§ 27-534. Findings of fact.

The city council finds that:

(1)

Off-street parking and loading of vehicles promotes the public safety and welfare by reducing traffic congestion.

(2)

Well-designed off-street parking and loading areas promote the safe and efficient storage, loading and circulation of vehicles.

(3)

Deferring the construction of some parking areas pending determination of the actual need for parking spaces, and taking into account public demand and the size of vehicles to be parked, conserves open space and developable land, and reduces the expense and hazard of controlling stormwater runoff.

(4)

Allowing the use of porous paving materials and unpaved parking areas whenever possible conserves water and energy, moderates the microclimate, and reduces the expense and hazards of controlling stormwater runoff.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04)