16.34.040 Number of Parking Spaces Required.

   A.   Parking Requirements by Land Use. Each land use shall be provided the number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 3-7. Additional spaces may be required/approved through discretionary entitlement approval.

   B.   Expansion of Structure, Change in Use. When a structure is enlarged or increased in capacity or intensity, or when a change in use requires more off-street parking, additional parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with this chapter. Also see Section 16.34.030(D) (Nonconforming Status) above.

   C.   Single-family Uses. A single-family use that does not conform to the provisions of this chapter shall be brought into compliance at the time additions or alterations are made that cumulatively increase the existing floor area by more than twenty-five (25) percent, as measured over a five-year period preceding and including the proposed modification.

   D.   Multi-tenant Sites. A site with multiple tenants shall provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required for each separate use; except where the site was developed comprehensively as a shopping center, the parking ratio shall be that required for the shopping center as a whole as provided in Table 3-7.

   E.   Parking Required by Entitlements, Development Agreements and Specific Plans. Parking requirements established by conditional use permits. development agreements, specific plans or similar entitlements supersede the provisions of this chapter.

   F.   Uses Not Listed. Land uses not specifically listed by subsection A (Parking Requirements by Land Use), above, shall provide parking as required by the director. The director shall use the requirements of Table 3-7 as a guide in determining the minimum number of off-street parking spaces to be provided.

   G.   Rounding of Quantities. When calculating the number of parking spaces required, fractional spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

   H.   Excessive Parking. The parking standards established in this chapter are both minimum and maximum standards. Off-street parking spaces in excess of these standards may be approved in conjunction with a discretionary entitlement, and when commensurate landscaping and pedestrian improvements are also provided.

   I.   Bench or Bleacher Seating. Where fixed seating is provided in the form of benches or bleachers, a seat shall be construed to be not less than eighteen (18) inches of continuous bench space for the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces.

   J.   Company-owned Vehicles. The number of parking spaces required by this chapter does not include spaces needed for the parking of company-owned vehicles. Parking spaces for company-owned vehicles shall be provided in addition to the requirements for a particular land use.

   K.   Electric Vehicle Parking. Electric vehicle parking spaces shall be implemented consistent with Section 16.44.115 (Electric Vehicle Parking Requirements) and California Vehicle Code Section 22511.2.

   L.   Clean-Air-Vanpool-Electric Vehicle Parking. Parking allocation and quantities for non-residential and residential locations shall be provided in accordance with the latest version of the California Green Building Code.

   TABLE 3-7
   PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE

Assembly/Quasi-Public Uses	Vehicle Spaces Required
Churches, other places of worship, and mortuaries	One space for each three fixed seats or one space for every 35 square feet (s.f.) of gross assembly area, meeting rooms, classroom, where there are no fixed seats.
Libraries, museums, art galleries	One space for every 500 s.f. of gross floor area, plus one space for each official vehicle.
Cinemas	Single screen: One space for each three seats, plus six spaces for employees.
	Multi screen: One space for each four seats, plus ten spaces for employees.
Performance theaters, meeting halls, lodges and membership organization	One space for every three fixed seats, or one space per 50 s.f. of gross assembly or viewing area, plus parking for ancillary uses (e.g. bar restaurant).
Day-care centers	One space per child/adult based on 15% of the maximum number of children/adults allowed on site as set forth by the licensing agency, plus one space for each employee.
Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing (adults, skilled nursing facilities and residential care homes)	One space for every three beds the facility is licensed to accommodate.
Hospital and medical centers	One space for every three patient beds the facility is licensed to accommodate, plus one space for every 400 s.f. of office area, plus required spaces for ancillary uses as determined by the Director.

 

Indoor/Outdoor Recreation	Vehicle Spaces Required
Bowling alley	Five spaces per lane, plus required spaces for ancillary uses.
Indoor recreation/fitness centers - arcades	One space for each 200 s.f. of gross floor area.
Pool and billiard rooms	Two spaces per table, plus required spaces for ancillary uses.
Skating rink - ice or roller	One space for each 400 s.f. of gross floor area for public use, plus required spaces for ancillary uses.
Tennis, racquetball, handball and other courts	Two spaces for each court, plus one space for each 300 s.f. of floor area for ancillary uses.
Golf courses - golf driving ranges	Ten spaces for each hold, plus clubhouse spaces as required for ancillary uses; two spaces for each driving range tee.
Health/fitness clubs	One space for each 300 s.f. of gross floor area.
Outdoor commercial recreation	Determined by conditional use permit.
Personal instruction (See 2 under Private School/Training Uses)	One space for every 200 s.f. of gross floor area

 

Industrial Uses	Vehicle Spaces Required
Research and development, laboratories	One space for every 250 s.f. of gross floor area, plus one space for each company vehicle.
General manufacturing, industrial and processing uses	Two spaces for every 1,000 s.f. of gross floor area for the first 25,000 s.f., and one space for every 1,000 s.f. thereafter. Gross floor area shall include incidental office space comprising less than 20% of the total gross floor area. The parking requirements for additional office space shall be calculated separately as provided by this table for "offices."
Warehouses and storage facilities (single tenant - see below for multi-tenant)	One space for every 1,000 s.f. of gross floor area for the first 20,000 s.f., and one space for every 2,000 s.f. thereafter. Gross floor area shall include incidental office space comprising less than 20% of the total gross floor area. The parking requirements for additional office space shall be calculated separately as provided by this table for “offices.”
Storage, personal storage facilities	Four spaces for the manager's office, plus one additional space if an on-site residential unit is provided.
Wholesale and distribution operations not used exclusively for storage (single tenant only - see below for multi-tenant)	One space for every 1,000 s.f. of gross floor area for the first 10,000 s.f., and one space for every 2,000 s.f. thereafter. Gross floor area shall include incidental office space comprising less than 20% of the total gross floor area. The parking requirements for additional office space shall be calculated separately as provided by this table for "offices."
Recycling facilities	Determined by conditional use permit.
Multi-tenant buildings	New construction shall provide parking at the rate of one space for each 500 s.f. of gross floor area for one-half of the total building area, and one space for every 1,000 s.f. of gross floor area for remaining one-half of the building area.

 

 

Office and Medical Services	Vehicle Spaces Required
Offices, administrative, corporate	One space for each 250 s.f. of gross floor area for the first 5,000 s.f. and one space for each 350 s.f. thereafter.
Clinics, medical/dental offices	One space for each 200 s.f. of gross floor area.
Medical/dental labs	One space for each 300 s.f. of gross floor area.
Veterinary clinics and hospitals	One space for each 250 s.f. of gross floor area, plus one space for each 800 s.f. of boarding area.

 

Private School/Training Uses	Vehicle Spaces Required
Elementary and junior high	Two spaces per classroom, plus one space for every 200 s.f. of assembly area in an auditorium or gym.
High school	Three spaces for each classroom, plus one space for every six students.
College or university	Determined by conditional use permit.
Schools - specialized education and training1	One space for every 50 s.f. of gross classroom floor area.
Personal instruction2	One space for every 200 s.f. of gross floor area.
Studios, professional3	One space for every 400 s.f. of gross floor area.
(1)   Schools—Specialized Education and Training. (One space per 50 sq. ft.) An institution with two or more classrooms and/or meeting rooms that is capable of serving 40 or more students in attendance at any time, and which offers specialized trade and commercial courses intended to achieve a degree, certificate or training in a trade, occupation or field of employment. This includes, but is not limited to, the following types of programs: academics, art, bartending, building trades, business, cabinetry, casino trades, computer technician, construction inspection, cooking, cosmetology, dance, drama, driver education, engine mechanics, heating and air conditioning, language, medical and dental, music, paralegal, secretarial, athletics, vocational and web design. Also includes seminaries and other facilities/institutions providing training for religious ministries, establishments furnishing educational courses by mail or the internet, and institutions that offer specialized programs in personal growth and development.
Student capacity shall be based upon the current UBC maximum occupancy factor for classrooms (1 per 20 square feet), unless an alternative occupancy factor is approved by the Building Official and the Planning Director based upon such things as: (1) the number of fixed tables and/or desks; (2) the number of permanent computer work stations; or (3) the number of other permanent work-related fixtures such as cosmetology stations, mechanical equipment, engine blocks, cook tops, etc.
(2)   Instruction, Personal. (One space per 200 sq. ft.) A use with two or less class or meeting rooms that serves fewer than 40 students in attendance at any time, where an individual or individuals provides instruction to an individual or group of individuals primarily for personal interest or self improvement in such activities as: academics, art, athletics, computers, dance, drama, fitness, martial arts, music and similar activities. Student capacity shall be based upon the current UBC maximum occupancy factor for exercise rooms (1 per 50 square feet), unless an alternative occupancy factor is approved by the Building Official and the Planning Director.
(3)   Studios, Professional. (One space per 400 sq. ft.) A facility designed and equipped to assist in the practice of a specialized activity and/or provide the means by which an individual or small group (less than 10) can create a product or improve one's skill in a particular endeavor. Includes, but is not limited to, studios for: (1) the creation of works of art; (2) photography; (3) practicing, composing or recording of music; (4) acting; (5) writing; (6) dance; (7) design; and (8) the production of television, movies and other media.

 

Residential Uses	Vehicle Spaces Required
Single family housing	Two spaces in a fully enclosed garage.
Duplex housing units	Two spaces for each unit, with at least one space in a fully enclosed garage.
Multi-family dwellings and other attached dwellings	Studio and one bedroom units: 1.5 spaces for each unit, plus guest parking. Two bedrooms or more: 2 spaces for each unit, plus 0.5 additional spaces for each bedroom over 2, plus guest parking equal to 25% of the total number of units.
Mobile homes (in mobile home parks)	Two spaces for each mobile home (tandem parking allowed in an attached carport), plus one guest parking space for each four units.
Condominiums	Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units: Two covered spaces for each unit, plus guest parking. Three bedrooms or more: Two spaces for each unit plus 0.5 additional spaces for each bedroom over two; plus guest parking equal to 33% of the total number of units evenly spread throughout the entire project.
Mixed-use developments (residential portion)	Determined by conditional use permit.
Accessory dwelling units	See Section 16.44.160
Senior housing projects	One space for each unit with half the spaces covered, plus one guest parking space for each ten units.
Senior congregate care	0.5 space for each residential unit, plus one space for each four units for guests and employees.
Short-term vacation rentals	Parking for the short-term vacation rental shall comply with the requirements as specified under Table 3-7, Table 5.27-01 for required on-site quantities, and Section 16.44.260 of this municipal code. Required parking shall be allocated on-site of the single-family residential dwelling, or within designated parking spaces for condominiums, as prescribed by Table 5.27-01. All garage, driveway, carport and tandem parking spaces associated with the single-family residential dwelling or condominium unit shall, at all times, be available for parking of transient occupant and guest vehicles, as those terms are defined in Title 5.27. Temporary parking passes issued by the city shall be provided to all transient occupants and for their guest(s). The observable parking passes shall be displayed in the vehicle’s front-windshield for the duration of the stay.
Density Bonus	On-site parking for a density bonus project shall be consistent with the requirements as described under Government Code Section 65915(p). See Section 16.20.040.B.4 for additional details.

 

Retail Uses	Vehicle Spaces Required
General merchandise	One space for each 200 s.f. of gross sales area, plus one space for each 600 s.f. of storage area, plus one space for each company vehicle, plus one space for every 1,000 s.f. of outdoor display area.
Appliance, furniture and bulk goods	One space for each 500 s.f. of gross sales area and one space for each company vehicle, plus one space for every 1,000 s.f. of outdoor display area.
Automobile, mobile home, vehicle, machinery and parts	One space for every 400 s.f. of gross floor area, plus one space for every 3,000 s.f. of outdoor display area, plus one space for every 300 s.f. of gross floor area for a parts department, plus one space for each two employees.
Building materials, hardware stores and plant nurseries	One space for each 300 s.f. of indoor display area, plus one space for every 1,000 s.f. of outdoor display area.
Convenience stores	One space for each 200 s.f. of gross floor area.
Restaurants/delicatessens - take out only, no customer seating	One space for each 250 s.f. of gross floor area.
Restaurants, fast food	One space for each 100 s.f. of gross floor area, plus one space for every 100 s.f. of outdoor dining area.
Restaurants (except fast food), cafes, cafeterias, nightclubs, taverns, lounges, or similar establishments for the consumption of food and beverages on the premises	One space for each 75 s.f. of gross floor area for patrons, plus one space for every 300 s.f. of service area, plus one space for every 100 s.f. of outdoor dining area.
Shopping centers (shall use un-segregated parking areas)	One space for each 250 s.f. of the gross floor area of all centers of more than 20,000 square feet; plus one space for every 1,000 s.f. of outdoor display area. Restaurant uses that exceed the percentage allowed under the definition of a shopping center shall provide parking at the appropriate restaurant requirement.

 

Service Uses	Vehicle Spaces Required
Copy and reproduction centers	One space for each 400 s.f. of gross floor area.
Consumer products repair and maintenance	One space for each 250 s.f. of gross floor area.
Banks and financial services	One space for each 300 s.f. of gross floor area.
Barber/beauty shops (and other personal services - tattoo studio, nail salon, massage establishment, massage accessory use)	One space for each 250 s.f. of gross floor area.
Dry cleaning pick-up facilities	One space for each 400 s.f. of activity area, plus one space for each 1,000 s.f. of storage area.
Laundries and dry cleaning plants	One space for each 1,000 s.f. of gross floor area.
Laundromats	One space for each 250 s.f. of gross floor area.
Kennels and animal boarding	One space for each 500 s.f. of gross floor area, plus one space for each 800 s.f. of boarding area, plus one space for each employee.
Pet grooming	One space for each 400 s.f. of gross floor area.
Equipment rental	One space for each 300 s.f. of gross floor area, plus one space for each 1,000 s.f. of outdoor use area.
Hotels and motels	One space for each guest room, plus one space for each two employees on the largest shift, plus required spaces for ancillary uses.
Bed and breakfast inn	One space for each guest room, plus the required parking for the residential use.

 

 

Vehicle Maintenance, Repair and Related Uses	Vehicle Spaces Required
Repair garage	Four spaces for each service bay, plus adequate queuing lanes. Plus one space for each two employees on the largest shift.
Depots for bus, freight or rail	Determined by conditional use permit.
Service stations (including multi-use stations)	One space for each 250 s.f. of gross floor area, plus three spaces per service bay, plus parking required for ancillary uses (stores, restaurants, car washes). 50% of the parking provided at the pump island(s) may be credited towards meeting the parking requirements for ancillary uses.
Full service vehicle washing	Ten spaces, plus ten spaces for each wash lane for drying area, plus queuing area for five vehicles ahead of each lane.
Self-service vehicle washing	2.5 spaces per each washing stall for queuing and drying.

 

(Ord. 598-23 § 6, 2023; Ord. 574-22, Exhibit B-3 (part), 2022; Ord. 565-21, Exhibit B (part), 2021; Ord. 561-20, Exhibit B (part), 2020; Ord. 556 §§ 10, 11, 2020; Ord. 544 §§ 6, 7, 2019; Ord. 538, Exhibit A (part), 2018; Ord. 537, Exhibit A (part), 2018; Ord. 388 § 3, 2007; Ord. 372 §§ 2, 3, 2006; Ord. 367 § 4 (part), 2006; Ord. 269 § 2 (part), 2002; Ord. 182 § 2(part), 1997)