c. Reduction by Town Board
The Town Board of Commissioners may consider an approval of alternative minimum off-street parking requirement by decreasing the number of off-street parking bays by not more than 15% of the minimum off-street parking otherwise required. The applicant must document specific requirements outlined in this Subsection in addition to Article Q to the satisfaction of the Town Board of Commissioners that the proposed plan and off-street parking reduction shall maintain adequate off-street parking, maintain circulation patterns and promote a quality urban design for the intended use(s).
§9-1659 PARKING FOR ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
Alternative options for modes of transportation are being made available to the public, with emphasis on alternative energy sources. This includes motorized and non-motorized uses. The following standards are provided to accommodate parking for alternative options.
a. Compact & Electric Vehicles . The following general standards shall apply to parking spaces designated for use by compact or electric vehicles.
(1) Dimensions for a Compact or Electric Vehicle Parking Bay . Parking bays for compact vehicles shall be no smaller than 8 feet in width and 18 feet in length. Parking bays for electric vehicles shall be the same size as a standard parking bay, as determined by Table – Parking Bay Dimensional Standards and Table – Parking Bay Dimensional Standards – Angled Parking.
(2) Identification of Parking Bays . Parking bays for compact and electric vehicles shall be clearly marked for such vehicles using lettering or alternative marking or color to distinguish between general parking bays and compact or electric vehicle bays.
(3) Maximum Provided. No more than 10 percent (10%) of the total number of required parking bays may be utilized for compact vehicle parking.
b. Bicycles
A minimum of one (1) bicycle rack shall be provided for the uses listed herein, as classified within Table – Permitted Use Table of Article F:
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