Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
§ 9162.41. Off-Street Parking - Automobile Parking Stall Size.
Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson
- A. The minimum dimensions for required automobile parking spaces shall be as follows:
| Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Residential uses (open and carport parking) |
9 feet in width by 20 feet in length. |
| Residential uses (garage spaces) | Unobstructed minimum interior dimension of 20 feet in width by 20 feet in length for lots minimum 50 feet wide and 18 feet in width by 20 feet in length for lots less than 50 feet wide. |
| All other uses | 8-1/2 feet in width by 18 feet in length. |
| Compact vehicle spaces | 8 feet in width by 15 feet in length. |
| Parallel parking spaces | Length shall be increased to 24 feet (18 feet for the parking space plus 6 feet for maneuvering) for both standard and compact vehicles. |
| Parking spaces whose length abuts a wall, fence, building or other obstruction more than 10 inches in height. |
Minimum width of 10 feet. |
- B. Any parking space of a ninety (90) degree bay which is adjacent to the terminus of a driveway or aisleway shall either be twelve (12) feet in width, or the driveway or aisleway shall be extended three (3) feet beyond the last parking space.
(Ord. 89-868 § 2; Ord. 87-821 § 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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