A. 
In any district, in connection with every building or part thereof hereafter erected and having a gross floor area of 2,000 square feet or more, which is to be occupied by manufacturing, storage, warehouse, goods display, retail store, wholesale store, market, hotel, laundry, dry cleaning or other use similarly requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of material or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained, on the same lot with such building, at least one off-street loading space to be used exclusively for such purpose for each 5,000 square feet of gross floor area so used; provided, that not more than two such loading spaces shall be required unless such gross floor area exceeds 80,000 square feet, in which case there shall be provided one additional loading space for each 40,000 square feet or major fraction thereof in excess of 8,000 square feet.
B. 
Each loading space shall be not less than 12 feet in width, 40 feet in length and 16 feet in height, and shall be clearly marked for this use. Buildings of 3,000 square feet or less will be allowed a length reduction of 10 feet and allowed to use a portion of the building interior.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-16(a); Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)
At the time of erection of any building or structure in connection with any use in any district, adequate on-site parking shall be provided as required by this chapter. At the time that any building or structure is enlarged or increased in capacity by adding floor area or seats or at the time any such building is changed in use so that the new use requires more parking spaces under these regulations than the former use, additional parking shall be provided to the extent required for such new construction, enlargement, increased capacity or change in use. Adequate provision for ingress and egress shall be made, and the parking space shall thereafter be maintained in good condition. Nothing herein, however, shall be interpreted to require the provision of additional parking for buildings or structures that have remained, or are, idle or vacant unless such buildings or structures are enlarged, increased in capacity or changed in use. Parking provided in any area reserved for future street widening by an official plan line shall not be deemed to meet the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-16(b)(1); Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)
If the required off-street parking for any use cannot be provided on the same parcel on which the use is located because of the size or shape of the parcel or by determination of the City Council, then the required parking may be provided on other property under the following circumstances and conditions:
A. 
The parking shall be set aside from other parking on the same premises and shall be clearly marked for the exclusive use of the customers and employees of the use for which it is provided.
B. 
Signs showing the availability and location of such parking shall be placed on the parcel on which the use is located.
C. 
The parking shall be developed, improved and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Section 18.64.060.
D. 
The parking shall be developed in accordance with the City standards in both coastal and non-coastal areas or the parking may be provided by in-lieu fee as established by City laws and regulations (Sections 18.64.090 — 18.64.140).
(Ord. 84-1 §32-16(b)(2); Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)
Each off-street parking space shall be of usable shape, arrangement and condition and shall be not less than eight and one-half feet by 17 feet measured along the angle of parking and a compact parking space eight and one-half feet by 15 feet. A maximum of 65% of the parking shall be for compact cars in the mixed-use, commercial, and industrial districts. Parking areas shall be suitably paved, drained, lighted and appropriately planted and fenced for the protection of adjacent properties in accordance with specifications of the City and shall be arranged for convenient access, egress and safety of vehicles and pedestrians. Where a lot does not abut on a public or private alley or easement of access, there shall be provided an access drive not less than 14 feet in width in the case of a single dwelling, and not less than 20 feet in width in all other cases, leading to the required parking, storage or loading. There shall be a driveway to any enclosed garage or other enclosed structure provided for the parking of a motor vehicle.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-16(b)(3); Ord. 17-04 §24; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)
The number of off-street parking spaces required shall be as set forth in this section. In applying these requirements, the term "floor area" means the total floor area within the exterior walls of any building or structure.
The City Manager shall use these requirements as a guide in determining the appropriate number of off-street parking spaces required for the use.
A. 
Adult education institution, one space for each 25 square feet of classroom area.
B. 
Animal day-care or lodging/animal hotel, subject to discretionary use permit conditions.
C. 
Artist studio/workshop, one space per 700 square feet.
D. 
Artist/live-work, one space per live-work unit.
E. 
Art gallery/showroom, one space per 500 square feet of gross floor area.
F. 
Assembly.
1. 
Religious assembly or churches, one space per four seats or 18-inches of linear bench/pew in the auditorium;
2. 
Performance theater or dancehalls, one space per four seats, or one space per 250 square feet when no seats are provided.
G. 
Automobile or Machinery Sales and Service Garages.
1. 
Machinery sales, one space per 500 square feet of floor area;
2. 
Automotive repair, three spaces per bay or working area, with a minimum of five spaces. No bay or service area may itself be used to satisfy this requirement;
3. 
Automotive parts and accessories, retail, one space per 350 square feet of floor area.
H. 
Automobile sales, subject to discretionary use permit conditions.
I. 
Banks, one space per 500 square feet of floor area.
1. 
Automated teller machine (ATM) kiosk (outside only), two spaces per ATM, unless the ATM is drive-through — in which case no parking spaces would be included.
J. 
Business, professional offices, and broadcast studios, other than medical or dental offices, one space per 350 feet of floor area.
K. 
Churches, refer to "religious assembly."
L. 
Contractor yard or shop, one space per 700 square feet of building.
M. 
Dancehalls, refer to "assembly halls."
N. 
Dwellings, single-family and duplex, refer to "residential uses."
O. 
Dwellings, multiple, refer to "residential uses."
P. 
Dwellings, mobile and manufactured homes, refer to "residential uses."
Q. 
Eating Establishments.
1. 
Bakeries with on-site dining, one space per 250 square feet;
2. 
Commercial bakeries/kitchens (no on-site service), one space per 700 square feet;
3. 
Fast food, one space per 125 square feet;
4. 
Restaurants, one space per 125 square feet; or four seats, whichever is less;
5. 
Take out only, one space per 250 square feet; and
6. 
Taverns/bars, one space per 125 square feet, or four seats, whichever is less.
R. 
Emergency shelters, one space per staff member, and one space per remaining 5,000 square feet of building space, whichever is greater. If the building is less than 5,000 square feet, one parking space is the minimum.
S. 
Furniture and appliance stores; furniture repair shops, refer to "retail, general."
T. 
Gas Station.
1. 
Gas station (fuel only), one spaces per fuel pump. Spaces at each fuel pump shall be counted towards meeting this requirement.
2. 
Gas station with mini-mart, the same as the "gas station (fuel only)" requirement plus one space per 500 square feet of mini-mart floor area.
U. 
In-door agriculture, see manufacturing.
V. 
Rooming houses and lodging-houses, refer to "residential uses."
W. 
Manufacturing plants, research or testing laboratories, bottling plants; the greater of one parking space for each 700 square feet of gross floor area devoted to manufacturing, shipping or receiving, plus one space for each 350 square feet of gross floor area devoted to office use.
X. 
Medical or dental offices, two spaces per examination/treatment room.
Y. 
Movie theater, one space per four theater seats.
Z. 
Launderettes and self-service laundries, one space per 200 square feet.
AA. 
Hotels and motels, refer to "overnight accommodations."
BB. 
Open storage yard, one space for each 3,000 square feet of lot area, plus spaces for any office as required by this section for offices.
CC. 
Overnight Accommodations.
1. 
Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks, one space per sleeping area;
2. 
Hotels and motels, one space per 0.7 guest room;
DD. 
Performance theater, refer to assembly.
EE. 
Personal services (i.e. barbers, estheticians, hair/nail salons, tattoo parlors, etc.), one space per work station.
FF. 
Photography studio, one space per 700 square feet.
GG. 
Recreational.
1. 
Gym, recreational exercise, or skateboard facility, one space per 200 square feet (excluding restrooms and locker rooms);
2. 
Dancehall/nightclub, refer to "assembly hall."
HH. 
Residential Uses.
Deed restricted affordable senior and/or disabled housing units or units within a half mile of a major transit stop
1/2 space per unit for developments that include affordable senior, disabled housing units or for units within 1/2 mile of a major transit stop according to Government Code §§ 65585 and 65863.2
Single-family
One space for 1-2 bedrooms and 2 spaces for 3 or more bedrooms with 1 space enclosed. For studio apartments (0 bedrooms); 1 space per unit, unless there is more than 1 studio apartment, and in such cases 1/2 space per studio apartment.
Duplex
One space for 1-2 bedrooms and 2 spaces for 3 or more bedrooms with 1 space enclosed
Multi-family
One parking space per unit for one-bedroom units; 1-1/2 parking spaces per unit of which at least 1 parking space per unit shall be covered for units of 2 bedrooms; 2 spaces per unit for units of 3 or more bedrooms, of which at least 1 parking space per unit shall be covered
Mobile and manufactured homes
One space per bedroom
Accessory dwelling units
Refer to Chapter 18.63
Rooming-houses and lodging-houses
One space per bedroom
Transitional and supportive housing
Refer to "Multifamily"
Note: Parking minimums may be reduced or waived by the City Manager for any residential development within a half-mile of a major public transit stop. All City Manager determinations are appealable to the City Council.
II. 
Restaurants and taverns, refer to "eating establishments."
JJ. 
Retail, general one space per 500 square feet of floor area to accommodate small retail in the west end district for non-coastal zones.
1. 
Furniture and appliance stores/furniture repair shops, one space per 500 square feet;
2. 
Machinery sales, one space per 500 square feet.
KK. 
Supermarkets/mini-marts not in regional shopping center (C-4 zone), one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area.
LL. 
Veterinary office and/or animal hospital, one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area.
MM. 
Visitor Serving Commercial (Coastal Zone).
1. 
Dancehalls and assembly halls, one space for each 100 square feet of floor area used for assembly or dancing;
2. 
Hotels, motels, one space for each room;
3. 
Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks, one space for each sleeping area;
4. 
Restaurants, taverns and nightclubs, one space for each 50 square feet where capacity is not determined by fixed number of seats; otherwise, one space for each two and one-half seats;
5. 
Retail shops, stores and other visitor serving commercial use, one space per 300 square feet of floor area;
6. 
In addition to on-site parking requirements for each use, an additional 10% of the project's total required parking shall be required for public parking, either on-site or at another location that would serve to benefit public access, with the location subject to City Council approval.
NN. 
Wholesale establishments, warehouses or utility buildings, one space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or one parking space for each two employees on the maximum shift, whichever is greater. Self-storage facilities, including mini-storage shall require one space for every 50 rental storage units.
OO. 
Regional commercial (C-4) district: All uses in the C-4 district shall have one space per 350 square feet of floor area.
In the case of any use which is not specifically mentioned herein, the parking provisions for a similar use shall apply. If there is a deviation from the parking requirements in Section 18.64.040, the City Manager shall determine the required parking, except in circumstances otherwise requiring City Council approval. All City Manager determinations on parking requirements are appealable to the City Council.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-16 (b)(4); Ord. 86-10 §1.0; Ord. 89-1 §2.0; Ord. 98-05, §1; Ord. 07-03; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)
Every parcel of land hereafter used as a public or private parking area, including an automobile, equipment, trailer or other open-air sales lot, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
A. 
Screening and Landscaping. Off-street parking areas for more than five vehicles shall be effectively screened on each side which adjoins or faces any R district or institutional premises by a visual barrier such as an evergreen hedge, solid fence, masonry screen wall, or preferably a dune berm, where appropriate. Such visual barrier shall be not less than four feet nor more than six feet in height and shall be maintained in good condition without any advertising thereon.
B. 
Surfacing. An off-street parking area shall be surfaced with an asphaltic cement, or some other appropriate pavement material so as to provide a durable and dustless surface, shall be so graded and drained as to capture and properly dispose of all surface water accumulated within the area, and shall be so arranged and marked as to provide for orderly and safe loading or unloading, parking and storage of vehicles.
C. 
Lighting. Lighting to illuminate any off-street parking area or public parking area designated for use by a private entity shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises in any district.
D. 
Parking Space Use. Off-street and public parking areas shall not be used for the repair, servicing or storage of materials, machinery or trailers; the sale of any goods or services; or, as a work area. No temporary or permanent structure is permitted in any off-street public parking area without a permit from the City.
E. 
Wheel Stops. Bumpers, posts, wheel stops or any other acceptable device shall be provided for all parking spaces. All such devices shall be firmly attached to the ground.
F. 
Striping. All off-street parking spaces shall be striped to show the required dimensions of the parking spaces. Each line or stripe shall be a minimum of four inches wide.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-16(b)(5); Ord. 86-10 §2.0; Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)
Except in the coastal zone, the City Manager may authorize, upon request by an applicant, a modification, reduction or waiver of the foregoing requirements only if it should find that in the particular case appealed, the nature of the use, or the exceptional shape or size of the property or other exceptional situation or condition, justifies such action; a parking determination by the City Manager is appealable to the City Council.
(Ord. 84-1 532-16(b)(6); Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)
A paved, unobstructed access drive not less than 24 feet in width for two-way traffic nor less than 16 feet in width for one way traffic must be provided to within 100 feet of each dwelling unit or apartment. Provision for turnaround must be designed into any dead-end or stub-end driveway which exceeds 150 feet from face of curb. Acceptable means of turnaround will be a cul-de-sac, key or T configuration of a minimum standard approved by the City Council. In instances where existing lots of record have been partially developed and a 24-foot access drive is not obtainable in the area of the existing development, an access drive of not less than 20 feet may be approved by the City Council if, in its opinion, the circulation and access requirements can be met.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-16(c); Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide an equitable fee system for owners or their tenants who wish to utilize the property in such a way that they are not able to provide all of the off-street parking for such use as would be required by Title 18 of the Sand City Municipal Code. The funds collected under the authority of this chapter are a users fee to be used for the construction, operation, and maintenance of parking facilities within the City.
B. 
Adjustment. Each property owner or his/her tenant within the City shall pay an annual fee for each parking space for which a parking adjustment is granted. All parking adjustment fees collected by the City are nonrefundable. Adjustments shall be granted, in whole or in part, or denied in accordance with this chapter. This chapter shall not be construed to give a property owner a vested right to pay a fee in lieu of providing the required parking. Said determination shall be within the discretion of the City Council, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
C. 
Use of Funds. All fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be specially funded in an appropriately titled fund and used solely for the purpose of providing parking in the City. Such purpose includes, but is not limited to, paying for studies of methods of providing additional parking in the City, for the purchase or lease of land for parking, or replacement or reconfiguration of existing public improvements, the construction of parking facilities (including, but not limited to, paying bonded indebtedness on any future parking facility within the City), the improvement of parking facilities, the replacement or reconfiguration of existing public improvements (allowing for, but not limited to, restriping or new paving/striping), and maintenance of facilities.
D. 
Calculation of Fees. The adjustment fee shall be calculated based upon the number of parking spaces required shall be as set forth in Title 18 of the Municipal Code, effective on the date on which an adjustment is granted.
The fee shall be established and thereafter adjusted from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
E. 
Payment of Fees. The annual fees determined under subsection D of this section shall be paid initially, prior to the time the operator of the subject business obtains a business license for such business. Thereafter, the annual fee referred to in subsection D of this section shall be paid in advance at the time said business license is renewed. In the event an adjustment is granted under this chapter, it shall not be effective until the initial fee described herein is paid. Such adjustment shall become null and void and of no further effect in the event the annual fee is not paid as required herein, and the operator's business license will be of no further force and effect.
F. 
Parking Adjustment.
1. 
Application. Application for the parking adjustment described in this chapter shall be made by the property owner, tenant, or an agent of the owner or tenant, to the Planning Department on a form provided by the City. An application fee shall be required, which shall not be refundable. Maps, drawings, and other data may be required by the Planning Department to demonstrate that the criteria for parking adjustment as set forth in this chapter apply to the subject property. The Planning Director may, in his/her sole discretion, require any other data necessary for the City Council to make a full, fair, and equitable decision with regard to the issuance of a parking adjustment under this chapter.
2. 
Public Hearing. Upon receipt of an application for a parking adjustment permit, the matter shall be set for a public hearing before the City Council. A notice of the application shall be mailed to all owners of property, shown on the most recent Monterey County tax assessment roll, within a minimum of 300 feet of all property boundaries. The notice shall be distributed not less than 10 days prior to hearing date.
Failure of the owners of such properties to receive notice of a hearing, when mailed in accordance with the above procedures, shall in no way affect the validity of the action taken by the City Council.
3. 
Findings of the City Council. Prior to the issuance of any permit under this chapter, the City Council must make the following findings:
a. 
That the property or properties for which a parking adjustment permit is requested under this chapter cannot otherwise be economically utilized.
b. 
That there are no reasonable alternative means by which parking, in full compliance with the standards of Title 18 of the City's Municipal Code, may be created, either on the parcel or parcels to be developed, or by obtaining off-site parking by means of purchase, lease, or other legally binding arrangement.
c. 
That the issuance of such adjustment permit will not be of substantial detriment to neighboring property and the use and enjoyment thereof will not materially affect or impair the purposes of the Municipal Code, the public interest, or the public health, safety and welfare.
d. 
Or, in lieu of subsections a, b, and c above, that the proposed joint uses of the property do not, because of the joint use, require the full application of the parking standards of Title 18 of the Sand City Municipal Code.
4. 
Issuance of Permit Procedure. Upon the decision of the City Council to issue a permit under this chapter, the Planning Department shall mail to the applicant a permit form containing the name of the applicant, the name of the business proposed to be conducted on the subject property, the name of the property owner, the address and legal description of the subject property for which the permit was issued, the number of spaces for which an adjustment was issued, and any terms or conditions upon which the permit was issued. Said permit form shall contain a place for the signature of both the applicant and the property owner and a statement that both understand and agree to the issuance of the permit and to any terms or conditions imposed in conjunction therewith. No permit shall be valid or effective until it has been signed by both the property owner and the applicant, returned to the City, and the fee for said adjustment has been paid in accordance with subsection E of this section.
(Ord. 25-01, 2/18/2025; Ord. 25-05, 9/16/2025)