Off-Street Parking Requirements in Midtown
Off-Street Parking Requirements in Midtown
The amount of parking required in Midtown depends on the specific zoning district of the property and the proposed land use. Midtown primarily consists of two zoning districts: the Mixed-Use Midtown Commercial (MU-MC) district and the Mixed-Use Midtown Residential (MU-RES) district.
Parking Districts for Midtown
Parking minimums are established by "Parking Districts" rather than directly by the zoning district name:
- Midtown Commercial (MU-MC): Properties in the MU-MC district fall under the Level 1 Parking District [§ 18.04.705(a)(1)b.1].
- Midtown Residential (MU-RES): Because the MU-RES district is not explicitly listed in the Downtown or Level 1 districts, it falls under the Level 2 Parking District [§ 18.04.705(a)(1)c.1].
Minimum Parking Rates by Common Uses
Below is a summary of minimum parking requirements for common uses in the Level 1 (MU-MC) and Level 2 (MU-RES) Parking Districts. For a complete list of all uses, refer to Table 4-6 Off-Street Parking Requirements [§ 18.04.705(a)].
| Use | Level 1 Parking District (MU-MC) | Level 2 Parking District (MU-RES) |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-family Dwelling | 1 per unit | 1 per 1,250 sq. ft. per unit (not to exceed 2 per unit) |
| Single-Family Attached/Detached | 1 per unit | 1 per 1,250 sq. ft. per unit (not to exceed 3 per unit) |
| Restaurant / Bar / Tavern | None required | 1 per 200 sq. ft. |
| General Retail (< 10,000 sq. ft.) | None required | 1 per 250 sq. ft. |
| General Office | 1 per 800 sq. ft. | 1 per 400 sq. ft. |
| Personal Service, General | 1 per 400 sq. ft. | 1 per 300 sq. ft. |
Note: There is no maximum parking limitation in any district [§ 18.04.705(a)(2)].
Reductions and Adjustments
Properties in Midtown may qualify for significant parking reductions based on their location and proximity to transit:
- Transit Corridor Reduction: Properties located partly or entirely within ¼ mile of the centerline of the Virginia Street bus rapid transit route (which runs through the Midtown corridor) may reduce their parking requirement to 60 percent of the Level 1 parking district minimum [§ 18.04.705(a)(1)b.2].
- District Boundary Averaging: Properties located in the Level 2 parking district (such as MU-RES) that are within 600 feet of a Level 1 or Downtown parking district may provide parking at an average of the Level 2 district minimum and the nearby district minimum [§ 18.04.705(a)(1)c.2].
Shared and Off-Site Parking
If a property cannot meet its parking requirements on-site, shared or off-site parking is permitted with an approved written agreement:
- In the MU-MC District: Shared and/or off-site parking for nonresidential uses may be located up to ¼ mile from the property, measured along a legal pedestrian route [§ 18.04.706(c)(1)a].
- In the MU-RES District: Shared and/or off-site parking for nonresidential uses must be located within 600 feet of the property [§ 18.04.706(c)(1)b].
Sections Cited
- § 18.02.313 MU-RES: Mixed-Use Midtown Residential
- § 18.04.705(a) Required Amounts of Parking / Table 4-6
- § 18.04.706(c) Shared and Off-Site Parking