Chapter 10.46
CITYWIDE TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAM

Sections:

10.46.010    Purpose.

10.46.020    Applicability.

10.46.030    Definitions.

10.46.040    Compliance measures for residential developments of twenty or more housing units in a single application.

10.46.010 PURPOSE.

The purposes of this chapter are as follows:

(a)    To establish programs and requirements for new multifamily residential projects of twenty units or more that will help reduce automobile trips and improve mobility.

(b)    To ensure the city plays a significant role in promoting alternative transportation use other than the single-occupant vehicle.

(Ord. 2022-18 § 2, 2022; Ord. 93-53 § 1 (part), 1994).

10.46.020 APPLICABILITY.

(a)    This chapter shall apply to all of the following:

New multifamily projects of twenty units or more that are located within one-half mile of public transit.

(Ord. 2022-18 § 2, 2022; Ord. 93-53 § 1 (part), 1994).

10.46.030 DEFINITIONS.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases are defined and explained:

“Public transit” means a major transit stop as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code.

(Ord. 2022-18 § 2, 2022; Ord. 93-53 § 1 (part), 1994).

10.46.040 COMPLIANCE MEASURES FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS OF TWENTY OR MORE HOUSING UNITS IN A SINGLE APPLICATION.

Applications for residential developments in which twenty or more housing units are proposed within one half-mile of public transit shall enter into a contract with Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz METRO) to provide unlimited local transit passes for all residents.

(Ord. 2022-18 § 2, 2022; Ord. 93-53 § 1 (part), 1994).