Oxnard City Zoning Code
ARTICLE X
OFF-STREET PARKING
SEC. 16-615. INTENT AND PURPOSE.
(A) The purpose of this article is to protect the general welfare and aid public convenience by providing for suitable off-street parking facilities for various property uses, to ensure the safe movement of traffic on the public streets, and protect adjacent residential and institutional uses from the adverse impacts of vehicular uses.
(B) This article establishes the minimum standards for the development of parking areas.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.1) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-616. APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS.
Both vehicle and bicycle off-street parking facilities shall be provided for any new building constructed, for any new use established, and for any change in use in an existing building that would result in additional parking spaces being required.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.3) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-618. STATUS OF PREVIOUS APPROVALS.
Projects with unexpired building permits or conditional use permits, planned development permits, or variances approved prior to the date of this section must only meet the requirements of the parking ordinance in effect on the date those permits were approved. Permits for which applications for renewal were not made prior to the expiration of that permit shall be subject to the provisions required herein. Permits for which complete applications have been filed prior to the effective date of this section shall be subject to the parking standards and design requirements in effect as of the completeness date of their application.
(‘64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.5) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-620. COMPUTATION OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES.
When the computation of the number off-street parking spaces required by this section results in a fractional parking space requirement, any fraction less than ½ may be disregarded, and any fraction equaling ½ or more shall be construed as requiring one full parking space.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.7) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-621. INCREASES AND DECREASES IN REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Increases - The number of parking spaces required by this article may be increased as a condition of the development permit approval if it can be demonstrated through a parking study that the proposed use would have a parking demand in excess of the requirements of this article.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.8) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-622. SCHEDULE OF VEHICLE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
(A) The table on the following pages contains the minimum vehicle off-street parking requirements. Special requirements for each use are provided under the “Notes” columns where appropriate.
(B) The parking requirement for uses not specifically listed in the table shall be determined by the approval body for the proposed use on the basis of requirements for similar uses, and on any traffic engineering and planning data that is appropriate to the establishment of a minimum requirement.
(C) Several uses listed in the table require that the parking be determined by the approval body for the proposed use. An applicant proposing to develop or expand one of these uses must submit four copies of a parking study to the development services department which provides justification for the parking requirement proposed. The approval body for the proposed use will review this study along with any traffic engineering and planning data that is appropriate to the establishment of a parking requirement for the use proposed.
(E) (1) An applicant may propose to provide tandem parking spaces for a proposed use, but tandem parking spaces, whether or not in garages, and whether for residents, visitors or customers of the proposed use, shall not be counted toward satisfaction of the parking requirement for the proposed use.
(2) The amount, configuration, design and location of proposed tandem parking shall be subject to the approval of the director.
(F) The following table lists the minimum off-street parking requirements for the city.
Uses | Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements | Notes |
Uses | Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements | Notes |
Residential: | ||
Detached single-family units: | ||
Detached single-family units on separate lots | Two garage spaces for up to five bedrooms Three garage spaces for six bedrooms; four garage spaces for seven bedrooms; five garage spaces for eight or more bedrooms | Administrative review and approval is required for single-family additions resulting in a requirement for four or more garage spaces. No more than three garage spaces may face any public street. All garage spaces shall be provided onsite. |
Detached single-family dwelling with either (1) detached accessory dwelling unit or (2) the construction of additional square footage to accommodate an attached accessory dwelling unit | Same as above for the single family dwelling. For accessory dwelling units: In addition to the required parking for the single family dwelling, there shall also be a number of vehicle parking spaces equal to: (a) one; or (b) the number of bedrooms in the accessory dwelling unit, whichever is less. The vehicular access to the parking area for the accessory dwelling unit shall be at least ten feet wide and paved. The required parking space(s) for an accessory dwelling unit are not required to be covered. | Parking for accessory units may be provided either as (1) tandem parking on an existing driveway or in an existing garage; or (2) in a setback area. The parking shall be located on the same lot as the primary residential dwelling unit. The director may, however, disapprove such tandem/setback parking if the director finds that the tandem/setback parking is not feasible based upon specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions, or that it is not permitted anywhere else in the jurisdiction. |
Detached single-family dwelling with either (1) detached accessory dwelling unit or (2) the construction of additional square footage to accommodate an attached accessory dwelling unit (Cont d) | ||
Note: To the extend required by Cal. Govt Code, Section 65852.2, as it may be amended from time to time, none of the following accessory dwelling units require additional parking for the accessory dwelling unit: (1) The accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile of public transit; (2) The accessory dwelling unit is located within a city-recognized historic district; (3) The accessory dwelling unit is constructed entirely within legally existing primary residence or a legally existing accessory structure; (4) When on-street parking permits are required by not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit; (5) When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit. | ||
Townhouses | Two garage spaces | |
Apartments: | Garage for second unit may not be in an arrangement with garage for primary residential unit. All required garages shall be assigned to a specific unit. Covered spaces are not permitted. All visitor spaces shall be striped Visitors Only. Developments having three units or less may count driveway parking as required visitor spaces. Developments having four or more units may count driveway parking as required visitor spaces provided not more than 50% of the required visitor spaces are provided in this manner and all units counting driveway parking have individual driveways. | |
Studio and one bedroom | One garage space per unit | |
Two or more bedrooms | Two garage spaces per unit | |
Visitor spaces | One visitor space per unit which need not be covered for the first 30 units; after the 31st unit, 0.5 visitor space per unit required | |
Multi-family cluster development including units with at least one common wall such as condominium, stock cooperative or townhouse condominium developments on lots less than 6,000 square feet: | All required garages shall be assigned to a specific unit. Covered spaces are not permitted. All visitor spaces shall be striped Visitors Only. Developments having three units or less may count driveway parking as required visitor spaces. Developments having four or more units may count driveway parking as required visitor spaces provided not more than 50% of the required visitor spaces are provided in this manner and all units counting driveway parking have individual driveways. | |
Studio and one bedroom | One garage space per unit | |
Two or more bedrooms | Two garage spaces per unit | |
Visitor requirement | One visitor space per unit which need not be covered for the first 30 units; after the 31st unit, 0.5 visitor space per unit required | |
Boarding homes, etc.: | ||
Rooming, boarding homes, clubs or fraternity-type housing with sleeping facilities | One off-street space for each bedroom or boarder, whichever is more | The official building occupancy load shall be used to determine the number of boarders permitted. |
Mobile home park: | These requirements may be modified by the commission in order to provide a better design of the mobile home park | |
Mobile home space | Two off-street spaces per mobile home space; one space shall be covered | |
Visitor parking | One space for every five mobile home pads; visitor parking must be in centralized bays located no further than 150 feet from mobile homes being served | |
Community recreation facilities | One space for every 15 mobile homes | |
Recreational vehicle parking | Centralized storage areas for recreational vehicles shall be provided at ratio of one storage space for each four mobile home spaces | |
Senior citizen housing development: | ||
Independent living for senior citizens as defined in Cal. Civil Code 51.11 | One space per unit; One visitor space per 5 units; and One space for each employee on-site at peak staffing | |
Independent living for senior citizens as defined in Cal. Civil Code 51.11, where facility provides residents with transportation for medical, retail and social purposes or is located within 0.5 mile of a major transit stop | 0.5 space for each unit. One visitor space per 5 units; One space for each employee on-site at peak staffing; and One shuttle van parking space | |
Small residential health or care facility, board and care home with serving up to six persons | See applicable parking requirement for single-family or multi-family residence | |
Residential care facility or assisted living residential facility where units do not include individual kitchens, and facility provides residents with transportation for medical, retail and social purposes | One visitor space per 5 units; One space for each employee on-site at peak staffing; and One shuttle van parking space | |
Congregate living facility, convalescent home, nursing homes, memory care, or skilled nursing facilities | One visitor space per ten beds; One space for each employee on-site at peak staffing; and One shuttle van parking space | |
Special housing: | ||
Emergency shelter, permanent or low-barrier navigation center | One off-street space for the on-site manager | See Section 16-504 |
Group quarters style facility | One off-street space for every six farm workers. One space for every four facility employees, up to four maximum. | The official building occupancy load shall be used to determine the number of farm workers permitted. |
Single and multi-family housing units | The same as required elsewhere in this table | |
Single-room occupancy | One off-street space per two units and one easily accessible long-term bicycle storage space per unit; With the exception of one manager s space, off-street vehicle parking is not required when the development is located within one- half mile walking distance of public transit, including transit stations and bus stops; See senior citizen housing development parking requirements for projects that allow only senior citizens as defined in Cal. Civil Code Section 51.3. | See Section 16-441 Refer to Oxnard Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan for long-term bicycle storage |
Supportive housing or transitional housing | See applicable parking requirement for single-family or multi-family residence | |
Commercial: Commercial and service uses located in independent structures or independent parcels shall provide parking according to the following standards. | ||
Auto repair, automobile service station and auto parts sales | Three spaces for each service bay, plus one space for every 300 square feet of retail parts sales areas | Automobile repair facilities providing service bays may count the service bays towards the parking requirement when the areas conform to these sections of the code and adequate parking on-site and adequate circulation is provided. If towing service is provided, space shall be provided to accommodate the tow truck. All required customer spaces shall be striped Customers Only. |
Auto sales | One customer space per 400 square feet of gross floor area for automobile sales area | |
Auto washing (self-service or coin-operated) | Two spaces for each washing stall exclusive of vacuum unit space | |
Barber shop or beauty parlor | Two spaces for each barber chair; three spaces for each beautician station | |
Banks and commercial savings and loan institutions | One space per 250 square feet of gross floor area | Special design requirements apply if drive-through facilities are proposed. |
Hotel/motel | One space for each room where no cooking facilities are provided; living units with cooking facilities shall provide two spaces per each unit | When banquet or convention facilities are to be provided in addition to room facilities, they shall be considered separately in determining the required number of spaces at the ratio of one space per five seats or one space per 35 square feet of gross floor area. |
Lumberyards and plant nurseries | One space per 250 square feet of gross floor area for indoor retail area and one space per 1,000 square feet of outdoor area devoted to displays and storage | |
Offices | One space per 250 square feet of gross floor area | |
Non-fast-food restaurants | One space per 75 square feet of gross floor area up to 6,000 square feet of gross floor area; thereafter, one space per 180 square feet of gross floor area | Restaurant facilities which contain dance floor areas shall provide additional parking spaces based upon one space per 35 square feet of dance floor area. |
Fast-food restaurants | One space per 50 square feet of gross floor area | Special design requirements are required if a drive- through facility is proposed. Stacking credit in drive through lane may count toward the required parking at basis of one auto per each 23 lineal feet of striped stacking line. A maximum credit not to exceed 30 percent of total requirement or no more than 20 spaces may be applied for stacking credit, whichever is less. |
Retail, general merchandising which is not located in a shopping center | One space per 300 square feet of gross floor area | |
Retail, furniture and appliance | One space per 300 square feet of gross floor area display and one space per 800 square feet of warehouse storage area | |
Shopping centers | The following additional parking spaces are required when the described uses are located in shopping centers. | |
Neighborhood | One space per 250 square feet of gross floor area | Cinemas: A center with less than 100,000 square feet of gross floor area requires three additional parking spaces for every 100 cinema seats for cinemas occupying up to 10 percent of the total gross floor area. Centers having 100,000 to 200,000 square feet of gross floor area can accommodate up to 450 cinema seats without providing additional parking. For every 100 seats above the initial 450 seats, three additional spaces per 100 seats are required. A shopping center with over 200,000 square feet of gross floor area can accommodate up to 750 seats without providing additional parking spaces. For every 100 seats above the initial 750 seats, three additional spaces are required. Office spaces comprising up to 10 percent of the total gross floor area can be accommodated without increasing the parking spaces required to serve the center. Office space exceeding 10 percent of the center will require additional parking based on the professional office service standards. |
District | One space per 250 square feet of gross floor area | |
Community | One space per 250 square feet of gross floor area | |
Regional | One space per 225 square feet of gross floor area for regional shopping centers not exceeding 600,000 square feet of gross floor area; one space per 200 square feet of gross floor area for shopping centers exceeding 600,000 square feet of gross floor area | |
Educational: | ||
Libraries | One space per 250 square feet of gross floor area | |
Day-care preschool and nursery schools | One space per staff member, plus one space per five children or one space per ten children if adequate drop-off facilities are provided | Drop-off facilities must be designed to accommodate a continuous flow of passenger vehicles to safely load and unload children. The adequacy of drop-off facilities shall be determined by the approval body for the proposed use. |
Private elementary and junior high schools | One space for each classroom, plus one space for each five fixed seats of any area utilized for auditorium purposes or for each 35 square feet of seating area where there are no fixed seats in any area utilized for auditorium purposes | |
Private high schools | Five spaces for each classroom, plus one space for each five fixed seats of any area utilized for auditorium purposes or for each 35 square feet of seating area where there are no fixed seats for areas used as an auditorium | |
Private colleges and universities | Seven spaces for each classroom, plus one space for each five fixed seats of any area utilized for auditorium purposes or for each 35 square feet of seating area where there are no fixed seats for areas used as an auditorium | |
Professional business or trade schools, including beauty colleges and dance schools | One space for each 75 square feet of gross floor area of classroom, plus one space for each 250 square feet of office space or other floor area | |
Health Services: | ||
Assisted living | One space for every two units plus one shuttle van parking space. | |
Convalescent and nursing homes | One space per three beds for nursing and convalescent homes which do not contain separate living quarters containing individual kitchens, plus one space for every two employees required on largest shift. | |
Hospitals | 1.75 spaces per each bed | A parking study may be required. Adequacy of facilities shall be determined by the approval body for the proposed use. |
Medical and dental offices and clinics | One space per 200 square feet of gross floor area | |
Veterinarians, animal and veterinary hospitals | One space per 250 square feet of gross floor area exclusive of kennel boarding area | |
Industrial: | ||
Light and limited industrial manufacturing | One space per 500 square feet of gross floor area devoted to manufacturing, plus the required parking for gross floor area devoted to other uses | |
Research and development | One space per 350 square feet of gross floor area, plus the required parking for gross floor area devoted to other uses | |
Heavy industrial manufacturing | One space per 500 square feet of gross floor area, plus the required parking for gross floor area devoted to other uses | |
Warehousing | One space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for the first 20,000 square feet devoted to warehousing, plus the required parking for square footage devoted to other uses; one space per 2,000 square feet for the second 20,000 square feet; one space per 4,000 square feet for floor area in excess of 40,000 square feet | No conversion of any portion of a warehouse use to any other use shall be permitted unless the parking requirement for such other uses are met. |
Exterior industrial uses in only approved industrial area | One space per 2,500 square feet of open area being utilized for storage area exclusive of access, landscaping, etc. | |
Calculation of parking for industrial use | The number of parking areas required by these schedules may be reduced or increased as a condition of a development permit procedures if it can be demonstrated through a parking study that the proposed use would have a parking demand less than or in excess of the requirements stated in this article. | |
Entertainment and Recreation: | ||
Arcades, including video and electronic games | One space per 175 square feet of gross floor area | |
Bowling alleys and billiard halls | Five spaces per alley and two spaces for each billiard table, plus requirements for ancillary uses (restaurants, etc.) | |
Commercial stables | One space per five horses boarded on-site | |
Golf courses | Six spaces per hole, plus ancillary uses | Ancillary uses such as a pro shop and coffee shop are included in this parking ratio. |
Miniature golf with amusement rides and similar uses | Three spaces per hole, plus one space per five fixed seats of all amusement rides, plus required parking for ancillary uses | |
Driving range (golf) | One space per tee, plus ancillary uses | |
Skating rinks | One space per 100 square feet of skating rink, plus required parking for ancillary uses | |
Tennis, handball and racquetball facilities | Three spaces per court, plus required parking for ancillary uses | |
Theaters and movies; single screen and multi-screen | One space per three seats, plus five spaces for employees | |
Health spas and gymnasiums | Ten spaces are required for each spa health club, plus an additional one space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area in excess of 1,000 gross square feet | |
Miscellaneous: | ||
Churches and other places of public assembly, including mortuaries, banquet facilities and convention facilities | One space per five seats within the main auditorium or one space per 35 square feet of gross floor area. Where pews or benches are provided, one space required for every ten lineal feet of pew or bench | Twenty-four inches shall be considered one seat where pews or benches are provided. Ancillary uses such as offices shall provide additional parking spaces as required. |
(Ord. No. 2021, 2026, 2513, 2695, 2713, 2914, 2925, 2928, 3034, 3036, 3037)
SEC. 16-623. SCHEDULE OF BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
The following table lists the minimum parking requirements for bicycles. Only those uses listed in this table are required to install bicycle parking.
Use | Requirements | Notes |
Use | Requirements | Notes |
Regional shopping center | Five spaces at each mall entrance | |
Shopping center with more than 50,000 square feet of gross floor area | One space per 33 automobile parking spaces | |
Restaurants: | ||
Fast-food or coffee shop | Five spaces | |
Pizza parlor | Five spaces | |
Commercial recreation: | ||
Arcades, games or videos | One space per one game or amusement device | Need not exceed 30 spaces |
Bowling alleys, miniature golf, skating rinks, movie theaters and similar commercial recreation activities as determined by the director of planning and building services | One space per 33 automobile spaces required | Nearest space shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from the building entrance |
Community facilities: | ||
Swim clubs, racquet and tennis clubs, community centers and similar uses as determined by the director of planning and building services | One space per 33 automobile spaces required | |
Libraries | One space per each 1,000 square feet of floor area | |
Office developments, over 100,000 square feet of floor area | Five spaces | |
Banks, savings and loans | Two spaces | |
Hospitals | Four spaces | |
Medical and dental buildings | Two spaces | |
Industrial | Five spaces | |
Churches | Four spaces | |
(Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-624. SCHEDULE OF MOTORCYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
This table contains the minimum required parking for motorcycles.
Use | Requirements | Notes |
Motorcycle parking areas shall be provided for all uses, except residential, at the following rate: | Motorcycle spaces shall be located at the end of parking aisles and located as near as practical to the primary building entrance | |
Uses with more than 25 automobile parking spaces shall provide one designated space for use by motorcycles | ||
Uses with more than 100 automobile parking spaces shall provide motorcycle parking areas at the rate of three motorcycle parking spaces for every 100 automobile parking spaces required. Thereafter, one designated motorcycle space shall be required for each additional 40 spaces required. | ||
Motorcycle parking areas required by this article shall count toward fulfilling automobile parking requirements. |
(Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-625. PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS IN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN A REDEVELOPMENT AREA.
The parking and loading requirements within a redevelopment project area shall be the same as the requirements set forth in this article except as such requirements may be modified by an adopted redevelopment plan.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.12) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-626. RESIDENTIAL SUBTERRANEAN GARAGES.
Subterranean garages for residential developments shall be permitted only where the lot of record is a minimum of 25,000 square feet in size or greater. All visitor parking required of a residential development must be provided at grade level and shall not be permitted in the subterranean garage.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.13) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-630. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this division, the following words shall have the following meanings:
(A) CARPOOL - A vehicle occupied by more than two persons aged 16 years or older commuting to or from work and/or school.
(B) DEVELOPMENT - The construction of or addition to new buildings.
(C) PUBLIC TRANSIT - Regular transit services in vehicles such as buses or trains provided by public agencies for the general public on a regular basis, usually on a fare-paying basis.
(D) VANPOOL - A group of 7 or more persons traveling to work in a vehicle designed for carrying more than 6 but fewer than 16 persons, including the driver, and maintained and used primarily for the work-related transportation of adults for the purpose of ridesharing.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.14.3) (Ord. No. 2334)
SEC. 16-631. TRIP REDUCTION MEASURES.
Commercial and industrial developments shall:
(A) Provide adequate transportation demand management and trip reduction measures as required by the city's traffic and transportation manager;
(C) Provide an adequate number of vanpool and carpool parking spaces as determined and required by the city's traffic and transportation manager; and
(D) Provide, where feasible and appropriate, for transit stop improvements (e.g., bus pullouts, bus pads and shelters).
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.14.4) (Ord. No. 2334)
SEC. 16-632. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
Commercial and industrial developments with 50 or more employees shall provide a bulletin board, display case, or kiosk displaying transportation information including, but not limited to, the following:
(A) Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes serving the site;
(B) Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations;
(C) Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information, including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency, dial-a-route, and local transit operators; and
(D) A listing of facilities and services available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, and public transit riders.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.14.5) (Ord. No. 2334)
SEC. 16-633. CARPOOL AND VANPOOL SPACES.
(A) Each carpool/vanpool space shall be individually so designated in letters not less than 12 inches long and 7 inches wide reading CARPOOL/VANPOOL.
(B) A symbol maybe used in lieu of letters if approved by the traffic and transportation manager.
(C) Signs shall be provided to indicate the location of a carpool/vanpool space.
(D) All carpool/vanpool spaces shall be in convenient and preferred locations within required parking lot areas.
(E) All parking areas containing carpool/vanpool spaces shall be approved by the traffic and transportation manager.
SEC. 16-635. PARKING PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Applications for development for which parking is required or provided shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
(1) A vicinity map locating the proposed development;
(2) Dimensioned property lines;
(3) Street addresses and names of streets bordering the parking area;
(4) Name and telephone number of the designer;
(5) Scale and north arrow;
(6) Existing or proposed obstructions (e.g., buildings, trees, landscaping, poles, walls, drainage structures);
(7) Width and existing configuration of street (including striping layout, if any) from which development has access;
(8) Location and dimensions of proposed and existing curb cuts on-site and curb cuts within the 50 feet on either side of proposed development and across the street;
(9) Intended users (e.g., employees, customers, general public);
(10) Loading and unloading areas;
(11) Type of paving materials to be used;
(12) On-site directional signing, pavement striping, and standard and compact striping and identification as well as location and identification of handicapped spaces;
(13) Number of spaces required and number of spaces provided (by type); and
(14) The location of median channelization (i.e., left turn pockets, raised islands).
(B) The above information shall be shown on a separate parking plan or combined with a master site plan.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.16) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-636. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR VEHICLE PARKING AREAS.
The following standards are the minimum requirements for parking areas:
(A) Backing out onto a public street or sidewalk from a parking space shall be permitted only for a single-family residence and for a multi-family development of four units or less.
(B) When a parking stall allows vehicles parked there to overhang an adjacent sidewalk, a clear area of 48 inches must be provided. When because of right-of-way restrictions, natural barriers, or other existing conditions, the development services department determines that providing 48 inches of clear sidewalk would create unreasonable hardship, the clear sidewalk area may be reduced to 36 inches. Vehicles may not intrude into or onto a public sidewalk or public right-of-way.
(C) A vehicle may overhang a landscaped planter area a maximum of two feet provided the landscape planter has a minimum width of five feet measured from the inside curb face.
(D) Curbs and wheel stops shall be located in such a position as to:
(1) Stop a parked vehicle within a distance that complies with vehicle overhang standards; and
(2) Protect the adjacent property from damage by the vehicle.
(E) All properties shall provide attractive, direct and safe pedestrian access to parking. The layout of the parking areas shall relate to building entrances or important architectural elements.
(F) For parking lots with 40 or more parking stalls, a 40-foot deep driveway “throat” shall be provided (measured from the property line) for all principal driveways to or from major or minor thoroughfares.
(G) Parking lots for commercial or industrial uses shall be designed to provide for internal circulation that allows each parking space to be accessible to all other parking spaces without using a public street or alley.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.17) (Ord. No. 2021, 2132, 2642)
SEC. 16-637. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR BICYCLE PARKING.
(A) Location criteria -
(1) Bicycle racks shall be located to be highly visible from the street or building entrance where bicyclists approach.
(2) No bicycle rack shall be installed in an isolated location but rather near the main entrance of the building for which they are intended or in a comparably convenient location.
(3) Bicycle racks are intended for use by the general public as well as employees.
(4) Development shall provide safe and convenient access for bicyclists from the external circulation system to on-site buildings or internal streets and bicycle parking areas must be separated from motor vehicle parking areas by at least a curb barrier which would prevent vehicles from damaging bicycles.
(B) Bicycle racks -
(1) Bicycle racks shall be constructed to allow a bicycle to be locked to the rack and to support the bicycle in an upright position when either a “U” type bike lock or a “Cable I Chain” type bike lock is used.
(2) Bicycle racks shall be securely anchored to a supporting surface.
(3) Bicycle racks shall be installed in conformance with the requirements of by the bicycle rack manufacturer and shall be installed in a rectangular space no less than 2½ feet wide by 6 feet long per bicycle, unless a locker or a permanent device to stand the bicycle on end is provided.
(4) Bicycle racks shall be readily visible to pedestrians, and the rack must be at least three feet high, unless the bicycle parking area is surrounded by railing, hedge or chain at least three feet in height.
(5) Bicycle racks shall be installed with adequate space (12 inches minimum) beside the parked bicycle so that a bicyclist will be able to reach and operate the locking mechanism.
(6) Bicycle lockers and racks shall be located near the primary building entrance, but not in the main walkway area.
(C) Surface - A hard-surfaced parking area is required.
(D) Ramp - A ramp, at least two feet wide, shall connect all bicycle parking areas to the nearest roadway in order to provide safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to on-site buildings and internal streets and sidewalks.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.18) (Ord. No. 2021, 2334)
SEC. 16-638. DIMENSIONS OF VEHICULAR PARKING SPACES.
(A) Full-size space - A full-sized space shall be an unobstructed rectangle at least 9 feet wide by 19 feet long.
(B) Motorcycle size space - A motorcycle space shall be at least 4½ feet wide by 7 feet long.
(C) Recreational vehicle size space - A recreational vehicle parking space shall be at least 10 feet wide and 25 feet long. Recreational vehicle parking areas for cluster projects, townhouse projects, apartment projects, and mobile home parks shall be enclosed by a six-foot high decorative block wall with a solid metal or wood gate. The design of the wall and gate shall be subject to the approval of the director.
(D) Carport space - A carport space shall be at least 9 feet wide and 20 feet deep. Bays of grouped carports shall be enclosed on three sides.
(E) Garage construction standards -
(1) Single-car garage - A single-car garage shall be at least 10 feet 6 inches wide by 20 feet long as measured from the interior of the structure. A garage door shall be at least seven feet high by eight feet wide.
(2) Two-car garage - A two-car garage shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide by 20 feet long measured from the interior of the structure. The dimensions for a garage door shall be a minimum trade size of 7 feet high by 16 feet wide.
(3) Interior height - The interior height of all garages shall be not less than seven feet. Where storage cabinets are provided, a height of four feet is allowed within four feet of the rear of the garage structure.
(4) Pavement - Driveway pavement areas shall remain free and clear of all obstructions.
(5) Obstructions - Obstructions within one foot of interior (side) garage walls shall be six inches or less in height.
(F) Operation and maintenance of vehicle parking areas -
(1) All required parking facilities shall be maintained for the duration of the use requiring such facilities. Such facilities shall be used exclusively for the parking of vehicles. The parking facilities shall not be used for the storage of merchandise, or for the storage or repair of vehicles or equipment. Parking facilities shall not be used for the sale of merchandise, except on a temporary basis for special events subject to the approval of the director.
(2) The owner or operator of a specific use shall ensure that required parking facilities are maintained in good operating condition and are periodically swept and cleaned.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.19) (Ord. No. 2021, 2513)
SEC. 16-639. DIMENSIONS OF VEHICLE PARKING BAYS AND AISLES.
The minimum dimensions of parking bays and maneuvering aisles for a range of parking aisles for full-size spaces are contained herein.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.20) (Ord. No. 2021, 2513)
FIGURE 1. 40 ft. driveway “throat.”
FIGURE 2. Regular “full size” vehicle parking lot striping and signing.
FIGURE 3. Motorcycle parking lot striping and signing.
FIGURE 4. Garage construction.
FIGURE 5. Dimensions of parking stalls and aisles.
FIGURE 6. Parking lot landscape requirements.
FIGURE 7. Driveway curb cut standards.
FIGURE 8. Curb cut spacing requirements.
INFORMATION. Industrial loading zones.
SEC. 16-640. PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE PLANS.
(A) The purpose of a parking area landscape plan is to identify the placement and type of plants as features of project design, by detailing the plantings and method of irrigation proposed.
(B) A landscape plan provides an effective means for evaluating whether chosen plants will survive in the climate and soils of a given site; for satisfying the functional objectives of landscaping (such as erosion control, screening and shade) within a reasonable time; and for determining whether a proposed irrigation system will adequately support landscaping while conserving water.
(1) Method of review - The city's park and facilities superintendent shall be responsible for the review and approval of all landscape and irrigation plans. In addition, the public works department shall review and approve the irrigation plans for water meter sizing prior to the issuance of building permits.
(2) Criteria for approval - Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved when the city landscape architect finds that the proposed plant materials will survive in the climate and soils of the site, the proposed plants and their planned locations will satisfy the landscape requirements, and the proposed means of irrigation will adequately support the proposed landscaping and will conserve water. The parking lot landscaping must be installed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit or use of the parking lot. All landscape material shall be of drought tolerant species.
(3) Landscape plan content - Landscape plans shall be neatly and accurately drawn at an appropriate scale that will enable ready identification and recognition of information submitted. Landscape plans shall be prepared in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) The plans and specifications for landscaping and irrigation systems shall be prepared by a design professional.
(b) The site plan shall contain the following information:
(i) A scale which is clearly indicated on each plan;
(ii) Street names;
(iii) North arrow;
(iv) Title block with applicant's name and telephone number and plan preparer's name with address and telephone number;
(v) Identification of the location of all trees on site or within 50 feet of areas proposed for grading and trees proposed to be removed; and
(vi) Landscaping details, including the location, species, container size and number of trees, shrubs and ground cover and provisions for irrigation.
(c) Irrigation system plans shall include:
(i) A plan and schedule of equipment, including gate valve, backflow preventer, control valves, piping, sprinkler heads, meter size and location; and
(ii) Water source, including type, size of service connection, flow in gallons per minute (gpm) and psi at city mainline.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.22) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-641. PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS.
Automobile parking areas shall be landscaped as follows:
(A) A minimum ten-foot wide landscape strip shall be provided along the property lines parallel to any public or private street and alley (except within the approved exit and entrance ways) when the parking or circulation area abuts such street or alley. Five percent of the off-street parking and access area, exclusive of any other required landscaped area abutting a street or alley, shall also be landscaped.
(B) For every ten parking spaces in single-loading parking bay row, at least one perpendicular or diagonal landscape planter shall be provided, having minimum dimensions of 9 feet by 20 feet measured from outside curb face to outside curb face, and containing two trees. For every 20 parking spaces in double-loaded parking bays at least one landscape planter shall be provided, having minimum dimensions of 9 feet by 40 feet measured from outside curb face to outside curb face. Configurations other than perpendicular or diagonal planters may be approved by the parks and facilities superintendent, planning director or planning commission.
(C) For commercial and industrial parking lots containing 20 or more spaces, peripheral landscaping shall be provided along any interior (side) property line not along a public right-of-way. Peripheral landscaping shall:
(1) Have a five-foot wide landscape strip located between the parking area and the abutting property line;
(2) Have at least one tree planted for each 40 linear feet of property line;
(3) Be irrigated with an automatic irrigation system.
(D) Parking lot landscaping design shall:
(1) Have trees as the primary landscaping material;
(2) Have shrubs and ground cover to compliment trees;
(3) Effectively use earthen berms and existing topography as a component of the landscape plan;
(4) Be uniformly dispersed throughout the parking lot;
(5) If approved by the parks and facilities superintendent, use existing landscaping that meets the requirements of this article;
(6) Have all planting areas bounded by a concrete curb at least six inches high. The finished grade of the planted area shall be at least three inches below the top of the planter curbing where curbing abuts a public right-of-way;
(7) Have all plant material within a 30-foot triangle at the intersection of two streets no more than three feet in height at maturity above curb level;
(8) Not propose landscape materials contiguous to curb cuts in a manner that will hamper the line of sight of drivers of vehicles entering or leaving parking lot areas;
(9) Have a low wall and/or landscape berm or hedge, an average of three feet high, capable of screening fronts of vehicles from public streets.
(E) Parking areas located adjacent to residentially zoned property shall have:
(1) A front yard parking setback for any parking area equal to at least one-half of that required for the adjacent residentially zoned property, but in no case less than ten feet;
(2) A wall or hedge at least three feet high along the required front setback line of the parking area. A three-foot high earth berm may be placed in the landscaped area in lieu of a wall or hedge;
(3) A masonry wall, at least six feet high, erected on the property line abutting all residentially zoned parcels, except where property abuts a required front setback area for a residential structure in which case a three-foot high wall is required;
(4) A planter strip, at least five feet wide, along the wall abutting all residentially zoned parcels.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.23) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-642. PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE.
All landscaping shall be kept free from weeds and debris, and all vegetation shall be maintained free of physical damage or injury arising from lack of water, chemical damage, insects, diseases or other causes. Vegetation showing such damage shall be replaced with the same or similar vegetation which will be comparable at full growth. Whenever a property owner fails to comply with this section, the parks and facilities superintendent shall send written notice to such person, requiring compliance within 30 days. Such person may within such time appeal the notice to the city council. In the event noncompliance continues thereafter, the parks and facilities superintendent shall cause the work to be done and plantings to be made to bring the landscaped area into compliance and the property owner shall pay the cost thereof.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.24) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-643. PARKING AREA PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.
(A) Surfacing -
(1) Automobile and handicapped spaces - All parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete, or any other all-weather surfacing approved by the public works director.
(2) Motorcycle - All motorcycle parking areas shall be paved with concrete or equivalent surfacing approved by the public works director. The concrete surfacing is intended to prevent motorcycle kick stands from damaging the pavement.
(3) Bicycle - All bicycle parking areas shall be surfaced with a.c. or concrete so as to keep the area in a dust-free condition.
(B) Driveway location - Curb cuts and driveways shall be placed and configured in accordance with this chapter.
(C) Wheel stops - A continuous six-inch high concrete curb shall be installed above the level of a parking lot to serve as a wheel stop for vehicles on all periphery areas of the parking lot and as an edging for planting areas, islands, protection for walls and for entrances and exits. Where concrete curbs are not installed adjacent to public sidewalks, wheel stops shall be installed to prevent vehicles from encroaching into a public right-of-way.
(D) Directional arrows and signage -
(1) Aisles, approach lanes, and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to expedite traffic movement.
(2) The public works director shall require a developer to install signage in addition to directional arrows to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles in a parking facility prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(E) Drainage - All parking facilities shall be graded and drained so as to provide for the disposal of all surface water within the site boundaries.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.25) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-644. OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING AREAS.
(A) Loading spaces required - All commercial and industrial uses shall provide and maintain off-street loading spaces as provided herein.
Use (gross floor area) | Loading Spaces Required |
Commercial and Industrial | |
0 - 15,000 | 1 |
15,001 - 40,000 | 2 |
40,000 - 90,000 | 3 |
90,000 - 150,000 | 4 |
150,000 and over | 5
|
Hospitals and Institutions | |
0 - 50,000 | 1 |
50,001 - 100,000 | 2 |
100,000 and over | 3 |
Hotels, motels, and restaurants | 1
|
(B) General provisions -
(1) Loading spaces shall be at least 12 feet wide, 40 feet long, and have 14 feet in vertical clearance. Loading zone requirements may be modified by the planning commission or the director in special circumstances based on the nature of the use or combination of uses, as well as the specific design characteristics of the project.
(2) When the lot upon which loading spaces are located abuts an alley, the loading spaces shall have access from the alley. Where the loading area is parallel to the alley and the lot is 50 feet or less in width, the loading area shall extend across the full width of the lot.
(3) Loading spaces shall be located so commercial vehicles shall not back into a public street or alley.
(4) Industrial developments shall include at least one driveway approach capable of accommodating a 48-foot wheel track turning radius and at least one on-site maneuvering area which provides a 48-foot wheel track turning radius through the parking area.
(5) Loading doors in industrial developments shall not be visible from a public street.
(C) Industrial service and loading area requirements -
(1) Loading facilities shall be located either on the rear or side of the industrial structure to alleviate unsightly appearances often created by loading facilities. Where this is not feasible, loading docks and doors shall be screened from the street by landscaping or walls.
(2) Each industrial site shall be self-contained and capable of handling its own truck maneuvering and docking requirements. The use of public streets for commercial vehicles staging and/or maneuvering is prohibited.
(3) Warehouse-type operations shall provide an area at least 85 feet deep for commercial vehicle docking and maneuvering. Truck terminals using larger vehicles (45-foot trailer length) shall provide a vehicle docking and maneuvering area at least 130 feet deep.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.26) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-645. LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES.
(A) All parking spaces required by this chapter shall be located on the same site they are intended to serve, except as authorized by administrative relief.
(B) All vehicle spaces required for residential uses shall be located no more that the following distances from the units they serve:
Single-family (feet) | Condominium (feet) | Apartment (feet) | |
Resident parking | 50 | 50 | 200 |
Visitor parking | N/A | 100 | 250
|
(C) Distances shall be measured from a dwelling unit's entry to the parking space serving that unit. When a stairway or elevator provides access to dwelling units, that stairway or elevator shall be considered to be the entrance to the dwelling units for the purpose of computing distances.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.27) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-646. LANDSCAPING FOR ABOVE-GRADE PARKING STRUCTURES.
(A) The exterior elevations of above-grade parking structures shall be designed to minimize the use of blank concrete facades. Textured concrete, planters or trellises, or other architectural treatments shall be required.
(B) The perimeter of the above-grade parking structure shall be landscaped at ground level with a minimum of one tree of at least 24 gallons for every 20 feet of parking structure, in addition to any required streetscape or boundary landscaping.
(C) No parking lot landscaping shall be required for parking spaces located in parking structures.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.28) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-647. DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES.
The following requirements apply to any use with drive-through facilities:
(A) Each drive-through lane shall be separated from the circulation routes necessary for ingress or egress from the property, or access to any parking space.
(B) Each drive-through lane shall be striped, marked, or otherwise distinctly delineated.
(C) The principal pedestrian access to the entrance of the drive-through facility shall not cross the drive-through lane.
(D) The vehicle stacking capacity for uses containing drive-through facilities shall be as follows:
Use | Stacking Requirements |
Fast-food restaurant | Stacking for three cars between the order board and the pickup window and stacking for five cars behind the order board. |
Bank drive-thru windows | Stacking for five cars for each window.
|
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.29) (Ord. No. 2021)
SEC. 16-650. APPEAL OF DECISION REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF.
A decision of the commission granting or denying a request for administrative relief made pursuant to section 16-651 may be appealed in accordance with the procedures for appealing the grant or denial of the permit, license or entitlement for the use that is subject to the parking provisions from which administrative relief was requested.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.30) (Ord. No. 2021, 2327)
SEC. 16-651. ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF FROM PARKING PROVISIONS.
(A) An application for administrative relief from the parking provisions of this article shall be filed and processed in the same manner as the application for the permit or approval for the project, activity or business as to which administrative relief is sought. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, when an application for administrative relief is filed in connection with an application for an adult business permit, within ten days after the application is filed city staff shall accept the application as complete or reject the application as incomplete and mail the applicant notice of acceptance or rejection, and the commission shall decide the application within 30 days after the application is accepted as complete. If city staff or the approval body should fail to act within such time limits on an application for administrative relief filed in connection with an application for an adult business permit, the application shall be deemed accepted as complete or deemed granted, respectively.
(B) Administrative relief from the parking provisions of this article shall be granted by the commission for the proposed use under the following circumstances.
(1) Shared parking - Parking spaces may be used jointly by uses with different hours of operation or different peak hours of operation. Requests for shared parking shall meet the following requirements:
(a) The applicant shall submit a parking study prepared by a professional traffic engineer registered by the State, demonstrating that the parking demands for the uses for which shared parking is requested will not conflict. The parking study shall be prepared in accordance with the parking study guidelines, on file with the development services department.
(b) The parking study shall address the following items:
(i) Size and type of uses;
(ii) Composition of tenants, patrons, clients, employees and visitors of uses;
(iii) Rate of turnover of proposed shared spaces; and
(iv) Traffic and parking loads for uses, including peak hours.
(c) The number of parking spaces that may be credited against the requirements for the uses or structures involved shall not exceed the number of spaces reasonably anticipated to be available during the different hours of operation of each joint use.
(d) Shared parking spaces shall not be located farther away from any use served than 500 feet.
(e) A written agreement in the form on file with the city clerk shall be executed by all landowners and tenants affected by the agreement. The agreement shall specify that the city is a third- party beneficiary to the agreement and shall state that the user agrees to vacate the use within 12 months if a landowner or tenant should amend or terminate the agreement so that the user no longer has sufficient parking to satisfy the parking requirements in effect at the time the agreement was accepted by the city.
(2) Off-site parking - Except for high turnover retail uses, parking may be located off-site. Requests for off-site parking shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Off-site parking shall not be located farther away from the use served than 500 feet.
(b) Use of off-site parking shall not expose pedestrians to hazardous traffic safety conditions.
(c) A written agreement in the form on file with the city clerk shall be executed by all landowners affected by the agreement. The agreement shall specify that the city is a third-party beneficiary to the agreement and shall state that the user agrees to vacate the use within 12 months if a landowner should amend or terminate the agreement so that the user no longer has sufficient parking to satisfy the parking requirements in effect at the time the agreement was accepted by the city.
(3) Compact parking spaces - An applicant may request administrative relief in the form of providing compact parking spaces in lieu of some of the full-size parking spaces required for a proposed use, or in the form of converting some full-size parking spaces existing on the site of a proposed use to compact parking spaces; provided, however, that no more than 25 percent of required full-size parking spaces shall be replaced by compact parking spaces. The applicant shall accompany the request for administrative relief with a landscaping plan and a parking plan as required by this article and a parking study prepared by a professional traffic engineer registered by the State, demonstrating that a certain amount of compact parking is appropriate for the site and the proposed use. The proposed compact parking spaces, parking bays and parking aisles shall be designed in accordance with standards adopted by the director. The commission may deny all or part of the requested administrative relief on the ground that compact parking spaces create inconvenience to drivers, impair safety or traffic circulation on the site, or do not meet the parking needs anticipated for the proposed use.
(4) Decrease in required parking spaces - Required parking may be decreased when the requirement is shown to be excessive. A request for a decrease in required parking spaces shall meet the following requirements:
(a) The applicant shall submit a parking study prepared by a professional traffic engineer registered by the State, demonstrating that the required parking is excessive and showing the amount of parking that should be required for the use. The parking study shall be prepared in accordance with the parking study guidelines, on file with the development services department.
(b) The parking study shall address the following items:
(i) Size and type of use;
(ii) Composition of tenants, patrons, clients, employees and visitors of use;
(iii) Rate of turnover of parking spaces;
(iv) Peak traffic and parking loads for use; and
(v) Availability of public transportation, including carpools or employer-provided transportation.
(5) Waiver of requirement that parking spaces be in garages - When the parking provisions of this article require that parking spaces for apartments or multi-family residential projects be provided in garages, some parking spaces may be provided uncovered or in carports, as determined by the commission on the basis of findings that uncovered parking spaces or carports will improve the appearance of the project by reducing the number of garages and creating more open vistas or landscaped or recreational areas within the project; provided, however, that despite such waiver at least one parking space shall be provided in a garage for each residential unit; and further provided that the commission may deny all or part of the requested administrative relief on the ground that the benefits of providing some or all required parking spaces in garages are more important than an improvement in the appearance of the project or an increase in open vistas or landscaped or recreational areas in the project. If administrative relief is granted to allow some parking spaces to be provided in carports, the carports shall be open on all sides, and the design and construction of the carports shall be subject to the approval of the director.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.31) (Ord. No. 2021, 2327, 2513, 2718)