Sec. 20.180.010, 20.180.015
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Unincorporated areas of Mendocino County
Extracted standards
7 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Parking
- Fractional parking space rounding0.5 fraction
If the calculation of parking needs results in the requirement for a fraction of a parking space, such a parking space need not be provided unless the fraction exceeds fifty (50) percent.
- Off-site parking exception
An exception may be granted to locate required parking off-site if it is an incentive for non-residential development, facilitates access to public transit, and does not impact traffic patterns.
- Senior/special needs housing parking reduction
If an applicant can demonstrate that an apartment complex for seniors or residents with special needs will not generate a need for as much parking, the Director may reduce the number of required spaces.
- Parking space in setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.1 space
All parking spaces shall meet required yard setbacks; however, one (1) of the required parking spaces for any parcel may be located in the front or side yard setback area.
- Shared parking reduction25 pct
If a shared parking facility is developed, the total number of required parking spaces may be reduced by twenty-five (25) percent with the Director's approval if the peak hours of use will not overlap.
- Transit proximity parking exemption0.5 miles
Pursuant to California Government Code section 65863.2, if a residential, commercial, or other development project is located within one-half mile of public transit, no off-street parking is required.
- Waiver for hardship or affordability
Where strict application results in unnecessary hardship or reduces affordability of a residential project, a waiver may be granted by the Director.
From the ordinance
Off-street parking for all uses shall be consistent with Table 20.180-A. The required parking spaces shall be on-site except that an exception may be granted... Shared parking facilities... may be reduced by twenty-five (25) percent.
Parking requirements
{
"Supportive Housing": "None beyond the parking required for the residential use type.",
"Transitional Housing": "None beyond the parking required for the residential use type.",
"Convalescent homes and nursing homes": "See 'Residential Facility, Assisted Living'",
"Office area within a manufacturing or industrial building": "Park per the standard for 'All professional offices'"
}