§ 16-101. Purpose.

The off-street parking and loading regulations of this title are intended to:

(1) provide accessible, attractive, secure, and well-maintained off-street parking and loading areas with the appropriate number of spaces in proportion to the needs of the proposed use;

(2) increase public safety by reducing congestion of public streets;

(3) encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation where appropriate; and

(4) ensure that parking requirements are tailored to maintain pedestrian environments and sensitive to the urban fabric of the City.