Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300, Amendment No. 759 - Off-Street Parking (Bylaw No. 2272)

Appendix A

Part 4

Parking and Bicycle Regulations

Section 4.01 – Off-Street Parking

4.01.01 Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces

When any new use of land or buildings or structures takes place or when any existing use of land or buildings or structures is enlarged or increased in capacity, provision must be made for off-street vehicular parking spaces and bicycle parking spaces in accordance with the standards set out in this section. The number of off-street vehicle parking spaces required in respect of particular uses is set out in Table 1, and where a particular use is not listed the number required for the most similar listed use applies. Furthermore, where a rezoning application is submitted to establish a land use not listed in Table 1, Council may require a Parking Demand Study to be provided as part of that rezoning application and subsequently add a parking requirement to Table 1. Where calculations of the required number of off-street parking spaces results in fractional numbers, calculations will be rounded (up or down) to the nearest whole number (e.g. 4.5 shall be rounded to 5; 4.45 shall be rounded to 4).

Table 1 – Minimum Number of Required Vehicle Parking Spaces

Residential (selected rows from Table 1)

2. Commercial (selected rows)

3. Industrial (selected rows)

4. Institutional (selected rows)

5. Marine

6. Recreational/Cultural (selected rows)

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4.01.02 Transportation Demand Management

1. All apartment uses with 50 or more dwelling units within the City Centre and Transit Oriented Area shall provide carsharing in accordance with Table 2.
2. Outside of the City Centre and Transit Oriented Area, multi-family residential uses are eligible for optional transportation demand management reductions in accordance with Table 3.
3. Where carsharing vehicles are provided, the dedicated parking spaces shall be located outside of secure parking facilities, with a preference for surface parking areas that are easily accessible by the public.

Table 2 – Required Transportation Demand Management (Within City Centre and Transit Oriented Area)

Table 3 – Transportation Demand Management Strategies Eligible for Vehicle Parking Reductions (TDM Strategies to be secured by a Section 219 Covenant)

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4.01.03 Payment In-Lieu of Required Vehicle Parking

1. For residential buildings with more than 5 dwelling units and commercial uses in areas designated Urban Centre, Corridor, Complete Communities, and/or Employment Lands: a. At the option of the owner or occupier of the building, structure or land, rather than provide the parking space(s) required in this bylaw, the owner or occupier may pay to the City the sum of $30,000.00 per parking space in-lieu of providing the space(s) required by this Bylaw, up to a maximum of 25% of the total number of required parking spaces, which the City will deposit into a reserve fund to be used for the provision of public parking spaces or for facilities that support walking, cycling and transit, or other transportation options.
   b. Notwithstanding the above, for apartment, rental buildings, the owner or occupier may pay to the City the sum of $15,000.00 per parking space in-lieu of providing the space(s) required by this Bylaw, up to a maximum of 25% of the total number of required parking spaces.
2. The monies referred to in Section 4.01.03(1) are payable in accordance with the provisions of Section 525 of the Local Government Act.

4.01.04 Parking Location and Dimensions

Table 4 – Dimensions of Parking Spaces and Aisles

*the Length may be reduced to 6.7 m (22 ft) for in-building and underground private parking for multi-family residential buildings

1. Vehicle parking spaces and aisles shall be in accordance with the standards outlined in Table 4.
   a. If a parking space abuts an obstruction, wall or fence of more than 0.3 (1 ft) in height on one side, the clear width of the parking space must be at least 2.7 m (8.9 ft). If a parking space is obstructed on two sides, the clear width of the parking space must be at least 3m (9.8ft).
2. Where a lot contains both commercial and multi-family residential uses, the off-street parking spaces required for visitor parking for the multi-family residential use may be counted towards the parking required for commercial uses provided that a covenant in favour of the City is registered on title allowing the use of the parking spaces in accordance with this section. Corresponding signage outlining the shared usage of the parking spaces must also be provided.
3. Off-street parking is permitted in any required setback from any lot line, and in any Zone, except that; a. Off-street parking for apartments may not be located in any required setback from a front lot line;
   b. On a corner lot occupied by any apartment in any apartment development, off-street parking may not be located in any required setback from an exterior side lot line.
   c. In all Institutional Zones, off-street parking may not be located in any required setback from a front lot line;

4.01.05 Access to Parking Spaces

1. All required parking spaces must be freely accessible from a highway or access easement registered in favour of the City of Langford.
2. All parking spaces must be kept clear and unobstructed when not occupied by vehicles.

4.01.06 Landscape, Material, Grading and Maintenance

1. All off-street parking areas shall be delineated with painted lines and surfaced with asphalt, concrete, pavers or a similar durable dust-free material.
2. Each off-street parking area shall be designed and constructed in accordance with accepted engineering practices, with ramp grades not exceeding 15% gradient, and parking spaces and drive aisles not exceeding 5% gradient.
3. Where a ramp greater than 10% gradient is provided, a minimum transition length of 3.0m at a maximum gradient of 8% shall be provided on either end.
4. Where twenty (20) or more vehicle parking spaces are provided in a surface parking area, a minimum of 5% of the parking area shall be landscaped with grass, plants, trees, rain garden, or stormwater management facilities.
5. Parking, loading, and storage of vehicles is not permitted within any required landscaped area.
6. Any lighting of parking spaces must be so arranged as to direct the light exclusively on the parking area at illumination levels of 11 Lux or less.

4.01.07 Pedestrian Facilities

1. For all commercial uses with more than 30 parking spaces, a pedestrian walkway shall be installed over the length of the parking area providing direct access to the primary building entrance.
2. Any vehicle parking spaces abutting a pedestrian walkway shall include a physical barrier (e.g., curb or wheel stop) that prevents a vehicle from protruding into the pedestrian walkway.

4.01.08 Accessible Parking

1. The minimum number of accessible parking spaces shall be provided as a function of the total number of parking spaces provided on-site in accordance with Table 5.
2. If a residential development is within the City Centre or a Transit Oriented Area where there is no minimum requirement for standard off-street parking spaces, accessible parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 6.
3. If a commercial development is within the City Centre where there is no minimum requirement for standard off-street parking spaces, the minimum requirement for accessible parking spaces shall be calculated using the Urban Centre vehicle parking requirements outlined in Table 1 and then applied to the amount of required accessible parking spaces per Table 5.

Table 5 – Amount of Required Accessible Parking Spaces (For All Areas Outside of City Centre)

Notes:

1. The number of van-accessible parking spaces is included in the minimum required accessible parking spaces. For example: if six (6) accessible parking spaces are required and two (2) van accessible parking spaces are required the total number of accessible parking spaces is six (6), two (2) of which must be van accessible.
2. A single access aisle may be shared between two adjacent accessible parking spaces.

Table 6 – Amount of Required Accessible Parking Spaces for Residential Uses in the City Centre and Transit-Oriented Areas

Plus one (1) accessible space for each residential unit designed as an accessible unit

Notes:

1. The number of van-accessible parking spaces is included in the minimum required accessible parking spaces. For example: if six (6) accessible parking spaces are required and two (2) van accessible parking spaces are required the total number of accessible parking spaces is six (6), two (2) of which must be van accessible.

2. A single access aisle may be shared between two adjacent accessible parking spaces.

3. All accessible parking spaces shall: a. Be provided on the same lot as the building or use which they serve.
   b. Be located closest to the accessible building entrance or site access point.
   c. Be designed in accordance with the dimensions specified in Table 7 and illustrated in Figure 1.
   d. Be clearly marked on the parking surface and with appropriate signage.
   e. Have a firm, stable, and slip-resistant surface.
   f. Be level, including adjacent drive aisles and key circulation corridors. The maximum slope in any direction shall not exceed five percent (5%).
   g. Have curb ramps used on any curb between the accessible parking space and the building entrance where needed to facilitate circulation between the parking surface level and walkway level.
   h. Share a single access aisle where two accessible parking spaces are adjacent.

Table 7 – Dimensions of Accessible Parking Spaces

Note: Access aisles shall be a minimum 1.5m in width and marked with a diagonal hatched pavement marking as per Figure 1.

4.01.09 Small Car Parking

Small car parking spaces are permitted subject to the following conditions:

1. Small car parking may only account for a maximum of 40% of the total parking spaces for all uses;
2. Despite Section 4.01.09(1), garages and driveways are not permitted to have small car parking spaces.
3. The depth of the spaces for small cars for 90 degree parking may be reduced from 5.5m to 4.5m;
4. Obstructed parking spaces under Section 4.01.04 may be designated as small car parking; and
5. Small car spaces shall be clearly marked “small car” on the surface parking stall or with a sign.

4.01.10 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements

1. The minimum number of required Energized Electric Vehicle Outlets shall be calculated in accordance with Table 8.
2. Where calculations of the required number of off-street parking spaces, Energized Spaces, and Energized Spaces that must be equipped with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment results in fractional numbers, calculations will be rounded (up or down) to the nearest whole number (e.g. 4.5 shall be rounded to 5; 4.45 shall be rounded to 4).
3. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements in accordance with Table 8 do not apply to residential visitor parking.
4. In Table 8, “Minimum charging level” refers to the minimum charging level to be provided at each energized space, where L2 = Level 2, and L2M = Level 2 with energy management enabled.
5. All conduits must be connected to electrical rooms.
6. Where an Electric Vehicle Management System (“EVMS”) is provided, all communications equipment, control systems, and other devises required to operate the EVMS shall be installed.
7. The following are required at the time of building permit application and must be approved prior to issuance of a building permit for a building subject to the requirements of this section. a. A site plan that shows the location, number and specifications of all energized parking spaces, conduits and electrical connections and, if required, the communications equipment, control systems and other devices required to operate the EVMS;
   b. A memo from an electrical engineer that verifies that the load capacity of the building can provide Level 2 Electric Vehicle charging to all parking spaces;

Table 8 – Minimum Number of Required Energized Electric Vehicle Outlets

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Section 4.02 – Loading Space Requirements

4.02.01 Supply

1. The minimum number of required loading spaces shall be calculated in accordance with Table 9.

Table 9 – Minimum Number of Required Loading Spaces

4.02.02 Design and Layout

1. Each loading space shall be of adequate size and with appropriate access to accommodate the vehicles expected to load and unload, but in no case shall a loading space be less than 7.5m in length, 3.5m in width, and have an over-height clearance of less than 3.0m.
2. Access to any loading area shall be arranged such that no reversing movements shall occur on arterial roads as designated by the City.
3. Each off-street loading space shall be clearly marked for use as a loading space in which standard, visitor, or accessible parking is not permitted.

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Section 4.03 – Bicycle and Mobility Scooter Regulations

4.03.01 Required Bicycle Spaces

1. The minimum number of required long-term and short-term bicycle spaces shall be calculated in accordance with Table 10.
2. Where calculations of the required number of off-street bicycle spaces results in fractional numbers, calculations will be rounded (up or down) to the nearest whole number (e.g. 4.5 shall be rounded to 5; 4.45 shall be rounded to 4).
3. Bicycle spaces are intended to be used for any micromobility device. Micromobility devices refer to small, lightweight personal-use vehicles such as bicycles, electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) and electric kick scooters (e-scooters).

Table 10 – Minimum Number of Required Bicycle Parking Spaces

Commercial (selected rows from Table 10)

Industrial / Institutional / Recreational (selected rows)

4.03.02 Bicycle Parking Design Specifications

1. Short-term bicycle parking shall be: a. Located not more than 15m of any main entrances, whether inside or outside of the building, within a well-lit area that is clearly visible and accessible to visitors and allows for casual surveillance by the occupants or users of the building.
   b. Located at the surface level, physically separated from vehicle parking facilities, and does not interfere with pedestrian travel.
   c. Provided as a bicycle rack that is permanently ground or wall anchored. Permitted bicycle racks include inverted U and post and ring designs.
   d. Designed in accordance with the dimensions in Table 11 and illustrated in Figure 2.

Table 11 – Short Term Bicycle Parking Design Specifications

2. Long-term bicycle parking shall be: a. Located inside a building or within a secure, weather-protected, dedicated bicycle parking facility accessible to residents, employees, or other identified users of the building.
   b. Designed with an entry door into the bicycle parking facility with a minimum width of 0.9m, and equipped with an automatic door opener.
   c. Provided as a bicycle rack that is permanently ground or wall anchored. Permitted bicycle racks include inverted U and post and ring designs.
   d. Located on each residential floor, surface level or at the first level of a vehicle parking area accessed directly from a primary building entrance, underground parking ramp, or by a stairwell that includes a ramp for bicycles. A location that is below the first level of a vehicle parking area may be permitted where an elevator designed to accommodate loading and unloading of bicycles is provided, offering direct access to the outside.
   e. Designed in accordance with the dimensions in Table 12 and illustrated in Figure 4.

Table 122 – Long Term Bicycle Parking Design Specifications

3. Each bicycle rack shall: a. Be designed as an inverted U or post and ring rack to enable the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to both be securely locked to the rack with a single U-style lock.
   b. Include mounting points or racks that are securely anchored to the ground, floor, or wall.
   c. For a horizontal or ground anchored space, include mounting points that support a bike at least 1 point on the front wheel and 1 point on the frame at least 0.2 m apart horizontally so that the bicycle cannot fall or be pushed over.
   d. For a vertical or wall anchored space, include mounting points that support the bike by at least 1 wheel and 1 other point of contact so that the bicycle cannot fall or be pushed over.
4. Stacked or vertical bicycle parking configurations cannot exceed 50% of the required long-term bicycle parking spaces. a. Stacked long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be designed to provide access without the need to lift the bicycle entirely off the ground and include a pneumatic or mechanical lift.

4.03.03 Oversized Bicycle Parking

1. A minimum of 15% of the required long-term bicycle parking and short-term bicycle parking spaces in the City Centre shall be designed as Oversized Bicycle Parking Spaces.
2. A minimum of 10% of the required long-term bicycle parking and short-term bicycle parking spaces in all areas outside of the City Centre shall be designed as Oversized Bicycle Parking Spaces.
3. Oversized Bicycle Parking Spaces shall be provided as ground-anchored racks and have minimum dimensions of 3.0m in length and 0.9m in width.
4. A minimum of 50% of required Long-Term Oversized Bicycle Parking Spaces shall have access to an electrified 110V outlet within 2m of the Oversized Bicycle Parking Space.

4.03.04 Mobility Scooter Regulations

1. A minimum of five (5) mobility scooter parking spaces are required in recreational facilities, assisted living facilities and medical clinics.
2. Mobility scooter parking spaces shall be a minimum 1.0m in width and 1.5m in length.
3. Mobility scooter parking spaces shall be located adjacent to the primary building entrance or inside of the building, and shall not impede pedestrian access to the building or sidewalk.
4. Mobility scooter parking spaces shall be secured and located within 2.0m of a 110V wall outlet.
5. Mobility scooter parking spaces shall be separate from bicycle parking spaces.
6. Mobility scooter spaces shall be designed with adequate turning space and accessible pathways between the parking space and the building entrance, with curb ramps where needed to facilitate circulation between the parking surface level and walkway level.

4.03.05 End of Trip Facilities

1. The minimum number of required end-of-trip facilities shall be calculated in accordance with Table 13 for commercial, industrial, and institutional uses.
2. Where a Bicycle Repair Set is required in accordance with Table 13, it shall at a minimum include tools for bikes, a commercial grade pump, and a way to raise a bike up to perform simple maintenance.

Table 13 – Required End-of-Trip Facilities