12.48.250 Off-street parking regulations

12.48.250 Off-street parking regulations.

The provisions herein supplement the off-street parking provisions in Chapter 12.16 BMC. Where there is a conflict, the provisions herein apply.

A. Off-street parking regulations are set forth in Table 12.48.250 below.

Table 12.48.250. Off-street parking regulations for commercial uses (minimum number of parking spaces required).
Use Categories	RMU-H	RMU-M	OR-H	OR-M	OR-L	E-M	E-L
NONRESIDENTIAL (spaces per square feet of gross floor area, unless otherwise noted)
Automotive, marine, and heavy equipment services	1/500sf	1/500sf	1/500sf	1/500sf	1/400sf	1/500sf	1/400sf
Artisan manufacturing
Business or personal services use
Eating and drinking establishments
Education services
Government services, general
Health and social services
Recreation, culture and entertainment, indoor
Retail uses
Hotels and motels	1/unit or suite
Manufacturing, except artisan manufacturing	NA	NA	0.9/1,000sf	0.9/1,000sf	0.9/1,000sf	0.9/1,000sf	0.9/1,000sf
Uses not otherwise categorized	As determined by community development director
RESIDENTIAL (spaces per dwelling unit)
Studio + 1-bedroom*	0.75	1.0	0.75	1.0	1.0	NA	NA
2-bedroom*	1.15	1.4	1.15	1.4	1.4	NA	NA
3-bedroom or more*	1.5	1.7	1.5	1.7	1.7	NA	NA

*Note: Some developments within one-quarter mile of frequent transit may be eligible for a parking minimum exception per BMC 12.16.110(C) through (E).

(Ord. 2341 § 5 (Exh. A), 2020).