17.58.010 Purpose.
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)