17.76.030 Number of spaces required.
TYPE OF USE
NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
TYPE OF USE
NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
A.   Residential Use:
   1.   Boarding house
1 space/2 guestrooms
   2.   Homeless or emergency shelter   
1 space/staff member of largest shift
   3.   Mobile home park
2 spaces/unit, plus 1 uncovered guest space/5 units. See §§ 17.30.050(G) and 17.30.060(F).
   4.   Single-family
2 covered spaces within an enclosed garage
Existing parking area for the primary unit converted to an accessory dwelling unit shall be replaced with off-street parking on the lot the primary unit is located. Replacement parking may be provided as covered parking, uncovered parking and tandem parking and may be provided on an existing driveway in the front yard setback, provided that the driveway is 20 feet in depth
   5.   Multi-family:
      a.   Studio or single bedroom unit
      b.   Two bedroom unit
      c.   Three or more bedroom unit
 
a.   2 covered spaces/unit, plus 1 uncovered guest space/5 units
b.   2 covered spaces/unit, plus 1 uncovered guest space/5 units
c.   2 covered and 1 uncovered spaces/unit, plus 1 uncovered guest space/5 units
See § 17.76.010(H)
   6.   Recuperative care facility
1 space/3 beds
   7.   Senior citizen apartment housing: market rate
1.5 covered spaces/unit, plus 1 uncovered guest space/4 units
   8.   Senior citizen apartment housing:
      low or very low income
0.5 spaces/unit
   9.   Senior congregate housing
1.0 covered spaces per unit or bed, whichever is greater, plus 1 uncovered guest space per 4 units or beds
   10.   Disabled or handicapped housing
1 space per employee
   11.   Accessory dwelling unit
1 uncovered space per bedroom shall be provided for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to the primary unit or detached
No parking shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit contained within the existing space of a primary unit or an existing accessory structure
No parking shall be required for any accessory dwelling unit if it meets the parking criteria as set forth in § 17.85.040(C).
B.   Automotive Uses:
   1.   Auto dismantling
1 space/300 sq. ft. of building floor area, plus 1 space/10,000 sq. ft. of yard area
   2.   Automotive repair (single and multi-tenant)
5 space minimum, plus 1 space/200 sq. ft. of building area
   3.   Automotive sales
1 space/1,000 sq. ft. of display area less than 10,000 sq. ft., plus 1 space/5,000 sq. ft. display area exceeding 10,000 sq. ft.
   4.   Auto wash (full-service)
10 space minimum
   5.   Auto wash (self-service)
2 spaces/self-wash stall, plus 1 stacking space/ self-wash stall; and 6 stacking spaces from payment kiosk at drive-thru tunnels
   6.   Service station, gas station
A minimum of 3 spaces shall be provided on-site, per § 17.72.030(E).
No additional parking shall be required for service station pumps/ canopies.
Parking for ancillary automotive repair shall be per § 17.76.030.B.2, inclusive of the minimum parking per § 17.72.030(E).
Parking for ancillary retail shall be per § 17.76.030.C.4, inclusive of the minimum parking per § 17.72.030(E).
C.   Other Commercial Uses:
   1.   Adult business
1 space/250 sq. ft. of building area
   2.   Bank, saving and loan, financial institution
1 space/200 sq. ft. of building area, plus 6 stacking spaces for every drive-thru lane
   3.   Barber or beauty salon
1 space/250 sq. ft. of building area
   4.   Convenience store
1 space/250 sq. ft. of building area
   5.   Dance hall or night club
1 space/50 sq. ft. of assembly area
   6.   Delicatessen or donut shop (no seating)
1 space/250 sq. ft. of building area
   7.   Fitness and wellness studio, 3,500 sf or less
1 space/250 sq. ft. of building area
   8.   Furniture or appliance sales
1 space/500 sq. ft. of display area, plus 1 space/2,500 sq. ft. of storage area
   9.   Hotel or motor inn
1 space/bedroom or unit, plus 2 spaces for manager/s unit (not including parking space requirements for incidental use)
   10.   Laundry or dry cleaning facility
1 space/250 sq. ft. of building area
   11.   Lumber yard
1 space/500 sq. ft. of enclosed storage area
   12.   Mortuary or funeral home
1 space/25 sq. ft. of assembly area
   13.   Nail Salon
1 space/100 sq. ft. of building area. Parking requirement for proposed structures in an approved retail center where at least one certificate of occupancy has been issued before May 4, 2007 for a structure therein, shall be those requirements at the time of issuance of the first building permit in such retail center
   14.   Office (general)
1 space/250 sq. ft. of building area
   15.   Office (medical or dental)
1 space/200 sq. ft. of building area
   16.   Open air market
1 space/250 sq. ft. of vending area, plus 1 space/vendor space
   17.   Plant nursery
5 space minimum, plus 1 space/250 sq. ft. of building area (excluding green houses)
   18.   Restaurant, café, bar or other eating and drinking establishment with seating
1 space/100 sq. ft. of building area and outdoor seating area
   19.   Restaurant with drive- up or drive-thru facilities
1 space/100 sq. ft. of building area, plus 1 lane for each drive-up window with 6 stacking spaces before the menu board
   20.   Retail center (commercial and/or office) on more than 20 acres
1 space/250 sq. ft. of building area, or pursuant to § 17.76.070(B). For proposed structures in an approved retail center with a site area of 5 acres or more and for which at least one certificate of occupancy has been issued for a structure therein before December 22, 1994, the parking requirements shall be those in effect at the time of issuance of the first building permit in such retail center.
   21.   Retail center (commercial and/or office) on more than five acres
1 space/250 sq. ft. of building area. For proposed structures in an approved retail center with a site area of 5 acres or more and for which at least one certificate of occupancy has been issued before December 22, 1994, the parking requirement shall be those in effect at the time of issuance of the first building permit in such retail center.
   22.   Retail center (commercial and/or office) on five acres or less
1 space/200 sq. ft. of building area. For proposed structures in an approved retail center with a site area of 5 acres or less, and for which at least one certificate of occupancy has been issued prior to December 15, 2004, the parking requirement shall be those in effect at the time of issuance of the first building permit in such retail center.
   23.   Smoking lounge
1 space/200 sq. ft. of building area
   24.   Theater
1 space/4 fixed seats
   25.   Veterinary clinic
1 space/200 sq. ft. of building area
   26.   Video arcade, game arcade
1 space/200 sq. ft. of building area or floor area if ancillary to another use.
D.   Industrial Uses:
   1.   Contractor storage facility
6 spaces
   2.   Junk yard
1 space/10,000 sq. ft. of storage area
   3.   Manufacturing facility
1 space/500 sq. ft. of building area
   4.   Mining extraction facility
1 space for each employee during the largest shift
   5.   Office
1 space/250 sq. ft.
   6.   Self-storage facility/recreational vehicle storage
1 space/50 units or spaces plus 2 spaces for Manager’s unit
   7.   Showroom design center
1 space/250 sq. ft. of display/retail area, plus 1 space/1,000 sq.ft of storage area
   8.   Warehouse
1 space/1,000 sq. ft. of storage area (subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to § 17.99.065)
E.   Institutional Uses:
   1.   Auditorium or club
1 space/4 fixed seats or 1 space/100 sq. ft. of assembly area
   2.   Church
1 space/3.5 fixed seats or 1 space/25 sq. ft. of assembly area
   3.   Convalescent home
1 space/3 beds, plus 1 uncovered guest space/4 beds
   4.   Day care or preschool facility
1 space/employee, plus 1 space/10 children
   5.   Elementary or junior high school
1 space/employee (not including parking space requirements for incidental uses)
   6.   High school
1 space/employee, plus 1 space/6 students
   7.   Hospital
1 space/bed, plus ½ space/bed for employee parking
   8.   Library
1 space/400 sq. ft. of building area
   9.   Trade or vocational school
1 space/3 students enrolled, plus 1 space/employee
F.    Recreational Uses:
   1.   Billiard hall
2 spaces/table
   2.   Bowling alley
5 spaces/alley (not including parking space requirements for any incidental uses)
   3.   Driving range
3 spaces, plus 1 space/tee
   4.   Golf course (standard size)
6 spaces/hole, plus required parking spaces for any incidental use
   5.   Golf course (miniature)
3 spaces/hole, plus required parking spaces for any incidental use
   6.   Health club, or fitness studio greater than 3,500 sq. ft.
1 space/150 sq. ft. of building area (including pool area)
   7.   Horse stable (commercial)
1 space/5 horses boarded
   8.   Team sport facility greater than 3,500 sq. ft. (i.e., basketball, volleyball, batting cages, etc.)
As approved by Director, subject to a parking analysis and based upon nationally recognized standards
   9.   Public park or any other public recreational facility
As prescribed by Director of Community Services, based upon nationally recognized standards
   10.   Skating rink
25 spaces minimum, plus 1 space/750 sq. ft. of building area
   11.   Tennis or racquetball club
3 spaces/court, plus required parking spaces for any incidental use
G.   Uses not specifically mentioned:
Requirements of similar use
H.   Mixed uses:
Sum of the requirements for each use. A reduction of parking may be granted for commercial and office centers greater than 20 acres, gross area, subject to § 17.76.070(B).
 
(`78 Code, § 17.76.030.) (Ord. 3353 § 3, 2022; Ord. 3259 §§ 40, 41, 2017; Ord. 2977, § 1 (part), 2009; Ord. 2880 § 1, 2007; Ord. 2856 § 3, 2006; Ord. 2743 § 3, 2004; Ord. 2674 § 3, 2003; Ord. 2636 § 2, 2003; Ord. 2341 § 13, 1997; Ord. 2236 § 6, 1995; Ord. 2210 §§ 1,2, 1994; Ord. 2170 § 3, 1993; Ord. 2108 § 5, 1992; Ord. 2084 § 2, 1991; Ord. 2004 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1902 § 2, 1989; Ord. 1832 § 3, 1987; Ord. 1707 § 1, 1983; Ord. 1703 § 25, 1983; Ord. 1668 § 1, 1983; Ord. 1662 § 1, 1982; Ord. 1555 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1533 § 1, 1979.)