18A.30.280 Parking.
A. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces per cottage shall be provided for the entire development. An additional fifteen (15) percent of total required spaces shall be designated for guests.
B. All or a portion of new on-street parking provided as a component of the development may be counted towards minimum parking requirements if the approval authority finds that such parking configuration will result in adequate parking, and is compatible with the character and context of the surrounding area.
C. Carports are prohibited in cottage housing development.
D. Shared Detached Garages and Surface Parking Design. Parking areas should be located so their visual presence is minimized and associated noise or other impacts do not intrude into public spaces. These areas should also maintain the single-family character along public streets.
1. Shared detached garage structures may not exceed four (4) garage doors per building, and a total of one thousand (1,000) square feet.
2. For shared detached garages, the design of the structure must be similar and compatible to that of the dwelling units within the development.
3. Shared detached garage structures and surface parking areas must be screened from public streets and adjacent residential uses by landscaping consistent with LMC 18A.60.160, or architectural screening.
4. Shared detached garage structures shall be reserved for the parking of vehicles owned by the residents of the development. Storage of items which preclude the use of the parking spaces for vehicles is prohibited.
5. Surface parking areas may not be located in clusters of more than four (4) spaces. Clusters must be separated by a distance of at least twenty (20) feet.
6. The design of garages must include roof lines similar and compatible to that of the dwelling units within the development.
7. Parking lots shall be set back at least twenty (20) feet from front property lines and ten (10) feet from external side and rear property lines.
8. Garage doors shall not be oriented toward a public right-of-way with the exception of an alley.
9. Garages shall not be located between the common open space and the dwelling units. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]