Chapter 19.124 — PARKING REGULATIONS 

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the parking of vehicles which are unsightly, oversized, or which are detrimental to property values or the peace and enjoyment of neighboring property owners or residents and establish regulations pertaining to the design and number of off-street parking spaces for land use activities located in various zoning districts.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1940, (part), 2004; Ord. 1737, (part), 1996; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)

No vehicle may be parked, stored or kept on any parcel of land within the City of Cupertino otherwise than in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.

Buildings, structures and land uses are required to provide off-street parking in conformance with this chapter. The standards and regulations contained in this chapter regulate off-street parking for conventional zoning districts and are intended also as guidelines for development projects located in planned development (P) zones and at congregate residences and residential care facilities.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1940, (part), 2004; Ord. 1737, (part), 1996; Ord. 1688, § 3 (part), 1995; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992)

A. Table 19.124.030A sets forth the rules and regulations that pertain to Vehicles Permitted in Residential Zones.

Table 19.124.030A - Regulations for Parking and Keeping Vehicles in Various Zones 

B. Table 19.124.030B sets forth the rules and regulations pertaining to Vehicles Permitted in Nonresidential Zones.

(Ord. 16-2150, § 1, 2016; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)

Table 19.124.040 sets for the rules and regulations for Off-Street Parking.

Table 19.124.040 - Regulations for Off-Street Parking 

R. Parking Space Dimension Chart. Parking space dimensions shall be as shown in Table 19.124.040(A):

Table 19.124.040(A)

Notes:

1. Refer to Table 19.124.040(B) for uni-size stall dimensions.

2. Refer to standard details table for requirements for handicapped parking.

3. See 19.124.040(J) for stall dimensions in parking structures.

4. See 19.124.040(P) for description of bicycle parking classes.

5. Retail space devoted to the handling of bulky merchandise such as motor vehicles, machinery or furniture, excluding grocery stores.

Table 19.124.040(B) 

NOTES TO TABLE:

• For handicap accessible spaces, please refer to § 1118A.4 of 1994 Uniform Building Code.

• For further information, please refer to the Public Works Department Standard Details.

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Table 19.124.040(C): Calculating Shared Parking for Mixed-Use Developments 

1. Determine the minimum amount of parking required for each land use as though it were a separate use;

2. Multiply each amount by the corresponding percentage for each of the five time periods;

3. Calculate the column total for each time period;

4. The column total with the highest value is the parking space requirement.

(Ord. 21-2234, Att. A (§ 9, part), 2021; Ord. 21-2225, Att. A (§ 6), 2021; Ord. 16-2150, § 2, 2016; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2056, (part), 2010; Ord. 1940, (part), 2004; Ord. 1737, (part), 1996; Ord. 1657, (part), 1994; Ord. 1637, (part), 1993; Ord. 1601, Exh. A (part), 1992; Ord. 24-2261, § 1 (part), 2024)

The Director of Community Development may approve the following exceptions upon making the written findings in Section 19.124.060:

Exceptions to this chapter for properties located in:

The Single-Family ( R-1 ) Residential Zoning District;

The Duplex (R2) Zoning District;

Single Family homes or duplexes in a Planned Development District;

Tandem parking arrangements in residential zoning districts;

Parking exceptions for Minor applications as identified in Section 19.12.030, upon making written findings in Section 19.124.060.

The Planning Commission may approve parking exceptions for Major applications as identified in Section 19.12.030, upon making written findings in Section 19.124.060.

(Ord. 23-2247, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)

Exceptions to this chapter may be granted as provided in this section.

Findings for an exception to allow substandard sized parking spaces in an enclosed garage in the R-1 Single-Family Zoning District:

The exception to be granted is one that will require the least modification and the minimum variance to accomplish the purpose.

The exception to be granted will not preclude the garage from being used to park two standard-sized vehicles.

Findings for all other parking exceptions to this chapter:

The literal enforcement of this chapter will result in restrictions inconsistent with the spirit and intent of this chapter.

The granting of the exception will not be injurious to property or improvements in the area nor be detrimental to the public safety, health and welfare.

The exception to be granted is one that will require the least modification and the minimum variance to accomplish the purpose.

The proposed exception will not result in significant impacts to neighboring properties.

Projects proposing Alternative Parking Standards per Section 19.124.040(H) shall meet the following conditions in addition to 19.124.060(B)(1)-(4):

The applicant submits a detailed parking study which demonstrates that the proposed use is compatible with the proposed parking supply. Adjacent onstreet parking may be included in the parking supply.

The project is owned or managed by a single entity.

If adjacent properties are used to share parking, they are in close proximity to each other, and reciprocal parking and access easements and maintenance agreements are recorded on the applicable properties to run with the land.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2056, (part), 2010; Ord. 1940, (part), 2004)