Saint George City Zoning Code
19 Off-Street
Parking Requirements
10-19-1: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED:
At the time any building or structure is erected, enlarged or increased in capacity, or the use is changed to a more parking-intensive use, there shall be provided safe access to, and sufficient, improved, off-street parking spaces on site for automobiles in accordance with the following requirements. Buildings shall not be added or enlarged, nor building uses changed, unless parking requirements are met. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2025-060, 8-7-2025)
10-19-2: SIZE:
A. Dimensions: The dimensions of each off-street parking space or stall shall be at least nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18') for diagonal or ninety-degree (90°) spaces; or nine feet (9') by twenty-two feet (22') for parallel spaces, exclusive of access drives or aisles.
B. Reduction: A parking stall area may be reduced by two feet (2') lengthwise if landscaping separated from the paved area of the parking stall, by a curb or tire bumper guard, is provided in the remaining two feet (2') of the parking stall. All areas within the parking area not paved shall be landscaped. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2025-060, 8-7-2025)
10-19-3: ACCESS TO INDIVIDUAL PARKING SPACES:
Except for single-family and two (2) family dwellings, access to each parking space shall be from a private driveway and not from a public street, unless all driveway separation requirements are met.
A. One (1) Way Driveway Width: One (1) way driveways shall be a minimum of twelve feet (12') in width.
B. Two (2) Way Driveway Width: Two (2) way driveways shall be of a minimum width as follows:
1. Twelve feet (12') for a single-family dwelling, providing access to parking spaces directly off of a street without having to go past another building.
2. Sixteen feet (16') for a single-family or a two (2) family dwelling that must go past another building to access parking spaces, with a minimum unobstructed two foot (2') width on both sides of the driveway; or a two (2) family dwelling, providing access to parking spaces directly off of a street without having to go past another building.
3. Eighteen feet (18') for a single-family or a two (2) family dwelling that must go past another building to access parking spaces where there are obstructions (i.e., walls, trees, etc.) adjacent to one (1) or both sides of the driveway.
4. Twenty-eight feet (28') for commercial, manufacturing and all other residential developments for the drive approach, and twenty-five feet (25') for the drive aisles.
5. Additionally, a minimum of twenty feet (20') is required for any dwelling or building when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from fire department vehicle access. Vertical clearance, surface, turnarounds and other requirements contained in the International Fire Code shall apply. Exceptions and modifications may apply as approved by the fire chief.
6. Garages accessed by a twenty foot (20') wide paved rear alley shall have a minimum twenty foot (20') setback from the alley; provided, that the dwelling fronts on:
a. A public street; or
b. A private street which meets the public street pavement-width standard.
C. Garage and Carport Spaces: Garage and carport spaces shall be counted as one (1) parking space unless such garage or carport is a minimum of four hundred (400) square feet with a minimum width of twenty feet (20'). (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2023-01-008, 1-5-2023; Ord. 2025-060, 8-7-2025)
10-19-4: RESIDENTIAL AREA REQUIREMENTS:
A. Number Of Spaces For Residential Development: The number of off-street parking spaces required for residential development and mixed use residential shall be as follows:
1. Single-family dwelling: two (2) parking spaces per single-family dwelling, one (1) of which shall be covered. Tandem parking shall be allowed in single-family subdivisions.
2. Planned development student housing (PD-SH): one (1) parking space for each student/occupant, plus one (1) space for a manager, where an on-site office is established. All parking shall be on site; no street parking or tandem parking shall be counted toward meeting the parking requirement. No parking area shall be located within the required front setback facing a public street, or more than one hundred feet (100') away from the premises it is intended to serve.
3. Required student/occupant parking in a PD-SH shall be reduced to three-quarters (3/4) parking space per student/occupant, where the following criteria are met:
a. The student/occupant housing is new multifamily construction with ten (10) or more units and is located within the “student pedestrian emphasis area” as shown on Figure 1 attached to the ordinance codified in this title; and
b. Each property that utilizes this parking reduction shall specify on all rental contracts whether or not an automobile parking space is provided for that individual tenant, and no more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the tenants may be in possession of an automobile; and
c. The property owner shall enter into an agreement with the city and the university stating that the property owner is responsible for monitoring compliance with the above-stated criteria for a student/occupant parking reduction. Monitoring shall include a semiannual report to the city and the university prepared by the property owner indicating the number and percentage of tenants in possession of an automobile; and
d. Lighted bicycle parking is provided on a hard-surface area adjacent to the student housing at a ratio of one (1) space per every ten (10) students/occupants; and
e. One-half (1/2) of the parking spaces are covered; and
f. The student/occupant parking reduction does not reduce or alter the other parking requirements in this section.
4. All Other Dwellings:
a. All other dwellings, including townhouses and condominiums, shall have two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit, at least one (1) of which shall be covered and shall be within two hundred feet (200') of the units they are intended to serve. Covered parking may be located within the side and rear setback areas. For projects with more than one hundred (100) dwelling units, with commonly accessed parking, the city council, through a rezone request, may reduce the parking space requirement to one and one-half (1 1/2) spaces per unit with findings that may include but are not limited to:
(1) Substantial evidence in the form of a parking study which indicates that two (2) spaces is excessive;
(2) The unit size mix is such that a reduced number of parking stalls is warranted;
(3) The proposed development is within close proximity to necessary services such as transit, employment, shopping, etc.;
(4) Sufficient guest parking has been provided elsewhere on the site.
b. No street parking shall be counted toward meeting the parking requirement;
c. If covered parking is provided within a garage, each dwelling unit may tandem park in the front setback, if the garage and tandem parking spaces are associated with the same unit. Garage must be set back a minimum of twenty feet (20') measured from back of sidewalk or curb where no sidewalk exists to qualify for tandem parking. Interior of garage must be unobstructed and accessible to qualify as covered parking;
d. No parking area shall be located within the required front setback facing a public street, or more than four hundred feet (400') away from the premises it is intended to serve. All required parking shall be on site;
e. Minimum of two (2) bicycle parking per project and an additional two (2) per one hundred (100) vehicle parking spaces.
5. Guest Parking: For multifamily or townhouse housing projects there shall be provided guest parking spaces in the amount of one (1) guest parking space per three (3) dwelling units. The guest parking spaces shall be located on premises and within four hundred feet (400') of the dwelling unit they are intended to serve.
6. Parking Vehicles On Front Lawns Or Setback Areas: Parking vehicles is prohibited on front lawns, sidewalks, required landscape area, front setback or street-side setback areas. Parking is permitted in the front setback on an approved paved surface. Parking is permitted in the side front setback area on gravel.
7. Short-Term Rental Parking: For each single-family and two (2) family short-term rental property:
a. A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces are required per unit, plus additional off-street parking so that a ratio of one (1) parking stall per bedroom is met. At least one (1) of the required stalls shall be covered;
b. On-street parking does not qualify for parking requirements.
B. Mixed Use Exception: Parking requirements within a planned development mixed use (PDMU) zone shall comply with section 10-19-6. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2023-01-008, 1-5-2023; Ord. 2025-060, 8-7-2025)
10-19-5: NONRESIDENTIAL AREA REQUIREMENTS:
The number of off-street parking spaces required for all nonresidential developments shall be as follows:
Automotive repair and supply | 1 space for each 400 sf of gross floor area. |
Bowling alleys and billiard halls | 5 spaces for each alley, plus 2 spaces for each billiard table contained therein. |
Business or professional offices | 1 space for each 250 sf of gross floor area. |
Call centers or telemarketing business | 1 space per employee on the highest shift, or 1 space per 100 sf of gross floor area, whichever is greater; except that call centers occupying no more than 15 percent of a building’s total floor area (or 15 percent of an office park’s cumulative floor area), up to 3,000 sf maximum, shall provide at least 1 space per 250 sf of gross floor area. |
Commercial uses in the C-4 zoning district from 300 West to 300 East, PD-MU and PD-C in the central business district | 1 space for each 500 sf of floor area. Change of use for an existing building does not require additional parking. |
Uses within planned development mixed use zones | See section 10-19-6 for standards. |
Dance facilities | 1 space for every 3.5 people of maximum capacity allowed in the facility. |
1 space for each staff member, plus 1 space for each 10 children for which said establishment is licensed. | |
Educational uses: | |
Elementary | 2.5 spaces per classroom/teaching station. |
Intermediate (6th and 7th) and middle (8th and 9th) | 4.5 spaces per classroom/teaching station. |
High school (10th through 12th) | 12 spaces per classroom/teaching station. |
College, universities, trade schools, etc. | 1 space for each faculty member, plus 1 space for each 3 students. |
Schools having an arena or auditorium shall meet this requirement or the requirements of religious facilities, sports arenas, auditoriums, etc., of this section, whichever is greater. | |
Food truck parks | 3 spaces per food truck |
Furniture stores, appliance stores and lumber yards | 1 space for each 600 sf of floor area. |
Golf courses | 6 spaces per hole. |
Golf driving ranges | 1 space per tee. |
Health studios, gym, and spas | 1 space for each 250 sf of gross floor area or 10 spaces minimum, whichever is greater. |
Hospitals | 2 parking spaces for each bed, plus 1 space for each 250 sf of office and other areas. |
Hotels, motels, motor hotels | 1 space for each living or sleeping unit, plus 2 spaces for resident manager or owner. |
Indoor shooting range | 2 spaces per each shooting lane, plus 1 space per each 250 gross sf for sales, storage, training, or other uses. |
Libraries | 1 space for each 300 sf of gross floor area. |
Manufacturing plants, warehouses, storage buildings or structures especially for storage purposes | 1 space for each 1,000 sf of gross floor area, and 1 space for each 250 sf of office or sales area. |
Mortuaries and funeral homes | 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 35 sf of assembly room floor area. |
Nursing homes, care centers and assisted living | 1 parking space for each 3 beds, except where skilled care (long-term care) is provided, the requirement is 1 parking space for each 2 beds. |
Outdoor sales lots for autos, mobile homes and RVs | 1 space for each 7 vehicles or items of equipment to be displayed, plus 2 spaces for manager and employee parking. |
Religious facilities, sports arenas, auditoriums, theaters, assembly halls, lodge halls or other meeting rooms | 1 space for each 3.5 fixed seats of maximum seating capacity, or 1 space for each 35 sf of seating area within the main auditorium where there are no fixed seats. 18 linear inches of bench shall be considered a fixed seat. |
Restaurants and other establishments where food or beverages are consumed on site | 1 space for every 100 sf of dining room area, and 1 space for every 250 sf of kitchen or office area. |
Retail stores and shops, commercial banks, savings and loan offices, and other financial institutions, general retail stores, food stores, supermarkets, drugstores and other similar commercial businesses | 1 space for each 250 sf of gross floor area. For commercial centers containing 500 or more spaces, spaces in excess of 500 shall be calculated based on 1 space for each 500 sf of gross floor area for retail uses. |
Service commercial businesses; businesses such as electrical, plumbing, cabinets, printing and other similar shops | 1 space for each 250 sf of retail or office area, and 1 space for each 500 sf of additional building area. |
Skating rinks, ice or roller | 1 space for each 300 sf of gross floor area. |
Swimming pools (commercial) | 1 space for each 100 sf of water surface or 10 stalls, whichever is greater. |
Tennis, handball and racquetball courts (commercial) | 6 spaces minimum or 3 spaces per court, whichever is greater. |
Veterinary hospitals | 5 spaces for each doctor. |
Waterpark | 38 spaces per acre. |
(Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2020-08-001, 8-6-2020; Ord. 2023-003, 7-20-2023; Ord. 2025-060, 8-7-2025)
10-19-6: PD-MU (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT MIXED USE) PARKING:
A. Applicability: This section applies to all developments within a PD-MU zone within the downtown boundary as defined in chapter 2 of this title. If a specific use is not listed in this section, the standards found in section 10-19-5 shall apply.
B. Minimum Parking Requirements:
1. Residential:
a. Multi-Family Requirement: One-half (0.5) space per bedroom, with a maximum of one and one-half (1.5) spaces per unit. Each dwelling unit is considered to have at least one (1) bedroom. The total number of required parking spaces is determined by multiplying the total number of bedrooms in the development by one-half (0.5) and rounding up to the nearest whole number.
b. Guest parking is required in the amount of one (1) guest parking space per five (5) dwelling units. The city council, through a rezone or planned development (PD) amendment request, may reduce the guest parking space requirement after consideration of the following:
(1) Substantial evidence in the form of a parking study which indicates that two (2) spaces is excessive;
(2) The unit size mix is such that a reduced number of guest parking spaces is warranted;
(3) The proposed development is within close proximity to necessary services such as transit, employment, shopping, etc.;
(4) There will be cross parking with other businesses that will provide additional parking opportunities;
(5) The developer integrates programs or incentives such as carpooling/rideshare programs, transit vouchers, or real-time parking information systems.
c. Single-family requirement: two (2) off-street spaces.
d. Half of all required parking stalls shall be covered. On street parking stalls are not to be covered.
2. Commercial (including restaurant):
a. One (1) space per five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area.
b. Exemption: Stand-alone buildings with a total of less than one thousand (1,000) combined square feet require no parking.
C. Parking Reductions: Parking reductions as permitted within other sections of this code shall not be applied to a PD-MU development.
D. Bicycle Parking:
1. Residential: One (1) bicycle parking space per ten (10) dwelling units.
2. Commercial: Minimum of two (2) bicycle parking per project and an additional two (2) per fifty (50) vehicle parking spaces.
E. On-Street Parking: Developments with a PD-MU zoning designation may count parking located on the street adjacent to the property of the development toward the required parking for the development. On-street parking must meet design standards for such parking in order to be considered.
F. Shared Parking: Shared parking within a single development is allowed in PD-MU zones for developments combining residential, commercial, office, or other compatible uses, provided their peak demand periods do not significantly overlap. Shared parking requests shall be included in a zone change or PD amendment request. In order to qualify for shared parking, the applicant must:
1. Submit a parking demand study identifying peak demand periods for each use sharing the parking spaces. The study must show that peak demands occur at different times (e.g., residential peaks in the evening, commercial peaks during the day). Shared parking may not be used as a mechanism to reduce the number of required stalls.
2. Provide a total number of parking spaces that meet or exceed the highest combined peak demand of all uses sharing the parking. Peak demand is defined as the time when parking demand for a specific use is highest.
3. Shared parking may only account for fifty percent (50%) of a development’s parking requirement. (Ord. 2025-060, 8-7-2025)
10-19-7: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. All property used as a parking lot shall comply with adopted parking lot and pavement standards.
B. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS): All new parking areas shall provide the electrical expansion capacity and conduit to parking spaces for at least one percent (1%) of the required parking spaces, in order to accommodate the future hardwire installation of EVCS.
C. A minimum of two (2) bicycle parking spaces per project and an additional two (2) per one hundred (100) vehicle parking spaces is required. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2020-06-002, 6-4-2020; Ord. 2025-060, 8-7-2025. Formerly 10-19-6)
10-19-8: SHARED PARKING:
A. Shared Facilities: Shared parking facilities may be used jointly with parking facilities for other uses when operations are not normally conducted during the same hours, or when peak uses vary.
B. Requests – Guidelines: Shared parking allowed subject to the following guidelines:
1. No substantial conflict in the periods of peak demand of uses for which the joint use is proposed, or an excess of required parking stalls is available.
2. The number of parking stalls which may be credited against the requirements for the uses involved will not exceed the number of spaces that may normally be required for any one (1) of the uses sharing the parking.
3. Parking facilities are no farther than two hundred fifty feet (250') from any use proposing to use shared parking.
4. A written agreement shall be executed by all parties, and recorded against the properties, assuring the continued availability of shared parking facilities in the event that one (1) of the uses shall be sold or otherwise change ownership or management. The agreement shall provide that the shared parking facilities cannot be removed or changed without the express written consent of the city.
5. Shared parking in the downtown area shall be applied as specified in this section and section 10-19-6F. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2022-12-004, 12-15-2022; Ord. 2023-039, 11-16-2023; Ord. 2025-060, 8-7-2025. Formerly 10-19-7)
10-19-9: PARKING FOR DISABLED:
A. Required – Number: Any parking area to be used by the general public shall provide parking spaces designated and located to adequately accommodate the disabled.
B. Dimensions – Van Space, Access Aisle: In addition, for every eight (8) accessible parking spaces, one (1) accessible van space must be provided. The dimensions of a standard accessible parking space shall be at least nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18') with a five foot (5') wide access aisle (total of fourteen feet (14') by eighteen feet (18')). The dimensions of an accessible van space shall be at least nine feet (9') by eighteen feet (18') with an eight foot (8') wide access aisle (total of seventeen feet (17') by eighteen feet 18')). (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019; amd. Ord. 2025-060, 8-7-2025. Formerly 10-19-8)