Any building or structure erected or located, and any use of land established after the effective date of this title or any subsequent amendments thereto, shall be required to provide off-street parking and loading facilities in accordance with the provision of this title.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

When the intensity of use of any building, structure or premises is increased through the addition of dwelling units, floor area, seating capacity or other units of measurement specified in this title, the additional required parking and loading facilities for such increase shall be provided.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

Any use of property which, on the effective date of this title or of any subsequent amendment thereto, in nonconforming only as to the regulations relating to off-street parking and loading facilities may be continued in the same manner as if the parking and loading facilities were conforming. However, such parking and loading facilities as do exist shall not be further reduced.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each use shall be as follows:

(Ord. 313-93 §1, 1993; Ord. 309-93 §1, 1993; Ord. 233-82 (part),1982; Ord. No. 477-2024, § 1, 10-14-2024).

A.

Notwithstanding any provision in this Chapter 18.48 to the contrary, if the applicant for a building permit for construction of a qualifying residential structure submits with the application a conditional loan commitment letter or letter of intent to finance issued by the Farmers Home Administration of the United States Department of Agriculture for the structure, the city issuing the building permit shall not impose any requirement on the permit respecting size or capacity then the Farmers Home Administration will finance under its then applicable regulations and policies. "Qualifying residential structure," as used in this section, means any single-family or multifamily residential structure financed by the Farmers Home Administration and which is restricted pursuant to federal law to ownership or occupancy by households with incomes not exceeding the income criteria for persons and families of low and moderate income, as defined by Section 50093 of the California Government Code, or more restrictive income criteria.

B.

In the event that a building permit shall be granted for a qualifying residential structure pursuant to subsection (A) of this section allowing the construction of a residential structure with a garage or carport with a size or capacity less than that required in Section 18.48.040 hereof, then, in such event, such building permit shall also require, in addition to the garage or carport, an uncovered, paved parking space located outside the setbacks otherwise required by this title, and outside the driveway approach to the garage or carport.

(Ord. 262-88 §1, 1988).

A.

Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, if the applicant for a building permit for rehabilitation of over fifty percent of the reasonable value of a qualifying residential structure subject to the permit, or the reconstruction of a qualifying residential structure subject to the permit, submits with the application a conditional loan commitment letter or letter of intent to finance issued under the Community Development Block Grant program of the city for the structure, the city in issuing the permit will not impose any condition on the permit pertaining to off-street parking requirements otherwise imposed or required of the city.

"Qualifying residential structure", as used in this section, means any single-family or multi-family residential structure financed by the city Community Development Block Grant which is restricted pursuant to federal or state law to ownership or occupancy by households with incomes not exceeding the criteria for persons and families of low income and moderate income, as defined by Section 50093 of the California Government Code, or more restrictive income criteria.

"Rehabilitation", as used in this section, shall mean the restoration of more than fifty percent of the reasonable value of the dwelling unit at the time of submitting the application for a building permit.

"Reconstruction", as used in this section, shall mean the complete or substantially complete rebuilding of an existing residential structure on the same parcel.

B.

In the event that a building permit shall be approved for a qualifying residential structure pursuant to subsection A of this section, portion(s) of the subject property not then in conformance with applicable off-street parking requirements shall be designated on the plans to ensure future compliance as required in this chapter when the property is sold or no longer qualifies for the Community Development Block Grant program financing. These plans, and the acknowledgement form signed by the property owner of the subject property, shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder.

C.

In the event the property is sold or no longer qualifies for the Community Development Block Grant Program, any real property or structures situated thereon that are not in compliance with applicable off-street parking requirements shall be subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions of Chapter 18.44 of this code.

(Ord. 360-2002 §1, 2002).

The required off-street parking for any building, structure or use of land of a type which is not listed in this title shall be determined by the director of planning. The director of planning shall be guided as much as possible by comparison with similar uses which are listed.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

The off-street parking facilities required by this title shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land as the use they are intended to serve, except that in cases of practical difficulty, the director of planning may approve a substitute location which meets the following conditions:

A.

That all or part of substitute location is within reasonable walking distance of the principal use for which the parking is being provided. Said distance shall be walking distance along a public street or sidewalk;

B.

That the substitute lot is in the same possession as the use it is intended to serve. Such possession may be by deed or long-term lease, the terms of which meet the approval of the city. The present and future owners of the substitute lot shall be bound by covenants which shall be required to be filed in the office of the county recorder, requiring such owner to maintain the required number of parking spaces for the duration of the use served or the life of the building, whichever is greater.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

For the purpose of computing off-street parking spaces which are required by this title, the following rules shall apply:

A.

"Floor area" means gross floor area unless otherwise specified for a particular use.

B.

Churches and other places of general assembly in which benches or pews are used in the place of seats, each eighteen inches of length of such benches or pews shall be counted as one seat.

C.

When determination of the number of off-street parking spaces results in a requirement of a fractional space, any fraction of one-third or more shall be counted as one required space.

(Ord. 233-82 (part) 1982).

A.

The required off-street parking and loading facilities as required by this title may be provided collectively for two or more buildings or uses in any "C" or "M" zone; provided, that the total number of parking spaces shall be not less than the sum of the requirements for each of the individual uses, and may be satisfied by the establishment and maintenance of common parking areas as herein provided. Such areas shall be subject to approval by the planning director, subject to the provisions of this title as to size, shape, location, improvements, and distance from an access to the use to be served.

B.

If the common parking area and the building sites to be served are subject to more than one ownership, permanent improvements and maintenance of such parking facilities must be provided for in one of the following manners:

1.

By covenant or contract among all such property owners, and duly recording an appropriate covenant running with the land and improvements and filed in the office of the county recorder;

2.

By creation of special districts and the imposing of special assessments in any of the procedures prescribed by the state law.

3.

By utilizing the authority vested in a parking authority as provided by state law;

4.

By dedicating such common parking area to the city for parking purposes subject to the acceptance of such dedication by the city council.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

In the event that two or more uses occupy the same building, lot or parcel of land, the total requirements for off-street parking and off-street loading space shall be the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

Off-street employee parking in the rear of the building in "M" zone shall be developed at dimensions of not less than eight feet, six inches in width and nineteen feet in length. All other off-street parking space shall have dimensions not less than nine feet in width and twenty feet in length. No part of the area of a required parking space shall be used for driveways, aisles or other required improvements. Forty percent of the required spaces may be marked for small cars (eight feet six inches by eighteen feet).

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

Paved access driveways shall be provided for ingress to and egress from all parking and loading facilities. Each parking and loading space shall be easily accessible to the intended user. The width of the driveway entrances and exits from a public street shall be measured at the property line and shall comply with the following standards:

A.

Residential uses, minimum driveway width shall be ten feet.

B.

All other uses, minimum driveway width shall be twelve feet.

C.

Each developed site shall have not more than two accessways (driveways) to any one street.

D.

Accessways shall have a minimum of five feet full height curb from adjoining residential property lines.

E.

No driveway shall exceed a width of thirty feet at the sidewalk.

F.

No driveway shall be allowed to encroach into the curve of a street corner unless the radius of the curb return is greater than thirty feet.

G.

No vehicles may be parked on service station premises and offered for sale, lease or rent.

H.

No vehicles may be parked on sidewalks, parkways, driveway entrances, alleys or planting areas.

I.

No vehicles may be parked upon any roadway or public parking lot for washing, greasing, repairing or selling.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

The location of parking and loading facilities shall comply with the following:

A.

In the residential zones, parking shall not be permitted in the required front yard. On a corner lot or through lot, parking shall not be permitted in other required side and rear yards in the residential zones, provided all other requirements of the title are met.

B.

In the commercial and manufacturing zones, the required yard areas may be used for parking where not specifically prohibited; provided, that the landscaping, fencing and all other provisions of this title are met.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

Every parcel of land hereafter used as a public or private parking area, including a commercial parking lot and vehicle sales area, shall be developed and maintained in good condition and in accordance with the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

A.

All off-street parking areas and vehicle, trailer and equipment sales and storage areas and any driveways used for access thereto, shall be paved. Prior to paving, adequate base material shall be installed in accordance with city standard specifications. Paving shall consist of plant-mix asphaltic paving at least three inches thick installed in accordance with city standard specifications, or other paving material acceptable to the director of planning as equal. The surface shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water.

B.

Residential driveways shall be paved with adequate base and at least two inches of plant mix asphaltic paving or acceptable substitute.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking facilities or vehicles sales areas shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from the adjoining premises in any residential zone. All lighting shall be subject to the approval of the planning director.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

All required parking areas shall have the following improvements:

A.

Parking areas shall be legibly marked off on the pavement, showing the required parking spaces, and shall be so designed so as to prohibit vehicles from backing into traffic.

B.

Concrete parking barriers sufficient to insure that no portion of the vehicles parked on the premises shall extend over the property line or planned street width line, whichever is greater, shall be erected and maintained along the perimeter of the parking area.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

Required parking area shall be used exclusively for vehicle parking in conjunction with a permitted use and shall be so designed and maintained as not to constitute a nuisance at any time, and shall be used in such a manner that no hazard to person or property, or unreasonable impediment to traffic will result.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

The required off-street parking and loading facilities shall be a continuing obligation of the property owner so long as the use requiring vehicle parking or vehicle loading facilities continues. It is unlawful for an owner of any building or use to discontinue or dispense with the required vehicle parking or loading facilities without providing other vehicle parking or loading area which meets the requirements of this title.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

At the time a building permit is requested for any building or structure, or at the time a new use of land which would require off-street parking is established, a plot plan shall be submitted showing the proposed development of the property including the layout and development of the parking and loading facilities. All parking and loading spaces shall be designated as well as the access aisles and other improvement. The director of planning may disapprove such plans if he finds they are inconsistent with the purpose and intent, and the requirements of this title.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

Off-street loading space shall be provided and maintained on the same lot with every building or separate occupancy as follows:

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).

Each required offstreet loading space shall be not less than ten feet in width and twenty-five feet in length.

(Ord. 233-82 (part), 1982).