markings.

Landscaping as required in this Chapter and other relevant sections.

Lighting.

Drainage calculations and facilities for on-site detention and introduction into the storm sewer.

Traffic or parking study if requested by the City or other government agency.

10.

Any necessary agreements with adjacent property Owners for Shared Parking, ingress and egress, drainage or utilities.

11.

Prior approvals from other government agencies which require approval for ingress or egress.

Parking Area surfacing. Every Lot or Parcel of land used for a vehicle Parking Area or facility shall be paved with impervious asphalt or concrete surfacing.

Parking Area lighting. When an existing Parking Area is proposed for redeveloped, or for additional lighting, an Applicant must submit proposed lighting plans to the City and a photometric study showing the following items:

Location and description of each outdoor lighting fixture, aiming angle and mounting heights.

Description of the outdoor light fixture including specifications of lamp optics and cutoff angles.

A schedule providing for the reduction of on-site lighting during the hours when the facility is not in operation while still providing for levels necessary for security purposes.

All new and replacement lighting shall have directional shields or control devices to reflect light trespass away from adjacent Uses and roadways.

To control light trespass onto adjacent properties or Streets, the maximum illumination, when measured at the Property Line at a height of five feet and facing the light fixture(s), shall be no greater than 0.5 foot-candles.

All Parking Lot lighting shall use a down lit fixture in order to encourage the practice of "dark sky" friendly practices.

Curb. The perimeter of all paved surfaces shall be finished with a six-inch high curbing with ADA ramps where necessary. Bumper curbs shall be installed where appropriate to keep property and vehicles from being damaged and to prevent vehicles from over-hanging sidewalks. Where such curbs serve as a wheel stop for Parking Stalls, not less than thirty-six (36) inches shall be provided in the planting area as overhang clearance for tree locations. Curbs shall be designed to allow storm water to enter Landscaped Areas.

Landscaping. Parking Lot Landscaping shall meet the requirements as found in Chapter 17.06.300.

Drainage. Parking Lots shall be graded and drained to detain and dispose of all surface water as required by the City. The introduction of storm water into the storm sewer system shall meet minimum retention requirements as approved by the City.

Parking Area location. See Chapter 17.07 Design Standards.

Nonconforming driveways. Existing, nonconforming driveways and Parking Lots shall be reconstructed or removed upon Development of a new Building or other substantial site improvement.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2023-27, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-2023; Ord. No. 2024-01, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2024)

17.06.150 - Access management.#

Ingress and egress for non-residential Development.

All Parking Areas shall be designed to provide ingress and egress from a Public Street. Development shall not include parking that would require that a vehicle back onto a Right-of-Way.

All off-Street Parking Lots shall have access to a Public Street by means of a paved driveway.

There shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet of driveway length between the public Right-of-Way and the nearest Parking Stall, with no parking allowed within this area.

Parking Stalls located at the end of a dead-end Drive Aisle shall have a minimum of a five-(5) foot back-up area.

Parking Lots shall be designed to include the necessary dimensions and circulation for the on-site maneuvering of fire and refuse trucks as determined by the City Engineer and the Fire Marshal. Fire access shall be continuously maintained for all driveway access and Parking Areas.

As a condition of issuance of each Building Permit, any unused or abandoned drive approaches or portions thereof shall be restored to the original curb and gutter section by the removal of the drive approach and replacement of improvements required for the applicable road profile (i.e. curb, gutter, Park Strip, Landscaping, sidewalk, etc.) designated in this Chapter and the Roadways and Functional Classifications in the General Plan.

Ingress/Egress, Driveway Access and separation.

Residential driveways. Single Family Residential Driveways Located on Local Streets.

Each Parcel shall have one (1) permitted driveway with a maximum width of twenty (20) feet as measured at the flare of the driveway. A second driveway may be allowed for a residence located on a Corner Lot to access a garage or Carport Parking Area in the rear yard.

Driveways shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet wide along any point.

Circular driveways may be allowed in required Front Yard area, along with a second drive leading from the circular driveway to a garage or Carport. Such driveways shall not exceed more than twelve (12) feet in width. To qualify for a circular driveway:

a Lot shall be a minimum of seventy five (75) feet in width;

ii.

the Owner shall maintain approved Landscaping at least fifteen (15) feet in depth from the Front Property Line to the closest edge of the drive.

Driveways on neighboring Lots shall be separated by a minimum of six (6) feet, as measured at the flare of the adjacent driveways. There shall be a minimum of three (3) feet of separation, as measured from the flare to the Property Line.

For Corner Lots, no driveway shall be located closer than thirty (30) feet from on another at the point of curb intersections.

Clear View Areas shall be unobstructed as depicted below:

Townhome Unit Project Driveway Access. Vehicular access for Townhome Units shall be rear loaded, either from an Internal Primary Access Road, where the Unit fronts on a Street identified in the City's Standard Road Profiles, Roadways and Functional Classifications in the General Plan or from a Secondary Internal Access Road, where the Unit Fronts on an Internal Primary Access Road or on significant, platted Open Space.

Multi-Family, commercial and industrial driveways.

Lots with fewer than one hundred (100) feet of Frontage on Arterial or Collector Streets shall have only one (1) approach. The maximum approach width is thirty (30) feet. Shared common drive approaches are encouraged in order to reduce the number of entrances on the Street and to support efficient travel of vehicles.

Lots that have Frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet may have one (1) additional drive approach every one hundred (100) feet. Drive approaches shall not be greater than thirty (30) feet in width, as measured from the flares on each approach.

On Lots that have Frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet, the City Engineer or designee may approve an increase to a drive approach within the Flex, Downtown, or Master Plan Mixed Use Zones for driveways up to fifty (50) feet in width, based upon a traffic or parking study performed by a licensed-Professional Engineer and review of relevant factors, including, but not limited to:

Safety.

ii.

Alternative access points and potential for reciprocal or shared accesses.

iii.

Sight lines.

iv.

Impact on traffic flow.

Site circulation.

Driveways adjacent to intersections on Corner Lots shall meet the following minimum distance requirements as measured from the flare of the drive approach to the point of the corner intersection.

Major/Minor Arterial: One hundred (100) feet.

ii.

Major Collector: One hundred (100) feet.

iii.

Minor Collector: Fifty (50) feet.

Driveways on abutting commercial Lots shall be separated a minimum of twenty (20) feet and no driveway shall be located close to a Property Line than seven (7) feet unless jointly shared (by recorded easement) by adjoining properties.

On Lots that have Frontage greater than one hundred (100) feet, the City Engineer or designee may approve a modification to the drive approach separation requirements based upon a site visit and review of relevant factors, including, but not limited to:

Safety.

ii.

Alternative access points and potential for reciprocal or shared accesses.

iii.

Sight Lines.

iv.

Impact on traffic flow.

Site Circulation.

The following shall be considered when reviewing driveway access points:

The movement of vehicular traffic;

Public Improvements;

Alternative access points and shared access; and

Clear View Area regulations and safety.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2021-06, § XV, 5-26-2021; Ord. No. 2022-08, § I(Exh. A), 4-13-2022; Ord. No. 2023-27, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-2023; Ord. No. 2024-01, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2024)

17.06.160 - Parking Stall requirements.#

Parking requirements for specific Uses. Off-Street parking shall be provided for Uses as indicated in the following matrix.

Uses Not Specifically Listed. Parking requirements for Permitted or Conditional Uses not specifically listed in the following matrix shall be provided in the same ratio as the Use most closely approximating the characteristics of the unlisted Use, as determined by the Community Development Director.

Employee parking for Uses with an employee component shall be determined using the maximum number of employees working on the largest shift.

Uses located in the Transit Oriented Development and Transit Oriented Development - Core district and Commercial Neighborhood district that have a bicycle parking requirement shall provide 1 bicycle parking space per every 15 vehicle Parking Stalls. This requirement supersedes those ratios established in the matrix below.

A traffic or parking study may be requested by the City for Uses that are over 10,000 square feet.

Matrix of Parking Requirements by Use. Uses are grouped into categories that have similar parking requirements. The following matrix indicates the required parking for Uses in the City:

Parking Requirements by Use

Land Use Number of Stalls Required Number of Public Bicycle Parking Spaces Required

Dwelling

Dwelling Unit, Accessory 1 on-site parking space in addition

to the requirements for a Single-

Family Dwelling per ADU. N/A

Dwelling, Single-Family 2 stalls per Single-Family Dwelling Unit N/A

Dwelling, Micro-Unit Downtown Station District: 1 stall per studio/one bedroom unit; 1.2 stalls per two/three-bedroom unit 1 per 15 units for visitors and .25 secure spaces per unit

Dwelling, Multi-Family TOD-C District: 1.2 stalls per unit plus 0.5 stalls guest parking per unit.

Downtown District: 1 stall per studio/one bedroom unit; 1.2 stalls per two/three bedroom unit.

East Streetcar District: 1.5 stalls per unit.

All other districts: 1.5 stalls per studio or one-bedroom unit; 2 stalls per two-bedroom unit; 2.5 stalls per three+ bedroom unit; plus 0.5 stalls guest parking per unit.

One moving truck parking stall per 100 units - required in all districts. 1 per 15 units for visitor and .25 secure spaces per unit

Dwelling, Townhome 2 stalls per Dwelling Unit, in an enclosed garage; .5 stalls guest parking per Dwelling Unit; 3 spaces per 1000 square feet of ground floor commercial space/workspace for Live/Work configuration Space for bicycle storage within each Unit is required as well as common area bicycle storage to accommodate one bicycle attributable to each of 20% of the Project units

Short-Term Rental Primary Dwelling Unit Parking requirements plus 1 stall for every 5 occupants allowed in the unit N/A

Assisted Living Facility .5 stalls per bedroom plus 1 stall per employee N/A

Nursing Home

Homeless Shelter .25 stalls per bed plus 1 stall per employee N/A

Retail Commercial

Auto Body Repair 1 stall per employee, 1 stall per 200 square feet of office, and 1 stall per 500 square feet of shop area N/A

Automotive Restoration

Automotive Service and Repair

Automotive Service Station (Non-Mechanical)

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Motorcycle, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Snowmobile Sales and Service 1 stall for every 20 vehicles displayed with a maximum of 15 stalls. A minimum of three employee Parking Stalls provided. Off-Street customer and employee Parking Stalls shall be identified.

Auto, Light Truck, RV, Boat, Trailer Dealership (Sale, Lease, or Rent)

Bakery, Neighborhood Downtown District: 3 stalls per 1,000 for General Retail and Service; 2 stalls per 1,000 square feet for Neighborhood Retail and Service.

All other districts: 4 stalls per 1,000 square feet. 1 per 20 stalls

Commercial Repair Services

Convenience Store with Fuel Pumps

Farmers Market

Horticulture / Produce Sales

Pharmacy

Retail, Accessory

Retail, General

Retail, Neighborhood

Secondhand Merchandise Dealer

Upholstery Shop / Tailoring Shop

Commercial Service / Office

Animal Hospital / Veterinary Office (Small Animal) Downtown District: 3 stalls per 1,000 for Civic, General Retail and Service, and Office; 2 stalls per 1,000 square feet for Neighborhood Retail and Service.

All other districts: 4 stalls per 1,000 square feet; 1 stall per employee for data processing or telemarketing Uses. N/A

Animal Kennel / Day Care, Commercial

Biotech / Biolife

Blood / Plasma Donation Center

City Building

Commercial Repair Services

Cosmetology

Day Spa

Employment Agency / Temporary Staffing

Financial Institution

Grooming Services (Pet)

Library

Office, Professional

Printing, Large Scale

Sexually Oriented Business

Day Treatment Center 4 stalls per 1,000 square feet 1 per 25 stalls

Massage Therapy

Medical, Dental, Health Care Office

Adult Daycare 1 stall per 5 children, plus unloading area N/A

Child Care Center

Car Wash 1 stall per employee, 1 stall per 200 square feet of office, and 3 stacked spaces per bay, and 5 stacked spaces for automated facility N/A

Crematory / Embalming Facility 1 stall per 100 square feet of assembly area plus one per employee N/A

Funeral / Mortuary Home

Hotel 1 stall per unit plus 1 stall per 200 square feet of office, meeting, assembly, conference, or banquet stall 1 per 50 stalls

Storage Facility, Indoor Climate Controlled 1 stall per employee, 3 stalls located at the registration area 1 per 50 stalls

Temporary Use 1 stall for every 3 patrons to the event N/A

Equestrian Facility 1 stall per 1,000 square feet 1 per 50 stalls

Laundromat

Arts / Recreation

Art Gallery 2 stalls per 1,000 square feet 1 per 30 stalls

Art Studio

Bowling Alley

Museum

Nature Center

Fitness Center 1 stall per 300 square feet; 1 stall per 100 square feet for dance halls 1 per 15 stalls; 1 per 25 stalls for dance halls

Recreation

Recreation Center

Movie Studio / Sound Stage 4 stalls per 1,000 square feet 1 per 30 stalls

Theater, Live Performance 1 stall for every 3 seats

Theater, Movie

Restaurant

Restaurant (fast-food) 1 stall per 100 square feet of Floor Area 1 per 20 stalls

Restaurant (sit-down) 1 stall per 3 seats plus .50 stall per employee (outdoor dining seating shall not be counted towards the total number of seats) 1 per 15 stalls

Food Truck Park 3 stalls per food truck/food trailer 1 per 20 stalls

Public Uses

Hospital, Specialty 1 stall per every 2 beds 1 per 50 stalls

Education, Preschool 1 stall per teacher and staff, plus 1 additional stall per every 2 classrooms for elementary or middles schools or plus 1 additional stall for every 10 students for high schools 1 per 25 stalls

Education, Elementary or Secondary

Education, Higher (Public) 1 stall for every 3 seats

Education, Technical

Place of Worship 1 stall for every 4 seats in the Place of Worship

Alcoholic Beverage

Alcoholic Beverage—Bar Establishment 3 stalls per 1,000 square feet N/A

Alcoholic Beverage—Tavern

Alcoholic Beverage—Manufacturer 1 stall per employee 1 per 50 stalls

Alcoholic Beverage—Beer Wholesaler 1 stall per 1,000 square feet

Alcoholic Beverage—Liquor Warehouse

Industrial

Bakery, Commercial 1 stall per employee 1 per 50 stalls

Manufacturing

Food Processing 2 stalls per 1,000 square feet plus designated parking stall for all food trucks/food trailers N/A

Storage Facility, Warehouse 1 stall per 1,000 square feet 1 per 50 stalls

Parking Stall Configuration. The minimum Parking Stall and Drive Aisle configurations are provided in the following table and illustration.

Parking Stall Dimension Table *

Angle of Parking Stall Width Stall Depth Curb Length

Per Vehicle Minimum Drive

Aisle Width

(One Way) Minimum Drive

Aisle Width

(Two Way)

Parallel along the curb - 0 degree 9 ft. 23 ft. 23 ft. 12 ft. 24 ft.

45 degree 9 ft. 18 ft. 9 ft. 15 ft. 24 ft.

60 degree 9 ft. 18 ft. 9 ft. 18 ft. 24 ft.

90 degree 9 ft. 18 ft. 9 ft. 24 ft. 24 ft.

*Drive Aisle widths may be increased when required by the City Fire Marshal or City Engineer.

Parking Structure Stall Dimension Table*

Angle of

Parking Stall Width Stall Depth Aisle

Width Wall to Wall

Module

Width Interlock

Reduction Overhang

Allowance

0 22'-0" 8'-3" 12'-8" 29'-2" 0'-0" 2'-0"

45 8'-3" 16'-10" 14'-11" 48'-7" 2'-3" 2'-0"

50 8'-3" 17'-5" 15'-6" 50'-4" 2'-0" 2'-0"

55 8'-3" 17'-11" 16'-2" 52'-0" 1'-10" 2'-1"

60 8'-3" 18'-3" 16'-10" 53'-4" 1'-7" 2'-2"

65 8'-3" 18'-6" 17'-9" 54'-9" 1'-4" 2'-3"

70 8'-3" 18'-7" 18'-7" 55'-9" 1'-1" 2'-4"

75 8'-3" 18'-6" 20'-1" 57'-1" 0'-10" 2'-5"

90 8'-3" 17'-6" 24'-10" 59'-10" 0'-0" 2'-6"

0 22'-0" 8'-6" 11'-11" 28'-11" 0'-0" 2'-0"

45 8'-6" 16'-10" 14'-2" 47'-10" 2'-3" 2'-0"

50 8'-6" 17'-5" 14'-9" 49'-7" 2'-0" 2'-0"

55 8'-6" 17'-11" 15'-5" 51'-3" 1'-10" 2'-1"

60 8'-6" 18'-3" 16'-1" 52'-7" 1'-7" 2'-2"

65 8'-6" 18'-6" 17'-0" 54'-0" 1'-4" 2'-3"

70 8'-6" 18'-7" 17'-10" 55'-0" 1'-1" 2'-4"

75 8'-6" 18'-6" 19'-4" 56'-4" 0'-10" 2'-5"

90 8'-6" 17'-6" 24'-1" 59'-1" 0'-0" 2'-6"

0 22'-0" 8'-9" 10'8" 28'-2" 0'-0" 2'-0"

45 8'-9" 16'-10" 13'-5" 47'-1" 2'-3" 2'-0"

50 8'-9" 17'-5" 14'-0" 48'-10" 2'-0" 2'-0"

55 8'-9" 17'-11" 14'8" 50'-6" 1'-10" 2'-1"

60 8'-9" 18'-3" 15'-4" 51'-10" 1'-7" 2'-2"

65 8'-9" 18'-6" 16'-3" 53'-3" 1'-4" 2'-3"

70 8'-9" 18'-7" 17'-1" 54'-3" 1'-1" 2'-4"

75 8'-9" 18'-6" 18'-7" 55'-7" 0'-10" 2'-5"

90 8'-9" 17'-6" 23'-4" 58'-4" 0'-0" 2'-6"

0 22'-0" 9'-0" 9'-5" 27'-5" 0'-0" 2'-0"

45 9'-0" 16'-10" 12'-6" 46'-4" 2'-3" 2'-0"

50 9'-0" 17'-5" 13'-3" 48'-1" 2'-0" 2'-0"

55 9'-0" 17'-11" 13'-11" 49'-9" 1'-10" 2'-1"

60 9'-0" 18'-3" 14'-7" 51'-1" 1'-7" 2'-2"

65 9'-0" 18'-6" 15'-6" 52'-6" 1'-4" 2'-3"

70 9'-0" 18'-7" 16'-4" 53'-6" 1'-1" 2'-4"

75 9'-0" 18'-6" 17'-10" 54'-10" 0'-10" 2'-5"

90 9'-0" 17'-6" 22'-7" 57'-7" 0'-0" 2'-6"

*Parking spaces located adjacent to walls or columns shall be one foot (1') wider to accommodate door opening clearance and vehicle maneuverability.

Vehicle stacking capacity in drive-thru lanes. The following table shall be used when determining stacking capacity for the following drive-thru Uses:

Vehicle Stacking Capacity in Drive-Thru Lanes

Use Minimum Stack Measured From

Automated teller machine (ATM) 3 per machine Teller machine

Car Wash 3 per lane Wash bay entrance

Dry cleaner 2 per lane Drive-up Window

Financial Institution with teller lane 3 per lane Teller or Drive-up Window

Pharmacy 3 per lane Drive-up Window

Restaurant with drive-thru* 5 per lane Order box

*More stacking may be required by the City Engineer, subject to a queue analysis completed by a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in transportation engineering or related field based on peak hour traffic.

Parking Reduction Plan. The land use authority may approve a modification in the number of off-Street Parking Stalls required for a Development in accordance with the ratios established in this Section. This section may not be applied in a Townhome Overlay District.

Residential Parking:

The Applicant must submit evidence that the proposed Development meets one (1) of the following below.

Located in Transit Oriented Development - Core (TOD-Core), Downtown, or East Streetcar district; or

ii.

Located within a quarter (1/4) mile of a TRAX or Streetcar station.

All Developments must submit a parking and traffic study performed by a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in transportation engineering or related field. In addition, the Development shall submit a detailed description of the proposed, anticipated parking demand, proposed circulation plan, and describe any unique circumstances that would otherwise reduce the parking requirement.

All documentation shall be submitted to the Community Development Department and must comply with all applicable standards contained in this Chapter with the following exceptions:

The standard requirement for residential parking in the district where the development is located.

ii.

The land use authority may consider increases or reductions to standards outlined in the accompanying table. The maximum decrease from any standard parking rate for a Residential Use shall be twenty percent (20%) or 1:1 stall per unit ratio.

iii.

Dedicated visitor parking. Developers shall clearly indicate the location of dedicated visitor parking through directional signage, marked stalls, or other means to be determined in Site Plan review.

The following table provides all eligible parking rate reductions available for Developments that meet the requirements in 17.06.160(D):

Eligible Parking Rate Reductions

Amenity Recommended Reduction

(Stalls/Unit)

Car share (limit 1 car/100 units) 0.05

Unbundled parking (100% of units) 0.1

Bike share 0.05

Bike lockers/storage 0.05

Development supplied transit passes to 100% of units 0.15

Senior housing 0.2

Student housing (< .25 miles from campus) 0.1

Commercial Parking.

Commercial Use transit-oriented Developments may receive up to a twenty percent (20%) reduction in parking when located within the Transit Oriented Development-Core, Downtown, and East Streetcar districts. However, Dwelling, Micro-Unit housing located within the Downtown-Station Subdistrict may receive up to a sixty-five percent (65%) reduction in parking. A Development must comply with at least two (2) additional requirements below to qualify for the parking reductions:

Shared Parking. The Development consists of two (2) or more land Uses that have different parking patterns and peak parking demand hours. Regulations for Shared Parking can be followed as found in Subsection (G) of this Section except for the following additional provisions:

In Mixed-Use Developments, no one Use may consist of less than 20% of the Building square footage; and

Mixed-Use Buildings must be comprised of at least 50% Residential Use.

ii.

Transit passes are provided to 100% of employees at the Development.

iii.

Provisions are made for long-term bicycle storage for residential tenants or business employees. Long-term storage shall consist of facilities such as lockers, indoor Parking Areas, or other secure areas designated for parking.

iv.

Alternative proposals approved by the land use authority that will encourage and provide for increased transit ridership.

Manufacturing and Storage Warehouse Uses may receive up to a twenty percent (20%) reduction in parking when located within the Flex District. The applicant shall provide documentation supporting the proposed reduction. The parking reduction is at the discretion of the City Engineer based on the following standards.

All Developments must submit a parking and traffic study performed by a licensed transportation engineer or related field. In addition, the Development shall submit a detailed description of the proposed Use (include the square footage), hours of operation, anticipated parking demand, proposed circulation plan, and describe any unique circumstances that would otherwise reduce the parking requirement.

Any Change of Use, expansion of use (employees, Use, Development), or transfer of property ownership would require the property owner to resubmit for consideration of any approved parking reduction.

Excessive parking. Commercial Developments shall not have parking in excess of that required by this Chapter, without prior written approval of the land use authority. If more Parking Stalls are requested, written justification of the specific need for more Parking Stalls than the provisions of this Chapter allow may be required. The land use authority may require a parking and/or traffic impact analysis by a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in transportation engineering or related field when the request exceeds 20 stalls or an increase of ten percent (10%).

Shared Parking. Flexibility through Shared Parking may be allowed when two (2) or more Uses within the same Project, with access to the same Parking Stalls, have different parking patterns and peak parking demand hours. These Uses shall be able to use the off-Street Parking Stalls that are on the same Parcel or within the condominium plat throughout the day to reduce the total demand for Parking Stalls. The following schedule of Shared Parking is provided to indicate how Shared Parking for certain Uses might be used to reduce the total parking required. This provision does not apply to Townhome Developments.

Schedule of Shared Parking

General Use

Classification Weekday Weekend 1

Midnight—7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.—Midnight Midnight—7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.—Midnight

Residential 100% 50% 80% 100% 75% 75%

Office 5% 100% 20% 5% 20% 10%

Retail/Commercial2 5% 80% 100% 5% 100% 90%

Hotel 100% 65% 100% 100% 65% 100%

Light industrial 10% 100% 10% 10% 50% 10%

Entertainment3 10% 50% 100% 10% 50% 100%

Places of worship 5% 30% 50% 5% 100% 75%

Community centers 5% 75% 85% 5% 100% 100%

1. For Shared Parking purposes weekend shall begin on Friday at 6:00 p.m.

2. Provision shall be made between shared Uses for typical design day for commercial Uses to ensure sufficient parking.

3. Percentage of Shared Parking reduction for entertainment Uses may be increased by the land use authority depending on the intensity of the Use and Compatibility with Shared Parking uses. 1.

To qualify for approval of Shared Parking, Applications shall contain the following:

Proof that all uses subject to the Shared Parking Application are within the same Project;

Location and identity of each Use that will share the Parking Area;

Total parking requirement for each Use;

The projected hours of operation of each Use and the hours during which the peak parking demand will be experienced;

The number of proposed Parking Stalls;

A Site Plan showing that the furthest Parking Stall is no greater than 300 feet from the nearest entrance of each Use intended to share the parking;

A Site Plan showing that the proposed Shared Parking Area will comply with all standards required by this Chapter for Parking Area Development;

A Pedestrian circulation plan that shows connections and walkways between Parking Areas and land Uses; and

No one single Use may be less than ten percent (10%) of the overall Building square footage.

Other Uses. If one or more of the land Uses intended to share parking facilities does not conform to the general land use classifications in the Shared Parking matrix, an Applicant may submit data to specify the principal operating hours of the uses. The land use authority may also take this information into account in determining the appropriate Shared Parking accommodation, if any, for such Uses.

Shared Parking Among Lots Under Different Ownership. When a Shared Parking reduction is to be applied to Uses on several Lots under different ownership, the following shall be provided:

A plan that provides for deed restrictions to ensure the parking and uses cannot be separated without a change in occupancy and a deed release from the City;

Recorded easements that provide, at a minimum, for:

Cross-access for both vehicles and pedestrians among the Parking Areas and connections;

ii.

Allocation of maintenance responsibilities;

Parking for all Uses shall be located within 300 feet from the nearest entrance of each Use intended to share the parking.

Shared Parking among Lots under different ownership may be approved by the land use authority following submittal of a parking Development plan Application and compliance with the provisions detailed above.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2021-06, § XVI, 5-26-2021; Ord. No. 2022-08, § I(Exh. A), 4-13-2022; Ord. No. 2022-16, § 1(Exh. A), 9-14-2022; Ord. No. 2023-27, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-2023; Ord. No. 2024-01, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2024; Ord. No. 2025-05, § 1(Exh. A), 3-12-2025; Ord. No. 2026-02, § 1(Exh. A), 1-28-2026)

17.06.170 - Loading areas.#

All Buildings with loading docks or loading areas shall meet the following requirements:

All loading and unloading areas must be located behind the Primary Façade and must not be visible from a Public Right-of-Way.

All loading and unloading associated with the Use shall be performed on-site. Such on-site loading area shall be in addition to required off-Street parking and shall not be located within driveways or Drive Aisles.

All loading docks and unloading areas shall be located so that no delivery vehicle will be parked or require maneuvering within the public Right-of-Way. Maneuvering and backing space to the loading dock shall be accommodated on-site.

Public Rights-of-Way shall not be used for loading or unloading.

Each loading area shall not be less than thirty-five (35) feet in length and twelve (12) feet in width. Enclosed or covered loading and unloading areas shall have an overhead clearance of not less than fourteen (14) feet.

Off-Street loading areas shall not block use of required Parking Stalls areas on the Site or adjacent Sites.

Loading/unloading areas shall be asphalt or concrete and constructed to drain and dispose of surface water on-site, away from the Building.

Standing and Passenger Loading Areas. Uses such as daycares, schools, hotels, and places for public assembly shall provide at least one safe off-Street passenger loading/unloading area that is adequately signed and striped. Such passenger loading/unloading areas shall be located at the point of primary pedestrian access from the Parking Lot area to the adjacent Building, or Buildings, and shall be designed in such a manner that vehicles waiting in the loading area do not impede vehicular or pedestrian circulation in the Parking Area. This does not include deliveries such as package delivery and third party food services,

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2022-08, § I(Exh. A), 4-13-2022; Ord. No. 2023-27, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

17.06.180 - Temporary event parking.#

Temporary Parking Lot may be approved by the City for a special event if the following conditions are met: A.

Compacted road base, gravel, or recycled asphalt is used;

Signage is provided that designates the temporary Parking Area; and

Use of the Parking Lot is limited in duration, which Use shall not exceed thirty (30) days in any 365-day period.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2023-27, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

17.06.190 - Bicycle parking standards.#

All new Development or change of Use must install parking for bicycles as required in the parking matrix. Required bicycle parking areas shall comply with the following standards: A.

Bicycle parking shall be provided with racks that allow the frame and one wheel to be locked to the rack with a high security, U-shaped or chain/cable lock.

Racks shall be clearly visible and accessible yet should not interfere with pedestrian traffic or other site furnishings.

Parking areas shall be well-lit for theft protection, personal security, and accident prevention.

Location of bicycle parking shall be separated from vehicle parking and roads with space and physical barriers in order to prevent potential damage to parked bikes or vehicles. Bicycle parking shall not be located on sidewalks or in areas that obstruct pedestrian traffic flow.

Parking areas shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of the primary Building entrance.

Where feasible, the use of existing overhangs or covered areas are encouraged to provide weather protection for bicycle parking areas.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2023-27, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)

17.06.200 - Parking Lot maintenance.#

Designated Parking Areas shall be continually maintained to properly function for the intended vehicle parking Use.

When surfacing materials are removed, changes are made to the Grade, or changes that would require a review by the City, the property Owner or agent shall submit a parking Development plan as outlined in Section 17.06.140, and obtain a permit from the City to ensure that the replaced surfacing and drainage meets current City regulations.

Parking Lot striping for stalls and pedestrian crossings shall be maintained on a regular basis so that stripping is visible.

Slurry seals, seal coating, patching or crack sealing does not require a permit for maintenance unless such work changes the Grade or Retention Areas of the Site.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2023-27, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-2023)