What about parking—how can the center be allowed a 79-person occupancy yet have so few parking spaces? Isn’t it possible that visitors to the center will park on neighborhood streets?
Off-street parking requirements are prescribed by Puyallup’s Parking Code (PMC Sec. 20.55). The New Hope property is zoned Central Business District (CBD). Over the years, the City Parking Code has aimed to accommodate remodels in certain areas without always necessitating new off-street parking. Specifically, PMC Sec. 20.55.065 only requires new off-street parking in the CBD zone if there is “new structural square feet” exceeding 5,000 square feet. Because New Hope’s building is only 3,360 square feet, no new off-street parking was required with its remodel. Staff has communicated with Multicare representatives regarding New Hope and is not aware of any ongoing spillover parking issue.

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1. How many bathrooms is the center permitted for?
2. The center’s certificate of occupancy allows a maximum of 79 persons in the building at one time. Is there a specific square-foot requirement per occupant?
3. What about parking—how can the center be allowed a 79-person occupancy yet have so few parking spaces? Isn’t it possible that visitors to the center will park on neighborhood streets?
4. How was this drop-in center use initially permitted at this site, from a zoning standpoint?
5. How was the change of use permitted and how did the occupancy load change?