Compton City Zoning Code
§ 30-21.3
Parking Space Requirements.
[Ord. #2010, § 1; Ord. #2101, § 15]
a.
Calculation of Spaces.
1.
Whenever the computation of the number of off-street parking spaces results in a fraction of a space, the fraction shall be rounded to the next whole number.
2.
When there are two or more separate uses on a site, the required parking for the site shall be the sum of the required parking and loading for the individual uses.
3.
When a use has more than 20% of its floor area in a distinct function (e.g., office, warehouse or retail), the required parking is calculated separately for each function. Where separation of functions is not possible, the most restrictive parking standard shall be applied.
4.
The minimum number of required off-street parking spaces is determined by the type of use and is not changed by the zone in which it is located.
b.
Parking Space Dimensions.
1.
Standard parking spaces shall not be less than nine feet in width and 20 feet in length.
2.
Parallel parking spaces shall not be less than nine feet in width and 22 feet in length.
3.
Compact parking spaces shall not be less than eight feet in width and 16 feet in length and shall be located adjacent to one another.
c.
Number of Parking Spaces. The minimum number of parking spaces required for each land use is shown in Table 30-21.A.[1] The requirement for a use not specifically mentioned shall be the same as for a use that has similar traffic-generating characteristics. The Planning Director shall determine what constitutes similar traffic-generating characteristics and the number of spaces required for accessory or incidental uses.
[1]
Editor's Note: The table referred to herein may be found at the end of this subsection.
d.
Type of Spaces.
1.
Unless otherwise specified, all requirements for parking are presumed to be non-enclosed.
2.
Where "enclosed" parking is specified, it shall be interpreted as a parking space which has a combination of solid walls and garage door(s) on four sides and a roof.
3.
Where "covered" parking is specified, it shall be interpreted as a parking space which has a permanent roof (e.g., carport).
4.
Where "driveway" parking is specified, it shall be interpreted as a parking space located in an existing driveway which may block access to a garage or another driveway space.
e.
Compact Car Spaces. Parking for compact cars may be used to satisfy a portion of the required parking. Compact spaces shall be marked "COMPACT" on the foot of the stall. The maximum number of compact spaces allowed is as follows:
f.
Motorcycle Parking. Facilities with 25 or more parking spaces shall provide at least one designated parking area for use by motorcycles. Those areas designated for use by motorcycles shall consist of a minimum usable area of 56 square feet and shall be clearly marked.
g.
Bicycle Parking.
1.
Facilities for bicycle parking shall be provided at the rate of one bicycle space per every 20 vehicle spaces required for all commercial, retail, office, food-related, industrial and warehousing uses. Where the application of the above standard results in a fraction of a space, the fraction shall be rounded to the next whole number.
2.
Bicycle parking facilities may consist of a stationary bicycle rack, cement slab or vertical meter bar where the bicyclist supplies a chain and/or lock to secure the bicycle or an enclosed box with a locking door, typically called a bicycle locker, where a single bicyclist has access to a bicycle storage compartment.
3.
Requests for exemptions from bicycle parking requirements shall be made in writing to the Planning Director. Exemptions shall be submitted and processed concurrently with project plans and/or applications. Exemptions may be granted depending upon the location of the use in respect to the urban area, the nature of the use and hours of operation and the accessibility of the site by bicycle at present and in the future.
h.
Location of Parking Spaces.
1.
Required residential parking shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land as the use that the parking facilities are intended to serve.
2.
Required nonresidential parking shall be located as follows:
(a)
On the same lot or parcel of land as the use which the facilities serve; or
(b)
On a separate lot or parcel not more than 300 feet from the perimeter of the lot or parcel of land the parking facilities are intended to serve, provided, that:
(1)
Such parking shall be located within the same block or within an adjacent block separated only by an alley from the lot or parcel of land the parking facilities are intended to serve;
(2)
Such parking location shall be approved by the Planning Director; and
(3)
There shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder a covenant by the owner or owners of such lot or parcel of land, for the benefit of the City, to the effect that the required parking shall be maintained as long as the use or building exists.
Table 30-21.A Parking Space Requirements | |
|---|---|
Land Use | Number of Required Spaces |
RESIDENTIAL USES | |
Accessory Dwelling Units | 1 open space/unit |
Boarding Houses, Dormitories, Fraternities, Sororities, Monasteries and Convents | 2 enclosed spaces plus 1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area |
Community Care Facilities (including senior and residential congregate care in structures designed as dwellings) | |
6 or fewer guests | 2 enclosed spaces |
7 or more guests | 2 enclosed spaces, plus 1 space/3 guests |
Condominiums and Townhouses | 2 enclosed spaces/unit, plus 1 guest space/4 units |
Mobile Home Parks | 1 enclosed space and 1 open space/mobile home site, plus 1 guest space/4 mobile home sites |
Multiple-Family Dwellings | |
2 or fewer bedrooms in an attached unit | 1.5 enclosed spaces/unit, plus 1 guest space/4 units |
2 or fewer bedrooms in a detached unit | 2 enclosed spaces/unit, plus 1 guest space/4 units |
3 or more bedrooms | 2 enclosed spaces/unit, plus 1 guest space/4 units |
Senior Citizen Apartments (80% 1 bedroom - 62 years or older) | 1 covered space/unit, plus 1 guest space/4 units |
Single-Family Detached Dwellings | 2 enclosed spaces/dwelling |
Residential Day Care Facilities | |
8 or fewer children | 2 enclosed spaces |
9 to 14 children | 2 enclosed spaces, plus 2 open spaces (may be in driveway) |
COMMERCIAL USES | |
Ambulance Service, Taxi Service and Similar Uses | 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1.5 spaces/service vehicle |
Automobile-Related | |
Auto Accessory Installation (includes auto glass, car stereos, phones and alarms) | 2 spaces/service bay or 2 spaces/500 square feet of gross floor area if no bays are defined |
Auto Repair (includes engines, electrical, body and fender and spray painting) | 3 spaces/service bay or 3 spaces/500 square feet of gross floor area if no bays are defined |
Auto Sales and Rental | 1 space/250 square feet office area, plus 1 space/400 square feet of indoor sales area, plus 1 space/2,000 square feet of outdoor sales area (may not be located in display area) |
Car Washes | |
Automated | 6 spaces/tunnel, plus 5 spaces for queuing |
Hand | 2 spaces/service bay or 1 space/500 square feet of paved washing area |
Self Service | 1 space/washing station, plus 2 spaces/washing station for queuing (excludes vacuuming areas) |
Service Stations | 1 space/pump island, plus 2 spaces/service bay or 2 spaces/500 square feet of repair area if no bays are defined, plus 1 space/250 square feet of retail sales area |
Banks, Savings and Loan and Financial Institutions | 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 lane for each drive-up window with 5 spaces for queuing per lane |
Building Materials Sales and Service | 1 space/500 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space/1,000 square feet of outdoor display, sales and storage area |
Food Services | |
Banquet Halls, Rental Halls | 1 space/50 square feet of banquet hall area, plus parking for accessory uses |
Restaurants, Cafes, Fast Food Restaurants, Bars, Cocktail Lounges and Other Eating Establishments | 1 space/100 square feet of gross floor area, including outdoor seating area |
Take Out (16 or fewer seats) | 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space per delivery vehicle |
Drive-Through Window | 5 spaces for queuing space per window |
Garden Shops, Nurseries, Pottery Sales and Similar Uses with Outside Display Areas | 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space/1,000 square feet of outdoor display, sales and storage area |
General Retail, Service and Office (includes all commercial uses not listed herein) | 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area |
Hotels and Motels | 1 space/guest room, plus 2 spaces/manager's unit, plus parking for accessory uses |
Swap Meets | |
Indoor | 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space/vendor |
Outdoor | 1 space/200 square feet of site, plus 1 space/vendor |
INDUSTRIAL USES | |
General Industrial (includes manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, packaging, research and development and services uses) | 1 square feet of parking area (including spaces, circulation, landscaping and walkways) for each 1 square feet of first floor gross floor area and 3 square feet of subsequent floor gross floor area, but no less than 1 space/850 square feet of gross floor area (office uses of more than 20% of gross floor area computed at 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area) |
Mini-Storage and Self-Storage [Amended 12-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2342] | Minimum parking shall be determined by a parking/trip generation study. The study shall survey at least three other similar local self - storage sites and be subject to any other requirements of the Community Development Department |
Recreational Vehicles and Boat Storage | 1 space/2,500 square feet of storage area (may not be located in storage area) |
Recycling Centers | 1 space/2,000 square feet of site (minimum 4 spaces, plus provisions for adequate queuing) |
Transportation and Storage Yards (includes areas used for parking fleet vehicles, equipment and materials) | 1 space/1,500 square feet of yard area, plus 1 space/1,000 square feet of gross floor area (office use of more than 20% of gross floor area is computed at 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area) |
COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONAL USES | |
Arcades and Pool Halls (more than 2 machines or tables) | 1 space/150 square feet of gross floor area |
Bowling Alleys | 3 spaces/lane, plus parking for accessory uses |
Churches and Other Religious Meeting Places, Conference and Meeting Facilities, Mortuaries, Theaters, Auditoriums and Other Places of Public Assembly | 1 space/3 fixed seats or 1 space/54 inches of bench seating or 1 space/40 square feet of assembly area where no seats are provided, whichever is greater |
Communications Facilities (unmanned) | 1 space/facility |
Convalescent Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Sanitariums, Hospitals and Medical Centers | 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area, plus parking for public assembly and accessory uses |
Dance Halls | 1 space/25 square feet of dance floor area, plus parking for assembly and accessory uses |
Driving Ranges | 1 space/tee, plus parking for accessory uses |
Gaming and Bingo Facilities | 1 space/3 seats, plus parking for accessory uses |
Golf Courses | |
Miniature | 2 spaces/hole, plus parking for accessory uses |
Pitch and Putt | 5 spaces/hole, plus parking for accessory uses |
Regulation | 9 spaces/hole, plus parking for accessory uses |
Gyms, Gymnasiums, Spas and Health Clubs | 1 space/100 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space/1,000 square feet of outdoor play or field area, plus parking for accessory uses |
Libraries | 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area |
Miscellaneous Recreational Facilities (includes ball fields, other athletic fields, skating rinks, riding clubs and stables) | 1 space/100 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space/1,000 square feet of outdoor play area, plus parking for accessory uses |
Movie Theaters | 1 space/3 seats |
Museums and Art Galleries | 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area |
Public Utility Facilities | 1 space/250 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1.5 spaces/fleet vehicle |
RV Parks | 1 overnight space/recreational vehicle, plus 1 parking space/recreational vehicle |
Schools | |
Nursery, Pre-School, Day Care | 1 space/5 children |
Elementary and Junior High School | 2 spaces/classroom |
High Schools | 7 spaces/classroom |
Colleges and Universities | 10 spaces/classroom |
Trade and Business Schools | 1 space/35 square feet of classroom area |
Art, Dance and Martial Arts Schools | 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/3 students at maximum capacity |
Spectator Bleachers | 1 space/54 inches of seating |
Swimming Pools | 1 space/125 square feet of water surface |
Tennis, Handball and Racquetball Courts | 3 spaces/court, plus parking for accessory uses |
Union Halls, Lodges and Clubs | 1 space/250 square feet of office, plus parking for public assembly and accessory uses |