![]() Off-street parking existing at the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title in connection with the operation of an existing building or use shall not be reduced to an amount less than hereinafter required for a similar new building or use. Any area once designated as required off-street parking shall not be changed to any other use unless and until equal parking spaces which conform to the requirements of this chapter are provided elsewhere within 300 feet of subject property or as otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator.Ģ. When a change in use occurs outside the City’s designated parking core, and the change in use will require 50 percent more parking than the previous use, off-street parking spaces as required by this chapter shall be provided for the new use.ġ. ![]() Within the CC and UR zones, whenever a change in use occurs within a structure existing at the time of this amendment that would increase the average daily number of trips by more than 50 percent (regardless of a change in floor area), the applicant must provide additional parking spaces or demonstrate that a sufficient number of credits are available within 300 feet of the use.ģ. Special exceptions may be granted by the Community Development Director upon finding that a specified lesser number of parking spaces will adequately serve the reasonably anticipated increase in parking needs.Ģ. Whenever a use requiring off-street parking is increased in floor area by more than 50 percent of the existing building, the minimum number of additional parking spaces shall be based on actual square footage of the increase. Provisions for the number of off-street parking spaces specified by this chapter shall be required as a condition of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure which is constructed, erected, relocated or expanded within the City of Ferndale, except as follows:ġ. This chapter shall be construed in a manner that the provisions herein are separate and independent of the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance and in addition thereto and where there is a conflict between the provision of the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance and this chapter, the regulations of this chapter are controlling. This chapter shall be in addition to the provisions of the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 308-330 WAC, portions of which have been adopted by reference in Chapter 10.04 FMC, together with amendments or additions to or repeal of any section thereof on the subject of the ordinance (RCW 46.90.010). Off-street parking may be either provided by an individual action parking program or carried out through public action by a special assessment district or otherwise. Off-street parking in conjunction with all land and building uses established after the enactment of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be provided for to the satisfaction of the Building Official prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. To establish off-street parking facilities that are safe and efficient. To ensure the maneuverability of emergency vehicles To enable further study of unusual or unique uses in order to determine reasonable parking standards To provide a proactive approach to large events which may require additional parking for short periods of time To provide aesthetically pleasing parking facilities in proportion to individual land use needs To provide accessible, attractive, well-maintained and screened off-street parking facilities ![]() To reduce traffic congestion and hazards To reduce the creation of new impervious surfaces through lower required parking ratios, establishment of parking limits, shared parking facilities and the use of permeable pavements and low impact development best management practices į. To identify areas within the City that require more specific parking requirements Į. To acknowledge and protect historic and existing uses which do not meet the City’s parking standards ĭ. To implement comprehensive parking management policies throughout the City, and to achieve a balance of transportation alternatives by including mass transit, walking, and bicycles in parking calculations Ĭ. This chapter is intended to regulate on- and off-street parking requirements for new construction and major alterations of existing structures, and to preserve the amount of off-street parking already provided for use on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title ī. Citywide Requirements 18.76.010 Purpose.Ī. ![]() PARKING SPACES, PARKING LAYOUT AND LOADING REQUIREMENTSġ8.76.070 Off-street parking spaces required.ġ8.76.110 Parking lot layout, construction and maintenance.ġ8.76.190 Conflict with other provisions.ġ8.76.200 Nonconforming parking continuance.Īrticle I. ![]()
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