I support the ordinance to eliminate parking requirements for non-residential uses within the AACAP area. The work of UCLA Parking Scholar Donald Shoup and the Parking Reform Network show that parking requirements in land use codes are arbitrary and not based on rigorous science. They are an impediment to redevelopment and to the creation of more walkable storefronts and business districts.

Our most cherished business districts and community spaces are those built before cars and parking requirements. Minneapolis, Austin, and Portland have eliminated parking requirements in recent years, including for residential uses, and these reforms have helped reduce car dependency, improve public health, and lower housing costs (https://e360.yale.edu/features/free-parking-reform). This is a smart land-use policy and is supported by a large majority of merchants in the Artesia and Aviation district, and by the city council in prior discussions and the Planning Commission. This will encourage revitalization and greater walkability for the corridor.

If business owners choose to include parking in their projects, I support a requirement for rear parking instead of a preference, to enable sidewalk-facing storefronts. I further support excluding drive-through operations and limiting driveway widths to one maximum 12’ wide curb cut. Wide driveways beyond 50' pose pedestrian safety risks from cars blindly turning in or driving out. I support any opportunity to increase sidewalk space, add shade trees, bike racks, and bike lanes along this corridor. Thank you for working on this important reform for the district, and hopefully one day, citywide!

I strongly support eliminating parking minimums on Artesia and Aviation! This will make those areas more walkable and help revitalize them. Studies have shown that eliminating parking minimums can help local businesses increase sales by increasing foot traffic. It seems like a win for everyone!

I support the proposed ordinance to eliminate parking minimums within the Artesia Blvd and Aviation Blvd corridors. This reform is a smart, targeted strategy to boost local economic health. The current mandates—which force new businesses and commercial redevelopments to provide a fixed, arbitrary number of parking spots—are a significant financial burden. By removing this requirement, we immediately reduce construction and renovation costs, making it easier for small businesses to open, expand, and revitalize aging properties along these vital corridors. This simple change translates directly into greater investment and economic dynamism.

Furthermore, ending commercial parking minimums allows for significantly better use of valuable land. Instead of being legally required to dedicate prime real estate to storing empty cars, business owners can use that space for features that actually attract customers and enhance the streetscape, such as storefronts, patios, outdoor dining, or attractive landscaping. This reform acknowledges that businesses are best equipped to determine their true parking needs based on their unique operations and customer base. Adopting this policy is a fiscally responsible and forward-thinking move that will promote innovation and create a more vibrant commercial environment along Artesia and Aviation