Ordinance 2307-98 - Laserfiche WebLink

between buildings shall be used for open space, and the parking and circulation areas shall be located at the perimeter of the site. Where multiple-family developments abut R-S, R-S-1 and R-1 zones, the parking and circulation areas shall be separated therefrom by placement of the buildings. 2. The planning director may authorize the parking area for multiple-family dwelling developments to be located between the multiple-family dwelling and abutting R- S, R-S-1 or R-1 zoned properties if topographic or environmental constraints prevent the vehicle parking and maneuvering areas from being placed in the location otherwise required by this chapter. In approving an alternative parking area location,the planning director shall require fencing or landscaping more substantial than otherwise required by this title if necessary to prevent lights, glare and vehicle traffic noise from disturbing adjoining single-family dwellings more than would occur if the parking area location complied with the requirements of subdivision 1 of this subsection. 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 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 and shall be codified as EMC 19.15.070. 15.070 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. In the areas designated by Map#15-1 and 15-2, parking may be located in the interior side setback area except within the front setback area, provided it is 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#15-1 and 15-2,parking may not be located within any required setback area, except as provided in Paragraphs C or F of this Section. 18