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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 20 — ZONING›Chapter 20.90 — PARKING, LOADING, AND TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT

San Jose Municipal Code Part 4 Two-Wheeled Motorized Vehicle Parking Standards

San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose

Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 4 · Text as of 2026-10-04

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Editor's note— Ord. 30857, § 14, adopted Jan. 10, 2023, amended Part 4 in its entirety, in effect repealing and reenacting said Part 4 to read as set out herein. The former Part 4, §§ 20.90.300, and 20.90.350 - 20.90.380, pertained to motorcycle parking standards and derived from Ords. 26248, 28836.

20.90.300 - Purpose.

The purpose of this part, in keeping with the purpose of this chapter, is to promote effective circulation, reduce congestion, a means for alternative transportation and increase safety and aesthetics through off-street two-wheeled motorized vehicle parking requirements.

(Ord. 30857.)

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20.90.305 - Definition.

For the purpose of this Part, a two-wheeled motorized vehicle is defined as any two-wheeled motorized vehicle that is licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles and intended for travel on public streets.

(Ord. 30857.)

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20.90.350 - Two-wheeled motorized vehicle parking spaces.

A. Two-wheeled motorized vehicle parking shall be provided at a rate of 2.5% of standard vehicle parking provided, except for multi-family residential uses when the multi-family uses are located in buildings that have individual enclosed garages assigned to each multi-family dwelling unit. Any fractional amount is rounded up. No two-wheeled motorized vehicle parking spaces are required if ten or less vehicle parking spaces are provided.

(Ord. 30857.)

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20.90.360 - Location.

Two-wheeled motorized vehicle parking facilities shall be located in a convenient, highly visible and well lighted area to minimize theft and vandalism, generally within fifty feet of a building entrance, adjacent to accessible parking and within view of pedestrian traffic.

(Ord. 30857.)

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20.90.370 - Two-wheeled motorized vehicle parking design standards.

A. Surfacing of two-wheeled motorized vehicle parking provided shall conform to the provisions of Section 20.90.140.

B. Two-wheeled motorized vehicle parking spaces shall be a minimum of three feet in width and six feet in length.

C. Two-wheeled motorized vehicle parking facilities within auto parking areas shall be separated by a physical barrier to protect two-wheeled motorized vehicles from damage by automobiles and other moving vehicles. Barriers include curbs, wheel stops or other similar features.

(Ord. 30857.)

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