Ordinance 3072-08 - Laserfiche WebLink

screened from abutting properties and direct street view by fencing and/or landscaping at least five feet in height above the grade of the parking area. E. Outside of the areas designated by map number 15-1 and map number 15-2, parking may not be located within any required setback area, except as provided in subsections C or F of this section. F. Parking which is located below grade may be located within a required front or corner side setback area if situated completely below the level of the abutting sidewalk, and the required landscaping can be provided on top of the below grade parking structure. G. In multiple-family developments with more than one building, the areas between buildings shall be used for required open space, and the parking and circulation areas shall be located at the perimeter of the site. Except as provided by subsection D of this section, perimeter landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 35 of this title. H. Tandem parking for parking spaces serving the same dwelling unit may be used if the parking is located within the rear setback area and gains access from an abutting alley, or when one of the parking spaces is located within a private garage, and the other is located in the driveway providing access to the parking space within the private garage. Except for developments in which tandem spaces are located within the rear setback area and gain access from an abutting alley, not more than fifty percent of parking spaces within a multiple-family development may be placed within a tandem configuration. Is hereby amended to read as follows: Parking location. The intent of this section is to enhance the safety of parking areas, keep parking from dominating the site, efficiently manage traffic in off-street parking areas,maximize usable open space, and reduce visual impacts on surrounding properties. Compliance with the multiple- family design guidelines is required for meeting the requirements of this section. A. Parking shall be provided on the same site as the principal building or buildings. B. Parking shall not be located between the building(s) closest to the street and the street unless approved by the planning director due to steep topography which precludes placement in a location consistent with the multiple-family design guidelines. C. Parking may be located in the rear setback area when access is from the alley which abuts the rear lot line, except within the street side setback area of corner lots. D. Parking may not be located within any required setback area, except as provided in subsections C or E of this section. E. Parking which is located below grade may be located within a required front or corner side setback area if situated completely below the level of the abutting sidewalk, and the required landscaping can be provided on top of the below grade parking structure. F. In multiple-family developments with more than one building, the areas between buildings shall be used for required open space, and the parking and circulation areas shall be located at the perimeter of the site. Except as provided by subsection D of this section, perimeter landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 35 of this title. G. Tandem parking for parking spaces serving the same dwelling unit may be used if the parking is located within the rear setback area and gains access from an abutting alley, or when one of the parking spaces is located within a private garage, and the other is located in the driveway providing access to the parking space within the private garage. Except for developments in which tandem spaces are located within the rear setback area and gain access 27