MMM Group Limited. Parking Study to Review and Update Zoning Standards and Provisions. Prepared for: Town of Whitby. September D

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1 MMM Grup Limited Parking Study t Review and Update Zning Standards and Prvisins Prepared fr: Twn f Whitby September D

2 September 4, T01 Mr. Bruce Hunt Twn f Whitby 575 Rssland Rad East Whitby ON L1N 2M8 Dear Mr. Hunt, Subject: Parking Study t Review and Update Zning Standards and Prvisins Twn f Whitby MMM Grup Limited is pleased t present the findings f the Parking Study t Review and Update Zning Standards and Prvisins. Based n a review f the current zning by-laws, public and stakehlder cnsultatins, a review f the standards f ther municipalities, industry standards, ther studies undertaken by MMM, and site specific parking utilizatin surveys, this reprt recmmends new parking standards t update the Twn f Whitby s zning by-law. The recmmendatins als include standards fr cmmercial and recreatinal vehicle parking in residential znes, as well as design related standards and guidelines. We thank yu fr the pprtunity t undertake this study. We wuld be pleased t respnd t any questins shuld they arise. Yurs very truly, MMM GROUP LIMITED Geri Kzrys-Smith, MCIP, RPP Senir Prject Manager Transprtatin Planning Partner J:\01 PROJECTS\2008jbs\ gks (Whitby Parking Study)\Reprt\Final Draft Reprt\Cver Letter (signature).dc

3 PROJECT TEAM MEMBER LIST Prject Manager: Geri Kzrys-Smith Prject C-rdinatr: Tny Chiu Technical Staff: Supprting Staff: Jessica Lee Jsie Li Carl Cheung

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...i 1.0 INTRODUCTION STUDY ELEMENTS PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION PUBLIC MEETING STAKEHOLDER INPUT SURVEYS OF OTHER MUNICIPALITIES RESIDENT INTERVIEWS PARKING UTILIZATION SURVEYS DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TOWN-WIDE PARKING STANDARDS CURRENT PARKING STANDARDS SURVEY OF OTHER MUNICIPALITIES PARKING UTILIZATION SURVEYS RESIDENT INTERVIEWS TRANSPORTATION TOMORROW SURVEY ASSESSMENT OF PARKING AND RELATED STANDARDS RESIDENTIAL USES SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS STREET TOWNHOUSES DUPLEX AND DOUBLE (SEMI-DETACHED) DUPLEX DWELLINGS TRIPLEX DWELLINGS QUADRUPLEX DWELLINGS BLOCK TOWNHOUSES CONVERTED DWELLINGS (THESE UNITS ONLY PERMITTED IN DOWNTOWN WHITBY AND DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN) LINK DWELLINGS NON-PROFIT DWELLINGS (THESE UNITS ONLY PERMITTED IN DOWNTOWN WHITBY AND DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN) STACKED DWELLINGS APARTMENT BUILDING SENIORS DWELLING BOARDING/LODGING HOUSE BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS GROUP HOME CRISIS RESIDENCE RESIDENTIAL (OTHER THAN LISTED HEREIN) CLINIC OFFICE BUILDING BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION HOTEL/MOTEL PRIVATE CLUB (E.G. MOOSE LODGE) BINGO HALL EATING ESTABLISHMENT SHOPPING CENTRE AND PLAZAS LAUNDERETTE/COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRY LAUNDRY, DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT RESIDENTIAL SALES OFFICE UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT (FUNERAL HOME) BOWLING ALLEY CURLING RINK DAY NURSERY...45

5 COMMUNITY CENTRE, THEATRE, ASSEMBLY HALL AND CINEMA PLACE OF WORSHIP LIBRARY, MUSEUM, ART GALLERY SCHOOL HOSPITAL RETIREMENT HOME NURSING HOME/LONG TERM CARE FACILITY BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL USES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE/NON- RESIDENTIAL USES NOT SPECIFIED HEREIN INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENT DRIVE-THRU QUEUING RETAIL STORE ACCESSIBLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS EXISTING POLICIES/PROCEDURES BY-LAW PROVISIONS REPORT TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, JUNE 25, DEFINITIONS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES USED BY MTO RELATED PROVISIONS IN OTHER MUNICIPALITIES DEFINITIONS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES USED BY OTHER MUNICIPALITIES RESIDENT SURVEYS CONSIDERATIONS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ASSESSMENT OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS RECOMMENDATIONS RATIONALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS EXISTING POLICIES/PROCEDURES BY-LAW PROVISIONS PREVIOUS REPORTS DEFINITIONS OF TRAILER USED BY MTO RELATED PROVISIONS IN OTHER MUNICIPALITIES DEFINITIONS OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USED BY OTHER MUNICIPALITIES RESIDENT SURVEYS CONSIDERATIONS ASSESSMENT RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS RECOMMENDATIONS RATIONALE DESIGN RELATED STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS (TYPICAL PERPENDICULAR SPACE) PARALLEL PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS PRIVATE PARKING GARAGES STANDARD FOR SINGLES, SEMI-DETACHED AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS AISLE WIDTH DRIVEWAY WIDTHS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL USES SETBACK BETWEEN THE GARAGE AND LOT LINE APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C SURVEYS OF OTHER MUNICIPALITIES - QUESTIONNAIRE RESIDENT INTERVIEWS - MAPS OF SURVEY AREAS RESIDENT INTERVIEWS - QUESTIONNAIRE

6 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Page i f xi EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Twn f Whitby retained MMM Grup Limited t undertake a cmprehensive parking study and t make recmmendatins t update the Twn s zning by-law parking requirements and standards. The current parking requirements are detailed in the tw parent zning by-laws (1784 and 2585), alng with separate prvisins fr Dwntwn Whitby and the Village f Brklin (referenced as Dwntwn Brklin), Oak Ridges Mraine, and varius site specific amendments. The primary purpse f the study was t assess the current parking standards and recmmend new standards as needed t update the Twn s zning by-law t ensure a level f cnsistency thrughut the municipality. Furthermre, tw specific issues regarding cmmercial vehicle parking in residential znes and recreatinal vehicle parking in residential znes were examined. Finally, design related standards and guidelines were reviewed. The study included public and stakehlder cnsultatins, a review f the standards f ther municipalities, industry standards, ther studies undertaken by MMM, as well as site specific parking utilizatin surveys where necessary. The principles which guided the study recmmendatins include: Cnsistent standard wherever pssible, Cnsideratin f cntemprary best practices, Standards expressed as ne space per unit f measure, and Standards expressed per 100 m 2 rather than 93 m DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TOWN-WIDE PARKING STANDARDS 2.1 Residential Uses With respect t lwer density, grund riented residential uses, the recmmended standard is 2.0 parking spaces per dwelling unit, with tandem parking permitted (e.g. ne in garage and ne in driveway), with exceptins fr residential uses with individual garages/driveways. This recgnizes the availability f n-street parking fr visitrs. Fr higher density and sme ther residential uses varius issues were identified and apprpriate standards develped as discussed belw: Blck twnhuses The main cncern related t blck twnhuses is the availability f designated visitr parking spaces. Fr blck twnhuses with individual garages/driveways, a standard f 2 spaces per dwelling unit plus 0.25 spaces per dwelling unit f designated visitr parking

7 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Page ii f xi is recmmended. Fr blck twnhuses withut individual garages, a standard f 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit plus 0.25 spaces per dwelling unit f designated visitr parking is recmmended. Apartment buildings Adpt a single unified standard f 1.25 spaces per unit plus 0.25 spaces per dwelling unit is fr visitrs. Hwever cnsider site specific reductins fr rental buildings t 1.15 spaces per unit f which 0.15 spaces per unit is fr visitrs. Grup Hmes Currently the available n-site parking spaces are mainly ccupied by the staff. As a result, sme grup hme staff and visitrs are frced t park n street. Therefre, 2.0 spaces per unit, plus 1.0 space per 3 residents is recmmended t address the parking demands related t bth staff as well as visitrs t the residents living in the grup hmes.

8 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Page iii f xi The recmmendatin fr each residential land use categry is detailed as fllws: Residential Recmmendatins Land Use Categry Single detached dwellings, semi-detached Tw parking spaces per dwelling unit, with tandem parking permitted (e.g. ne in dwellings, garage and ne in driveway). street twnhuses, Link dwellings Duplex and duble duplex dwellings Triplex dwellings, Quadruplex dwellings, Stacked dwellings 2 spaces per dwelling unit, with tandem parking permitted (e.g. ne in the garage and ne in driveway). That the definitins be ratinalized (fr example duble duplex versus quadruplex.). 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Blck twnhuses Cnverted dwellings Nn-prfit dwellings Apartment building Senirs dwelling Barding/ldging huse Bed and breakfast establishments Grup hme Crisis residence Residential (ther than listed herein) 2 spaces per dwelling unit fr twnhuses with individual garages, with tandem parking permitted (e.g. ne in garage and ne in driveway), where individual driveways are prvided. In additin, 0.25 space per dwelling unit f designated visitr parking spaces spaces per dwelling unit fr twnhuses withut individual garages. In additin, 0.25 space per dwelling unit f designated visitr parking. N specific parking requirements as this is a generic categry. Instead apply parking requirements related t the type f develpment fllwing the cnversin. N specific parking requirements as this is a generic categry. Apply parking requirements related t the type f unit spaces per unit fr the resident plus 0.25 spaces per unit designated fr visitrs, regardless f unit type. Hwever cnsider site specific reductins t 1 space per unit fr the resident, plus 0.15 spaces per unit fr visitrs fr a rental building spaces per unit, plus 0.25 spaces per unit fr visitr parking fr Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin. 1 space per primary unit, plus 0.5 space per guest rm. 2 spaces per dwelling unit, plus 1 space per guest rm, with tandem parking permitted fr the primary unit. 2 spaces per unit, plus 1 space per 3 residents. 1 space per 3 residents, plus the required parking spaces fr the dwelling type within which the crisis residence is lcated. Eliminate this categry.

9 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Page iv f xi 2.2 Nn-residential Uses Parking issues related t certain nn-residential uses, such as ffice uses and retail uses, were als identified as discussed belw: Clinics: The current lcal by-laws are based n different units (GFA, number f practitiners). In rder t be cnsistent, it is recmmended t revise the standard t be based n flr area, nt practitiners, recgnizing that it is easier t mnitr. One parking space per 17 m 2 f GFA (6 spaces per 100 m 2 ) is recmmended. Office/Public buildings: The current by-law standards are relatively lw as cmpared t thse f ther municipalities and industry standards. Therefre, a slight increase in the standards t 1.0 space per 30 m 2 f GFA (3.3 spaces per 100 m 2 ) is recmmended. Hwever cnsideratin shuld be given t reductins in areas identified fr intensificatin, thrugh site specific studies. Bank/Financial Institutin: The main issue related t banks/financial institutins is that there is currently n distinctin in lcal by-laws between banks with and withut a drive-thru ATM. Parking requirements fr banks with drive-thru ATMs shuld be reduced t reflect a lwer parking demand. The existing lcal by-law standard (1 space per 23 m 2 ) shuld nly apply t the standalne banks withut drive-thru ATM s. One space per 30 m 2 f GFA is recmmended fr banks with drive-thru ATM s. Htel/Mtel As many f tday s htels have accessry uses (e.g. banquet halls, restaurants, cnference rms, etc.), a parking requirement f 1.0 space per guest rm/suite, plus 1.0 space per 10 m 2 f GFA devted t accessry uses is recmmended. Eating Establishment The current by-law des nt clearly utline the distinctin between fast fd and ther restaurants. Typically fast fd restaurants require mre parking than that needed by standard restaurants, particularly as cmpared t fine dining restaurants. 1 space per 19 m 2 f GFA and 1.0 space per 11 m 2 f GFA are recmmended fr standard restaurant and fast fd restaurant, respectively. Shpping Centre/Shpping Plaza There are currently n distinctive requirements fr different sizes f the shpping centres. It shuld be recgnized that smaller shpping centres require less parking n a per square ft r metre basis than larger shpping centres. T address this issue, the industry standards fr shpping centres are recmmended, with a further mdificatin t accunt fr smaller plazas.

10 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Page v f xi The recmmendatins related t the nn-residential land use categries are detailed as fllws: Cmmercial/ Nn-residential Recmmendatin Land Use Categry Clinic Office, public building Bank/financial institutin Htel/mtel Private club Bing hall Eating establishment Shpping centre/ plaza Launderette/cin-perated laundry Laundry, dry cleaning establishment Residential sales ffice Undertaking establishment (funeral hme) 1 space per 17 m 2 f GFA (6 spaces per 100 m 2 ) fr clinic. 1 space per 30 m 2 f GFA (3.3 spaces per 100 m 2 ), inclusive f training facilities and cafeteria r restaurants that d nt have any external signage and therefre intended nly fr emplyees f the building. If the ffice building includes mre extensive facilities (e.g. restaurants, retail uses), thse uses wuld be calculated separately frm these general ffice uses. This needs t be cnsidered n a site specific basis, taking int cnsideratin the lcatin and mix f uses, particularly in areas that are being cnsidered fr intensificatin. 1 space per 23 m 2 GFA fr standalne banks withut drive-thru ATM s. 1 space per 30 m 2 fr banks with drive-thru ATM s, including a stacking lane f at least 3 vehicles in length in ttal. In either case, apply shpping centre rate if the bank is part f a plaza r a shpping centre. 1 space per guest rm/suite, plus 1 space per 10 m 2 f GFA devted t accessry uses such as lunges, taverns, meeting rms, restaurants, banquet halls, etc. 1 space per 4 persns f permitted capacity. 1 space per 9 m 2 f GFA. Fr standard restaurant, 1 space per 19 m 2 f GFA as per bserved. Fr fast fd restaurant including dnut shp, 1 space per 11 m 2 f GFA as per current standards. In either case, apply shpping centre rate if the restaurant is part f a plaza r a shpping centre. Shpping Centre: Mdified shpping centre industry standards: < 3,000 m 2 f GLA (< 32,291 ft 2 ): 1 space per 28 m2 f GLA (3.6 spaces per 100 m2) prvided that where restaurant uses ccupy 20% r mre f the GLA then the parking requirements fr a restaurant use shall apply 3,000 37,159 m 2 f GLA (100, ,999 ft 2 ): 1 space per 23 m 2 f GLA (4.3 spaces per 100 m 2 ) 37,160 55,740 m 2 f GLA (400, ,999 ft 2 ): 1 space per 22 m 2 f GLA (4.6 spaces per 100 m 2 ) > 55,740 m 2 f GLA (> 600,000 ft 2 ): 1 space per 21 m 2 f GLA (4.8 spaces per 100 m 2 ) 1 space per 2 washing machines. Apply shpping centre rate if the launderette/cin-perated laundry is part f a shpping centre. 1 space per 100 m 2 f GFA, excluding custmer depsit, pick-up, retail sales r waiting area, if any, 1 additinal space per 9 m 2 f such area, as per existing By-law Apply shpping centre rate if the laundry r dry cleaning establishment is part f a shpping centre. 1 space per 6.5 m 2 f sales ffice area, with a minimum f 10 spaces, plus minimum f 1 additinal handicapped space. 1 space per 18.5 m 2 f GFA, with a minimum f 10 spaces.

11 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Bwling alley Curling rink Day nursery Cmmunity centre, theatre, assembly hall and cinema Place f wrship Library, museum, art gallery Schl Hspital Retirement hme/lng term care facility Nursing hme Business r cmmercial uses ther than thse listed abve/nn-residential uses nt specified herein Industrial r manufacturing establishment Retail stre Drive-thru queuing Page vi f xi 4 spaces per lane, plus parking requirements fr accessry uses in accrdance with thse uses (i.e. restaurants). 4 spaces per sheet, plus parking requirements fr accessry uses in accrdance with thse uses (i.e. restaurants). 1 space per 28 m 2 f GFA f playrm spaces. 1 space per 4 persns f designed capacity. 1 space per 4 persns f designed capacity. 1 space per 28 m 2 f GFA. Fr elementary schls, parking requirement f spaces per student based n the planned maximum sustained enrlment. Als, a drp-ff/pick-up requirement (in lay-by r additinal parking spaces) f 0.09 spaces per student based n the planned maximum sustained enrlment. Fr secndary schls, parking requirement f 2.2 spaces per classrm based n the planned maximum number f classrms. Fr private schls, parking requirement f 0.22 spaces per student based n the planned maximum sustained enrlment. In additin, a minimum f 30 metres f lay-by fr drp-ff and pick-up activity. Nt specifying a requirement fr hspitals in this Zning By-law. Require that a parking study be undertaken fr any hspital expansin r new hspital, detailing the requirements and basis (t the satisfactin f the Directr f Planning and/r Cuncil). Parking demands related t a hspital shuld be identified thrugh a site specific study n basis f flr space. 1 space per 3 beds (0.33 spaces per persn r bed). 1 space per 3 beds (0.33 spaces per persn r bed). Grup with retirement hme. Eliminate this categry. Require site specific studies t be undertaken t assess the requirements. 1 space per 100 m 2 f manufacturing flr area. Fr an industrial r manufacturing establishment cntaining tw r mre units and having a grss flr area f 2,787 m 2 r less, 1 parking space per 46 m 2 f GFA. Fr an industrial r manufacturing establishment cntaining tw r mre units and having a grss flr area in excess f 2,787 m 2, 1 parking space per 46 m 2 f GFA up t 2,787 m 2, plus 1 additinal space per 100 m 2 f GFA f the building in excess f 2,787 m 2. 1 space per 24 m 2 f GFA in Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin. 1 space per 18.5 m 2 f GFA in all ther areas. D nt include stacking/queuing requirements in the zning by-law. Rather address them at the site plan apprval stage thrugh discussins/negtiatins with the applicant, and pssible requests fr site specific studies t be undertaken by the applicant at that time.

12 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Page vii f xi 3.0 ACCESSIBLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS The existing requirements fr accessible parking are fairly new, and are neither t nerus nr unrespnsive t current needs. These requirements fall within the ranges f thse f ther municipalities, and recgnize the higher needs at hspitals, medical centres, clinics, retirement hmes, and senirs cmmunity centres. Hwever, the current wrding f the by-law is smewhat difficult t interpret as t whether the requirements are additive; this needs t be clarified. It is recmmended that the current standards be retained, with clarificatin that the requirements are nt additive. 4.0 COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Tw specific issues addressed in this study cncern cmmercial vehicle parking and recreatinal vehicle parking in residential znes. In bth cases the recmmendatins attempt t balance the varying viewpints between thse wh view the parking f recreatinal and/r cmmercial vehicles in residential znes as a necessity and/r right, and thse wh view this as an issue f safety and/r aesthetics. Recmmendatins related t the parking f cmmercial and recreatinal vehicles in the residential znes are utlined belw: Parking f cmmercial vehicles in residential znes Balancing the varius cnsideratins the fllwing is recmmended: The prvisins shuld apply t all residential znes and shuld be cnsistent. Cmmercial vehicle shuld be defined as any vehicle having advertising n its exterir (excluding that related t the type f vehicle and where it was purchased) and /r being used fr hire t transprt gds r peple. Only tw cmmercial vehicles are permitted t park n a prperty in any Residential Zne prvided that: The cmmercial vehicle des nt exceed either f the fllwing dimensins: 7.0 metres in length 2.2 metres in height measured frm the grund t the highest pint n the vehicle One f the cmmercial vehicles must be whlly enclsed in a garage r ther structure f a size, lcatin and ther specificatins that d nt vilate any ther by-law requirements The inclusin f ne attached trailer is permitted, prvided that the verall length inclusive f vehicle and trailer des nt exceed 12.0 metres. The trailer is in additin t the cmmercial vehicle. The height f the trailer must nt exceed 2.2 metres, measured frm the grund t the highest pint n the vehicle. Under n circumstances shuld the

13 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Page viii f xi vehicle (and trailer) extend ver the sidewalk. Pedestrians need t be able t get by safely withut being required t g arund the vehicle n the rad. This applies equally t thse in wheelchairs. The cmmercial vehicle be n clser than 2 metres frm the curb f the rad t prvide sme visibility fr thse n adjacent prperties wh may be backing ut f driveways. It shuld be nted that technically parking is nt allwed within the bulevard area in any event. A cnsistent enfrcement plicy whereby if a cmplaint is received nt nly wuld the vehicle invlved in the cmplaint be investigated, but als any ther vehicles that are bserved t be in cntraventin in the area. This shuld als include practive peridic randm mnitring in additin t cmplaint based enfrcement, recgnizing that additinal staffing levels and budget will be required t achieve this. Hwever, it is expected that additinal csts wuld be ff-set by the additinal revenues received thrugh additinal fine revenues. Based n the abve, the parking f certain vehicles, such as vans, pick-up trucks and ther related vehicles wuld be allwed, but wuld exclude panel trucks (i.e. delivery trucks), cabs f transprt trucks and schl buses. The abve recmmendatins wuld apply t all relevant by-laws including the Oak Ridges Mraine By-law. Parking f recreatinal vehicles in residential znes These recmmendatins represent a balanced apprach t the parking f recreatinal vehicles in Residential Znes: The parking f recreatinal vehicles that are generally used in the summer mnths such as bats, mtr hmes and travel trailers, in Residential Znes shall be permitted frm May 1st t Octber 31st. The parking f snwmbiles and winter related recreatinal vehicles shall be permitted frm Nvember 1st thrugh t April 30th. The abve is restricted t the fllwing n a residential prperty: N mre than ne mtr hme, r ne bat n a trailer, r an empty trailer, r tw snwmbiles, r tw terrain vehicles n a trailer, with a cmbined maximum length f 13.5 metres inclusive f the vehicle pulling the mtr hme r trailer, r with a maximum length f 7.0 metres exclusive f the vehicle pulling the mtr hme r trailer. These vehicles may be parked in the garage r driveway prvided that:

14 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Page ix f xi The parking f the recreatinal vehicle must be in additin t required parking. It cannt displace the standard parking requirements fr the principal dwelling (i.e. tw spaces). The vehicle is parked n clser than 1 metre frm a side lt line. The vehicle des nt extend nt the sidewalk. The vehicle is lcated n clser than 2 metres frm the curb f the rad. Cnsistent enfrcement is put int place, nt just enfrcement n the basis f cmplaint. This is fr reasns f fairness and equality acrss the twn. If adpted, this plicy will increase the peratinal csts (i.e. additinal csts t hire mre staff t enfrce). Hwever, it is expected that this additinal csts wuld be ffset by the additinal revenues received thrugh additinal fine revenues. The abve allws eligible residents t park their recreatinal vehicles fr the 6 mnths perid when they wuld typically need access t thse vehicles, withut impsing the visual impacts assciated with year rund strage f thse vehicles, n their neighburs. Apprpriate ff-site strage wuld need t be lcated fr the balance f the year in each case. The abve recmmendatins wuld apply t all applicable by-laws, including the Oak Ridges By-law. 5.0 DESIGN RELATED STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES The final cmpnent f the study have been a review f design related standards and guidelines. Of particular cncern t the Twn have been issues related t the size f a parking space in a private garage in lw density areas, including the impact f the stairs n the usable area f the garage, and the setback between the garage and the street line. In bth cases these impact the sizes and numbers f vehicles that can be parked withut resulting in safety cncerns, such as vehicle verhanging the sidewalk. Recmmendatins related t parking space dimensins, garage dimensins, aisle width and setback between garage and lt line are utlined belw: Parking Space Dimensins Perpendicular Spaces A minimum f 2.7 metres in width by 5.8 metres in length, (with a 6.0 metre wide aisle as discussed in Sectin 6.5). 1 Parking Space Dimensins Parallel Spaces Minimum f 2.7 metres in width by 6.7 metres in length which is very similar t existing. Increase the width t 2.9 metres in case f an bstructin such as a wall n ne side. 1 Dimensins fr private garages are addressed separately since they have been identified as an issue.

15 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Page x f xi Parking Space Size Private Parking Garage The minimum parking space dimensins within private garage shall have the fllwing: 3.0 metres by 6.0 metres, with up t 0.6 metres f encrachment by stairs lcated within 1.0 metre frm the end f the parking space. 3.4 metres by 6.0 metres, if stairs intrude int the garage beynd 0.6 metres, r are lcated mre than 1.0 metre away frm end f the parking space. Garage Dimensins withut Stairs Garage Dimensins with Stairs Garage Dimensins with Stairs 5.6 metres by 6.0 metres fr a duble garage, with up t 0.6 metres f encrachment by stairs lcated within 1.0 metre f the end f the parking space. Accessible parking space A minimum width f 4.5 metres A minimum length f 5.8 metres A minimum vertical clearance f 2.75 metres. Placement f accessible parking spaces must be addressed at the site plan apprval stage, t ensure that every effrt is made t lcate these spaces t minimize the travel distance frm the parking area t the entrance, with minimal traffic flw crssing. Aisle width 6.0 metres at minimum fr a tw-way aisle serving parking nly. 7.0 metres at minimum fr a tw-way aisle serving lading as well. Driveway width related t residential uses Fr lw/medium density residential uses: A minimum width f 3.0 metres. A maximum f 50 percent f the width f the lt frntage.

16 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt, Executive Summary Page xi f xi Fr high-density residential uses: Retain current standards. Setback between the garage and lt line 6 metres minimum frm garage t lt line. Parking is nly permitted in the space between the garage and prperty line.

17 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 1 f INTRODUCTION The Twn f Whitby has reviewed and implemented specific parking requirements and standards incrementally in bth Zning By-laws 1784 and 2585 ver the years, t address issues and changing requirements. The Twn determined that it is nw apprpriate t undertake a cmprehensive review f the Twn s ff-street parking standards t update them t ensure a level f cnsistency within each by-law. The parking standards fr the string f cmmercial vehicles and recreatinal vehicles in residential areas was als identified fr review. MMM Grup Limited has been retained t undertake this parking study and make recmmendatins t update the Twn s zning by-law parking requirements and standards. This wrk has been cmpleted under the directin f a Technical Steering Cmmittee. Tw stakehlder and public cnsultatin meetings held n February 21 and Nvember 24 f 2008 have been integral elements f this study, as discussed in Sectin 2.1. In additin, the Twn f Whitby prepared and submitted a staff reprt in June f 2008, regarding the Status f Parking Study t Review and Update Zning Standards and Prvisins. The primary purpse f the study was t examine the apprpriateness f the Twn s current parking standards and then develp new standards as needed. Parking standards need t be renewed peridically in view f changes in use, practice and applicatins. Three examples include: Places f wrship n lnger service nly a lcal neighburhd r cmmunity where many f the wrshippers walk t the site; wrshippers are nw drawn frm a brad area, including ther municipalities, resulting in a higher demand fr parking than in the past. The delivery f services at hspitals is changing frm an inpatient care fcus t an utpatient care fcus, thus making parking ratis based n the number f beds n lnger relevant. A greater prprtin f parents are driving their children t/frm schl which increases the demand fr drp-ff, pick-up and parking facilities. As nted, tw specific issues t be addressed in this study are cmmercial vehicle parking in residential znes and recreatinal vehicle parking in residential znes. The recmmendatins related t these tw matters are addressed in Sectins 4.0 and 5.0, respectively. In bth cases the recmmendatins attempt t balance the varying viewpints between thse wh view the parking f recreatinal and/r cmmercial vehicles in residential znes as a necessity, r a right, and thse wh view this as an issue f safety and/r aesthetics. This review has fcused n reviewing these types f uses as well as thse where issues had been identified by Twn staff, fr example related t grup hmes, high density residential uses and cmmercial uses. This included a review f the standards f ther municipalities, industry standards, ther studies undertaken by MMM, as well as site specific parking utilizatin surveys where necessary. Where n issues were identified with the current standards and where they appeared t be cnsistent with thse f ther municipalities; the current standards were retained. The final cmpnent f the study has been a review f design related standards and guidelines. Of particular cncern t the Twn have been issues related t the size f the garage generally in

18 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 2 f 105 lw density areas, including the impact f the stairs n the usable area f the garage, and the setback between the garage and the street line. In bth cases these impact the sizes and numbers f vehicles that can be parked withut causing safety cncerns, such as a vehicle verhanging the sidewalk. Sme f these matters may be mre apprpriately dealt with thrugh urban design guidelines as ppsed t being addressed thrugh zning by-law amendments. The findings and recmmendatins related t each f these matters nted abve including the issues raised by the public, stakehlders and staff are addressed herein.

19 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 3 f STUDY ELEMENTS The study included public and stakehlder cnsultatin, surveys f ther municipalities, interviews with residents, and parking utilizatin surveys. Each f these is discussed belw. 2.1 PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION The first rund was held early in the study in rder t better understand the issues and t receive input, which has been cnsidered in the frmulatin f the recmmendatins. Bth f the first rund stakehlder and public cnsultatin meetings were held n February 21, PUBLIC MEETING The Public Meeting was attended by apprximately 25 residents, a few members f Cuncil, as well as Twn staff and members f the Cnsultant team. The input received is summarized belw: General Parking Issues related t Residential Uses: Lw Density Cmments: Many garages are used fr ther purpse (i.e. strage, bedrm). As a result, vehicles are frced t park n the street. The garage sizes are generally t small t fit larger vehicles (SUV, pick-up truck, etc.). Sme driveway lengths are t shrt fr larger vehicles. Vehicles have been bserved t park n the lcal rads fr a lng perid f time every day.* Sme rads are t narrw t accmmdate tw-way traffic flws and t prvide nstreet parking alng bth sides.* Overnight parking is an issue fr visitrs since the current by-law des nt permit vernight n-street parking.* Residents have difficulty backing ut frm their driveways when the sightlines are blcked by the vehicle parked n-street. Residents are nt sure whether they are permitted t park n the prtin f the driveway between the sidewalk and the curb/radway. May have mre than ne family living in ne huse. Thus, nt enugh parking t accmmdate all f the vehicles based in the same huse. Many nn-cmmercial vehicles are larger than cmmercial vehicles. Size f vehicle and length f driveway shuld be prprtinal. Suggestins: Need cnsistency fr parking enfrcement. Increase the width f the driveway t accmmdate tw parallel parked vehicles. Managed shrt term parking by permit fr special circumstances and ccasinal visitrs. Parking n the driveway between the sidewalk and the curb shuld be addressed (safety issue). * On-street parking related issues are beynd the scpe f this study

20 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 4 f 105 Parking Issues related t Grup Hme Grup Hme Cmments: Sme garages are turned int bedrms. Parking spaces related t grup hmes are ccupied by the staff. Staff shuld nt be parking n-street ver extended perids f time. Large number f staff, therefre need fr mre parking n-site. Grup hme visitrs are als frced t park n the street. Staff indicated interpretatin has been made t allw parking n the aprn as lng as there is n encrachment ver the sidewalk r the radway and n parking n the grassed bulevard. Operatrs are nt respecting the spirit f the bylaw. Suggestins: Review/study the parking requirements related t grup hmes. Number f staff shuld be cntrlled. Recreatinal Vehicles n Residential Area: Recreatinal Vehicles Cmments: Current by-law nly permits ne recreatinal vehicle in the garage. Hwever, many residents wn mre than ne recreatinal vehicle. By-law standards d nt reflect the actual needs. Recreatinal vehicles have been bserved t sit n the driveway fr lng perids f time and they have seldm been used. Hitch verhangs nt the street in sme cases. Dn t want t see a bunch f ski-d, trailers, etc. Parking f the recreatinal vehicles n private driveways shuld nt be a prblem as lng as des nt blck sightlines fr thers. Suggestins: Revise the standard t reflect the actual needs. D nt permit recreatinal vehicle parking in driveways fr extended perids. Recreatinal vehicles shuld nt sit in driveway fr lng perids when nt in use. Lk at ptential fr parking in the aprn area parallel t the rad. Cmmercial Vehicles n Residential Area: Cmmercial Vehicles Cmments: The definitin f cmmercial vehicle is nt clear. (eg. is pick-up truck cnsidered t cmmercial vehicle; when des a car with graphic lettering (real estate) cnstitute a cmmercial vehicle) Impacts n livelihd if can t park a cmmercial vehicle at residence. Discrepancies in the by-law standards related t cmmercial vehicles. Discrepancies in definitin f cmmercial vehicle with the Highway Traffic Act. Issues related t the current by-law standards: Cmmercial vehicles are permitted t park inside the garage but nt n the driveway. Unit f measure nt applicable (i.e. weight limit, tnnes) Ambiguity in by-law (in excess f nt allw) Hwever, the weight fr many autmbiles is ver this limit. Larger trucks are bserved t intrude nt sidewalk r bulevard n sme f the driveways. Enfrcement is n a cmplaint basis. Nt enugh enfrcement in sme areas, r enfrcement is nt cnsistent. May have several cmmercial vehicles parked n a street, but nly the ne where the cmplaint has been ldged is ticketed. Sme peple cnvert their hme vehicles t cmmercial vehicles with advertising graphics. Are they cnsidered t be cmmercial vehicles?

21 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 5 f 105 There is a grey area where a vehicle is registered as a cmmercial vehicle but the same vehicle is als treated as a persnal vehicle during the nn wrking hurs, r vice versa. Majrity f hme wners dn t have prblem with cmmercial vehicles parking n the driveway. A survey undertaken by a resident indicates that 95 percent f the peple n her street d nt have prblem with trucks parking n the driveways, as lng as they are nt intruding nt the sidewalk r bulevard. Hme based businesses shuld prvide enugh parking spaces fr their custmers. Lks and appearance shuld nt be a criteria t prhibit as lng as the vehicle is parked ff street. Parking requirements must be respnsive t changing cmmunity standards. Suggestins: Review the parking standard. Need t cnsider size f vehicles vs. dimensins f driveway. Need clarificatin/amendment f the definitin f a cmmercial vehicle. Need cnsistent enfrcement, nt just n a cmplaint basis. Cmplaint based enfrcement is biased and discriminatry. Other Issues: Dwntwn Area Cmments: The Twn permits residents t perate businesses ut f their huses withut prviding adequate parking. Sme car carriers related t car dealerships have been bserved t unlad autmbiles n the 4 lane arterial rads. Vehicles withut license plates were bserved be parked n lawns. Vehicles related t car dealership have been bserved t use the landscaped area fr car display. Spill ver f dwntwn parking nt adjacent residential streets sme peple simply dn t want t pay fr parking. Suggestins Prvide cmmuter/carpl lts within the cmmunity STAKEHOLDER INPUT The stakehlder meeting included abut a dzen attendees including representatives f the Whitby Chamber f Cmmerce, Durham District Schl Bard, D. G. Biddle, the Twn and the Cnsultant. The input received is summarized belw: Residential Uses: Lw Density Stakehlder Parking related t residential uses is generally nt an issue except fr smaller lts. Cmments: Many garages are used fr ther purpses (i.e. strage) and vehicles are frced t park n the street. N ne parks in the garage any lnger. Tw spaces per unit is generally enugh. The sizes f vehicles are generally larger as cmpared t the last decade. Sme single vehicle driveways have been mdified t fit tw vehicles. Parking enfrcement is n a cmplaint basis. Garage dimensins have been reduced fr new residential develpment since the develpers want t maximize the sellable flr area in the huses. Sme duble garages are t small t accmmdate tw vehicles. Issue f accessible parking. If need a ramp t access the huse, it needs t g n the driveway.

22 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 6 f 105 Suggestins: Relcate the sidewalk t the edge f the curb, similar t the designs used in Western Canada, t prvide extra depth fr additinal parking in the bulevard. Increase the width f the driveway t allw residents t park their vehicles n the driveways instead f parking n the street. Cnsider putting in lay-bys n wide streets. Review the Twn f Whitby design standards. Medium t High Density Stakehlder Sme live/wrk units end up being single family hmes. Cmments: Suggestins: Shuld cnsider putting in dedicated lay-bys r parking lanes alng frntage fr blck twnhuses. Cnds Stakehlder Cmments: Parking is generally nt an issue because they have management cntrl. Parking f recreatinal vehicles generally nt a prblem in cnds (restricted by agreement). Institutinal Uses: Schls Stakehlder Temprary n-street parking fr pick up and drp ff is a fact f life since schl sites Cmments: d nt have enugh space t accmmdate the demand fr parent pick up and drp ff. Off-street parking used t be an issue prir t the Graduated Licensing System and eliminatin f Grade 13. The parking lts are far less utilized nw. Industrial Uses: Warehusing/Manufacturing Stakehlder Parking demand is less than the parking requirements. Spaces are nt fully utilized. Cmments: Suggestins: Parking requirements shuld prvide separated standards fr warehusing and manufacturing. Cmmercial Uses: Dwntwn and Other Higher Density Crridrs/Ndes Stakehlder Cmments: Very few accessible ff-street parking spaces are prvided in the dwntwn area. Accessible parking spaces are nt prvided n street. In additin, the pavement markings are unclear in sme lcatins. Sme peple cmplain that there are nt enugh parking spaces in the dwntwn area. Emplyees take up mst f the parking spaces, which makes it difficult fr custmers t lcate parking. Sme parking spaces in the dwntwn area are ccupied by vehicles that are carpling elsewhere t wrk. Can t supprt structured parking in Whitby tday vis-a-vis the ecnmics. We dn t need mre parking, we need better plicing. Suggestins: Need t lk at shared use parking pprtunities n cmmercial sites. May need t lk at bnussing t encurage intensificatin in respnse t the Prvincial Grwth Plan that calls fr intensificatin in ndes and selected crridrs. Develp separate parking standards fr ndes, near G Statins, alng crridrs and alng ther ptential areas fr intensificatin. Office Uses Cmments: N prblems indicated r bserved. Transit service des nt cver sme areas. Parking requirements shuld reflect the parking demands fr land use intensificatin.

23 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 7 f 105 Retail Uses Stakehlder Cmments: The current by-law parking requirements related t large cmmercial sites are t high. Observatins indicate that the parking lts are nt fully utilized n the typical day (i.e. Wal-mart). Parking standards are ut-f-date. Have nt been changed since The by-law requirements cannt address the parking needs fr small plazas. Same parking rate is applied t bth large and small cmmercial develpments. The definitins need t be updated especially GFA and GLA. Suggestins: Revise parking standards t reflect the actual needs. Encurage the use f transit. The existing parking rate f 5.5 spaces per 1000 ft 2 shuld be reduced t 3.75 per 1000 ft 2 t reflect the actual needs. Recreatinal Uses and Facilities: Parks Stakehlder Cmments: Residents cmplain that there are nt enugh parking spaces fr the parks. Sme residents have been bserved t park n the grassed areas and lcal streets due t lack f parking spaces. Sccer is mre ppular nwadays as cmpared t the last decade and mre peple are using the sccer pitches. Park users are nt willing and are discuraged frm carpling due t liability issues. Parking is an issue during large sprts turnaments and trade shws at arenas. Parking is nt prvided in sme new parks. Parking requirements related t parks tend t vary frm site t site which makes it difficult t establish requirements that wuld apply t all. Suggestins The twn shuld purchase additinal lands in the vicinity f the parks t prvide additinal parking spaces. Cnsider shared use pprtunity with schl bards and churches. (One f the ptential prblems with shared uses is the liability.) Cnsider interim use agreements fr future develp sites (i.e. future schl). Cmmunity Centres Stakehlder Cmments: Hspitals Stakehlder Cmments: Current parking supplies can accmmdate all regular activities. Parking is nt an issue. As shwn in the tables, tw specific issues which were identified in the public meeting and stakehlder cnsultatin are cmmercial vehicle parking in residential znes and recreatinal vehicle parking in residential znes. Details related t these issues are discussed in Sectins 4.0 and 5.0. In additin, issues related t grup hme parking were als identified in the public meeting. The current parking spaces prvided are mainly ccupied by the staff r wner. As a result, sme grup hme staff and visitrs are frced t park n the street. This is further discussed in Sectin

24 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 8 f SURVEYS OF OTHER MUNICIPALITIES Questinnaires were sent ut t a ttal f 20 ther municipalities. The input received was used in the frmulatin f study recmmendatins. A cpy f the questinnaire can be fund in Appendix A. Thse wh respnded t the survey included the fllwing: Municipalities 1 Miltn 2 Newmarket 3 Ajax 4 Richmnd Hill 5 Guelph 6 Pickering 7 Edmntn 8 Barrie 9 Oshawa 10 Cambridge 11 Waterl 12 St. Catharines 13 Peterbrugh 14 Ottawa 15 Claringtn 16 Caledn 17 Burlingtn 18 Calgary 19 Niagara Falls 20 Kingstn Respnse 2.3 RESIDENT INTERVIEWS A ttal f 150 resident interviews were undertaken as part f the study in different parts f the twn, t reflect a representatin f lw-density husing stck including singles, semis, street twnhuses and link units in varius gegraphic areas f the twn and different ages in the husing stck. The maps related t the surveyed area are attached in Appendix B.

25 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 9 f 105 A sampling f units was included n the fllwing streets: Kenneth Hbbs Avenue Vanier Street Lngueuil Place Telegraph Drive Lafayette Bulevard Carringtn Place Timber Mill Avenue Dymnt Drive Willw Park Drive Divine Drive Weldn Street Kilberry Drive Beech Street Pheasant Street Athl Street Janedale Crescent Beaumaris Crescent Crianne Avenue Haverhill Crescent Tallships Drive The numbers f parked vehicles that culd be accmmdated n the lt was estimated by the surveyrs. Other recrded infrmatin included the type f unit and size f the garage (e.g. single, duble). The residents were asked the fllwing: The numbers f vehicles nrmally parked n the site by type Whether the garage is used fr parking, r strage r bth Their views n allwing the parking f cmmercial vehicles n residential prperties and if it shuld be allwed, under what circumstances Their views n allwing the parking f recreatinal vehicles n residential prperties and if yes, under what circumstances Their views n whether the parking f mini schl buses shuld be allwed n residential prperties. The survey did nt include higher density residential uses since matters such as the parking f cmmercial and recreatinal vehicles is typically cntrlled, either thrugh rules (e.g. by the cnd crpratin), and/r thrugh physical limitatins (i.e. cannt physically accmmdate these in a parking garage). The findings f the resident interviews are discussed in the applicable sectins f the reprt. 2.4 PARKING UTILIZATION SURVEYS Parking utilizatin surveys have been undertaken at the fllwing sites: Lick Pnd Way (Twnhuses) Thicksn Rad and Dryden Blvd. (Twnhuse & Apartment) 3100 Brck Street Nrth, Orchard Highlands Plaza, Brck Street and McCartney Ave. (Breakfast Restaurant)

26 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 10 f Garden Street, Marigld Plaza, Garden Street and Tauntn Rad (Dairy Queen) 10 Meadwglen Drive, Garden Street and Meadwglen Drive (Pizza Shp) Grup Hmes: 6 Marta Rad, 23 Inglewd Place, 310 Chesnut Street, 88 Wyndfield Crescent These sites were selected based n discussins with the Technical Steering Cmmittee fr the study. The times f the surveys were chsen s as t capture the peak parking demands. The findings f the surveys are discussed in Sectin 3.0, under the develpment f the new parking standards.

27 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 11 f DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TOWN-WIDE PARKING STANDARDS 3.1 CURRENT PARKING STANDARDS Whitby s current parking requirements are detailed in the tw parent zning by-laws (1784 and 2585), alng with separate prvisins fr the Dwntwn Whitby & Village f Brklin (referenced as Dwntwn Brklin) areas, Oak Ridges Mraine, and varius site specific amendments. 3.2 SURVEY OF OTHER MUNICIPALITIES As nted in Sectin 2.2, questinnaires were sent t 20 municipalities, with 15 municipalities respnding t the questinnaire. 3.3 PARKING UTILIZATION SURVEYS As nted in Sectin 2.4 with the assistance f members f the Technical Steering Cmmittee, land uses requiring parking utilizatin surveys, alng with ptential sites t survey, were identified. The uses included: Multi-unit residential Small shpping centres that include restaurants Grup hmes The surveys were undertaken ver several days when the peak parking demands were anticipated t ccur. Fr example, grup hmes were surveyed during the shift change perid. 3.4 RESIDENT INTERVIEWS A ttal f 150 interviews were undertaken with residents f single, semi-detached and street twnhuses. Once again with the assistance f the Technical Steering Cmmittee areas t be surveyed were identified t ensure representatin acrss the three categries nted, in different gegraphic areas f the twn, and reflecting different ages in the husing stck. 3.5 TRANSPORTATION TOMORROW SURVEY The findings f the 2006 Transprtatin Tmrrw Survey (TTS) indicate that the average vehicle per husehld in GTA fr huse, twnhuse and apartment are 1.73, 1.37 and 0.75, respectively. Whereas, the average vehicle per husehld in Whitby fr huse, twnhuse and apartment are 1.94, 1.48 and 0.84, respectively. These numbers are slightly higher than the verall average fr the GTA.

28 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 12 f ASSESSMENT OF PARKING AND RELATED STANDARDS The assessment f parking standards fr Whitby cnsidered the fllwing: The existing standards as reflected in the zning by-laws Insights prvided by staff at the Twn as t categries which are generally wrking well tday and thse where issues have been identified (fr example, thrugh cmplaints) Insights prvided by stakehlders and the public Surveys f ther cmparable municipalities Parking utilizatin surveys in Whitby Resident surveys in Whitby related t lw density residential uses Insights/data btained thrugh ther similar studies undertaken by MMM Industry standards/guidelines Other in-huse infrmatin General statistics frm Transprtatin Tmrrw Survey An assessment f parking standards related t each land use categry is prvided herein, including: The existing parking standards The input received frm the municipalities that respnded t the questinnaire The issues and applicable cnsideratins The recmmended standard The ratinale related t the recmmended standard.

29 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 13 f RESIDENTIAL USES SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS Existing Standards 2 spaces per dwelling unit Generally prvided as a minimum f ne space in the garage and ne space in the driveway leading t the garage. Other Municipalities Mst cmmn requirement is 2.0 spaces per unit, similar t Whitby (e.g. Edmntn, Miltn, Oshawa, Newmarket, Richmnd Hill). Sme require nly 1.0 space per unit (e.g. Guelph, Barrie). Cambridge is unique in that the requirements are based n the number f bedrms (1.0 space fr the first 4 bedrms, plus 1.0 space fr each additinal 2 bedrms). Resident Surveys in Whitby 60 percent f the residents surveyed nrmally have tw vehicles parked n their site, with 28 percent having nly ne vehicle. Thus 88 percent f the residents surveyed nrmally park nly ne r tw vehicles n their prperty. The average number f vehicles parked n the residential prperties f thse surveyed was 1.87, inclusive f recreatinal and cmmercial vehicles. Thse wh indicated that they have 3 r 4 vehicles inclusive f cmmercial and recreatinal vehicles typically can accmmdate mre than tw vehicles n the site (e.g. duble garage/driveway), but this is nt always the case. 40 percent f the respndents indicated that they use their garage nly fr strage, nt parking. Other Studies As part f the Hamiltn parking standards review MMM had surveyed varius ther municipalities. Fund that the requirements were split between 1.0 space per unit and 2.0 spaces per unit. In that study had recmmended 2.0 spaces per unit. Issues and Cnsideratins Excessive minimum parking requirements can be cunter-prductive:

30 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 14 f Adds t the cst f the huse, therefre the affrdability particularly fr thse wh d nt need parking fr mre than ne r tw vehicles. - May encurage higher vehicle wnership in the lng run (e.g. when teenagers live in the huse) rather than relying n public transit, cycling r walking. Sme f tday s issues are caused by residents wh use their garages nly fr strage. Increasing the requirement t prvide 4.0 parking spaces instead f 2.0 (eg. tw in garage/tw in the driveway) may simply result in mre space fr strage in the garage. The findings f Transprtatin Tmrrw Survey (TTS) indicate that the average vehicle per husehld in Whitby is slightly higher than the verall average fr the GTA, but still less than 2.0 vehicles per husehld fr singles and semis. Recmmendatin Tw parking spaces per dwelling unit, with tandem parking permitted (e.g. ne in garage and ne in driveway). Ratinale Addresses the needs in the majrity f the cases As per existing lcal standards Is cnsistent with parking standards f mst ther municipalities. Supprt envirnmental and sustainability initiatives SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS Existing Standards 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit Generally prvided as a minimum f ne space in the garage and ne space in the driveway leading t the garage. Other Municipalities Mst cmmn requirement is 2.0 spaces per unit, similar t Whitby (e.g. Edmntn, Miltn, Oshawa, Newmarket, and Richmnd Hill). Sme require nly 1.0 space per unit (e.g. Guelph, Barrie).

31 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 15 f 105 Cambridge is unique in that the requirements are based n the number f bedrms (1.0 space fr the first 4 bedrms, plus 1.0 space fr each additinal 2 bedrms). Resident Surveys in Whitby 60 percent f the residents surveyed nrmally have tw vehicles parked n their site, with 28 percent having nly ne vehicle. Thus 88 percent f the residents surveyed nrmally park nly ne r tw vehicles n their prperty. The average number f vehicles parked n the residential prperties f thse surveyed was 1.87, inclusive f recreatinal and cmmercial vehicles. Thse wh indicated that they have 3 r 4 vehicles inclusive f cmmercial and recreatinal vehicles typically can accmmdate mre than tw vehicles n the site (e.g. duble garage/driveway), but this is nt always the case. 40 percent f the respndents indicated that they use their garage nly fr strage, nt parking. Other Studies As part f the Hamiltn parking standards review MMM had surveyed varius ther municipalities. Fund that the requirements were split between 1.0 space per unit and 2.0 spaces per unit. In that study had recmmended 2.0 spaces per unit. Issues and Cnsideratins Excessive minimum parking requirements can be cunter-prductive: - Adds t the cst f the huse, therefre the affrdability particularly fr thse wh d nt need parking fr mre than ne r tw vehicles. - May encurage higher vehicle wnership in the lng run (e.g. when teenagers live in the huse) rather than relying n public transit, cycling r walking. Sme f tday s issues are caused by residents wh use their garages nly fr strage. Increasing the requirement t prvide 4.0 parking spaces instead f 2.0 (e.g. tw in garage/tw in the driveway) may simply result in mre space fr strage in the garage. The findings f the 2006 Transprtatin Tmrrw Survey (TTS) indicate that the average vehicle per husehld in Whitby (1.77) is slightly higher than the verall average fr GTA (1.41), but still less than 2 vehicles per husehld fr singles and semis.

32 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 16 f 105 Recmmendatin Tw parking spaces per dwelling unit, with tandem parking permitted (e.g. ne in garage and ne in driveway). Ratinale Addresses the needs in the majrity f the cases. As per existing lcal standards. Is cnsistent with parking standards f mst ther municipalities. Supprt envirnmental and sustainability initiatives STREET TOWNHOUSES Existing Standards 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit Generally prvided as a minimum f ne space in the garage and ne space in the driveway leading t the garage. Other Municipalities Mst cmmn requirement is 2.0 spaces per unit, similar t Whitby (e.g. Edmntn, Miltn, Oshawa, Newmarket, Richmnd Hill). Sme require nly 1.0 space per unit (e.g. Guelph, Barrie). Cambridge is unique in that the requirements are based n the number f bedrms (1.0 space fr the first 4 bedrms, plus 1.0 space fr each additinal 2 bedrms). Resident Surveys in Whitby 60 percent f the residents surveyed nrmally have tw vehicles parked n their site, with 28 percent having nly ne vehicle. Thus 88 percent f the residents surveyed nrmally park nly ne r tw vehicles n their prperty. The average number f vehicles parked n the residential prperties f thse surveyed was 1.87, inclusive f recreatinal and cmmercial vehicles. Thse wh indicated that they have 3 r 4 vehicles inclusive f cmmercial and recreatinal vehicles typically can accmmdate mre than tw vehicles n the site (e.g. duble garage/driveway), but this is nt always the case. 40 percent f the respndents indicated that they use their garage nly fr strage, nt parking.

33 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 17 f 105 Other Studies As part f the Hamiltn parking standards review MMM had surveyed varius ther municipalities. Fund that the requirements were split between 1.0 space per unit and 2.0 spaces per unit. In that study had recmmended 2.0 spaces per unit. Issues and Cnsideratins Excessive minimum parking requirements can be cunter-prductive: - Adds t the cst f the huse, therefre the affrdability particularly fr thse wh d nt need parking fr mre than ne r tw vehicles. - May encurage higher vehicle wnership in the lng run (e.g. when teenagers live in the huse) rather than relying n public transit, cycling r walking. Sme f tday s issues are caused by residents wh use their garages nly fr strage. Increasing the requirement t prvide 4.0 parking spaces instead f 2.0 (e.g. tw in garage/tw in the driveway) may simply result in mre space fr strage in the garage. The findings f the 2006 Transprtatin Tmrrw Survey (TTS) indicate that the average vehicle per husehld in Whitby (1.77) is slightly higher than the verall average fr GTA (1.41), but still less than 2.0 vehicles per husehld fr singles and semis. Recmmendatin Tw parking spaces per dwelling unit, with tandem parking permitted (eg. ne in garage and ne in driveway). Ratinale Addresses the needs in the majrity f the cases As per existing lcal standards Is cnsistent with parking standards f mst ther municipalities. Supprt envirnmental and sustainability initiatives.

34 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 18 f DUPLEX AND DOUBLE (SEMI-DETACHED) 2 DUPLEX DWELLINGS Existing Standards Generally, 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit. Generally prvided as a minimum f 1.0 space in the garage and 1.0 space in the driveway leading t the garage. Other Municipalities Mst cmmn requirement is 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit, similar t Whitby (e.g. Edmntn, Miltn, Oshawa, Newmarket, and Ajax). Sme require nly 1.0 space per dwelling unit (e.g. Guelph, Barrie). Cambridge requires 1.0 space fr the first 4 bedrms, plus 1.0 space fr each additinal 2 bedrms. Mst f the municipalities d nt have a specific standard fr duble dwellings. Fr thse that have, the requirement is 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit (e.g. Newmarket, Ajax). Issues and Cnsideratins N issues identified with the current standards. Recmmendatin 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit, with tandem parking permitted (e.g. ne in garage and ne in driveway). That the definitins be ratinalized (fr example duble duplex versus quadruplex.). Ratinale As per existing lcal standards. Need t cnslidate duplex dwellings with duble duplex dwellings. 2 By-law N. 2585, Page 258, The Crpratin f the Twn f Whitby, Octber 2003

35 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 19 f TRIPLEX DWELLINGS Existing Standards 3 f the 4 lcal By-laws require 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit. 1 lcal By-law des nt have a specific standard. Other Municipalities Sme municipalities d nt have a specific standard. Fr thse that have, the requirements range frm 1.0 t 1.75 spaces per unit, except fr Miltn and Ajax which require 2.0 spaces per unit. Cambridge requires 1.0 space fr the first 4 bedrms, plus 1.0 space fr each additinal 2 bedrms. Issues and Cnsideratins N issues identified with the current standards. Recmmendatin 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit. Ratinale As per existing lcal standards QUADRUPLEX DWELLINGS Existing Standards 3 f the 4 lcal By-laws require 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit. Other Municipalities Sme municipalities d nt have a specific standard. Fr thse that have, the requirements range frm 1.0 t 1.75 spaces per unit, except fr Miltn and Richmnd Hill which require 2.0 spaces per unit. Cambridge requires 1 space fr the first 4 bedrms, plus 1 space fr each additinal 2 bedrms.

36 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 20 f 105 Issues and Cnsideratins Need t ensure that the definitin fr a quadruplex is fr 4 units in ne building (e.g. 2 at grund with 2 abve, r 4 with 2 cmmn walls each), nt maisnettes r twnhuses. Fewer new quadruplex dwellings due t decrease in ppularity. Recmmendatin Treating the same as triplexes, with 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit. Ratinale As per existing lcal standards. Parking demands expected t be similar t triplex dwellings BLOCK TOWNHOUSES Existing Standards 3 f the 4 lcal By-laws require 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit. Parking Surveys Parking utilizatin surveys were undertaken at tw different blck twnhuse sites. One is situated in the nrth-east crner f Thicksn Rad and Dryden Bulevard intersectin and the ther near the Lick Pnd Way and Springwd Street intersectin, bth in the Twn f Whitby. The site lcated at Thicksn/Drydren has a cmbinatin f blck twnhuses and apartments with shared visitr parking, whereas the site lcated at Lick Pnd Way/Springwd is strictly blck twnhuses. Parking surveys were cnducted n Friday and Saturday evenings frm 6:00 p.m. t 9:30 p.m. in rder t capture the parking demand related t this type f use.

37 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 21 f 105 The survey findings related t the twnhuses are summarized in the table belw: Date N. f Occupied Twnhuse Units Peak Resident Parking Demand Rate Per Unit * Peak Visitr Parking Demand Rate Per Unit 120 Waller Street (Thicksn Rad/Dryden Bulevard) Friday, April 25, Saturday, April 26, Lick Pnd Way/Springwd Street Friday, April 25, Saturday, April 26, Average * The parking supply des nt include the space inside garage since it was nt pssible t determine if the garage was being used fr parking. Based n the bservatins, the visitr parking at the Lick Pnd Way site appears t have an verflw in the visitr parking demands, with visitrs parking n the private radway. Other Municipalities Mst f the ther surveyed municipalities have standards which range frm 1.25 t 2.25 spaces per dwelling unit, plus 0.2 t 0.35 spaces per dwelling unit fr visitr parking. Issues and Cnsideratins Typically these types f dwellings are accessed via private radways that d nt accmmdate n-street parking fr visitrs. Availability f designated visitr parking spaces is a key cnsideratin, since parking is typically prhibited n private radways. Virtually all blck twnhuses built in Whitby are built under site specific by-laws. Recmmendatins 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit fr twnhuses with individual garages, with tandem parking permitted (e.g. ne in garage and ne in driveway), where individual driveways are prvided. In additin, 0.25 space per dwelling unit f designated visitr parking spaces per dwelling unit fr twnhuses withut individual garages. In additin, 0.25 space per dwelling unit f designated visitr parking, fr a ttal f 2.0 spaces per unit. Ratinale Addresses the needs f visitrs, in additin t thse f residents. If assume a vehicle parked in the garage fr the sites surveyed, plus 0.80 in driveway, need 1.8 spaces per unit fr residents.

38 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 22 f 105 In additin require visitr parking at 0.25 spaces per unit whereas actually bserved demands were as high as 0.32 spaces per unit CONVERTED DWELLINGS (THESE UNITS ONLY PERMITTED IN DOWNTOWN WHITBY AND DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN) Existing Standards Require 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit. Other Municipalities Mst municipalities d nt have a specific standard. Fr thse that have a standard, the requirement is 1 space per unit. Issues and Cnsideratins Applicatins tend t relate t cnversin f single detached hmes in built-up areas where prvisin f parking may already be a cncern. Recmmendatin N specific parking requirements fr this as a generic categry. Instead apply parking requirements related t the type f develpment fllwing the cnversin. Ratinale Mre apprpriate t recmmend the requirement based n the cnverted unit type LINK DWELLINGS Existing Standards 3 f the 4 lcal By-laws require 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit. Other Municipalities Nne f the ther municipalities identify a specific standard. Issues and Cnsideratins Similar t singles and semis.

39 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 23 f 105 Recmmendatin 2.0 parking spaces per dwelling unit, with tandem parking permitted (e.g. ne in the garage and ne in the driveway). Ratinale Treat these the same as singles and semis fr cnsistency. Effectively, these units are similar t semis and single detached in that residents park n site, and visitrs typically park n the street NON-PROFIT DWELLINGS (THESE UNITS ONLY PERMITTED IN DOWNTOWN WHITBY AND DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN) Existing Standards Dwntwn By-laws require 1.2 spaces per dwelling unit. Other Municipalities N ther municipalities surveyed include this land use categry in their parking requirements. Recmmendatin N specific parking requirements fr this as a generic categry. Apply parking requirements related t the type f unit. Ratinale Appears t be redundant and des nt need a separate categry STACKED DWELLINGS Existing Standards By-law 1784 requires 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit. Dwntwn Whitby requires 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit.

40 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 24 f 105 Other Municipalities Mst municipalities d nt have a specific standard. Only Newmarket has a by-law requirement f 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit. Issues and Cnsideratins Similar t triplex and quadruplex. Recmmendatin 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit. Ratinale Treat these the same as a triplex and quadruplex. As per existing lcal standards (By-law 1784) APARTMENT BUILDING Existing Standards All By-laws require 1.5 spaces per unit, f which 25 percent f such parking shall be fr visitrs. Parking Surveys Parking utilizatin surveys were undertaken at a rental apartment site lcated at Thicksn Rad and Dryden Bulevard. Parking surveys were cnducted n Friday and Saturday evenings frm 6:00 t 9:30 p.m. in rder t capture the parking demands related t this type f use. The survey findings related t the apartment are summarized in table belw: N. f Occupied Peak Resident Parking Peak Visitr Parking Date Apartment Units Demand Rate Per Unit Demand Rate Per Unit 120 Waller Street (Thicksn Rad/Dryden Bulevard) Friday, April 25, Saturday, April 26, Average

41 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 25 f 105 Other Municipalities A lt f variability fr bth resident and visitr cmpnents. Resident requirements range frm 1.50 t 2.25 spaces per unit. Visitr requirements range frm 0.20 t 0.33 spaces per unit. Edmntn has specific requirements based n the number f bedrms (e.g. bachelr suite, ne-bedrm, 2-bedrm, etc.). Different requirements fr rental and cnd units fund in Oshawa, where cnd units tend t have a higher requirement with 1.45 spaces per unit plus 0.33 spaces per unit fr visitrs as cmpared t rental units with 1.0 space per unit plus 0.33 spaces per unit fr visitrs. Issues and Cnsideratins Issues regarding variability between the By-laws frm different municipalities. Sme requirements (e.g spaces per unit) seem excessive as cmpared t singles, semis and street twnhuses. The findings f the 2006 Transprtatin Tmrrw Survey (TTS) indicate that the average vehicle per husehld fr apartments in Whitby is slightly higher than that fr the verall average fr the GTA (0.84 spaces per unit in Whitby as cmpared t 0.75 spaces per unit acrss the GTA as a whle). Thse living in apartments generally tend t have lwer parking requirements than thse in ther frms f multiple dwellings, since apartments tend t be ccupied mre by singles and cuples than families as indicated by TTS. Rental units generally have lwer vehicle wnership than cnd units. Cnsider site specific reductins t 1.0 space per unit fr the resident, plus 0.15 spaces per unit fr visitrs fr a rental building if clearly defined as such. Recmmendatins 1.25 spaces per unit fr the resident plus 0.25 spaces per unit fr visitrs fr apartments, regardless f unit type. Hwever cnsider site specific reductins fr rental buildings t 1.15 spaces per unit, with 0.15 f that fr visitr parking.

42 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 26 f 105 Ratinale Generally lwer parking requirements fr thse living in apartments than thse in lwer density frms f husing as cnfirmed thrugh the TTS data. This reflects a blended rate fr all apartment unit types (regardless f tenure type and size f units), fr simplicity. Becmes mre cmplicated t have varying standards by unit types and by tenure, hwever merit t cnsider reductins fr rentals, implemented n an individual applicatin basis SENIORS DWELLING Existing Standards Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin Zning By-laws require 0.25 spaces per unit, plus 0.25 spaces per unit fr visitr parking. Other Municipalities Mst municipalities d nt have a specific requirement. Fr thse that have, mst f the requirements are 0.5 spaces per unit. Ajax requires 1.0 space per unit r 1.0 space per 38 m 2, whichever is greater. Richmnd Hill requires 0.33 spaces per unit, plus 0.2 spaces per unit fr visitr parking. Issues and Cnsideratins Residents in senir hmes generally have lwer mbility (higher average age) and therefre lwer vehicle wnership. Generally yunger senirs have higher vehicle wnership cmpared t lder senirs. N prblem with current standard. Recmmendatin 0.25 spaces per unit, plus 0.25 spaces per unit fr visitr parking fr Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin. Ratinale This reflects a blended rate fr all senirs units fr different age ranges.

43 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 27 f BOARDING/LODGING HOUSE Existing Standards Dwntwn Whitby requires 1.0 space per guest rm. Dwntwn Brklin requires 1.0 space per unit, plus 0.5 spaces per guest rm. By-law 2585 requires 1.0 space per dwelling unit plus 1.0 space per guest rm. Other Municipalities Sme municipalities have different requirements fr ldging versus sleeping units. Generally ne space per the primary dwelling, plus 0.33 t 1.0 space per ldging unit, r 0.5 space per sleeping unit. Issues and Cnsideratins Other municipalities typically have the same By-law standards fr bed and breakfast establishments, and turist hmes. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per primary unit, plus 0.5 space per guest rm. Ratinale As per an existing lcal standard. Parking in tandem shuld nt be permitted since need t be able t allw guests t enter and exit independently withut mving the vehicles BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS Existing Standards Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin By-laws require 1.0 space per guest rm in additin t the space required fr the dwelling unit. Other Municipalities Sme municipalities have different requirements fr ldging versus bed and breakfast. Generally ne space per guest bedrm in additin t the parking required fr the primary dwelling, except fr Oshawa and Guelph.

44 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 28 f 105 Oshawa requires 2.0 spaces plus 1.0 space fr each guest bedrm. Guelph requires 1.0 per guest rm and 1.0 fr the prprietr. Issues and Cnsideratins Other municipalities typically have the same By-law standards fr bed and breakfast establishments, and turist hmes. Recmmendatin 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit, plus 1.0 space per guest rm, with tandem parking permitted fr the primary unit. Ratinale Addresses the needs f guests, in additin t primary resident. Parking in tandem shuld nt be permitted fr guest parking since need t be able t allw guests t enter and exit independently withut mving the vehicles GROUP HOME Existing Standards Dwntwn Brklin requires 2.0 spaces, plus 1.0 space per 3 residents. Dwntwn Whitby, 1784 and 2585 each require parking spaces t be prvided in accrdance with the parking requirements fr the dwelling type within which the grup hme is lcated (i.e. 2 spaces per unit). Parking Surveys Parking utilizatin surveys were undertaken in fur different grup hme lcatins. These were undertaken at different times f the days ver several days, including shift change times that had been identified. Althugh it is nt pssible t separate the parking demands related t visitrs versus staff, the surveys captured all the existing parking demands related t each f the grup hmes, with the exceptin f thse wh may have been parked in the garage. The findings f these surveys are summarized in the table belw:

45 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 29 f 105 Grup Hme Lcatins Supply (1) Observed Demand (2) Driveway On-street Ttal 88 Wyndfield Cres Chestnut Street East Marta Rad Inglewd Place Average Peak Demand The parking supply des nt include parking inside the garage; the same applies t the bserved demand since it was nt pssible t determine if the garage was being used fr parking. 2. On-street parking related t grup hme was identified based n the bservatins and drivers destinatin It shuld be nted that parking n the bulevard prtin f the driveway was included in the parking utilizatin surveys in rder t determine the actual parking demand related t grup hmes. Hwever, bulevard parking is currently nt permitted in accrdance with the by-law. The grup hme at 6 Marta Rad appears t have an exceptinally high parking demand. Other Municipalities Municipalities have varying requirements based n the number f staff, residents, r sleeping units. Guelph and Miltn require 1.0 space per staff in additin t the required parking fr the dwelling type. Generally the requirements are 1.0 space per 3 residents r sleeping unit, while sme municipalities include an additinal 1.0 space per staff member. Issues and Cnsideratins Generally limited vehicle wnership related t the residents. Parking demands relate primarily t staff f and visitrs t the residents living in the grup hmes. Issue f duratin/frequency f staff parking n the street. Recmmendatin 2.0 spaces, plus 1.0 space per 3 residents. Ratinale As per an existing Dwntwn Brklin standard.

46 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 30 f 105 Is an increase ver current Dwntwn Whitby and By-law 1784 and 2585 requirements. Can mre easily track /verify the number f residents than emplyees which can be mre transient and subject t interpretatin CRISIS RESIDENCE Existing Standards Bth Dwntwn Brklin and Dwntwn Whitby require 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit, plus 1.0 space per 3 residents. Other Municipalities Of the ther municipalities surveyed, nly Ajax, Barrie and Oshawa have a separate standard fr this categry. One municipality requires 2.0 spaces plus the required spaces fr the dwelling type, while thers require 1.0 space per 2 residents, r 1.0 space per 4 beds. Issues and Cnsideratins Requirements may vary depending n type f crisis residence. N specific issues identified in Whitby. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 3 residents, plus the required parking spaces fr the dwelling type within which the crisis residence is lcated. Ratinale Relates t bth the dwelling type and number f residents accmmdated. As per existing Dwntwn by-laws RESIDENTIAL (OTHER THAN LISTED HEREIN) Existing Standards Bth By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 2.0 spaces per unit.

47 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 31 f 105 Other Municipalities Of the ther municipalities surveyed, nly Ajax has a separate standard fr this categry, where 1.5 spaces per unit are required fr exclusive use f the ccupants, plus 0.25 spaces per unit fr the exclusive use f visitrs. Recmmendatin Eliminate this categry. Ratinale Varius residential uses shuld nw be categrized in the ther categries. In the unlikely event that a new unfreseen residential type is identified this wuld require a site specific assessment taking int cnsideratin the mst applicable categry, as well as lcatin, and any site specific studies that are submitted by the applicant CLINIC Existing Standards 2 f the Zning By-laws prvide a specific requirement. Fr Dwntwn Brklin, the requirement is 1.0 space per 14 m 2. Fr By-law 1784, the requirement is 3.0 spaces per dctr, dentist, chirpractr r health practitiner ffice, prvided that the ttal parking is nt less than 1.0 space per 28 m 2 GFA. Other Municipalities Range f standards between 1.0 space per 16.7 m 2 f GFA (6.0 spaces per 100 m 2 ) t 1.0 space per 37 m 2 f GFA (2.7 spaces per 100 m 2 ). Sme municipalities require 5.0 t 6.0 spaces per the first practitiner, and have a lwer requirement, 3.0 t 4.0 spaces, per additinal practitiner. Sme municipalities standards tend t have integrated standards fr medical clinics and veterinarian clinics. Guelph has different By-law requirements fr medical clinics (greater f 6.0 spaces per practitiner r 1.0 space per 15.5 m 2 ) and medical ffices (7.0 spaces per practitiner). Richmnd Hill has additinal requirements where a labratry is lcated in the same building. This requirement is 5.0 spaces per labratry, plus ne space per labratry

48 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 32 f 105 emplyee. A drugstre r pharmacy in the same building requires 1.0 space per m 2 f GFA (3.2 spaces per 100 m 2 ). Issues and Cnsideratins Wide range in the standards between the lcal By-laws. Difficult t mnitr the number f practitiners in a medical ffice as this can change ver time. Labratries and pharmacies are typically in the same buildings as medical ffices r clinics. Typically the same peple as at the dctrs ffices, then directed t the lab fr tests. Drugstres r pharmacies tend t als be geared t thse already visiting the medical ffices r clinic. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 17 m 2 f GFA (6.0 spaces per 100 m 2 ) fr clinics. Ratinale Base the standard n flr area, nt practitiners, recgnizing that it is easier t mnitr (fixed flr area, versus number f practitiners which can change) OFFICE BUILDING Existing Standards Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin require 4.0 spaces per 93 square metres GFA n the first strey and 2.0 spaces per 93 square metres GFA abve the first strey. By-law 1784, By-law 2585 and By-law 5581 require 1 space per 37 m 2 GFA. Other Municipalities Pickering has the highest By-law standards at 1.0 space per 22.2 m 2 f GFA (4.5 spaces per 100 m 2 ) relative t thse f ther surveyed municipalities. Majrity f the ther municipalities have standards which vary between 1.0 space per 28 m 2 f GFA t 1.0 space per 33 m 2 f GFA, except fr Cambridge which has an exceptinally lw standard f 1.0 space per 40 m 2 f GFA (2.5 spaces per 100 m 2 ).

49 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 33 f 105 Sme f the municipal By-laws surveyed (e.g. Edmntn, Oshawa, Newmarket, Cambridge) differentiate between different ffice uses, including gvernment building, prfessinal ffice and business ffice; nevertheless the parking standards may be the same amng different categries. Issues and Cnsideratins Current parking standards with respect t ffice uses are smewhat lw relative t thse f ther municipalities and industry standards. Demands tend t vary depending n different factrs: - Lcatin f ffice (e.g. accessibility t transit services) - Type f ffice use (e.g. real estate ffice can generate higher parking demands when all the real estate agents meet) Recmmendatins 1.0 space per 30 m 2 f GFA (3.3 spaces per 100 m 2 ), inclusive f training facilities and cafeteria r restaurants that d nt have any external signage and therefre intended nly fr emplyees f the building. If the ffice building includes mre extensive facilities (e.g. restaurants, retail uses), thse uses wuld be calculated separately frm these general ffice uses. This needs t be cnsidered n a site specific basis, taking int cnsideratin the lcatin and mix f uses. Fr areas that are identified fr intensificatin, it is recmmended t identify the parking demands thrugh a site specific study n the basis f flr space. Ratinale This falls within the range f ther municipalities standards. As nted, Whitby s current parking standards with respect t ffice uses are smewhat lw relative t thse f ther municipalities and industry standards. Accrdingly, a slight increase in the ffice parking standards is recmmended t 1.0 space per 30 m 2 (3.33 spaces per 100 m 2 r 3.1 spaces per 1,000 ft 2 ). Offices can differ as t nature and amunt f ancillary uses fund in the building BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.0 space per 23 m 2 GFA.

50 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 34 f 105 Other Municipalities Wide range f standards frm 1.0 space per 15 m 2 f GFA t 1.0 space per 30 m 2 f GFA. Barrie has a different standard f 1.0 space fr every 30 m 2 f grss first flr area, plus 1.0 space fr 50 m 2 f grss flr area thereafter. Other Studies As part f the Hamiltn parking standards review MMM had undertaken parking surveys at varius banks in Hamiltn. Fund that the parking demands fr banks with drive-thru ATM s were much lwer than at banks withut drive-thru ATM s. In that study MMM recmmended 1.0 space per 16 m 2 (6.5 spaces per 100 m 2 ) fr banks withut a drive-thru ATM and 1.0 space per 70 m 2 (1.42 spaces per 100 m 2 ) fr banks with a drive-thru ATM. Issues and Cnsideratins N distinctin in the lcal By-law between banks with and withut a drive-thru ATM. Grwing numbers f ATM and nline banking services. Parking demands fr banks shuld nw be smewhat lwer than what they used t be. Drive-thru ATM shuld further reduce parking requirements n thse bank sites. Recmmendatins 1.0 space per 23 m 2 GFA fr standalne banks withut drive-thru ATM s. 1.0 space per 30 m 2 fr banks with drive-thru ATM s Apply shpping centre rate if the bank is part f a plaza r a shpping centre. Ratinale Recmmended parking requirements fr standalne banks withut drive-thru ATM s are based n the existing lcal By-law. Specifying distinct parking requirements fr banks with drive-thru ATMs than fr banks withut drive-thru ATMs.

51 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 35 f 105 Banks with drive-thru ATMs tend t have lwer parking requirements, and shuld be cnsidered in a separate categry HOTEL/MOTEL Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.2 spaces per guest rm. Other Municipalities Mst cmmn standard is 1.0 space per guest rm/suite, plus 1.0 space per 10 m 2 f GFA devted t uses such as lunges, taverns, meeting rms, restaurants, banquet halls, etc. The parking requirements fr GFA devted t accessry uses such as lunges, taverns, meeting rms, restaurants, and banquet halls range frm 1.0 space per 12 m 2 f GFA t 1.0 space per 4.6 m 2 f GFA. Issues and Cnsideratins N indicatin f parking requirements fr GFA devted t accessry uses under current prvisins. Many f tday s htels have accessry uses (e.g. banquet halls, restaurants, cnference rms, etc.) Recmmendatin 1.0 space per guest rm/suite, plus 1.0 space per 10 m 2 f GFA devted t accessry uses such as lunges, taverns, meeting rms, restaurants, banquet halls, etc. Ratinale Specifying separate parking requirements fr GFA devted t accessry uses PRIVATE CLUB (E.G. MOOSE LODGE) Existing Standards Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin By-laws require 1.0 space per 4 persns f permitted capacity.

52 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 36 f 105 Other Municipalities Edmntn requires 1.0 space per 3.6 m 2 f GFA f public space. Newmarket requires 1.0 space per 4 seats r 2.4 m f bench space fr fixed seats, and 1.0 space fr 9 m 2 f GFA r prtin theref devted t public use fr nn-fixed seats. Issues and Cnsideratins Demand can vary depending n type f private clubs (e.g. entertainment, fitness). N specific issue identified with existing standards. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 4 persns f permitted capacity. Ratinale As per existing lcal standards BINGO HALL Existing Standards Dwntwn Whitby and By-law 1784 require 1 space per 9 m 2 f GLA. Other Municipalities Only fund in Cambridge by-law, which requires the greater f 1.0 space per 3 seats r 2 metres f bench space, r 1.0 space per 5 persns f building capacity. Issues and Cnsideratins Decreasing ppularity in sme cases due t ther cmpetitin (e.g. casins), therefre less parking demand, hwever can vary greatly by establishment. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 9 m 2 f GFA. Ratinale N issues identified in Whitby. As per existing lcal standards.

53 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 37 f EATING ESTABLISHMENT Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.0 space per 11 m 2 f GFA. Parking Surveys Parking surveys were undertaken at three different small plazas with restaurant uses in rder t understand the respective parking requirements Brk Street Nrth, Brck Street and McCartney Avenue (Orchard Highlands) - 10 Meadwglen Drive, Garden Street and Meadwglen Drive (Pizza take-ut shp) Garden Street, Garden Street and Tauntn Rad (Marigld Plaza) In the case f the Brck Street/McCartney Avenue site, it was pssible t distinguish between the restaurant and ther parking demands. In the ther tw it was nt, s these were treated as part f shpping centres, as discussed in Sectin Peak Parking Grss Flr Area Peak Parking Site Demand (m 2 ) Demand Rate Brck Street/McCartney Avenue per 100 m 2 Other Municipalities All ther By-laws surveyed are based n flr areas, except fr Newmarket and Barrie which require 1.0 space per 4 persn capacity. Fr thse By-laws that are based n flr area, requirements vary widely between 1.0 space per 22 m 2 f GFA t 1.0 space per 3.6 m 2 f GFA. Mst cmmn standard is 1.0 space per 9 m 2 f GFA. Issues and Cnsideratins Parking requirements fr restaurants vary widely amng standards f varius municipalities. Ppularity f a particular establishment is a key factr affecting parking demand. Whitby standards d nt have separate parking requirements fr different types f eating establishments, while ther municipalities have separated between standard restaurant/tavern, fast fd restaurant (with r withut drive-thru), and take-ut restaurant.

54 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 38 f 105 Typically fast fd restaurants require mre parking than that needed by standard restaurants, particularly as cmpared t fine dining restaurants. Recmmendatins Fr standard restaurant 3, 1.0 space per 19 m 2 f GFA as per bserved. Fr fast fd restaurant 4 including dnut shp, 1.0 space per 11 m 2 f GFA as per current standards. In either case, apply shpping centre rate if the restaurant is part f a plaza r a shpping centre. Ratinale Recgnizes the distinctin between fast fd and ther restaurants, with fast fd restaurants needing mre parking SHOPPING CENTRE AND PLAZAS Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.0 space per 16.9 m 2 f GLA (5.5 spaces per 93 m 2 f GLA). Parking Surveys Parking surveys were undertaken at tw small shpping centres in rder t understand the respective parking requirements Meadwglen Drive, Garden Street and Meadwglen Drive Garden Street, Garden Street and Tauntn Rad (Marigld Plaza) Site Garden Street/ Meadwglen Drive Garden Street/ Tauntn Rad Supply Peak Parking Demand Grss Flr Area (m 2 ) Peak Parking Demand Rate Peak Parking Demand Rate , per 100 m per 1000 ft , per 100 m per 1000 ft 2 Average Standard Restaurant which means a cmmercial establishment in which the principal business is the preparatin and serving f fd and refreshments t the public fr immediate cnsumptin while they are seated n the premises, and which may include an incidental take-ut service. 4 Fast-fd restaurant which means a restaurant that sells fd and beverages ver a cunter r by means f a drive-thrugh t its custmers fr cnsumptin in the restaurant, fr cnsumptin in a mtr vehicle n the premises, r fr cnsumptin ff the premises.

55 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 39 f 105 Other Municipalities Standards vary widely between the By-laws fr ther municipalities. Other municipalities By-laws generally vary between 1.0 space per 24 m 2 f GLA t 1.0 space per 15 m 2 f GLA. Mst municipalities have distinctive requirements, based n size f the shpping centre (higher parking requirements fr greater GLA, whereas lwer parking requirements fr lesser GLA). Industry Standards fr Shpping Centres Mst cmprehensive surce is the Parking Requirements fr Shpping Centres reprt (Secnd Editin) prepared by Urban Land Institute (ULI) in Recmmended parking rati per 1,000 ft 2 f Grss Leasable Area (GLA): < 37,160 m 2 f GLA (< 400,00 ft 2 ) 37,160 55,740 m 2 f GLA (400, ,999 ft 2 ) > 55,740 m 2 f GLA (> 600,000 ft 2 ) 4.0 spaces per 93 m 2 f GLA spaces per 93 m 2 f GLA (in sliding scale with parking rati increasing/decreasing prprtinally with centre s square ftage) 4.5 spaces per 93 m 2 f GLA Wuld address parking need at the 20 th busiest hur fr the year (i.e. wuld have surplus f parking spaces during all but 19 hurs ver the curse f a year, ften taken as the design hur fr parking). These ratis are applicable t shpping centres with up t 20 percent f the ttal GLA being devted t restaurant, entertainment, and/r cinema uses. Other Surces The findings related t ther small plazas frm ther in-huse studies are summarized in the tables belw:

56 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 40 f 105 General Lcatin Elgin Mills Rad E./ Leslie Street Twn f Richmnd Hill Rathburn Rad/ Highway 427 City f Trnt Bayview Avenue/ Elgin Mills Rad E. Twn f Richmnd Hill Kennedy Rad/ Sheppard Avenue E. City f Trnt Occupied Flr Area (m 2 ) 1,803 m 2 (GLFA) m 2 (GFA) 1,820 m 2 (GFA) 7,305 m 2 (GFA) Restaurant as a % f Overall Flr Area Peak Parking Demand (Spaces) Parking Rate per 100 m 2 35% space/100 m 2 Apprximately 13% space/100 m 2 7% space/100 m 2 14% space/100 m 2 Average Rate 2.94 space/100 m 2 Issues and Cnsideratins Typically the parking requirements fr retail uses increase as the size f the use increases (i.e. lnger duratin f stay, therefre, lwer turnver f the parking spaces). Relating standard n a GLA basis is typically used in the shpping centre industry. The availability f enugh parking n the site is seen as being imprtant t the business vitality fr retail cmmercial uses. Thus, shpping centre develpers tend nt t undersupply parking. Als, smaller shpping centres (and strip malls) d nt exhibit the same peaking characteristics (i.e. n pre Christmas peak). Recmmendatin Mdified shpping centre industry standards t accunt fr small strip plazas: < 3,000 m 2 f GLA (< 32,291 ft 2 ) 1 space per 28 m 2 f GLA (3.6 spaces per 100 m 2 ) prvided that where restaurant uses ccupy 20% r mre f the GLA then the parking requirements fr a restaurant use shall apply 3,000 37,159 m 2 f GLA (100, ,999 ft 2 ) 37,160 55,740 m 2 f GLA (400, ,999 ft 2 ) 1 space per 23 m 2 f GLA (4.3 spaces per 100 m 2 ) 1 space per 22 m 2 f GLA (4.6 spaces per 100 m 2 ) > 55,740 m 2 f GLA (> 600,000 ft 2 ) 1 space per 21 m 2 f GLA (4.8 spaces per 100 m 2 )

57 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 41 f 105 Ratinale Using Industry Standards fr shpping centres reflects substantial data and analysis undertaken in this area. Recgnizes that smaller shpping centres require less parking n a per square ft r metre basis than larger centres LAUNDERETTE/COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRY Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.0 space per 1 washing machine. Other Municipalities Mst cmmn standard is 1.0 space per 2 washing machines. Sme municipalities have standards based n bth the number f washing machines and flr area, whichever is greater. Sme municipalities have standards fr launderette and dry cleaning laundry under the same categry. Issues and Cnsideratins Are generally lcated in prximity t many f the users, nt all f wh necessarily drive t the establishment. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 2 washing machines. Apply shpping centre rate if the launderette/cin-perated laundry is part f a shpping centre. Ratinale As per requirements based n the surveyed municipalities. Existing standards appear excessive.

58 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 42 f LAUNDRY, DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.0 space per 93 m 2 f GFA, excluding custmer depsit, pick-up, retail sales r waiting area, if any, 1.0 additinal space per 9 m 2 f such area. Other Municipalities Oshawa has a similar standard t that f Whitby, with 1.0 space per 90 m 2 f GFA, excluding custmer depsit, pick-up, retail sales r waiting area, etc. If any, 1.0 additinal space per 9 m 2 f such area. Guelph has different requirements fr dry cleaning utlets 5 (1 space per 33 m 2 f GFA) and cleaning establishments (1 space per 93 m 2 f GFA). Other municipalities that have a standard are the same as thse surveyed under laundrmat. Issues and Cnsideratin Are generally lcated in prximity t many f the users, nt all f wh necessarily drive t the establishment. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 100 m 2 f GFA, excluding custmer depsit, pick-up, retail sales r waiting area, if any, 1.0 additinal space per 9 m 2 f such area, as per existing By-law Apply shpping centre rate if the laundry r dry cleaning establishment is part f a shpping centre. Ratinale As per existing lcal standards RESIDENTIAL SALES OFFICE Existing Standards By-laws 1784, 2585 and 5581 require 1.0 space per 6.5 m 2 f GFA, with a minimum f 10.0 spaces, plus a minimum f 1.0 additinal accessible space. 5 "Dry Cleaning Outlet" means a Place Used fr the purpse f receiving r distributing articles f clthing t be subjected elsewhere r having been subjected elsewhere t the prcesses f dry cleaning, dry dyeing r cleaning, pressing r mending.

59 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 43 f 105 Other Municipalities Only fund in Edmntn which requires 1.0 space per 20 m 2 f GFA (5.0 spaces per 100 m 2 ). Issues and Cnsideratins Sme sales ffices are set up in mdel hmes. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 6.5 m 2 f sales ffice area, with a minimum f 10.0 spaces, plus minimum f 1.0 additinal handicapped space. Ratinale As per existing lcal standards. N issues identified in Whitby UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT (FUNERAL HOME) Existing Standards Only By-law 1784 has a standard fr this categry which requires 1.0 space per 18.5 m 2 f GFA, with a minimum f 10.0 spaces. Other Municipalities Sme By-laws are based n seating in the assembly area, ranging between 1.0 space per 6 seats t 1.0 space per 4 seats. Miltn requires 30.0 spaces fr the first 93 m 2 f GFA, plus 1.0 space per each additinal 20 m 2 f GFA. Ajax requires 30.0 spaces fr the first 30 m 2 f GFA, plus 1.0 space per each additinal 15 m 2 f GFA. Others range between 1.0 space per 30 m 2 f GFA t 1.0 space per 25 m 2 f GFA. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 18.5 m 2 f GFA, with a minimum f 10.0 spaces.

60 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 44 f 105 Ratinale As per existing lcal standards. N issues identified in Whitby BOWLING ALLEY Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 4 spaces per bwling lane. Other Municipalities The majrity f the municipalities surveyed that have a standard fr bwling alleys d s n a per lane basis. The cmmn standard is 4.0 spaces per lane, plus parking requirements fr accessry uses; Guelph requires 6.0 spaces per lane, plus 1.0 space per 23 m 2 fr accessry uses area. Issues and Cnsideratins Newer establishments tend t include ther entertainment facilities, such as restaurants, café, bars, etc, beynd just bwling alleys. Such facilities may attract custmers ther than thse ging t the bwling alley. Als individuals may stay n fr the ther entertainment r scializing after cmpleting their bwling. Recmmendatin 4.0 spaces per lane, plus parking requirements fr accessry uses in accrdance with thse uses (i.e. restaurants). Ratinale As per existing requirements fr the bwling cmpnent. Recgnizes additinal parking demands related t the ther entertainment facilities in a bwling alley beynd thse related t bwling itself.

61 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 45 f CURLING RINK Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 4.0 spaces per sheet f ice. Other Municipalities Parking requirements fr the majrity f ther municipalities are n a curling sheet basis, ranging between 12.0 spaces per curling sheet t 4.0 spaces per curling sheet, plus parking requirements fr accessry uses. Only Peterbrugh standard is based n number f emplyees where the requirement is 0.5 spaces per emplyee, plus parking fr accessry flr areas which range frm 1.0 space per 9 m 2 f GFA t 1 space per 4 m 2 f GFA. Issues and Cnsideratins Similar t bwling alley, newer establishments tend t include ther entertainment facilities, beynd just curling rinks. Such facilities may attract custmers ther than curling players. Als individuals may stay n fr the ther entertainment r scializing after cmpleting their curling. Recmmendatin 4.0 spaces per sheet, plus parking requirements fr accessry uses in accrdance with thse uses (i.e. restaurants). Ratinale This falls within the range f ther municipalities standards. As per existing lcal standard DAY NURSERY Existing Standards Parking requirements which are fund in Dwntwn Brklin and Dwntwn Whitby require 1.0 space per 28 m 2 f GFA f playrm space. Other Municipalities Wide range f standards.

62 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 46 f 105 Sme are based n flr area and numbers f classrm; thers are based n number f children, r number f staff. Issues and Cnsideratins Parking demands are generally related t staff members, with shrt-term parking needs related t drp-ffs/pick-ups by parents. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 28 m 2 f GFA f playrm spaces. Ratinale N issues identified in Whitby. As per existing lcal standard COMMUNITY CENTRE, THEATRE, ASSEMBLY HALL AND CINEMA Existing Standards Parking requirements fund in Dwntwn Brklin and Dwntwn Whitby require 1.0 space per 4 persns f permitted capacity. Parking requirements fund in Oak Ridges Mraine (By-law 5581), By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.0 space per 6 fixed seats, r 1.0 space per 5.5 m 2 f GFA, whichever is greater. Other Municipalities Sme By-laws are based n number f persns/seats, ranging frm 1.0 space per 2.4 t 6 seats, r 1.0 space per 2 t 4 metres f fixed bench, whereas thers are based n flr area, ranging frm 1.0 space per 6 t 15.6 m 2 f GFA. Amng these By-laws, sme are based n bth number f persns/seats and flr area, whichever is greater. Issues and Cnsideratins Cmmunity centres typically cntain a variety f uses including pls, gymnasium, meeting rms, etc. It wuld be mre apprpriate t use design capacity as the factr since it will vary between types f rms in a facility (e.g. fitness centre with equipment, versus a gym, versus a multi-purpse rm).

63 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 47 f 105 Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 4 persns f designed capacity. Ratinale As per existing lcal standards. Accunts fr differences in ccupancy fr different rm types PLACE OF WORSHIP Existing Standards Dwntwn Brklin and Dwntwn Whitby require 1.0 space per 5 persns f permitted capacity. By-laws 1784 and 2585 require the greater f 1.0 space per 6 fixed seats r 1.0 space per 5.5 m 2 f GFA in the nave and the adjacent assembly area fr the cngregatin. Other Municipalities Sme By-laws are based n number f persns/seats; whereas thers are based n flr area. Fr the municipalities that are based n number f persns/seats, the requirements range between 1.0 space per 6 seats t 1.0 space per 3 seats. Fr the municipalities that are based n flr area, the requirements range between 1.0 space per 4 m 2 f GFA (25 spaces per 100 m 2 ) t 1.0 space per 15.6 m 2 f GFA (6.4 spaces per 100 m 2 ). Issues and Cnsideratins Tday s places f wrship ften include ancillary uses such as meeting rms, gyms, daycares, classrms, and ffices. Thus, parking requirements may vary substantially depending n the ther activities accmmdated n the site. Als different places f wrship use the space differently (e.g. n fixed seating in sme). Similar t cmmunity centres, it wuld be mre apprpriate t use design capacity as the factr since it will vary between types f rms in a facility. Nt reasnable t require sufficient parking t accmmdate peak demands assciated with significant religius hlidays.

64 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 48 f 105 Allw fr ff-site r shared parking prvisins where adjacent uses are cmplementary (e.g. church next t an industrial use), and where a lng term lease can be secured. Hwever, wuld require a parking study t substantiate this. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 4 persns f designed capacity. Ratinale Relating standards n a per persn basis is a better measure recgnizing the wide range f places f wrship. Cmprmise between nerus requirement and ne which results in substantial parking spill ver. Assumes that a family (e.g. 4 members) travel tgether in ne vehicle. Seeing mre places f wrship which attract peple frm a brader area LIBRARY, MUSEUM, ART GALLERY Existing Standards Same parking requirements in all lcal By-laws which require 1.0 space per 28 m 2 f GFA. Other Municipalities Mst By-laws are based n flr area, ranging frm 1.0 space per 10 m 2 f GFA t 1.0 space per 30 m 2 f GFA. Only Peterbrugh standards have a specific requirement f 0.5 spaces per staff, plus 1.0 space per 9 m 2 f assembly area. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 28 m 2 f GFA. Ratinale As per existing lcal standards. N issues identified in Whitby.

65 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 49 f SCHOOL Existing Standards Dwntwn Brklin and Dwntwn Whitby require the greater f 3 spaces plus 1.0 space per teaching statin r 1.0 space per 4 persns f permitted capacity f the place f assembly within the schl which has the greatest permitted capacity. Bth By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.5 spaces per classrm fr an elementary schl and 2.5 spaces per classrm fr a secndary schl. Other Municipalities Mst ther municipalities have distinct standards between elementary, secndary, cllege/university, and cmmercial schls. Mst are based n number f classrms nly. Sme are based n number f classrms, number f students, flr area, r a cmbinatin theref. Mst ther municipalities have a standard based n number f classrms fr primary schls, ranging between 1.0 space per classrm t 2.0 spaces per classrm. The cmmn standard fr secndary schl ranges between 3.0 spaces per classrm t 4.0 spaces per classrm. Edmntn and Peterbrugh require 1.4 spaces per classrm t 2.0 spaces per classrm, plus 1.0 space per 12 t 20 students. Wide range f requirements between varius institutins. Other Surces In-huse infrmatin indicates parking requirements per different criteria, such as enrlment, GFA, classrm, and staff member. The findings related t ther schl parking studies are summarized in the tables belw:

66 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 50 f 105 High Schl Peak Parking Demand N. f Classrms Parking Demand per Classrm Middlefield Cllegiate Institute (Sept. 2005) Yrk Regin District Schl Bard 147 (1) Pierre Ellit Trudeau High Schl (Sept. 2005) Yrk Regin District Schl Bard 115 (2) Existing Markham District High Schl (Dec. 2007) Yrk Regin District Schl Bard Pierre Ellit Trudeau High Schl (Dec. 2007) Yrk Regin District Schl Bard Mississauga Secndary Schl (June 2008) Peel District Schl Bard Harld M. Brathwaite Secndary Schl (June 2008) Peel District Schl Bard Fletcher s Meadw Secndary Schl (June 2008) Peel District Schl Bard Average Rate (1) Excluding parking supply and demand related t child care centre (2) Excluding cnstructin vehicles related t the adjacent cnstructin site parked n the schl parking lt Elementary Schl Peak Parking Demand Enrlment Parking Demand per Student Chester Le Junir Public Schl (Nv. 2008) Trnt District Schl Bard Eastview Public Elementary Schl (2002) Haltn District Schl Bard Linbrk Public Schl (July 2005) Haltn District Schl Bard Jshua Creek Public Schl (May 2008) Average Rate Best indicatr is enrlment. This requirement includes the demands related t teachers, ther staff members and visitrs. The Yrk Regin Safety and Traffic Circulatin at Schl Site Guidelines Study undertaken by MMM Grup, identified the fllwing fr public/separate elementary schls: - Parking rate f spaces per student r 1.49 spaces per ccupied classrm. - In additin, 0.22 drp-ffs per student in the a.m. peak 10 minutes and 0.12 pick-ups per student in the afternn peak 10 minutes were fund fr public schls. Applicatin f an average dwell time f 1.5 minutes/vehicles/space fr the a.m. peak demand and an average dwell time 7.5 minutes/vehicle/space fr the p.m. peak demand equates t a drp-ff requirement f spaces per student in the a.m. peak perid and 0.09 spaces in the p.m. peak perid fr pick-ups. The Yrk Regin Safety and Traffic Circulatin at Schl Site Guidelines Study identified the fllwing fr public/separate secndary schls: - Parking rate f spaces per student r 2.67 spaces per ccupied classrm.

67 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 51 f In additin, average f 56 drp-ffs in the a.m. peak 10 minutes and 35 pick-up in the afternn peak 10 minutes, and average enrlment f 577 students fr all schls surveyed in that study. - With the assumptin f 1.5 minutes/vehicles/space f dwell time in the a.m. peak perid and 7.5 minutes/vehicle/space f dwell time in the p.m. peak perid, the lay-by requirements equate t spaces per student in the a.m. peak perid fr drp-ffs and spaces per student in the p.m. peak perid fr pick-ups. The Yrk Regin Safety and Traffic Circulatin at Schl Site Guidelines Study identified the fllwing fr private schls: - Average parking peak rate f 0.22 spaces per student. - A minimum f 30 metres f lay-by t be prvided fr pick-up and drp-ff activity, in additin t the parking requirements. Issues and Cnsideratins Mre imprtant than parking spaces, are lay-by spaces fr drp-ffs and pick-ups, as well as lay-by spaces fr buses. In-huse infrmatin indicates parking requirements per different criteria, such as enrlment, GFA, classrm, and staff member. Parking requirements at secndary schls are generally higher than at elementary schls in that sme high schl students drive t schl. Demand fr parking at schl is influenced by a number f factrs: - Degree f bussing - Affluence, related t number f high schl students wh wn cars r have cars available fr their use. - Lcatin f schl relative t the ppulatin it serves and catchment area f staff. - Frequency f use f ancillary facilities (e.g. auditriums, gymnasiums), related t bth schl and cmmunity activities. Typically this is less f an issue since nstreet parking can be tlerated n an ccasinal basis. The schl parking requirement shuld address the primary, educatinal functin f the building. Recmmendatins Fr elementary schls, parking requirement f spaces per student based n the planned maximum sustained enrlment. Als, a drp-ff/pick-up requirement (in lay-by r additinal parking spaces) f 0.09 spaces per student based n the planned maximum sustained enrlment. Fr secndary schls, parking requirement f 2.2 spaces per classrm based n the planned maximum number f classrms.

68 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 52 f 105 Fr private schls, parking requirement f 0.22 spaces per student based n the planned maximum sustained enrlment. In additin, a minimum f 30 metres f lay-by fr drpff and pick-up activity. Ratinale As per the Yrk Regin Safety and Traffic Circulatin at Schl Site Guidelines Study. Based n further MMM studies since Grade 13 has been eliminated fr secndary schls. Recgnizes the need fr parking spaces, as well as spaces fr drp-ff/pick-up activities. Recgnizes different characteristics between private and public schls HOSPITAL Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 3.0 spaces per 5 beds (1.0 space per 1.7 beds). Other Municipalities Mst f the ther municipalities surveyed have by-laws which are structured n a per bed basis, between 1.0 space per 0.6 beds (1.8 spaces per bed) and 1.0 space per 3 beds. Sme f the ther municipalities have distinctive requirements fr utpatient care (1.0 space per 90 m 2 f utpatient clinic space). Issues and Cnsideratins Our experience with a wide range f hspitals indicates that requirements vary substantially frm ne hspital t anther. In particular, standards based n the number f beds are n lnger relevant due t shift frm inpatient t utpatient care. Trends in having larger prprtin f ttal flr area fr utpatient care, with fewer inpatient beds.

69 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 53 f 105 Recmmendatin Nt specifying a requirement fr hspitals in this Zning By-law. Require that a parking study be undertaken fr any hspital expansin r new hspital, detailing the requirements and basis (t the satisfactin f the Directr f Planning and/r Cuncil). Parking demands related t a hspital shuld be identified thrugh a site specific study n basis f flr space. Ratinale Recgnizes the wide variatin f parking requirements fr different institutins. A site specific standard is mre apprpriate. Recgnizes the trend in hspitals t mre utpatient services RETIREMENT HOME Existing Standards Dwntwn Brklin and Dwntwn Whitby require 1.0 space per 3 beds. Other Municipalities Oshawa requires 1.0 space per 4 beds. Peterbrugh s requirement is based n number f staff and residents. It requires 0.5 space per staff in Area 1, and an additinal 0.25 space per resident in Area 2 and Area 3, as its by-law is divided in three different areas. The City f Cambridge requirement is based n number f bedrms, which requires 4.0 spaces, plus 1 space per bedrm. Other Surces MMM has undertaken a parking survey f varius retirement hmes and related senirs rental husing prjects in the GTA. Parking demands vary between 0.09 t 0.16 space per unit in a dwntwn Trnt setting, t 0.52 space per unit in Markham, 0.34 space per unit in Mississauga, and 0.36 t 0.45 space per unit in Oakville, and 0.41 t 0.46 space per unit in the frmer City f Scarbrugh. In review f by-law standards fr Hamiltn, MMM had recmmended 0.33 space per bed fr nursing hmes, lng-term care facilities and retirement hmes.

70 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 54 f 105 Issues and Cnsideratins Residents in retirement hmes generally have lwer mbility (higher average age) and therefre fr the mst part d nt still wn a vehicle. Generally a range f services and amenities are prvided n site. Parking demands are related primarily t emplyees and visitrs. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 3 beds (0.33 spaces per persn r bed). Ratinale As per existing lcal standards. Cnsistent with findings/recmmendatin in the study fr Hamiltn NURSING HOME/LONG TERM CARE FACILITY Existing Standards Bth Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin by-laws require 1.0 space per 3 beds. By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.0 space per 4 beds. Other Municipalities The mst cmmn standards range between 1.0 space per 3 beds and 1.0 space per 4 beds. Peterbrugh has its standard based n the number f residents and number f staff, ranging between 0.5 space per staff t 1.0 space per staff, plus 0.25 space per resident. Other Surces Based n in-huse data, parking demands range between 0.21 and 0.34 spaces per bed. Issues and Cnsideratins Residents in nursing hmes n lnger drive and therefre generate n parking demands. Parking demands relate t emplyees and visitrs t the nursing hme.

71 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 55 f 105 Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 3 beds (0.33 spaces per persn r bed). Grup with retirement hme. Ratinale As per ne f the existing lcal standards. Cnsistent with findings/recmmendatin in the study fr Hamiltn BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL USES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE/NON-RESIDENTIAL USES NOT SPECIFIED HEREIN Existing Standards By-law 1784 and By-law 2585 require 1.0 space per 23 m 2 f GFA. Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin by-laws require 4.0 spaces per 93 m 2 n the first strey and 2.0 spaces per 93 m 2 f GFA abve the first strey. Other Municipalities Mst f the municipalities have a requirement ranging frm 1.0 space per 50 m 2 f GFA t 1.0 space per 18 m 2 f GFA. Edmntn has a requirement fr any develpment within the Cmmercial Use Class that has nt been listed. The requirements are as fllws: < 4,500 m 2 f GFA 2.5 space per 100 m 2 f GFA (1.0 per 40 m 2 ) 4,500 9,000 m 2 f GFA 3.0 space per 100 m 2 f GFA (1.0 per 33.3 m 2 ) 9,000 28,000 m 2 f GFA 3.5 space per 100 m 2 f GFA (1.0 per 28.6 m 2 ) > 28,000 m 2 f GFA 4.0 space per 100 m 2 f GFA (1.0 per 25 m 2 ) Issues and Cnsideratins Means f addressing ther uses that have nt been specifically nted. Prvides fr at least sme requirements.

72 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 56 f 105 Enables staff t have a standard and des nt frce applicant t make amendment. Recmmendatins Eliminate this categry. Require site specific studies t be undertaken t assess the requirements. Ratinale Current standard prvides fr a generic requirement that may, r may nt, actually address the parking requirements f that specific use. Will be determined by tenant and market. Preferable t have site specific parking studies undertaken that reflect the actual requirements f the use INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENT Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.0 space per 93 m 2 f manufacturing flr area. Ntwithstanding the abve standard, fr an industrial r manufacturing establishment cntaining tw r mre units and having a grss flr area f 2,787 m 2 r less, this bylaw requires 1 parking space per 46 m 2 f GFA. Fr an industrial r manufacturing establishment cntaining tw r mre units and having a grss flr area in excess f 2,787 m 2, the by-law requires 1.0 parking space per 46 m 2 f GFA up t 2,787 m 2, plus 1.0 additinal space per 93 m 2 f GFA f the building in excess f 2,787 m 2. Other Municipalities Sme municipalities have varying requirements fr different industrial uses (i.e. warehuse, whlesale, factry utlet, distributin centre, accessry use, etc). Sme municipalities d nt have a specific requirement fr industrial uses. Fr thse that have, the standards are based n grss flr area, with a wide range in the standards between different municipalities.

73 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 57 f 105 Miltn has a requirement fr an industrial building (including accessry ffice space): < 1,000 m 2 f GFA 1.0 space per 30 m 2 f GFA 1,000 5,000 m 2 f GFA 1.0 additinal space per 100 m 2 f GFA > 5,000 m 2 f GFA 1.0 additinal space per 200 m 2 f GFA Newmarket has a requirement fr an industrial establishment, with a separate requirement fr strage and warehuse space. The requirements fr an industrial establishment (excluding strage and warehuse space) are as fllws: < 1,860 m 2 f GFA 1.0 space per 45 m 2 f GFA 1,860 3,720 m 2 f GFA 1.0 additinal space per 90 m 2 f GFA > 3,720 m 2 f GFA 1.0 additinal space per 185 m 2 f GFA Ajax has a requirement fr manufacturing and light manufacturing establishment f 1.0 space per 40 m 2 f GFA, plus 1.0 space per 28 m 2 dedicated t an accessry sales utlet. Richmnd Hill, Guelph, Oshawa, and Cambridge, the industrial mall requirements range frm 1.0 space per 45 m 2 f GFA t 1.0 space per 33 m 2 f GFA. Barrie has a requirement f 1.0 space per 50 m 2 f GFA, up t 3,000 m 2, plus 1.0 space per 200 m 2 f GFA thereafter. Edmntn has a requirement fr any develpment within the Industrial Use Class and Industrial Perfrmance Use Class (except fr Adult Mini-Theatre) fr 1.0 space per 100 m 2 f GFA, prvided this is nt less than 3.0 spaces per tenant/establishment. Issues and Cnsideratins N specific issues identified in Whitby. Typically wners are aware f their wn parking needs and plan accrdingly. In sme municipalities industrial multiples have been a prblem in the past due t higher emplyee t flr area ratis, and inclusin f pseud retail uses. Recmmendatins 1.0 space per 100 m 2 f manufacturing flr area.

74 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 58 f 105 Fr an industrial r manufacturing establishment cntaining tw r mre units and having a grss flr area f 2,787 m 2 r less, 1.0 parking space per 46 m 2 f GFA. Fr an industrial r manufacturing establishment cntaining tw r mre units and having a grss flr area in excess f 2,787 m 2, 1.0 parking space per 46 m 2 f GFA up t 2,787 m 2, plus 1.0 additinal space per 100 m 2 f GFA f the building in excess f 2,787 m 2. Ratinale As per existing lcal standards. N issues identified in Whitby DRIVE-THRU QUEUING Existing Standards Under By-laws 1784 and 2585 any applicable requirements are specified under the individual use categries. Fr example in the case f a manual car wash a waiting line f a minimum f 3.0 spaces per bay shall be prvided, whereas fr a mechanical autmatic car wash where the autmbile remains statinary while being washed a waiting line f a minimum f 5.0 spaces shall be prvided at the place f ingress t each bay. Fr an autmatic tunnel car wash a waiting line f a minimum f 25.0 spaces per bay shall be prvided at the place f ingress t each bay, with a minimum f 5.0 spaces in a single line at the place f ingress t the unit. All waiting lines shuld be clearly defined by painted mark-ups, r physical barriers. Other Municipalities N standards currently in Miltn, Newmarket, Richmnd Hill, Guelph, Pickering, Barrie, Oshawa, Cambridge, Claringtn. Ajax spaces minimum up t the windw fr drive-thru banks spaces minimum leading t the service windw fr drive-thru restaurants spaces minimum leading t a service windw fr ther drive-thru facilities St. Catharines nly fr a car wash

75 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 59 f 105 Other Studies In February, 2000 SRM Assciates, prepared a Jint Municipal Study f Fast Fd Restaurant Drive-thru and Parking n behalf f the area municipalities in Durham, including the Twn f Whitby, as well as the Reginal Municipality f Durham. The study fund a wide range in the drive-thru queuing demands at 26 fast fd drive-thru restaurants. The study identified that fur spaces between the rder bard and the pickup windw, alng with eight spaces behind the rder bard wuld address the requirements 95 percent f the time. Hwever, it was als acknwledged that n small sites, a drive-thru queue larger than 12.0 vehicles may impede radway traffic. Issues and Cnsideratins Inadequate queuing space can result in queue spillbacks nt the street Queuing requirements are very much related t the ppularity f a specific chain r establishment (i.e. tw different chains f dnut stres may have very different queuing requirements) Recmmendatins D nt include stacking/queuing requirements in the zning by-law. Rather address them at the site plan apprval stage thrugh discussins/negtiatins with the applicant, and pssible requests fr site specific studies t be undertaken by the applicant at that time. Ratinale Apprach is mre sensitive and accurate based n actual use/peratr RETAIL STORE Existing Standards By-laws 1784 and 2585 require 1.0 space per 18.5 m 2 f GFA. Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin require 4.0 spaces per 93 m 2 f GFA. Other Municipalities The mst cmmn standards range between 1.0 space per 18 m 2 t 24 m 2 f GFA. Ajax requires 1.0 space per 28 m 2 f GFA up t 6000 m 2 (if greater than that, shpping centre requirements shall apply). Richmnd Hill requires 5.4 spaces per 100 m 2 f GLFA.

76 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 60 f 105 Barrie requires 1.0 space fr every 30 m 2 f grss first flr area plus 1.0 space fr 50 m 2 f GFA thereafter. Cambridge requires 2.5 spaces per 100 m 2 f GLFA. Issues and Cnsideratins N specific issues identified in Whitby. Recmmendatin 1.0 space per 24 m 2 f GFA in Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin. 1.0 space per 18.5 m 2 f GFA in all ther areas. Ratinale As per existing lcal standards. Recgnizes that in a dwntwn setting a stre requires less parking n a flr area basis than elsewhere in the municipality since a prprtin f the custmers walk rather than drive and due t the availability f n-street parking. 3.7 ACCESSIBLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS CURRENT PROVISIONS By-law N which amended By-law N and By-law N which amended By-law N bth require the fllwing designated parking spaces t be prvided: Parking Area Spaces Required N. f Designated Parking Spaces 1 19 spaces 1 space minimum spaces 2 spaces minimum spaces 4 spaces minimum Fr each additinal 400 spaces r part 1 space minimum t a maximum f 40 spaces theref

77 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 61 f 105 Ntwithstanding this, the requirements are higher in the case f hspitals, medical centres r clinics, retirement hmes and senir cmmunity centres, as fllws: 1 30 spaces 2 spaces minimum spaces 4 spaces minimum spaces 6 spaces minimum Fr each additinal 30 spaces r part theref 2 spaces minimum t a maximum f 40 spaces These same requirements are als nted in the Twn f Whitby Accessibility Standards dcument, dated June, OTHER MUNICIPALITIES RESPONDING TO THE SURVEY Miltn spaces - n minimum spaces - minimum f 1 space spaces - minimum f 2 spaces spaces - minimum f 3 spaces - >100 spaces - 3% f ttal required parking spaces Newmarket spaces - n minimum spaces - 1 handicapped space spaces - 2 handicapped spaces spaces - 3 handicapped spaces spaces - 6 handicapped spaces - > 800 spaces - 6 handicapped spaces, plus 5 per additinal 800 r fewer spaces Ajax - Fr hspitals and medical clinics: spaces - minimum f 2 handicapped spaces spaces - minimum f 4 handicapped spaces spaces - minimum f 6 handicapped spaces - Fr all ther nes: spaces - minimum f 1 handicapped space spaces - minimum f 2 handicapped spaces spaces - minimum f 5 handicapped spaces

78 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 62 f 105 Richmnd Hill - Tw different by-laws which are generally cnsistent except at the upper end f the range. - < 25 spaces - 1 physically disabled space spaces - 2 physically disabled spaces spaces - 3 physically disabled spaces spaces - 4 physically disabled spaces spaces - 5 physically disabled spaces spaces - 6 physically disabled spaces spaces - 7 physically disabled spaces spaces - 8 physically disabled spaces - > 400 spaces - 8 physically disabled spaces, plus 1 fr each 100 ver 400 Hwever under anther by-law at the upper end require the fllwing: spaces - 9 physically disabled spaces ,000 spaces - 2% f the ttal - >1,000 spaces - 20 plus 1 fr each additinal 100 ver 1,000 Pickering spaces - 1 designated space spaces - 2 designated spaces spaces - 3 designated spaces spaces - 4 designated spaces spaces - 5 designated spaces spaces - 8 designated spaces - > 800 spaces - 8, plus 1 fr each additinal 200 parking spaces Guelph spaces - 1 designated space spaces - 2 designated spaces spaces - 4 designated spaces spaces - 4 designated spaces - > 400 spaces - 4 plus 1 additinal space per 100

79 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 63 f 105 St. Catharines spaces - 1 accessible space spaces - 2 accessible spaces spaces - 3 accessible spaces spaces - 4 accessible spaces spaces - 5 accessible spaces spaces - 6 accessible spaces spaces - 7 accessible spaces spaces - 8 accessible spaces spaces - 9 accessible spaces ,000 spaces - 2% f ttal spaces - 1,000 and ver spaces - 20 plus 1 fr each 100 spaces Barrie spaces - 1 barrier free space spaces - 2 barrier free spaces - > 90 spaces - 3% f required parking Cambridge spaces - 1 accessible space spaces - 1 accessible space spaces - 2 accessible spaces - Each additinal 30 spaces - 1 accessible space Peterbrugh spaces - 1 disable space spaces - 2 disable spaces spaces - 5 disable spaces Claringtn spaces - 1 disable space spaces - 2 disable spaces spaces - 3 disable spaces spaces - 4 disable spaces spaces - 5 disable spaces spaces - 6 disable spaces spaces - 7 disable spaces spaces - 8 disable spaces spaces - 9 disable spaces ,000 spaces - 2% f ttal spaces OTHER STUDIES The City-wide and Dwntwn Parking and Lading Study which MMM cmpleted in 2005 fr the City f Hamiltn MMM had recmmended the fllwing: - N handicapped space fr 0 10 ttal space parking area - 1 handicapped space fr ttal spaces - 1 additinal handicapped space fr each 100 additinal spaces required

80 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 64 f 105 The ratinale included cnsistency/similarity with the requirements f Stney Creek (nw part f Hamiltn), as well as Mississauga and Trnt. ASSESSMENT Histrically accessible parking requirements tended t be very basic (e.g. ne accessible/handicapped space per 100 parking spaces). These requirements have evlved t be mre detailed based n the ttal number f parking spaces by gruping. Sme municipalities have als recgnized that certain uses, such as hspitals, medical ffices and thse geared t senirs, typically require mre accessible parking spaces. Sme municipalities als have a minimum threshld f parking spaces (e.g. 25) befre any accessible parking is needed. RECOMMENDATION Retain current standards, but clarify that these are nt additive requirements. RATIONALE Fairly new standards, with n indicatin that they are either t nerus r nt respnsive t current needs. Addresses current cnfusin related t additive requirements. Fall within the ranges f thse f ther municipalities. Recgnize the higher needs at hspitals, medical centres, clinics, retirement hmes, and senirs cmmunity centres.

81 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 65 f COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Cmmercial vehicle parking in residential areas is clearly an issue f cncern in Whitby, based n the input received, bth written and ral at the public and stakehlder meetings. There were many persuasive arguments presented n bth sides f the issue. Fr thse wh may have been ticketed fr parking cmmercial vehicles n their prperties perhaps ne f the biggest cmplaints indicated was related t fairness, bth within their lcalized area, as well as acrss the municipality as a whle. The by-law prvisins need t be enfrced cnsistently acrss the municipality, nt just n the basis f cmplaint. In reviewing the current practices and in develping a new plicy framewrk fr cmmercial vehicle parking in residential areas there have been three ver-riding cnsideratins: Safety cannt be jepardized. Individual prperty rights are imprtant but they cannt disregard thse f thers, wh have equal rights. Fairness and equality are required acrss the municipality, nt just in terms f the plicy itself, but als in terms f enfrcement. It is recgnized that it will nt be pssible t entirely satisfy everyne based n the diverse pinins that have been expressed. The recmmended plicy framewrk represents a cmprmise. It must als be recgnized that cmmercial vehicle parking in residential areas and recreatinal vehicle parking in residential areas share many f the same issues, s the recmmended appraches related t the tw have been crdinated. The apprach t recreatinal vehicle parking in residential uses is detailed in Sectin EXISTING POLICIES/PROCEDURES BY-LAW PROVISIONS By-Law 2585 as amended Sectin 6(13)(g) states the fllwing: Use f Parking Spaces and Areas Parking spaces and areas required under this by-law fr ff street parking shall be used fr the parking f passenger vehicles nly, and fr vehicles used in peratin incidental t the permitted uses in respect f which such parking spaces and areas are required. Prvided that n persn shall in any Residential Zne use any lt fr the parking r strage f any cmmercial vehicle in excess f 0.46 tnneau capacity. Prvided further that ntwithstanding the freging the wner r ccupant f any lt, building r structure in any Residential Zne may use any private garage f which he is the wner r

82 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 66 f 105 ccupant, erected upn any such lt fr the husing r strage f ne cmmercial vehicle nt exceeding 0.91 tnneau capacity perated by himself. Prvided further, hwever, that ntwithstanding the freging n persn shall in any Residential Zne use any lt, building r structure fr the parking r strage f mre than ne cmmercial mtr vehicle. Fr the purpse f this subsectin cmmercial mtr vehicle shall mean any cmmercial vehicle as defined in The Highway Traffic Act. Sectin in By-law 2585 deals with the cmmercial vehicle parking in the Dwntwn Whitby Secndary Plan area. Sectin states that strage r parking f cmmercial vehicles shall be prhibited in all yards in any Residential Zne, except within a garage. Similarly By-law 1784 as amended Sectin 4(n)(xi) states: Use f Parking Spaces and Areas Parking spaces and areas required under this By-law fr ff-street parking shall be used fr the parking f passenger vehicles nly and fr vehicles used in peratin incidental t the permitted uses in respect f which such parking spaces and areas are required. Prvided that n persn shall in any Residential Zne use any lt fr the parking r strage f any cmmercial mtr vehicle in excess f 0.46 tnneau capacity. Prvided further than ntwithstanding the freging the wner r ccupant f any lt, building r structure in any Residential Zne may use any private garage f which he is the wner r ccupant, erected upn any such lt fr the husing r strage f ne cmmercial mtr vehicle nt exceeding 0.91 tnneau capacity perated by himself. Prvided further, hwever, that ntwithstanding the freging n persn shall in any Residential Zne use any lt, building r structure fr the parking r strage f mre than ne cmmercial mtr vehicle. Fr the purpse f this subsectin Cmmercial Mtr Vehicle shall mean any cmmercial vehicle as defined in The Highway Traffic Act. By-law that deals with Dwntwn Brklin states in Sectin that Strage r parking f cmmercial vehicles shall be prhibited in all yards in any Residential Zne, except within a garage. Similarly By-law as amended (Sectin ) states: Use f Parking Spaces and Areas Parking spaces and areas required under this By-law fr ff-street parking shall be used fr the parking f passenger vehicles nly and fr vehicles used in peratin incidental t the permitted uses in respect f which such parking spaces and areas are required. N persn shall in any Residential zne use any lt fr the parking r strage f any cmmercial mtr vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, in excess f 0.46 tnne capacity. Ntwithstanding the freging, the wner r ccupant f any lt, building r structure in any Residential Zne may use any private garage erected upn any such lt fr the husing r strage f ne cmmercial

83 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 67 f 105 mtr vehicle nt exceeding 0.91 tnne capacity fr persnal use. Ntwithstanding the freging n persn shall in any Residential Zne use any lt, building r structure fr the parking r strage f mre than ne cmmercial mtr vehicle. In additin t the five primary sectins f the tw parent by-laws that place restrictins n the parking f cmmercial vehicles in residential areas, there are tw ther relevant by-laws. Zning By-law deals with site specific zning fr a neighburhd which is situated suth f Nichl Avenue and east f Thicksn Rad Suth. Sectin 1 (S) (c) (iv) states that parking spaces and areas required under this By-law shall be used fr the parking f passenger vehicles nly and shall nt be used fr the parking r strage f any cmmercial mtr vehicles in excess f ½ tn capacity. By-law N that deals with certain lands wned by the Twn regulates the parking f vehicles n such lands. Althugh this des nt deal with the parking f cmmercial vehicles n residential prperties it is f sme relevance in that it has yet anther definitin f cmmercial vehicle. Here cmmercial mtr vehicle means a mtr vehicle having permanently attached theret a truck r delivery bdy and includes buses and tractrs used fr hauling purpses n the highways. These varius prvisins cntribute t the cnfusin REPORT TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, JUNE 25, 2007 On June 25, 2007 a reprt (Item PL 80-07) was presented t Planning and Develpment Cmmittee cncerning Zning By-law Review (1784 & 2585) Parking r Strage f Cmmercial Mtr Vehicles, Trailers and Recreatinal Vehicles in Residential Znes. The reprt was precipitated by tw minr variance applicatins t permit the strage/parking f a cmmercial mtr vehicle and a cmmercial trailer respectively, in a Residential Zne. Bth applicatins had been filed by prperty wners in respnse t letters that they had received frm By-law Enfrcement stating that they were in vilatin f the Zning By-law with respect t the use f parking spaces and areas. Planning staff had recmmended denial f bth applicatins. The matters were tabled at Cmmittee f Adjustment in rder t allw the matter t be reviewed further by Cuncil. The Cuncil decisin arising frm this reprt included fur cmpnents: 1. That a Study f Municipal Parking Standards fr Zning By-laws 1784 and 2585 be undertaken n a pririty basis; 2. That the Cmmittee f Adjustment be advised f Cuncil s decisin in this matter; 3. That the Cmmittee f Adjustment be requested t nt cnsider its applicatins A/06/07 and A/07/07 until the Twn s Study is cmpleted; and, 4. That the prvisins f the Twn s Zning By-laws 1784 and 2585 respecting parking and trailer strage nt be enfrced until the Parking Standards Study is cmplete.

84 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 68 f DEFINITIONS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES USED BY MTO Accrding t the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990: Cmmercial mtr vehicle means a mtr vehicle having permanently attached theret a truck r delivery bdy and includes ambulances, hearses, casket wagns, fire apparatus, buses and tractrs used fr hauling purpses n the highways. A cmmercial mtr vehicle includes a truck r highway tractr with a grss weight r registered grss weight f mre than 4,500 kg r a bus with a seating capacity fr ten r mre passengers. Exceptins are nted in Sectin 16(1) f the Highway Traffic Act. Cmmercial vehicle includes cmmercial mtr vehicles and the trailers they may tw. 4.3 RELATED PROVISIONS IN OTHER MUNICIPALITIES The majrity f the municipalities that have been surveyed d permit the parking f cmmercial vehicles in the residential areas, except fr Miltn, St. Catharines and Barrie. Thse that d permit the parking f cmmercial vehicles in residential areas d s with specific restrictins: In Newmarket n persns shall in any residential/multiple residential zne use any lt r part f a lt fr the parking r strage f any cmmercial mtr vehicle in excess f 762 kg. capacity. In Ajax mtr vehicles belw ne tnne r less than 7 metres in length are permitted t park in a residential zne. In Pickering the parking f a cmmercial vehicle in residential znes is nly permitted if it can be parked within a fully enclsed building r structure. There are currently n restrictins n the heights f the cmmercial vehicles permitted t park in residential znes under the current by-law. In Richmnd Hill the parking f cmmercial vehicles in residential znes is nly permitted if it can be parked entirely within a whlly enclsed building r carprt. In Guelph n mtr vehicle, excluding an autmbile and a RV shall be parked in a residential zne when such a vehicle exceeds a vehicle empty weight f 2290 kg. r if the vehicle r the vehicle and any attached equipment, exceeds a height f 2.2 metre abve the grund surface. The nly cmmercial vehicles allwed are fr trades persns. If the vehicle is smaller than the parameters, then n actin is taken. In Edmntn it depends n the weight f the vehicle. It is permitted fr any cmmercial vehicle, laded r unladed, f a maximum grss vehicle weight less than 4500 kg. r n

85 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 69 f 105 mre than ne cmmercial vehicle f a maximum grss vehicle weight f 4000 kg. r less, fr lnger than is reasnably necessary t lad r unlad such vehicle. In Oshawa n persn shall in any residential zne park r stre any cmmercial vehicle which (a) is in excess f three thusand (3000) kg. vehicle weight, r (b) has a length greater than 6.0 m r (c) has a height greater than 2.6 m. In Cambridge n bus r cmmercial mtr vehicle exceeding 3800 kg. grss vehicle weight, and n cmmercial trailer r transprt trailer, agricultural implement r cmmercial and industrial equipment shall be parked r stred in any residential use class zne except in a neighburhd parking statin. The resident f a dwelling n a lt in a residential use class zne may use a whlly enclsed private garage lcated n such lt t park r stre nt mre than ne bus r cmmercial mtr vehicle having a grss vehicle weight nt exceeding 5600 kg. r cmmercial trailer r transprt trailer, agricultural implement, r cmmercial and industrial equipment if such resident is als the wner and r peratr f such bus, cmmercial mtr vehicle, cmmercial trailer r transprt trailer r agricultural implement r cmmercial and industrial equipment. In Claringtn cmmercial vehicle as defined in Highway Traffic Act t a maximum f 4 tnnes grss vehicle weight is permitted fr a maximum f 2 cmmercial vehicles r 2 schl buses. 4.4 DEFINITIONS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES USED BY OTHER MUNICIPALITIES Substantial variatins exist as t the definitins f cmmercial vehicles used by ther municipalities: Newmarket: Any mtr vehicle used fr gain having permanently attached theret a truck r delivery bdy and includes any ambulances, mtr buses and tractrs as defined in The Highway Traffic Act. Ajax: Any Vehicle designated r perated fr the transprtatin f prperty r a bus which Vehicle r bus exceeds 2.6 m in width r 7 m in length. Richmnd Hill: Any mtr vehicle having permanently attached theret a truck r delivery bdy and includes ambulances, hearses, fire apparatus, mtr buses, tractrs, bulldzers and rad building machines used primarily fr business purpses and including all mtr vehicles with cmmercial mtr vehicle licences exceeding 508 kg (apprximately 1/2 tnne) in capacity.

86 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 70 f 105 Pickering: Any mtr vehicle used fr cmmercial purpses, and shall include ambulances, hearses, mtr buses, and fire apparatus. Guelph: Cmmercial vehicle means any vehicle n which is displayed cmmercial lettering r cmmercial license plates and includes cnstructin equipment which is designed t be twed. Edmntn: Cmmercial vehicle shall bear the definitin ascribed t it by The Highway Traffic Act, Revised Statutes f Alberta 1980, Chapter H-7, and all amendments and successrs theret. Excerpts frm the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.A. 2000, c H-8: Cmmercial vehicle means a truck, trailer r semi-trailer, except a truck, trailer r semi-trailer r any class f vehicle that by the regulatins r by an rder f the Alberta Mtr Transprt Bard is exempted frm being classified as a cmmercial vehicle, and includes a mtr vehicle frm which sales are made f gds, wares, merchandise r cmmdity, and a mtr vehicle by means f which delivery is made f gds, wares, merchandise r cmmdity t a purchaser r cnsignee f them. St. Catharines: Heavy vehicle means a cmmercial mtr vehicle having a registered grss weight, in excess f 4,500 kg, but des nt include a passenger vehicle, an emergency vehicle, any vehicle wned and perated by the Transit Cmmissin, a privately-wned cmmercial mtr vehicle making a delivery t r a cllectin frm a bna fide destinatin which cannt be reached via a highway upn which heavy vehicles are nt prhibited by this by-law and taking the mst direct rute t such a destinatin frm a highway r part f a highway upn which heavy vehicles are nt prhibited by this by-law. Barrie: Cmmercial vehicle shall mean a vehicle licensed by the Prvince f Ontari: 1) as a public vehicle pursuant t the prvisins f The Public Vehicles Act, R.S.O., 1980, Chapter 407, as amended frm time t time, r any successrs, f 2) as a public vehicle, pursuant t the prvisins f The Public Cmmercial Vehicles Act, R.S.O., 1980, Chapter 425, as amended frm time t time r any successrs. Oshawa: Cmmercial vehicles means any vehicle licensed r used fr cmmercial purpses and, withut limiting the generality f the freging, shall include a tractr trailer and a dump truck. Peterbrugh: Cmmercial vehicle means a mtr vehicle having attached theret a truck r delivery bdy and includes ambulances, hearses, casket wagns, fire apparatus, plice patrls, mtr buses and tractrs.

87 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 71 f 105 Cambridge: Althugh Cambridge des nt have a definitin f a cmmercial vehicle, it des fr a transprt trailer. It means any vehicle s cnstructed that it is suitable fr being attached t a mtr vehicle and capable f being used fr transprting gds, materials, equipment r livestck ntwithstanding that such vehicle is jacked up r that its running gear is remved. Claringtn: Claringtn defines cmmercial vehicle based n Highway Traffic Act. 4.5 RESIDENT SURVEYS A ttal f 150 residents were surveyed via dr t dr interviews undertaken in a sampling f varius residential areas in the Twn f Whitby. A cpy f the survey questins is prvided in Appendix C. Of the 150 wh were surveyed nly 6 respndents (4 percent) were fund t nrmally have a cmmercial vehicle parked at their residence. In mst cases this was a single cmmercial vehicle, but in ne case this included three cmmercial vehicles n ne residential prperty. Just under half f the respndents (74 ut f 150) indicated that they were nt ppsed t having cmmercial vehicles parked n residential prperties (with 76 ppsed). This was cntingent n having certain cnditins met. In descending rder f imprtance these cnditins included the fllwing: The vehicle des nt verhang nt the sidewalk r street The vehicle des nt exceed a certain length r height The vehicle is als needed fr persnal use There is n trailer with the cmmercial vehicle The advertising n the vehicle is limited It can be parked elsewhere n the site, fr example in the backyard In additin, 91 ut f 150 respndents indicated that they are ppsed t the parking f mini schl buses n residential prperties. 4.6 CONSIDERATIONS The varius cnsideratins and related cmments cncerning cmmercial vehicle parking in residential areas are summarized belw. They reflect all f the input received at the stakehlder and public meetings, as well as review f the written materials:

88 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 72 f 105 Fairness/ Equality Fairness/ Equality Vehicle Sizes Aesthetics Clear Cut Definitins Prperty Rights Safety Livelihd Liability related t Business Envirnment Ticketing n cmplaint nly; therefre many ther cmmercial vehicles are nt ticketed. If can park a large recreatinal vehicle then why nt a cmmercial ne? Thse living in cnds are typically prhibited frm parking cmmercial vehicles n site, and therefre must park these elsewhere. Vehicles fr private usage can be larger than s called cmmercial vehicles. Cannt fit int the garages. Subjective. What is an eye-sre fr ne persn can be perfectly acceptable t anther, and vice versa. Vehicle nt there during the day, nly in the evenings and n weekends. Definitins are ambiguus t what cnstitutes a cmmercial vehicle. Different under the Traffic Act than under Whitby current prvisins. Sme feel that they shuld be allwed t park whatever they wish in their wn yards. Overhang f vehicles nt sidewalk. Obstructin f sightlines. Cmmercial vehicles that need t be plugged in, therefre extensin crd presents a tripping hazard. Need vehicles fr business. May perate business frm hme. Cncerns fr tls and ther materials that need t be stred in the vehicle, if need t park the vehicle elsewhere in a less secure space. Unnecessary travel, therefre fuel cnsumptin and pllutin due t unnecessary travel t place f emplyment t pick up and drp ff the cmmercial vehicle. Idling f cmmercial vehicles in the mrning, therefre pllutin and nise. 4.7 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES The dimensins related t typical cmmercial vehicles and mini schl buses are shwn in Tables 1 and 2. Table 1 indicates examples f vehicle types that wuld be allwed under the

89 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 73 f 105 recmmendatins presented in Sectin 4.10, with thse that wuld nt be allwed shwn in Table 2. Table 1 Vehicle Types that Wuld be Allwed Under the Recmmendatins Type Pictures Dimensins Weight Height: 2.0 m Width: 2.4 m Length: 6.7 m 3,760 kg Height: 1.9 m Width: 2.0 m Length: 6.3 m 2,396 kg Pick-up Trucks Height: 1.9 m Width: 2.0 m Length: 5.8 m 2,236 kg Height: 1.8 m Width: 1.9 m Length: 5.4 m 2,195 kg Light Single- Unit Truck (i.e. Cube Van Height: 2.1 m Width: 2.0 m Length: 6.0 m Height: 2.1 m Width: 2.0 m Length: 6.2 m 2,509 kg 2,559 kg

90 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 74 f 105 Table 2 Vehicle Types that Wuld Nt be Allwed Under the Recmmendatins Type Pictures Dimensins Weight Height: 2.2 m Width: 2.6 m Length: 10.0 m 2,810 kg (Cab Weight) Height: 2.62 m Width: 2.37 m Length: m N/A Medium- Single-Unit Trucks Height: 1.83 m Width: 2.24 m Length: 10.9 m N/A Height: 2.45 m Width: 2.55 m Length: 7.72 m N/A Height: 2.71 m Width: 2.45 m Length: 9.92 m 4,475 kg Sprinter Van Height: 2.63 m Width: 3.6 m Length: 5.7 m Height: 2.64 m Width: 2.00 m Length: 5.72 m N/A N/A Mini Schl Buses Height: 3.0 m Width: 2.5 m Length: 6.8 m 6,373 kg

91 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 75 f 105 Height: 2.8 m Width: 2.5 m Length: 6.8 m 5,579 kg Height: 2.8 m / 3.0 m Width: 2.5 m Length: 5.9 m 4,536 6,373 kg Height: 2.7 m / 2.8 m Width: 2.2 m Length: 5.9 m 4,355 kg 4.8 ASSESSMENT OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS The current prvisins with respect t cmmercial vehicle parking in residential areas: Are incnsistent in their treatment f different areas f the Twn. Are difficult fr bth residents as well as staff at the Twn t interpret. Rely n cmplaint based enfrcement, therefre raise issues f fairness as t wh gets fined. A basis fr permitting the parking f sme cmmercial vehicles n residential prperties, recgnizes: That the same vehicle that is used fr emplyment related purpses may als be the primary vehicle which is als used fr persnal use. The tls/equipment stred in the cmmercial vehicle can generally be stred mre securely at hme than in a parking lt. (Hwever the cunter argument can be made that if smene is determined t steal smething frm a vehicle then it can als be readily dne s parked at hme). The parking f a cmmercial vehicle elsewhere adds t the travel time, incnvenience, fuel cnsumptin and emissins. These factrs need t be weighed against ther cnsideratins including:

92 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 76 f 105 Safety implicatins f large vehicles parked in private driveways including vehicle verhang and sightline distractins. The annyance resulting fr neighburs, including fumes when vehicle idle, the unsightliness f sme cmmercial vehicles, etc. This review has attempted t balance thse cnsideratins. As nted at the nset f this discussin, the three ver-riding cnsideratins are: Safety cannt be jepardized. Individual Prperty Rights are imprtant but that they cannt disregard the rights f thers wh have equal rights. Fairness/Equality are required acrss the municipality nt just in terms f the plicy itself, but als enfrcement. As nted, apprximately half f the residents surveyed are nt ppsed t the parking f cmmercial vehicles n residential prperties, prvided that certain cnditins are met. Fr the mst part there des nt appear t be an issue with small cmmercial vehicles such as pick up trucks and vans that have sme cmmercial advertising r lettering. These are essentially the same size as private passenger vehicles, cars and SUV s. Similarly, there wuld nt appear t be issues related t cmmercial vehicles regardless f size that are hidden away within garages. This is the apprach that has been taken by sme f the municipalities that have been surveyed. Hwever, mst garages are typically t small t accmmdate anything mre than a vehicle crrespnding t passenger car dimensins. Vertical clearance may als be an issue in the case f sme van sized vehicles. The real issue is cmmercial vehicles that are larger than thse typically used fr private resident use and which cannt be parked in a garage. As nted, this study has attempted t balance the diverse pinins related t thse vehicles. 4.9 RECOMMENDATIONS Balancing the varius cnsideratins the fllwing is recmmended: The prvisins shuld apply t all residential znes and shuld be cnsistent. Cmmercial vehicle shuld be defined as any vehicle having advertising n its exterir (excluding that related t the type f vehicle and where it was purchased) and /r being used fr hire t transprt gds r peple. Only tw cmmercial vehicles are permitted t park n a prperty in any Residential Zne prvided that:

93 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 77 f The cmmercial vehicle des nt exceed either f the fllwing dimensins: metres in length metres in height measured frm the grund t the highest pint n the vehicle - One f the cmmercial vehicles must be whlly enclsed in a garage r ther structure f a size, lcatin and ther specificatins that d nt vilate any ther bylaw requirements The inclusin f ne attached trailer is permitted, prvided that the verall length inclusive f vehicle and trailer des nt exceed 12.0 metres. The trailer is in additin t the cmmercial vehicle. The height f the trailer must nt exceed 2.2 metres, measured frm the grund t the highest pint n the vehicle. Under n circumstances shuld the vehicle (and trailer) extend ver the sidewalk. Pedestrians need t be able t get by safely withut being required t g arund the vehicle n the rad. This applies equally t thse in wheelchairs. The cmmercial vehicle be n clser than 2 metres frm the curb f the rad t prvide sme visibility fr thse n adjacent prperties wh may be backing ut f driveways. It shuld be nted that technically parking within the bulevard area is nt allwed in any event. A cnsistent enfrcement plicy whereby if a cmplaint is received nt nly wuld the vehicle invlved in the cmplaint be investigated, but als any ther vehicles that are bserved t be in cntraventin in the area. This shuld als include practive peridic randm mnitring in additin t cmplaint based enfrcement, recgnizing that additinal staffing levels and budget will be required t achieve this. Hwever, it is expected that additinal csts wuld be ff-set by the additinal revenues received thrugh additinal fine revenues. Based n the abve, the parking f certain vehicles, such as vans, pick-up trucks and ther related vehicles wuld be allwed, but wuld exclude panel trucks (i.e. delivery trucks), cabs f transprt trucks and schl buses. The abve recmmendatins wuld apply t all relevant by-laws including the Oak Ridges Mraine By-law RATIONALE Recmmendatins represent a balancing f the varius cnsideratins and viewpints expressed by the residents. Current requirements need t be revised t be clear and cnsistent acrss the Twn. Vehicles used fr bth cmmercial and persnal purpses shuld be permitted t park in residential areas, prvided that they d nt exceed the specificatins/cnditins.

94 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 78 f 105 The parking f cmmercial vehicles in residential areas reduces travel time, incnvenience, fuel cnsumptin and emissins, and increases security. Restrictins n the size f cmmercial vehicle permitted t park in a residential areas and lcatin f parking are warranted fr safety reasns (ie. vehicle verhang and sightline restrictins), as well as fr aesthetic reasns. Survey results indicate that sme residents are nt ppsed t the parking f small cmmercial vehicles prvided that there are sme restrictins in place. Plicies shuld be enfrced in a manner that achieves fairness and equality, acrss the municipality.

95 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 79 f RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS The parking f recreatinal vehicles such as mtr bats, mtr hmes, camper vans and trailers n residential prperties presents many f the same issues as the parking f cmmercial vehicles n residential prperties. These include cncerns regarding safety, fr example related t trailer hitches ver hanging the sidewalk, and large mtr hmes bstructing visibility. Aesthetics are als an issue, but again acceptability is in the eye f the behlder. What is acceptable t ne resident may nt be acceptable t anther resident. Again, this review has attempted t balance the varius cnsideratins, with a fcus n the fllwing cnsideratins: Safety Prperty Rights Ease in interpretatin Fairness/Equality Cnsistency with the cmmercial vehicle parking in residential areas recmmendatins, recgnizing that the tw g hand in hand. Similar t the cmmercial vehicle parking in residential areas, the enfrcement f the current prvisins has been temprarily suspended, as a result f the July 3, 2007 Cuncil decisin, pending the findings f the subject study. The nly exceptin is if safety is jepardized, in which case enfrcement is undertaken. 5.1 EXISTING POLICIES/PROCEDURES BY-LAW PROVISIONS By-law 2585 Sectin 6(24)(b) states that the parking r strage f any trailer (as defined under the Highway Traffic Act) r bat is nt permitted in any Residential Zne. Hwever, exceptins exist as detailed in Sectin 6(24)(c): (c) Exceptins Ntwithstanding the prvisins f paragraph (b) heref, the wner r ccupant f any lt, building r structure in any Residential Zne, may stre r park nt mre than either ne (1) bat that des nt exceed 7.0 metres in length with r withut bat trailer that des nt exceed 7.0 metres in length exclusive f hitch r tngue, and ne (1) trailer that des nt exceed 7.0 metres in length exclusive f hitch r tngue, upn such lt subject t the fllwing regulatins: i. where lands are used fr apartment dwelling huse r grup husing purpses, the bat and trailer must be lcated within a building and shall nly be permitted in spaces r areas that are in additin t the number f parking spaces required by Sectin 6 (13) heref; ii. where lands are used fr any ther purpse:

96 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 80 f the bat and trailer must be within the dwelling huse r within a private garage r carprt r lcated in the interir side yard t the rear f the frnt wall f the main building r in the case f a vacant lt, then t a pint in the rear f a line distant 7.5 metres frm the street line; 2. in the case f a lt the side lt line f which abuts a street r zer decimal three (0.3) metre reserve, any trailer r bat parked r stred in the rear yard shall be lcated n clser than 7.5 metres frm such side lt line; 3. in the case f a lt the rear lt line f which abuts a street r zer decimal three (0.3) metre reserve, any trailer r bat parked r stred in the rear yard shall be lcated nt less than 7.5 metres frm such rear lt line. (d) TEMPORARY STORAGE OR PARKING Ntwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) heref, the wner r ccupant f any lt in a Residential Zne used fr a purpse ther than an apartment dwelling huse r grup husing, may stre r park nt mre than ne (1) bat that des nt exceed 7.0 metres in length with r withut ne (1) bat trailer that des nt exceed 7.0 metres in length exclusive f hitch r tngue, and ne (1) trailer that des nt exceed 7.0 metres in length exclusive f hitch r tngue, f which he is the wner in the frnt r side yard f such lt fr a ttal perid f nt mre than seventy-tw (72) hurs in any ne calendar mnth. (e) FULLY ENCLOSED Ntwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) heref, where lands are used fr purpses ther than an apartment dwelling huse r grup husing, the limitatin impsed therein shall nt restrict the number f such bats r trailers that are fully enclsed within a garage r dwelling prvided the same are wned by the ccupant f such lt r a member f his family. Under Sectin in By-law 2585 which applies t the Dwntwn Secndary Plans. The strage r parking f recreatinal vehicles such as mtr hmes, bats, trailers, travel trailers and ther persnal use recreatinal vehicles is permitted within the Dwntwn Secndary Plan The strage r parking f mtr hmes, travel trailers, snwmbiles, bats, trailers, r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicles shall be permitted within a private garage Outdr strage r parking f mtr hmes, travel trailers, snwmbiles, bats, trailers, r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicles in a R1-DT, R2-DT, R3-DT, R4-DT Zne, shall be subject t the fllwing prvisins: Strage r parking shall nly be permitted in the interir side yard r rear year.

97 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 81 f The mtr hme, travel trailer, snwmbile, bat, trailer, r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicle shall be lcated n clser than 1.0 metre t any lt lines Nt mre than ne f any f the fllwing: mtr hme, travel trailer, snwmbile, bat trailer r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicle, shall be stred r parked utside n the lt per dwelling unit A trailer r accessry trailer shall nt exceed 11.0 metres in length. Zning By-law 1784 Sectin which applies t Dwntwn Brklin has similar prvisins t Dwntwn Whitby, with ne exceptin, the maximum length f the accessry trailer that is permitted: The strage r parking f mtr hmes, travel trailers, snwmbiles, bats, trailers, r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicles shall be permitted within a private garage Outdr strage r parking f mtr hmes, travel trailers, snwmbiles, bats, trailers, r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicles in a R1-VB and R2-VB Zne, shall be subject t the fllwing prvisins: Strage r parking shall nly be permitted in the interir side yard r rear yard The mtr hme, travel trailer, snwmbile, bat, trailer, r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicle shall be lcated n clser than 1.0 metre t any lt lines Nt mre than ne f any f the fllwing: mtr hme, travel trailer, snwmbile, bat trailer r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicle, shall be stred r parked utside n the lt per dwelling unit A trailer r accessry trailer shall nt exceed 7.0 metres in length. By-law 1784 des nt include any prvisins regarding recreatinal vehicles PREVIOUS REPORTS On September 3, 2002 the Planning Directr brught frward Reprt t the Planning and Develpment Cmmittee cncerning a General Amendment t Zning By-laws 2585 (Z ) and 1784 fr the Strage and Parking f Mtr Hmes, Travel Trailers, Snwmbiles, Bats, Utility Trailers and ther Persnal Use Recreatinal Vehicles in Residential Znes. The reprt ntes that it is staff s pinin that the current general prvisins are utdated and d nt reflect the current residential activities, and that the enfrcement f the prvisins is nt practical. With respect t the Dwntwn Whitby prvisins staff recmmended that a review f the strage f unlimited recreatinal vehicles in a private garage be undertaken as there is a ptential t eliminate the minimum tw residential parking spaces per lt. Staff als

98 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 82 f 105 recmmended that prvisins related t recreatinal vehicle strage and parking as fund in the tw Dwntwn by-laws, with sme amendments, be adpted twn-wide. Mre specifically, the fllwing was recmmended by staff t replace Sectin 6(24)(a) t (e) in By-law 2585, with similar prvisins t be added t By-law Strage r Parking f Mtr Hmes, Travel Trailers, Snwmbiles, Bats, Trailers and Other Persnal Use Recreatinal Vehicles (a) (b) The strage r parking f mtr hmes, travel trailers, snwmbiles, bats, trailers, r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicles shall be permitted within a private garage as lng as the minimum parking requirements fr a residential use are maintained n the prperty. Outdr strage r parking f mtr hmes, travel trailers, snwmbiles, bats, trailers, r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicles shall be permitted within any Residential Zne, subject t the fllwing prvisins: Strage r parking shall nly be permitted in the interir side yard r rear yard. The mtr hme, travel trailer, snwmbile, bat, trailer, r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicle shall be lcated n clser than 1.0 metres t any lt lines. Nt mre than ne f any f the fllwing: mtr hme, travel trailer, snwmbile, bat trailer r ther persnal use recreatinal vehicle, shall be stred r parked utside n the lt per dwelling unit. (c) A trailer r accessry trailer shall nt exceed 7 metres in length. Add the definitin f a Trailer t Sectin 2 f the By-law Trailer shall mean a trailer as defined in the Highway Traffic Act. These recmmendatins were referred back t staff fr further review and cnsideratin. 5.2 DEFINITIONS OF TRAILER USED BY MTO Accrding t the Highway Traffic Act, the definitin f trailer is: A trailer means a vehicle that is at any time drawn upn a highway by a mtr vehicle (except an implement f husbandry, a mbile hme, anther mtr vehicle r any device r apparatus nt designed t transprt persns r prperty), temprarily drawn, prpelled r mved upn such highway, and except a side car attached t a mtrcycle, and shall be cnsidered a separate vehicle and nt part f the mtr vehicle by which it is drawn.

99 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 83 f RELATED PROVISIONS IN OTHER MUNICIPALITIES The parking f recreatinal vehicles is generally permitted, with cnditins, in the varius ther municipalities wh had respnded t the survey. Richmnd Hill is the nly municipality that replied t the survey that des nt permit recreatinal vehicle parking in residential znes. The fllwing is a summary f input received frm municipalities that respnded t the survey: Twn f Miltn: Recreatinal vehicle parking is permitted prvided that it prvides fr shrt term ccupancy intended and used exclusively fr recreatinal travel and vacatining, designed t be twed r prpelled by a mtr vehicle r self-prpelled, and includes such vehicles cmmnly knwn as travel trailer, truck camper, camper trailer, mtr hmes, bats r ther similar vehicles but des nt include a mbile hme. N mre than ne RV may be parked ut f drs n any residential lt. Any RV may be parked r stred n a driveway in any frnt/exterir side yard between May 1 t Octber 31 prvided it des nt ccupy a required parking space; at any ther time, nly permitted in rear yard. The parking r strage f RV, which is less than 3m in height is permitted within the Urban/Hamlet areas and n lts within a Rural Zne having a lt area f less than 2 hectares; whereas the RV is less than 5.5m in height is permitted n a lt area f 2 hectares r greater within a Rural Zne and n mre than 3 RV s wned by the resident f the prperty shall be parked n such a lt. Twn f Newmarket: 1 bat, bat trailer, trailer, mtr hme that des nt exceed 7m may be parked subject t the fllwing: Fr apartment dwelling r grup husing purpses, it must be stred within a building and shall nly be permitted in spaces r areas that are additinal t the number f parking spaces required by this by-law. Fr residential purpse, it must be stred within the dwelling r within a private garage/carprt/interir side yard t the rear f the frnt wall f the main building. In the case f a lt where the exterir side/rear lt line abuts a street r a 0.3m reserve, any RV may be parked/stred in the exterir side yard/rear yard in additin t the lcatin permitted in abve prvided such RV shall nt be lcated clser than 7.6 m frm exterir side/rear lt lines.

100 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 84 f 105 Twn f Ajax: N persn shall use any lt in any Residential Zne fr the parking r strage f any mtr vehicles in excess f ne tnne capacity r in excess f 7.0 metres in length. Recreatinal vehicles withut current license plates are nt permitted within the Residential Zne, unless they are lcated within a private garage. Twn f Pickering: Maximum f 4 vehicles, nly 1 f which may be a trailer, are permitted t park n the exterir f a residential lts. Parked n a lt, maximum permissible height is 2.6m and length is 6.7m. Parked in a side/rear yard, maximum permissible height is 3.5m and length is 8.0m. Vehicles parked in a side/rear yard must be set back a minimum f 1 metre frm the nearest lt line. Vehicles parked in a side yard must nt prject int the frnt yard f the lt unless it is parked n a driveway. N part f any frnt/flankage yard except a driveway is t be used fr the parking r strage f vehicles and n vehicle is t encrach nt any rad allwance. City f Guelph: N bat shall be parked r stred except in a garage r rear yard. N recreatinal vehicle shall be parked r stred except in a garage, side yard r rear yard. If in side yard, must be 1 m away frm side lt line and stred n a paved prtin f the prperty. N minimum lt width, n restrictins n numbers/time. Nt allwed in the driveway. Ntwithstanding these prvisins, the parking f recreatinal vehicles is allwed in the driveway fr up t 48 hurs, t allw fr the parking and unpacking f gds. Guelph has experienced prblems related t these prvisins and ideally wuld like t restrict the parking f recreatinal vehicles t the rear yard nly. They have received cmplaints abut the parking f recreatinal vehicles being parked in side yards.

101 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 85 f 105 City f Edmntn: On a residential site with n rear lane, large RV may be parked t within 2 m f the interir edge f sidewalk, r within 2 m f curb if n sidewalk, where vehicular access is slely available thrugh the frnt yard; r in the case f a crner site where vehicular access is slely available thrugh the frnt yard r thrugh the exterir flanking side yard. Large Recreatinal Vehicle shall include any mtr hme, travel trailer, r fifth wheel trailer, any camper when it is nt munted n a truck, but placed n the grund, n a stand r therwise stred; r any similar vehicles; shall nt include small utility trailer; camper van cnversins; tent trailers; campers which are munted in trucks, bats; snwmbiles; all-terrain vehicles; jet skis; r mtrcycles and trailers t carry them. City f Barrie: Recreatinal vehicle parking is permitted. The by-law is silent n the details. Ntwithstanding this, it has nt been a prblem. City f Oshawa: N persn shall in any Residential Zne park r stre a recreatinal vehicle greater than 6.0 m in length r greater than 2.6 m in height in any part f a frnt yard r exterir side yard, nr in that prtin f any rear yard f a crner lt which abuts an imprved street r 0.3 m reserve fr that distance frm the street which is equal t r less than the depth f the exterir side yard. Ntwithstanding Article t the cntrary, n persn shall in any Residential Zne park r stre a bat, snwmbile r any type f camper r trailer which is designed t be twed behind a mtr vehicle in any part f a frnt yard r exterir side yard, nr in that prtin f any rear yard f a crner lt which abuts an imprved street r 0.3 m reserve fr that distance frm the street which is equal t r less than the depth f the exterir side yard. City f Cambridge: N recreatinal vehicle, trailer r bat shall be parked r stred n any lt in a residential use class zne except: (i) (ii) (iii) by the wner f such recreatinal vehicle, trailer r bat wh resides in a dwelling n the same lt; in the rear yard f such lt; in a side yard f such lt, but nt clser than 1.2 m t the side lt line;

102 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 86 f 105 (iv) (v) (vi) n a driveway lcated in the frnt yard f such lt between the established building line and the street line, fr the perid frm 1 April t 31 Octber f each year nly, prvided that n part f such driveway within 3m f the principal entrance t the dwelling shall be used fr such purpses; in a garage r carprt n the lt; in a neighburhd parking statin. Municipality f Claringtn: Within a visibility triangle: n building r structure shall be cnstructed, n mtr vehicle, trailer r recreatinal vehicle shall be parked r stred. A visibility triangle shall be determined as fllws: the visibility triangle adjacent t an exterir side lt line shall be the area enclsed by each f the street lines measured t a pint 5 metres back frm the intersectins f the street lines, and a diagnal line drawn between these tw pints; the visibility triangle fr a driveway, lane r right-f-way shall be the area enclsed by the line alng the limits f the driveway and the street line measured t a pint 3 metres back frm the intersectin f the street lines and the limits f the driveway, lane r right-f-way and a diagnal line drawn between these tw pints. City f Peterbrugh: Any bat trailer r travel trailer in excess f 7.6 metres is restricted frm parking within 1.2 metres f any side r rear lt line r within any frnt yard. 5.4 DEFINITIONS OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE USED BY OTHER MUNICIPALITIES Sme municipalities have generic definitins f recreatinal vehicles, whereas Edmntn defines large recreatinal vehicles. Still thers such as Newmarket define trailers and mbile hmes instead. Examples f definitins prvided by thse municipalities wh respnded t the questinnaire are prvided belw: Twn f Miltn: Recreatinal trailers/vehicles prvides shrt term ccupancy intended and used exclusively fr recreatinal travel and vacatining, designed t be twed r prpelled by a mtr vehicle r selfprpelled, and includes such vehicles cmmnly knwn as travel trailer, truck camper, camper trailer, mtr hmes, bats r ther similar vehicles but des nt include a mbile hme.

103 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 87 f 105 Twn f Newmarket: Trailer shall mean a trailer as defined in The Highway Traffic Act and shall als include a Turist r Travel Trailer as defined in Sectin f this bylaw. Mbile Hme means a mtr vehicle used as a temprary, permanent r recreatinal residence r wrking accmmdatin unit and shall als include truck campers. Twn f Richmnd Hill: Recreatinal vehicle means a vehicle which prvides sleeping and ther facilities fr shrt perids f time, while travelling r vacatining, designed t be twed behind a mtr vehicle r self prpelled including vehicles cmmnly knwn as travel trailers, camper trailers, pickup caches, mtrized campers, mtrized hmes and ther similar vehicles. City f Guelph: Recreatinal Vehicle means a Vehicle which is used fr temprary recreatinal travel r accmmdatin and includes a mtr hme, camper trailer, cnverted bus r the like. City f Edmntn: Large Recreatinal Vehicle shall include any mtr hme, travel trailer, r fifth wheel trailer, any camper when it is nt munted n a truck, but placed n the grund, n a stand r therwise stred; r any similar vehicles; shall nt include small utility trailers; camper van cnversins; tent trailers; campers which are munted in trucks; bats, snwmbiles; all-terrain vehicles; jet skis; r mtrcycles and trailers t carry them. City f Oshawa: Recreatinal vehicle means a vehicle designed t be twed behind a mtr vehicle r selfprpelled, and includes such vehicles cmmnly knwn as travel trailers, camper trailers, pickup caches, mtrized campers, mtrized hmes and ther similar vehicles, which prvide sleeping and ther facilities fr persns while travelling r vacatining. City f Cambridge: Recreatinal vehicle means a vehicle which prvides sleeping and ther facilities fr shrt perids f time, while travelling r vacatining, designed t be twed behind a mtr vehicle, r self-prpelled, and includes such vehicles cmmnly knwn as travel trailers, campers trailers, pick-up caches, slide-in truck campers, mtrized campers, mtrized hmes, r ther similar vehicles.

104 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 88 f 105 Municipality f Claringtn: Recreatinal vehicle means a vehicle that is used predminantly fr recreatinal purpses, including recreatinal trailers, snwmbiles, mtrized and nn-mtrized bats, persnal watercraft, all-terrain vehicles and recreatinal mtr vehicles. 5.5 RESIDENT SURVEYS The majrity f the residents surveyed (63.3 percent r 95 ut f 150) indicated that they are nt ppsed t the parking f recreatinal vehicles n residential prperties, prvided that certain cnditins are met. In rder f imprtance these cnditins include the fllwing: If the length f the vehicle is shrter than the length f the driveway If the vehicle des nt exceed a certain length r height Only if parking is fr shrt perids f time such as ne day t pack and unpack. Of far less imprtance were tw ther cnsideratins: Only if the vehicle can be parked in the garage If the vehicle can be parked elsewhere, fr example in the backyard. 5.6 CONSIDERATIONS The cnsideratins related t recreatinal vehicle parking n residential prperty are similar in many respects t thse related t cmmercial vehicle parking in a similar setting. They include: Fairness/Equality Lack f cnsistency in the standards acrss the municipality Number and Type f Vehicles Strage Lcatin Safety Temprary versus permanent strage Hw t equalize (e.g. des ne bat equal t tw ski-ds?) If the recreatinal vehicle is parked in the garage then the passenger vehicle cannt be parked in the garage. Overhang f hitches nt the street. Obstructin f sightlines. Difference between thse wh may stre n a seasnal basis, versus thse wh very seldm mve the vehicle, versus thse wh need t have the vehicle n site nly temprarily (e.g. t lad and unlad).

105 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 89 f 105 Prperty Rights Aesthetics Sme feel that they shuld be allwed t park whatever they wish n their wn prperty. Subjective. Is ne type f recreatinal vehicle aesthetically pleasing, while anther is nt? 5.7 ASSESSMENT RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS As nted, many f the same cnsideratins apply t the parking/strage f bth recreatinal and cmmercial vehicles n residential prperties. The ne key difference is that cmmercial vehicles are typically related t emplyment/livelihd, whereas recreatinal vehicles are related t discretinary activities. It is clear that the current prvisins are difficult fr the public t understand and fr the municipality t administer. Based n the input received there is generally acceptance related t the need t lad and unlad these vehicles, prvided that the lading and unlading des nt ccur n a neighbur s prperty and prvided that it des nt result in any safety cncerns fr the neighburs, as well as the general public. A key cncern relates t large recreatinal vehicles which are parked fr extended perids f time, r year rund. Generally a cncern des nt exist with vehicles which are hidden ut f view, fr example in the rear yard, r in a garage. Hwever the parking f a recreatinal vehicle in a garage ptentially displaces ne r mre passenger vehicles which shuld therwise be parked there. Use f tarps and ther cverings can further aggravate the issue f aesthetics. 5.8 RECOMMENDATIONS These recmmendatins represent a balanced apprach t the parking f recreatinal vehicles in Residential Znes: The parking f recreatinal vehicles that are generally used in the summer mnths such as bats, mtr hmes and travel trailers, in Residential Znes shall be permitted frm May 1 st t Octber 31 st. The parking f snwmbiles and winter related recreatinal vehicles shall be permitted frm Nvember 1 st thrugh t April 30 th. The abve is restricted t the fllwing n a residential prperty:

106 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 90 f 105 N mre than ne mtr hme, r ne bat n a trailer, r an empty trailer, r tw snwmbiles, r tw terrain vehicles n a trailer, with a cmbined maximum length f 13.5 metres inclusive f the vehicle pulling the mtr hme r trailer, r with a maximum length f 7.0 metres exclusive f the vehicle pulling the mtr hme r trailer. These vehicles may be parked in the garage r driveway prvided that: The parking f the recreatinal vehicle must be in additin t required parking. It cannt displace the standard parking requirements fr the principal dwelling (i.e. tw spaces). The vehicle is parked n clser than 1 metre frm a side lt line. The vehicle des nt extend nt the sidewalk. The vehicle is lcated n clser than 2 metres frm the curb f the rad. Cnsistent enfrcement is put int place, nt just enfrcement n the basis f cmplaint. This is fr reasns f fairness and equality acrss the twn. If adpted, this plicy will increase the peratinal csts (i.e. additinal csts t hire mre staff t enfrce). Hwever, it is expected that this additinal csts wuld be ffset by the additinal revenues received thrugh additinal fine revenues. The abve allws eligible residents t park their recreatinal vehicles fr the 6 mnths perid when they wuld typically need access t thse vehicles, withut impsing the visual impacts assciated with year rund strage f thse vehicles, n their neighburs. Apprpriate ff-site strage wuld need t be lcated fr the balance f the year in each case. The abve recmmendatins wuld apply t all applicable by-laws, including the Oak Ridges By-law. 5.9 RATIONALE Balances the desires f thse residents wh wn recreatinal vehicles and wish t park them n their residential lts and thse wh have expressed cncerns abut the parking f recreatinal vehicles n residential prperties. Ensures that nly seasn apprpriate vehicles are parked n site fr the cnvenience f thse residents, while restricting the parking f thse same vehicles year-rund. Ensures fairness acrss the municipality. Restricts the number and size f the vehicles being parked t help t address the matters f aesthetics and safety.

107 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 91 f DESIGN RELATED STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 6.1 PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS (TYPICAL PERPENDICULAR SPACE) CURRENT PROVISIONS Under By-law 1784 and 2585 a parking space means an area f nt less than 16.5 square metres, exclusive f any aisles r ingress and egress lanes, with a minimum perpendicular width f 2.75 metres and a minimum perpendicular length f 5.5 metres fr the temprary parking r strage f mtr vehicles and may include a private garage. Fr Dwntwn Whitby the minimum parking space dimensins are 2.75 metres in width, by 5.0 metres in length fr nn tandem and nn parallel parking spaces. Fr Dwntwn Brklin the minimum dimensins are 2.75 metres by 5.5 metres. Pillars, clumns and ther ceiling supprt elements may prject a maximum f 0.15 metres int a required parking space, under bth dwntwn prvisins. OTHER MUNICIPALITIES RESPONDING TO THE SURVEY Typical dimensins include: Miltn Newmarket Ajax Richmnd Hill Guelph exterir space Guelph in garage r carprt Barrie Oshawa (21 t 90 parking angle) Oshawa residential 2.75 m x 5.8 m 2.60 m x 5.5 m 2.70 m x 6.0 m 2.75 m x 6.0 m 2.50 m x 5.5 m 3.0 m x 6.0 m 2.70 m x 5.5 m 2.60 m x 5.4 m 2.75 m x 5.75 m OTHER STUDIES When undertaking a similar review f parking dimensins fr Hamiltn MMM fund that f the ther municipalities surveyed fr that study, mst had a width requirement f between 2.6 and 2.7 metres and length requirements varying between 5.5 and 6.0 metres. In that study MMM recmmended 2.7 metres by 5.8 metres fr perpendicular and angled parking spaces. A review f parking standards fr Trnt resulted in adptin f a standard f 2.6 metres in width by 5.6 metres in length, prvided that the minimum aisle width is 6.0 metres. Wider parking spaces were identified fr aisle widths f less than 6.0 metres. Wider spaces were als recmmended when ne r bth sides f a parking space are bstructed (2.9 metres with ne side bstructed and 3.2 metres if bth sides are

108 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 92 f 105 bstructed and with a 6.0 metre wide aisle). If a side is bstructed and the aisle width is less than 6.0 metres the space width increases t 3.3 metres at minimum. ASSESSMENT The length and width f a parking space need t be cnsidered in cnjunctin with the aisle width since tgether they determine the ability t be able t maneuvre int and ut f a parking space. The prprtin f micr cars in the verall vehicle fleet is still relatively small, althugh this may change in the future depending n the cst f fuel and ther envirnmental cnsideratins. SUV s and ther large vehicles still represent a significant prprtin f the verall vehicle fleet, althugh this t may change in respnse t fuel csts. Hwever in the shrt term, the standards need t cnsider the mix f vehicles fund n the rad netwrk. The prvisin f a minimum parking space area, in additin t length and width, is redundant. RECOMMENDATION A minimum f 2.7 metres in width by 5.8 metres in length, (with a 6.0 metre wide aisle as discussed in Sectin 6.5). 6 RATIONALE Is in the middle f the range. Prvides sme reductin ver existing minimum area requirements since are likely headed twards an increase in the prprtin f smaller vehicles in the verall vehicle fleet due t energy/envirnmental reasns. 6.2 PARALLEL PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS CURRENT PROVISIONS Dwntwn Whitby and Dwntwn Brklin require a minimum f 2.75 metres in width by 6.7 metres in length fr a parallel parking space. 6 Dimensins fr private garages are addressed separately since they have been identified as an issue.

109 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 93 f 105 OTHER MUNICIPALITIES RESPONDING TO THE SURVEY A range f requirements: Miltn Newmarket Ajax Oshawa 2.75 m x 6.5 m 2.70 m x 6.7 m 2.50 m x 6.7 m 2.60 m x 6.7 m OTHER STUDIES A survey f ther municipalities fr Hamiltn parking study fund a typical width f between 2.6 and 2.7 metres and a typical length f 6.7 metres. MMM recmmended 2.7 metres by 6.7 metres in that study. The City f Trnt recently adpted 2.6 metres by 6.7 metres as a minimum, with the width being increased by 0.3 metres where ne side is bstructed. ASSESSMENT An bstructin such a wall can have an impact n the width requirement t allw fr the passenger dr pening. RECOMMENDATIONS Minimum f 2.7 metres in width by 6.7 metres in length which is very similar t existing. Increase the width t 2.9 metres in case f an bstructin such as a wall n ne side. RATIONALE Similar t ther municipalities in the case f the basic requirements. Marginal increase (similar t City f Trnt at 2.9 metres) in the case f an bstructin n ne side t facilitate passenger dr pening. 6.3 PRIVATE PARKING GARAGES STANDARD FOR SINGLES, SEMI- DETACHED AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS As a part f this study, the Twn f Whitby undertk a garage site survey in January, The purpse f the garage site study was t investigate whether garage sizes shuld be regulated, in rder t ensure that standard/average size vehicles can be accmmdated and that there is adequate space t stre nrmal husehld garage type items such as lawn mwers. The findings f the garage site survey have been cnsidered in the assessment herein.

110 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 94 f 105 CURRENT PROVISIONS AND PRACTICES The current parking space dimensin requirements specified in By-laws 1784 and 2585 als apply t parking spaces within private parking garages. These include a requirement fr a ttal area f nt less than 16.5 square metres, with a minimum perpendicular length f 5.5 metres and a minimum perpendicular width f 2.75 metres. Garage size hwever, is nt regulated by the Building Cde, r the Zning By-laws. In terms f lcatin, the required parking spaces fr lw density grund related dwelling units can be situated in any yard subject t certain setback prvisins, n a private driveway, r in a private garage, r private carprt. The Twn f Whitby Permit Services review plans t ensure that the minimum parking space size is cmplied with in a garage. This des nt include any prjectins int the minimum parking space dimensins. Hwever, it shuld be nted that furring walls that enclse duct wrk are nt shwn n building permit plans. OTHER MUNICIPALITIES RESPONDING TO THE SURVEY Fr sme f the municipalities surveyed the minimum parking space dimensins als apply t garages. Ajax has initiated new garage dimensins t ensure that the vehicles culd be accmmdated fully in the garage. The minimum bstructin free dimensins fr a required parking space within a private garage are 3.1 metres in width by 6.5 metres in length. Where mre than ne parking space is prvided within a private garage all subsequent parking spaces shall prvide a minimum width f 2.5 metres. This has addressed resident cmplaints regarding staircases impeding the accmmdatin f vehicles within the garage. In Miltn a single garage r a duble garage with a separating wall shall have minimum dimensins f 2.9 metres in width by 6.0 metres in length and 2.1 metres in height. A duble garage with n separating wall shall have a minimum width f 5.5 metres, with the same minimum length and height requirements. With either garage type, 5.3 metres in length shall be unbstructed with the exceptin f ne stair. They have fund that in sme cases due t grading t many stairs encrach int the available space in which the vehicle can be parked. Althugh Newmarket des nt have minimum garage space dimensins, they smetimes find that the stairs prject int the garage space, resulting in issues. In Richmnd Hill maximum standards apply, with the maximum size f a private parking garage being 37 m 2 and the maximum height being 4.5 metres.

111 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 95 f 105 In Guelph the minimum garage size is 3 metres by 6 metres. A stair t an access dr int the dwelling is allwed t prject 0.8 m (2 8 ) int the required 3 metres by 6 metres space. Edmntn des nt have any separate requirements fr garages, but requires that the vehicular space be unbstructed. St. Catharines requires a minimum f 2.75 metres by 5.5 metres, hwever this is nt imbedded in the zning by-law. Cambridge has a minimum width f 2.9 metres and a minimum length f 5.5 metres. Steps withut handrails may prject 0.5 metres int the required size f the parking space, and a wall may prject 0.5 metres int ne side f the required size f the parking space, having a maximum length f 1.5 metres frm the back r frnt wall nly f the garage. In mst cases private garage dimensins have nt been a prblem with the municipalities surveyed. GARAGE SITE SURVEY The garage site survey undertaken by the Twn f Whitby investigated the current level f cmpliance with the existing parking garage requirements. The survey results reveal that: All sites surveyed seemed t meet the minimum parking space size requirements. Certain single car garages that had prjecting furring walls bxing in duct wrk culd be at the edge f nn-cmpliance. Certain huses with walls r bulk head prjectins culd cmprmise the full utilizatin f the length f the garage, althugh the length f the garage wuld still accmmdate vehicles within lengths f under 5.0 metres. OTHER STUDIES Nthing specifically related t this tpic. ASSESSMENT Current issues with garages are generally as a result f tw factrs: strage stairs Garages are nt cnsidered t be part f the usable space f a huse. Increasing the size f the garage likely means a reductin in the usable space in the huse, resulting in a trade-ff between mre strage space in the garage and usable space within the huse.

112 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 96 f 105 Even if the size f the garage is increased, it may simply mean that mre space is available fr strage and nt necessarily in an increased likelihd f a vehicle being parked in the garage. Stairs prtruding int the garage can impede the use f the garage fr parking. Table 3 summarizes sme typical autmbiles dimensins f vehicles fund in Canada. Table 3 Dimensins f Typical Autmbiles in Canada Type f Vehicle Picture Dimensins (mm) Micrcar (i.e. Smart Frtw) Length 2500mm Width 1515mm Height 1549mm Subcmpact Car (i.e. Tyta Yaris) Length 3610mm Width 1660mm Height 1500mm Cmpact Car (i.e. VW Rabbit) Length 4188mm Width 1734mm Height 1440mm Mid-size Car (i.e. Tyta Camry) Length 4445mm Width 1645mm Height 1390mm Full-size Car (i.e. Chevy Impala) Length 5091mm Width 1851mm Height 1491mm

113 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 97 f 105 Cmpact SUV (i.e. Acura MDX) Length 4788mm Width 1955mm Height 1745mm Mid-size SUV (i.e. Jeep) Length 4953mm Width 1862mm Height 1694mm Full-size SUV (i.e. Range Rver) Length 4971mm Width 1956mm Height 1902mm Minivan (i.e. Tyta Sienna) Length 5015mm Width 2004mm Height 1775mm Pick-up (i.e. Frd F-150) Length 5364mm Width 2004mm Height 1867mm RECOMMENDATIONS The minimum parking space dimensins within private garage shall have the fllwing: 3.0 metres by 6.0 metres, with up t 0.6 metres f encrachment by stairs lcated within 1.0 metre frm the end f the space. 3.4 metres by 6.0 metres, if stairs intrude int the garage beynd 0.6 metres, r are lcated mre than 1.0 metre frm end f the space.

114 Twn f Whitby Parking Study Final Reprt Page 98 f 105 Garage Dimensins withut Stairs Garage Dimensins with Stairs Garage Dimensins with Stairs 5.6 metres by 6.0 metres fr a duble garage, with up t 0.6 metres f encrachment by stairs lcated within 1.0 metre f the end f the parking space. RATIONALE The width is marginally wider than what is being recmmended fr a parking space with an bstructin n ne side. This is als the same as that fr ne f the ther municipalities that was surveyed (eg. Guelph fr a garage r carprt). The recmmended length (6.0 metres) is slightly lnger than that being recmmended (5.8 metres) fr a typical parking space which will accmmdate mst passenger cars, standard size vans and pick-up type vehicles. This recgnizes that sme clearance is required at the frnt f the vehicle. The length is cmparable t that in Guelph, and is a balance between sme f the thers (eg. midway between thse f St. Catharines/Cambridge and Ajax). Limits intrusins by stairs int this defined space s that the integrity f the parking space is maintained. Hwever, stair prjectins f 2 r 3 risers (0.6 metres) are permitted t encrach since they d nt nrmally interfere with the ability t park a vehicle. Any surplus width/length created by the stairs can be used fr strage.