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Council previews off‑street parking and loading code changes; staff to coordinate enforcement with police
Summary
Planning staff presented a consolidated off‑street parking and loading code update and proposals to allow parking reductions tied to transit proximity, senior housing and permanent affordability; the council asked staff to coordinate enforcement and return with refined language.
Planning staff brought a first read of zoning amendments to the city council that consolidate off‑street parking and loading into a single chapter (Title 17.36) and add adjustments intended to better match parking supply to housing types and transit proximity.
Why it matters: The proposed changes affect how new multifamily projects calculate required parking and offer pathways for reduced parking in transit‑served or permanently affordable projects. The city is also adding standards for loading and mail/service room requirements in larger…
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