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19-006 ORDINANCE NO. 19- 006 2 3 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 5 AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 6 CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE V "MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING 7 REQUIREMENTS", SECTION 2, "STANDARDS"; PROVIDING FOR 8 CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND AN 9 EFFECTIVE DATE. 10 11 12 WHEREAS, in an effort to continue to move the City towards a greener, more 13 sustainable environment, staff is recommending to reduce the required parking standards for 14 certain residential uses based on the continued analysis of the City's minimum parking 15 requirements applicable to residential land uses, as started last year in conjunction with the 16 first test of regulations (CDRV 17-006) intended to address parking deficiencies documented 17 in certain areas of the city and possibly associated with overbuilt or expanded houses, group 18 homes, vacation rentals, etc.; and 19 WHEREAS, the proposed minor adjustments to the current regulations are intended 20 to consider the automobile ownership characteristics unique to household types, including 21 those with lower than average incomes and age restricted developments, development 22 sustainability, and environmentally sensitive design, while maintaining what staff believes is 23 a reasonable and adequate parking requirement; and 24 WHEREAS, the proposed revisions would create greater opportunities for increased 25 landscaping,and pervious area through the reduction in the amount of pavement on residential 26 sites. 27 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF 28 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: 29 Section 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are true and correct and are now ratified S:\CA\Ordinances\LDR Changes\Revise parking requirements for residential uses(Ch 4 Art V)-Ordinance.docx -I- 30 and confirmed by the City Commission. 31 Section 2. City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations, Chapter 4, 32 "Site Development Standards", Article V "Minimum off-street parking requirements", Sec. 2 33 "Standards" is hereby amended as follows: 34 35 Sec. 2. Standards. 36 A. General. 37 1. Rules and Methodology. 38 a. Parking space requirements shall be computed on the basis of the principal use of a structure 39 or lot, and using gross floor area unless stated otherwise in this article. Gross floor area, for the 40 purposes of this subsection, shall include the floor area occupied by the principal use, plus the floor 41 area occupied by all other enclosed spaces, including but not limited to storage rooms, maintenance 42 and mechanical rooms, offices, lounges, restrooms, lobbies, basements, mezzanines, and hallways. 43 b. Where several principal uses exist in one (1) structure or on one (1) lot, parking space 44 requirements shall be computed separately for each principal use, unless stated otherwise in this 45 article. Where parking spaces are required in this article for each of several principal uses that 46 commonly occur together, this is done for the purpose of clarification only, and shall not limit the 47 application of the requirement contained in this paragraph. 48 c. A use shall be considered a principal use,for the purposes of this subsection, if it could exist 49 separately from all other uses in the same structure or on the same lot, and would by itself generate 50 significant parking demand. 51 d. Where several principal uses exist in one (1) building or part of a building,and the floor area 52 of each principal use cannot be clearly delineated, the parking space requirement for the use 53 requiring the greatest number of parking spaces shall apply. 54 e. Where a use is not listed below, parking space requirements shall be determined by the City 55 Commission after review and recommendation by the Director of Planning and Zoning or designee. 56 f. Where the number of required parking spaces as computed includes a fraction, the number 57 of required parking spaces shall be the computed number rounded to the next highest whole 58 number. 59 g. Except as provided in Section 3.E. below, there shall be provided, at the time of the erection 60 of any structure or establishment of any use, a number of off-street parking spaces in accordance 61 with the following minimum requirements, and subject to the parking requirements of this 62 subsection. Where a structure or use is enlarged or increased in capacity by any means, including a 63 change in building occupancy which requires the provision of additional parking spaces, or a change 64 in use to or which requires additional parking spaces, the minimum number of parking spaces shall 65 be computed by applying these requirements to the entire structure or use. S:\CA\Ordinances\LDR Changes\Revise parking requirements for residential uses(Ch 4 Art V)-Ordinance.docx -2- 66 2. Minimum Number of Required Off-Street Spaces for Non-Residential Uses. No fewer than 67 four(4) parking spaces shall be provided for any non-residential use. 68 3. Location of Off-Street Parking Areas. 69 a. Residential. Required parking spaces for all dwellings shall be located on the same lot as the 70 dwelling to be served. 71 b. Non-residential. Required parking spaces for all non-residential uses shall be owned by the 72 owner of the building or lot to be served, and shall be located on the same lot, or not more than 73 three hundred (300) feet distance, unless the property is located within those areas defined within 74 the adaptive re-use section of the Code (Chapter 4, Article 5, Section 4). In those areas, required 75 parking spaces may be leased within three hundred (300)feet of the use in which they serve, subject 76 to Board and City Commission approval, and the property shall be posted with signage indicating to 77 patrons the location of the leased parking. 78 4. Driveways and other impervious surfaces within front or side yards of single-and two-family 79 dwelling units. 80 a. Applicability. The requirements of this section are applicable to new construction projects, 81 modifications that increase air-conditioned living space and/or number of bedrooms, and requests 82 for a Certificate of Use. 83 b. Driveways shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or other hard-surface as approved by 84 the City Engineer. Where possible, design and construction should maximize the afbedle reflective 85 properties and minimize the heat island effect of such improvements. Also where possible, tandem 86 parking design, defined as the arrangement of two parking spaces placed one behind the other, is 87 encouraged to minimize impervious surface area and maximize the environmental design of the 88 project. 89 c. Such surfaces shall not exceed 40%of the minimum front yard area. 90 5. Tandem parking for multi-family developments. Tandem parking spaces may be counted as 91 meeting the parking requirements in multi-family developments only in such instances where the 92 tandem spaces are assigned to the same dwelling unit. The number and location of the tandem 93 parking spaces are subject to review and approval of the Planning&Zoning Director. 94 95 B. Table 4-17. Residential and Lodging Uses. ■ Residential and Lodging Uses Standard Number of Required Parking Spaces Building area size is based upon gross floor area (in square feet) unless specifically expressed otherwise. Single-family,duplex dwelling, or mobile home: xi,' S:\CA\Ordinances\LDR Changes\Revise parking requirements for residential uses(Ch 4 Art V)-Ordinance.docx 3 Efficiency or one (1)-bedroom apartment: 1.51'2'3 Within Mixed Use Core district: 1.333 Two (2)or more bedroom apartment: 24,2,3 Within Mixed Use Core district: 1.66}2,3 Dormitories: 1 per unit Hotel & motel suite: 1.25 per unit6 Within Mixed Use Core district: 1 per unit Group home (types 1 and 2): 21,2 Group home (type 3) 1 per 3 beds Bed & breakfast: 12'' Live/work unit: 1 per 2 units' 97 98 1 A. For construction of a new single-family or two-family structure,A a minimum of two (2) spaces 99 are required per unit, or 1 space per bedroom, whichever is greatest. An exception may be made 100 when the house is constructed for individuals meeting purchase or eligibility requirements that 101 include maximum income thresholds, then a maximum of 2 parking spaces shall be required per 102 dwelling unit. For those structures with five (5)or more bedrooms,the required parking greater than 103 four (4) spaces would be noted on the permit drawings, labeled as a future parking space and sited 104 and designed to conform to City standards. This provision would establish how the additional 105 space(s)can be accommodated if needed in the future,to prevent overflow of vehicles onto the lawn 106 areas or the public right-of-way. - _ - _ _ . . - . - -' - . 107 108 - . . - . - •- _ .. - - _ . . - - - 109 for a business tax receipt or certificate of use. 110 B. For expansions to existing single-family or two-family structures that increase the number of 111 bedrooms, only the new bedrooms are required to provide additional parking in compliance with 112 footnote 1.A. above. At a minimum, no less than two (2) parking spaces shall be provided for each 113 dwelling unit. 114 C. For single-family or two-family structures that require a change in use or occupancy, and/or a 115 certificate of use and business tax receipt, a minimum of two (2) spaces are required per unit, or 1 116 space per bedroom, whichever is greatest. 117 D. For new single-family subdivisions or planned developments with attached or detached single- 118 family dwellings,a detailed justification may be submitted for review during the development review S:\CA\Ordinances\LDR Changes\Revise parking requirements for residential uses(Ch 4 Art V)-Ordinance.docx • -4- 119 process requesting exemption from these regulations, which demonstrate, through recognized 120 professional parking studies or parking analyses of similar projects constructed by the developer or 121 other similar projects constructed within the City,that a lesser parking requirement is warranted. 122 z Residential driveways can be used to satisfy,or partially satisfy the parking space requirements for 123 single-family detached dwelling units, duplexes, and multi-family dwelling units containing garages, 124 provided such driveways are of sufficient size to meet the parking space requirements of this 125 subsection. A residential driveway of sufficient size shall be provided prior to the issuance of a 126 certificate of occupancy. If garages are used towards meeting minimum parking requirements, said 127 garages shall remain open and available for vehicle parking consistent with the design represented 128 at time of approval. For all required parking spaces not located within an enclosed garage, the first 129 parking space shall be the minimum size required for a handicap space, exclusive of public or private 130 rights-of-way, and all other required spaces must be dimensioned in accordance with current city 131 standards. All driveways shall be setback at least two (2) feet from interior side and corner side 132 property lines, and maintained and drained so as to prevent nuisance conditions or a danger to the 133 public and/or adjacent property owners. Any expansion to an existing driveway shall require a zoning 134 permit from the Planning and Zoning Division in accordance with the procedures specified in Chapter 135 2, Article II, Section 5.B.; however, any driveway expansion (or similar impervious surface) that is 136 equal to or greater than eight hundred (800) square feet shall require the approval of a land 137 development permit in accordance with Chapter 2, Article III, Section 3. Any work, such as a 138 driveway, proposed within the swale (right-of-way) shall require a permit from the Engineering 139 Division in accordance with the procedures specified in Chapter 2, Article III, Section 4. 140 3 Guest parking shall be provided at a rate of 0.15 spaces per unit for residential developments 141 consisting of three (3) or more dwelling units. 142 4 Required parking shall be calculated on the basis of one (1) space per each employee, manager,or 143 owner and one (1) parking space for each guest unit. Newly created parking may be located only in 144 the rear and side yard. 145 5 In addition to the required parking for the residential unit, the city requires that one (1) parking 146 space per two (2) live/work units be provided to meet business activity needs. Parking provided to 147 meet this requirement shall be located on the lot, built into or under the structure, or within three 148 hundred (300) feet of the unit in which the use is located. The distance shall be a straight line 149 measurement from a point on the boundary line of the property of the subject unit to the closest 150 boundary line of the property on which the parking is located. Parking provided to accommodate 151 said space, including driveways of adequate depth in front of the unit's garage, shall not serve as 152 meeting required parking for the unit's residential use. 153 6 Hotel/motel uses open to the general public, such as a restaurant or lounge, shall provide parking 154 at a rate of fifty percent(50%) of the requirement of a standalone operation. 155 156 157 Section 3. Each and every other provision of the Land Development Regulations 158 not herein specifically amended, shall remain in full force and effect as originally adopted. S:\CA\Ordinances'LDR Changes\Revise parking requirements for residential uses(Ch 4 Art V)-Ordinance.docx -5- 159 Section 4. All laws and ordinances applying to the City of Boynton Beach in 160 conflict with any provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. 161 Section 5. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion 162 thereof be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not 163 affect the remainder of this Ordinance. 164 Section 6. Authority is hereby given to codify this Ordinance. 165 Section 7. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. 166 FIRST READING this A:4 day of lct -y , 2019. 167 SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSAGE this 4- day of f I k• ,2019. 168 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 169 170 YES NO 171 172 Mayor—Steven B. Grant 173 174 Vice Mayor—Christina L. Romelus l 175 176 Commissioner—Mack McCray V 177 178 Commissioner—Justin Katz f 179 180 • Commissioner—Aimee Kelley 181 182 183 VOTE 184 185 ATTEST: 186 187 PA 46. 188 Judith Pyle, CMC 189 City Cl rk = .Y N Tp 190 �, ..;....... •4 �' 191 (Corporate Seal) ` BpORA • <.' � 2 p t•" � ' 1920 11'• A S:\CA\Ordinances\LDR Changes\Revise parking requirements for residential uses(Ch 4 Art V)-Ordinance.docx -6- DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT =4.) PLANNING AND ZONING <R Memorandum PZ 18-069 TO: Chair and Members Planning& Development Board FROM: Ed Breese Planning and Zoning Administrator DATE: December 10, 2018 RE: Approve modifications to parking requirements (CDRV 19-001) - Amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter 4. Zoning, Article V. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements, Section 2.A. & B., to revise parking requirements for residential uses, and modifications to shed requirements (CDRV 19-002) — Amending the LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, Chapter 3. Zoning, Article V. Supplemental Regulations, Section 3.E., to increase potential siting locations for permanent sheds and storage structures. EXPLANATION Parking Amendments In an effort to continue to move the City towards a greener, more sustainable environment, staff is recommending to reduce the required parking standards for certain residential uses. The proposed changes are based on the continued analysis of the City's minimum parking requirements applicable to residential land uses, as started last year in conjunction with the first test of regulations (CDRV 17- 006) intended to address parking deficiencies documented in certain areas of the city and possibly associated with overbuilt or expanded houses, group homes, vacation rentals, etc. Those regulations resulted in revisions to the parking requirements to mandate a parking space be provided for each bedroom of the dwelling unit, and for those dwelling units with five (5) or more bedrooms, 1.5 parking spaces per bedroom. The unintended impacts of increasing parking requirements for home expansions and group homes, applied to all residential categories, has the consequences of adversely impacting developments that may have lower than the typical vehicle ownership / parking demand. These proposed minor adjustments to the current regulations are intended to consider the automobile ownership characteristics unique to household types, including those with lower than average incomes and age restricted developments, development sustainability, and environmentally sensitive design, while maintaining what staff believes is a reasonable and adequate parking requirement. The proposed revisions would create greater opportunities for increased landscaping, and pervious area through the reduction in the amount of pavement on residential sites. In essence, the proposed amendments would: Parking&Shed Amendments(CDRV 19-001 &19-002) Memo PZ No.18-069 • Distinguish between, and create separate requirements for, 1) the construction of a new single-family or two-family structure; 2) expansions to single-family or two-family structures which create additional bedrooms; 3) change of use and/or occupancy of single- family or two-family structures, as well as those requiring a certificate of use and business tax receipt; and 4) new single-family subdivisions or planned developments with attached or detached single-family dwellings. • Allow flexibility, facilitate cost savings, and support sustainable design by reducing unneeded impervious surfaces. • Remove multi-family developments from the previous regulations. • Retain the language created under CDRV 17-006 which limited the amount of the front yard that could be paved for parking purposes to 40%, thus preserving the amount of greenspace. The suggested parking amendments can be best described below: 1. Creation of four (4) categories of regulations for parking for single-family and two-family structures as opposed to the one (1) scenario contained in Code Review 17-006. 2. The first category is for the construction of a new single-family or two-family structure, in which parking required will be a minimum of two (2) parking spaces or one (1) per bedroom whichever is greatest. For those structures with five (5) or more bedrooms, the required parking greater than four (4) spaces would be noted on the permit drawings, labeled as a future parking space, and sited and designed to conform to City standards. This provision would establish how the additional space(s) can be accommodated if needed in the future, to prevent overflow of vehicles onto lawn areas or the public right-of-way. 3. The second category is for expansions to single-family or two-family structures, in which bedrooms are added. In this instance, only the new bedrooms are subject to providing additional parking. 4. The third category is for existing single-family or two-family structures which undergo a change in use or occupancy, or are required a certificate of use or business tax receipt. In these instances, a minimum of two (2) parking spaces or one (1) per bedroom whichever is greatest. 5. The fourth and last category is for new single-family subdivisions or planned developments with attached or detached single-family dwellings. These typically larger developments may submit a detailed justification through a parking study or analysis for staff review in determination of the required parking ratio. 6. Additionally, as part of this amendment, multi-family developments are removed from these same requirements adopted under CDRV 17-006 (see Attachment "A"for greater detail of the proposed amendments to the parking regulations). Shed and Storage Structures Amendment The locating of sheds on corner lots can present some difficulties, as a result of the builder constructing the residence with large building setbacks from both street rights-of-way. This condition may result in limited back and side yards for siting accessory structures such as sheds. In some instances, property owners have subsequently constructed a screened porch, a patio, or a pool, and -2- Parking&Shed Amendments(CDRV 19-001 &19-002) Memo PZ No.18-069 have little or no useable yard due to the original construction of the house. The purpose of this suggested amendment is to eliminate the loss of useable yard characteristic of many corner lot properties due to large setbacks. (see Attachment "B"for greater detail of the proposed amendments associated with locating sheds and storage structures). CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION Staff proposes these code amendments to in an effort to equitably impose parking requirements across a variety of single-family and two-family home development scenarios, and to provide greater options for placement of sheds and storage structures on corner lots. Attachments S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\SPECPROJ\CODE REVIEW\CDRV 19-001&19-002\Staff Report.doc -3 - ATTACH ENT "A" Land Development Regulations, Chapter 4. Zoning,Article V. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements: Sec.2. Standards. A. General. 1. Rules and Methodology. a. Parking space requirements shall be computed on the basis of the principal use of a structure or lot,and using gross floor area unless stated otherwise in this article. Gross floor area,for the purposes of this subsection,shall include the floor area occupied by the principal use, plus the floor area occupied by all other enclosed spaces,including but not limited to storage rooms,maintenance and mechanical rooms, offices, lounges, restrooms, lobbies, basements, mezzanines, and hallways. b. Where several principal uses exist in one (1) structure or on one (1) lot, parking space requirements shall be computed separately for each principal use, unless stated otherwise in this article. Where parking spaces are required in this article for each of several principal uses that commonly occur together,this is done for the purpose of clarification only,and shall not limit the application of the requirement contained in this paragraph. c. A use shall be considered a principal use, for the purposes of this subsection, if it could exist separately from all other uses in the same structure or on the same lot, and would by itself generate significant parking demand. d. Where several principal uses exist in one (1) building or part of a building, and the floor area of each principal use cannot be clearly delineated,the parking space requirement for the use requiring the greatest number of parking spaces shall apply. e. Where a use is not listed below, parking space requirements shall be determined by the City Commission after review and recommendation by the Director of Planning and Zoning or designee. f. Where the number of required parking spaces as computed includes a fraction, the number of required parking spaces shall be the computed number rounded to the next highest whole number. g. Except as provided in Section 3.E. below,there shall be provided, at the time of the erection of any structure or establishment of any use, a number of off-street parking spaces in accordance with the following minimum requirements, and subject to the parking requirements of this subsection. Where a structure or use is enlarged or increased in capacity by any means, including a change in building occupancy which requires the provision of additional parking spaces, or a change in use to or which requires additional parking spaces,the minimum number of parking spaces shall be computed by applying these requirements to the entire structure or use. 2. Minimum Number of Required Off-Street Spaces for Non-Residential Uses. No fewer than four(4) parking spaces shall be provided for any non-residential use. 3. Location of Off-Street Parking Areas. a. Residential. Required parking spaces for all dwellings shall be located on the same lot as the dwelling to be served. b. Non-residential. Required parking spaces for all non-residential uses shall be owned by the owner of the building or lot to be served, and shall be located on the same lot, or not more than three hundred(300)feet distance,unless the property is located within those areas defined within the adaptive re-use section of the Code (Chapter 4, Article 5, Section 4). In those areas, required parking spaces may be leased within three hundred (300) feet of the use in which they serve, subject to Board and City Commission approval,and the property shall be posted with signage indicating to patrons the location of the leased parking. 4. Driveways and other impervious surfaces within front or side yards of single- and two-family dwelling units. a. Applicability. The requirements of this section are applicable to new construction projects, modifications that increase air-conditioned living space and/or number of bedrooms, and requests for a Certificate of Use. b. Driveways shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or other hard-surface as approved by the City Engineer.Where possible,design and construction should maximize the albedo reflective properties and minimize the heat island effect of such improvements.Also where possible,tandem parking design, defined as the arrangement of two parking spaces placed one behind the other,is encouraged to minimize impervious surface area and maximize the environmental design of the project. c. Such surfaces shall not exceed 40%of the minimum front yard area. 5. Tandem parking for multi-family developments.Tandem parking spaces may be counted as meeting the parking requirements in multi-family developments only in such instances where the tandem spaces are assigned to the same dwelling unit.The number and location of the tandem parking spaces are subject to review and approval of the Planning&Zoning Director. B. Table 4-17. Residential and Lodging Uses. ■ Residential and Lodging Uses Standard Number of Required Parking Spaces Building area size is based upon gross floor area (in square feet)unless specifically expressed otherwise. Single-family,duplex dwelling,or mobile home: x1,2 Efficiency or one (1)-bedroom apartment: 1.51,2,3 Within Mixed Use Core district: 1.333 Two(2)or more bedroom apartment: 2 ,2,3 Within Mixed Use Core district: 1.66'72,3 Dormitories: 1 per unit Hotel&motel suite: 1.25 per unit6 Within Mixed Use Core district: 1 per unit Group home(types 1 and 2): 21,2 Group home(type 3) 1 per 3 beds Bed &breakfast: 12.4 Live/work unit: 1 per 2 units' 1 A. For construction of a new single-family or two-family structure,A a minimum of two (2)spaces are required per unit, or 1 space per bedroom, whichever is greatest. An exception may be made when the house is constructed for individuals meeting purchase or eligibility requirements that include maximum income thresholds, then a maximum of 2 parking spaces shall be required per dwelling unit. For those structures with five (5) or more bedrooms, the required parking greater then four(4)spaces would be noted on the permit drawings, labeled as a future parking space and sited and designed to conform to City standards. This provision would establish how the additional space(s) can be accommodated if needed in the future, to prevent overflow of vehicles onto the lawn areas or the public right-of-way. B. For expansions to existing single-family or two-family structures that increase the number of bedrooms,only the new bedrooms are required to provide additional parking in compliance with footnote 1.A.above.At a minimum, no less than two(2)parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. C. For single-family or two-family structures that require a change in use or occupancy, and/or a certificate of use and business tax receipt,a minimum of two(2)spaces are required per unit,or 1 space per bedroom,whichever is greatest. D.For new single-family subdivisions or planned developments with attached or detached single-family dwellings, a detailed justification may be submitted for review during the development review process requesting exemption from these regulations, which demonstrate, through recognized professional parking studies or parking analyses of similar projects constructed by the developer or other similar projects constructed within the City,that a lesser parking requirement is warranted. 2 Residential driveways can be used to satisfy, or partially satisfy the parking space requirements for single-family detached dwelling units, duplexes, and multi-family dwelling units containing garages, provided such driveways are of sufficient size to meet the parking space requirements of this subsection. A residential driveway of sufficient size shall be provided prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. If garages are used towards meeting minimum parking requirements, said garages shall remain open and available for vehicle parking consistent with the design represented at time of approval. For all required parking spaces not located within an enclosed garage,the first parking space shall be the minimum size required for a handicap space, exclusive of public or private rights-of-way, and all other required spaces must be dimensioned in accordance with current city standards. All driveways shall be setback at least two(2)feet from interior side and corner side property lines,and maintained and drained so as to prevent nuisance conditions or a danger to the public and/or adjacent property owners. Any expansion to an existing driveway shall require a zoning permit from the Planning and Zoning Division in accordance with the procedures specified in Chapter 2, Article II, Section 5.B.; however, any driveway expansion(or similar impervious surface)that is equal to or greater than eight hundred (800)square feet shall require the approval of a land development permit in accordance with Chapter 2,Article III,Section 3. Any work,such as a driveway,proposed within the swale(right-of-way)shall require a permit from the Engineering Division in accordance with the procedures specified in Chapter 2,Article III,Section 4. 3 Guest parking shall be provided at a rate of 0.15 spaces per unit for residential developments consisting of three(3)or more dwelling units. 4 Required parking shall be calculated on the basis of one (1) space per each employee, manager, or owner and one (1) parking space for each guest unit. Newly created parking may be located only in the rear and side yard. 5 In addition to the required parking for the residential unit,the city requires that one (1) parking space per two (2) live/work units be provided to meet business activity needs. Parking provided to meet this requirement shall be located on the lot, built into or under the structure, or within three hundred (300) feet of the unit in which the use is located. The distance shall be a straight line measurement from a point on the boundary line of the property of the subject unit to the closest boundary line of the property on which the parking is located. Parking provided to accommodate said space, including driveways of adequate depth in front of the unit's garage, shall not serve as meeting required parking for the unit's residential use. 6 Hotel/motel uses open to the general public,such as a restaurant or lounge, shall provide parking at a rate of fifty percent(50%)of the requirement of a standalone operation.