Chapter 19.124 — PARKING REGULATIONS

19.124.010 Purpose. ¶

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the parking of vehicles which are unsightly, oversized, or which are detrimental to property values or the peace and enjoyment of neighboring property owners or residents and establish regulations pertaining to the design and number of off-street parking spaces for land use activities located in various zoning districts.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1940, (part), 2004; Ord. 1737, (part), 1996; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)

19.124.020 Applicability of Regulations. ¶

No vehicle may be parked, stored or kept on any parcel of land within the City of Cupertino otherwise than in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.

Buildings, structures and land uses are required to provide off-street parking in conformance with this chapter. The standards and regulations contained in this chapter regulate off-street parking for conventional zoning districts and are intended also as guidelines for development projects located in planned development (P) zones and at congregate residences and residential care facilities.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1940, (part), 2004; Ord. 1737, (part), 1996; Ord. 1688, § 3 (part), 1995; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)

19.124.030 Regulations for Parking and Keeping Vehicles in Various Zones. ¶

A. Table 19.124.030A sets forth the rules and regulations that pertain to Vehicles Permitted in Residential Zones.

Table 19.124.030A - Regulations for Parking and Keeping Vehicles in Various Zones

Zones
1. Front yard, Street side setback area or within 12 feet of a public right-of-way in a rear yard area	Vehicles may be placed, kept or parked in these areas subject to the restrictons below.
a. Maximum Number of Vehicles	Residental zoning district requiring a lot size ≤ 10,000 square feet = four. Other residental zoning districts = six. A greater number of vehicles may be approved by the City in conjuncton with a development permit. For purposes of countng vehicles, vertcally stacked components which belong together shall be counted as a single vehicle. E.g., a camper mounted on a pickup truck. Horizontal groupings shall be counted as two vehicles.
b. Vehicle with trash or debris	Open vehicles containing trash or debris are prohibited.
c. Overhang	No porton of any vehicle may overhang any public right-of-way.
d. Parking pad materials	All vehicles must be parked on a permanent impervious or semi-pervious surface. Semi-pervious surfaces include unit pavers, turf block, brick, cobbles, gravel or other like materials that must allow for partal fltraton of water and must prevent direct contact with soil. Impervious surfaces include concrete, asphalt or other like materials that do not allow infltraton of water.
e. Front yard Impervious Area Limitaton	Lots > 60 feet in width, maximum impervious area = 40% of front yard area. Lots ≤ 60 feet in width, maximum impervious area = 50% of front yard area.
f. Registraton/PNO required	Vehicles must be either currently registered, where registraton is required

		for legal operaton and in good operatng conditons or Vehicles must have a planned non- operaton permit on fle with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
	g. Driveway width for detached garage or carport	Lots ≤ 150 feet in length, driveway width = 10 feet Lots > 150 feet in length, driveway width = 12 feet
	h. Driveway clearance	In new residental development, driveways shall have a minimum clearance of two feet from a building wall, fence, or property line.
	i. Orientaton of Parked Vehicles	All vehicles parked in the front or street yard setback area must be parked perpendicular to the street, except on lots with circular driveways which conform to the provisions of this code. On lots with circular driveways which conform to the provisions of this code, all vehicles parked in the front or street side yard setback area are limited to less than twenty feet in length, unless parked perpendicular to the street.
	j. Commercial Vehicles with GVW > 10,000 pounds or more or oversize vehicles	The following vehicles are not permited: Any commercial vehicle with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight ratng of ten thousand pounds or more, A total combinaton of motor truck, truck tractor and/or trailers that exceeds sixty feet in length.
	2. Areas outside those in A(1) above	Vehicles may be placed, kept or parked these areas, provided a minimum clearance of three feet is maintained from any structure.
	3. Parking within Structures	Vehicles are permited to be placed, kept or parked in any legal structure, provided that A(4)(ii) is met.
	4. Non-Self-Propelled Vehicles	A maximum of two such vehicles are permited to be placed, kept or parked outside a legal structure on a lot. A maximum of one such vehicle can occupy a required parking space inside a legal structure.
	5. Enclosed Garage Size	Shall consist an internal area encompassing two parking spaces measuring ten feet by twenty feet each (a total of 20 feet by 20 feet) and Shall provide unobstructed (i.e., by walls, appliances, etc.) between six inches from fnished foor up to six feet from fnished foor.
	6. Legal Non-conforming Single- family Dwelling Garages	May contnue nonconformity provided that the square footage necessary to accommodate a conforming garage be reserved from the allowable foor area rato for a future garage upgrade. A legal non-conforming parking facility may be structurally altered, improved, and/or enlarged in conformance with other provisions of this code. No reducton in size is permited.
	7. Mobilehomes	Mobilehomes, excluding travel trailers, are not permited within the residental zones of the City, except in a mobilehome park or as provided by State law.

8. Living or Sleeping Quarters	No vehicle shall be used for living or sleeping quarters, except as permited below.
a. Mobilehome park	Vehicles located in a mobilehome park and used consistent with any City regulatons applicable to mobilehome parks are permited.
b. Trailers, Campers or Recreatonal Vehicles	Trailers, campers or recreatonal vehicles may be used by a bona fde guest of a City resident for a period not to exceed seventy-two hours where the trailer, camper or recreatonal vehicle is located on the resident's property.

B. Table 19.124.030B sets forth the rules and regulations pertaining to Vehicles Permitted in Nonresidential Zones.

Nonresidental Zones.
1. Parking consistent with allowed uses in that zone	It is unlawful for any person to place, keep or maintain or permit to be placed, kept or maintained, any vehicle upon any lot, place or parcel of land within the nonresidental zones of the City, except for storage, sale or business use as permited in such zones.
2. Constructon Trailers	Trailers may be used for temporary ofces on constructon sites provided that a permit is obtained from the City Building Department afer satsfactory informaton has been given that the use is in compliance with the conditons of this chapter.
3. Loading and Unloading and Utlity Vehicles	The provisions of this chapter are inapplicable to actve loading or unloading of any vehicle or to any public service or utlity company vehicles while in the performance of service or maintenance work.
4. Parking on Vacant Lots	No vehicle may be parked, kept, or stored upon any vacant or unimproved parcel within the City.
5. Other Parking Regulatons	As outlined in Title 11 of the Municipal Code

(Ord. 16-2150, § 1, 2016; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)

19.124.040 Regulations for Off-Street Parking. ¶

Table 19.124.040 sets for the rules and regulations for Off-Street Parking.

Table 19.124.040 - Regulations for Off-Street Parking

A. Parking Rato and Dimensions	Table 19.124.040(A) defnes the minimum and maximum required number of parking spaces by size and type for specifc zoning districts and use within districts.
B. Residental Lots Frontng on Public or Private Streets	If no on-street parking is available, two additonal of-street spaces are required.
C. Large-Family Day Care Home	Requirements are in additon to minimum requirements of the zoning district.May be on- street, in front of provider's residence.If the provider is relying on on-street parking and the roadway prohibits on-street parking, a semi- circular driveway may be provided, subject to other provisions of the Municipal Code.
1. Non-resident Employee Parking	Minimum of one parking space for each non- resident employee.
2. Drop-of Parking	Minimum of one parking space with direct access to the unit, not crossing a street.
D. Aisle Dimensions	Aisle dimension shall be as required by standard details adopted by the City Engineer and shown in Table 19.124.040(B)

E. Loading Areas	Loading areas, truck parking spaces and parking spaces for vehicles other than automobiles shall have ample dimensions for the partcular use and type of operaton, and be designed as required by the City Engineer except in the case of loading areas in the OP and MP zones which are specifed in Chapters 19.68 and 19.72.	Loading areas, truck parking spaces and parking spaces for vehicles other than automobiles shall have ample dimensions for the partcular use and type of operaton, and be designed as required by the City Engineer except in the case of loading areas in the OP and MP zones which are specifed in Chapters 19.68 and 19.72.
F. Planned Development Districts	The parking requirement contained in Table 19.124.040(A) functons as guidelines for projects in planned development zoning districts.
G. Mixed-Use and Shared Parking	The minimum parking requirement for developments with more than one land use, or parking facilites being used by one or more propertes, shall be determined using Table 19.124.040(C).
H. Alternatve Parking Standards	For all projects not meetng parking requirements in Table 19.124.040(A), (B) or (C), alternatve parking arrangements may be approved per Secton 19.124.060C
I. Tandem, Valet, and Other Special Parking Arrangements	Tandem, Valet, and other special forms of parking may be approved per Secton 19.124.050.
J. Minimum Stall Dimensions in Parking Structures	Uni-size space located in a parking garage or other enclosed parking structure intended for non-residental uses is eight and one-half (8.5) feet by eighteen (18) feet.
1. Space adjacent to a wall or structure on one side	Nine feet by eighteen feet.
2. Space adjacent to a wall or structure on both sides	Nine and one-half feet by eighteen feet.
K. Accessible Parking for the Disabled	The accessible parking requirement for the disabled is embodied in Secton 1129 B of the California Building Code, as amended, is hereby incorporated into this chapter by reference.
L .Heavy Equipment	1. May only be stored within entrely enclosed structures or behind six-foot- high fencing in interior side yard and rear yard setback areas; and 2. In no case shall these items be visible from the street even when placed in permited areas. 3. The provisions in L(1) and L(2) shall not apply to heavy equipment stored on site that is being used for constructon or installaton of improvements with a valid building or grading permit.
M. Other Regulatons	Outlined in Title 11 of the Municipal Code.
N. Landscape Requirements	Applicable to all new centers and centers with a twenty-fve percent or greater increase or decrease in foor area resultng from a use permit or architectural and site approval within twelve months shall be required to meet the following minimum landscape requirements. However, the Planning Commission and/or City Council may recommend additonal landscaping.
1. Minimum Interior Landscaping	As required in Table 19.124.040 (N)(1) below:
	Table 19.124.040(N)(1):
	Size of Parking Facility (Sq. Ft. )	Minimum Required Interior Landscaping (% of Total Parking Interior Facility Area)
	Under 14,999	5%

	15,000 - 29,000	7.5%
	30,000 plus	10%
2. Parking Lot trees	Shall be planted or exist at a rate of one tree for every fve parking stalls for every ten spaces in a single row. Only ffy percent of the trees located along the perimeter of the parking area may count towards the required number of trees. A parking facility with larger trees with high canopies may be allowed to increase the number of parking stalls (up to 10 parking stalls per tree) depending on the size of the tree and canopy size.
3. Landscape Planter Strip	At least three feet wide by the length of the parking space.
4. Placement of Trees	Shall be ofset to prevent vehicles from bumping into them. The Planning Division shall review and approve fnal tree locatons.
5. Landscape Bufer (inclusive of curbing and vehicle overhang allowance)	When parking lot is adjacent to a street, landscape bufer = ten feet wide When adjacent to a side or rear property line, landscape bufer = fve feet wide, Bufer between double loading stalls = four feet.

A. Parking Rato and Dimensions	Table 19.124.040(A) defnes the minimum and maximum required number of parking spaces by size and type for specifc zoning districts and use within districts.
	6. Flat and Raised Curbs, Wheel Stops and Overhang into landscaped areas	Landscape areas shall be enclosed by a six-inch wide contnuous fat curb allowing parking lot run of into landscaping area, infltraton islands or swales. Concrete wheel stops shall be placed on top of the fat curb and shall be provided at a rate of one per two stalls. Landscape planter strips at the end of the parking aisles adjacent to a driveway shall be enclosed by a six-inch raised concreted curb with drainage outlets to help delineate the driveways or aisles. Parking stall length may be decreased by up to two feet but must provide an equivalent vehicle overhang into landscaped areas.
	7. Planter Strips	Curbed planter strips shall be provided at the end of each parking aisle. Landscape planter strip shall be at least three feet wide and the length of a parking stall.
	8. Pedestrian Paths	Where appropriate, provision shall be made to ensure that adequate pedestrian paths are provided throughout the parking lot/landscaped areas.
	9. Minimum Tree Size	Trees require to meet any secton of this ttle shall be a minimum of ffeen gallon size.
	10. Tree Protecton	All trees shall be protected by wheel stops, curbing, bollards or other similar barriers as appropriate.
	11. Maintenance	All landscaping shall be contnuously maintained.
	O. Swales and Permeable Surfaces	In order to reduce urban runof and provide water quality benefts in parking lots, all new

		parking lots or any substantal alteratons to existng parking lots shall incorporate the following design measures to the maximum extent possible:
	1. Bio-swales	Incorporate bio-swales in the required landscaping bufers.
	a. Standards for bio- swales	Longitudinal slope of the swale shall be between one percent and fve percent. Swales of greater than three percent may be required to install check dams to reduce velocity through swale. Side slope shall not exceed 3:1 (horizontal:vertcal). All swales shall be required to provide an adequate under-drain system to prevent ponding. Swales shall be designed to eliminate any ponding of water for more than forty-eight hours.
	2. Permeable surfaces	Use permeable or semi-permeable materials for the parking stalls
	P. Bicycle Parking	Bicycle parking shall be provided in mult-family residental developments and in commercial districts. In commercial districts, bicycle parking shall be conveniently located and adjacent to on- site bicycle circulaton pedestrian routes. The bicycle parking facilites shall be one of the following three classifcaton types:
	1. Class I Facility	These facilites are intended for long-term parking and are intended to protect the entre bicycle or its individual components and accessories from thef. The facility also protects the cycle from inclement weather, including wind driven rain. The three design alternatves for Class I facilites are as follows:
	a. Bicycle Locker	A fully enclosed space accessible only by the owner or operator of the bicycle. Bicycle lockers must be fted with key locking mechanisms.
	b. Restricted Access	Class III bicycle parking facilites located within a locked room or locked enclosure accessible only to the owners and operators of the bicycle. The maximum capacity of each restricted room shall be ten bicycles. In multple family residental developments, a common locked garage area with Class II parking facilites shall be deemed restricted access provided the garage is accessible only to the residents of the units for whom the garage is provided.
	c. Enclosed Cages	A fully enclosed chain link enclosure for individual bicycles, where contents are visible from the outside, which can be locked by a user provided lock. This facility may only be used for multple family residental uses.
	2. Class II Facility	Intended for short term parking. A statonary object which the user can lock the frame and both wheels with a user provided lock. The facility shall be designed so that the lock is protected from physical assault. A Class II facility must accept U-shaped locks and padlocks. Class II facilites must be within constant visual range of persons within the adjacent building or located at street foor level.
	3. Class III Facility	Intended for short-term parking. A statonary object to which the user may

	lock the frame and both wheels with a user provided cable or chain and lock. Spacing of the bicycle units shall be designed for a handlebar width of three feet, distance from botom of wheel to top of handlebar of three feet and six inches and a maximum wheel-to-wheel distance of six feet.
Q. Parking Lot and Structured Parking Lightng	New lightng fxtures shall meet the following requirements in additon to the requirements of Chapter 19. 102. In the event of any confict between the two requirements the more stringent of the two shall apply:
1. Light Color	All lightng shall be 3,000 Kelvin or less unless otherwise approved as part of a development plan for uniformity, not allowing any dark areas in the parking lot.
2. Lightng Glare	The light fxtures shall be oriented and designed to preclude any light and direct glare to adjacent residental propertes. No direct of-site glare from a light source shall be visible above three feet at a public right-of-way.

A. Parking Rato and Dimensions	Table 19.124.040(A) defnes the minimum and maximum required number of parking spaces by size and type for specifc zoning districts and use within districts.
3. Lightng Intensity	Parking lots, sidewalks and other areas accessible to pedestrians and automobiles shall be illuminated with a uniform and adequate intensity. Typical standards to achieve uniform and adequate intensity are:
a. Average Horizontal Maintained Illuminaton	Between one and three foot-candles
b. Average Maximum to Minimum Rato	Should be generally between six and ten to one
c. Minimum Intensity above Parking Lot Surface	Minimum three foot-candles vertcally above the parking lot surface shall be maintained.
4. Critcal Areas	Such as stairways, ramps and main walkways may have a higher illuminaton.
5. Shater Resistant Lenses	Shater resistant lenses shall be placed over the light to deter vandalism.
6. Underground and Structured Parking Lightng Levels	Maintain a minimum fve lux level of color- corrected lightng for maximum efciency.
7. Parking Garage Entrances	Portal lightng should be provided inside all parking garages entrances.

R. Parking Space Dimension Chart. Parking space dimensions shall be as shown in Table 19.124.040(A):

Table 19.124.040(A)

Land Use	Zones	Parking Rato(2)	Stall Dimensions(3)
Residental
Single-Family	R-1, RHS, A-1, or P	4/DU (2 garage + 2 open)	10 x 20 ea.

Land Use		Zones	Parking Rato(2)	Bicycle Parking	Bicycle Parking Class(4)	Stall Dimensions(3)
Small Lot Cluster Development		R1C or P	2.8/DU (2 garage + 0.8 open)
Duplex		R-2	3/DU (1 ½ enclosed + 1 ½ open)

Townhome		R- 3/TH, R- 4/TH, or P	1/DU (covered or garage)			9.5 x 20 ea.
Medium to Highest Density Multple- Family		R3, R-4, or P	2/DU (1 covered + 1 open)	1 space per 2 residental units; and	Class I
Medium to Highest Density Multple Story Condominium				1 space per 10 residental units	Class II
Public/Quasi-Public/Agriculture
Churches, Clubs, Lodges, Theaters	BQ or CG		1/4 seats +1/employee +1/special- purpose vehicle	2% of seats. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
Schools and School Ofces	BA or BQ		1/employee + 1/56 sq. f. multpurpose room + 8 visitor spaces/school + 1/3 students at senior H.S. or college level	1 space per 5 students	Class II
Emergency Shelters	BQ		1/employee	1 space for every 5 beds	Class II	Uni-size
	R-4					9.5 x 20 ea.
Daycare Centers	CG		1/6.5 students			Uni-size
Martal Arts, CG Dance/Art/Music Studios, Tutorial Services, specialized schools (does not include adult tutorial schools or services)	CG		1/4 students plus 1/1 staf at any given tme or 1/250 whichever is more restrictve	1 space per 5 students	Class II	Uni-size
Agriculture	A		2 garage + 2 open			10 x 20 ea.
Sanitariums and Rest Homes	BQ		1/doctor +1/3 employees + 1/6 beds			Uni-size
Private Recreaton	FP		1/4 seats + 1/employee	1/5,000 sq. f. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
Gyms, Auditoriums, foor area used Skatng Rinks for seatng without fxed seats	BA or BQ		1/56 sq. f. purposes + 1/employee	1/5,000 sq. f. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size

Land Use	Zones	Parking Rato(2)	Bicycle Parking	Bicycle Parking Class(4)	Stall Dimensions(3)
Commercial
Motels/Hotels/Lodging	CG	1/unit + 1/employee (2) (3)	1/20,000 sq. f.	Class II	Uni-size
Restaurant/Bar and Nightclubs	CG	1/3 seats + 1/employee + 1/36 sq. f. of dance foor	1/2,000 sq. f.	Class II	Uni-size
Restaurants without Separate Bar	CG	1/4 seats + 1/employee + 1/36 sq. f. of dance foor	1/2,000 sq. f.	Class II	Uni-size
Restaurant - Fast Food	CG	1/3 seats + 1/employee	1/2,000 sq. f.	Class II	Uni-size
Specialty Foods	CG	1/3 seats or 1/250 sq. f. whichever is more	1/2,000 sq. f.	Class II	Uni-size
Bowling Alleys	CG	7/lane + 1/employee	1/5,000 sq. f.	Class II	Uni-size
General	CG	1/250 sq. f.	1/1,250 sq. f. up to 25,000 sq. f.	Class II	Uni-size
			1/2,500 sq. f. between 25,000 – 50,000 sq. f.
			1/5,000 sq. f. over 50,000 sq. f.
			1/5,000 sq. f. Bulky Merchandise (5)
Industrial
Manufacturing	ML	1/450 sq. f.	1/12,000 sq. f.	Class I	Uni-size
Ofce/Prototype Manufacturing	ML or OA	1/285 sq. f.	/1,250 sq. f. or 1/15 employees, whichever is more restrictve.	Class I	Uni-size
Ofce
Corporate/ Administratve/General Mult-Tenant	CG or OP	1/285 sq. f.	1/1,250 sq. f. or 1/15 employees, whichever is more restrictve.	Class I	Uni-size
Medical and Dental Ofce	CG	1/175 sq. f.	1/1,250 sq. f.	Class II	Uni-size

Notes:

Refer to Table 19.124.040(B) for uni-size stall dimensions.
Refer to standard details table for requirements for handicapped parking.
See 19.124.040(J) for stall dimensions in parking structures.
See 19.124.040(P) for description of bicycle parking classes.
Retail space devoted to the handling of bulky merchandise such as motor vehicles, machinery or furniture, excluding grocery stores.

Table 19.124.040(B)

Type of Parking Stall	Angle (In Degrees)	Stall Width	Aisle Width (One-Way Aisle)	Aisle Width (Two-Way Aisle)	Car Space Depth
		(A)	(B)	(B)	(C)
Uni-Size	0°	8.5	10.0	18.0	22.0
	30°	8.5	10.0	18.0	18.0
	35°	8.5	10.0	18.0	18.0
	40°	8.5	10.0	18.0	18.0
	45°	8.5	10.0	18.0	18.0
	50°	8.5	10.0	18.0	18.0
	55°	8.5	11.5	18.5	18.0
	60°	8.5	13.0	19.0	18.0
	65°	8.5	14.5	19.5	18.0
	70°	8.5	16.0	20.0	18.0
	90°	8.5	N/A	22.0	18.0

NOTES TO TABLE:

For handicap accessible spaces, please refer to § 1118A.4 of 1994 Uniform Building Code.
For further information, please refer to the Public Works Department Standard Details.

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Table 19.124.040(C): Calculating Shared Parking for Mixed-Use Developments

	Weekday		Weekend		Nightme

	Daytme	Evening	Daytme	Evening	(midnight -6:00 a.m.)
	(9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)	(6:00 p.m. - midnight)	(9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)	(6:00 p.m. - midnight)
Residental	75%	100%	80%	100%	100%
Ofce/Industrial	100%	10%	10%	5%	5%
Retail	60%	90%	100%	70%	5%

	Weekday		Weekend		Nightme

Hotel	75%	100%	75%	100%	10%
Restaurant	100%	100%	100%	100%	10%
Entertainment / Recreatonal	40%	100%	80%	100%	10%

Determine the minimum amount of parking required for each land use as though it were a separate use;
Multiply each amount by the corresponding percentage for each of the five time periods;
Calculate the column total for each time period;
The column total with the highest value is the parking space requirement.

(Ord. 21-2234, Att. A (§ 9, part), 2021; Ord. 21-2225, Att. A (§ 6), 2021; Ord. 16-2150, § 2, 2016; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2056, (part), 2010; Ord. 1940, (part), 2004; Ord. 1737, (part), 1996; Ord. 1657, (part), 1994; Ord. 1637, (part), 1993; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992; Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

19.124.050 Exceptions–Approval Authority. ¶

The Director of Community Development may approve the following exceptions upon making the written findings in Section 19.124.060:

Exceptions to this chapter for properties located in:

The Single-Family ( R-1 ) Residential Zoning District;

The Duplex (R2) Zoning District;

Single Family homes or duplexes in a Planned Development District;

Tandem parking arrangements in residential zoning districts;

Parking exceptions for Minor applications as identified in Section 19.12.030, upon making written findings in Section 19.124.060.

The Planning Commission may approve parking exceptions for Major applications as identified in Section 19.12.030, upon making written findings in Section 19.124.060.

(Ord. 23-2247, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)

19.124.060 Exceptions–Findings. ¶

Exceptions to this chapter may be granted as provided in this section.

Findings for an exception to allow substandard sized parking spaces in an enclosed garage in the R-1 Single-Family Zoning District:

The exception to be granted is one that will require the least modification and the minimum variance to accomplish the purpose.

The exception to be granted will not preclude the garage from being used to park two standard-sized vehicles.

Findings for all other parking exceptions to this chapter:

The literal enforcement of this chapter will result in restrictions inconsistent with the spirit and intent of this chapter.

The granting of the exception will not be injurious to property or improvements in the area nor be detrimental to the public safety, health and welfare.

The exception to be granted is one that will require the least modification and the minimum variance to accomplish the purpose.

The proposed exception will not result in significant impacts to neighboring properties.

Projects proposing Alternative Parking Standards per Section 19.124.040(H) shall meet the following conditions in addition to 19.124.060(B)(1)-(4):

The applicant submits a detailed parking study which demonstrates that the proposed use is compatible with the proposed parking supply. Adjacent onstreet parking may be included in the parking supply.

The project is owned or managed by a single entity.

If adjacent properties are used to share parking, they are in close proximity to each other, and reciprocal parking and access easements and maintenance agreements are recorded on the applicable properties to run with the land.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2056, (part), 2010; Ord. 1940, (part), 2004)