19.124.040 Regulations for Off-Street Parking.

   Table 19.124.040 sets for the rules and regulations for Off-Street Parking.

Table 19.124.040 - Regulations for Off-Street Parking
A.	Parking Ratio and Dimensions	Table 19.124.040(A) defines the minimum and maximum required number of parking spaces by size and type for specific zoning districts and use within districts.
B.	Residential Lots Fronting on Public or Private Streets	If no on-street parking is available, two additional off-street spaces are required.
C.	Large-Family Day Care Home	Requirements are in addition to minimum requirements of the zoning district.May be on-street, in front of provider's residence.If the provider is relying on on-street parking and the roadway prohibits on-street parking, a semi-circular driveway may be provided, subject to other provisions of the Municipal Code.
1.	Non-resident Employee Parking	Minimum of one parking space for each non-resident employee.
2.	Drop-off Parking	Minimum of one parking space with direct access to the unit, not crossing a street.
D.	Aisle Dimensions	Aisle dimension shall be as required by standard details adopted by the City Engineer and shown in Table 19.124.040(B)
E.	Loading Areas	Loading areas, truck parking spaces and parking spaces for vehicles other than automobiles shall have ample dimensions for the particular use and type of operation, and be designed as required by the City Engineer except in the case of loading areas in the OP and MP zones which are specified in Chapters 19.68 and 19.72.
F.	Planned Development Districts	The parking requirement contained in Table 19.124.040(A) functions as guidelines for projects in planned development zoning districts.
G.	Mixed-Use and Shared Parking	The minimum parking requirement for developments with more than one land use, or parking facilities being used by one or more properties, shall be determined using Table 19.124.040(C).
H.	Alternative Parking Standards	For all projects not meeting parking requirements in Table 19.124.040(A), (B) or (C), alternative parking arrangements may be approved per Section 19.124.060C

 

Table 19.124.040 - Regulations for Off-Street Parking (Cont.)
I.	Tandem, Valet and Other Special Parking Arrangements	Tandem, Valet, and other special forms of parking may be approved per Section 19.124.060C.
J.	Minimum Stall Dimensions in Parking Structures	Uni-size space located in a parking garage or other enclosed parking structure intended for non-residential uses is eight and one-half (8.5) feet by eighteen (18) feet.
1.	Space adjacent to a wall or structure on one side	Nine feet by eighteen feet.
2.	Space adjacent to a wall or structure on both sides	Nine and one-half feet by eighteen feet.
K.	Accessible Parking for the Disabled	The accessible parking requirement for the disabled is embodied in Section 1129 B of the California Building Code, as amended, is hereby incorporated into this chapter by reference.
L.	Heavy Equipment	1.   May only be stored within entirely enclosed structures or behind six-foot-high fencing in interior side yard and rear yard setback areas; and    2.   In no case shall these items be visible from the street even when placed in permitted areas.    3.   The provisions in L(1) and L(2) shall not apply to heavy equipment stored on site that is being used for construction or installation of improvements with a valid building or grading permit.
M.	Other Regulations	Outlined in Title 11 of the Municipal Code.
N.	Landscape Requirements	Applicable to all new centers and centers with a twenty-five percent or greater increase in floor area or a twenty-five percent or greater change in floor area resulting from use permit or architectural and site approval within twelve months shall be required to meet the following minimum landscape requirements.However, the Planning Commission and/or City Council may recommend additional landscaping.
1.	Minimum Interior Landscaping	As required in Table 19.124.040 (N)(1) below:
		Table 19.124.040(N)(1):
		Size of Parking Facility (Sq. Ft. )	Minimum Required Interior Landscaping (% of Total Parking Interior Facility Area)
		Under 14,999	5%
		15,000 - 29,000	7.5%
		30,000 plus	10%
2.	Parking Lot trees	i.   Shall be planted or exist at a rate of one tree for every five parking stalls for every ten spaces in a single row.    ii.   Only fifty percent of the trees located along the perimeter of the parking area may count towards the required number of trees.    iii.   A parking facility with larger trees with high canopies may be allowed to increase the number of parking stalls (up to 10 parking stalls per tree) depending on the size of the tree and canopy size.

 

Table 19.124.040 - Regulations for Off-Street Parking (Cont.)
N. (Cont.)
3.	Landscape Planter Strip	At least three feet wide by the length of the parking space.
4.	Placement of Trees	Shall be offset to prevent vehicles from bumping into them. The Planning Division shall review and approve final tree locations.
5.	Landscape Buffer (inclusive of curbing and vehicle overhang allowance)	i.   When parking lot is adjacent to a street, landscape buffer = ten feet wide    ii.   When adjacent to a side or rear property line, landscape buffer = five feet wide,    iii.   Buffer between double loading stalls = four feet.
6.	Flat and Raised Curbs, Wheel Stops and Overhang into landscaped areas	i.   Landscape areas shall be enclosed by a six-inch wide continuous flat curb allowing parking lot run off into landscaping area, infiltration islands or swales.    ii.   Concrete wheel stops shall be placed on top of the flat curb and shall be provided at a rate of one per two stalls.    iii.   Landscape planter strips at the end of the parking aisles adjacent to a driveway shall be enclosed by a six-inch raised concreted curb with drainage outlets to help delineate the driveways or aisles.    iv.   Parking stall length may be decreased by up to two feet but must provide an equivalent vehicle overhang into landscaped areas.
7.	Planter Strips	i.   Curbed planter strips shall be provided at the end of each parking aisle.    ii.   Landscape planter strip shall be at least three feet wide and the length of a parking stall.
8.	Pedestrian Paths	Where appropriate, provision shall be made to ensure that adequate pedestrian paths are provided throughout the parking lot/landscaped areas.
9.	Minimum Tree Size	Trees require to meet any section of this title shall be a minimum of fifteen gallon size.
10.	Tree Protection	All trees shall be protected by wheel stops, curbing, bollards or other similar barriers as appropriate.
11.	Maintenance	All landscaping shall be continuously maintained.
O.	Swales and Permeable Surfaces	In order to reduce urban runoff and provide water quality benefits in parking lots, all new parking lots or any substantial alterations to existing parking lots shall incorporate the following design measures to the maximum extent possible:
1.	Bio-swales	Incorporate bio-swales in the required landscaping buffers.

 

Table 19.124.040 - Regulations for Off-Street Parking (Cont.)
O. (Cont.)
a.	Standards for bio-swales	i.   Longitudinal slope of the swale shall be between one percent and five percent.    ii.   Swales of greater than three percent may be required to install check dams to reduce velocity through swale.    iii.   Side slope shall not exceed 3:1 (horizontal:vertical).    iv.   All swales shall be required to provide an adequate under-drain system to prevent ponding. Swales shall be designed to eliminate any ponding of water for more than forty-eight hours.
2.	Permeable surfaces	Use permeable or semi-permeable materials for the parking stalls
P.	Bicycle Parking	Bicycle parking shall be provided in multi-family residential developments and in commercial districts. In commercial districts, bicycle parking shall be conveniently located and adjacent to on-site bicycle circulation pedestrian routes. The bicycle parking facilities shall be one of the following three classification types:
1.	Class I Facility	These facilities are intended for long-term parking and are intended to protect the entire bicycle or its individual components and accessories from theft. The facility also protects the cycle from inclement weather, including wind driven rain. The three design alternatives for Class I facilities are as follows:
a.	Bicycle Locker	A fully enclosed space accessible only by the owner or operator of the bicycle. Bicycle lockers must be fitted with key locking mechanisms.
b.	Restricted Access	Class III bicycle parking facilities located within a locked room or locked enclosure accessible only to the owners and operators of the bicycle. The maximum capacity of each restricted room shall be ten bicycles. In multiple family residential developments, a common locked garage area with Class II parking facilities shall be deemed restricted access provided the garage is accessible only to the residents of the units for whom the garage is provided.
c.	Enclosed Cages	A fully enclosed chain link enclosure for individual bicycles, where contents are visible from the outside, which can be locked by a user provided lock. This facility may only be used for multiple family residential uses.
2.	Class II Facility	i.   Intended for short term parking. A stationary object which the user can lock the frame and both wheels with a user provided lock.    ii.   The facility shall be designed so that the lock is protected from physical assault.    iii.   A Class II facility must accept U-shaped locks and padlocks.    iv.   Class II facilities must be within constant visual range of persons within the adjacent building or located at street floor level.

 

Table 19.124.040 - Regulations for Off-Street Parking (Cont.)
P. (Cont.)
3.	Class III Facility	i.   Intended for short-term parking. A stationary object to which the user may lock the frame and both wheels with a user provided cable or chain and lock.    ii.   Spacing of the bicycle units shall be designed for a handlebar width of three feet, distance from bottom of wheel to top of handlebar of three feet and six inches and a maximum wheel-to-wheel distance of six feet.
Q.	Parking Lot and Structured Parking Lighting	New lighting fixtures shall meet the following requirements in addition to the requirements of Chapter 19.102. In the event of any conflict between the two requirements, the more stringent of the two shall apply:
1.	Light Color	All lighting shall be 3,000 Kelvin or less unless otherwise approved as part of a development plan for uniformity, not allowing any dark areas in the parking lot.
2.	Lighting Glare	i.   The light fixtures shall be oriented and designed to preclude any light and direct glare to adjacent residential properties.    ii.   No direct off-site glare from a light source shall be visible above three feet at a public right-of-way.
3.	Lighting Intensity	Parking lots, sidewalks and other areas accessible to pedestrians and automobiles shall be illuminated with a uniform and adequate intensity. Typical standards to achieve uniform and adequate intensity are:
a.	Average Horizontal Maintained Illumination	Between one and three foot-candles
b.	Average Maximum to Minimum Ratio	Should be generally between six and ten to one
c.	Minimum Intensity above Parking Lot Surface	Minimum three foot-candles vertically above the parking lot surface shall be maintained.
4.	Critical Areas	Such as stairways, ramps and main walkways may have a higher illumination.
5.	Shatter Resistant Lenses	Shatter resistant lenses shall be placed over the light to deter vandalism.
6.	Underground and Structured Parking Lighting Levels	Maintain a minimum five lux level of color-corrected lighting for maximum efficiency.
7.	Parking Garage Entrances	Portal lighting should be provided inside all parking garages entrances.

 

   R.   Parking Space Dimension Chart. Parking space dimensions shall be as shown in Table 19.124.040(A):

Table 19.124.040(A)
Land Use	Zones	Parking Ratio(2)	Bicycle Parking	Bicycle Parking Class(4)	Stall Dimensions (3)
Residential
Single-Family	R-1/RHS/ A1/P	4/DU (2 garage + 2 open)			10 x 20 ea.
Small Lot Single-family, Townhouse	P	2.8/DU (2 garage + 0.8 open)			10 x 20 ea.
Duplex	R2	3/DU (1 ½ enclosed + 1 ½ open)			10 x 20 ea.
High Density Multiple-Family,	R3/P	2/DU (1 covered + 1 open)	1 space per 2 residential units; and	Class I	9.5 x 20 ea.
High Density Multiple Story Condominium			1 space per 10 residential units	Class II
Public/Quasi-Public/Agriculture
Churches, Clubs, Lodges, Theaters	BQ/CG	1/4 seats +1/employee +1/special-purpose vehicle	2% of seats. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
Schools and School Offices	BA/BQ	1/employee + 1/56 sq. ft. multipurpose room + 8 visitor spaces/school + 1/3 students at senior H.S. or college level	1 space per 5 students	Class II	Uni-size
Daycare Centers	CG	1/6.5 students			Uni-size
Martial Arts, CG Dance/Art/Music Studios, Tutorial Services, specialized schools (does not include adult tutorial schools or services)	CG	1/4 students plus 1/1 staff at any given time or 1/250 whichever is more restrictive	1 space per 5 students	Class II	Uni-size
Agriculture	A	2 garage + 2 open			10 x 20 ea.
Sanitariums and Rest Homes	BQ	1/doctor +1/3 employees + 1/6 beds			Uni-size

 

Table 19.124.040(A) (Cont.)
Land Use	Zones	Parking Ratio(2)	Bicycle Parking	Bicycle Parking Class(4)	Stall Dimensions (3)
Private Recreation	FP	1/4 seats + 1/employee	1/5,000 sq. ft. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
Gyms, Auditoriums, floor area used Skating Rinks for seating without fixed seats	BA/BQ	1/56 sq. ft. purposes + 1/employee	1/5,000 sq. ft. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
Commercial
Motels/Hotels/Lodging	CG	1/unit + 1/employee (2) (3)	1/20,000 sq. ft. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
Restaurant/Bar and Nightclubs	CG	1/3 seats + 1/employee + 1/36 sq. ft. of dance floor	1/2,000 sq. ft. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
Restaurants without Separate Bar	CG	1/4 seats + 1/employee + 1/36 sq. ft. of dance floor	1/2,000 sq. ft. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
Restaurant - Fast Food	CG	1/3 seats + 1/employee	1/2,000 sq. ft. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
Specialty Foods	CG	1/3 seats or 1/250 sq. ft. whichever is more	1/2,000 sq. ft. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
Bowling Alleys	CG	7/lane + 1/employee	1/5,000 sq. ft. Minimum two spaces	Class II	Uni-size
General	CG	1/250 sq. ft.	1/1,250 sq. ft. up to 25,000 sq. ft.	Class II	Uni-size
			1/2,500 sq. ft. between 25,000 – 50,000 sq. ft.
			1/5,000 sq. ft. over 50,000 sq. ft.
			1/5,000 sq. ft. Bulky Merchandise (5)
Industrial
Manufacturing	ML	1/450 sq. ft.	1/12,000 sq. ft. Minimum two spaces	Class I	Uni-size
Office/Prototype Manufacturing	ML/OA	1/285 sq. ft.	1/1,250 sq. ft. or 1/15 employees, whichever is more restrictive.	Class I	Uni-size
Office
Corporate/ Administrative/General Multi-Tenant	CG/OP	1/285 sq. ft.	1/1,250 sq. ft. or 1/15 employees, whichever is more restrictive.	Class I	Uni-size
Medical and Dental Office	CG	1/175 sq. ft.	1/1,250 sq. ft.	Class II	Uni-size

 

Notes:

1.   Refer to Table 19.124.040(B) for uni-size stall dimensions.

2.   Refer to standard details table for requirements for handicapped parking.

3.   See 19.124.040(J) for stall dimensions in parking structures.

4.   See 19.124.040(P) for description of bicycle parking classes.

5.   Retail space devoted to the handling of bulky merchandise such as motor vehicles, machinery or furniture, excluding grocery stores.

Table 19.124.040(B)
Type of Parking Stall	Angle (In Degrees)	Stall Width	Aisle Width (One-Way Aisle)	Aisle Width (Two-Way Aisle)	Car Space Depth
		(A)	(B)	(B)	(C)
Uni-Size	0°	8.5	10.0	18.0	22.0
	30°	8.5	10.0	18.0	18.0
	35°	8.5	10.0	18.0	18.0
	40°	8.5	10.0	18.0	18.0
	45°	8.5	10.0	18.0	18.0
	50°	8.5	10.0	18.0	18.0
	55°	8.5	11.5	18.5	18.0
	60°	8.5	13.0	19.0	18.0
	65°	8.5	14.5	19.5	18.0
	70°	8.5	16.0	20.0	18.0
	90°	8.5	N/A	22.0	18.0

 

NOTES TO TABLE:

* -   For handicap accessible spaces, please refer to § 1118A.4 of 1994 Uniform Building Code.

* -   For further information, please refer to the Public Works Department Standard Details.

Table 19.124.040(C): Calculating Shared Parking for Mixed-Use Developments Weekday Weekend Nighttime
	Weekday		Weekend		Nighttime
	Daytime	Evening	Daytime	Evening	(midnight -6:00 a.m.)
	(9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)	(6:00 p.m. - midnight)	(9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)	(6:00 p.m. - midnight)
Residential	75%	100%	80%	100%	100%
Office/Industri al	100%	10%	10%	5%	5%
Retail	60%	90%	100%	70%	5%
Hotel	75%	100%	75%	100%	10%
Restaurant	100%	100%	100%	100%	10%
Entertainment / Recreational	40%	100%	80%	100%	10%

 

1.   Determine the minimum amount of parking required for each land use as though it were a separate use;

2.   Multiply each amount by the corresponding percentage for each of the five time periods;

3.   Calculate the column total for each time period;

4.   The column total with the highest value is the parking space requirement.

(Ord. 21-2234, Att. A (§ 9, part), 2021; Ord. 21-2225, Att. A (§ 6), 2021; Ord. 16-2150, § 2, 2016; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2056, (part), 2010; Ord. 1940, (part), 2004; Ord. 1737, (part), 1996; Ord. 1657, (part), 1994; Ord. 1637, (part), 1993; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)