§ 8176-3

At least one (1) designated space for the parking of motorcycles or other two-wheeled motorized vehicles shall be provided for every twenty (20) automobile parking spaces provided. Existing parking areas may be converted to take advantage of this provision, provided the converted spaces do not exceed the one (1) motorcycle space per twenty (20) automobile space ratio. Land uses that require additional motorcycle parking in excess of this ratio may, with Director approval, convert required automobile parking spaces to motorcycle spaces if the converted automobile spaces are designed and kept available for future conversion back to the automobile spaces.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

A minimum number of bicycle parking spaces shall be provided, as set forth in Section 8176-3.7. Where there are two (2) or more separate primary land uses on a site, the required bicycle parking for the site is the sum of the required bicycle parking for each of the individual land uses.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

The number of required bicycle parking spaces may be reduced when the applicant demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director, that providing the otherwise required bicycle parking spaces is not practical because of the remote project location or because the nature of the land use precludes the use of bicycle parking spaces (e.g., the use has no on-site employees).

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

Accessible parking for disabled persons shall be provided as follows:

a.

Number. The following table establishes the minimum number of disabled parking spaces that shall be provided for new discretionary development or the expansion of a previously approved project:

b.

Location and Design. Parking spaces for disabled persons shall be located as near as practical to a primary entrance and shall be of the dimensions and design required by the Building Official.

c.

Accessible parking for disabled persons may be counted towards meeting the total number of motor vehicle parking spaces required by this Article.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

The requirement to provide carpool parking spaces is intended to encourage carpooling, but should not result in parking spaces that consistently go unused.

a.

Number of Spaces. Except for residential land uses, one (1) carpool or vanpool parking space shall be provided for every thirty-five (35) employees employed at the site. Carpool or vanpool parking spaces shall be reserved during business hours. In addition, for professional, vocational, art and craft schools, colleges, universities and the like, one (1) out of every twenty-five (25) student parking spaces on a site shall be reserved for carpool or vanpool parking at all times. This requirement does not preclude designation of more than the minimum required number of carpool spaces.

b.

Signs. Signs shall be posted clearly indicating carpool and vanpool restrictions.

c.

Planning Director Waivers/Modifications. The Director may modify or waive carpool parking requirements when the applicant demonstrates that the nature of the land use precludes carpooling.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

Shared use of required motor vehicle parking spaces is allowable where two (2) or more land uses on the same or separate sites are able to share the same parking spaces because their parking demands occur at different times. Shared use of required parking spaces may be allowed if an analysis is provided to the satisfaction of the Director, using an authoritative methodology, documenting the parking demand for each land use by hourof-day, showing that the peak parking demands of the land uses occur at different times, and demonstrating that the parking area will be large enough for the anticipated demands of all the land uses that utilize the shared parking area. The lot or part of a lot on which the parking is provided shall be identified in and subject of a lease or other agreement between the two (2) affected property owners, in a form approved by the Director, ensuring continued availability of the shared parking spaces for all the land uses that utilize the shared parking area. Such shared parking agreement shall include all required provisions set forth in Section 8176-2.3.3(a)(1) through (4) and shall be recorded with the Ventura County Recorder so that it appears on the subject property's title. When shared parking is provided at an off-site location, the other applicable requirements of Sections 8176-2.3.1 through 8176-2.3.3 shall be met.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.7 - Table of parking space requirements by land use.

The table below indicates the number of required off-street motor vehicle and bicycle parking spaces that shall be provided for various land uses. For residential and nonresidential land uses, the number of motor vehicle parking spaces set forth in the table below represents the minimum required number of spaces, unless a reduction to that requirement is granted pursuant to Section 8176-3.8.

The number of motor vehicle parking spaces required in this section is intended to address the needs of residents, employees and regular users of an establishment. The number is not intended to reflect the need for parking large delivery trucks, vans or buses, storage of vehicle inventory, or other specialty parking needs related to the operation of specific land uses.

The Planning Director has the authority to determine the parking space requirements for any land use not specifically listed based on the requirements for the most comparable land use. For such uses, the Planning Director or decision-making body must find that the required number of parking spaces is sufficient to avoid displacement of parking spaces utilized by off-site land uses or by the public for costal access. The required number of parking spaces is subject to the calculation procedures, including exceptions and allowances, specified in Section 8176-4.

mparable land use. For such uses, the Planning Director or decision-making body must find that the required number of parking spaces is sufficient to avoid displacement of parking spaces utilized by off-site land uses or by the public for costal access. The required number of parking spaces is subject to the calculation procedures, including exceptions and allowances, specified in Section 8176-4.

ST: Short-term bicycle parking spaces, generally bike racks.

LT: Long-term bicycle parking spaces, generally enclosed lockers.

See Section 8176-5, Bicycle Parking Design Standards

1 Replacement parking for the principal dwelling unit, as a result of the garage being demolished or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, may be located in any configuration on the same lot as the accessory dwelling unit and as uncovered or tandem spaces, pursuant to Section 8175-5.1.1.1(c) and Section 8175-5.1.1.1.2(e).

2 Except that on parcels larger than one (1) acre located in CA, OS, and CRE zones, parking may be uncovered.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016; Ord. No. 4520, § 4, 2-27-2018)

8176-3.7.1 - Table of parking space requirements for multi-family dwelling units.

Parking for multi-family dwelling units shall be covered, except for visitor parking and all parking on parcels larger than one (1) acre in the COS, CA, CR, and CRE zones. The number of required spaces depends upon both the number of bedrooms and whether provided parking is assigned or unassigned, as indicated in the table below.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

The number of off-street parking spaces required in Section 8176-3.7 may be reduced for a particular project so that the parking supply of individual land uses better corresponds with actual parking demand. Parking reductions also may be authorized for affordable housing or existing commercial and residential development pursuant to the provisions in Section 8176-3.8.1 below.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.8.1 - Justifications for reductions in number of required motor vehicle parking spaces.

An applicant may use one or more of the following measures and approaches to justify a reduction in the number of required motor vehicle parking spaces.

a.

Parking Study. Applicant provides a parking study to assess the land use's parking needs. Parking studies shall be prepared by a registered transportation engineer.

b.

Transportation Demand Management Plan. Applicant prepares a Transportation Demand Management Plan to reduce motor vehicle trips to the land use. Transportation Demand Management Plans shall be prepared by a person/firm qualified to prepare such plans, as determined by the Planning Director. Such plans shall provide documentation describing the measures that will be used to reduce parking demand. Such measures may include, but are not limited to:

1.

Locating a project within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of a stop for bus, rail, shuttle, or other public transit services.

2.

Installing transit stops or enhancing existing adjacent transit stops by incorporating additional landscaping, shelters, informational kiosks, or other amenities.

3.

Locating the project adjacent to a designated bicycle route or path.

4.

Improving existing bicycle routes and paths in the vicinity of the project.

5.

Providing residents or employees with transit passes.

6.

Providing shuttle services for employees, visitors, or residents.

Creating ridesharing programs.

8.

Improving the pedestrian environment surrounding the project by the provision of sidewalks, marked crosswalks, additional landscaping, street furniture, lighting, and/or other safety features.

9.

Allowing flexible work schedules or telecommuting.

10.

Providing on-site amenities, which could include daycare, restaurants, and/or personal services such as banking or dry cleaning.

11.

Installing additional bicycle parking facilities above the minimum requirements.

12.

Providing shower and locker facilities. The provision of showers and associated lockers may be provided in lieu of required motor vehicle parking under some circumstances. Requirements for this reduction include:

i.

The number of showers provided shall be based on demonstrated demand. At least six (6) lockers for personal effects shall be provided per shower and shall be located near showers and dressing areas. Lockers shall be well ventilated and of a size sufficient to allow the storage of cycling attire and equipment. Showers and lockers should be located as close as possible to the bicycle parking facilities.

ii.

For every two (2) showers (one (1) per gender) and six (6) clothing lockers per shower provided, the amount of motor vehicle parking spaces provided may be reduced by three (3) spaces, up to a maximum reduction of three (3) percent of required motor vehicle spaces. Existing parking may be converted to take advantage of this provision.

13.

Other measures to encourage transit use or to reduce parking needs.

c.

Affordable or Senior Housing. The total number of spaces required may be reduced for affordable (low income, very low income, extremely low income) or senior housing units, commensurate with the reduced parking demand created by the housing facility, including for visitors and accessory facilities, only where the reduction can be substantiated by data that evidences the residents cannot or will not own vehicles. The reduction shall

consider proximity to transit and support services and include traffic demand management measures in conjunction with any approval.

d.

Drive-Through Land Uses. A reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be approved if documentation is provided which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director that the required number of parking spaces will not be needed due to the drive-through nature of the land use.

e.

Parking Reserve. When parking spaces required by this Article for nonresidential uses are not needed by the current land use occupants or are not needed in the current phase of development, the land for those spaces may be held in reserve. This parking reserve shall be limited to one (1) parking space or up to ten (10) percent of the total number of required parking spaces, whichever is greater. The parking reserve area shall be included in the determination of lot coverage as though the spaces were in use. To take advantage of reserved parking, the following provisions shall be met:

1.

The applicant must demonstrate that the reduced number of parking spaces will be adequate to provide sufficient parking for the land uses on the property.

2.

The area designated as reserve parking must be clearly depicted on the approved site plan, and the terms and conditions of the reserved parking shall be clearly set forth in the approved site plan notations.

3.

Landscaping must be provided in lieu of the required parking spaces in compliance with Section 8178-8, Landscaping and Screening.

4.

The reserved parking spaces must be maintained in a manner that leaves them available for conversion to required parking spaces. No above-ground improvements shall be placed or constructed upon the reserve parking area.

5.

The permit shall be conditioned to require the conversion of the reserved spaces into usable parking spaces as initiated by occupant use or phased development, or at any time that the Director determines necessary.

f.

Reduced Parking Requirements for Existing Commercial Development. When an existing commercial use does not meet current parking requirements for the number of motor vehicle spaces, the parking requirements for a change of use on parcels zoned Coastal Commercial (CC) shall occur as follows:

No intensification of use: No additional parking is required when the change of use results in the same motor vehicle parking requirements as the prior use.

2.

Intensification of use: When a proposed intensification of use results in increased parking requirements when compared to the prior use, then the required number of additional parking spaces shall be limited to the difference between those required for the prior use and the intensified use.

3.

Preservation of existing commercial use: When a proposed intensification of use results in an increased parking requirement when compared to the prior use (see Section 8176-3.8.1(f)(2) above), and an additional reduction in parking requirements may be granted when the applicant demonstrates all of the following:

i.

No physical expansion of the existing commercial development is proposed;

ii.

Adequate space is unavailable on-site for additional on-site parking, and all feasible on-site parking is included in the project description;

iii.

Shared parking, pursuant to Section 8176-3.6, is not available to meet parking requirements;

iv.

Other transportation incentives programs, listed in Sec. 8176-3.8.1(b), are not feasible or will not lessen the number of parking spaces required; and

v.

Parking demand for the commercial business will be reduced by one or more of the following factors:

1.

The business operation is limited to the evening hours, when beach recreational uses are low or non-existent; or

2.

The primary customer base consists of nearby residents or beachgoers that do not generate additional parking demand.

g.

Expansion of an Existing Single-Family or Two-Family Dwelling. An existing, single-family or two-family dwelling that does not meet current parking requirements for number of motor vehicle spaces may be expanded if all of the following conditions exist:

The dwelling has at least one (1) covered motor vehicle parking space;

2.

The existing lot configuration does not allow for a second space or does not allow for access to a second space;

3.

The driveway provides a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the property line to the existing covered space that can be utilized as a parking space;

4.

The addition contains no habitable, interior space (i.e., the addition consists of a garage expansion, outdoor patio expansion, etc.);

5.

The addition will not result in an increased demand for on-street parking; and

6.

The proposed addition otherwise conforms to the provisions of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

Reductions to the motor vehicle parking requirements of this Article shall only be approved when supported by written findings of fact in the final project approval letter. Written findings shall describe how the reduction of motor vehicle parking requirements for the particular project is justified by one or more of the measures or approaches in Section 8176-3.8.1 above. Such findings shall demonstrate that the proposed parking reduction:

a.

Is supported by evidence contained within a parking study, provided by the applicant and prepared by a registered transportation engineer; and

b.

Will not adversely affect existing or potential land uses adjoining, or in the general vicinity of, the project site (see Section 8176-4.1(c) [8176-3.1(c)]); and

c.

Will not result in the displacement of public parking spaces used for access to coastal beaches or public recreation areas.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

The applicant shall provide documentation that describes the proposed parking reduction and identifies the parties responsible for implementing any parking measures associated with the proposed reduction. The documentation shall discuss the estimated parking demand for the land use, describe how parking demand will be met with the requested reduction, explain how the proposed measures will effectively decrease parking demand at the site, and include proposed performance targets for parking. Required documentation shall include information regarding specific parking reduction measures as described in Section 8176-3.8.1. Required documentation may also include existing parking counts, parking counts at similar land uses, calculation of future parking demand based on industry standards, the number of parking spaces on adjacent public streets, and identification of coastal access parking areas.

a.

Monitoring Reports. Monitoring reports shall be submitted to the Director three (3) years after building occupancy and again six (6) years after building occupancy. Monitoring reports shall identify daily, annual and, as applicable, seasonal peak parking periods based on a minimum of one (1) parking survey per year, unless a seasonal peak occurs in which case two (2) surveys per year will be required. The monitoring reports shall also describe the effectiveness of the approved parking reduction measures as compared to the initial performance targets. If necessary, the monitoring reports should provide suggestions for modifications to enhance parking availability or reduce parking demand. Where the monitoring reports indicate that performance measures are not met, the Director may require further program modifications or the provision of additional parking.

b.

Recordation. As a condition of approval of the parking reduction, the property owner, if different than the applicant, may be required to record agreements on the subject property prior to issuance of a land use permit to ensure that appropriate measures are implemented to justify the parking reduction.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4 - Motor vehicle parking design standards.

The following standards shall apply to all proposed off-street motor vehicle parking areas/spaces, except for temporary parking areas.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)