18.185.080 Parking.
(a) Off-street parking requirements for the X-2 mixed use district shall be consistent with Chapter 18.240 TMC.
(b) Minimum off-street parking requirements for the X-1 and X-3 mixed use districts shall be consistent with the following:
(1) Residential dwellings: one space per dwelling unit.
(2) Private clubs, drinking establishments, and restaurants with 50 percent of gross income in food sales: one space per four occupants permitted.
(3) Private clubs, drinking establishments, and restaurants with 50 percent of gross income in alcoholic or cereal malt beverage sales: one space per three occupants permitted.
(4) Retail and office uses: one space per 300 square feet of floor area.
(5) All other uses not specified shall be consistent with Chapter 18.240 TMC.
(c) Minimum off-street parking requirements for permitted uses within the X-1 and X-3 mixed use districts may be exempted by the Planning Director for any change of use or expansion of an existing building, provided adequate off-street or on-street parking can be demonstrated, it does not impose an unreasonable hardship on a residential neighborhood, and it is consistent with any adopted neighborhood or area plan.
(d) A maximum number of off-street parking spaces for a particular use may be imposed by the Planning Director to conserve open space, prevent unnecessary demolition of buildings and damage to the historic integrity of a district, or to remain consistent with adopted development performance standards. (Ord. 17502 § 8, 5-22-00. Code 1995 § 48-23a.07.)
Cross References:Planning and Development Department, TMC 2.20.080.