Division 7 — Parking and Landscaping Regulations
Chapter 17.70 — PARKING REGULATIONS
El Monte Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · El Monte
17.70.010 - Purpose. ¶
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These on-site parking requirements are established to:
A.
Provide properly designated parking areas adequate in design, capacity and location to prevent traffic congestion and avoid hazards to the public's safety and welfare.
B.
Ensure on-site parking areas are established in proportion to the needs of the facilities served and appropriate to the demand generated by a particular use and in such a manner as to maximize usefulness, protect the public safety and buffer adjacent land uses from potential negative impacts.
C.
Offer opportunities and incentives for projects to reduce the number of required automobile parking stalls through alternative methods of accommodating arrival to a site and encouraging alternative modes of transportation (e.g. bicycling, transit use, walking, carpooling) to reduce demand for automobile parking.
D.
Require that parking areas are designed to reduce potential environmental impacts, including minimizing stormwater runoff and the heat island effect.
E.
Provide loading and delivery facilities in proportion to the needs of allowed uses.
(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)
17.70.020 - Applicability for on-site parking and loading spaces. ¶
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A.
Tables 17.70-1 prescribes when projects are required to comply with the on-site parking and loading space requirements of this chapter. Nonconforming uses shall also comply with Sections 17.16.040 and 17.16.050 (Nonconforming Provisions— Nonconforming Residential Uses and Nonresidential Uses, respectively) of this title:
Table 17.70-1—Applicability for On-site Parking and Loading Spaces
| Type of Project | Applicability of this chapter |
|---|---|
| New projects | On-site parking and loading shall be provided according to the provisions of this chapter. |
| Nonconforming parking or loading |
An existing use shall not be deemed nonconforming because on-site parking and/or loading facilities do not conform to the parking standards required in this chapter, regardless of how much time has lapsed since the property was last occupied. However, if a use increases the number of on-site spaces to better comply with this chapter, the number of spaces may not thereafter be reduced. |
| Residential building expansions |
If any existing unit is expanded up to 35% of its Gross Floor Area (GFA) or 400 sq. ft., whichever is greater, no additional on-site parking shall be required. |
| Type of Project | Applicability of this chapter |
| --- | --- |
| If any existing unit is expanded by more than 35% of the GFA and more than 400 sq. ft., the entire property shall meet current parking requirements. |
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| The percentages and square footages noted above shall be cumulative over a 5-year period. | |
| Residential construction of new units |
Properties with 1 or more existing residential unit. If 1 new unit is proposed (either through new construction or alteration of an existing structure), the required number of on-site parking spaces for the new unit shall be provided. If more than 1 new unit is proposed, the entire property shall meet current parking requirements. The number of units shall be cumulative over the life of the property. |
| Nonresidential building expansions |
If a nonresidential building is expanded by up to 35% of the GFA, additional on-site parking shall only be provided for the additional GFA. For example, if a restaurant is 2,000 sq. ft. in GFA and expands by 650 sq. ft. (33%), additional parking shall only be required for the 650 sq. ft. |
| If a nonresidential building is expanded by more than 35% of the GFA, the entire property shall meet current parking requirements. |
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| Nonresidential outdoor use expansions |
If the outdoor storage and display of a nonresidential use is expanded, on-site parking shall be provided for the expanded outdoor area. |
| Nonresidential change in use or occupancy |
If a proposed change in use requires the same or lower number of on-site parking spaces as the existing approved use, no additional on-site spaces shall be required, regardless of the actual number of existing on-site existing on-site parking spaces, provided that the prior use was legal nonconforming. For example, an applicant proposes to locate a new restaurant where a previous restaurant existing two (2) years ago. The new restaurant requires 20 spaces, but the existing location only has 12 spaces. The new restaurant may still operate with 12 spaces, provided the prior restaurant was legally established. |
| If a proposed change in use requires a lower number of parking spaces than the previous use, no additional on-site spaces shall be required, regardless of the actual number of spaces, provided that the previous use was legal nonconforming. For example, an applicant proposes a new retail use where a previous restaurant existing two (2) years ago. The restaurant use required 30 spaces and the new retail use requires 18 spaces. However, the existing location only has 12 spaces. The retail use may still operate with 12 spaces, provided the prior use was legally established. |
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| Unless otherwise noted, any other change in use shall require the use to conform to current parking standards as required in this chapter. |
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| Other changes | Reconstructing, resurfacing and/or restriping parking or driveway areas shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Division. |
(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)
17.70.030 - General requirements. ¶
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A.
Timing of Parking Requirements. On-site parking and loading facilities required by this chapter shall be submitted for approval and constructed at the same time or prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the uses that they serve. All plans shall clearly indicate the proposed development, including parking location, size, design, lighting, landscaping, curb cuts, ingress and egress.
B.
Existing Parking and Loading. Parking and loading spaces shall not be reduced or changed in design, location or maintenance below the requirements for such use. Refer to Section 17.70.070 of this chapter for exceptions to this requirement.
C.
Nonconforming Uses. Nonconforming uses shall comply with Section 17.16.040 (Nonconforming Provisions—Nonconforming Residential Uses) of this title.
D.
Advertising on Vehicles. Vehicles shall not be parked solely for the purpose of advertising. Advertising shall comply with Chapter 17.80 (Sign Regulations) of this title.
E.
Maintenance. All parking areas shall be permanently maintained in a safe and clean condition free of physical obstructions and in good condition. All areas, including landscaping, shall be kept free of trash and weeds. Any alteration, enlargement, maintenance or repairs shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
F.
Additional Parking Space Requirements. Additional parking over and above the minimum standards required in this chapter may be required, upon determination of the Planning Commission or Zoning Review Committee that the specific type of business or use generates a greater demand for parking than the requirements of this chapter.
G.
Right-of-way Parking. Land within the right-of-way of an existing or proposed street shall not be used to provide required parking and loading facilities.
H.
Use of Parking Spaces. Required parking areas shall be used exclusively for vehicle parking in conjunction with a permitted use. Required parking spaces must be available for the use of residents, customers or guests of the use. Required parking spaces cannot be used for the parking of equipment or storage of goods or inoperative vehicles. In addition, required parking spaces cannot be rented out or used for another property except as permitted through subsection 17.70.070.D. of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)
17.70.040 - Required on-site parking for residential uses. ¶
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A.
Tables 17.70-2 and 17.70-3 prescribe the on-site parking requirements for single-family and multiple-family residential uses, respectively:
Table 17.70-2—On-Site Parking Requirements for Single-family Dwellings
| Dwelling Size or Number of Bedrooms | Minimum Number of Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
| First 2,000 sq. ft. or frst 4 bedrooms1 | 2 spaces within a fully enclosed garage |
| Each additional 250 sq. ft. or each additional bedroom | 1 additional parking space—within a fully enclosed garage or open (9 ft. by 20 ft.) with up to 4 spaces total; open spaces may be tandem along a driveway |
Notes:
1 Dwelling size or number of bedroom, whichever is stricter
Table 17.70-3—On-Site Parking Requirements for Multiple-family Dwellings[2]
| Dwelling Size or Number of Bedrooms 1 |
R-2, R-3 & R-4 | C-1, C-2 & C-3 | MMU, UMU, & SP-4 | MMU, UMU, & SP-4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤35 du/acre3 | >35 du/acre4 | |||
| Studio | 1¾ | 1½ | 1 | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 1¾ | 1½ | 1 |
| 1,500 sq. ft. or 2 bedrooms | 2¼ | 2 | 2 | 1½ |
| 2,000 sq. ft. or 3 bedrooms | 2½ | 2¼ | 2 | 2 |
| 2,500 sq. ft. or ≥4 bedrooms | 3 | 2¾ | 2¼ | 2 |
| Guest parking for 3 or more units | 1 per 4 units | 1 per 6 units | 1 per 6 units | 1 per 8 units |
| Minimum guest parking | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Notes:
1 Dwelling size or number of bedrooms, whichever is greater.
2 Enclosed spaces—When less than 2 spaces are required, the unit shall have 1 enclosed/reserved space. When 2 or more spaces are required, the unit shall have 2 enclosed/reserved spaces.
Fractional spaces—Fractional spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number as follows: 1) fractional spaces for guest parking and reserved for a specific unit shall be rounded up; 2) other fractional spaces of 0.5 or greater shall be rounded up; and 3) all other fractional spaces less than 0.5 may be rounded down.
Density bonuses and other state provisions—The minimum parking requirements shall be prior to any density bonus or other state provision that permits a higher density than allowed in this title.
3 Requirements for applicable densities within the MMU and UMU zoning districts and within the Downtown Specific Plan (SP-4).
4 Requirements for applicable densities within the UMU zoning district and SP-4.
B.
Table 17.70-4 prescribes the on-site parking requirements for other residential uses:
Table 17.70-4—On-Site Parking Requirements for Other Residential Uses[5]
| Use | Project Information | Minimum Number of Parking Spaces | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs |
Refer to Section17.110.030 | ||
| Afordable housing projects6 |
Very low and lower income housing units |
10 or less units: | 1 space per unit |
| 11 or more units: | ½-space per unit, with a minimum of 10 parking spaces |
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| Use | Project Information | Minimum Number of Parking Spaces | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Guest parking for 3 or more units: | 1 guest space per 8 units; with a minimum of 2 spaces7 |
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| Moderate income housing units |
R-1: | 2 spaces within a fully enclosed garage | |
| R-2, R-3 or R-4: | 1½ spaces per unit | ||
| MMU, UMU and SP-4: | 1 space per unit | ||
| Guest parking for 3 or more units: | 1 guest space per 8 units; with a minimum of 2 spaces7 |
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| Live/work units | 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of workspace; parking shall be fully accessible to customers and shall not be located behind a gate |
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| Mobile home parks | 1½ spaces per mobile home plus 1 | guest space per 8 homes | |
| Senior housing8 | 20 or less units: | 1 space per unit | |
| 21 or more units: | ½-spaces per unit; with a minimum of 20 spaces | ||
| Guest parking for 3 or more units: | 1 guest space per 8 units; with a minimum of 2 spaces |
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| Single Room Occupancy (SRO) | 1 uncovered space per 3 units with a minimum 2 of spaces for the on-site manager; 1 lockable bicycle parking space adjacent to each unit |
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| Urban dwellings | Refer to Section17.100.100 | ||
| All residential uses (regardless of zoning district or project type) |
• All garages shall have an automatic garage door opener • For detached units, either on separate lots or within a Planned Residential Development (PRD), the additional open parking spaces may be located in the private driveway of a unit, provided it does not encroach into the driveway apron and each space is a minimum of 9 ft. wide and 20 ft. deep |
Notes:
5 Where less than 2 spaces are required, the unit shall have 1 enclosed/reserved space. Where 2 or more spaces are required, the unit shall have 2 enclosed/reserved spaces. Fractional spaces may be open and shall be unreserved. If they are reserved for a specific unit, the fractional space for each unit shall be rounded up.
6 For projects with market-rate units, the reduced parking ratios shall only apply to the affordable units. Market-rate units shall comply with the parking requirements of the underlying zoning districts. For projects with a density bonus, refer to Section 17.100.060 of this title.
7 For projects with market-rate units, guest parking shall comply with Table 17.70-3.
8 For projects with a density bonus, refer to Section 17.100.060 of this title.
(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)
17.70.050 - Required on-site parking for nonresidential uses. ¶
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A.
Table 17.70-5 prescribes the on-site parking requirements for nonresidential uses (per square feet of gross floor area (GFA) or other metric):
Table 17.70-5—On-Site Parking Requirements for Nonresidential Uses
| Community Care Facilities | Number of Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
| Adult daycare, general | 1 space per 10 adults being cared for on site at the greatest time, 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time plus 1 space for each vehicle used in connection with the use, with a minimum of 5 spaces; parking may be reduced if the site includes adequate drop-of areas |
| Alcohol or drug abuse treatment facility | 1 space per 5 residents/beds plus 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time |
| Childcare daycare center | 1 space per 10 children being cared for on site at the greatest time plus 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time, with a minimum of 5 spaces; parking may be reduced if the site includes adequate drop-of areas |
| Elder care or assisted living | 1 space per 8 residents/beds plus 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time, with a minimum of 5 spaces |
| Emergency shelter | 1 space per 10 residents/beds, 1 space per bedroom designed as a family unit for residents with children plus 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time, with a minimum of 5 spaces |
| Low barrier navigation center | |
| Residential care facility, general | 1 space per 5 residents/beds plus 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time |
| Social rehabilitation facility | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area (GFA), with a minimum of 5 spaces |
| Supportive or transitional housing | As required per Table 17.70-3 (Parking Requirements for Multiple-family Dwellings) |
| Public and Quasi-Public Uses | |
| Electrical distribution substation | None |
| Government or government related facility |
Refer to retail and ofce uses |
| Hospital or clinic— | |
| Hospital | 1 space per bed plus 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of area used for ofce, clinics, testing, research, administration, waiting areas and similar activities; parking shall not be required for food or beverage establishments or retail uses, provided they are internally accessible from the hospital |
| Urgent care or medical clinic | 1 space per exam room plus 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of area used for ofce, clinics, testing, research, administration, waiting areas and similar activities |
| Recreation facility | As required per the Conditional Use Permit |
| School and educational facility— | |
| College or university | 1 space per 3 nonresident students on site at the greatest time plus 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time |
| K-12 school | • K-8 schools: 1 space per classroom plus 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of ofce area • 9-12 schools: 5 spaces per classroom |
| Preschool | 1 space per 10 children being serviced on site at the greatest time plus 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time, with a minimum of 5 spaces; parking may be reduced if the site includes adequate drop-of areas |
| Specialized education and training | 1 space per 2 students on site at the greatest time plus 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time |
| Tutoring and education center | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of GFA plus 2 spaces for drop-of |
| Utility facility | 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time plus 1 space for each vehicle used in connection with the use, with a minimum of 1 space |
| --- | --- |
| Assembly and Entertainment Uses | |
| Adult entertainment establishment | 1 space per 150 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Assembly or meeting facility | • Main use: 1 space 75 sq. ft. of assembly area • Ancillary: 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of food, bar or other activity area; parking is not required if ancillary use is exclusively for assembly or meeting facility attendees |
| Commercial entertainment— | |
| Live theatre, comedy or music venue | 1 space per 4 fxed seats or 1 space per 40 sq. ft. of assembly area if there are no fxed seats |
| Karaoke | 1 space per 150 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Movie theatre | • Single screen: 1 space per 3 fxed seats • Multi-screen: 1 space per 5 fxed seats for the frst 800 seats plus 1 space per 8 fxed seats for seats in excess of 800 • Ancillary: 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of food, bar or other activity area; parking is not required if ancillary use is exclusively for patrons |
| Commercial recreation facility— | |
| Amusement park | As required per the Conditional Use Permit |
| Athletic court, small (e.g. tennis or badminton) |
• Main: 2 spaces per court • Ancillary: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of food, bar, retail or other activity area |
| Athletic court, large (e.g. volleyball or basketball) |
• Main: 3 spaces per court • Ancillary: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of food, bar, retail or other activity area |
| Batting cage, billiard parlor or bowling alley |
• Main use: 2 spaces per cage, table or lane • Ancillary: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of food, bar, retail or other activity area |
| Health club, greater than 3,500 sq. ft. in GFA |
1 space per 500 sq. ft. of pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room areas, 3 spaces per athletic court, 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of instructional area plus 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of remaining building |
| Ice- or roller-skating rinks | • Main use: 1 space per 5 fxed seats or 1 space per 50 sq. ft. of assembly area if there are no fxed seats plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of skating area • Ancillary: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of food, bar, retail or other activity area |
| Laser tag or paint ball | • Main use: 1 space per 150 sq. ft. of laser tag area • Ancillary: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of food, bar, retail or other activity area |
| Miniature golf course | • Main use: 3 spaces per hole • Ancillary: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of food, bar, retail or other activity area |
| Swimming pool, indoor or outdoor | • Main use: 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room areas • Ancillary: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of food, bar, retail or other activity area |
| Community center | • Main use: 1 space 75 sq. ft. of assembly area • Ancillary: 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of food, bar, retail or other activity area; parking is not required if ancillary use is only accessible to community center event patrons |
| Community Care Facilities | Number of Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
| Cultural institution | 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Family entertainment center | As required per the Conditional Use Permit |
| Gaming center or arcade | • Main use: 1 space per 2 game/computer terminal • Ancillary: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of food, bar, retail or other activity area |
| Nightclub | 1 space per 30 sq. ft. of dance foor area plus 1 space per 150 sq. ft. of GFA for all other areas |
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| Religious institution | 1 space per 5 fxed seats or 1 space per 50 sq. ft. of assembly area if there are no fxed seats, plus 1 space per classroom |
| Retail and Ofce Uses | |
| Alcohol sales— | |
| Bar, tavern or brew pub | 1 space per 150 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Liquor store | |
| Convenience store or minimart | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Food or beverage use— | |
| Bakery (commercial or retail), cofeehouse or ice cream parlor |
• Indoor eating area is ≤200 sq. ft: 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA • MMU zoning district: 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA • All other: 1 space per 150 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Outdoor seating | 0 spaces required for frst 250 sq. ft; 1 space per 250 sq. ft. for areas greater than 250 sq. ft. |
| Restaurant | • MMU zoning district: 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA • All other zoning districts: 1 space per 150 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Restaurant, take-out only | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA (may have outdoor seating) |
| Outdoor display for garden centers, warehouse retailer and showroom sales (excluding vehicle sales and lease) |
1 space per 1,500 sq. ft. of open areas devoted to display, rental or sales, with a minimum of 2 spaces |
| Retail sales (unless listed as a separate use) and ofce uses (of all types) |
Sq. ft. of GFA or NFA: |
| First 20,000 | |
| 20,001 to 50,000 | |
| Greater than 50,000 | |
| • If the property is developed with multiple buildings, the GFA may be combined for calculating purposes • Totals are cumulative: 70,000 sq. ft. of GFA = 80 + 75 + 40 = 195 spaces |
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| Showroom sales | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of GFA plus as required for outdoor display |
| Signifcant tobacco retailer | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Vehicle retail use— | |
| Sales and lease, limited | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Sales and lease, general9 | • Main use: 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of indoor showroom area plus 1 space per 2,500 sq. ft. of outdoor display areas • Ancillary: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of retail area plus ½ space per service bay • Minimum of 4 spaces shall be provided • Customer parking shall be clearly marked |
| Sales and lease, major9 | • Main use: 1 space per 750 sq. ft. of indoor showroom area plus 1 space per 3,500 sq. ft. of outdoor display areas • Ancillary: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of retail area plus ½ space per service bay • Minimum of 4 spaces shall be provided • Customer parking shall be clearly marked |
| Wholesaler | • If open to the general public: refer to retail sales • If not open to the general public: refer to manufacturing |
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| Warehouse retailer | Refer to retail sales and ofce uses |
| Service Uses | |
| Alternative fnancial establishment | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Ambulance service | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA plus 1 space for each emergency vehicle |
| Animal care— | |
| Animal boarding/kennel | 1 space per employee on site at the greatest time, 1 space for each vehicle used in connection with the use plus 4 spaces for loading/unloading of animals |
| Animal grooming | 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Veterinary service or animal hospital/clinic |
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| Automatic Teller Machine (ATM), walk-up facility |
1 space per ATM or 2 spaces, whichever is greater, may be reserved for customers, from the overall number of spaces |
| Correctional facility | 1 space per 4 beds or 1 per 250 sq. ft. of GFA, whichever is greater |
| Financial institution | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Funeral home or mortuary | 1 space per 6 fxed seats or 1 space per 60 sq. ft. of assembly area if there are no fxed seats, plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of ofce area |
| Hotels and motels | • Main use: 1 space per guest room • Ancillary: 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of meeting and assembly area plus 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of food, beverage, bar or retail area; parking is not required if ancillary use is only accessible to hotel and motel guests |
| Personal service use | 1 r 250 ft f GFA |
| Philanthropic or charitable institution | space pe sq. . o |
| Recycling facility | 1 space for each commercial vehicle used in connection with the use, 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of ofce area plus 8 customer spaces if the facility is open to the public |
| Self-storage | • Storage/ofce use: 1 space per 100 storage units plus 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of ofce area; with a minimum of 5 spaces • Caretaker's unit: 2 covered spaces, if proposed • Loading: integrate throughout the facility |
| Vehicle service uses— | |
| Repair, limited, major or minor10 | 2 spaces per service bay plus 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of any retail and ofce use |
| Rental, automobile or truck | • Automobile: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of GFA of any building plus 1 space per 1,500 sq. ft. of outdoor display area, with a minimum of 4 spaces; customer parking shall be clearly marked • Truck: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of GFA of any building plus 1 space per 3,500 sq. ft. of outdoor display area, with a minimum of 4 spaces; customer parking shall be clearly marked |
| Service station10 | • Main use: 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of retail or ofce use greater than 100 sq. ft. plus 1 space for air and water use • Ancillary: 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of food or beverage establishment, 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of vehicle washing facility tunnel plus 2 spaces per service bay for vehicle repair • Fuel pump areas shall not count towards required parking spaces |
| Community Care Facilities | Number of Parking Spaces |
|---|---|
| Washing facility11 | • Self-service: 2 spaces per wash bay • Part-service: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of tunnel area plus 1 space for air, water and vacuum • Full-service: 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of tunnel area plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. for any retail and ofce use, with a minimum of 2 spaces |
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| Wedding chapel | 1 space per 6 fxed seats or 1 space per 60 sq. ft. of assembly area if there are no fxed seats, plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of ofce area |
| Industrial and Transportation Uses | |
| Car sharing12 | • Residential use: 1 space per car sharing vehicle • Nonresidential use, ofce and vehicle storage: 1 space per car sharing vehicle • Nonresidential use, ofce only: 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Impound or tow yard | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of GFA plus 1 space per ½-acre of outdoor use area |
| Laboratory, testing | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Machine shop | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Manufacturing, ancillary | 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Manufacturing, commercial manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and distribution |
Sq. ft. of GFA: |
| First 10,000 | |
| 10,001 to 25,000 | |
| 25,001 to 50,000 | |
| Greater than 50,000 | |
| • If the property is developed with multiple buildings, the GFA may be combined for calculating purposes • Totals are cumulative: 90,000 sq. ft. = 16.7 + 17.7 + 25 + 26.7 = 86.1 spaces (rounded down to 86 spaces) • Ofces (for all use) or commercial areas (for commercial manufacturing uses) occupying up to 25% of an individual business may be calculated as manufacturing space; if ofces or commercial areas for an individual business exceeds 25%, the entire ofce or commercial area shall be calculated as ofce |
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| Outdoor storage | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of open storage areas |
| Passenger transport or taxi service | 1 space per employee on a shift at the greatest time plus 1 space for each vehicle used in connection with the use |
| Printing and publishing | Sq. ft. of GFA: |
| First 25,000 sq. ft. | |
| Any additional sq. ft. shall be calculated a | |
| Recycling processing center or Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) |
As required per the Conditional Use Permit |
| Research and development | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of GFA |
| Towing facility | 1 space per employee on a shift at the greatest time plus 1 space for each vehicle |
| Truck terminal | used in connection with the use |
Notes:
9 Refer to Section 17.112.190 for additional parking information.
10 Refer to Section 17.112.200 for additional parking information.
11 Refer to Section 17.112.220 for additional parking information.
12 Refer to Section 17.70.070.C. for additional parking information.
B.
For uses that are not listed in Table 17.70-5, the on-site parking requirements may be determined through either of the following:
1.
The Community Development Director may determine the parking requirements for the proposed use based on similar uses listed in this chapter, subject to the following:
a.
The Community Development Director finds that the proposed use will not have a negative impact related to traffic, noise, air quality, parking or public safety;
b.
The Community Development Director finds that the proposed use will not have a negative effect on the welfare of other businesses or individuals in the underlying zoning district or surrounding area;
c.
The applicant submits information that is substantial and compelling to support the Community Development Director's findings; and
d.
The applicant agrees to any conditions placed by the Community Development Director to ensure the use is not altered over time to be inconsistent with the original request and approval.
e.
Once the necessary information has been submitted, the Community Development Director shall make a Director's Determination in writing within thirty (30) days approving or denying the request. The director, at his or her discretion, may also refer the decision to the Planning Commission. The decision shall constitute the precedent for all future uses that match the same characteristics. The Director also has the authority to initiate the determination of additional parking requirements without a request from an applicant.
2.
The applicant submits a parking demand study prepared by a traffic engineer and approved by the city that supports the proposed number of parking spaces. The request and supporting information shall be presented to the applicable review authority for final consideration and approval.
(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)
17.70.060 - Required on-site loading spaces. ¶
modified
A.
Thresholds for On-site Loading Spaces. Refer to Section 17.70.020 of this chapter.
B.
Required Spaces. On-site loading spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 17.70-6.
C.
Amounts are Cumulative. Square footages shall be cumulative. If a grocery store is forty-five thousand (45,000) square feet in area, it will require one small loading space and two (2) full-size loading spaces. This shall also apply to additions. If an existing office is thirty thousand (30,000) square feet in area and constructs a forty thousand (40,000) addition, the loading shall be based on seventy thousand (70,000) square feet.
D.
Loading Space Size. Small loading spaces shall be a minimum fifteen (15) feet wide by twenty-five (25) feet long. Full size loading spaces shall be a minimum fifteen (15) feet wide by forty (40) feet long with a clearance height of 14 feet.
E.
Turning Radius. The minimum turning radius shall be thirty (30) feet for a small loading space and forty (40) feet for a full-size loading space.
Table 17.70-6—On-site Loading Requirements
| Land Use | Number of units or GFA | Number of Loading Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Urban housing | 35 or more units | 1 small |
| Uses where parking is required per the Conditional Use Permit |
Any | As required per the Conditional Use Permit |
| Community care uses and public & quasi-public uses |
Less than 10,000 sq. ft. | None |
| 10,000 sq. ft. or greater | 1 small or 1 full | |
| Bar or tavern, brew pub, liquor store, convenience store, food & beverage establishment, industrial, grocery store and warehouse retailer uses |
Less than 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 small or 1 full |
| 10,000 to 30,000 sq. ft. | 1 small and 1 full | |
| Greater than 30,000 sq. ft. | 1 small plus 1 full-size per 30,000 sq. ft., up to 4 full spaces |
|
| All other nonresidential uses | Less than 5,000 sq. ft. | None |
| 5,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. | 1 small or 1 full | |
| 20,001 to 40,000 sq. ft. | 1 small and 1 full | |
| Greater than 40,000 sq. ft. | 1 small plus 1 full per 40,000 sq. ft. Up to 2 full spaces for ofce and Up to 3 full spaces for all other uses |
F.
Common Loading Facilities. The on-site loading requirements of this section may be satisfied by the permanent allocation of the identified number of spaces for each use in a common truck loading facility serving uses on adjacent properties and under different ownership.
The total number of loading spaces shall not be less than the sum of the combined square footages of all the uses.
2.
An attested copy of a contract between the parties concerned containing an agreement to the joint use of the common truck loading facility shall be filed with the Planning Division.
G.
Location and Access. Loading spaces shall not be located in required setbacks. All loading spaces shall have adequate ingress and egress and be designed and maintained so the maneuvering, loading and unloading of vehicles does not interfere with the orderly movement of traffic and pedestrians on any street or sidewalk. Vehicles shall not have to back in from, or onto, a public street.
H.
Striping. Loading spaces shall be striped indicating the loading spaces and identifying the spaces as "loading only." The striping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner/tenant in a clear and visible manner at all times. "Loading only" signs may also be posted, but only in addition to striping requirements.
I.
Screening of Loading Spaces. All full-size loading spaces shall be screened from adjacent streets. The screening may be a fence, hedge or wall with a minimum height of six (6) feet.
(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)
17.70.070 - Parking reductions and adjustments. ¶
modified
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a reduction in on-site parking requirements may be authorized in accordance with this section.
A.
Downtown Parking.
1.
Table 17.70-7 prescribes the maximum allowable parking reductions for areas within the boundary of the Downtown Main Street specific plan. The reduced parking requirements shall not apply to any other area of the city.
Table 17.70-7—Reduced Parking Requirements (% reduced from Table 17.70-5)
| Land Use | Main Street, Zocalo & Station | Monte Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly and entertainment | 20% | 10% |
| Food or beverage establishment13 | 30% | 20% |
| Retail, ofce and service uses | 40% | 30% |
| All other uses | As required in Table 17.70-5 |
13 Reductions shall be based on the parking requirements for the MMU zoning district.
2.
Change of Use. No additional parking shall be required for a change of use in the Main Street and Zocalo Sub-areas for buildings constructed prior to January 1, 2022. This shall not apply to buildings that are reconstructed or the square footage of additions.
B.
Downtown Parking Credits.
1.
Applicability. This subsection shall only apply to the areas within the boundary of the Downtown Main Street specific plan.
2.
Applications. Parking credits shall require the approval of a Director Level Zoning Clearance.
3.
Land Uses. Parking credits shall not be available for residential uses in the Monte Vista Subarea and shall not be available for legal non-conforming uses in any Subarea. It may be available for all other residential and nonresidential uses permitted within the Downtown Main Street specific plan.
4.
Pool of Public Spaces. Only public parking spaces shall be eligible for parking credits. This includes spaces within public parking lots and spaces along the street that are striped. A maximum subscription factor of two (2) shall apply towards the pool of public spaces (i.e. each public parking space shall equal two (2) parking credits). One parking credit shall be equal to one required parking space.
5.
Requests. The requested number of parking credits shall be available for public parking (i.e. available within the pool of public spaces). The maximum number of parking credits an applicant may receive is fifty (50) credits. In addition, parking credits shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the parking requirements for the Monte Vista Subarea. Public parking spaces shall not be reserved for a specific use or property.
6.
Compliance with Parking Requirements. The use requesting the parking credits shall comply with the parking requirements outlined in this chapter. This may be through a combination of on-site parking spaces, shared parking and parking credits. The applicant shall not receive more parking credits than the use requires. A Minor Variance shall not be permitted to reduce the number of required parking spaces.
7.
Nontransferable. The parking credits shall not satisfy the parking requirements for any other use and shall not be transferred to another property.
8.
Written Contract and Payments. Parking credits shall require a contract between the applicant and the City of El Monte. Payments for the parking credits shall be due annually at the time of business license application/renewal.
Time Periods. Parking credits shall be valid for one year. If the applicant has proceeded in good faith towards the implementation of the project, as determined by the Community Development Director, the applicant may request a 12-month extension. The extension shall be considered within thirty (30) days of the request. No further extensions shall be given and the number of parking credits shall return to the pool of public parking. If the property has been vacated for more than twelve (12) months, the application shall be null and void and the parking credits shall return to the pool of public parking.
C.
Car Sharing, Residential Uses.
1.
Applicability. This subsection shall only apply to residential uses permitted in the zoning districts and specific plan areas identified in Table 17.70-8.
2.
Applications. Car sharing shall require the approval of a Minor Use Permit.
3.
Land Uses and Properties. Car sharing may be available for one residential project with a minimum of twenty (20) dwelling units. In addition, it may be available for adjacent residential projects that have a combined twenty-five (25) or more dwelling units.
4.
Compliance with Parking Requirements. Each car sharing vehicle shall have its own dedicated parking space. Car sharing vehicles shall count as required parking at a ratio of one car sharing space to five (5) standard spaces. Table 17.70-8 prescribes the maximum reductions from the required parking. Car sharing parking spaces shall also meet the requirements outlined in Table 17.70-9.
5.
Calculating Spaces. Car sharing spaces shall not be included in the reductions outlined in Table 17.70-8. For example, if a project requires one hundred (100) parking spaces and is located in the Multiuse zoning district, the maximum percent reduction applied would be twenty (20) percent and the number of spaces required may be reduced to eighty (80) spaces. The car sharing calculation would be based on the 1:5 ratio for the twenty (20) spaces. Therefore, a minimum of four (4) of the eighty (80) spaces would need to be car sharing spaces.
Table 17.70-8 Maximum Parking Reduction for Car Sharing
| Zoning District or specifc plan Area | Percent Reduction |
|---|---|
| Downtown Specifc Plan—Monte Vista subarea | 30% |
| Downtown Specifc Plan—All other subareas | 40% |
| Gateway specifc plan | 40% |
| All other non-residential zoning districts | 20% |
6.
Operations. Car sharing vehicles shall be administered by a car sharing company/organization and shall be accessed directly by users without any assistance or supervision by company personnel.
7.
Annual Reporting. Verification of continued service shall be submitted to the Planning Division by January 1[st ] of each year.
End of Service. In the event that the car sharing service ends, the property owner and/or the property management company shall notify the Community Development Director within thirty (30) days, with a report identifying the deficiency in parking spaces as a result of the program ending, and the plans to bring the use into compliance with parking requirements. Options to bring the property into compliance include the following:
a.
Entering into a contract with another comparable car sharing service;
b.
Securing parking credits (for projects within the Downtown Specific Plan);
c.
Constructing additional parking spaces on-site or off-site; and
d.
Demonstrate compliance in some other manner.
9.
Additional Findings. In addition to the required findings outlined in Section 17.123.030 (Conditional and Minor Use Permit— Necessary Findings) of this title, the following finding shall be made:
a.
The adequacy of the proposed car sharing will equal or exceed the level that would have been expected had the minimum parking requirements outlined in Table 17.70-4 been met.
D.
Shared Parking.
1.
Applicability. This subsection shall apply to all nonresidential districts.
2.
Applications. Shared parking shall require the approval of a Director Level Zoning Clearance.
3.
Properties.
a.
Same Property. May be two (2) or more uses on the same property.
b.
Separate Properties. Uses and properties may be separated a maximum of two thousand (2,000) feet walking distance. This may be exceeded if there is a plan for shuttle services or other accommodation to move between the use and parking, including a demonstrated commitment to continue such accommodations indefinitely.
Parking Spaces.
a.
Underutilized. A minimum twenty (20) percent of the parking for one or more use is unoccupied during the proposed shared parking period.
b.
Analysis. The applicant shall submit a parking analysis using peer-reviewed methodologies developed by an acknowledged professional planning or engineering association[[2]] sufficient to determine the parking is underutilized and can be reasonably shared between the uses to fulfill parking requirements.
5.
Decisions.
a.
The Director shall approve the request if the application fully complies with this subsection.
b.
The Director may approve or deny the request if the application does not fully comply with subsections 3. or 4. above.
6.
Conditions of Approval.
a.
Parking Agreement. If the application includes separate properties, a shared parking agreement shall be recorded against all the properties.
b.
Annual Reporting. Verification of continued service shall be submitted to the Planning Division by January 1[st ] of each year.
E.
Transitional Uses.
1.
Minor Reduction. Transitional uses are permitted a twenty-five (25) percent parking reduction over what the required number of spaces for the transitional use would be if located in the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district.
2.
Major Reduction. A twenty-six (26) to fifty (50) percent reduction may be approved by the Planning Commission or Zoning Review Committee if substantiated by a parking analysis using peer reviewed methodologies developed by an acknowledged professional planning or engineering association[15 ] . Options for allowing this reduction may include, but are not limited to, tandem parking, shared off-site parking, placing limits on the transitional use to reduce impacts (e.g. hours of operation, maximum occupancy, etc.) and partially demolishing the existing building.
F.
Transit Oriented. Minimum parking requirements shall not be required for residential, commercial or other development project if the project is located within ½-mile of a Major Transit Stop, as defined in Section 21155 of the California Public Resources Code, and in accordance with Section 65863.2 of the California Government Code. However, this reduction shall not apply to disabled parking requirements, electric vehicle charging space/station requirement and projects subject to Downtown Parking Credits.
G.
Other Reductions or Adjustments. Table 17.70-9 lists additional parking reductions and adjustments. A Minor Variance shall not be required to reduce the number of parking spaces.
Table 17.70-9 Parking Reductions and Adjustments
| Category | Reduction Amount | Necessary Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Afordable housing | Up to 50% of the required spaces for moderate, lower and very low afordable housing may be uncovered. |
Design Review Process |
| Attendant or valet parking | Up to 50% of the required spaces for nonresidential uses may be provided as attendant or valet parking. |
Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit |
| Bicycle parking16 | 1 space may be converted to bicycle parking for an existing residential or nonresidential development. |
Director Level Zoning Clearance |
| Disabled parking16 | 2 spaces may be converted to accommodate disabled parking or access for disabled parking. |
|
| Landscaping16 | 5% of spaces or 1 space, whichever is greater, may be voluntarily converted to landscaping to better meet the minimum landscaping requirements of this title. |
|
| Refuse storage16 | 2 spaces may be converted to accommodate refuse storage facility requirements in this title. |
|
| Senior housing | Up to 50% of the required spaces may be uncovered. |
Design Review Process |
| Tandem parking | Up to 50% of the required spaces for multiple-family projects with 3 or more units may be provided as tandem parking, provided the spaces tandem to each other are for the same unit. |
|
| Vertical mixed-use development | Parking requirements for nonresidential uses may be reduced by 15%. |
16 For existing projects constructed prior to January 1, 2022.
(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)
Footnotes:
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Examples of professional planning associations include the Urban Land Institute, National Parking Association and International Council of Shopping Centers.
17.70.080 - Parking lots, spaces and driveways development and design standards. ¶
modified
A.
Access and Safety. All on-site parking facilities shall be designed so as to provide safe and reasonable maneuverability for vehicles within the parking area and enable a vehicle entering the parking area to move from one location to any other location within the parking area without entering a public street.
B.
Drainage. Drainage facilities shall be provided in all public parking areas capable of handling and maintaining the drainage requirements of the subject property and surrounding properties. Drainage facilities shall be designed to dispose of all surface water consistent with Regional Water Quality Control Board standards. Surface water from parking lots shall not drain over sidewalks or adjacent parcels.
C.
Lighting, Nonresidential Uses. Lighting for parking lots shall be a minimum one foot candlepower across eighty-five (85) percent or more of the lot. Lighting shall not exceed one foot candlepower on any adjacent property zoned residential. Refer to Section 17.60.050 (General Development Standards—Outdoor Lighting) of this title for additional requirements.
D.
Additional Parking Standards. Refer to Table 17.70-10 for additional parking lot and parking space standards:
Table 17.70-10—Parking Standards
| Parking Space Degrees | Minimum Parking Stall Dimensions | Minimum Aisle Widths |
|---|---|---|
| 90 degrees parking | 8.5 ft. wide by 18 ft. deep | 25 ft. |
| 9 ft. wide by 18 ft. deep | 24 ft. | |
| 9.5 ft. wide by 18 ft. deep | 23 ft. | |
| 60 degrees parking | 20 ft. deep | 18 ft. |
| 45 degrees parking | 19 ft. deep | 14 ft. |
| 30 degrees parking | 16 ft. deep | 12 ft. |
| Parallel parking | 8 ft. wide by 24 ft. deep | — |
| Graphics | Refer to Figure 17.70-1 for information in a | graphics form |
| Parking Lots and Structures | Within the MMU, UMU & SP-4 | Other Zones |
| General location | Should be located behind buildings and away from the street |
No limitation |
| Minimum landscape screening from streets |
Parking lots and structures: 10 ft. along major or secondary arterials (see General Plan Figure C-4); 5 ft. for all other streets |
Parking lots: 5 ft. Parking structures: minimum setback for buildings |
| Podium/tuck-under parking | Spaces shall not face a street | Spaces should not face a street |
| Directional arrows | Arrows shall be included in parking lots greater than 5,000 sq. ft. in area | |
| End aisle | Aisles shall extend an additional 2 ft. beyond the last space | |
| Adjacent to residential zoning districts or uses |
Shall be separated by a minimum 6 ft. high solid masonry wall, which shall be reduced to 4 ft. for a depth equal to the required front yard setback for the abutting residential zoning districts |
|
| --- | --- | |
| Maximum slopes | Vehicular parking and maneuvering areas: 5% Ramps <65 ft. long: 16% with the frst and last 10 ft. not exceeding 8% Ramps ≥65 ft. long: 12% with the frst and last 8 ft. not exceeding 6% |
|
| Parking Spaces | Standard | |
| Adjacent to a wall | Space widths shall be increased by 2 ft. | |
| Concrete wheel stops | Stops shall be installed where parking spaces abut walls or buildings | |
| Landscape overhang | Space depth may be reduced by 2 ft. if it abuts a 5 ft. wide planter or another curbed walkway or platform |
|
| Other overhangs and encroachments | No vehicle shall overhang a public right-of-way or encroach into any public or private easement utilized for ingress or egress |
|
| Striping | All spaces shall be double striped | |
| Enclosed Spaces | ||
| Enclosed parking (garage) | A 2-car garage shall have minimum interior dimensions of 20 ft. by 20 ft. (10 wide by 20 ft. deep for each space). Garages constructed prior to January 1, 2022 may have reduced dimensions, provided it can accommodate the parking of 2 compact vehicles. |
|
| Garage visibility | For projects with more than 1 unit on a lot, the garage for the unit closest to the public street should not face or open onto a public street |
|
| Garage clearance | The clearance shall be a minimum 7 ft. at the garage entrance and 4.5 ft. for the frst 4 ft. of the vehicle |
|
| Carports | Carports shall not be permitted for residential uses | |
| Access triangle in front of garage entrance |
Refer to Figure 17.70-2 for information in a graphics form for required parking spaces |
|
| Other overhangs and encroachments | No vehicle shall overhang a public right-of-way or encroach into any public or private easement utilized for ingress or egress |
|
| Striping | All spaces shall be double striped | |
| Enclosed Spaces | ||
| Enclosed parking (garage) | A 2-car garage shall have minimum interior dimensions of 20 ft. by 20 ft. (10 wide by 20 ft. deep for each space). Garages constructed prior to January 1, 2022 may have reduced dimensions, provided it can accommodate the parking of 2 compact vehicles. |
|
| Garage visibility | For projects with more than 1 unit on a lot, the garage for the unit closest to the public street should not face or open onto a public street |
|
| Garage clearance | The clearance shall be a minimum 7 ft. at the garage entrance and 4.5 ft. for the frst 4 ft. of the vehicle |
|
| Carports | Carports shall not be permitted for residential uses | |
| Access triangle in front of garage entrance |
Refer to Figure 17.70-2 for information in a graphics form for required parking spaces |
|
| Driveways17 | ||
| Nonresidential and mixed-use projects— | ||
| Approach width | •Minimum 30 ft. along major and secondary arterials •Minimum 25 ft. along other streets |
|
| --- | --- | |
| Driveway width | •Two-way driveway: 20 ft. •One-way driveway: 14 ft. |
|
| Residential projects— | ||
| Maximum number | •1 or 2 dwellings: 1 driveway, although a second driveway may be served by an alley. See below for circular driveway requirements •3 to 9 dwellings: All eforts shall be made for units to share a single driveway. However, the Review Authority may approve additional driveway to improve circulation and safety •10 or more dwellings: Per the Review Authority |
|
| Approach and driveway width | Minimum— •1 dwelling: 10 ft. minimum •2 to 4 dwellings: 12 ft. minimum •5 or more dwellings: 15 ft. minimum Maximum— •20 feet in the front yard and street side yard |
|
| Paved areas | •The paved area of the front yard and required street side yard, including driveways and walkways, shall not exceed 40% •Vehicle parking shall be limited to approved paved areas; no parking shall occur on landscaped areas |
|
| Circular driveways | •Property shall be zoned R-1 with a minimum street frontage of 70 ft. •There shall be no more than 2 dwellings on the property •Both openings shall serve the same driveway, with the secondary driveway 10 ft. in width •The space between driveways shall be a minimum 24 ft. at the street property line. •The portion of the connecting driveway parallel to the street property line shall be setback a minimum 15 ft. •Refer to Figure 17.70-3 for information in a graphics form |
|
| Other Requirements | ||
| Right-of-way encroachment | No vehicles shall be parked on, or extend over, any public sidewalk or parkway right-of-way |
|
| Visibility | Driveways shall be constructed and maintained so that any vehicle entering or leaving the parking area shall be clearly visible at a distance of not less than 10 ft. to an approaching pedestrian |
| Parking Space Degrees | Minimum Parking Stall Dimensions | Minimum Aisle Widths |
|---|---|---|
| Paving materials | •All parking lots and driveways shall be surfaced with asphaltic concrete with a minimum thickness of 3 inches over an aggregate base of 6 inches or Portland Cement concrete with a minimum thickness of 5 inches over an aggregate base of 3 inches •The Public Works Director may require additional materials based on the probable vehicular trafc and the soils report •For multiple-family projects, permeable paving or turf grids may be used for low trafc or infrequent use areas, subject to the approval of a Director Level Zoning Clearance. |
|
| Other | No vehicle, other than a vehicle emerging from a single-family dwelling site, shall have to back into any public street |
Notes:
17 Los Angeles County Fire Department may require additional driveway widths.
Figure 17.70-1—Parking Space Degrees
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Figure 17.70-2—Access Triangle in Front of Garage Entrance
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Figure 17.70-3—Circular Driveway
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(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)
17.70.090 - Electric vehicle charging spaces/stations. ¶
modified
A.
Residential Thresholds. Residential Construction (minimum Level 1). The following thresholds shall apply:
1.
Single-Family or Multiple-Family Residential Construction. Any new enclosed parking spaces shall be EV-capable, pre-equipped for electric vehicle (EV) charging units.
2.
Multiple-Family Residential Construction with Ten (10) or More Units. Provide electrical charging stations at a rate of fifteen (15) percent of the required guest parking spaces, or two (2) spaces, whichever is greater.
B.
Nonresidential Thresholds. Nonresidential Construction (minimum Level 1 for office uses; minimum Level 2 for all other uses). The following thresholds shall apply:
1.
New Projects. Shall comply with EV charging space requirements based on the number of parking spaces required for the new project.
2.
Building Expansions. Shall comply with EV charging space requirements based on the number of new parking spaces required for the building expansion.
3.
Existing Parking Lots. Shall comply with EV charging space requirements if the entire parking lot is being reconstructed based on the total number of parking spaces. If only a portion of the parking lot is being reconstructed, the EV charging space requirements shall be based only on the number of spaces being reconstructed. EV charging spaces shall not be required if the parking lot is only being resurfaced (i.e. slurry seal or seal coat) and/or being restriped.
C.
Number of Spaces. Table 17.70-11 prescribes the required number of capable and installed EV charging spaces and stations. For projects with ten (10) or more parking spaces, a conversion rate of two (2) Level 1 or 2 equipment stations for each Level 3 equipment stations may apply:
Table 17.70-11—Required Electric Vehicle (EV) Spaces
| Number of Parking Spaces | Number of Required Capable EV Charging Spaces |
Number of Required Installed EV Charging Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 10 | 0 | 50% of the required capable EV charging |
| 10 to 25 | 4 | spaces shall be installed EV charging stations (EVCS) with EV supply |
| 26 to 50 | 8 | equipment (EVSE). |
| 51 to 75 | 14 | For example, if a project requires 80 parking spaces, then 18 capable EV |
| 76 to 100 | 18 | |
| Number of Parking Spaces | Number of Required Capable EV Charging Spaces |
Number of Required Installed EV Charging Stations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 101 to 150 | 26 | charging spaces |
| 151 to 200 | 36 | shall be required. Of those 18 spaces, 9 shall be installed EVCS with EVSE. |
| Greater than 200 | 20% of the total |
D.
CALGreen Standards. When the requirements of this section differ from those of the California Green Building Standards Code, the stricter of the two (2) shall apply.
(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)
17.70.100 - Bicycle parking. ¶
modified
A.
Thresholds. The following thresholds shall apply:
1.
New Projects. Shall comply with short-term and long-term bicycle parking space requirements.
2.
Building Expansions. Shall comply with short-term and long-term bicycle parking space requirements based on the added building square footage or added number of vehicular parking spaces, whichever is greater.
3.
Tenant Improvements. Shall comply with long-term bicycle parking space requirements if more than fifty (50) percent of the interior walls are being demolished.
4.
Existing Parking Lots. Shall comply with short-term bicycle parking space requirements if the entire parking lot is being reconstructed. If only a portion of the parking lot is being reconstructed, the bicycle parking space requirements shall be based on the number of spaces reconstructed. Bicycle parking spaces shall not be required if the parking lot is only being resurfaced (i.e. slurry seal or coat) and/or being restriped.
5.
Condition of Approval. Short-term bicycle parking space requirements may be added as a condition of approval by any review authority.
B.
Short-term Bicycle Parking. Shall be conveniently located and within two hundred (200) feet of all main building entrances for nonresidential uses.
C.
Long-term Bicycle Parking. Shall be conveniently located from the street and shall meet one of the following:
1.
Covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles;
2.
Lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks; or
3.
Lockable, permanently anchored bicycle lockers.
D.
Number of Spaces. Table 17.70-12 prescribes the required number of bicycle parking spaces:
Table 17.70-12—Required Bicycle Parking
| Land Use | Short-term Spaces | Long-term Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Uses— | ||
| Less than 5 units | None | None |
| 5 or more new units | 1 space per 5 units with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 spaces; not required if units have individual garages |
1 space per 10 units with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 spaces; not required if units have individual garages |
| School & educational facility— | ||
| College or university | 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. of GFA | 1 space per 25,000 sq. ft. of GFA with a minimum of 2 spaces |
| Dormitory or student housing | 1 space per 10 residents with a minimum of 2 spaces |
1 space per 4 residents with a minimum of 2 spaces |
| All other schools & educational facilities | Per the California Green Building Standards Code |
Per the California Green Building Standards Code |
| Other nonresidential uses— | ||
| Industrial & transportation | Per the California Green Building Standards Code |
Per the California Green Building Stdd Cd |
| Ofce uses | 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft. of GFA | anars oe |
| All other nonresidential | 8% of the required vehicle parking spaces with a minimum of 2 spaces |
5% of the required vehicle parking spaces with a minimum of 2 spaces |
E.
Showers and Changing Rooms for New Office Construction:
1.
Less than thirty thousand (30,000) square feet (single building or complex): None.
Thirty thousand (30,000) square feet to one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet (single building or complex): One.
3.
Greater than one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet (single building or complex): Two (2).
F.
CALGreen Standards. When the requirements of this section differ from those of the California Green Building Standards Code, the stricter of the two (2) shall apply.
(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)
17.70.110 - Recreational vehicles (RVs) and other vehicle storage. ¶
modified
A.
Recreational Vehicles (RVs).
1.
Single-Family Residential Uses.
a.
Definition. Recreational vehicles include, but are not limited to, motor homes, boats, dune buggies, campers, camper buses and RV trailers.
b.
Location. The recreational vehicle shall be located on an approved paved area within the interior side yard or rear yard. It shall be prohibited within the front yard and street side yard. In addition, it shall not extend over any public sidewalk or public right-of-way.
c.
Quantity. A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked on each property.
d.
Registration. The recreational vehicle shall have a valid registration and be registered at the location where it is stored or parked. In addition, it shall be in operable condition.
e.
Screening. The recreational vehicle shall be screened from public view by existing structures or solid walls or fences with a minimum height of six (6) feet.
f.
Other. The recreational vehicle shall not be used for dwelling purposes and the connection of utilities, water, except for temporary maintenance purposes, are strictly prohibited.
Other Residential Uses. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection A. above, a recreational vehicle shall not occupy or block access to required parking or required open space.
3.
Mixed-Use Projects and Nonresidential Uses. The parking of recreational vehicles shall be prohibited, except as permitted for approved vehicle related uses.
B.
Other Vehicles.
1.
Residential Uses.
a.
Permitted. Other passenger vehicles up to ten thousand (10,000) pounds (up to Class 2) and construction-related vehicles and equipment (for a maximum of forty-eight (48) hours or through a valid building permit in effect for construction).
b.
Inoperable Vehicles. Any such vehicle must be parked within a fully enclosed garage. However, a single-family residential property may also park one additional inoperable vehicle within the interior side yard or rear yard, provided it is screened from public view by existing structures or solid walls or fences with a minimum height of six (6) feet. It shall be prohibited within the front yard and street side yard.
c.
Prohibited. The parking of all other vehicles and equipment shall be prohibited, except as permitted for approved vehicle related uses.
2.
Mixed-Use and Nonresidential Uses.
a.
Permitted. Passenger vehicles up to fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds (up to Class 4) and construction-related vehicles and equipment (for a maximum of forty-eight (48) hours or through a valid building permit in effect for construction).
b.
Prohibited. The parking of all other vehicles and equipment shall be prohibited, except as permitted for approved vehicle related uses.
(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)