Chapter 10.30 — Off-Street Parking and Loading
La Puente Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · La Puente
10.30.010 Purpose. ¶
This Chapter establishes standards for the design, use, and maintenance of all off-street parking and loading facilities. The standards are intended to ensure that off-street parking and loading facilities located in any zone meet the parking needs of associated land uses, and to ensure that off-street parking and loading facilities are designed in a manner that protects public safety by reducing wind, dust, heat, noise, and glare, and adds positive aesthetic qualities to all developments. (Ord. 935 § 3, 2015)
10.30.020 Applicability. ¶
Every structure that is erected or enlarged, or any new use established within an existing structure, and every use that does not involve a structure shall be provided with permanently maintained off-street parking and loading facilities as set forth in this Chapter. (Ord. 935 § 3, 2015)
10.30.030 Permit Requirements. ¶
A. New Parking Facilities. The design of new parking facilities not otherwise exempt from the requirements of this Chapter shall be reviewed in conjunction with the Building Permit and any other land use or development permit required for the project. A site plan shall be submitted to the Director in conjunction with the required permit(s) and shall include sufficient detail to determine compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
B. Modification of Existing Parking Facilities. Modification or improvement to an existing parking facility which changes the parking space layout, configuration, number of stalls, or landscaping shall require Director review and approval. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.040 Exemptions. ¶
The following parking facility improvements shall be considered minor in nature in that the number or configuration of parking stalls is not altered. Such improvements shall be exempt from permit requirements.
A. Resurfacing, slurry coating, and restriping of a parking area with identical delineation of parking spaces.
B. Repair or replacement of damaged planters and curbs in the same location. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.050 Nonconforming Parking for Detached Single-family Dwellings. ¶
When a residential lot has less than the required covered parking for a single-family dwelling that was originally legally constructed pursuant to this Zoning Code, such parking shall be deemed to comply with the minimum required parking. (Ord. 935 § 3, 2015)
10.30.060 Off-Street Parking Space Requirements. ¶
A. Facilities Required by Type of Use. Table 3-3 establishes the spaces and facilities required for off-street parking for the uses specified. These standards shall apply at the time a new structure is erected or placed on the ground, when an existing structure is altered or enlarged, when a new land use is established, and/or when a use is intensified by the addition of floor space or seating capacity, unless otherwise specified in this Chapter.
B. Uses Not Listed. Where the parking requirements for a use are not specifically listed in Table 3-3, the parking requirements for such a use shall be determined by the Director. Such determination shall be based upon the requirements for the most comparable and/or similar use. Such determinations shall be documented in writing and shall be appealable pursuant to Chapter 10.114 (Appeals).
C. Rounding. When the computation of the required number of off-street parking spaces results in a fractional space, the number of required spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
D. Mixed Occupancies. In the case of mixed uses or occupancies in a structure and/or on a lot, the total number of off-street parking spaces shall be calculated for each use by applying the required parking standard for the principal use to each of the separate uses. Alternative parking may be provided pursuant to Section 10.30.110 (Shared Parking). E. Driveway Area not Counted. Any driveway area leading to a garage shall not be used to satisfy the off-street parking requirement for any required uncovered parking space.
F. Waiver or Modification for Public Utility Uses. The Director may waive and/or modify the off-street parking provisions, as set forth in this Chapter, for uses such as electrical power transformer stations, utility stations, and similar uses which have no employees working on the property, except employees required for periodic maintenance. Such decisions shall be documented in writing.
| TABLE 3-3 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS |
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| Land Use | Parking Spaces Required |
| TABLE 3-3 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS |
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| Land Use | Parking Spaces Required |
| Animal Care and Services/Clinics | |
| Animal Boarding/Kennels | 1 space per 400 sf |
| Animal Grooming/Retail Sales | 1 space per 250 sf |
| Animal Hospitals/Clinics | 1 space per 300 sf |
| Care Uses | |
| Adult Day Care - Small (6 or fewer) | Spaces required for dwelling unit only |
| Adult Day Care - Large (7 or more) | 2 spaces per site for drop-off and pick-up purposes (in addition to any spaces required for the dwelling unit) |
| Child Day Care - Small (6 or fewer) | Spaces required for dwelling unit only |
| Child Day Care - Large (7 to 14) | 2 spaces per site for drop-off and pick-up purposes (in addition to any spaces required for the dwelling unit) |
| Day Care Center - General (15 or more) | 1 space per 5 children the facility is designed, plus 1 space for each vehicle used in the operation |
| Eating and Drinking Establishments | |
| Accessory Food Service | 1 space per each 3 seats or 1 per each 75 sf of public area, whichever is greater |
| Bars, Lounges, and Nightclubs | 1 space per each 4 persons based on allowed occupancy load or as required by Conditional Use Permit |
| Fast Food Restaurant | 1 space per 40 sf of gross structure area, plus 1 space per 100 sf of outdoor dining area |
| Sit-down Restaurant | 1 space per 100 sf of structure area, plus spaces as required for any outdoor dining area |
| --- | --- |
| Take-Out Service Restaurant | 1 space per 200 sf |
| Outdoor Dining - Accessory | For first 200 sf of dining area, no additional parking shall be required. For area over 200 sf, 1 space per 75 sf of dining area |
| Health/Fitness Facilities | |
| Small - 2,000 sf or less | 1 space per 150 sf |
| Large - Over 2,000 sf | 1 space per 200 sf |
| Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, Warehousing Uses | |
| Food Processing | 1 space per 2,000 sf |
| Industry | |
| Small - 5,000 sf or less | 1 space per 500 sf |
| Large - Over 5,000 sf | 1 space per 1,000 sf |
| Research and Development | 1 space per 500 sf |
| Warehousing and Storage | 1 space per 1,500 sf, plus 1 space per 350 sf for offices. Minimum of 10 spaces per use |
| Wholesaling | 1 space per 1,000 sf |
| Personal Services | |
| Nail Salons | 1 space per 100 sf |
| Personal Services, General | 1 space per 250 sf |
| Studio (dance, music, martial arts and similar) | 1 space per 250 sf |
| Recreation, Education, and Assembly Uses | |
| Banquet Facility | As required by Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit, based on parking study for use proposed |
| Commercial Recreation and Entertainment | As required by Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit, based on parking study for use proposed |
| Assembly, Public | 1 space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 25 sf used for assembly purposes, or as required by Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit. Additional parking for associated uses shall be provided as is required for that specific use. |
| Recycling Facilities | |
| Collection Facility - Large | 4 spaces minimum, but more may be required by the Director |
| Collection Facility - Small | 2 spaces minimum, but more may be required by the Director |
| Residential, Single-Unit Dwelling - Attached or Detached | |
| One to four bedrooms | 2 spaces in a garage |
| Five or more bedrooms | 2 spaces in a garage, plus one additional space that may be covered or uncovered but must be located outside of any required setback or driveway area, unless waived by the Director through the Site Plan and Design Review process (Chapter 10.94 Site Plan and Design Review). See also 10.30.080 (Parking in the RE, R-1, and R-2 Zones). |
| Residential, Multi-Unit Dwelling | |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | 1 space, either covered or uncovered |
| Bachelor unit | 1 space per unit in a garage, plus 0.5 guest spaces per unit (in a garage or open) |
| --- | --- |
| One to three bedroom unit | 2 spaces per unit in a garage, plus 0.5 guest spaces per unit (in a garage or open) |
| Four or more bedroom unit | 2 spaces per unit in a garage, plus 1 guest space per unit (in a garage or open) |
| Two-Unit Dwellings | 2 spaces in a garage per unit |
| Senior Housing | 1 space per unit; may be modified if demonstrated through a parking study that fewer spaces will meet anticipated need |
| Single-room Occupancy (SRO) Facilities | 1 space per room |
| Retail Trade Uses | |
| Appliances, Building Materials, Home Electronics, Furniture, Nurseries, and Similar Large Warehouse-type Retail Sales and Bulk Merchandise Facilities |
First 10,000 sf: 1 space per 300 sf, then for each additional 10,000 sf or portion thereof, 1 space per 500 sf In addition to the above, 1 space per 1,000 sf of outdoor merchandise areas |
| Food and Beverage Sales (for off-site consumption) | |
| As Primary use Accessory to service station | 1 space per 200 sf |
| Accessory to service station | 1 space per 500 sf of store space, in addition to spaces provided at the pumps, plus as required below for Service Stations |
| Retail Sales - General | 1 space per 250 sf |
| Multi-Tenant Shopping Centers(1) | 1 space per 300 sf |
| Schools, Private | |
| Elementary School | 2 spaces per classroom, plus loading area for buses and students |
| Junior or Middle School | 2 spaces per classroom, plus loading area for buses and students |
| High School | 7 spaces per classroom, plus loading area for buses and students |
| College or university | 3 spaces per 1,000 sf of classroom and assembly space, or as may otherwise be required by discretionary permit process |
| Trade or technical school | 1 space per employee, plus 1 space per student at maximum enrollment capacity |
| Service Uses - Business, Financial, Medical, and Professional | |
| Community Care Facilities | 1 space per 2 beds or residents for which the facility is designed, plus 1 space per vehicle associated with the facility |
| Financial Institutions and Related Services | 1 space per 250 sf |
| TABLE 3-3 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS |
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| Hospitals | 1 space per bed, plus 1 space per resident doctor and 1 space per employee |
| Laboratories (medical, dental, and similar) | 1 space per 500 sf |
| Offices - Business, General, Governmental | |
| Up to 50,000 sf 50,001 - or more | 1 space per 250 sf |
| 5,0001 - or more | 1 space per 350 sf |
| Offices - Medical and Dental | 1 space per 300 sf |
| Outpatient Surgery Facility | 1 space per 300 sf |
| Urgent Care Facilities | 1 space per 300 sf |
| --- | --- |
| Service Uses - General and Restricted | |
| Ambulance Services | 1 space per 500 sf, plus 1 space for each vehicle associated with the business |
| Business Support Services (Duplication, Computer Services, Postal Services, and the like) |
1 space per 250 sf |
| Catering Services | 1 space per 400 sf |
| Emergency Shelter | 1 space per employee, plus 1 space for every 10 residents for which the facility is designed, plus 1 space per vehicle associated with the facility |
| Maintenance and Repair Services - Small equipment and appliances (excluding Vehicle Repair) |
1 space per 500 sf |
| Personal Service - General (per definition in Article 9) | 1 space per 250 sf |
| Personal Service - Restricted (per definition in Article 9) | 1 space per 200 sf |
| Vehicle Rental, Sales, and Service Uses | |
| Vehicle/Equipment Rental and Sales | 1 space per 300 sf of gross floor area |
| Vehicle/Equipment Services | |
| Automobile Repair and Service Station | 1 space per 300 sf or 5 per service bay whichever is more; minimum of 4, plus any required for permitted ancillary uses |
| Automobile Washing - Full Service | 1 space per employee on largest shift, plus adequate stacking and drying area as determined by Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit |
| Automobile Washing - Self Service and Drive-through | 1 space, plus any additional spaces for use of facilities and equipment as determined by Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit |
| Service Station with Retail Sales (other than vehicle related) | 1 space per 200 sf of office/retail area, plus 2 per service bay, plus any required for other permitted ancillary uses (see Food and Beverage Sales above) |
| Visitor Accommodations | |
| Bed and Breakfast Inns | 1 space per guest room, plus 2 additional spaces |
| Hotels, Motels | 1 per guest room, plus additional parking for assembly, restaurant, and other on-site ancillary facilities as set forth in this table |
| Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses | |
| Communications Facilities | Determined by the Review Authority in conjunction with required Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit |
| Other Uses | |
| Caretaker Residence | 1 space per unit |
| Temporary Uses | As required by the Temporary Permit in compliance with Chapter 10.96 Temporary Use Permits |
| Note: 1. In any shopping center where an eating establishment (restaurant) occupies more than 50 percent of the total leasable area of the shopping center, parking shall be increased to a ratio of 1 space per 100 sf for any floor area dedicated to an eating establishment use. |
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G. Handicap Accessible Parking. Handicap accessible parking shall be provided pursuant to requirements of the Building Code. (Ord. 19-963 § 4, 2019; Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.070 Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions. ¶
A. Parking Spaces.
Uncovered. Each standard uncovered off-street parking space shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum length of 20 feet. Any parking stall abutting a block wall or structure shall have a minimum width of 12 feet. Any stall which abuts a landscape planter shall be permitted to have a minimum length of 18 feet, with two feet of overhang into the planter.
Covered. Each covered off-street parking space shall have minimum inside dimensions of 10 feet by 20 feet. All carports visible from the public right-of-way shall be totally enclosed on three sides.
Compact. Uncovered compact spaces shall have a width not less than eight feet wide and a length of not less than 17 feet. Covered compact spaces shall have a width not less than nine feet wide, and a length not less than 18 feet. Compact parking spaces shall comply with the requirements outlined in Section 10.30.120 (Compact and Tandem Parking).
Figure 3-7
Off-Street Parking Space Dimension Standards
TABLE 3-4
| Off-Street Parking Space Dimension Standards | Off-Street Parking Space Dimension Standards | Off-Street Parking Space Dimension Standards | Off-Street Parking Space Dimension Standards | Off-Street Parking Space Dimension Standards | Off-Street Parking Space Dimension Standards | Off-Street Parking Space Dimension Standards | Off-Street Parking Space Dimension Standards | Off-Street Parking Space Dimension Standards |
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| TABLE 3-4 | ||||||||
| REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS | ||||||||
| (A) Angle of Parking (Degree) |
(B) Width of Section (Feet) |
(C) Depth of Stall (Feet) |
(D) With of Aisle (Feet) |
(E) Length Stall Edge (Feet) |
(F) Width of Stall (Feet) |
(G) Length of Stall (Feet) |
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| One Way |
Two Way |
One Way |
Two Way |
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| TABLE 3-4 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
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| (A) Angle of Parking (Degree) |
(B) Width of Section (Feet) |
(C) Depth of Stall (Feet) |
(D) With of Aisle (Feet) |
(E) Length Stall Edge (Feet) |
(F) Width of Stall (Feet) |
(G) Length of Stall (Feet) |
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| One Way |
Two Way |
One Way |
Two Way |
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| 0 | 30' | 34' | 9' | 12' | 16' | 20' | 9' | 20' |
| 30° | 47' 6" | 51' 6" | 17' 8" | 12' | 16' | 18' | 9' | 20' |
| 45° | 55' | 59' | 20' 6" | 14' | 18' | 12' 8" | 9' | 20' |
| 60° | 63' 6" | 63' 6" | 21' 8" | 20' | 20' | 10' 6" | 9' | 20' |
| 90° | 65' | 65' | 20' | 25' | 25' | 9' | 9' | 20' |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Notes: 1. See Table 3-5 for other parking stall angles. 2. The minimum aisle width where no parking is provided shall be 20 feet. 3. See Table 3-6 for dimensions for herringbone parking patterns. 4. For stalls adjacent to a wall, the minimum stall width shall be 12 feet or a three-foot wide walkway between the wall and stall edge shall be provided. |
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TABLE 3-5
REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS
| TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
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| (A) Angle of Parking (Degree) |
(B) Width of Section (Feet) |
(C) Depth of Stall (Feet) |
(D) With of Aisle (Feet) |
(E) Length Stall Edge (Feet) |
(F) Width of Stall (Feet) |
(G) Length of Stall (Feet) |
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| One Way |
Two Way |
One Way |
Two Way |
TABLE 3-5
REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS
| TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
TABLE 3-5 REQUIRED DIMENSIONS FOR NON-STANDARD PARKING LANES AND STALLS |
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| (A) Angle of Parking (Degree) |
(B) Width of Section (Feet) |
(C) Depth of Stall (Feet) |
(D) With of Aisle (Feet) |
(E) Length Stall Edge (Feet) |
(F) Width of Stall (Feet) |
(G) Length of Stall (Feet) |
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| One Way |
Two Way |
One Way |
Two Way |
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| 35° | 49' 6" | 53' 6" | 18' 8" | 12' | 16' | 15' 7" | 9' | 20' |
| 40° | 53' 4" | 60' 2" | 19' 7" | 14' | 18' | 14' | 9' | 20' |
| 50° | 56' 2" | 60' | 21' 1" | 14' | 18' | 11' 7" | 9' | 20' |
| 55° | 58' | 63' 8" | 21' 5" | 15' | 17' | 11' | 9' | 20' |
| 65° | 63' 8" | 63' 8" | 21' 9" | 20' | 20' | 9' 9" | 9' | 20' |
| 70° | 63' 8" | 63' 8" | 21' 9" | 20' | 20' | 9' 6" | 9' | 20' |
| 75° | 66 '2" | 66' 2" | 21' 6" | 23' | 23' | 9' 3" | 9' | 20' |
| 80° | 67' 6" | 67' 6" | 21' 3" | 25' | 25' | 9' 1" | 9' | 20' |
| 85° | 67' 4" | 67' 4" | 20' 7" | 26' | 26' | 9' | 9' | 20' |
| 35° | 49' 6" | 53' 6" | 18' 8" | 16' | 16' | 15' 17" | 9' | 20' |
| 40° | 53' 4" | 60' 2" | 19' 7" | 18' | 18' | 14' | 9' | 20' |
Figure 3-8
Dimensions for 45° Herringbone Parking
| Dimensions for 45° Herringbone Parking | Dimensions for 45° Herringbone Parking | Dimensions for 45° Herringbone Parking |
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| TABLE 3-6 ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR 45° HERRINGBONE |
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| (H) Width of Section (Feet) |
(I) Depth of Stall (Feet) |
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| One Way | Two Way | |
| 52' 2" | 56' 2" | 17' 7" |
B. Driveway Dimensions. Minimum driveway dimensions shall be as set forth in Table 3-7 or as may otherwise be required by the Fire Department.
| required by the Fire Department. | ||
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| TABLE 3-7 DRIVEWAY WIDTH |
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| Use | Minimum Driveway Width |
Notes |
| TABLE 3-7 DRIVEWAY WIDTH |
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| Use | Minimum Driveway Width |
Notes |
| Residential - Multi-unit | For driveways serving parking lots with 10 or fewer vehicles, the driveway width may be reduced to 10 ft. |
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| One-way driveway | 12 ft. | |
| Two-way driveway | 20 ft. | Where the driveway is also used for maneuvering area for adjacent parking spaces, the minimum driveway width shall be 25 ft. |
| Residential - Single unit | 10 ft. | |
| Commercial and Industrial | For driveways serving parking lots with 10 or fewer vehicles, the driveway width may be reduced to 10 ft. |
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| One-way driveway | 12 ft. | |
| Two-way driveway | 24 ft. | Where the driveway is also used for maneuvering area for adjacent parking spaces, the minimum driveway width shall be 28 ft. |
| All Other Uses | ||
| One-way driveway | 12 ft. | |
| Two-way driveway | 24 ft. | |
(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.080 Parking in the R-E, R-1, and R-2 Zones. ¶
- A. Parking within Front Yard Area.
The parking of vehicles in any front yard area in the R-E, R-1, and R-2 zones is restricted to the driveway and any adjacent allowed paved area.
For properties with a two-car garage for which one additional paved parking space is required per Table 3-3 and that additional space is proposed to be located within the front yard area, the maximum width of the driveway with the one additional required parking space shall not exceed 27 feet within the front yard area, and the driveway apron shall not exceed a width of 20 feet. The additional parking space shall be located along the side of the driveway abutting the side lot line. Where insufficient width exists at this location, the additional parking space may be located on the opposite driveway side.
Where such parking arrangement causes the total paved area to exceed the limits of front yard hardscape coverage established in Section 10.32.100. (Landscape Requirements - Residential Development), the Director may administratively waive such hardscape limitation.
For properties with a two-car garage located in the rear of the property with no alley access, the required additional paved parking space shall be provided as a minimum nine-foot-wide by 20-foot-long parking space behind the required front yard setback, with the required maneuvering space provided. Where existing improvements do not allow for such configuration, the parking space may be established in the front yard adjacent to the existing driveway as described in subparagraph 2 above.
For properties with a two-car garage with alley access, the additional required paved parking space shall be a minimum nine-foot-wide by 20-foot-long space located adjacent to the existing garage. Any new curb cuts, driveways, or parking spaces shall be prohibited in the front yard.
B. Carports. In the R-E and R-1 zones, a carport shall not be counted as provided required parking. However, where a carport provides additional, non-required parking in the R-E and R-1 zones, such carport shall be permitted only within the rear one-third of the lot. On a corner lot, the carport shall be set back a minimum of 40 feet from any street-side lot line. (Ord. 935 §
10.30.090 Parking Lot Location. ¶
A. Residential Uses. Required parking facilities for residential uses as specified in this Chapter shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land with the use in which it is intended to serve, except where parking districts or community parking facilities have been established by ordinance or resolution of the Council.
- B. Non-Residential Uses. Required parking for non-residential uses shall be provided in one of the following ways:
On the same lot or parcel of land with the use in which it is intended to serve; or
By membership in a vehicle parking district; or
On a lot or parcel of land within 500 feet of the use, subject to the approval of the Director and provided that the distant lot can be accessed safely and conveniently by pedestrians and further provided that a covenant acceptable to the City Attorney specifically identifies and authorizes the parking use for the same period of time for which the land use is approved. Distance between the parking lot and the use being served shall be measured via a convenient and safe pedestrian route, as determined by the Director. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.100 Parking Lot and Structure Design Considerations. ¶
- A. Design Specifications. Parking lots shall be designed and constructed as indicated in Section 10.30.070
(Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions). Parking lot paving shall consist of a material approved by the City Engineer.
B. Screening from Public Right-of-way. Any parking area not separated by a fence or wall from any street, alley, or other public right-of-way shall be provided with a minimum five-foot-wide landscape buffer between the parking area and the street, alley, or other public right-of-way, as measured from the edge of the right-of-way to the parking area. Landscaping, other than trees, shall be designed and maintained to establish a screen of approximately 36 inches in height. Screening materials may include a combination of plant materials, earthen berms, raised planters, low walls, or other screening devices that meet the intent of this requirement, as approved by the Director.
C. Parking Lot Lighting. All parking lots shall be provided with outdoor lighting and safety lighting as approved by the Director.
Figure 3-9
Parking Lot Configurations
- D. Access and Circulation.
Parking spaces within a parking lot or structure shall be designed and located so that any required maneuvering into or out of the space will not interfere with vehicles entering or exiting the parking lot, and so that vehicles can enter an abutting street in a forward direction. The drive aisles shall be designed so that a vehicle is not required to enter a street to move from one drive aisle to another.
Vehicle circulation shall be designed to avoid conflicts with pedestrian circulation within the parking lot. Pedestrian ways shall be designed to provide the most direct and safest travel path from parking aisles and spaces to the uses being served. Internal pedestrian ways shall be distinguished from driving surfaces by such techniques as paving materials, raised curbs, and signage.
Within a parking structure, piers and pillars shall not encroach into parking stalls.
- E. Entrance and Exit Identification. Whenever an entrance or exit to off-street parking facilities is provided from a street or alley, such entrance or exit shall be clearly marked and visually identified.
F. Surfacing and Drainage. Parking lot surfacing materials shall consist of sturdy, all-weather surfaces including,
but not limited to concrete, asphalt, and any other material capable of capturing, carrying, and disposing of surface water runoff. Pervious or partially pervious surfaces are acceptable to help achieve water quality goals and requirements, provided such surfaces are approved by the City Engineer. All parking lots shall be designed to convey surface runoff to approved retention and/or drainagefacilities. In no case shall such drainage be allowed across the surface of a public sidewalk.
G. Wheel Stops. At the discretion of the Director, wheel stops shall be provided for each parking space where landscaped curb areas are not provided. Wheel stops shall be placed 18 inches from an opposite-facing parking space. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.110 Shared Parking. ¶
- A. Shared Parking Requirements.
Where it can be demonstrated that two or more land uses can effectively share common parking facilities due to the nature of the uses and distinctly different demand for parking, or where off-site parking is proposed to meet parking requirements, then an application may be filed for such parking arrangement. Such application shall include a parking study that identifies the parking demand of all subject land uses and that clearly demonstrates how and why parking facilities can be shared.
The applicant shall provide a parking study prepared by a registered traffic engineer that specifically analyzes the parking demand for each use proposing to share the parking, each use’s hours of operation, and other related issues
of all involved uses.
The building or use for which an application is being made for authority to share and utilize the existing offstreet parking facilities provided by another building or use shall be located within 500 feet of such parking facilities. B. Findings for Granting Shared/Joint Use and Off-site Parking Arrangements. To grant a request for shared/joint use or off-site parking, the Director shall make the following findings:
There is clear and convincing evidence that peak-hour parking demand from all uses does not coincide and/or the uses are such that the hours of operation are different for the various businesses or uses.
Adjacent or nearby properties will not be adversely affected by the shared/joint use or off-site parking.
The parking arrangement is consistent with the General Plan and all requirements of this Code.
C. Legal Agreement Required. A legal agreement shall be signed by all parties using shared/joint use parking facilities. Such agreement shall be approved by the CityAttorney and Director, shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder, and shall continue to be valid upon change of ownership.
D. Change in Use. In the event of a change in use, a new application shall be filed or the existing agreement amended to the satisfaction of the Director. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.120 Compact and Tandem Parking. ¶
A. Compact Parking. Compact parking spaces, where provided, shall not comprise more than 15 percent of any development and shall be developed subject to the approval of the Director. All compact spaces shall be individually identified with the word “COMPACT” in not less than 20-inch high block letters painted in a highly visible (contrasting) color. Such designation shall be located in each compact space within three feet of the driveway aisle. B. Tandem Parking. Tandem parking shall not be allowed unless approved through the granting of a Minor Variance pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 10.98 (Variances and Minor Variances). (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.130 Maintenance of Off-Street Parking Facilities. ¶
Every lot or parcel of land used for off-street parking purposes, including vehicle sales areas and service station sites, shall be kept free of weeds, potholes, and other similar hazards to the safety of pedestrian and vehicular movement. All required parking lot landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.140 Prohibition on Commercial Vehicle Parking in Residential Zones. ¶
It is unlawful to store and/or park on any lot in any residential zone any commercial vehicle exceeding an unladen weight of 6,000 pounds. This restriction does not apply to private recreational vehicles belonging to the resident or guest of the property, provided such recreational vehicle complies with the size restrictions established in Section 10.10.040 (Recreational Vehicle Parking). (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.150 Parking Restrictions in Commercial Zones. ¶
It is unlawful to store or park any vehicle having an unladen weight of at least 10,000 pounds for more than three consecutive hours during any 24-hour period on any lot or parcel within the C-1 and C-2 zones, and on any lot or parcel subject to the provisions of the Downtown Specific Plan. Further, it is unlawful to store or park on such lot any trailer of any size or weight that is not attached to a motor vehicle. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the
parking of any vehicle (including nonmotorized trailers) that is in the process of being loaded or unloaded. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.160 Parking Lot Landscaping. ¶
A. Applicability. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all zones except the R-E, R-1, and R-2 zones.
B. Minimum Landscaping. A minimum of five percent of all off-street parking areas, including vehicle sales lots and service station sites, shall be landscaped with trees and other suitable plants and shall be permanently maintained. No required setback areas shall be included in the five percent calculation. The landscape material shall consist of a combination of groundcover, shrubs, flowering plants, and trees.
- C. Buffer along Public Right-of-way. All off-street parking areas shall be buffered from any adjacent public rightof-way per Section 10.30.100.B.
D. Planting Areas. All landscaping shall be contained within planting areas. Each planting area shall be bound by a concrete curb having a minimum height and width of not less than six inches. Raised planters constructed of similar materials may be permitted and shall be subject to review and approval by the responsible Review Authority. Landscape planter areas shall be located and distributed throughout the parking lot.
E. Permanent Water Irrigation Systems. All planting areas shall be served by a permanent water irrigation system. Such irrigation system shall comply with the Water Efficient Landscaping guidelines in Section 10.32.120 (Landscape Installation and Maintenance Standards).
F. Off-Street Parking Areas with 10 or More Parking Spaces. Off-street parking areas with 10 or more parking spaces shall comply with the following.
Planting in parking areas shall consist of water-efficient evergreen shade trees, groundcover, low shrubs, flowering plants, and mulch to provide 100 percent coverage of required landscape areas. Trees shall be a minimum of 15 gallons in size and six feet in height at the time of planting, and shall be of a variety that is fast growing and capable of providing maximum shade coverage.
All interior and perimeter rows of parking spaces shall be provided with curbed planting islands to provide suitable planting areas for shade trees. Planting islands shall be a minimum of six feet wide and shall contain at least one tree for every four parking spaces in the row which the island is serving.
Perimeter landscaping shall be located along parking lot edges not abutting a right-of-way. Such landscaping areas shall be not less than six feet wide and shall contain at least one tree for each 30 linear feet of planting. A narrower perimeter strip may be provided and the tree requirement may be modified, at the discretion of the Director, if lot size or configuration cannot support a six-foot perimeter strip.
Landscaping fronting a street (except alleyways) shall include a minimum of one tree for every 30 feet of frontage, plus shrub planting which provides a visual screen of three to four feet in height within two years of planting.
Landscaping within interior parking areas shall have a continuous curbed island, not less than five feet wide, provided between each row of parking spaces. The island shall incorporate a minimum of one tree per four parking spaces and ground cover or shrub planting to provide one hundred percent coverage within two years of planting. Trees shall be provided with root control barriers.
All tree wells shall have minimum dimensions of five feet by five feet.
Terminal islands shall be a minimum of four feet wide and shall contain at least one tree for each row of parking spaces for which the island is serving.
G. Landscape Requirements - All Development. Commercial, industrial, and institutional developments shall comply with specific landscape requirements in Section 10.32.090 (Landscape Requirements - Commercial,
Industrial, and Institutional Developments); and residential developments shall comply with specific landscape requirements in Section 10.32.100 (Landscape Requirements - Residential Development). (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.170 Bicycle Parking Requirements. ¶
A. Applicability. Designated, safe, and secure bicycle parking facilities shall be provided for all public and civic facilities, schools, retail commercial, and office uses. Such bike parking facilities may be unenclosed or enclosed.
B. General Standards. Bicycle parking shall be located on a paved surface, in proximity to a building entrance, and in a visibly secure location adjacent to the building. At a minimum, bicycle parking shall consist of at least one stationary bicycle rack, typically a concrete slab or vertical metal bar, where the bicyclist supplies a padlock and chain or cable to secure the bicycle to a stationary object.
C. Bicycle Parking Requirements. Bicycle parking shall be provided as required by the California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen). (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.180 Off-Street Loading Requirements. ¶
A. Applicability. Every commercial, industrial, civic, and institutional structure and/or use shall have and maintain loading space(s) as required by this Chapter.
B. Number and Size of Loading Spaces Required. Table 3-9 indicates the number and size of loading spaces required. These requirements may be adjusted, at the discretion of the Director, for individual projects based on site configuration, access, whether the building or buildings serves one or multiple users, and other physical characteristics of a project site, and provided that written findings are made regarding the circumstances warranting the adjustment. C. Permitted and Prohibited Locations. Required loading facilities shall be located on the same lot or parcel of land with the use in which it is intended to serve, and shall be exclusive of the required parking facilities. Loading facilities shall be located and designed in a manner that does not interfere with any required parking facilities or internal site circulation, with the exception of underground fuel tanks at fuel service stations. Further, no loading shall be permitted in a public alley and/or street.
D. Use of Landscape Screening. Loading areas for trucks shall incorporate landscaping to provide screening of the loading area if otherwise visible from the public rights-of-way, adjacent uses, and pedestrian circulation. This shall not apply to tanker trucks that deliver fuel to service stations. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.30.190 Downtown Business District Specific Plan. ¶
Properties and uses included within the boundaries of the Downtown Business District Specific Plan shall comply with the parking and loading regulations contained within the Specific Plan regarding required number of parking spaces, shared parking, maximum distance to parking lots, loading regulations, and all other applicable provisions.
| TABLE 3-9 NUMBER AND SIZE OF LOADING SPACE REQUIRED |
TABLE 3-9 NUMBER AND SIZE OF LOADING SPACE REQUIRED |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use/Total Leasable Floor Area | Loading Spaces for Equipment and Materials |
Minimum Dimensions | Passenger Loading Spaces Required |
Minimum Dimensions |
TABLE 3-9
NUMBER AND SIZE OF LOADING SPACE REQUIRED
| NUMBER AND SIZE OF LOADING SPACE REQUIRED | NUMBER AND SIZE OF LOADING SPACE REQUIRED | NUMBER AND SIZE OF LOADING SPACE REQUIRED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use/Total Leasable Floor Area | Loading Spaces for Equipment and Materials |
Minimum Dimensions | Passenger Loading Spaces Required |
Minimum Dimensions |
| Commercial - Retail and Service 10,000 - 20,000 sf 21,001+ sf |
1 2 |
10 ft. wide 40 ft. long and 14 ft. of vertical clearance |
N/A N/A |
N/A N/A |
| Industrial 10,000 - 20,000 sf 21,001 - 50,000 sf 50,001 - 80,000 sf 80,001 sf or greater |
1 2 3 4 |
10 ft. wide 40 ft. long 14 ft. of vertical clear space, or more as may be required |
N/A N/A N/A N/A |
N/A N/A N/A N/A |
| Hospitals and Institutions 10,500 - 30,000 sf 30,001 - 90,000 sf 90,001 sf or greater |
1 2 3 |
10 ft. wide 40 ft. long 14 ft. of vertical clear space |
As required by Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit |
10 ft. wide 20 ft. long 12 ft. of vertical clear space |
| Hotels and Offices 10,000 - 40,000 sf 40,001 - 90,000 sf 90,001 sf or greater |
1 2 3 |
10 ft. wide 40 ft. long 14 ft. of vertical clear space |
1 2 3 |
10 ft. wide 20 ft. long 12 ft. of vertical clear space |
(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)