A.
Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote land use compatibility,
traffic safety, and to improve air quality by providing sufficient
off-street parking and maneuvering areas on appropriate surfaces for
all uses.
B.
Applicability.
1.
Applicability
of Standards. Every use or additions shall, prior to building, occupancy,
or permit issuance, provide off-street parking and traffic movement
areas consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
2.
Minimum
Standards. The standards in this chapter are considered minimums,
and more extensive parking provisions as a condition of project approval
may be required by a review authority for a discretionary permit.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
New
Parking Facilities. The design of new parking facilities not otherwise
exempt from the requirements of this chapter shall be reviewed in
conjunction with the Building Permit and any other land use or development
permit required for a project. A site plan shall be submitted to the
Director in conjunction with the required permit(s) and shall include
sufficient detail to determine compliance with the provisions of this
chapter.
B.
Modification
of Existing Parking Facilities. Modification or improvement to an
existing parking facility that changes the parking space layout, configuration,
number of stalls, or landscaping shall first require Director review
and approval.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
The following parking facility improvements are considered minor
in nature in that the number or configuration of parking spaces is
not altered. These and similar minor improvements shall be exempt
from permit requirements:
A.
Resurfacing,
slurry coating, and re-striping of a parking area with identical delineation
of parking spaces;
B.
Repair
or replacement of damaged planters and curbs in the same location;
and
C.
Repair
of any defects in the surface of the parking area, including holes
and cracks.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
Parking Spaces Required by Type of Use. Table 3-8 (Off-Street Parking
Space Requirements) includes the number of off-street parking spaces
required for specific land uses. These standards shall apply at the
time a new structure is erected, when an existing structure is altered
or enlarged, when a new land use is established, and/or when a land
use is intensified by the addition of floor space or seating capacity,
unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
B.
Uses Not Listed. Where the parking requirements for a land use are
not specifically listed in Table 3-8 (Off-Street Parking Space Requirements),
below, the parking requirements for the use shall be determined by
the director. The director shall establish a parking standard based
on the similarity and parking demand of listed uses.
C.
Calculation of Spaces Required.
1.
Gross Floor Area. For this chapter, "floor area" for offices,
merchandising, or service types of uses shall mean the gross floor
area used, or intended to be used, for service to the public as customers,
patrons, clients, patients, or tenants, including areas occupied by
fixtures and equipment used for display or sale of merchandise. Floor
area does not include areas used principally for non-public purposes,
including kitchens, storage, incidental repair, processing or packaging
of merchandise, show windows, offices incidental to the management
or maintenance of stores or structures, toilet or restrooms, utilities,
dressing rooms, or fitting or alteration rooms.
2.
Fractional Spaces. Fractional parking space requirements shall
be rounded up to the next whole space.
D.
Parking Required On Site. All required parking shall be located on the same parcel or development site as the uses served, except for parking located off site in compliance with Section 18.38.130 (Off-Site Designated Parking: Alternate Parking Location).
E.
Parking in Density Bonus Projects. For the number of parking spaces required for density bonus projects see Section 18.66.050(B) (Parking Requirements in Density Bonus Projects: Number of Parking Spaces Required).
F.
Permanent Availability Required. Each required parking and loading
space shall be permanently available and maintained for parking purposes
for the use it is intended to serve.
G.
Storage of Inoperable Vehicles-Residential Zones. All motor vehicles
incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of
emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space or carport
in any residential zone. Exceptions to this provision shall be for
all agricultural zones.
H.
Restrictions. The parking of vehicles shall not obstruct sidewalks,
pedestrian walkways, and vehicular driveways and aisles.
I.
Multi-Ton Vehicle Restrictions.
1.
Residential Zones. The on-street and front setback storage, keeping, or maintaining of commercial vehicles of more than five-ton rating, except recreational vehicles, is prohibited in the R-1, R-1-5000, R-2, R-3, R-4, and M-H zones. See Merced County Code Section 11.12.040 (Parking Commercial Vehicles in Residential Districts). Nonconforming status shall not be granted.
J.
Residential Parking Location. For all residential uses, required
off-street parking areas shall be located not more than 200 feet from
and conveniently accessible to the dwelling unit served by the parking
space.
K.
Nonconforming Parking and Loading. Land uses and structures that
are nonconforming due solely to the lack of off-street parking or
loading facilities required by this chapter, shall be subject to the
provisions of Article 5 (Nonconformities).
L.
ADA Accessible Parking.
1.
ADA accessible parking shall be provided in compliance with
the requirements in Table 3-9 (ADA Parking Space Requirements) and
with the standards specified in the Building Code.
2.
ADA parking spaces shall be a minimum of 14 feet wide by 19
feet in length.
3.
ADA accessible parking spaces shall be located to minimize travel
distance to primary structure entrances and shall attempt to avoid
conditions in which any disabled person is required to wheel or walk
behind parked vehicles while traveling to or from parking spaces to
the primary structure entrances.
4.
One- and two-family residential units are exempted from the
ADA Accessible Parking Standards.
M.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Parking.
2.
Tandem Parking. A parking space for an ADU may be provided as
tandem parking on an existing driveway.
3.
Conversion. When an existing garage is converted to an ADU,
or when a carport or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction
with the construction of an ADU, the required replacement spaces must
be located on the same parcel and may be covered, uncovered, or tandem
spaces.
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Table 3-8
Off-Street Parking Space Requirements
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Land Use
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Number of Spaces Required
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Residential Uses
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Accessory dwelling units
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1 space per ADU.
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Short-term rentals
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1 space per short-term rental, and the parking space requirements
per single-family dwelling as specified below.
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Mobile home park or trailer park
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2 spaces for each unit or 1 space for seniors (62 years or older),
plus 1 guest space for every 5 units; spaces may be tandem.
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Multi-family
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1 1/4 spaces per 1 bedroom, 2 spaces for each unit having
2-4 bedrooms, or 3 spaces for 5 or more bedrooms or rooms which could
be used as bedrooms, plus 1 guest space for every 5 units. At least
1 space for each unit shall be covered with a garage or carport.
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Single- and two-family dwelling
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2 spaces per dwelling unit with up to 4 bedrooms, dwelling units
with 5 or more bedrooms require 3 spaces at least 1 of which shall
be a covered garage or carport (each space must be at least 9 feet
by 19 feet).
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Single room occupancy (SRO)
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1 space per unit or bedroom, 1 space for an on-site manager
where applicable, and 1 space for each additional employee.
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Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
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Assisted living facility
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1/2 space per residential unit, plus 1 space per every shift
employee.
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Colleges; art, craft, music, and dancing schools; and business,
professional and trade schools
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1 space for every employee, plus 1 space for every 4 students
at planned capacity or 1 space for every 4 auditorium seats, whichever
is greater.
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Commercial indoor and outdoor recreation
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1 space for every 4 persons of allowed maximum facility capacity
or occupancy.
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Convalescent homes, nursing homes, and sanitariums
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1 space per staff or visiting doctor, plus one space per 2 employees,
plus 1 space for every 4 beds.
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Day care centers
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1 space for every employee, plus 2 spaces, plus 1 loading space
for every 5 children.
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Day care homes
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2 spaces per dwelling unit, at least 1 space of which shall
be a covered garage or carport.
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Elementary schools
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1 space for every employee, plus 1 3/4 spaces for each
classroom, plus a bus loading area.
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Emergency shelters
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1 space per 10 occupants, plus 1 space for each staff member.
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Golf course and driving range
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4 spaces for each hole on the course, and 1 space for each tee
driving range.
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Hospitals
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1 space for every 3 beds, plus 1 space per staff doctor, plus
1 space for every 3 staff.
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Library
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1 space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area, plus
1 space per every 5 seats in meeting rooms.
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Middle and high schools
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1 space for every employee, plus 2 1/2 spaces for each
classroom, plus a bus loading area.
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Park and recreational use
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1 space for every 5,000 square feet of active recreational area
within a park or playground.
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Places of assembly
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1 space for every 4 seats or 1 space for every 50 square feet
of net floor area for assembly, whichever is greater.
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Theater, auditorium, sports arena, stadium, gymnasium
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1 space for every 5 permanent seats or 40 square feet of gross
floor area, whichever is greater, plus 1 space for each shift employee.
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Value added agricultural uses and activities (e.g., agricultural
tourism, agricultural retail, equestrian facilities)
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1 space for each 225 square feet of gross retail floor area,
plus 1 space for every 2 shift employees, plus at least 1 space for
each truck associated with the operation.
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Retail Uses
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All other professional offices
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1 space per 250 square feet of gross floor area.
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Banks, lending agencies, financial and governmental institutions,
public utility offices (including drive-up facilities)
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1 space per 250 square feet of gross floor area.
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Boat sales, mobile home sales, retail nurseries, and other open
uses not in a structure
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1 space for every 3,000 square feet of gross floor area, 1 space
for each facility vehicle, plus 1 space for each employee. There shall
be a minimum of 4 spaces.
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Food establishments with take-out provisions only
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1 space for every 200 square feet of gross floor area, 1 space
for each facility vehicle, plus 1 space for each shift employee. There
shall be a minimum of 4 spaces.
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Hotel and motels
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1 space per guestroom, plus an additional 6 spaces.
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Medical, dental, optometry, veterinarian, or chiropractic offices
and clinics
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1 space per 250 square feet of gross floor area, or 6 spaces
per doctor, whichever is less.
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Research facilities
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1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.
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Restaurant, cafe, night club, tavern, and other similar places
where food or refreshments are dispensed
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1 space for every 3 seats or 100 square feet of gross floor
area devoted to dining, whichever is greater, plus 1 space for each
shift employee.
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Restaurant with take-out service, walk-up, or drive-up windows
and roadside stands
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1 space for every 3 seats or 100 square feet of gross floor
area, whichever is greater, plus 1 space for each shift employee,
plus 8 spaces or 8 auto waiting spaces for each exterior service window.
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Retail uses of any type, unless otherwise listed below
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1 space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area.
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Service stations and vehicle repair
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1 space per 400 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space
for each employee, but not less than 3 spaces total (service bays
shall not be counted as part of the required parking).
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Shopping centers (projects over 200,000 square feet of gross
floor area)
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1 space per 275 square feet of gross floor area.
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Temporary or limited term produce stand (selling products grown
on the property)
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1 space for each 225 square feet of gross retail floor area,
plus 1 space for every 2 shift employees, plus at least 1 space for
each truck associated with the operation.
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Vehicle sales and repair
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1 space for every 400 square feet of gross floor area.
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Industrial Uses
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Industrial uses of any type, unless listed below, including
warehouses or structures used exclusively for storage purposes
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1 spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus
1 space for each facility vehicle.
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Machinery sales and wholesale stores
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1 space for every 800 square feet of gross floor area.
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Public facility (e.g., communication equipment structure or
electrical substation)
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1 space for every shift employee.
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Truck/car wash and maintenance facility
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1 1/2 spaces per service bay, plus 1 space per every shift
employee.
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Table 3-9
ADA Parking Space Requirements
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Number of Off-Street Vehicle Spaces Provided
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Minimum Number of ADA Accessible Parking Spaces Required
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1-40
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1
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41-80
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2
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81-120
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3
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121-160
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4
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161-300
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5
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301-400
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6
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401-500
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7
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Over 500
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One for each 200 additional spaces
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(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2039, 5/21/2024)
A.
The
Director shall have the authority to review and modify parking requirements
(per request of the applicant) in nonconforming parking situations
to encourage economic development.
B.
The
parking for any structure(s) or use that becomes substandard by the
adoption of this chapter, but which was lawful prior thereto, shall
be considered nonconforming. A nonconformity may continue, but any
enlargement or expansion of the structure or use shall require the
provision of the required number of parking spaces or parking area
for the expansion area or use as specified in this chapter. Any change
of occupancy or use of an existing structure or parcel, which requires
more parking spaces, shall provide the additional parking as required
by this chapter.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
Required off-street parking, circulation, and access areas shall
be used exclusively for the temporary parking and maneuvering of vehicles
and shall not be used for the sale, lease, display, repair, or storage
of vehicles, trailers, boats, campers, mobile homes, merchandise,
or equipment, or for any other use not authorized by the provisions
of this Code.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
Parking
Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions. Parking lots shall be designed and
constructed as indicated in Table 3-10 (Minimum Off-Street Parking
Dimensions) and Figure 3-11 ( Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements).
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Table 3-10
Minimum Off-Street Parking Dimensions
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Parking Angle
(degrees)
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Space Width
(feet)
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Curb Length
(feet)
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Space Depth
(feet)
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Drive Aisle
(feet)
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0 (Parallel)
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9
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22
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9
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14
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30
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9
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N/A
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18
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14
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45
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9
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N/A
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20
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15
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60
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9
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N/A
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21
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18
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90
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9
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N/A
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19
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24 (two-way aisle)
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Figure 3-11 Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
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(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
Maximum
Number. For any commercial, office, mixed-use, or multi-family development,
up to 20 percent of the required off-street parking spaces may consist
of compact parking spaces.
B.
Size.
Each compact parking space shall be not less than 15 feet in length
and eight feet in width, exclusive of aisles and access drives.
C.
Compact
Space Designation. All parking spaces for compact vehicles shall be
designated with the word "Compact" on the pavement at the opening
of the space.
D.
Tandem
Parking. No parking space shall be so located as to require the moving
of any vehicle on the premises to enter or leave any other stall.
The preceding sentence does not apply if a parking facility has an
attendant always present during the use of the facility.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
Valet
Parking Service License Required. A valet parking service license
is required for the operation of valet parking and requires the approval
of an Administrative Permit. A valet parking service license shall
include the following information:
1.
The
name and location of the business to be served;
2.
The
hours of operation and the number of employees of the operator who
will be assigned to carry out the activity;
3.
Seating
or occupancy capacity of the business applying for the license;
4.
A
statement from the owner or manager requesting the consideration of
the application;
5.
The
location where the vehicles will be temporarily parked or stored for
the business served;
6.
The
location of the designated passenger loading zone;
7.
The
routes to be used between the passenger loading zone or other vehicle
pickup points and the temporary parking or storage location;
8.
A
certificate of general liability insurance subject to approval by
the Director;
9.
A
statement from the operator of any parking facility designated as
the temporary parking or storage location as to that facility's ability
to accept 50 percent of the required off-site parking for vehicles,
the number of spaces to be reserved for the licensee's operation,
the total number of spaces in the parking facility, and estimates
of the percent usage of the facility prior to, and subsequent to the
proposed activity for which the license is sought. In cases where
the parking facility is part of a structure or premises devoted to
other uses which require off-street parking, the statement shall also
include information as to the number of parking spaces which were
required by law to be provided in the parking facility to serve the
other uses when the uses were established;
10.
A copy or written contract or covenant between the applicant and
the operator of the parking facility designated as the temporary parking
or storage location, which contract, or covenant shall contain a provision
that it cannot be canceled without at least 30 days' notice to the
other party and to the County;
11.
The location of any proposed signs for the valet service and any
proposed attendant stands and waiting areas; and
12.
In the event the off-site designated parking location is not available
for use by the applicant for off-site parking, the applicant shall
come to the County with an acceptable alternative location within
15 days from the loss of the use of that site.
B.
Short-Term License. In a circumstance involving a non-reoccurring special event or special needs of an applicant to commence operations prior to the time an application can be processed for a regular valet parking service license issuance, a short-term license for a period of operation not exceeding seven calendar days may be issued by the Director upon the submittal of a Temporary Use Permit application in compliance with Chapter 18.124 (Temporary Use Permits), accompanied by the applicable fees, and the certificate of insurance. Any other requirement of this section may be waived by the Director in connection with a short-term license if the Director determines that it would be impractical for the applicant or licensee to comply with the requirement and that compliance with the requirement is not necessary in order to protect the interest of the County or the public peace, health, or safety.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
The required parking spaces shall be located on the same site
with the primary use or structure, on premises contiguous to them,
or in a location conforming to an approved Site Plan. Property within
the ultimate right-of-way of a street or highway shall not be used
to provide required parking or loading facilities. Parking shall not
be allowed in the front yard setback other than in the driveway for
a single-family residential use or within a driveway in a multi-family
development that is specifically designed for and has sufficient length
to provide off-street parking for a specific dwelling unit.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
The
Director or Commission may, upon application by the owner or lessee
of any property authorize the shared or joint use of parking facilities
by the following uses or activities by the specified conditions:
1.
Allowable
Usage. Up to 50 percent of the parking facilities required by this
chapter for a use considered to be primarily a daytime use may be
provided by the parking facilities of a use considered to be primarily
a nighttime use and up to 50 percent of the parking facilities required
by this chapter for a use considered to be primarily a nighttime use
may be provided by the parking facilities of a use considered to be
primarily a daytime use, provided that the parking area shall meet
the conditions specified in paragraph 3 below.
2.
Daytime
and Nighttime Uses.
a.
Daytime Uses. The following uses are considered typical daytime uses:
banks, business offices, retail stores, service shops, clothing or
shoe repair, manufacturing and wholesale, and similar uses.
b.
Nighttime Uses. The following uses are considered typical nighttime
uses: theaters, bars, night clubs, auditoriums, and other similar
or incidental uses.
3.
Required
Conditions. The following conditions are required for shared or joint
use parking:
a.
The structure or use for which the application is being made for
authority to use the existing off-street parking facilities provided
by another structure or use, shall be located within 150 feet of a
parking facility.
b.
The applicant shall show that there is no substantial conflict in
the principal operating hours of the structures or uses for which
the joint use of off-street parking facilities is proposed.
c.
The applicant of the project proposing to use parking already established
for another use shall submit a signed contract (covenant) between
the applicant and the other property owner(s) providing the off-street
parking spaces subject to the shared parking arrangement.
(1)
The covenant shall be subject to the approval of the Director.
(2)
The covenant shall also be subject to review by County Counsel, as
to form and content.
(3)
The covenant shall stipulate that the title and right to use the
parcel or parcels upon which the parking space is to be provided will
be subservient to the title to the premises upon which the structure
is to be erected and that the parcel(s) is not and will not be made
subject to any other covenant or contract for use without prior written
consent of the County.
(4)
The covenant shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder.
B.
Shared
Parking within Common Facilities.
1.
Common parking facilities may be provided in place of the individual requirements specified in this chapter and shared between the uses they serve provided the total number of off-street parking spaces, when used together, shall not be less than the sum of the various uses computed separately taking into consideration allowable reductions of joint use as specified in subsection A above.
2.
When any common parking facility is to occupy a site of 5,000 square feet or more, then the parking requirements as specified in this subsection for each two or more participating structures or uses may be reduced by not more than 10 percent of the total area of the common parking facilities required upon approval of development plans by the Commission in the manner specified for a Conditional Use Permit as specified in Chapter 18.116 (Conditional Use Permits), unless parking reductions are addressed under a Planned Development Permit.
C.
Mixed
Uses. In the case of mixed uses, the total requirements for off-street
parking facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for the various
uses computed separately. Off-street parking facilities for one use
shall not be considered as providing required parking facilities for
any other use except as specified in joint use.
D.
Parking
Demand Study. The Director may require the applicant to submit a parking
demand study, prepared by a person/firm experienced in preparing parking
plans, to assist in determining the appropriate shared parking reduction.
E.
Low
Demand. The number of required parking spaces may also be reduced
if the use will not use the required number of spaces due to the nature
of the specific use, as demonstrated by a parking demand study submitted
to and approved by the Director.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
Purpose. It is the intent of this section to establish regulations
that apply to the storage and/or parking of trailers, boats, and other
recreational vehicles in the County. As applied to this section, "storage"
and "parking" shall be used interchangeably.
B.
Residential Zones.
1.
In residential zones, recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers
may be stored only on property on which the vehicle's owner resides.
Storage is permitted outside a structure on a paved, graveled, or
approved alternative material driveway, provided all of the following
conditions exist:
a.
Storage is permitted in the front setback only when space is
not accessible in the rear or side setback, or the parcel is not on
a corner and has no reasonable access to either the side or rear setback;
b.
Inside storage is not possible;
c.
The vehicle is stored perpendicularly to the front curb;
d.
No part of the vehicle extends over the public sidewalk or public
thoroughfare (right-of-way);
e.
No more than one recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer is stored
in the front setback of each residential unit;
f.
The vehicle is stored at least three feet from side and rear
property lines; and
g.
The vehicle does not block access to or occupy any required
parking spaces.
2.
Stored recreational vehicles and trailers shall not be:
a.
Used for dwelling purposes, except for temporary residential use during the construction of a permanent dwelling with the approval of a temporary use permit (See Chapter 18.124 Temporary Use Permits).
b.
Permanently connected to sewer lines, water lines, or electricity.
Temporary electrical connections for charging batteries and the use
of electricity or propane fuel are permitted only when necessary to
prepare a recreational vehicle for immediate use.
c.
Used for storage of goods, materials, or equipment other than
those items considered to be part of the unit or essential for its
immediate use.
3.
Temporary Parking of Recreational Vehicles. Recreational vehicles
may be temporarily parked on public or private rights-of-way in front
of residences for not more than 48 continuous hours. A total of 48
hours must elapse before the start of a new 48-hour period, together
with movement of the vehicle a distance of at least 500 feet.
C.
Non-Residential Zones. An operable recreational vehicle, boat or
trailer may be stored in all nonresidential zones, where the vehicle
belongs to the property owner or the property owner provides written
permission allowing the storage. Storage allowed under this subsection
shall be limited to a maximum of three vehicles at any one time. Storage
of more than three recreational vehicles, boats, and/or trailers shall
be considered a commercial use and shall follow applicable Zoning
Code requirements regulating that use. The following rules shall apply
to recreational vehicle, boat, and trailer storage in non-residential
zones:
1.
Storage is permitted inside any enclosed structure that conforms
to the requirements of the particular zone in which the structure
is located;
2.
Storage is permitted outside in a side or rear setback, provided
it is not nearer than three feet to the parcel line;
3.
Stored recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers shall not
be:
a.
Used for dwelling purposes,
b.
Permanently connected to sewer lines, water lines, or electricity.
Temporary electrical connections or the use of propane is permitted
for charging batteries and to prepare a recreational vehicle for immediate
use,
c.
Used for storage of goods, materials, or equipment other than
those items considered to be part of the unit or essential for its
immediate use;
4.
The vehicle may not block access to or occupy any required parking
spaces.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2039, 5/21/2024)
A.
Permit Approval. Approval of an Administrative Permit in compliance with Chapter 18.114 (Administrative Permits) shall be required for a parking facility or any portion of required parking that is not located on the same site as the use it is intended to serve.
B.
Findings.
In order to approve an Administrative Permit for an off-site parking
facility, the Review Authority shall make all of the following findings
in addition to those required for the approval of an Administrative
Permit:
1.
The
parking facility is located within 1,000 feet to the use it is intended
to serve;
2.
On-street
parking is not being counted towards meeting parking requirements;
3.
Use
of the parking facility will not create undue traffic hazards or impacts
in the surrounding area; and
4.
The
parking facility will be permanently available and maintained for
the use it is intended to serve.
C.
Parking
Agreement. A parking agreement, which guarantees the long-term availability
of the parking facility for the use it is intended to serve, shall
be recorded with the County Recorder's office. The agreement shall
be in a form approved by the County Counsel and the Director.
D.
Loss
of Off-Site Parking.
1.
Notification
to County. The owner or operator of a business that uses an approved
off-site parking facility to satisfy the parking requirements shall
immediately notify the Director of any change of ownership or use
of the property where the spaces are located, or changes in the use
that the spaces are intended to serve, or of any termination or default
of the agreement between the parties.
2.
Effect
of Termination of Agreement. Upon notification that the agreement
for the required off-site parking has terminated, the Director shall
establish a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
Paving.
1.
County
Urban Areas. All parking and maneuvering areas and driveways required
by the County in urban areas shall be paved with an asphaltic or concrete
surface subject to standards of the Department of Public Works.
2.
County
Agricultural Areas. All parking and maneuvering areas and driveways
required by the County in agricultural zoned areas shall be surfaced
with appropriate materials based on vehicular characteristics, soil
conditions, and surrounding land uses, subject to approval by the
Department of Public Works.
B.
Other Improvements. Parking lots in urban areas shall have concrete wheel stops, or as allowed in Chapter 18.36 (Landscaping), striping three inches wide, handicapped identification and directional arrows for angle or parallel parking. Wheel stops shall be placed so that vehicles do not overhang sidewalks, walkways, or areas planted with landscaping.
C.
Drainage.
Parking areas shall be designed to dispose of accumulated rain water
subject to approval by the Department of Public Works in one of the
following ways:
D.
Lighting.
Parking in urban areas that will be used at night shall have lighting
capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety.
The minimum requirement is one foot-candle, maintained across the
surface of the parking area. Lighting standards shall be in scale
with the height and use of the on-site structure(s). Any illumination,
including security lighting, shall be directed downward and away from
adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
Electric
and alternative fuel vehicle parking shall be provided for all new
residential projects and non-residential projects, additions, or alterations
that add 10 or more vehicular parking spaces, in compliance with the
requirements in Table 3-11 (Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicle
Parking Space Requirements), the standards specified in the California
Building Code, and the California Green Code.
B.
Preferential
parking for alternative fuel vehicles is encouraged and each space
shall be provided with a sign/marking that identifies the parking
space as designated for use by alternative fuel vehicles only. Preferential
parking spaces shall be located as close as possible to the primary
entrance without conflicting with parking provided to meet the Americans
with Disability Act (ADA) requirements or preferential parking provided
for carpool/vanpools.
C.
For
those sites already containing parking spaces for vehicle recharging
stations, those spaces may be dually designated as vehicle recharging
stations only and as preferential parking for electric vehicles.
D.
Electric
and alternative fuel vehicle parking areas shall be illuminated by
exterior lighting for security reasons and so users can easily operate
the charging stations. Exterior lighting shall be focused downward
and shielded to reduce glare on adjoining properties.
E.
All
parking spaces for "low-emitting," "fuel efficient," and "carpool/vanpool"
vehicles shall be clearly marked on the pavement as required by the
California Building Code. Electric vehicle (EV) recharging stations
installed to charge electric vehicles parked within a properly designated
on-site space shall not block or impede pedestrian access or passage
of a sidewalk.
F.
Additional
questions concerning mandatory standards that have not been addressed
in this chapter for electric vehicles (EV) charging infrastructure
for parking spaces in multi-family dwelling and non-residential developments
should be referred to the Building Official.
G.
Pursuant
to the California Green Building Code, the Director may approve an
exception to the electric and alternative fuel vehicle parking space
requirements on a case-by-case basis, where EV charging and infrastructure
are not feasible based one or more of the following conditions:
1.
Where
there is insufficient electrical supply;
2.
Where
there is evidence substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure
design requirements, directly related to the implementation of this
requirement, may adversely impact the construction costs of the project;
or
3.
Where
there is evidence substantiating that meeting the requirements will
alter the local utility infrastructure design requirements on the
utility side of the meter so as to increase the utility side cost
to the homeowner or the developer by more than $400.00 per dwelling
unit.
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Table 3-11
Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Parking Space Requirements
| |
|---|---|
|
Number of Off-Street Vehicle Spaces Provided
|
Minimum Number of Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Parking
Spaces Required
|
|
1-9
|
None Required
|
|
10-25
|
1
|
|
26-50
|
3
|
|
51-75
|
6
|
|
76-100
|
8
|
|
101-150
|
11
|
|
151-200
|
16
|
|
Over 200
|
At least 8% of the total number of vehicle spaces
|
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
Parking lot landscapes shall be installed to ensure consistency with submitted landscape plans and shall conform to the standards specified in Section 18.36.050(G) (General Landscape Standards: Parking Lots).
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
All parking areas including parking spaces, driveways, maneuvering
aisles, turnaround areas, and landscaping areas shall be kept free
of dust, graffiti, litter, and weeds. Striping, paving, walls, light
standards, and all other facilities shall be permanently maintained
in good condition.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
Applicability.
Short-term and/or long-term bicycle parking shall be provided for
any new use, major alteration, or enlargement of a commercial structure
or multi-family dwelling over 50 percent. Bicycle parking areas and
racks shall not block pedestrian traffic on sidewalks.
B.
Short-Term
Bicycle Parking. Every business establishment (i.e., newly permitted,
rehabilitated, or remodeled) with 10 or more visitor parking spaces
shall provide short-term bicycle parking in compliance with the following
provisions:
1.
Provide
permanently anchored bicycle racks within 200 feet of the entrance
to the structure readily visible to passers-by.
2.
The
number of required bicycle racks shall be as established by the California
Green Building Code with a minimum of one, two-bike capacity, rack
provided for any new project or an addition or alteration.
C.
Long-Term
Bicycle Parking. For new structures, additions, or alterations that
add 10 or more tenant vehicular parking spaces, secure bicycle parking
shall be provided for five percent of the tenant vehicular parking
spaces being added, with a minimum of one space. Acceptable long-term
bicycle parking facilities shall be convenient from the street and
shall meet one the following standards:
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
Motorcycle parking shall be required for any new use, major
alteration, or enlargement of a multi-family, commercial, mixed-use,
or industrial site or structure as shown in Table 3-12 (Motorcycle
Parking Requirements).
A.
Space
Size. Motorcycle parking spaces shall be a minimum of four feet in
width and eight feet in length.
B.
Design
Standards.
1.
Motorcycle
parking spaces shall be clearly marked with signage and/or bollards
to prevent vehicle usage.
2.
Motorcycle
parking areas shall be paved with concrete to prevent damage from
motorcycle kick stands and center stands.
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Table 3-12
Motorcycle Parking Requirements
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|---|---|---|
|
Use
|
Number of Off-Street Vehicle Spaces Provided
|
Minimum Number of Motorcycle Parking Spaces Required
|
|
Commercial
|
1-25 spaces
|
None required
|
|
26-50 spaces
|
1 space
| |
|
50-100 spaces
|
2 spaces
| |
|
Greater than 100 spaces
|
2 spaces, plus 1 space for each 100 vehicle spaces
| |
|
Residential
|
1-6
|
None required
|
|
Greater than 6 spaces
|
½ space for every 6 vehicle spaces for more than two
dwelling units
| |
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
A.
Agricultural Uses.
1.
Trucks parked on agricultural zoned parcels shall be part of
the on-site agricultural operation or agricultural business.
2.
Trucks not part of on-site agricultural operations shall not
to park on site, except when permitted under the appropriate discretionary
permit.
3.
Off-street truck parking areas shall be surfaced with a dust-minimizing
treatment or other all-weather surface to reduce impacts from dust
and air pollutants.
4.
Access areas shall have cattle grates to ensure on-site debris
(i.e., gravel, mud, rocks) is not carried off site by truck tires.
B.
Commercial Uses.
1.
One off-street parking space shall be provided for every commercial
use with 3,000 square feet or more of gross floor area.
C.
D.
Design Standards.
1.
Spaces shall be a minimum of 75 feet in length and 20 feet in
width, and shall have a minimum height clearance of 14 feet;
2.
Spaces shall be provided and maintained on the same parcel as
the agricultural, commercial, or industrial use;
3.
Spaces shall not interfere with on-site vehicular circulation
or parking, or with pedestrian circulation;
4.
Parking areas shall be screened from the public right(s)-of-way,
subject to the approval of the director;
5.
Parking areas shall be maintained in compliance with Section 18.38.170 (Parking Area Maintenance); and
6.
Parking areas shall provide outdoor nighttime lighting for security
and safety. The minimum requirement is one foot-candle, maintained
across the surface of the parking area. Lighting standards shall be
in scale with the height and use of the on-site structure(s). Any
illumination, including security lighting, shall be directed downward
and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2039, 5/21/2024)
Commercial, mixed-use, and industrial facilities, including
hospitals, hotels, and institutional uses, shall provide sufficient
on-site maneuvering and loading areas as provided in Table 3-13 (Off-Street
Loading Requirements) subject to all the following conditions:
A.
Loading
Spaces Abutting an Alley.
1.
When
the parcel upon which the loading spaces are located abuts upon an
alley, the loading spaces shall adjoin or have access directly from
the alley.
2.
The
length of the loading space may be measured perpendicular to or parallel
with the alley.
3.
Where
the loading area is parallel with the alley and the parcel is 50 feet
or less in width, the loading area shall extend across the full width
of the parcel.
4.
The
length of a loading area need not exceed 90 feet for any two spaces.
B.
Loading
Allowed in a Setback. Where the loading is allowed in a setback, the
setback may be used in calculating the area required for loading,
providing that there be no more than one entry or exit to 60 feet
of parcel frontage or fraction thereof.
C.
Loading
Spaces Shall Be Maintained. Loading space being maintained in connection
with any main structure existing on the effective date of this chapter
shall thereafter be maintained so long as the structure remains, unless
an equivalent number of spaces are provided on the same or a contiguous
parcel in compliance with the requirements of this section and as
approved by the Director provided, however, that this regulation shall
not require the maintenance of more loading space than is required
for a new structure, or the maintenance of the space for any type
of main structure other than those specified as allowed.
D.
Loading
Space May Occupy a Required Setback. Loading space required by this
chapter may occupy a required setback as provided in the subject zones,
but in no case, shall any part of an alley or street be used for loading.
E.
Loading
Space Minimum Dimensions. The loading spaces shall be not less than
12 feet in width, 40 feet in length, and with 14 feet of vertical
clearance.
F.
Number
of Loading Spaces Required. The number of loading spaces required
for various uses shall comply with the number of spaces specified
in Table 3-13 (Off-Street Loading Requirements), below.
G.
Allowed
Hours of Operation. Where a loading area abuts a residential zone,
loading shall only occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.;
otherwise, the area shall be located not less than 50 feet from the
zone or be completely enclosed.
H.
Loading Areas Screening. Loading areas within 50 feet of a residential zone shall be screened by a solid masonry or concrete wall at least eight feet in height. Loading areas visible from a public street or highway shall be screened with planting of not less than six feet in height as required by Chapter 18.36 (Landscaping).
I.
No
Loading Allowed on Streets. No loading shall be allowed on a public
road, street, or highway.
J.
Additional
Loading Spaces Required. Where loading facilities do not conform to
the provisions of this section, or where no facilities have been provided
for structures constructed prior to the effective date of this section,
the structure shall not be expanded nor may additional facilities
be provided within the structure until after the requirements for
loading space have been complied with for those facilities added or
enlarged. Applicable loading requirements under this section may be
reviewed/modified, upon request, if determined appropriate by the
Director as needed to encourage economic development.
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Table 3-13
Off-Street Loading Requirements
| ||
|---|---|---|
|
Use
|
Gross Floor Area
|
Loading Spaces Required
|
|
Commercial and Mixed-Use Uses Including Hospitals and
Institutions
|
Less than 3,500
|
0
|
|
3,500 – 15,000
|
1
| |
|
15,001 – 40,000
|
2
| |
|
40,001 – 80,000
|
3
| |
|
80,001 – 100,000
|
4
| |
|
Greater than 100,000
|
5
| |
|
Hotels and Offices
|
Less than 3,500
|
0
|
|
3,500 – 40,000
|
1
| |
|
40,001 – 100,000
|
2
| |
|
Greater than 100,000
|
3
| |
|
Industrial Uses
|
Less than 3,500
|
0
|
|
3,500 – 40,000
|
1
| |
|
40,001 – 80,000
|
2
| |
|
80,001 – 100,000
|
3
| |
|
100,001 – 160,000
|
4
| |
|
Greater than 160,000
|
5
| |
(Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)
