City of Pico Rivera, CA Chapter 18.19 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS

§ 18.19.010 Purpose and Applicability.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations governing off-street parking and loading facilities that:

1. Require parking and loading spaces for land uses to adequately serve the need created by such use;

2. Encourage a general shift in land use development practices from automobile dependency to a focus on livability and multi-modal mobility;

3. Reduce the visual and physical prominence of parking and loading areas by requiring safe and well-designed areas that minimize or altogether prevent negative impacts and conflicts with other modes of travel and uses, such as pedestrians and residential uses; and

4. Offer flexible means of minimizing amount of area devoted to parking and loading by allowing reductions, opportunities for shared parking areas, and other special situations that can lower parking and loading demand.

B. Applicability. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to every land use, including the new construction, expansion, or change in any building, structure, or use as provided in this Section.

1. New Buildings and Land Uses. Parking and loading facilities shall be provided any time a new building or structure is constructed, or any new land use is established on a site.

2. Existing Buildings and Land Uses. Parking and loading facilities shall be provided for existing buildings and land uses as follows:

a. Residential. When an existing building or structure is intensified by the addition of floor space, or the addition of dwelling units.

b. Non-Residential. When the use is intensified by the addition of floor space, seating capacity, or change of use.

3. Nonconforming Buildings and Uses. Parking and loading facilities for nonconforming buildings and uses shall comply with Section 18.07.050 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures).

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.19.020 General Provisions.

A. Existing Parking and Loading Areas. Existing parking and loading areas serving any use shall be maintained and may not be reduced in amount or changes in design, location, or maintenance below the requirements for such use, unless equivalent substitute facilities are provided.

B. Limitations to Parking and Loading Areas.

1. Inoperable Vehicles. Storage of inoperable vehicles for any period of time shall be prohibited within any parking and loading areas.

2. Recreational Vehicles. In residential zones, no mobile home, trailer, dismounted camper, boat, or similar recreational vehicle shall be stored or parked in the front yard setback, but may be stored or parked behind the front yard setback on a permitted driveway. No habitation shall be permitted within any such vehicle stored or parked on any property in all zones, unless permissible under Section 18.11.020 (Use Regulations for Residential Zones).

3. Commercial Vehicles. The storage or parking of commercial vehicles shall be prohibited on properties in residential and open space zones or along streets within 20 feet of such zones.

4. Vehicle Repair. In non-residential zones, repair and servicing of vehicles shall be prohibited within any parking and loading areas. Repair and servicing of vehicles associated with an approved land use shall be conducted within designated buildings and structures. In residential zones, commercial repair and servicing of vehicles shall be prohibited.

C. Access and Circulation.

1. Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all development, unless otherwise specified in this Section.

2. Vehicular Access and Circulation.

a. Access Gates. Developments with controlled vehicular entrances into parking areas with manual or automated access gates shall provide adequate length as determined by the City Engineer to prevent queuing into a street, sidewalk, or walkway. Access gates shall not open into or obstruct a street, sidewalk, or walkway.

3. Pedestrian Access and Circulation. For pedestrian access and circulation, the provisions of Section 18.18.010 (Access and Circulation) shall apply.

D. Driveways.

1. Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all development, unless otherwise specified in this Section.

2. Driveway Dimensions. Table 18.19.020.A (Driveway Dimensions) shall establish the minimum dimensions for driveways. Driveway curb cuts shall, at a minimum, be the same width as the driveway in compliance with Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code.

Table 18.19.020.A Driveway Dimensions
Driveway Type	Min. Width	Max. Width
Non-Residential Uses
One-way driveway	12 feet	N/A
Two-way driveway	20 feet	N/A
Residential Uses
Single-family with a detached garage	10 feet	10 feet
Single-family with an attached garage	10 feet	18 feet
Multifamily development	10 feet	26 feet

3. Turning Radius. The minimum turning radius for driveways serving side-loaded garages in residential zones shall be 15 feet, as shown in Figure 18.19.020.A.

Figure 18.19.020.A Turning Radius

4. Garage Conversions. Existing driveways and approaches shall be removed upon conversion of a garage or carport and replaced with landscape screening as required by the Zoning Administrator with the exception of accessory dwelling units.

5. Circular Driveways. Circular driveways shall be permitted subject to the approval of the City Engineer and shall comply with the following:

a. Circular driveways shall be permitted within the front setback only for parcels with a minimum lot width of 65 feet.

b. The maximum width of the circular driveways shall not exceed 12 feet and shall be separated by landscaping with a minimum width of 30 feet that is set back a minimum of 10 feet from the front property line, as shown in Figure 18.19.020.B.

c. Circular driveways shall lead to a permitted garage or carport.

d. Vehicles shall not park perpendicular to the circular driveway.

Figure 18.19.020.B. Circular Driveways

E. Paving and Landscaping.

1. Applicability. The provisions of this Section and Section 18.18.040 (Landscaping) shall apply to all development, unless otherwise specified in this Section.

2. Striping. All parking areas and loading areas, including parking spaces and drive aisles, shall be striped and signed as provided in this Subsection, and maintained and repaired when necessary. Additional striping and signage may be required when a use of land is subject to the approval and issuance of an AUP or CUP.

a. Parking Spaces. White, solid stripes shall be used to indicate each parking space and shall be repainted when the stripes begin to lose their visibility.

b. Parking Aisles. White, solid arrows shall be used to indicate the vehicular traffic flow of one-way parking aisles and shall be repainted when the arrows begin to lose their visibility.

c. Compact Parking Spaces. Compact parking spaces shall be identified by striping and/or signage.

3. Paving, General. All parking and loading areas, including parking spaces and drive aisles, shall be paved with asphalt or concrete so as to prevent dust and mud. At the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, alternative vehicular rated materials may be substituted.

4. Paving, Driveways. For all development, with the exception of residential developments containing less than five dwelling units, driveways accessible from the front street shall be clearly differentiated from the parking area through the use of a different paving color and/or material, including, but not limited to, brick or concrete pavers, scored or tinted concrete, exposed aggregate concrete, or similar material in compliance with the Building Code. The differentiation shall apply for a minimum of 15 feet of driveway length and the entirety of the driveway width.

5. Drainage. All parking areas shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water in compliance with Chapter 16.04 (Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention) of Title 16 (Environment) of the Pico Rivera Municipal Code, subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Drainage shall be taken to the curb or gutter and away from adjoining property. In no case shall such drainage be allowed across the surface of a public sidewalk.

6. Wheel Stops. Each parking space located within five feet of a building, pedestrian walkway, fence, wall, or landscaped area shall provide a wheel stop. Wheel stops shall be a minimum of six inches high, six inches wide, and 42 inches long. All wheel stops shall be properly maintained and repaired when necessary.

7. Landscaping. Parking lots shall be landscaped as follows:

a. All required setbacks shall be landscaped.

b. A minimum of 5% of the total parking area shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall be evenly distributed throughout the parking lot.

c. A minimum of 50% of the required landscaped area shall include evergreen shade trees. Trees shall be distributed evenly throughout the parking lot.

d. Landscaped planters shall be constructed with a six-inch-high curb. Planters facing a public right-of-way shall be subject to the approval of the Public Works Director.

F. Lighting.

1. Applicability. For parking and loading areas serving more than two vehicles, outdoor lighting shall be provided and shall comply with the provisions of this Section and Section 18.18.050 (Outdoor Lighting). If the provisions of Section 18.18.050 (Outdoor Lighting) are in conflict with applicable provisions of this Section, this Section shall govern.

a. For parking lots abutting a residential property line, lighting levels shall not exceed an average of one foot candle.

b. For parking lots abutting a non-residential use, lighting levels shall not exceed an average of 2.5 foot candles throughout the parking lot.

G. Screening.

1. Applicability. Parking and loading areas, with the exception of required driveways and drive aisles, shall be screened so as not to be visible from any street and adjacent property utilizing a minimum of one or combination of the following methods, for privacy purposes:

a. A view-obscuring concrete or masonry wall in compliance with Section 18.18.020 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges); and/or

b. A minimum five-foot-wide landscaping edge, strip, or planter consisting of hedges and/or evergreen trees, where trees shall be spaced to screen views at maturity a minimum 75% of the overall length of the landscaping edge, strip, or planter.

H. Visibility. All parking and loading facilities shall be constructed and maintained to provide adequate visibility at driveway and street intersections, in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.18.110 (Visibility at Driveways and Intersections).

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.19.030 Parking.

A. Required Parking.

1. Applicability. Table 18.19.030.A (Required Number of Parking Spaces) shall establish the minimum off-street parking requirements per land use, unless otherwise specified in this Section.

a. Unspecified Uses. Where the parking requirements for a land use are not specifically listed in this Section, the parking requirements for such a use shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator based upon the requirements for the most comparable and/or similar use, the characteristics of the proposed use, and other relevant information regarding parking demand, such as a parking demand study prepared by a California licensed traffic engineer.

Table 18.19.030.A Required Number of Parking Spaces
Land Use	Minimum Required Parking Spaces
Residential Uses	As specified below
Single-Family Dwellings	2 spaces per dwelling unit, in a garage or carport
Multifamily Dwelling Units	1 space per studio or 1-bedroom dwelling unit
	2 spaces per 2- or more bedroom dwelling unit
	1 guest parking for every 4 units
Hotels and Motels	1 space per hotel/motel room
Live-Work	2 spaces per unit when workspace square footage is less than 600 square feet
	2 spaces per unit, plus 0.5 employee spaces for workspace square footage exceeding 600 square feet and up to 1,000 square feet
	2 spaces per unit, plus 1 employee space and 0.75 guest/visitor spaces for workspace square footage exceeding 1,000 square feet and up to 1,750 square feet
Mobilehome Park	2 spaces per dwelling unit, plus 1 guest parking space for every 4 units
Single Room Occupancy	0.5 space per unit, plus 1 guest space for each 5 units
Residential Care Facility, Assisted Living (> 6 persons)	1 space for every 2 beds
Retail and Commercial Uses	1 per 250 square feet of building floor area except as specified below
Commercial Recreation
Theatre	1 per 3 fixed seats
Other Commercial Recreation:	Parking study required
Eating and Drinking Establishments	1 per 100 square feet of dining/seating area Employee areas 1 per 500 square feet
Outdoor Dining	1 per 100 square feet of dining area
Health and Exercise Clubs/Gyms	1 space per 100 square feet of building area or per a parking demand study prepared by a California licensed traffic engineer
Furniture Store	1 space per 250 square feet of building floor area
Personal Services (Massage, Barbershops, Nail Salon and Beauty Salons)	1 space per 200 square feet of building floor area
Studios (Dance and Martial Arts)	1 space per 200 square feet of building floor area
Vehicle Sales and Services Vehicle Leasing	1 spaces per 250 square feet of lot area
Public/Semi-Public	1 per 250 square feet of building floor area except as specified below
Community Assembly	1 per 75 square feet of assembly area or subject to a parking study as determined by the Zoning Administrator
Day Care Center	1 per 300 square feet of building floor area
Education Institutions, Private	0.10 per student and 1 per classroom
Trade Schools	1 space per employee, plus 1 space per student at maximum enrollment capacity
Medical Facilities/Hospitals	1 per 500 square feet
Medical Clinic and Medical Office Specialist Services	1 per 200 square feet
Public Recreation and Open Space (Passive Recreation)	5.5 per acre of project area
Public Recreation and Open Space (Active Recreation)	Parking study required
Industrial Uses, including Assembly, Distribution and Warehouse	1 per 1,000 square feet of building floor area except as specified below
Auto Repair	1 space per bay plus 1 per 250 square feet of floor area
Self-Storage Facility	1 space per 10,000 square feet of gross rental area, plus 1 per 250 square feet of office floor area
Communication and Utilities	1 space per 500 square feet of floor area

2. Calculating Number of Required Parking Spaces. In computing the required number of off-street parking spaces, the following rules shall apply:

a. Developments with Multiple Uses. For developments that consist of more than one use, the number of required parking spaces shall be equal to the sum of requirements calculated separately for each use.

b. Fractions. When the number of parking spaces requires results in a fraction, the fraction of 1/2 or more shall be construed as one whole number. Fractions of less than 1/2 shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.

c. Net Floor Area. Net floor area shall be used when calculating the required number of off-street parking spaces. Net floor area means the total space in a building enclosed by the exterior walls, excluding the exterior walls, stairwells, elevator shafts, equipment rooms, utility rooms, common hallways, restrooms and other similar areas as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

3. Parking for Electric Vehicles. Parking for electric vehicles, including charging stations, for new construction shall be provided in accordance with the Building Code.

4. Additional Parking Spaces. An additional number of parking spaces may be required when a use of land is subject to the approval and issuance of an AUP or CUP.

B. Parking Reductions.

1. Developments Demonstrating Negligible Parking Demand. The Zoning Administrator may waive and/or modify the off-street parking provisions, as set forth in this Chapter for developments that demonstrate, by way of a parking study, a parking demand that will not exceed the capacity of or have a significant impact on the supply of on-street parking in the surrounding area, and/or a negligible parking demand, as characterized by the nature of the use/operation and/or persons residing, working, or visiting the site, including, but not limited to, electrical power generating plants, electrical transformer stations, or other uses which involve a very limited number of persons.

2. Joint Use Parking Areas. When two or more uses share a parking area, such as a parking lot or garage, and that the hours of their demand for parking do not overlap, or only partially overlap, then the parking requirement may be reduced subject to the approval of a Parking Agreement or Covenant Agreement as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

3. Proximity to Transit. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.2, the required off-street vehicular parking may be waived for certain developments within 1/2 mile of public transit, as applicable.

4. Parking and Queuing Study. The Zoning Administrator may require the applicant to submit a parking and queuing study, prepared by a person/firm experienced in preparing parking plans, to assist the Zoning Administrator in determining the appropriate waiver or reduction of parking provisions as provided in this Section.

C. Dimensions.

1. Applicability. All parking areas shall comply with the provisions of this Section and the Building Code. Parking spaces shall be maintained free and clear from obstructions, without exception. The dimensions herein shall apply to any parking place or stall, covered or open.

2. Parking Space Dimensions. Table 18.19.030.B (Parking Space Dimensions) shall establish the minimum dimensions for parking spaces.

Table 18.19.030.B Parking Space Dimensions
Parking Space Type	Min. Width (feet)	Min. Depth (feet)
Compact (a)	8	16
Standard	9	20
Parallel	9	22
Accessible	Compliant with Building Code

Note:
(a)	For non-residential uses, compact parking shall not exceed 25% of the total required parking. Compact parking shall be prohibited for residential uses.

3. Parking Aisle Dimensions. Table 18.19.030.C (Parking Aisle Dimensions) and Table 18.19.030.D (Herringbone or Overlap Parking Dimensions) shall establish the minimum dimensions for parking aisles and related infrastructure, as shown in Figure 18.19.030.A and Figure 18.19.030.B.

Table 18.19.030.C Parking Aisle Dimensions
A	B		C		D	E		F	G	H
Angle of Parking in Degrees	Width of Section in Feet		Depth of Stall Plus Width Aisle in Feet		Depth of Stall in Feet	Width of Aisle in Feet		Length of Stall Facing in Feet	Width of Stall in Feet	Length of Stall in Feet
	One Way	Two Way	One Way	Two Way		One Way	Two Way
0	30	34	21	25	9	12	16	20	9	20
30	47	51.6	29.8	33.8	17.8	12	16	18	9	20
45	55	53	34.5	38.5	20.5	14	18	12.7	9	20
60	63	63.6	41.8	41.8	21.5	20	20	10.4	9	20
90	66	66	46	46	20	26	26	9	9	20

Supplemental Reference
A	B		C		D	E		F	G	H
35	49.6	53.6	30.8	34.8	18.8	12	16	16	9	20
40	53.4	57.4	33.7	37.6	19.7	14	18	14	9	20
50	56.2	60.2	35.1	39.1	21.1	14	18	11.7	9	20
55	58	60	36.5	38.5	21.5	15	17	11	9	20
65	63.8	63.8	41.5	41.9	21.9	20	20	9.9	9	20
70	63.8	63.8	41.5	41.9	21.9	20	20	9.6	9	20
75	66.2	66.2	44.6	44.6	21.6	23	23	9.3	9	20
80	67.6	67.6	46.3	46.3	21.3	25	25	9.1	9	20
85	67.4	67.4	46.7	46.7	20.7	26	26	9	9	20

Table 18.19.030.D Herringbone or Overlap Parking Dimensions
A	J		K		L
Angle of Parking in Degrees	Width of Section in Feet for Herringbone or Overlap Parking		Depth of Stall Plus Width of Aisle in Feet		Depth of Stall in Feet
	One Way	Two Way	One Way	Two Way
45	52.2	56.2	34.6	38.5	17.7

Figure 18.19.030.A Parking Aisle Dimensions

Figure 18.19.030.B Typical Four-Foot Wall and Wheel Stop

D. Location and Orientation.

1. Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all development.

2. Same Parcel. Required parking areas shall be located on the same parcel of land with the use in which it is intended to serve and shall not count toward required loading area. For non-residential uses, required parking areas may be located within a radius of 500 feet, measured from the external boundaries of the parcel for the use of land it is intended to serve, subject to the execution of a parking agreement.

3. Setbacks. Parking areas, with the exception of required driveways and drive aisles, shall be prohibited within any street setback. Below-grade structured parking garages shall be permitted within the front and side street setback.

E. Garages, Carports and Porte Cocheres.

1. Applicability. Garages and legally permitted attached structures over driveways, such as porte cocheres, shall comply with the provisions of this Section, unless otherwise specified in this Section.

2. Location and Orientation. Detached garages and structures over driveways shall comply with the provisions of Section 18.18.060 (Projections into Setbacks). If the provisions of Section 18.18.060 (Projections and Setbacks) are in conflict with applicable provisions of this Section, this Section shall govern.

3. Structures over Driveways. All driveways shall be unobstructed from the ground to the sky, with the exception of legally permitted porte cocheres.

4. Design. Garages, carports and porte cocheres shall be constructed to match and/or complement the architectural style, color, material, or finish of the primary building.

5. Carports. In single-family residential zones, carports are limited to the rear 1/3 of the lot.

6. Porte Cocheres.

a. Porte cocheres shall only be permitted over a driveway that leads to a legally permitted garage or carport.

b. Porte cocheres shall not count toward habitable space and therefore cannot function as such.

c. Porte cocheres shall be fully attached to the side of the residence as follows:

i. The porte cochere shall not project beyond the adjacent front porch, as shown in Figure 18.19.030.C Porte Cochere Covered Porch, or the adjacent street-facing residential building wall, as shown in Figure 18.19.030.D Porte Cochere Building Wall, and shall not be located within any required setback area; or

Figure 18.19.030.C Porte Cochere Covered Porch

Figure 18.19.030.D Porte Cochere Building Wall

ii. Properties with a permitted circular driveway may also place a porte cochere over the circular driveway if the length of said structure is fully attached to the front of the residence, as shown in Figure 18.19.030.E Porte Cochere Circular Driveway; or

Figure 18.19.030.E Porte Cochere Circular Driveway

iii. Where the existing location of an attached garage makes it impossible to place the porte cochere attached to the side of the residence, the porte cochere may be constructed attached to the front of the garage provided that the porte cochere does not exceed six feet in depth and is not located within any required setback area as shown in Figure 18.19.030.F Porte Cochere Attached Garage; or

Figure 18.19.030.F Porte Cochere Attached Garage

iv. A porte cochere which projects beyond the adjacent street-facing residential building wall may be constructed if such porte cochere is attached to the residence via a five-foot-long shared wall and maintains a front setback of at least 40 feet, as shown in Figure 18.19.030.G Porte Cochere Setback.

Figure 18.19.030.G Porte Cochere Setback

d. All porte cocheres must comply with setback requirements except as permitted in Section 18.18.060 (Projections into Setbacks).

e. Porte cocheres shall maintain an opening of a minimum of nine feet, a length of a maximum of 40 feet, and a sheltering capacity of a maximum of two vehicles, either tandem or side-by-side. The roof style, colors, finish, materials and plate height of the porte cochere shall match that of the residence.

f. Porte cocheres shall be limited solely to roof supporting posts or columns and shall not be enclosed nor have any walls except for the common walls of the residence and/or garage. Storage space may be provided within the attic space of the porte cochere provided that access to the storage area is by means of a pull-down ladder. Said ladder shall remain closed when not in use. Habitable space, storage rooms and/or roof decks cannot be located above the porte cochere.

g. The roof height for a porte cochere shall not exceed 16 feet in height.

h. Metal or plastic supporting columns are not permitted unless encased with masonry, wood or other decorative and compatible treatment so as to match the residence.

i. Porte cocheres shall be used solely for the shelter of operable vehicles and shall not be used for the storage or shelter of any articles, furniture or other property.

7. Garages. All garage doors shall be recessed a minimum of six inches from the building façade and shall include trim of at least 1.5 inches in depth. For residential and mixed-use buildings, garage doors shall incorporate a minimum of one of the following design treatments:

a. Windows.

b. Paneled surface.

c. Two different paint or material colors.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.19.040 Loading.

A. Required Loading.

1. Applicability. Table 18.19.040.A (Required Loading Areas) shall establish the minimum off-street loading requirements for all developments, with the exception of residential developments, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

Table 18.19.040.A Required Loading Areas
Total Gross Floor Area (square feet)	Minimum Loading Area (square feet) (a)
10,000 or less	None
10,001 to 20,000	300
20,001 to 50,000	600
50,001 or greater	1,000

Note:
(a)	The minimum loading area shall not be less than 12 feet in width and 25 feet in length, exclusive of required driveways and drive aisles, and shall have an unobstructed height of not less than 14 feet.

B. Location and Orientation.

1. Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all development, with the exception of residential developments.

2. Same Parcel. Required loading areas shall be located on the same parcel of land with the use in which it is intended to serve and shall not count towards required parking areas.

3. Setbacks. Loading areas, with the exception of required driveways and drive aisles, shall be prohibited within any street setback and/or shall be located behind a building or within a structure, so that it is not visible from the street, whenever feasible.

4. Abutting Residential. Loading areas abutting residential uses shall be prohibited.

5. Abutting an Alley. When a loading space abuts an alley, such loading space shall adjoin and/or have access from the alley. When the loading space is parallel with the centerline of the alley, the loading space shall extend across the full width of the parcel, not exceeding 60 feet.

6. Access. Loading space shall have adequate ingress and egress subject to the approval of the City Engineer and shall be designed and maintained so that the maneuvering, loading, or unloading of vehicles shall not obstruct building entries, walkways, sidewalks, parking areas, alleyways, driveways, and streets. Loading spaces shall be designed and maintained such that vehicles shall not back in from or onto a public right-of-way. An exception may be made where the City Engineer finds that:

a. The dimensions of the site do not provide for an adequate on-site turnaround area;

b. Access/egress for the loading space is onto a minor street of low traffic volume.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)

§ 18.19.050 Transportation Demand Management.

A. Purpose. The intent and purpose of this Section is to encourage reduction in vehicle trips by promoting alternative transportation methods such as carpools, vanpools, transit, bicycles, and walking. This Section is designed to meet requirements of the Congestion Management Program of Los Angeles County, authorized by State Legislation and Proposition 111, as well as requirements of Federal and State air quality regulations.

B. Definitions. In addition to the definitions set forth in Chapter 18.25 (Definitions), certain additional definitions are required to implement the intent and provisions of the Section as follows:

"Alternative transportation"

means the use of modes of transportation other than the single passenger motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, carpools, vanpools, buspools, public transit, walking, and bicycling.

"Applicable development"

means any development that is determined to meet or exceed the development size threshold criteria contained in Section 18.19.050E (Development Standards).

"Buspool"

means a vehicle carrying 16 or more passengers commuting on a regular basis to and from work with a fixed route, according to a fixed schedule.

"California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)[1]"

is a statute that requires all jurisdictions in the State of California to evaluate the extent of environmental degradation posed by proposed development.

"Carpool"

means vehicle carrying two to six persons commuting together to and from work on a regular basis.

"Developer"

means the builder who is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of an applicable development. A developer may be responsible for implementing the provisions of this Section as determined by the property owner.

"Development"

means the construction or addition of new building square footage. Additions to buildings which existed prior to the adoption of this Section and which exceed the thresholds defined in Section 18.19.050E (Development Standards) shall comply with the applicable requirements but shall not be added cumulatively with existing square footage; existing square footage shall be exempt from these requirements. All calculations shall be based on gross square footage.

"Employee parking area"

means the portion of total required parking at a development used by on-site employees.

"Preferential parking"

means parking spaces designated or assigned, through use of a sign or painted space markings for carpool and vanpool vehicles carrying commute passengers on a regular basis that are provided in a location more convenient to a place of employment than parking spaces provided for single occupant vehicles.

"Property owner"

means the legal owner of a development who serves as the lessor to a tenant. The property owner shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of this Section either directly or by delegating such responsibility as appropriate to a tenant and/or his or her agent.

"South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)"

is the regional authority appointed by the California State Legislature to meet Federal standards and otherwise improve air quality in the South Coast Air Basin (the nondesert portions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties).

"Tenant"

means the lessee of facility space at an applicable development.

"Transportation Demand Management (TDM)"

means the alteration of travel behavior usually on the part of commuters through programs of incentives, services, and policies. TDM addresses alternatives to single occupancy vehicles, such as carpooling and vanpooling, and changes in work schedules that move trips out of the peak period or eliminate them altogether (as is the case in telecommuting or compressed work weeks).

"Trip reduction"

means reduction in the number of work-related trips made by single-occupant vehicles.

"Vanpool"

means a vehicle carrying seven or more persons commuting together to and from work on a regular basis, usually in a vehicle with a seating arrangement designed to carry seven to fifteen adult passengers, and on a prepaid subscription basis.

"Vehicle"

means any motorized form of transportation, including but not limited to automobiles, vans, buses, and motorcycles.

[1] Editor's Note: See Public Resources Code Sections 21000 through 21189.

C. Review of Transit Impacts.

1. Prior to approval of any development for which an environmental impact report (EIR) will be prepared pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or based on a local determination, regional and municipal fixed-route transit operators providing service to the development shall be identified and consulted with. Developments for which a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for a draft EIR has been circulated pursuant to the provisions of CEQA prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 835, adopted May 17, 1993, shall be exempted from its provisions. The "Transit Impact Review Worksheet," contained in the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program Manual, or similar worksheets, shall be used in assessing impacts. Pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, transit operators shall be sent a NOP for all contemplated EIRs and shall, as part of the NOP process, be given opportunity to comment on the impacts of the development, to identify recommended transit service or capital improvements which may be required as a result of the development, and to recommend mitigation measures which minimize automobile trips on the CMP network. Impacts and recommended mitigation measures identified by the transit operator shall be evaluated in the draft EIR prepared for the development. Related mitigation measures adopted shall be monitored through the mitigation monitoring requirements of CEQA.

2. Phased developments, developments subject to a development agreement, or developments requiring subsequent approvals need not repeat this process as long as no significant changes are made to the development. It shall remain the discretion of the lead agency to determine when a development is substantially the same and therefore covered by a previously certified EIR.

D. Applicability of Requirements.

1. Prior to approval of any development, the applicant shall make provision for, as a minimum, all of the following applicable transportation demand management and trip reduction measures, as noted in Subsection 18.19.050E (Development Standards).

2. This Section shall not apply to developments for which a development application has been deemed complete by the City pursuant to Government Code Section 65943, or for which a NOP for a DEIR has been circulated or for which an application for a building permit has been received, prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 835, adopted May 17, 1993.

3. All facilities and improvements constructed or otherwise required shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

E. Development Standards.

1. Non-residential development of 25,000 square feet or more shall provide the following to the satisfaction of the City:

a. A bulletin board, display case, or kiosk displaying transportation information located where the greatest number of employees are likely to see it. Information in the area shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

i. Current maps, routes, and schedules for public transit routes serving the site;

ii. Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency and local transit operators;

iii. Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations;

iv. Bicycle route and facility information, including regional/local bicycle maps and bicycle safety information; and

v. A listing of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders, and pedestrians at the site.

2. Non-residential development of 50,000 square feet or more shall comply with Subsection E.1.a of this Section and shall provide all of the following measures to the satisfaction of the City:

a. Not less than 10% of employee parking areas (employee parking is defined below) shall be located as close as is practical to the employee entrance(s) and shall be reserved for use by potential carpool/vanpool vehicles, without displacing handicapped and customer parking needs. This preferential carpool/vanpool parking area shall be identified on the site plan upon application for building permit. A statement that preferential carpool/vanpool spaces for employees are available and a description of the method for obtaining such spaces must be included on the required transportation information board. Spaces will be signed/striped as demand warrants, provided that at all times at least one space for developments of 50,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet and two spaces for developments over 100,000 square feet will be signed/striped for carpool/vanpool vehicles. Employee parking can be calculated utilizing the percentages in Table 18.19.050.A (Total Required Parking Devoted to Employees by Use).

Table 18.19.050.A Total Required Parking Devoted to Employees by Use
Type of Use	Percent of Total Required Parking Devoted to Employees
Commercial	30%
Office/Professional	85%
Industrial/Manufacturing	90%

b. Preferential parking spaces reserved for vanpools must be accessible to vanpool vehicles. When located within a parking structure, a minimum vertical interior clearance of seven feet two inches shall be provided for those spaces and accessways to be used by such vehicles. Adequate turning radii and parking space dimensions shall also be included in vanpool parking areas.

c. Bicycle racks or other secure bicycle parking shall be provided to accommodate four bicycles per the first 50,000 square feet of non-residential development and one bicycle per each additional 50,000 square feet of non-residential development. Calculations which result in a fraction of 0.5 or higher shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. A bicycle parking area may also be a fully enclosed space or locker accessible only to the owner or operator of the bicycle, which protects the bike from inclement weather. Specific facilities and location (e.g., provision of racks, lockers, or locked room) shall be to the satisfaction of the City.

3. Non-residential development of 100,000 square feet or more shall comply with Subsections E.2.a and E.2.b of this Section and shall provide all of the following measures to the satisfaction of the City.

a. A safe and convenient zone in which vanpool and carpool vehicles may deliver or board their passengers.

b. Sidewalks or other designated pathways following direct and safe routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to each building in the development.

c. If determined necessary by the City to mitigate the development impact, bus stop improvements must be provided. The City will consult with the local bus service providers in determining appropriate improvements. When locating bus stops and/or planning building entrances, entrances must be designed to provide safe and efficient access to nearby transit stations/stops.

d. Safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to bicycle parking area on site.

F. Monitoring and Enforcement. Monitoring and enforcement of the provisions of this Section shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 18.01 (Title, Authority, Purpose). No permit or license for any use, building, or purpose whatsoever shall be issued by any official or employee of the City of same that would be in conflict with or in violation of this Title.

(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)