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NC-v4 LTc7:Reduced parking footprint

the minimum parking spaces required by the minimum code

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Penny ROJ
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I wonder if the minimum parking spaces required by local code is 50, and  40% reduction from based ration needs to provide only 45 parking spaces. How can I achieve this credit?

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Marilyn Specht
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SmithGroup
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Wed, 03/21/2018 - 18:52

Hi Penny, I am not sure I completely understand your question. Are you concerned about getting approval by the local jurisdiction? 
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Susan Di Giulio
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Tue, 07/31/2018 - 17:16

I have a similar question. In my project, local code requires a minimum of 49 parking spaces and we are pursuing the Connectivity and Transportation credits. Using the Base Ratios table and applying a 40% reduction only allows us only 33 spaces. That's 66% of code and will be a tough sell to the planning department.  Are we interpreting this requirement correctly?
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Emily Purcell
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Tue, 07/31/2018 - 20:27

Hi Susan, that is correct. My understanding of the intent there is that zoning minimums can often be overly high (especially for a building that is providing LEED-level transit/bike/carpool access) and the credit should not award projects that meet those minimums but don't actually reduce parking. So the way to comply would be to obtain a variance from the original zoning requirement.   Is the project earning Access to Quality Transit? If the local jurisdiction offers parking reduction for transit-oriented development, you might have a shot at revising the minimum that way.

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