Board debates draft parking standards: simplify categories, avoid rigid minimums

Jul 21, 2026

Staff presented a draft parking standards update; board members recommended simplifying use categories, allowing businesses to justify parking needs, and pairing policy shifts with investments in sidewalks and multimodal infrastructure.

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Planning staff reintroduced draft changes to parking requirements intended to be discussed at a council work session in August. The draft aims to update minimums and give flexibility for businesses to demonstrate the parking they need rather than relying on large mandated minimums.

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