City of Goleta, CA Chapter 17.38 PARKING AND LOADING

§ 17.38.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide development standards to ensure the following:

A. Adequate off-street vehicle and bicycle parking and loading facilities are provided for new development and major alterations to existing development;

B. Minimize the negative environmental impacts that can result from parking lots, driveways, and drive aisles within parking lots;

C. Establish standards and regulations for parking, loading, and vehicle circulation areas that minimize conflicts between pedestrian and vehicles, provide landscaped islands and strips, and, where appropriate, create buffers from surrounding land uses;

D. Offer flexible means of minimizing the amount of area devoted to parking by allowing reductions in the number of required spaces in transit-served locations and for shared parking facilities; and

E. Reduce urban run-off and heat island effects from paving in parking lots.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6)

§ 17.38.020 Applicability.

A. New Buildings and Land Uses. On-site parking must be provided at the time any main building or structure is erected, when there is any new or expanded land use, or when a change in an existing land use occurs.

B. Reconstruction, Expansion, or Change of Use in Existing Non-Residential Buildings. When a change of use, expansion of a use, or expansion of floor area creates an increase of 10 percent or more in the number of required on-site parking or loading spaces, additional on-site parking and loading must be provided for such addition, enlargement, or change in use and not for the entire building or site. The existing parking must be maintained. If the number of existing parking spaces is greater than the requirements for such use, the number of spaces in excess of the prescribed minimum may be counted toward meeting the parking requirements for the addition, enlargement, or change in use. A change in occupancy is not considered a change in use, unless the new occupant is in a different use classification than the former occupant.

C. Alterations that Increase the Number of Dwelling Units. Except in the case of accessory dwelling units, the creation of additional dwelling units through the alteration of an existing building or construction of an additional structure or structures requires on-site parking to serve the new dwelling units, either through existing or through new parking spaces.

D. When Constructed. Construction of required parking facilities must be completed and the spaces available for use before a Certificate of Occupancy may be issued.

E. Damage or Destruction. When a use that has been involuntarily damaged or destroyed is reestablished, off-street parking or loading facilities must also be re-established or continued in operation in an amount equal to the number of parking spaces and loading facilities maintained at the time of such damage or destruction.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6)

§ 17.38.030 General Provisions.

A. Existing Parking and Loading.

1. No existing parking and/or loading serving any use may be reduced in amount or changed in design, location, or maintenance below the requirements for such use, unless equivalent substitute facilities are provided.

2. No property owner may sublease, sub-rent, or otherwise encumber the required off-street parking spaces, unless specifically allowed pursuant to this chapter.

3. Existing off-street parking spaces that are not required for the development on site may be used for other uses pursuant to this chapter.

4. Required off-street parking must not be used for storage or other non-parking related uses.

B. Nonconforming Parking or Loading.

1. An existing use of land or structure will not be deemed to be nonconforming solely because of lack of on-site parking or loading facilities required by this chapter, provided that facilities used for on-site parking and/or loading are not reduced further in number.

2. Any resurfacing and/or restriping of parking areas may remain nonconforming, provided there is not an increase in the nonconforming parking or loading.

C. Accessibility. Required parking for non-residential uses must be accessible during all business hours.

D. Materials. All areas on which parking or loading occurs, including both required and additional parking, must be paved with a minimum of two inches of asphalt, concrete, interlocking masonry pavers, or other permeable material on a suitable base and may not be on grassy lawn areas unless using a form of grassblock or grasscrete.

E. Valet Parking. Valet, or “stacked” parking is allowed if an attendant is present to move vehicles. If valet parking managed by an attendant is used for required parking spaces, an acceptable form of guarantee must be filed with the Director ensuring that an attendant will be present when necessary for operation.

F. Vehicle Lifts. The use of vehicle lifts to accommodate parking on lots with residential uses shall be limited to subterranean lift systems.

G. Residential Garage Conversion. The conversion of residential garages into additional living space for the primary unit is allowed only if an equivalent number of permanent, covered off-street parking spaces will be provided on site.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6)

§ 17.38.040 Required Parking Spaces.

A. Minimum Number of Spaces Required. In all Zoning Districts, each use classification stated in Table 17.38.040(A), Required On-Site Parking Spaces, must provide at least the minimum number of required on-site parking spaces. For accessory uses, additional parking is required according to the parking requirements listed for that specific type of accessory use.

1. Exception. No parking is required where a use qualifies for a waiver under Government Code Section 65863.2.

TABLE 17.38.040(A): REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES
Use Classification	Required Parking Spaces and Additional Regulations
Residential Uses
Single-Unit Dwelling	2 covered spaces per dwelling unit. See Section 17.07.040(B) for exceptions in RS.
Multiple-Unit Development
Studio	1 space per unit.	One covered space must be designated for each unit. One additional guest parking space must be provided for every 3 units.
One-bedroom units	1.5 spaces per unit.
Two or more bedrooms	2 spaces per unit.
Group Residential	1 space per 4 beds, plus 1 for every 10 units.
Mobile Home Parks	2 spaces per site which may be in tandem, 1 space for every 5 sites for guest parking.
Residential Care
Small	None in addition to what is required for the residential use.
Large	1 space for every 4 beds.
Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing	1 space per 2 units.
Public/Quasi-Public Uses
Cemetery	As determined by the Review Authority.
Colleges and Trade Schools	1 space per 5 members of the school population (including students, faculty, and staff) based on maximum enrollment.
Community Assembly	1 space for each 4 permanent seats in main assembly area, or 1 space for every 50 sq. ft. of assembly area where temporary or moveable seats are provided.
Community Garden	None.
Cultural Institutions and Facilities	Performing Arts Centers: 1 space for each 4 permanent seats in main assembly area, or 1 for every 50 sq. ft. of assembly area where temporary or moveable seats are provided.
	Galleries, Libraries and Museums: 1 space for every 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
	Other establishments: as determined by the Review Authority.
Day Care Facility	1 space for each 10 students/clients, plus 1 drop-off/loading space for each 10 students/clients. These standards are based on the capacity the facility is licensed to accommodate.
Emergency Shelter	2 spaces for facility staff.
Government Buildings	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area.
Hospital	1 space per 2 beds plus one space per 3 employees.
Park and Recreation Facilities	As determined by the Review Authority.
Parking, Public or Private	1 space per attendant station (in addition to the spaces that are available on the site).
Public Safety Facilities	As determined by the Review Authority.
Schools, Private	Elementary and Middle Schools: 1.5 spaces per classroom, plus 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of office area. High Schools: 6 spaces per classroom.
Skilled Nursing Facility	1 space per 2 beds plus 1 space per 3 employees.
Social Service Facilities	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area.
Commercial Use Classifications
Adult-Oriented Business	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Animal Care, Sales and Services
Animal Sales and Grooming	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Boarding, Kennel	1 space per employee, plus an area for loading and unloading animals on site.
Veterinary Services	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area.
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Auction	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Automobile/Vehicle Sales, Rentals, and Leasing	1 space per 3,000 sq. ft. of lot area for customer and employee parking. Any accessory auto repair: 2 spaces per service bay.
Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major	4 spaces per service bay. 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of any retail or office on site.
Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Minor	4 spaces per service bay. 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of any retail or office on site.
Service and Gas Station	4 spaces per service bay, if service bays are included on site. 1 per 300 sq. ft. of any retail or office on site. Spaces at each pump may count toward required parking provided a minimum of 2 separate spaces are provided.
Automobile/Vehicle Washing	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of any indoor sales, office, or lounge areas.
Building Materials, Sales and Service	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area plus 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area.
Business Services	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area.
Cannabis Microbusiness	Based on the individual uses that make up the microbusiness.
Cannabis Retail
Storefront Retailer	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Non-Storefront Retailer	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of office floor area, plus 1 space for each fleet vehicle.
Catering Services	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area.
Check-Cashing Business	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area.
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of assembly area.
Eating and Drinking Establishments	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of floor area of space devoted to patrons.
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Services	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area.
Food and Beverage Sales	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Funeral Parlors and Interment Services	1 space for each 4 permanent seats in assembly areas. In addition, 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of office area or 1 for every 50 sq. ft. of assembly area where temporary or moveable seats are provided.
Information Technology Services	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area
Instructional Services	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Live/Work Units	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of non-residential floor area plus 1 space for each residential unit.
Lodging and Visitor-Services
Hotels and Motels; Time Share Uses	1 space per guest room, plus 1 space per 5 employees.
Maintenance and Repair Services	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area, plus 1 space for each fleet vehicle.
Media Production Facility	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Medical, Dental, and Health-Related Services	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area.
Nurseries and Garden Centers	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area; including outdoor display area.
Outdoor Sales	As determined by the Review Authority.
Professional Services	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area
Personal Services	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Recreational Vehicle Parks	As determined by the Review Authority.
Retail Sales	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Industrial Uses
Automobile Wrecking/Junk Yard	1 space per 2 employees.
Cannabis Cultivation	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Cannabis Distribution	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area.
Cannabis Manufacturing	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Cannabis Testing	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Construction and Materials Yards	As determined by the Review Authority.
Custom Manufacturing	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Heavy Manufacturing	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Limited Industrial	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Oil and Gas Facilities	As determined by the Review Authority.
R&D and Technology	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area.
Vehicle/Equipment Facilities	As determined by the Review Authority.
Wholesale Trade, Warehouse, Storage and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and Explosives Storage	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area.
Indoor Warehousing and Storage	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area.
Outdoor Storage Yard	As determined by the Review Authority.
Personal Storage	1 space per 15,000 sq. ft. of floor area. However, a minimum of 5 spaces must be provided.
Wholesaling and Distribution	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area.
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Communication Facilities	As determined by the Review Authority.
Light Fleet-Based Services	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of office floor area, plus 1 space for each fleet vehicle.
Transportation Passenger Terminals	As determined by the Review Authority.
Utilities, Major	As determined by the Review Authority.
Agricultural Uses
Agricultural Processing	As determined by the Review Authority.
Agricultural Support Services	As determined by the Review Authority.
Animal Raising	As determined by the Review Authority.
Crop Cultivation	2 spaces per acre of cultivated land.
Farmers’ Stand	None in addition to what is required for the agricultural use.
Greenhouse	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. floor area.
Accessory Uses
Caretaker Unit	1 space
Family Day Care
Small	None in addition to what is required for the residential use.
Large	None in addition to what is required for the residential use.

B. Calculation of Required Spaces. The number of required parking spaces must be calculated according to the following rules:

1. Employees. Where an on-site parking or loading requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to employees, the number of employees must be based on the total employees employed by the use;

2. Bedrooms. Where an on-site parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to bedrooms, any rooms having the potential of being a bedroom and meeting the standards of the California Building Code as a sleeping room must be counted as a bedroom;

3. Students or Clients. Where a parking or loading requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to students, the number is assumed to be the number of students or clients at the State-certified capacity or at Building Code occupancy where no State certification is required; and

4. Seats. Where parking requirements are stated as a ratio of parking spaces to seats, each 30 inches of bench-type seating at maximum seating capacity is counted as one seat.

C. Sites with Multiple Uses. If more than one type of land use is located on a site, the number of required on-site parking spaces and loading spaces must be equal to the sum of the requirements calculated separately for each use, unless a reduction is approved pursuant to this chapter.

D. Calculation of Parking Requirements for Industrial Uses. The following standards apply when calculating the required number of parking spaces for Industrial uses:

1. Specified Tenants. Where tenants are specified and listed by name of company, parking is calculated according to uses identified on the floor plan; and

2. Unspecified Tenants. Where tenants are not specified, and the use described on the plans is industrial or warehouse, parking is calculated based on 25 percent of the floor space being used for office uses, and 75 percent of the space being used for warehouse use, based on the parking ratios for those uses specified in Table 17.38.040(A), above.

E. Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations. The number of required parking spaces for an existing use shall be reduced by the amount necessary to accommodate electric vehicle charging stations and any associated equipment that interfere with, reduce, eliminate, or in any way impact the required parking spaces for the existing uses.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6; Ord. 20-09 § 5; Ord. 21-07 § 4; Ord. 22-02 § 8; Ord. 22-06 § 4; Ord. 23-05 § 4; Ord. No. 24-05, 12/3/2024; Ord. 25-05, 9/2/2025; Ord. 25-10, 12/2/2025)

§ 17.38.050 Parking Reductions.

The number of on-site parking spaces required by Section 17.38.040, Parking and Loading—Required Parking Spaces, may be reduced by the Review Authority, as follows:

A. Motorcycle and Moped Parking. Motorcycle and moped parking may be used to substitute up to five percent of required automobile parking for any use.

B. Shared Parking. Where shared parking serving more than one use will be provided, the total combined number of required parking spaces may be reduced up to 50 percent with the approval of a Land Use Permit or an otherwise required discretionary action, if the Review Authority finds that:

1. The peak hours of use will not overlap or coincide to the degree that peak demand for parking spaces from all uses will be greater than the total supply of spaces;

2. The proposed shared parking provided will be adequate to serve each use at its peak demand;

3. A parking demand study has been prepared by a traffic engineer and supports the proposed reduction; and

4. In the case of a shared parking facility that serves more than one property, a Conjunctive Parking Agreement has been prepared consistent with the provisions of Section 17.38.070(C), Off-Site Parking, below.

C. Other Parking Reductions. Required parking may be further reduced through approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan, or Modification.

1. In considering a required parking reduction, the Review Authority may consider an approved Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM). In determining the parking reduction for a TDM Program, the Review Authority must consider whether the Program includes the following:

a. Promotion of telecommuting;

b. Establishment of flexible work schedules;

c. Provision of incentives for carpooling;

d. Provision of vanpools;

e. Support for car sharing/ride sharing;

f. Guaranteed ride home programs;

g. Provision of pedestrian amenities on site;

h. Provision of bicycle facilities and amenities on site; and

i. Bus pass programs for employees and/or residents.

D. OT District Redevelopment. In the OT District, where existing development with nonconforming parking is replaced with new development or a change of use, the new development or change of use shall receive a parking credit equal to the number of required automobile parking spaces unmet by the previous development or use.

E. Senior Housing and Income-Restricted Units. Multiple-Unit Development housing units required parking spaces for senior housing or income-restricted units shall be reduced by 25%.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6; Ord. 24-01, 4/16/2024; Ord. 25-10, 12/2/2025)

§ 17.38.060 Parking In-Lieu Fee.

A parking assessment district may be created for all or part of Old Town. If a parking assessment district has been established, a fee may be paid to the City in-lieu of providing required parking within the district.

A. In-Lieu Fee Amount. The amount of the in-lieu fee must be calculated and paid as set forth in a resolution of the City Council.

B. Use of Funds. In-lieu fees must be used for the acquisition of land and/or construction of off-street parking facilities located in the parking assessment district.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6)

§ 17.38.070 Location of Required Parking.

A. Residential Uses.

1. Single-Unit Dwellings.

a. Required Parking. Required parking for single-unit dwellings must be located on the same lot as the dwelling served. Required parking may not be located within required front or side setbacks.

b. Additional Parking. Additional parking spaces beyond those that are required as part of the permitted or allowable land use may be located anywhere on the subject lot, including setbacks, and in any configuration.

2. Other Residential Uses. Required parking for residential uses other than single-unit dwellings must be on the same lot as the dwelling or use they serve or at an off-site location as provided in subsection C, Off-Site Parking. Required parking may not be located within a required front or street side setback.

B. Non-Residential Uses. Required parking spaces serving non-residential uses must be located on site a minimum of 10 feet from any right-of-way or at an off-site parking location as provided below in subsection C, Off-Site Parking.

C. Off-Site Parking. Parking for uses other than single-unit dwellings may be provided off site with Review Authority approval of a Conjunctive Parking Agreement, provided the following standards are met in addition to applicable setback standards provided in subsections A and B above.

1. Location.

a. Residential Uses. Any off-site parking must be located within 200 feet, measured along a pedestrian route, of the unit served.

b. Non-Residential Uses. Any off-site parking must be located within 500 feet, measured along a pedestrian route, of the principal entrance containing the use(s) for which the parking is required.

2. Conjunctive Parking Agreement. A written agreement between the landowner(s) and the City, in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney, must be executed and recorded in the office of the County Recorder. The agreement must include:

a. A guarantee among the landowner(s) for access to and use of the parking facility; and

b. A guarantee that the spaces to be provided will be maintained and reserved for the uses served for as long as such uses are in operation.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6; Ord. 21-07 § 4)

§ 17.38.080 Trailers and Recreational Vehicle Parking/Storage.

A. Trailers and recreational vehicles (RVs) may be parked/stored anywhere on a residentially zoned lot, subject to Section 17.38.030, Parking and Loading—General Provisions, and all of the following provisions:

1. No more than one trailer or RV may be parked/stored on a single lot outside of either a fully enclosed structure or an area on the lot that is fully screened by a fence, freestanding wall, or hedge of at least five feet in height, subject to Section 17.24.090, Regulations Applying to Multiple Districts—Fences, Freestanding Walls, and Hedges.

2. The owner of the trailer or RV must reside on the same lot where it is being parked/stored.

3. The trailer or RV must be capable of operation and if required to be registered, must have a current, unexpired registration with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

4. The trailer or RV must not be occupied for living purposes on a site longer than 14 days in a six-month period, except as authorized in Section 17.01.040(B)(6), Introductory Provisions— Applicability.

5. The trailer or RV must not project into the public right-of-way, impede vision clearance, or cause any other public safety hazards while parked and/or stored.

B. The use of trailers and RVs within the City shall also be subject to Goleta Municipal Code, Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic and Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6)

§ 17.38.090 Bicycle Parking.

A. Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Short-term bicycle parking must be provided in order to serve shoppers, customers, guests, and other visitors to a site who generally stay for less than four hours.

1. Parking Spaces Required. For the following uses, the number of short-term bicycle parking spaces must be equal to at least 10 percent of the number of required automobile parking spaces, with a minimum of three bicycle parking spaces provided per establishment.

a. Multiple-unit residential, group residential, and SRO housing with five or more units.

b. All uses in the Public/Quasi-Public Use Classification.

c. All uses in the Commercial Use Classification, except for the following:

i. Animal Care, Sales, and Services; or

ii. Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services.

2. Location. Short-term bicycle parking must be located outside of the public right-of-way when feasible, must not encroach upon pedestrian walkways, and must be within 100 feet of a main entrance to the use it serves.

a. Commercial Centers. Co-location of required bicycle parking for multiple tenant spaces is permissible.

b. Old Town District. Bicycle parking in the Old Town District may be located in the public right-of-way with an Encroachment Permit, provided an unobstructed sidewalk clearance of six feet is maintained for pedestrians at all times.

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

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

FIGURE 17.38.090(A): SHORT-TERM BICYCLE PARKING

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

1. Parking Spaces Required.

a. Residential Uses. A minimum of one long-term bicycle parking space must be provided for every unit for multiple-unit residential and group residential projects.

b. Other Uses. Any use with 25 or more full-time-equivalent employees must provide long-term bicycle parking at a minimum ratio of one space per 10 vehicle spaces with a minimum of one long-term space.

c. Public or Private Parking Use. Long-term bicycle parking must be provided at a minimum ratio of one space per 10 vehicle spaces with a minimum of one long-term space.

2. Location. Long-term bicycle parking must be located on the same lot as the use it serves. In public or private parking uses, long-term bicycle parking must be located near an entrance to the structure or parking lot.

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

4. Security. Long-term bicycle parking must be located in one or more of the following:

a. An enclosed bicycle locker;

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

c. A secure area within a building or structure; or

d. Another type of secure area approved by the Review Authority.

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

C. Bicycle Charging. For required bicycle parking pursuant to subsections A and B above, one charging electrical outlet is required for every 10 required bicycle parking spaces.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6; Ord. 21-07 § 4)

§ 17.38.100 On-Site Loading.

A. Loading Spaces Required. Every new commercial and industrial building and every building enlarged by more than 5,000 square feet of floor area that is to be occupied by a use requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles or trucks of material or merchandise must provide off-street loading and unloading areas as follows.

TABLE 17.38.100(A): REQUIRED LOADING SPACES
Floor Area (sq. ft.)	Required Loading Spaces
0—5,000	0
5,001—30,000	1
30,001—90,000	2
90,001—150,000	3
150,001—230,000	4
230,001 +	1 per each additional 100,000 square feet or portion thereof.

1. Multi-Tenant Buildings. The floor area of the entire building must be used in determining spaces for multi-tenant buildings. A common loading area may be required if each tenant space is not provided a loading area. Drive-in, roll-up doors for multi-tenant industrial projects may be substituted for required loading areas.

2. Additional Loading Spaces Required. The required number of loading spaces may be increased by the Review Authority to ensure that trucks will not be loaded, unloaded, or stored on public streets. Such requirement must be based on the anticipated frequency of truck pickups and deliveries and of the truck storage requirements of the use for which the on-site loading spaces are required.

B. Location.

1. All required loading spaces must be located on the same site as the use served.

2. No loading space for vehicles over two-ton capacity may be closer than 50 feet to any property in a Residential “R” Zone District, unless completely enclosed by building walls, or a uniformly solid fence or wall, or any combination thereof, not less than six feet in height and loading activities are prohibited between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m..

3. No permitted or required loading space can be located within 25 feet of the nearest point of any street intersection.

4. No loading space may be located within a front or street-side setback or in the public right-of-way.

C. Minimum Size. Each loading space required by this section must not be less than 10 feet wide, 30 feet long, and 14 feet high, exclusive of driveways for ingress and egress, maneuvering areas, and setbacks.

D. Driveways for Ingress and Egress and Maneuvering Areas. Each loading space required by this section must be provided with driveways for ingress and egress and maneuvering space of the same type, and meeting the same criteria required for on-site parking spaces. Truck-maneuvering areas must not encroach into required parking areas, travel-ways, or street rights-of-way.

E. Surfacing. All open loading spaces must be improved with a compacted base, not less than five inches thick, surfaced with not less than three inches of plant-mix asphalt, concrete, or comparable material approved by the Review Authority.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6)

§ 17.38.110 Parking Area Design and Development Standards.

Parking areas must be designed and developed consistent with the following standards.

A. Size of Parking Spaces. Parking spaces must meet the minimum dimensions required by this subsection. Screening walls, roof support posts, columns, or other structural members, equipment, and work benches must not intrude into the required dimensions for parking spaces.

1. Residential Uses. Eight and one-half feet by 16.5 feet.

2. Non-Residential Uses. Nine feet by 16.5 feet.

3. Motorcycle and Moped Spaces. Four feet by nine feet, and all motorcycle and moped parking areas must be clearly marked and dedicated to these vehicles.

4. Parallel Parking Spaces. 22 feet by eight feet.

5. Compact Spaces. Where allowed pursuant to a Modification or through a Discretionary Approval, compact spaces must have a minimum width of eight feet and depth of 14.5 feet.

6. Overhang. Parking stall lengths, except for parallel spaces, may be reduced by two feet where the parking stall is designed to abut a landscaped area or sidewalk that has a minimum of seven feet. This landscape area must be protected by a wheel stop (or a curb where one already exists).

FIGURE 17.38.110(A)(6): VEHICLE OVERHANG

B. Parking Lot Configuration. Parking lot widths must be consistent with the following based on the angle of parking spaces and lot traffic patterns.

FIGURE 17.38.110(B-1): ONE-WAY WITH PARALLEL PARKING

FIGURE 17.38.110(B-2): TWO-WAY WITH PARALLEL PARKING

FIGURE 17.38.110(B-3): ONE-WAY WITH ANGLED PARKING (W1)

FIGURE 17.38.110(B-4): ONE-WAY WITH ANGLED PARKING (W2)

FIGURE 17.38.110(B-5): ONE-WAY WITH ANGLED PARKING (W3)

FIGURE 17.38.110(B-6): ONE-WAY WITH ANGLED PARKING (W4)

FIGURE 17.38.110(B-7): TWO-WAY WITH ANGLED PARKING (W1)

FIGURE 17.38.110(B-8): TWO-WAY WITH ANGLED PARKING (W2)

FIGURE 17.38.110(B-9): TWO-WAY WITH ANGLED PARKING (W3)

FIGURE 17.38.110(B-10): TWO-WAY WITH ANGLED PARKING (W4)

TABLE 17.38.110(A): PARKING DIMENSIONS (ONE-WAY TRAFFIC)
Angle (in degrees)	W1			W2			W3			W4
	8.0′ Stall Width	8.5′ Stall Width	9.0′ Stall Width	8.0′ Stall Width	8.5′ Stall Width	9.0′ Stall Width	8.0′ Stall Width	8.5′ Stall Width	9.0′ Stall Width	8.0′ Stall Width	8.5′ Stall Width	9.0′ Stall Width
30	24.0	25.0	25.0	36.0	38.5	38.5	33.5	36.0	36.0	31.0	33.0	33.0
35	24.5	26.0	26.0	37.5	40.5	40.5	35.5	38.0	38.0	33.0	35.5	35.5
40	25.5	26.5	26.5	39.0	42.0	42.0	37.0	40.0	40.0	35.0	37.5	37.5
45	26.0	27.5	27.5	40.5	43.5	43.5	38.5	41.5	41.5	36.5	39.0	39.0
50	26.5	28.0	28.0	41.5	45.0	45.0	39.5	43.0	43.0	38.0	41.0	41.0
55	27.0	29.0	28.5	42.5	46.5	46.0	40.5	44.5	44.0	39.0	42.5	42.0
60	28.0	31.5	30.0	43.5	49.5	48.0	42.0	47.5	46.5	41.0	46.0	45.0
65	30.0	34.0	33.0	46.0	52.0	51.0	44.5	51.0	48.5	43.5	49.5	48.0
70	32.0	36.5	35.0	48.0	54.5	53.0	47.0	53.5	52.0	46.0	52.5	51.0
75	34.0	38.5	37.5	50.0	56.5	55.5	49.0	56.0	54.5	48.5	55.0	54.0
80	36.0	41.0	39.5	51.5	58.5	57.5	51.0	58.0	57.0	50.5	57.5	56.5
85	37.5	42.5	41.5	53.0	60.0	59.0	52.5	60.0	58.5	52.5	59.5	58.5
90	39.0	44.5	43.5	54.0	61.5	60.5	54.0	61.5	60.5	54.0	61.5	60.5

Specifications for any parking angle not specifically enumerated can be determined by interpolation from the above table.

TABLE 17.38.110(B): PARKING DIMENSIONS (TWO-WAY TRAFFIC)
Angle (in degrees)	W1			W2			W3			W4
	8.0′ Stall Width	8.5′ Stall Width	9.0′ Stall Width	8.0′ Stall Width	8.5′ Stall Width	9.0′ Stall Width	8.0′ Stall Width	8.5′ Stall Width	9.0′ Stall Width	8.0′ Stall Width	8.5′ Stall Width	9.0′ Stall Width
30	32.0	33.0	33.0	44.5	47.0	47.0	42.0	44.5	44.5	39.5	41.5	41.5
35	33.0	34.0	34.0	46.0	49.0	49.0	44.0	46.0	46.5	41.5	43.5	43.5
40	33.5	35.0	35.0	47.5	50.5	50.5	45.5	48.0	48.0	43.0	45.5	45.5
45	34.5	35.5	35.5	48.5	52.0	52.0	47.0	50.0	50.0	45.0	47.5	47.5
50	35.0	36.5	36.5	50.0	53.0	53.0	48.0	51.0	51.0	46.0	49.0	49.0
55	35.5	37.0	37.0	50.5	54.0	54.0	49.0	52.5	52.5	47.5	50.5	50.5
60	35.5	37.0	37.0	51.5	55.0	55.0	50.0	53.5	53.5	48.5	52.0	52.0
65	35.5	37.5	37.5	51.5	55.5	55.5	50.5	54.0	54.0	49.5	52.5	52.5
70	36.0	37.5	37.5	51.5	55.5	55.5	51.0	54.5	54.5	50.0	53.5	53.5
75	36.0	38.5	37.5	51.5	56.5	55.5	51.0	56.0	54.5	50.0	55.0	53.5
80	36.0	41.5	39.5	51.5	58.5	57.5	51.0	58.0	57.0	50.5	57.5	56.5
85	37.5	42.5	41.5	53.0	60.0	59.0	52.5	60.0	58.5	52.5	59.5	58.5
90	39.0	44.5	43.5	54.0	61.5	60.5	54.0	61.5	60.5	54.0	61.5	60.5

Specifications for any parking angle not specifically enumerated can be determined by interpolation from the above table.

C. Striping and Marking.

1. Each parking space must be clearly striped with paint or other similar distinguishable material, except spaces established in a garage or carport having not more than three parking spaces.

2. Striping for parking spaces may be modified by the Zoning Administrator if there is a dual use of the parking facility or if an alternate surfacing material approved by the City. In approving such modification, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to require suitable alternate means of marking the spaces.

D. Wheel Stops. Wheel stops must be provided for parking lots with a slope of more than three percent, except that the installation of wheel stops is optional for parking stalls oriented at right angles to the direction of slope. Wheel stops are also required on the perimeter of parking lots that are adjacent to walls, fences, or pedestrian walkways, and when abutting landscaped areas.

E. Shopping Cart Storage. When there are businesses that utilize shopping carts, adequate temporary shopping cart storage areas must be well-distributed throughout the parking area.

1. No temporary storage of shopping carts is allowed on pedestrian walkways outside of buildings.

2. Cart storage may be located adjacent to buildings provided the cart storage is physically separated from the pedestrian walkway and pedestrian walkway is a minimum of four feet wide.

3. Shopping carts must have disabling devices, which are activated when they cross a barrier at the perimeter of the premises.

F. Parking Access.

1. Forward Entry. Parking areas of four or more spaces must be provided with suitable maneuvering room so that all vehicles therein may enter an abutting street in a forward direction.

2. Driveway Length. Driveways providing direct access from a public street to a garage or carport must be at least 20 feet in depth.

3. Driveway Width.

a. The minimum width of a driveway serving one to two residences must be no less than 12 feet total. The maximum width is 20 feet.

b. The minimum width of a driveway serving three to seven residential unit is eight feet for a one-way driveway, or 14 feet for a two-way driveway.

c. The minimum width of a driveway serving seven or more residential or commercial uses is 10 feet for a one-way driveway, or 20 feet for a two-way driveway.

d. The maximum driveway width for non-residential uses is 20 feet for a one-way driveway and 33 feet for a two-way driveway.

4. Driveway Accessibility. Driveways must be free of obstruction and accessible to all required parking.

G. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations must be provided consistent with Title 15 (Building and Construction).

H. Surfacing. All parking areas must be paved and improved, and all sites must be properly drained, subject to the approval of the Public Works Director.

1. Cross-Grades. Cross-grades must be designed for slower stormwater flow and to direct stormwater toward landscaping, bio-retention areas, or other water collection/treatment areas.

2. Overflow Parking Areas. Permeable materials must be used in all overflow parking areas and installed in accordance with manufacturer recommended specifications.

3. Low Traffic Areas. Turf grids, grassblock permeable pavers, gravel, or similar materials must be installed in areas of low traffic or infrequent use wherever feasible.

I. Perimeter Curbing. A six-inch wide and six-inch high concrete curb must be provided along the outer edge of the parking facility, except where said paved area abuts a fence or wall. Curbs separating landscaped areas from parking areas must be designed to allow stormwater runoff to pass through.

J. Heat Island Reduction. In order to reduce ambient surface temperatures in parking areas, at least 50 percent of the areas not landscaped must be shaded, of light-colored materials with a Solar Reflectance Index of at least 29, or a combination of shading and light-colored materials.

1. Shade may be provided by tree canopies. If shade is provided by tree canopies, the amount of required shading is to be reached within 15 years.

2. Shade may also be provided by shade structures, subject to Design Review.

K. Landscaping. Landscaping of parking areas must be provided and maintained according to the general standards of Chapter 17.34, Landscaping, as well as the standards of this subsection for all parking areas:

1. Landscape Area Required. A minimum of 10 percent of any parking area, excluding setbacks, must be landscaped.

2. Materials. All landscape planting areas that are not dedicated to trees or shrubs must be permeable. No hardscape materials are permitted in designated planting areas.

3. Layout. Landscaped areas must be well-distributed throughout the parking area.

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

5. Trees. One tree must be provided per four parking spaces unless a lesser amount is approved through Design Review.

L. Screening. Parking areas containing 10 or more spaces must be screened from public streets, according to the following standards.

1. Height. Screening of parking lots from adjacent public streets must be three feet in height.

a. A reduced height for screening devices of up to 18 inches is permissible when permitted display of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, manufactured homes, boats, motorcycles, and utility trailers is allowed adjacent to public streets.

2. Materials. Screening must be consistent with the following:

a. Walls. Plain concrete blocks are not allowed as a screening wall material unless capped and finished with stucco or other material;

b. Fences. Use of chain-link for screening purposes is prohibited;

c. Planting. Plant materials consisting of compact plants that form an opaque screen. Such plant materials must achieve a minimum height of two feet within 18 months after initial installation; and

d. Berms. Berms planted with grass, ground cover, or other low-growing plant materials that meet the height requirement for screening.

M. Circulation and Safety.

1. Visibility. Clear sight lines must be provided for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists entering individual parking spaces, circulating within a parking facility, and entering or exiting a parking facility.

2. Services. Parking lots must be designed so that sanitation, emergency, and other public service vehicles can provide service without backing unreasonable distances or making other dangerous or hazardous turning movements.

3. Pedestrian Access. Separate vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems must be provided where possible. Multiple-unit residential developments must provide pedestrian access that is separate and distinct from driveways. Parking areas for commercial and mixed-use developments that are 80 feet or more in depth and/or include 25 or more parking spaces must have distinct and dedicated pedestrian access from the commercial use to parking areas and public sidewalks, according to the following standards:

a. Connection to Public Sidewalk. An on-site walkway must connect the main building entry to a public sidewalk on each street frontage;

b. Materials and Width. Walkways must provide at least five feet of unobstructed width and be hard-surfaced;

c. Identification. Pedestrian walkways must be clearly differentiated from driveways, parking aisles, and parking and loading spaces through the use of elevation changes, a different paving material, or similar method; and

d. Separation. Where a pedestrian walkway is parallel and adjacent to an auto travel lane, it must be raised and separated from the auto travel lane by a raised curb at least four inches high, bollards, or another physical barrier.

N. Alternative Parking Area Designs. Where an applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Review Authority that variations in the requirements of this section are warranted in order to achieve to environmental design and green building objectives, including, without limitation, achieving certification under the LEED™ Green Building Rating System or equivalent, an alternative parking area design may be approved.

O. Maintenance. Parking lots, including landscaped areas, driveways, and loading areas, must be maintained free of refuse, debris, or other accumulated matter and must be kept in good repair for the life of the project.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6; Ord. 24-01, 4/16/2024)