§ 17.46.070. Reduced Parking in Senior Citizens' Housing Developments

A.

Allowed reduction. A Minor Conditional Use Permit, in compliance with Section 17.61.050, may be approved to allow the reduction in the number of spaces to not less than 0.50 space per dwelling unit, provided that additional findings are made for each of the following:

1.

The extent of the parking problem in the neighborhood.

2.

The probability that the prospective residents will have an average 0.50 vehicles per dwelling unit.

3.

Prospective residents will be over 55 years of age.

4.

Future, unexpected parking problems resulting from the proposed development can be corrected.

5.

Alternate transportation is available for the residents of the development or public transportation is close by.

B.

Covenant required.  

1.

Covenant to be recorded. The granting of a Minor Conditional Use Permit authorized by this Section shall be conditioned upon the owner of the property recording a covenant, approved as to form by the City Attorney.

2.

Covenant to run with the land. The covenant shall run with the land for the benefit of the City.

3.

Ensure that no change in use occurs. The covenant shall ensure that no change in the use of the property, as described in the Minor Conditional Use Permit application, shall occur unless parking is provided which will meet the requirements of all applicable laws in effect at the time the use is changed.