City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: 05/27/14 Item Number: PH-2
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING - Introduction of an Ordinance
Amending the Culver City Zoning Code Chapter 17.320 – Off-Street Parking and
Loading - Zoning Code Amendment ZCA-P2013170.
Contact Person/Dept.:
Thomas Gorham/CDD
Phone Number: 310 -253-5727
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [X] No [] Date: September 13, 2013
Public Notification: Notice published in Culver City News on 5/15/14; Meetings and
Agendas – City Council (05/22/14)
Department Approval:
Sol Blumenfeld (05/22/14)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (05/22/14)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (05/22/14)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (05/22/14)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council introduce the proposed ordinance (Attachment
No. 1), amending the Culver City Zoning Code Chapter 17.320 – Off-Street Parking
and Loading - Zoning Code Amendment ZCA–P2013170.
PROCEDURE:
1. The Mayor seeks a motion from the City Council to receive and file the affidavits
of publication and posting of notices and correspondence received in response to
the public hearing notices; and,
2. The Mayor calls for a staff report and City Council Members may pose questions
to staff as desired; and,
3. The Mayor seeks a motion to open the public hearing providing the applicant (the
City) the first opportunity to speak, followed by members of the public; and,
4. The Mayor seeks a motion to close the public hearing after all public testimony
has been presented; and,
5. The City Council discusses the item and arrives at its decision.
BACKGROUND:
In October of 2005 the City Council adopted a comprehensive update of the Zoning
Code (Title 17 of the Culver City Municipal Code). Since the adoption of the current City of Culver City, California
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Zoning Code a number of Zoning Code Amendments (ZCA) have been adopted
including updates to the Mixed Use Development Standards; Downtown Parking
Requirements; Food Retail Uses; Public Parking Facilities; Nonconforming and
Residential Accessory Structures; Private Schools in the Industrial Zones; Housing
Element related amendments; and the recently approved Hayden Tract and Smiley
Blackwelder Parking Districts.
Staff has identified a number of Zoning Code ambiguities and inconsistencies requiring
clarification. In order to address these concerns, the City Council approved the
Planning Division’s Fiscal Year 2013/2014 work plan item to prepare zoning code
amendments including proposed Zoning Code Amendment ZCA–P2013170 amending
Chapter 17.320 – Off Street Parking and Loading.
On November 20, 2013 the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the
proposed Zoning Code Amendment and adopted Resolution No. 2013-P006
recommending that the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment ZCA–
P2013170.
In addition to the currently proposed text amendments, staff has identified a potential
problem with respect to the parking requirement for restaurants of 1,500 sq. ft. or less
which are parked at a retail parking ratio of 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area
and which may be inadequate to satisfy parking needs in some areas. Staff will further
study this issue and return with additional recommendations for City Council
consideration at a future City Council meeting.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS:
Exhibit A (Attachment No. 2) outlines the proposed zoning text changes in
strikethrough/underline format. The changes are also highlighted for easy recognition.
The following table identifies the code section to be amended, the page number in
Exhibit A, a summary of the issue, and the proposed text changes.
Code Section Page Issue Proposed Text Changes
17.320.020.C 2 Use of the word “tenant” vs. “use” Change “tenant” to “use” for
consistency purposes.
17.320.020.C 2 Mixed Use projects should be
included parked similar to multi-
use sites and distinguished from
shopping centers
Add the words “including
commercial uses in a mixed
use project”.
Table 3-3A 4 Clarify parking requirement for
Studio and 1 bedroom units
Change “less than” to “up to”
Table 3-3A 4 Footnote (1) incorrectly identifies
applicable code section
Change “M” to “N”
Table 3-3B 5 Parking for Auto and Vehicles
sales should include “rentals”
Add words “and Rentals” to
Auto and Vehicle Sales
Table 3-3B 5 Business and Consumer Services
missing from type of commercial
Add the words “Business and
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uses requirement of “1 space per
350 sf.”
Table 3-3B 5,8 Parking requirements for fleet
vehicles is not defined.
Add “Fleet Vehicle” to the land
use column and requirement of
1 space per fleet vehicle as the
required parking. Add footnote
(5) defining fleet vehicle.
Table 3-3B 5 Add creative office to list of office
type uses
Add word “creative”
Table 3-3B 6 Clarify requirements for restaurant
uses in shopping centers that
exceed 25% of the shopping
center floor area; and clarify that
mixed use projects are not
classified as shopping centers.
Add requirement for restaurants
exceeding the 25% of shopping
area floor area to be parked at
the general restaurant parking
requirement for restaurants
greater than 1,500 sf. or 1
space per 100 sf.; and add
footnote (6) “Does not include
mixed use projects”
Table 3-3B 7 Word “personal” is missing in front
of the word “services”.
Add word “personal” consistent
with use definitions
Table 3-3B 5,6,7 Zoning Code does not contain
regulations for shopping cart
storage
Add footnote (4) to table 3-3B
related to shopping cart storage
requirements for commercial
uses.
Table 3-3C 8 Banquet Halls missing from the
types of assembly uses
Add the words “banquet halls”
Table 3-3C 8 Parking for ancillary uses for
batting cages should be included
consistent with other amusement
and entertainment uses
Add the words, “plus required
spaces for ancillary uses”
Table 3-3C 9 Personal fitness use missing from
the list of studio uses.
Add the words “personal
fitness”
17.320.025 11,
13,
16
The requirement of 10 and 20
years for long term leases for off-
site parking is not in line with
market terms and requirements.
Change 20 and 10 year lease
terms to a 5 year term with one
5 year option to be in line with
market terms.
17.320.030 17 The term handicapped should be
change to persons with disabilities
to be consistent with State and
Federal law.
Insert the term ‘persons with
disabilities” and delete
“handicapped”, “the disabled”,
and “physically handicapped”.
17.320.035 18 The term “Parking Lot” should be
changed to “Parking Area” for
consistency purposes
Strike the word “lots” and add
the word “areas”
17.320.035.C.1.a 19 Clarify minimum dimensions for 2-
car and 1-car garages and for
carport, and clarify the required
back-up from a garage or carport
located behind a dwelling unit.
Add text clearly outlining
minimum dimensions for a
carport, a 2-car, and a 1-car
garage as well as the back-up
requirements for a garage or
carport consistent with
Figure 3-9.
17.320.035.C.1.b.i 21 Clarify tandem parking
requirements for residential
districts and the residential portion
of mixed use developments as
Strike words “duplex, triplex
and multiple family
development” and add the
words “residential districts or City of Culver City, California
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opposed to unit types and clarify
that tandem parking can be used
to satisfy the requirement for
covered and uncovered spaces.
within the residential parking
area of a mixed use
development, tandem parking
may be provided for required
parking spaces”. Add words “or
uncovered” after covered.
Table 3-4 22 Current required 27 foot drive
aisle is excessive compared to
standards in other cities and has
been difficult to comply with
resulting in the need for
administrative modifications for up
to a 10% aisle width reduction.
Reduce the drive aisle width
requirement by 10% from 27
feet to 24 feet.
Table 3-4 22 Aisle width and backup
requirements for parking spaces
that back up onto alleys is not
provided
Add the words “and Backup” to
Table 3-4 and Footnote (3) “For
all parking spaces that back out
onto an alley, the width of the
alley shall be included in the
minimum dimensions for aisle
width and backup.”
17.320.035.I 25 The City requires parking spaces
to be double-striped, but the code
is not clear on this.
Add language specifying double
striped and spacing and
measuring requirements.
17.320.035.M.3 26 The word “Parking” is missing in
front of “Structure”
Add the word “Parking”
17.320.035.N.1 26 Driveway lengths should be
specified by dwelling type not by
zone as single-family, duplex and
triplex developments can occur in
multi-family zones.
Add the words “single-family,
duplex and triplex
developments” and strike the
words “R1, R2, and R3 Zones”.
17.320.035.N.2 26 Reference to Section
17.320.035.A is incorrect. Correct
reference is 17.320.035.C. Code
does not specify that vehicles
cannot be parked in front yard
other than a driveway.
Change reference to Section
17.320.035.C. Add language
“Vehicles shall not be parked
between the street property line
and the front of a residential
unit except on a driveway
leading to a garage or carport
or a circular driveway.”
17.320.035.N.3 26,
27
Requirements for covered parking
are not clear. Table format is
recommended.
Add Table 3-5 “Residential
Covered Parking Spaces” that
outlines the covered parking
requirements by zoning district
and residential type.
SUMMARY:
The proposed text changes will correct ambiguities and inconsistencies and will clarify
and codify several zoning code provisions related to parking. Based on the information
contained in this report, Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the proposed
ordinance related to Zoning Code Amendment ZCA–P2013170. City of Culver City, California
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15168 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines, ZCA–P2013170 is within the scope of the Culver City General Plan Update
Program EIR approved on September 24, 1996 (PEIR 1) and the Culver City
Redevelopment Plan Amendment and Merger Program Subsequent EIR approved on
November 16, 1998 (PEIR 2), the circumstances under which PEIR 1 and PEIR 2 were
prepared have not significantly changed and no new significant information has been
found that would impact either PEIR 1 or PEIR 2. Therefore no new environmental
analysis is required.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:
The following alternative actions may be considered by City Council:
1. Introduce the proposed ordinance which, if adopted, would approve the proposed
amendments.
2. Introduce the proposed ordinance which, if adopted, would approve the proposed
amendments with additional or different amendment language if deemed
necessary to meet the required findings for a Zoning Code Amendment.
3. Take no action which would result in the current Zoning Code remaining
unchanged; or
4. Continue the Agenda Item and request staff to conduct additional analysis prior to
arriving at a final determination.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the proposed ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Exhibit A – Proposed Zoning Text Changes in “strikethrough/underline” format.
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2013-P006
MOTION:
That the City Council: City of Culver City, California
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Introduce an Ordinance Approving Zoning Code Amendment ZCA–P2013170
amending the Culver City Zoning Code Chapter 17.320 – Off-Street Parking and
Loading.
MEETING DATE: 5.27.14
AGENDA ITEM: Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Culver City Zoning
Code Chapter 17.320 – Off-Street Parking And Loading. Zoning
Code Amendment ZCA-P2013170
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Ordinance No. 2014- _______ 1 -3
2. Exhibit A – Proposed Zoning Text Changes in
“strikethrough/underline” format 4 - 33
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2013-P006 34 - 36
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA-P2013170
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Chapter 17.OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Sections:
17.320.005 - Purpose
17.320.010 - Applicability
17.320.015 - General Parking Regulations
17.320.020 - Number of Parking Spaces Required
17.320.025 - Alternative Parking Provisions
17.320.030 - Handicapped Parking
17.320.035 - Parking Design and Layout Standards
17.320.040 - Driveway and Site Access Standards
17.320.045 - Bicycle Parking
17.320.050 - Loading Area Requirements
17.320.005 - Purpose
This Chapter establishes regulations to ensure that sufficient off-street parking and loading facilities
are provided for all uses and that parking and loading facilities are properly designed and located to
meet the needs of specific uses.
17.320.010 - Applicability
Every use and structure, including a change or expansion of a use or structure shall provide parking
and loading areas in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. A use shall not be commenced
and structures shall not be occupied until improvements required by this Chapter are satisfactorily
completed.
17.320.015 - General Parking Regulations
A. Parking and Loading Spaces to be Permanent. Parking and loading spaces shall be
permanently available, marked and maintained for parking or loading purposes for the use
they are intended to serve during the life of the use. The Director may approve the temporary
reduction of parking or loading spaces in conjunction with a seasonal or intermittent use with
the approval of a Temporary Use Permit (see Section 17.520) or during construction
activities.
B. Parking and Loading to be Unrestricted. Owners, lessees, tenants, or persons having
control of the operation of a premise for which parking or loading spaces are required shall
not prevent, prohibit or restrict authorized persons from using these spaces.
C. Restriction of Parking Area Use. Required off-street parking, circulation, and access areas
shall be used exclusively for the temporary parking and maneuvering of motorized, operative
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vehicles. In all non-residential and in the front setback area of residential zones, parking
areas shall not be used for the sale, lease, display, repair, or storage of vehicles, trailers,
boats, campers, mobile homes, merchandise, or equipment, or for any other use not
authorized by the provisions of this Title.
D. Located on Same Site. Parking and loading facilities shall be located on the same site with
the use the facilities serve. However, off-site parking may be permitted subject to the
requirements of Section 17.320.025 (Alternative Parking Provisions).
E. Located Off-Street. All parking and loading facilities required by this Chapter shall be
provided off-street and shall not be located within any public street, sidewalk, alley, or
parkway, unless expressly allowed by other provisions of this Title.
F. Unimproved Areas. Portions of a parking area not improved for parking or loading
facilities or needed for vehicular circulation shall be landscaped in compliance with plans
approved by the City.
G. Surplus Parking. The provisions of this Chapter shall also apply to parking and loading
facilities provided in excess to those required, unless otherwise expressly stated in this Title.
17.320.020 - Number of Parking Spaces Required
Each use shall provide at least the minimum number of parking spaces required by this Section.
A. Parking Requirements by Land Use. Each land use shall be provided the number of
parking spaces required by Table 3-3 (Parking Requirements by Land Use), except where a
greater number of spaces are required through a conditional use permit or other permit
approval; or where parking requirements are adjusted in compliance with Section 17.320.025
(Alternative Parking Provisions).
B. Basis for Calculations. In any case where Table 3-3 (Parking Requirements by Land Use)
establishes a parking requirement based on the floor area of a use in a specified number of
square feet (e.g. 1 space per 350 sf), the floor area shall be construed to mean gross floor
area. When calculating the number of parking spaces required, fractional spaces equal to or
greater than one half shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
C. Multi-Tenant -Use Sites. A site with multiple tenants uses, including commercial uses in a
mixed use project, shall provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required for each
separate use, except where:
1. The site qualifies to be considered a shopping center and the parking ratio shall be that
required for the shopping center as a whole as provided in Table 3-3 (Parking
Requirements by Land Use).
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2. The site qualifies for shared parking in compliance with Subsection 17.320.025.E.
(Shared Parking Facilities).
D. Non-Residential Change of Use, Expansion of Structure.
1. When the use of a structure changes to a use that is required by Table 3-3 (Parking
Requirements by Land Use) to have the same number of parking spaces as the
immediately previous use, no additional parking spaces shall be required for the new
use, provided that the previous use was legally established and the number of spaces
has not decreased.
2. When the floor area of an existing structure is increased, additional parking spaces shall
be provided on-site as required by this Chapter for the additional floor area.
3. When a change in use requires more off-street parking than the previous use, additional
parking spaces shall be provided equivalent to the difference between the number of
spaces required by this Title for the immediately previous use and the total number of
spaces required by the new use.
E. Residential Additions. Additions to single-family homes, duplexes or triplexes that result
in no more than four bedrooms per unit are not required to provide additional parking to
meet the parking requirement of Table 3-3 (Parking Requirements by Land Use). However,
additions resulting in five or more bedrooms per unit shall provide the minimum parking
required by Table 3-3 (Parking Requirements by Land Use).
F. Uses Not Listed. Parking for land uses not specifically listed by Table 3-3 (Parking
Requirements by Land Use) shall be provided based on the most similar use in the table as
determined by the Director.
G. Bench or Bleacher Seating. Where fixed seating is provided in the form of benches or
bleachers, a seat shall be construed to be not less than 18 inches of continuous bench space
for the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces.
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H. Table 3-3. Parking Requirements by Land Use.
1. Residential uses.
Table 3-3A
Land Use Type:
Residential
Vehicle Spaces Required
Accessory dwelling units
1 uncovered space in addition to that required for the
primary dwelling unit(s).
Mobile home parks
1 space in conjunction with each mobile home site, plus 1
space for each 2 mobile home sites for guest parking located
as approved by the City.
Live / Work unit
Up to 900 sf - 2 spaces.
Greater than 900 up to 1500 sf - 3 spaces.
Greater than 1500 sf – 4 spaces.
Multi-family dwellings and residential component of
Mixed-use development, includes supportive housing
and transitional housing units (1)
Studio and 1 bedroom, less than up to 900 sf - 1 space.
Studio and 1 bedroom, greater than 900 sf - 2 spaces.
2-3 bedroom units - 2 spaces.
4 bedroom units - 3 spaces.
1 space for every additional bedroom greater than 4.
Guest parking - 1 space for every 4 residential units.
Residential Care Facilities
1 space for each 3 patient beds.
Senior citizen congregate care housing
1 space per each 2 residential units, plus one space for each 4
units for guests and employees.
Senior housing
1 space per unit, plus one guest parking space for each 10
units.
Single family, duplex and triplex units, includes
supportive housing and transitional housing units (1)
2 spaces per dwelling unit.
Notes:
(1) See Section 17.320.035.M. N (Special Requirements for Residential Uses)
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2. Commercial uses.
Table 3-3B
Land Use Type:
Commercial Uses (1)(4)
Vehicle Spaces Required
Accessory Food Service Same as primary use.
Accessory Retail Use Same as primary use.
Animal boarding and kennels
1 space per 350 sf. of indoor use area; plus 1 space for 1000 sf
of outdoor use area.
Auto and Vehicle Sales and Rentals
1 space per 350 sf of indoor use area; plus 1 space for 1000 sf
of outdoor use area.
Banks and financial services 1 space per 250 sf.
Bars and nightclubs
1 space per 100 sf, plus one space for every 30 sf of dance
floor.
Business and Consumer Services
1 space per 350 sf.
Convenience stores
1 space per 225 sf, with a minimum of 8 spaces.
Day care facilities
Child or Adult Day Care Centers 1 space per 300 sf of floor area.
Large family day care home 1 space per employee, in addition to required residential spaces.
Small family day care home
As required for the single-family dwelling (see parking
requirement for residential uses).
Emergency shelters 1 space for each 3 beds.
Food Retail 1 space per 350 sf.
Fleet Vehicles (5) 1 space per fleet vehicle in addition to parking for primary use
Hotels and Motels
1 space for each guest room; plus 1 space for each 20 guest
rooms; plus retail, restaurant and conference uses calculated at
1 space per 100 sf.
Medical services
Hospitals
1 space for each 1.5 patient beds, plus required spaces for
accessory uses as determined by the Director.
Medical/dental offices, clinics and labs 1 space per 350 sf.
Offices, administrative, corporate, creative,
professional, etc
1 space per 350 sf.
Plant Nurseries
1 space per 350 sf of indoor use area; plus 1 space for 1000 sf
of outdoor use area.
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Table 3-3B
Land Use Type:
Commercial Uses (1) (4)
Vehicle Spaces Required
Restaurants
General (Table Service)
1,500 sf or less. 1 space per 350 sf. with a minimum of 3 spaces.
General (Table Service)
Greater than 1,500 sf. 1 space per 100 sf.
Takeout (Counter Service), with customer
tables
1 space per 75 sf, with a minimum of 8 spaces.
Takeout (Counter Service - 750 sf or less), no
tables
1 space per 250 sf, with a minimum of 3 spaces.
Located in shopping centers: (6)
Less than 25% or less of floor area of
shopping center for all restaurants.
Parking requirement covered under the general requirement for
shopping center, below.
Greater than 25% or greater of floor area
of shopping center for all restaurants.
Portion of rRestaurant(s) exceeding 25% of shopping center’s
floor area shall use the same parking requirement for general
restaurants greater than 1,500 sf, above.
Outdoor dining:
No parking required for first 250 sf of outdoor dining area.
Any outdoor dining area exceeding 250 sf shall be included as
restaurant floor area in determining the parking requirement.
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Table 3-3B
Land Use Type:
Commercial Uses (1) (4)
Vehicle Spaces Required
Retail and personal service uses, general
1 space per 350 sf.
Shopping centers – general (2)(3)(6)
Less than 5 acres in net parcel area 1 space per 250 sf (Also see restaurant requirements).
5 acres and greater of net parcel area 1 space per 200 sf (Also see restaurant requirements).
Storage, personal storage facilities
1 space per 50 storage units or 5,000 sf of storage area,
whichever is greater. Plus 2 additional spaces for the
manager’s office, with a minimum of 5 spaces per facility.
Vehicle Services
Carwash – self service 2 spaces for each washing stall.
Carwash – full service
10 spaces; plus 10 space queuing area for drying of vehicles;
plus queuing area for 3 vehicles ahead of each wash lane.
Carwash – automated, accessory to fueling
station
4 spaces plus queuing area for 3 vehicles ahead of the wash
lane (in addition to the parking required for fueling station).
Fueling stations
1 space per 225 sf (includes convenience store) with a
minimum of 3 spaces. For parking required above the
minimum of 3, half of the parking provided at pump islands
may be credited towards meeting parking requirements.
Maintenance, repair, installation, and detailing
3 spaces per service bay (work station), plus 1 space for each
350 sf of additional retail sales and service.
Veterinary clinics 1 space per 350 sf.
Notes:
(1) Parking for certain uses within the CD Zone are subject to the requirements of Subsection 17.220.035.C.
(2) Parking requirements for bars, nightclubs, health/fitness facilities and theaters shall be calculated separately in all
cases.
(3) A multi-tenant regional shopping center of 600,000 sf floor area or more with one or more traditional department
stores, excluding those common areas as described in Subsection 17.320.020.C. of this Chapter, may provide a
parking ratio as recommended in a parking demand study approved by the City; provided, that the parking
demand study (i) is prepared, at the sole cost and expense of the applicant, by an independent traffic engineer
licensed by the State of California who is reasonably approved by the Director prior to the commencement of that
study, and (ii) presents reasonable justification for modification to the parking ratio(s) otherwise required under
Table 3-3 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) of this Chapter. If, as reasonably determined by the Director, the
parking demand study supports requiring a parking ratio greater than that otherwise required in this Title, then
the higher parking ratio shall apply.
(4) Shopping Cart Storage. Parking facilities for commercial uses that offer shopping carts for use by patrons shall
contain shopping cart storage areas when appropriate. Shopping cart storage areas shall not be located in
required parking spaces.
(5) “Fleet vehicle” means any vehicle owned or operated by a person, company or business which is used for
purposes of delivery, pick up or service to patrons of the primary use. A fleet vehicle may also be a
commercial vehicle.
(6) Does not include mixed use projects.
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3. Recreation, education and public assembly uses.
Table 3-3C
Land Use Type:
Recreation, Education & Public Assembly (1)
Vehicle Spaces Required
Assembly uses, religious places of worship, clubs,
mortuaries with congregational services, banquet halls,
meeting halls, membership organizations, sports
arenas, stadiums, and theaters
1 space for each 5 fixed seats, and 1 space per 35 sf of
assembly or seating area with no fixed seats, plus required
spaces for ancillary uses (e.g. restaurant).
Commercial Recreational Activities
Outdoor recreation facilities
Determined by Conditional Use Permit or Comprehensive
Plan.
Tennis, Racquetball, handball or other courts
2 spaces per court, plus 1 space per 300 sf for ancillary
uses.
Health/fitness facilities
1 space per 200 sf.
Indoor amusement/entertainment facilities
Arcades
1 space per 250 sf.
Batting cages 2 spaces per cage, plus required spaces for ancillary uses.
Bowling alleys 5 spaces per lane, plus required spaces for ancillary uses.
Pool and billiard rooms 2 spaces per table, plus required spaces for ancillary uses.
Skating Rinks 1 space per 100 sf.
Libraries, Museums and Art Galleries
1 space per 350 sf.
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Table 3-3C
Land Use Type:
Recreation, Education & Public Assembly (1)
Vehicle Spaces Required
Schools
Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 9 when
used exclusively for this purpose
1.5 spaces per classroom, plus 1 space for each 200 sf of
indoor assembly area.
Schools in which any portion of their
instruction includes Grades 10 and above
10 spaces per classroom, plus 1 space for each 200 sf of
indoor assembly area.
Schools, specialized instruction 1 space per 100 sf of classroom floor area.
Colleges and Universities 1 space per 35 sf of classroom floor area.
Studios for dance, art, music, photography, martial
arts, personal fitness, etc
1 space per 200 sf of gross floor area.
Notes:
(1) Parking for certain uses within the CD zone are subject to the requirements of Section 17.220.035.C.
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4. Industrial uses.
Table 3-3D
Land Use Type:
Industry, Manufacturing & Processing Vehicle Spaces Required
General manufacturing, industrial and processing
uses.
1 space per 500 sf, which may include office space
(incidental to the primary use) comprising up to 20% of the
total floor area. Parking for additional office space shall be
provided at the rate of 1 space per 350 sf.
Laundries and dry cleaning plants 1 space per 500 sf.
Media Production 1 space per 350 sf.
Printing and Publishing
1 space per 500 sf, which may include office space
(incidental to the primary use) comprising up to 20% of the
total floor area. Parking for additional office space shall be
provided at the rate of 1 space per 350 sf.
Public Safety facilities, Public Utility facilities 1 space per 500 sf.
Recycling facilities - large collection and processing 1 space per 500 sf.
Research and Development 1 space per 350 sf.
Warehousing and distribution facilities
1 space per 1,000 sf, which may include office space
(incidental to the primary use) comprising up to 10% of the
total floor area. Parking for additional office space shall be
provided at the rate of 1 space per 350 sf.
Wholesaling and Distribution facilities
1 space per 500 sf, which may include office space
(incidental to the primary use) comprising up to 20% of the
total floor area. Parking for additional office space shall be
provided at the rate of 1 space per 350 sf.
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17.320.025 - Alternative Parking Provisions
Where conditions preclude the provision of the number of required parking spaces on the lot for which
the parking is required, the following procedures for alternative parking are available, subject to City
approval:
A. In Lieu Fees. Subject to City Council approval, the number of parking spaces required by Section
17.320.020 (Number of Parking Spaces Required) may be reduced through the use of an in-lieu fee
to be paid by the applicant towards the development of public parking facilities. The in-lieu fee
shall be deposited in a fund administered by the City for the purpose of acquiring and developing
future public parking facilities within the same district or area. The amount of the fee and time of
payment shall be established by Council resolution.
B. Public Parking Facilities (PPF) Zoned Property. Off-site parking in public parking facilities in
the PPF Zone may be used to satisfy the requirements of Table 3-3 (Parking Requirements by Land
Use), subject to the following:
1. Off-Site Parking Plan required. A City-approved Off-Site Parking Plan shall be required for
use of a public parking facility to satisfy a parking requirement including the following:
a. Public parking facility location. The proposed off-site public parking facility location
shall be identified in the off-site parking plan and shall be within 750 feet legal walking
distance measured from the primary entrance of the land use to the public parking facility
site, or other distance as determined by the City to be appropriate.
b. Project description. The proposed land use(s), tenant(s) and hours of operation of the
project shall be identified in the Off-Site Parking Plan.
2. Long-term lease required. A City-approved long-term parking lease of no less than 20 5
years with one 5 year option shall be required for use of the public parking facility.
3. Lease renewal and termination. The long-term parking lease must be renewed at the end of
the 20- 5-year term if alternative parking has not been provided; or the long-term parking
lease shall be terminated if:
a. The use for which the parking is required has ceased operations;
b. There is any change in use or ownership of the property from the originally approved
project;
c. The City Council determines in its sole discretion that such use is inconsistent with the
original terms and conditions of the lease or entitlement; and/or
d. The lessor and/or lessee of the off-site parking opt to terminate the parking lease.
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4. Covenant required. A City-approved covenant shall be recorded that includes a description
of the proposed use, location of the off-site public parking facility, approval dates of the Off-
Site Parking Plan and long term parking lease, and a provision for liquidated damages for
violations of the long term parking lease and/or conditions of approval.
5. City Council Approval. The Off-Site Parking Plan and long-term parking lease may be
approved by the City Council only after first making all of the following findings:
a. The Off-Site Parking Plan is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific
plan.
b. The use of the off-site public parking facility to satisfy a parking requirement for the
project is not detrimental to property or improvements in the vicinity of the project.
c. The use of the off-site public parking facility to satisfy the parking requirement for the
project provides an economic benefit to the City.
C. Pooled Parking in the CD District-Outdoor Dining Use. This Section shall only apply to satisfy
a parking requirement imposed for outdoor dining use in the CD zoning district, as required by
Section 17.400.070. Parking in the CD zoning district may be provided through a “pooled parking”
arrangement in conjunction with applicable outdoor dining use approvals. Pooled parking shall
allow utilization of both on- and off- street public parking spaces to satisfy parking requirements
for outdoor dining use. In the event the downtown parking demand exceeds the pooled parking
supply, as determined by the Director, a new or proposed intensification of an outdoor dining use in
the CD zoning district shall be required to provide parking on-site or as otherwise allowed in this
Chapter.
D. Hayden Tract and Smiley Blackwelder Parking Districts. Parking Districts for the parking
impacted Hayden Tract and Smiley Blackwelder areas located within the IG zone shall be
established as outlined in Map 4-1 and Map 4-2. In addition to the general parking standards of this
Chapter parking in the Districts are subject to the following Parking District standards.
1. Location. When parking for new buildings and/or use intensifications or changes of use
results in additional parking requirements that cannot be accommodated on-site, such parking
may be may be partly or entirely provided off-site within a publicly owned or privately
owned parking facility located within the Parking District or within 750 feet from the subject
Parking District subject to Parking Plan approval.
2. Parking Plan Required. A Parking Plan approved by the Director shall be required for use
of off-site parking in the Parking Districts and shall identify the location of the off-site
parking, the proposed land use(s), tenants(s) and hours of operation of the project or business
subject to the following:
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a. Long-term lease required. A City-approved long-term parking lease of no less than 10 5
years with one 5 year option shall be required for use of the off-site parking. The long-
term parking lease must be renewed at the end of the 10-year term if alternative parking
has not been provided.
b. Termination. The Parking Plan shall expire or terminate if (i) the use for which the
parking is provided ceases to operate and/or, (ii) there is a change of use which modifies
the parking requirement, and/or (iii) there is a violation of any conditions of approval as
determined by the Director.
c. Design. All newly constructed off-site parking spaces shall conform to the same
standards in this Chapter for on-site parking spaces including the standards for automated
parking as outlined in Section 3 below.
d. Covenant required. A City-approved covenant shall be recorded that includes a
description of the proposed use, location of the off-site parking facility, approval dates of
the Parking Plan and long term parking lease, and a provision for liquidated damages for
violations of the long term parking lease and/or conditions of approval.
e. Loss of off-site spaces.
i. Notification to the City. The owner or operator of a business that uses approved
off-site parking pursuant to an approved Parking Plan to satisfy the parking
requirements of this Chapter shall immediately notify the Director of any change
of ownership or use of the property for which the spaces are required, and of any
termination or default of the long-term parking lease between the parties.
ii. Effect of termination of agreement. Upon notification that the long-term
parking lease for required off-site parking has terminated, the Director shall
determine a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:
a. Substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the Director; or
b. The size or capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces
lost.
3. Automated Parking. Automated and semi-automated and stacked parking may be provided
on-site or off-site within the Parking Districts subject to Parking Plan approval by the
Director or subject to Site Plan Review approval pursuant to Chapter 17.530 for a new
building or a building addition greater than 5,000 square feet and subject to the following:
a. Site Plan. Submittal of a site plan prepared by a design professional indicating all
structures; the automated, semi-automated or stacked parking location; number of
required parking stalls; parking facility address and address of the property served by the
parking; site ingress and egress location(s); proposed queuing location (if any); and the
identification of adjacent land uses.
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b. Operations Plan. Submittal of an parking operations plan describing the number of
parking attendants and working hours, and methods for automobile storage and retrieval
during non- business hours
c. Permanent Structure. All automated and semi-automated parking shall be located
within a permanent structure and operated with parking attendant service during all hours
of parking operation.
d. Technical Studies. Submittal of technical studies demonstrating that the proposed design
and operation of the automated or semi-automated parking will not be detrimental to
surrounding uses and properties in the vicinity relative to noise, visual impacts, area
parking and circulation, and existing on-site improvements.
e. Back-up Power. Documentation that the automated, semi-automated or stacked parking
is serviced with alternative back-up power to allow emergency operation of the parking
system.
f. Inspection Report. A maintenance inspection report for any automated semi-automated
or stacked parking facility prepared at the sole expense of the applicant shall be submitted
annually to the Planning Division for review.
4. Managed Parking. Managed or valet parking may be provided for all required on-site or off-
site parking within the Parking Districts subject to Parking Plan approval by the Director
which shall include: (a) the total parking spaces required; (b) the hours and method of parking
operation; (c) number of parking attendants serving the parking facility; and (d) methods for
management of the parking facility during non-operating hours.
5. Compact Spaces. Except as otherwise provided in Section 17.0320.035, compact spaces of 7
feet, 6 inches by 17 feet, six inches may be provided for up to 30 percent of required on-site
or off-site parking within the Parking Districts.
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Map 4-1
Map 4-2
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E. Off-Site Parking. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the use of privately owned off-
site parking to satisfy the requirements of Table 3-3 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) shall be
provided in compliance with the following standards.
1. Location. All off-site parking spaces except valet-serviced spaces shall be located within 750
feet legal walking distance measured from the primary entrance to the site, or other distance
determined by the Director to be appropriate.
2. Design and improvement standards. All newly-constructed off-site parking spaces shall
conform to the same standards of access, configuration, landscaping, lighting, layout,
location, noise attenuation, and size as are required by this Chapter for on-site parking spaces.
3. Identification of facility. The review authority may require the parking lot to be clearly
marked and conspicuously identified as the exclusive or shared parking for the sites it serves,
unless the parking can only be accessed by a valet.
4. Terms of off-site parking. A City-approved covenant shall be recorded that includes a
description of the off-site parking, a requirement that the owner of the separated lot maintain
the required parking for the life of the use to which it is covenanted, and a provision for
liquidated damages for violations of the conditions of approval.
5. Execution of a long-term off-site parking lease
a. Long-term lease required. A City approved long-term parking lease of no less than 205
years with one 5 year option shall be required for use of the off-site parking.
b. Lease renewal and termination. The long-term parking lease must be renewed at the
end of the 20-5-year term if alternative parking has not been provided; or the land use for
which the parking has been provided shall be terminated or modified pursuant to Section
6 below.
6. Loss of off-site spaces.
a. Notification to the City. The owner or operator of a business that uses approved off-site
space to satisfy the parking requirements of this Chapter shall immediately notify the
Director of any change of ownership or use of the property for which the spaces are
required, and of any termination or default of the long-term parking lease between the
parties.
b. Effect of termination of agreement. Upon notification that the long-term parking lease
for required off-site parking has terminated, the Director shall determine a reasonable
time in which one of the following shall occur:
i. Substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the Director; or
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ii. The size or capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost.
F. Shared Parking Facilities. Two or more non-residential uses shall be allowed to meet the parking
requirements of this Chapter by sharing the same off-street parking facilities, subject to approval of
an Administrative Use Permit and the following conditions.
1. Parking study required. A parking demand study shall be prepared by the City at the
applicant’s expense that verifies that the sharing uses have acceptable different peak hour
parking demands.
2. Distance to parking. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the shared parking spaces
shall fall within 750 feet legal walking distance measured from the primary entrance to the
site, or other distance determined by the Director to be appropriate.
3. Covenant required. A City-approved covenant shall be recorded that includes a description
of the shared parking arrangement, a requirement that all current and future tenants are
notified of and shall adhere to the same hours of operation and conditions of the shared
parking approval, and a provision for liquidated damages for violations of the conditions of
approval.
17.320.030 - Handicapped Accessible Parking
Parking areas shall include parking spaces accessible to the disabled persons with disabilities as follows:
A. Number of Spaces and Design Standards. Parking spaces for the disabled persons with disabilities
shall be provided in compliance with the Uniform Building Code and the Federal Accessibility
Guidelines. Disabled aAccessible parking spaces shall count toward fulfilling the parking requirements
of this Chapter.
B. Residential Multiple-Family Uses. For each dwelling unit required to be designed to accommodate
the physically handicapped persons with disabilities or required to be made adaptable for the physically
handicapped persons with disabilities, the required parking shall be provided in compliance with
California Administrative Code, Part 2, Title 24.
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17.320.035 - Parking Design and Layout Guidelines
A. Access to Parking Areas and Parking Spaces.
1. Access to parking lots areas. Parking lots areas shall be designed to prevent access at any point
other than at designated access drives.
2. Parking space location. Parking spaces shall not be located within 10 feet of an access driveway,
measured from the property line. See Figure 3-8 (Parking Space Location), next page:
Figure 3-8
Parking Space Location
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3. Internal maneuvering area. Parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering room so that
vehicles enter the street in a forward direction, except for single-family homes, duplexes or
triplexes on non-arterial streets, which may be designed to permit backing a vehicle into a public
street right-of-way.
B. Access to Adjacent Sites. Applicants for nonresidential developments are encouraged to provide
shared vehicle and pedestrian access to adjacent nonresidential properties for convenience, safety and
efficient circulation. A joint access agreement guaranteeing the continued availability of the shared
access between the properties and running with the land shall be recorded by the owners of the abutting
properties, as approved by the Director.
C. Parking Space and Lot Dimensions.
1. Parking spaces.
a. Residential spaces. Parking spaces within carports and garages shall have minimum interior
dimensions of 9 feet in width by 18 feet in length for each vehicle. Parking spaces within
garages shall have minimum dimensions of 9 feet in width by 18 feet in length for each vehicle
with minimum interior dimensions for a 2-car garage of 20 feet-6 inches in width by 18 feet in
depth; and for a 1-car garage 10 feet-6 inches in width by 18 feet in depth. Uncovered parking
spaces shall have a minimum dimension of 8 feet 6 inches feet in width by 18 feet in depth.
Access to a garage or carport located behind a dwelling unit shall have a required backup aisle
of 23 17 feet with a 45 degree angle leading to a driveway. See Figure 3-9 (Residential
Garage/Carport and Driveway):
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Figure 3-9
Residential Garage / Carport and Driveway
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b. Tandem parking spaces. Each tandem parking space shall be 9 feet in width by 18 feet in
depth.
i. Within duplex, triplex and multiple-family developments residential districts or within
the residential parking area of a mixed use development tandem parking spaces may be
provided for required parking spaces,. tTandem parking spaces can only be assigned to a
single unit, and may count toward the requirement for covered or uncovered spaces, but
may not count as a guest space. Tandem parking may be arranged to be no more than 2
spaces in depth.
ii. Within non-residential districts, tandem parking may be provided for required parking
spaces where authorized through an Administrative Use Permit. The use of the tandem
parking for non-residential uses shall require that the operator of the parking facility
provide a valet or attendant at all times that the parking is accessible to users, except
where the Director determines that the nature of the use and its operation will not require
attended parking. Tandem parking may be arranged to be no more than 3 spaces in
depth.
c. All other parking spaces. Minimum parking spaces dimensions shall be as shown in Table 3-
4 (Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions) and Figure 3-10 (Parking Space and Aisle
Dimension).
2. Parking lot aisles. Drive aisles within parking areas shall be designed and constructed in
compliance with the following standards.
a. Aisle width. Parking area aisles shall comply with the minimum dimensional requirements
in Table 3-4 (Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions) and Figure 3-10 (Parking Space
and Aisle Dimension).
b. Visibility. Drive aisles shall be designed and located so that adequate visibility is ensured for
pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists when entering individual parking spaces, circulating
within a parking facility, and entering or leaving a parking facility.
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Table 3-4
Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions
Angle of
Parking
Minimum Dimensions
Parking Space
Depth
Parking Space
Width (1)
Aisle Width and
Backup
(one way) (2)(3)
Aisle Width and
Backup
(two way) (2)(3)
0 degrees
(parallel parking)
26 feet 8 feet, 6 inches 12 feet 18 feet
30 to 45 degrees 19 feet 8 feet, 6 inches 13 feet 20 feet
46 to 60 degrees 21 feet 8 feet, 6 inches 17 feet 21 feet
61 -90 degrees 18 feet 8 feet, 6 inches 27 24 feet 27 24 feet
Notes:
(1) Each parking space that is adjoined on either side of its longer dimension by a fence, wall, partition, column, post or similar
obstruction, and the obstruction is located less than 14 feet from the access aisle measured along the length of the stall shall
have its minimum width increased by at least 10 inches on the side of the obstruction.
(2) The Director may require greater aisle widths where slopes or other obstructions are encountered.
(3) For all parking spaces that back out onto an alley, the width of the alley shall be included in the minimum dimensions
required for aisle width and backup.
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Figure 3-10
Parking Space and Aisle Dimension
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D. Curbing and Wheel Stops.
1. Continuous concrete curbing at least 6 inches high and 6 inches wide, with breaks to allow on-site
drainage, shall be provided along the edges of parking spaces adjacent to fences, walls, other
structures, property lines, pedestrian walkways and planted areas. Curbing shall be placed within
the parking space a minimum of 2 feet from the front of the space. Alternatively, wheel stops can
be placed to allow for 2 feet of vehicle overhang area within the dimension of the parking space.
Wheel stops or curbs are not required where two parking spaces are contiguous at the width (“head
to head”). Alternative barrier designs to protect planted areas may be approved by the Director.
2. To increase the parking lot landscaped area, a maximum of 2 feet of the parking stall depth may be
landscaped with low-growth, hearty materials in lieu of paving, allowing a 2-foot bumper
overhang while maintaining the required parking dimensions. See Figure 3-5 (Bumper Overhand
Area).
E. Slopes of Driveways, Ramps and Parking Areas. The slopes of driveways, ramps and parking areas
shall comply with the following requirements.
1. Driveways and ramps. Driveways and ramps shall not exceed a maximum slope of 20% measured
along the driveway centerline. Where there is a change in the slope of the driveway, it shall be
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director that vehicles will be able to pass over the change in
slope without interference with an average vehicle’s undercarriage. The 20 feet of driveway or
ramp closest to the exit shall not exceed a slope of 3% or as determined appropriate by the Director.
2. Parking areas. Parking areas shall have a maximum grade of 5%, measured in any direction.
F. Landscaping. Parking area landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 17.310
(Landscaping).
G. Lighting. Parking areas within non-residential areas shall have lighting that provides adequate
illumination for security and safety. Lighting standards shall be energy-efficient and in scale with the
height and use of the on-site structures, and shall not exceed a maximum height of 18 feet, or a lesser
height determined by the Director, to mitigate any impacts to adjoining properties. All illumination,
including security lighting, shall be directed downward, away from adjacent properties and public
rights-of-way. Lighting location shall take into account the location and expected mature characteristics
of on-site landscape materials.
H. Directional Areas and Signs.
1. Parking spaces, aisles, approach lanes and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked with
directional arrows and lines to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles.
2. The Director may require the installation of traffic signs in addition to directional arrows to ensure
the safe and efficient ingress and egress and circulation of vehicles in a parking facility.
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I. Striping and Identification. Parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with a double striped line on each
side of the parking space. The double striped line shall consist of two 4-inch wide lines spaced 6 inches
apart and painted on the surface of the parking facility. Parking space width shall be measured from the
centerline between the two 4-inch lines. Circulation aisles, approach lanes, and turning areas shall be
clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to ensure safe traffic movement.
J. Surfacing. Parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with a
minimum thickness of 2 inches of asphalt, concrete, or other all-weather surface over a minimum
thickness of 4 inches of a base material; or paved and permanently maintained with a minimum
thickness of 4 inches of Portland cement or as deemed appropriate by the Director.
Alternative surfaces for parking and loading areas may be approved by the Community Development
Director and the Public Works Director, provided that the material used meets aesthetic standards as
determined by the Director, improves drainage and permeability, and responds to any historic guidelines
for the property and its setting.
K. Interior Parking Clearance. Covered parking areas shall be provided with a minimum of 7 feet of
unobstructed clearance from finished floor surface to any ceiling, beam, entranceway, pipe, suspended
sign or other obstruction, improvement, or device overhead, except as approved by the Director for
storage cabinets or other suspended or cantilevered obstructions. Where a covered parking area is
intended for or is accessible to the general public use, each entrance shall be clearly posted with a sign
indicating the minimum interior clearance actually provided.
L. Subterranean Parking. Subterranean parking structures shall comply with all requirements of this
section and the following additional requirements when located within a required setback:
1. Invisibility. No portion of a subterranean structure shall project or be visible above the finished
grade of the setback in which it is located; except approved semi-subterranean structures, which
may project no more than 4 feet above the finished grade within required side and rear setbacks
only.
2. Accommodate landscaping. The subterranean structure shall be designed to accommodate
landscaping or other setback area improvements as required by this Title.
3. Covered structure. When located within a required street-facing setback area, the subterranean
structure shall be fully covered by landscaping.
M. Parking Structures. Parking structures providing parking for residential and non-residential uses shall
comply with all requirements of this section and the following additional requirements:
1. Parking structures shall comply with the setback requirements and height limits of the applicable
zoning district.
2. Parking structures visible from street frontages shall be designed to be architecturally compatible
with adjacent buildings and shall not adversely impact abutting pedestrian sidewalks.
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3. Parking Sstructure elevations should use color, massing, or architectural features to reduce the
appearance of bulk.
4. Parking structure facades facing residential parcels shall:
a. Be enclosed to prevent light spill, noise, or pollutants from impacting dwellings; and
b. Incorporate architectural design elements, including surface treatments, offset planes,
structural articulation, and landscaping to provide visual interest and compatibility with
adjacent dwellings.
N. Special Parking Requirements for Residential Uses.
1. Driveway length. Within the R1, R2, and R3 Zones single-family, duplex and triplex
developments, access for every required parking space shall be provided by a paved driveway not
less than 20 feet in length, measured from the end of the parking space to the nearest public or
private street right-of-way line from which access to parking is provided.
2. Paving of street facing setback. Within residential zoning districts, no more than 25% of any
required setback facing a street shall be paved to provide access to onsite parking, unless paving of
a larger area is required to comply with Subsection 17.320.035.AC. (Access to Parking Areas and
Parking Spaces Parking Space and Lot Dimensions), above (e.g., to provide a standard 16-foot
double wide driveway for a two car garage within the 20-foot front set back area), or unless such
paving involves a circular driveway which is otherwise in compliance with Subsection
17.320.040.C. (Circular Drive). Vehicles shall not be parked between the street property line and
the front or side of a residential unit except on a driveway leading to a garage or carport, or a
circular driveway.
3. Covered parking. All required parking shall comply with the requirements of Table 3-5 Covered
Parking Requirements.
a. In the R1 Zone, all required parking shall be fully covered within a garage or carport.
b. In the R2 and R3, RLD, RMD, and RHD Zones, all required parking for single-family
(detached) dwellings shall be fully covered within a garage or carport. One half of all
required parking for multiple-family (attached) dwellings shall be fully covered within a
garage or carport.
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Table 3-5
Residential Covered Parking Requirements
Zoning District Residential Unit(s) Uncovered ½ Covered Fully Covered
R1 Zone Single Family Dwelling ¦
R2, R3, RLD, RMD
and RHD Zones
Single Family Dwelling (alone) ¦
R2, R3, RLD, RMD
and RHD Zones
Single Family Dwelling (plus one or
more detached SFD, Duplex or
Triplex)
¦
R2, R3, RLD, RMD
and RHD Zones
Duplex or Triplex ¦
RLD, RMD and
RHD Zones
Multiple Family (4 or more units) ¦
CN,CG, CC, CD,
and EWO Zones
Residential Portion of a Mixed Use
Project
¦
CN,CG, CC, CD,
and EWO Zones
Live Work Unit ¦
All Guest Parking ¦
4. Guest parking. Guest parking for multiple-family residential uses and residential uses in a mixed
use project shall be designated and restricted for the exclusive use of the guests with appropriate
signs and pavement markings.
17.320.040 - Driveway and Site Access Standards
A. Driveway Widths. Minimum driveway widths shall be as follows:
1. Driveway serves less than 20 spaces = 10 feet wide.
2. Driveway serves residential use with 20 or more spaces = 18 feet wide.
3. Driveway serves nonresidential use with 20 or more spaces = 25 feet wide.
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4. Driveways serving as parking aisles shall be increased in width as necessary to provide parking
stall backup area as required by Section 17.320.035 (Parking Design and Layout Guidelines).
5. Driveway aprons shall conform to standards established in Title 9.08 (Streets and Sidewalks) of
the CCMC.
B. Garage Access. A driveway to a residential parking garage located behind a dwelling shall meet the
access and maneuvering standards of Section 17.320.035 (Parking Design and Layout Guidelines).
C. Circular Drive. A circular driveway on residential property shall not involve paving of more than 60%
of the area within the required street-facing setback.
D. Visibility at Driveways. Driveways and driveway landscaping shall be designed to maintain visibility
and minimize interference with passing pedestrians. Landscaping adjacent to a driveway and the walls
of the building shall be designed not to interfere with motorists’ views of the sidewalk and pedestrians’
views of vehicles exiting the project.
17.320.045 - Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking shall be provided for all multi-family projects and non-residential uses in compliance with this
Section.
A. Number of Bicycle Spaces Required.
1. Multi-family projects shall provide bicycle parking spaces equal to a minimum of 10% of the
required vehicle spaces, unless separate secured garage space is provided for each unit. The
bicycle spaces shall be distributed throughout the project to the extent feasible.
2. Retail commercial uses shall provide bicycle parking spaces equal to a minimum of 5% of the
required vehicle spaces, distributed to serve customers and employees of the project.
3. Other non-residential uses providing employment shall provide bicycle parking spaces equal to a
minimum of 5% of the required vehicle spaces, distributed to serve employees and visitors to the
project.
B. Bicycle Parking Design.
1. Parking equipment. Each bicycle parking space shall include a stationary parking device, as
approved by the Director, to adequately secure the bicycle.
2. Parking layout. Each bicycle space shall be a minimum of 2 feet in width. Bicycle spaces shall
be separated from motor vehicle parking spaces by at least 5 feet of open area. Bicycle spaces
shall be conveniently located and generally within proximity to the main entrance of a structure.
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17.330.050 - Loading Area Requirements
A. Loading area size categories.
Size Minimum Dimensions Minimum Area Overhead Clearance
Small 8'-6” x 18' 150 sf 7 ft
Medium
10' x 30'
12' x 25'
300 sf 12 ft
Large 12' x 40' 480 sf 13.5 ft
Extra large
12' x 60'
19' x 40'
720 sf 13.5 ft
B. Number of Loading Spaces Required. Nonresidential uses shall provide the number of loading
spaces in compliance with the following standards.
1. For a building having no door opening larger than 8 feet in width and accessible to vehicles, one
small loading area shall be provided on-site.
2. For a building having any door opening exceeding 8 feet but less than 12 feet in width and
accessible to vehicles, and with no dock high or depressed ramp, one medium loading area shall be
provided for each such door opening on-site.
3. For a building having any door opening exceeding 12 feet in width or a dock high or depressed
ramp accessible to vehicles, one large loading area shall be provided for each door opening, dock
high or depressed ramp; or one or more extra large loading areas may be required if the City
determines that tractor and double trailer rigs may use the door opening, or dock high or depressed
ramp.
C. Exceptions.
1. The requirement to provide required small loading areas may be satisfied by:
a. Approval by the City Engineer or Traffic Committee of a public street curbside loading
zone, which is so painted or signed by the City, provided such loading zone is on the same
side of the street, within the same block, and within 100 feet of the uses for which it is to be
credited towards loading area requirements.
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b. Posting and maintaining one of the required on-site prime access standard parking spaces
with a City approved “Loading Only” sign designating the time period for loading, provided
the time period does not exceed one-half hour per day for loading during normal business
hours.
2. A door that only provides access to mechanical, electrical equipment or similar rooms shall not
require a loading area.
D. Standards for Loading Areas. Loading areas shall be provided in the following manner:
1. Access. Loading areas accessible only from a public street right-of-way shall be located to allow
head-in and head-out access from and to the public street right-of-way. Back-in access may be
permitted if it is determined by the Director that no feasible alternative exist.
2. Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for
security and safety. Lighting standards shall be energy-efficient and in scale with the height and
use of adjacent structure(s).
3. Loading ramps/docks. Plans for loading ramps or truck wells shall be accompanied by a profile
drawing showing the ramp, ramp transitions and overhead clearances.
4. Location. Loading areas shall be located as follows:
a. As near as possible to building door openings providing loading access.
b. Situated to ensure that the loading facility is screened from adjacent streets as much as
possible.
c. Situated to avoid adverse impacts upon neighboring properties.
5. Screening. Loading areas adjacent to residential uses or public streets or alleys shall be screened
with a solid masonry wall, at least 6 feet in height and of a design approved by the Director.
6. Identification. Loading areas shall be designed, laid out, and clearly marked as being distinct
from required parking spaces and aisles, unless the City approves the use of the parking area as an
undesignated overlay loading area during non-business hours.
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