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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2765ORDINANCE NO. 2765 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles revising off - street parking requirements for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area, requiring preparation of a Parking Management and Development Plan and amending Ordinance 1588 and Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. WHEREAS, the Port Angeles City Planning Commission has held a public hearing and recorded its recommendation to the City Council in the Planning Commission minutes of May 12, 1993; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended that the City's Parking Ordinance be amended to revise the parking requirements for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA), as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (Chapter 43.21C RCW) have been met; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after a public hearing, finds that said ordinance amendment would be in the best interest of the City and of its citizens and would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES as follows: Section 1. Ordinance 1588, as amended, and Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended by adding a new section to read as follows: 14.40.025 Parking Space Requirements for Uses in the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area. For all land uses located in the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA), there shall be established and maintained permanent off - street parking spaces, either on the zoning lot of the use or within one - hundred feet of the property boundaries (excluding public streets and alleys) of the zoning lot. The number of spaces provided for any particular use shall be no less than one - half the number of spaces determined to be required by reference -1- to Sections 14.40.030 through 14.40.080. Section 2. Ordinance 1588, as amended, and Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code are hereby amended by amending PAMC 14.40.120 to read as follows: 14.40.120 Parking Space Requirement Modification - New Uses in Existing Structures. A. A change or expansion of use in an existing building that is not located in the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) where the use meets the parking requirements of this Chapter must provide parking for the new use as required by this Chapter. If a change or expansion of use is proposed for an existing building where the use does not meet the requirements of this Chapter, the new or expanded use may occur only if the degree of non - conformance is not increased. For the purposes of this Section, the degree of non- conformance is defined as the number of parking spaces required minus the number of parking spaces provided. B. A change of use in a building that exists as of June 25, 1993 and is located in the Downtown PBIA may occur without provision of additional off - street parking spaces unless the floor area of the building is increased. Section 3. The Port Angeles Downtown Association (PADA) shall prepare a Parking Management and Development Plan in substantial accordance with the outline as contained in the attached Exhibit "A" and including requirements for annual reports to be prepared by the PADA for City review. Section 4. The ordinance shall be subject to City Council review in one year, and the Council may extend, make permanent, modify or repeal the ordinance based upon review of the Parking Management and Development Plan. Section 5. Once the Parking Management and Development Plan is reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the -2- City Council, the City may establish a fee, on a per parking space basis, which may be paid by a developer in the PBIA in lieu of providing required parking spaces, and may amend Ordinance 2351 to revise the special assessment charged to downtown businesses based on building square footage. Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective five (5) days after the date of publication. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the June , 1993. ATTEST: Becky J. Ci y Clerk APPROVE AS TO FORM: Craig D.✓lfnutson, City Attorney PUBLISHED: June 21, 1993 By Summary 15th day of EXHIBIT "Ar PARKING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN 1. A Parking Development and Management Plan initiated and prepared by the Port Angeles Downtown Association as outlined above shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for review and approval; 2. The Parking Development and Management Plan shall at a minimum address the following issues: (a) The role of the Port Angeles Downtown Association and how it is organized. (b) Where and how new parking lots/spaces will be provided including financing and cost analysis. (c) Clarification of when new parking spaces will be built with funds generated from the in -lieu fees. (d) A current inventory of existing land uses, downtown occupancy rates, parking facilities (spaces) and use survey. (e) Explanation of how in -lieu fee amount is determined. (f) Maintenance Program. (g) Annual Report Requirements. (h) Techniques for managing parking spaces for maximum effectiveness and for providing information on availability of parking to the public. (i) Programs for reducing the need for automobiles downtown including incentive programs for employees to use alternative modes of transportation. EXHIBIT "A" PARKING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PLAN 1. A Parking Development and Management Plan initiated and prepared by the Port Angeles Downtown Association as outlined above shall be submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for review and approval; 2. The Parking Development and Management Plan shall at a minimum address the following issues: (a) The role of the Port Angeles Downtown Association and how it is organized. (b) Where and how new parking lots /spaces will be provided including financing and cost analysis. (c) Clarification of when new parking spaces will be built with funds generated from the in -lieu fees. (d) A current inventory of existing land uses, downtown occupancy rates, parking facilities (spaces) and use survey. (e) Explanation of how in -lieu fee amount is determined. (f) Maintenance Program. (g) Annual Report Requirements. (h) Techniques for managing parking spaces for maximum effectiveness and for providing information on availability of parking to the public. Programs for reducing the need for automobiles downtown including incentive programs for employees to use alternative modes of transportation. (i) Summary of Ordinance Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council on June 15, 1993 Ordinance No. 2765 This Interim Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles revises the off - street parking requirements for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area, requires preparation of a Parking Management and Development Plan, and amends Ordinance 1588 and Chapter 14.40 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. The full text of this Ordinance is available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be mailed upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Ordinance shall take effect five days after the date of publication of this summary. Becky J. Upton City Clerk Publish: June 20, 1993