Handicapped parking requirements are established by the State of California. The parking standards contained in this Section are identical to those established by the State at the time of the adoption of this Development Code. Any change in the State's handicapped parking requirements shall preempt the affected requirements in this Section.
1. Handicapped parking for residential uses shall be provided at the rate of 1 space for each dwelling unit that is designed for occupancy by the handicapped.
2. Handicapped parking spaces shall be provided for all uses other than residential at the following rate:
Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided | Number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Required |
Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided | Number of Handicapped Parking Spaces Required |
1-25 | 1 |
26-50 | 2 |
51-75 | 3 |
76-100 | 4 |
101-150 | 5 |
151-200 | 6 |
201-300 | 7 |
301-400 | 8 |
401-500 | 9 |
501-1,000 | Two percent of total |
1,001 and over | + 1 for each 100, or fraction over 1,001 |
For outpatient units and facilities, 10 percent of the total number of parking spaces provided shall serve each such outpatient unit or facility.
For units and facilities that specialize in treatment or services for persons with mobility impairments, 20 percent of the total number of parking spaces provided shall serve each such unit or facility.
One van space shall be provided in every eight accessible spaces, with a minimum of one space provided.
(Ord. MC-1383, 1-16-13)
3. Handicapped parking spaces shall be designed in a manner consistent with the standard drawings approved by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, as illustrated by Figure 24-1.
4. When less than five parking spaces are provided, at structures and uses subject to these regulations, one space shall be 14 feet wide and striped to provide a nine-foot parking area and a five-foot loading and unloading area. However, there is no requirement that the space be reserved exclusively or identified for handicapped use only.
5. Handicapped parking spaces required by this Section shall count toward fulfilling off-street parking requirements.
