This chapter establishes regulations, which provide for safe,
attractive, and convenient off-street parking and loading and to ensure
that parking areas are compatible with surrounding land uses.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
The regulations contained in this chapter shall apply to the
construction, change, or expansion of a use or structure and shall
require that adequate parking spaces, loading areas, and bicycle parking
areas are permanently provided and maintained for the benefit of residents,
employees, customers, and visitors, within or outside of buildings
or in a combination of both, in accordance with the requirements listed
in this chapter.
Off-street parking and loading provisions of this chapter shall
apply as follows:
A.
New
Development. For all buildings or structures erected and all uses
of land established after the effective date of the ordinance codified
in this title, parking for vehicles and bicycles and loading facilities
shall be provided as required by this chapter.
B.
Change
in Use. When the use of any building, structure, or premises is changed,
resulting in an increase of more than 10% in the required number of
off-street parking spaces, additional off-street parking shall be
provided consistent with Table 19.76.040-1 (Parking Requirements by
Land Use).
C.
Change
of Occupancy. Where a new business license is required, additional
parking spaces shall be provided if the new occupancy would result
in an increase of more than 10% in the required number of off-street
parking spaces.
D.
Modification
to Existing Structures. Whenever an existing building or structure
is modified such that it creates an increase of more than 10% in the
number of off-street parking spaces required, additional off-street
parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements
of this chapter.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
New parking lots and modifications or expansions to existing
parking lots require the following permits:
A.
Building
Permit. New parking lot design and modifications to existing parking
lots in conjunction with a substantial change in use to an existing
structure shall be reviewed in conjunction with the Building Permit
and any other land use or development permit required for the project.
B.
Plan Check. Modification or improvements to an existing parking lot that impact the parking space layout, configuration, number of stalls, landscape planters, etc., shall require Plan Check certification, as outlined in Section 19.10.030 (Zoning Clearance), to authorize the change as consistent with the Zoning Code.
C.
Exempt
Activities. Parking lot improvements listed below shall be considered
minor in nature if they do not alter the number or configuration of
parking stalls. Such improvements shall be exempt from Plan Check.
1.
Repair
of any defects in the surface of the parking area, including repairs
of holes and cracks.
2.
Resurfacing,
slurry coating, and restriping of a parking area with identical delineation
of parking spaces.
3.
Repair
or replacement in the same location of damaged planters and curbs.
4.
Work
in landscape areas, including sprinkler line repair, replacement of
landscape materials, or refurbishment.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
A.
Off-street
parking requirements for automobiles and similar vehicles shall be
regulated by the type of use associated with the land. The following
number of parking spaces shall be required to serve the uses or buildings
listed, as established in Table 19.76.040-1 (Parking Requirements
by Land Use). In addition, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
"Square
feet (sf)" means "gross square feet" and refers to building area unless
otherwise specified.
2.
Parking
space and loading area requirements are to be considered minimums
which may be exceeded.
3.
Multiple
uses must provide the sum of the requirements for each individual
use.
4.
For
the purpose of calculating residential parking requirements, dens,
studies, or other similar rooms that may be used as bedrooms shall
be considered bedrooms.
5.
Where
the number of seats is listed to determine required parking, seats
shall be construed to be fixed seats. Where fixed seats provided are
either benches or bleachers, such seats shall be construed to be not
more than 18 linear inches for pews and 24 inches for dining, but
in no case shall seating be less than determined as required by the
Building Code.
6.
When
the calculation of the required number of off-street parking spaces
results in a fraction of a space, the total number of spaces shall
be rounded to the nearest whole number (< 0.49 round down, > 0.50
round up).
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TABLE 19.76.040-1 PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE
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Land Use Type
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Required Parking Spaces
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Residential Uses
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Boarding and rooming houses and group dwellings
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1 space per each 2 occupants for which sleeping facilities are
provided
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Dwelling, single-family
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2 fully enclosed spaces per dwelling unit
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Dwelling, second family—excluding duplex
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1 fully enclosed space per dwelling unit
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Dwelling, multiple-family
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1 enclosed space per dwelling unit, 1 uncovered space per dwelling
unit, plus 1 additional space for every 3 units
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Dwelling, duplexes
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1 enclosed parking space and 1 uncovered space per dwelling
unit
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Dwelling, senior units
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1 space per dwelling unit
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Mobile home park
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2 spaces per home site
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Institutional Uses
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|
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Nursing homes, homes for the aged, group-care homes, convalescent
hospitals, etc.
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1 space for each 3 beds
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Hospitals
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1 space per each bed, plus 1 off-street loading area for ambulance
and emergency room
|
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Churches
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1 space for each 4 fixed seats or every 8 feet of bench length;
where no permanent seats or benches are maintained, 1 space for every
28 square feet of principal assembly area
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Elementary and junior high schools
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1-1/2 spaces for each employee or faculty member, plus 1 space
for every 42 sf of seating area in auditorium or assembly area, plus
1 off-street loading area per school bus regularly serving the school
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High schools
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1-1/2 spaces for each employee or faculty member, plus 1 space
for each 250 sf of classroom area, plus 1 off-street loading area
per school bus regularly serving the school
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Day care centers (over 6 children)
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1 space per employee and adequate loading area to handle 2 or
more vehicles without disruption of traffic
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Libraries, museums, art galleries
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1 space for each 300 sf gross floor area
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Parks
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5 percent of total area for parks over 10 acres
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Cemeteries, crematories and mausoleums
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1 space for every 2 seats in main assembly room, plus 1 space
per regular employee plus 1 space per vehicle operated on grounds
by proprietary institution
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Public utility buildings and yards
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1 space for every 2 employees on premises at any time
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Commercial Uses
|
|
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Automobile or machinery sales and service garages; nursery and
garden supply; building material yards commercial condominiums
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1 space for each 500 sf of gross floor area, plus 1 space for
each 2,000 sf of outdoor sales or service area, plus 1 space for each
employee, plus 1 off-street loading area
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Barber and beauty shops or schools
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1 space for each 75 sf of gross floor area, plus 1 space for
each employee
|
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Banks, post offices, business and professional offices or clinics
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1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
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Cardrooms
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1 space for every seat
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Convenience stores
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
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Dance halls, assembly halls, theaters and sports areas
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1 space for each 4 fixed seats; where no fixed seats are provided,
1 space for each 100 sf of floor area used for assembly or dancing
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Furniture and appliance stores or repair shops and similar uses
which handle only bulky merchandise
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1 space for each 600 sf of gross floor area, plus 1 space for
each employee, plus 1 off-street loading area
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Laboratories and research facilities
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
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Launderettes
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1 space for each 4 machines
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Medical and dental offices and clinics
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5 spaces for each doctor plus 1 space for each 300 sf of lab,
x-ray, and specialty area
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Mini-storages
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No off-street parking required, but requires City Council approval
of a use permit or site plan showing adequate loading areas, circulation
and turn-around space
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Mortuaries and funeral homes
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10 spaces for each room used as a chapel or parlor, or 1 space
for each 25 sf of floor area of assembly rooms uses for services,
whichever is greater
|
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Pool and billiard tables, pinball machines, and other indoor
recreational uses with 4 or more units such as tables, ranges, and
machines
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2 spaces for each recreational unit
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Physical fitness centers and similar uses
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1 space for every 2 occupants based upon maximum occupant load
as determined by the Uniform Building Code
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Restaurants, beer parlors, and night clubs
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1 space for each 4 seats; drive-in restaurants shall provide
1 space for each 50 sf of gross floor area and 1 space for every 4
seats of maximum indoor and outdoor seating capacity
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Retail stores, secondhand shops, etc., except as otherwise specified
herein
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1 space for each 200 sf of gross floor area
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Shopping centers
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1 space for each 200 sf of gross floor area
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Travel trailer and recreation vehicle parks
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1-1/2 spaces for every site, including 1 space located at each
site
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Industrial Uses
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|
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Warehouse, storage building, wholesale operating, and light
manufacturing plants
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1 space for each 2,000 sf of gross floor area, plus 1 space
for each 2 employees on the largest shift, plus 1 off-street loading
area
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B.
Uses
Not Listed. Other uses not specifically listed in this section shall
furnish parking as required by the Planning Commission in determining
the off-street parking requirements. The Planning Commission shall
be guided by the requirements in this section generally, and shall
determine the minimum number of spaces required to avoid interference
with public use of streets and alleys.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
The required number of parking spaces may be reduced in accordance
with the following requirements:
A.
Shared
Parking. In order to encourage efficient use of parking spaces and
good design practices, the total parking requirements for conjunctive
uses shall be based on the number of spaces adequate to meet various
needs of the individual uses operating during the peak parking period.
1.
Use
Permit for Shared Parking. An Administrative Use Permit may be approved
for shared parking facilities serving more than one use on a site
or serving more than one property. The Administrative Use Permit may
allow for a reduction of the total number of spaces required by this
chapter if the following findings are made:
2.
Shared
Parking Agreement. A written agreement between the landowners and
in some cases the City that runs with the land shall be filed, in
a form satisfactory to the City Attorney, and include:
a.
A guarantee that there will be no substantial alteration in the uses
that will create a greater demand for parking without application
for approval of an amended Administrative Use Permit.
b.
A reciprocal grant of nonexclusive license among the business operator(s)
and the landowner(s) for access to and use of the shared parking facilities.
c.
Evidence that the agreement has been recorded in the County Recorder's
office.
B.
Other
Parking Reductions. Required parking for any use except a single-family
dwelling, second dwelling unit, or two-family dwelling may be reduced
through approval of an Administrative Use Permit by the Planning Director.
1.
Criteria for Approval. The Planning Director will only grant an Administrative Use Permit for reduced parking if it finds that the project meets all of the criteria in Chapter 19.14 (Use Permits) and that three of the circumstances listed below are true.
a.
The use will be adequately served by the proposed parking due to
the nature of the proposed operation and the transportation characteristics
of persons residing, working, or visiting the site.
b.
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.
c.
The site plan is consistent with the objectives of the Zoning District
and incorporates features such as unobtrusive off-street parking placed
below the ground level of the project with commercial uses above or
enclosed parking on the ground floor.
2.
Application
Submittal Requirements. In order to evaluate a proposed project's
compliance with the above criteria, the Planning Director may require
submittal of a parking demand study that substantiates the basis for
granting a reduced number of spaces.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
This section shall apply to parcels or uses in the Downtown
Historic Overlay District as described below. This waiver will only
apply to the required number of off-street vehicle parking spaces
as identified in Table 19.76.040-1 (Parking Requirements by Land Use).
Bike parking requirements and parking design standards shall not be
waived. This waiver does not apply to design standards, health and
safety or building standards.
A.
New
Development. This waiver of parking obligations is not applicable
to new buildings constructed on a previously undeveloped lot or modifications
to existing buildings that result in an increase of the building footprint
of 25% or more.
B.
Change
in Use. Off-street parking requirements associated with a change of
use per Section 19.76.020.B are hereby waived.
C.
Change
of Occupancy. Off-street parking requirements associated with a change
of occupancy per Section 19.76.020.C are hereby waived.
D.
Modification
to Existing Structures. Off-street parking requirements associated
with a modification to a building per Section 19.76.020.D that do
not increase the footprint of the existing building more than 25%
are hereby waived. In the event there are multiple applications to
modify a building, the off-street parking requirements are waived
so long as the total cumulative increases in building footprint is
less than 25% of the original building area as of the effective date
of the ordinance codified in this section.
E.
Build
Demolition and Reconstruction. Off-street parking requirements associated
with construction of a new building per Section 19.76.020.A, when
a building is demolished, and the footprint of the new building is
no greater in size than the original building footprint or 125% of
the building footprint, are hereby waived.
(Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
The layout of parking spaces, loading berths, and parking aisles
shall comply with all the requirements listed below. These parking
requirements apply to both on- and off-street parking spaces, unless
specifically stated otherwise.
A.
Access.
Each parking stall, except those serving one- and two-family dwellings,
shall have vehicular access to the street, without passing over other
parking spaces or backing into the street. An exit shall be provided
in the direction of the traffic flow when parking stalls are laid
out at an angle of less than 90 degrees with the aisle.
B.
Grading.
Parking spaces and aisles shall have a maximum grade of five percent.
C.
Corner Lot Vision Triangle. No parking spaces are allowed within the corner lot vision triangle. See Section 19.70.040 (Corner Lot Vision Triangle).
D.
Residential
Driveway Material. Where there is a concrete sidewalk, a concrete
driveway shall be attached (permeable pavement, Hollywood, or ribbon
driveways are permitted). Where there is no sidewalk, an asphalt or
concrete driveway with an asphalt apron shall attach to the existing
asphalt roadway.
E.
Lighting. Lighting giving a ground illumination of one to five foot-candles shall be provided during non-daylight hours. Glare shall be shielded from residential buildings. See also Section 19.80.050 (General Lighting Requirements).
F.
Location.
The required parking spaces, loading berths, and parking aisles may
not be located on any street right-of-way. Neither a required side
yard abutting a street, nor a front yard shall be used for off-street
parking.
G.
Paved.
Parking spaces for all uses shall be graded, drained, and paved, so
as to prevent dust, mud, or standing water, and shall be identified
by pavement markings, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Permeable
paving is recommended for parking areas in locations that will not
experience heavy truck traffic or in fire lane areas.
H.
Parking
Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions.
1.
When
outdoors (e.g., parking lot), each parking space shall have a minimum
size of nine feet by 17 feet with a required one-foot overhang (e.g.,
over a curb stop) and shall be free of obstructions such as columns
or walls.
2.
When
indoors or under a shelter (e.g., parking structure or carport/shade
structure), each parking space shall be 10 feet by 20 feet where columns
or walls are located within the parking area.
3.
Loading
Berth. Each loading berth shall be a minimum size of 12 feet by 30
feet whether indoors or outdoors.
4.
Dimensions.
Parking aisles and spaces shall meet the dimensional requirement of
Table 19.76.060-1 (Angled Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions)
and Table 19.76.060-2 (Parallel Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions)
and the related figures.
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TABLE 19.76.060-1 ANGLED PARKING SPACE AND DRIVE AISLE DIMENSIONS
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Angle
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Stall Width a
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Stall to Curb b
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Aisle c
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Two Rows + Aisle d
|
|
90°
|
9′-0″
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19′-0″
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25′-0″(1)
|
63′-0″
|
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9′-6″
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19′-0″
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24′-8″(1)
|
62′-6″
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|
10′-0″
|
19′-0″
|
24′-0″(1)
|
62′-0″
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|
60°
|
9′-0″
|
21′-0″
|
20′-0″(1)
|
62′-0″
|
|
9′-0″
|
21′-0″
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19′-0″(2)
|
61′-0″
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|
9′-6″
|
21′-3″
|
18′-6″(2)
|
61′-0″
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|
10′-0″
|
21′-6″
|
18′-0″(2)
|
61′-0″
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|
45°
|
9′-0″
|
19′-10″
|
20′-0″(l)
|
59′-8″
|
|
9′-0″
|
19′-10″
|
16′-4″(2)
|
56′-0″
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|
9′-6″
|
20′-2″
|
15′-2″(2)
|
55′-6″
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|
10′-0″
|
20′-6″
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14′-0″(2)
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55′-0″
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Notes:
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(1)
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Two-way aisle.
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(2)
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One-way aisle.
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FIGURE 19.76.060-1 ANGLED PARKING SPACE AND DRIVE AISLE
DIMENSIONS
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TABLE 19.76.060-2 PARALLEL PARKING SPACE AND DRIVE AISLE DIMENSIONS
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|---|---|---|---|
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Stall Width a
|
Stall Length b
|
Aisle c
|
Two Rows + Aisle d
|
|
9′-6″
|
24′-0″
|
12′-0″(1)
|
31′
|
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Note:
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(1)
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One-way aisle.
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FIGURE 19.76.060-2 PARALLEL PARKING SPACE AND DRIVE AISLE
DIMENSIONS
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I.
Use.
Off-street parking may include parking spaces contained within garages
and carports, provided said garages or carports are not converted
to uses other than the parking of automobiles.
J.
Vertical
Clearance. Each parking space and aisle shall have a minimum eight-foot
vertical clearance.
K.
Additional
Regulations. Additional parking regulations are contained in Title
10 of the Plymouth Municipal Code.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
A.
Number
of Spaces. Each parking area associated with any type of land use
listed in the Plymouth Zoning Code, except for single-family and two-family
residential dwellings, shall include a number of accessible parking
spaces specifically reserved for vehicles licensed or authorized by
the State of California for use by physically challenged/disabled
drivers in accordance with the Table 19.76.070-1 (Accessible Parking
Requirements) or as otherwise required by State or Federal requirements.
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TABLE 19.76.070-1 ACCESSIBLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
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|---|---|
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Total Spaces in Parking Area
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Minimum Number of Accessible Spaces Required
|
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1—25
|
1 van accessible space
|
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26—50
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2 including 1 van accessible space
|
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51—75
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3 including 1 van accessible space
|
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76—100
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4 including 1 van accessible space
|
|
101—150
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5 including 1 van accessible space
|
|
151—200
|
6 including 1 van accessible space
|
|
201—300
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7 including 1 van accessible space
|
|
301—400
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8 including 1 van accessible space
|
|
401—500
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9 including 2 van accessible spaces
|
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501—1,000
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2% including 3 van accessible spaces
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B.
Location.
Such parking spaces shall be located within a reasonable proximity
of any conveniently accessible entrance to the building served by
the parking area.
C.
Dimensions.
Typical accessible parking stalls shall be nine feet wide with a five-foot
wide loading/unloading area. Van accessible parking stalls shall be
nine feet wide with an eight-foot-wide loading/unloading area. Any
combination of two accessible parking stalls may share a single loading/unloading
area of five feet in width, unless one of the parking stalls is van
accessible, in which case the shared loading/unloading area shall
be eight feet in width. The minimum length of each parking space shall
be 19 feet. Parking spaces required by this section shall be identified
per State law requirements and designated per adopted City standards
as shown below.
D.
Design.
A bumper is required when no curb or barrier is provided, to prevent
encroachment of cars over walkways. A curb ramp is required within
the loading/unloading area when the adjacent walkway is at a different
level than the parking elevation. Wheelchair users must not be forced
to go behind parked cars, other than their own, to access the adjacent
walkway.
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FIGURE 19.76.070-1 DISABLED PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
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(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
The following provisions apply to parking provided for all uses
or buildings except one-family and two-family dwellings to reduce
the on-site parking area.
A.
Compact
Car Spaces.
1.
Up
to 20% of the required number of parking spaces may be sized for compact
cars.
2.
Compact
car parking spaces shall be at least eight feet in width and 16 feet
in length, and shall be clearly marked, "COMPACT," or "C."
3.
Compact
car spaces shall be distributed throughout the parking lot.
4.
Where
a section of the parking lot is restricted to compact parking with
an angle of 90 degrees, the aisle width may be reduced from the standard
23 feet to 21 feet. Such compact sections should be located so as
to minimize the distance from the section to the appropriate building
or activity.
B.
Small
Vehicle Spaces.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
A.
Clean
Air Vehicle Parking for Nonresidential Uses. The following is required
by Title 24, Part 11 (CALGreen) of the California Building Code. Of
the required off-street parking requirements for nonresidential uses
identified in Table 19.76.040-1 (Parking Requirements by Land Use),
approximately eight percent of these spaces should be designated parking
spaces for any combination of low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and carpool/vanpool
vehicles (including electric vehicles). There are no requirements
for residential uses. Table 19.76.090-1 (Clean Air Parking Spaces
for Nonresidential Uses) shows the number of required clean air vehicle
parking spaces for nonresidential uses.
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TABLE 19.76.090-1 CLEAN AIR PARKING SPACES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL
USES
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|---|---|
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Total Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces
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Parking Spaces to Be Designated for Clean Air Vehicles
|
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0—9
|
0
|
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10—25
|
1
|
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26—50
|
3
|
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51—75
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6
|
|
76—100
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8
|
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101—150
|
11
|
|
151—200
|
16
|
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201 and over
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At least 8 percent of total
|
B.
Parking
Stall Marking. Paint, in the paint used for stall striping, the following
characters such that the lower edge of the last word aligns with the
end of the stall striping and is visible beneath a parked vehicle:
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CLEAN AIR
VEHICLE
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(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
Each parking area associated with any type of land use listed under Section 19.76.040 (Off-Street Parking Requirements) of this chapter, except for single-family and two-family residential dwellings, shall provide a number of bicycle parking spaces in accordance with the following:
A.
Applicability.
Bicycle parking shall be provided for all new construction, additions
of 10% or more floor area to existing buildings, and changes in use
classification. Single-family homes, duplexes, and multifamily dwellings
with fewer than four units are exempt.
B.
Number
of Required Bicycle Parking Spaces.
1.
Short-Term Bicycle Parking. If a land use or project is anticipated to generate visitor traffic, the project must provide permanently anchored bicycle racks within 100 feet of the visitor's entrance. To enhance security and visibility, the bicycle racks shall be readily visible to passersby. The bicycle capacity of the racks must equal an amount equivalent to five percent of all required off-street vehicle parking, as identified in Section 19.76.040 (Off-Street Parking Requirements). There shall be a minimum of one rack with capacity for two bicycles.
2.
Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Buildings with more than 10 tenant-occupants (e.g., multifamily tenants, owners, employees) shall provide secure bicycle parking for five percent of all required off-street vehicle parking spaces, as identified in Section 19.76.040 (Off-Street Parking Requirements). There shall be a minimum of one long-term bicycle parking space. Acceptable parking facilities shall be convenient from the street and include one or a combination of the following:
a.
Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored bicycle racks.
b.
Lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks.
c.
Lockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.
d.
In the case of residential development, a standard garage is sufficient.
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FIGURE 19.76.100-1 REQUIRED BICYCLE PARKING
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C.
Bicycle
Racks. Required bicycle parking may be provided in floor, wall, or
ceiling racks. Where required bicycle parking is provided with racks,
the racks must meet the following requirements:
1.
The
bicycle frame and one wheel can be locked to the rack with a high
security U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle.
2.
A
bicycle six feet long can be securely held with its frame supported
so that the bicycle cannot be pushed or fall in a manner that will
damage the wheels or components.
D.
Parking
and Maneuvering Areas. Each required bicycle parking space must be
accessible without moving another bicycle. There must be an aisle
at least five feet wide adjacent to all required bicycle parking to
allow room for bicycle maneuvering. Where the bicycle parking is adjacent
to a sidewalk, the maneuvering area may extend into the right-of-way.
The area devoted to bicycle parking must be hard-surfaced.
E.
Visibility.
If required bicycle parking is not visible from the street or main
building entrance, a sign must be posted at the main building entrance
indicating the location of the bicycle parking.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
A.
Required
Loading Spaces for Delivery and Distribution. A building, or part
thereof, having a floor area of 10,000 square feet or more that is
to be occupied by any use requiring the receipt or distribution by
vehicles or trucks of material or merchandise must provide at least
one off-street loading space, plus one additional such loading space
for each additional 40,000 square feet of floor area. The off-street
loading space(s) must be maintained during the existence of the building
or use it is required to serve. Truck-maneuvering areas must not encroach
into required parking areas, driveways, or streets.
B.
Required
Loading Spaces for Customers. Customer loading spaces allow bulky
merchandise to be loaded into customers' vehicles. For uses that sell
bulky items (furniture, appliances, home improvement sales, etc.),
at least two customer loading spaces per business establishment or
one customer loading space per 40,000 square feet of floor area, whichever
is greater, shall be provided. Customer loading spaces shall be located
adjacent to the building or to an outdoor sales area where bulky merchandise
is stored and shall be clearly visible from the main building entry
or through directional signage visible from the main entry.
C.
Requirements
for Off-Street Loading Spaces.
1.
Minimum
Size. Each off-street loading space required by this section must
be not less than 12 feet wide, 30 feet long, and 15 feet high in vertical
clearance, exclusive of driveways for ingress and egress and maneuvering
areas. Loading spaces for customers may be 12 feet wide, 26 feet long,
and 12 feet high.
2.
Driveways
for Ingress and Egress and Maneuvering Areas. Each off-street loading
space required by this section must be provided with driveways for
ingress and egress and maneuvering space adequate for trucks, per
City standards.
3.
Location
of Loading Areas. An off-street loading space (excluding loading spaces
for customers) required by this section must not be located closer
than 30 feet to any lot or parcel of land in a residential district,
unless such off-street loading space is wholly enclosed within a building
or on all sides by a wall not less than eight feet in height. Except
in industrial zoning districts, a loading door or loading dock that
is visible from a public street must be screened with an eight-foot-high,
solid masonry, or other sound-absorbing wall, with landscaping planted
between the wall and the right-of-way.
4.
Trailer
Parking Required. One space of parking for a trailer is required for
each loading dock door. The minimum dimensions of a single trailer
parking space is 50 feet in length, nine feet in width, and 15 feet
in vertical clearance.
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FIGURE 19.76.110-1 LOADING AREAS FOR DELIVERY
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(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
Provision of Pedestrian Paths To and Through Parking Areas.
The pedestrian paths system shall be designed to provide the pedestrian
safe passage throughout the project area and parking lot. Adherence
to all of the following provisions will create maximum safe connectivity
for pedestrians.
A.
Continuous
path which connects the primary entrances of the structure(s) on the
site to the parking area.
B.
Designated
walking path along at least one side of drive aisles leading to main
entrances.
C.
Where
parking areas are located between a public right-of-way and a primary
entrance into a site's primary use structure, a continuous and well-designated
pedestrian path shall be provided through the parking area that connects
the public right-of-way and the primary entrance.
(Ord. 2014-01 § 1; Ord. 2019-01 § 3)
