Chapter 17.68 PARKING AND LOADING

The specific purposes of the parking and loading regulations are to:

Minimize design impacts that can result from parking lots, driveways, and drive aisles within parking lots.

Offer flexible means of minimizing the amount of area devoted to vehicle parking by allowing reductions in the number of required spaces in transit served locations, shared parking facilities, and other situations expected to have lower vehicle parking demand.

Reduce potential environmental impacts including urban runoff and the heat island effect.

Ensure that adequate parking is provided for new land uses and alterations to existing uses.

Ensure that adequate off-street bicycle parking facilities are provided and promote parking lot designs that offer safe and attractive pedestrian routes.

Establish standards and regulations for safe and well-designed parking, unloading, and vehicle circulation areas that minimize conflicts between pedestrian and vehicles within parking lots and where appropriate, create buffers from surrounding uses.

Provide loading and delivery facilities in proportion to the needs of allowed uses.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.68.020 Applicability.

The requirements of this chapter apply to the establishment, alteration, expansion, or change in any use or structure, as provided in this section.

All New Buildings and Land Uses. On-site parking and loading in accordance with this chapter shall be provided at the time any main building or structure is erected or any new land use is established.

Change in Use or Occupancy or Reconstruction.

When a change in use, expansion of a use, or expansion of floor area creates an increase of 20% or more in the number of required on-site parking or loading spaces, additional on-site parking and loading shall be provided for such addition, enlargement, or change in use and not for the entire building or site.

If the number of existing parking spaces is greater than the requirements for the change in use or occupancy, 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.

Additional parking and loading spaces are not required for the reconstruction of an existing building damaged by an act of nature where there is no increase in floor area.

Alterations that Increase the Number of Dwelling Units. The creation of additional dwelling units through the alteration of the existing building or construction of an additional structure may require the provision of on-site parking to serve the new dwelling units in accordance with Table 17.68.030-A: Required Parking in the Downtown and Mixed-Use Zones, and Table 17.68-030.B: Required Parking in the Residential and Nonresidential Zones, below.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.68.030 Required On-Site Parking Spaces.

Required On-Site Parking in the Downtown and Mixed-Use Zones. Required on-site parking spaces for the Downtown and Mixed-Use zones are indicated in Table 17.68.030.B-1, Required Parking in the Downtown and Mixed-Use zones. Required parking for any use not listed in Table 17.68.030.B-1, Required Parking in the Downtown and Mixed-Use Zones shall be the same as stated in Table 17.68.030.C-1, Required Parking in the Residential and Nonresidential Zones.

Existing Buildings In Downtown. Existing buildings which currently operate in the Downtown zones are exempt from the parking requirements set forth in this section, except that:

Off-street parking shall be required upon the expansion, addition, or change in use of existing buildings following accordance with §§ 17.68.020.B.1 and 17.68.020.C, Alterations that Increase the Number of Dwelling Units above; and

Where a residential unit did previously exist, no parking is required (for example, use of the upstairs portion of a downtown building).

Table 17.68.030.B-1: Required Parking in the Downtown and Mixed-Use Zones
	Downtown Zones (DX-1, DX-2, DX-3, and DX-4)	Mixed-Use Zones (CMU-WM, CMU-E, CMU-K, CMU-A, CMU-F, CMU-G and CCMU)
New Residential Uses
Studio and 1 bedroom	1 space per unit	1 space per unit plus 1 additional guest space for every 5 units for projects greater than 4 units
2 bedrooms	1.25 spaces per unit	1.25 spaces per unit plus 1 guest space for every 5 units for projects greater than 4 units
3 or more bedrooms	1.5 spaces per unit	1.5 spaces per unit plus 1 guest space for every 5 units for projects greater than 4 units
Nonresidential Uses
Office	1 space per 500 square feet
Retail	1 space per 500 square feet
Restaurant	1 space per 500 square feet
All other non-residential uses	1 space per 400 square feet

Required On-Site Parking in the Residential and Nonresidential Zones. Parking requirements for R-1, N-P, R-LM, R-M, R-H, RC-F, RC, IF, IG, BP, PF, OS, and FSA zones are indicated in Table 17.68.030.C-1, Required Parking in the Residential and Nonresidential zones.

Table 17.68.030.C-1: Required Parking in the Residential and Nonresidential Zones
Residential Uses
Single-Family Dwelling (attached and detached) and Duplexes	2 per dwelling unit
Accessory Dwelling Unit	See Section 17.84.030
Multi-Unit Dwelling (See § 17.68.050.A for Affordable Multi-Unit Dwellings)
Studio and 1 bedroom	1.25 space per unit. At least 60% of all spaces must be covered. This requirement may be waived due to site constraints, costs, or other factors as determined by the Director.
2 bedrooms	1.5 space per unit. Covered parking spaces are encouraged where feasible.
3 or more bedrooms	1.5 spaces per unit. Covered parking spaces are encouraged where feasible.
Single Room Occupancy	0.5 spaces per unit
Family Day Care, Large	1 per employee, plus an area for loading and unloading children, on or off-site. Required spaces and residential driveway for the primary residential use may be counted toward meeting these requirements.
Live/Work	1 per unit, or 1 for every 1,000 sq ft of floor area, whichever is greater.
Residential Care Facility, Large	2 spaces for the owner-manager; 1 for every 5 beds; and 1 for each non-resident employee
Residential Care Facility, Small	None beyond what is required for the residential housing type (single-family dwelling, duplex, or multi-unit dwelling)
Supportive and Transitional Housing	None beyond what is required for the residential housing type (single-family dwelling, duplex, or multi-unit dwelling)
Commercial Uses	1 per 300 sq. ft. or as determined by the Review Authority, unless otherwise specified below.
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile Rental Office	1 per 250 sq ft office area plus spaces for all vehicles for rent
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing, New	1 per 2,500 sq ft of lot area plus 2 per service bay
Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair (minor and major)	1 space plus 1.5 per service bay and 1 per 250 sq ft for of any retail or office on site
Farm/Agricultural Equipment Sales, Service and Rental	1 per 2,500 sq ft of lot area plus 2 per service bay
Fueling Station	1.5 per bay if service bays are included on site; 1 per 250 sq ft of any retail and/or office on site. Parking spaces provided for fueling stations shall not count toward meeting parking standards.
Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales	1 per 2,500 sq. ft. of lot area plus 2 per service bay
Tire Retreading and Capping	1 space plus 1.5 per service bay and 1 per 250 sq ft for of any retail or office on site
Washing (full service)	0.5 per service bay plus 1 per 250 per sq ft of indoor sales, office, or lounge area
Washing (self service)	0.5 per service bay
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Nightclub/Lounge, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro-Distillery	1 per 100 sq ft of floor area
Restaurant, Full Service	1 per 150 sq ft of floor area plus 1 per 150 of outdoor dining areas over 300 square feet.
Restaurant, Limited Counter Service/Fast Causal Food	1 per 250 sq ft of floor area. For drive-through establishments, see § 17.84.160.
Tasting Room	1 per 100 sq ft of floor area
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast	1 per guest room and 1 manager's space
Boarding House	1 per sleeping room or 1 per 2 guest/resident beds, whichever is greater
Hotel and Motel	1 per guest room and 1 manager's space
Office Uses
Business, Professional, and Technology	1 per 400 sq ft of floor area
Medical and Dental Offices	1 per 300 sq ft of floor area of lab, x-ray, or similar specialty plus five parking spaces per each doctor
Personal Services
General Personal Services	1 per 400 sq ft of floor area, or 2 per service room or function plus 2 for administrative staff, whichever is greater
Instructional Services	1 per 250 sq ft of public or instruction area
Recreation, Fitness and Entertainment
Cinema/Theater	1 per 5 seats in the main assembly area, or 1 for every 50 sq ft of assembly area for group activities or where temporary or movable seats are provided, whichever is greater.
Indoor Entertainment Facility	1 space per 400 sq ft of floor area open to the public
Indoor Sports and Recreation (small-scale and large-scale)	1 space per 400 sq ft of floor area open to the public
Outdoor Sports and Recreation Facility	1 space per 400 sq ft of floor area open to the public
Retail
General Retail Sales	1 per 400 sq ft, max. 1 per 300 sq ft
Grocery Store	1 per 400 sq ft, max. 1 per 300 sq ft
Large Format Retail Sales	1 per 400 sq ft, max. 1 per 300 sq ft
Nursery and Garden Center	1 per 500 sq ft of floor area, plus 1 per 2,000 sq ft of outdoor display area
Residential Limited Retail	None
Public/Institutional	1 per 250 sq ft or as determined by the Review Authority, unless otherwise specified below
Colleges and Trade Schools	1 per 5 members of the school population, (including students, faculty, and staff) based on maximum enrollment.
Community and Religious Assembly	1 per 5 seats in the main assembly area, or 1 for every 50 square feet of assembly area for group activities or where temporary or movable seats are provided, whichever is greater. For auxiliary classrooms, 1 space per classroom.
Community Garden	None
Cultural Facility	1 space per 400 sq ft of floor area open to the public
Day Care Center	1 per employee, 3 per classroom/instructional care room, plus 2 loading spaces up to 100 students; greater than 100 students additional loading/unloading spaces required per the Zoning Administrator.
Emergency Shelter	1 per 500 sq ft
Hospitals and Clinics
Hospitals	1 per 1.5 beds, plus 1 per 300 square feet of area used for office, clinics, testing, research, administration, and similar activities associated with the principal use.
Skilled Nursing Facility	1 for every 7 residents plus 1 for each live-in caregiver. Facilities serving more than 15 residents shall also provide 1 space for each caregiver, employee, and doctor on-site at any one time.
Clinic	1 per exam room, plus 1 per 300 square feet of area used for office, clinics, testing, research, administration, and similar activities with the principal use.
School	To be determined by the Zoning Administrator based on use, facilities, and location
Social Service Center/Daytime Service Facility	1 per 350 square foot of floor area
Industrial, Transportation, Communications, and Utilities Uses	1 per 2,000 sq ft or as determined by Review Authority, unless otherwise specified below
Building Materials and Supply	1 per 500 sq ft of floor area, plus 1 per 2,000 sq ft of outdoor display area.
Food Preparation	1 per 500 sq ft of floor area
Industrial (heavy, light, and medium)	1 per 2,000 sq ft of use area plus 1 per 300 sq ft of office area
Recycling Processing Facility	1 for each 2 employees on the maximum work shift, or 1 per 1,000 sq ft of floor area, whichever is greater.
Research and Development	1 per 600 sq ft of manufacturing and assembly, 1 per 300 sq ft of office, 1 per 2000 sq ft of warehouse, and 1 per 800 sq ft of laboratory.
Warehousing, Storage, Logistics and Distribution
Chemical or Mineral Storage	1 per 2,500 sq ft up to 10,000 sq ft, plus 1 per 5,000 sq ft over 10,000 sq ft, plus 1 per 300 sq ft of office area.
Indoor Warehousing and Storage, Logistics and Distribution	1 per 2,500 sq ft up to 10,000 sq ft, plus 1 per 5,000 sq ft over 10,000 sq ft, plus 1 per 300 sq ft of office area.
Personal Storage Warehouse Facility	1 per 50 storage units plus one manager space
Light Fleet Based Services	1 per 300 sq ft of office plus 1 truck parking space for each delivery vehicle on-site

Parking Requirements for Uses Not Specified. When parking requirements for a use are not specifically stated, the parking requirement for such use shall be determined by the Director, based on the requirement from the most comparable listed use in this Code.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.68.040 General Provisions.

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

Fractional Spaces. When calculations determining the number of required parking spaces result in a fractional space, any fraction over one-half shall require one additional parking space.

Floor Area. Where an on-site parking or loading requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to floor area, the floor area is assumed to be gross floor area, unless otherwise stated.

Employees. Where an on-site parking or loading requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to employees, the number of employees shall be based on the largest shift that occurs in a typical week.

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 Building Code as a sleeping room shall be counted as a bedroom.

Seats. Where parking requirements are stated as a ratio of parking spaces to seats, each 80 inches of bench type seating at maximum seating capacity is counted as one seat.

Queuing Area. The number of parking spaces required does not include queuing space that may be required for vehicles and customers waiting in vehicles for service pump stations, drive-throughs, auto service bays, or similar uses.

Sites with Multiple Uses. If more than one use is located on a site, the number of required on-site parking spaces and loading spaces shall be equal to the sum of the requirements calculated separately for each use unless a reduction is approved pursuant to § 17.68.050, Alternative Programs for Parking.

Location of Required Parking.

Parking shall not be located in a required front or street-facing side yard except for driveways on residential lots, which may count toward required uncovered residential parking.

Required parking for residential uses shall be on the same lot as the dwelling or use they serve or in an off-site facility as provided in subsection B.3, Off-Site Parking Facilities, below.

Off-Site Parking Facilities. Parking facilities for uses other than Single-Unit Dwellings, Two-unit Dwellings, and Accessory Dwelling Units may be provided off site with Review Authority approval provided the following have been met:

Location.

Residential Uses. Any off-site parking facility must be located within 300 feet, along a pedestrian route, of the unit or use served.

ii.

Nonresidential Uses. Any off-site parking facility must be located within 600 feet, along a pedestrian route, of the principal entrance containing the use(s) for which the parking is required.

iii.

Off-site properties held under a long-term lease through a recordable covenant, or other security.

Parking Agreement. A written agreement between the landowner and the City in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney shall be executed and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. The agreement shall include:

A guarantee among the landowner for access to and use of the parking facility; and

ii.

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

iii.

The Director shall be notified immediately if any change, termination, or default of the off-site parking agreement.

iv.

Upon notification of possible termination of an off-site parking agreement, the Director shall determine a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:

(A)

Substitute parking shall be provided that is acceptable and secured; or

(B)

An in-lieu parking fee shall be paid for each space eliminated.

Parking Accessibility and Availability.

Accessible Parking. Where parking is provided for the public as clients, guests, or employees, it shall include parking accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with the standards of the California Building Standards Code.

Parking to Be Unrestricted.

Parking required by this chapter shall be available to the public without charge. A fee for parking may only be charged for spaces that exceed the minimum requirements of this chapter.

Residential Parking. Where this chapter requires communal parking areas in residential areas, said parking shall not be restricted to individual units.

Access to Adjacent Sites. Whenever possible, new commercial and office development shall provide shared vehicle and pedestrian access to adjacent properties for convenience, safety, and efficient circulation. A joint access agreement shall be required. If either site is developed and there is no feasible location to gain access, the Director may waive this condition, however, the removal of excess parking may not be considered a barrier to gaining access.

Moved Buildings and Structures. Any building or structure which is moved from one lot to another shall be provided with off-street parking in the amount required for a new building or structure as required by this chapter.

Additional Parking Required Where There is Limited or No On-Street Parking. In those instances, where a multifamily residential project over four units, or small lot single-family product does not have direct access to public on-street parking in the immediate vicinity, the project shall be required to provide more on-site parking to the equivalent of one additional space per unit.

On-Street Parking. On-street parking along a lot frontage may be counted toward the parking requirement subject to Review Authority approval.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.68.050 Alternative Programs for Parking.

Affordable Units. On-site parking requirements for affordable multi-unit dwellings of three or more units of moderate income or below may be reduced to the following, unless further reduced by AB 2345 or other State law:

Required Parking Spaces.

Studios and one-bedroom units: one space per unit.

Two-bedroom units: 1.25 spaces per unit.

Three or more bedrooms: 1.5 spaces per unit.

Guest Parking. One additional uncovered guest parking space must be provided for every five units.

Parking Reductions. The number of on-site parking spaces required may be reduced as follows:

Private Car/Van Pool Operations. Office or Industrial developments which guarantee preferred parking spaces to employees who participate regularly in car or van pool may have their parking reduced by one space for every one space which is marked for car or van pool at a preferred location.

Transit Accessibility. For any land use, except residential single unit, duplex, and triplex development, if any portion of the lot is located within one-quarter mile of a transit stop with a 15-minute or more frequent service during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the number of required parking spaces may be reduced by 30% of the normally required number of spaces.

Shared Parking. Where a shared parking facility serving more than one use will be provided, the total number of required parking spaces may be reduced up to 40%, at the discretion of the Review Authority, if all findings are made:

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

The proposed shared parking provided will be adequate to serve each use;

The use(s) will be adequately served by the proposed on-site parking;

A shared use parking analysis is provided to support the proposed shared parking arrangement;

When a shared parking facility serves more than one property, a parking agreement shall be prepared.

Reduction for Bicycle Parking. Developments which provide secured bicycle parking facilities exceeding the minimum requirement may reduce the number of required vehicle parking spaces by one vehicle space for each three bike spaces up to five percent of the required number of parking spaces in parking lots for commercial and industrial uses only.

Reduction for Motorcycle Parking. Motorcycle parking spaces may substitute for up to five percent of required automobile parking for commercial or industrial uses. Each space must be at least four feet wide and seven feet deep.

Other Parking Reductions. Required parking for any use may be reduced at the discretion of the Review Authority, if the Review Authority finds that the use will be adequately served by proposed on-site parking or other approved off-site parking, subject to a parking use analysis, and parking demand.

In-Lieu Parking Fee. In lieu of satisfying the requirements of § 17.68.030, Required On-Site Parking Spaces, off-street parking requirements may be satisfied through the payment of an in-lieu parking fee. The in-lieu parking fee shall be administered as follows:

Establishment of Amount of Fee. The amount of the in-lieu parking fee shall be set by separate resolution following a public hearing of the City Council. The City Council may adjust the fee at their discretion as frequently as is deemed necessary based on factors, including, but not limited to, inflation, the cost of providing new parking spaces, and the market value of the parking spaces.

Applicable to Geographic Area. Only properties located within the Downtown parking district shall be eligible to apply for the in-lieu parking fee. The City Council may, by resolution and following a public hearing, change or modify the boundaries for the in-lieu parking fee, or determine new boundaries.

Determination of Eligibility. The Director may allow a payment of in-lieu parking fees as an alternative to providing all or a portion of the required parking spaces on-site if it can be adequately demonstrated to the Review Authority that one or more of the following conditions apply:

It is infeasible to provide the required parking spaces on-site due to the size, shape or topography of the site, or other special circumstances pertaining to the property.

Providing the required parking spaces on-site is detrimental to the pedestrian nature of the Downtown parking district.

The uses proposed for the project do not require parking to be on the project site.

Encouraging users of the project site to walk from off-site parking to the project site would be beneficial to the Downtown parking district.

The existing and planned parking supply in the vicinity of the project site is adequate.

Public assembly uses may not exempt more than 50% of the required parking for that use utilizing an in-lieu parking fee.

Payment of Fee. Should the Director approve an in-lieu parking fee request, payment shall be made to the City in one lump sum prior to the issuance of a Building Permit or, if a Building Permit is not required, within 45 days of written request by City for payment. The in-lieu parking fee shall be a one-time only, nonrefundable payment and shall be considered full satisfaction of the off-street parking requirement for the number of parking spaces for which the in-lieu parking fee was paid.

Effect of Payment. In-lieu parking fees shall be used exclusively to make available additional parking spaces for public use within the Downtown parking district and do not guarantee the construction of spaces in any particular area of the Downtown parking district or within any particular period of time. In-lieu parking fees are solely an alternative means of satisfying the applicant's obligation to provide off-street parking as required by this section. Payment of the in-lieu parking fee does not carry any other guarantees, rights, or privileges to the applicant.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.68.060 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and EV-capable parking spaces shall be provided for all new buildings erected as required by this section. All such spaces shall be included in the calculation of parking demands of § 17.68.030, Required On-Site Parking Spaces.

Required EV Charging Stations. The total number of required EV charging stations spaces are specified in Table 17.68.060.A-1: Required EV Charging Spaces.

Table 17.68.060.A-1: Required EV Charging Spaces
Total Number of Required Parking Spaces	Minimum EV Charging Spaces
0 - 9	0
10 - 25	1
26 - 50	2 for residential uses; 2 for nonresidential uses
51+	6% of total

Exceptions. Exceptions to Table 17.68.060.A-1: Required EV Charging Spaces may be made on a case-by-case basis where the Planning and Building Director and the Building Official determine that EV charging infrastructure is not feasible based upon one or more of the following conditions:

There is insufficient electrical supply;

There is evidence that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements directly related to the implementation of this section may adversely impact the construction cost of the project; or

Providing the EV charging infrastructure creates an economic hardship for an affordable housing project.

Size. The size of EV charging station parking spaces and EV-capable parking spaces shall be as specified in § 17.68.090, Parking Area Development and Design Standards. EV supply equipment shall not reduce the size of the parking space.

Accessible EV Spaces. Where accessible parking requirements are required, at least one EV space or EV charging station shall meet current van accessible dimensions, as defined by the California Building Code, and be connected to a barrier-free accessible route of travel to the building. No accessible markings shall be made on the EV space or EV charging station with van accessible dimensions. The EV space with van accessible dimensions shall be the first EV charging station established on the property.

EV Charging Stations. EV charging stations shall be allowed within any zone subject to all applicable requirements of the Municipal Code in addition to the following:

Construction shall comply with California Green Building Standards Code §§ 5.106.5.3.1 and 5.106.5.3.2 to facilitate future installation of EVSE.

EV parking spaces shall be equipped with electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), which shall be Level 2 or higher.

The EV charging station shall be protected as necessary to prevent damage by automobiles.

Any EV charger shall be listed and labeled by an approved testing agency.

Installation of mechanical equipment shall not conflict with existing infrastructure and will not result in pedestrian or vehicular traffic hazards.

All existing trees that may be impacted or required to be removed as a result of the installation of the new charging facility shall be identified.

The EV charging station shall have complete instructions and appropriate warnings posted in an unobstructed location next to each EV charging station.

EV Stations for Public Use. EV charging stations for public use must be visible from the right-of-way and illuminated during nighttime business hours.

One standard nonilluminated sign, not to exceed four square feet in area and eight feet in height, may be posted for the purpose of identifying the location of each cluster of EV charging stations.

The EV charging station may be on a timer that limits the use of the station to the normal business hours of the use(s) that it serves to preclude unauthorized use after business hours.

The following information shall be posted at a public EV charging station:

Voltage and amperage levels;

ii.

Hour of operations if time limits or tow-away provisions are to be enforced by the property owner;

iii.

Usage fee;

iv.

Safety information; and

Contact information for reporting when the equipment is not operating or other problems.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.68.070 Bicycle Parking.

Secured bicycle parking shall be incorporated into each project for use by employees, residents, and visitors.

Bicycle Parking Classifications.

Class I. A stationary bicycle rack designed to secure the frame and one wheel of the bicycle, where the bicyclist supplies only a padlock.

Class II. An enclosed box with a locking door, typically called a bicycle locker, where a single bicyclist has access to a bicycle storage compartment, or other fenced/secured storage area as provided in this section.

Class I Bicycle Parking. Bicycle racks shall be placed near building entrances, in safe, well-lit locations, and permanently anchored to a hard, dust free surface, and installed in a manner which allows adequate space for access to the bicycle and locking device.

Spaces Required. For the following uses, the number of Class I secure bicycle parking spaces shall be at least 10% of the requirements in § 17.68.030, Required On-Site Parking Spaces, with a minimum of four secure bicycle parking spaces provided per establishment.

Multi-Unit Residential, Group Residential, and Single Room Occupancy.

All Public/Semi-Public Uses.

All Commercial Uses, except Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services, Short-term Rentals, and Mobile Vendors.

Location.

Class I secure bicycle parking shall be located outside of pedestrian walkways, and within 100 feet of a main entrance to the building it serves.

Class I secure bicycle parking shall be located outside of the public right-of-way except as allowed through an encroachment permit.

Where the secure bicycle parking area is not visible from the main entrance of the buildings, signs located at the main entrance of the building shall identify the location of bicycle parking.

Anchoring and Security. For each Class I bicycle parking space required, a stationary, securely-anchored object shall be provided to which a bicycle frame and one wheel (two points of contact) can be secured with a high-security U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle. One such object may serve multiple bicycle parking spaces.

Size and Accessibility. Each Class I bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving other bicycles. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian walkways. Five feet of clearance shall be provided from vehicle parking spaces.

FIGURE 17.68.070.C-1: CLASS I BICYCLE PARKING

Class II Bicycle Parking. Class II bicycle parking must be provided to serve employees, students, residents, commuters, and others who generally stay at a site for four hours or longer.

Spaces Required.

Multi-Unit Residential, Group Residential, and Single-Room Occupancy. A minimum of one Class II bicycle parking space, or other secured indoor bicycle parking, shall be provided per every five dwelling units for projects over 10 units.

Parking Structures. Class II bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one bicycle parking space per 25 vehicle parking spaces.

Other Nonresidential Uses. Any establishment with 25 or more full-time equivalent employees shall provide Class II bicycle parking at a minimum ratio of one bicycle parking space per 20 vehicle parking spaces.

Location. Class II bicycle parking must be located on the same lot as the use it serves and near the facility entrance. In parking structures, long-term bicycle parking must be located near an entrance to the facility. Where the bicycle parking area is not visible from the entrance of the building, signs located at the entrance or in an entry lobby of the building shall identify the location of bicycle parking.

Cover.

100% of required Class II bicycle parking for multi-unit residential development shall be covered.

A minimum of 50% of Class II bicycle parking required for other land uses shall be covered.

Covered bicycle parking can be provided inside buildings, garages, bike lockers, or under roof overhangs, or awnings.

Anchoring and Security. Class II bicycle parking must be in:

An enclosed bicycle locker;

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

A rack or stand inside a building that is within view of an attendant or security guard, visible from employee work areas, or within a secure/restricted bicycle storage room; or

Other secure areas approved by the Director.

Size and Accessibility. Each Class II bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving other bicycles. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian walkways. Five feet of clearance shall be provided from vehicle parking spaces.

FIGURE 17.68.070.D-1: CLASS II BICYCLE PARKING

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.68.080 Loading.

Every building or structure used for industrial uses, commercial uses except offices, or any other building where goods are received or shipped, or require pick up and drop off activities, shall be provided with loading and unloading space as follows:

One permanently maintained truck loading and unloading space for buildings having a gross floor area of 7,500 square feet or more, plus one additional space for each additional 20,000 square feet or major fraction thereof.

Each loading space shall be not less than 10 feet in width, 25 feet in length and 14 feet in height.

Loading space, exclusive of driveway or corridors leading thereto shall be in addition to required parking space.

Loading space, unless otherwise specified, shall be on site. No on-street loading spaces will be permitted.

Industrial, commercial, and office uses having need for only occasional receiving or shipping of goods may use a portion of the driveway or parking area for temporary loading and unloading.

Special uses, such as day care, adult care, kennels, hospitals, schools, have specific loading and unloading requirements, as specified in Chapter 17.84, Standards for Specific Uses and Activities.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.68.090 Parking Area Development and Design Standards.

Location of Parking Areas.

Parking areas shall not be located such that vehicles back onto a public street except for driveways and off-street parking areas serving dwelling structures of three units or fewer on one parcel of land.

Locations of all parking, loading, and unloading facilities are subject to the approval of the Director and the Traffic Engineer.

Parking arrangements not consistent with the standards of Division II may be considered through site plan and development review with approval by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission as appropriate to the proposed use.

Parking Space Size and Access.

Minimum Parking Space Dimensions.

Standard Spaces. Nine by 18 feet.

Compact Spaces. Eight feet by 16 feet.

Single Family and Duplex Garages and Carports.

A single car garage or carport shall have a minimum inside dimension of 10 feet in width by 20 feet in length.

A two-car garage or carport shall have a minimum inside dimension of 20 feet in width by 20 feet in length.

The vertical clearance for garage or carport parking spaces shall not be less than seven feet six inches.

Required uncovered parking spaces for single family and duplex dwellings located in the front yard shall not be used for, or obstructed by, storage of material, equipment, or inoperable vehicles.

Tandem Parking. Tandem parking may be permitted to satisfy the off-street parking requirement in accordance with the following:

No more than two vehicles shall be placed one behind the other;

For a residential project, both spaces shall be assigned to a single dwelling unit;

For a nonresidential establishment, both spaces shall be assigned as employee only parking and shall be for the same establishment and may not exceed 20% of the total required spaces; and

Tandem parking may not be used to satisfy the parking requirement for guest parking.

Parking Lot Area Dimensions. All off-street parking facilities required by this chapter shall comply with the dimensions in Table 17.68.090.D-1: Parking Lot Dimensions.

Table 17.68.090.D-1: Parking Lot Dimensions

A	B	C	D	E	F	G
Stall Angle (degrees)	Stall Width (ft)	Vehicle Projection for 19 ft. stall length	One-Way Aisle Depth	Curb Length Per Car	Width for Aisle, Wall to Wall	Width for Double Aisle, Overlap Center to Overlap Center
0	9	9	12	23	30	0
45	9	19.8	13	12.7	52.5	46.5
60	9	21	18	10.4	60	55.5
90	9	19	24 (two-way aisle); 26 feet where buildings are 3+ stories	9	62	0

The Zoning Administrator and the Traffic Engineer shall have the authority to establish and/or approve parking stall and maneuvering area dimensions for parking facilities other than those specified in this Code.

When off-street parking facilities are located adjacent to a public alley, the width of said alley may be assumed to be a portion of the required maneuvering space.

A walkway, if provided, shall be in addition to the required parking and maneuvering space.

Where off-street parking facilities are provided in excess of the amounts required, or when off-street parking facilities are provided, but not required by this chapter, said off-street parking facilities shall comply with the minimum requirements for parking and maneuvering space specified by this Code.

On-Site Drainage. At locations where street drainage facilities are inadequate, do not exist or where unusual topographic conditions exist, the City Engineer may specify such on-site drainage measures as he or she deems necessary to adequately dispose of the drainage water (see City of Woodland Engineering Standards).

Driveways.

Number of Driveways.

In the Downtown and N-P zones, new or additional driveways and curb cuts shall be avoided in order to maintain the historic character of the block.

The number of driveways and curb cuts along streets shall be minimized to limit unsafe conditions and enhance the experience of walking and bicycling.

For single-family residential land uses (R-L, N-P, R-LM), only one driveway per parcel will be permitted.

Exceptions, subject to approval of the Director:

Circular driveways based on adjacent right-of-way traffic speed, volume, and visibility.

ii.

When a property has a street front 80-feet or wider.

iii.

When a property is on a corner, a second driveway may be considered if there will be no impact to existing utilities or removal of required City street trees and if the minimum distance from intersection requirements are met in accordance with the City of Woodland Engineering Standards.

iv.

Parking in the required rear yard of single-family and duplex dwellings shall be permitted only where the minimum usable open space requirement is met and where coverage requirements inclusive of an accessory structures and areas surfaced for parking are met and do not exceed 30% of the required rear yard area. Parking for recreational vehicles shall meet the standards of § 17.64.100, Vehicle/Truck Parking and Storage.

Driveway access to major streets shall be spaced to provide reasonable access to properties while maximizing traffic safety and traffic flow. Emphasis should be placed on maximizing on-site reciprocal access and minimizing the number of street access points.

Driveway Throat Depth. The length of driveways or "throat depth" shall be designed to prevent vehicles from backing into the flow of traffic on the public street or causing unsafe conflicts with on-site circulation. Entrance designs shall be designed in accordance with Section 3.18 of the City of Woodland Engineering Standards and subject to approval by the City Engineer.

Driveway Width and Length.

Shared single family and duplex residential driveways, where the driveway cut through the curb is shared by multiple parcels, shall be a maximum of 24 feet wide at the property line.

Shared multiple family and commercial industrial driveway shall have a maximum throat width of 40-feet at back-of-walk, in accordance with the City of Woodland Engineering Standards, Section 3.19.B.

Residential driveway length providing direct access to a garage or carport shall be 20 feet in depth. Reductions up to 18 feet may be considered by the Director for access to private alleys through Development Review.

If designated as a Fire Lane, the minimum width shall be 20 feet, unless a greater width is required by the Fire Marshall.

Development and Maintenance of Parking Areas.

Parking Lot Striping. All parking stalls shall be clearly outlined with striping, and all aisles, approach lanes, and turning areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines as necessary to provide for safe traffic movement.

Wheel Stops. Concrete bumper guards or wheel stops shall be provided for all unenclosed parking spaces on a site with four or more unenclosed parking spaces. A six-inch high concrete curb surrounding a landscape area may be used as a wheel stop, provided that the overhang will not damage or interfere with plant growth or its irrigation. A concrete sidewalk may be used as a wheel stop if the overhang will not reduce the minimum required walkway width.

The entire parking space includes the wheel stop and overhang.

A maximum one-foot vehicle overhang is allowed. When overhang parking is utilized, the depth of the parking stall may be reduced by one foot. Landscaping in the one-foot overhang area does not count toward required landscaping.

The area at the front of the required parking space may be landscaped with low growing plants rather than paving. Any required planter space or width is in addition to the overhang area.

FIGURE 17.68.090.G-1: WHEEL STOPS

Surfacing.

All parking areas shall be graded, paved, improved, and properly drained in accordance with the following standards and subject to approval of the City Engineer:

Permeable Paving. Permeable paving may be used if approved by the City Engineer.

ii.

Turf Grids/Grassy Pavers. Turf grids or grassy pavers may be installed in areas of low traffic or infrequent use, such as emergency vehicle lanes, if approved by the Fire Marshall and City Engineer.

iii.

Alternate Parking Area Surface. Concrete, asphalt, grouted continuous brick, cobblestone, turf block, or any similar durable and dustless surface may be used upon approval of the Director.

Forward Entry. Parking lots shall be provided with suitable maneuvering room so that all vehicles therein may enter an abutting street in a forward direction.

Other Uses. Parking areas shall be used for vehicle parking only with no sales, dead storage, repair work, dismantling or servicing of any kind permitted.

Covered Parking. When covered parking is provided, landscape areas between covered parking structures shall be planted with appropriate landscaping. Where the covered parking is adjacent to a property boundary, landscaping shall be provided behind each covered parking area.

Carport and Garage Design. Garages and carports shall be architecturally designed to be integrated with the main buildings. Solar panels are allowed as roof material for garages or carports.

Additional Considerations for All Off-Street Parking Areas. The following requirements shall apply to the uncovered portions of all off-street parking and loading areas:

A clearly defined, lighted and landscaped pedestrian route shall be provided between parking areas and primary pedestrian entrance.

When an off-street parking area and a public right-of-way are continuous, a landscaped area shall be provided as described in § 17.64.040, Landscaping, which effectively screens the parking area to a height of three and one-half feet.

Any portion of an off-street parking area which abuts a Residential zone shall be screened by a fence or wall not less than six feet in height, except within the front setback area where the fence shall be no higher than three and one-half feet (see § 17.64.030, Fences, Walls, and Hedges and Chapter 17.70, Screening Standards).

Landscaping shall be provided along alleys, paths, and private streets when they are adjacent to parking and loading areas. See also § 17.64.040, Landscaping.

Not less than six percent of the interior area of all auto parking lots shall be devoted to permanent landscaping and except for trees shall not exceed a height of four feet. Main access roads and driveway not used as back-up areas are exempt from this requirement. See also § 17.64.040, Landscaping.

Edges of the parking lot must be clearly defined with trees, low walls, hedges, and/or berms.

Screening and orientation must prevent lights from cars in a parking lot from shining onto surrounding properties.

Subject to approval by the City, permanent landscaping in off-street parking and loading areas may be used for stormwater management practices. See also § 17.64.040, Landscaping.

In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or automobile traffic, the plants shall be protected by appropriate curbs, tree guards or other devices.

10.

Paving, grading, and other parking area improvements shall conform to the City of Woodland Engineering Standards and this chapter.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)