Article II - Off-Street Parking Requirements


17.116.050 - Calculation rules.

If after calculating the number of required off-street parking spaces a quotient is obtained containing a fraction of one-half or more, an additional space shall be required; if such fraction is less than one-half it may be disregarded. When the parking requirement is based on number of employees, the number of spaces shall be based on the number of working persons typically engaging in the specified activity on the lot during the largest shift of the peak season. When the requirement is based on number of doctors, the number of spaces shall be based on the number of such doctors typically engaging in the activity on the lot during the peak daily period. When the requirement is based on number of seats, each twenty (20) inches of pews or similar facilities shall be counted as one seat.

(Prior planning code § 7510)

17.116.060 - Off-street parking—Residential Activities.

A.

Permanent and Semi-Transient Residential Activities. Except as otherwise provided in Section 17.44.200, Chapter 17.94, Sections 17.102.300, 17.116.020, 17.116.030, and 17.116.110, and subject to the calculation rules set forth in Section 17.116.050, the following amounts of off-street parking are required for all Permanent and Semi-Transient Residential Activities when located in the indicated zones and occupying the specified facilities and shall be developed and maintained pursuant to the provisions of Article IV of this chapter:

Residential Facility Type Zone
Requirement
One-Family Dwelling. RH and RD zones, except when combined with the S-12 zone. Two (2) spaces for each dwelling unit; however, in the S-11 zone, the requirement shall be one space per bedroom with a minimum of two (2) spaces per dwelling unit and a maximum requirement of four (4) spaces per dwelling unit.
RM-1, except when combined with the S-12 zone. One and one-half (1½) spaces for each dwelling unit.
RM-2 zone One (1) space for each dwelling unit when lot is less than 4,000 square feet in size and/or 45 feet in width, except when combined with the S-12 zone. One and one-half (1½) spaces for each dwelling unit when lot is 4,000 square feet or more in size and/or 45 feet in width, except when combined with the S-12 zone.
CBD-P zone (when combined with the S-7 zone), except when combined with the S-12 zone. No spaces required.
S-15 zone, except when combined with the S-12 zone. One-half (½)-space for dwelling unit.
Any other zone, except when combined with the S-12 zone. One (1) space for each dwelling unit.
Any zone combined with the S-12 zone. See Section 17.94.040
One-Family Dwelling with Secondary Unit. RH, RD, RM-1, and RM-2 zones, except when combined with the S-12 zone. One (1) space for the secondary unit unless the lot already contains a total of at least three (3) spaces; however, in the S-11 zone the requirement shall be one (1) space for each bedroom in any secondary unit, up to a maximum requirement of two (2) spaces per secondary unit. See Section 17.102.360
All other zones, except when combined with the S-12 zone. One (1) space for the secondary unit unless the lot already contains a total of at least two (2) spaces; however, in the S-11 zone the requirement shall be one (1) space for each bedroom in any secondary unit, up to a maximum requirement of two (2) spaces per secondary unit. See Section 17.102.360
Any zone combined with the S-12 zone. See Section 17.94.040
Two-Family Dwelling, Multifamily Dwelling. RD-2, RM-1, RM-2 zones, except when combined with the S-12 zone. One and one-half (1½) spaces for each dwelling unit.
CBD-P zone (when combined with the S-7 zone), except when combined with the S-12 zone. No spaces required.
S-15 zone, except when combined with the S-12 zone. One-half (½) space for each dwelling unit.
Any other zone, except when combined with the S-12 zone. One (1) space for each dwelling unit.
Any zone combined with the S-12 zone. See Section 17.94.040
Rooming House. CBD-P zone (when combined with the S-7 zone). No spaces required.
Any other zone. One (1) space for each two rooming units.
Mobile Home. CBD-P zone (when combined with the S-7 zone). No spaces required.
Any other zone. One (1) space for each living unit plus one (1) additional space for each four living units.
Bed and Breakfast Any zone. One (1) space for each two units plus the required parking for a One-Family dwelling in the underlying zone.

B.

Residential Care, Service-Enriched Permanent, Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelter Residential Activities. Except as otherwise provided in Section 17.44.200, Chapter 17.94, Sections 17.102.300, 17.116.020, 17.116.030, and 17.116.110, and subject to the calculation rules set forth in Section 17.116.050, the following amounts of off-street parking are required for all Residential Care, Service-Enriched Permanent, Transitional Housing, and Emergency Shelter Residential Activities when located in any zone and occupying the specified facilities and/or having the specified number of employees and/or facility vehicles, and shall be developed and maintained pursuant to the provisions of Article IV of this chapter.

Residential Activity
Requirement
Residential Care. One space for each three employees on site during the shift that has maximum staffing, and one space for each facility vehicle. Where more than three spaces are required for a single housekeeping unit, additional spaces beyond three may be provided in tandem.
Service-Enriched Permanent Housing. Two spaces for each three dwelling units and one space for each three rooming units, plus one space for each three employees on site during the shift that has maximum staffing, plus one space for each facility vehicle.
Transitional Housing. One space for each three dwelling units and one space for each four rooming units, plus one space for each three employees on site during the shift that has maximum staffing, plus one space for each facility vehicle.
Emergency Shelter. One space for each three employees on site during the shift that has maximum staffing, plus one space for each facility vehicle.

(Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12971, § 2(Exh. A), 9-22-2009; Ord. No. 12955, § 2(Exh. A), 7-21-2009; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12501 § 78, 2003: Ord. 12406 § 4 (part), 2002; Ord. 12376 § 3 (part), 2001; Ord. 12272 § 4 (part), 2000; Ord. 12199 § 8 (part), 2000; Ord. 12138 § 4 (part), 1999; Ord. 11892 § 12, 1996: prior planning code § 7511)

17.116.070 - Off-street parking—Civic Activities.

Except as otherwise provided in Sections 17.44.200, 17.116.020, 17.116.030, and 17.116.110, and subject to the calculation rules set forth in Section 17.116.050, the following amounts of off-street parking are required for the specified Civic Activities when located in the indicated zones and occupying facilities of the specified sizes or having the indicated numbers of employees or doctors, and shall be developed and maintained pursuant to the provisions of Article IV of this chapter: (See illustration I-18.)

Civic Activity
Zone
Minimum Total Size for Which Parking Required Requirement
A. Essential Service. Limited Childcare. S-15 zone.
A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone.
No spaces required.
B. Community Assembly and Recreational Assembly: playgrounds and playing fields; concessions located in public parks; temporary nonprofit festivals. CBD-P zone (when combined with the S-7 zone).
No spaces required.
S-15 zone.
A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. No minimum. A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Private non-profit clubs and lodges. S-15 zone.
A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone.
No spaces required.
Churches and all other. CBD-P zone (when combined with the S-7 zone).
No spaces required.
C-45, CBD-P (except when combined with the S-7 zone), CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-2 zones. 10,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 20 seats or for each 150 square feet area where seats are not fixed, in principal meeting rooms.
CN zones Total of 75 seats or 750 square feet of floor area where seats are not fixed, in principal meeting rooms. One (1) space for each 15 seats, or for each 100 square feet of floor area where seats are not fixed, in principal meeting rooms.
S-15 zone.
A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. Total of 75 seats, or 750 square feet of floor area where seats are not fixed in principal meeting rooms. One (1) space for each 10 seats, or for each 100 square feet of floor area where seats are not fixed, in principal meeting rooms.
C. Community Education: high schools. CBD-P, CBD-C, and CBD-X zones. - No spaces required.
S-15 zone. - A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. No minimum. One (1) space for each three employees plus one space for each 10 students of planned capacity.
all others. CBD-P, CBD-C, and CBD-X zones. - No spaces required.
S-15 zone. - A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. No minimum. One (1) space for each three employees.
D. Nonassembly Cultural Administrative. CBD-P, CBD-C, and CBD-X zones - No spaces required.
C-45, and S-2 zones. 10,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 1,400 square feet of floor area.
CN zones 3,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 900 square feet of floor area.
S-15 zone - A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. 3,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 600 square feet of floor area.
E. Health Care: hospitals. CBD-P zone (only when combined with the S-7 zone) - No spaces required.
C-45, CBD-P (only if not combined with the S-7 zone), CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-2 zones. No minimum One (1) space for each staff or regular visiting doctor.
S-15 zone. - A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. No minimum. One (1) space for each four beds, plus one space for each four employees other than doctors, plus one space for each staff or regular visiting doctor.
clinics. CBD-P zone (only when combined with the S-7 zone) - No spaces required.
C-45, CBD-P (only when not combined with the S-7 zone), CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-2 zones. No minimum. One (1) space for each staff or regular visiting doctor.
S-15 zone. - A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. No minimum. Three (3) spaces for each staff or regular visiting doctor plus one (1) space for reach two other employees.
all other. CBD-P zone (only when combined with the S-7 zone). - No spaces required.
C-45, CBD-P (only when not combined with the S-7 zone), CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-2 zones. No minimum. One (1) space for each staff or regular visiting doctor.
S-15 zone. - A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. No minimum. One (1) space for each six beds, plus one space for each four employees other than doctors, plus one space for each staff or regular visiting doctor.
F. Utility and Vehicular. CDB-P, CBD-C, and CBD-X zones. - No spaces required.
C-45, and S-2 zones. 10,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each vehicle used in connection with the activities.
S-15 zone. - A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. 3,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each three employees plus one space for each vehicle used in connection with the activities.
G. Extensive Impact: colleges and universities. CBD-P, CBD-C, and CBD-X zones. - No spaces required.
S-15 zone. - A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. No minimum. One (1) space for each three employees plus one space for each six students of planned capacity.
all other. CBD-P zone (only when combined with the S-7 zone) - No spaces required.
S-15 zone. - A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040
Any other zone. No minimum. A number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning pursuant to Section 17.116.040

(Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12971, § 2(Exh. A), 9-22-2009; Ord. No. 12955, § 2(Exh. A), 7-21-2009; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12138 § 4 (part), 1999; Ord. 11892 § 13, 1996: prior planning code § 7512)

17.116.080 - Off-street parking—Commercial Activities.

Except as otherwise provided in Sections 17.44.200, 17.101.090, 17.116.020, 17.116.030, and 17.116.110, and subject to the calculation rules set forth in Section 17.116.050, the following amounts of off-street parking are required for the specified Commercial Activities when located in the indicated zones and occupying facilities of the specified sizes, or having the indicated numbers of employees, and shall be developed and maintained pursuant to the provisions of Article IV of this chapter: (See illustration I-18.)

Commercial Activity
Zone
Minimum Total Size for

Which Parking Required
Requirement
A.  General Food Sales.
Full Service Restaurant.
Limited Service Restaurant and Cafe.
Convenience Market.
Alcoholic Beverage Sales.
CBD-P, CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-15 zone. No spaces required.
C-45 and S-2 zones. 3,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 450 square feet of floor area.
CN zones. 3,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 300 square feet of floor area.
Any other zone. One (1) space for each 200 square feet of floor area.
B.  Mechanical or Electronic
 Games.
Medical Service.
General Retail Sales, except
 when sales are primarily
 of bulky merchandise such
 as furniture or large
 appliances.
Consumer Service.
Consumer Cleaning and
 Repair Service, except
 when services consists
 primarily of repair or
 cleaning of large items
 such as furniture or
 carpets.
General Wholesale Sales,
 whenever 50 percent or
 more of all sales on the lot
 are at retail.
Undertaking Service.
CBD-P, CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-15 zones.
No spaces required
C-45 and S-2 zones. 1,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 900 square feet of floor area.
CN zones. 3,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 600 square feet of floor area.
Any other zone. 3,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 400 square feet of floor area.
C.  Consultative and Financial
 Service.
Administrative.
Business, Communication and Media Service.
Broadcasting and Recording Service
Research Service.
CBD-P, CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-15 zones.
No spaces required.
C-45 and S-2 zones. 10,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 1,400 square feet of floor area.
CN zones. 3,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 900 square feet of floor area.
Any other zone. 3,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 600 square feet of floor area.
D.  General Wholesale Sales,
 whenever less than 50
 percent of all sales on the
 lot are at retail.
Building Material Sales
Automotive Sales and
 Service.
Automobile and Other Light Vehicle Sales and Rental.
S-15 zone.
No spaces required.
C-45, CBD-P, CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-2 zones. 10,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area, or for each three (3) employees, whichever requires fewer spaces.
Any other zone. 5,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area, or for each three (3) employees, whichever requires fewer spaces.
E.  Group Assembly, Personal Instruction and Improvement and Small Scale Entertainment. CBD-P, CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-15 zones.
No spaces required.
C-45 and S-2 zones. 10,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 16 seats in indoor places of assembly with fixed seats, plus one space for each 160 square feet of floor area in indoor places of assembly without fixed seats, plus a number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning, pursuant to Section 17.116.040, for outdoor assembly area.
CN zones. Total of 75 seats in indoor places of assembly with fixed seats, or 750 square feet of floor area in dance halls or other indoor places of assembly without fixed seats, or 5,000 square feet of outdoor assembly areas. One (1) space for each eight seats in indoor places of assembly with fixed seats, plus one (1) space for each 80 square feet of floor area in indoor places of assembly without fixed seats, plus a number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning, pursuant to Section 17.116.040, for outdoor assembly areas.
Any other zone. Total of 75 seats in indoor places of assembly with fixed seats, or 750 square feet of floor area in dance halls or other indoor places of assembly without fixed seats, or 5,000 square feet of outdoor assembly areas. One (1) space for each eight seats in indoor places of assembly with fixed seats, plus one space for each 80 feet of floor area in indoor places of assembly without fixed seats, plus a number of spaces to be prescribed by the Director of City Planning, pursuant to Section 17.116.040, for outdoor assembly areas.
F.  Transient Habitation. CBD-P (only when combined with the S-7 zone), and S-15 zones.
No spaces required.
CBD-P, CBD-C, and CBD-X zones. No minimum. One (1) space for each unit in a motel and one (1) space for each two units in a hotel.
Any other zone. No minimum. One (1) space for each unit in a motel and three (3) spaces for each four units in a hotel.
G.  General Retail Sales, when-
 ever sales are primarily
 of bulky merchandise such
 as furniture or large
 appliances.
Consumer Cleaning and
 Repair Service, when-
 ever services consist
 primarily of repair or
 cleaning of large items
 such as furniture or
 carpets.
Animal care and Animal boarding.
CBD-P, CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-15 zones.
No spaces required.
C-45 and S-2 zones. 10,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
Any other zone. 5,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
H.  Automobile and Other Light Vehicle Gas Station and Servicing.
Automotive and Other Light Vehicle Repair and
 Cleaning.
Automotive Fee Parking.
CBD-P, CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-15 zones.
No spaces required.
C-45 and S-2 zones. 10,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
Any other zone. No minimum. One (1) space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.
I.  Transport and Warehousing.
Taxi and Light Fleet-based Service.
CBD-P, CBD-C, CBD-X.
No spaces required.
Any other zone. 10,000 square feet of floor area and outdoor storage, processing, or sales area. One (1) space for each three
employees.
J.  Scrap Operation. CBD-P, CBD-C, and CBD-X zones.
No spaces required.
Any other zone. 10,000 square feet of floor area and outdoor storage, processing or sales area. One (1) space for each 2,000 square feet of floor area, or for each three employees, whichever requires more spaces; provided that in the case of Scrap Operation Commercial Activities whenever storage and sale, from the premises, or dismantling or other processing of used or waste materials which are not intended for reuse and their original form, when the foregoing are not a part of a manufacturing operation, occupy less than 50 percent (50%) of the floor and open area of the firm on a single lot, the parking requirement shall be as prescribed for the other activities engaged in by the same firm on the same lot.
K.  Fast-Food Restaurant. CBD-P, CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-15 zones.
No spaces required.
C-45 zone. 10,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 450 square feet of floor area.
CN and S-2 zones. 2,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 300 square feet of floor area.
Any other zone. 3,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 200 square feet of floor area.

(Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12971, § 2(Exh. A), 9-22-2009; Ord. No. 12955, § 2(Exh. A), 7-21-2009; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12289 § 4 (part), 2000; Ord. 11892 § 14, 1996: prior planning code § 7513)

17.116.090 - Off-street parking—Industrial Activities.

Except as otherwise provided in Sections 17.101.090, 17.116.020, 17.116.030, and 17.116.110, and subject to the calculation rules set forth in Section 17.116.040, the following amounts of off-street parking are required for all Industrial Activities when located in the indicated zones and occupying facilities of the specified sizes or having the indicated number of employees, and shall be developed and maintained pursuant to the provisions of Article IV of this chapter: (See illustration I-18.)

Zone
Minimum Total

Size for Which

Parking

Required
Requirement
CBD-P, CBD-C, CBD-X, and S-15 zones.
No spaces
required.
C-45, S-2. 10,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 1,500 square feet of floor area or for each three employees, whichever requires more spaces.
Any other zone. 5,000 square feet of floor area. One (1) space for each 1,500 square feet of floor area or for each three employees, whichever requires more spaces.

(Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12971, § 2(Exh. A), 9-22-2009; Ord. No. 12955, § 2(Exh. A), 7-21-2009; Ord. 12899 § 4, Exh. A (part), 2008; Ord. 12289 § 4 (part), 2000; Ord. 11892 § 15, 1996: prior planning code § 7514)

17.116.100 - Off-street parking—Agricultural and Extractive Activities.

Except as otherwise provided in Sections 17.116.020, 17.116.030, and 17.116.110, and subject to the calculation rules set forth in Section 17.116.050, the following amounts of off-street parking are required for all Agricultural and Extractive Activities when located in the indicated zones and occupying facilities of the specified sizes, and shall be developed and maintained pursuant to the provisions of Article IV of this chapter: (See illustration I-18.)

Zone
Minimum Total

Size for Which

Parking

Required
Requirement
CBD-P, CBD-C and, CBD-X zones. - No spaces
required.
C-45, and S-2 zones. 10,000 square feet of floor area and outdoor sales or display area. One (1) space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area and outdoor sales or display area.
Any other zone. 5,000 square feet of floor area and outdoor sales or display area. One (1) space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area and outdoor sales or display area.

(Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12971, § 2(Exh. A), 9-22-2009; Ord. No. 12955, § 2(Exh. A), 7-21-2009; prior planning code § 7515)

17.116.110 - Special exemptions to parking requirements.

The provisions of this section shall apply to all activities in all zones except Residential Activities occupying One-Family, Two-Family or Multifamily Residential Facilities located within the S-12 residential parking combining zone, where the provisions of Section 17.94.040 shall apply.

A.

Discretionary Reduction for Senior Citizen Housing and Dormitories. In senior citizen housing where living units are regularly occupied by not more than two individuals at least one of whom is sixty (60) years of age or older or is physically handicapped regardless of age, or in a dormitory, fraternity, or similar facility, the number of parking spaces prescribed in Section 17.116.060 may be reduced by not to exceed seventy-five percent (75%) upon the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to the conditional use permit procedure in Chapter 17.134 and upon determination that the proposal conforms to the use permit criteria set forth in subsections A or B, and C of this section:

1.

In the case of senior citizen housing where living units are regularly occupied by not more than two individuals at least one of whom is sixty (60) years of age or older or is physically handicapped regardless of age, that such occupancy is guaranteed, for a period of not less than fifty (50) years, by appropriate conditions incorporated into the permit;

2.

In the case of a dormitory, fraternity, or similar facility, that the occupants are prevented from operating a motor vehicle because they are not of driving age or by other special restriction, which limitation of occupancy by nonqualifying drivers is assured by appropriate conditions incorporated into the permit;

3.

That due to the special conditions referred to above, and considering the availability, if any, of public transportation within convenient walking distance, the reduced amount of parking will be adequate for the activities served, and that the reduction will not contribute to traffic congestion or impair the efficiency of on-street parking.

B.

Discretionary Reduction of Total Requirements with Shared Parking Area. For a joint off-street parking area which serves two or more nonresidential activities in any zone, or Residential Activities in the CN, C-45, -or CBD zones, and which meets the conditions set forth in Section 17.116.180, the total parking requirement for the sharing activities may be reduced by not to exceed fifty percent (50%) upon the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to the conditional use permit procedure in Chapter 17.134 and upon determination that the typical utilization of the parking area would be staggered to such an extent that the reduced number of spaces would be adequate to serve all such activities.

C.

Discretionary Waiver or Reduction in Districts Providing Common Parking Areas. The off-street parking requirements specified above for nonresidential activities in any zone, or for Residential Activities in the CN, C-45, or CBD zones, may be waived or reduced by the Director of City Planning when said activities are located within a municipal parking district or assessment district the function of which is to provide off-street parking, upon a finding that, in consideration of existing or prospective municipal parking facilities, such waiver or reduction would not substantially contribute to traffic congestion or impair the efficiency of on-street parking. Any determination on such waiver or reduction shall be subject to appeal pursuant to the administrative appeal procedure in Chapter 17.132

(Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12971, § 2(Exh. A), 9-22-2009; Ord. No. 12955, § 2(Exh. A), 7-21-2009; Ord. 12772 § 1 (part), 2006; prior planning code § 7519)