1. No structure or use shall be permitted or constructed unless off-street parking spaces are provided in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
2. The word "use" shall mean both the type and intensity of the use, and that a change in use shall be subject to all of the requirements of this Chapter.
3. When a structure is enlarged or increased in excess of 25% of the floor area, or when a change in use creates an increase in the required amount of parking, additional parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. The only exception to this requirement may be for structures and uses located in the CR-2 (Downtown) zone. A parking study may be prepared examining the proposed use in light of available public off-street parking facilities which may result in a City approved parking reduction program. If a study is not prepared, the required parking shall be provided. However, tenant improvements for any type of proposed permitted use in the CR-2 zone shall not require additional parking spaces to be provided.
(Ord. MC-1393, 12-02-13)
4. Within the Paseo Las Placitas Specific Plan area, parking required by this Chapter may be provided on-site or off-site within an established parking district lot or structure. Required parking within this area may be reduced by up to 20 percent by the review authority provided that off-site parking districts have been established and developed.
(Ord. MC- 830, 4-24-91)
5. For parcels within the University Business Park Specific Plan, the number of parking spaces required for any use may be reduced by up to 25 percent provided:
a. The required 75 percent is fully paved and meets all other Development Code standards for parking areas,
b. The remaining 25 percent is set aside as expansion area and is paved with approved concrete landscape pavers, plant with turf, irrigated and properly maintained,
c. The expansion area is not used for storage of any type,
d. Trees shall not be required to be planted within the expansion area until it is brought up to full development standards.
(Ord. MC-856, 12-23-92)
6. Requirements for uses not specifically listed herein shall be determined by the Director based upon the requirements for comparable uses and upon the particular characteristics of the use, pursuant to Section 19.02.070 (3) (Similar Uses Permitted).
7. In any residential zone, a garage with a garage door shall be provided, and permanently maintained. If a required residential garage is proposed to be converted to a different use, then a new, two-car garage (with minimum unobstructed inside dimensions of 20 feet by 20 feet) shall be constructed on the site prior to converting the existing garage. Exceptions to the garage requirement shall be for apartments and affordable housing as determined by the Director.
(Ord. MC-1393, 12-02-13)
8. Fractional space requirements shall be rounded up to the next whole space.
9. Required guest parking in residential zones shall be designated as such and restricted to the use of guests.
10. All parking, including recreational vehicle parking in residential zones, shall occur on paved areas.
11. Senior citizen apartments/congregate care parking requirements may be adjusted on an individual project basis, subject to a parking study based on project location and proximity to services for senior citizens including, but not limited to, medical offices, shopping areas, mass transit, etc.
12. Existing residential lots of record, 10,800 square feet or larger which front on a major or secondary arterial shall provide circular drives or turnarounds.