HomeMy WebLinkAbout2637-21 - ADMIN Ordinance - City Council - 2021/12/06Ordinance No. 2637-21
Ordinance regarding parking requirements
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Whereas, the planning commission conducted a public hearing on November 3, 2021 on
the ordinance, and
Whereas, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the planning
commission (case no. 21-31-ZA), and
Now, therefore be it resolved that the following amendments shall be made to Chapter
36 of the City Code by adding underscored text and deleting strikethrough text (renumber
accordingly). Section breaks are represented by ***.
Section 1. Section 36-38 Enforcement.
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(b) Enforcing officer. The planning and zoning supervisor is appointed the zoning
administrator who shall enforce this chapter under the direction and control of the
community development zoning administrator’s supervisor, department director and city
manager.
(a) Residential uses. The following are typical of the residential uses referred to in this
chapter.
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(5) Elderly Age-restricted housing means multiple-family dwellings where a minimum of
60 percent of the units are occupied by single persons at least 6055 years of age or by
couples with one or both being at least 6055 years of age.
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(d) Commercial uses. The following are typical of the commercial uses referred to in this
chapter.
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(9) Coffee shop means an establishment that primarily sells coffee and coffee-related
accessories. They may also sell other refreshment items such as donuts, bagels, muffins,
cakes, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and other hot and cold beverages. Limited indoor
seating is generally provided for patrons, but table service is not provided.
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(3335) Restaurant means an establishment whose principal business is the sale of food
and beverages which are prepared and served in individual portions in a ready-to-
consume state for consumption on site. This use is often found in conjunction with bars,
hotels and food service. It is preferably located on major thoroughfares with no access
to residential streets. Characteristics include late hours of operation, refuse, high car
and truck traffic generation, and cooking odors. Outdoor seating for restaurants is
considered part of the principal use and does not require additional parking. A food
service or deli is not considered to be a restaurant if seating is provided for ten or fewer
persons. Restaurant uses are divided into the following subcategories:
a. Restaurant, sit-down: Sit-down eating establishments that may allow or require
reservations. Patrons commonly wait to be seated, are served by wait staff,
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order from a menu, and pay after the meal. Lounge or bar facilities may be
accessory uses.
b. Restaurant, fast-food with or without drive-through window: This restaurant
type features large carry-out clientele, long hours of service, and high turnover
rate for eat-in customers (around 30 minutes). There is no or limited table
service, and customers typically order from a menu board and pay before
receiving the meal.
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Section 36-166 (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any
R-4 district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These
uses shall comply with the requirements of all the general conditions provided in section
36-33 regarding conditional use permits, and with the specific conditions imposed in this
subsection.
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(3) Age-restricted Elderly housing. The conditions are as follows:
a. Property shall meet all of the conditions for multiple-family dwelling/cluster
housing.
b. Age-restricted Elderly housing shall provide a minimum of 1,000 square feet of lot
area for each dwelling unit.
c. The property owner shall record a covenant to run with the land executed in a form
approved by the city which restricts the use of the property to occupancy by age. the
elderly.
d. The development shall provide a lounge or other inside community rooms equal in
aggregate size to a minimum of 15 square feet for each unit.
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Section 36-167 (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any
R-C district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These
uses shall comply with the residential restrictions and performance standards of section
36-162, the general conditions of section 36-33 regarding conditional use permits, and
with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection as f ollows:
(1) Age-restricted Elderly housing. The conditions are as follows:
a. Property shall meet all of the requirements of multiple-family dwellings.
b. Age-restricted Elderly housing shall provide a minimum of 900 square feet of lot
area for each dwelling unit.
c. The property owner shall record a covenant to run with the land executed in a form
approved by the city which restricts the use of the property to occupancy by age the
elderly.
d. The development shall provide a lounge or other inside community rooms equal in
aggregate size to a minimum of 15 square feet for each unit.
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Section 36-193 (e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses
in a C-1 district:
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(5) Outdoor seating and service of food and beverages is permitted as an accessory
use with the following conditions:
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d. Additional parking will not be required if the outdoor seating area does not
exceed 500 square feet or ten percent of the gross floor area of the principal use,
whichever is less. Parking will be required at the same rate as the principle use for
that portion of outdoor seating area in excess of 500 square feet or ten percent of
the gross building area, whichever is less.
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Section 36-194 (d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in a C-
2 district shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit.
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(8) Age-restricted Elderly housing. The conditions are as follows:
a. The property meets all of the conditional use requirements of multiple -family
dwellings in subsection (d)(7) of this section.
b. Covenants running with the land in a form approved by the city attorney have
been recorded which restrict the use of the property for occupancy by age the
elderly.
c. The development shall provide a lounge or other inside community rooms
amounting to a minimum of 15 feet for each unit.
d. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of
the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the
neighborhood in which it is located, and conditions of approval may be added as a
means of satisfying this requirement.
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Section 36-194(e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in
any C-2 district:
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(7) Outdoor seating and service of food and beverages is permitted as an accessory
use if:
d. Additional parking will not be required if the outdoor seating area does not
exceed 500 square feet or ten percent of the gross floor area of the principal use,
whichever is less. Parking will be required at the same rate as the principal use for
that portion of outdoor seating area in excess of 500 square feet or ten percent of
the gross building area, whichever is less.
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Section 36-223(e) Accessory uses. Within any O district, the following uses shall be
permitted accessory uses:
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(5) Outdoor seating and service of food and beverages is permitted as an accessory
use if:
d. Additional parking will not be required if the outdoor seating area does not
exceed 500 square feet or ten percent of the gross floor area of the principal use,
whichever is less. Parking will be required at the same rate as the principle use for
that portion of outdoor seating area in excess of 500 square feet or ten percent of
the gross building area, whichever is less.
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Section 36-233(e) Accessory uses. Within any BP district, the following shall be permitted
accessory uses, subject to any required conditions:
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(4) Outdoor seating and service of food and beverages is permitted as an accessory
use with the following conditions:
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d. Additional parking will not be required if the outdoor seating area does not
exceed 500 square feet or ten percent of the gross floor area of the principal use,
whichever is less. Parking will be required at the same rate as the principal use for
that portion of outdoor seating area in excess of 500 square feet or ten percent of
the gross building area, whichever is less.
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Section 36-264(f) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in
any MX-1 district.
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(3) Outdoor seating and service of food and beverage, subject to the following
conditions:
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d. Additional parking will not be required if the outdoor seating area does
not exceed 500 square feet or ten percent of the gross floor area of the
principal use, whichever is less. Parking will be required at the same rate
as the principal use for that portion of outdoor seating area in excess of
500 square feet or ten percent of the gross building area, whichever is less.
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Section 36-265(f) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in
the MX-2 district when meeting the standards below:
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(5) Outdoor seating and service of food and beverages.
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d. Additional parking will not be required if the outdoor seating area does not
exceed 500 square feet or ten percent of the gross floor area of the principal use,
whichever is less. Parking will be required at the same rate as the principal use for
that portion of outdoor seating area in excess of 500 square feet or ten percent of
the gross building area, whichever is less.
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Section 36-268-PUD 10 (c) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted
accessory uses in PUD 10:
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(5) Outdoor seating and service of food and beverages with the following conditions:
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c. Additional parking will not be required if the outdoor seating area does not
exceed 500 square feet or ten percent of the gross floor area of the principal use,
whichever is less. Parking will be required at the same rate as the principal use for
that portion of outdoor seating area in excess of 500 square feet or ten percent of
the gross building area, whichever is less.
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Table 36-361 (a)
Use Number of Parking Spaces
Residential
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Single family dwelling Two spaces per dwelling unit. Additional spaces are not required for
a boarder or an accessory dwelling unit.
Cluster housing Two spaces per dwelling unit. 10% of the required parking shall be
permitted for use as guest parking.
Two family Two spaces per dwelling unit. Additional spaces are not required for
a boarder or an accessory dwelling unit.
Multi-family One space per bedroom. Per unit:
Studio 1 space
One bedroom 1 space
Two bedroom 1.5 spaces
Three bedroom 2 spaces
Four bedroom 2 spaces
An additional 5% 10% of the required parking shall be permitted
provided for use as guest parking. Multi-family residential
developments shall not be eligible for a transit or Planned Unit
Development reduction in required parking.
Elderly Age-restricted
housing
One space per dwelling unit, except where verifiable information
indicates a reduced long-term parking demand.
Human Care Uses
Adult day care Two spaces per each five program participants licensed by state.
Funeral home One space per each 250 square feet. s.f. floor area, plus one space
for every five seats.
Group day care,
nursery school
One space per each two employees, plus one per each 10 program
participants based on total participant capacity of the facility.
Group homes Two spaces per each five beds.
Hospitals One space per each 350 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Medical or dental
office
For structures less than 2,500 square feet sq ft. floor area, one space
per each 250 square feet sq ft. floor area.
For structures greater than 2,500 square feet sq ft. floor area, one
space per each 200 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Nursing home Five spaces, plus one space per each five beds.
Institutional Uses
Community center Parking requirement shall be based upon uses within the building.
Libraries, museums,
art
One space per each 300 square feet sq ft. floor area in principal
structure.
Golf Two spaces per golf hole.
Archery or golf range One space per each target or tee.
Mini golf One and one-half spaces per hole.
Police stations One space per each 1000 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Places of public
assembly or religious
institutions
One space per each three seats, plus one space per each 25 square
feet sq ft. of dining or bar area.
A single seat on a bench is equal to 28” inches. 50% of the
requirement may be provided off site at another property within
750’ feet of entrance.
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Elementary and junior
high schools
Two spaces per each classroom.
High school and post-
secondary schools
One space per each four students based on building capacity, plus
one space for each two classrooms.
Commercial Uses
Animal hospitals and
kennels
One space per each 200 square feet sq ft. floor area, but not fewer
than five spaces.
Bank One space per each 250 square feet sq ft. floor area
Bed and breakfast Two spaces, plus one space per each room for rent.
Catering One space per each 500 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Coffee shop One space per each 200 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Convention or exhibit
halls
One space per each three seats based on design capacity. A single
seat on a bench is equal to 28” inches.
Food service or
bakeries
One space per 25 square feet sq ft. customer floor area.
Hotel / Motel /
Rooming house
One and one-half spaces per each dwelling unit, guestroom, or hotel
room.
Motor fuel station Three spaces. Multiple uses shall be calculated separately.
Motor vehicle service Four spaces per each service bay.
Offices or medical and
dental labs
Less than 50,000 square feet sq ft. floor area: one space per each
250 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Between 50,000 square feet sq ft. floor area and 200,000 square
feet sq ft. floor area: one space per each 275 square feet sq ft. floor
area.
Between 200,000 square feet sq ft. floor area and 400,000 square
feet sq ft. floor area: one space per each 300 square feet sq ft. floor
area.
Greater than 400,000 square feet sq ft. floor area: one space per
each 325 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Open sales or rental
lots
One space per each 2,500 square feet sq ft. customer service area.
Outdoor seating as an
accessory use
Parking will be required at the same rate as the principal use for
that portion of the outdoor seating area that exceeds the lesser of
the total number of provided indoor seats or 25% of total gross floor
area of the principal use.
Bowling alley One space per each bowling lane.
Pool hall or video
arcade
One space per each 25 square feet sq ft. customer area.
Skating rink or auction
house
50 spaces, plus one space for each 100 square feet sq ft. of floor
area in excess of 2,000 square feet sq ft.
Sport/health club,
studio, pool
One space per each 200 square feet sq ft. non-court area.
Two spaces per tennis/racquetball court.
One space per each 50 square feet sq ft. deck area for a swimming
pool.
Theatre, auditorium,
assembly halls
One space per each four seats. A single seat on a bench is equal to
28” inches.
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Restaurants, sit-down One space per each 60 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Restaurants, fast food One space per each 100 square feet floor area.
Taproom or
microdistillery cocktail
room
One space per each 100 square feet floor area.
Retail store, grocery,
and service
establishment where >
25% gross floor area is
customer area
Minimum: One space per each 250 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Maximum: One space per each 150 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Large Mmerchandise
Rretail
One space per each 500 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Retail where < 25%
gross floor area is
customer area
One space per each 100 square feet sq ft. of customer service area.
Shopping centers One space per each 250 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Grocery stores and theaters shall be calculated separately.
Restaurants and food service shall be calculated separately unless
the shopping center exceeds 20,000 square feet sq ft. in size and no
wait-staff is present, and the use constitutes less than 25% of the
shopping center’s floor area.
Maximum: One space per each 150 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Studios One space per each 400 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Post office customer
service
One space per each 25 square feet sq ft. customer service area for
the first 600 square feet, sq ft. plus one per each 180 square feet sq
ft. thereafter.
Industrial Uses
Manufacturing,
fabrication, or
processing
Five spaces plus one per each 500 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Outdoor storage One space per each 20,000 square feet sq ft. of area devoted to
outdoor storage.
Post office or parcel
delivery service
10 spaces, plus one space per each 500 square feet sq ft. floor area
devoted to office, processing, or service, plus one space for each
vehicle kept on the premises.
Self-storage facility One space per each fifty storage compartments.
Showrooms One space per each 500 square feet sq ft. floor area.
Warehouse One space per each 1,500 square feet sq ft. floor area.
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Table 36-361(b)
Land Use Category Proposed Required Off-Street
Minimum
Proposed Required Off-
Street Maximum
Residential
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Multifamily 1 space/dwelling unit 2 spaces/dwelling unit
Elderly Housing Age-
restricted housing
1 space/dwelling unit 2 spaces/dwelling unit
Human Care Uses
Adult day care 1 space/employee on largest
shift OR 1 space/500 square feet
sq ft. of gross floor area GFA,
whichever is largest
1 space/employee on
largest shift OR 1
space/200 square feet sq
ft. of gross floor area
GFA, whichever is largest
Group day care, nursery
school
1 space/employee on largest
shift OR 1 space per 500 square
feet sq ft. of gross floor area
GFA, whichever is largest
1 space/employee on
largest shift OR 1 space
per 200 square feet sq ft.
of gross floor area GFA,
whichever is largest
Group homes 1 space/4 beds 1 space per 2 beds
Medical or dental office 1 space/500 square feet sq ft.
floor area FA in excess of 4,000
square feet sq ft. (min. 4 spaces)
1 space/200 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA
Nursing home 1 space/employee on largest
shift +1 space/6 beds
1 space/employee on
largest shift plus 1 space/
3 beds
Institutional Uses
Community center Parking requirement based on
uses within the building.
Parking requirement
based on uses within the
building
Libraries, museums, art 1 space/450 square feet sq ft.
floor area in principal structure.
1 space/ each 300 square
feet sq ft. floor area in
principal structure.
High school and post-
secondary schools
1 space/classroom + 1 space per
5 students of legal driving age
based on the maximum number
of students attending classes at
any one time
2 spaces/ classroom + 1
space per 3 students of
legal driving age based
on the maximum number
of students attending
classes at any one (1)
time
Commercial Uses
Bank 1 space/250 square feet sq ft.
floor area
1 space/200 square feet
sq ft. floor area
Catering 1 space/500 square feet sq ft.
floor area.
1 space/500 square feet
sq ft. floor area.
Coffee Shop 1 space/200 square feet sq ft.
floor area.
1 space/100 square feet
sq ft. floor area.
Food Service or Bakeries 1 space/300 square feet sq ft.
floor area.
1 space /150 square feet
sq ft. floor area
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Hotel 1 space/3 guest rooms + parking
equal to 10% of the capacity of
persons for an affiliated use on
site (i.e., dining or meeting
rooms)
1 space/guest room +
parking equal to 30% of
the capacity of persons
for an affiliated use on
site (i.e., dining or
meeting rooms)
Offices or medical and
dental labs
1 space/500 square feet sq ft. FA
in excess of 4,000 square feet sq
ft..
1 space/250 square feet
sq ft. FA
Bowling alley 1 space/250 square feet floor
area sq ft. FA
1 space/100 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA
Pool hall or video arcade 1 space/250 square feet floor
area sq ft. FA
1 space/100 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA
Sport/health club,
studio, pool
1 space/500 square feet floor
area sq ft. FA in excess of 4,000
square feet sq ft. (minimum of 4
spaces)
1 space/ 200 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA
Theatre, auditorium,
assembly halls
1 space/4 attendees 1.5 spaces/4 attendees
Restaurants - fast food
casual
1 space/300 square feet floor
area sq ft. FA
1 space/75 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA
Restaurants - standard
sit down
1 space/300 square feet floor
area sq ft. FA
1 space/75 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA
Brewery/Ffood Hhall 1 space/150 square feet floor
area sq ft. FA
1 space/75 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA
Retail store, grocery,
and service
establishment where >
25% gross floor area is
customer area
1 space/400 square feet sq ft.
floor area.
1 space/400 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA
Retail where < 25%
gross floor area is
customer area
1 space/250 square feet sq ft.
floor area.
1 space/150 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA
Studios 1 space per 400 square feet floor
area sq ft. FA
1 sapce space per 200
square feet floor area sq
ft. FA
Industrial Uses
Manufacturing,
fabrication, or
processing
1 space/ employee on largest
shift or 1 space/1,200 square
feet floor area sq ft. FA
whichever is greater +1
space/vehicle normally stored or
parked on the site
1 space/500 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA +1
space/ vehicle normally
stored or parked on the
site
Showrooms 1 space/500 square feet sq ft. 1 space/200 square feet
sq ft.
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Warehouse 1 space/2 employees on largest
shift or 1 space/ 1, square feet
floor area sq ft. FA whichever is
greater
1 space/500 square feet
floor area sq ft. FA
(d) The requirements may be revised upward or downward by the City Council as part of an
application for a Conditional Use Permit or Planned Unit Development based on verifiable
information pertaining to parking.
(d)(e) Reductions. The following off-street parking reductions may be utilized jointly or
separately except as indicated otherwise:
(1) Transit deductions. Only one of the following deductions may apply:
a. Parking requirements may be reduced based on the proximity to a light
rail station (LRT). Distance shall be measured from the station platform
to the property line by walking distance via sidewalk, trail, and/or city
centerlines.
1. 30 percent reduction when the use is located up to ¼ mile from
the LRT station.
2. 20 percent reduction when the use is located up to ½ mile from
the LRT station.
b. High frequency bus service. Parking may be reduced by up to 15
percent for any parcel located within one-quarter mile of high-bus
transit with service at least every 15 minutes. The service must operate
between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on
Saturdays.
c. Regular bus service. Parking may be reduced by up to 10 percent for
any parcel located within one-quarter of a mile of a transit stop. To
qualify, the transit stop must be served by regular bus transit service on
all days of the week and adequate pedestrian access must be available
between the transit stop and the parcel. Regular transit service shall
operate at least twice hourly between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on
weekdays and once hourly after 6:30 p.m. Regular transit service shall
operate on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
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Section 36-361(e)(f)(2) Number of Required Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
a. All new or reconstructed parking structures or lots with 14 or fewer parking
spaces shall be allowed, but not required, to install EVSE.
b. All new or reconstructed parking structures or lots with at least 15 but no more
than 49 spaces, or expanded parking structures or lots that result in a parking lot
with 15 to 49 parking spaces, shall install EVSE as required below.
1. Multiple-family residential land uses shall have 510% of required residential
parking as Level 1 stations for resident parking served by EVCSs with at least
5% as Level 2 stations. At least one handicapped accessible parking space
shall have access to an EVCS.
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2. Non-residential land uses with parking spaces available for use by the
general public shall have one two Level 2 stations. At least one handicapped
accessible parking space shall have access to an EVCS.
c. All new or reconstructed parking structures or lots with at least 50 parking spaces,
or expanded parking structures or lots that result in a parking lot with 50 or more
parking spaces, shall install EVSE as required below.
1. Multiple-family residential land uses shall have 10% of required residential
parking as Level 12 stations for resident parking, and one Level 2 station for
guest parking. At least one handicapped accessible parking space shall have
access to an EVCS.
2. Non-residential land uses with parking spaces available for use by the
general public shall have at least 15% of required parking as Level 2 stations
with a minimum of two spaces served by Level 2 charging, with at least one
station adjacent to an accessible parking space. In non-residential zoned
districts, DC charging stations may be installed to satisfy the EVCS
requirements described above on a one-for-one basis.
d. Notwithstanding the requirements of subsections a above, all All new or
reconstructed motor fuel stations as defined in Section 36-142(d)(20) shall be
required to install at least one additional Level 2 charging station. A DC charging
station may be installed to meet this requirement.
e. In addition to the number of required EVCSs, the following accommodations shall
be required for the anticipated future growth in market demand for electric
vehicles:
1. Multiple-Family Residential Land Uses: all new, expanded and reconstructed
parking areas shall provide the electrical capacity necessary to
accommodate the future hardwire installation of Level 2 EVCSs for a
minimum of 1050% of required parking spaces.
2. Non-Residential Land Uses: all new, expanded and reconstructed parking
areas shall provide the electrical capacity necessary to accommodate the
future hardwire installation of Level 2 or DC EVCSs for a minimum of 1050%
of required parking spaces.
f. These requirements may be revised upward or downward by the City Council as
part of an application for a conditional use permit or planned unit develop ment
based on verifiable information pertaining to parking.
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Section 36-361(e)(f)(6) General Requirements for Multi-Family Residential and Non-
Residential Development Parking.
a. Accessible Spaces. A charging station will be considered accessible if it is located
adjacent to, and can serve, an accessible parking space as defined and required by
the ADA It is not necessary to designate the EVSE exclusively for the use of vehicles
parked in the accessible space.
b. EVSE – public use shall be subject to the following requirements:
1. The EVCSs shall be located in a manner that will be easily seen by the public for
informational and security purposes.
2. The EVCSs shall be located in desirable and convenient parking locations that
will serve as an incentive for the use of electric vehicles.
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23. The EVCS must be operational during the normal business hours of the use(s)
that it serves. EVCS may be de-energized or otherwise restricted after normal
business hours of the use(s) it serves.
c. Lighting. Site lighting shall be provided where EVSE is installed, unless charging is
for daytime purposes only.
d. Equipment Design Standards.
1. Battery charging station outlets and connector devices shall be mounted to
comply with state code and must comply with all relevant Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Equipment mounted on pedestals,
lighting posts, bollards, or other devices shall be designed and located as to not
impede pedestrian travel or create trip hazards on sidewalks.
2. Electric vehicle charging devices may be located adjacent to designated parking
spaces in a garage or parking lot as long as provided the devices do not
encroach into the required dimensions of the parking space (length, width, and
height clearances).
3. The design should be appropriate to the location and use. Facilities should be
able to be readily identified by electric vehicle users and blend into the
surrounding landscape/architecture for compatibility with the character and
use of the site.
4. EVCS pedestals shall be designed to minimize potential damage by accidents,
vandalism and to be safe for use in inclement weather.
e Usage Fees. The property owner may collect a service fee for the use of EVSE.
f. Maintenance. EVSE shall be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of
the equipment. A phone number or other contact information shall be provided
on the equipment for reporting problems with the equipment or access to it.
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(f) Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking is required to provide adequate and saf e facilities for the
storage of bicycles, to encourage the use of bicycles as an alternative to motor vehicles, and to
provide bicycle access to employment, commercial and other destinations. All new, expanded,
or reconstructed parking structures or lots shall install bicycle parking as required below.
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g. Shared Parking. Shared off-street parking facilities are allowed to can collectively provide
parking in any district for more than one structure or use, subject to the following conditions:
1. The uses must shall have their highest peak demand for parking at substantially
different times of the day or week, or an adequate amount of parking shall be
available for both uses during shared hours of peak demand. A parking plan shall
address the hours, size and mode of operation of the respective uses.
2. The minimum spaces required under a shared parking agreement shall be based on
the number of spaces required for the use that requires the most parking.
3. A shared parking agreement shall be filed with the city. The terms of the shared
parking agreement shall include, at a minimum:
a. The hours, size and a description of the operation of each of the tenants.
b. A dimensioned site plan showing the location and number of parking spaces.
c. A plan for remediating conflicts between tenants. The plan shall identify the
property owner or designee as being responsible for administering and enforcing
the agreement.
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d. A statement acknowledging that the city may deny a proposed use or expansion of
an existing use if it deems the site does not have sufficient parking.
e. The plan shall be signed by the property owner.
Shared parking facilities shall be protected by an irrevocable covenant running with the
land and recorded with the county in a form approved by the city attorney. A certified
copy of the recorded document shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator within 60
days after approval of the agreement by the city council.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council December 6, 2021
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
First reading November 15, 2021
Second reading December 6, 2021
Date of publication December 16, 2021
Date ordinance takes effect December 31, 2021
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