NC-v2.2 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
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Requirements
Option 1 — non-residential
- Size parking capacity to not exceed minimum local zoning requirements, AND, provide preferred parking for carpools or vanpools for 5% of the total provided parking spaces.
Option 2 — non-residential
For projects that provide parking for less than 5% of FTE building occupants:- Provide prefered parking for carpools or vanpools, marked as such, for 5% of total provided parking spaces.
Option 3 — residential
- Size parking capacity to not exceed minimum local zoning requirements, AND, provide infrastructure and support programs to facilitate shared vehicle usage such as carpool drop-off areas, designated parking for vanpools, or car-share services, ride boards, and shuttle services to mass transit.
Option 4 — all
Provide no new parking.Notes: “Preferred parking” refers to the parking spots that are closest to the main entrance of the project (exclusive of spaces designated for handicapped) or parking passes provided at a discounted price. When parking minimums are not defined by relevant local zoning requirements, or when there are no local zoning requirements, either: A) Meet the requirements of Portland, Oregon, Zoning Code: Title 33, Chapter 33.266 (Parking and Loading) OR, if this standard is not appropriate for the building type, B) Install 25% less parking than the building type's average listed in the Institute of Transportation Engineers' Parking Generation study, 3rd Edition. See all forum discussions about this credit »Frequently asked questions
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Requirements
Option 1 — non-residential
- Size parking capacity to not exceed minimum local zoning requirements, AND, provide preferred parking for carpools or vanpools for 5% of the total provided parking spaces.
Option 2 — non-residential
For projects that provide parking for less than 5% of FTE building occupants:- Provide prefered parking for carpools or vanpools, marked as such, for 5% of total provided parking spaces.
Option 3 — residential
- Size parking capacity to not exceed minimum local zoning requirements, AND, provide infrastructure and support programs to facilitate shared vehicle usage such as carpool drop-off areas, designated parking for vanpools, or car-share services, ride boards, and shuttle services to mass transit.
Option 4 — all
Provide no new parking.Notes: “Preferred parking” refers to the parking spots that are closest to the main entrance of the project (exclusive of spaces designated for handicapped) or parking passes provided at a discounted price. When parking minimums are not defined by relevant local zoning requirements, or when there are no local zoning requirements, either: A) Meet the requirements of Portland, Oregon, Zoning Code: Title 33, Chapter 33.266 (Parking and Loading) OR, if this standard is not appropriate for the building type, B) Install 25% less parking than the building type's average listed in the Institute of Transportation Engineers' Parking Generation study, 3rd Edition. See all forum discussions about this credit »Checklists
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Should I consider motorbikes and parking spaces for them under this credit? What about fleet vehicles?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |