§ 10-1002. Discretion in administering requirements.

A.

Due to the particularities of any given development, the strict application of the number of parking spaces set forth in the table of parking requirements may result in a development either with inadequate parking space or parking spaces far in excess of the needs of the land use or development. Alternative off-street parking spaces required may be established by the zoning administrator in accordance with the procedures and criteria set forth below:

1.

The zoning administrator shall require a parking demand and utilization study to be submitted by the applicant, documenting the justification for an alternative number of parking spaces. Such study shall be based upon recognized national studies and resources, such as, but not limited to, the Parking Generation Manual prepared by the Institute of Transportation Engineers.

2.

Such study shall take into consideration potential pedestrian traffic, mass transit, characteristics of the occupants or employees, characteristics of uses for sharing of parking, and other pertinent variables related to the actual demand for parking spaces.

3.

The zoning administrator, based upon this study and other pertinent information, may reduce the number of parking spaces, permit additional spaces, or allow for shared parking under terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the zoning administrator.

4.

The zoning administrator's discretion shall apply only to the number of spaces required for off-street parking and shall not apply to any other requirement for parking areas.