This chapter contains provisions to make available properly
designed parking areas and loading berths adequate in capacity, location,
and design to prevent traffic congestion and a shortage of street
parking in the city. Unless exempt, off-street parking facilities
shall be provided incidental to new uses and alterations and enlargements
of existing uses. The number of parking spaces shall be in proportion
to the need created by the particular type of use. Off-street parking
and loading areas are to be established in a manner that will ensure
their usefulness, protect public safety, and where appropriate, buffer
surrounding land uses from their impact.
(Prior code § 159.24.010; Ord. 786 9-19-23)
Off-street parking shall be provided for: (1) any new building
constructed; (2) any addition or enlargement of an existing industrial,
commercial, and institutional building or use greater than 20 percent
in square footage; and (3) any change in the occupancy of any building
or the manner in which any use is conducted that would result in additional
parking spaces being required, unless an equivalent substitute number
of such spaces is provided and maintained conforming to the requirements
of this chapter except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(Prior code § 159.24.020; Ord. 786 9-19-23)
A.
No
structure or use shall be permitted or constructed unless off-street
parking spaces are provided in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter, unless otherwise stated as exempt. Parking standards shall
follow any State housing or residential laws, which laws shall control.
B.
The
word “use” means both the type and intensity of the use,
and that a change in use shall be subject to all of the requirements
of this chapter.
C.
When
a new structure is constructed, enlarged, or increased in excess of
20 percent of the square footage, or when a change in use creates
an increase in the required amount of parking, additional parking
spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter. An applicant, however, may provide the City with a parking
study that evidences support of reduced off-street parking. The Director
shall determine if such a reduction is warranted, based upon findings.
If a study is not prepared, the required parking shall be provided
per the requirements below.
D.
Requirements for uses not specifically listed herein shall be determined by the Director based upon the requirements for comparable uses and upon the particular characteristics of the use, pursuant to Section 17.04.070(C) (Similar Uses Permitted).
E.
Fractional
parking space requirements shall be rounded up to the next whole parking
space.
F.
All
parking, including recreational vehicle parking, shall occur on paved
areas. “Paved” means covered by concrete, asphalt, pavers,
or a similar material as approved by the Director. Brick and gravel
are not permissible materials for a paved parking area.
G.
No
commercial vehicle, regardless of weight, shall be permitted to drive
or park on any street within any residential zone, unless otherwise
permitted pursuant to this chapter and subject to the specific exemptions
that may be set forth in the California Vehicle Code.
H.
Nonconforming
Parking (Commercial Districts). Existing facilities in Commercial
Districts which do not meet current parking standards shall be permitted
to maintain the existing parking unless additional development is
proposed or permitted. Additional development, alterations, additions,
or change of use would require parking to be updated to meet current
standards. If parking standards cannot be met, the Director or designee
may allow a reciprocal parking agreement on a case-by-case basis.
(Prior code § 159.24.030; Ord. 676 11-20-18; Ord. 786 9-19-23)
A.
Off-street
parking is exempt for any commercial use in the Commercial Downtown
(C-D) Zoning District.
B.
Parking
shall not be required where State law provides for an exemption.
(Ord. 786 9-19-23)
A.
The
following minimum number of parking spaces shall be provided for each
use (where “sq. ft.” refers to square foot). Where the
parking ratio listed is based upon square feet, “square footage”
means the gross square feet of the building unless otherwise indicated.
Where there is more than 1 parking ratio listed in the table, the
greater of the 2 applies. Further, if any of the below contradicts
State law parking requirements such as AB 2097 (as amended), State
law shall apply.
B.
Uses
Not Listed. Land uses not specifically listed in Table 17.48-1 shall
provide parking as required by the Community Development Director.
The Community Development Director shall use the standards identified
in Table 17.48-1 as a guide in determining the minimum number of off-street
parking spaces to be provided.
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Table 17.48-1
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Use
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Minimum Parking Stalls
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Residential Uses
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Single-Family (1 – 2 Dwellings Per Lot)
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2 spaces per unit within an enclosed garage
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Single-Family, Manufactured Home
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2 spaces per unit within an enclosed garage
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Multifamily (3 Dwellings or More Per Lot)
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0 – 1 Bedroom
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1 per unit – 1 covered
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2 or More Bedrooms
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2 per unit – 1 covered & 1 uncovered
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Mobile Home Parks
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2 per unit – 1 covered & 1 uncovered
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Residential Care Facilities/Care Home
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1 covered (carport) per 4 beds1
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Condominiums, Apartments or Residences Within a Planned Development
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0 – 1 Bedroom
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1 per unit – 1 covered
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2 – 3 Bedrooms
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2 per unit – 1 covered & 1 uncovered
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4 or More Bedrooms
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2 per unit – 1 covered & 1 uncovered
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Sustainable Newly Constructed Single-Family Residential Development
that Is Within a Registered Homeowners Association (HOA)
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2 spaces
Attached 2-car carport is allowed. Carport must be architecturally
compatible with the main structure, and carport layout shall not be
tandem
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Agricultural and Animal-Related Uses
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Equestrian Stables
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1 space per 5 stables2
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Animal Boarding/Kennel Grooming Services
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1 space per 500 sq. ft.
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Nurseries and Garden Centers
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1 space per 500 sq. ft. of indoor display, plus 1 space per
2,500 sq. ft of outdoor display
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Veterinary Services (Large Animal)
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1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.
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Veterinary Services (Small Animal)
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1 space per 250 sq. ft.
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Commercial Uses (Retail, Office and Services)
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Building Materials Services (Indoor)
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1 space per 500 sq. ft.
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Building Materials Services (Outdoor)
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1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.
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Financial Institutions, Banks, and Loan Offices
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1 space per 300 sq. ft
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Farmers Market (Permanent)
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2 spaces per vendor
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Grocery Stores and Supermarkets
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1 space per 250 sq. ft.
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Convenience and Liquor Stores
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1 space per 250 sq. ft.
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Gym, Fitness, Health, Exercise Salon and Spas
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1 space per 250 sq. ft.
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Personal Services (Beauty Parlors, Barber Shops, Nail Salons,
Tanning Salons, Palm/Card Reader, Massage Establishment, Tattoo and
Body Piercing, Cosmetic Services, and Other Similar Uses)
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2 spaces per station
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Personal Services (Laundromats, Locksmiths, Shoe Repair, Tailors
and Seamstresses, Clothing Rental, and Other Similar Uses)
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1 space per 250 sq. ft.
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Multi-Tenant Commercial Centers With Less Than 5,000 sq. ft.
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1 space per 300 sq. ft
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Multi-Tenant Commercial Centers With More Than 5,001 sq. ft.
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Same as above plus 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. thereafter
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Retail Sales – General
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1 space per 250 sq. ft
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Retail Sales – Restricted
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1 space per 250 sq. ft.
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Religious Institutions
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Church, Mosque, Synagogue, Mortuary, Funeral Parlor
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1 space for every 5 fixed seats or 1 space for each 35 sq. ft.
of non-fixed seating area in the principal sanctuary, conference space,
or auditorium, whichever is greater
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Commercial Recreation Outdoor
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Tennis, Pickleball, Bocce Ball, Handball, or Other Racquet Sport,
or Similar Uses
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2 spaces per court, plus as required for incidental uses
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Golf Course
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4 spaces for each hole, plus as required for incidental uses
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Go-Cart and Miniature Auto Racetracks
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2 spaces per lane, plus as required for incidental uses
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Driving Range and Golf Driving Ranges
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1 space for each tee
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Drive-In Theaters
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Determined at project review
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Batting Cage
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1 space per cage, plus as required for incidental uses
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Amphitheaters, Stadiums, and Coliseums
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1 space for every 3 seats, plus as required for incidental uses
|
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Amusement and Water Park
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Determined at project review
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Skateboard Parks
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1 space per 250 sq. ft.
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Shooting Range
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1 space per firing line, plus 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of building
|
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Miniature Golf Course
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1 space per 250 sq. ft., plus as required for incidental uses
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Motorcycle Racing, Drag Strips, and Racetracks
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1 space per 250 sq. ft., plus as required for incidental uses
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Zoo and Animal Petting
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Determined at project review
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Commercial Recreation Indoor
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Bowling Alley
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1 space per lane, plus as required for incidental uses
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Arcades
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1 space per 250 sq. ft., plus as required for incidental uses
|
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Archery and Gun Ranges
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1 space per lane, plus as required for incidental uses
|
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Batting Cages
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1 space per cage, plus as required for incidental uses
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Billiard Parlors/Poolhalls
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1 space per 250 sq. ft., plus as required for incidental uses
|
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Dance Halls
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1 space per 300 sq. ft.
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Skateboarding, Skating, Roller Hockey Rinks, and Ice Rinks
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1 space per 250 sq. ft., plus as required for incidental uses
|
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Art and Dance Studios
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1 space for every 5 persons
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Theaters
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1 space for every 4 seats
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Eating and Drinking Establishments
|
|
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Bars, Lounges, Nightclubs, and Tasting Rooms
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1 space per 250 sq. ft.
|
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Brewery, Winery, and Distillery
|
1 space per 200 sq. ft.
|
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Restaurants – Sit down (Indoor/Outdoor)
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1 space per 80 sq. ft. of indoor dining area only plus 1 space
per 200 sq. ft. of outdoor dining area only
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Restaurants – with Drive-Through
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1 space per 80 sq. ft. of indoor dining area only plus 1 space
per 200 sq. ft. of outdoor dining area only plus 6 stacking spaces
before the menu board
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Coffee Shops
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1 space per 300 sq. ft.
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Vehicle Repair, Services, and Sales
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Fueling Stations
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1 space per service bay, plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft.
|
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Self-Service Vehicle Washing
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2 spaces per washing stall plus 1 space for each vacuum bay
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Full-Service Vehicle Washing
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10 spaces, plus 10 spaces for each wash lane
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Auto Repair
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3 spaces for each service bay
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Auto Dealer
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1 space for every 200 sq. ft., plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.
of outdoor display and service area, plus 1 space per 300 sq. ft.
for parts department
|
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Visitors
|
|
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Hotel, Motel, Glamping
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1 space for each room, plus 1 space for every 200 sq. ft. of
entertainment area, plus 1 per employee
|
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Bed and Breakfast
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1 space for each room, plus 1 per employee
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Institutions
|
|
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Medical and Dental Clinics
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1 space per 200 sq. ft.
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Hospitals
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1 space for each patient bed
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Elementary and Intermediate Schools, Public or Private
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5 spaces, plus 1 for each classroom
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High School, College, Trade School, or Similar Institutions
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1 space for each 10 students, plus 1 for each classroom
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Industrial Uses
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Warehouse and Storage
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1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.
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Wholesaling and Distribution
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1 space per 500 sq. ft
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Manufacturing (Workshops)
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1 space per 500 sq. ft.
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Recycling Facilities
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1 space per 300 sq. ft., plus 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of yard
area
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Data Centers
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1 space per 500 sq. ft.
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Storage, Self-Storage/Personal Storage Facilities
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4 spaces for manager/caretaker office
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Cannabis Uses
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Storefront Retail
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1 space per 250 sq. ft.
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Non-Storefront Retail
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1 space per 750 sq. ft.
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Cultivation, Testing, Distribution
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1 space per 2,500 sq. ft.
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Manufacturing
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1 space per 750 sq. ft.
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Office and Ancillary Uses
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1 space per 250 sq. ft.
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Notes:
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1
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The number of beds used in the calculation shall match the resident
capacity of the home as listed on the required license or permit.
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2
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Parking areas for boarding stables should be treated to prevent
dust and designed to provide for the needs of customers and employees.
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C.
Valet
Parking. Valet parking is subject to review and approval either at
the time the predominant use is approved through the Review Authority
with insurance provisions or later as a specific item by the Community
Development Director. Existing commercial uses utilizing valet parking
must have an approved valet parking plan which includes provisions
for insurance for the patrons to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director.
D.
In-Lieu
Parking Payments. In commercial districts, parking spaces required
by the provisions of this chapter may be satisfied by the payment
of a fee per parking space to the off-street parking fund of the City
prior to issuance of a Building Permit provided that the property
is within an established parking district. Funds placed into the off-street
parking fund pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be used
exclusively for the purpose of acquiring and developing off-street
parking facilities, limited insofar as practicable to the general
vicinity of the premises for which in-lieu payments were made. The
payment shall be in an amount set forth by Council resolution.
E.
Clean
air vehicle parking is required by Title 24, Part 11 (CALGreen) of
the California Building Code.
F.
Transit
Parking. Parking requirements may be reduced (AB 2097 amended Government
Code Section 65863.2).
G.
Joint
Use Parking. Dual use of parking may be allowed where the operating
hours of the uses involved do not overlap. Joint use of parking shall
not exceed 50 percent of the required spaces of any uses involved.
The agreement for joint use shall be in the form of a recorded covenant
and shall be acceptable to the City Attorney. The approval for the
joint use can be granted only by the Commission and shall apply to
Commercial, Visitor-Serving, Public, Industrial, and Mixed-Use Zoning
Districts.
(Prior code § 159.24.040; Ord. 756 5-17-22; Ord. 786 9-19-23)
Accessibility parking requirements shall be designed in a manner
consistent with the standard drawings approved by the State requirements
of the Building Code.
(Prior code § 159.24.050; Ord. 786 9-19-23)
A.
Access.
The following requirements shall govern access to off-street parking
facilities:
1.
All
parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering room so that all
vehicles may enter an abutting street in a forward direction. This
does not apply to the residential projects.
2.
No
parking space shall be located so that a vehicle will maneuver within
20 feet of a vehicular entrance measured from the property line.
3.
A
common driveway may be granted with access for adjoining multifamily
uses.
B.
Commercial
Vehicle Parking. No commercial vehicle exceeding 8 feet in height
and/or 20 feet in combined total length, or towed equipment, shall
park between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on private property
or public rights-of-way in residentially designated areas, unless
the vehicle or vehicles are screened from public view and adjacent
properties and is subject to the approval of the Director. This prohibition
shall not apply to construction sites during the construction process
or to vehicles in the process of making delivery or pickup.
C.
Dimensional
Requirements.
1.
A
minimum unobstructed inside dimension of 20 feet by 20 feet shall
be maintained, for a private 2-car garage or carport. The minimum
unobstructed ceiling height shall be 7 feet, 6 inches.
2.
Parking
structures may be subject to dimensional adjustments based on utilization
(i.e., public or private garage with or without an attendant), but
in no case shall the stall width be less than 9 feet. Reductions in
design standards shall be subject to approval by the Director.
3.
Minimum
parking dimensions shall be as indicated in the following table:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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0°
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9′0″
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9.0
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15.0
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23.0
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—
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9′6″
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9.5
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15.0
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23.0
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—
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10′0″
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10.0
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15.0
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23.0
|
—
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30°
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9′0″
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17.3
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15.0
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18.0
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41.8
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9′6″
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17.8
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15.0
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19.0
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42.4
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10′0″
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18.2
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15.0
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20.0
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42.7
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45°
|
9′0″
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19.8
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15.0
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12.7
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48.3
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9′6″
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20.1
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15.0
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13.4
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48.5
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10′0″
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20.5
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15.0
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14.1
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48.9
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60°
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9′0″
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21.0
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18.0
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10.4
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55.5
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9′6″
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21.2
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18.0
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11.0
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55.6
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|
10′0″
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21.5
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18.0
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11.5
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56.0
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75°
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9′0″
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18.0
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21.0
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18.5
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57.9
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|
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9′6″
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18.5
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21.0
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19.0
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58.2
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|
|
10′0″
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19.2
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21.0
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19.5
|
58.0
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90°
|
9′0″
|
19.0
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24.0
|
9.0
|
—
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9′6″
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19.0
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24.0
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9.5
|
—
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|
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10′0″
|
19.0
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24.0
|
10.0
|
—
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A = Parking angle
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D = Aisle width
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B = Stall width
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E = Curb length per car
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C = Stall depth
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F = Center to center width of double row and aisle
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D.
Residential—Driveways.
1.
Limitation
of Paved Surface. Paved surface shall be limited to 50 percent of
the front yard. Parking areas are required to be continuously paved
starting from vehicle entry point (commonly known as driveway) and
shall extend to all approved parking area. No more than 2 vehicle
entry points or driveways are allowed per parcel. Vehicle entry points
shall conform with all applicable engineering requirements.
2.
Driveways
for a detached and attached 2-car garage shall have a minimum width
of 20 feet and minimum length of 20 feet measured from inside the
sidewalk or apron to the front of the garage. All minimum setbacks
shall also be met.
3.
Driveways
for any additional garages will require approval by the City Engineer.
4.
The
width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed
40 percent of the width of the lot’s street frontage on which
the driveway and any paved area faces. In the case of “L”
or “U” shaped driveways or other configurations besides
perpendicular driveways the paved area of these driveways shall not
exceed 50 percent of the front building setback area.
5.
A
residential driveway providing direct access to a garage shall be
maintained free and clear of all obstructions for its entire width.
6.
Parking
in residential land use districts shall occur as follows:
a.
Motor vehicles are to be parked in areas constructed for vehicles
(i.e., garage, carport, or paved driveway) and shall not be parked
or stored in other portions of the front yard, particularly not on
what is commonly referred to as the front lawn (yard). Special circumstances
to accommodate additional parking will be at Director’s discretion.
b.
Parallel parking spaces shall be 8 feet wide by 24 feet long. The
length may be reduced to 18 feet, if a 6-foot separation (no parking)
is provided between every 2 spaces.
c.
Parking only (no structure) may occur in the front setback with a
minimum of 5 feet landscape buffer from the property line.
F.
Recreational
Vehicle Parking.
1.
Recreational
vehicles (limit 2) may only be parked on a residential lot on the
side of a dwelling unit and shall be screened to a height of 6 feet
from view from any public or private right-of-way behind the front
façade of the main dwelling or, in the case of a corner lot,
behind each façade facing each street or right-of-way.
2.
Recreational
vehicles may be temporarily parked on public or private rights-of-way
in front of residences for not more than 48 continuous hours for the
purposes of loading and unloading. Forty-eight hours must elapse before
the start of a new 48-hour period.
3.
Recreational vehicles expressly specified and allowed under this subsection shall be kept, stored, screened and parked in portions of the side yard area in any residential land use district, particularly not in the front yard. All vehicles stored shall be parked on paved surfaces per Section 17.48.030(F).
G.
Tandem
Parking. The Director may approve an off-street parking program utilizing
limited tandem parking for commercial, public, institutional, and
industrial uses provided that the development requires 150 or more
parking spaces, with no more than a maximum of 10 percent of the total
number of spaces designated as tandem and an attendant is on duty
during the normal hours that the commercial/industrial development
is open for business.
H.
Lighting.
Parking lighting is not always required; however, if lighted parking
areas are required parking areas, such lighting fixtures shall be
located, with provided shields and adjusted, to preclude the direct
spillage/glare onto adjacent properties and street.
I.
Maintenance.
All required parking facilities shall be permanently maintained, free
of litter and debris, and may be posted for parking purposes only.
(Prior code § 159.24.060; Ord. 756 5-17-22; Ord. 786 9-19-23)
A.
Off-Street
Loading Requirements. Every hospital, institution, hotel, motel, commercial,
or industrial building hereafter erected or established shall have
and maintain loading spaces as provided subject to the following standards:
1.
Each
loading berth shall not be less than 45 feet in length and 12 feet
in width exclusive of aisle or maneuvering space and shall have an
overhead clearance of not less than 14 feet.
2.
Such
space may occupy all or any part of any required yard space, except
front and exterior side yards, and shall not be located closer than
50 feet to any lot in any residential zone unless enclosed on all
sides except the entrance by a wall not less than 8 feet in height.
3.
Sufficient
room for turning and maneuvering vehicles shall be provided on the
site so that vehicles shall cross a property line only by driving
forward.
4.
Each
loading berth shall be accessible from a street or alley or from an
aisle or drive connecting with a street or alley.
5.
Entrance
from and exits to streets and alleys shall be designed to minimize
traffic congestion.
6.
The
loading area, aisles, and access drives shall be paved so as to provide
a durable, dustless surface and shall be so graded and drained so
as to dispose of surface water without damage to private or public
properties, streets, or alleys.
7.
Bumper
rails shall be provided at locations where needed for safety or to
protect property.
8.
If
the loading area is illuminated, lighting shall be deflected away
from abutting residential sites so as to cause no annoying glare.
9.
No
repair work or servicing of vehicles shall be conducted in a loading
area.
10.
Off-street loading facilities shall be located on the same site with
the use for which the berths are required.
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11.
If more than one use is located on a site, the number of loading
berths provided shall be equal to the sum of the requirements prescribed
in this title for each use. Where the gross floor area of each use
is below the minimum requirement, the aggregate gross floor area should
be used to determine the number of off-street loading berths and should
be applied to the use requiring the greatest number of loading berths.
12.
At the time of initial occupancy, major alterations or enlargement
of a site or of completion of construction of a structure or of a
major alteration or enlargement of a structure, there shall be provided
off-street loading berth requirements. The number of loading berths
provided for a major alteration or enlargement of a site or structure
shall be in addition to the number existing prior to the alteration
or enlargement.
13.
Space allocated to any off-street loading berth shall not be used
to satisfy the space requirements for any off-street parking facility.
14.
Loading space being maintained in connection with any main building
existing on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter
shall thereafter be maintained so long as the building remains, unless
an equivalent number of such spaces are provided on a contiguous lot
in conformity with the requirements of this chapter; however, this
regulation shall not require the maintenance of such space for any
type of main building other than those specified above.
15.
No loading space which is provided for the purpose of complying with
the provisions of this title shall hereafter be eliminated, reduced,
or converted in any manner below the requirements established in this
title, unless equivalent facilities are provided elsewhere, conforming
to this title.
B.
Loading
Spaces Required. The table below identifies how many loading spaces
are required for all hospitals, institutions, hotels, motels, and
commercial and industrial uses.
|
Total Square Footage of Building Space (gross floor area)
|
Loading Spaces Required
|
|---|---|
|
Commercial and Industrial Buildings
|
|
|
Less than 6,000 sq. ft
|
0
|
|
6,000 – 15,000 sq. ft.
|
1
|
|
15,001 – 40,000 sq. ft.
|
2
|
|
40,001 sq. ft. and over
|
3
|
|
Hotels and motels
|
1
|
|
Hospitals and Institutions
|
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10,000 – 50,000 sq. ft.
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1
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50,001 – 100,000 sq. ft.
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2
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100,001 sq. ft. and over
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3
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(Ord. 786 9-19-23)
