Redondo Beach City Zoning Code
Article
5 Parking Regulations
§ 10-2.1700 Purpose.
The purpose of the off-street parking regulations are:
(a)
To progressively alleviate or prevent traffic congestion and shortages of on-street parking spaces;
(b)
To ensure that adequate off-street parking and loading facilities are provided proportionally to the needs of each land use; and
(c)
To ensure that off-street parking and loading facilities are designed in a manner that will ensure efficiency, safety, and where appropriate, insulate surrounding land uses from adverse impacts commonly caused by parking areas.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996)
§ 10-2.1702 General provisions.
(a)
Residential uses. The standards set forth in this article shall apply to all new and existing residential developments in any zone, except that floor area additions to existing residential units may be permitted without fully complying with the parking requirements pursuant to Article 8 of this chapter (Nonconforming Uses and Structures).
(b)
Nonresidential uses. The standards set forth in this article shall apply to all new and existing nonresidential developments in any zone, except that structural or non-structural alterations to an existing development where there is no increase in gross floor area shall not be required to provide additional parking spaces beyond the number required at the time of original construction of the development. Further, where an existing use does not conform to current parking standards, floor area additions may be permitted, provided that the deficiency in the number of parking spaces is not increased pursuant to Article 8 of this chapter (Nonconforming Uses and Structures).
(c)
Location of off-street parking facilities.
(1)
Off-street parking on same lot as use. An off-street parking facility shall be on the same lot or site as the use it serves. An off-street parking facility which is not on the same lot or site as the use it serves shall be subject to Planning Commission Design Review pursuant to Section 10-2.2502. Such off-street parking, if approved, shall be restricted by deed or by a recorded covenant running with the land which provides that as long as the use exists for which such off-street parking facility is provided, such off-street parking facility shall be maintained and used in connection with such use only. No building permit shall be issued for any building or structure where parking facilities are not on the same lot or parcel until a copy of a deed or a recorded covenant granting such parking facility as part of the use is presented to the Chief Building Official. Some provisions of this section (10-2.1702(c)(1) may not be applicable to a project proposing off-street parking not on the same lot or site within the Artesia and Aviation Corridor Area Plan. See Section 10-2.1707 for requirements concerning off-street parking not on the same lot or site within the Artesia and Aviation Corridor Area Plan.
(2)
Commercial parking lots in residential zones. Commercial parking lots in residential zones shall only be considered where lots are contiguous to or separated by an alley from property in any commercial zone. Access for parking lots located in residential zones shall be restricted to the commercial zone frontage where feasible, and parking areas abutting or facing residentially zoned property shall be extensively landscaped, including a screen wall with evergreen plant material covering a majority of the wall within one year and providing a substantial visual buffer from abutting residential uses.
(d)
Use of parking spaces.
(1)
Vehicles only. No parking space required by the provisions of this article shall be used for any purpose except the parking of automobiles, trucks, vans, motorcycles, motorbikes, motor-driven mobile homes, or similar passenger vehicles except as provided in Section 10-2.1708. The parking or storage of boats, furniture, machinery, equipment, building materials, trash, or any other vehicle, commodity, or thing not licensed by the State as a motor vehicle operable upon the highways of the State shall be prohibited from occupying any parking space required by the provisions of this article.
(2)
Parking fees and restricted parking spaces. No fee shall be charged for parking on a privately owned parking lot, and no parking space other than handicapped parking spaces shall be marked, restricted, or segregated in a commercial parking lot to favor one tenant or use over another, unless approved by Planning Commission Design Review pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-2.2502.
(e)
Handicapped parking. Spaces designed for handicapped parking shall be provided as required pursuant to the California State Building Standards Code (Title 24). For existing developments, a reduction in the total number of otherwise required parking spaces may be approved, subject to Administrative Design Review (Section 10-2.2500), solely as necessary to upgrade existing parking facilities to comply with Title 24 of the California Building Code.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2786 c.s., eff. January 2, 1997, § 1, Ord. 3102 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013; and Ord. 3261-23, c.s. eff. September 5, 2023)
§ 10-2.1704 Residential parking standards.
(a)
Residential: automobile parking spaces required.
(1)
Single-family dwellings. Single-family dwellings in any residential zone shall provide two parking spaces within a private enclosed garage. An existing permitted two car enclosed private garage ancillary to a single-family dwelling shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement if the parking space dimensions vary no more than one foot in width and one foot in depth, and/or the garage door dimensions vary no more than six inches in height and one foot in width, from the dimension requirements specified in this section.
a.
Rental of parking spaces prohibited. No parking space required by the provisions of this subsection shall be rented, leased, or otherwise conveyed or used by any person who is not a tenant within the single-family dwelling.
(2)
Multiple-family dwellings. Multiple-family dwellings on the same lot shall provide parking spaces for each dwelling unit based on the size of each unit as follows: one parking space for each studio/zero-bedroom unit, 1.5 parking space for each one-bedroom unit, and two parking spaces for each unit with two or more bedrooms. At least one space per dwelling unit shall be within an enclosed private or common parking garage.
a.
Condominiums. Notwithstanding the above, condominiums shall provide a minimum of two parking spaces for each dwelling unit within an enclosed private or common parking garage.
b.
Visitor parking spaces. All multi-family developments on lots 50 feet or more in width shall provide the following number of off-street visitor parking spaces in addition to the parking required for the residents:
2-3 dwellings—1 visitor space;
4-6 dwellings—2 visitor spaces;
7-10 dwellings—3 visitor spaces;
11+ dwellings—1 space for each 3 dwellings.
1.
Any fractional requirement equal to or greater than one-half of a visitor parking space shall be interpreted as a requirement for a total visitor parking space.
2.
Visitor parking spaces shall be grouped in a location that is convenient to visitors and shall be accessible at all times. Visitor parking spaces shall not be located within a secured private or common parking garage that requires a key, handset, or other electrical or mechanical device to gain access to such spaces.
3.
In condominium projects, the association, at any time after the owners have assumed control of the association, may lease or rent such visitor parking spaces to a unit owner or designate such spaces as visitor parking.
c.
Rental of parking spaces prohibited. No parking space required by the provisions of this subsection shall be rented, leased, or otherwise conveyed for use by any person who is not a tenant within the residential development.
d.
Setbacks. No visitor parking space or open required parking space shall encroach into the required front setback or into the required exterior side setback in the case of a corner lot.
(3)
Mixed-use developments.
a.
Visitor parking spaces. Additional visitor parking spaces may be required if determined to be necessary due to unique characteristics of the project and/or the surrounding neighborhood.
(4)
Mobile home parks. Mobile home parks shall provide one parking space for each mobile home, located adjacent or easily accessible to each mobile home.
(5)
Senior housing.
a.
Senior citizen housing development. Senior citizen housing developments shall provide a minimum of one covered space per one-bedroom unit and one covered space plus one-half covered or uncovered spaces per two bedroom unit. One visitor space per every five units shall be provided.
1.
For two bedroom units, two parking spaces in tandem may be considered equivalent to and an alternative to the minimum requirement of one and one-half (1.5) spaces per two bedroom unit.
(b)
Residential: driveway approaches, driveways, and parking pads.
(1)
Materials for driveways and parking pads.
a.
All driveways and parking pads shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete not less than three and one-half (3-1/2) inches thick or equivalent.
1.
Notwithstanding the above, the use of pervious materials such as turf block, grass strips between concrete strips, brick, stone, and similar materials may be approved subject to Administrative Design Review (pursuant to Section 10-5.2500), provided that the driveway is determined to be safe and that alternative paths are available to the home providing safe handicapped access. Soft materials such as grass strips shall not be used where the driveway slope exceeds 5% or on common driveways shared by two adjacent lots. Irrigation systems shall be required where use of grass is permitted.
b.
All new residential driveways and parking pads shall have not less than 15% of the total driveway/parking pad area surfaced with brick, exposed aggregate, and/or other comparable decorative architectural material.
1.
R-1A zone. Notwithstanding the above, in the R-1A zone not less than 25% of the total driveway/parking pad area shall be surfaced with brick, exposed aggregate, and/or other comparable decorative architectural material.
(2)
Maximum grade. No driveway providing access to off-street parking shall have a grade greater than 15%. Note: additional Building and Engineering Department requirements are applicable to the driveway design.
(3)
Access across lots. All driveways providing access to garages in a residential zone shall be on the same lot as the residential development, except that the Planning Commission, by Planning Commission Design Review pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-2.2502, may approve common easements dedicated for vehicular access to garages.
(4)
Width of driveway approaches and driveways.
a.
Driveways used to serve not more than one single-family residence shall be a minimum of nine feet and a maximum of 20 feet in width for two car garages and a maximum of 28 feet for three car garages. In instances where an existing driveway access between the wall of a building and the property line is less than nine feet in width, such access may be continued provided any new development does not encroach into the driveway widths specified by this section.
b.
Driveways serving two dwelling units but not more than 12 dwelling units shall be a minimum of 11 feet and a maximum of 28 feet in width.
c.
Driveways serving 13 or more dwelling units shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width when used for egress and ingress, or two driveways, each a minimum of 11 feet in width, shall be provided where one driveway is used only for ingress and the other driveway is used only for egress.
(5)
Projections into driveways.
a.
Projections, such as cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, utility meter boxes, fireplace chimneys, and any other architectural feature, shall not project more than six inches into any driveway, unless they are more than 88 inches above the surface of the driveway.
b.
A mature tree (trunk diameter a minimum of six inches) may be permitted to project into the required minimum driveway width or driveway approach by a maximum of one foot for a driveway serving a single-family residence or by a maximum of two feet for a driveway serving two or more dwelling units, subject to Administrative Design Review (pursuant to Section 10-2.2500) or subject to Planning Commission Design Review (pursuant to Section 10-2.2502) in conjunction with a project otherwise subject to Planning Commission Design Review.
(6)
Prohibition of new driveway approaches for lots served by alleys. No new driveway approaches shall be permitted along the street frontage for lots having alley access on the following blocks (see illustration below):
a.
North Lucia Avenue on the east side between Del Amo Street and Carnelian Street.
b.
North Maria Avenue between Del Amo Street and Beryl Street.
c.
North Paulina Avenue between Del Amo Street and Diamond Street.
d.
North Prospect Avenue on the west side between Del Amo Street and Diamond Street.
e.
Beryl Street on the north side between Prospect Avenue and Flagler Lane.
f.
Knob Hill Avenue on the south side between Pacific Coast Highway and Sapphire Street.
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(7)
Curb cuts.
a.
No new curb cut shall be permitted except in connection with approved driveways that provide direct access to a garage or for access to public walkways approved by the City.
b.
Curbs shall be restored and driveway aprons removed in conjunction with new residential construction or cumulative additions of more than 500 square feet where the existing curb cut does not provide direct access to a garage.
c.
No more than one curb cut per residential lot shall be permitted along the same street frontage.
(c)
Residential: design of off-street parking lots, enclosed private garages and common parking garages.
(1)
Size of parking space. Each residential parking space shall have a minimum clear dimension of nine feet in width and 19 feet in length, except for allowable projections as provided in this subsection.
(2)
Garage doors.
a.
Single-family dwellings. Doors of enclosed private garages for single-family dwellings shall be a minimum of eight feet in width for each single parking space, and a minimum of 16 feet in width for a standard two-car garage.
b.
Multi-family dwellings. Doors of enclosed private garages or common parking garages for all multi-family dwellings shall be a minimum of eight feet in width for a single parking space, and a minimum of 16 feet in width for a standard two-car garage.
(3)
Vertical clearance for garages. The vertical clearance for any entrance to a garage or for any overhead obstruction within any type of garage shall be not less than 88 inches. Over-the-hood storage cabinets may encroach into a required parking space when located a minimum of four feet above the floor, and projecting not more than four feet into the required 19 foot parking space depth.
(4)
Street facing garage openings and street-facing open parking spaces.
a.
Single-family dwellings. No garage door opening facing a street shall be closer than 19 feet to the property line abutting that street, except as provided for single-family dwellings on sloping lots pursuant to the granting of a modification under Section 10-2.2508 or as permitted under subsection c of this subsection. Three car garages shall not have garage door openings facing the street abutting the front property line on the front 1/2 of the lot except where all of the following standards are met:
b.
Multiple-family developments. For any multi-family development in any zone, excluding corner lots, no garage door opening or open parking space other than a visitor space shall face the street abutting the front property line unless such garage or open parking space is on the rear 1/2 of the lot. On a corner lot, no garage door opening for an enclosed private garage or open parking space other than a visitor space shall be closer than 19 feet to the front or side property line abutting the street except as permitted under subsection (c)(4)(c) of this section. On a corner lot, enclosed common parking garages utilizing a common entrance and/or exit may match the required front and side setbacks.
c.
Corner lots having a width of less than forty-four feet. Residential developments on corner lots having a lot width of less than 44 feet shall be exempt from the requirement of a 19 foot setback for garage openings facing the side property line abutting the street.
(5)
Back-up area. Each parking space shall be provided a backup area with a minimum clear depth of 25 feet, portions of which may include the street. The minimum width of the back-up area shall be no less than nine feet for a single parking space and no less than the width of the garage door opening for a multi-car garage.
a.
For the purpose of preserving a mature tree (trunk diameter a minimum of six inches) or avoiding other obstructions, the backup area for a parking space may be modified to the limits indicated in the following illustration, by Administrative Design Review (pursuant to Section 10-2.2500) or by Planning Commission Design Review (pursuant to Section 10-2.2502) in conjunction with a project otherwise subject to Planning Commission Design Review.
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(6)
Common parking garages.
a.
Subterranean common parking garages may be constructed to any rear property line or side property line but shall not encroach into the front setback. Where the garage is located within the side or rear setback, the roof of the subterranean garage shall not project more than three feet above the existing grade.
b.
For all common parking garages, no column, wall, or other obstruction shall encroach into a required parking space or back-up space, except that water lines, air ducts, conduit, and other similar equipment located along a wall or ceiling along the front end of a parking space may encroach 18 inches into the required 88 inch height and 36 inches into the required 19 foot parking space length.
c.
For all common parking garages, columns, walls or other obstructions shall be set back a minimum clear distance of two feet from the line of the required back-up space (thus giving for ninety (90°) degree parking a 27 foot clear distance for a single loaded aisle and a 29 foot clear distance for a double loaded aisle).
d.
For all common parking garages where parking spaces are arranged in a ninety (90°) degree pattern, two feet shall be added to the required minimum width of an end parking space that abuts a fence, wall, or other obstruction. For parallel parking, end spaces perpendicular to a wall or building shall have a minimum depth of 30 feet.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by § 6, Ord. 2833 c.s., eff. July 1, 1999, Ord. 2908 c.s., eff. October 2, 2003, Ord. 2917 c.s., eff. October 21, 2003, § 4, Ord. 2927 c.s., eff. March 17, 2004, § 5, Ord. 2966 c.s., eff. July 21, 2005, § 5, Ord. 3008 c.s., eff. December 6, 2007, § 13, Ord. 3076 c.s., eff. July 7, 2011, and Ord. 3282-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024)
§ 10-2.1706 Commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential parking standards.
(a)
Nonresidential: automobile parking spaces required.
(1)
The following are the minimum required off-street parking standards for commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential uses.
Use | Spaces Required |
|---|---|
Places of assembly, including churches, theaters, auditoriums and similar uses: | One space for every five seats or one space for every 40 square feet of seating area where there are no fixed seats. |
Ambulance services: | Three spaces for every emergency vehicle. |
Amusement centers (arcades, skating rinks, miniature golf, and similar uses): | One space per each 200 square feet of area within enclosed buildings, plus one space for every three persons that the outdoor facilities are designed to accommodate when used to the maximum capacity. |
Automobile repair garages and service stations: | One space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area, but not less than three spaces per service bay, plus one space per tow truck operating from the site. |
Banks and savings and loans: | One space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area. |
Bars and cocktail lounges: | One space for every four seats, but not less than one space for each 50 square feet of gross floor area designated for seating, including aisles. |
Billiard parlors: | Two to three spaces per table, depending on the nature of the specific project. |
Boat slips and boat hoist facilities: | Three-fourths space for each boat slip. For boat hoist facilities on Mole D, 67 double-length spaces. |
Bowling alleys: | Four spaces for each lane, plus one space per each 200 square feet of floor area used for consumption of food or beverages or other recreational area. |
Business offices: | One space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Child day-care centers: | One space per employee, plus drop-off and pick-up areas as determined necessary based on the center's maximum capacity. |
Emergency shelters: | One parking space per employee on site at the same time. |
Food and beverage sales and snack shops: | One space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area, except if this use shall contain more than 12 seats, there shall be required one space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area. Outdoor seating shall be subject to subsection (a)(3) of Section 10-2.1706. |
Health and physical fitness clubs: | One space per each 50 square feet of gross floor area used for aerobics exercise floors or similar activities using open floor area, plus two spaces per each racquet or tennis court, plus one space per each 200 square feet of all other gross floor area. |
Hotels and motels: | The maximum required shall be as follows: one space for each guest room without kitchen facilities and one and one-half spaces for each guest room with kitchen facilities; plus one space per each 100 square feet of banquet, assembly, meeting or restaurant seating area. The decision-making body may require less than the maximum requirement based on factors including, but not limited to, the size of the project, the range of services offered, and the location. |
Medical and dental offices: | One space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area, except that chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy and psychotherapy offices shall provide one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Mortuaries: | One space for every 50 square feet of assembly room floor area, plus one space for each 500 square feet of all other areas, plus one space for each vehicle owned by the establishment. |
Personal improvement services, other than health and physical fitness clubs: | One space per employee, plus one space per each two students. |
Restaurant, sitdown: | One space for every four seats, but not less than one space for each 50 square feet of gross floor area designated for seating, including aisles. Outdoor seating shall be subject to subsection (a)(3) of Section 10-2.1706. |
Restaurant, fast-food: | One space for each 75 square feet of gross floor area. Outdoor seating shall be subject to subsection (a)(3) of Section 10-2.1706. |
Restaurant, delivery: | One space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area. |
Restaurant, take-out: | One space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. Outdoor seating shall be subject to subsection (a)(3) of Section 10-2.1706. |
Restaurant, pedestrian-oriented: | One space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area (limited to the C-2-PD, C-3-PD, C-4-PD, MU-1, MU-2, MU-3, MU-3A, MU-3B and MU-3C pedestrian-oriented commercial zones). |
Restaurant, unclassified: | One space for each 75 square feet of gross floor area. Outdoor seating shall be subject to subsection (a)(3) of Section 10-2.1706. |
Schools: Elementary schools, public and private: | One space for each faculty member, plus one space for each employee. |
Schools: High schools, public and private: | One space for each faculty member, plus one space for each 10 students regularly enrolled. |
Schools: Junior colleges, colleges, etc.: | One space for each two employees, plus one space for each four full-time enrolled students. Auditorium requirements shall be additional requirements. |
Commercial uses not listed: | One space per each 250 square feet of gross floor area, except that uses subject to a Conditional Use Permit shall provide a minimum of one space per each 250 square feet of gross floor area and a maximum of one space per 100 square feet of gross floor area, depending upon the specific nature of the project. |
Manufacturing: | One space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area, or one space for each two employees on the largest shift, whichever is greater. |
Recycling centers: | One space for each employee on the largest shift, plus one space for every commercial vehicle operating on the site. |
Research and development offices and laboratories: | One space for each 300 square feet, plus one parking space for each truck or vehicle operated by the use. |
SRO facility: | One parking space per unit plus an additional space for the on-site manager. |
Trucking terminals; warehousing: | One space for each 1,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet, and one space for each 5,000 square feet thereafter. |
Mini-warehouse (self-storage): | Three spaces, plus one space per 100 storage units. |
Warehouse retail: | A minimum of five and a maximum of seven spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, depending upon the nature of the specific project. |
Warehouse retail, specialty: | A minimum of three and a maximum of five spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, depending upon the nature of the specific project. |
(2)
Any fractional requirement of a parking space equal to or greater than one-half of a parking space shall be interpreted as a requirement for a total parking space.
(3)
Outdoor seating for food-serving establishments. No additional parking is required for the first 12 seats or a number of outdoor seats equivalent to 25% of the number of indoor seats, whichever is greater. Thereafter, one parking space shall be provided for every six seats.
(b)
Nonresidential: driveway approaches, driveways, aisles and drive-thru lanes.
(1)
No driveway approach used for two-way traffic shall be less than 30 feet in width, and no driveway approach used for one-way traffic shall be less than 14 feet in width.
(2)
No driving aisle used for two-way traffic shall be less than 18 feet in width, and no driving aisle used for one-way traffic shall be less than 11 feet in width.
(3)
No drive-thru lane shall be less than 11 feet in width or have less than a five vehicle stacking distance between the start of the lane and the pick-up window.
(4)
No drive-thru lane shall encroach into any parking space, required back-up distance, or driveway.
(c)
Nonresidential: design of off-street parking lots and common parking garages.
(1)
Size of parking spaces.
a.
Standard spaces. Each standard parking space shall be a minimum of eight and a half (8 ½) feet in width and 19 feet in length.
b.
Compact spaces. Each compact parking space shall be a minimum of eight feet in width and 15 feet in length. A maximum of 20% of the total number of parking spaces may be provided as compact spaces in parking areas with a minimum of 10 parking spaces.
c.
End parking spaces. Two feet shall be added to the required minimum width of an end parking space that abuts a fence, wall, or other obstruction where a vehicle is required to complete a right angle turning movement to gain access. For parallel parking, end spaces perpendicular to a wall or building shall have a minimum depth of 30 feet.
d.
Landscaped planters. A landscaped planter at the same level as the parking space and surrounded by a six inch curb may encroach a maximum of two feet into the length of a parking space.
(2)
Parking space layouts. The following table and diagram illustrates the minimum dimensions of parking space layouts for standard and compact parking spaces:
Standard Parking Spaces: | |||||||
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n | p | s | a | c | p′ | s′ | |
Parking Angle Degrees | Width Of Parking Section Lineal Feet | Depth Of Stall Lineal Feet | Width Of Aisle Lineal Feet | Curb Length Per Car Lineal Feet | Area Per Car(1) Sq. Feet | Width Of Parking Section Lineal Feet | Depth Of Stall Lineal Feet |
0° | 29′-0″ | 8′-6″ | 12′ | 22′-0″ | 187 | 29′-0″ | 8′-6″ |
30° | 47′-8″ | 16′-10″ | 14′ | 17′-0″ | 224 | 40′-4″ | 13′-2″ |
35° | 49′-8″ | 17′-10″ | 14′ | 14′-10″ | 213 | 42′-10″ | 14′-5″ |
40° | 51′-6″ | 18′-9″ | 14′ | 13′-3″ | 205 | 45′-0″ | 15′-6″ |
45° | 52′-10″ | 19′-5″ | 14′ | 12′-0″ | 187 | 46′-10″ | 16′-5″ |
50° | 55′-0″ | 20′-0″ | 15′ | 11′-1″ | 192 | 49′-6″ | 17′-3″ |
55° | 56′-10″ | 20′-5″ | 16′ | 10′-5″ | 187 | 52′-0″ | 18′-0″ |
60° | 59′-4″ | 20′-8″ | 18′ | 9′-10″ | 183 | 55′-2″ | 18′-7″ |
65° | 61′-8″ | 20′-10″ | 20′ (2) | 9′-5″ | 178 | 58′-0″ | 19′-0″ |
70° | 62′-6″ | 20′-9″ | 21′ (2) | 9′-1″ | 175 | 59′-8″ | 19′-4″ |
75° | 63′-2″ | 20′-7″ | 22′ (2) | 9′-4″ | 171 | 60′-10″ | 19′-5″ |
80° | 63′-4″ | 20′-2″ | 23′ (2) | 8′-8″ | 168 | 61′-10″ | 19′-5″ |
85° | 64′-4″ | 19′-8″ | 25′ (3) | 8′-6″ | 165 | 63′-8″ | 19′-4″ |
90° | 63′-0″ | 19′-0″ | 25′ (3) | 8′-6″ | 162 | 63′-0″ | 19′-0″ |
Compact Parking Spaces: | |||||||
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n | p | s | a | c | p′ | s′ | |
Parking Angle Degrees | Width Of Parking Section Lineal Feet | Depth Of Stall Lineal Feet | Width Of Aisle Lineal Feet | Curb Length Per Car Lineal Feet | Area Per Car(1) Sq. Feet | Width Of Parking Section Lineal Feet | Depth Of Stall Lineal Feet |
0° | 28′-0″ | 8′-0″ | 12′ | 22′-0″ | 176 | 28′-0″ | 8′-0″ |
30° | 42′-10″ | 14′-5″ | 14′ | 16′-0″ | 176 | 36′-0″ | 11′-0″ |
35° | 44′-4″ | 15′-2″ | 14′ | 13′-11″ | 168 | 37′-10″ | 11′-11″ |
40° | 45′-6″ | 15′-9″ | 14′ | 12′-5″ | 158 | 39′-4″ | 12′-8″ |
45° | 46′-6″ | 16′-3″ | 14′ | 11′-4″ | 152 | 40′-10″ | 13′-5″ |
50° | 48′-4″ | 16′-8″ | 15′ | 10′-5″ | 147 | 43′-2″ | 14′-1″ |
55° | 49′-10″ | 16′-11″ | 16′ | 9′-9″ | 143 | 45′-2″ | 14′-7″ |
60° | 52′-0″ | 17′-0″ | 18′ | 9′-3″ | 139 | 48′-0″ | 15′-0″ |
65° | 54′-0″ | 17′-0″ | 20′(2) | 8′-10″ | 135 | 50′-6″ | 15′-3″ |
70° | 54′-8″ | 16′-10″ | 21′(2) | 8′-6″ | 132 | 52′-0″ | 15′-6″ |
75° | 55′-2″ | 16′-7″ | 22′(2) | 8′-3″ | 129 | 53′-0″ | 15′-6″ |
80° | 55′-4″ | 16′-2″ | 23′(2) | 8′-1″ | 126 | 54′-0″ | 15′-6″ |
85° | 56′-4″ | 15′-8″ | 25′(3) | 8′-0″ | 123 | 55′-6″ | 15′-3″ |
90° | 55′-0″ | 15′-0″ | 25′(3) | 8′-0″ | 120 | 55′-0″ | 15′-0″ |
(1) | Area includes waste area at both ends of 8 ½′ X 19′ standard and 8′ X 15′ compact spaces (aisle space not included). |
(2) | Width of aisle permits two-way circulation only when a turn-around is provided. |
(3) | Width of aisle permits two-way circulation. |
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(3)
Pedestrian pathways. All parking lots shall be developed with variety of pedestrian pathways to the extent possible. As a minimum, pedestrian pathways across drive aisles leading to building entrances shall be visually distinguishable through the installation of contrasting and aesthetically appealing materials, patterns and/or colors. Where feasible, barrier-free pedestrian pathways that are landscaped, lighted and grade-separated shall be provided between double-stacked rows of parking spaces.
(4)
Wheel guards. Securely fixed wheel guards at least six inches in height shall be placed to prevent vehicles from overhanging a public right-of-way or contacting a wall or building that abuts the parking space. Wheel guards shall not be permitted in the interior of a parking lot.
(5)
Common parking garages.
a.
Subterranean common parking garages may be constructed to any rear property line or side property line but shall not encroach into the front setback. Where the garage is located within the side or rear setback, the roof of the subterranean garage shall not project more than three feet above the existing grade.
b.
The vertical clearance for any entrance to a garage or for any overhead obstruction within any type of garage shall be not less than 88 inches, except as permitted by subsection (c)(5)(c) of this section.
c.
For all common parking garages, no column, wall, or other obstruction shall encroach into a required parking space or back-up space, except that water lines, air ducts, conduit, and other similar equipment located along a wall or ceiling along the front end of a parking space may encroach 18 inches into the required 88 inch height and 36 inches into the required 19 foot parking space length.
d.
For all common parking garages, columns, walls or other obstructions shall be set back a minimum clear distance of two feet from the line of the required back-up space (thus giving for ninety (90°) degree parking a 27 foot clear distance for a single loaded aisle and a 29 foot clear distance for a double loaded aisle).
(6)
Materials. Off-street parking lots shall be paved with not less than two inch asphaltic concrete or three and one-half (3 1/2) inch Portland concrete.
(7)
Maximum grade. No driveway providing access to off-street parking shall have a grade greater than 15%.
(8)
Striping. Stalls shall be striped and internal directional movements for one-way traffic shall be indicated.
(9)
Parking lot traffic circulation. Traffic circulation shall be designed to insure that no automobile need enter a public street in order to progress from one aisle to any other aisle within the same lot, and that no automobile need enter a public street backwards in order to leave such a lot or parking space.
(10)
Lighting.
a.
For new developments, parking areas with three or more parking spaces shall have adequate lighting to provide visibility and security.
b.
For additions to existing developments requiring Planning Commission Design Review or changes in use requiring a Conditional Use Permit, lighting improvements to provide adequate visibility and security may be required as determined to be appropriate by the Planning Commission.
c.
The light source shall not be visible from the street or surrounding residential properties and the lighting shall be reflected away from adjacent residential premises.
(11)
No parking in setback. Parking is prohibited in required front and exterior side setbacks.
(d)
Overlap parking requirements, nonresidential uses.
(1)
Parking space requirements applicable to two or more separate building sites or uses may be permitted to overlap subject to Administrative Review and conditions (2)(a) through (e) as listed below.
(2)
Parking space requirements applicable to two or more uses sharing parking on a building site or parcel may be permitted to overlap subject to Administrative Review and conditions (a) through (e) as listed below.
a.
The total parking provided for the uses sharing parking shall not be less than 50% of the parking requirement for the same uses with no shared parking;
b.
The total parking provided for the uses sharing parking shall not be less than the parking requirement applicable to any single use with no shared parking;
c.
The applicant shall provide the Community Development Department information on the proposed hours of operation of each use and anticipated maximum number of employees and customers for each use typically generated during each hour of the day and day of the week;
d.
The Community Development Department may approve shared parking subject to a determination that the typical utilization of the parking area would be staggered or shared to such an extent that the reduced number of parking spaces would be adequate to serve all uses on the site or parcel. If the site is in a pedestrian-oriented commercial zone, the Community Development Department may also approve shared parking subject to a determination that the use mix is conducive to customers parking and walking to visit more than one business on the same trip;
e.
A minimum two week (14 day) parking utilization survey, covering the existing and proposed business hours of operation, including hourly counts of vehicles shall be submitted along with a parking analysis of the subject property, which includes the number of tenants spaces and the number of parking spaces that these uses require, shall be submitted for review and approval of the Community Development Director.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2786 c.s., eff. January 2, 1997, Ord. 2801 c.s., eff. June 5, 1997, § 2, Ord. 2838 c.s., eff. August 20, 1999, § 2, Ord. 2865 c.s., eff. February 1, 2001, § 3, Ord. 2877 c.s., eff. November 16, 2001, § 5, Ord. 2936 c.s., eff. June 17, 2004, § 2, Ord. 3067 c.s., eff. April 1, 2011, § 1, Ord. 3107 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013, § 1, Ord. 3108 c.s., eff. February 8, 2013, and § 6, Ord. 3174 c.s., eff. November 10, 2017; and Ord. 3282-24 c.s., eff. December 12, 2024)
§ 10-2.1707 Nonresidential parking standards within the Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan.
(a)
Purpose and intent. The mobility objectives of the Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan are to provide a concentration of office, restaurant, and retail activity that is community/neighborhood serving. The intent is to create a "park once and walk" corridor that meets parking needs and promotes the use of active transportation (e.g., walking, bicycling, and scooter riding). Restaurant and office uses, identified as "preferred uses" within the corridor plan, are envisioned to attract a mix of people from the surrounding neighborhoods who may arrive on foot, bike, e-bike and other alternative modes, or by car. The segments of Artesia and Aviation Boulevards included in the Artesia and Aviation Corridor Area Plan runs from the transportation easement (rail line) east of Inglewood Avenue to the western City boundary at Aviation Boulevard.
(b)
Number of parking spaces required. All permitted nonresidential uses, that have frontage on either the Artesia or Aviation Boulevards within the Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan are not required to provide parking.
(1)
Outdoor seating for restaurant uses. No parking is required.
(2)
Although not required, if the project provides on-site parking, then design of parking lots, common parking garages, driveway approaches, driveways, and aisles are subject to the requirements pursuant to Section 10-2.1706 and the following additional "General requirements," "Exceptions," and "Findings."
a.
General requirements.
b.
Exceptions — Administrative use permit.
1.
The placement of off-street parking in the front of the primary building may be authorized through approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) as determined by the Community Development Director subject to the findings in subsection c.
c.
Findings for approval. In approving an AUP the Community Development Director shall make either findings 1 or 2, and 3, in addition to the requirements contained in Section 10-2.2507:
1.
Site constraints. Physical site conditions, including, not limited to, lot depth, topography, corner lot condition, or the location of existing structures make rear parking infeasible.
2.
Business operations. The proposed business or use has operational characteristics that warrant front yard parking, such as customer pick-up/drop-off areas, accessibility needs, or similar functions, and rear parking would substantially impair the business operation.
3.
Design mitigation. Parking located in front of the primary building is designed and screened to minimize visual impacts from the public right-of-way, including landscaping, decorative walls, or other design treatments consistent with City design guidelines.
(c)
Requirements for parking lot designs not compliant with Section 10-2.1706. Overlap (on-site or off-site) parking, valet parking, tandem parking, and mechanical lifts for all nonresidential uses located within the Artesia and Aviation Corridors Area Plan may apply for an Administrative Design Review pursuant to Section 10-2.2500.
(2)
In approving an Administrative Design Review for parking lot design not compliant with Section 10-2.1706, overlap parking (on-site or off-site), valet parking, tandem parking, and/or mechanical lifts, the Community Development Director (or designee) shall find:
a.
In regard to overlap (on-site or off-site) parking:
1.
The peak-hour parking demand from all uses does not coincide and/or the uses are such that the hours of operation are different for various portions of the business. If the site is in a pedestrian-oriented commercial zone, the Community Development Department may also approve overlap parking subject to a determination that the use mix is conducive to customers parking and walking to visit more than one business on the same trip; and
2.
The adjacent or nearby properties will not be adversely affected relative to parking; and
3.
The proposed traffic circulation will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of residents residing or working in or adjacent to the neighborhood; and
4.
The off-site parking is within a reasonable distance of the premises upon which the building or use is located; and
5.
In reaching a decision, the Community Development Director (or assigned) may consider survey data submitted by an applicant or collected at the applicant's request and expense.
b.
In regard to valet parking, tandem parking, and mechanical lifts:
1.
The location for valet services, tandem parking, and mechanical lifts does not severely impede on-site or off-site traffic or pedestrian circulation; and
2.
The adjacent or nearby properties will not be adversely affected by noise associated with the mechanical lifts and/or valet parking services; and
3.
Mechanical lifts shall be operated by an employee and shall be screened from view from the adjacent public right-of-way to the extent feasible.
(3)
Mechanical lift design standards. A mechanical lift is an elevator-like mechanical system allowing full-size passenger cars or sport utility vehicles to be placed in the lift and mechanically raised or lowered, creating space for more full-size passenger cars or sport utility vehicles to be parked in a vertical configuration. Mechanical lifts shall be operated solely by parking attendants. Mechanical lifts shall be screened from view from adjacent public streets to the extent feasible.
(4)
As a condition of such Administrative Design Review approval for overlap parking (off-site), the Community Development Director (or assigned) shall require a written agreement between landowner(s) and the City, in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney, which shall include:
a.
A guarantee among the landowner(s) for access to and use of the off-site overlap parking facilities; and
b.
Remedies in the event that there is a change in use on the property or in the event that the off-site overlap parking is lost; and
c.
A provision that the City may require parking facilities in addition to those originally approved, after notice and administrative hearing, upon a finding by the Community Development Director (or assigned) that adequate parking to serve the use(s) has not been provided; and
d.
A provision stating that the City, acting through the Community Development Director (or designee), may, for due cause and upon notice and administrative hearing, modify, amend, or unilaterally terminate the agreement at any time.
(5)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such parking reduction, parking lot design, overlap (on-site or off-site) parking, valet parking, tandem parking, or mechanical lift request also includes other discretionary actions to be considered by the Planning Commission, the Community Development Director shall refer the parking request to the Planning Commission in conjunction with such other discretionary actions. The Planning Commission, in considering the parking request, shall make such findings and include necessary conditions as provided in this section.
(6)
Performance. It is a violation of this section for use of valet and/or mechanical lift parking spaces and queuing to access those spaces, to be operated in a manner that causes either: (a) significant congestion on adjacent streets or intersections; (b) any other significant impediment to City intersections, streets or adjacent off-street parking areas; or (c) significant interference with the self-park operations elsewhere on site. Violations of this section are subject to enforcement pursuant to Article 15 (Enforcement) of Part IV (Administration) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code. In addition, the Community Development Director may impose conditions if the Community Development Director determines that doing so is necessary to eliminate any such violation.
(Ord. 3261-23, c.s. eff. October 5, 2023; Ord. 3306-25 c.s., eff. November 20, 2025)
§ 10-2.1708 Storage and/or parking in residential zones or on any lot having a residential use in a nonresidential zone.
(a)
Definition of "front yard area." "Front yard area," for the purpose of this section, shall mean the area measured from the front property line to a line parallel with the face of the front wall of the main building located the greatest distance from the front property line and extending the full width of the lot.
(b)
Parking pads in front yard area.
(1)
No front yard area shall be used for the parking of automobiles and motor vehicles except for parking of operative vehicles on approved driveways which provide direct access to a garage.
(2)
In the R-1A zone only, parking of operative vehicles in the front yard area on approved parking pads serving existing single-family dwellings is permitted subject to the following standards:
a.
Where there is no existing garage, one parking pad may be permitted provided the pad is a maximum of 19 feet in width with one driveway approach a maximum of 19 feet in width, and further provided the pad is at least 19 feet in depth across its entire width; or
b.
Where there is an existing single car garage, one combination parking pad and driveway may be permitted provided the combination pad and driveway is a maximum of 19 feet in width with one driveway approach a maximum of 19 feet in width, and further provided such driveway portion leads directly to the garage and that the combination pad and driveway is at least 19 feet in depth across its entire width.
(c)
Parking pads on corner or reverse corner lots. No exterior side yard area shall be used for the parking of automobiles or motor vehicles except for parking of operative vehicles on approved driveways which provide direct access to a garage, or for parking of operative vehicles in an area shielded by a decorative wall or fence six feet high (see Section 10-2.1524(b) relating to setbacks for fence heights of six feet on reverse corner lots). "Exterior side yard area," for the purpose of this subsection, shall mean the "exterior side setback" as defined in Section 10-2.402 and the extension of this setback for the full length of the lot.
(d)
Parking prohibited on driveways serving multi-family dwellings. Any driveway which serves two or more dwellings shall not be used for parking, or any other use that would impede the other residents from utilizing their required parking spaces.
(e)
Storage.
(1)
Boats, trailers, or similar items. Storage and/or parking for more than 72 consecutive hours of boats, house trailers, camp trailers, detached camper-trailer tops, and other trailers in the front yard area shall not be permitted. On the street side of corner or reversed corner lots, storage and/or parking for more than 72 consecutive hours of boats, trailers, or similar items, in the side or rear setback, is permitted provided such area shall be shielded by a decorative wall or fence six feet high to minimize any undesirable appearance from the street and surrounding property (see Section 10-2.1524(b) relating to setbacks for fence heights of six feet on reverse corner lots).
(2)
Construction equipment or materials. Storage for more than 72 consecutive hours of any commercial or construction equipment, materials (lumber, metals, plastics, etc.), fixtures, appliances, machines, trash, or waste, is hereby prohibited except for equipment and materials being used for construction on the premises where a valid building permit has been issued or applied for.
(3)
Commercial vehicles. The garaging, parking, maintaining, or storage of any commercial vehicle, as defined in Section 10-2.402 of Article 1 of this chapter and the Vehicle Code of the State, which exceeds a registered unladen weight of 5,600 pounds shall not be permitted.
(4)
Vacant lots. Storage and/or parking for more than 72 consecutive hours of boats, house trailers, camper trailers, detached camper-trailer tops, or vehicles on vacant lots shall not be permitted.
(f)
Prohibited occupancy of house trailers, mobile homes, campers and boats. House trailers, mobile homes, campers, and boats shall not be occupied or used as a dwelling unit unless located in a trailer or mobile home park which has been approved by the City.
(Ord. 2756 c.s., eff. January 18, 1996, as amended by Ord. 2786 c.s., eff. January 2, 1997, and § 3, Ord. 2865, eff. February 1, 2001)