Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

18.430.010 Parking Required for All Structures

For all buildings or structures hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered, parking in the form of garages or areas made available exclusively for parking shall be provided. Such parking spaces shall generally be located entirely on the same property as the main use with no portion other than the necessary drives extending into any street or other public way. Parking shall be provided in quantities stated below for the various zoning districts and certain occupancies which may have unusual parking needs. The issuance of building permits or certificates of occupancy shall require compliance with the minimum parking standards even though a development plan may have been approved previously which included fewer parking spaces due to the unknown or changing status of occupancy. Except as hereinafter provided, no parking of motor vehicles shall occur except on paved parking areas required by this Chapter. In commercial zoning districts, the required parking area shall not be used for motor vehicle maintenance or repair. 

These provisions are intended to support the following goals:

• Limit the impacts of excessive and underutilized parking supply and increase opportunities for productive uses and open space.
• Foster economic vitality and mixed-use districts by supporting walkability and activity density with appropriate parking policies. 
• Implement codes that maximize the efficient use of parking and support shared parking resources citywide. 
• Develop provisions that create quality parking screening and design standards that minimize adverse impacts of the built environment. 
• Manage the growth of traffic by encouraging projects and contributions that minimize driving trips. 

(History: Ord. ZRR-3373 §37, 2023; Ord. ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637; ZRR-1181; ZRR-889)

Effective on: 1/1/1901