Yamhill City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 10
52 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 10.52.010 Purpose.
The purpose of these regulations is to establish parking areas having adequate capacity and which are appropriately located and designed to accommodate the majority of traffic generated by the range of uses which may locate on a site over time.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015)
§ 10.52.020 New and Existing Facilities to Provide Parking and Loading.
Except as noted in subsection (D) below, off-street parking and loading areas as hereinafter set forth shall be provided and maintained:
(A)
For any new building or structure erected.
(B)
For additional seating capacity, floor area, guest rooms, or dwelling units added to any existing building or structure.
(C)
When the use of the building or structure as set forth in Section 10.52.080 is changed, which changed use would require additional parking areas and off-street loading areas under the provisions of this chapter.
(D)
In the Central Business District, no off-street parking is required for commercial, public, or industrial uses.
(E)
In the Central Business District multi-family and single room occupancy shall provide one space per unit.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
§ 10.52.030 Reduction of Required Parking Area Prohibited.
Off-street parking and loading areas which existed on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall not be reduced below the required minimum as set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015)
§ 10.52.040 Location.
Off-street parking and loading areas shall be provided on the same lot with the main building or structure or use except that:
(A)
In a residential zone, automobile parking areas for dwellings and other uses permitted in a residential zone may be located on another lot if such lot is within 200 feet of the lot containing the main building, structure or use.
(B)
In any commercial zone and CBD Overlay, the parking area may be located off the site of the main building, structure or use if it is within 500 feet of such site.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
§ 10.52.050 Off-Street Automobile Parking Requirements.
Off-street parking shall be provided as required by Section 10.52.080 and approved by the Planning Official in the amount not less than those listed in the following table:
Parking Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
A | Single-family and duplex dwellings | 1 space per dwelling unit |
B | Accessory dwelling units | No parking required |
C | Multi-family dwellings, 3 or more units located on the same lot | 1.5paces per dwelling unit |
D | Assisted living facility | 0.5 space per unit |
E | Child care center | 1 space per employee, plus 1 space per 10 pupils |
F | Child care home | No off-street parking other than for the required dwelling |
G | Residential home | 1 space per 4 beds, plus 1 space per employee |
H | Single room occupancy | 1 space per room |
I | Hotel | 1 space per guest room, plus 1 space for the owner or manager |
J | Club, lodge | Spaces sufficient to meet the combined minimum requirements of the heaviest uses being conducted, such as hotel, restaurant, auditorium, etc. |
K | Hospital, nursing home | 1 space per 2 beds, plus 1 space per 2 employees |
L | Churches, auditorium, stadium, theater | 1 space per 4 seats or every 8 feet of bench length |
M | Elementary or junior high school | 2 spaces per classroom, plus off-street loading and unloading facility |
N | High school | 1 space per classroom, plus 1 space per employee, plus 1 space for each 10 students, plus off-street loading and unloading facility |
O | Bowling alley, skating rink, community center | 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus one space per 2 employees |
P | Retail store, except as provided in (K) | 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus one space per 2 employees |
Q | Service or repair shop, retail store handling exclusively bulky merchandise such as automobile and furniture | 1 space per 900 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
R | Bank; professional office; and office buildings | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space per 2 employees |
S | Medical and dental clinic | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space per 2 employees |
T | Eating and drinking establishment | 1 space per 4 seats or every 8 feet of bench length |
U | Drive-in fast food restaurant | 5 spaces or 1 space for every 4 seats, plus 1 space for every 100 square feet of floor area, plus 1 space for every two employees, whichever is greater |
V | Storage warehouse | 0-49,999 sq. ft. of floor area: 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. or 1 space per employee, whichever is greater. 50,000-99,999 sq. ft. of floor area: 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. or 1 space per employee, whichever is greater. 100,000 sq. ft. and over of floor area: 1 space per 15,000 sq. ft. or 1 space per employee, whichever is greater |
W | Wholesale establishment | 1 space per employee or 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, whichever is greater, plus 1 space per 700 sq. ft. of patron-serving area |
X | Municipal and governmental buildings | 1 space per 600 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space per 2 employees |
Note: When a parking requirement is stated in terms of employees, it means the maximum number of employees who will be at the site at one time, either on a single shift or an overlap of shifts. |
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
§ 10.52.060 Off-Street Loading Requirements-Commercial and Industrial.
Off-street loading space shall be provided as listed below, except in those cases that the Planning Commission may approve a variance to such requirements as provided for in Chapter 10.100.
(A)
Commercial retail buildings shall require a minimum loading space size of 12 feet wide, 30 feet long and 14 feet high in the following amounts:
(1)
For buildings containing up to 2,000 square feet of gross floor area, one space and one additional space for each additional 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, or any portion thereof, or otherwise determined by the Planning Official.
(B)
All other commercial or industrial buildings shall require a minimum loading space of 12 feet wide, 50 feet long, and 14 feet high in the following amounts:
(1)
For buildings containing up to 2,000 square feet of gross floor area, one space and one additional space for each additional 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, or any portion thereof, or otherwise determined by the Planning Official.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
§ 10.52.070 Parking and Loading Area Development Requirements.
All parking and loading areas, except single-family and duplex dwellings, shall be developed and maintained as follows:
(A)
Surfacing. All driveways, parking and loading areas shall be paved with asphalt or concrete surfacing and shall be adequately designed, graded and drained as required by City Public Works design and engineering standards.
(B)
Size of Parking Spaces and Driveways. The following standards shall apply to all parking areas and driveways:
(1)
Standard parking spaces shall provide an area of not less than nine feet in width by 18.5 feet in length, exclusive of maneuvering and access area.
(2)
Compact parking spaces shall provide an area of not less than eight feet in width by 16 feet in length, exclusive of maneuvering and access area.
(3)
One-way drives shall have a minimum improved width of at least 12 feet, exclusive of parking spaces.
(4)
Two-way drives shall have a minimum improved width of at least 24 feet, exclusive of parking spaces.
(5)
Or as otherwise determined by City Public Works design and engineering standards.
(C)
Angle Parking. Angle parking is permitted; provided, that each space contains a rectangle of not less than nine feet in width and 18.5 feet in length or eight feet in width and 16 feet in length for compact spaces, and an appropriate aisle width as determined by interpolation of the table in Section 10.52.090.
(D)
Compact Parking. The compact parking spaces described in this chapter shall not be used to satisfy more than 40% of the total required number of parking spaces.
(E)
Screening. When any public parking or loading area is within or adjacent to a residential zone, such parking or loading area shall be screened from all residential properties with an ornamental fence, wall or hedge of at least five feet in height but not more than six feet in height, except along an alley.
(F)
Lighting. Any light used to illuminate a parking or loading area shall be so arranged as to be directed entirely onto the loading or parking area, shall be deflected away from any residential use, and shall not cast a glare or reflection onto moving vehicles on public right-of-way.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
§ 10.52.080 General Provisions-Off-Street Parking and Loading.
(A)
The provision and maintenance of off-street parking and loading space is a continuing obligation of the property owner. No building permit shall be issued until plans are presented that show property that is and will remain available for exclusive use as off-street parking and loading space. The subsequent use of property for which the building permit is issued shall be conditional upon the unqualified continuance and availability of the amount of parking and loading space required by this chapter. Should the owner or occupant of any lot or building change the use to which the lot or building is put, thereby increasing off-street parking and loading requirements, it shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter to begin or maintain such altered use until such time as the increased off-street parking and loading requirements are complied with.
(B)
Requirements for types of buildings and uses not specifically listed herein shall be determined by the Planning Official.
(C)
A plan drawn to scale, indicating how the off-street parking and loading requirements are to be fulfilled shall accompany an application for a building permit.
(D)
Design Requirements for Parking Lots and Loading Areas.
(1)
Areas used for standing and maneuvering of vehicles shall be paved with asphalt or concreted surfaces maintained adequately for all-weather use and so drained as to avoid flow of water across sidewalks.
(2)
Access aisles shall be of sufficient width for all vehicular turning and maneuvering.
(3)
Groups of more than four parking spaces shall be so located and served by a driveway that their use will require no backing movements or other maneuvering within a street right-of-way other than an alley.
(4)
Service drives to off-street parking areas shall be designed and constructed to facilitate the flow of traffic, provide maximum safety of traffic access and egress and the maximum safety of pedestrians and vehicular traffic on the site.
(5)
Parking spaces along the outer boundaries of a parking area shall be contained by a curb or a bumper rail so placed to prevent a motor vehicle from extending over an adjacent property or street.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
§ 10.52.090 Parking Dimensional Standards.
Table of Standards. Minimum standards for a standard parking stall's length and width, aisle width, and maneuvering space shall be determined from the following figure and tables.
 |
Dimension | On Diagram | 0° Parallel | 45° | 60° | 75° | 90° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stall Width | A | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Stall Depth | B | 24.0 | 17.5 | 19.0 | 19.5 | 18.5 |
Aisle Width | C | N/A | 12.0 | 16.0 | 23.0 | 24.0 |
Module Width | D | N/A | 47.0 | 54.0 | 62.0 | 61.0 |
Bumper Overhang | E | N/A | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Driveway, One-Way | F | 12 | ||||
Driveway, Two-Way | G | 24 |
Dimensions for Compact Parking | On Diagram | 0° Parallel | 45° | 60° | 75° | 90° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stall Width | A | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Stall Depth | B | 20.0 | 15.5 | 17.0 | 17.5 | 16.0 |
Aisle Width | C | N/A | 11.0 | 14.0 | 21.0 | 20.0 |
Module Width | D | N/A | 42.0 | 48.0 | 56.0 | 52.0 |
Bumper Overhang | E | N/A | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Driveway, One-Way | F | 12.0 | ||||
Driveway, Two-Way | G | 20.0 |
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
§ 10.52.100 Calculation of Required Parking.
(A)
Where building square footage is specified, the area measured shall be the gross floor area within the exterior walls of the structure, excluding only space devoted to covered off-street parking or loading.
(B)
In the event several uses occupy a single structure or parcel of land, the total requirements for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements of the several uses computed separately.
(C)
When a building is planned or constructed in such a manner that a variety of uses is possible and a choice of parking requirements could be made, the use(s) which requires the greater number of parking spaces shall govern.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015)
§ 10.52.110 Parking Space Markings.
(A)
Except for single-family and duplex dwellings, any parking spaces that are intended to be used to meet the off-street parking requirements contained in this chapter shall have all parking spaces clearly marked using a permanent paint; and
(B)
All interior drives and access aisles shall be clearly marked and signed to show direction of flow and maintain vehicular and pedestrian safety.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
§ 10.52.120 Accessible Parking Spaces.
All parking lots shall comply with the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Chapter 11 Accessibility and ORS 447.233.
(A)
Accessible parking spaces shall comply with the following:
Total Parking in Lot | Required Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces | Required minimum Number of Van Accessible Spaces | Required Minimum Number of "Wheelchair User Only" Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
1 to 25 | 1 | 1 | - |
26 to 50 | 2 | 1 | - |
51 to 75 | 3 | 1 | - |
76 to 100 | 4 | 1 | - |
101 to 150 | 5 | - | 1 |
151 to 200 | 6 | - | 1 |
201 to 300 | 7 | - | 1 |
301 to 400 | 8 | - | 1 |
401 to 500 | 9 | - | 2 |
501 to 1,000 | 2% of total | - | 1 in every 8 accessible spaces or portion thereof |
1,001 and over | 20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1,000 | - | 1 in every 8 accessible spaces or portion thereof |
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
§ 10.52.130 D.E.Q. Permit Required.
All parking areas which are designed to contain 250 or more parking spaces or to contain two or more levels, shall obtain a Department of Environmental Quality (D.E.Q.) Indirect Source Construction Permit and shall install oil and grease separators.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015)
§ 10.52.140 Shared Parking.
Owners of two or more uses, structures, or parcels of land may agree to utilize jointly the same parking and loading spaces when all the following criteria are satisfied:
(A)
When the hours of operation of the uses do not overlap;
(B)
Provided that satisfactory legal evidence is presented to the Planning Official and City Attorney in the form of deeds, leases, or contracts to establish the shared use;
(C)
The other standards of this chapter can be met; and
(D)
If a joint use arrangement is subsequently terminated, the requirements of this chapter shall then apply separately to each use.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)
§ 10.52.150 Joint Use.
A parking area may be used for a loading area during those times when the parking area is not needed or used.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015)
§ 10.52.160 Availability of Required Off-Street Parking.
Required parking spaces shall be available for the parking of operable passenger automobiles of residents, customers, patrons, and employees only, and shall not be used for storage of vehicles or materials or for the parking of trucks used in conducting the business or use, except during periods of time when the business is not in operation.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015)
§ 10.52.170 Maintenance of Parking Areas.
All parking lots shall be kept clean and in good repair at all times. Breaks in paved surfaces shall be repaired promptly and broken or splintered curbing or wheel stops shall be replaced so that their function will not be impaired.
(Ord. 454 §2, 2000; Ord. 506 §1, 2015; Ord. 545, 7/9/2025)