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The purpose of these regulations is to:

A. Allow flexibility in addressing vehicle parking, loading and access issues;

B. Provide accessible, attractive, secure, and well-maintained off-street parking and loading facilities;

C. Ensure access and maneuverability for emergency vehicles;

D. Maintain and enhance a safe and efficient transportation system that is consistent with community and environmental goals;

E. Ensure that off-street parking, loading, and access demands associated with new development will be met without adversely affecting other nearby land uses and surrounding neighborhoods;

F. Assist in encouraging mixed-use and pedestrian friendly settings throughout the city;

G. Reduce the amount of parking area within the urban setting to help reduce the heat island affect;

H. Encourage infill and investment into the city’s central district;

I. Promote the location of housing and services near transit facilities;

J. Reduce vehicle trip lengths by encouraging mixed use, infill, and transit sensitive uses using shared parking standards as an incentive. (Ord. 4521 § 10, 2008)