Panel recommends eliminating Richmond’s parking space requirements

Panel recommends eliminating Richmond’s parking space requirements

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Richmond’s Planning Commission voted to recommend a proposal to remove the city’s mandatory parking space requirements. The ordinance put forward by Mayor Levar Stoney proposes to change Richmond’s zoning rules by removing off-street parking and loading space minimums in the city, a move that would let property owners and developers decide how much parking a business or development would need. Under the city’s current rul…

Commission to vote today on proposed repeal of city parking requirements - Richmond BizSense

The change would not remove existing parking or prohibit owners from providing parking on their properties, but rather allow them to determine how much parking is needed based on the market and neighborhood conditions.