§ 17.28
Banning Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Banning
17.28.010 - Purpose. ¶
These standards are intended to achieve the following:
A.
To provide attractive, accessible, secure, properly lit, and well maintained and screened off-street parking facilities.
B.
To reduce traffic congestion and hazards.
C.
To protect residential neighborhoods from the effects of vehicular noise and traffic generated by adjacent non-residential land use districts.
D.
To eliminate the need for vehicles to stand idle with engines running, while they wait for parking spaces to become free.
E.
To assure the easy and rapid maneuverability of emergency vehicles.
F.
To provide appropriately designed parking facilities in proportion to the needs generated by various types of land uses.
(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9107.01.)
17.28.020 - Applicability. ¶
Every use shall have permanently maintained off-street parking areas pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9107.02.)
17.28.030 - General regulations.
A.
Except in the downtown commercial district, no structure or use shall be permitted or constructed unless off-street parking spaces are provided in accordance with this chapter.
B.
The word "use" shall mean both the type and the intensity of the use, and that a change in use shall be subject to all the requirements of this chapter.
C.
Fractional space requirements shall be rounded up to the next whole space.
D.
Requirements for uses not specifically listed herein, shall be determined by the community development director, based upon the requirements for comparable uses and upon the particular characteristics of the use.
E.
In any residential use, when a garage is required, a garage door shall be provided and permanently maintained.
F.
Required guest parking in multi-family residential districts shall be designated as such and restricted to the use of guests.
G.
All parking shall occur on paved surfaces of asphalt, concrete or similar materials, and non-conforming properties shall be made conforming when new permitted improvements are constructed on the property.
H.
Recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, campers and like vehicles, except vehicles utilized for agricultural purposes, that are required to be licensed but that are not currently registered with the DMV shall not be parked or stored on any property other than in a completely enclosed building.
I.
Currently licensed recreational vehicles that are parked on property that is residentially zoned or is in current use as a residential property and are parked on such property in a location that is visible from the public right-of-way or any adjacent property shall meet the following requirements:
1.
Be demonstrably operational.
2.
Be visibly maintained in good condition. Maintained in good condition includes, but is not limited to, the vehicle shall not be under major or commercial repair, there shall be no parts of the vehicle stored in view of the public right-of-way or any adjacent property, visible surfaces of the vehicle shall not be rusted or have peeling paint, broken windows, tires shall not be flat, any covering shall not be torn and shall be properly attached.
3.
Parked on an all-weather surface. For the purpose of this section "all-weather surface" is defined as a parking surface made of a material that is impervious to water and, as installed, has sufficient strength to support the weight of the vehicle. Such surface shall be of a size at least equivalent to the footprint of the vehicle parked thereon and shall, at all times, be maintained in such a condition that it does not lose its strength or imperviousness to water.
4.
There shall be no more than two recreational vehicles parked on any parcel of one-fourth acre or less in area. There shall be no more than four recreational vehicles parked on any parcel greater than one-fourth acre in area.
5.
When a recreational vehicle is parked on a property other than a trailer park or authorized storage facility, water and power shall not be provided to the vehicle from any structure except as necessary for the
maintenance of the vehicle and not for a period not to exceed twenty-four hours in a three-day period. Such recreational vehicles shall not be used for residential purposes.
6.
No recreational vehicles shall be parked on residentially zoned property if parked closer than ten feet to any curb or edge of pavement that constitutes or parallels the front property line of the parcel upon which it is parked. A recreational vehicle shall not be parked in a side yard in such a manner so as to substantially eliminate access to the rear yard.
7.
No recreational vehicle shall be parked upon any residentially zoned property for compensation except as otherwise provided by this code.
8.
No recreational vehicle may be parked or stored on any public street or right-of-way for a period of time exceeding seventy-two consecutive hours in violation of Section 10.12.045 of this code. No utilities may be connected to such temporarily parked recreational vehicle.
J.
The number of required off-street parking spaces for affordable housing may be reduced in accordance with California Government Code Section 65915 et seq., as it may be amended from time to time.
(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9107.03.)
(Ord. No. 1405, § 3, 3-10-09; Ord. No. 1467, § 7, 8-13-13)
17.28.040 - Number of required parking spaces.
Table 17.28.040A
Residential Parking Requirements
| Use | Number of Required Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
| Single family dwellings | Two covered spaces within an enclosed garage |
| Multi-family residential: | |
| Studio and one bedroom |
One covered parking space per unit, plus one uncovered guest parking space for every 4 units |
| Two bedrooms | Two covered parking spaces per unit, plus one uncovered guest parking space for every 4 units |
| Three or more bedrooms | Three covered parking spaces per unit, plus one uncovered guest parking space for every 4 units |
| Planned unit developments including single family dwellings and condominiums |
Two covered spaces within an enclosed garage per unit, and one uncovered of street guest parking space for every fve units |
|---|---|
| Residential day care | Two spaces in addition to those required for the primary residence |
| Senior citizen apartments |
One covered space for each unit, plus one uncovered space for each three units for guest parking |
| Senior congregate care | One covered space for each unit |
| Mobile Home Parks | Two covered parking spaces within an enclosed Garage, which may be tandem, and one uncovered guest space for each unit |
Table 17.28.040B
Commercial and Industrial Parking Requirements
| Commercial and Industrial | Parking Requirements |
|---|---|
| Use | Number of Required Parking Spaces |
| Adult businesses | One space for each 200 square feet of gross foor area, plus one space for each employee |
| Bowling Alley | Three spaces per lane, plus any spaces required for incidental uses such as pro shops, cofee shops, arcades, bars, etc.) |
| Driving range | Four spaces, plus one space per tee. |
| Golf course | Six spaces per hole, plus any spaces required for incidental uses such as pro shops, bars, banquet rooms, etc. |
| Miniature golf | Three spaces per hole, plus any spaces required for incidental uses such as game rooms, food services, etc. |
| Tennis/ racquetball courts |
Three spaces per court, plus any spaces required for incidental uses. |
| RV parks | One space for each recreational vehicle space, unless more are required by the Director as a result of the development review process. |
| Commercial Recreation Facilities: Amusement parks/ recreation parks/theme parks/ drag strips and skating rinks |
One space per three persons at maximum capacity |
| Video arcades/ go carts | One space per 200 square feet of enclosed space, plus one space per three persons at maximum capacity. |
| Art/ dance studio | One space per employee, plus one space per two students at maximum capacity, unless revised by the Director as a result of the development review process. |
|---|---|
| Banks and fnancial ofces |
One space for each 200 square feet of gross foor area, plus one free, unimpeded lane able to accommodate six vehicles for each drive up window. |
| Barber shop | Two spaces for each barber chair |
| Beauty parlor | Three spaces for each beautician station |
| Business/ professional/ trade schools |
Two spaces for each three students. |
| Carwash, self-service | Two spaces per stall, plus queuing lanes in front of each stall which are able to accommodate two vehicles |
| Carwash, full service | One space per every two employees on the maximum shift, plus one space for every 200 square feet of commercial or ofce area, plus queuing lanes in front of each stall which are able to accommodate two vehicles |
| Commercial stables | One space for each four horses boarded on-site |
| Furniture/ appliance stores |
One space for each 500 square feet of gross foor area of sale foor display area, plus one space for each 2500 square feet of gross foor area of warehouse storage |
| Health clubs | One space for each 200 square feet of gross foor area |
| Hotels/motels | 1 space for each bedroom, plus requirements for related commercial uses, plus two spaces for manager's unit if any. For facilities visible from any freeway, on-site parking for "big rigs" shall be generous, and shall be determined by the Director as a result of the development review process. |
| Indoor retail concession mall |
One space for each 200 square feet of gross foor area, plus one space for each vendor. |
| Oil change and tune up facilities |
One space per bay, plus one space for each employee on the maximum shift, plus two queuing lanes in front of each bay which are able to accommodate two vehicles |
| Multi tenant auto related facilities |
One space for each 200 square feet of gross foor area, plus one space for each employee on the maximum shift. |
| General Ofces | For up to 2000 square feet of gross foor area, one space for each 200 sq. ft. For 2001 to 7500 square feet of gross foor area, one space for each 250 sq ft. For over 7500 square feet of gross foor area, one space for each 300 sq ft. |
| Medical/ dental ofces | Ten spaces for the frst 2000 sq, plus one space for each additional 175 sq. ft. (or fraction thereof) above 2000 |
| Restaurants, cafes, bars and other eating and drinking facilities (gross |
One space for each 35 sq feet of public seating area, plus one space for each 200 sq. ft. of all other gross foor area, with a minimum of ten spaces. |
| foor area includes any outdoor seating, drinking and eating areas) |
|
|---|---|
| Drive up or drive thru restaurants |
One space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross foor area, plus one lane for each drive up window with stacking space for six vehicles before the menu board. |
| Deli/ doughnut shop | One space for each 100 square feet of gross foor area. |
| Retail commercial | One space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area |
| Retail plant nursery/ garden shop |
One space for each 500 sq. ft. of indoor display area, plus one space for each 2000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area. |
| Service Stations | One space for each service bay, plus one for each employee, plus requirements for related commercial uses |
| Shopping centers | One space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross foor area for tenants within the main structure and in stand alone buildings. One space for each 225 sq. ft. of gross foor area for single tenants with over 15,000 square feet. |
| Swap meet | One space for each 200 square feet of gross foor area, plus one space for each vendor space |
| Vehicle repair/ garage | Five spaces plus one space for each 200 square feet of gross foor area |
| Vehicle sales | One space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross foor area for the showroom and ofce, plus one space for each 2000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area, plus one space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross foor area for vehicle repair, plus one space for each 300 square feet of gross foor area for the parts department, plus one space for each employee on the largest shift. |
| All other commercial uses not listed |
One space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross foor area. |
| Parking studies | Required parking for commercial uses may be adjusted with approval of a parking study by the Planning Commission, subject to a fnding by the Planning Commission that the parking requirements of the specifc use are unique and that the adjustment is therefore warranted. |
| Commercial and Industrial | Parking Requirements |
|---|---|
| Junk yards/auto dismantling/recycling center |
One space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross building area plus one space for every 5,000 sq. ft. of gross yard area. |
| Mini-storage | Eight spaces. |
| Industrial warehousing | For each structure: |
| 1—20,000 sq ft | Minimum of two spaces plus one space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross foor area |
| Over 20,000 sq ft | 22 spaces plus one space per 2,000 sq. ft. for portion over 20,000 sq ft |
| Trucks | One tractor trailer space per 4 high dock doors |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing uses | Minimum of two spaces plus one space per 600 sq. ft. of gross foor area |
| Trucks | One tractor trailer space per 4 high dock doors |
Table 17.28.040C
Institutional Parking Requirements
| Use | Number of Required Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
| Boarding houses, dormitories, single room occupancies and similar facilities |
One (1) space per room, or one (1) space per two (2) beds, whichever is greater. |
| Churches, conference/meeting facilities, mortuaries, theaters, auditoriums |
One (1) space for each four (4) fxed seats, or one space for each thirty-fve (35) square feet of non-fxed seating area in the principal sanctuary, conference space or auditorium, whichever is greater. |
| Community college/university |
Twelve (12) spaces for each classroom. |
| Day care centers | One (1) space for each staf member, plus one (1) space for each eight (8) children. |
| Elementary school/junior high |
Three (3) spaces for each classroom. |
| High school | Eight (8) spaces for each classroom. |
| Hospitals | Three (3) spaces for each two (2) patient beds, or as determined in the development review process. |
| Libraries, museums, art galleries |
One (1) space for each three hundred (300) sq. ft. of gross foor area, or as determined in the development review process. |
| Sanitariums/nursing homes |
One (1) space for each fve (5) beds, plus one (1) space for each employee on the largest shift, plus one (1) space for each staf doctor. |
| Senior congregate care housing |
Two (2) spaces for each three (3) living units. |
(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9107.04; Ord. No. 1355, § 3 (part); Ord. No. 1392, § 4.)
(Ord. No. 1407, § 3, 5-26-09; Ord. No. 1530, § 4E, 9-25-18)
17.28.050 - Handicapped parking requirements.
A.
Handicapped parking requirements are established by the State of California. Any change in the State's handicapped parking requirements shall pre-empt the requirements in this section.
B.
Layout and design of handicapped parking spaces:
1.
Handicapped parking spaces shall have curb ramps to minimize the effect of grade or elevation differences from the parking area to the adjacent surface. Curb ramps shall be a minimum of 48 inches wide.
2.
The walkway onto which a curb ramp leads shall also be at least 48 inches wide, and paved. Each parking space shall be at least nine feet wide and 19 feet deep, and the space between handicapped parking spaces leading to the curb ramp shall be at least 48 inches wide.
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3.
The handicapped parking sign shall be 80 inches high. Each handicapped parking space shall have blue striping and curb face, and the stripes shall be four inches wide. The symbol of a white wheelchair on a blue background shall be painted or sprayed onto the parking surface of the handicapped parking space. Typically the blue background is 48″ by 48″, and the white wheelchair is 36″ by 36″.
(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9107.05.)
(Ord. No. 1364, § A, 7-24-07)
17.28.060 - Parking lot design standards. ¶
Off street parking areas shall be provided in the following manner:
A.
Access.
1.
All parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering room so that all vehicles may enter an abutting street in a forward direction. The director may approve exceptions for single family homes and other residential projects.
2.
No parking space shall be located so that a vehicle will maneuver within 25 feet of a parking entrance/vehicle entrance/parking aisle, vehicular entrance measured from the face of the curb.
B.
Dimensional Requirements. Dimensional requirements for off-street parking include the following:
1.
Parking stalls shall be non-perpendicular to the parking aisle whenever possible.
2.
A minimum unobstructed inside dimension of 20 feet by 20 feet shall be maintained, for a private two-car garage or carport. The minimum obstructed ceiling height shall be 7 feet, six inches. For single-family residential units constructed prior to February 11, 1980, a minimum unobstructed inside dimension of 10 feet by 20 feet shall be maintained for a private one-car garage or carport.
3.
Parking structures may be subject to dimensional adjustment, but in no case shall the stall width be less than eight feet and six inches. Reductions in design standards shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer and shall be discouraged.
4.
Minimum parking dimensions shall be as follows:
Parking and Loading Standards
Table 17.28.060
Parking Stall Dimensions
| A | B | C | D | E | F | A | B | C | D | E | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0° | 9′0″ | 9.0 | 15.0 | 23.0 | - | 60° | 9′0″ | 21.0 | 18.0 | 10.4 | 55.5 |
| 9′6″ | 9.5 | 15.0 | 23.0 | - | 9′6″ | 21.2 | 18.0 | 11.0 | 55.6 |
| 10′0″ | 10.0 | 15.0 | 23.0 | - | 10′0″ | 21.5 | 18.0 | 11.5 | 56.0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20° | 9′0″ | 15.0 | 15.0 | 26.3 | 36.5 | 70° | 9′0″ | 21.0 | 19.0 | 9.6 | 57.9 |
| 9′6″ | 15.5 | 15.0 | 27.8 | 37.1 | 9′6″ | 21.2 | 19.0 | 10.1 | 58.2 | ||
| 10′0″ | 15.9 | 15.0 | 29.2 | 37.4 | 10′0″ | 21.2 | 19.0 | 10.6 | 58.0 | ||
| 30° | 9′0″ | 17.3 | 15.0 | 18.0 | 41.8 | 80° | 9′0″ | 20.3 | 24.0 | 9.1 | 63.0 |
| 9′6″ | 17.8 | 15.0 | 19.0 | 42.4 | 9′6″ | 20.4 | 24.0 | 9.6 | 63.2 | ||
| 10′0″ | 18.2 | 15.0 | 20.0 | 42.7 | 10′0″ | 20.5 | 24.0 | 10.2 | 63.3 | ||
| 45° | 9′0″ | 19.8 | 15.0 | 12.7 | 48.3 | 90° | 9′0″ | 19.0 | 24.0 | 9.0 | - |
| 9′6″ | 20.1 | 15.0 | 13.4 | 48.5 | 9′6″ | 19.0 | 24.0 | 9.5 | - | ||
| 10′0″ | 20.5 | 15.0 | 14.1 | 48.9 | 10′0″ | 19.0 | 24.0 | 10.0 | - |
The Community Development Director may approve a parking adjustment to provide for a limited number of compact parking spaces at 16′ × 8′ and/or for an overall space size of 17′6" × 8′3" based on the parking adjustment findings.
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C.
Drainage. Off-street parking areas shall be so designed that surface water will not drain over any sidewalk, or adjacent property.
D.
Driveways.
Commercial/ Industrial/ Multi-family Residential.
a.
Commercial access standards shall be maintained by the Public Works Department.
b.
Drive aisles shall be a minimum width of 15 feet for a one-way driveway, and 24 feet for a two-way driveway.
2.
Single Family Residential.
1.
Driveways for an attached two car garage shall have a minimum width of 16 feet and a minimum length of 20 feet measured from the inside sidewalk or apron to the front of the garage. Requirements for an attached three car garage are the same, except that the minimum width shall be 24 feet.
2.
Driveways for a detached two car garage shall be a minimum width of 16 feet, with a minimum 16 foot wide by 24 foot deep back up area immediately adjacent to the garage door. Requirements for a three car detached garage are the same, except that the minimum back up area shall be 24 feet by 24 feet.
E.
Landscaping, Screening and Shading. A minimum of 15 percent of the net area of all parking areas shall be landscaped as follows:
1.
Where parking areas adjoin a public right of way, a landscaped planting strip equal to the required yard setback shall be established and continuously maintained between the public right of way and parking area.
2.
Any planting, sign, or any other structure within safety sight-distance of a driveway shall not exceed 30 inches in height.
3.
Pedestrian access shall be provided throughout the landscaped areas.
4.
At least one 24 inch box tree for every four spaces shall be included in the development of the overall landscape program. The maximum spacing between trees in parking areas shall be 30 feet; however,
appropriate clustering of trees may be permitted. Landscaping islands are required at both ends of all parking rows.
5.
All areas in a parking lot not used for driveways, maneuvering areas, parking spaces or walks, shall be permanently landscaped with suitable materials and permanently maintained.
6.
A concrete curb, six inches high and six inches wide, shall abut all parking areas.
7.
All landscaped areas shall be a minimum interior dimension of six feet in width.
8.
Permanent and automatic irrigation systems shall be installed and permanently maintained in all landscaped areas, in conformance with the City's water conservation regulations in Chapter 17.32.
9.
To increase the parking lot landscaped area, a maximum of two feet of the parking stall depth may be landscaped in lieu of asphalt while maintaining the required parking dimensions. This overhang is in addition to the required yard setbacks.
10.
The landscaping plan shall provide for a variety of plant materials with an emphasis on drought tolerant species, and shall include a legend showing common names, sizes, quantities, location, dimensions of planted area, and square footage, irrigation, and percentage of parking lot landscaping.
11.
For screening purposes, all commercial, industrial and public parking areas abutting residentially designated property shall have a six foot high solid architecturally treated decorative masonry wall approved by the Community Development Director. All wall treatments shall occur on both sides.
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Although any reasonable combination of shading methods can be utilized, all parking areas must provide at least 30 percent permanent shading for parked vehicles within two years of planting.
13.
If trees are used, they may not thereafter be trimmed in a way which reduces the effectiveness of their shading ability.
14.
Other landscaping requirements and guidelines shall be found in the Chapter 17.32, Landscaping.
F.
Security and Lighting.
1.
All parking facilities shall be designed, constructed and maintained with security as a priority to protect the safety of the users.
2.
Adequate illumination for security and safety shall be provided in all parking areas. Lighting shall be energy efficient and in scale with the height and use of the structure. Any illumination, including security lighting, shall be shielded, visibility of light source eliminated and directed away from adjoining properties and public rights of way.
G.
Location of Required Parking Spaces.
1.
All parking spaces shall be located on the same parcel as the structure or the use, except in the Downtown Commercial district, or unless otherwise approved by the review authority. On site parking should be provided on the side or in the rear of a lot to the greatest extent possible. Off street parking spaces for multi-family residential developments shall be located within 150 feet from the front or rear door of the dwelling unit for which the parking space is provided.
2.
No parking space required by this chapter shall be located in the front, side or rear setback area of any land use district except for a detached garage or carport structure and driveways which may be located in interior (non-street) side or rear setback areas, as allowed in Section 17.08.020, General Standards.
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H.
Maintenance. All required parking facilities shall be permanently maintained, free of litter and debris.
I.
Parking Structures. All parking structures shall be landscaped as follows:
1.
All landscaping shall be permanently maintained and automatically irrigated. The parking structure shall have continuous minimum ten foot perimeter landscaping with vertical elements, such as trees or climbing vines at least every 20 feet.
2.
Entries and exits of the parking structure shall include a minimum six-foot wide landscaped median island and accent paving in the driveway.
3.
Landscaped materials, excluding vertical element openings, shall be provided in planters and/or pots for at least five percent of the total surface deck area. The planters and pots shall be distributed through the top deck area, and the perimeter of intermediate decks.
4.
Lighting shall not spill beyond the surface deck, and shall not spill onto other properties. Lighting fixtures shall not exceed four feet in height.
J.
Shared Parking.
1.
Parking facilities may be shared if multiple uses cooperatively establish and operate the facilities and if these uses generate parking demands primarily during hours when the remaining uses are not in operation. (For example, a nightclub and a bank would probably have very different hours, but might share the same parking facility.)
2.
The applicant shall have the burden of proof for a reduction in the total number of required off-street parking spaces, and written documentation shall be submitted substantiating their reasons for the requested parking reduction. Shared parking may only be approved if:
a.
A sufficient number of spaces are provided to meet the greater parking demand of the participating uses;
b.
Satisfactory evidence, as determined by the Community Development Director, has been submitted by the parties operating the shared parking facility, describing the nature of the uses and times when the uses operate so as to demonstrate the lack of potential conflict between them; and
c.
Any additional covenants, deed restrictions or other agreements or documents as may be deemed necessary by the Community Development Director, are executed to assure that the required parking spaces provided are maintained, and that uses with similar hours and parking requirements, remain for the life of the commercial/industrial development.
K.
Slope.
1.
Driveways shall have no grades exceeding an eight percent slope, unless approved by the City Engineer.
2.
Parking areas shall be designed and improved with grades not to exceed a five percent slope.
L.
Striping and Surfacing
1.
All parking spaces shall be striped in accordance with City requirements. The striping shall be maintained in a clear and visible manner. Each exit from any parking area shall be clearly marked with a "STOP" sign.
2.
Driveway and parking areas should be surfaced with a minimum thickness of three inches of concrete, asphaltic concrete, or a material approved by the City Engineer with bituminous surfacing over a minimum thickness of four inches of an aggregate base material.
For areas which are close to trees and shrubs, a porous surface may be used such as gravel, if this will aid in bringing rainwater to the roots of the trees, and if this is approved by the City Engineer.
M.
Curbing and Wheel Stops.
1.
Continuous concrete curbing at least six inches high and six inches wide shall be provided at least three feet from any wall, fence, property line, walkway or structure where parking and or drive aisles are located adjacent thereto. Curbing may be left out at structure access points.
2.
The space between the curb and wall, fence, property line, walkway or structure shall be landscaped. The clear width of a walkway adjacent to overhanging parked cars shall be four feet.
3.
All parking lots shall have a continuous curbing at least six inches high and six inches wide around all parking areas and aisle planters. Wheel stops shall not be used in lieu of curbing to protect landscaping, signage structures and walls.
N.
Parking Adjustment. Concurrent with an application for Design Review and/or Conditional Use Permit and application for a parking adjustment may be approved by the review authority subject to the findings:
Findings for a Parking Adjustment
1.
The zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow a reasonable use comparable to similar developments in the same zoning district;
2.
The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property area;
3.
The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located;
4.
Neither present nor anticipated future traffic volumes generated by the use of the site or the sites in the vicinity require strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specific regulation;
The granting of this parking variance will not result in the parking or loading of vehicles in public streets in such a manner as to interfere with the free flow of street traffic;
6.
The granting of this variance will not create a safety hazard or any other condition inconsistent with the objectives of this Ordinance; and
7.
The variance will run with the use or uses to which it pertains and shall not run with the site.
The parking adjustment may include any or all of the following:
A reduction in number of spaces required, subject to an approved parking study;
Approval of a limited number of compact spaces;
Recordation of a reciprocal parking agreement with nearby properties;
10 percent reduction in spaces required;
Payment of an in-lieu fee for public parking facilities.
(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9107.06.)
(Ord. No. 1364, § B 9107.06, 7-24-07; Ord. No. 1476, § 4, 1-28-14)
17.28.070 - Off street loading standards.
A.
Required Number of Loading Spaces.
1.
The following number of minimum spaces shall be provided for all non-residential uses:
a.
For uses with less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area: one loading space is required in addition to whatever space requirements are added by the Community Development Director.
b.
For uses of 10,000 to 25,000 square feet of gross floor area: two spaces are required in addition to whatever space requirements are added by the Community Development Director.
c.
For uses of more than 25,000 square feet of gross floor area: three spaces are required in addition to whatever space requirements are added by the Community Development Director.
2.
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.
B.
Design Standards for Off Street Loading Spaces. Required freight and equipment loading spaces shall be at east 15 feet wide and 20 feet in length, or greater (if determined by the Director), with 15 feet of vertical clearance.
C.
Location. Loading spaces shall be located and designed as follows:
1.
Adjacent to or as close as possible to, the main structure
2.
Situated to ensure that all vehicular maneuvers occur in protected areas on site
3.
Situated to ensure that no loading or unloading take place within roads or other public rights of way, or within any on-site traffic areas
D.
Passenger Loading.
1.
Passenger loading spaces shall be provided in addition to any required freight and equipment loading spaces whenever required by the Department as a result of the development review process.
2.
Passenger loading spaces shall not be less than 11 feet wide and 20 feet long; shall be located in close proximity to the structure entrance; and shall not require pedestrians to cross a driveway, parking aisle, alley or street in order to reach the structure entrance.
3.
Neither required parking spaces nor required freight/equipment loading spaces, shall count toward required passenger loading spaces.
F.
Screening.
1.
All loading areas abutting residentially designated property shall have a six foot high solid architecturally treated decorative masonry wall, approved by the Director. All wall treatments shall occur on both sides.
2.
In addition, adequate area shall be provided adjacent to the public rights of way to accommodate a required four foot high permanently maintained and irrigated landscaped berm.
G.
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 owner in a clear and visible manner.
H.
Surfacing. Loading areas shall be surfaced with a minimum thickness of four inches of asphaltic concrete over a minimum thickness of six inches of an aggregate base material or an equivalent structural section to be approved by the City Engineer.
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Security. All loading facilities shall be designed, constructed, and maintained with security as a priority to protect the safety of the users.
J.
Wheel Stops and Curbing. Continuous concrete or stone curbing approved by the Director, at least six inches high and six inches wide, shall be provided for all loading spaces, and shall be set at least three feet from any wall, fence, property line, walkway or structure.
(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9107.07.)
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