SEC. 36.32. - Purpose. — Mountain View Zoning Code

The purpose of off-street parking and loading standards is to:

a.

Provide sufficient parking, loading and delivery facilities to meet the needs generated by the proposed use;

b.

Provide accessible, attractive, secure, properly lighted and well-maintained and screened off-street parking and loading facilities;

Reduce traffic congestion and hazards;

d.

Encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation by providing for safe, adequate and convenient bicycle and carpool parking;

e.

Protect neighborhoods by providing adequate parking and landscaped buffers; and

f.

Ensure access and maneuverability for emergency vehicles.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

SEC. 36.32.05. - Applicability. ¶

Every permanent use (including a change of use) and every structure shall have permanently maintained off-street parking areas in compliance with the following provisions.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

DIVISION 2. - GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS

SEC. 36.32.10. - Expansion of structure, change in use. ¶

When a structure is enlarged or increased in capacity, or when a change in use creates an increase in the required amount of parking, additional parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with the provisions of this section;

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

SEC. 36.32.15. - Mixed uses/multiple tenants. ¶

A site or facility proposed for multiple tenants or uses (e.g., a hotel with meeting halls, a building with ground-floor shops and second-floor offices, etc.) shall provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required by Section 36.32.50 (Required Parking Spaces) for each separate use;

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

SEC. 36.32.20. - Single-family homes. ¶

For each dwelling in any single-family residential zoning district, a garage or carport shall be provided and permanently maintained for parking.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

SEC. 36.32.25. - Deferral of parking installation. ¶

For nonresidential developments of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more of gross floor area, the zoning administrator may approve deferral of one (1) or more required off-street parking spaces to a future date. The applicant shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the zoning administrator, that the occupant of the subject parcel will not need the required parking spaces and that the area temporarily utilized for landscaping or other aesthetic amenities can, in the future, be used for the required parking spaces. The zoning administrator may impose reasonable conditions, including the recordation of a legal agreement which would provide that the landscaping or other amenity is to be removed by the applicant and the required off-street parking spaces are to be installed if they are needed to serve the use(s) on the subject parcel.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

SEC. 36.32.30. - Adjacent site access. ¶

Applicants for nonresidential developments should be encouraged to provide cross-access to adjacent nonresidential properties for convenience, safety and efficient circulation of motor vehicles. A mutual access agreement should be executed where cross-access is provided.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

SEC. 36.32.35. - Rounding of quantities. ¶

Where the number of required parking spaces results in a fraction of 0.50 or higher, the requirements shall be rounded up to the next whole space. Where the number of required spaces results in a fraction less than 0.50, the requirements shall be rounded down to the next whole space.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

SEC. 36.32.40. - Parking required by precise plans. ¶

Parking requirements established in compliance with Section 36.50.60 (Precise Plans) shall supersede the provisions of Section 36.32.50 (Required parking spaces).

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

SEC. 36.32.45. - No assignment of parking spaces without approval. ¶

Parking spaces in parking lots shall be available to all users of the premises and shall not be assigned or in any way restricted for use except pursuant to an approval by the city as part of the underlying permit or CC&Rs.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

DIVISION 3. - NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED

SEC. 36.32.50. - Required number of parking spaces. ¶

Each land use shall provide the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by this Section, inclusive of accessible and electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces required per Chapter 8 of the city code.

a.

Uses not listed. Land uses not specifically listed in subsection c below shall provide parking as required by the zoning administrator. In determining appropriate off-street parking requirements, the zoning administrator shall use the requirements of subsection c below as a general guide in determining the minimum number of off-street parking spaces necessary to avoid undue interference with public use of streets and alleys.

Exemptions.

1.

Parking requirements near major transit stops.

(a)

No minimum number of parking spaces is required for residential or nonresidential development on properties located within one-half (1/2) mile of a major transit stop as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, unless the city makes written findings in accordance with Government Code Section 65863.2 (b).

(b)

Subsection (a) above shall not apply to a project where any portion is designated for use as a hotel (except a residential hotel as defined in Section 50519 of the Health and Safety Code), motel, bed and breakfast inn or other transient lodging (i.e., short-term rentals), which shall instead meet the minimum number of parking

spaces required for each applicable use in subsection c (Parking requirements by land use), below. Notwithstanding subsection (a), an event center shall provide parking as required for employees and other workers.

(c)

Any new development exempt from minimum parking standards per Government Code Section 65863.2 must provide electric vehicle equipment-installed parking spaces or parking spaces that are accessible to persons with disabilities that would have otherwise applied to the development as required by Government Code Section 65863.2(f).

(d)

If parking is provided voluntarily under subsection (a), the city may impose requirements for car-share vehicles, require spaces for public use or require parking owners to charge for parking.

2.

Moffett Boulevard general plan change area.

(a)

No minimum number of parking spaces is required for the residential component of any development in the Moffett Boulevard general plan change area.

3.

Specific small footprint commercial land uses.

(a)

Specific land uses permitted in an underlying zoning district consistent with the provisions of Section 36.18.27 (Standards for specific small-footprint land uses in commercial zones) are exempt from providing any new or additional parking spaces to comply with the requirements of subsection c.

c.

Parking requirements by land use. The following minimum number of parking spaces shall be provided for each use:

REQUIRED PARKING BY LAND USE

LAND USE	VEHICLE SPACES REQUIRED	BICYCLE SPACES REQUIRED
EDUCATION, PUBLIC ASSEMBLY, AND RECREATION
Child-care centers	1 space for each employee, plus 1 space for every 15 children for visitor parking and drop-of areas	2 percent of vehicle spaces

Child-care facilities, large- family and small- family	No parking required, but designated drop-of and pick-up areas are required per Section 36.28.20	No parking required, but designated drop-of and pick-up areas are required per Section 36.28.20
Community assembly	1 space for every 3.5 fxed seats		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Cultural institutions	Theaters	1 space for every 3.5 fxed seats	5 percent of vehicle spaces
	Other uses	Parking study required	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Indoor recreation and ftness centers	Bowling alley/dance halls	Parking study required	Parking study required
	Other uses	1 space for each 200 square feet of gross foor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
	Studios for dance, art, etc.	1 space for each 2 students	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Learning center	1 space for each 2 students		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Outdoor recreation	Parking study required		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Pool and billiard rooms	2.5 spaces for each table		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Public recreation	Parking study required		Parking study required
Religious institutions	1 space for each 170 square feet of gross foor area		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Schools — public, private, and specialized education and training	Parking study required		Parking study required
PROCESSING AND	PRODUCTION
Concrete-mixing and asphalt-mixing yards	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business		None
Food products	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Furniture and fxtures	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business		5 percent of vehicle spaces

Laboratory	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Laundry and dry- cleaning plants	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Manufacturing, light and heavy	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Pharmaceuticals, compounding pharmacy	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Printing and publishing	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Recycling facilities	Space shall be provided for the anticipated peak load of customers to circulate, park and deposit recyclable materials. If the facility is open to the public, an on-site parking area shall be provided for a minimum of 10 customers at any one time	None
	1 employee parking space shall be provided on-site for each commercial vehicle operated by the processing center	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Wholesaling and distribution	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	5 percent of vehicle spaces
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND UTILITIES
Hydrogen fueling station	1 space for each 180 square feet of gross foor area	None
Public safety facilities	Parking study required	Parking study required
Public utility facilities	Parking study required	Parking study required
Transit stations and terminals	Parking study required	Parking study required
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory dwelling unit	1 space per unit, except if compliant with Section 36.12.95	None

Afordable housing development (100% afordable units, excluding manager units)	No minimum required	No minimum required	1 space per unit; and 1 space per 20 units for guests
Dual urban opportunity development	1 covered space per unit, except if compliant with Section 36.13.45		None
Duplexes	2 spaces per unit, of which 1 space shall be covered		None
Efciency studios	1 space per unit plus 1 space for every nonresident employee. Reduction of up to 0.50 space per unit may be granted per Section 36.28.50		1 space per 10 units
Home occupations, cottage food operations, and microenterprise home kitchen operations	None required		None
Junior accessory dwelling unit	None required		None
Multi-family housing development	Studio unit	1.5 spaces per unit, 1 space shall be covered	1 space per unit (refer to Section 36.32.85.a.1)
	1-bedroom unit, less than or equal to 650 square feet	1.5 spaces per unit, 1 space shall be covered
	1-bedroom unit, greater than 650 square feet	2 spaces per unit, 1 space shall be covered
	2 bedrooms or more	2 spaces per unit, 1 space shall be covered
	Guest	15 percent of the parking spaces required for the project shall be conveniently located for guest parking. The zoning administrator may increase the parking requirement to 2.3 spaces per	1 space per 10 units

		unit if needed to ensure adequate guest spaces
Rooming and boarding house or lodging house	Parking study required		Parking study required
Rowhouse development	Studio unit	1.5 spaces per unit, 1 space shall be covered	1 space per unit
	1-bedroom or more	2 covered spaces
	Guest	Guest parking spaces shall equal, in total, an additional 0.3 space for each unit
Senior congregate care housing	1.15 spaces per unit; half the spaces shall be covered		2 percent of vehicle spaces
Senior-care facility	Parking study required		Parking study required
Single-family house or dwelling	2 spaces, of which 1 space shall be covered		None
Single-room occupancies	1 space per dwelling unit plus 1 for every nonresident employee. Reduction of up to 0.50 space per unit may be granted through a conditional use permit		1 space per 10 units
Small-lot, single- family development	2 spaces, of which 1 space shall be covered; and 0.50 guest space per unit		None
Townhouse development	Per unit	2 spaces, of which 1 space shall be covered	1 space per unit
	Guest	Guest parking spaces shall equal, in total, an additional 0.6 space for each unit, for an aggregate ratio of 2.6 spaces for each unit
RETAIL
Auto/motor vehicle, boat, and parts sales	1 space for each 450 square feet of gross foor area for showroom and ofce, plus 1 space for each 2,000 square feet of outdoor display area, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet of gross foor area for vehicle repair, plus 1 space for each 300 square feet of gross foor area for the parts department		5 percent of vehicle spaces

Bars	1 space for each 2.5 seats or 1 space for each 100 square feet of gross foor area, whichever is greater. For any outdoor seating, 1 space for each 2.5 seats	1 space for each 2.5 seats or 1 space for each 100 square feet of gross foor area, whichever is greater. For any outdoor seating, 1 space for each 2.5 seats	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Building material stores	Parking study required		Parking study required
Cannabis business, nonstorefront retail	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Liquor store	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Outdoor retail sales, permanent	Parking study required	Parking study required
Restaurant	Take-out	1 space for each 180 square feet of gross foor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
	Fast food (counter service)	1 space for each 100 square feet; minimum 25 spaces	5 percent of vehicle spaces
	Table service	1 space for each 2.5 seats or 1 space for each 100 square feet of gross foor area, whichever is greater	5 percent of vehicle spaces
	Outdoor seating	1 space for each 2.5 seats	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Retail, general merchandise	Furniture, furnishings, and home equipment stores	1 space for each 600 square feet of gross foor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
	Other uses	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Signifcant tobacco retailers	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Shopping center	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Shopping center, warehouse retail	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Warehouse retail	Parking study required		Parking study required
SERVICES
Animal service establishment	1 space for each 200 square feet of gross foor area		2 percent of vehicle spaces
Auto/motor vehicle	Lube-n-tune	2 spaces per service bay	None
repair — minor or

major	Repair garage	5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 200 square feet of gross foor area	None
	Vehicle washing	Parking study required	None
Auto/motor vehicle storage	Parking study required		Parking study required
Auto/motor vehicle tow yard	Parking study required		Parking study required
Auto/motor vehicle wrecking yard, junk yard, scrap and dismantling yard	Parking study required		Parking study required
Banks and fnancial services	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross foor area, plus 1 space per ATM		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Business services	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross foor area		5 percent of vehicle spaces

Afordable housing development (100% afordable units, excluding manager units)	No minimum required	No minimum required	1 space per unit; and 1 space per 20 units for guests
Cemeteries, columbariums and mortuaries	1 space for each 170 square feet of gross foor area		2 spaces
Concrete-mixing and asphalt-mixing yard	Parking study required		Parking study required
Construction yard and equipment	For storage area	1 space for each 2,000 square feet of gross foor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
	For sales, display, and repair areas	1 space for each 450 square feet of gross foor area for showroom and ofce, plus 1 space for each 2,000 square feet of outdoor display area, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet of gross foor area for equipment repair	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Data center	1 space for each 500 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each company vehicle		5 percent of vehicle spaces
Hotels and motels	1 space for each guest room, plus 1 space for each 2 employees, plus as required for ancillary uses		2 percent of vehicle spaces
Medical services — less than 3,000 square feet	1 space for each 150 square feet of gross foor area		5 percent of vehicle spaces

Medical services — 3,000 to 20,000 square feet	1 space for each 150 square feet of gross foor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Medical services — greater than 20,000 square feet	1 space for each 225 square feet of gross foor area	2 percent of vehicle spaces
Medical services — extended care	1 space for each 3 beds, plus 1 space for each employee	None
Medical services — hospitals	1 space for each patient bed	None
Ofces	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross foor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Ofces, research and development	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross foor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Personal services	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross foor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Personal storage facilities	1 space for each 2,000 square feet of gross foor area plus 2 spaces for any resident manager	None
Service station	1 space for each 180 square feet of gross foor area	None
Storage, accessory	1 space for each 2,000 square feet of gross foor area	None
Warehousing	1 space for each 500 square feet of gross foor area plus 1 space for each company vehicle	5 percent of vehicle spaces
OTHER USES
Emergency shelter	0.35 space per individual bed plus one additional space per employee	None

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13; Ord. No. 3.17, § 5, 4/25/17; Ord. No. 5.18, § 8, 4/24/18; Ord. No. 20.19, § 8, 12/10/19; Ord. No. 7.20, § 5, 6/23/20; Ord. No. 4.22, § 26, 4/12/22; Ord. No. 01.2024, § 24, 1/23/24; Ord. No. 10.2024, § 2, 12/10/24; Ord. No. 3.2026, § 18, 3/10/26.)

SEC. 36.32.55. - Handicapped parking requirements. ¶

Handicapped parking requirements are established by the state and are contained in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24. State law may be amended from time to time, so reference should be made directly to the California Code of Regulations for standards on the required number, dimensions and location of

handicapped parking spaces, signage and related facilities. The community development department will provide information on current requirements and space design upon request.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13; Ord. No. 3.17, § 5, 4/25/17.)

SEC. 36.32.60. - Number of loading spaces required. ¶

Unless modified/adjusted by the zoning administrator in compliance with Section 36.48 (Conditional Use Permits), off-street freight and equipment loading spaces shall be provided for all nonresidential uses. The following minimum number of loading spaces shall be provided for each use unless modified by the zoning administrator:

Table 36.32-1

TYPE OF LAND USE	Gross Floor Area	Loading Spaces Required
Commercial, industrial, institutional and service uses	10,000 to 30,000 square feet	1 space
	30,001 square feet and more	1 space per each additional 20,000 square feet

Requirements for uses not specifically listed shall be determined by the zoning administrator based upon the requirements for comparable uses and upon the particular characteristics of the proposed use, in compliance with Section 36.32.50 (Required Parking Spaces).

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)

DIVISION 4. - REDUCTION OF OFF-STREET PARKING

SEC. 36.32.65. - Parking reduction. ¶

The zoning administrator may grant a reduction in off-street parking requirements in compliance with Division 6 of Article XVI (Conditional Use Permits). The applicant shall provide evidence to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the zoning administrator, that changes in conditions or issues justify such reduction and will not result in a parking deficiency.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13; Ord. No. 01.2024, § 25, 1/23/24.)

SEC. 36.32.67. - Parking reduction exemptions from a conditional use permit. ¶

The following parking reductions do not require a conditional use permit and may instead be approved as described in this Section:

a.

Electric vehicle charging stations. In accordance with Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71, the removal, reduction or elimination of any required off-street parking space(s) at an existing site to accommodate the installation of a new or upgraded electric vehicle charging station(s) and associated equipment is permitted if deemed necessary for installation. The reduction in the number of required

parking spaces must be the minimal amount necessary to accommodate the electric vehicle charging station and equipment. No zoning permit is required.

b.

Additional bedrooms within existing multiple-family residential units. In accordance with Government Code Section 65850.02, where up to two (2) new bedrooms are created within an existing multi-family residential unit which impacts the required number of parking spaces on the subject parcel, the zoning administrator may grant a reduction in off-street parking requirements per the procedures of Division 2 of Article XVI (Development Review Process) if the applicant provides sufficient evidence demonstrating no additional parking spaces can be accommodated on-site in compliance with the standards of this Chapter and the city code. If the addition of new bedrooms does not impact the required number of parking spaces on the subject parcel, no zoning permit is required.

(Ord. No. 01.2024, § 26, 1/23/24.)

SEC. 36.32.70. - Shared parking reduction. ¶

Parking facilities may be shared if multiple uses cooperatively establish and operate the facilities and if these uses generate parking demands primarily during different hours than the remaining uses. The applicant shall apply for a use permit in compliance with Section 36.48 (Conditional Use Permit) and provide documentation (i.e., shared parking use analysis) to the satisfaction of the zoning administrator, substantiating the reasons for the requested shared parking reduction. Shared parking may only be approved if:

a.

A sufficient number of spaces are provided to meet the maximum cumulative parking demand of the participating uses at any time;

b.

Satisfactory evidence, as deemed by the zoning administrator, has been submitted by the parties operating the shared parking facility regarding the nature of the uses and the times when the uses operate, so as to demonstrate the lack of potential conflict between them; and

c.

Additional documents, covenants, deed restrictions or other agreements as may be deemed necessary by the zoning administrator are executed to ensure that the required parking spaces provided are maintained and used as approved for the life of the nonresidential development.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)