§ 21.64.030. Transportation demand and trip reduction measures.

A.

Applicability. Prior to approval of any development project, the applicant shall make provision for, as a minimum, all of the following applicable transportation demand management and trip reduction measures.

1.

This Chapter shall not apply to projects for which a development application has been deemed "complete" by the City pursuant to Government Code Section 65943, or for which a NOP for a draft EIR has been circulated or for which an application for a building permit has been received prior to the effective date of this Chapter.

2.

All facilities and improvements constructed or otherwise required shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

3.

Additions to buildings which existed prior to April 1, 1993 and which exceed the thresholds defined in this Section shall comply with the applicable requirements but shall not be added cumulatively with existing square footage; existing square footage shall be exempt from these requirements. All calculations shall be based on gross square footage.

B.

Development Standards.

1.

Nonresidential development of twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet or more shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the City:

a.

A bulletin board, display case, or kiosk displaying transportation information located where the greatest number of employees are likely to see it. Information in the area shall include, but is not limited to the following:

i.

Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes serving the site;

ii.

Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency and local transit operators;

iii.

Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations;

iv.

Bicycle route and facility information, including regional/local bicycle maps and bicycle safety information; and

v.

A listing of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians at the site.

2.

Nonresidential development of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet or more shall comply with Subsection B.1 of this Section and shall provide all of the following measures to the satisfaction of the City:

a.

Not less than ten percent (10%) of employee parking area shall be located as close as is practical to the employee entrance(s), and shall be reserved for use by potential carpool/vanpool vehicles, without displacing handicapped and customer parking needs. This preferential carpool/vanpool parking area shall be identified on the site plan upon application for building permit, to the satisfaction of the City. A statement that preferential carpool/vanpool spaces for employees are available and a description of the method for obtaining such spaces must be included on the required Transportation Information Board. Spaces will be signed/striped as demand warrants; provided, that at all times at least one (1) space for projects of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet to one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet and two (2) spaces for projects over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet will be signed/striped for carpool/vanpool vehicles.

b.

Preferential parking spaces reserved for vanpools must be accessible to vanpool vehicles. When located within a parking structure, a minimum vertical interior clearance of seven feet (7') two inches (2") shall be provided for those spaces and accessways to be used by such vehicles. Adequate turning radii and parking space dimensions shall also be included in vanpool parking areas.

c.

Bicycle racks or other secure bicycle parking shall be provided to accommodate four (4) bicycles per the first fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of nonresidential development and one (1) bicycle per each additional fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of nonresidential development. Calculations which result in a fraction of 0.5 or higher shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. A bicycle parking facility may also be a fully enclosed space or locker accessible only to the owner or operator of the bicycle, which protects the bike from inclement weather. Specific facilities and location (e.g., provision of racks, lockers, or locked room) shall be to the satisfaction of the City.

3.

Nonresidential development of one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or more shall comply with Subsections B.1 and 2 of this Section, and shall provide all of the following measures to the satisfaction of the City:

a.

A safe and convenient zone in which vanpool and carpool vehicles may deliver or board their passengers:

b.

Sidewalks or other designated pathways following direct and safe routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to each building in the development:

c.

If determined necessary by the City to mitigate the project impact, bus stop improvements must be provided. The City will consult with the local bus service providers in determining appropriate improvements. When locating bus stops and/or planning building entrances, entrances must be designed to provide safe and efficient access to nearby transit stations/stops:

d.

Safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to bicycle parking facilities on-site.

(Ord. C-7092 § 2 (part), 1993)