Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
§ 9162.05. Paving and Drainage of Vehicular Areas.
Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson
A. Except as provided in subsections B and C of this Section, all areas used for the movement, parking, loading, repair or storage of vehicles of any type shall be paved with either:
(1) Concrete to a minimum thickness of three and one-half (3-1/2) inches over four (4) inches of crushed aggregate base; or
(2) Asphaltic concrete to a minimum thickness of three and one-half (3-1/2) inches over four (4) inches of crushed aggregate base; or
(3) Other surfacing material which, in the opinion of the Public Works Director, provides equivalent life, service and appearance.
B. All areas used for the maneuvering, parking or stacking of trucks, whether single body or double body, shall be paved with either concrete or asphaltic concrete. The minimum thickness of the paving and base shall be determined by an on-site pavement study completed by a licensed soils engineer approved by the Public Works Director.
C. The apron area for double body trucks having a minimum length of forty-five (45) feet shall be paved with concrete. The minimum thickness of the paving and base shall be determined by an on-site pavement study completed by a licensed soils engineer approved by the Public Works Director.
D. All such areas shall be graded and drained to dispose of all surface water. Drainage shall not be permitted across the surface of sidewalks or driveways, except for vehicular areas serving single-family residential uses.
(Ord. 87-821 § 2; Ord. 84-705 § 8)
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▸ Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
Overview- § 9162.0. Development Policy.
- § 9162.05. Paving and Drainage of Vehicular Areas.
- § 9162.1. Off-Street Parking - General Requirements.
- § 9162.21. Off-Street Parking - Parking Spaces Required.
- § 9162.22. Off-Street Parking - Parking Spaces Required for Us…
- § 9162.23. Off-Street Parking - Computation of Required Parkin…
- § 9162.24. Off-Street Parking - Automobile Parking Spaces Requ…
- § 9162.25. Off-Street Parking - Change in Intensity.
- § 9162.26. Off-Street Parking - Change in Use.
- § 9162.27. Off-Street Parking - Conversion of Parking Spaces S…
- § 9162.28. Off-Street Parking - Reserved.
- § 9162.29. Off-Street Parking - Reserved.
- § 9162.3. Off-Street Parking - Location of Parking.
- § 9162.41. Off-Street Parking - Automobile Parking Stall Size.
- § 9162.42. Off-Street Parking - Parking for the Disabled and A…
- § 9162.43. Off-Street Parking - Compact Automobile Parking Spa…
- § 9162.51. Off-Street Parking - Standards for Automobile Parki…
- § 9162.52. Off-Street Parking - Landscaping Requirements.
- § 9162.53. Off-Street Parking - Lighting.
- § 9162.54. Off-Street Parking - Reserved.
- § 9162.55. Off-Street Parking - Perimeter Guards.
- § 9162.56. Off-Street Parking - Marking of Automobile Parking …
- § 9162.61. Truck Loading and Maneuvering - Truck Maneuvering a…
- § 9162.62. Truck Loading and Maneuvering - Design Standards fo…
- § 9162.63. Truck Loading and Maneuvering - Truck Loading Facil…
- § 9162.64. Truck Loading and Maneuvering - Truck Vehicle Space…
- § 9162.65. Truck Loading and Maneuvering - Requirements Relati…
- § 9162.66. Truck Loading and Maneuvering - Marking of Truck Lo…
- § 9162.7. Driveway Access and Traffic Sight Clearance - OnSite…
- § 9162.8. Driveway Access and Traffic Sight Clearance - Drivew…
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