20 Motion to approve an Ord. amending Section 10, Off Street Parking and Loading

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(2) The number of parking and loading spaces may be reduced when the land use or floor area of a building is changed or reduced to a use or floor area for which fewer parking or loading spaces are required. (3) When a building is expanded or a land use is changed so as to increase the number of parking or loading spaces required, the number of such spaces shall be increased. (d) Existing nonconforming development Developments with nonconforming parking and loading areas shall be subject to the following provisions: (1) Existing parking and loading spaces shall not be reduced below the minimum required by this article. (2) No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any new building, building addition or expansion, change of use, remodeling, structural alterations, or parking lot resurfacing until all of the parking and loading areas associated with the development are brought into full conformity with all of the provisions of this section. Sec.10-102. Computing parking and loading requirements. The number of parking spaces required for a specific development proposal shall be based on the requirements listed in subsection 10-103, Off-street parking and loading space requirements, and the following provisions: (1) Deviation of required spaces. The amount of parking can be reduced or increased by 20 percent with prior approval by the Community Development Director. Deviations in excess of 20 percent must be accompanied by a parking study and approved by the board of adjustment. Any approved parking in excess of 20 percent must be mitigated. Mitigation can be achieved by the use of pervious paving, increased landscaping, increased stormwater treatment, or other method to reduce the impact of the increased parking. (2) Unlisted uses. Where questions arise concerning the minimum off-street parking and loading requirements for any use not specifically listed, the requirements may be interpreted by the City as those of a similar use. (3) Large developments. A large development is defined as any Page 3 of 17 • 000230