A. Before final site plan approval or certificate of occupancy is granted for any new or enlarged building, whichever comes first, or a certificate of occupancy is granted for a change or expansion of use in any existing building, the applicant shall be required to meet the provisions of this chapter, City of Monroe Design and Construction Manual, and the applicable provisions of Chapter 22.42 MMC, Design Standards, related to parking lot design and landscaping.

B. If this chapter does not specify a parking requirement for a land use, the zoning administrator shall establish the minimum requirement based on either parking requirements for a similar use or require the applicant to submit a parking assessment of anticipated parking demand.

C. If any portion of the required amount of off-street parking has been proposed to be provided off site, the applicant shall provide written contracts with affected landowners showing that required off-street parking shall be provided in a manner consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The contracts shall be reviewed by the zoning administrator for compliance with this chapter, and if approved, the contracts shall be recorded with Snohomish County as a deed restriction on the title to all applicable properties. These deed restrictions may not be revoked or modified without authorization of the zoning administrator.

D. A parking facility which is required for one establishment or use shall not be considered as part of the parking facility required for any other use, except for shared as provided in MMC 22.44.060(A).

E. If a parking or traffic study is required by this chapter, the applicant shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the parking demand for a specific land use will be satisfied. Parking assessment shall be prepared by a professional engineer with expertise in traffic and parking analysis.

F. All proposed parking facilities shall meet the requirements established in the City of Monroe Design and Construction Manual and Chapter 22.42 MMC, Design Standards.

G. During normal business hours parking spaces shall not be used for permanent or semipermanent parking or storage of trucks or materials.

H. Delineated on-street parking or parking areas shall be maximized to the extent feasible with respect to driveway spacing. (Ord. 005/2019 § 10 (Exh. B))