Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 3 Number of Parking

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.

b. Exemptions.

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.

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.

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	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-off areas	1 space for each employee, plus 1 space for every 15 children for visitor parking and drop-off areas	2 percent of vehicle spaces
Child-care facilities, large-family and small-family	No parking required, but designated drop-off and pick-up areas are required per Section 36.28.20	No parking required, but designated drop-off and pick-up areas are required per Section 36.28.20
Community assembly	1 space for every 3.5 fixed seats	1 space for every 3.5 fixed seats	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Cultural institutions	Theaters	1 space for every 3.5 fixed seats	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Cultural institutions	Other uses	Parking study required	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Indoor recreation and fitness centers	Bowling alley/dance halls	Parking study required	Parking study required
Indoor recreation and fitness centers	Other uses	1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Indoor recreation and fitness centers	Studios for dance, art, etc.	1 space for each 2 students	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Learning center	1 space for each 2 students	1 space for each 2 students	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Outdoor recreation	Parking study required	Parking study required	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Pool and billiard rooms	2.5 spaces for each table	2.5 spaces for each table	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Public recreation	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
Religious institutions	1 space for each 170 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 170 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Schools — public, private, and specialized education and training	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION	PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION	PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION	PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION
Concrete-mixing and asphalt-mixing yards	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor 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 floor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Furniture and fixtures	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor 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 floor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor 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 floor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor 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 floor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor 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 floor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor 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 floor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor 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	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
Recycling facilities	1 employee parking space shall be provided on-site for each commercial vehicle operated by the processing center	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 floor area plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with the business	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor 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 floor area	1 space for each 180 square feet of gross floor area	None
Public safety facilities	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
Public utility facilities	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
Transit stations and terminals	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
RESIDENTIAL	RESIDENTIAL	RESIDENTIAL	RESIDENTIAL
Accessory dwelling unit	1 space per unit, except if compliant with Section 36.12.95	1 space per unit, except if compliant with Section 36.12.95	None
Affordable housing development (100% affordable 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	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	2 spaces per unit, of which 1 space shall be covered	None
Efficiency 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 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 required	None
Junior accessory dwelling unit	None required	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)
Multi-family housing development	1-bedroom unit, less than or equal to 650 square feet	1.5 spaces per unit, 1 space shall be covered	1 space per unit (refer to Section 36.32.85 a.1)
Multi-family housing development	1-bedroom unit, greater than 650 square feet	2 spaces per unit, 1 space shall be covered	1 space per unit (refer to Section 36.32.85 a.1)
Multi-family housing development	2 bedrooms or more	2 spaces per unit, 1 space shall be covered	1 space per unit (refer to Section 36.32.85 a.1)
Multi-family housing development	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 unit if needed to ensure adequate guest spaces	1 space per 10 units
Rooming and boarding house or lodging house	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
Rowhouse development	Studio unit	1.5 spaces per unit, 1 space shall be covered	1 space per unit
Rowhouse development	1-bedroom or more	2 covered spaces	1 space per unit
Rowhouse development	Guest	Guest parking spaces shall equal, in total, an additional 0.3 space for each unit	1 space per unit
Senior congregate care housing	1.15 spaces per unit; half the spaces shall be covered	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	Parking study required
Single-family house or dwelling	2 spaces, of which 1 space shall be covered	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 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	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
Townhouse development	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	RETAIL	RETAIL	RETAIL
Auto/motor vehicle, boat, and parts sales	1 space for each 450 square feet of gross floor area for showroom and office, plus 1 space for each 2,000 square feet of outdoor display area, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area for vehicle repair, plus 1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area for the parts department	1 space for each 450 square feet of gross floor area for showroom and office, plus 1 space for each 2,000 square feet of outdoor display area, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area for vehicle repair, plus 1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor 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 floor 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 floor 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	Parking study required
Cannabis business, nonstorefront retail	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Liquor store	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Outdoor retail sales, permanent	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
Restaurant	Take-out	1 space for each 180 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Restaurant	Fast food (counter service)	1 space for each 100 square feet; minimum 25 spaces	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Restaurant	Table service	1 space for each 2.5 seats or 1 space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Restaurant	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 floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Retail, general merchandise	Other uses	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Significant tobacco retailers	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Shopping center	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Shopping center, warehouse retail	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Warehouse retail	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
SERVICES	SERVICES	SERVICES	SERVICES
Animal service establishment	1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area	2 percent of vehicle spaces
Auto/motor vehicle repair — minor or major	Lube-n-tune	2 spaces per service bay	None
Auto/motor vehicle repair — minor or major	Repair garage	5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area	None
Auto/motor vehicle repair — minor or major	Vehicle washing	Parking study required	None
Auto/motor vehicle storage	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
Auto/motor vehicle tow yard	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
Auto/motor vehicle wrecking yard, junk yard, scrap and dismantling yard	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
Banks and financial services	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space per ATM	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 space per ATM	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Business services	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Cemeteries, columbariums and mortuaries	1 space for each 170 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 170 square feet of gross floor area	2 spaces
Concrete-mixing and asphalt-mixing yard	Parking study required	Parking study required	Parking study required
Construction yard and equipment	For storage area	1 space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Construction yard and equipment	For sales, display, and repair areas	1 space for each 450 square feet of gross floor area for showroom and office, plus 1 space for each 2,000 square feet of outdoor display area, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area for equipment repair	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Data center	1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space for each company vehicle	1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor 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	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 floor area	1 space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Medical services — 3,000 to 20,000 square feet	1 space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Medical services — greater than 20,000 square feet	1 space for each 225 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 225 square feet of gross floor area	2 percent of vehicle spaces
Medical services — extended care	1 space for each 3 beds, plus 1 space for each employee	1 space for each 3 beds, plus 1 space for each employee	None
Medical services — hospitals	1 space for each patient bed	1 space for each patient bed	None
Offices	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Offices, research and development	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Personal services	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area	5 percent of vehicle spaces
Personal storage facilities	1 space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area plus 2 spaces for any resident manager	1 space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area plus 2 spaces for any resident manager	None
Service station	1 space for each 180 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 180 square feet of gross floor area	None
Storage, accessory	1 space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area	1 space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area	None
Warehousing	1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space for each company vehicle	1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area plus 1 space for each company vehicle	5 percent of vehicle spaces
OTHER USES	OTHER USES	OTHER USES	OTHER USES
Emergency shelter	0.35 space per individual bed plus one additional space per employee	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.)

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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.)

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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
Commercial, industrial, institutional and service uses	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.)

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