Chapter 17.34 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING

The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations for parking and loading to ensure that vehicle movement and loading activities do not interfere with circulation on public rights-of-way or within required parking areas. (Ord. 12-95)

Except as otherwise provided in subsections A and B of this section, the regulations of this chapter apply to every building hereinafter erected, reconstructed, structurally altered, or used for another purpose, and these regulations shall be the minimum requirements for all off-street parking and loading.

• A. Exception for Single-Family Residence. Any single-family dwelling which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter shall be made to comply only at such time as additions or alterations which increase the original floor area by more than 25% or 500 square feet, whichever is greater, are carried out. In the case of existing garages that are legal nonconforming due to interior dimensions that fall within a 10% deviation of the requirements of Section 17.34.110(C), such addition or alteration shall not cause the garage dimensions to be brought into compliance with the City's standard garage dimensions.

• B. Exception for Downtown Plaza District. The Downtown Plaza District means the geographic area consisting of all of the properties located within the eight block area bounded on the north by Maple Avenue, on the south by Almond Avenue, on the east by Grand Street and on the west by Lemon Street. The parking requirements of this chapter may be satisfied for new development projects, new structures, or the addition of new square footage to existing buildings (including the utilization of any outdoor area on private property for business purposes such as outdoor display, sales or dining) on properties in the downtown plaza district, which create the need for additional parking, by the payment of fees as provided in Section 17.34.025, in lieu of providing all or part of the required offstreet parking.

• (Ord. 8-98; Ord. 14-00; Ord. 5-13, 2013)

• A. For each new development project, new structure, or addition of new square footage to existing buildings (including the utilization of any outdoor area on private property for business purposes such as outdoor display, sales or dining) in the downtown plaza district requiring additional parking as specified in Section 17.34.060, the parking requirements of Section 17.34.060 may be satisfied by a one-time payment in-lieu of providing all or part of the required off-street parking. Such payments shall be called "in-lieu parking replenishment fees" and shall be established and may be adjusted, from time to time, by resolution of the City Council in accordance with the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act (commencing with Section 66000 of the Government Code of the State of California).

• B. For each new development project, new structure, or addition of new square footage to existing buildings (including the utilization of any outdoor area on private property for

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business purposes such as outdoor display, sales or dining) in the downtown plaza district that would eliminate existing required parking spaces, the parking requirements may be satisfied by the provision of replacement parking in accordance with Section 17.34.060 or by a one-time payment in-lieu of providing all or part of the required off-street parking. Such payments shall be called "in-lieu parking replacement fees" and shall be established and may be adjusted, from time to time, by resolution of the City Council in accordance with the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act (commencing with Section 66000 of the Government Code of the State of California).

• C. Each development project, new structure, or addition of new square footage to existing buildings (including the utilization of any outdoor area on private property for business purposes such as outdoor display, sales or dining) in the Downtown Plaza District, which both increase the parking requirement and eliminate existing required parking spaces, shall be required to pay an in-lieu parking replenishment fee and an in-lieu parking replacement fee.

• D. All existing structures within the Downtown Plaza District, as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, together with any parking provided therefor, shall be deemed to have met the parking requirements of Section 17.34.060 and, in the event of a change of use in such existing structures (or any portion thereof) which would create the need for additional parking, neither the parking requirements of Section 17.34.060 nor the in-lieu parking fees shall apply to any additional parking spaces that may be required by a change of use.

• E. The Community Development Director of the City shall determine whether any person, firm or corporation shall have the in-lieu parking fee option available. In-lieu parking fees shall be applicable to a maximum of 20 parking spaces, unless approved by the City Council.

• F. In-lieu parking fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit for a new development project, new structure, or addition of new square footage to existing buildings in the downtown plaza district.

• G. All in-lieu parking fees received by the City shall be deposited and maintained in a special fund, separate and apart from other city funds, and shall be administered, used and expended exclusively for the improvement of existing off-street parking facilities serving the downtown plaza district or the acquisition and development of off-street parking facilities located within or serving the downtown plaza district.

• H. This Section 17.34.025 shall not be or become effective unless and until the City Council has adopted the resolution (or resolutions) identified in subsections A and B of this section.

• (Ord. 8-98)

Parking facilities which are required by this chapter shall be made permanently available and permanently marked and maintained for parking purposes only. The storage of materials or other objects on required off-street parking areas shall be prohibited. (Ord. 12-95)

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• A. Spaces to Be Made Available. All parking spaces required by this chapter shall be made permanently available for automobile parking not only for employees working at the location, but also for customers and guests having lawful reason to be at the location. In the absence of prior approval from the Community Development Director, it is unlawful for any owner, lessee, tenant, or any person having control of the operation of any premises for which parking is required to prevent, prohibit, or restrict authorized persons from using parking provided for such persons. On residential property, required parking spaces shall not be subject to a fee, charge, or payment from the property owner or leasing household.

• B. Approval Required for Access Obstruction. Restricting entry to required parking areas by means of gating, fencing, or other access obstruction may be permitted subject to minor site plan review, in accordance with Section 17.10.060(D). Any such approval shall be based on incorporation of safety design features including, but not limited to, adequate sight distance, stacking area, emergency access, and turnaround areas.

• C. Enclosed Parking Stalls. Parking spaces located within a fully enclosed structure may be counted toward the parking requirement only in the residential districts. In all other zoning districts, required parking spaces shall not be located within structures that are or can be fully enclosed in a manner that prohibits access. This section is not intended to prohibit the use of parking structures or covered parking, so long as access to all required parking spaces is provided as required in subsections (A) and (B) of this section.

• (Prior code 17.76.030, 17.78.030; Ord. 34-59; Ord. 15-65; Ord. 20-82; Ord. 4-87; Ord. 32-89; Ord. 12-95; Ord. 12-98; Ord. 12-21, 2021)

A plan of all proposed parking facilities shall be approved prior to construction by the Community Development Department. The plan shall clearly indicate the proposed development, including a summary of required parking, location, size, shape, design, curb cuts, curbs, lighting, landscaping, signs, and other features of the proposed parking facility. (Ord. 12-95)

Tables 17.34.060(A) and 17.34.060(B) indicate the minimum required number of parking spaces which shall be provided. The Community Development Director may authorize up to a 20% required parking space deviation for any single nonresidential land use upon receipt of a parking analysis satisfactory to the director demonstrating adequate on-site parking will exist indefinitely to support the use. Approval shall be specific to the land use intensity detailed in the description provided with the parking analysis. If the director observes an intensification of the land use that creates a parking deficiency for the property, as a term of approval, the operator shall work with the Community Development Department to remedy the situation. All approved deviations shall terminate with the specific business or use but replacement uses of like kind may request a continuation of the deviation. The Director may also require additional parking for any nonresidential land use where evidence suggests additional parking is merited. The following regulations shall apply to the calculation of required number of parking spaces:

• A. Fractional Numbers. Whenever the computation of the number of required parking spaces results in a fractional parking space, one additional parking space shall be provided for one-half or more fractional space, and any fractional space less than one-half shall not be counted.

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• B. Company-Owned Vehicles. The number of required parking spaces does not include parking spaces for company-owned vehicles. Parking for company-owned vehicles shall be provided in excess of the code requirements for a particular land use.

• C. Handicapped and Special Status Parking. Parking spaces for handicapped persons shall be provided in accordance with federal and state requirements, and may be included as required parking. Specially designated parking spaces for individuals other than those eligible for handicapped parking per federal and state requirements will not be counted toward the parking required for an individual use.

• D. Tandem parking, mechanical lifts, or other similar parking solutions may be allowed in multi-family residential developments and in small lot subdivisions in cases where tandem or vertical parking spaces are assigned to the same unit and meet required findings for site plan review. Tandem parking, mechanical lifts, or other similar parking solutions may be approved through a minor site plan review process described in Section 17.10.060(D) of this title. Mechanical lifts and other similar equipment shall be user-friendly, maintained in good operating condition, and enclosed within a structure that is visually compatible with the primary structure(s) on the site.

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Table 17.34.060(A)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
USE REQUIRED NUMBER OF SPACES
Accessory Parking shall be provided as specified in Chapter 17.29.
dwelling unit
Single-family 2 enclosed garage spaces/unit up to 4 bedrooms accessed by a 12-foot wide
dwelling 20-foot long driveway. For 5 or more bedrooms, 1 additional enclosed space
which may be in tandem configuration but may not be in a required front yard
setback. For bedroom additions to homes built prior to the effective date of
Ordinance 17-08, refer to Section 17.34.020(A). Enclosed spaces demolished
or converted in association with construction of an accessory dwelling unit
shall not require replacement.
For PUDs, units with 3 or more bedrooms shall provide an additional 1.5
guest parking spaces per dwelling unit. Of this requirement, 1 open parking
space may be provided at the residence subject to compliance with Section
17.16.060.
Enclosed spaces demolished or converted in association with construction of
an accessory dwelling unit shall not require replacement.
For dwelling units created under SB 9: 1 enclosed parking space, accessed by
a 12-foot wide 20-foot long driveway, shall be provided for parcels unless
they are located within 1/2 mile walking distance of either a high-quality
transit corridor, a major transit stop, or within 1 block of a car share vehicle.
No parking space shall be required for parcels within 1/2 mile walking
distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, a major transit stop, or within
1 block of a car share vehicle.
Single room No additional off-street parking spaces are required than what was existing at
occupancy the time of conversion to SRO.
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Table 17.34.060(A)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
USE REQUIRED NUMBER OF SPACES
Duplex, duplex 2 parking spaces per unit, one of which shall be in an enclosed garage. 1
residential additional parking space is required if the dwelling unit is greater than 4
bedrooms. The required third parking space may be in tandem, open or
enclosed but not in a front yard setback. Enclosed spaces demolished or
converted in association with construction of an ADU shall not require
replacement.
Multi-family Development Size—3 units to 50 Development Size—51+ Units
residential (3 units units
or more)
If unenclosed If enclosed If unenclosed If enclosed
resident parking is resident parking is resident parking is resident parking is
provided (e.g. provided: provided (e.g. provided:
parking structure, parking
surface parking structure(s),
lots, carports): surface parking
lots, carports):
Studio — 1.3 Studio — 1.4 Studio — 1.2 Studio — 1.4
spaces/unit spaces/unit spaces/unit spaces/unit
One Bedroom — One Bedroom — One Bedroom — One Bedroom —
1.8 spaces/unit 1.9 spaces/unit 1.7 spaces/unit 1.9 spaces/unit
Two Bedroom — Two Bedroom — Two Bedroom — Two Bedroom —
2.3 spaces/unit 2.3 spaces/unit 2.0 spaces/unit 2.3 spaces/unit
Three Bedrooms Three Bedrooms Three Bedrooms Three Bedrooms
— 2.6 spaces/unit — 2.6 spaces/unit — 2.4 spaces/unit — 2.6 spaces/unit
Each additional Each additional Each additional Each additional
bedroom above bedroom above bedroom above bedroom above
three — 0.4 three — 0.5 three — 0.3 three — 0.5
spaces/bedroom/ spaces/bedroom/ spaces/bedroom/ spaces/bedroom/
unit unit unit unit
Of the above requirements a minimum of one space per unit shall be covered.
A minimum of 0.2 spaces per unit shall (with a minimum of 2 guest spaces in
a multi-family development) be provided as easily accessible and
distinguishable guest parking in addition to the required parking for each unit.
For multi-family residential units without driveways that are at least 18 feet in
length, a minimum of 0.3 spaces per unit shall (with a minimum of 2 guest
spaces in a multi-family residential development) be provided as easily
accessible and distinguishable guest parking in addition to the required
parking for each unit.
If a space that would otherwise meet the definition of a room or bedroom
omits one of four encompassing walls, that room shall not be counted as a
bedroom for purposes of calculating required number of parking spaces.
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Table 17.34.060(A)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
USE REQUIRED NUMBER OF SPACES
Boarding house, 1 space/rentable room, plus any other additional spaces required by the
bed and breakfast underlying zone.
inns
Supportive Supportive housing and transitional housing located in a single-family
housing, dwelling unit shall be subject to the parking standards for "Single-family
transitional housing and PUDs in R-1 Zone Districts."
housing
Supportive housing and transitional housing located within a duplex shall be
subject to the parking standards for "R-2 Zone Districts."
Supportive housing and transitional housing located within a multi-family
dwelling unit shall be subject to the parking standards for "Apartments,
condominiums and PUDs in Multiple Family Zone Districts."
For transitional housing or supportive housing configured as group quarters
(i.e. where bed(s) are provided in individual rooms but kitchen and/or
bathroom facilities are shared), 1 space per bed, plus 1 space per onsite staff
person (during the shift with maximum staffing levels). Parking spaces may
be enclosed or unenclosed, but are encouraged to be unenclosed.
Homeless shelters 1 parking space per 6 beds, plus 1 space per staff person.
Student housing 0.5 space/student resident, plus 1 space/each resident staff person.
(dormitory,
fraternity,
sorority)
Trailer park, 2 spaces/unit, (1 of which shall be covered, where at least 2 sides of the
mobile home park carport shall be at a minimum 50% open and unobstructed), plus 1 guest
space/3 trailers or mobile homes shall be provided as easily accessible and
distinguishable guest parking. Tandem parking is permitted for the mobile
home.
Convalescent 1 space per 4 beds.
facility, skilled
nursing facility,
rest home,
convalescent
hospital or facility
Assisted living 1 space per 3 beds or approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an alternate
rate based on a Parking Demand Study. An Overflow Parking Plan may be
required as part of a conditional use permit.
Independent 1 enclosed or covered space per unit, plus 1 space per 10 units for guests.
living facility
Sober living 1 space per 3 tenants.
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Table 17.34.060(A)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
USE REQUIRED NUMBER OF SPACES
Memory care 0.6 space per beds or approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an alternate
rate based on a Parking Demand Study.
Hotel or motel 1 space per guest room, plus 10 spaces per 1,000 SF of banquet, assembly,
meeting or restaurant seating area when those uses are not primarily utilized
by registered occupants, plus 2.5 spaces per 1,000 SF of retail uses greater
than 5,000 SF of GFA. Any auxiliary use may have parking rates established
by the Community Development Director based on a Parking Demand Study,
or other analysis deemed acceptable by the Director.
Small lot 2 parking spaces per unit, either enclosed or covered (i.e. garage or carport).
subdivision For units with 4 or more bedrooms, 1 additional space shall be provided on
the lot, which may be enclosed or unenclosed. Enclosed or covered parking
may be provided in a tandem format.
A minimum of 0.25 spaces per unit (with a minimum of 2 guest spaces) shall
be provided as easily accessible and distinguishable guest parking in addition
to the required parking for each unit. Guest parking may be unenclosed.
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Table 17.34.060(B)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES
Agriculture/Horticulture Uses
Agriculture/horticulture (row crops, tree and 1 space per 2 acres.
shrub farms, tree crops and orchards
Commercial plant nurseries, retail or seasonal 1 space per 1,000 SF of GFA, plus 1 space per
sales 1,000 SF of outdoor display.
Animal-Oriented Uses
Dog and cat grooming w/o boarding 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Dog and cat grooming with boarding 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA, plus 1 space per
10 boarded pets.
Kennels 3 spaces per 1,000 SF of building and kennel
GFA. Animal runs and outdoor activity area are
not included in the GFA.
Stables Per a parking demand study or other analysis
deemed acceptable by the Community
Development Director.
Veterinary clinic/hospital, with or without 5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
boarding, including or not including livestock
animals
Automotive Uses
For automobile-related uses, parking ratios should be calculated based on the cumulative total of
each automotive service provided.
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Table 17.34.060(B)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES
Vehicle parts sales 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Vehicle repair, modification, and service as a 3.5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
standalone use. Retail sales showrooms or
warehouse storage space calculated separately
Vehicle sales, showroom 2.5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Vehicle sales, outdoor display: • 0.33 spaces per 1,000 SF of exterior display
• New Car Dealership with or without ancillary area, excluding drive aisles.
used car sales • 0.33 spaces per 1,000 SF of exterior display
• Used Car Dealership on property greater than area, excluding drive aisles.
an acre • 1 space per 2,000 SF of property area utilized.
• Used Car Dealership on property up to one An alternate parking rate may be approved by
acre the Community Development Director when
supported by a parking demand study.
Motorcycle dealership 2 spaces per 1,000 SF of motorcycle display.
Vehicle wrecking, salvage, or storage (including 0.5 spaces per 1,000 SF of area or 5 spaces
RVs and towing yards) minimum.
Automobile rental agency 3 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA, plus area
required for the storage of fleet vehicles, as
approved by the Community Development
Director, which may be in tandem arrangement.
Wholesale auto brokers 3 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Retail auto brokers 3 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA. A maximum of
2 of the required spaces shall be used for
vehicle display. Where office GFA requires less
than 3 spaces, a minimum of 3 spaces shall be
required.
Vehicle parts and supplies, assembly 2 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Vehicle gas station If standalone: 2 spaces, not including pump
island stalls.
With convenience store: 5 spaces per 1,000 SF
of convenience GFA, with 50% of pump islands
counted as parking stalls.
For service bays: 3.5 spaces per 1,000 SF of
service bay GFA. Parking spaces abutting air
and water service shall not be included in the
total number of parking spaces.
For office area: absorbed as an accessory use.
Parking spaces abutting air and water service
shall not be included in the total number of
parking spaces.
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Table 17.34.060(B)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES
Car wash—automatic 1 space per facility, plus 3 car stacking per
(single-vehicle tunnel bay-typical to gas single-car tunnel bay, not including vehicle in
stations) accessory or primary use bay, plus a 10 ft. x 20 ft. area for every air/
water/vacuum facility.
Car wash—automatic (multi-vehicle tunnel) 2.5 vacuum bays/wipe down bays per every 20
primary use feet of car wash tunnel, plus 3 spaces per 1,000
SF of gross floor area, not including the tunnel.
Car wash—full service 0.5 spaces per employee, plus 5 spaces per car
length of internal car wash tunnel for stacking
and drying. Drying, and stacking spaces may be
tandem and informally arranged.
Car wash—self-service (hand-spray operated) 2.5 spaces per wash bay.
Care Facility Uses
Day care, child or elderly, or community care 1 space per employee, plus 1 space per 8
individuals-in-care, plus 1 space loading/
unloading zone.
Family day care or community care, residential Existing spaces required for residence.
Entertainment Uses
Amusement arcade and non-live entertainment 5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
venue
Amusement park, commercial recreation Per parking needs assessment.
facility, or unlisted recreational use
Archery range 1.2 spaces per target.
Billiard parlor 2 spaces per table, plus ancillary uses calculated
separately.
Bingo games 1 space per 3 seats, plus ancillary uses
calculated separately.
Bowling alley 3 spaces per lane, plus ancillary uses calculated
separately.
Commercial sports facility 1 spaces per 4 fixed seats, plus 33 spaces per
1,000 SF of assembly GFA where no fixed seats
are provided.
Dance hall 1 space/7 SF gross dance floor area, with
auxiliary uses calculated separately.
Entertainment establishment 1 space per 4 fixed seats, plus 33 spaces per
1,000 SF of assembly GFA where no fixed seats
are provided.
Fortunetelling 3 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
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Table 17.34.060(B)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES
Miniature golf course 1.5 spaces per hole, plus ancillary uses
calculated separately.
Skateboard park 0.25 spaces per 1,000 SF of active skate park
area.
Skating rink 33 spaces per 1,000 SF of rink area, or 1 space
per 4 fixed rink seats, whichever is greater.
Multiple screen cinemas 1 space per 3 fixed seats.
Tennis/racquetball courts, public or private 3 spaces per court, with other uses calculated
separately.
Equestrian riding arena Commercial: 1 space per 3 stalls, or 1 space per
4 fixed seats, whichever is greater, plus
adequate loading/unloading zone Residential,
subdivision, or HOA: 1 space per 5 stalls
Food and/or Alcohol Uses
For food and/or alcohol uses, unless otherwise specified, parking ratios for outdoor seating area
only are calculated according to the All Restaurants—Outdoor Seating standard.
Alcohol distillation; brewery or winery Without tasting room: 2 spaces per 1,000 SF of
GFA, including outdoor seating area.
With tasting room: 2 spaces per 1,000 SF if
tasting room areas are equal to or less than 25%
of GFA, or 10 spaces per 1,000 SF of tasting
room area if tasting room areas are in excess of
25% of total GFA, including outdoor seating
area.
Bars 33 spaces per 1,000 SF of assembly GFA.
Liquor store 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Packing and processing, food and agricultural 2 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Restaurant (stand-alone)—full service or 10 spaces per 1,000 SF.
counter service
Restaurant (when greater than 30% of 10 spaces per 1,000 SF.
commercial center is devoted to
restaurant)—full service
Restaurant (when greater than 30% of 8 spaces per 1,000 SF.
commercial center is devoted to
restaurant)—counter service
Restaurant (when less than 30% of commercial 5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
center is devoted to restaurant)—full service
Restaurant (when less than 30% of commercial 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
center is devoted to restaurant)—counter service
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Table 17.34.060(B)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES
Restaurant—20 seats or fewer, or primary 5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
method is takeout
Restaurant—with drive through window 13 spaces per 1,000 SF of restaurant GFA,
exclusive of kitchen, storage, and restroom uses,
plus appropriate stacking.
All restaurants—outdoor seating Restaurants in mixed-use zones: no additional
parking for outdoor area equivalent to the first
30% of enclosed restaurant area, plus base
associated restaurant rate for outdoor area in
excess of 30% of enclosed restaurant area.
Restaurants with 20 seats or fewer in mixed-use
zones: no additional parking for the first 1,000
SF of outdoor area, with 5 spaces per 1,000 SF
of outdoor area thereafter.
Other restaurants: no additional parking for
outdoor area equivalent to the first 25% of
enclosed restaurant area, plus base associated
restaurant rate for outdoor area in excess of
25% of enclosed restaurant area.
Medical Uses
Ambulance service 3 spaces per emergency fleet vehicle.
Hospital Per parking demand study.
All uses ancillary to the hospital, including
administrative offices, medical offices, clinics,
pharmacies, urgent care, emergency rooms, and
other related uses, will receive their
accompanying rate or rate as demonstrated in
the parking demand study.
Medical clinic, urgent 6 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Medical clinic, out-patient/dialysis/surgery 5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
center
Pharmaceuticals, production 2 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Pharmacy 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Miscellaneous Uses
Contractor's yard 0.5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA, plus spaces
designated for company fleet (1 space per
vehicle and towable equipment).
Laboratory; research and development 3 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Production and recording studios 3 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Office Uses
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Table 17.34.060(B)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES
Office, professional (including psychiatric or 3 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
chiropractic offices, or offices of the like)
Medical offices (includes dental offices) 5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Production and/or Wholesale Uses
General manufacturing or processing facilities, 2 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
distribution warehouses, and wholesale sales
Public, Social, or Institutional Land Uses
Art galleries, museums, private libraries 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Assembly uses (clubs and lodges) 33 spaces per 1,000 SF of assembly GFA.
Religious institution 1 space per 3 fixed seats, or 33 spaces per 1,000
SF of assembly GFA, whichever is greater.
Convention center Per parking demand study.
Country clubs, golf courses, or driving range Full country club: Per parking demand study.
Standalone golf course: 6 spaces per hole.
Driving range: 0.5 spaces per every driving
range tee box.
Mortuary (not including crematorium) 33 spaces per 1,000 SF of assembly GFA.
Accessory uses such as office and flower shops
parked separately.
Athletic fields, private Per parking demand study.
Parks, private 2.5 spaces per 1,000 SF of area.
Recycling and Waste Land Uses
Collection facilities, large (recycling) 6 spaces.
Collection facilities, small (recycling) 0 spaces.
Waste, processing, and refuse facilities 2 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA, then 1.5 spaces
per 1,000 SF of GFA over 50,000 SF of GFA.
Retail Uses
Bulk retail (such as furniture and appliances) 2 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Commercial centers—over 25,000 SF 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of retail GFA to 25,000
SF of total GFA, plus 3.5 spaces for each
additional 1,000 SF of retail GFA over 25,000
SF of total GFA. Uses with a non-retail parking
rate are calculated at their respective rates.
Commercial centers—under 25,000 SF Each use within the commercial center shall
comply with the parking requirements for said
use.
General retail 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
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§ 17.34.060

§ 17.34.060

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Table 17.34.060(B)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES
School Land Uses
Preschool 2 spaces per employee, plus adequate loading/
unloading zone.
Kindergarten—8th Grade 1.8 spaces per classroom, plus adequate
loading/unloading zone.
High school 8 spaces per classroom, plus adequate loading/
unloading zone.
Business colleges; trade and technical schools 25 spaces per 1,000 SF of instructional GFA,
plus 3 spaces per 1,000 SF of office GFA; or
conditional use permit with parking needs
assessment
Instructional use 1 space/employee, plus 4 spaces/10 students
based on maximum classroom capacity.
A conditional use permit may be granted by the
Zoning Administrator where different parking
standards are justified.
College or university, private Per parking demand study with conditional use
permit.
Service Uses
Appliance/equipment/furniture repair and 2 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
service
Banks and financial institutions 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Barber, beauty shop, salon, spa, accessory 4 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
massage service, or similar
Massage establishments 5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Laundromat 1 space per 3 machines.
Storage or Warehousing Uses
Indoor warehousing under 10,000 SF 2 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Indoor warehousing over 10,000 SF 0.5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
Mini-warehousing/self-storage 0.3 spaces per 1,000 SF, or 5 spaces minimum,
whichever is greater.
Outdoor storage 0.5 spaces per 1,000 SF of outdoor GFA, plus
1.5 spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA.
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Key:

SF = Square feet GFA = Gross floor area

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§ 17.34.060

§ 17.34.070

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Table 17.34.060(C)
REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR DOWNTOWN PLAZA DISTRICT*
USE REQUIRED NUMBER OF SPACES
Residential Studio—1 space/unit.
One bedroom—1.5 spaces/unit.
Two bedroom—1.8 spaces/unit.
Three or more bedrooms—2 spaces/unit.
Parking spaces may be unenclosed.
Nonresidential 4 spaces/1,000 SF of gross building floor area.
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Notes:

• Downtown Plaza District includes properties within the eight block area bounded by Maple Avenue, Grand Street, Almond Avenue and Lemon Street.

Figure 17.34.060(B)

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(Prior code 17.76.040; Ord. 32-89; Ord. 12-95; Ord. 8-98; Ord. 17-08; Ord. 06-13, 2013; Ord. 08-15, 2015; Ord. 05-16, 2016; Ord. 02-17, 2017; Ord. 06-17, 2017; Ord. 03-21, 2021; Ord. 12-21, 2021; Ord. 15-21, 2021; Ord. 15-23, 11/14/2023; Ord. 11-25, 6/24/2025)

Where the parking requirements for a particular use are not set forth in Tables 17.34.060(A) and 17.34.060(B), the parking requirements for such use shall be determined by the Community

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§ 17.34.070

§ 17.34.100

Development Director. The director's determination shall be based on the most comparable use specified in the tables.

(Prior code 17.76.050; Ord. 32-89; Ord. 12-95)

All new construction of residential and nonresidential uses requiring over 10 parking spaces shall provide parking and locking facilities for bicycles and motorcycles in the numbers specified in Table 17.34.080. Bicycle and motorcycle facilities shall be located within proximity to entrances. Bicycle racks are defined to be storage facilities with locking capabilities for a minimum of five bicycles.

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Table 17.34.080
REQUIRED BICYCLE AND MOTORCYCLE PARKING
Number of Required Parking Minimum Area for
Spaces Motorcycles Number of Bicycle Racks
10—50 50 sq. ft. 1
50+ 300 sq. ft. 2
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(Prior code 17.76.060; Ord. 32-89; Ord. 12-95)

In the case of mixed uses in a building or on a lot, the total number of required parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately. Off-street parking facilities provided for one use shall not be considered as providing required parking for any other use except as specified hereinafter for shared use.

(Prior code 17.76.090; Ord. 32-89; Ord. 12-95)

The owner or lessee of any property may apply via the conditional use permit process to establish shared parking facilities. Property owner permission is required for a shared use application. Additionally, any nonresidential use for which the Community Development Director does not have the authority to adjust the parking rate may provide a parking demand study via the conditional use permit process to justify an alternate parking rate. The application shall be considered by the Planning Commission, subject to review of the following information:

• A. The applicant shall provide a description of the proposed and existing uses and the project relationship to the surrounding area.

• B. The applicant shall provide an assessment of the square footage and/or number of rooms/ seats for all uses within the project.

• C. The applicant shall provide an assessment of the individual land uses and a sum of parking demand. Observed peak demands of different uses should offset each other to demonstrate that they reduce the amount of parking required, at any given time of day.

• D. The applicant shall reference the most current edition of "Shared Parking" published by the Urban Land Institute and the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual

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ORANGE CODE

§ 17.34.110

to determine which mix of uses warrants shared parking based on various time-of-day factors.

(Prior code 17.76.100; Ord. 32-89; Ord. 12-95; Ord. 12-21, 2021)

The following minimum parking area regulations are illustrated by Figure 17.34.110. Variations in parking design criteria may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit approved by the Planning Commission.

• A. Open Parking Stall. Open parking stalls shall be not less than nine feet wide and 18 feet long, except when adjacent to a wall which requires a ten-foot wide stall. Open parking stalls provided in excess of required parking spaces may be eight and one-half feet wide and 18 feet long.

• B. Parallel Parking Stall. Parallel parking stalls shall be not less than nine feet wide and 24 feet long.

• C. Residential Garages. Residential garages shall maintain an unobstructed minimum interior dimension of 10 feet by 20 feet per space.

• D. Residential Carports. Residential carports/covered parking shall consist of a solid roof structure or building overhang, or combination of both, that completely covers a parking stall. Minimum vertical clearance shall be eight feet. Carports shall be screened from public view by screening materials not less than 42 inches in height. Screening may consist of solid walls, wood lattice work, or other architectural treatments. Carports adjacent to common property lines shall have solid walls as specified in the Uniform Building Code.

• E. Parking Structures. Parking stalls within parking structures shall not be less than nine feet wide and 18 feet long and such spaces shall be clear of posts or walls. When spaces are adjacent to a wall, they shall be 10 feet wide.

• F. Drive Aisle Widths. Drive aisles to and from parking stalls shall be not less than:

  1. 13 feet wide for 30-degree parking with one-way circulation.

  2. 15 feet wide for 45-degree parking with one-way circulation.

  3. 19 feet wide for 60-degree parking with one-way circulation.

  4. 25 feet wide for 90-degree parking.

  5. One-way drive aisles shall be a minimum of 12 feet wide. However, one-way drive aisles providing back up area for 90-degree parking shall be a minimum of 25 feet wide.

  6. Two-way drive aisles shall be a minimum of 25 feet wide.

• G. Drive Aisles Accessing Arterial Highway. Drive aisles which obtain direct access from an arterial highway shall have a minimum width of 30 feet for conventional type entrances (reference City Standard Plan No. 115) and a minimum width of 20 feet for radius type entrances (reference City Standard Plan No. 114). In addition, the length of the entry aisle, as measured from the back of the sidewalk, shall be a minimum of 30 feet long to allow storage space for two vehicles.

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§ 17.34.110

§ 17.34.120

• H. Curb Side Loading. Wherever a curb side loading area is required, the width of the affected drive aisle shall be increased by 10 feet to allow traffic to circulate around vehicles parking in the loading zone. (See Sections 17.34.150 through 17.34.180 of this chapter for applicable loading requirements.)

• I. Interior Circulation Requirements. Circulation within a parking area shall be designed such that:

1. A vehicle entering the parking area need not enter a street to access another aisle.

   2. A vehicle is not permitted to enter a street backwards except within residential developments containing three or fewer units. However, in no case shall a vehicle be permitted to back onto an arterial as determined by the City's Master Plan of Arterial Highways.

   3. All parking spaces and garages shall be accessible and usable. Tandem parking is prohibited, except within the MH (Mobile Home) District.

   4. Driveways and/or turnaround aisles serving 10 or more parking spaces shall not be dead-end aisles unless a turn-around or back-up area is provided to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.

   5. For all public and private parking areas, the design of all entrances and exits shall be subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.

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(Prior code 17.76.070; Ord. 32-89; Ord. 12-95; Ord. 17-08; Ord. 10-09, 2009; Ord. 12-21, 2021)

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§ 17.34.120

§ 17.34.130

The following locational requirements shall apply to parking areas:

• A. Residential Uses. For all residential uses, all parking facilities shall be located on the same lot or building site as the building they are required to serve. The parking facilities shall not extend into any required yard area abutting a public street.

• B. Nonresidential Uses. For all nonresidential uses, required off-street parking shall be provided on the same lot or parcel of land as the use the parking spaces are required to serve, on a contiguous site, or on a site located within 300 feet of the subject use. Where parking is provided on a site other than the site of the use served, a recorded document stipulating the reservation of the site for parking purposes, for the duration of the use, shall be filed with the Department of Community Development prior to the issuance of building permits. The document shall be signed by the owners of the alternate site, and shall be approved by the City Attorney as to form and content prior to recording in the office of the Orange County Recorder.

• (Ord. 12-95)

Every lot used as a permanent public or private parking area shall be developed and maintained in the following manner:

• A. Surfacing. Off-street parking areas and driveways shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete surfacing or other such materials as approved by the City Engineer in accordance with standards on file in the office of the City Engineer. The parking area and driveways shall be graded and drained in a manner to dispose of all surface water. Surfacing and drainage shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer.

• B. Border and Fencing. Every parking area which abuts property located in any R (Residential) zone district shall be separated from such property by a view-obscuring masonry wall at least six feet in height but no greater than eight feet in height. An administrative adjustment may be considered per Section 17.10.050. Wall height shall be measured from the grade of the finished surface of the parking area closest to the contiguous R-zoned property or from the high grade side of the parking lot. However, the wall shall not exceed 42 inches in height in any required front yard area. Also, no wall is required where the elevation of the parking area along the property line immediately adjacent to the R-zoned property is six feet or more below the elevation of the R-zoned property.

• C. Curbs. A six-inch curb shall be provided wherever the parking area abuts a public walkway, landscaped area, street, or alley.

• D. Lighting. Lights used to illuminate the parking area shall be directed away from any adjoining property located in any R-zone in accordance with Section 17.12.030.

• E. Striping. All required parking shall be clearly outlined on the surface of the lot with paint or easily distinguishable material. Stripes shall be a minimum of four inches wide and in double stripe formation with a 14 inch space between stripes (Figure 17.34.130(E)). Parking stall widths shall be measured from the centerline between the double striping.

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§ 17.34.130

§ 17.34.140

Figure 17.34.130.E

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• F. Wheel Stops. Wheel stops are only required for angled or perpendicular parking spaces abutting pedestrian walkways but may also be used elsewhere. When used, wheel stops shall be placed a minimum of 34 inches from the front end of the parking stall.

• G. Directional Arrows. All parking facilities having more than 21 spaces shall provide directional arrows for all drive aisles and maneuvering areas located within the parking area.

• H. Landscaping. In addition to required landscaped setbacks, a minimum of 10% of the parking lot area shall be landscaped and shall incorporate special design features which effectively screen the parking lot areas from view from a public street. Design features may include landscaped berms, decorative walls, planting screens, raised planters, or similar screening devices which meet the intent of this provision. Landscape borders, planters, and islands shall be surrounded by a six-inch high curb to control drainage and prevent erosion onto surrounding surfaces, and shall have a minimum width of four feet, as measured from the interior of the curbing. Landscaped areas shall be distributed throughout the parking area, and landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition. Landscape plans shall comply with the City's Landscape Standards and Specifications (See Orange Municipal Code Chapter 16.50).

• I. Overhang. A two-foot vehicle overhang may occur over landscaped areas and walkways and count as part of the required parking stall length when the following are provided:

  1. The landscape area or walkway is six feet or wider.

  2. There is no vehicle travel lane immediately adjacent to the opposite side of the walkway.

  3. Parking stalls are configured at 90 degrees.

  4. No trees, shrubs, utilities, or other obstructions are located in the two-foot vehicle overhang area and the planting area consists of low-growing groundcover.

  5. Walkway clearance continues to meet accessibility requirements even with vehicle overhang.

(Prior code 17.76.080; Ord. 32-89; Ord. 12-95; Ord. 17-08; Ord. 12-21, 2021; Ord. 19-21, 2022)

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City of Orange, CA § 17.34.140

ORANGE CODE

§ 17.34.150

Every lot used as a temporary public or private parking area shall require a conditional use permit approved by the Planning Commission and shall be evaluated by the following criteria:

• A. Definition. A temporary parking lot shall mean any area other than a street, alley, or other public property which is intended for the parking needs of private enterprises or made available for use by the transient public for the parking of vehicles on an overflow basis until permanent facilities are available.

• B. Time Limit on Use of Lot. The Planning Commission, in reviewing requests for temporary parking lots, shall limit its approval to two years. An extension of up to one additional year to allow for completion of permanent facilities may be granted by the Planning Commission only if evidence is provided that the permanent facilities are near completion. A decision by the Planning Commission to deny a request for a temporary lot or an extension may be appealed to the City Council, in accordance with Section 17.08.050.

• C. Site Plan Required. Requests for temporary parking lots shall be accompanied by a site plan. The site plan shall consist of a fully-dimensioned, scaled plot plan for the entire property showing all existing structures and uses and the proposed location of the proposed parking lot.

• D. Development Standards. The following features shall be required by the Planning Commission for temporary parking lots:

  1. Landscaping. A landscaped street setback shall be installed and maintained for the duration of the temporary parking lot use. The depth of the landscaped setback shall be consistent with that prescribed by the underlying zone. A reduction of setback may be considered when the adjacent parcels and the parcels across the street from the temporary lot are under common ownership with the subject parking lot. Landscaping shall include turf or other suitable ground cover and a minimum of one 15-gallon tree for each 45 feet of street frontage.

  2. Pavement Section and Grading Plan. The paving section and grading plan requirements shall be determined by the City Engineer and shall be based upon the anticipated length of time the lot will be needed, the existing soil conditions, and the anticipated daily traffic the lot will receive.

  3. Lighting. Lighting shall be provided for lots used after dark and shall be maintained to a minimum level as required by the Crime Prevention Bureau and consistent with Section 17.12.030. The lighting shall operate from dusk until one hour past the close of business for which the lot provides parking. Parking lot lighting shall be directed so as to not shine onto neighboring residential properties. The use of temporary light standards is acceptable.

  4. Fencing. No parking lot fencing is required. However, consideration shall be made for common property lines with residentially zoned parcels as specified in Section 17.18.140(A) of the Orange Municipal Code.

(Prior code 17.76.080; Ord. 32-89; Ord. 12-95; Ord. 12-21, 2021)

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§ 17.34.150

§ 17.34.180

In addition to off-street parking areas, off-street loading spaces shall be provided as set forth in Sections 17.34.160 through 17.34.180.

(Ord. 12-95)

Loading zone areas shall be provided for all new construction of nonresidential projects. The required length of linear curb space for loading shall be as set forth in Table 17.34.160. Loading area requirements may be modified through the site plan or conditional use permit process where it can be shown that the requirements are inconsistent with the proposed use.

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Table 17.34.160
LOADING SPACE SIZE
Number of Required Parking Minimum Width of Loading Minimum Length of Loading
Spaces Zone Zone
1—50 10 feet 40 feet
51—250 10 feet 60 feet
250+ 10 feet 80 feet
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The following exceptions shall apply:

• A. Churches, chapels, religious facilities, cemeteries, and mortuaries shall provide 50 lineal feet of curb side loading area.

• B. Hotels and motels shall supply 50 lineal feet of curb side loading area. (Prior code 17.76.070; Ord. 32-89; Ord. 12-95)

Loading areas shall be required only for senior citizen housing developments, as defined by Section 17.04.038 of this title. Loading area shall be provided as specified in Table 17.34.160. (Ord. 12-95; Ord. 2-08)

Loading areas shall be located as follows:

• A. For day care centers, nursery schools, medical offices, hospitals, senior housing, and similar uses, loading areas shall be located as close as possible to the main building entrance.

• B. For retail, service commercial and professional office uses, loading areas shall be located as close as possible to a back or service entrance.

• C. For industrial uses, loading areas shall be located to provide adequate maneuvering area between loading doors and parking stalls, as determined by site plan review, and shall not face onto a public street unless screened from view.

• D. The use of parking spaces for a loading zone during off-peak periods may be considered

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ORANGE CODE

§ 17.34.200

for single land uses with on-site parking facilities through the site plan or conditional use permit process.

• E. In no case shall loading areas occupy back-up areas for required parking.

• F. No loading area shall be situated in a manner that requires a vehicle to back onto a street to enter or leave the loading area.

• (Ord. 12-95; Ord. 12-21, 2021)

Landscaping shall be provided as required by Orange Municipal Code Chapter 16.50 (Landscaping Standards and Specifications).

(Ord. 12-95; Ord. 12-21, 2021)

New commercial and industrial developments resulting in employment greater than 100 persons are required to have a transportation demand management program. Such program can include provisions on parking lot design and layout that reduce the impact of traffic on the City's transportation system (Chapter 10.83).

(Prior code 17.77; Ord. 12-95; Ord. 12-21, 2021)

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