Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 4-3 Automobile, Motorcycle, Handicap, and Bicycle Off-Street Parking…

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 00-04, § 4, adopted April 25, 2000, has been treated by the editor as repealing former ch. 4-3, §§ 4-3-1—4-3-5, 4-3-7—4-3-9, and adding a new ch. 4-3 to read as herein set out. Former ch. 4-3 pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from the Code of 1976, §§ V.E-403.1—V.E-403.8; Ord. No. 92-3, adopted April 14, 1992; Ord. No. 94-7, adopted June 14, 1994; Ord. No. 95-4, adopted May 9, 1995; Ord. No. 96-18, adopted December 10, 1996; Ord. No. 97-06, adopted May 13, 1997; and Ord. No. 98-08, adopted July 14, 1998.

Where the application of these schedules results in a fractional space, the fraction shall be rounded to the next higher whole number for the total number of required vehicle and bicycle parking spaces for the site.

(Ord. No. 00-04, § 4, 4-25-00; Ord. No. 01-02, § 4, 2-27-01; Ord. No. 25-20, § 2(Exh. A), 7-8-25)

A. Increase in requirement. The number of parking spaces required by these schedules may be increased by the approval authority if it can be demonstrated through a parking study that the proposed use would have a parking demand in excess of the requirements given in this ordinance. The Director of Community Development can require a parking study to be provided when, in the opinion of the Director or approval authority, an increase in the number of parking spaces may be warranted.

B. Decrease in requirement. A decrease in the number of parking spaces required by these schedules may be granted either under the circumstances identified in administrative relief (Chapter 2-2 and Section 4-6-3) or by approval of a variance (Chapter 2-37 and Section 4-6-1).

(Ord. No. 00-04, § 4, 4-25-00; Ord. No. 01-02, § 4, 2-27-01)

A. Minimum requirements. The automobile parking matrix in Section 4-3-4 on the following pages contains the minimum automobile off-street parking requirements for uses in Irvine.

B. Uses not listed. Parking requirements for uses not listed in the Parking Code shall be reviewed by staff and approved by the approval authority, at the Commission or City Council level. Uses not specified in the Code shall be compared to a similar use or uses within the Code that could satisfy the minimum parking demand. When there is no similar use in the matrix, a parking study shall be submitted which provides justification, and data supporting the proposed minimum-parking requirement.

C. Mixed-use parking analysis. Mixed-use sites provide a combination of uses on site which have physical and functional integration of land uses through the use of a central theme and project components such as pedestrian connections. Commercial retail centers are considered mixed-use sites. Parking shall be provided for the uses on the site according to the automobile parking matrix (regional, community and neighborhood commercial centers).

D. Multi-use parking analysis. Multi-use sites provide a combination of uses on one site which lack physical and functional integration due to alternate hours of operation, large scale and/or low density. Parking shall be provided for each of the uses on the site according to the automobile parking matrix. Commercial retail centers are typically not considered multi-use sites.

(Ord. No. 00-04, § 4, 4-25-00; Ord. No. 01-02, § 4, 2-27-01)

The following is a list of the uses that are found in the automobile parking matrix:

RESIDENTIAL USES

1. Single-family detached.

2. Attached development, ownership.

3. Boarding house.

4. Attached development, rental, and low and moderate-income ownership.

5. Senior housing, congregate care.

6. Mobile home park.

7. Model home sales complex.

8. Single room occupancy (SRO) units.

9. Supportive housing — Large or small.

10. Transitional housing — Large or small.

COMMERCIAL CENTERS

11. Regional commercial center.

12. Community commercial center.

13. Neighborhood commercial center.

14. Vehicle related commercial and commercial recreation uses.

COMMERCIAL, RETAIL AND SERVICE USES LOCATED INDEPENDENTLY

15. Vehicle repair.

16. Vehicle sales.

17. Gas station.

18. Car wash.

19. Barbershop or beauty salon.

20. Financial institution (w/out drive-thru).

21. Hotel/motel.

22. Lumberyard, retail nursery.

23. Massage establishment

24. Restaurant.

25. Fast food restaurant (with or without a drive-thru).

26. Retail general.

27. Retail-home improvement related.

28. Domestic animal care facility.

EDUCATIONAL USES

29. Elementary and junior high schools.

30. Senior high school.

31. College.

32. School, commercial.

HEALTH CARE USES

33. Convalescent and nursing homes.

34. Hospitals.

35. Medical/dental offices and veterinary hospitals.

36. Alternative health care provider.

OFFICE AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT USES

37. Office.

38. Research and development.

INDUSTRIAL USES

39. Manufacturing.

40. Warehouses and logistics uses.

COMMERCIAL RECREATION USES

41. Arcade, games.

42. Bowling alley, billiard hall.

43. Stable, commercial.

44. Driving range (golf).

45. Golf course (regulation).

46. Miniature golf.

47. Sport stadium.

48. Skating facility, roller and ice.

49. Athletic court facilities.

50. Cinemas.

MISCELLANEOUS USES

51. Auditoriums and other places of public assembly.

52. Places of worship.

53. Child care center, preschool, nursery school.

54. Utility building and facility.

55. Health club.

56. Library.

57. Annual agricultural sales.

58. Emergency shelters.

PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

59. Private park less than one acre.

60. Private and public neighborhood park equal to or greater than one acre.

61. Community park.

62. Major facilities.

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Athletic fields.

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Public community center.

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Olympic pool.

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Junior Olympic pool.

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Private pool.

Automobile Parking Matrix

(Ord. No. 00-04, § 4, 4-25-00; Ord. No. 01-02, § 4, 2-27-01; Ord. No. 03-02, § 4, 1-14-03; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 06-04, § 3, 3-14-06; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 10-07, § 9 (Exh. I), 7-27-10; Ord. No. 12-09, § 3(Exh. A), 5-22-12; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-05, Exh. A, 4-24-18; Ord. No. 19-11, Exh. A, 8-13-19; Ord. No. 21-06, Exh. A, 6-8-21; Ord. No. 24-19, § 2(Exh. A), 11-26-24; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 25-22, § 4, 9-9-25)

Motorcycle parking areas may be provided for all uses, except residential, at the following rate:

A. Uses with more than 25 automobile parking spaces may provide one designated area for use by motorcycles.

B. Uses with more than 100 automobile parking spaces may provide motorcycle parking areas at the rate of one motorcycle parking area for every 100 automobile parking spaces provided.

C. Motorcycle parking areas suggested by this ordinance shall count toward fulfilling automobile parking requirements.

(Ord. No. 00-04, § 4, 4-25-00; Ord. No. 01-02, § 4, 2-27-01; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05)

All parking areas shall comply with State Title 24, as revised to conform to the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicap parking spaces required by State Title 24 shall count toward fulfilling automobile parking requirements.

(Ord. No. 00-04, § 4, 4-25-00; Ord. No. 01-02, § 4, 2-27-01)

Bicycle parking requirements shall comply with California Green Building Standards Code and the provisions set forth below, whichever is more restrictive. See Municipal Code Title 5 Planning, Division 9 - Building Regulations, Chapter 1 - Adoption of Building and Fire Code, Section 5-9-101 - Adoption of Building Code.

A. For multi-family residential uses, the minimum bicycle parking requirements below shall apply:

1. Short-Term Bicycle Parking: Provide permanently anchored ring-and-post or inverted-U bicycle racks within 100 feet of the visitor's entrance, readily visible to passers-by, for five percent of visitor automobile parking capacity with a minimum of one two-bike capacity rack.

2. Long-Term Bicycle Parking: Provide at least one on-site bicycle space per every six dwelling units. Acceptable parking facilities may include covered, lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks, lockable bike rooms with permanently anchored racks; and/or lockable permanently anchored bike lockers.

B. Replacement parking (existing commercial centers only): Subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development, existing required automobile parking spaces may be replaced by bicycle parking at a ratio of one automobile parking space for every eight short-term bicycle parking spaces for a maximum of five percent of the total number of required off-street automobile parking spaces.

1. All bicycle parking spaces within auto parking facilities shall consist of permanently anchored ring-and-post and/or inverted-U bicycle racks.

2. All bicycle parking facilities within automobile parking facilities shall be protected from damage by a physical barrier such as curbs, wheel stops, poles, bollards, or other similar features capable of preventing automobiles from entering the bicycle facility.

3. The applicant shall submit a parking space conversion plan and a written request detailing the location and number of existing vehicular parking spaces to be converted to bicycle parking spaces to the Director of Community Development. The plan shall depict the entire on-site parking area, clearly identifying the vehicle parking spaces to be converted to bicycle parking spaces, and shall confirm that no required handicap (accessible) parking spaces will be lost. The plans shall also include an updated parking summary for the site. City staff shall determine if there are appropriate parking redesign options or if a request for administrative relief from vehicular parking standards is required.

C. Minimum specifications for required bicycle parking:

1. All bicycle parking facilities shall be dedicated for the exclusive use of bicycle parking.

2. Bicycle parking facilities shall be securely anchored so they cannot be easily removed and shall be of sufficient strength and design to resist vandalism and theft.

3. Bicycle parking facilities shall be in highly visible well-lighted areas. In order to maximize security, whenever possible short-term bicycle parking facilities shall be located in areas highly visible from the street and from the interior of the building they serve (i.e. placed adjacent to windows).

4. The location and design of required bicycle parking shall be of a quality, character and color that harmonize with adjoining land uses. Required bicycle parking shall be incorporated whenever possible into building design or street furniture.

5. Where bicycle parking is required, the following featured amenities shall also be provided: bicycle repair stands, self-service bicycle pumps, and quick fix tools.

6. Prohibited bicycle parking style racks: Wave, Schoolyard, Coathanger, Wheelwell, Bollard, Spiral, and Swing-Arm Secured.

(Ord. No. 00-04, § 4, 4-25-00; Ord. No. 01-02, § 4, 2-27-01; Ord. No. 11-08, § 3(Exh. A), 8-23-11; Ord. No. 24-07, § 3(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 25-20, § 2(Exh. A), 7-8-25)