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Ordinance No. 2893
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE NARRATIVE TEXT AND
TABLES OF CHAPTER 17.16 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE
(PTMC), "RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS," CHAPTER 17.72 PTMC,
"OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING," AND CHAPTER 17.86 PTMC,
"VARIANCES," IN ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH, AND IMPLEMENT
THE GOAL AND POLICY DIRECTION CONTAINED IN THE PORT
TOWNSEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
CODIFY THE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 17.16, 17.72, AND 17.86 PTMC
AS SET FORTH IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; ALL IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
CHAPTER 20.04 PTMC AND THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1990,
AS AMENDED (CHAPTER 36.70A RCW).
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend finds as follows:
1.
RCW 36.70A.130(4) requires that the City of Port Townsend review, and if
necessary amend, its Comprehensive Plan and Implementing Regulations at least
once each seven years to ensure continued compliance with the goals and
procedural and substantive mandates of the Growth Management Act (Chapter
36.70A RCW).
2.
The amendments set forth in this ordinance were originally docketed by the City
Council on April 19, 2004 as part of the City's overall effort to comply with the
Plan and Regulations update requirements ofRCW 36.70A.130(4). This
proposed ordinance represents a portion of the City's formal response to this
statutory mandate.
3.
Chapter 20.04 PTMC establishes a process for consideration of amendments to
the text and maps of the Comprehensive Plan and Implementing Regulations.
This proposed ordinance has been developed in conformance with the
requirements for land use code text revisions set forth in Section 20.04.090
PTMC.
4.
The opportunities provided for meaningful citizen participation employed thus far
in this amendment process are consistent with the requirements of the GMA (§§
36.70A.035, 36.70A.130, and 36.70A.140 RCW) and the procedures set forth in
Chapter 20.04 PTMc.
5.
On October 14,2004, and after timely and effective public notice, the Planning
Commission held a public workshop meeting to begin identifying and discussing
several of the key policy issues related to the proposed Off-Street Parking &
Loading Code amendments.
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6.
On October 28, 2004, and after timely and effective public notice, the Planning
Commission held a second public workshop meeting to review a technical memo
prepared by the staff and consultant team regarding the proposed off-street
parking amendments, and to review an initial draft of the proposed code
amendments in "bill" format.
7.
During the October 28, 2004 meeting, the Planning Commission requested
additional information regarding how the proposed changes, in particular the
proposal to exempt all development within the historic district from off-street
parking requirements, related to the City's broader parking management strategy.
The Planning Commission further directed staff to solicit input on the proposal
from the City's Downtown Parking Advisory Board.
8.
On November 18,2004, staff provided an informational overview of the proposed
amendments to the Downtown Parking Advisory Board and solicited critical
feedback.
9.
On January 13,2005, staff again met with the Downtown Parking Advisory Board
to answer questions about the proposal and obtain critical comments.
10.
Also on January 13,2005, and after timely and effective notice, the Planning
Commission conducted a final public workshop meeting to:
a. Obtain a better understanding of the City's broader parking management
strategy;
Hear a report back from staff on the concerns identified by the Parking
Advisory Board;
Refine the form and content of the proposed amendments for formal
consideration at a subsequent public hearing; and
Hear informal comment from interested citizens.
b.
c.
d.
11.
On January 27,2005, and after timely and effective public notice, the Planning
Commission conducted an open record public hearing to accept public testimony
on the proposed amendments to Chapter 17.72 PTMC. Following the close of the
public hearing on January 27, the Planning Commission began deliberating upon
the proposed amendments, and directed a number of changes to the proposal as
drafted.
Also on January 27, the Planning Commission directed staff to research the
following issues and provide additional information during its continued
deliberations meeting, scheduled for February 10,2005.
On February 10,2005, staff provided the Planning Commission with additional
information in response to the issues identified during the Commission's
deliberations of January 27, 2005, and based upon the staff research, further
modified the proposed legislative changes.
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14.
Also on February 10, the Planning Commission completed preparation of its
findings, conclusions and recommendations for the advice of the City Council,
and recommended adoption of the proposed amendments by way of a 7 to 1 vote.
All audio taped and written records of the Planning Commission's deliberations
during the meetings and hearing described in the above findings are incorporated
herein by this reference.
15.
On March 14, 2005, and after timely and effective notice, the City Council
conducted a public workshop meeting to:
a. Review the direction contained in the Comprehensive Plan regarding off-
street parking;
Become more familiar with the issues, concerns and options considered by
the Planning Commission during its review of the proposal;
Gain a thorough understanding of the key amendment recommendations
contained in the Planning Commission's report and recommendation; and
Discuss the rationales for the proposed historic district off-street parking
exemption, all in preparation for its scheduled public hearing on the 21 st
of March.
b.
c.
d.
16.
On March 21, 2005, and after timely and effective public notice, the City Council
conducted an open record public hearing to accept public testimony on the
proposed amendments to Chapter 17.72 PTMC. At the close of acceptance of
testimony, the Council continued the open record public hearing to March 28,
2005, and began initial deliberations upon the proposal.
On March 28, 2005, and after timely and effective public notice, the City Council
re-opened the public hearing for acceptance of additional public testimony. The
Council then closed the record to additional public testimony and began its final
deliberations.
The City Council finds that the proposed amendments to Chapter 17.72 PTMC,
Off-Street Parking and Loading, are necessary to ensure consistency between the
off-street parking management policies contained within the Port Townsend
Comprehensive Plan, and the City's implementing regulations. The City Council
finds further, that to the extent that these changes address an inconsistency
between the City's Plan and Code, they also serve to implement the requirements
of RCW 36.70A.040(3) that require the adoption of development regulations that
are consistent with, and implement, the Comprehensive Plan.
The City Council finds that the Plan and Code amendments recommended herein
have been reviewed under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEP A) (Chapter
43.21C RCW, and chapter 197-11 WAC) and Chapter 19.04 PTMC. On February
9,2005, the City's SEPA Responsible Official issued a determination of non-
significance (DNS) for the amendments adopted herein. On March 14,2005, the
SEP A Responsible Official issued a final determination of non-significance
(DNS) after considering the comment letters received.
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The City Council finds that Code amendments set forth in Exhibit "A" are wholly
consistent with the Community Direction Statement contained in Chapter III of
the Plan, and the review and amendment procedures set forth in Section 20.04
PTMc.
The City Council expressly finds that site-specific criteria set forth in Section
20.04 PTMC are inapplicable to the text amendments recommended herein, and
therefore need not be applied.
All audio taped and written records of the Council's deliberations during the
meeting and hearings described in the above findings are incorporated herein by
this reference.
Consistent with the requirements ofthe GMA, Development Services Department
staff forwarded the proposed code amendments to the State of Washington
Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) for
review and comment prior to the adoption ofthis ordinance (RCW 36.70A.I06).
No substantive comments have been received from DCTED prior to the adoption
of this ordinance.
This ordinance has been prepared in conformance with the goals and requirements
of the GMA (Chapter 36.70A RCW) and is externally consistent and compatible
with the 13 state-wide planning goals contained within the GMA (RCW
36.70A.020).
This ordinance has also been reviewed against the requirements of the County-
Wide Planning Policy for Jefferson County (CWPP) and has been found by the
Council to be in conformance therewith.
Based upon the foregoing findings, the Council finds that adoption of the
amendments to the narrative text and tables of Chapter 17.16, PTMC,
"Residential Zoning Districts," Chapter 17.72 PTMC, "Off-Street Parking and
Loading," and Chapter 17.86 PTMC, "Variances," will promote the public health,
safety and welfare of the citizens of Port Townsend and should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the foregoing FINDINGS, and based upon the
record before the Port Townsend Planning Commission and City Council, the City
Council hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION 1: AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17.16 PTMc. The
Amendments to Chapter 17.16 PTMC, "Residential Zoning Districts," as set forth
in Section 1 of Exhibit "A," are incorporated herein, and are hereby adopted and
added to the Port Townsend Municipal Code.
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SECTION 2: AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17.72 PTMc. The
Amendments to Chapter 17.72 PTMC, "Off-Street Parking and Loading," as set
forth in Section 2 of Exhibit "A," are incorporated herein, and are hereby adopted
and added to the Port Townsend Municipal Code.
SECTION 3: AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17.86 PTMC. The
Amendments to Chapter 17.86 PTMC, "Variances," as set forth in Section 3 of
Exhibit "A," are incorporated herein, and are hereby adopted and added to the
Port Townsend Municipal Code.
SECTION 4: TRANSMITTAL TO DCTED. The City Clerk shall transmit a copy of
this Ordinance to the State Department of Community, Trade and Economic
Development (DCTED) within ten (10) days of adoption of this ordinance.
SECTION 5: CODIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 17.16.17.72.
AND 17.86 PTMC. Copies of revised Chapters 17.16 PTMC, "Residential Zoning
Districts," 17.72 PTMC, "Off-Street Parking and Loading," and 17.86 PTMC,
"Variances," codifying the amendments set forth in this ordinance, shall be prepared
under the supervision of the City Clerk and available for public inspection.
SECTION 6: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 5
days following its publication in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 7: SEVERABILITY. In the event anyone or more of the provisions of this
ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or
invalidate any other provision of this ordinance, but this ordinance shall be construed and
enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained therein; PROVIDED, that
any provision which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall
be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, at a
regular meeting thereof, held this eighteenth day of April, 2005.
(!~ .2[~
Catharine Robinson, Mayor
Attest:
xiLdtú¿ ~I Ah /
Pamela Kolacy, éMC, City ~ \./
Approved as to Form:
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John P. Watts, City Attorney
First reading: March 28, 2005
Second reading: April 18, }005
Transmitted to DCTED: Iþ-J e;f:) , 2005
Passage: April 18, 2005
Publication: A/I'¡/..j. 7
,2005
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EXHIBIT" A " :
Amendments to Chapters 17.16, 17.72, and 17.86 PTMC
Relating to Off-Street Parking & Loading
SECTION 1. Subsection 17.16.020(C)(7), in Subsection 17.16.020(C), "Accessory
Dwelling Units - Limitations on Use," in Section 17.16.020, "Permitted, conditional
and prohibited uses - Accessory dwelling units," of Chapter 17.16 of the Port
Townsend Municipal Code, "Residential Zoning Districts, II shall be amended to
read as follows:
7. No additional off-street parking is required to establish an ADU;
provided, that the off-street parking requirements for the other uses on the
site are continuously met; and provided further, that ifthe director of
public works determines that one or more of the adjoining street frontages
fails to meet city standards, the property owner shall be required to sign a
no protest agreement with the city, in a form approved by the city
attorney~ concerning the future formation of a local improvement district
(LID) for the purpose of funding roadway and streetscape improvements.
SECTION 2. Chapter 17.72 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code, "Off-Street
Parking and Loading," shall be amended to read as follows:
Chapter 17.72
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Sections:
17.72.010 Purpose~.
17.72.020 Applicability and exemptions.
17.72.030 Off-street parking and loading requirements.
17.72.040 Existing off-street parking facilities.
17.72.050 Expansion.
17.72.060 Change of use.
17.72.070 Mixed occupancies.
17.72.080 Table of vehicular and bicycle parkiqg standards minimum parking space
requirements.
17.72.090 Fractional spaces.
17.72.100 Uses not specified.
17.72.110 Location.
17.72.120 On-street parking spaces.
17.72.130 Residential transient accommodations - Parking requirements.
17.72.140 Joint use.
17.72.150 Waiver of requirements Fee in lieu ofporlcing spaces Waiver of prior
conditions of development approval.
17.72.160 In lieu parking fees Fund created Parking improvement plan.
EXHIBIT "A"
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17.72.170 17.72,150 Parking facilities - Plan required - Contents.
17.72.180 17.72.160 Parking facilities - Design requirements Minimum dimensions.
17.72.190 17.72.170 Parking facilities - Landscaping.
17.72.180 Bicycle parking facilities - Design standards.
17.72.200 17.72.190 Parking facilities - Maintenance.
17.72.195 Parking facilities - Compliance with ADA and laws of Washington.
17.72.210 17.72.200 Off-street loading and queuing spaces - Number required.
17.72.010 Purpose~.
The purposes ofthis chapter are as follows:
A. To implement Comprehensive Plan parking management policies and
strike a more appropriate balance between providing.llarking for automobiles and
promoting alternative transportation modes (e.g.~ tran$it, walking and bicycles);
B. To promote economic development and historic preservation through
more efficient land use, infill development, and adaptive reuse and renovation within the
city's Historic Overlay District, as defined in PTMC 17.30.04Q;
C. To reduce the creation of new impervious surfaces through lower required
parking ratios, establishment of maximum parking limits and shared parking facilities;
D. To reduce traffic congeJ>tion and hazards;
E. To provide accessible, attractive, well-maintained and screened off-street
parking facilities;
F. To provide aestheliç:allv Dleasing Darking facilities in DroDortion to
individual land use needs; and
G. To assure the maneuverability of emergency vehicles.
A. The purpose of this chapter is- to reduce congestion in the streets, promote
and protect property values, and to provide for the health, safety, welfare, prosperity and
enjoyment of residents, shoppers and visitors.
B. An exemption threshold, and reduced or waived off street parking
requirements are provided for in the C III zoning district and the other commercial zones
lying within the historic district, because of the relative scarcity of available land, more
efficient use of available parking in such densely used areas, and in support of the
economic development and urban infill goals of the city.
C. An exemption from the off street parking and loading and queuing
requirements has been established for uses changed, relocated or established in historic
structures that lie within the C III zoning district in support of the historic preservation
goals of the city.
D. On street paFking spaces are allowed in lieu of off street parking spaces
for bed and breakfast inns in historic buildings in support of tourism and historic
preservation goals.
E. Parking provisions are set forth as minimum standards in order to preserve
land for other purposes.
(Ord. 2893 ~ 2, 2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
EXHIBIT "A"
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17.72.020 Applicability and exemptions.
A. Applicability. Unless specifically exempted under subsections B or C,
below, every land use shall provide parking and loading areas in accordance with the
following regulations whenever:
1. Any structure is constructed, erected, relocated or expanded; or
2. Any use is established, changed or relocated.
8. Exemption - National Register Historic Overlay District. All new
construction and all land uses established, changed or relocated within the l-imit5 non-
residential zoning district~ of the Historic Overlay District, as defined by PTMC
17.30.040, shall be exempt from off-street parking and loading requirements; provided
that the Qwner of the property underlying such construction or uses has first signed a no
prQtest agreement with the city, in a form approved by the city attorney, concerning the
formation of a Parking and Business Improvements District (PBID) for the purpose of
funding municipal parking facilities, pursuant to RCW 35.87 A; and further provided that
all such construction and uses shall be subject to the maximum permissible parking space
and biçycle parking requirements set forth in Table 17.72.080, and provided further, if
parking facilities are provided. they must meet the requirements established pursuant to
PTMC 17.72.150 through 17.72.190 regarding parking plan requirements I minimum
dimensions, landscaping, and maintenance.
C. Exemption - Upper floors of commercial and mixed use buildings. All
new construction and all land uses established, changed or relocated on floors above the
ground floor within the C-I, C-II, C-II(H), C-I/MU and C-II/MU zoning districts shall be
exempt from off-street parking and loading requirements; provided that all such
construction and uses mall be subject to the bicycle parking requirements set forth in
Table 17.72,080, and provided further. if parking facilities are provided, they must meet
the requirements established pursuant to PTMC 17.72.150 through 17.72.190 regarding
parking plan requirements, minimum dimensions, landscaping, and maintenance.
B. Any land uses established, changed or relocated within "historic
structures" as defined under Chapter 17.08 PTMC, that also lie within the C III zarling
district, are exempt from all off street parking requirements, and loading and queuing
requirements; however, if parking facilities are provided, they must meet the
requirements established pursuant to PTMC 17.72.170 through 17.72.200 regarding
parking plan requirements, minimum dimensions, landscaping, and maintenance.-!-
C. Any new construction and any land uses established, changed, or relocated
within "non historic structures" as defined under Chapter 17.08 PTMC, that lie within the
other commercial zones lying within the historic district, whieh would require 10 or
fewer parking spaces as-calculated pursuant to PTMC 17.72.080, are exempt from all-off
street parking requirements, however, if parking facilities are provided, they must meet
the requirements established pursuant to PTMC 17.72.170 through 17.72.200 regarding
parking plan requirements, mininRilll dimensions, landscaping and maintenance.
D. For new construction within the commercial zones lying within the
historic district that exceeds the exemption threshold established by subsection C of this
section, the off street parking requirements computed pursuant to 17.72.080 PTMC shall
be reduced by-tO parking spaces.
+ This exemption does not apply to expansions/additions to hdoric structures; such expansions are subject
to the provisions of this chapter pursuantto PTMC I7.72.020(A)(1) and 17.72.050.
EXHIBIT "A"
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E. Commercial development or redevelopment above the ground floor in the
C I, C II and mixed use zones shall require only half of the parking spaces required by
Table 17.72.080.
(Ord. 2893 § 2,2005; Ord. 2840 § 2(Exh. E), 2003; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.030 Off-street parking and loading requirements.
A. Where current or anticipated parking congestion warrants, requirements in
addition to those provided in this title may be imposed by the decision-maker pursuant to
a conditional use permit (Chapter 17.84 PTMC) or determination pursuant to Title 19.
B. Parking and loading requirements shall be developed to the plans and
specifications provided and approved pursuant to PTMC 17.72.170 17.72.150.
C. The provision of off-street parking and loading in the manner and extent
required in this chapter shall be a continuing obligation of the owner of a given building
or use as long as the use is in existence; provided, however, that any owner-granted a
waiver of certain requirements pursuant to PTMC 17.72.150 shall be thereafter relieved
of such requirements; provided, that all required fees have been paid. Off-street parking
facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing parking facilities for any other
use; except as may be provided in PTMC 17.72.140, Joint use.
D. Except as otherwise provided herein, required parking areas shall be used
for motor vehicle parking only, with no sales, storage, repair work or dismantling of any
kind. Removal, discontinuance or reduction of such required parking and loading
facilities from practical use by obstruction, erection of building, or other actions which
reduce the parking or loading capacity or usefulness thereof is prohibited unless
replacement facilities are established which meet the requirements of this chapter;
provided, however, that up to 10 percent of required parking areas which have at least 10
parking spaces may be used for bicycle racks and/or solid waste recycling facilities.
(Ord. 2893 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.040 Existing off-street parking facilities.
Unless otherwise provided by the decision-maker pursuant to a conditional use
permit (Chapter 17.84 PTMC) or determination pursuant to PTMC Title 19, existing off-
street parking facilities which serve existing uses which were established prior to August
17, 1971, shall be considered optional off-street parking, and may be removed or
eliminated at the discretion of the owner without notice, penalty or obligation.
(Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.050 Expansion.
Whenever any building is expanded in floor area, or whenever an outdoor use is
expanded in activity area, off-street parking shall be provided for the uses to be
established in such expansion in accordance with the requirements of this chaptert
provided, however, that for eJipansions of structures that lie within the C III zoning
district or the other commercial zones within the historic district, if the parking
requirement determined for the area of such t}Jipansion, together with the total area of all
expansions to the facility which have occurred within the 10 years preceding the
proposed expansion (not including expansions permitted prior to the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this chapter), i~ 10 or fewer parking spaces, there shall be no off
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street parking requirement for such expansion. (Ord. 2893 § 27 2005~ Ord. 2571 § 2,
1997).
17.72.060 Change of use.
A. Except as provided in subsection E of this section, whenever Whenever
use of an existing building or portion is changed to a different use, off-street parking shall
be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that
such requirement shall be reduced by the number of spaces required for the pre-existing
use as if such pre-existing use had been established pursuant to this chapter. For
example, if a 2,000-square-foot clothing apparel and accessory store was to be replaced
by a restaurant with 4 employees and seating for 24 patrons, the parking requirement
would be computed as follows:
Restaurant (2,000/100 sq. ft. 1 space per each 2 employees, plus 1 each 6
seats = ;W ,2spaces
less pre-existing use
requirement clothing apparel and accessory store
(2,000/JOO 400 sq. ft.) = '+,2, spaces
Required parking for new use = g 1 spaces
B. The reduction provided in subsection A of this section applies whether or
not the preexisting use was established pursuant to this chapter.
C. In the event the building in which the new use is to be established is
served by existing off-street parking facilities, the required parking for the new use shall
be reduced by the number of existing off-street parking spaces which exceeds the
required parking for the existing uses in the building.
D. For the purposes ofthis section, any use or portion thereofwffieh that has
been discontinued for a period of !we three years or more shall not be considered a pre-
existing use.
E. For a use to be-established in any nonhistoric structure or portion of a
nonhistoric structure within either the C III zoning district or the other commercial zones
within the historic district, the off street parking requirement computed pursuant to
subsection A ofthis section shall be reduced by 10 parking spaces; provided, however,
that for any such use other than restaurants, apartments, condominiums, hotels or uses
subject to a conditional use permit, which are to be located on a separate floor above
street level, there shall be no off street parking requir-ement. (Ord. 2893 § 2,2005; Ord.
2571 § 2, 1997).
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17.72.070 Mixed occupancies.
A. In the case of two or more uses in the same building, the total off-street
parking requirements for the various uses shall be the sum of the requirements for the
principle uses computed separately.
B. Any reductions which may apply to such requirements shall also be
computed separately for each use.
(Ord. 2893 § 2,2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.080 Table of vehicular and bicycle parkil\2 standards minimum parlc.ing
space requirements.
Unless otherwise provided in this title, the required number of off-street parking
spaces shall be in conformance with Table 17.72.080. For purposes of this chapter, gross
floor area shall not include elevator shafts, stairwells or mechanical equipment rooms.
Where alternative requirements result in conflicting computations, the greater shall apply.
Table 17.72.080
Minimum Parking Space Requirements
Yse
Banks and other financial offices with custom@r
services on premises
B@d and breakfast innS; tourist homes
Yse
Boat building/repair
Child day care centers as defined in Ch. 388 73
WAC or as hereafter amended
Churches, mortuaries, auditoriums and similar
places of as-sembly used for as:;embly purposes
Convalescent homes for aged
Dance halls, skating rinks, similar recreation uses
Dry cleaners, appliance and shoe repair shops,
bakeries without customer seating, similar front
count@r uses
FelT)' landing
Furniture, major appliance, floor covering, hardware
stefe5
if less than 1,500 sq. ft. floor area
ifless than 1,5{)0 sq. ft. floor area
Health and physica~ fitnes~ clubs and facilities
Hospitals
Libraries and museums
Manufacturing uses, research and testing and
processing, assembling, all industries except boat
building/repair
Medical, dental or veterinary offices
Moorage facility other than those reserved for
EXHIBIT "A"
Required Parldng Spaces
I per each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
2 plus 1 per sleeping room
Required Parldng Spaces
1 per 1,500 sq. ft. gross floor area of the building
I loading space if serving 12 or fewer children,
otherwise 1 parking space per employee plus 2
loading spaces
1 per 4 seats or 60 lineal inches of pew or 40 square
feet of gross floor area
1 per each 5 beds
. 1 per 200 sq. ft. of floor area used for recreation
1 per 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area
D@t@rmined by the d@cision maker when
considering conditional use application
1 per 300 sq. ft. gross floor area
5 spa{;@s + I per each 600 sq. ft. in excess Gf 1,5-00
~
1 per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
1 per each 2 beds excluding bassinets
1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area
I per each 2 employees on maximum shift and not
less than 1 per 800 sq. ft. of gross floor area
1 per each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor are..'i
I per each 2 slip~, @xGluding slips used only for
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exclusive use Ðf an adjacent residence
Motels, hotels, motor hotels
Motor vehicle, machinery, plumbing, heating,
ventilating, building supply, stores and services
Motor vehicle, motorcycle and small engine repair
Offices, business and profe5Sional (other than
banks, medical, dental or veterinary offices) with
on site customer service
Office¡¡ not providing on site customer services
Recreation, commercial center
Re5idential, single family; mobile home parks
Yse
. Re5idential, duplex or multi family
Residential, studioll bedroom unit (in-multi family)
Residential, government assisted housing or
residents subject te footnote 2 below
Restaurant or tavern with sales and consumption on
premises
Restaurant, fast food
Retail, not otherwise listed
. Rooming houses, similar uses
Schools, prescheol
Schools, elementary and junior high
Schools, senior high
Schools, adult education
Stadiums, sports arenas and similar open assemblies
transient moorage
I per sleeping unit
I per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area or I per each 3
employees
I per 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area
1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area
J per 4 employees or J per 400 sq. ft. of gross flÐor
area
4 per each bowling alley, tennis or racquetball court,
pool or billiard table; or I per each miniature golf
hole or each 3 video games
2 per dwelling unit or mobile home space
Required Parking Spaces
1.5 per dwelling unit, plus recreational vehicle
srace¡¡ for large developments pursuant to footnote
I below
1 per dwelling unit
I per each 3 bedrooms
1 per 50 sq. ft. of gross floor area
I per 50 sq-. ft. of gross floor area
Not fewer than I per 300 ~. ft. gross floor area, but
not greater than a maximum of I per 200 square ft.
of gross floor area
1 per sleeping unit
1 loading space if serving 12.or fewer children,
otherwise I parking space per employee plus 2
loading spaces
I per classroom, plus two loading spaces
6 per classroom
1 per each 1 fixed seats or 1 per 50 ~. ft. of gross
floor area used for olassroom~, exercise, dance or
rehearsal
I per 8 fixed seats and 1 per 100 sq. ft. of assembly
space without fixed seats
No requirement
Storage areas which are incidental and subordinate
to a principal use which otherwise conforms to this
ffiapæf
Theaters
Warehouse, storage and wholesale business
Footnotes to Table 17.72.080:
l. For multi dwelling developments of more than 50 dwelling units, one visually screened space for
each 10 dwelling units shall be provided for recreational vehicles.
2. Sufficient land area must be reserved to provide parking as a multifamily residential use in the
event the development is later converted, scheduled public transit service must be available within 200 feet
of the main entrance to- each building, and sidewalks must be installed to and along each- street ITontage. If
scheduled public transit service is not available within 200 feet, the parking requirement shall be one space
per bedfQom.
EXHIBIT "A"
1 per 1 seats
1 per each 2 employees on maximum working shift
7
ORDINANCE NO. 2893
Table 17.72.080
Vehicular and Ricycle Parkin? Standards
"/"Minim'ia~. . Qu,ired :.'.:, M~~imum P~rmissible
Park~aces Parki~ftces
~~
FOOD SF.RVICF; USF.S\ COMMF.RCIAL
Bakeries, retail I space per each 2
employees, pillS 1 space
per each 6 seats
Same as above
Drinking establishments
(bars, cocktail lounges>
night clubs, and taverns)
_Restaurants with or L~pace per each 2
without drive-in or emplQyees, plus I space
drive-throuW1 service per each 6 seats
MANUFACTURING USF"S
Boat building and ~ !maces
related products
manufactw-e and repair
Manufacturjng, al1 other
Mini-storage~
2 spaces, or I space per
each 2 employees on the
larg~st shift, whichever
is greater
3 spaces, plus 1 space
~ each 10.0. storage
I,lnits
2 spaces, plus 1 space
per each 2 employees on
the largest shift
Warehousing operations
OFFICF. USRS
B.anks and financial
institutions
I space per each 40.0. sq.
ft. of gross floor area
BJ.Jsiness services
I space per each 60.Q29.:
fl:. of gross floor area
Same as above
Offices, business and
erofessional
RF.CRF.ATIONAT. AND CUI ,TURAT, USF.S
Health clubs. dance 3 spaces per 1,0.0.0. sq. ft.
studios. martial arts of floor area used for
.s1lliik!.s. ß!Çreation purposes
Li:b.ra.rks ~spaces per 1,0.0.0. sq. ft.
of floor area used for
library collections
2 spaces per 1,0.0.0. sq. ft.
of floor area used for
co!lections_~ispla>.'
I space per 40.0. sq. ft. of
gross floor area
Museums
RecreaJion, commercial
Stadiums, arenas and
assembly halls
I space per 8 fixed
seats, or I space per 150.
sq. ft. of assembly space
without fixed seats
EXHIBIT "A"
I space per each
employee, plus I space
per each 4 seats
Same as..al2IDœ
I space per each
!Ë.t11ployee. plu.s I space
per each 4 seats
I space per each 2
employees on the largest
shift
.1. space per each
employee on the largest
shift
3 spaces, plus I space
per each 5.0 storage un!!s
2 spaces, plus I space
per each employee 011
the lar¡:¡,est shift
1 space per each 20.0. sq.
ft. of gross floor area
I space per 30.0. sq. fLof
gross floor area
Same as above
~s..per 1.000. sq. ft.
offlQor area used for
recreation purposes
4 spaces.. per 1,0.0.0. ~it.
QfflooI area used for
library col1ections
4 spaces per 1,0.0.0. sq. ft.
QfflQor area used for
collections display
I space per 20.0. sq. ft. of
gross floor area
I per 4 fixed seats, or I
space per 75 sq. ft. of
assembly space witllimt
fixed seats
8
I«!àuitetJ Ricycle
"'fjces (minimum of
two spaces+if uot listed)
2 spaces, plus Isp~
~_~_each I 0. . v.ehi.cl.e
parking stalls
Same as above
S~me as aboy~
~é!~es, plus I spaçe
~~\Ch I 0. vehi~!e
2arki~
Same as_ahoYe.
~
2 spaces, pl!l.s.I--~ace
per each 19 Y.-:hjcle
parking stalls
2 spaces, plu_:LUma.Cf
per each 10. vehicle
parkinI.Lstalls
Same as above
S;uneßS above
2 spaces, plus I space
per each 10 vehicle
parking stalls
!1: - sP.íl~cl1.lS. _LS¡;rnCf
per each 5 vehicle
parkin;; stalls
2 spaces, plus I space
per eachj.Q_yehiçk
parking stalls
4 spaces, plus I spac.e
per each 5 vehic!e
parking.stal1~
:L~p¡}-_~s,_plus I space
per each 25 vehicle
parking stalls
ORDINANCE NO. 2893
Home occupations
Multi-f<UTlily dwellings
[including apartmeTJt
houses and townhouses
QI row houses)
Multi-family dwellings
restricted to use fOI
seniors (i,e., 65 an older)
and disabled persons
ßesidential treatment
fukiJities including
group homes for the
disabled
Single-f¡unily dwellings 2 spaces per dwelling
(including manufactured unj!
and modular homes ~nd
duplexes, triplexes and
fourplexes that meet the
Q<\se density
requirements of the
applicable district)
RF.TATL USF.S. COMMF.RCIAL
Building materials, J space per each 2
g<\fden and fatm employees. plus 1 space
supplies stores peu<\ch 1,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
::lsp.aces, plus I space
per each 1,000 sq. ft. of
gross showroom floor
area
~
Theaters and
auditoriwns
RRSIDF.NTIAL USES
¿"ccessory dwelling
units
Adult family homes
Cottage homes
f..~f!1.iture, home
furnishings, and
appliance stores
Motor vehicle supply
stores
Other retail commercial
J.lSe.S
Plant nurseries,
landscapin2 materials,
greenhouses
(commercial)
EXHIBIT "A"
," , " MiDi{JíIißihQujred
Parkin$! Spaçes,
~
As specified in PTMC
17. 16.020(C)(7j
~
I sPace per dwelling
unit, or 1.5 spaces per
dwelling unit if on.str~~
parking is not available
See_PTMC 17.56.060
ll_5.paces per dwelling
unit
1.25 spaces per dwelling
unit
1 space per each staff
member plus 1 space for
ea~.h 5 residents
1 space per each 2
emplo.Ye~s~ phIs 1 space
P~X. each 1,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
1 space per 400 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
Same as above
Maximum Permissible
Parkill;;.*';paces
Same as above
As specified in PTMC
17.16.020(Ç)ru
None
¡=
trone
See PTMC 17.56...Q6.Q
None
2 spaces per dwelling
!.!!lit
None
Non_e
Uma.ce per each
employee, plus 3 space.~
per each 1,000 sq. ft. of
gross floQL..iIßèíl
5 spaces, plus 1 space
per each 600 sq. ft. of
grossshoWToom_~oor
area in excess of 1,000
S!Lfi.
1 space per each
employee, plus 3 spaces
per each 1,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area
I space per 200 sq. ft. of
- gross floor area
Same as above
9
Re-quñ!ed Bicycle
Ø'kes úninjmum of
two spacesJf, not listed)
Same as....allilYf
~ql!~
None.
None
See PTMC 17.5.6,Qfill
2 soa~es, plus I spa~
per each ?_yehicle
oarkinJ,t.Sta.Us
2 space~,_plus 1 space.
per each 10 vehicle
parking stalls
2 spaces, plus 1 space;
per each 1 0 ve~i~le
parking _~talls
None
2 spaces, plus 1 spac~
P_e.!:- eaçl2 .LQ..!:~!t~l~
P-ar.!<J.!lg stal~
Same as above
Same as above
-----.--
Same_as......a..bove
Same as above
ORDINANCE NO. 2893
~.,,'.
. JVIinimum ReQuire4!"
.,gITParki , ,,'àces ,~t(
v'
,-,
SF.RVICF: USES. REAI.TH
Hospitals I space per each 2
~gular staff members
on the larRest shift, plus
I space per each 10 beds
Same as above
Nursing, rest or
,ç.Qnvalescent homes
Offices, medical and ~ spaces per each exam
dental or consultation room
SERVICF, USES. LODGING
ßed and breakfast 1 space in addition to
inns/tourist homes the spaces required for
the residential unit
Hotels/motels
Jspace per hotel/motel
illlit
SERVICE USES. PERSONA',
Child day care centers, 1 space Per each staff
child day care facilities, member plus 1 drop-
and preschools oftìpick.-up space
Funeral parlors and
mortuaries
L<Jundry and dry
cleaning services
1 space per 150 sq. ft. of
i!ssembly space
I space per each 2
~1P--ployees, plus I
designated drop-off!
J2içk~up space
!Jpace per 400 sq. ft. of
grQ~S floor area
Other personal services
(~g.. barber shops,
beauty salons, etc.)
SERVICE USES. MISC"",I J .ANEOUS
Automotive re~air I space per each 2
e~!ablishments employees, plus ~
additional spaces
PUBI.IC FACILITY USES
Offices, Rovemment I space per each 600 sq.
ft. of gross floor area
Public parks
Detennined on a case-
by-case basis througb
SErA review
OTHER USES
Churches
I~pace per 8 seats or I
space per each 12 lineal
feel of bencb or P((W
Maximum Permissib'm:; ,', . Requir~,Ricycie
park~ SpateS SpaceStttniniQ1ÙD1 of
:/~ v v two spaces i8f0t listed)
I space per each regular
staff member on the
largest shift, plus I
space per each 5 beds
Same as above
3 spaces per each exam
or consultation room
Lspace per sleepinR
rogJJ) in addition to the
spaces required for the
residential unit
1.25 spaces per
hot~!lmotel unit if
meeting and/or !;>.,)nquet
space is provided
Lspace per each staff
member, plus I drop~
9Jf/pick-up space, plus
one space per each 10
children
IJ>p¡lce per 75 sq. ft. of
assembly space
I space per each
~tp"'ployee, plus 3
additional s~
I space p_er 200 sq. ft. of
gross floor ar~.ij
1 space per each
employee, plus 4
additional spaces
L~ace per each 300 sq.
ft. of !!:rQSs.f1QQLijß:~a
Detennined on a case-
py=cllse basis thr.9U2h
~EPA review
1 space per 4 seats or I
s~eLk.ach 6 lineal
feet of bench or pew
2 The area for off-street parking is exclusive of areas required for vehicle storage.
EXHIBIT "A"
10
2 spaces, plus I per each
10 vehicle parki1}g stalls
S¡o¡me as ab.Qye
Same as above
NQ.1!~
~. spaces, plus LßPaçe,
Der each 10 hotel/mot~J
1mits
2_snaces
Non_e
None
2 spaces, p1l!.£J_W-\l.ce
per each 10 vehicle
parki!!& stalls
2...s.p...ill<~
~~aces, plus I ~p~a~
p_e! each 10 vehicle
parking stalls
Q~!~!1llined-9_J!iI cas~~
by-case basis through
SErA review
No~~
ORDINANCE NO. 2893
,^~
^,
,d
Ferry landings
Marinas
Schools, elementary and
middle (plJblic or
private)
Schools, higher
education
Schools, .high schools3
; áNIlni~~ ~e.quirèd
c '*'fJarJd~l)a~""
'"
Determined on a case-
by-case basis through
SEPA review
No requirement for
transient moorage slips;
lJ;pace per each 2Q
permanent m~
Wns
1 space per classroom,
plus 2 loading spaces
per classroom
Determined on a case-
by-case basis through
SEP A rvview
1 space per each
classroom and office,
plus 1 space per 8 put!ils
that are oflegal driving
~
Non~
Minimum Permissi4J1"e'
" Parki.mrspaces
Determined on a çase-
Þy-c~se ba:)js thrQ!!&h
SEP A review
I.space per each 10
!!:!lnsient and/or
m:rmanent moorage
~!j:lli
None
Qetermined on a ca~
þy-case basis through
SEP A review
I.space per eéll<h
classroom and office,
~pace per 4 pupils
that are of legal.driYing
~
None
Req!,ir,ed. HiC. y~e
S~ès (minrorom of
two spaçesiif not listed) .
Petennined on a c~se-
þy-case basis.,throu2h
£BPA review
~aces, plus 1 space
per each I Q vehicle
~Ising stalls
10 spaces per clasS[QQ!ll
Detennined on a cas~
by-case basis through
SEPA revie~
~space_s per classrOQill
Storage areas that are
incidental and
subordinate to...a
principal use
(Ord. 2893 § 2,2005; Ord. 2782 § 4, 2001; Ord. 2635 § 1, 1998; Ord., 2571 § 2, 1997).
No1}~
17.72.085 Maximum permitted parlrlng.
The mmÜmum parking pennitted to new development or redevelopment -subject to
this chapter shall not exceed 120 percent of the minimum parking ratios provided in
Table 17.72.080.
(Ord. 2893 § 1,2005; Ord. 2840 § 2 (Exh. E), 2003).
17.72.090 Fractional spaces.
If the provisions of this chapter result in a parking requirement which includes a
fractional parking space, any fraction less than one-half shall be disregarded, and
fractions of one-half or greater shall require one parking space (Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.100 Uses not specified.
In the case of a use not specifically mentioned in this chapter, the requirements
for off-street parking facilities shall be detennined by the decision-maker based on
similar uses for which requirements are specified.
(Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.11 0 Location.
Off-street parking facilities shall be located as hereinafter specified; where a
distance is specified, such distance shall be the walking distance measured along the
3 Parking requirements for associated public assembly areas, auditoriums, and stadiums shall be calculated
separately.
EXHIBIT "A"
11
ORDINANCE NO. 2893
shortest safe pedestrian way from the nearest point of the parking facility to the nearest
entrance to the building which the facility is required to serve:
A. For one family and two family single-family dwellings: on the same lot
with the dwellings the parking spaces are to serve not more than 200 feet;
B. For multiple multi-family dwellings, boardinghouses, retirement homes,
congregate care facilities, and tourist homes: not more than 100 feet;
C. For restaurants, taverns, retail c9mmercial establishments, hospitals,
sanitariums, convalescent homes: not more than 200 feet;
D. For U3eS in the C III zoning district and the other commercial zones lying
within the historic district: not more than 900 feet;
E D. For bed and breakfast inns: not more than 200 feet; and
¥ f. For uses other than those specified above: not more than 500 feet. (Ord.
2893 & 2, 2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.120 On-street parking spaces.
^- If the propo:;ed parking area plan submitted pursuant to PTMC 17.72.170
would require elimination of one or more existing on street parking spaces within the C
III zoning district, the parking requirements prescribed in PTMC 17.72.080 are increased
by two off street spaces for each on :;treet space to be eliminated; provided, that the
building official may waive all or part of any such increase upon a showing to his/her
sati:;faction that one or more of the spaces to be eliminated had been created by
permission of the applicant within the six year:; preoediag the proposed building, use or
expomnon.
B. If, however, such parking area plan would restore one or more existing on
street parking spaces within the C III zoning district by reducing existing curb cuts or
other conflicts, the off street parking requirements prescribed in PTMC 17. 72.{)80 are
reduced by two off :;treet parking spaces for each on street parking space re:;tored by said
pla&-.
G-. The required number of off-street parking spaces provided for
commercial, mixed use, and multi-family residential properties outside the C III historic
commercial district that are being developed, redeveloped, or expanded shall be reduced
by two spaces for each on-street parking space provided adjacent to a site. The design,
placement, and proposed construction standard of on-street parking spaces will be
reviewed and approved by the public works director. Due to the high level of traffic, on
street parking may not be possiblc along Sims Way or other streets œ:; determined by
public works.
COrd. 2893 § 2,2005; Ord. 2840 § 2 (Exh. E), 2003; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.130 Residential transient accommodations - Parking requirements.
A bed and breakfast inn or a tourist home shall provide parking consistent with
the requirements of Table 17.72.080 PTMC two off :;treet parking spaces for the owner's
use plus the off street parking space for each guest room; provided, that for a bed and
breakfast inn in an historic structure as defined under Chapter 17.08 PTMC, the required
number of off-street parking spaces shall be reduced by the number of on-street parking
spaces which are located on that portion ofthe public street right-of-way which is
abutting the front and side lot lines ofthe property. In such instances, one on-street
EXHIBIT "A"
12
ORDINANCE NO. 2893
parking space shall be counted for each continuous 20 feet of abutting street frontage,
less the 20 closest to each street intersection and any frontage which may not be safely
used for on-street parking due to the presence of driveways, hydrants or other conflicting
uses.
(Ord. 2893 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.140 Joint use.
A. The decisions-maker may authorize joint use of parking facilities required
by this chapter through ajoint use agreement between a use which requires parking
primarily during the day (hereinafter, "daytime uses") and a use which requires parking
primarily during the night (hereinafter, "nighttime uses"). Daytime uses are such
establishments as banks, offices, retail and personal service shops, clothing, furniture,
manufacturing, or wholesale and related uses. Nighttime uses include theaters,
auditoriums, bowling alleys, bars, restaurants, lodgings and related uses.
B. The portion of parking facilities serving retail stores selling groceries and
related items may not be used for joint use parking.
C. No more than one joint use parking agreement may be applied to each
portion of any parking facility.
D. The applicant shall show that there is no substantial conflict between the
principal operating hours of the building or uses for which joint use of off-street parking
facilities is proposed.
E. The applicant shall present a binding legal agreement, executed by the
parties holding an ownership interest in the properties subject to the proposed joint use
parking agreement. The agreement shall be irrevocable for the term of the proposed joint
use parking and shall provide, that in the event that the joint use parking becomes
unavailable, replacement off-street parking shall be provided or the use shall be
discontinued. Such instrument, after approval as to form and manner of execution by the
city attorney, shall be approved by the decision-maker, recorded with the county auditor,
and filed with the building official.
(Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.150 Waiver of rcquiremmts Fcc in lieu of parking spaccs Waiver of prior
conditions of development approval.
A. Within the C III zoning district or the other commercial zones lying within
the historic district, the decision maleer may waive all or part of the parking requirements
prescribed in PTMC 17.72.080 upon request by the applicant to pay a fee into the parking
improvement fund pursuant to PTMC 17.72.150 in lieu of furnishing the required parking
spaces. In making its determination on the request, the decision maker shall consider:
1. The extent to which the parking requirements which apply to the
proposed development impose a particular hardship upon the applicant;
2. Whether granting the request would be unreasonably -burdensome
to other property owners in the C III zoning district or the other commercial
zoning districts within the historic district; and
3. Whether granting the request would lead to a better overall result
than would strict adherence to the parking requirements of this chapter for thc
EXHIBIT "A"
13
ORDINANCE NO. 2893
purposes of encouraging appropriate land uses, improving pedestrian circulation
and achieving a better parking design.
B. The fee in lieu of parking spaces shall be $3,660 per space required or
such other amount as the city council shall hereafter set by ordinance.
C. Any such agreement shall be made in compliance with applicable state
laws-.
D. Any off street parking spaces required as a condition of develepment
approval prior to December 31, 1996, whether owned Ðf leased, are hereby waived;
provided, that this waiver shall only apply if the off street parking spaces would not be
required as a condition of development approval if application were made under this
chapter, as amended.
(Ord. 2893 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.160 In licu parlc.ing fees Fund created Parlc.ing improvement plan.
A. There is created in the city treasury a special fund designated the "parking
improvement fund" into which in lieu parking fees shall be deposited to be expended
only for public improvements listed in a parking improvement plan adopted by the city
council. The city council may from time to time direct that other moneys be transferred
into the fund to be used for the purposes of the fund.
B. The fund shall be used exclusively for planning, acquisition, design,
development, constructioo, financing, maintenance and operation of off street parking
facilities within or immediately adjacent to the C III zoning district or the other
commercial zones that lie within the historic district, all consistent with the specific
priorities set forth in the parking improvement plan as- hereafter adopted or amended by
the city council.
(Ord. 2893 § 2,2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.170 17.72.150 Parking facilities - Plan required - Contents.
The applicant shall submit a plan of proposed parking facilities at the time of the
application for the building or use wffieh that the parking facilities will serve. The plan
shall include the following:
A. North point and scale;
B. All adjacent streets, alleys, sidewalks and curbs;
C. Storm drainage facilities, designed and approved in accordance with
Article IV ofPTMC Title 13;
D. Ownership of entire lot or parcel to be developed;
E. Existing and proposed land contours;
F. Existing trees which have a trunk diameter of six inches or greater
measured for feet above grade;
G. Outline of all existing and proposed structures;
H. Completely dimensioned parking layouts, clearly showing all parking
stalls, directional arrows or signs, bull rails, curbs, and other developments;
1. All traffic control devices such as parking stripes designating car stalls,
directional arrows or signs, bull rails, curbs, and other developments;
J. Parking stalls, aisles and driveways shall be clearly marked as follows:
EXHIBIT "A"
]4
ORDINANCE NO. 2893
I. Hard-surfaced parking areas shall use white paint or equivalent
material to delineate stalls and directional arrows; and each stall developed to
compact car dimensions shall be clearly labeled "COMPACT" on the parking
surface;
2. Gravel or unsurfaced parking areas shall use wood or concrete bull
rails or wheel stops to delineate stalls, with posted signs to direct traffic; and each
stall developed to compact car dimensions shall be clearly labeled "COMPACT"
on the bull rails or wheel stops of each stall;
K. Where pedestrian walkways are delineated, they shall be separated from
vehicular traffic by curbs or shall be raised at least six inches above the lot surface;
L. All driveways and off-street parking areas which have four or more
parking spaces and which exit onto a hard-surfaced public street shall be surfaced with a
minimum oftwo inches of asphaltic concrete for a driving distance of at least 40 feet
from such street;
M. Landscaping shall be shown pursuant to PTMC 17.72.190 17.72.170;
N. Lighting of areas provided for off-street parking shall be designed and
arranged to prevent a nuisance or hazard to passing traffic, and where a parking facility
shares a common boundary with any residentially zoned property, the lighting devices
shall be shaped and directed to shield the light from such neighboring property.
(Ord. 2893 & 2,2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
C.
17.72.18017.72.160 Parking facilities - Design requirements Minimum dimensions.
A. Preliminary parking plans which do not show each parking space, access
aisle and driveway pursuant to PTMC 17.72.170 17.72.15q, or areas reserved for future
parking on a gross area basis, shall allow 300 square feet per vehicle.
B. Standard Sized Parking Spaces.
1. Standard sized parking spaces placed parallel to the access
driveway or aisle shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and 23 feet long.
Driveways or aisles serving standard sized parallel spaces shall be a minimum of
20 feet wide for two-way traffic or 12 feet wide for on-way traffic;
2. Standard sized parking spaces placed at an angle to the access
driveway or aisle shall conform to the minimum dimensional requirements for
standard sized cars set forth in Table 17.72.180 17.72,160.
Compact Sized Parking Spaces.
I. When more than 10 parking spaces are required for a particular
use, one-half of the parking spaces may be designated as "compact" spaces and be
developed in conformance with the minimum dimensional requirements for
compact sized cars set forth in Table 17.72.180 17.72.160.
2. Compact car sized parking placed parallel to the access driveway
or aisle shall be a minimum of eight feet wide and 20 feet long. Driveways or
aisles exclusively serving compact sized parallel parking spaces shall be a
minimum of 20 feet wide for two-way traffic or 11 feet wide for on-way traffic.
3. Compact sized parking spaces placed at an angle to the access
driveway or aisle shall conform to the minimum dimensional requirements of
compact sized cars set forth in Table 17.72.1&0 17.72.160.
EXHIBIT "A"
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ORDINANCE NO. 2893
4. Every compact sized parking space developed pursuant to this
chapter shall be clearly identified as such by painting the word "COMPACT" in
upper case, block letters on the pavement within the-space or, in the case of
unpaved parking stalls, on the bull rails or wheel stops of each such stall.
D. Tandem parking spaces (allows forward car to be blocked by second car
parked immediately behind) are permitted as follows:
1. One per single-family or two family dwelling;
2. One per each four multi-family dwelling units;
3. Otherwise, one per each four employees.
E. The minimum number and dimensions of parking spaces for disabled
persons shall be provided pursuant to applicable state laws and regulations.
F. No single curb cut shall be wider than 25 feet. For parking lots with fewer
than 10 parking spaces, a single curb cut which is no wider than 12 feet is allowed.
Parking lots with separate points of ingress and egress shall have curb cuts of maximum
width of 12 feet separated by a distance of at least 20 feet.
Table 17.72.18017.72.160
Minimum Parking Lot Dimensions
Standard Sized Spaces
A
35°
45°
60°
90°
B
9.0'
9.0'
9.0'
9.0'
C
17.3'
19.8'
21.0'
19.0'
D
12.0'
15.0'
18.0'
24.0'
E
12.0'
12.0'
17.0'
19.0'
Compact Sized Spaces
A
30°
45°
60°
90°
B
8.0'
8.0'
8.0'
8.0'
C
14.9'
17.0'
17.9'
16.0'
D
12.0'
13.0'
16.0'
22.0'
E
12.0'
12.0'
15.0'
18.0'
Key to Table
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(Ord. 2893 § 2,2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
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17.72.19017.72.170 Parking facilities - Landscaping.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to achieve the following:
1. Provide an opportunity for preservation and development of a
pleasing visual environment in the multi-family residential, mixed use,
commercial, marine-related and manufacturing districts of the city from the
viewpoint of residents and visitors.
2. Preserve land values of properties surrounding off-street parking
facilities.
3. Avoid and reduce visual blight which may be created by large
expanses of barren asphalt which often make up parking lots.
4. Provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens
by minimizing discordant and unsightly surroundings, assuring vehicular
visibility at intersections, and providing for the beauty and balance of the city, as
are the proper and necessary concerns ofthe city council.
B. Applicability. This section applies to all surface, off-street parking lots in
the city of Port Townsend, excluding those wffieft that are accessory to single-family eF
two family dwellings.
C. Performance standards. The applicant shall submit a parking landscaping
plan as required by PTMC 17.72.170 17.72.150 in accordance with the following
standards:
I . Provide visual relief and shade in parking areas;
2. Provide visual separation and screening of parking areas from
public streets, pedestrian areas and surrounding uses;
3. Preserve and protect existing.,significant trees;
4. Plant species wffieh that:
a. Fulfill the screening, shading and appearance purposes of
the landscaping in all seasons;
b. Provide a desirable diversity of species;
c. Will be comparable in scale to surrounding existing and
anticipated uses when plants reach maturity;
d. Are native to the regional environment or readily adaptable
to local conditions;
e. Will not create particularly burdensome maintenance or
damage problems such as large leaf debris, dripping sap, or pavement
damage;
f. Will not require regular irrigation under normal local
weather conditions after five years of growth;
5. Planting methods whieh that follow accepted nursery standards and
practices suited to the particular conditions of the site;
6. Provide for protection oftrees from vehicular damage;
7. Provide a watering system to provide for adequate watering of the
newly installed trees at the time of planting and through the dry periods (typically
May through September) for a minimum of three years;
8. Planting areas shall be sized appropriately to allow proper plant
growth and to protect shrubs and trees from vehicles.
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a. Planting areas containing trees shall have a minimum width
and depth of eight feet;
b. Other required planting areas shall have a minimum width
and depth of five feet;
c. Soils in planting areas shall be free of compaction to a
minimum depth of two feet and shall be free of debris such as broken
concrete, asphalt, and construction waste. Soils will be amended as
necessary with compost and/or nutrients to support healthy plant growth;
9. Preserve necessary sight triangles at intersections so vegetation
will not create a vehicular sight hazard.
D. Minimum Standards. Excepting the downtown parking district, or
excepting Except for parking in the Historic Overlay District!. as defined in PTMC
17.30.040, alternate plans authorized pursuant to subsection F of this section, each
parking lot landscaping plan shall provide for the following minimum landscaping
installations:
I. Perimeter landscaping adjacent to public rights-of-way: Off-street
parking lots which will not be entirely screened visually by an intervening
building or structure from any abutting public right-of-way, excluding dedicated
alleys, shall provide landscaping between the parking lot and such right-of-way in
accordance with the following minimum requirements:
a. An eight-foot-wide planting strip along the entire street
frontage, excluding driveways.
b. One tree for each 35 lineal feet of street frontage or fraction
thereof, excluding driveways.
c. Each tree shall be healthy "balled and burlapped" stock and
carefully planted in a planting area of at least 64 square feet, unless
planted as a street tree within a sidewalk in accordance with city street tree
planting standards.
d. Each required deciduous street shall measure a minimum of
three-quarter-inch in diameter at six inches above the ground level at time
of planting;
e. Each required evergreen tree shall have a minimum height
of eight feet at time of planting.
f. The remaining planting strip area shall be planted with
shrubs and ground cover sufficient to provide substantial visual screening
to a height of approximately four feet with three years.
g. Required shrubs shall be a minimum height of one and one-
half feet at time of planting.
h. All property other than the required landscaped strip lying
between the right-of-way and off-street parking area shall be landscaped
with landscape bark, grass or other ground cover.
2. Perimeter landscaping abutting other properties: Off-street parking
lots which will not be entirely screened visually by an intervening building or
structure from abutting property shall provide landscaping between the parking lot
and such abutting property in accordance with the following minimum
requirements:
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a. Where parking lots abut residentially zoned property, a
wall, hedge, or other durable landscape barrier not less than five feet in
height shall be placed to form a continuous visual screen between the
parking lot and such abutting property. One of the following methods
shall be used to provide such barrier:
i. Suitable hedge-type shrubs sized and planted to
provide a solid screen to a height of five feet within three years of
planting.
ii. Solid wood or shingle fencing a minimum five feet
in height with shrubs planted in front a minimum of 10 feet on
center to grow to at least five feet within five years of planting.
If such barrier consists all of in part of plant materials, such plant
material shall be planted in a planting strip of not less than five feet in
width. Where such parking lot abuts an existing hedge, wall or other
durable landscaping barrier on abutting property, such barrier may be used
to satisfy the requirements of this subsection; provided, that such existing
barrier substantially meets the standards ofthis section and protection
against vehicular encroachment is provided for hedges.
b. One tree shall be placed for each 50 lineal feet of such
landscape barrier or fraction thereof, otherwise planted to the
standards set forth for perimeter landscaping in subsection (D)(I)
ofthis section.
c. Where such parking lot abuts a dedicated alley, no
landscaping shall be required.
3. Parking lot interior landscaping: Each parking area which has 20 or
more parking spaces shall provide interior landscaping in accordance with
the following minimum standards:
a. At least 10 percent of each such parking area shall be used
for interior landscaping.
b. No parking space shall be greater than 75 lineal feet from a
landscaped area.
c. Each landscaping area shall contain at least one tree which
measures a minimum three-quarter-inch in diameter at six inches above
ground level at time of planting. The remaining ground area shall be
landscaped with plant materials.
Preservation of Significant Trees.
I. The applicant shall retail all significant trees within the required
perimeter landscaping strip, excluding those which will constitute a safety
hazard. Within the interior of parking areas, at least 15 percent of healthy
trees over 25 feet in height shall be preserved.
2. Up to 10 percent ofthe required parking spaces may be eliminated
at the rate of one parking space for each additional significant tree
preserved, provided such trees do not provide constitute a safety hazard.
3. For the purposes of this subsection, any healthy tree which has a
trunk diameter of six inches or larger shall be considered a significant tree.
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F. Alternate parking lot landscaping plans may be approved by the planning
DSD director upon a showing to his/her satisfaction that:
~ 1. Due to the physical characteristics of the site or those of abutting
properties, strict adherence to the minimum standards set forth in subsection D of
this section would be unsafe or unnecessary to achieve the purposes of this title or
unreasonably burdensome upon the applicant; and
2. The alternative plan proposed would satisfy the performance
standards set forth in subsection C of this section.
(Ord. 2893 ~ 2, 2005~ Ord. 2840 § 2(Exh. E), 2003; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
17.72.180 Bicycle parkinp facilities - DesW't standards.
A. Bicycle parking facilities shall be stationary racks that support the bicycle
with at least one point to which the user can lock the bicycle and both wheels and frame
(with the removal of the front wheel) with a high security V-shaped lock or cable lock.
1. Where practicable, bicycle facilities should be grouped into four
(4) parking stalls for ease of visibility to the public. Bicycle facilities should be
shared among adjoining establishments.
2. Location.
a. Bicycle facilities should be located no further from a public
entrance than the nearest non-handicapped parking stall.
b. For uses exempt from the off-$treet vehicular parking
requirements of this title, bicycle facilities should be placed as near
to the public entrance as possible without obstructing pedestrian
movement.
B. Bicycle parking spaces should be 2 feet by 6 feet with no less than a 7 foot
overhead and a 5 foQt maneuvering aisle behind each row of bicycle parking.
C. Bicycle parking.areas should be separated from a motor vehicle parking
area by a barrier, post or bollard, or by at least 5 feet of open space behind the
maneuverIng area,
D. If public bicycle parking is not clearly visible from the main entrance, then
directional signs should be provided.
(Ord. 2893 § 2, 2005).
17.72.21017.72.190 Parking facilities - Maintenance.
A. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all off-street
parking, pedestrian and landscaping facilities on his/her property and any abutting public
sidewalks and landscaping areas. Such maintenance shall include removal and
replacement of dead and dying trees, grass and shrubs; removal of trash and weeds; and
within the off-street parking facilities, repair of traffic control devices, signs, light
standards, fences, walls, surfacing material, curbs and railings.
B. Cutting and pruning of trees in any public rights-of-way shall be
conducted in accordance with the provisions ofPTMC Title 12.
(Qrd. 2893 ~ 2, 2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
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17.72.195 Parkinp: facilities - Compliance with ADA and laws ofWashinp:ton.
All off-street parking facilities hereafter constructed, expanded or enlarged shall
çQmply with the requirements of 42 us.c. Chapter 126 (Equal OpportunitY for
Individuals with Disabilities) and with the laws ofthe state of Washington relating to
parking facilities for persons with disabilities or handicaps.
(Ord. 2893 § 2, 2005).
17.72.21017.72.200 Off-street loading and queuing spaces - Number required.
A. Each department store, freight terminal, hospital, sanitarium, industrial or
manufacturing establishment, retail or wholesale store, supply house, laundry, or dry
cleaning establishment, storage warehouse or similar use where large amounts of goods
are received or shipped shall provide the minimum number oftruck loading spaces
indicated by the following table:
Aggregate Gross Floor Area
(in square feet)
Less than 10,000
10,000 to 15,999
16,000 to 39,999
40,000 to 65,000
Each additional 16,000
Minimum Number
of Spaces
None
I
2
3
1 additional
B. Each auditorium, stadium, arena or assembly hall convention or exhibit
hall, sports arena, hotel, office building, restaurant, or similar use shall provide the
minimum number of truck loading spaces indicated by the following table:
Aggregate Gross Floor Area
(in square feet)
Less than 40,000
W-,()OO 40...000 to 59,999
60,000 to 99,999
100,000 to 160,000
Each additional 160,000
Minimum Number
of Spaces
None
1
2
3
1 additional
C. Each loading space shall be not less than 10 feet in width and 25 feet in
length, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 14 feet in height.
D. All banks and financial institutions, savings and loan associations, fàst
food restaurants, and other businesses which maintain drive-in facilities shall provide
sufficient vehicular queuing space to prevent obstruction of public rights-of-way or
private driveways or aisles during peak business hours.
(Ord. 2893 § 2,2005; Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997).
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SECTION 3. A new section 17.86.065, "Alternative approval criteria - Off-street
parking and loading variances," would be added to Chapter 17.86 ofthe Port
Townsend Municipal Code, "Variances," which would read as follows:
17.86.065 Alternative approval criteria - Off-street parkilt2 and loadinr variances.
A. Requests for Decreased Off-Street Parking. In the case of a variance
requested to decrease the parking standards set forth in Chapter 17.72 PTMC, the
decision-maker shall have the authority to grant the variance if the following findings ar~
made:
1. Joint use parking opportunities have been fully explored;
2. A parking study has been provided that provides a basis for
reduced parking and mitigation necessary to offset any negative effects; and
3. The site is served by transit or can be served within 6 months of
occupancy.
B. Requests for Increased Off-Street Parking. In the case of a variance reÇLuested to
increase the parking standards set forth in Chapter 17.72 PTMC, the decision-maker shall
have the authority to grant the variance if the following findings are made:
1. Joint use parking opportunities have been fully explored;
2. A parking demandlìtudy has been submitted and accepted by the
city that supports the need for increased parking.
3. The proposed variance does not result in the provi~ion of off-street
parkin2 exceeding the maximum permissible space limitations set forth in Table
17.72.080 for a use located within the citY's Historic Overlay District, as defined
in PTMC 17.30.040,
(Ord. 2893 § 3, 2005).
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