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Planning staff presented proposed code changes that would eliminate all minimum off-street parking requirements throughout Richland. The Planning Commission discussed motorcycle and bicycle parking, landscaping, accessibility, affordability, and public versus private parking; no official action was taken.
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The proposal would mean new development would not be required by city code to provide a minimum number of off-street parking spaces. The meeting was informational, and the Planning Commission did not vote on the changes. Staff said parking complaints most often arise when an existing building changes use and its available parking no longer meets demand.
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