Article 3 — Off Street Parking and Loading — Coalinga Zoning Code

Sec. 9-4.301. - Purpose. ¶

(a)

The specific purposes of the on-site parking and loading regulations are to:

(1)

Ensure that parking uses are provided for new land uses and major alterations to existing uses to meet the parking needs created by such uses;

(2)

Establish standards and regulations for the developer, owner, or operator of any specific use occurring outdoors or within an existing, newly constructed, or relocated building to provide well-designed, on-site parking areas; and

(3)

Ensure that on-site parking and loading areas are designed and located to protect the public safety; minimize congestion and conflict points on travel aisles and public streets; and where appropriate, buffer surrounding land uses from their impact.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

Sec. 9-4.302. - Applicability. ¶

(a)

No parking area, parking space, or loading space which is provided for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall hereafter be relinquished or reduced in any manner below the requirements of this chapter unless equivalent facilities are provided elsewhere, the location of which is approved by the Commission. If such parking area is established by a conditional use permit, equivalent facilities shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission.

(b)

Parking required. Each building and land use, including a change or expansion of a building or land use, shall provide parking areas in compliance with this section. No building shall be occupied and no land use shall be commenced until the improvements required by this section are approved by the Community Development Director and completed prior to commencement of use.

(c)

Number of parking spaces.

(1)

Each site shall be provided the minimum number of parking spaces required by Table 4.4, except where the parking requirement is reduced or otherwise changed in compliance with subsection (3) of this section.

(2)

On-street parking along the frontage lines of the site shall be counted toward fulfilling the parking requirements.

(3)

Where Table 4.4 establishes a parking requirement based upon square feet (for example: "1 space/300 sq. ft."), the term "square feet" means the gross square footage of floor area.

(4)

Where Table 4.4 establishes a parking requirement based upon the number of units (for example: "1 space per unit"), the term "unit" means per dwelling unit.

(5)

If the calculation of required parking or loading spaces results in the requirement of a fractional space, such fraction, if one-half (½) or greater, shall be considered one additional space; if the fraction is less than one-half (½), it shall result in no additional spaces.

TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES	TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES
Land Use Classifcation	Required Parking Spaces
Residential Use Classifcations
Single-family, Detached Single-family, Attached	2 for each dwelling unit. For new construction, all spaces shall be covered. For existing development, at least one space per dwelling shall be covered and all existing covered parking spaces shall be maintained.
Second Unit	1 per studio or one-bedroom unit, 2 per two- bedroom unit. 0.5 spaces for every additional bedroom.
Multi-family Residential	1 per studio unit. 1.5 per one-bedroom unit. 2 per 2- bedroom unit. 0.5 spaces for every additional bedroom. One space for each unit shall be designated for the unit and covered. One additional guest parking space shall be provided for every 3 units. Reduced parking requirements for housing developments with extremely low, very low, low and moderate income units may be granted if the site is within a quarter-mile of transit.
Small Family Day Care Home	Same requirements as single-family in RR, RE, RSF, and RT. Same requirements as multi-family in RMD, RHD and MX.
Large Family Day Care Home	1 per non-resident employee. 1 passenger loading space, on or of-site.
Manufactured Home Park	1 space per unit. 1 guest space for every three units.
Group Home, Residential Care Facility	1 space per 3 beds, plus 1 guest parking space per 3 beds. Reduced parking requirements for such facilities may be granted if it can be demonstrated that actual parking needs are lower than the parking spaces required by this chapter, and that all parking spaces can be accommodated on-site.
Senior Citizen Housing (60 years or older)	1 space per moderate- and above moderate-rate dwelling units. 1 space per .5 units available to
TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES	TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES
---	---
Land Use Classifcation	Required Parking Spaces
	extremely low-, very low-, and low-income dwelling units.
Public and Semi-Public Use Classifcations
Cemetery	1 per 20,000 sq. ft. of land area, plus 1 per every 5 seats in chapels or assembly areas, plus 1 per full- time employee.
Clubs and Lodges	1 for each 5 permanent seats in main assembly area, or 1 for every 100 sq. ft. of assembly area where temporary or moveable seats are provided.
Colleges and Trade Schools, Public or Private	To be determined by the Community Development Director based on demand study.
Community Center	To be determined by the Community Development Director based on usage.
Cultural Institutions	For theaters and auditoriums: 1 for each 5 permanent seats in main assembly area, or 1 for every 100 sq. ft. of assembly area where temporary or moveable seats are provided. Galleries and Museums: 1 for every 500 sq. ft. of foor area. Other establishments: determined by the Community Development Director.
Day Care Center	1 per frst 5 children, plus 1 for each additional 10 children.
Elderly and Long Term Care	1 per four beds
Government Ofces	1 per 300 sq. ft. of foor area.
Hospitals and Clinics	1 per bed; plus 1 per 250 sq. ft. of area used for ofce, clinics, testing, research, administration, and similar activities associated with the principal use.
Instructional Services	1 per 300 sq. ft. of foor area.
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public	To be determined by the Community Development Director.
Prison	1 per 2 employees, plus 1 per 25 residents.
Public Safety Facilities	To be determined by the Community Development Director.
Religious Facilities	1 for each 5 permanent seats in main assembly area, or 1 for every 50 sq. ft. of assembly area where temporary or moveable seats are provided.
TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES	TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES
---	---
Land Use Classifcation	Required Parking Spaces
Residential Care (greater than 6 residents)	2 spaces for each facility plus 1 space per four adult residents and 1 space per six juvenile residents
Schools, Public or Private	Elementary and Middle Schools: 1 per classroom, plus 1 per 250 sq. ft. of ofce area. High Schools: .35 per student
Emergency Shelters	1 per 300 sq. ft. of foor area.
Commercial Use Classifcations
Adult-Oriented Business	As determined by the Community Development Director based upon requirements for the most similar comparable use
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile/Vehicle Rentals	1 per 300 sq. ft. of ofce area in addition to spaces for all vehicles for rent.
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing	1 per 250 sq. ft. of ofce area, plus 1 space per 1000 sq. ft. of indoor or outdoor sales display area. Any accessory auto repair: 2 spaces per service bay. Minimum 5 spaces per dealership.
Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major or Minor	2 per service bay.
Automobile/Vehicle Washing	Mechanical: Two spaces plus sufcient waiting line(s) Self-service: Two spaces plus washing area(s)
Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales, Service and Rental	1 per 300 sq. ft. of ofce area plus 1 per 2,500 sq. ft. of sales display area.
Service Station	2 per service bay, if service bays are included on site. 1 per 200 sq. ft. of any convenience store on site.
Towing and Impound	1 per 500 sq. ft. of building area plus 1 per 0.5 acre of gross outdoor use area.
Banks and Financial Institutions (All subclassifcations)	1 per 300 sq. ft. of foor area.
Building Materials and Services	1 per 400 sq. ft. of foor area; 1 per 600 sq. ft. of outdoor display area.
Business Services	1 per 300 sq. ft. of foor area.

TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES	TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation (All subclassifcations)	Establishments with seating: 1 for each 5 permanent seats in main assembly area, or 1 for every 50 sq. ft. of assembly area where temporary or moveable seats are provided. Bowling alleys: 2 per lane.
TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES	TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES
---	---
Land Use Classifcation	Required Parking Spaces
	Other Commercial Entertainment and Recreation uses: to be determined by Community Development Director.
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bars/Night Clubs/Lounges	Minimum 2 spaces. 1 per 75 sq. ft. of customer seating area.
Cofee Shops/Cafes	1 per 4 seats; no parking is required for outdoor seating when seats provided equal 50 percent or less of total indoor seating.
Restaurants	1 per 125 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor seating areas, up to 4000 sq. ft. of restaurant space. 1 space for every 75 sq. ft. in excess of 4,000 sq. ft.
Food and Beverage Retail Sales	1 per 250 sq. ft. of foor area.
Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries	1 for each 4 permanent seats in assembly areas, plus 1 per 250 sq. ft. of ofce area.
Hotels and Motels	1 per each living or sleeping unit, plus 1 space for on- site employee. Additional parking required for ancillary uses, such as restaurants, according to the parking requirements for the ancillary use.
Light Fleet-based services	1 per 300 sq. ft. of ofce foor area, plus one space for each feet vehicle.
Maintenance and Repair Services	1 per 350 sq. ft. of building foor area, plus one space for each feet vehicle.
Nurseries and Garden Centers	1 per 300 sq. ft. of foor area, plus 1 per 500 sq. ft. of outside display or greenhouse area.
Ofces
General Ofces	1 per 400 sq. ft. of foor area. Medical Ofces: 1 per 250 sq. ft. of foor area for single tenant, 1 per 300 sq. ft. of foor area for multi- tenant facility. Several ofces may share a single parking facility.
Walk-In Clientele	1 per 300 sq. ft. of foor area. Several ofces may share a single parking facility.
Parking, Public or Private	1 per attendant station (in addition to the spaces that are available to public).
Personal Services	1 per 200 sq. ft. of foor area.
TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES	TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES
---	---
Land Use Classifcation	Required Parking Spaces
Retail Sales
Less than 10,000 square feet per business	1 per 300 sq. ft. of foor area.
10,000 to 50,000 square feet per business	1 per 400 sq. ft. of foor area.
More than 50,000 square feet	1 per 500 sq. ft. of foor area.
Swap Meets	1 per 300 sq. ft. of foor area occupied by the swap meet, plus 1 space per vendor space leased.
Tobacco Bars	Minimum 2 spaces. 1 per 75 sq. ft. of customer seating area.
Wholesaling and Distribution	1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of foor area.
Industrial Use Classifcations
Construction and Materials Yards	To be determined by Community Development Director.
Handicraft/Custom Manufacturing	1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of foor area.
Industry, General	1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of foor area.
Industry, Limited	1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of foor area.
Recycling Collection Facilities
Recycling Collection Point	Minimum 1 space. Number of additional spaces to be determined by the Community Development Director.
Recycling Processing Facility	1 for each 2 employees on the maximum work shift, or 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of foor area, whichever is greater.
Salvage and Wrecking	1 per 500 sq. ft. of building area plus 1 per 0.5 acre of gross outdoor use area.
Warehousing and Storage
Chemical, Mineral, and Explosives Storage	1 per 2 employees or 1 per 300 sq. ft. of ofce area, whichever is greater.
Indoor Commercial Storage	1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of foor area.
Outdoor Storage	1 per 2 employees or 1 per 300 sq. ft. of ofce area, whichever is greater.
Personal Storage	1 space per 75 storage units, plus 1 space per 300 square feet of ofce area. A minimum of 5 spaces shall be provided.
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Use Classifcations
TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES	TABLE 4.4: REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES
---	---
Land Use Classifcation	Required Parking Spaces
Airports and Heliports	To be determined by the Community Development Director.
Telecommunication Facilities
Antennae and Transmission Towers	Minimum 1 space for maintenance and servicing. Additional spaces to be determined by the Community Development Director.
Facilities within Buildings	To be determined by the Community Development Director.
Freight/Truck Terminals and Warehouses	1 for each 2 employees on the maximum work shift, or 1 for each 3,000 sq. ft. of foor area, whichever is greater.
Transportation Passenger Terminals	To be determined by the Community Development Director.
Utilities, Major	To be determined by the Community Development Director.
Utilities, Minor	None.
Agriculture and Extractive Use Classifcations
Crop Cultivation and Animal Raising	1 for every 2 employees on the maximum shift.
Mining and Quarrying	1 for every 2 employees on the maximum shift.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

Sec. 9-4.303. - Reduction of parking requirements. ¶

(a)

The number of parking spaces required by Table 4.4 may be reduced, and the type or location of parking spaces required may be modified as follows.

(1)

Shared on-site parking. Where two (2) or more uses on the same site have distinct and differing peak parking usage periods, (e.g. a theater and a bank), a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be

allowed by the Planning Commission. Approval shall also require a recorded covenant running with the land, recorded by the owner of the parking lot, guaranteeing that the required parking will be maintained exclusively for the use or activity served for the duration of the use or activity.

(2)

Waiver of parking. The Planning Commission may reduce or waive the number of parking spaces required based on quantitative information provided by the applicant that documents the need for fewer spaces, such as a Parking Study.

(3)

Waiver of parking—non-peak-hour uses. The Planning Commission may waive the parking requirements of this section for land uses that are determined by the Planning Commission to operate exclusively when their peak parking demand occurs after the peak period parking demand for the area, and adequate on-street or public parking is available.

(4)

Off-site parking. A project that is not located within a parking assessment district may locate required parking away from the site of the proposed use.

a.

Location of parking. Off-site parking shall be located within a 1,250 foot walking distance of the site. (This distance corresponds to a five (5) minute walk.) Where approved by the Planning Commission, off-site parking may be located at a more remote site.

b.

Evaluation of proposal. In considering a request for off-site parking at a distance of greater than 1,250 feet, the Planning Commission shall consider whether adequate provisions, such as shuttle service, have been provided to bring drivers from the parking to the site.

c.

Guarantee of continued availability. Required parking spaces that are off-site shall be committed by a recordable covenant, lease, or other agreement, acceptable to the City Attorney. The parties to the covenant, lease, or agreement shall include the owners, and if applicable, the lessees of the off-site parking spaces and the owners, and if applicable, the lessees of the subject site, with covenants reflecting the conditions of approval and the approved offsite parking plan.

d.

Loss of off-site spaces.

(b)

Notification to the city. The owner or operator of a business that uses approved off-site spaces to satisfy the parking requirements of this Section shall immediately notify the Community Development Director of any

change of ownership or use of the property for which the spaces are required, and of any termination or default of the agreement between the parties.

(c)

Effect of termination of agreement. Upon notification that a lease for required offsite parking has terminated, the Community Development Director shall determine a reasonable time in which substitute parking is provided to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director, or the size or capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost.

(1)

Valet parking. Off-site valet parking may be authorized through Conditional Use Permit approval.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

Sec. 9-4.304. - Disabled/handicapped parking requirements. ¶

Parking spaces for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the Uniform Building Code (UBC), the Federal Accessibility Guidelines, and/or California Code of Regulations Title 24, as applicable. These spaces shall count toward fulfilling the parking requirements of this Code.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

Sec. 9-4.305. - Parking design and development standards. ¶

(a)

Required parking areas shall be designed and constructed as follows. The standards of this section may be modified by the Planning Commission where it determines that alternative parking designs and standards will more appropriately relate to the operating characteristics of the proposed development or new land use, while being equally effective in providing parking areas that are safe, convenient, use land efficiently, and are aesthetically attractive.

(1)

Access to Parking.

a.

Parking, including parking garages, shall be accessed from an alley or secondary frontage when possible. The opening of a parking lot or garage on a frontage shall not exceed two (2) lanes in width.

b.

Pedestrian entrances to all parking lots and parking garages shall be directly from a frontage line. Only underground parking garages may be entered directly from a building.

c.

Parking areas for nonresidential uses shall maintain a minimum unobstructed clearance height of fourteen (14) feet above areas accessible to vehicles.

(2)

Access to adjacent sites. Applicants are encouraged to provide off-street vehicle access to parking areas on adjacent properties to provide for convenience, safety, and efficient circulation. Shared pedestrian access between adjacent properties is also strongly encouraged.

(3)

Parking space and lot dimensions. Parking lots and stalls shall be designed with the following minimum dimensions.

	TABLE 4.5: STANDARD PARKING SPACE AND AISLE	TABLE 4.5: STANDARD PARKING SPACE AND AISLE	TABLE 4.5: STANDARD PARKING SPACE AND AISLE	TABLE 4.5: STANDARD PARKING SPACE AND AISLE	TABLE 4.5: STANDARD PARKING SPACE AND AISLE	TABLE 4.5: STANDARD PARKING SPACE AND AISLE	DIMENSIONS	DIMENSIONS
Angle f	Width		Length		Drive Ail	Angle	Width	Angle	Length
o Parking	Standard	Compact	Standard	Compact	se Width	Standard	Compact	Standard	Compact
0° (Parallel)	8'0"	8'0"	24'	24'	12'	N/A		N/A
45°	9'6"	8'6"	18'6"	15'6"	13'	13'5"	12'	19'8"	16'11"
60°	9'6"	8'6"	18'6"	15'6"	19'	11'	9'10"	20'10"	18'4"
90°	9'6"	8'6"	18'6"	15'6"	25'	N/A		N/A

==> picture [407 x 285] intentionally omitted <==

a.

Oversized parking. Where the nature of the land use may reasonably anticipate the need to accommodate oversized vehicles, the Planning Commission may require at least ten (10) percent of required parking spaces to be oversized. Oversized spaces shall be at least one foot larger than standard parking spaces in each dimension.

b.

Compact parking. All parking spaces shall at a minimum comply with the standards outlined in Table 4.5. There are no provisions for compact parking spaces.

(4)

Pedestrian connections. Pedestrian ways five (5) feet or more in width may be required in conjunction with the requirements of Section 9-4.305(a)(5), Landscaping, of this article:

a.

To connect all on-site automobile and bicycle parking areas to all on-site buildings, open space areas, or pedestrian amenities.

b.

Primary pedestrian routes and access points shall be clearly differentiated from driveways, parking aisles, and parking and loading spaces through the use of elevation changes, a different paving material, or another method. Where a required walkway is parallel and adjacent to an auto travel lane, it shall be raised or separated from the auto travel lane by a raised curb at least four (4) inches high, bollards, or other physical barrier.

(5)

Landscaping. Parking areas located in a Commercial, Mixed Use or Industrial district, shall be landscaped in compliance with the following requirements:

a.

Proportion required to be landscaped. A minimum of ten (10) percent of a parking lot shall be landscaped. A vehicle accommodation area shall include the area of a lot used by vehicles for access, circulation, parking, loading and unloading areas; it does not include space provided for display purposes or enclosed vehicle storage areas.

b.

Landscaping between streets and parking areas. A landscaped planter with a minimum width of five (5) feet shall be provided adjacent to any public or private street wherever parking or circulation is generally located adjacent to such rights-of-way. The planter area shall be credited towards the minimum landscaped area required for the site as set forth in the above provision.

c.

Shade trees. A minimum of one shade tree for every ten (10) parking spaces shall be provided, which shall achieve fifty (50) percent canopy coverage of paved area at maturity. The shade trees shall be located so as to provide visual relief to long rows of parked vehicles, and to provide shade to pedestrian connections. Canopytype trees should be used to provide a relatively consistent tree cover that will shade vehicles and pavement. Shade trees shall also be provided at appropriate intervals between perimeter parking spaces. The shade tree species shall be selected from a master tree list maintained by the City.

==> picture [256 x 167] intentionally omitted <==

d.

Site design. Landscaped areas are to be distributed throughout the entire vehicle parking and circulation area as evenly as possible and as required by the Community Development Director. In larger parking areas (two or more maneuvering aisles) interior landscaping shall be provided to additionally screen parking areas and to visually separate the parking area into smaller spaces.

e.

Vision triangle. A vision triangle shall be reserved at all driveways as a public safety feature. Within this area, no vegetation shall exceed a height of three (3) feet, except for trees that are pruned and maintained so as not to

block the visibility of vehicles entering and exiting sites. The design and extent of the vision triangle shall be approved by the Community Development Director.

f.

Curbs and bumpers. Where parking areas abut or overhang landscaped planters, the landscaping shall be protected by a continuous concrete curb not less than six (6) inches high, or an alternative material approved by the Community Development Director.

g.

Irrigation. Irrigation shall be provided for landscaped areas in accordance with Section 6-4B.01 of the Municipal Code.

h.

Soil type. Structural soil, rather than individual tree pits, shall be used wherever possible to encourage root growth, attain shade coverage, and prevent pavement failure.

(6)

Lighting. Parking lot lighting shall comply with the following requirements.

a.

Outdoor light fixtures shall be limited to a maximum height of fifteen (15) feet or the height of the nearest building, whichever is less.

b.

Lighting shall be energy-efficient, and shielded or recessed so that:

1.

The light source (i.e. bulb or lamp) is not visible from off the site; and

2.

Glare and reflections are confined to the maximum extent feasible within the boundaries of the site.

3.

Each light fixture shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.

c.

No lighting on private property shall produce an illumination level greater than one footcandle on any property within a Residential Zoning District except on the site of the light source.

d.

No permanently installed lighting shall blink, flash, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness, as determined by the Community Development Director.

(7)

Striping and identification.

a.

Vehicle spaces. Parking spaces shall provide understandable markings to indicate where drivers should park. Subtle markings, such as contrasting colors in paving stones, are encouraged.

b.

Restriping. The restriping of any parking space or lot shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director.

(8)

Surfacing.

a.

Parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be provided with all-weather surfaces consistent with City standards and as approved by the review authority.

b.

The City desires to reduce stormwater run-off and water pollution, and to allow for the replenishment of groundwater. For parking areas, the goal is to reduce the amount of run-off generating surface area. Therefore, permeable surfaces for parking and maneuvering areas are allowed. Acceptable permeable surfaces include:

1.

Pervious concrete;

2.

Pervious pavers;

3.

Gravel, bark or grass when reinforced to be adequately load-bearing.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

Sec. 9-4.306. - Electric and hybrid vehicle parking. ¶

(a)

Background. Consistent with Cal. Gov't Code § 65850.7 and § 65850.71 and as amended, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations and adopt a checklist of all requirements which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" as published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.

(b)

City documents. The City's adopted checklist, application form, and any associated documents required for application approval shall be published on the City's website.

(c)

Electric vehicle charging station requirements. Electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the Cal. Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a municipal electric utility company regarding safety and reliability.

(2)

Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding disconnecting means, and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Cal. Electrical Code Art. 625 and all applicable provisions of the Cal. Electrical Code.

(3)

Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the Cal. Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.

(4)

(5)

(d)

Applicant verification. Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes, but is not limited to: Electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.

(e)

Electronic submittal. Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

(f)

Administrative review process. The Building Official shall implement an administrative review process to expedite approval of electric vehicle charging stations. Review of a complete permit application shall be limited to the Building Official's review of whether it meets all health and safety requirements of Local, State and Federal law. Local law requirements shall be limited to those standards and regulations necessary to ensure there is no specific, adverse impact on public health or safety by the proposed installation.

(g)

Application approval. A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City's adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7 and 65850.71, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

(h)

Adverse impact. It is the intent of this section to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official's authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this chapter, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.

(i)

Technical review. In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7 and 65850.71, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.

(j)

General electric vehicle parking: all vehicles.

(1)

All electric vehicle parking spaces required under this section, including electric vehicle charging stations, shall be counted toward the off-street parking required by Chapter 154.258 of this chapter and the accessible parking spaces, including electric vehicle charging spaces, shall be as required by the current California Building Code.

(2)

Vehicle parking spaces required under this section, including electric vehicle charging stations, shall be clearly marked with both signage and pavement stencils, except that in private garages associated with single-family, townhome, and accessory dwelling unit uses.

(3)

Parking spaces required under this section, including electric vehicle charging stations, shall meet the dimensional standards of Section 25-45.4 Parking Lot Design Standards and Location Criteria of this chapter. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall not reduce the size of the parking space.

(k)

Electric vehicle (EV) parking requirements for residential land uses.

(1)

For one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages, each new dwelling unit, install two Level 2 EV Ready Spaces. For dwelling units with only one parking space, install one Level 2 EV Ready Space.

(2)

New accessory dwelling units constructed on the lot are required to include the installation of two Level 2 EV Ready Spaces. For accessory dwelling units with only one parking space, install one Level 2 EV Ready Space.

(3)

For multifamily buildings with less than or equal to twenty (20) dwelling units, one parking space per dwelling unit with parking shall be provided with a Level 2 EV Ready Space.

(4)

When more than twenty (20) multifamily dwelling units are constructed, seventy-five (75) percent of the dwelling units with parking spaces shall be provided with at least one Level 2 EV Ready Space spaces capable of supporting future Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). Calculations for the required minimum number of Level 2 EV Ready spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. In addition, each remaining dwelling unit with parking space(s) shall be provided with at least a Level 2 EV Capable Circuit.

(5)

Exceptions.

a.

Accessory dwelling units without additional parking facilities are not required to comply with Section 25-45.4(o).

b.

Spaces accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems are excepted from providing EV charging infrastructure.

(l)

Electric vehicle parking requirements for nonresidential land uses.

(1)

Office buildings. In buildings designated primarily for office use, when ten (10) or more parking spaces are constructed, twenty (20) percent of the available parking spaces on site shall be equipped with a Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS). An additional thirty (30) percent shall be at least Level 2 EV Capable. Calculations for the required minimum number of spaces equipped with Level 2 EVCS, Level 2 EV Ready spaces and EV Capable spaces shall all be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

(2)

Service stations. New and remodeled service stations shall be equipped with one Level 3 EVCS per every three fueling pumps. Calculations for the required minimum number of spaces equipped with Level 3 EVCS shall all be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

(3)

Other nonresidential buildings. In nonresidential buildings that are not designated primarily for office or gas station use, such as hotel, retail, industrial, or public and institutional uses, when ten (10) or more parking spaces are constructed, fifteen (15) of the available parking spaces on site shall be equipped with Level 2 EVCS. Calculations for the required minimum number of spaces equipped with Level 2 EVCS, Level 2 EV Ready spaces and EV Capable spaces shall all be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

(4)

Exceptions.

a.

Institutional uses. At the discretion of the zoning administrator, modified EV parking requirements may be permitted for institutional uses on a case-by-case basis if compelling reasons exist for reduced or modified EV parking, depending on the circumstances for the particular use.

(m)

Electric vehicle parking requirements for mixed use developments. Electric vehicle parking requirements for mixed use developments shall comply with the applicable residential and nonresidential requirements specified above in accordance with the square footage and number of parking spaces by land use type.

(n)

Technical requirements. Raceways for electric vehicle charging spaces are required to be installed at the time of construction and shall be installed prior to occupancy/operation in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Construction plans and specifications shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1)

Type and location of the EVSE:

a.

The raceway(s) shall originate at a service panel, or a subpanel(s) serving the area and shall terminate near the proposed location of the charging equipment and into listed suitable cabinet(s), box(es), enclosure(s) or equivalent.

b.

Electrical calculations shall substantiate the design of the electrical system, to include the rating of equipment and any on-site distribution transformers and have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge all required EVCS at its full rated amperage.

c.

The service panel or subpanel(s) shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate the required number of dedicated branch circuit(s) for the future installation of the EVSE.

d.

Electric vehicle charging stations shall be equipped with electrical outlets, and may also be equipped with card readers, controls, connector devices and other equipment as necessary for use. Electric cords shall not cross a pathway. All such equipment shall comply with the Building Regulations in Title 24, including all applicable provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code pertaining to electric vehicle charging.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014; Ord. No. 866, § 2, eff. 5-2-2024)

Sec. 9-4.307. - Alternative modes of transportation. ¶

(a)

Bicycle parking and facilities.

(1)

Lockable bicycle parking shall be provided for commercial, industrial, and public facility projects with buildings greater than 5,000 square feet in size and for multi-family residential projects of four (4) or more units.

(2)

Bicycle parking shall be provided at ten (10) percent of required automobile spaces. For public facilities, bicycle parking shall be provided at twenty-five (25) percent of required automobile spaces.

(3)

Bicycle racks and lockers shall be located in highly visible locations with adequate lighting. Bicycle racks shall be designed such that bicycles may be secured in two (2) places.

(4)

All developments with 20,000 square feet of gross area or more are required to include bicycle showers and lockers for employees, at a minimum of two (2) showers for the first 20,000 square feet of gross floor area, and one additional shower for every additional 10,000 square feet of gross floor area. The showers shall be designated male and female and shall be ADA compliant. Each shower shall include a toilet or be located within a restroom facility. Employee lockers shall be within fifty (50) feet of the provided showers.

(b)

All commercial, industrial and public facility projects of over 1,000 square feet are required to provide incentives to encourage their employees to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to walking, cycling, and taking transit.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

Sec. 9-4.308. - On-site loading. ¶

(a)

Loading spaces required. A building, or part thereof, having a floor area of 10,000 square feet or more that is to be occupied by a manufacturing plant, storage facility, warehouse facility, retail store, wholesale store, market, hotel, hospital, mortuary, laundry, dry-cleaning establishment, or other use similarly requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles or trucks of material or merchandise shall provide at least one on-site loading space, plus one additional loading space for each additional 40,000 square feet of floor area. Such onsite loading space shall be maintained during the existence of the building or use that it is required to serve.

(1)

Reduction in number of loading spaces required. The loading space requirement may be waived upon a finding that the applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated that due to the nature of the proposed use, such loading

space will not be needed.

(2)

Additional loading spaces required. The required number of loading spaces may be increased to ensure that trucks will not be loaded, unloaded, or stored on public streets. Such requirement shall be based on the anticipated frequency of truck pickups and deliveries and of the truck storage requirements of the use for which the on-site loading spaces are required.

(3)

Minimum size. Each on-site loading space required by this chapter shall not be less than twelve (12) feet wide, thirty (30) feet long, and fifteen (15) feet high, exclusive of driveways for ingress and egress and maneuvering areas.

(4)

Driveways for ingress and egress and maneuvering areas. Each on-site loading space required by this chapter shall be provided with driveways for ingress and egress and maneuvering space of the same type and meeting the same criteria required for on-site parking spaces. Truck-maneuvering areas shall not encroach into required parking areas, travelways, or street rights-of-way.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014)

Sec. 9-4.309. - Driveways. ¶

(a)

The following standards apply to driveways in all development districts unless otherwise specified. Exceptions to the following standards and requirements may be requested and are subject to decision by the Planning Commission and the City Engineer.

(1)

Width. All driveways are limited to a combined maximum width of thirty-five (35) feet or forty-five (45) percent of the width of the parcel's frontage, whichever is less unless authorized by the City Engineer.

(2)

Visibility. Driveway view triangles shall be subject to the visibility standards provided in Section 9-4.214 of this chapter.

(3)

Residential districts. Driveways within Residential districts are subject to the following standards:

a.

Properties are limited to one (1) driveway per parcel unless an encroachment permit has been obtained from the Public Works Department for a second driveway and all of the following standards have been met:

b.

No more than fifty (50) percent of the entire front yard area may be paved regardless of purpose. (i.e. driveways, walkways, etc.)

c.

Space must be provided behind the building setback for parking. No parking in the front yard.

d.

No more than fifty (50) percent of lot frontage of any parcel shall be devoted to driveways.

e.

A minimum twenty (20) foot clear distance per lot frontage is required for on-street parking.

f.

Handicap ramps are not permitted driveway approaches.

g.

A secondary driveway for RV's may be allowed on corner lots with the approval of an encroachment permit from the Engineering Division.

h.

Second Driveways must be located at a minimum of two (2) feet from any property line.

i.

Driveways must be a minimum width of fifteen (15) feet, including flares, and a maximum width of thirty (30) feet.

j.

Driveways shall conform to all City standards.

k.

Cul-de-sac and knuckles are permitted subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and subject to all other standards related to second driveways.

(4)

U-shaped driveways. U-shaped driveways, or driveways with more than one connector to a street, alley, roadway, or other public right-of-way, shall be subject to the following standards:

U-shaped driveways are permitted only within Residential districts.

b.

U-shaped driveways are restricted to parcels with a width of at least one hundred (100) feet along the parcel's frontage.

c.

The combined width of all entrances/exits of U-Driveways shall not exceed thirty-five (35) linear feet.

d.

All U-shaped driveways must include a twenty-five (25) foot separation between each entrance/exit along the parcel's frontage, measured from the outside of the driveway flare.

(5)

Through-lots. All standards and provisions of this section shall apply to driveways on through-lots, unless transitional standards within Chapter 2 of this title permit otherwise.

(Ord. No. 776, § 1(Exh. A), eff. 9-5-2014; Ord. No. 825, § 1, eff. 2-2-2019; Ord. No. 826, § 1, 3-9-2019)