17.56.030 Parking space minimum requirements.

   A.   Minimum number of spaces required for all residential uses. All residential uses are subject to the minimum parking requirements found in Table 17.56.030.A.

   B.   Minimum number of spaces for all Non-Residential Uses. All Non-Residential Uses are subject to the minimum parking requirements found in Table 17.56.030.B.

   C.   Maximum number of parking spaces provided. Developments, other than Small Residential Uses, shall provide no more than 200% of minimum parking required on site. This provision shall not apply to parking lots existing at the time of adoption of this ordinance.

   D.   Bicycle, scooter and similar alternative modes of transportation parking. Developments, other than Small Residential Uses, shall provide appropriate parking facilities for bicycles, electric scooters and similar types of alternative modes of transportation equal to 5% of the vehicle parking required but in no case less than can accommodate four such vehicles. Provision of said parking shall be in addition to the provision of motor vehicle parking.

Table 17.56.030.A - Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements

Dwelling Type	Parking Requirement
Single-family residential	2 spaces/unit
Manufactured, mobile and park homes (w/adjacent on-street parking)	2 spaces/unit
Manufactured, mobile and park homes (w/o adjacent on-street parking)	2 spaces/unit Plus, 1 guest space per 5 units to be located in a common parking area
Duplex, Triplex & Fourplex	2 spaces/unit
Apartments, and Build-to-Rent	1 space/unit for studio/1BR
	1.75 spaces/unit for 2BR+
	PLUS 1 guest space per 5 units
Group home	.5 spaces/guest room

 

Table 17.56.030.B - Non-Residential Off-Street Parking Requirements

Commercial Uses (Retail, Office, Commercial Services)	1 space per 400 square feet of floor area, unless otherwise specified below.
Special Provisions by Use
All retail uses with accessory outdoor sales, displays and storage areas.	One (1) additional space per 500 square feet of accessory outdoor display and sales area;
	PLUS
	One (1) additional space per 1000 square feet of fenced outdoor storage area.
Automobile sales with outdoor vehicle display areas	Two (2) additional spaces per twenty (20) outdoor vehicle display spaces.
Furniture Stores Exceeding 20,000 Square Feet	One (1) space per 500 square feet of floor area.
Swap meets and flea markets	One (1) space per 400 square feet applied to designated indoor and outdoor vendor area.
Plant nurseries, building material sales, and other outdoor sales uses	One (1) space per 1,000 square feet of outdoor storage, sales and/or display area between 0 -10,000 square feet;
	PLUS
	One (1) space per 2,000 square feet of outdoor storage, sales, and/or display area over 10,000 square feet.
Convenience stores and other retail uses with gasoline service pumps	1 space per 400 square feet of floor area plus two (2) spaces per pump island.
Car washes	Four (4) spaces.
Self-storage facilities	One (1) space per 400 square feet of office floor area;
	PLUS
	One (1) space for each rental truck and/or trailer stored on site;
	PLUS
	One (1) space per residential caretaker unit.
Food Service and Entertainment	1 space per 150 square feet of floor area and outside seating area.
Uses include: Bars and taverns, fast food restaurants, restaurants, private club or lodge, entertainment (commercial).
Hospitality and Lodging	1 space per guest room PLUS the required number of parking spaces to support any Ancillary Hospitality and Lodging Uses as specified below.
Uses include: Hotels, motels, bed and breakfast, extended stay properties.
Ancillary Hospitality and Lodging Uses
Restaurants, food service and bars within hotels	One (1) space per 200 square feet of floor area.
Public assembly or conference areas	One (1) space for each six (6) seats based upon design capacity.
Other commercial, service use or office areas	One (1) space per 400 square feet of commercial floor area.
Assembly	1 space per 4 seats provided in facility.
Uses include: Movie theaters, auditoriums, performing arts centers, religious institutions, museums, other assembly and gathering structures.
Manufacturing and Industry	1 space per 750 square feet of floor area (first 20,000 square feet);
	PLUS
	1 space per 1000 square feet of additional floor area between 20,000 - 100,000 square feet);
	PLUS
	1 space per 1500 square feet of additional floor area over 100,000 square feet
	OR
	One (1) space per employee on the shift with the highest number of employees, whichever is greater.
	Office space within a manufacturing or industrial use shall be calculated at one (1) space per 400 square feet of floor area.
	Building area dedicated exclusively to warehousing/storage within a manufacturing or industrial use shall be calculated at one (1) space per 1,500 square feet of floor area.
	Manufacturing or industrial uses with verifiable unique manufacturing characteristics that would require fewer parking spaces than those otherwise required by this table may propose alternative parking ratios, based on the unique characteristics of that industry. Use of the alternative parking standards shall require:
	1. Approval by the Director;
	2. Demonstration that there is adequate room on the site to provide the standard parking required if such parking is needed in the future; and
	3. A recorded agreement between the City and the property owner, verifying that the property owner will provide additional on-site parking, if needed due to future employee and/or customer parking demand as determined by the City.
Warehousing and Distribution Centers	One (1) space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for first 150,000 square feet;
	PLUS
	One (1) space per 2,000 square feet of additional gross floor area between 150,001 and 500,000 square feet;
	PLUS
	One (1) space per 2,500 square feet of additional gross floor area over 500,000 square feet.
Medical	1 space per 200 square feet of medical clinic
	PLUS
	One (1) space per in-patient bed.
Uses include: Hospitals, medical clinics, dental clinics, vision clinics, physician/chiropractor/psychiatrist/psychologist/therapist offices.
Recreation	1 space per 250 square feet of floor area and outdoor play field, unless otherwise specified below.
Uses include: Recreation centers, golf courses, court clubs (racquetball, tennis, etc.), dance halls, skating rinks, bowling alleys, other indoor or indoor/outdoor recreation
Special Provisions by Use
Golf Courses	One (1) space per two practice tees;
	PLUS
	Four (4) spaces per each hole on course.
Self-Storage Facilities	4 spaces PLUS One (1) space per 20,000 sf of building with interior access to storage via corridors; PLUS One (1) space per 400 square feet of office floor area; PLUS One (1) space per on-site manager's quarters.

 

Note: If a use falls outside of the use categories listed here, a suitable parking standard may be determined by the Director.

(Ord. 1397.17.60 § 14, 2023; Ord. 1397.17.59, 2022)