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(A) Measurement of height.
(1) The height of a fence or wall is measured as the vertical distance from the highest finished grade at the base of the fence or wall to the top edge of the fence or wall. See Figure 320-1.
(2) Fence or wall height includes any materials directly attached to the fence or wall.
(B) Variable height fences. If the height of a fence varies due to features integral to the overall fence design, variable height elements of the fence may exceed the allowed height by a maximum of one-foot six-inches. See Figure 320-2.
Figure 320-1: Measurement of Fence Height
Figure 320-2: Variable Fence Height
(C) Fences on walls. If a fence is atop a wall, the fence height is measured from the base of the wall or the sidewalk, whichever results in a greater height, except as allowed by division (D) below.
(D) Different finished grades. If the adjacent finished grade is different on opposite sides of a fence or wall, the height is measured from the side with the highest finished grade to the highest point on the fence or wall.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902 C.-S., passed 8-18-20)
(A) Maximum height. Fences and walls may not exceed the maximum height shown in Table 320-1 and Figure 320-3.
Maximum Height [1] [3] | ||
Solid Fence | Open Fence [2] | |
Residential Zones | ||
Front yard area between front building wall and front lot line | 4 ft. | 6 ft. |
All other areas on lot | 7 ft. | 7 ft. |
Mixed use zones - any location on lot | 8 ft. [4] | 8 ft. |
Industrial, public facilities, and resource related zones - any location on lot | 12 ft. | 12 ft. |
Notes: [1] Fences exceeding 7 feet require a Building Permit and engineered plans. [2] Open fences must utilize decorative masonry, ornamental steel or wrought iron, aluminum, brick, stone, or wood, and be at least 70% open to the passage of light and air. Chain link and other woven wire fence materials smaller than 6 gauge are not allowed between a building and the street in the residential and mixed-use zoning districts. [3] See § 155.308.040 (Vision Clearance Area) for height limitations at street intersections and when adjacent to driveways and alleys. [4] Solid fences taller than 3' (36") are not allowed between a building and the street in a mixed-use zone district. | ||
(B) Vision clearance area. Walls and fences shall comply with the vision clearance area requirements in § 155.308.040 (Vision Clearance Area).
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902 C.-S., passed 8-18-20; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)
Table 320-2 identifies prohibited fence materials.
Fence Material | Where Prohibited |
Barbed wire | All zoning districts except for industrial and resource-related zoning districts |
Razor or concertina wire | All zoning districts, except when protecting critical infrastructure as determined by the Public Works Director |
Electrified fence | All zoning districts except for resource-related zoning districts |
Chain link and other woven wire fencing smaller than 6 gauge | Between a building and the street in residential and mixed-use zoning districts |
Nails, broken glass, or other similar hazardous objects on the top of fence or wall | All zoning districts |
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902 C.-S., passed 8-18-20; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)
Existing fences and walls that do not comply with this section may remain and may be repaired and modified in accordance with § 155.424.030(D) (Repairs and Modifications). When an existing fence or wall conflicts with § 155.308.040 (Vision Clearance Area), the conflict must be corrected when compliance with vision clearance area standards is triggered by § 155.424.030(B) (Required Compliance).
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 916-C.S., passed 7-6-21; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)
This § 155.324 establishes on-site parking requirements to:
(A) Provide on-site parking spaces for existing and new land uses in a manner that promotes infill development, supports a pedestrian-friendly environment and maintains Eureka’s unique sense of place;
(B) Provide for functional on-site parking areas that are safe for vehicles and pedestrians;
(C) Ensure that parking areas are well-designed and contribute to a high-quality design environment in Eureka;
(D) Maintain a sufficient supply of parking on an area-wide basis, with less concern for the number of parking spaces provided on each individual lot or land use;
(E) Allow for flexibility in on-site parking requirements to support a multi-modal transportation system and sustainable development pattern;
(F) Encourage the construction of new housing and conversion of existing underutilized commercial properties to residential use;
(G) Support and encourage low carbon emission vehicles, bicycle transportation, car sharing and other new and innovative transportation options;
(H) Support a vibrant and dynamic local economy with flexible parking requirements;
(I) Ensure that on-site parking areas do not adversely impact land uses on neighboring properties; and
(J) Support a pedestrian-friendly streetscape design, walkable neighborhoods and active and inviting mixed-use districts.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)
(A) Parking required. On-site parking must be provided as required by this section, except when:
(1) Exempted by this division (A); or
(2) Reduced by § 155.324.040 (Reductions and Alternatives to Automobile Parking).
(B) Residential use exemptions. The following residential uses are exempt from on-site parking requirements:
(1) Accessory dwelling units;
(2) New residential units 500 square feet or less, regardless of the size of the overall structure;
(3) New residential units that are deed restricted to households earning 80 percent or less of the Humboldt County area median income, including one, on-site, deed restricted or market rate, manager's unit;
(4) New construction or conversion of existing non-residential space to create eight or fewer residential units in the Downtown (DT), Downtown West (DW), and Hinge Industrial (HN) zoning districts. Where nine or more new units are created, parking must be provided only for the units in excess of eight. This parking exemption applies to exempt units in perpetuity regardless of future development on the site;
(5) New construction or conversion of existing non-residential space to create four or fewer residential units in the Henderson Center (HC), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Wabash Avenue (WA), Office Residential (OR), Hospital Medical (HM), and Service Commercial (SC) zoning districts. Where five or more new units are created, parking must be provided only for the units in excess of four. This parking exemption applies to exempt units in perpetuity regardless of future development on the site;
(6) Division of an existing residential unit to create one or more additional residential units;
(7) Conversion of existing covered parking to create one or more additional residential units. When a covered parking space is eliminated to create an additional residential unit, replacement parking is not required for the eliminated parking space;
(8) New second residential units in the RE and R1 zoning districts created pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 65852.21, and new residential units created as a result of an R1 urban lot split subdivision pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 66411.7; and
(9) Residential units on a lot with a dedicated pedestrian access in lieu of vehicular access pursuant to § 155.308.010(C)(1)(b).
(C) Non-residential use exemptions. The following non-residential uses are exempt from on-site parking requirements:
(1) New construction of a building less than 1,000 square feet;
(2) New construction on lots less than 4,000 square feet;
(3) Existing non-residential buildings enlarged by less than 1,000 square feet;
(4) All new construction in the Downtown (DT), Downtown West (DW), Henderson Center (HC) and Hinge Industrial (HN) Zoning Districts and in the Neighborhood Market (NMO) Overlay Zone;
(5) All new construction within the Parking Assessment District. See Figure 508-5 in § 155.508 (Glossary) for parking assessment district boundaries; and
(6) In all zoning districts, a change from an existing non-residential use to a different non-residential use within an existing building.
(D) Enlargements. Where parking is required for an enlarged building, additional parking is required only to serve the enlarged area. Additional parking is not required to remedy parking deficiencies existing prior to the enlargement.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 916-C.S., passed 7-6-21; Am. Ord. 931-C.S., passed 2-15-22; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)
(A) Vehicle spaces required. On-site parking for motor vehicles must be provided in the quantities specified in Table 324-1, except as otherwise provided in this section.
Table 324-1: Required Vehicle Parking Spaces | |
Land Use | Number of Required Parking Spaces |
Table 324-1: Required Vehicle Parking Spaces | |
Land Use | Number of Required Parking Spaces |
Residential | |
All residential uses except those listed below [1] | 1 per unit |
Accessory dwelling unit | None required |
Farm worker housing | 0.25 per bed |
Medical care housing | 0.5 per bedroom |
Micro/shared housing | 0.25 per bedroom |
Non-medical care housing | 0.25 per bedroom |
Commercial and Office | |
All commercial uses, except those listed below [1] | 1 per 500 sq. ft. |
Day care facility | None |
Family day care home | None beyond that required for residential use |
Kennel-animal boarding | 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. |
Commercial lodging | 0.75 per room |
Vacation rental | None beyond that existing for residential use |
Hospitals | None |
Outdoor commercial recreation | For sites less than 1 acre, 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space available to customers; for sites over one acre, 1 per 15,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space available to customers |
Parking lots and structures | None required |
Vehicle repair, towing and impound | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of non-service bay floor area, plus 2 spaces per service bay |
Industrial and Storage | |
All industrial and storage uses except those listed below [1] | 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. |
Manufacturing, artisan | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. |
Mini-storage | 1 per 4,000 sq. ft. |
Civic and Recreation | |
All civic and recreation uses except those listed below [1] | 1 per 500 sq. ft. |
Elementary and middle school | 1.25 per classroom, plus 1 per 500 square feet of administrative office space |
High school | 5 per classroom |
Colleges and trade schools | 1 per every 4 fixed seats or 1 per 200 sq. ft. of assembly or classroom area, whichever is less |
Emergency shelter | As determined by the Director based on the demonstrated need for on-site parking |
Parks and playgrounds | None required |
Non-commercial places of assembly | 1 per 300 sq. ft. |
Infrastructure and Utilities | |
Airport | As determined by parking demand study approved by the Director |
Freight terminals and transfer | 1 per 2,500 sq. ft. |
Public agency corporation yard | 1 per 2,500 sq. ft. |
Public utility | None required |
Recycling collection facility | 1 per 750 sq. ft. |
Recycling processing facility | 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. |
NOTES TO TABLE: | |
(D) Calculation of required spaces.
(1) Floor area. Where a parking requirement is a ratio of parking spaces to floor area, the floor area is assumed to be gross floor area, unless otherwise stated. The floor area of a use is calculated as described in § 155.112.050 (Floor Area and Floor Area Ratio).
(2) Employees. Where a parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to employees, the number of employees is based on the largest shift that occurs in a typical week.
(3) Seats. Where a parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to seats, each 24 inches of bench-type seating is counted as one seat.
(4) Fractional spaces. In determining the number of required parking, fractions of spaces over one-half will be rounded down to the next whole number.
(E) Unlisted uses. The parking requirement for land uses not listed in Table 324-1 is determined by the Director based on the requirement for the most comparable similar use, the particular characteristics of the proposed use and any other relevant data regarding parking demand.
(F) Sites with multiple uses. Where more than one land use is conducted on a site, the minimum number of required on-site parking spaces is the sum of the number of parking spaces required for each individual use unless on-site shared parking is allowed in accordance with § 155.324.040(D) (On-site Shared Parking).
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902 C.-S., passed 8-18-20)
(A) General.
(1) This section identifies allowed reductions and alternatives to on-site automobile parking spaces required by § 155.324.030
(Number of On-Site Parking Spaces Required).
(2) These reductions are allowed either by-right or require approval of an administrative adjustment. If the reduction is requested as part of a project subject to discretionary approval, the request is considered by the review authority as part of the overall project.
(B) Calculation of parking reductions.
(1) Available reductions apply only to non-exempt parking spaces as specified in § 155.324.020 (Applicability).
(2) Available reductions are additive (i.e., multiple reductions may be combined for a single project). Each allowed reduction is calculated using the number of parking spaces required before any other reduction is applied. For example, parking for a development requiring 20 parking spaces that qualifies for a 10% transit proximity reduction (division (C)(1) above) and a 25% low demand reduction would be reduced by 35% (seven spaces).
(C) Available reductions. The following allow for the reduction of required on-site parking spaces:
(1) Transit proximity. For projects in proximity to an active public transit bus stop, required on-site parking may be reduced as shown in Table 324-2. Public transit bus stops exclude school bus stops.
(2) Bus pass.
(a) On-site parking is not required for a multi-family rental unit within 900 feet of a public transit stop if the lease agreement includes a complementary bus pass for use by the resident, paid for by the property owner during the entire duration of the rental.
(b) The Department will authorize this reduction only after the property owner or the property owner's authorized representative has submitted to the Department a signed agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney guaranteeing that the complementary bus pass will be provided as required for the parking reductions.
(3) Bicycle facility proximity. Required on-site parking may be reduced by up to 30% for projects located within 300 feet of an existing designated Class I or Class II bicycle facility as shown in General Plan Figure M-2.
(4) Carpool spaces. For non-residential uses, two automobile parking spaces may be exchanged for one carpool parking space. The carpool parking space must be designated as such with signage and/or space markings.
(5) Electric vehicle charging stations. Two required parking spaces may be exchanged for one space served by an electric vehicle charging station. To receive reduction, electric vehicle charging stations must be in excess of the minimum number of charging stations required by § 155.324.050(C) (Electric Vehicle Charging).
(6) Loss of on-street parking. If providing new on-site parking requires a new curb cut through an existing sidewalk and thereby eliminates an on-street parking space, the on-site parking is required only if the new on-site parking provides at least two more spaces than the number of lost on-street spaces. For example, if a new parking lot eliminates one on-street parallel parking space, new off-street parking is required only if it contains at least three spaces.
(7) Required disabled and electric vehicle spaces. Replacement parking spaces are not required if retrofitting a required accessible parking space or installing a required electric vehicle charging station eliminates one or more required parking spaces (e.g., to accommodate accessible loading area).
(8) Bicycle and motorcycle spaces.
(a) Bicycle or motorcycle parking may replace up to two required automobile spaces or 10% of the required number of on-site automobile parking spaces, whichever is less.
(b) Each automobile parking space must be replaced by space for at least six bicycles or four motorcycles. Bicycle parking spaces must comply with development standards in § 155.324.070 (Bicycle Parking).
(c) Bicycle spaces replacing an automobile space must be in addition to the minimum bicycle parking spaces required by § 155.324.070 (Bicycle Parking).
(9) In-lieu fees. Parking requirements may be satisfied through the payment of in-lieu fees consistent with any in-lieu parking fee program established by the City Council.
(10) On-site shared parking.
(a) Shared parking is the practice of allowing land uses with different peak and off-peak parking demand schedules to share required on-site parking spaces.
(b) Shared parking is allowed with an administrative adjustment for uses on a single lot, on adjacent lots, and on lots within 100 feet of one another.
(c) An applicant requesting shared parking must submit a parking demand study justifying the shared parking. The study must be prepared by a qualified transportation planning consultant or consist of materials that provide satisfactory evidence as determined by the Director.
(d) The total number of parking spaces in a shared parking arrangement must be equal to or greater than the number of spaces ordinarily required for any one of the participating uses.
(e) To approve an administrative adjustment for shared parking, the Director must make the findings in § 155.412.030(F) (Findings for Approval).
(f) The Director may require that additional documents, covenants, deed restrictions or other agreements are executed to ensure that:
1. The required parking spaces are maintained for the duration of the uses served; and
2. Uses with similar hours and parking requirements as those uses sharing the parking remain for the life of the building.
(11) Off-site parking.
(a) Required parking may be provided off-site if the parking is located no more than 300 feet from the lot serving the use. An administrative adjustment is required only if parking is to be provided on a non-adjoining lot.
(b) To approve an administrative adjustment for off-site parking at a non-adjoining lot, the Director must make the findings in § 155.412.030(F) (Findings for Approval) and find that the off-site parking is located and designed in a manner that will conveniently meet the parking needs of the use that it serves.
(c) Prior to establishing any required parking off-site, a covenant record ("parking indenture"), approved by the city, must be filed with the County Recorder guaranteeing that off-site parking will be maintained exclusively for the use served for the duration of the use.
(12) Low demand.
(a) The number of required parking spaces may be reduced by up to 25% with an administrative adjustment for uses with unique operating characteristics that result in a lower parking demand than otherwise would be required.
(b) An applicant requesting reduced parking for a low demand use must submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Director that the use requires fewer parking spaces than otherwise required by § 155.324.030 (Number of On-site Parking Spaces Required). Acceptable evidence may include parking surveys, sales receipts, and examples of comparable uses in Eureka or similar communities.
(c) To approve the administrative adjustment, the Director must make the findings in § 155.412.030(F) (Findings for Approval) and the following additional findings:
1. Evidence submitted by the applicant demonstrates that the use requires fewer parking spaces required by § 155.324.030 (Number of On-Site Parking Spaces Required) for the use; and
2. The use will provide a sufficient amount of on-site parking to accommodate its expected parking demand.
(13) Low impact development.
(a) Required parking spaces may be reduced by up to 15%, not to exceed four spaces, with an administrative adjustment in cases where the parking requirement conflicts with the city's storm water system (MS4) permit requirements.
(b) To approve the administrative adjustment, the Director must make the findings in § 155.412.030(F) (Findings for Approval) and find that providing all of the on-site parking while complying with the city's storm water system (MS4) permit requirements is not possible due to physical site constraints.
(14) Infill incentive permit reductions. Required parking spaces may also be reduced through an infill incentive permit. See Table 412-2 in § 155.412.060 (Infill Incentive Permits).
(D) On-site shared parking.
(1) Shared parking is the practice of allowing land uses with different peak and off-peak parking demand schedules to share required on-site parking spaces.
(2) Shared parking is allowed with an administrative adjustment for uses on a single lot, on adjacent lots and on lots within 100 feet of one another.
(3) An applicant requesting shared parking must submit a parking demand study justifying the shared parking. The study must be prepared by a qualified transportation planning consultant or consist of materials that provide satisfactory evidence as determined by the Director.
(4) The total number of parking spaces in a shared parking arrangement must be equal to or greater than the number of spaces ordinarily required for any one of the participating uses.
(5) To approve an administrative adjustment for shared parking, the Director must make the findings in § 155.412.030(F) (Findings for Approval).
(6) The Director may require that additional documents, covenants, deed restrictions or other agreements are executed to ensure that:
(a) The required parking spaces are maintained for the duration of the uses served; and
(b) Uses with similar hours and parking requirements as those uses sharing the parking remain for the life of the building.
(E) Off-site parking.
(1) Required parking may be provided off-site on a non-adjoining lot with an administrative adjustment if the parking is located no more than 300 feet from the lot serving the use. Required parking may be provided on an adjoining lot by-right.
(2) To approve an administrative adjustment for off-site parking at a non-adjoining lot, the Director must make the findings in § 155.412.030(F) (Findings for Approval) and find that the off-site parking is located and designed in a manner that will conveniently meet the parking needs of the use that it serves.
(3) Prior to establishing the off-site parking, a covenant record (“parking indenture”), approved by the city, must be filed with the County Recorder guaranteeing that off-site parking will be maintained exclusively for the use served for the duration of the use.
(4) The number of required parking spaces may be reduced by up to 25% with an administrative adjustment for uses with unique operating characteristics that result in a lower parking demand than otherwise would be required.
(5) An applicant requesting reduced parking for a low demand use must submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Director that the use requires fewer parking spaces than otherwise required by § 155.324.030 (Number of On-Site Parking Spaces Required). Acceptable evidence may include parking surveys, sales receipts and examples of comparable uses in Eureka or similar communities.
(6) To approve the administrative adjustment, the Director must make the findings in § 155.412.030(F) (Findings for Approval) and the following additional findings:
(a) Evidence submitted by the applicant demonstrates that the use requires fewer parking spaces required by § 155.324.030 (Number of On-Site Parking Spaces Required) for the use; and
(b) The use will provide a sufficient amount of on-site parking to accommodate its expected parking demand.
(F) Low impact development.
(1) Required parking spaces may be reduced by up to 15%, not to exceed four spaces, with an administrative adjustment in cases where the parking requirement conflicts with the city’s storm water system (MS4) permit requirements.
(2) To approve the administrative adjustment, the Director must make the findings in § 155.412.030(F) (Findings for Approval) and find that providing all of the on-site parking while complying with the city’s storm water system (MS4) permit requirements is not possible due to physical site constraints.
(G) Infill incentive permit reductions. Required parking spaces may also be reduced through an infill incentive permit. See Table 412-2 in § 155.412.060 (Infill Incentive Permits).
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902 C.-S., passed 8-18-20; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)
(A) Availability and use of spaces.
(1) Required parking spaces for multi-family and non-residential uses must be permanently available and maintained to provide parking for the use they are intended to serve.
(2) Required parking spaces for single-family homes may not be removed unless specifically allowed by the Zoning Code. Immovable equipment, such as water heaters and washer/dryers, may not be located within a required parking space.
(3) Required parking spaces must be used exclusively for the temporary parking of vehicles and not for the sale, lease, display, advertising or storage of vehicles, trailers, boats, campers, mobile homes, merchandise or equipment, or for any other use not authorized by the Zoning Code, except as allowed by division (A)(4) below.
(4) One vehicle or trailer owned by the lessee, owner or renter of a property may be displayed within a required parking area for the purpose of sale for a maximum of 30 days.
(5) Repair work or servicing of motor vehicles is not allowed in an uncovered on-site parking facility, except for minor work commonly performed on operating vehicles that are associated with a residential use.
(B) Parking location.
(1) On-site parking. Required parking must be located on the same lot or site as the use which it serves, or on an adjoining lot, except as allowed by § 155.324.040(C)(11) (Off-Site Parking).
(2) Vehicles contained on lot. Parked vehicles may not encroach onto or over a sidewalk or public right-of-way.
(C) Electric vehicle charging.
(1) Number of charging stations. The number of required parking spaces with an electric vehicle charging station is as required by the Building Code. Two required parking spaces may be exchanged for one space served by an electric vehicle charging station as allowed by 155.324.040(C)(5) (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations).
(2) Signage. Signage must designate spaces with required electric vehicle charging stations as available only for electronic vehicle parking. Signage is required only for electric vehicle changing stations required by this division.
(D) Large vehicle parking. Recreational vehicles, boats and other large vehicles may not be parked within a required front or exterior side setback in a residential zoning district.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 938-C.S., passed 11-1-22; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)
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