(A)   Required spaces. The table at the end of this section specifies the number of off-street parking spaces required for specific uses. The requirement for a use not specifically mentioned shall be the same as for a specified use which has the most similar traffic and/or parking generating characteristics. The Community Development Director shall determine what constitutes similar traffic-generating characteristics.

   (B)   Fractional spaces. If the calculation of required parking spaces results in a fractional number, that number shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

   (C)   Handicapped parking. Parking for handicapped persons shall be provided pursuant to the provisions of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

   (D)   Compact parking. The total number of compact parking spaces provided shall not exceed 35% of the total number of required spaces.

 

   (E)   Small commercial uses exempt. In any district where they are permitted, general commercial uses which require one space/250 square feet of gross floor area or lower parking ratio are not required to provide on-site parking when they contain less than 1,500 square feet of floor area. However, when more than four such establishments are located on a single lot, their floor areas shall be aggregated with all other establishments located on the lot in order to determine required parking. This exemption does not apply to restaurants, bars, night clubs, or other uses that have a more intensive parking requirement.

   (F)   Reconstruction, expansion and change in use of existing non-residential buildings. When a change in use, expansion of a use, or expansion of floor area creates an increase of 10% or more in the number of required on-site parking or loading spaces, additional on-site parking and loading shall be provided only for the incremental increase in required parking and loading spaces created by such addition, enlargement, or change in use. The existing parking shall be maintained.

      (1)   If a building or site has existing legal parking spaces in greater number than the prescribed minimum requirements for such use, the number of spaces exceeding the prescribed minimum may be counted toward meeting the parking requirements for the addition, enlargement, or change in use.

      (2)   If a building or site has existing legal parking spaces lesser in number than the prescribed minimum requirements for such use, the number of parking spaces required by the existing use may be credited to a new use.

      (3)   A change in occupancy is not considered a change in use unless the new occupant is a different use type, as defined by the latest adopted edition of the California Building Code, than the former occupant.

      (4)   Additional parking spaces are not required for the reconstruction of an existing building when there is no increase in floor area.

   (G)   Tandem parking and valet parking.

      (1)   Tandem parking. Tandem parking may be permitted to satisfy the off-street parking requirement in accordance with the following:

         (a)   No more than two vehicles shall be placed one behind the other.

         (b)   Both spaces shall be assigned to a single dwelling unit or nonresidential establishment.

         (c)   Tandem parking to meet required parking for non-residential uses shall not exceed 50% of the total number of spaces required for non-residential uses. Tandem parking will only be allowed for non-residential uses if valet parking is used.

         (d)   Tandem parking to meet required parking for residential multi-unit development shall be located within an enclosed structure; the maximum number of tandem parking spaces shall not exceed 50% of the total number of spaces required for residential uses.

         (e)   Tandem parking shall not be used to meet the guest parking requirement.

      (2)   Valet parking. Valet parking permitted according to the conditions of § 153.228 may be used to satisfy up to 100% of the total amount of required commercial parking. Valet parked vehicles must be stored in a private parking area and not on public right-of-way.

   (H)   Parking reduction. The number of on-site parking spaces required by this section may be reduced as follows, subject to Planning Commission approval of a conditional use permit.

      (1)   Transportation demand and trip reduction measures. The number of required parking spaces for any project that incorporates transportation demand and trip reduction measures as provided in § 153.402 may be reduced by 20% of the normally required number of spaces.

      (2)   Transportation management association. The number of required parking spaces for any project that is located on a property belonging to a transportation management association may be reduced by 20% of the normally required number of spaces. A TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION shall mean a public-private partnership created to cooperatively provide transportation demand management programs, trip reduction programs, and/or transportation services in a defined geographic area.

      (3)   Transit accessibility. For any land use except residential single-unit and duplex development, if any portion of the lot is located within one-quarter mile of a transit stop with regular, scheduled service during the weekday hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.. the number of required parking spaces may be reduced by 20% of the normally required number of spaces.

      (4)   Motorcycle or bicycle parking. Motorcycle or bicycle parking may substitute for up to 5% of required automobile parking. Each motorcycle space must be at least four feet wide and seven feet deep. Bicycle parking spaces shall comply with § 153.229.

      (5)   Shared parking. Where a shared parking facility serving more than one use will be provided, the total number of required parking spaces may be reduced up to 40% with Planning Commission approval of a conditional use permit, if the Commission finds that:

         (a)   The peak hours of use will not overlap or coincide to the degree that peak demand for parking spaces from all uses will be greater than the total supply of spaces:

         (b)   The proposed shared parking provided will be adequate to serve each use;

         (c)   A parking demand study prepared by an independent traffic engineering professional and approved by the city supports the proposed reduction; and

         (d)   In the case of a shared parking facility that serves more than one property, a legally acceptable covenant is executed and recorded to guarantee the maintenance of the required spaces.

      (6)   Parking reductions allowed by division (H)(1) through (H)(5) above may not be combined.

      (7)   Required findings. The Planning Commission may only approve a conditional use permit for reduced parking allowed by division (H)(1) through (H)(5) above if it finds that:

         (a)   Special conditions—including, but not limited to, the nature of the proposed operation; proximity to frequent transit service; transportation characteristics of persons residing, working, or visiting the site; or because the applicant has undertaken a transportation demand management program—exist that will reduce parking demand at the site;

         (b)   The use will adequately be served by the proposed on-site parking;

         (c)   Parking demand generated by the project will not exceed the capacity of or have a detrimental impact on the supply of on-street parking in the surrounding area.

         (d)   In order to evaluate a proposed project’s compliance with the above criteria, the Director may require submittal of a parking demand study that substantiates the basis for granting a reduced number of spaces.

(Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 526-C.S., passed 7-16-02; Am. Ord. 589 C.S., passed 2-1-11; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-20-14)

      (1)   In the R-1 and R-1A Zones each parking space shall be easily accessible from a street or alley by means of a driveway of ten feet minimum width. Such driveway or access shall be totally unobstructed.

      (2)   A back-up space equal to 25 feet minus one-half the width of the garage door.

   (B)   Low Density Multiple-Family Residence Zone (R-2).

      (1)   If a driveway serves more than two units, the minimum width shall be 12 feet.

      (2)   If a driveway serves more than six units, the minimum width shall be 20 feet.

      (3)   All driveways ten feet or more in width shall be totally unobstructed at all points vertically above the required driveway, except that air-conditioners, bay windows, and architectural features not providing additional floor area may project over the driveway not more than one foot, and eaves 14 feet or more in height above the driveway may extend not more than three feet into the driveway area.

   (C)   Multiple-Family Residence Zone (R-3). In the R-3 Zone each parking space shall be easily accessible from a street or alley as follows:

      (1)   The minimum width of a driveway under any circumstance shall be ten feet.

      (2)   If a driveway serves more than six dwelling units, it shall be at least 20 feet wide.

         (a)   A fence or wall located at the property line may occupy not more than eight inches of such width.

         (b)   Utility poles and supporting anchors located at the property line may extend a maximum of 18 inches into the required driveway width.

      (3)   If the distance from the street to the parking facility is more than 200 feet, there shall be at least two 12-foot driveways from the street to the parking facility. One driveway 20 feet wide may be used in lieu of two 12-foot wide driveways.

         (a)   A fence or wall located at the property line may occupy not more than eight inches of the required width of either the two 12-foot driveways or the 20-foot driveway.

         (b)   Utility poles and supporting anchors located at the property line may extend a maximum of 18 inches into only one of either of the two 12-foot driveways or a maximum of 18 inches into the 20-foot driveway.

      (4)   All driveways ten feet or more in width shall be totally unobstructed at all points vertically above the required driveway, except that air-conditioners, bay windows, and architectural features not providing additional floor area may project over the driveway not more than one foot, and eaves 14 feet or more in height above the driveway may extend not more than three feet into the driveway area.

('65 Code, § 9-3.1605) (Ord. 956, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 80-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 245-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 589 C.S., passed 2-1-11) Penalty, see § 153.999

   In the Retail Commercial Zone (C-1), Commercial and Limited Manufacturing Zone (C-3), and Light Manufacturing Zone (M-1) each parking space shall be easily accessible from a street or alley by means of a driveway having a minimum width of ten feet.

('65 Code, § 9-3.1606) (Ord. 956, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 248-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   A plan of the required parking spaces and driveway requirements shall be submitted to the Community Development Director at the time of the application for any building permit. Such plan shall be fully dimensioned, showing the required number of parking spaces and the required ingress and egress.

   (B)   Where two driveways, when permitted, are provided, each shall be clearly marked as to the direction of ingress and egress.

   (C)   Any structure or open parking area containing space for five or more automobiles shall be provided with suitable maneuvering room to permit all vehicles contained therein to enter the abutting street in a forward direction.

   (D)   The required front yard in any residential zone shall not be hard-surfaced or utilized for access or maneuvering purposes to any garage, carport, or parking space, other than for the required driveway as provided in § 153.221.

('65 Code, § 9-3.1607) (Ord. 956, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999

   All off-street parking areas, whether or not required by this title, and all automobile, boat, truck, and trailer sales areas, shall be improved as follows:

   (A)   Surfacing. All off-street parking areas and driveways shall be improved with surfacing materials as specified by the Community Development Director, and shall be maintained in good condition. Parking lot paving should be a balance of permeable and impermeable materials. Asphalt or concrete (impermeable) paving should be used in high volume or drive aisle traffic areas whereas permeable paving may be used in parking stalls. To best take advantage of the permeable paving, parking lots should slope to drain to the perimeter permeable paving. Bioswales or infiltration planters should be located adjacent to the permeable parking stalls to capture and filter runoff that is not infiltrated into the permeable paving. Curb alternatives allow for water to access the swales and planters beyond.

   (B)   Drainage. All off-street parking areas shall have adequate grading and drainage consistent with the Los Angeles County National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.

   (C)   Dimensions.

      (1)   Standard space. Each standard parking space shall have minimum dimensions of nine feet wide by 20 feet long.

      (2)   Compact space. Each compact car parking space shall have minimum dimensions of eight feet wide by 15 feet long.

Each parking space shall be clearly marked by paint or some other easily distinguishable material, and shall be maintained at all times.

   (D)   Screening. Through the review of development applications, the Community Development Director or Planning Commission may require that a solid masonry wall be provided along lot lines abutting parking areas to protect adjacent properties and uses from adverse noise, light and glare, and similar effects.

   (E)   Lighting. Parking area lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from adjoining uses and to avoid creating nuisance effects on adjacent roadways.

(Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Required parking spaces for other than residential buildings and uses shall be provided as follows:

   (A)   On the same lot with the building being served; or

   (B)   On a contiguous lot, or a lot within 500 feet of the building or use being served, if a legally acceptable covenant is executed and recorded to guarantee the maintenance of the required spaces. The 500-foot distance shall be measured from the primary entrance of the use leasing the parking to the edge of the parking lot being leased.

('65 Code, § 9-3.1609) (Ord. 956, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 589 C.S., passed 2-1-11) Penalty, see § 153.999

   Landscaping of outdoor surface parking areas consisting of five or more stalls shall be provided and maintained according to the general standards of this section. The figures contained in this section are for illustrative purposes only and do not imply that the concept illustrated be implemented precisely as shown but rather in a manner consistent with the purpose of these regulations.

   (A)   Landscape area required. A minimum of 8% of any parking lot area shall be landscaped.

   (B)   Minimum planter dimension. No landscape planter that is to be counted toward the required landscape area shall be less than five feet in any horizontal dimension. The horizontal dimension is measured to the edge of the landscaped area and does not include curbing.

   (C)   Layout. Landscaped areas shall be well-distributed throughout the parking lot area. Parking lot should drain to the landscaped areas. Parking lot landscaping may be provided in any combination of:

      (1)   Landscaped planting strips at least five feet wide between rows of parking stalls;

      (2)   Landscaped planting strips between parking areas and adjacent buildings or internal pedestrian walkways;

      (3)   A landscaped island at least five feet in all interior dimensions and containing at least one 15-gallon-size or larger tree shall be provided at each end of each interior row of parking stalls and between every six consecutive parking stalls;

      (4)   On-site landscaping at the parking lot perimeter; and

      (5)   Curb cuts in landscape areas to allow for stormwater infiltration into the planter area.

   FIGURE 153.226-(C): PARKING LOT, LANDSCAPE LAYOUT

   (D)   Landscaped buffer for open parking adjacent to right-of-way. A landscaped area at least five feet wide shall be provided between any surface parking area containing five or more stalls and any property line adjacent to a public street, unless a different dimension is specified in the base district standards applicable to a site. Landscape buffer shall contain at least one tree per 25 lineal feet. Parking lot shall drain to landscaped buffer. Curb cuts at the landscape buffer will allow for stormwater infiltration into the planted buffer.

   (E)   Landscaped buffer for open parking abutting interior lot line.

      (1)   Adjacent to residential districts. A landscaped area at least ten feet wide shall be provided between any surface parking area and any adjacent lot in a residential zoning district for the length of the parking area. The landscape buffer shall contain at least one tree per 25 lineal feet. Parking lot shall drain to landscaped buffer. Curb cuts at the landscape buffer will allow for stormwater infiltration into the planted buffer.

      (2)   Adjacent to nonresidential districts. A landscaped area at least five feet wide shall be provided between any surface parking area and any adjacent lot in a nonresidential zoning district for the length of the parking area. The landscape buffer shall contain at least one tree per 25 lineal feet. Parking lot shall drain to landscaped buffer. Curb cuts at the landscape buffer will allow for stormwater infiltration into the planted buffer.

   FIGURE 153.226 (E): PARKING LANDSCAPE BUFFER

   (F)   Landscaped buffer for parking structures. A parking structure that does not incorporate ground-floor nonresidential or residential use or is not otherwise screened or concealed at street frontages on the ground level must provide a landscaped area at least ten feet wide between the parking structure and a public street. Runoff from parking structure roof is to be directed to a vegetated swale or arroyo for treatment and infiltration.

   (G)   Parking structure rooftop planting. Uncovered parking on the top level of a parking structure shall have rooftop planters with a minimum dimension of 24 inches around the entire perimeter of the top floor. The landscaping plan for the project shall include an irrigation plan for the rooftop planting.

   (H)   Trees. Trees shall be provided in surface parking lots in accordance with the following:

      (1)   Number required. One for each six parking spaces.

      (2)   Distribution. Trees shall be distributed relatively evenly throughout the parking area.

      (3)   Species. Tree species shall be selected from a list maintained by the Planning Division. A minimum of 50% of trees shall be of an evergreen type.

      (4)   Size. All trees shall be a minimum 15-gallon size with a one-inch diameter at 48 inches above natural grade.

      (5)   Minimum planter size. Any planting area for a tree must have a minimum interior horizontal dimension of five feet. Additional space may be required for some tree species.

   (I)   Protection of vegetation.

      (1)   Clearance from vehicles. All required landscaped areas shall be designed so that plant materials, at maturity, are protected from vehicle damage by providing a minimum two-foot clearance of low-growing plants where a vehicle overhang is permitted, or by wheel stops set a minimum of two feet from the back of the curb.

      (2)   Planters. All required parking lot landscaping shall be within planters bounded by a concrete curb at least six inches wide and six inches high. Curbs separating landscaped areas from parking areas shall be designed to allow stormwater runoff to pass through.

   (J)   Visibility and clearance. Landscaping in planters at the end of parking aisles shall not obstruct driver’s vision of vehicular and pedestrian cross-traffic. Mature trees shall have a foliage clearance maintained at eight feet from the surface of the parking area. Other plant materials located in the interior of a parking lot shall not exceed 30 inches in height.

   (K)   Screening. Parking areas shall be screened from view from public streets according to any one of the following standards:

      (1)   Walls. Low-profile decorative masonry walls between 24 inches and 30 inches in height placed approximately in the center of the planting area parallel to the street.

      (2)   Planting. Plant materials consisting of compact evergreen plants that form a three foot high opaque screen. Such plant materials must achieve a minimum height of two feet within 18 months after initial installation.

      (3)   Berms. Berms with a height of three to four feet planted with low-growing plant materials.

   FIGURE 153.226-(K): PARKING AREA SCREENING

   (L)   Stormwater management.

      (1)   For all parking lots subject to this section, site drainage should be directed toward landscaped areas to the greatest extent feasible. This should be facilitated by breaks in required curbing and other methods to allow stormwater runoff to enter landscaped areas. Landscaped islands and landscaped buffers as described above may be designed to capture stormwater runoff. Other site landscaping may also be designed to capture stormwater from paved areas, and landscaped filter strips may be incorporated into paving solutions, as described in § 153.224. The landscape areas shall allow water to percolate or otherwise drain.

      (2)   Parking lots with 5,000 square feet or more of surface area or with 25 or more parking spaces are subject to the NPDES permit, and are required to incorporate stormwater management best practices as directed in § 153.132.

('65 Code, § 9-3.1610) (Ord. 142-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 248-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   The City Council shall have the authority to establish special parking districts, whereby such districts have unique parking requirements and development standards, in locations where the Council deems such special districts are necessary and appropriate to preserve the character of an area, to provide for adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation, to further the goals of the general plan, and to respond to unique circumstances which make the parking requirements of this subchapter difficult to apply.

   (B)   Such special districts shall be established by ordinance.

   (C)   In-lieu fees. If a parking assessment district has been established, a fee may be paid to the city in lieu of providing required parking within the district.

      (1)   In-lieu fee amount. The amount of the in-lieu fee shall be calculated and paid as set forth in a resolution of the City Council.

      (2)   Use of funds. In-lieu fees shall be used for programs to reduce parking impacts including, but not limited to, the costs of any of the following:

         (a)   Off-street parking facilities, including acquisition, development, and maintenance of parking facilities located in the parking assessment district;

         (b)   Mass transit equipment, including stock and attendant facilities serving the area in which the buildings for which the payments are made are located;

         (c)   Transit or paratransit passes, coupons, and tickets to be made available at a discount to employees and customers and to promote and support incentives for employee ride-sharing and transit use; and

         (d)   Transportation system management projects.

(Ord. 455-C.S., passed 11-21-95; Am. Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14)

      VALET PARKING. The process by which a patron’s vehicle is stored in a private parking area for storage and subsequent retrieval upon the patron’s demand. No use of the public right-of-way for vehicle storage or staging is permitted.

(Ord. 589 C.S., passed 2-1-11)

   The standards of this section apply to all new development and changes in use, expansion of a use, or expansion of floor area which create an increase of 10% or more in the number of required parking spaces. The figures contained in this section are for illustrative purposes only and do not imply that the concept illustrated be implemented precisely as shown but rather in a manner consistent with the purpose of these regulations.

   (A)   Short-term bicycle parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall be provided in order to serve shoppers, customers, messengers, guests and other visitors to a site who generally stay for a short time.

      (1)   Parking spaces required. For the following uses, the number of short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be at least 10% of the number of required automobile parking spaces, with a minimum of four parking spaces provided per establishment.

         (a)   Multi-family residential.

         (b)   All uses listed under the Public Assembly and Community Uses classification in the parking requirement table in § 153.220 except cemeteries.

         (c)   All uses in the Commercial Uses - Retail and Service classification.

      (2)   Location. Short-term bicycle parking must be located outside of the public right of way and pedestrian walkways and within 50 feet of a main entrance to the building it serves.

         (a)   Exceptions. Bicycle parking may be located more than 50 feet from the main entrance or within the public right-of-way subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. Where bicycle parking is provided within the public right-of-way, an unobstructed sidewalk clearance of six feet shall be maintained for pedestrians at all times.

      (3)   Anchoring and security. For each short-term bicycle parking space required, a stationary, securely anchored object shall be provided to which a bicycle frame and one wheel can be secured with a high-security U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle. One such object may serve multiple bicycle parking spaces.

      (4)   Size and accessibility. Each short-term bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving another bicycle. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian ways, at least five feet from vehicle parking spaces, and at least six feet from the public right of way.

   (B)   Long-term bicycle parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided in order to serve employees, students, residents, commuters, and others who generally stay at a site for four hours or longer.

      (1)   Parking spaces required.

         (a)   Residential uses. A minimum of one long-term bicycle parking space shall be provided for every four units for multi-unit residential and group residential projects.

         (b)   Other uses. Any project or development with over 3,000 square feet of gross floor area shall provide long-term bicycle parking at a minimum ratio of one space per 20 vehicle spaces.

         (c)   Parking structures. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one space per 50 vehicle spaces.

      (2)   Location. Long-term bicycle parking must be located on the same lot as the use it serves. In parking garages, long-term bicycle parking must be located near an entrance to the parking garage.

      (3)   Covered spaces. At least 50% of required long-term bicycle parking must be covered. Covered parking can be provided inside buildings, under roof overhangs or awnings, in bicycle lockers, or within or under other structures.

      (4)   Security. Long-term bicycle parking must be in:

         (a)   An enclosed bicycle locker;

         (b)   A fenced, covered, locked or guarded bicycle storage area;

         (c)   A rack or stand inside a building that is within view of an attendant or security guard or visible from employee work areas; or

         (d)   Other secure area approved by the Director.

      (5)   Size and accessibility. Each bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving another bicycle. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian ways and at least five feet from vehicle parking spaces.

(Ord. 608-C.S., passed 5-10-14)