City of San Jacinto, CA Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards

§ 17.330.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide off-street parking and loading standards to:

A. Provide for the general welfare and convenience of persons within the City by ensuring sufficient off-street parking and loading facilities to meet the needs generated by specific uses;

B. Provide accessible, attractive, secure, and well-maintained off-street parking and loading facilities;

C. Increase public safety by reducing congestion on public streets;

D. Buffer surrounding land uses from the visual impact of off-street parking and loading facilities; and

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

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.020 Applicability.

A. Applicability. Every use, including a change or expansion of a use or structure, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 17.705 (Nonconforming Parcels, Structures, and Uses), shall provide and maintain off-street parking and loading facilities in compliance with this chapter.

B. Timing of installation. A use shall not be commenced and a structure(s) shall not be occupied until improvements required by this chapter are satisfactorily completed.

C. Projects in progress. Notwithstanding the requirements in Section 17.100.090 (Effect of Development Code Amendments on Projects in Progress) or unless the conditions of an approved discretionary permit expressly provide a different time limit, previously approved parking facilities shall be given 12 months from the effective date of this Development Code to be under construction. In the event of hardship, one twelve-month extension may be granted by the Director upon confirmation of the hardship.

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.030 General Parking Provisions.

A. Parking and loading spaces to be permanent. Required parking and loading spaces shall be permanently available. Off-site parking shall require a permanent covenant or a secured lease agreement in compliance with Section 17.330.060B (Adjustment to Parking Requirements – Shared parking).

B. Parking and loading spaces to be unrestricted. A lessee, owner, tenant, or other person having control of the premises for which parking or loading spaces are required by this chapter shall not prevent, prohibit, or restrict authorized persons (including employees) from using the spaces without the prior written approval of the Director.

C. Maintenance. The required parking and loading features (e.g., landscaping, parking surfaces, striping, signs, etc.) shall be continuously maintained in good condition by any person having control of the premises (e.g., lessee, owner, tenant, etc.).

1. Landscaping shall be kept alive and continually maintained in compliance with Section 17.330.090 (Landscaping Standards for Parking Areas) and Chapter 17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation).

2. Parking surfaces shall be kept free of holes and substantial deterioration.

3. Striping shall be visible.

4. Signs shall be kept in place, legible, and continually maintained.

5. Parked vehicles shall not extend over a property line or into a public right-of-way.

D. Usable and accessible. Required parking and loading spaces shall be usable and accessible.

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.040 Limitations on Parking/Storage of Vehicles.

A. Storage of trucks. The parking and storage of trucks exceeding eight feet in height or 20 feet in length shall be prohibited in any residential zone unless parked within an enclosed structure. This restriction shall not apply to trucks used during pickup and delivery or during construction or repair work while in service. Height shall be measured from level ground to the top of the cab or trailer, whichever is higher, but excludes camper shells.

B. Prohibited parking or storage. The parking or storage of the following types of vehicles in required parking areas or within the required front yard of any residentially zoned parcel shall be strictly prohibited, unless listed as exempt under Subsection C, below:

1. Recreational vehicles (RV) (e.g., boats, motor homes, travel trailers, campers, camper shells, etc.);

2. Commercial vehicles (i.e., trucks and vans exceeding eight feet in height or 20 feet in length);

3. Utility trailers;

4. Tractors; or

5. Wrecked, junked, non-registered, or inoperable motor vehicles.

C. Exceptions to vehicle type restrictions.

1. Recreational vehicle (RV).

a. An RV may be temporarily parked in the driveway for up to a total of 72 hours within any consecutive 120-hour period for the purpose of loading and unloading the RV and for light maintenance and repair, provided that:

i. The RV shall not extend into the public right-of-way at any time.

ii. The RV shall not block any sidewalks or walkways.

iii. The RV shall not be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes.

b. Upon the expiration of 72 hours, the RV shall be moved to any of the following locations:

i. A distance of at least 300 feet from the area where last parked;

ii. For any lot in a residential zone, in one side yard next to the garage and driveway, extending to the rear lot line, except that for corner lots, storage is only allowed in the interior side yard, extending to the rear lot line. See Figure 3-15 (Allowable Recreational Vehicle Storage Area). The Director may approve alternative storage in the rear yard of corner lots only in cases where interior side yard storage is not feasible, street side access is approved with an encroachment permit, traffic visibility standards are met [Section 17.305.150 (Traffic Visibility Area)]; paving limitations are met [Section 17.215.035 (Paving Within Residential Front Yard Area)]; and the visual amenities and views of adjacent properties are not adversely impacted.

c. Motorized RV's shall be stored on an improved surface of concrete or other material as approved by the Director.

Figure 3-15

Allowable Recreational Vehicle Storage Area

2. Inoperable vehicles. Inoperable vehicles shall be stored within a garage, barn, or other fully enclosed and permitted structure or within the permitted RV parking area when fully screened from all public rights-of-way. For purposes of this provision, an inoperable vehicle is defined in Article 8 (Definitions).

3. Tractors. Agricultural or farming tractors may be temporarily parked in the front yard of parcels whose primary use is agricultural in nature.

D. Violations. Violations of this section maybe addressed through the administrative citation process of the Municipal Code.

E. Vehicles for sale. The parking of vehicles, trailers, or other personal property for the primary purpose of displaying the vehicle, trailer, or other personal property for sale, hire, or rental shall be prohibited as specified in Municipal Code Section 10.16.140 (Parking for certain purposes prohibited).

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.050 Number of Parking Spaces Required.

Each land use shall be provided the number of off-street parking spaces required by this section. See Section 17.330.110 (Bicycle Parking) for off-street parking requirements for bicycles.

A. Minimum number of off-street parking spaces required. Each land use shall provide the number of off-street parking spaces indicated in Table 3-5 (Parking Requirements by Land Use), spaces, including disabled access spaces required by Section 17.330.070 (Disabled/Handicapped Parking Requirements), except where an increase or decrease has been granted in compliance with Section 17.330.060 (Adjustments to Parking Requirements).

B. Use not listed. A land use not specifically listed in Table 3-5 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) shall provide parking as required by the Director based on the most similar use that is listed. The Director shall use the requirements specified in Table 3-5 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) as a guide in determining the appropriate number of off-street parking spaces required for the use.

C. Mixed uses or occupancies. In the case of mixed-uses or occupancies, the total number of required off-street parking spaces 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, unless a shared use of parking facilities agreement has been approved in compliance with Section 17.330.060 (Adjustments to Parking Requirements).

D. Computation of required number of parking spaces. Whenever the computation of the required number of off-street parking spaces results in a fractional parking space, one additional parking space shall be required for one-half or more fractional parking space and any fractional space less than one-half of a parking space shall not be counted.

E. Floor area. Where Table 3-5 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) establishes a parking, requirement based on floor area in square feet (e.g., one space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area), the floor area shall be construed to mean gross interior floor area unless otherwise specified, and shall include all locations of shared halls, lobby areas, and restrooms, but shall not include areas for vertical circulation, elevators, or stairs.

F. Bench or bleacher seating. Where fixed seating (e.g., benches, bleachers, pews, or similar seating) is provided, a seat shall be defined as 18 inches of bench space for the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces as provided in Table 3-5 (Parking Requirements by Land Use).

G. Nonconforming parking. A structure with nonconforming off-street parking may be physically changed or undergo a change in use subject to the provisions in Section 17.705.110 (Nonconforming Parking).

H. Tandem parking. Tandem parking spaces shall be allowed in multi-family residential developments in cases where tandem spaces are assigned to the same unit.

I. Compact car parking. Compact spaces shall be prohibited. For the purposes of this subsection, a compact space shall be any space that is smaller than the minimum size indicated in Section 17.330.080 (Parking Design and Development Standards).

Table 3-5 Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type	Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See § 17.330.050.A)
Agricultural and Resource-Related Uses
Accessory Agricultural Structures and Uses (Noncommercial)	1 space per site
Agricultural Activities and Facilities (Commercial)	1 space per on duty employee
Agritourism	Determined by conditional use permit
Produce Stands	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA
Equestrian Facilities	1 space per every 5 stable stalls
Cannabis Uses	Refer to Chapter 17.435
Care Uses
Day Care Facility
Small (8 or fewer)	Same as primary residential use
Large (9 to 14)	In addition to spaces for primary residential use, 1 space per on duty employee; and 1 drop-off space for every 7 care recipients
Day Care Centers (15+)	1 space per on duty employee; and 1 drop-off space for every 7 care recipients
Accessory to on-site employer	1 space per employee; and 1 drop-off space for every 7 care recipients
Community Care Facility/Residential Care Facility/Residential Care Facility for the Elderly
Small – up to 6	Same as primary residential use
Large – 7 or more	In addition to spaces for primary residential use, 1 space per employee; and 1 drop-off space for every 7 care recipients
Congregate Care Facility
Small – up to 6	Same as primary residential use;
Large – 7 or more	In addition to spaces for primary residential use, 1 space per employee; and 1 space for every 7 care recipients
Supportive Housing	Supportive housing located in a single-family dwelling unit shall be subject to the parking standards for "single-family dwellings." Supportive housing located within a duplex shall be subject to the parking standards for "two-family dwellings (duplex)." Supportive housing located within a multi-family dwelling shall be subject to the parking standards for "multi-family dwellings."
Transitional Housing	Transitional housing located in a single-family dwelling unit shall be subject to the parking standards for "single-family dwellings." Transitional housing located within a duplex shall be subject to the parking standards for "two-family dwellings (duplex)." Transitional housing located within a multi-family dwelling shall be subject to the parking standards for "multi-family dwellings."
Education, Recreation, and Public Assembly Uses
Arcades (6+ machines)	1 space per 200 sq. ft. of GFA
Assembly/Meeting Facilities	1 space for every 4 fixed seats; and 1 space for each 40 sq. ft. of additional assembly area (does not include foyers, corridors, restrooms, kitchens, storage and other areas not used for assembly of people)
Bingo Game Operations (nonprofit only)	1 space per every 3 occupants per allowable occupant load as established by Fire Chief
Commercial Recreation Facilities - Indoor, except for the following:	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. GFA
Bowling Alleys	5 spaces for each alley, plus 1 for each 5 seats in any gallery
Game Courts	5 spaces for each court
Skating Rinks	1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of rink area
Swimming Pools	1 space for every 500 sq. ft. of enclosed pool area
Commercial Recreation Facilities – Outdoor, except for the following:	Determined by conditional use permit [Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits)]
Driving Ranges	1 space per tee
Golf Courses	5 spaces for each hole, plus the requirements for additional uses on the site
Miniature Golf Courses	3 spaces for each hole
Swimming Pools	1 space for every 500 sq. ft. of fenced pool area
Parks and Recreation Facilities (Private)	1 space for each 8,000 sq. ft. of active recreational area within a park or playground, plus 1 space per acre of passive recreational area within a park or playground
Cultural Institutions	1 space for each 350 sq. ft.
Educational Facilities
Academic – K-8	2 spaces for each classroom, plus adequate loading/unloading zone Lower minimum parking standard can be determined by parking demand study with conditional use permit (Chapter 17.605)
Academic – 9-12	8 spaces for each classroom, plus adequate loading/unloading zone Lower minimum parking standard can be determined by parking demand study with conditional use permit (Chapter 17.605)
Colleges and Universities	20 spaces for each classroom Lower minimum parking standard can be determined by parking demand study with conditional use permit [Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits)]
Live Entertainment (amplified) and Dancing	Determined by minor use permit [Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits)]
Poolrooms/Billiard Halls (2 or more tables)	2 spaces per table
Studios-Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Music, etc.	1 space for every 1.5 students at maximum enrollment
Theaters, Movies, or Performing Arts	1 space for every 4 fixed seats; 1 space for each 40 sq. ft. of assembly area (does not include foyers, corridors, restrooms, kitchens, storage and other areas not used for assembly of people)
Industry, Manufacturing & Processing, Production and Warehousing Uses
All uses listed under "industry, manufacturing, processing, production and warehousing uses" in use tables in Article 2 (Zones, Allowed Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), except for the following:	Up to 50,000 sq. ft. GFA – 1 space/500 sq. ft. GFA 50,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. GFA – 100 spaces plus 1 space/1,000 sq. ft. GFA for area over 50,000 sq. ft. 100,001 to 500,000 sq. ft. GFA – 150 spaces plus 1 space/2,000 sq. ft. GFA for area over 100,000 sq. ft. If offices/sales space exceeds 10% of GFA, then 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. GFA of office/sales space
Contractor Base Facility (and Yard)	2 spaces per facility; and 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space
Cottage Businesses	1 space per employee; 1 space for 1 primary business vehicle; and up to a maximum of 5 spaces for clients.
Recycling Scrap/Dismantling Yards	1 space for each 3,000 sq. ft. of yard area
Recycling Facilities
Collection Facility – Small	Determined by minor use permit [Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits)]
Collection Facility – Large	Determined by minor use permit [Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits)]
Processing Facility	Determined by conditional use permit [Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits)]
Research and Development (R&D)	1 space for each 500 sq. ft. GFA
Storage, Personal	1 space for every 100 rentable storage spaces; plus 2 spaces for the resident manager and office
Warehouses, Wholesaling and Distribution	1 space for each 1,500 sq. ft. GFA up to 500,000 sq. ft. GFA; Portion over 500,000 – 1 space for each 4,000 sq. ft. GFA; 1 space for each company truck or motor vehicle; and If offices/sales space exceeds 10% of GFA, then 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. GFA of office/sales space
Residential Uses
Accessory Living Quarters
Guest Houses	1 covered space per unit
Accessory Dwelling Units	See Section 17.405.060 (Adult-Oriented Busines Development and Performance Standards)
Agricultural Employee Housing	1 space per unit or bed
Caretaker Housing	1 covered space per unit
Congregate Care Facility (15 or more)	1 space for each on duty employee and 1 space for each 10 beds
Emergency Shelters	1 space per on duty staff person
Group Homes for Persons with Disabilities	Group homes located in a single-family dwelling unit shall be subject to the parking standards for "single-family dwellings." Group homes located within a duplex shall be subject to the parking standards for "two-family dwellings (duplex)." Group homes located within a multi-family dwelling shall be subject to the parking standards for "multi-family dwellings."
Live/Work Units (residential portion only)	See "multi-family dwellings" standards for residential uses.
Mixed Use Projects (Residential over Retail/Office)	See "multi-family dwellings" standards for residential uses; and Required number of spaces for nonresidential according to land use type per Table 3-5. See Section 17.330.060C for projects located in the Downtown Village.
Mobile Home Parks	2 covered spaces on each mobile home site – tandem parking allowed in attached carport; 1 guest space for each 5 mobile home spaces; Parking spaces for recreational vehicles and community buildings – Determined by conditional use permit -
Mobile Home Subdivisions	2 enclosed spaces for each parcel in the subdivision
Multi-Family Dwellings (3 units or more)
Studio	1.0 spaces per unit, which shall be covered
1 Bedroom	1.25 spaces per unit, 1.0 of which shall be covered
2 Bedroom	1.5 spaces per unit, 1.25 of which shall be covered
3 or more Bedroom	2.0 spaces per unit, 1.25 of which shall be covered
Guest Parking in multi-family dwelling projects	0 - 10 units – None required 11 - 30 units – 0.25 spaces per unit 31 - 60 units – 0.2 spaces per unit 61 units and over – 0.166 spaces per unit
Organizational Houses	Determined by conditional use permit [Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits)]
Recreational Vehicle Park	1 space per employee; 1 space for RV on each lot; 1 space on each RV lot not including parking space for RV; and 1 guest space for every 10 RV lots
Senior Residential Projects	1 covered space per unit, plus 1 guest space per 10 units
Single-Family Dwellings	2 enclosed spaces See Section 17.425.020 (Residential Development Design Guidelines) for garage design and layout.
Single-Room Occupancy Units	Determined by conditional use permit [Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits)]
Two-Family Dwellings (duplex)	2 spaces per unit, one of which must be enclosed.
Retail Trade Uses
All "retail trade" and general retail uses listed in use tables in Article 2 (Zones, Allowed Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), except for the following:	1 space for each 300 sq. ft. GFA, and 1 space for each 350 sq. ft. of outdoor sales area.
Adult-Oriented Businesses	1 space for every 2 occupants per allowable occupant load as established by Fire Chief; and 1 space for each employee or independent contractor on the maximum shift
Building/Landscape Materials Sales	1 space for every 500 sq. ft. GFA; and 1 space for each 2,500 sq. ft. of outdoor display area
Farm Supply and Feed Store	1 space for every 600 sq. ft. GFA
Farmers Market	Determined by minor use permit [Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits)]
Grocery (Convenience Market, Grocery Stores)	1 space for every 225 sq. ft. GFA Not part of shopping center 25,000 sq. ft or larger
Liquor Stores	1 space for every 225 sq. ft. GFA
Outdoor Display and Sales	1 space for each 2,500 sq. ft. of outdoor display area
Plant Nurseries	1 space for every 500 sq. ft. GFA and 1 space for each 2,500 sq. ft. of outdoor display area
Restaurants (with or without drive thru) See Section 17.430.170 (Drive Thru Facilities) for additional standards.	Up to 2,000 sq. ft. = 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. GFA Over 2,000 sq. ft. = 1 space for each additional 60 sq. ft. GFA; and Outdoor dining. No additional parking required if outdoor dining area comprises no more than 15% of the interior gross floor area of the primary food service use; If outdoor dining area is over 15%, 1 space for every 50 sq. ft. or 1 space for every 3 seats, whichever is greater.
Service Uses — Business and Professional
All uses listed under "service uses – business and professional" in use tables in Article 2 (Zones, Allowed Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), except for the following	1 space per 250 sq. ft. GFA
ATM's See Section 17.430.170 (Drive Thru Facilities) for additional standards.	1 space for each exterior ATM
Banks and Financial Services See Section 17.430.170 (Drive Thru Facilities) for additional standards.	1 space for every 200 sq. ft. GFA
Medical Services
Clinic, Laboratory, Urgent Care	1 space for every 200 sq. ft. GFA
Hospitals	1.5 spaces for each bed, and 1 space for every hospital vehicle
Offices	1 space for each 200 sq. ft. GFA
Offices – Government	1 space for every 200 sq. ft. GFA; and 1 space per government-owned vehicle
Low Barrier Navigation Center	1 space per staff member
Public Safety Facilities	1 space for every 200 sq. ft. GFA; 1 space per employee vehicle
Service Uses — General
All uses listed under "service uses – general" in use tables in Article 2 (Zones, Allowed Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), except for the following	1st 50,000 sq. ft. – 1 space per each 250 sq. ft. GFA Over 50,000 sq. ft. – 1 space per each 500 sq. ft. GFA
Animal Services (All)	1 space per each 500 sq. ft. GFA; and 1 space per each 800 sq. ft. of boarding/training area
Bars, Lounges, and Nightclubs	1 space for every 35 sq. ft. GFA where the public is served; and # of spaces required for food service uses, if applicable
Equipment Rental Indoor Only With Outdoor Storage	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA; and 1 space per 2,500 outdoor display area
Health and Fitness Facilities	1 space for each 300 sq. ft. GFA
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast Inn	1 space for each guest room; and 1 space per on duty employee
Hotels and Motels	1.1 spaces for each guest room; and 75% of the spaces required for accessory uses (e.g., banquet rooms, meeting rooms, restaurants, etc.), if any
Mortuary, Funeral Home	1 space for each 4 fixed seats; and 1 space for each 40 sq. ft. of remaining area; and 1 enclosed space for each vehicle owned by the establishment.
All personal service uses, except for the following:	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. GFA
Laundromats	1 space for every 3 machines
Personal Storage Facility (Self Storage)	1 space for every 100 rentable storage spaces; plus 2 spaces for the resident manager and office
Transportation, Communication, and Infrastructure Uses
Broadcasting Studio	1 space per 200 sq. ft. indoor space
Transportation Service Dispatch Facilities	1 space per 250 sq. ft.; and 1 space per each service vehicle
Truck and Freight Terminals	1 space per 250 sq. ft. indoor space
Utility Facilities	None
Utility Infrastructure	None
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities	Determined by conditional use permit [Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits)]
Vehicle Rentals, Sales, and Services
Mobile Home, Boat, or RV Sales	1 space for each 500 sq. ft. GFA to be clearly delineated as public parking, and as required below for vehicle services
Vehicle Parts and Supply Sales	1 space for each 200 sq. ft. GFA, and 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of outdoor sales area
Vehicle Rentals Office only General	1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of GFA 1 storage space for each vehicle stored on lot
Vehicle Sales	1 space for each 500 sq. ft. GFA to be clearly delineated as public parking, and as required below for vehicle services
Vehicle Services
Car Washing, Self-Service	2 stacking spaces and 2 drying spaces per each washing stall
Car Washing, Automated	Stacking area for each automatic car wash lane – 4 times the capacity of the automatic car wash lane
Car Washing, Full Service	1 parking space per each employee of the largest shift; stacking for 4 vehicles for each automatic car wash lane, and 3 spaces per lane for manual drying
Minor Maintenance	4 spaces for each service bay;
Major Repair/Body Work	4 spaces for each service bay;
Service Station/Gas Station	4 spaces for each service bay; and 1 space per 250 GFA of retail store
Vehicle Storage and Towing and Storage	4 spaces minimum; and 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. GFA in excess of 4,000 sq. ft.
Other Uses
Temporary Uses	Determined by temporary use permit [Chapter 17.640 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits)]
Cemeteries	Determined by conditional use permit

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.060 Adjustments to Parking Requirements.

A. Temporary reduction. The Director may approve the temporary reduction of parking or loading spaces in conjunction with a seasonal or intermittent use for a period of not more than 30 days. Longer periods may be allowed with the approval of a temporary use permit [Chapter 17.640 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits)].

B. Shared parking. Shared parking is allowed between two or more uses to satisfy all or a portion of the minimum off-street parking requirement. Shared parking is permitted between different categories of uses or uses with different hours of operation. The shared parking shall be calculated based on the minimum parking requirements and any reductions for the use permitted in this Code.

1. Agreement. An agreement providing for the shared use of parking, executed by the parties involved, shall be filed with the Director. Shared parking privileges shall continue in effect only as long as the agreement, binding on all parties, remains in force. If the agreement is no longer in force, parking shall be provided as otherwise required by this chapter. This agreement shall be in the form of a covenant running with the land and shall be recorded with the County Recorder, and a recorded copy shall be filed with the Department.

2. Location. A use for which an application is being made for shared parking shall be located within 800 feet of the parking facility.

3. Calculation of parking requirements for shared parking with different categories of use. Business establishments constituting different categories of use may share parking as follows:

a. If an office use and a general retail and/or general service use share parking, the parking requirement for the retail use and/or service use may be reduced by 20%, provided that the reduction does not exceed the minimum requirement for the office use.

b. If a residential use shares parking with a general retail and general service use other than lodging uses, eating and drinking establishments, or entertainment uses, the parking requirement for the residential use may be reduced by 30%, provided that the reduction does not exceed the minimum parking requirement for the general retail and/or general service use.

c. If an office and residential use share off-street parking, the parking requirement for the residential use may be reduced by 50%, provided that the reduction shall not exceed the minimum parking requirement for the office use.

4. Calculation of parking requirements for shared parking with different hours of operation.

a. For the purposes of this section, the following uses shall be considered daytime uses, operating anytime between the hours of 8:01 a.m. and 5:59 p.m., Monday through Friday only:

i. Professional, business and administrative, and government office uses;

ii. Personal services;

iii. Banks and financial services uses;

iv. Wholesale, storage, and distribution uses;

v. Manufacturing uses; and

vi. Other similar primary daytime uses, as determined by the Director.

b. For the purposes of this section, the following uses shall be considered nighttime uses, operating anytime between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., or Saturday and Sunday uses:

i. Cultural institutions uses;

ii. Live entertainment uses;

iii. Theaters, movies or performing arts uses;

iv. Bars, lounges and nightclubs uses;

v. Assembly/meeting facilities uses; and

vi. Other similar primary nighttime or Saturday and Sunday uses, as determined by the Director.

c. The Director may authorize upon application the use of up to 90% of the required off-street parking for a daytime use to serve as the required off-street parking provided for a nighttime or Saturday and Sunday use and vice versa. The applicant shall demonstrate that there is no substantial conflict in the principal operating hours of the uses for which the sharing of parking is proposed.

C. Downtown Village Zone.

1. Nonresidential uses. Nonresidential uses within the Downtown Village Zoning District shall be exempt from the minimum parking standards outlines in Section 17.330.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required).

2. Residential uses. Residential uses within the Downtown Village Zoning shall provide 1/2 of the minimum parking requirements of Section 17.330.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required).

3. Parking design requirements. Parking that is provided shall comply with the minimum design requirements of this chapter.

D. Reduced parking – use specific. The Director may reduce the number of parking spaces required by Sections 17.330.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required) and through approval of a minor use permit in compliance with Chapter 17.605 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits) subject to the following additional findings:

1. Findings.

a. That the use has unique or special operational conditions that do not warrant or necessitate the number of parking spaces required by Section 17.330.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required);

b. That the use will not cause fewer off-street parking spaces to be provided for the proposed use than the number of such spaces necessary to accommodate all vehicles attributable to such use under the normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation of such use;

c. That the use will not increase the demand and competition for parking spaces upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use; and

d. That the use will not increase the demand and competition for parking spaces upon adjacent private property in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use.

2. Change or cessation of use. A minor use permit for a reduction in parking shall become null and void when the use for which the minor use permit is ceased or changed in operations in such a way that the findings in Subsection D.1 above no longer apply.

E. Reduced parking – large projects. The approval authority may approve a reduction in the number of parking spaces required for large projects as provided below:

Table 3-6 Parking Reductions for Large Projects
Scope of Development	Maximum Parking Reduction
Multi-family residential projects of 100 units or more	20% of the total number of required parking spaces including up to 5% of the required number of covered and enclosed parking spaces
Shopping centers with 50,000 sq. ft. to 99,999 sq. ft. of leasable floor area	10% of the total number of required parking spaces
Shopping centers with 100,000 sq. ft. to 199,999 sq. ft. of leasable floor area	20% of the total number of required parking spaces
Shopping centers with more than 200,000 sq. ft. of leasable floor area	25% of the total number of required parking spaces

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.070 Disabled/Handicapped Parking Requirements.

A. Accessibility requirements. Parking facilities and spaces shall be designed, located, constructed, and maintained to provide access for the physically disabled from public rights-of-way, across intervening parking spaces, and into structures. Standards for the facilities shall be based on the standards of the American Standards Association and other applicable guidelines.

B. Number, location of, and access to spaces required. Parking spaces for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the California Building Code, the Federal Accessibility Guidelines, the California Code of Regulations (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 2-71), and with the sign requirements of the California Vehicle Code, Section 22507.8, as applicable. Parking spaces required for the disabled shall count toward compliance with the number of off-street parking spaces required by Section 17.330.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required).

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.080 Parking Design and Development Standards.

Required off-street parking areas shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with this section. In the event practical difficulties and hardships result from the strict enforcement of the standards due to existing permanent structures, or an irregular shaped parcel, the Director may approve a minor variance for standards, not to exceed 10% in compliance with Chapter 17.650 (Variances and Minor Variances).

A. Site plan. In addition to the filing requirements in Section 17.630.040 (Application Filing, Processing, and Review), the site plan of a proposed project shall include a scaled drawing of the parking lot layout and shall indicate the following, when applicable:

1. Number of students at ultimate enrollment.

2. Number of beds.

3. Number of repair bays.

4. Number of classrooms.

5. Number of fixed seats.

6. Number of Employees.

7. Total floor areas in each structure within a project.

8. Total area of proposed outdoor uses.

B. Location.

1. Residential uses. Parking required to serve a residential use shall be located on the same parcel as each residential unit served. Shared driveways (i.e., driveways that provide access to several residences from a single egress point off of a local street) are encouraged.

2. Nonresidential uses.

a. Parking required to serve a nonresidential use may be located on the same or a different site under the same or different ownership as the use served; provided that the parking shall be located within the maximum distances of the uses served as shown in Table 3-7 (Maximum Distances for Off-Site Parking for Nonresidential uses). Where a distance is specified, the distance shall be measured from the nearest point of the parking facility to the nearest point of the structure or use served by the parking.

Table 3-7 Maximum Distances For Off-Site Parking For Nonresidential Uses
Uses	Maximum Distance Allowed
Convalescent homes	150 feet
Organizational Houses	150 feet
Hospitals	150 feet More than 150 feet if approved by conditional use permit and if automatic gate or similar access control feature is installed
All other nonresidential uses	400 feet 600 feet for car sharing spaces

3. Bicycle spaces. See Section 17.330.110 (Bicycle Parking) for size and location requirements for bicycle spaces.

C. Curbs and parking improvements.

1. Six-inch Portland-Concrete cement curb and gutters shall be installed, except that six-inch Portland-Concrete cement vertical curbs may be installed in-lieu of curb and gutters if no drainage is carried along curb line. Where a six-inch Portland-Concrete cement vertical curb is used, a two-foot-wide concrete gutter section shall be installed along the drainage line.

2. Curbs shall be installed at a minimum of five feet from the faces of walls, fences, or other structures. This requirement shall not apply to driveways that are not a part of the maneuvering area for parking.

3. Curb radius shall be three-foot minimum.

4. Parking lots may be surfaced with Portland-Cement Concrete with a minimum four-inch thickness over native soil compact to 95% compaction or asphalt concrete with minimum 2 1/2 inch thickness over four inches of Class III aggregate base compacted to 95% relative compaction, or pervious concrete or other alternatives may be approved by the Director and City Engineer.

5. Six-inch-high concrete curbs with gaps for allowing drainage run-off into landscaped areas shall be installed to serve as wheel stops for motor vehicles, edging or planting areas, and protection for walls at entrances and exits, located no closer than five feet from any structure, hedge, fence, or wall.

D. Drainage. Parking areas shall be designed in compliance with the storm water quality and quantity standards in Section 17.520.050 (Water Quality).

E. Striping and identification. Parking stalls shall be clearly delineated with a four-to-six-inch stripe – "hairpin" or elongated "U" design – or other approved striping or stall delineation.

F. Lighting.

1. Off-street parking for multi-family residential uses shall provide night lighting throughout the required parking area(s).

2. Nonresidential uses shall provide night lighting throughout required parking areas at all hours of customer and employee use.

3. Entries to parking areas for all multi-family residential uses and nonresidential uses shall provide safety lighting as approved by the Director.

4. Lighting shall be indirect, hooded, and arranged to reflect lighting away from adjoining properties and streets in compliance with Section 17.300.080 (Outdoor Light and Glare).

5. Light standards shall be a maximum of 25 feet in height overall, as measured from the usable parking or driving surface.

6. Up-lighting in landscaping, low level walk lights, and lighting diffused off of wall surfaces is encouraged.

7. Illumination of parking lots and adjacent pedestrian areas shall be required to provide a minimum of one foot-candle for all parking and pedestrian areas, and shall not exceed one-half foot-candle along lot lines of a project.

8. In consideration of the City's proximity to Palomar Observatory, the installation of low pressure sodium vapor or LED is encouraged.

G. Access. Off-street parking shall be accessible as follows:

1. Controlled access to off-street parking areas. Off-street parking areas designed to control public access (i.e., gate) shall require approval from the Fire and Police Departments and the City Engineer. Ingress and egress design should facilitate proper vehicle maneuvering and "stacking" space to avoid internal and external traffic conflict. Suitable dropoff and pickup areas are encouraged.

2. Local and collector streets in residential zones. Along local and collector streets in residential zones, single-family and two-family uses may use the street for maneuvering (i.e., driveway design may allow for backing out of a driveway to gain access to a public right-of-way).

3. Secondary highways. Single-family or two-family uses taking access from secondary highways, parcels with three or more dwelling units, and nonresidential uses shall provide suitable on-site maneuvering (i.e., driveway design shall not allow for backing out of a driveway to gain access to a public right-of-way).

4. Access to adjacent sites. Applicants for nonresidential developments are encouraged to provide shared vehicle and pedestrian access to adjacent nonresidential properties for convenience, safety, and efficient circulation. A joint access agreement between the owners of the abutting properties that guarantees the continued availability of the shared access between the properties shall be recorded with the County Recorder and shall run with the land. The Director shall approve the form and substance of the agreement.

H. Circulation.

1. Driveway widths. Driveway widths shall be a minimum width of 25 feet. The distance from a wall to the closest curb at driveway entrances shall be a minimum of two feet. The Director may require a wider driveway to accommodate needs.

2. Driveway location. No driveway opening shall be installed closer than five feet to any side or rear lot line. The City Engineer shall approve all driveway and curb cut locations on public roads.

3. On-site turnaround required. Parking arranged in a manner that requires the backing of motor vehicles onto a major or secondary highway is prohibited in all zones.

4. Parking lot layout. Parking stalls, driveways, and landscape planters shall be arranged so that a free flow of vehicular traffic and adequate site clearances are allowed at all times. City standards and specifications relating to curve radii and similar maneuvering requirements shall apply.

5. Pedestrian movement.

a. To the maximum extent feasible, a site plan for proposed development shall separate movement of pedestrians from movement of motor vehicles and bicycles. At least one pedestrian route shall be provided that is uninterrupted by surface parking and driveways. Concrete walks with a minimum width of two feet shall be installed adjacent to end parking spaces.

b. Where complete separation of movement of pedestrians from movement of motor vehicles and bicycles is not possible, the site plan shall minimize potential hazards by using special paving, grade separations, pavement marking, directional signs, striping, bollards, median refuge areas, traffic calming features, landscaping, lighting, or other means to clearly delineate pedestrian areas for both day and night use. The material and layout of any walkway shall be continuous as the pedestrian access crosses the driveway or aisle, with a break in continuity of the driveway or aisle paving and not in the pedestrian access way.

c. Where pedestrians and bicyclists share walkways, the pedestrian/bicycle system shall be designed to be wide enough to accommodate anticipated pedestrian and bicycle traffic volumes. The review authority shall be guided by the standards applicable to bicycle facilities (e.g., design of bicycle parking areas, directional pavement markings, signage, etc.) in the State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

d. Curb cuts and ramps shall be located at convenient, safe locations for the physically disabled, bicyclists, and people pushing strollers or carts. The location and design of curb cuts and ramps shall meet the requirements of the California Building Code and ramp standards associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act,[1] and shall avoid crossing or directing traffic through loading areas, drive-in/drive thru lanes, and solid waste storage and collection areas.

[1] Editor's Note: See 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.

e. Concrete walks with a minimum width of two feet shall be installed adjacent to end parking spaces, unless end spaces are at least 11 feet wide.

I. Parking space and lot dimensions.

1. Each parking space, drive aisle, and other parking lot feature shall comply with the minimum dimension requirements in Table 3-7 (Maximum Distances For Off-Site Parking For Nonresidential Uses) and Table 3-8 (Parking Space Dimensions), below, and as illustrated in Figure 3-17 (Parking Area Layout).

Table 3-8 Parking Space Dimensions
Type of Space	Minimum Dimensions (1)	Notes
Residential (1)
Carports	9 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep by 7 ft. high	(1)
1-Car Garage	10 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep	(1)
2-Car Garage	20 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep	(1)
3-Car Garage	30 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep	(1) (3)
Parking Structure	9 ft. wide by 19 ft. deep	(1)
Tandem Space	10 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep	(1) (3)
Nonresidential Uses
Uncovered Space	9 ft. wide* by 19 ft. deep *10 ft. wide for 1st parking space located closest to street for an angle parking layout
Parking Structure	9 ft. wide by 19 ft. deep	(1)(2)
Parallel Space	8 ft. wide by 22 ft. long* *20 ft. long if end space
Handicap Space	See the California Building Code
Bicycle Space	See Section 17.330.110 (Bicycle Parking)

Notes:
(1)	No affixed obstructions (e.g., water heaters, washers and dryers, sinks, furnaces/air conditioning units, etc.) shall intrude on required parking space areas. The measurements shall be from the face of interior walls, not including structure supports.
(2)	Maximum "garage face" of 50% of total front façade.
(3)	In approved mobile home parks.

Table 3-9 Parking Area Dimensions
Angle (degrees)	Stall Width (1)	Stall Depth (2)	Aisle Width (3)
			One-Way	Two-Way
Parallel	8 ft.	N/A	14 ft.	25 ft.
45	9 ft.	19 ft.	18 ft.	N/A
60	9 ft.	19 ft.	20 ft.	N/A
90	9 ft.	19 ft.	25 ft.	25 ft.

Notes:
(1)	Structural elements shall not encroach into the required stall, with the exception of a one-foot square area at the front corners.
(2)	A maximum of two feet of the parking stall depth may be landscaped with low-growing, hearty materials in lieu of paving or an adjacent walkway may be increased, allowing a two-foot bumper overhang while maintaining the required parking dimensions.
(3)	A minimum aisle width of 42 inches shall be provided between rows of bicycle spaces.

Figure 3-17

Parking Area Layout

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.090 Landscaping Standards for Parking Areas.

Landscaping shall be incorporated into the design of all off-street parking areas in compliance with this section and Chapter 17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation).

A. Minimum required area. All parking areas shall contain a minimum landscape area equivalent to 5% of the total parking area.

B. Distribution. Landscaping shall be distributed evenly throughout the parking area. The Director may approve the limited grouping of trees in order to achieve a desired theme or character of design.

C. Landscape plan. A landscape plan that complies with all requirements in the City's Landscape Design Guidelines and Chapter 17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation) shall be submitted to the Department for review.

D. Landscape maintenance. Planting areas shall be well-maintained in compliance with Section 17.330.030C (General Parking Provisions – Maintenance) and Chapter 17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation).

E. Screening of parking areas in Downtown Village. For off-street parking areas in the Downtown Village Zone the sides of the parking areas that are adjacent to or abutting:

1. A public right-of-way shall be screened from view from the public right-of-way by decorative fences and walls between three feet and four feet in height; or

2. Any parcel shall be screened along the interior side lot lines and rear lot lines by a six-foot-high fence or wall, unless a joint access agreement has been entered into in compliance with Section 17.330.060 (Adjustments to Parking Requirements).

F. IL and IH Zones adjacent to agricultural or residential zones. Where an IL or IH Zone abuts, or is adjacent to any residential or agricultural zone, a fifteen-foot-wide strip that directly abuts any lot line shall be landscaped and continuously maintained. The next 35 feet (i.e., the strip from the interior edge of the fifteen-foot-wide strip to the front setback line) may be used either for parking or landscaping but shall not be used for loading.

G. Perimeter parking lot landscaping – adjacent to streets and residential zones.

1. Where the front, side, or rear of a parking area is located adjacent to a street, a landscaped border of not less than 10 feet in depth shall be installed adjacent to the property line.

2. Any parking area adjacent to a residential zone shall have a decorative solid masonry wall or landscaped berm that is a minimum of four feet in height. Any remaining area between the landscape border and the paved parking area shall also be landscaped. The wall or berm shall be reduced to 30 inches in overall height within any traffic safety visibility area in compliance with Section 17.305.150 (Traffic Visibility Area).

H. Perimeter parking lot landscaping – abutting residential zones. Where the side or rear of a parking area located within a nonresidential zone directly abuts a residential zone, a decorative solid masonry wall six feet in height shall be installed on the boundary line. The wall shall be reduced to a maximum four feet in height within the front or side setback areas consistent with the requirements in Section 17.315.020 (Location, Height, and Type Standards), and a landscape border not less than five feet in width shall be installed on the nonresidential zone side between the wall and the paved parking area.

I. Perimeter parking lot landscaping – abutting nonresidential zones. Where parking abuts a nonresidential zone, the adjacent property shall be protected from vehicles by landscaping, curbing, or wheel stops, unless a joint access agreement is in place in compliance with Section 17.330.080G.4 (Access to adjacent sites).

J. Islands and landscape planters. Islands at the end of parking aisles shall be a minimum of eight feet in width. Landscape planters between parking islands shall be consistent with the City's Landscape Design Guidelines and shall be a minimum four-foot square). One landscape planter shall be required for every six parking spaces. See Figure 3-18 (Interior Parking Lot Landscaping).

Figure 3-18

Interior Parking Lot Landscaping

K. Loading/unloading areas – abutting residential zones. Where loading/unloading, docks abut a residential zone, a twenty-five-foot-wide planting buffer area shall be provided, which shall be consistent with the City's Landscape Design Guidelines.

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.100 Paving Limitations for Driveways for Single-Family Dwellings.

A. Parking location in the front and side yard areas. Parking and maneuvering in front yard areas of single-family residential uses for all vehicles, except recreational vehicles that are regulated by Section 17.330.040 (Limitations on Parking/Storage of Vehicles), shall be limited to the space within a carport or garage plus a paved driveway between such garage or carport and the street from which it is served, not exceeding the width of the garage. In addition, the following front and side yard areas may also be paved for the parking and maneuvering of vehicles.

1. House with attached garage: The space between the driveway serving the garage and the nearest side property line, with such paving permitted to extend as far as the rear of the residential structure, such space not to exceed twenty feet in width beyond the driveway serving the garage. [See Figure 3-19 (House with Attached Garage)].

Figure 3-19

House with attached garage

2. House with detached garage, served by adjacent street: The space between the driveway and the nearest side property line, extending as far as the rear of the garage, such space not to exceed 20 feet in width beyond the driveway serving the garage. [See Figure 3-20 (House with Detached Garage)].

Figure 3-20

House with Detached Garage

3. House with detached garage served from an alley: A space, not exceeding 20 feet in width, adjacent to a side property line. Such paved space may extend no further than the space between the street and the rear of the house. Installation of such a driveway is subject to approval of a driveway curb cut by the Public Works Department. [See Figure 3-21 (House with Detached Garage Served by Alley)].

Figure 3-21

House with Detached Garage Served from an Alley

B. Driveways. In compliance with Section 17.215.035 (Paving Within Residential Front Yard Area), paving for driveways in residential zones shall not exceed 35% of the required total front yard area. See Figure 2-1 (Limits on Paving and Hardscaping for Residential Front Yards). The Director may approve deviations from this standard for parcels of 50 feet or less in width.

C. Zoning clearance. New driveway paving shall require a zoning clearance issued in compliance with Chapter 17.655 (Zoning Clearances).

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.110 Bicycle Parking.

Each multi-family residential project of five or more units and each nonresidential land use shall provide bicycle parking facilities, including bicycle racks, lockers, and other secure facilities, in compliance with this section.

A. Number of spaces required.

1. Multi-family project. A multi-family project of five or more units shall provide bicycle parking facilities equal to a minimum of 10% of the required motor vehicle spaces, unless separate secured garage space is provided for each unit. The bicycle facilities shall be distributed throughout the project.

2. Nonresidential project. A nonresidential project (e.g., retail, office, etc.) shall provide bicycle parking facilities equal to a minimum of 10% of the required motor vehicle spaces, distributed to serve customers and employees of the project.

B. Types of bicycle parking facilities. Bicycle parking facilities may consist of any of the following:

1. Parking racks. Bicycle parking racks shall be designed to allow the bicycle to be securely locked in an upright position. The parking rack shall be of permanent construction (e.g., heavy gauge tubular steel) with angle bars permanently attached to the pavement. The design shall be approved by the Director.

2. Lockers. Bicycle storage lockers should be located close to building entrances, or on the first level of a parking garage and within range of security surveillance, and away from sidewalks and areas with high pedestrian traffic. Each bicycle storage locker shall be:

a. Large enough to accommodate the user's bicycle and associated items.

b. Fully enclosed and weather-tight.

c. Made of durable materials that resist theft and vandalism.

d. Accessible only to user and owner by a controlled access system that may use keys, swipe card (key fob) or an electronic key pad located on a locker door.

e. Installed on a level surface with clearance for locker doors.

f. Securely attached to the ground or floor by bolting them to a hard surface or fixing them in concrete with fasteners that cannot be removed by standard tools. Concrete is the preferred surface for maximum security although other surfaces may also be appropriate.

3. Site design standards and strategies.

a. Aisles. Access aisles to bicycle parking facilities shall be at least five feet in width.

b. Accessibility. Where possible, a site plan that includes stairways shall also include an alternative, level access route for bicycles. If it is not possible to provide an alternative access, a ramp or a small channel for bicycle wheels on the edge of a stairway shall be provided.

c. Space dimensions. Each bicycle space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and have a minimum of seven feet of overhead clearance, with additional back-out or maneuvering space of at least five feet.

d. Location. Bicycle spaces shall be located within 50 feet of building entrances and shall be highly visible from the uses they serve. They shall not be located to interfere with pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic flow or to cause damage to plant material from bicycle traffic.

e. Relationship to motor vehicle parking. Bicycle spaces shall be separated from motor vehicle parking spaces or aisles by a fence, wall, or curb, or by at least five feet of open area, marked to prohibit motor vehicle parking.

4. Surface. A hard-surfaced parking area shall be provided.

5. Signs. Where bicycle parking areas are not clearly visible to approaching cyclists, signs shall be provided to indicate the location of the facilities.

6. Maintenance. Damage to bicycle racks and lockers shall be repaired in a timely fashion and any derelict or abandoned bikes shall be removed so as not to prevent or discourage continued use of the racks and lockers.

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)

§ 17.330.120 Off-Street Loading Design and Development Standards.

A. Number of loading spaces required. Nonresidential uses with less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area shall provide one off-street loading space, which may be combined with an off-street parking space. Nonresidential uses with 10,000 square feet of gross floor area or more shall provide off-street loading space(s) in compliance with Table 3-10 (Required Loading Spaces), below. Requirements for uses not specifically listed shall be determined by the Director based upon the requirements for comparable uses and upon the particular characteristics of the proposed use.

Table 3-10 Required Loading Spaces
Type of Land Use	Total Gross Floor Area	Loading Spaces Required
Manufacturing, research and development, institutional, and service uses	10,000 – 30,000 sq. ft.	One
	30,001 sq. ft. or more	One for each additional 20,000 sq. ft., or as otherwise required by Director.
Office uses	30,000 to 60,000 sq. ft.	One
	60,001 + sq. ft.	One for each additional 30,000 sq. ft., or as otherwise required by Director.
Commercial and other allowed uses	10,000 to 20,000 sq. ft.	One
	20,001 + sq. ft.	One for each additional 20,000 sq. ft., or as otherwise required by Director.

B. Design and development standards for off-street loading areas.

1. Dimensions. Loading spaces shall be at least 10 feet in width, 25 feet in length, with 14 feet of vertical clearance.

2. Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting sources shall be shielded to prevent light spill beyond the property line. Lighting standards shall be energy-efficient and in scale with the height and use of adjacent structure(s) in compliance with Section 17.300.080 (Outdoor Light and Glare).

3. Location. Loading spaces shall be located and designed as follows:

a. As near as possible to the primary structure and limited to the rear one-third of the parcel, if feasible;

b. Situated to ensure that the loading facility is not visible from adjacent public rights-of-way or is properly screened from view;

c. Situated to ensure that all loading and unloading takes place on-premises and in no case within an adjacent public right-of-way or other traffic circulation areas on-premises;

d. Situated to ensure that all vehicular maneuvers occur on-premises; and

e. Situated to avoid adverse impacts upon neighboring residential properties.

4. Striping. Loading areas shall be striped indicating the loading spaces and identifying the spaces for "loading only." The striping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner/tenant in a clear and visible manner at all times.

5. Dock-high loading areas.

a. Dock-high loading areas shall not face public rights-of-way unless adequately screened from view. Screening shall consist of a solid decorative masonry wall. The height of the screening shall be determined by a line-of-sight study that illustrates where the top of the wall will intercept a line-of-sight drawn from the eye level of the occupant of a passing motor vehicle, adjudged to be five feet above the ground level, located in the farthermost travel lane of the adjacent public right-of-way to the top of the loading door opening. See Figure 3-19 (Line of Sight Study).

Figure 3-19

Line of Sight Study

b. A minimum 120-foot-deep maneuvering area shall be provided in front of each dock-high loading door.

c. Dock-high loading doors shall be closed when not in use.

d. Dock-high doors that face sensitive receptors (e.g., residential uses, hospitals, schools, etc.) shall be fitted with a rubber boot or similar sound-muffling material.

(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)