Division 17.30 — PARKING
Piedmont Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Piedmont
Sections:
17.30.010 Single family residential and similar use (All zones)
17.30.020 Multi-family residential and similar group residential use (Zones A, B, C and D)
17.30.030 Commercial use and mixed-use residential/commercial (Zone D)
17.30.040 Location of parking spaces
17.30.050 Size and specifications
17.30.060 No reduction of existing parking
17.30.070 Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
17.30.010 Single family residential and similar use. (All zones) ¶
A. Applicability. This section 17.30.010 applies to the following uses: single-family residential, small and large family day care homes, manufactured and mobile homes, low barrier navigation centers, supportive and transitional housing, residential care facilities or group homes that provide licensable services for up to 6 residents, residential care facilities or group homes that do not provide licensable services, and employee housing for up to 6 employees, and development projects under division 17.54 in any zone:
new development; and
existing development (which may be nonconforming under division 17.50), when an applicant seeks a building permit or land use approval for an improvement or change that may affect the need for parking. Exceeding certain underlying zoning regulations as indicated in the table in section 17.30.010.B.1 or an increase in the intensity of use will
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affect the need for parking. Existing street width and existing demand for on-street parking are factors in considering the intensity of use.
B. Regulations.
- General.
| egulations. .General. |
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|---|---|
| Dwelling Unit | Minimum number of off-street, covered, non- tandem parking spaces |
| Accessory dwelling unit (division 17.38) |
0* |
| New primary unit** 800 square feet or less |
1 |
| New primary unit** greater than 800 square feet |
2 |
| Primary unit that exceeds FAR, lot coverage or structure height of the underlying zone |
1 additional parking space; for a maximum total of 3 parking spaces. |
| SB-9 development (division 17.54) | 1 per primary unit. If the parcel is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high- quality transit corridor as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, or a major transit stop as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code, then parking is not required for the new primary unit. |
- Under Government Code section 65852.2, the city may not require parking for an accessory dwelling unit located within 1/2 mile of public transit, and all Piedmont properties are within 1/2 mile.
** primary unit refers to single family residence, small and large family day care homes, manufactured and mobile homes, low barrier navigation centers, supportive and transitional housing, residential care facilities or group homes that provide licensable services for up to 6 residents, residential care facilities or group homes that do not provide licensable services, and employee housing for up to 6 employees.
Parking spaces may not be located within a 20-foot street setback.
When considering an application, the city may strictly apply the parking regulations under subsection B.1 above if the proposed construction will have an undue adverse impact on neighborhood vehicular congestion. A determination of undue adverse impact must be based on evidence considering one or more of the following factors: existing street width; existing on-street parking conditions; lack of sidewalks; and street slope and curvature. (Ord. 747 N.S., 02/2020, Ord. 772 N.S., 03/2024)
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17.30.020 Multi-family residential and similar group residential use . ¶
A. Applicability. This section applies to each multi-family and similar group residential use in Zones A, B, C and D, including but not limited to: large family day care home, residential care facilities or group homes the provide licensable services for more than 7 residents, single-room occupancy, co-housing, multi-family residential, senior housing, housing for persons with disabilities, and religious institution affiliated housing.
| Minimum number of off-street covered parking spaces | Minimum number of off-street covered parking spaces | |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory dwelling unit (division 17.38) |
0* | |
| Multi-family development, Independent living senior housing, independent living disabled persons housing |
1 space per studio or 1 bedroom unit |
Exception: Planning Commission shall reduce to 50% of required spaces when: a. Development is within ½ mile of regularly scheduled public transit stop; and b. At least 50% of units are deed- restricted for a period of 55 years to low-income households. |
| 1.5 space per 2 or more- bedroom unit |
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| Licensed residential facility or group home for 7 or more residents |
1 space per bedroom | |
| Single room occupancies or co-housing |
1 space per bedroom Exception: Planning Commission shall reduce to 50% of required spaces when: a. Development is within ½ mile of regularly scheduled public transit stop; and b. At least 50% of units are deed-restricted for a period of 55 years to low-income individuals. |
|
| Religious institution affiliated housing |
as provided in Section 65913.6 of the Government Code | |
| Senior housing, disabled persons housing (Assisted Living) |
0.5 space per studio or 1 bedroom unit |
Additionally, 1 parking space for each employee on-site at peak staffing. |
| 0.75 space per 2 or more- bedroom unit |
- Under Government Code section 65852.2, the city may not require parking for an accessory dwelling unit located within 1/2 mile of public transit, and all Piedmont properties are within 1/2 mile.
(Ord. 747 N.S., 02/2020, Ord. 772 N.S., 03/2024)
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B. Additional Parking. Guest or management parking shall be provided for all development types under this section with the exception of accessory dwelling units and religious institution affiliated housing development.
| Guest or management Parking |
1 space plus an additional parking space for every 10 dwelling units. Exception: Planning Commission shall reduce to 50% of required spaces when: a. Development is within ½ mile of regularly scheduled public transit stop; and b. At least 50% of units are deed-restricted for a period of 55 years to low-income households. |
|---|
(Ord. 772 N.S., 03/2024)
17.30.030 Commercial use and mixed-use residential/commercial. (Zone D). A. Residential uses in mixed use commercial/residential: same as provided in section 17.30.020.
B. Commercial uses:
| Use Type | Minimum number of off-street, covered, non- tandem parking spaces per floor area |
Minimum number of off-street, covered, non- tandem parking spaces per floor area |
|---|---|---|
| First 1,500 square feet |
In excess of 1,500 square feet |
|
| Eating places and similar, high- intensity on premise customer uses |
Each 500 square feet: 11 |
Each 250 square feet: 11 |
| Retail stores, offices, and other low-intensity uses |
Each 750 square feet: 11 |
Each 350 square feet: 11 |
1Or as required by conditional use permit. (Ord. 747 N.S., 02/2020)
17.30.040 Location of parking spaces. ¶
Parking for a permitted use in any zone must be located: (1) on the same lot as the permitted use; (2) not within the street setback; and (3) not between the street-facing facade of a building and the lot line in Zone D. Parking for a conditional use in any zone will be provided as required by the conditional use permit authorizing the use.
17.30.050 Size and specifications. ¶
Except as otherwise provided, a parking space required by this section must have unrestricted access to a public street with a grade not more than 20%. In Zone A, one of every three required parking spaces may be for a compact car, and in Zones C and D, one of every four required parking spaces may be for a compact car.
The minimum parking space dimensions are:
8-1/2 feet x 18 feet, or
7-1/2 feet x 15 feet for compact car.
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A minimum 1-foot clearance must be provided between the length side of a parking space and the nearest wall or similar obstruction. (Ord. 743 N.S., 05/2018)
17.30.060 No reduction of existing parking. ¶
Except for (1) the demolition of a garage, carport, or covered parking structure in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, or (2) conversion of a garage, carport, or covered parking structure for use as an accessory dwelling unit, no person may alter, eliminate, or restrict access to an existing parking space unless the Planning Director first determines that the space is (1) unusable, (2) is to be restored or replaced with a parking space which meets the requirements of this division 17.30, or (3) is permitted with a variance approved by the Planning Commission or City Council. For purposes of making this determination, the term unusable means that the parking space is not large enough to contain a compact-sized automobile or that the driveway to the parking space is so steep, narrow or otherwise configured that it precludes safe passage of the vehicle, and that enlargement to permit safe passage would result in severe economic hardship.
No garage or other off-street parking may be altered for a use other than parking, unless otherwise allowed under this chapter. (Ord. 747 N.S., 02/2020)
17.30.070 Compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Chief Building Official may adjust the parking requirements in zones B, C or D without a conditional use permit or design review permit, to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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