§ 17.48

Nothing in this title shall prohibit the collective use of space for off-street parking; provided, that such collectively used space is equal to the sum of the requirements of each individual establishment participating in such collective use.

(Ord. 184 §C, 1983).

17.48.040 - Existing uses.

A.

No existing use of land or structure shall be deemed to be nonconforming solely because of the lack of offstreet parking facilities prescribed in this chapter; provided, that facilities being used for off-street parking at the time of adoption of this title shall not be reduced in capacity to less than the number of spaces prescribed in this chapter or reduced in area to less than the minimum standards prescribed in this chapter.

B.

Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the voluntary establishment of off-street parking facilities to serve any existing use of land or structure, provided that all regulations of this title governing design, construction, and operation of such facilities are adhered to.

(Ord. 184 §§G, H, 1983).

17.48.050 - In lieu payments.

In the C-2 district within the development plan area of the downtown revitalization element of the general plan in lieu of providing parking facilities required by the provisions of this chapter, the requirements may be satisfied by payment to the city, prior to the approval of the site permit, of an amount per parking space, prescribed by the city council, for each parking space required by this chapter, but not provided. The payment shall be deposited with the city in a special fund and shall be used exclusively for the purpose of acquiring and developing off-street parking facilities located, insofar as practical, in the vicinity of the use for which the payment was made.

(Ord. 184 §1, 1983).

On the same premises with every building, structure, or part thereof erected or occupied for manufacturing, storage, warehouse, goods displayed, department store, wholesale or retail market, hotel, restaurant, hospital, laundry, dry-cleaning plant, or other uses similarly involving the receipt or distribution of vehicles carrying, materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained on the lot, adequate space for standing, loading and unloading services in order to avoid undue interference with the public use of the streets or alleys. Required loading space may be included within the required parking space adjacent to a building.

(Ord. 184 §B, 1983).

When the required off-street parking space is provided on a separate lot from the main building, there shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder, a covenant by the owner or owners of such lot for the benefit of the city to the effect that such owner or owners will continue to maintain such parking space so long as such building is maintained.

(Ord. 184 §D, 1983).

A.

Where such parking area abuts a street, it shall be separated by an ornamental fence, wall or compact eugenia or other evergreen hedge having a height of not less than two (2) feet and maintained at a height of not more than four (4) feet. Such a fence, wall or hedge shall be maintained in good condition.

B.

In manufacture, commercial zoned areas and where such parking area abuts property classified for R or E uses, it shall be separated by a solid masonry wall, six (6) feet in height; provided such wall, from the front property line to a depth equal to the required front yard on the abutting R or E classified property, shall be four (4) feet in height.

(Ord. No. 496, § 17, 7-23-2024)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 496, § 17, adopted July 23, 2024, repealed the former § 17.48.080, and enacted a new § 17.48.080 as set out herein. The former § 17.48.080 pertained to surface treatment and appurtenances and derived from Ord. 184, § F, 1983.

Neither a required side yard abutting a street nor a front yard shall be used for off-street parking, which provision shall not apply in the P zone; provided, however, that if there is no alley allowing access to the rear of the lot, then in order to allow access to the property, parking with a limit of two (2) cars per lot shall be allowed for off-street parking in the front of the lot, such parking area to be covered with minimum pavement.

(Ord. 184 §E, 1983).

17.48.100 - Parking lot design and improvement requirements.

A.

Ingress and egress shall be surfaced with a bituminous surface treatment or other surfacing of a higher type, and adequate drainage shall be provided.

B.

Each entrance and exit to a parking lot shall be constructed and maintained so that any vehicle entering or leaving the parking lot shall be clearly visible at a distance of not less than ten (10) feet to a person approaching such entrance or exit on any pedestrian walk or foot path. Exits from parking lots shall be clearly posted with "Stop" signs and it is unlawful for a motorist to fail to stop at such sign before leaving the parking lot. Appropriate bumper guards, entrance and exit signs and directional signs shall be maintained where needed. Any lights used to illuminate such a parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises and streets.

(Ord. No. 496, § 17, 7-23-2024)

The planning commission, upon report and recommendation from the community development director, may establish off-street parking requirements when not listed in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 496, § 17, 7-23-2024)

Chapter 17.50 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS

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