30.66B.640 Transportation demand management- trip reduction credits for construction of onsite design features.
(1) A developer required to provide TDM in accordance with this chapter may fully or partially satisfy the requirement by earning trip reduction credits for onsite design features.
(2) The department of public works will allow a five percent trip reduction credit to any commercial development including multi-family residential deemed "TDM compatible" by incorporating all of the following on-site design features to the satisfaction of the department:
(a) A design for a basic circulation system that provides continuity of pedestrian systems related to the primary road network;
(b) A safe, convenient pedestrian facility that meets the EDDS that joins the front building entrance(s) directly with frontage improvements;
(c) A safe, convenient pedestrian facility that meets the EDDS that joins the front building entrance(s) with all other on-site front building(s) entrances;
(d) A safe, convenient pedestrian facility that meets the EDDS that joins building entrance(s) with any bus stop or pedestrian facility (e.g., commuter trail) located adjacent to the development;
(e) Where practicable and desirable for pedestrian access, provision of special easements to facilitate pedestrian circulation between the site and adjacent neighborhoods, schools, shopping areas, transit facilities, or other activity centers;
(f) Where practicable and desirable the use of minimum setbacks to reduce walking distances;
(g) Where practicable and desirable the placement of vehicle parking to the sides and the rear of the buildings;
(h) Where practicable and desirable lighting and weather protection for pedestrian facilities;
(i) For nonresidential developments, secure bicycle parking (preferably covered) spaces located near the front entrance(s) that number at least two percent of the development’s calculated p.m. peak-hour trips; and
(j) For employment sites, signed preferential parking spaces for carpools or vanpools that number at least six percent of any employee parking spaces.
(3) The department of public works will allow a five percent trip reduction credit to any subdivision or short subdivision for single-family and/or duplex residential units deemed "TDM compatible" by incorporating all of the following on-site design features to the satisfaction of the department:
(a) A design for a basic circulation system that provides continuity of pedestrian systems related to the primary road network;
(b) A safe, convenient pedestrian facility that meets the EDDS that joins building entrance(s) with any bus stop or pedestrian facility (e.g., commuter trail) located adjacent to the development;
(c) Where practicable and desirable for pedestrian access, provision of special easements to facilitate pedestrian circulation between the site and adjacent neighborhoods, schools, shopping areas, transit facilities, or other activity centers;
(d) Where practicable and desirable, lighting and weather protection for pedestrian facilities; and
(e) An overall density of at least four dwelling units per gross acre.
(4) On-site features accepted for TDM compatibility in a mitigation proposal and/or measures with area-wide impacts allowed credits pursuant to SCC 30.66B.650(3) must be constructed before any certificate of occupancy or final inspection will be issued. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003).