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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts›Article 18

Sec. 38-119. Parking Spaces for the Handicapped.

Monterey Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Monterey

All parking facilities shall comply with the requirements of the California Code of Regulations (Title 24, Part 2, Article 2-71) and with the sign requirements of the California Vehicle Code, Section 22507.8.

A. All uses, except privately-funded multi-family and single-family uses, will require the establishment of at least one handicapped parking space within the required off-street parking facility. The Community Development Director will determine the necessity for handicapped spaces, as well as an appropriate number to be provided, using the following table:

Total Number
of Parking Number of Handicapped/Disabled Parking Spaces Required
Spaces
1-40 1
41-80 2
81-120 3

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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Total Number of Parking Number of Handicapped/Disabled Parking Spaces Required Spaces 121-160 4 161-300 5 301-400 6 401-500 7 over 500 1 for each 200 additional spaces provided

(Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012)

B. Spaces for handicapped parking shall be located directly adjacent to a walkway or other area marked for pedestrian use, and directly adjacent to uses for which access is provided. Walkway access is to be provided in accord with applicable state and local regulations. Spaces shall be located so that any user is not required to walk or wheel behind any other vehicles other than his or her own. (Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

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▸Contents — Monterey Zoning Code
Monterey Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. Part I — General Provisions
    2. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    3. Part V — Administration
    4. Part I — General Provisions
    5. Part II — Base District Regulations
    6. Part III — Overlay District Regulations
    7. ▸Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
      Overview
      1. Article 17
      2. ▸Article 18
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-113. Specific Purposes.
        2. Sec. 38-114. Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loa…
        3. Sec. 38-115. Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required.
        4. Sec. 38-116. Adjustments to Parking Standards.
        5. Sec. 38-117. Reduced Parking for Other Uses.
        6. Sec. 38-118. Parking In-Lieu Payments.
        7. Sec. 38-119. Parking Spaces for the Handicapped.
        8. Sec. 38-120. Bicycle Parking.
        9. Sec. 38-121. Size and Access.
        10. Sec. 38-122. Design Standards.
        11. Sec. 38-123. Parking Area Screening: Walls and Fences.
        12. Sec. 38-124. Lighting.
        13. Sec. 38-125. Location and Design of Off-Street Loading Spaces.
        14. Sec. 38-126. Safe Parking Program.
      3. Article 19
      4. Article 20 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
      5. Article 20A
    8. Part V — Administration

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