The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program and Bicycle Parking Pre-Occupancy Monitoring Form is a City of Berkeley land use form that records the project and the owner's certification before staff verify TDM and bicycle parking measures. It is one of the Berkeley permit forms listed under Land Use Planning Forms, and it is not a permit to park a vehicle. You can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the City of Berkeley publishes the original PDF at berkeleyca.gov.
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What is TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND BIKE PARKING - PRE-OCCUPANCY MONITORING FORM – Berkeley, CA?
The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program and Bicycle Parking Pre-Occupancy Monitoring Form is the City of Berkeley Land Use Division form on which a development project's TDM and bicycle parking measures are verified by land use staff before its first Certificate of Occupancy.
The form is titled an Information & Submittal Checklist. Page 1 holds the project information (project address, Assessor Parcel Number and Zoning Project Number) and a certification, made under penalty of perjury, signed by the applicant and the owner. Page 2 is marked "THIS SIDE FOR STAFF USE ONLY": staff record compliance for four required measures and sign off.
The four measures listed for review are:
- TDM Measure 1: Real-Time Transportation Information Monitors
- TDM Measure 2: Transit Passes
- TDM Measure 3: Unbundled Parking
- TDM Measure 4: Bicycle Parking
The form points to the City's TDM requirements in Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) 23.334, which applies in all districts except C-DMU, and to the bicycle parking requirements in BMC 23.322.090. The City's permit forms page lists a companion document, the TDM and Bike Parking Supplemental Application.
Who needs to file TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND BIKE PARKING - PRE-OCCUPANCY MONITORING FORM – Berkeley, CA?
Development projects that are required to include TDM Program measures, or that must provide the bicycle parking the City requires, need this form: the form states that land use staff must verify those measures before the project's first Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.
The form is completed for the project by the applicant and the owner:
- The applicant signs and prints a name and date.
- The owner signs and prints a name and date. The form says an owner's signature, or a signed letter authorizing the applicant to apply on the owner's behalf, is required for all applications.
Page 2 is not for the applicant. Only City staff complete it, and approval depends on the project owner showing substantial evidence of compliance, or on inspections confirming it.
The form does not describe any exemption beyond the code references it gives: TDM requirements are in BMC 23.334 for all districts except C-DMU, and bicycle parking is in BMC 23.322.090. Check those sections to see whether your project is covered.
When to file TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND BIKE PARKING - PRE-OCCUPANCY MONITORING FORM – Berkeley, CA
The form is needed before the project's first Certificate of Occupancy can be issued: the form says land use staff must verify the TDM measures and the required bicycle parking before that point, and page 2 states that the project is eligible for its first certificate of occupancy only after staff approval. No separate calendar deadline is printed on it.
Staff approval requires that the owner shows substantial evidence of compliance with the applicable TDM measures, or that inspections confirm it. Plan to have the supporting documentation ready when you submit the form. For timing questions, the form lists the Land Use Division at (510) 981-7410.
Documents you need
- Evidence of compliance with the applicable TDM measures: the form says staff may confirm compliance with receipts, invoices, lease documents that refer to offered measures such as unbundled parking or transit passes, or affidavits.
- Affidavits, if used as evidence: names can be redacted, but unit numbers should be included.
- A signed letter authorizing the applicant to apply on the owner's behalf, if the owner does not sign the form themselves; an owner's signature or this letter is required for all applications.
How to fill out TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND BIKE PARKING - PRE-OCCUPANCY MONITORING FORM – Berkeley, CA
Review the TDM and bicycle parking rules
Read the code sections the form links: BMC 23.334 for TDM in all districts except C-DMU, and BMC 23.322.090 for bicycle parking. Confirm which measures apply to your project.
Enter the project address
In the Project Information block, write the Project Address.
Enter parcel and zoning numbers
Write the Assessor Parcel Number and the Zoning Project Number for the project.
Read the certification
The applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the application materials are true and complete to the best of their knowledge, and that paper and electronic copies are the same.
Sign for the applicant
Enter the Applicant Signature, Printed Name and Date.
Sign for the owner
Enter the Owner Signature, Printed Name and Date, or attach a signed letter from the owner authorizing the applicant to apply on the owner's behalf.
Leave page 2 for City staff
Do not complete page 2. Staff record compliance for TDM Measures 1 to 4 and sign it. Gather receipts, invoices, lease documents or affidavits as evidence.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the project numbers, signatures and dates, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND BIKE PARKING - PRE-OCCUPANCY MONITORING FORM – Berkeley, CA
The form prints no submission channel of its own; it lists the City of Berkeley Land Use Division's contact details for questions and filing.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (510) 981-7410; TDD (510) 981-7450
- Office: Planning and Development, 1947 Center St, 2nd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Contact the Division to confirm how it wants the signed form and the supporting documentation delivered for your project. Sign page 1 for both the applicant and the owner, or attach the owner's signed letter authorizing the applicant, and leave page 2 for staff. The form does not mention a fee. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the City of Berkeley's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the form with only the applicant's signature and no owner signature or signed letter authorizing the applicant, which the form requires for all applications.
- Writing on page 2, which is marked for staff use only and holds the compliance review and the staff signature.
- Redacting unit numbers from affidavits; the form says names can be redacted but unit numbers should be included.
- Leaving out the Assessor Parcel Number or Zoning Project Number in the Project Information block.
- Expecting to receive the first Certificate of Occupancy before staff approve the form; approval requires evidence or inspections confirming compliance.
- Assuming the form is a parking permit; it verifies TDM measures and bicycle parking for a development project.
- Providing a statement of compliance without supporting documents such as receipts, invoices or lease references to offered TDM measures.
Frequently asked questions
Is this form a Berkeley parking permit?
No. It is not a permit to park a vehicle. It is a Land Use Division form on which staff verify a development project's TDM measures, including Unbundled Parking and Bicycle Parking, before the first Certificate of Occupancy.
What is the Berkeley TDM Pre-Occupancy Monitoring Form used for?
It records the project information and the owner's certification, then lets City staff confirm compliance with four measures: real-time transportation information monitors, transit passes, unbundled parking and bicycle parking. Staff approval is needed for the project to be eligible for its first certificate of occupancy.
When do I need to submit the TDM monitoring form?
Before the project's first Certificate of Occupancy can be issued. The form states that land use staff must verify TDM measures and required bicycle parking before then. No other date is printed; call (510) 981-7410 for timing questions.
Who has to sign the form?
The applicant signs, and the owner signs too. The form says an owner's signature, or a signed letter authorizing the applicant to apply on the owner's behalf, is required for all applications. Both certify under penalty of perjury.
What evidence shows TDM compliance?
The form lists receipts, invoices, lease documents that refer to offered TDM measures such as unbundled parking or transit passes, and affidavits. Names on affidavits can be redacted, but unit numbers should be included. Staff may also confirm compliance by inspection.
Where do I send the Berkeley TDM form?
The form names no separate channel. It lists [email protected], (510) 981-7410 (TDD (510) 981-7450) and Planning and Development, 1947 Center St, 2nd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. Contact the Division to confirm how it wants your package delivered.
Can I fill out the Berkeley TDM form online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not connected to the City of Berkeley and does not submit the form; you deliver it through the City's channels.
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