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Title 22 — DEVELOPMENT CODE›Article III — SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Diamond Bar Municipal Code Ch. 22.30 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards
Diamond Bar Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Diamond Bar
Cite as: Diamond Bar Municipal Code Chapter 22.30 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 22.30.010. - Purpose.¶
The purpose of this chapter is to provide off-street parking and loading standards to:
(1) Provide for the general welfare and convenience of persons within the city by ensuring sufficient parking facilities to meet the needs generated by specific uses;
(2) Provide accessible, attractive, secure, and well-maintained off-street parking and loading facilities;
(3) Increase public safety by reducing congestion on public streets;
(4) Ensure access and maneuverability for emergency vehicles; and
(5) Provide loading and delivery facilities in proportion to the needs of allowed uses.
(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)
Sec. 22.30.020. - Applicability.¶
Every use, including a change or expansion of a use or structure, shall have appropriately maintained off-street parking and loading areas in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. A use shall not be commenced and structures shall not be occupied until improvements required by this chapter are satisfactorily completed.
(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)
Sec. 22.30.030. - General parking regulations.¶
(a) Parking and loading spaces to be permanent. Parking and loading spaces shall be permanently available, marked and maintained for parking or loading purposes for the use they are intended to serve. The approval of a temporary use permit may allow the temporary reduction of parking or loading spaces in compliance with section 22.50.030 (Allowed temporary uses).
(b) Parking and loading to be unrestricted. Owners, lessees, tenants or persons having control of the operation of a premises for which parking or loading spaces are required by this chapter shall not prevent, prohibit or restrict authorized persons from using these spaces without prior approval of the director.
(c) Vehicles for sale. Vehicles, trailers or other personal property shall not be parked on private property for the purpose of displaying the vehicle, trailer, or other personal property for sale, hire, or rental, unless the property is appropriately zoned, and the person or business at that location is licensed to sell vehicles, trailers, or other personal property. However, one vehicle or trailer owned by the owner, renter, or lessee of the property may be displayed for the purpose of sale.
(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)
Sec. 22.30.040. - Number of parking spaces required.¶
Each use shall provide at least the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by this chapter, except where a greater number of spaces is required through land use entitlement approval or where an exception has been granted through approval of a discretionary permit.
(1) Parking requirements by land use. Each land use shall be provided the number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 3-10. Additional spaces may be required/approved through discretionary entitlement approval.
(2) Expansion of structure, change in use. When a structure is enlarged or increased in capacity or intensity, or when a change in use requires more off-street parking, additional parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with this chapter. Also see chapter 22.68 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels).
(3) Multitenant sites. A site with multitenants shall provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required for each separate use; except where the site is developed as a recognized shopping center, the parking ratio shall be that required for the shopping center as a whole as provided in Table 3-10. When a multitenant shopping center includes uses whose parking requirements are greater than a typical shopping center (e.g., theaters, restaurants), additional parking shall be required unless a specific parking reduction is approved in compliance with section 22.30.050 (Reduction of off-street parking requirements).
(4) Uses not listed. Land uses not specifically listed by subsection (1) (Parking requirements by land use), above, shall provide parking as required by the director. The director shall use the requirements of subsection (1) as a guide in determining the minimum number of off-street parking spaces to be provided.
(5) Excessive parking. Off-street parking spaces in excess of the requirements in Table 3-10 may be approved in conjunction with a discretionary entitlement, and when additional landscaping and pedestrian improvements are also provided.
(6) Bench or bleacher seating. Where fixed seating is provided in the form of benches or bleachers, a seat shall be construed to be not less than 18 inches of continuous bench space for the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces.
(7) Company-owned vehicles. The number of parking spaces required by this chapter does not include spaces needed for the parking of company-owned vehicles. Parking spaces for company-owned vehicles shall be provided in addition to the requirements for a particular land use as provided in Table 3-10.
TABLE 3-10 PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE AND USE TYPE
| Land Use Type | Vehicle Spaces Required |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing, processing and warehousing: | |
| General manufacturing, industrial and processing uses | 2 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area for the first 25,000 sq. ft.; and 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. thereafter. The gross floor area shall include incidental office space comprising less than 20% of the total gross floor area. The parking requirements for additional office space shall be calculated separately as provided by this table for "offices." |
| Recycling facilities | Determined by conditional use permit. |
| Research and development, laboratories | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each company vehicle. |
| Warehouses and storage facilities | 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft of gross floor area for the first 20,000 sq. ft., and 1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. thereafter. The gross floor area shall include incidental office space comprising less than 10% of the total gross floor area. The parking requirements for additional office space shall be calculated separately as provided by this table for "Offices." |
| Wholesale and distribution operations not used exclusively for storage | 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area for the first 10,000 sq. ft., and 1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. thereafter. The gross floor area shall include incidental office space comprising less than 20% of the total gross floor area. The parking requirements for additional office space shall be calculated separately as provided by this table for "Offices." |
| Recreation, education, public assembly: | Recreation, education, public assembly: |
| Child day care centers | 1 space for each 10 children, plus one space for each employee, plus one space for each vehicle used in conjunction with the use, plus permanent drop-off area as approved by the director. |
| Churches, other places of worship, and mortuaries | 1 space for each 3 seats or 1 space for every 35 sq. ft. of gross assembly area, classrooms, meeting rooms, etc. |
| Cinemas | 1 space for each 3 seats, plus 1 space for each employee on largest shift. |
| Golf courses | 10 spaces for each hole; plus clubhouse spaces as required for restaurants, bars, indoor recreation/ |
| Golf driving ranges | 2 spaces for each tee. |
| Indoor recreation/ |
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| Arcades | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Bowling centers | 5 spaces for each lane, plus required spaces for accessory uses. |
| Health/ |
1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Pool and billiard rooms | 2 spaces for each table, plus required space for accessory uses. |
| Skating rinks | 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area for public use, plus required spaces for accessory uses. |
| Libraries, museums, art galleries | 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each official vehicle. |
| Outdoor commercial recreation | Determined by conditional use permit. |
| Schools (public and private): | |
| Elementary/ |
3 spaces for each classroom, plus 1 space for every 200 sq. ft. of assembly area in an auditorium. |
| High school | 3 spaces for each classroom, plus 1 space for every 6 students. |
| College | Determined by conditional use permit. |
| Trade and business schools | 1 space for every 50 sq. ft. of gross classroom floor area. |
| Studios and non-degree schools | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area and 1 space for each employee. |
| Studios for art, dance and martial arts | 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area and 1 space for each employee. |
| Tennis/ |
2 spaces for each court, plus 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area for accessory uses. |
| Performance theaters, places of assembly, meeting halls, and membership organizations | 1 space for each 3 seats, or 1 space for every 50 sq. ft. of gross assembly or viewing area, plus accessory uses (e.g., bar, restaurant). |
| Residential Uses: | Residential Uses: |
| Duplex housing units | 2 spaces for each unit in a garage. |
| Mobile homes (in M.H. parks) | 2 spaces for each mobile home (tandem parking allowed in an attached carport), plus guest parking.* |
| Multifamily dwelling, condominiums and other attached dwellings | Studio units, 1 space for each unit in a garage, plus guest parking* 1 bedroom or more, 2 spaces in a garage for each unit, plus 0.5 additional spaces for each bedroom over 2, plus guest parking.* |
| Mixed-use developments | Determined by conditional use permit. |
| Secondary residential units | 1 space in addition to that required for a single-family unit. |
| Senior housing projects | 1 space for each unit with half the spaces covered, plus 1 guest parking space for each 10 units. |
| Senior congregate care facilities | 0.5 space for each residential unit, plus 1 space for each 4 units for guests and employees. |
| Single-family housing | 2 spaces in a fully enclosed garage. In hillside areas, additional parking for guests may be required by the director. |
| Retail trade: | Retail trade: |
| Automobile, mobile home, vehicle, machinery and parts sale | 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 3,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display, service area, plus 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area for a parts department, plus 1 space for each 2 employees. |
| Banks and financial services | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Building materials, hardware stores and plant nurseries | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of indoor display area, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area. |
| Convenience stores | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Restaurants (except fast food), cafes, cafeterias, nightclubs, taverns, lounges or similar establishments for the consumption of food and beverages on the premises | 1 space for each 75 sq. ft. of gross floor area for patrons, plus 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of service area, plus one space for each 100 sq. ft. of outdoor dining area. |
| Restaurants, fast food | 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of outdoor dining area. |
| Restaurants, delicatessens, take out only, no customer seating | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Retail stores: | |
| General merchandise | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 600 sq. ft. of storage area, and 1 space for each company vehicle, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area. |
| Appliance, furniture and bulk goods stores | 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area and 1 space for each company vehicle, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area. |
| Shopping centers (shall use unsegregated parking area) | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area for centers of less than 20,000 sq. ft. and 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area for centers of 20,000 to 50,000 sq. ft., and 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area for centers over 50,000 sq. ft., plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area. |
| Service Uses: | Service Uses: |
| Bed and breakfast inns | 1 space for each guest room, in addition to the required parking for the residential use. |
| Copy and reproduction centers | 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Consumer products - repair and maintenance | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Depots: Bus, freight, or rail | Determined by conditional use permit. |
| Equipment rental | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor use area. |
| Hotels and motels | 1 space for each guest room, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on largest shift, plus required spaces for accessory uses. |
| Medical services: | |
| Clinics, medical/ |
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Extended care (elderly, skilled nursing facilities and residential care homes) | 1 space for each 3 beds the facility is licensed to accommodate. |
| Hospitals | 1 space for each patient bed the facility is licensed to accommodate, plus 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of office area, plus required spaces for accessory uses as determined by the director. |
| Medical/ |
1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Offices, administrative, corporate | 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Pet grooming | 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Personal services | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Kennels and animal boarding | 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. of boarding area, plus 1 space for each employee. |
| Laundries and dry cleaning plants | 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Dry cleaning pickup facilities | 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of activity area, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of storage area. |
| Laundromats | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Laboratories and research/ |
1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area. |
| Service stations | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area; plus 3 spaces for each service bay. |
| Storage, personal storage facilities | 4 spaces for manager office. |
| Vehicle repair and maintenance: | |
| Repair garage | 4 spaces for each service bay, plus adequate queuing lanes for each bay, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on the largest shift. |
| Self-service vehicle washing | 2.5 spaces for each washing stall, for queuing and drying. |
| Full-service vehicle washing | 10 spaces, plus 10 spaces for each wash lane for drying area, plus queuing area for 5 vehicles ahead of each lane exclusive of fueling areas. |
| Veterinary clinics and hospitals | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. of boarding area. |
* Guest parking shall be provided at the ratio of one space for each four required parking spaces. Spaces shall be dispersed evenly throughout the project and clearly marked for guest parking only.
(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98; Ord. No. 02(2001), § 17, 11-6-01; Ord. No. 04(2005), § B, 3-15-05; Ord. No. Ord. No. 07(2016), § 3, 11-1-16; Ord. No. 03(2021), § 2, 12-7-21)
Sec. 22.30.050. - Reduction of off-street parking requirements for shared use.¶
Where two or more nonresidential uses are developed as a recognized shopping or professional center and two or more uses 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 through the approval of a parking permit, provided that the most remote space is located within 300 feet of the use it is intended to serve (as measured along the most direct pedestrian path). The amount of reduction may be up to the amount of spaces required for the least intensive of the two or more uses sharing the parking. A shared parking analysis may be required by the director to support a request for a parking reduction.
Reductions in parking in exchange for transportation demand management programs shall be considered for projects subject to the requirements of section 22.40.030 (Transportation demand management program requirements).
(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)
Sec. 22.30.060. - Disabled/handicapped parking requirements.¶
Parking areas shall include parking spaces accessible to the disabled as follows:
(1) Number of spaces, design standards. Parking spaces for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with section 1129B of the Uniform Building Code (UBC). (Figure 3-43)
(2) Reservation of spaces required. Disabled accessible spaces required by this chapter shall be reserved by the property owner/tenant for use by the disabled throughout the life of the approved land use.
(3) Upgrading of markings required. If amendments to state law change standards for the marking, striping, and signing of disabled parking spaces, disabled accessible spaces shall be upgraded in compliance with the new state standards. Upgrading shall be completed by affected property owners within 60 days of being notified in writing by the department of new state standards.
(4) Fulfilling parking requirements. Disabled accessible parking spaces required by this chapter shall count toward fulfilling off-street parking requirements.
[Figure: Figure 3-43]
Figure 3-43
(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98; Ord. No. 02(2001), § 18, 11-6-01)
Sec. 22.30.070. - Development standards for off-street parking.¶
Off-street parking areas shall be provided as follows:
(1) Access to parking. Access to off-street parking areas shall be provided in the following manner:
a. Parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering room so that vehicles enter an abutting street in a forward direction. Parking lots shall be provided so as to prevent access at any point other than at designated access drives. The director may approve exceptions for single-family homes and duplexes.
b. Industrial uses located on arterial streets and commercial uses that provide 50 or more parking spaces shall have access driveways that are not intersected by a parking aisle, parking space, or another access driveway for a minimum distance of 50 feet from the street right-of-way line.
c. Access driveways for multifamily residential uses shall not allow parking within a required setback area.
d. A minimum unobstructed clearance height of 14 feet shall be maintained above areas accessible to vehicles.
(2) Access to adjacent sites. Applicants for nonresidential developments are encouraged to provide shared vehicle and pedestrian access to adjacent nonresidential properties to provide for convenience, safety, and efficient circulation. A joint access agreement running with the land shall be recorded by the owners of the abutting properties, as approved by the director, guaranteeing the continued availability of the shared access between the properties.
(3) Location. Off-street parking areas shall be located as follows:
a. Parking spaces shall be accessible by drives and aisles in compliance with Table 3-12;
b. Required parking shall be located on the same parcel as the uses served, except that parking may be located on a parcel adjacent to the parcel served subject to a recorded covenant running with the land recorded by the owner of the parking lot guaranteeing that the required parking will be maintained for the use or activity served; and
c. Carpool and bicycle spaces shall be located as close as is practical to the entrance(s) to the use they are intended to serve. Spaces shall be situated so that they do not obstruct the flow of pedestrians at entrances or sidewalks.
(4) Parking space and lot dimensions.
a. General requirements for residential uses. Minimum parking dimensions shall be as indicated in Table 3-11.
TABLE 3-11 MINIMUM PARKING STALL DIMENSIONS
RESIDENTIAL USES
| Standard Stall | Standard Stall | Compact Stall | Compact Stall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Width | Length | Width | |
| Garage (interior dimension) | 20 ft. | 10 ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Uncovered spaces | Spaces shall conform to the standards in Table 3-12 | Spaces shall conform to the standards in Table 3-12 | N/A | N/A |
b. General requirements for nonresidential uses. Minimum parking dimensions shall be as indicated in Table 3-12 and as illustrated by Figure 3-44.
TABLE 3-12 MINIMUM PARKING STALL AND LOT DIMENSIONS
Standard Parking Stall Dimensions
| Length | Width |
|---|---|
| 19 feet including bumper overhang See (8)e. (below) | 9 feet |
One-Way Traffic and Double-Loaded Aisles
| Parking Angle (degrees) | Stall Depth, with Bumper Overhang | Aisle Width (travel lane) | Total Bay Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 17.5 feet | 12 feet | 47 feet |
| 45 | 20 feet | 13 feet | 53 feet |
| 60 | 21 feet | 18 feet | 60 feet |
| 90 | 19 feet | 26 feet | 64 feet |
Two-Way Traffic and Double-Loaded Aisles
| Parking Angle (degrees) | Stall Depth, with Bumper Overhang | Aisle Width (travel lane) | Total Bay Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 17.5 feet | 26 feet | 61 feet |
| 45 | 20 feet | 26 feet | 66 feet |
| 60 | 21 feet | 26 feet | 68 feet |
| 90 | 19 feet | 26 feet | 64 feet |
c. Parallel parking spaces. Parallel parking spaces shall have minimum width of nine feet and a minimum length of 24 feet. Aisle widths shall be 12 feet for one-way traffic and 26 feet for two-way traffic.
(5) Drainage.
a. Surface water from parking lots shall not drain over sidewalks or adjacent parcels; and
b. Parking lots shall be designed in compliance with the stormwater quality and quantity standards of the city's best management practices.
[Figure: Figure 3-44]
Figure 3-44
(6) Directional arrows and signs.
a. In parking facilities containing 40 or more parking spaces, aisles, approach lanes and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles.
b. The director may require the installation of the traffic signs in addition to directional arrows to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles in a parking facility.
c. The exit from a parking area which provides parking for 40 or more vehicles shall be clearly marked with a vehicle "STOP" sign.
(7) Grades of parking areas.
a. Interior circulation drives/aisles. Ramps or driveways within the interior of a parking area (beyond 20 feet from ultimate right-of-way line) shall have a maximum grade of 15 percent. If a ramp or driveway exceeds ten percent, the design shall include transitions (at each end of the ramp) not less than eight feet in length, having a slope equal to one-half the ramp or driveway slope.
b. Parking spaces. Parking spaces and abutting access aisles shall have a maximum grade of seven percent, measured in any direction.
c. Vertical clearance. Covered parking spaces shall have a vertical clearance of at least seven feet six inches above the parking lot surface for all uses except residential.
(8) Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with the following requirements:
a. Landscape plan required. A comprehensive landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the review authority in compliance with chapter 22.24 (Landscaping Standards).
b. Landscape materials. Landscaping materials shall be provided throughout the parking lot area using a combination of trees, shrubs and ground cover.
c. Curbing, irrigation. Areas containing plant materials shall be bordered by a concrete curb at least six inches high and six inches wide, and provided with an automatic irrigation system. Alternative barrier design to protect landscaped areas from damage by vehicles may be approved by the director.
d. Location of landscaping. Parking lot landscaping shall be located so that pedestrians are not required to cross landscaped areas to reach building entrances from parked cars. This should be achieved through proper orientation of the landscaped fingers and islands.
e. Bumper overhang areas. To increase the parking lot landscaped area, a maximum of two feet of the parking stall depth may be landscaped with low-growth, hearty materials in lieu of paving, allowing a two-foot bumper overhang while maintaining the required parking dimensions.
f. Perimeter parking lot landscaping.
- Adjacent to streets. Parking areas adjoining a public street shall be designed to provide a landscaped planting strip between the street right-of-way and parking, equal in depth to the setback required by the zoning district or seven feet, whichever is more.
The landscaping shall be designed and maintained to screen cars from view from the street to a height of between 30 inches and 42 inches. Screening materials may include a combination of plant materials, earth berms, solid masonry walls, raised planters, or other screening devices which meet the intent of this requirement. Trees shall be provided at a rate of one for every 20 lineal feet of landscaped area. Plant materials, signs, or structures within a traffic safety sight area of a driveway shall not exceed 30 inches in height.
Adjacent to side or rear property lines. Parking areas shall provide a perimeter landscaped strip at least four feet wide (inside dimension) where the facility adjoins a side or rear property line. The perimeter landscaped strip may include a required yard or buffer area. Trees shall be provided at the rate of one for each 20 lineal feet of landscaped area.
Adjacent to structures. When landscaping is located adjacent to structures, the width of the landscaped area shall be proportional to the height of the structure. The minimum width of a landscaped strip adjacent to a structure shall be five feet for structures up to two stories. For each additional story, the width of the adjacent landscaped strip shall be increased by two feet.
Adjacent to residential use. Parking areas for nonresidential uses adjoining residential uses shall provide a landscaped buffer yard with a minimum 15-foot width between the parking area and the common property line bordering the residential use. A solid masonry wall and landscaping shall be provided along the property line. For each 100 feet of landscaped area, a minimum of 12 trees and ten shrubs shall be provided.
g. Interior parking lot landscaping.
- Amount of landscaping. Multifamily, commercial, and office uses shall provide landscaping within the parking area at a ratio of five percent of the gross area of the parking lot. One tree shall be provided for every eight parking spaces. Industrial/manufacturing uses shall provide landscaping within the parking area at a ratio of five percent of the gross area of the parking lot. One tree shall be provided for every ten parking spaces.
Landscaping shall be evenly dispersed throughout the parking area. Parking lots with more than 100 spaces should provide a concentration of landscape elements at primary entrances, including specimen trees, flowering plants, enhanced paving, and project identification.
- Planters required. Trees shall be in planters located throughout the parking area. In order to be considered within the parking area, trees shall be located in planters that are bounded on at least three sides by parking area paving. Planters shall have a minimum interior dimension of five feet and be of sufficient size to accommodate tree growth.
(9) Lighting.
a. General requirements. Parking areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting fixtures shall be energy-efficient. Lighting standards shall be in scale with the height and use of the on-site structure(s). All illumination, including security lighting, shall be directed downward, away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way in compliance with section 22.16.050 (Exterior lighting).
b. Lighting requirements for commercial projects. Parking areas within commercial projects shall be provided with exterior lighting as follows:
A minimum of one footcandle of illumination shall be maintained at the parking surface throughout the parking area.
Lighting shall be on a time-clock or photo-sensor system.
All lighting shall be designed to confine direct rays to the property. No spillover beyond the property line shall be permitted.
Lighting fixtures shall have 90-degree horizontal cut-off flat lenses.
(10) Shopping cart storage. Parking facilities for commercial uses shall contain shopping cart storage areas for appropriate uses (e.g., supermarkets, drugstores, etc.). The number, dimensions and locations of storage areas shall be determined by the director.
(11) Striping and identification.
a. Vehicular. Parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with four-inch wide lines painted on the surface of the parking facility. Carpool spaces shall be clearly identified for compact vehicle and carpool use only.
b. Restriping. The restriping of any parking space or lot shall require the approval of a restriping plan by the director.
(12) Surfacing.
a. Vehicular. Parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete or other all-weather surfacing approved by the director.
b. Motorcycle. Motorcycle parking areas shall be paved with concrete or equivalent all-weather surfacing approved by the director.
c. Bicycle. Bicycle parking areas shall be surfaced so as to keep the area in a dust-free condition, subject to the approval of the director.
(13) Wheel stops/curbing. Continuous concrete curbing at least six inches high and six inches wide shall be provided for parking spaces located adjacent to fences, walls, property lines, landscaped areas and structures. Individual wheel stops may be provided in lieu of continuous curbing when the parking is adjacent to a landscaped area, and the drainage is directed to the landscaped area.
When provided, wheel stops shall be placed to allow for two feet of vehicle overhang area within the dimension of the parking space.
(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)
Sec. 22.30.080. - Driveways and site access.¶
Driveways providing site access shall be from an improved street, alley or other public right-of-way, and shall be designed, constructed and maintained as follows:
(1) Number of driveways. A maximum of two driveways shall be allowed for each multifamily and nonresidential parcel two acres or less in size unless the director and city engineer determine that more than two driveways are required to accommodate traffic volumes on specific projects. Additional driveways shall not be allowed if it is determined to be detrimental to traffic flow on the adjacent street(s). Whenever a property has access to more than one street, access shall be generally limited to the lowest volume street where the impact of a new access will be minimized.
Single-family and duplex residential shall be allowed one driveway. Circular driveways shall be allowed for parcels with 70 feet or more of street frontage.
(2) Distance from street corners. Driveways to parking areas shall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the nearest intersection, as measured from the centerline of the driveway to the centerline of the nearest travel lane of the intersecting street. For parcels with frontages less than 150 feet, the minimum distance shall be 100 feet unless a lesser distance is approved by the city engineer.
(3) Driveway spacing. Driveways shall be separated along the street frontage as follows:
a. Single-family and duplex residential development. Driveways shall be separated by at least six feet, unless a shared, single driveway is approved by the director. The six-foot separation does not include the transition or wing sections on each side of the driveway; and
b. Multifamily and nonresidential development. Where two or more driveways serve the same or adjacent multifamily or nonresidential development, the centerline of the driveways shall be separated by a minimum of 50 feet. Exceptions to this standard shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer.
(4) Grades at entrance driveways. Driveways for nonresidential uses shall not exceed a maximum grade of 15 percent. Driveways for residential uses shall not exceed a maximum grade of 20 percent. Where there is a change in the slope of the driveway, it shall be demonstrated that vehicles will be able to pass over the change in slope without interference with the vehicle's undercarriage.
(5) Driveway width and length.
a. Single-family uses.
- Driveways are intended only to provide access to required off-street parking spaces in garages. No other paving, except walkways, shall be allowed within the front yard area. An extension of the primary driveway may be approved if the pavement width of the extension does not exceed 12 feet, is located toward the side property line nearest to the driveway and the total hardscape area of the front yard does not exceed 50 percent of the existing front yard area. An extension of the driveway toward the side yard farthest from the driveway shall not be permitted. Front yard area shall be measured from the front property line to the front building line.
Front Yard
[Figure]
Driveways that provide access to garages having a setback greater than 24 feet from the street property line shall have a minimum width of ten feet and a maximum width of 14 feet at the property line.
Driveways that provide access to garages having a setback less than 24 feet from the street property line shall not exceed the width of the garage door opening plus two feet.
When a garage is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the driveway, a minimum 24-foot deep unobstructed backout area shall be provided.
Driveways may be allowed with greater widths than provided above with the approval of a minor conditional use permit.
b. Multifamily uses.
Driveways for multifamily uses with six or less units shall have a minimum paved width of 12 feet.
Driveways for multifamily uses with more than six units shall have a minimum paved width of 26 feet.
c. Nonresidential uses. Driveways for nonresidential uses shall have a minimum paved width of 12 feet for one-way driveways and 26 feet for two-way driveways. The maximum driveway width shall be 30 feet, exclusive of the area provided for a median divider.
(6) Clearance from obstruction. The nearest edge of a driveway curb cut shall be at least three feet from the nearest property line, the centerline of a fire hydrant, utility pole, traffic signal, light standards, or other similar facilities. Street trees shall be a minimum of ten feet from the driveway access, measured at the trunk. Driveways shall have an overhead clearance of ten feet in height except within a parking structure which may be reduced to seven feet, six inches.
(7) Traffic safety sight area. Structures or landscaping over 30 inches in height shall not be allowed within a traffic safety sight area formed by the intersection of public rights-of-way, driveways or alleys.
(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98; Ord. No. 02(2003), 9-16-03; Ord. No. 03(2024), § 10, 7-16-24)
Sec. 22.30.090. - Bicycle parking.¶
Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for nonresidential uses as follows:
(1) Number of spaces required. Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at a rate of five percent of the number of required vehicle parking spaces. The director may modify this requirement where it can be demonstrated that a lesser number of bicycle spaces can adequately serve the intended use.
(2) Bicycle parking design and devices. Bicycle parking areas shall be designed and provided as follows:
a. Parking equipment. Each bicycle parking space shall include a stationary parking device to adequately support the bicycle.
b. Parking layout.
Aisles. Providing access to bicycle parking spaces shall be at least five feet in width.
Spaces. Each bicycle space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and have a minimum of seven feet of overhead clearance.
Location. Bicycle spaces shall be conveniently located and generally within proximity to the main entrance of a structure but not closer than ten feet.
Relationship to motor vehicle parking. Bicycle spaces shall be separated from motor vehicle parking spaces or aisles by a fence, wall, curb, or at least five feet of open area, marked to prohibit motor vehicle parking.
(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)
Sec. 22.30.100. - Off-street loading space requirements.¶
(a) Number of loading spaces required. Nonresidential uses with less than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area shall provide one off-street loading space, which may be combined with an off-street parking space. Nonresidential uses with 5,000 square feet of floor area or more shall provide off-street loading space in compliance with Table 3-13. 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.
TABLE 3-13 REQUIRED LOADING SPACES
| Type of Land Use | Total Gross Floor Area | Loading Spaces Required |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing, research and development, institutional, and service uses | 5,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. | 1 |
| Manufacturing, research and development, institutional, and service uses | 20,001 + sq. ft. | 1 for each additional 20,000 sq. ft, plus additional as required by director |
| Office uses | 5,000 to 35,000 sq. ft. | 1 |
| Office uses | 35,001 + sq. ft. | 1 for each additional 35,000 sq. ft., plus additional as required by director |
| Commercial and other allowed uses | 5,000 to 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 |
| 10,001 + sq. ft. | 1 for each additional 10,000 sq. ft., plus additional as required by director |
(b) Standards for off-street loading areas. Off-street loading areas shall be provided in the following manner:
(1) Dimensions. Loading spaces shall be not less than 15 feet in width, 25 feet in length, with 14 feet of vertical clearance;
(2) Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting standards shall be energy-efficient and in scale with the height and use of adjacent structure(s) and be provided in compliance with section 22.16.050 (Exterior lighting);
(3) Loading doors and gates. Loading bays and rollup doors shall be painted to blend with the exterior structure wall(s) and be located on the rear of the structure only. Bays and doors may be located on the side of a structure, away from a street frontage, where the director determines that the bays, doors and related trucks can be adequately screened from view from adjacent streets;
(4) Loading ramps. Plans for loading ramps or truck wells shall be accompanied by a profile drawing showing the ramp, ramp transitions and overhead clearances;
(5) Location. Loading spaces shall be located and designed as follows:
a. As near as possible to the main structure and limited to the rear two-thirds of the parcel, if feasible;
b. Situated to ensure that the loading facility is screened from adjacent streets as much as possible;
c. Situated to ensure that loading and unloading takes place on-site and in no case within adjacent public rights-of-way or other traffic areas on-site;
d. Situated to ensure that vehicular maneuvers occur on-site; and
e. Situated to avoid adverse impacts upon neighboring residential properties.
(6) Screening. Loading areas abutting residentially zoned parcels shall be screened in compliance with section 22.16.080 (Screening and buffering); and
(7) 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 property owner/tenant in a clear and visible manner at all times.
(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98)
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