§ 18.64.050 — Parking Requirements in Density Bonus Projects

A. Applicability. This Section applies to a development that meets the requirements of Section 18.64.020 (Eligibility for Bonus, Incentives, and Concessions), above, at the request of the applicant. An applicant may request additional parking incentives or concessions beyond those provided in this Section in compliance with Section 18.64.040 (Allowed Concessions and Incentives), above through either a Modification, or Variance. A request in compliance with this Section shall neither reduce nor increase the number of incentives or concessions to which the applicant is entitled in compliance with Section 18.64.040 (Allowed Concessions or Incentives). B. Number of Parking Spaces Required. 1. Default Parking Ratio. At the request of the applicant, the City shall not require vehicular parking for a project that complies with the requirements of Section 18.64.020 (Eligibility for Bonus, Incentives, and Concessions), above, inclusive of handicapped and guest parking, that exceeds the following ratios: a. Zero or one bedroom: One on-site parking space per unit. b. Two or three bedrooms: 1.5 on-site parking spaces per unit. c. Four or more bedrooms: Two- and one-half on-site parking spaces per unit. d. Student Housing Developments: Zero parking spaces. 2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, above, if a development includes the maximum percentage of low income or very low-income dwelling units specified in Subparagraphs 18.64.030 A.1. and 2. (Allowed Density Bonuses), above, and is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop and there is unobstructed access to the major transit stop from the development, then, upon the request of the applicant, the City shall not impose a vehicular parking ratio, inclusive of handicapped and guest parking, that exceeds 0.5 spaces per bedroom. 3. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, above, if a development consists solely of rental units, exclusive of a manager’s unit(s), with an affordable housing cost to lower income families, as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5, then, upon the request of the applicant, the City shall not impose a vehicular parking ratio, , if the development meets any of the following conditions: a. The development is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, and there is unobstructed access to the major transit stop from the development. b. The development is a for-rent housing development for individuals who are 55 years of age or older that complies with Sections 51.2 and 51.3 of the Civil Code, and the development has either paratransit service or unobstructed access, within one-half mile, to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day. c. The development is a special needs housing development, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 51312, and the development has either paratransit service or unobstructed access, within one-half mile, to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day. 4. d. The development is a supportive housing development, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50675.14.Parking Study. Notwithstanding paragraphs 2. and 3., above, if the City, or an independent consultant, has conducted an areawide or citywide parking study in the last seven years, then the City may impose a higher vehicular parking ratio not to exceed the ratio described in Subparagraph B.1. (Default Parking Ratio), above, based upon substantial evidence found in the parking study, that includes, but is not limited to, an analysis of parking availability, differing levels of transit access, walkability access to transit services, the potential for shared parking, the effect of parking requirements on the cost of market-rate and subsidized developments, and the lower rates of car ownership for low-income and very low income individuals, including seniors and special needs individuals. The City shall pay the costs of any new study. The City shall make findings, based on a parking study completed in compliance with this Paragraph, supporting the need for the higher parking ratio. C. Location of Parking. For purposes of this Section, a development may provide on-site parking through tandem parking or uncovered parking, but not through on-street parking. D. Rounding to Next Whole Number. If the total number of parking spaces required for a development is other than a whole number, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole number.