Chandler Exemptions to Parking Space Maximums

To exceed parking space maximums, a site specific parking demand study must justify this increase and mitigate heat island effect by meeting one of the following strategies:

1. Paving materials shall have a minimum solar reflectance index as required by the latest amended edition of the “International Green Construction Code” approved by the International Code Council;
2. Shade is provided by architectural devices or structures that have a minimum Solar Reflectance Index as required by the latest amended edition of the “International Green Construction Code”, except for solar photovoltaic systems which shall not be required to comply with said minimum Solar Reflectance Index;
3. Shade is provided by open trellis-type structures that are designed to be covered with plant material and achieve mature coverage within five (5) years from the date of occupancy;
4. Shade is provided by trees. Hardscape areas located directly beneath trees shall be measured based on anticipated five-year canopy growth beginning from the date of occupancy. Duplicate shading credit shall not be granted for those areas where multiple trees shade the same hardscape;
5. Open-grid pavers and/or other permeable paving materials approved by the City Engineer that are less than fifty (50) percent impervious are utilized.