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Washington council reduces retail parking minimums for mixed‑use district
Summary
The Washington City Council on Dec. 2 adopted an ordinance amending section 400.265.c to lower minimum off‑street parking requirements for retail in the city’s general mixed‑use (C‑2) district, changing the standard from 1 space per 250 sq. ft. to 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
The Washington City Council adopted an ordinance Dec. 2 amending section 400.265.c of the city zoning code to reduce minimum off‑street parking requirements for retail in the city’s general mixed‑use district from one space per 250 square feet (gross) to one space per 350 square feet (gross).
Council members and planning staff said the change is intended to better reflect mixed uses in the C‑2 district, reduce excessive paved area, and allow more landscaped or stormwater‑management features in large parking lots. Planning staff told the council that a 55,000‑square‑foot retail building under the new…
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