Chapter 130.33 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
El Dorado County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · El Dorado County
Sec. 130.33.010 - Content. ¶
This Chapter identifies the use types which require the submittal of landscape plans, subject to the adopted Landscaping and Irrigation Standards (Resolution 198-2015), prior to the issuance of a building permit. Additionally, the Chapter contains landscaping standards to comply with the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act: Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (California Government Code 65591—65599).
Sec. 130.33.020 - Applicability. ¶
All ministerial and discretionary development for industrial, research and development, commercial, multi-unit residential, civic, or utility uses shall provide landscaping for the areas of a lot that do not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, other pervious or impervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).
A Water Efficient Landscape Plan, in compliance with the provisions of California Government Code Sections 65591 through 65599 and this Chapter, may be required. The required components of such plan are described in the adopted Landscaping and Irrigation Standards (Resolution 198-2015).
A landscape plan, in compliance with the standards contained in the DISM/LDM, or successor document, shall be required prior to the issuance of any building permit subject to the requirements of this Chapter. Plans shall include a site plan, grading plan, planting plan, irrigation design plan, and all other details and specifications necessary for a complete landscape plan review, on an application form provided by the Department.
Sec. 130.33.030 - Exemption.
Commercial uses on agricultural, rural lands and resource zoned land shall be exempt from the requirements of this Chapter; except for the following:
A.
A permanent parking lot located adjacent to a public road shall be subject to landscape standards contained in the adopted Landscaping and Irrigation Standards (Resolution 198-2015).
B.
A permanent paved parking lot shall be subject to the shade requirements contained in the DISM/LDM, or successor document.
CHAPTER 130.34. - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Sec. 130.34.010 - Content.
This Chapter complies with General Plan Objective 2.8.1, providing standards consistent with prudent safety practices for the elimination of excess nighttime light and glare. Outdoor lighting criteria for lighting practices and systems are contained in the adopted Outdoor Lighting Standards (Resolution 199-2015).
Sec. 130.34.020 - Outdoor Lighting Standards.
All outdoor lighting shall be located, adequately shielded, and directed such that no direct light falls outside the property line, or into the public right-of-way as illustrated in Figure 130.34.020.1 (Light Source Not Directly Visible Outside Property Perimeter) below in this Section.
Figure 130.34.020.1—Light Source Not Directly Visible Outside Property Perimeter
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Sec. 130.34.030 - Exemptions.
The following lighting shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section:
A.
Airport lighting that is required for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft during flight, take off, landing, and taxiing. All other outdoor lighting at airport facilities shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter.
B.
Lighting used by law enforcement or other emergency personnel.
C.
Lighting used by public agencies for nighttime public works or road construction projects.
D.
Lighting used for the illumination of the United States flag subject to the requirements for nighttime illumination of the United States Flag Code.
E.
Temporary outdoor lighting that is designed to eliminate glare and minimize light pollution as much as possible in compliance with this Chapter. To qualify for this exemption a completed application form for an Administrative or Temporary Use Permit and a site plan shall be provided demonstrating location of proposed fixtures, manufacturer's specification sheets including lamp type, wattage, initial lumen output and shielding, intended use of lighting, and other information as the Director may require.
F.
Seasonal or holiday type lighting.
G.
Street Lights.
Sec. 130.34.040 - Effect on Existing Outdoor Lighting.
Lighting lawfully in place prior to the effective date of this Chapter may remain in use except as provided below:
A.
Any nonconforming lighting that is replaced, re-aimed, or relocated must meet the standards of this Chapter.
B.
Nonconforming lighting that direct light toward streets in such a manner as to cause potentially hazardous glare to motorists or cyclists shall be either replaced or re-directed so as to meet full-cutoff requirements.
CHAPTER 130.35. - PARKING AND LOADING
Sec. 130.35.010 - Content. ¶
This Chapter contains standards for off-street parking requirements for residential and non-residential uses. Additional standards for the design for the required parking for new development are found in the adopted Parking and Loading Standards (Resolution 202-2015).
Sec. 130.35.020 - Definitions.
"Active use area (AUA)" means all developed areas within a building except for storage areas, restrooms, and employee lunchroom/cafeteria(s).
"Gross floor area (GFA)". See Article 8 (Glossary).
"Outside use area (OUA)" means the total square footage of an area dedicated to the performance of a specific activity, where uses and activities are or may be conducted, including, but not limited to recreational use, retail sales, rentals, and restaurant seating. The OUA excludes the area of walkways, promenades, restrooms, landscaping and parking areas and a nursery dedicated to the growing of plant material or areas related product and equipment storage.
Sec. 130.35.030 - Off-street Parking and Loading Requirements.
A.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 130.35.030.1 (Schedule of Off-Street Vehicle Parking Requirements) below in this Section, unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. Where a parking requirement results in a fraction of a space, the number of parking spaces required shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
B.
Uses Not Listed. Where the parking requirement for a use is not specifically listed in the parking schedule, the parking requirement for that use shall be determined by the Director based on the most similar use or activity for which parking requirements are established.
C.
Combined Uses. In situations where a combination of uses or activities are developed on a single site, parking shall be calculated for each separate use according to the parking schedule, except as otherwise provided in standards for shared parking, or for certain accessory uses that are subject to a 50 percent reduction in parking requirements, as noted in the parking schedule.
Table 130.35.030.1—Schedule of Off-Street Vehicle Parking Requirements
| USE TYPE | PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL | |
| Single dwelling unit, detached | 2 per unit |
| Duplex, triplex | 2 per unit |
| Multi-unit (apartments, townhouses, and condominiums): | |
| Studio/1 bedroom | 1.5 per unit; |
| 2 or more bedrooms | 2 per unit (minimum 1 covered); plus Guest parking shall be provided for all multi-unit development in the amount of 1 per 4 dwelling units.1 Guest spaces shall be marked "Reserved for guests" or "Visitor parking". |
| Mixed use | See Section 130.40.180.C.6 (Mixed Use Development, Development Standards) |
| Rooming houses, fraternity/sorority housing, or clubs w/sleeping facilities |
1 per bedroom; plus 1 per 8 beds. |
| Accessory dwelling unit | 1 per unit May be in tandem with spaces required for primary residence. For exceptions, see Section 130.40.300.C.4.b (ADU Parking Exceptions) |
| Temporary mobile home | 1 per bedroom, up to 2 maximum May be in tandem with spaces required for primary residence |
| --- | --- |
| Guest house | No additional spaces from that required for the primary residence. |
| Caretaker, employee housing | 1 per unit |
| Mobile home park | 2 per mobile home space, may be in tandem for each space; plus 1 guest space for every 5 units. |
| COMMERCIAL | |
| Animal services: | |
| Kennel | 1; plus 1 per 5 kennel spaces. |
| Veterinary clinic | 1 per 250 square feet (sf.) of active use area (AUA) exclusive of kennel boarding area. |
| Automobile: | |
| Sales and rental (For customer and employee use) | 1 per 400 sf. of AUA; plus 2 per service bay; plus 1 per 3,000 sf. of outdoor sales lot. |
| Repair and service, vehicle fuel sales | 3 per service bay; plus 1 per 400 sf. of ofce/retail AUA. |
| Car wash | 2 per washing stall; Drive-through stalls may utilize stacking areas with a length of 24 feet (ft.) as parking spaces. |
| Bank, fnancial institution | 1 per 250 sf. of AUA; plus 1 per ATM. |
| Barber or beauty shop | 2 per chair or station. |
| Bar, drinking establishment | 1 per 3 seats or equivalent occupancy; plus 1 per 100 sf. of outdoor use area (OUA); plus 1 per 2 employees on maximum shift. |
| Building supply and lumberyard | 1 per 500 sf. of gross foor area (GFA); plus 1 per 1,000 sf. of OUA. |
| Equipment rental | 1 per 500 sf of GFA; plus 1 per 2,000 sf. of OUA. |
| Funeral home, mortuary | 1 per 4 seats or equivalent occupancy; plus 1 for each vehicle maintained on the premises. |
| Laundry facilities: | |
| Dry cleaner/laundry service (small scale w/o delivery or linen supply services) |
1 per 500 sf. of GFA; plus 1 per check stand. |
| Laundromats (self-service) | 1 per 2 washers. |
| Lodging: | |
| Bed and breakfast | 1 per guest room; plus required residential parking. |
| (See Section 130.40.170:Lodging Facilities for additional requirements) |
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| --- | --- |
| Hotel, motel | 1.2 per guest room; plus 50% of the parking requirements for internal, accessory uses where conference facilities, meeting rooms, restaurants, and similar uses are provided as a part of the hotel/motel complex. |
| Medical services: | |
| Hospital | 1 per bed based on design capacity. If more than 50 employees on the maximum work shift, 10 percent of required parking shall be designated for carpool/vanpool parking. |
| Long term care facility | 1 per 4 beds based on design capacity. |
| Nursery, retail | See "Building Supply and lumberyard" |
| Ofce: | |
| Medical, dental | 1 per 200 sf. of AUA. |
| General | 1 per 250 sf. of AUA. |
| Restaurant and brewpub | 1 per 250 sf. of Gross Floor Area (GFA) 1 RV space for every 20 parking spaces. When outdoor seating is provided, the frst 300 sf. of Outside Use Area (OUA) exempt from parking requirements. |
| Retail sales and service: | |
| Food and beverage | 1 per 200 sf. of AUA; plus 1 per check stand; plus 1 per 600 sf. of storage area. |
| Furniture and appliances | 1 per 500 sf. of AUA. |
| General, indoor | 1 per 300 sf. of AUA; plus 1 per 600 sf. of storage area. |
| Shopping center: | |
| Neighborhood (less than 15K sf.) | 1 per 300 sf. of GFA |
| Community (15K to 400K sf.) | 1 per 400 sf. of GFA |
| Regional (>400K sf.) | 1 per 500 sf. of GFA |
| CIVIC/CULTURAL | |
| Church | 1 per 4 seats; plus 1 per Sunday school classroom. |
| Community assembly, including live theater, banquet hall, sports assembly, or other auditoriums and meeting halls |
1 per 3 seats, or 1 per 50 sf. of spectator area if seats not fxed. |
| Library | 1 per 2 employees for average day shift stafng; plus 1 per 400 sf. of GFA. |
| Schools: | |
| Child daycare center, preschool, nursery school | 1 per 8 children; plus 1 space per 2 employees. |
| Elementary, middle school | 3 per classroom; plus 1 per 250 sf. of ofce/administration area; plus 1 per 100 sf. of auditorium. |
| --- | --- |
| High school | 10th grade and below: 3 per classroom; plus 1 per 250 sf. of ofce/administration area; plus 1 space per 100 sf. of auditorium; plus 11th grade and above: Additional 1 space per 3 students 16 years and older. |
| College | 8 per classroom, plus 1 per 35 sf. of auditorium area; or as determined by the review authority. |
| Specialized education, trade school | 1 per 75 sf. of GFA; plus 1 per staf member. |
| INDUSTRIAL | |
| Industrial, general and specialized | 1 per 500 sf. of indoor AUA; plus 1 per 1,000 sf. of indoor storage area; plus 1 per 2,000 sf. of OUA; plus 1 per 5,000 sf. of outdoor storage area. |
| Light manufacturing | 1 per 400 sf. of AUA. |
| Research and development | 1 per 250 sf. of AUA; plus 1 per 1,000 sf. of indoor storage area; plus 1 per 2,000 sf. of OUA; plus 1 per 5,000 sf. of outdoor storage area. |
| Resource extraction | No improved parking required providing sufcient usable area is available to accommodate all employee and visitor vehicles on-site. |
| Storage: Self-storage: w/outdoor access to units by vehicle drive aisles |
2 spaces. |
| w/indoor access to units or no vehicle drive aisle within 20 feet of units |
1 space; plus 1 per each 30 units, or fraction thereof. |
| USE TYPE | PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Wholesale distribution | 1 per 1,000 sf. for frst 10,000 sf. of AUA; plus 1 per 3,000 sf. of AUA thereafter. |
| RECREATIONAL | |
| Amusement center, arcade | 1 per 200 sf. GFA. |
| Billiard hall | 2 per table. |
| Bowling alley | 4 per lane; plus 50 percent of requirements for each indoor accessory use. |
| Campground, RV park | 1 per campsite; plus 1 per every 3 day users as determined by maximum occupancy under a Conditional Use Permit. |
| Dance studio | 1 per 200 sf. of AUA, not including waiting room. |
| Golf course, regulation | 4 per hole; plus 1 per driving range tee; plus |
| 50 percent of requirements for each accessory use. | |
| --- | --- |
| Golf course, miniature | 3 per hole; plus 50 percent of requirements for each accessory use. |
| Health/Fitness club | 1 per 300 sf. of AUA; plus 50% of requirements for each accessory use. Pools and tennis/racquetball courts calculated separately. |
| Marina | 1 per 2 boat slips. At least 20% of the spaces shall measure 9ft x 35ft to accommodate vehicles with trailers. |
| Movie theater (indoor) | 1 per 3 fxed seats or equivalent occupancy. |
| Park | 1 per 1,000 sf. of OUA. |
| Picnic area | 1 per table. |
| Riding stable | 1 per 4 stalls. At least 20% of the spaces shall measure 9ft x 35ft to accommodate vehicles with horse trailers. |
| River put-in and take-out | 1 per 3 day users; plus 1 bus parking space (10ft x 30ft) per 56 day users. |
| Skateboard park | 1 per 1,000 sf. of OUA. |
| Skating/ice rink | 1 per 300 sf. of AUA. |
| Ski area | 1 per 2.5 users based on total ski lift area capacity. |
| Snow play area | 1 per 1,000 sf. of OUA. |
| Special events: Outdoor | 1 per 2.5 people in attendance. |
| Swimming pool (Public or membership) |
1 per 200 sf. of pool area; plus 1 per 500 sf. of deck area. |
| Tennis courts/racquetball | 2 spaces per court; plus 50% of requirements for each accessory use (i.e. Retail sales area). |
| Trail head parking and staging area | As determined by the appropriate review authority. |
| AGRICULTURAL | |
| Christmas tree farms (U-cut), U-pick produce farms (fruit, pumpkin patch, etc.) |
5 per one acre of crop. |
| Farm equipment and supply sales; and Nurseries, wholesale |
1 per 500 sf. of GFA; plus 1 per 1,000 sf. of OUA. |
| Packing shed | 1 per 1,500 sf. of GFA. |
| Produce, seasonal sales | 1 per 300 sf. of OUA, with a minimum of 3 spaces. |
| Ranch marketing (see also commercial and recreational uses, above): |
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| Bake shop | 1 per 250 sf. of GFA; |
| Craft sales area | 3 per each concession; plus 1 per 200 sf. of AUA. |
| Winery, brewery (see also commercial and recreational uses, above): |
1 per 2,000 sf. of AUA; plus 1 per 5,000 sf. of storage. |
| Production, laboratory, storage | |
| --- | --- |
| Tasting room | 1 per 300 sf of AUA; plus 1 per 2.5 people attending marketing events. |
| Bus/Limo parking (10ft x30ft) | 1 space for frst 20,000 sf. of winery/tasting room AUA; plus 1 space for each additional 20,000 sf, or fraction thereof. |
| 1The approving authority may reduce or eliminate the required number of guest spaces if: (a) Adequate street parking is available, or (b) The site is within 500 feet of a transit/bus stop. |
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| TABLE NOTES: | |
| • See special requirements and adjustments for Parking Lot Turnover and Loading Bay Intensity as identifed in the Adopted Parking and Loading Standards (Resolution 202-2015). |
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| • Standards contained in this table may be modifed by the Special Parking Requirements and Adjustments contained in the DISM/LDM, or successor document. |
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| • A parking plan shall not be required for single family residential developments where all lots will have a minimum of two of- street parking spaces. |
(Ord. No. 5127, § 4, 9-1-2020; Ord. No. 5152, § 7, 11-16-2021)