Martinez City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 22
36 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES
§ 22.36.010 Purpose.
To alleviate progressively or to prevent traffic congestion and shortage of curb spaces, off-street parking and loading facilities are required to be provided incidental to new land uses and enlargements of existing land uses. The number of parking spaces and loading berths prescribed in this Title or to be prescribed by the Planning Commission shall be in proportion to the need for such facilities created by the particular type of land use. Off-street parking and loading areas are to be laid out in a mariner which will ensure their usefulness, protect the public safety and, where appropriate, insulate surrounding land uses from their impact.
(Prior code § 10,115.0; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.020 Off-street parking facilities required.
A.
At the time of initial occupancy of a site or of construction of a structure or enlargement of a site or structure, or whenever a change in use creates an increase in the number of parking spaces, there shall be provided off-street parking facilities for automobiles in accord with the regulations prescribed in this section.
B.
If, in the application of the requirements of this chapter, a fractional number is obtained, one parking space shall be provided for a fraction of one-half or more, and no parking space shall be required for a fraction of less than one-half.
C.
If more than one use is allocated on a site, the number of parking spaces provided shall be equal to the sum of the requirements prescribed in this chapter for each use.
D.
Sites and structures located in Martinez Parking District No. 1 shall not be subject to off-street parking facilities' requirements, excepting residential uses, which shall comply with the requirements prescribed in this chapter. The facilities of the municipal parking lots shall not be deemed acceptable in meeting said requirements for residences.
E.
All required parking shall be located on the lot containing the use itself, with the following exceptions:
1.
Eligible properties enter into a Shared Parking Agreement, consistent with Section 22.36.230 (Shared Parking Regulations).
2.
In unusual or extraordinary circumstances, the Planning Commission may grant approval through Design Review, pursuant to Section 22.34.040, to allow a portion of all the required spaces to be located on a lot which is adjacent to the lot containing the use itself. Approval by the Planning Commission shall be based on accessibility and the reasonableness of not requiring all or a portion of the required parking spaces to be provided on the lot containing the use itself. To merit favorable consideration by the Planning Commission, the applicant must provide evidence that a suitable long-term lease or legal agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney or designee, can be executed and recorded which would guarantee that the lot containing the use has the irrevocable right to utilize the adjacent lot for off-street parking purposes.
F.
Parking spaces provided to meet the requirement of this chapter shall not be reduced in size or number, modified, eliminated, or transferred to another use without City approval.
G.
Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided in addition to the requirement for automobile parking, as provided below.
1.
Residential uses. Secure and covered long-term bicycle parking shall be provided on-site at not less than one bicycle parking space per dwelling unit, including studio units. Short-term bicycle parking shall be provided on-site at not less than one bicycle parking space per 10 bedrooms with a minimum of two spaces per multifamily residential or mixed-use project.
2.
Professional and administrative office uses. On-site secure and covered long-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a ratio of not less than one space per 5,000 square feet of occupied floor area for new professional and administrative office developments.
3.
General. Bicycle racks that are located adjacent to a public sidewalk or on-street daylighting spaces may be counted towards these requirements. Short-term bicycle parking facilities shall be located adjacent to circulation routes.
H.
Handicapped parking spaces shall be required as follows:
0—20 spaces: | None required. |
21—50 spaces: | One handicapped space. |
51—100 space: | Two handicapped spaces. |
One handicapped parking space shall be provided for each additional 100 parking spaces. |
I.
For any off-street parking lot or parking area, a maximum of 30% of the required parking may be in compact parking spaces. If fewer than 10 parking spaces are required, then all the spaces shall be full-size automobile spaces.
J.
Design Review approval as provided in Section 22.34.040 shall be required for any construction, modification, or elimination of any parking lots or parking areas.
K.
Unbundled parking: Parking spaces shall be permitted to be leased separately from the sale or rental price of residential and commercial uses.
(Prior code § 10,115.1; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980; Ord. No. 1473, 6/25/2025; Ord. No. 1480, 12/10/2025)
§ 22.36.030 Parking-Residential uses.
A.
Residential Parking Requirements (Projects Not Within a Half-Mile of a Major Transit Stop). Parking shall be provided for residential development in accordance with the following table:
Table 22.36.030 – Residential Parking Standards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dwelling Type | Zoning Districts | Required Parking Spaces Per Dwelling Unit (Covered) | Required Parking Spaces Per Dwelling Unit (Open) |
Single family | All districts except R-1.5, R-2.5, and R-3.5 | 2 | 0 |
Single family | R-1.5, R-2.5 and R-3.5 | 1 | 1 |
Multiple family | All districts | 0 | 1 space for first bedroom plus 0.5 spaces for each additional bedroom |
Lodging houses, apartment hotels, motels and private clubs providing sleeping accommodations | All districts | The greater of one space per guest room or one space per 2 beds. | |
Subsidized or assisted senior living facilities | All districts | 0.35 spaces per dwelling unit | |
ADUs and JADUs | All districts | Refer to Section 22.43.080. | |
Micro units | All districts | Refer to Section 22.57.070. | |
Multiple family – studio and 1 bedroom | Projects requesting parking reductions as a development incentive provided in Chapter 22.81 | 1 | |
Multiple family – 2 to 3 bedrooms | Projects requesting parking reductions as a development incentive provided in Chapter 22.81 | 1.5 | |
Multiple family – 4+ bedrooms | Projects requesting parking reductions as a development incentive provided in Chapter 22.81 | 2.5 | |
B.
Residential Parking Requirements (Projects Within a Half-Mile of a Major Transit Stop). On-site parking shall not be required and shall not exceed a maximum of 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit, but in no case shall limitations apply to parking for persons with disabilities as required by law.
C.
Guest Parking. Additional required guest parking spaces shall be 0.25 space if there are over four units and not located within a half-mile of a major transit stop. The required guest spaces shall be additive and rounded up to the higher number. The Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator may approve tandem guest spaces if it can be found that residents will not be inconvenienced by this arrangement. No guest parking is required for housing development projects as defined by Cal. Gov’t. Code § 65589.5 which provide at least 15% of their units for acutely low-, extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households as defined by Cal. Gov’t. Code § 65589.5(h)(3).
D.
Driveways. Driveways shall not be counted as part of any required parking, except when approved as tandem parking.
E.
Garages. Garages shall not be used for storage by any outside party nor used for habitation by any party, unless converted to an ADU or JADU consistent with Chapter 22.43 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units). Where applicable, there shall be at all times in every garage in the City sufficient space to park at least one automobile.
(Prior code § 10,115.2; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980; Ord. 1230 C.S., § 1, 1996; Ord. No. 1447, § 9, 7/19/2023; Ord. No. 1463, § XVI, 10/23/2024; Ord. No. 1473, 6/25/2025; Ord. No. 1480, 12/10/2025)
§ 22.36.040 Parking-Office uses.
A.
Office Parking Requirements (Projects Not Within a Half-Mile of a Major Transit Stop). Parking shall be provided for residential development in accordance with the following Table:
Table 22.36.040 - Parking — Office Uses | |
|---|---|
Use | Required Parking |
Professional offices, excluding medical/dental | One space per 200 square feet |
Public and private administrative offices | One space per 400 square feet |
Medical/dental offices | Five spaces per full-time doctor or dentist |
B.
Office Parking Requirements (Projects Within a Half-Mile of a Major Transit Stop). On-site parking for office uses shall not be required and shall not exceed a maximum of four spaces per 1,000 square feet of office space, but in no case shall limitations apply to parking for persons with disabilities as required by law.
C.
For the purposes of this section, gross floor area shall be used in all calculations, except any floor area used exclusively for storage or loading.
(Prior code § 10,115.3; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. No. 1473, 6/25/2025; Ord. No. 1480, 12/10/2025)
§ 22.36.050 Parking-Commercial uses.
A.
Commercial Parking Requirements (Projects Not Within a Half-Mile of a Major Transit Stop). Parking shall be provided for commercial development in accordance with the following Table:
Table 22.36.050 — Parking — Commercial Uses | |
|---|---|
Use | Required Parking |
Retail stores, offices, service establishments | One space per 200 square feet |
Commercial service establishments, wholesale establishments, vehicle sales and repair, appliance sales and repair, furniture sales | One space per 500 square feet |
Restaurants | One space per 100 square feet |
Establishments whose sales are conducted primarily outside the building | One space per three employees, plus such additional spaces as may be prescribed by the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator |
Retail complexes/shopping centers | One space for each 225 square feet for complexes of up to and including 50,000 square feet; or One space for each 250 square feet for complexes over 50,000 square feet |
B.
Commercial Parking Requirements (Projects Within a Half-Mile of a Major Transit Stop). On-site parking for commercial uses shall not be required and shall not exceed a maximum of four spaces per 1,000 square feet of commercial space, but in no case shall limitations apply to parking for persons with disabilities as required by law.
C.
For the purposes of this section, gross floor area shall be used in all calculations, except any floor area used exclusively for storage or loading.
(Prior code § 10,115.5; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. No. 1464, § V, 10/23/2024; Ord. No. 1473, 6/25/2025; Ord. No. 1480, 12/10/2025)
§ 22.36.060 Parking-Industrial uses.
Parking shall be provided for industrial uses in accordance with the following table:
INDUSTRIAL USES TABLE | ||
|---|---|---|
Industrial Use and Required Parking Space (per gross floor area*). | ||
A. | Warehouse and storage buildings | One per 1,000 square feet except for areas used exclusively for truck loading |
B. | Manufacturing plants and other industrial uses | One per 1,000 square feet except for floor areas used exclusively for storage or truck loading, plus one space per 300 square feet of office area |
Notes: |
* Except for floor area used exclusively for storage or truck loading. |
(Prior code § 10,115.5; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. No. 1458, § X, 5/15/2024)
§ 22.36.070 Parking-Miscellaneous uses.
A.
For uses other than those listed previously, parking shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
PARKING—MISCELLANEOUS USE TABLE | ||
|---|---|---|
Use and Required Parking Spaces. | ||
1. | Parks, playgrounds and other | 1 per 3 employees plus additional as prescribed by the Planning Commission |
2. | Churches, community centers, private clubs and lodges, auditoriums (including school and college auditoriums), theaters, mortuaries and similar places of public assembly | One per each 4 seats; if no fixed seats, 1 space for each 40 square feet |
3. | Nursing homes, philanthropic and eleemosynary institutions; religious institutions providing sleeping accommodations | 1 per 5 beds |
4. | Hospitals and sanitariums | 1 per 3 beds |
5. | Libraries, museums, art galleries, etc. | 1 per 3 employees plus additional as prescribed by the Planning Commission |
6. | Colleges, for art, craft, music and dancing schools, business, professional, trade schools and colleges | 1 per 3 employees plus 1 additional per 5 students |
7. | Public buildings and grounds other than administrative, offices | 1 per 3 employees plus additional as prescribed by the Planning Commission |
8. | Public utility structures and installations | 1 per 3 employees plus additional as prescribed by the Planning Commission |
9. | Bus depots, transit stations, railroad stations, railroad freight stations and yards, airports and heliports | 1 per 3 employees plus additional as prescribed by the Planning Commission |
10. | Cemeteries, columbariums and crematories | 1 per 3 employees plus additional as prescribed by the Planning Commission |
11. | Homeless Shelters | 1 parking space for every 5 beds |
12. | Other uses not specifically listed above or specific uses which need more parking than the categories listed above, shall furnish parking as required by the Planning Director. In determining the off-street parking requirements for said uses, the Planning Director shall use the above requirements as a general guide and shall determine the minimum number of parking spaces. | |
B.
The off-street parking facilities requirements of this Chapter shall be satisfied by the permanent allocation of the prescribed number of spaces for each use in common parking facilities, provided however, that the total number of spaces shall be not less than the sum of the individual requirements and provided further that an attested copy of a contract between the parties concerned setting forth the agreement to joint use of a common parking facility is filed with the application for a certificate of occupancy.
(Prior code § 10,115.6; Ord. 822 C.S., § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980; Ord. No. 1379 C.S., § 23, 2/19/2014)
§ 22.36.080 Parking-Design criteria.
A.
Off-street parking facilities provided in compliance with this chapter shall meet the following design and dimension criteria:
1.
Each parking space shall be not less than 20 feet in length and nine feet in width exclusive of aisles and access drives, exclusive of utility areas.
2.
Each parking space shall be accessible from a street or alley.
3.
Vehicle site access locations shall conform to the following standards:
a.
Project sites with alley access shall take parking and service access through the alley, and direct access from a street to the project site shall not be permitted.
b.
On corner lots without alley access, parking and service access shall not be accessed from streets designated as scenic roadways; in all other cases access shall be obtained from the street with the lowest functional classification as defined by the General Plan’s hierarchy of streets.
c.
Entrances and exits shall be provided at locations approved by the City Traffic Engineer and the Planning Manager or designee(s).
4.
The parking area, aisles and access drives shall be paved so as to provide a durable, dustless surface and shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of surface water.
5.
A curb or wheel stops shall be provided not less than two feet from buildings, landscaping, and pedestrian paths of travel.
6.
Lighting provided in off-street parking areas shall be shielded so as to not cast direct light on adjoining properties and streets, based on fixture specifications, location, and height.
7.
Where an off-street parking area is within 20 feet of a property line, a landscaped strip of not less than five feet in depth shall be planted with plant materials not less than five feet in height and permanently maintained, except that within 50 feet of a street intersection, the height of plant materials including earth berms, other than trees shall be not more than three feet above the curb elevation.
8.
Parking areas shall be restricted as set forth in subsections (A)(8)(a) and (A)(8)(b) of this section:
a.
Restrictions for Nonresidential Properties. For properties in all zoning districts, other than R and RR residential districts, no ungaraged parking area shall be located in a minimum required front yard or minimum required street-side side yard.
b.
Restrictions for Residential Properties. For properties within R and RR residential districts, and for any property not in an R and RR district with residential use, no parking area may be located within a front yard, or street-side yard, with the following exceptions and restrictions:
i.
Driveways. A residential driveway conforming to the requirements of Section 22.36.090 shall not exceed a width of 24 feet and the combined width of all driveways shall not exceed 30 percent of the width of any lot; and subject to the limitations prescribed in Section 22.36.082;
ii.
Parking Pads. A paved area or "pad" parallel to a driveway; and subject to the limitations prescribed in Section 22.36.082. A front yard parking pad may only be located between the driveway and the nearest interior side property line. A parking pad may not be located between the driveway and the secondary street of a corner lot, or between the driveway and the farther of the two interior side property lines; and may not exceed a width of 12 feet;
iii.
Street-Side Side Yards. A paved area or "pad" may be permitted within street-side side yard of a lot, subject to the screening requirements and limitations of Section 22.36.082(C)(1)(c);
iv.
Deep Front Yards. Notwithstanding the limitation prescribed for parking pads in subsection (A)(8)(b)(ii) of this section, a parking area or "pad" may be located in front yard areas that are 50 feet, or more, behind the property line;
v.
Paving Surfaces. For parking areas and pads other than driveways, permitted surfaces may include gravel and/or decomposed granite in addition to concrete and asphalt surfaces.
9.
No repair work or servicing of vehicles shall be conducted in a parking area.
10.
Driveways in all residential districts shall have a minimum length of 20 feet (as measured from the property line unless otherwise approved by the Planning Manager and the City Traffic Engineer or designee(s)). Driveway elevation differentials between the garage floor and the street gutter shall not exceed three feet in 20 feet without prior approval of the building official.
11.
Where a driveway adjoins an alley, access easement or undedicated right-of-way, the driveway shall not be less than that distance which, together with the alley width, totals 25 feet.
12.
On-site driveways to single-family residences shall have a minimum width of eight feet.
13.
Except as provided in the parking space dimension chart in subsection (A)(23) of this section, the minimum width of a one-way drive shall be 12 feet. No more than four parking spaces may be served with a single-exit, one-way drive.
14.
Except as provided in the parking space dimension chart in subsection (A)(23) of this section, the minimum width of a two-way drive shall be 18 feet.
15.
Where parking is designed adjacent to a landscaped area, parking stalls shall be reduced by two feet, allowing for vehicular overhang into the landscaped area.
16.
Parking stalls for the handicapped shall be clearly marked and shall have a minimum width of 12 feet by 20 feet in length. Handicapped parking shall be located as near as possible to the primary entrance of the building and shall be so located that a handicapped individual is not compelled to wheel or walk behind parked vehicles other than his or her own vehicle; and provided further that in all cases, said spaces shall comply with all applicable laws and/or administrative regulations of the State of California.
17.
Parking stalls for compact automobiles shall be clearly marked and shall have a minimum width of eight feet by 16 feet in length.
18.
Bicycle parking facilities shall be located adjacent to on-site pedestrian circulation routes.
19.
Pavement, landscaping, luminaries, and all other parking area components shall be maintained to prevent deterioration and safety hazards.
20.
Luminaries shall be installed and operated at times in accordance with a schedule approved by the Planning Manager.
21.
No parking space shall be located closer than 20 feet of the right-of-way line of a driveway opening.
22.
For residential projects with four or more dwelling units, mechanical parking lifts for designated use by residents shall be allowed within an enclosed garage, except for parking designated for use by persons with disabilities.
a.
Mechanical lifts shall be accompanied by an on-site battery or electrical generator to provide sufficient power to clear the lift of all vehicles, or shall be capable of manually clearing the lift without power.
b.
The maximum allowable height of enclosed garages shall be increased to 20 feet to allow use of mechanical lifts.
23.
Parking shall conform to the following layout criteria:
a.
Stall width, parallel to aisle;
b.
Stall length of line;
c.
Stall depth;
d.
Aisle width between stalls;
e.
Module, interlocking;
f.
Module, wall-to-wall.
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BASED ON 9′ × 20′ PARKING STALL (EXCEPT FOR 0 DEGREES PARKING ANGLE) | ||||||
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(degree) | A (feet) | B (feet) | C (feet) | D (feet) | E (feet) | F (feet) |
0 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 8.5 | 12.0 | 29.0 | 29.0 |
30 | 18.0 | 20.0 | 17.5 | 12.0 | 39.5 | 47.0 |
45 | 12.5 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 12.0 | 46.0 | 52.0 |
60 | 10.5 | 20.0 | 21.5 | 18.0 | 56.0 | 60.0 |
75 | 9.5 | 20.0 | 21.5 | 22.0 | 63.0 | 66.0 |
90 | 9.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 25.0 | 65.0 | 65.0 |
B.
Landscaping.
1.
Landscaping shall comprise not less than five percent of all parking lots or parking areas.
2.
All landscaped areas shall be provided with an approved irrigation system.
3.
Trees shall include a mixture of five-gallon and 15-gallon size trees to be installed in the following manner:
a.
One tree per four spaces for parking along the perimeter of a site;
b.
Parking not located along the perimeter of the site, one tree per 10 spaces.
4.
Open or carport parking areas shall be divided into areas including no more than 10 abutting spaces with intervening areas landscaped with trees and ground cover.
5.
When abutting an R district or institutional premises, off-street parking shall be effectively screened by a solid masonry wall or fence of a height within 12 inches of the maximum permitted.
6.
Every off-street parking area shall be surfaced with asphaltic or concrete and shall be so graded that it will dispose of all surface water within the area. Design of the pavement section shall be determined on the basis of "R" value and traffic indices as determined by the City Engineer or designee.
(Prior code § 10,115.7; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980; Ord. 994 C.S., 1983; Ord. 1135 C.S. § 1, 1989; Ord. 1147 C.S. §§ I & II, 1990; Ord. 1342 C.S. § 7, 2008; Ord. No. 1473, 6/25/2025)
§ 22.36.082 Parking-Where permitted on residential property.
A.
Parking of licensed and operable vehicles permitted. Except as limited in subsections B and C below, licensed and operable motor vehicles may be parked in the following areas:
1.
Driveways. On any approved residential driveway;
2.
Parking pads. On a paved area or "pad" parallel to a driveway. Vehicles on such a pad must be parked perpendicular to the street, and such vehicles may not block access to garage;
3.
Street-side side yards. On a paved area or "pad" within street-side side yard of a lot, subject to the screening requirements and limitations of subsection (C)(1)(c) of this Section;
4.
Deep front yards. On a paved area or "pad" in front yard areas that are 50 feet, or more, behind the property line.
B.
Parking on nonpaved surfaces is prohibited. Notwithstanding any provision hereof, the parking of vehicles on unpaved surfaces is prohibited.
C.
Limitations on parking of recreational and commercial vehicles.
1.
Front yards and street-side side yards. No recreational vehicle or commercial vehicle shall be parked within the front yard or street-side yard of any property zoned R or RR or upon any property with a residential use for more than a 72-hour period, with the following exceptions and restrictions:
a.
Parking pads. A single recreational vehicle as defined in Section 22.04.442, may be parked adjacent to the driveway on a permitted paved area or pad, provided that the recreational vehicle is parked a minimum of 5 feet behind the back of sidewalk, or 5 feet behind the front property line in cases where there is no sidewalk.
b.
Parking in R-1.5, R-2.5 and R-3.5 Zoning Districts. In addition to parking on parking pads, a single recreational vehicle may be parked on the driveway of a 2-car garage of a residence in the R-1.5, R-2.5 and R-3.5 zoning district, provided that: (i) such a recreational vehicle does not block access to the 1 required covered parking space within the garage; and (ii) the vehicles meet the setback requirements prescribed above for parking pad use.
c.
Street-side side yards. Recreational vehicles may be parked within a street-side side yard provided such vehicles are behind a 6-foot-tall solid fence, in locations where such required screening is permitted by Section 22.34.090, "Fences, Walls and Hedges."
d.
Deep front yards. Notwithstanding the limitations set forth herein, recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles may be parked on paved surfaces in front yards areas that are 50 feet, or more, behind the front property line.
2.
Side and rear yards. Recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles may be parked on an approved paved surface or "pad" within side and rear yards.
3.
Oversized recreational vehicles. Notwithstanding any provision hereof to the contrary, oversized recreational vehicle, as defined in Section 22.04.443, may be not parked within any front yard, or any minimum required side or street-side side yard, nor may an oversized recreational vehicle be parked within 5 feet of a rear property line.
4.
Unmounted camper shells. Notwithstanding any provision hereof to the contrary, unmounted camper shells, including but not limited to cab-over campers not mounted within pickup truck bed, may be not parked within any front yard, or any minimum required, side or street-side side yard.
5.
Vehicles for the transportation of horses. Notwithstanding any provision hereof to the contrary, recreational vehicles used for the transportation of horses may be parked on any portion of a residential property in the RR rural residential zoning districts, provided however, that they shall not be parked in such a manner as to result in a safety hazard or which impedes the site distance of vehicles traveling on public or private streets.
6.
Occupancy of recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle may be occupied for living, sleeping or any other purposes while parked per the limitations listed above, other than a visitors' recreational vehicle which may be used for the guest's accommodations for not more than one week.
(Ord. 1342 C.S. § 8, 2008)
§ 22.36.084 Parking-72-hour time limit.
For the purposes of Chapter 22.36, "Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities," a "72-hour time period" shall mean a distinct 72-hour time period, separated by not less than 10 calendar days, in which a recreation vehicle that otherwise could not be parked within a front yard, may be parked within such yard for the purpose of loading and unloading and similar staging activities before or after use of such vehicle.
(Ord. 1342 C.S. § 9, 2008)
§ 22.36.086 Amortization of legal nonconforming uses.
A.
In cases where a lawfully issued parking pad permit was issued by the City of Martinez prior to May 2003, the parking of a recreational vehicle regulated under the provisions of this Chapter, pursuant to that lawfully issued parking pad permit shall be considered a legal nonconforming use, subject to the amortization provisions of subsection (B) below.
B.
Any parking of a recreational vehicle regulated under the provisions of this Chapter, which is a legal nonconforming use, pursuant to subsection (A) above, shall be subject to an amortization period expiring upon the occurrence of either of the following:
1.
The original permit holder sells, transfers, or vacates the subject property; or
2.
The original permit holder increases the size (length or height) of the originally permitted recreational vehicle.
Upon the occurrence of subsections (B)(1) or (2) above, any recreational vehicle parked upon the property shall fully comply with all of the parking regulations of this Chapter.
(Ord. 1342 C.S. § 10, 2008)
§ 22.36.090 Regulation of driveways.
Placement of curb cuts shall be regulated as follows:
A.
Width of driveways in a residential district shall be a minimum of 12 feet and a maximum of 24 feet. Within a P-A, Commercial or Industrial District, the width of driveways shall be a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 35 feet. Measurements to determine compliance with this subsection shall be made at the low point of the driveway, excluding the flare.
B.
Not more than 30 percent of the width of any lot face shall be utilized for driveways. However, not more than one driveway shall be allowed per 100 feet of frontage, or portion of 20 feet or more thereof. In determining compliance with this provision, the full width of the driveway, including flares shall be considered.
C.
Driveways shall be located not closer than five feet from a curb return on a corner lot, nor closer than 25 feet to the intersection of the curb lines of two intersecting streets.
D.
A full six inches of a curb height shall be maintained for a distance of not less than three feet from a side property line.
E.
The distance between driveways whether of the same parcel or on adjacent lots, shall provide a minimum of 22 feet of full curb height in residential districts. In P-A, Commercial or Industrial Districts, the minimum length at full curb height shall be 35 feet. Communal driveways, not exceeding the dimensions specified in Subsection A may be used to serve two parcels in any district.
F.
Driveway flare, transition from full curb height to driveway depression, shall be a minimum of three feet in width.
G.
Maximum driveway width shall be used where a street has a travel lane immediately adjacent to the curb, or for driveways where the City Traffic Engineer has determined that heavy two-way traffic may be expected.
H.
Driveways for rights-of-way easements shall be subject to all provisions of this section, and shall apply towards corporations under subsection (E) for the parcel which the easement traverses.
I.
Variances from all of the above subsections may be granted by joint approval of the Planning Director and the Traffic Engineer.
(Prior code § 10,115.9; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.100 Off-street loading facilities required.
A.
At the time of initial occupancy of a site or of construction of a structure or enlargement of a site or structure, or whenever a change in use creates an increase in the number of parking spaces, there shall be provided off-street loading facilities for trucks in accordance with the regulations prescribed in this Chapter.
B.
Off-street loading berths in addition to those prescribed in this Chapter shall be provided if the Planning Commission finds that such additional berths are necessary to ensure that trucks will not be loaded, unloaded or stored on public streets. A finding of the Planning Commission shall be based on an investigation of the anticipated frequency of truck pickups and deliveries and of the truck storage requirements of the use for which the off-street loading berths are required.
C.
If, in the application of the requirements of this Chapter, a fractional number is obtained, one loading berth shall be provided for a fraction of ½ or more, and no loading berth shall be required for a fraction of less than ½.
D.
If more than one use is located on a site, the number of loading berths provided shall be equal to the sum of the requirements prescribed in this section for each use.
(Prior code § 10,115.10; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.110 Loading-Residential uses.
Gross Floor Area | Number of Loading Berths Required |
|---|---|
5,000 to 50,000 sq. ft | 1 |
50,001 to 150,000 sq. ft | 2 + 1 addition berth for each additional 150,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
§ 22.36.120 Loading-Office.
A.
Public or private administrative offices and business offices:
Gross Floor Area | Number of Loading Berths Required |
|---|---|
5,000 to 50,000 sq. ft. | 1 |
50,001 to 150,000 sq. ft | 2 + 1 addition berth for each additional 150,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
B.
For professional offices and public buildings other than administrative offices, one off-street loading berth shall be provided plus such additional berths as may be prescribed by the Planning Commission.
(Prior code § 10,115.12; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.130 Loading-Commercial and industrial uses.
A.
Off-street loading berths shall be provided for retail stores, commercial enterprises, repair shops, wholesale establishments, storage facilities, manufacturing plants and other industrial uses, if the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet in accordance with the following table:
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES TABLE | |
|---|---|
Gross Floor Area | Number of Loading Berths Required |
5,000 to 12,500 sq. ft. | 1 |
12,501 to 20,000 sq. ft. | 2 |
20,001 to 30,000 sq. ft. | 3 |
30,001 to 50,000 sq. ft. | 4 |
50,001 to 75,000 sq. ft. | 5 |
75,001 and greater | 5 plus 1 for each additional 75,000 square feet of gross floor area |
(Prior code § 10,115.13; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.140 Loading-Miscellaneous uses.
Loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
LOADING—MISCELLANEOUS USES TABLE | |
|---|---|
A. | For religious, philanthropic and eleemosynary institutions and clubs used for human habitation, nursing homes, hospitals and sanitariums, in addition to spaces for ambulances, one off-street loading berth shall be provided if the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet, but is not more than 50,000 square feet. Two berths shall be provided if the gross floor area exceeds 50,000 square feet, and one additional berth shall be provided for each additional 150,000 square feet of gross floor area. |
B. | For schools, colleges, libraries, museums, art galleries and places of public assembly which require the recurring delivery of goods or equipment by trucks, one off-street loading berth shall be provided plus such additional berths as may be prescribed by the Planning Commission. |
C. | For public utility and public service structures and installations, bus depots and transit stations which require the recurring receipt or distribution of goods or equipment by truck, one off-street loading berth shall be provided plus such additional berths as may be prescribed by the Planning Commission. |
D. | For railroad stations, railroad freight stations and yard, airports and heliports, three off-street loading berths shall be provided plus such additional berths as may be prescribed by the Planning Commission. |
E. | For mortuaries, one off-street loading berth shall be provided if the gross floor area is less than 5,000 square feet, and one additional berth shall be provided for each additional 5,000 square feet of gross floor area. |
F. | For cemeteries, columbariums and crematories, one off-street loading berth shall be provided plus such additional berths as may be prescribed by the Planning Commission. |
G. | For any other use which requires the recurring receipt or distribution of goods or equipment by truck, one off-street loading berth shall be provided plus such additional berths as may be prescribed by the Planning Commission. |
(Prior code § 10,115.14; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.150 Loading-Standards.
A.
Off-street loading facilities provided in compliance with Section 22.36.100 of this Chapter shall meet the following standards, except when the berths are located in a structure:
1.
Each loading berth shall be not less than 45 feet in length and 12 feet in width and shall have an overhead clearance of not less than 14 feet, except that for mortuaries, cemeteries, columbariums and crematories, a loading berth used exclusively for hearses shall be not less than 24 feet in length and 10 feet in width and shall have an overhead clearance of not less than 8 feet.
2.
Sufficient room for turning and maneuvering vehicles shall be provided on the site.
3.
Each loading berth shall be accessible from a street or alley.
4.
Entrances and exits shall be provided at locations approved by the City Engineer and the Planning Department.
5.
The loading area, aisles and access drives shall be paved so as to provide a durable, dustless surface and shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of surface water.
6.
Water stops shall be provided where needed for safety or to protect property.
7.
If the loading area is illuminated, lighting shall be deflected away from abutting residential sites so as to cause no annoying glare.
8.
Where a loading area adjoins a street or another site, a landscaped strip not less than 5 feet in depth shall be planted with plant materials not less than 5 feet in height and permanently maintained, except that within 50 ft. of a street intersection the height of plant materials other than trees shall be not more than 3 ½ feet.
9.
A loading area shall not be located in a required front, side or rear yard in any district. A loading area may be located in a front, side or rear yard other than a required front, side or rear yard provided that the loading area is screened by a solid masonry wall or board fence not less than 6 feet in height, except that in an SC, LI or HI District, a wall or fence, shall not be required.
10.
No repair work or servicing of vehicles shall be conducted in a loading area.
B.
Off-street loading berths located in a structure, provided in compliance with Section 22.36.110 of this Chapter shall comply with the standards prescribed in Subsections 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10 of this section.
(Prior code § 10,515.15; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.160 Loading-Location.
Off-street loading facilities prescribed in Section 22.36.110 of this Chapter shall be located on the same site with the use for which the berths are required or on an adjoining site.
(Prior code § 10,115.16; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.170 Existing uses.
A.
No existing use of land or structure shall be deemed to be a nonconforming use or a nonconforming structure solely because of the lack of off-street parking facilities or off-street loading facilities prescribed in this Title or reduced in area to less than the minimum standards prescribed in this Title.
B.
Off-street parking facilities and off-street loading facilities shall be provided for a change in use or enlargement of a site or structure, as prescribed in Sections 22.36.020 and 22.36.100 of this Chapter. The number of parking spaces or loading berths provided for a change in use or enlargement of a site or structure shall be in addition to the number existing prior to the change in use or enlargement, unless the preexisting number is greater than the number prescribed in Sections 22.36.020 and 22.36.100 of this Chapter, in which instance the number in excess of the prescribed minimum shall be counted in calculating the number provided to serve the change in use.
(Prior code § 10,115.17; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.180 Reduction of facilities.
No off-street parking facility or off-street loading facility provided for a use of land or structure in compliance with Sections 22.36.020 and 22.36.100 of this Chapter shall be reduced in capacity or in area without sufficient additional capacity or additional area being provided to comply with these regulations.
(Prior code § 10,115.18; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.190 Facilities to serve one use.
No off-street parking space or off-street loading berth provided for a use of land or a structure in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter shall be deemed to provide an off-street parking space or an off-street loading berth for a use of a structure on another site, except as otherwise provided in Sections 22.36.020 and 22.36.100 of this Chapter.
(Prior code § 10,115.19; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.200 Safety features.
A.
Safety barriers, protective bumpers or curbing, and directional markers shall be provided to assure safety, efficient utilization, protection to landscaping, and to prevent encroachment onto adjoining public or private property.
B.
Visibility of and between pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists shall be assured when entering individual parking spaces, when circulating within a parking facility, and when entering and exiting a parking facility.
C.
Internal circulation patterns, and the location and traffic direction of all access drives, shall be designed and maintained in accord with accepted principles of traffic engineering and traffic safety.
(Prior code § 10,115.20; Ord. 822 C.S. § 2, 1975; Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.210 Deferral of required parking.
Where the expected need for off-street parking for a particular use is uncertain, due to unknown or unusual operating characteristics of the use and unavailability of comparable data to establish need, the Planning Commission may authorize that construction and provision of not more than 25% of the required spaces be deferred, and may set such conditions as necessary to guarantee provision of such deferred spaces whenever the Planning Director shall determine the need to exist. Land area required for provision of deferred parking spaces shall be maintained in reserve and shall be landscaped pursuant to a plan approved by the Planning Commission demonstrating that ultimate provisions of the deferred spaces will meet all requirements of this section.
(Ord. 930 C.S., 1980)
§ 22.36.215 Parking not required.
Parking is not required when a residential, commercial, or other development project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, except for event centers, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns, other transient lodging, or as provided in Cal. Gov’t. Code § 65863.2. The distance shall be measured in a straight-line distance.
(Ord. No. 1464, § VI, 10/23/2024; Ord. No. 1474, 7/16/2025)
§ 22.36.220 Parking-Mobile storage containers.
A.
Except as provided in subsection B, below, no mobile storage container shall be placed or parked on any property located in an R or RR zoning district or upon property upon which is located a residential use for more than a 72-hour period. A mobile storage container may be not placed upon or parked on a residential property more than 4 times in a calendar year.
B.
Storage may be permitted within side and rear yards, subject limitations prescribed in Section 22.12.265, "Accessory Structures."
(Ord. 1342 C.S. § 11, 2008)
§ 22.36.230 Shared parking regulations.
A.
Shared parking agreements. An entity with underutilized parking, as defined in California Government Code Section 65863.1(a)(4), may enter into a shared parking agreement to share their underutilized parking spaces with the public, the City, or other entities, provided the entities submit a shared parking agreement and information identifying the benefits of the proposed shared parking agreement.
B.
Shared parking agreement application and approval. In cases where an entity is entering into a shared parking agreement and proposes to use the shared parking spaces to meet local agency vehicle parking requirements, the following shall apply:
1.
The City shall approve a shared parking agreement if, upon submission of an application and payment of any relevant fees, it:
a.
Includes a parking analysis using peer-reviewed methodologies developed by a professional planning association; and
b.
Secures long-term provision of parking spaces or affords the opportunity for periodic review and approval by the City.
2.
The City shall allow parking spaces identified in a shared parking agreement to count toward meeting any vehicle parking requirement for a new or existing development or use, under specified conditions.
3.
The City may require that shared parking agreements be recorded against the parcels that are part of the agreement.
C.
Conditions of approval. The following Conditions of Approval shall apply to all shared parking agreements:
1.
The City shall not require the curing of any preexisting deficit of the number of parking spaces as a condition of approval of the shared parking agreement.
2.
The City shall not withhold approval of a shared parking agreement between entities solely on the basis that it will temporarily reduce or eliminate the availability of parking spaces for the original proposed uses. Other conditions of approval may be imposed at the discretion of the Planning Manager or designee.
D.
Special provisions.
1.
For a development project in which a designated historical resource on a federal, state, or local register of historic places is being converted or adapted, the City shall allow the project applicant to meet minimum parking requirements through the use of offsite shared parking, as specified in California Government Code Section 65863.1.
2.
This section shall not reduce the percentage of parking spaces that are designated for electric vehicles or accessible to persons with disabilities.
E.
Consideration of shared parking feasibility. The City, private landowner, or lessor shall consider the feasibility of shared parking agreements to replace new parking construction or limit the number of new parking spaces that will be constructed when state or public funds are being used on a proposed new development, as specified in California Government Code Section 65863.1.
(Ord. No. 1464, § VII, 10/23/2024)
