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Series 300 — ADDITIONAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS›Article 304 — ON SITE PARKING AND LOADING

304.02: APPLICABILITY:

Porterville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Porterville

The requirements of this chapter apply to the establishment, alteration, expansion, or change in any use or structure, as provided in this section.

A. New Buildings and Land Uses. On-site parking and loading shall be provided according to the provisions of this chapter at the time any main building or structure is erected or any new use is established.

B. Expansion and Change in Use of Existing Buildings. When an expansion of floor area or change in use classification creates an increase of ten (10) percent or more in the number of required on-site parking or loading spaces, on-site parking and loading shall be provided according to the provisions of this chapter.

C. Reconstruction. Additional parking spaces are not required for the remodel or reconstruction of an existing building when there is no increase in footprint or floor area.

D. Alterations that Increase Number of Dwelling Units. If an alteration to an existing building increases the number of residential dwelling units on the site, on-site parking to serve the new dwelling units shall be provided according to the provisions of this chapter.

E. When Constructed. On-site parking and loading facilities required by this chapter shall be constructed or installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the uses that they serve. (Ord. 1866, 11-19-2019)

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▸ Contents — Porterville Zoning Code
Porterville Zoning Code
  1. Series 100 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  2. Series 200 — BASE DISTRICTS
  3. ▸ Series 300 — ADDITIONAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. Article 300 — GENERAL SITE REGULATIONS
    2. Article 301 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES
    3. Article 302 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER INCEN…
    4. Article 303 — LANDSCAPING
    5. ▸ Article 304 — ON SITE PARKING AND LOADING
      Overview
      1. 304.01: PURPOSE:
      2. 304.02: APPLICABILITY:
      3. 304.03: GENERAL PROVISIONS:
      4. 304.04: REQUIRED PARKING SPACES:
      5. 304.05: LOCATION OF REQUIRED PARKING:
      6. 304.06: PARKING REDUCTIONS:
      7. 304.07: DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICTS:
      8. 304.08: BICYCLE PARKING:
      9. 304.09: ON-SITE LOADING:
      10. 304.10: PARKING AREA DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
      11. 304.11: PARKING AND STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL AND LARGE VEHICLES:
    6. Article 305 — SIGNS
    7. Article 306 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    8. Article 307 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
  4. Series 400 — LAND DIVISIONS
  5. Series 500 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  6. Series 600 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS
  7. Series 700 — GENERAL TERMS

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