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Narrative / Executive Summary

Existing Site Context

Strategic Advisory Committee Recommendations

Initial Zoning Investigations

Survey

Transit System Assessment

Summary of Space Requirements

Traffic Flow & Program Diagrams

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The mission of Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA), the public transportation provider for Mahoning County, Ohio, is to enhance the quality of life for its community by providing innovative transportation solutions that are safe, dependable, cost-effective, and customer focused. In an initiative to fulfil this mission, WRTA has been working through the process to fund and rebuild a re-imagined Federal Station Transit Center at 340 W. Federal St, one of their main transit hubs.

In February 2023, WRTA was awarded a RAISE Planning grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to undertake the Engineering and Design of a of this new facility. WRTA then awarded the design and engineering of the new transit center to the team led by Richard L.

Bowen & Associates (Bowen).

According to the RAISE agreement, “(t)his project will provide the engineering and design work for the reconstruction of WRTA’s current transit hub by enhancing the facility to provide better passenger amenities and increase the use of the site for parking and electric vehicle charging. The facility will also be designed to allow transit bus electric charging. The design of the facility will meet or exceed the minimum requirements to be LEED certified. As part of the project WRTA will also engage the community and local agencies and non-profits in the area around the transit hub to integrate their ideas and concerns so that the facility will be a positive addition to the community.”

The goal of the project is to support economic development, ridership, multimodal connectivity and accessibility, increasing transit access for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. This will be accomplished within the framework of a Transit Oriented Development (TOD), a land use strategy that focuses growth and development around public transportation stations, creating compact, mixed-use communities. Built around the new Federal Station, and with the engagement of a private developer, this project will leverage the principles of TOD to re-imagine WRTA’s Federal Station into a mixed-use facility, improving the quality of life for the region.

The new Federal Station will provide immediate benefits to WRTA passengers by creating a safe, climate-controlled environment for waiting, boarding, and transfers. And by integrating multi-family and retail components, the project has the potential to further support transit riders by providing access to key services, such as groceries, cafes, or banks on the same campus as the buses they rely on every day.

This document serves as a record of the first design phase, a data collecting exercise called Programming. During this phase, Bowen and the design team consultants met with representatives from WRTA.

Bowen also met with the Strategic Advisory Committee, a selected group of area thought leaders across multiple public and private entities to review the general project ideas and get feedback.

Compiling all the information gathered, this Program Document catalogs all existing spaces, their area, and their use, and compares that to WRTA’s needed and desired spaces, with their corresponding areas and uses.

Using the program as a guide to estimate the square footage for each space, Bowen investigated a series of diagram studies to determine how these program pieces could best be arranged on the site. First looking at the traffic flow of the buses, how this fits on the site and creates space for the rest of the site to be filled with built amenities.

Next, identifying pros and cons of each option. After presenting these studies to the WRTA, Bowen proceeded to lay out the programmed spaces on the site.

Bowen and the design team will proceed to the Conceptual design phase upon approval of the programming document and direction from the WRTA.

WRTA Team:

Dean Harris, Executive Director Jeff Siwiec, Director of Maintenance & Procurement Jordan Pennell, External Affairs Director Judy Rodriguez, Director of Transportation Charles Nelson, Transit Consultant

Bowen Design Team (Programming):

Ken Emling, VP of Public Architecture | Transit Leader Kyle Hulewat, Director of Design Julia Weiss, Senior Project Architect Beth Bartz, Transit Lead at Kimley-Horn Joe Gonda, Civil Engineer at Buckeye Civil Design, LLC Donald Johnson, Associate Director at Osborn Engineering

Strategic Advisory Committee:

City of Youngstown Economic Action Group Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley Youngstown Business Incubator Youngstown Cityscape Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Purple Cat Board of Mahoning County Commissioners Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation DeYor Youngstown State University YSU Excellence Training Center Lake to River Economic Development Mahoning Valley Historical Society Youngstown Chamber of Commerce Western Reserve Port Authority Inspiring Minds

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On April 16, 2025, the Bowen design team met with the WRTA and the Strategic Advisory Committee to present the following existing site context diagrams and discuss initial thoughts regarding the project.

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WRTA OFFICES

MAINTENANCE

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FEDERAL

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MU-FF : FEDERAL PLAZA

BUILDING FORM: DOWNTOWN MAINSTREET

MU-DF : DOWNTOWN FORM DISTRICT

BUILDING FORM: DOWNTOWN MAINSTREET &

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KOHLI HALL

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SERVICESDEYOR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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ORIGINAL BUILDING

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DOWNTOWN GATEWAY

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1) If there were retail spaces available throughout the building, what would you like to see? What would draw people to the center?

2) What are some amenities that would be attractive to potential residents?

3) How could our project omplement other efforts occuring downtown?

4) Would there be anything that we are doin gthat could be harmful?

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SARAH DAUGHERTY

YNDC

F E E D B AC K

1) If there were retail spaces available throughout the building, what would you like to see? What would draw people to the center?

2) What are some amenities that would be attractive to potential residents?

3) How could our project complement other efforts occuring downtown?

4) Would there be anything that we are doing that could be harmful?

Something useful for downtown that can support itself without relying heavily on foot traffic.

This will be your biggest challenge. Potentially a printing service/Fedex/UPS that could print and produce on site but ship elsewhere or be beneficial for the downtown office environment.

Coffee shops are an easy go-to, but they might not attract enough people without a critical mass coming from the west of the station.

Equitable transit access is key for downtown and the region to prosper. A dignified, safe, clean center will promote transit ridership and expand the built footprint of downtown. MVHS and the ETC have developed downtown further west, and this project will legitimize downtown as you continue to build, running parallel with east end expansion down to Penguin City and Flea.

Current issues with YCS not busing students and more gatherings resulting in potential conflicts near the station could impact the residential base and ease of connectivity from the ETC to the Vindy 107 project. Enhanced security in the transit center and nearby public spaces will be key. I assume YCSD will solve this by the time the project is built.

BARB EWING

YBI -

YOUNGSTOWN

BUSINESS

INCUBATOR

The only thing that our staff clearly identified as something that they’d like to see would be an option for a restaurant or even kiosk that serves sandwiches/ sandwiches at reasonable prices.

When Federal Plaza closed, all of our good carry-out options disappeared. It would be awesome if it were a little food court, but I don’t know if there’s enough demand to support that.

We’d also like a good coffee shop, but who wouldn’t?

A random thought that may not be helpful, but since people are traveling through, perhaps a little shop that sells locally produced goods.

Some of our women/minority clients could sell merchandise out of there.

No one seemed very passionate about housing, although most of our team don’t live in Youngstown.

Some greenspace and landscaping to “soften” the look of the facility. Right now, it’s not unattractive, but it definitely has a bus station vibe.

MATT FALTER

LAKE TO RIVER

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Restaurants, cafés, and food retailers to include Farm-to-table restaurants, microbreweries, gourmet coffee shops, etc.

These types of establishments encourage longer visits downtown, support nightlife and culture, and contribute significantly to sales tax revenue.

Secure facility, fitness center, rooftop deck, high speed internet, in-unit washer/dryer, available, cost-effective parking options, soundproof units.

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JACKIE RULLER

YSU EXCELLENCE TRAINIG

CENTER

F E E D B AC K

1) If there were retail spaces available throughout the building, what would you like to see? What would draw people to the center?

2) What are some amenities that would be attractive to potential residents?

3) How could our project complement other efforts occuring downtown?

4) Would there be anything that we are doing that could be harmful?

Have a place for people to hang out that offers wifi and electrical outlets

Convenience Store (e.g. Sheets, 7-11, WaWa, etc.)

Food places-café for breakfast and lunch food (we have no vending or anything in the ETC, and our workforce students are in the building 6-8 hours a day, so this would be huge for us.

Somebody over here suggested have a space that various people representing social programs could use (on a registration basis) to offer program information or a general information space -when people could advertise summer concerts, workforce training, NCUS programs, housing programs etc.

Quick food options: Affordable, fast-casual spots (think sandwich/salad/smoothie bars or even a good pizza place)

Local goods or pop-up market space: A rotating vendor stall or mini market that highlights local artists, bakers, or makers could make the area feel vibrant and community-driven.

Pharmacy or convenience store: For small essentials like snacks, hygiene items, or over-the-counter medicine, especially helpful for students living downtown or commuters.

Coffee shop with study space:

A local coffee shop or café that stays open later and has free Wi-Fi/charging stations would be huge for students and staff who want a spot to study, meet, or relax between classes/work.

A spot that offers student discounts or loyalty programs

Secure parking and good lighting: Especially important for anyone walking or commuting downtown.

On-site laundry and secure package lockers:

Basic but convenient.

Pet-friendly with a dog park area: Lots of younger renters have pets, and this would make the space more appealing.

Rooftop or shared outdoor space: A small green area or rooftop hangout spot makes a big difference in creating community.

Fitness center, or at least a gym partnership or discounted membership with YSU.

Short-term leasing options for internship or semester-based housing

Outdoor patio or green space for relaxation, studying, or social events

Being a safe environment overall, being able to walk over there freely. More security/police presence.

Areas that people hang out in would have to be sufficiently monitored/staffed with security etc.

But you may want to set up some sort of system where only people with bus tokens or proof of residence/YSU students can enter. Or maybe only allow people to hang out for a certain amount of time. Maybe an arcade game area?

If people are occupied, they are less likely to cause trouble.

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CARL DIGGS

INSPIRING MINDS

STEPHANIE GILCHRIST

JENNIFER OZENGHAR

CITY OF YOUNGSTOWN

F E E D B AC K

1) If there were retail spaces available throughout the building, what would you like to see? What would draw people to the center?

2) What are some amenities that would be attractive to potential residents?

3) How could our project complement other efforts occuring downtown?

4) Would there be anything that we are doing that could be harmful?

Maker space

Rent out/share a community room space.

Engage the High School students

Partnership to provide after-school programs for high school students.

Engage with other local organizations to utilize that space in addition to Inspiring Minds- e.g. OH WOW Children’s Museum, Butler Art, Business Incubator, YSU, SMARTS for ARTS.

1:10 staff to students, with 100-200 students estimated using federal station.

We would like to see more retail stores and co-working space for students and adults who live downtown.

Always thought the downtown lacks a small gift type shop with affordable cards/small fresh floral bouquets/ candles/ Ytown

Memorabilia/ maybe even gift card kiosk/ postage stamps – downtown restaurants attract patrons celebrating events like anniversaries, birthdays, etc. & businesses celebrate Admin Assist Day, retirements, etc… so could be quick stop & purchase items?

Unique vendors, or locally made affordable artisan items.

Ice cream shop or Smoothies shop – maybe a Handel’s franchise or a small DQ or a Jamba Juice?

Retail needs to be easy to access for pedestrians & hopefully quick car access for a stop & roll, with bright, clean & inviting spaces – with quick check-out location. Possibly an ATM?

A dry cleaner/laundromat, quick food mart, pharmacy.

Wondering who is your target resident demographic? That, to me, is what would drive some of those amenities –

For activities: space for dart groups/ Jenga/ shuffleboard/ duck pin bowling/ arcade/ pickle ball (as Steph said mentioned)/ small fitness room/community room for small gatherings.

Dog spa or doggy day care (pets are this generation’s kids for many). I want to see a dog park somewhere downtown. Would WRTA accommodate pets on buses?

We would like to have activities like a Pickle Ball Court, Golf Simulator, Bowling, etc.

To me the goal is to envision what would attract you and others to the downtown to live. Like I mentioned at meeting, would love to see a circular pull-in drive that looks like you’re coming into a hotel with a portico so you can get in and out without precipitation on your head

Utilize a WRTA designated downtown shuttle, (like the Smart2?) to shuttle residents around downtown or to/from places?

Make it inviting, aesthetically pleasing, well-lit and safe – then it would not be harmful.

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DANI DIER

DEYOR STAMBAUGH

AUDITORIUM

F E E D B AC K

1) If there were retail spaces available throughout the building, what would you like to see? What would draw people to the center?

2) What are some amenities that would be attractive to potential residents?

3) How could our project complement other efforts occuring downtown?

4) Would there be anything that we are doing that could be harmful?

Boutique shops or local artisan markets that reflect the creative culture of the area.

Coffee shops or dessert spots that remain open later on performance nights.

Cultural spaces like a small gallery, bookstore, or music shop that align with the interests of DeYor patrons.

Grocery option the necessary items, with fresh produce.

Market space similar to Westside Market in Cleveland

DeYor patrons frequently seek:

Places to dine or grab a drink before or after a show.

Safe, well-lit, and comfortable waiting areas if arriving early.

Possibly pop-up merchandise vendors, artist meet-and-greets, or pre-show experiences nearby.

A vibrant, walkable environment with appealing storefronts would enhance the theatergoing experience.

Downtown residents often look for:

Secure onsite parking and secure well-lit entrances

Fitness facilities or wellness spaces

Rooftop or outdoor common areas

High-speed internet and modern appliances

Flexible workspaces or co-working lounges

Proximity to restaurants, theaters (like DeYor), parks, and grocery option.

Live-work-play integration is especially appealing to young professionals, artists, and retirees.

Strengthen the downtown arts and culture district by creating more synergy with DeYor, Stambaugh Auditorium, the Youngstown Playhouse, and other cultural assets.

Increase foot traffic and overall vibrancy, helping downtown feel more active and safe.

Support economic revitalization and encourage additional investment.

Offer potential partnership opportunities for community programming or resident engagement with local institutions.

Noise, access restrictions, or road closures during performances or load-in/load-out times could be problematic.

Coordination around shared infrastructure (loading docks, parking lots, etc.) would be critical.

Maintaining clear wayfinding and pedestrian flow to DeYor during and after construction is key.

OTHER THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

Upscale or unique dining options we already have a great selection, both in downtown, and on Belmont for pre- and post-show meals. Is there a way, to help build partnerships, for the community to go and support those businesses, versus just staying in one square block.

Do not duplicate, we want to expand upon giving more opportunities, not take away from what is already here. I know I already said this but there are so many things Downtown needs, there is no reason to duplicate.

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Exerpts from the Youngstown Final Adopted Published Version 4-13:

MU-DF Mixed Use - Downtown Form District The Mixed Use-Downtown (MU-DF) district is created for the purpose of maintaining and strenghening the established character of the downtown area (excluding Federal Plaza)...

Building Types Permitted: Downtown Main Street, Downtown General, Iconic.

MU-FF Mixed Use - Downtown Form District The Mixed Use - Federal Plaza (MU-FF) district is created for the purpose of maintaing and strengthening the established character of the Federal Plaza...

Building Types Permitted: Downtown Main Street, Iconic.

...including its pattern of building form and scalem street enclosure, lot occupancy, and parking location. Permitted building tyles and their location on individual lots have been established on the existing development pattern in that area, and new development and redevelopment will be required to be conistent with that established character.

Downtown Main Street Building Main Street Buildings, in general, are pedestrian‐oriented, mixed‐use buildings that constitute much of the urban fabric of downtown. These buildings are built close to the sidewalk with little to no setback, with allowances for entrances to be recessed slightly from the sidewalk.

Parking is located in the rear and entrances are located on the front of the building, just off the sidewalk. A high level of transparency on the ground story, in the form of a storefront, allows passersby to view into the building or display window. This Building Type allows for service, retail, and office uses on the ground floor and office or residential above.

The height of this Building Type is meant to create a contrast with the taller General Downtown buildings around Federal Plaza on Market Street.

General Downtown Building The General Downtown building is primarily meant to house office or multifamily residential uses, with less Transparency required on the ground floor than required for retail uses. These buildings are urban fabric buildings for much of the downtown, with an allowance for taller heights along Market street, to epxress the importance of the Federal Plaza. Within the core of downtown, no setbacks are permitted.

Iconic Building (T)he Iconic Building is meant to be a unique building that has distinctive character setting it apart within the community. Limited in height, the iconic Building is not meant to be the largest building, but perhaps the grandest. The Iconic Building houses solely community, cultural, civic, educational, or governmental uses. It has more flexible requirements for building location and transparency than the other non-residential Building Types to allow for creativity in design for its special purpose.

Storefront Base Type The Storefront Base Type is a highly transparent ground story treatment designed to serve as the display area and primary entracnce for retail or service uses.

i. Transparency. A minimum of 65 percent of the front facade between two and eight feet above sidewalk grade must be constructed of highly transparent, low-reflectance windows into the commercial space, unless otherwise noted in the Building Type.

ii. Elevation. Ground story elevation must be less than or equal to one foot above sidewalk.

iii. Visible Basement. A visible basement is not permitted.

iv. Facade Divisions. Expression Lines shall divide the facade into segments.

b. Horizontally define the base facade from the upper stories.

v. Entrance. All entries shall be recessed from the front facade closest to the street.

Arcade Base Type An Arcade Base Type is a covered pedestrian walkway within the recess of a ground story.

i.Arcade. An open-air public walkway is required from the face of the building recessed into the building a minimum of eight and a maximum of fifteen feet.

ii. Recessed or Interior Facade. The Storefront Base Type is required on the recessed ground story facade.

iii. Column Spacing. Columns shall be spaced between 10 feet and 12 feet on center.

iv. Column Width. Columns shall be a minimum of 1 foot ‐8 inches and a maximum 2 feet 4inches in width.

v. Arcade Opening. Opening may be arched or straight and shall not be flush with interior arcade ceiling and may be arched or straight.

vi. Horizontal Facade Division. An Expression Line shall horizontally define the base from the upper stories.

vii. Visible Basement. A visible basement is not permitted.

Parapet Roof Cap Type A parapet is a low wall projecting above a building’s roof along the perimeter of the building. It can be utilized with a flat or pitched roof and also serves to limit the view of roof-top mechanics from the street.

i. Parapet Height. Height is measured from the top of the upper story to the top of the parapet.

ii. Horizontal Expression Lines. An Expression Line shall define the cap from the upper stories of the building and shall also define the top of the cap.

iii. Occupied Space. Occupied space or a half story shall not be incorporated behind this Cap Type.

Flat Roof Cap Type This Cap Type has a flat roof with overhanging eaves.

i. Roof Types. Roofs with no visible slope are acceptable. Eaves are required on all street-facing Facades.

ii. Eave Depth. Eave depth is measured from the building façade to the outside edge of the eave. Eaves shall have a depth of at least 14 inches.

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iii. Eave Thickness. Eave thickness is measured at the outside edge of the eave, from the bottom of the eave to the top of the eave. Eaves shall be a minimum of eight inches thick.

iv. Interrupting Vertical Walls. Vertical walls may interrupt the eave and extend above the top of the eave with no discernible cap.

CDO Central Design Overlay District

(1) Purpose The purpose of the Central Design Overlay district is to promote orderly and harmonious development, protect land values, and improve the design quality of new development and redevelopment, and to protect and complement the historic character of development within the CDO district through the application of design standards and a design review processconducted in a fair and objective manner, and by encouraging development and redevelopment consistent with additional advisory design guidelines. It is not the intent of the CDO district to discourage or restrict the imagination, innovation or variety of design schemes for downtown development but rather to encourage designers to focus on proposing creative high quality designs that will enhance the downtown environment.

(2) Applicability A. The standards in this Section 1102.03(b) shall apply within the shaded area shown on the map below, which is also shown on the Official Zoning Map as the CDO district.

B. Within the CDO district, the Planning Commission shall have authority to review all development proposals for new construction, redevelopment, demolition, exterior remodeling, or building additions.

C. All proposed projects of the types listed in subsection B above shall comply with all applicable standards in Section 1102.03(b)(3) except that where the primary use of land is in the Industrial category as shown in Table 1103‐A, the standards in Sections (3)A1102.03(b)(3)A through (3)F shall not apply.

D. All proposed projects of the types listed in subsection B above are encouraged to comply with the design guidelines in Section 1102.03(b) (4), but failure to comply with those design guidelines is not required for project approval.

(3) Downtown Design Standards All development and redevelopment in the CDO district shall comply with all of the following standards.

(4) Downtown Design Guidelines All development and redevelopment in the CDO district are encouraged

– but not required – to comply with all of the following standards. Where a conditional use or reuse or a variance is requested for the project, one or more of these guidelines may be attached as conditions on the approval.

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(1) Building Type: Downtown Main Street

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(5) Building Type: Iconic Building

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(2) Maximum Parking Where Table 1104‐B requires the applicant to provide more than 50 off‐ street parking spaces, the owner shall not provide more than 125 percent of the minimum required number off‐street parking spaces. However, Where 75 percent or more of the parking accessory to a use is in structured parking, there shall be no maximum cap on the number of parking spaces in that structure.

(3) Accessible Parking Within the requirements of Table 1104‐B, accessible parking shall be provided for all multi‐family and non‐residential uses as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

SCHEDULE OF USES Standard

Residential

Household Living

Dwelling, detached single‐family

Dwelling, two‐family

Dwelling, additional units in existing one‐ or two‐family dwelling

Dwelling, attached single‐family

Dwelling, multi‐family

2 spaces per dwelling unit

Group Living

Convalescent and nursing home 1 space per 9 residential care beds but not less than 2 spaces

Dormitory 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Fraternity or sorority house 1 space per capacity of permanent sleeping facilities

Group home, small 1 space per 2 beds

Group home, medium or large 1 space per 2 beds + 1 space per 100 sf of assembly area

Rooming or board house 1 space per 3 guest rooms

Public/ Civic/ Institutional

Business, art, or vocational school 1 per 300 sf of enclosed floor space

Bus or rail transit station 1 space per 250 sf of waiting area

Cemetery or mausoleum No requirement

College or university 1 space per 300 sf enclosed floor space

Correctional facility 1 space per 2,000 sf gfa

Government service Offices: 1 per 300 sf gfa;

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Other services: 1 per 600 sf gfa

Hospital 2 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa

Museum, library, or art gallery 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Park or playground Playground: 1 space per 2,500 sf; playfields (baseball, soccer) minimum of 20 spaces per field

Public safety facility As determined by Director based on anticipated use and neighborhood impacts

Religious assembly 1 space per 6 seats or per 100 sf in main auditorium, whichever is greater

School, elementary, middle, high 1 space for each 10 seats in the auditorium or main assembly room or 1 space per classroom, whichever is greater

Zoo 1 space per 2,000 sf gross building area

Commercial

Agricultural and Animal Related

Agriculture, general No requirement

Agriculture, urban No requirement

Aquaculture or hydroponics No requirement

Farmers market 1 space per booth; host property parking may apply if farmers market parking does not leave host use deficient

Forestry No requirement

Kennels 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Livestock auction or sales 1 space per each 4 seats + 1 space per 600 sf sales area

Riding stables 1 space per 2 stalls

Veterinarian or animal hospital 1 space per 300 sf gfa

Food, Beverage, and Indoor Entertainment

Adult entertainment 1 space per 200 sf gfa

Convention or event center As determined by Director based on anticipated use and neighborhood impacts

Club or lodge (private) 1 space per 100 sf gfa up to 4,000 sf + 1 space per 200 sf gfa over 4,000 sf

Restaurant (no drive‐in/drive‐through) 1 space per 200 sf gfa

Restaurant (with drive‐in/drive‐through) 1 space per 200 sf gfa

Stadium, Indoor 1 space per each 6 seats; where there are no fixed seats: 1 space per 1,000 sf of seating area

Theater, Indoor 1 space per each 6 seats or per 100 sf in main auditorium, whichever is greater

Other indoor entertainment facility not listed 1 space per 400 sf gfa

Lodging

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Hotel or motel 2 spaces per 3 guest rooms plus 1 per 200 sq. ft. of gfa in all accessory uses including restaurants and meeting rooms

Bed and breakfast 1 space for manager plus 1 space per habitable unit

Offices

Bank 2.5 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa

Laboratories 2.5 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa

Offices Office: 2.5 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa;

Medical Office: 1 space per 200 sf gfa

Outdoor Recreating & Entertainment

Amusement park As determined by Director based on anticipated use and neighborhood impacts

Golf courses 1 space for every 400 sf of clubhouse area or 6 spaces per hole, whichever is greater.

Stadiums, outdoor As determined by Director based on anticipated use and neighborhood impacts

Swimming pools Public pools: 1 space per 100 sf feet of pool area

Theater, Outdoor 1 space per each 6 seats; where there are no fixed seats: 1 space per 1,000 sf of seating area

Other outdoor entertainment or recreation use not listed

1 space per 5,000 sf of land area, or 1 space per 3 persons capacity (maximum), whichever is greater; playfields (soccer, baseball, etc.) minimum of 20 spaces per field

Personal Services

Day care facility 1 space per 400 sf gfa + 1 additional space, reserved for pickup and delivery of children, per 800 sf gfa

Funeral homes 1 space per 150 sf gfa in main assembly areas

Mini‐storage facility

1 space per 75 units + 1 space per 300 sf of office area + vehicle stacking spaces for security gate. Aisles suitable for temporary loading and unloading may be counted as required parking stalls as determined by the Director.

Personal service and repair (small) 1 per 400 sf gfa

Personal service and repair (large) 1 per 400 sf gfa

Retail Sales

Adult retail 2.5 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa

Alcohol beverage packaged retail sales 1 space per 300 sf gfa

Building or garden material sales 1 per 1,000 sf gfa

Furniture and floor covering sales 1 per 1,000 sf gfa

Grocery store 3 per 1,000 sf gfa

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Retail store not listed, small 3 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa

Retail store not listed, large 2 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa

Vehicle‐Related

Automobile and light vehicle repair and service 1 space per 500 sf gfa

Automobile and light vehicle sales, rental, or storage 1 space per 500 sf gfa

Automobile car wash 2 spaces per bay

Automobile parking lot or garage (primary use) No requirement

Automobile service station 1 space per 250 sf gfa + 1 per service stall

Heavy vehicle or mobile home sales, rental, or repair 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Other Commercial Services

Commercial laundries 1 space per 750 sf gfa

Food processing and storage 1 space per 750 sf gfa

Warehousing and storage 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa (1‐10,000 sf); 1 space per 1,250 sf gfa (10,000‐50,000 sf); 1 space per 1,500 sf gfa (more than 50,000 sf)

Wholesaling 1 space per 400 sf gfa

Industrial

Industrial Service

Contractor’s shop and storage yard 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Hazardous materials, handling and storage As determined by Director based on anticipated use and neighborhood impacts

Mining and processing of natural resources As determined by Director based on anticipated use and neighborhood impacts

Repair and servicing of industrial equipment 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Manufacturing and Assembly

Manufacturing, light 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Manufacturing, general 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Manufacturing, hazardous or special 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Transportation‐Related

Airport or Heliport

Marine terminal, passenger or freight

Railroad right‐of way

As determined by Director based on anticipated use and neighborhood impacts

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Retail store not listed, small 3 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa

Retail store not listed, large 2 spaces per 1,000 sf gfa

Vehicle‐Related

Automobile and light vehicle repair and service 1 space per 500 sf gfa

Automobile and light vehicle sales, rental, or storage 1 space per 500 sf gfa

Automobile car wash 2 spaces per bay

Automobile parking lot or garage (primary use) No requirement

Automobile service station 1 space per 250 sf gfa + 1 per service stall

Heavy vehicle or mobile home sales, rental, or repair 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Other Commercial Services

Commercial laundries 1 space per 750 sf gfa

Food processing and storage 1 space per 750 sf gfa

Warehousing and storage 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa (1‐10,000 sf); 1 space per 1,250 sf gfa (10,000‐50,000 sf); 1 space per 1,500 sf gfa (more than 50,000 sf)

Wholesaling 1 space per 400 sf gfa

Industrial

Industrial Service

Contractor’s shop and storage yard 1 space per 1,000 sf gfa

Hazardous materials, handling and storage As determined by Director based on anticipated use and neighborhood impacts

Mining and processing of natural resources As determined by…