1. A.
   New Buildings and Land Uses. On-site parking shall be provided in accordance with this Chapter at the time any main building or structure is erected or any new land use is established, except as provided below.
2. B.
   Change of Use of Existing Buildings. When a new use is established in an existing building, parking shall be provided as follows:

   1. 1.
      Late Night Alcohol Establishment. Where the new use is a late night serving alcohol establishment, parking in accordance with this Chapter shall be provided.
   2. 2.
      Uses Other than Late Night Alcohol Establishment. When a new use other than a late night alcohol establishment is established in an existing building no additional parking spaces shall be required. Any addition or expansion to the existing building shall provide parking pursuant to 17.44.015. D, Additions or Expansions of Existing Buildings.
3. C.
   Downtown and C-1 Districts.

   1. 1.
      In the Downtown and C-1 Districts, no on-site parking is required for the first 5,000 square feet of ground floor non-residential, non-office, and non-late night alcohol establishment use. Parking in accordance with this Chapter shall be provided for ground floor area in excess of 5,000 square feet and for all upper story floor area.
   2. 2.
      In the Downtown and C-1 Districts, residential, office, and late night alcohol establishments shall provide parking in accordance with this Chapter.
4. D.
   Additions or Expansions of Existing Buildings.

   1. 1.
      Additions less than 10 percent or 500 square feet. No additional parking is required for alterations to existing buildings that do not change the building square footage on site by more than 10 percent or 500 square feet, whichever is greater, provided the use is other than a late night alcohol establishment.
   2. 2.
      Additions greater than 10 percent or 500 square feet. Additional parking in accordance with this Chapter shall be provided for any alteration which would change the building square footage on site by more than 10 percent or 500 square feet, whichever is greater.
   3. 3.
      Late night alcohol establishments. For late night alcohol establishments, additional parking in accordance with this Chapter shall be provided for any alteration what would change the building square footage on-site.
5. E.
   When Constructed. Parking facilities required by this Chapter shall be constructed or installed prior to final inspection or the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the uses that they serve.

(Ord. # 21-1436 §4, adopted 09/14/2021, effective 10/14/2021) 

Effective on: 10/14/2021

(Ord. 20-1404 §14, 2020; Ord. 20-1403U §14, 2020; Ord. 18-1385 §6, 2018; Ord. 13-1342, §11, #E, July 2013; prior code Appx. A, § 1151)

(Ord. # 23-1471 §40, adopted 11/14/2023, effective 08/05/2024; Ord. # 24-1481 §3, adopted 07/23/2024, effective 08/22/2024)

Effective on: 8/22/2024

1. A.
   Assembly halls: one (1) space for each five (5) seats, permanent or removable, or one (1) space for each fifty (50) square feet of gross floor area in the assembly hall, whichever is greater.
2. B.
   Automobile or boat sales: one (1) space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of site area.
3. C.
   Bowling alleys: five (5) spaces for each lane plus one (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area except bowling alley lanes and approach areas.
4. D.
   Clubs, fraternity and sorority houses, rooming and boarding houses and similar uses having sleeping and guest rooms: two (2) covered spaces for each three (3) guest rooms; in dormitories each fifty (50) square feet shall be considered a guest room; two (2) spaces shall be required for each guest room with kitchen facilities.
5. E.
   Commercial Uses.

   1. 1.
      Bars and cocktail lounges: one (1) space for each eighty (80) square feet of gross floor area.
   2. 2.
      Beauty colleges: one (1) space for each one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area.
   3. 3.
      Business schools and trade schools: one (1) space for each one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area.
   4. 4.
      Furniture and hardware stores: one (1) space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area.
   5. 5.
      Offices, general: one (1) space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area.
   6. 6.
      Offices, Governmental and Public Utilities. Government offices that generate high levels of contact with the public, or have high numbers of employees, including but not limited to employment offices, public social services offices, Department of Motor Vehicle offices: one (1) space per seventy-five (75) square feet of gross floor area for the first twenty-thousand (20,000) square feet of the building(s), plus one (1) space per two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area for the remaining floor area.
   7. 7.
      Offices, medical: five (5) spaces for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area.
   8. 8.
      Restaurants: one (1) space for each one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area plus one (1) per 200 square feet of on-site outdoor seating area in excess of 400 square feet.
   9. 9.
      Retail, general retail commercial uses: one (1) space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area.
   10. 10.
       Gymnasiums/health and fitness centers, as follows:

       1. a.
          Less than or equal to three thousand (3,000) square feet and with less than or equal to twenty (20) students at one time if classes are offered: one (1) space per two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area.
       2. b.
          Greater than three thousand (3,000) square feet but not more than six thousand (6,000) square feet, or with more than forty (40) students at one time if classes are offered: one (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area.
       3. c.
          Greater than six thousand (6,000) square feet, or with more than forty (40) students at one time if classes are offered: one (1) space per one hundred (100) square feet of gross floor area.
6. F.
   Hospitals: two (2) spaces for each patient bed.
7. G.
   Hospitals (mental), convalescent homes, guest homes, rest homes, sanitariums, assisted living facilities, and similar institutions: one (1) space for each three (3) beds.
8. H.
   Hotels: one (1) space for each unit for the first fifty (50) units; one (1) space per one (1) and one-half (1/2) units after fifty (50); and one (1) space per two (2) units after one hundred (100) units. Hotels with facilities including restaurants, banquet rooms, conference rooms, commercial retail uses and similar activities shall provide parking for the various uses as computed separately in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
9. I.
   Industrial Uses. The parking requirements of this subsection apply only to industrial uses; parking for commercial and other permitted uses in industrial zones shall provide the number of spaces as otherwise specified by this chapter.

   1. 1.
      Industrial uses of all types, except, public utility facilities and warehouses: one (1) space for each vehicle used in conjunction with the use; plus one (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area.
   2. 2.
      Warehouses, buildings or portions of buildings used exclusively for warehouse purposes: one (1) space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet for the first twenty thousand (20,000) square feet; plus, one (1) space for each two thousand (2,000) square feet for the second twenty thousand (20,000) square feet; plus one (1) space for each four thousand (4,000) square feet in excess of forty thousand (40,000) square feet; plus one (1) space for each vehicle operated from the property. Prior to approval of a warehouse use by the city, a covenant shall be recorded, guaranteeing the warehouse area, facility or building will not be converted, remodeled or changed to a nonwarehouse use unless the number of spaces otherwise required by this chapter are secured and provided prior to such change or unless approved by planning commission in accordance with this chapter.
10. J.
    Mobilehomes or trailer parks: two (2) spaces for each dwelling unit with at least one (1) space adjacent to the trailer site.
11. K.
    Mortuaries or undertaking establishments: one (1) space for each seventy-five (75) square feet of building area for the chapel or public assembly area.
12. L.
    Motels: one (1) space for each unit, plus two (2) for the manager’s unit.
13. M.
    Recreation or amusement establishments: one (1) space for each seventy-five (75) square feet of gross floor area.
14. N.
    Service stations: one (1) space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of site area.
15. O.
    Snack Bar/Snack Shop. The parking requirements for a snack bar and/or snack shop shall be the same as that for a restaurant.
16. P.
    Short-term vacation rentals in commercial zones: one (1) space per bedroom, in no case less than one (1) space per unit and a maximum of two (2) spaces per unit being required.
17. Q.
    Residential Uses – refer to 17.44.020

    1. 1.
       Supportive and Transitional Housing
    2. 2.
       Residential Care Facilities - Small
    3. 3.
       Residential Care Facilities - Large
    4. 4.
       Low Barrier Navigation Center
    5. 5.
       Emergency Shelters

(Ord. 19-1395 §5, 2019; Ord. 17-1378 §7, 2017; Ord. 14-1346 §4, 2014; Ord. 04-1241 §4, 2004; Ord. 95-1126 §1, 1995; prior code Appx. A, § 1152)

(Ord. # 23-1471 §41, adopted 11/14/2023, effective 08/05/2024) 

Effective on: 8/5/2024

1. A.
   The amount of parking shall be calculated for each particular use as set forth in Section 17.44.030 with the exception of the following:

   1. 1.
      Retail, general retail commercial uses: one (1) space for each 333.33 square feet of gross floor area (or three (3) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet).
   2. 2.
      Offices, general: one (1) space for each 333.33 square feet of gross floor area (or three (3) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet).
   3. 3.
      Office, medical: one (1) space for each 333.33 square feet of gross floor area (or three (3) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet).
2. B.
   Parking In-Lieu Fees. When the city council provides for contributions to an improvement fund for a vehicle parking district in lieu of parking spaces so required, said in-lieu fee contributions shall be considered to satisfy the requirements of this chapter pursuant to a parking plan approved by the planning commission.

(Ord. # 21-1436 §4, adopted 09/14/2021, effective 10/14/2021) 

Effective on: 10/14/2021

1. A.
   Reducing, diminishing or eliminating existing required off-street parking facilities or area under the ownership or control of such owner or user, whether on the same lot or on a separate lot from the use requiring such off-street parking facilities or area; or
2. B.
   Selling, transferring, leasing or otherwise making unavailable for such required off-street parking facilities or area any portion of said lot or of any adjacent lot under the same ownership or control if the same is necessary for and available to satisfy in whole or in part the off-street parking requirements imposed by this chapter. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1153)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   The following factors shall be considered in determining the proportionate part of the required parking for such use(s):

   1. 1.
      Whether the affected requirements are those of permanent buildings, or those of mere occupancies;
   2. 2.
      The peak as well as normal days and hours of operation of such buildings and of the structures and occupancies with which it is proposed to share multiple-use parking areas;
   3. 3.
      Whether the proposed multiple-use parking area is normally or frequently used by the patrons, customers or employees of other buildings or occupancies which will share such parking area at the same time as the applicant’s patrons, customers and employees will normally or frequently utilize such parking area;
   4. 4.
      The certainty that the multiple-use parking area(s) will be available for satisfying such parking requirements to the extent approved, and the permanency of such availability;
   5. 5.
      The proximity and accessibility of the multiple-use parking area(s).
2. B.
   A parking plan shall be so conditioned as to reasonably ensure the satisfaction of the appropriate parking requirements during the continued existence of the buildings or occupancies involved.
3. C.
   If the common parking area(s) and the building sites to be served are subject to more than one ownership, permanent improvement and maintenance of such parking facilities must be provided in one of the following manners:

   1. 1.
      By covenant or contract among all such property owners; and duly recording an appropriate covenant running with the land;
   2. 2.
      By the creation of special districts and imposing of special assessments in any of the procedures prescribed by state law;
   3. 3.
      By utilizing the authority vested in a parking authority as provided by state law;
   4. 4.
      By dedicating such common parking area to the city for parking purposes subject to the acceptance of such dedication by the city council. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1154)

(Ord. # 21-1436 §4, adopted 09/14/2021, effective 10/14/2021) 

Effective on: 10/14/2021

(Ord. # 21-1436 §4, adopted 09/14/2021, effective 10/14/2021)

Effective on: 10/14/2021

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   All required parking spaces shall be located on the same lot or building site as the use for which such spaces are provided; provided however, that such parking spaces provided for commercial, business, industrial or warehouse uses may be located on a different lot or lots, all of which are less than three hundred (300) feet distance from the use for which it is provided, and such lot or lots are under common ownership with the lot or building site for which such spaces are provided.

   Where the buildings are situated on one lot and the parking is situated on another lot, the owner shall file with the Community Development Department an affidavit recorded by the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder that these lots are held in common ownership for the use specified. Such distance shall be measured along a straight line drawn between the nearest point on the premises devoted to the use served by such parking facilities and the nearest point on the premises providing such parking facilities.

   It is further provided that uses located within the boundaries of an established off-street parking district, organized pursuant to action by the City Council, shall be waived by the requirements of this subsection.

2. B.
   No parking space required for any residential use shall be more than two hundred (200) feet total walking distance from the nearest entrance of the dwelling unit for which it is provided, except that residential uses located within the boundaries of an established off-street parking district, organized pursuant to action by the city council, shall be waived by the requirements of this subsection.
3. C.
   In residential zones, garages or parking stalls fronting on a public street shall be set back a minimum of seventeen (17) feet from the exterior edge of the nearest public improvement (sidewalk or street improvement) if roll-up garage doors are installed, or set back twenty (20) feet if standard garage doors are installed. On streets where public improvements for sidewalks have not been completed the above setback shall be measured from the edge of the required or planned sidewalk. This measurement does not include structural supports or other parts of the structure provided parking dimension and turning radii are not obstructed.

   Garages or parking stalls fronting on an alley shall provide one of the following setbacks from the property line: seventeen (17) feet, nine feet or three feet, except garages or parking stalls fronting on an alley of fifteen (15) feet in width or less need only to comply with the turning radius requirements of Section 17.44.130. For purposes of this section the service road located parallel to Hermosa Avenue approximately between 27th Street and 35th Street shall be considered as an alley.

4. D.
   Residential parking within the front twenty (20) feet shall be allowed only when paved and leading to a garage.
5. E.
   A garage may be located on one side lot line or on a rear property line which does not border a street or alley when said garage complies with all of the following:

   1. 1.
      No portion of such garage is more than thirty-five (35) feet from the rear lot line; and
   2. 2.
      No portion of such garage is closer than three feet to a habitable building on adjacent lot; and
   3. 3.
      There are no openings on the side of the garage which are on the property line; and
   4. 4.
      The wall on the side of the garage is constructed of one-hour fire resistant materials, and meets all building code regulations; and
   5. 5.
      There has been provision for all roof drainage to be taken care of on the subject lot; and
   6. 6.
      Such accessory structure is no more than one story in height and a distance of not less than six feet from the main building; and
   7. 7.
      Such accessory building is used only for storage of automobiles, and may be used in conjunction therewith for open sun deck.
6. F.
   Open parking spaces for residential uses in the open space zone (OS-O) shall be located only within the rear fifty (50) percent or in the rear forty (40) feet whichever is the lesser of a residential lot.
7. G.
   Required guest parking spaces for duplex, two-family or multiple-family residential uses that are shared between units shall not be located in tandem and shall be open and accessible to guests of all the units. (Ord. 00-1207, §4 (part), 10/24/00; Ord. 98-1179, §4 (1), 01-27-98; Ord. 96-1153 § 1, 1996; Ord. 94-1120 § 1, 1994; prior code Appx. A, § 1157)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Minimum driveway width shall be nine (9) feet, clear of all obstructions.
2. B.
   Driveways and parking spaces shall be paved with not less than six (6) inches of portland cement concrete, except that when supported by a selected rock base which is acceptable to the chief building inspector for the type of soil upon which it is constructed, driveways may be paved with a minimum of three (3) inches of asphaltic concrete. Pervious concrete or similar material and drainage facilities may be alternatively installed for driveways and parking areas, or portions thereof, to specifications approved by the building official and/or city engineer as applicable. Where practicable, surface runoff shall drain into an adjacent pervious area on the property to maximize infiltration.
3. C.
   Such driveways for vehicular access to parking spaces provided for any residential use shall be located wholly on the same lot as the parking spaces for which such driveway provides access, except in the-case of common driveways. In the case of common driveways, easements of five feet on adjoining properties may be combined to create a driveway ten (10) feet in width.

   Where access to required off-street parking spaces is via a common driveway, the owner shall file with the building department an affidavit recorded by the office of the Los Angeles County recorder that joint easements exist for the purpose of the driveway.

4. D.
   No driveway providing access to any off-street parking space or garage shall have a slope greater than twenty (20) percent; provided, that any ramp slope in excess of twelve and one-half (12-1/2) percent includes transitions on each side with a minimum length of eight (8) feet and a maximum slope of one-half (1/2) the maximum ramp slope, in accordance with the driveway grade standards set forth below; further, any area used for guest parking shall have a maximum slope of twelve and one-half (12-1/2) percent. (Ord. 09-1300 § 4, May 2009; Ord. 93-1089 § 1, 1993; prior code Appx. A, § 1160)

Driveway Transitions

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 10/14/2021

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Surface Parking Area.

   1. 1.
      Off-street parking areas shall be paved with not less than three (3) inch asphaltic or six (6) inch portland cement concrete surfacing and maintained so as to eliminate dust or mud and shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water. Pervious material with drainage facilities may be alternatively installed for driveways and parking areas, or portions thereof, to specifications approved by the building official or city engineer as applicable. Where practicable, surface runoff shall drain into an adjacent pervious area on the property to maximize stormwater retention and filtration. In no case shall drainage be allowed across sidewalks or driveways, except residential use.
   2. 2.
      Designated parking spaces shall be indicated with paint or approved stripping material on the surface of the parking area.
2. B.
   Border Barricades, Screening and Landscaping.

   1. 1.
      Off-street parking area that is not separated by a fence from any street, alley or property line upon which it abuts, shall be provided with a suitable concrete curb or timber barrier of dressed dimension stock not less than six inches in height, located not less than two feet from such street or alley property lines, and such curb or barrier shall be securely installed and maintained; provided no such curb or barrier shall be required across any driveway or entrance to such parking area. Modifications for stormwater and urban runoff management (e.g., curb inlets) may be allowed to specifications approved by the building official or city engineer as applicable. Where practicable, surface runoff shall drain into an adjacent pervious area on the property to maximize infiltration.
   2. 2.
      Any unenclosed off-street parking area abutting property located in one of the R zones shall be separated from such property by a solid masonry wall six (6) feet in height measured from the grade of the finished surface of such parking lot closest to the contiguous R zone property; provided, that along the required front yard, the solid masonry wall shall not exceed forty-two (42) inches in height. No such solid masonry wall need be provided where the elevation of that portion of the parking area immediately adjacent to an R zone is six (6) feet or more below the elevation of such R zone property along the common property line.
3. C.
   Lighting. Light fixtures shall be high-efficiency, fully shielded (full cutoff) and down cast (emitting no light above the horizontal plane of the fixture), and not create glare or spill beyond the property lines. Any lights provided to illuminate any off-street parking area or used car sales area permitted by this ordinance shall be arranged so the light is reflected away from any street or premises upon which a dwelling unit is located and the lamp bulb is not directly visible from within any residential unit.
4. D.
   Entrances and Exits. The location and design of all entrances and exits shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer.
5. E.
   Traffic Circulation. Traffic circulation within off-street parking facilities except for residential parking shall be designed to ensure that no automobile need enter a major street in order to progress from one aisle to any other aisle within the same parking lot, or enter such major street backwards in order to leave such lot. If such circulation is not otherwise possible, a turnaround area within such lot, not less than thirty (30) feet in diameter, shall be provided. Directional signs or markings shall be provided in all facilities in which one-way traffic has been established.
6. F.
   Authorized Vehicles. In all residential zones, parking spaces shall be maintained free and clear and utilized solely for the parking of authorized vehicles (obstructive storage prohibited).

   "Authorized vehicles" shall mean automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks and vans not exceeding one and one-half ton capacity. Trailers, boats, recreational vehicles, motor homes, campers (not mounted to a motorized vehicle), tractor trucks and inoperable vehicles are prohibited. (Ord. 09-1300 §4, May 2009; Prior code Appx. A, § 1164)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   No parking lot to be used as an accessory to a commercial or industrial establishment shall be established until it shall first have been reviewed by the planning commission and its location approved. Such approval may be conditioned upon the commission’s required lighting, planting and/or maintenance of trees, shrubs or other landscaping within and along the borders of such parking area.
2. B.
   Such a parking lot to be used as an accessory to a permitted commercial or industrial establishment shall be so located that the boundary of such parking lot closest to the site of the commercial or industrial establishment to which it is accessory shall be not more than fifty (50) feet distant.
3. C.
   Such parking lot shall be used solely for the parking of private passenger vehicles.
4. D.
   No sign of any kind, other than one designating entrances, exits or conditions of use shall be maintained on such parking lot. Any such sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1165)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

(Ord. # 21-1436 §4, adopted 09/14/2021, effective 10/14/2021)

Effective on: 10/14/2021

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901