Compton City Zoning Code
§ 30-21.5
Parking Area Design.
[Ord. #2010, § 1]
a.
General. All parking areas shall be designed and developed in order to provide adequate space for vehicle maneuvering and circulation as well as paving, lighting and landscaping.
c.
Turnaround Space. A vehicle turn-around space shall be provided at the end of all dead-end parking aisles. Other turnaround arrangements providing the same maneuverability are subject to approval by the Planning Director.
d.
Vertical Clearance. Vertical clearance for parking spaces shall conform to the standards contained in Table 30-21.C[2] When handicap parking is provided, vertical clearance shall comply with the California Code of Regulations (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 2-71).
[2]
Editor's Note: The table referred to herein may be found at the end of this subsection.
e.
Motorcycle and Bicycle Facilities. Motorcycle and bicycle parking facilities shall be separated from automobile parking spaces by either a wall, fence, curb or by at least five feet of open space where parking is prohibited. Signage indicating the availability and location of motorcycle or bicycle parking shall be installed at the main entrance of a building or parking lot in a location visible and legible to users of the subject property.
f.
Residential Parking. Parking for residential uses shall comply with the provisions of this subsection:
1.
There shall be a minimum unobstructed inside dimension of nine feet by 20 feet for a private one-car garage or carport and 18 feet by 20 feet for a private two-car garage or carport. The minimum width for a garage door shall be eight feet for a one-car garage and 16 feet for a two-car garage. Nonstructural improvements such as wall-mounted shelves or cabinets may encroach into the front five feet of the parking space, provided a minimum 4 1/2 foot vertical clearance is maintained above the finished floor of the garage. Appliances such as water heaters, washing machines and clothes dryers may not encroach into the minimum inside dimension.
2.
Parking spaces that are located within rows of six spaces or more may be divided by posts or columns located within three feet of the head and foot of each space. Where such spaces are located adjacent to a wall, fence or other obstruction, space width shall be increased by one foot.
3.
A minimum of 100 cubic feet of enclosed storage space shall be provided for any residential unit without a private enclosed garage.
4.
A minimum paved backup of 25 feet shall be provided for any garage, carport or open parking space including those entered directly from a street, alley or driveway. The width of the backup shall be equal to the width of the space(s) that it serves. In no case shall more than 10 feet of any public right-of-way be used to provide required backup.
5.
All residential driveways, parking and maneuvering areas shall be fully paved with a minimum thickness of four inches of Portland cement concrete.
g.
Nonresidential Parking. Parking for nonresidential uses shall comply with the following provisions:
1.
A parking space adjacent on the side to a wall, fence or other obstruction shall be increased in width by one foot. Posts/columns may be permitted along the side of each space only within three feet of the head and foot of each stall.
2.
All nonresidential driveways and parking areas shall be surfaced and maintained with a minimum thickness of two inches of asphalt on a minimum of four inches of aggregate base material or a minimum of four inches of Portland cement concrete or other approved permanent impervious surfacing material. The ground to be paved shall be treated with a soil sterilizer prior to paving.
3.
Off-street parking provided for nonresidential uses shall designate at least 10% of the total parking area for use by car pools and shall comply with the Compton Congestion Management Plan.
4.
No portion of any public right-of-way may be used to provide required turning radius or backup.
h.
Curb and Wheel Stop Requirements. All parking spaces shall have individual wheel stops or continuous concrete curbing a minimum of six inches high and six inches wide. Wheel stops and curbs must be located a minimum of three feet from any structure, fence, wall, building, walkway or curb of a required landscape strip.
i.
Drainage. All required off-street parking areas shall be designed so that surface water will not drain over any sidewalk or adjacent property. Parking facilities shall be prepared, graded and paved to ensure that all surface water drains into a public street, alley, storm drain or other drainage system approved by the Compton Public Works/Engineering Department.
j.
Parking Space Delineation. All required vehicle parking spaces shall be striped. Compact, handicap, guest, car pool or van pool and motorcycle spaces shall be clearly marked. Aisles, approaches, directional movements and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked with arrows. Striping and marking shall be with paint or other easily distinguishable material.
k.
Lighting. Lighting of outdoor parking areas shall be designed and maintained in a manner to prevent glare or direct illumination from intruding into any adjacent residential zone. A minimum of one footcandle of illumination shall be provided throughout the parking area. Light standards shall conform to the design specifications of the Architectural Review Board.
l.
Noise. Areas used for primary circulation or subject to frequent idling of engines or loading activities shall be located and designed to minimize impacts on adjoining properties. Screening or sound baffling shall be provided as necessary.
Table 30-21.B Parking Aisle Widths | ||
|---|---|---|
Parking Stall Orientation to Drive Aisle | One-way | Two-way |
Parallel (0°) | 11 feet | 22 feet |
30° | 11 feet | 22 feet |
45° | 14 feet | 25 feet |
60° | 18 feet | 25 feet |
90° | 25 feet | 25 feet |
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Table 30-21.C Unobstructed Vertical Clearances | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Parking Facility | Automobile | Semi-truck | Motorcycle/Bicycle |
Open Air | 7.5 feet | 15.0 feet | 6.0 feet |
Garage/Carport | 7.5 feet | 15.0 feet | 6.0 feet |
Drive-Through | 9.0 feet | 15.0 feet | N/A |
Parking Structure | 8.0 feet | N/A | 6.0 feet |
Loading Docks/Zones | 15.0 feet | 15.0 feet | N/A |