Chapter 35.36 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS — Santa Barbara County Planning Code

35.36.010 - Purpose and Intent ¶

The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure the provision and maintenance of safe, adequate, well-designed, off-street parking facilities in conjunction with a use or development. The intent is to reduce street congestion and traffic hazards and to promote an attractive environment through design and landscaping standards for parking areas. The standards in this Chapter shall be considered minimums, and more extensive parking provisions may be required by the Commission as a condition of project approval when the Commission is the original review authority.

35.36.020 - Applicability ¶

Every use, including a change or expansion of a use or structure, except as otherwise provided for in Subsection 35.36.090.A (Exemption) below, and in Chapter 35.101 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots) shall have appropriately maintained off-street parking and loading areas in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. A use shall not be commenced and structures shall not be occupied until improvements required by this Chapter are satisfactorily completed.

35.36.030 - Recalculation of Parking Spaces Upon Changes of Use and Additions

A.

Change of use. Upon the change of a use, the number of parking spaces to be provided shall be calculated according to the requirements of this Chapter for the new use. Previous parking modifications granted by the review authority shall be null and void.

B.

Addition to use or structure. For additions to existing developments, the increased or decreased parking requirement shall be based on the aggregate total of the floor area and/or number of employees of existing and proposed structures and uses on the property.

35.36.040 - Required Number of Spaces: Agricultural Uses ¶

Agricultural parking standards shall be in compliance with the provisions in this Section, in Section 35.36.080 (Standards for All Zones and Uses) and in Section 35.36.090 (Standards for Agricultural Zones and Uses) below.

Table 3-4- Agriculture Parking Standards

Agriculture, Resource & Open Space Uses	Parking Spaces Required
Commercial greenhouses, hothouse or other plant protection structures	2 spaces per acre of land in such use.

Wineries
Bus/limousine parking	Additional oversized spaces (10 feet x 30 feet) to accommodate bus/limousine parking as follows: 1 space for the frst 20,000 square feet of winery structural development, and 1 space for every additional 20,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, of winery structural development.
Tasting rooms, reception areas, and kitchens and other areas for use by patrons.	1 space per 300 square feet and; 1 space per 2 employees for tasting rooms, reception areas, kitchens, or other areas used by patrons.
Ofces, laboratories, or administration.	1 space per 300 square feet for ofces, laboratories or administration.
Production, storage, or warehousing.	1 space per 1,000 square feet for production, storage or warehousing.
Special event parking, including group events and winemaker dinners.	1 space per 2.5 people for special event parking.

35.36.050 - Required Number of Spaces: Residential Uses ¶

Residential parking requirements shall be in compliance with the provisions in this Section, and in Section 35.36.080 (Standards for All Zones and Uses) and in Section 35.36.100 (Standards for Residential Zones and Uses) below.

A.

Not applicable to CM-LA zone. Table 3-5 shall not apply to development on lots zoned CM-LA (Community Mixed Use - Los Alamos). Development located in the CM-LA (Community Mixed Use - Los Alamos) zone shall be in compliance with the parking standards of Subsection 35.36.110.G (Community Mixed Use - Los Alamos (CM-LA) zone), as applicable.

Table 3-5- Residential Parking Standards

Residential	Parking Spaces Required
One-family and two-family dwellings (excluding EX-1 & SLP zones)	2 spaces per dwelling unit (1) (2)
One-family located within EX-1 Zone	6 spaces per dwelling unit
Small Lot Planned Development	2 spaces per dwelling unit and 1 space per 5 lots (for storage of recreational vehicles)
Multiple dwelling units - single bedroom or studio dwelling unit (3) (4)	1 space per dwelling unit and 1 space per 5 dwelling units (for visitor parking)
Multiple dwelling units - 2 bedrooms (3) (4)	1 space per dwelling unit and 1 space per 5 dwelling units (for visitor parking)
Multiple dwelling units - 3 bedrooms or more (3) (4)	2 spaces per dwelling unit and 1 space per 5 dwelling units (for visitor parking)

Accessory dwelling unit	As determined by Section 35.42.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units).
Junior accessory dwelling unit	No parking spaces required
Day care center (accessory or principal use) (6)	1 space per 10 children and; 1 drop-of/loading space
Fraternities, sororities, dormitories and boarding and lodging houses	1 space per 4 beds and 1 space per 2 employees
Guesthouse	1 space per guesthouse
Mobile Homes - MHP zone	2 spaces per mobile home space and 1 space per 3 mobile home spaces (for visitor parking) and 1 space per 5 mobile home spaces (for storage of recreational vehicles)
Mobile Home - MHS zone	2 spaces per lot and 1 space per 5 lots (for storage of recreational vehicles)
Retirement and special care homes (not including senior housing) (4) (5)	1 space per guest room and 1 space per 2 employees
Emergency shelters	1 space per 6 beds and 1 space per employee

Notes:

(1) In the Mission Canyon Community Plan area (excluding the RR zone), a minimum of 3 spaces shall be required for:

(a) A new dwelling unit,

(b) Habitable additions to an existing dwelling unit, either individually or combined, greater than 500 square feet, or

(c) An addition or remodel of an existing dwelling that includes one or more new bedrooms and results in a dwelling with three or more bedrooms.

(2) In the Summerland Community Plan area additional parking spaces may be required in compliance with Section 35.28.210 (Community Plan Overlays).

(3) Includes residential units constructed as a live/work unit or a mixed-use residential component.

(4) See Subsection 35.23.060.D for parking requirements for qualifying affordable housing, senior housing, or special care housing developments.

(5) Does not apply to special care homes serving 6 or fewer clients that are permitted as a one-family dwelling.

(6) A reduction in required parking may be allowed (1) with the submittal of a parking study that sets forth substantial evidence to support a reduction in the required parking (e.g., the daycare center involves clients that do not have access to automobiles, the daycare center is located in proximity to a major transit stop, and/or sufficient parking already exists on or near the project site); and (2) subject to a Minor Conditional Use Permit granted at the discretion of the County decision-makers in compliance with Section 35.82.060 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Conditional Use Permits).

(Ord. No. 5167, § 12, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 5259, § 1, 6-24-2025)

35.36.060 - Required Number of Spaces: Nonresidential Uses

Nonresidential parking requirements shall be in compliance with the provisions in this Section, and in Section 35.36.080 (Standards for All Zones and Uses) and in Section 35.36.110 (Standards for Nonresidential Zones and Uses) below.

A.

CM-LA zone. Table 3-6 shall not apply to development on lots zoned CM-LA (Community Mixed Use-Los Alamos). Development located in the CM-LA (Community Mixed Use - Los Alamos) zone shall be in compliance with the parking standards of Subsection 35.36.110.G (Community Mixed Use - Los Alamos (CM-LA) zone) as applicable.

Table 3-6- Nonresidential Parking Standards

Recreation, Education & Public Assembly Uses:	Parking Spaces Required
Bowling alley	8 spaces per lane
Day care center (accessory or principal use) (2)	1 space per 10 children and; 1 drop-of/loading space
Library, museum, art gallery, or similar use	1 space per 2 employees and; 1 space per 300 square feet of gross foor area
Religious institutions, school auditoriums, college auditoriums, theaters, general auditoriums, stadiums, mortuaries, lodges, halls, and other places of general assembly	With fxed seats - 1 space per 4 fxed seats Without fxed seats - 1 space per 30 square feet of auditorium foor space
Places of amusement without fxed seats (e.g., dancehalls, skating rinks, etc.)	1 space per 300 square feet of assembly area
Racquetball facility & tennis facility	1.5 spaces per court
School - Colleges: art, craft, music, or dancing schools; business, professional, or trade school	1 space per 5 students and 1 space per 3 employees
School - Day school or Nursery school	1 space per 10 students and 1 space per 2 employees
School - Elementary and Middle School	1.5 spaces per teaching station
School - High School	6 spaces per teaching station
Spas, health clubs, etc.	1 space per 300 square feet of gross foor area
Spectator seating	1 space per 5 seats or 1 space per 35 square feet of seating area
Swimming pool, public	1 space per 200 square feet of pool area and 1 space per 500 square feet of area related to the pool and facilities
Retail Trade	Parking Spaces Required
Furniture and appliance stores; heating, ventilating, and hardware stores; motor vehicle and machinery sales and service	1 space per 1,000 square feet of gross foor area
Restaurants, cafes, taverns, etc.	1 space per 300 square feet of space devoted to patrons 1 space per 2 employees

Retail business and general commercial	1 space per 500 square feet of gross foor area
Services and Ofces - Business, Financial, Professional	Parking Spaces Required
Business and professional ofces e.g. banks, lawyers' ofces, etc.	1 space for each 300 square feet of gross foor area (1)
Hotels/motels	1 space per guest room and 1 space per 5 employees
Medical services - extended care	1 space per 3 beds and 1 space per 3 employees
Medical services - hospitals	1 space per 2 beds and 1 space per 3 employees
Medical Services - medical clinics, medical and dental ofces	1 space per 200 square feet of gross foor area
Short-Term Rentals	1 space per bedroom

Notes:

(1) See Subsection 35.36.110.I (Professional and Institutional (PI) zone).

(2) A reduction in required parking may be allowed (1) with the submittal of a parking study that sets forth substantial evidence to support a reduction in the required parking (e.g., the daycare center involves clients that do not have access to automobiles, the daycare center is located in proximity to a major transit stop, and/or sufficient parking already exists on or near the project site); and (2) subject to a Minor Conditional Use Permit granted at the discretion of the County decision-makers in compliance with Section 35.82.060 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Conditional Use Permits).

(Ord. No. 5167, § 12, 11-29-2022; Ord. No. 5192, § 12, 11-7-2023)

35.36.070 - Required Number of Spaces: Industrial Uses ¶

Industrial parking requirements shall be in compliance with the provisions in this Section, in Section 35.36.080 (Standards for All Zones and Uses) and in Section 35.36.110 (Standards for Nonresidential Zones and Uses).

Table 3-7- Industry Parking Standards

Industry, Manufacturing & Processing, Wholesaling	Parking Spaces Required
Research and development, manufacturing, and processing	1 space per 1.5 employees (but in no case less than 1 space per 500 square feet of gross foor area)
Wholesaling, warehousing, and storage facility	1 space per 1000 square feet of gross foor area and 1 space per 4 employees
Other industrial uses	1 space per 4 employees

35.36.080 - Standards for All Zones and Uses

Off-street parking areas in all zones and for all uses shall be developed in the compliance with the standards in this Section, and as provided in Section 35.36.090 through Section 35.36.120.

A. Bicycle parking requirements.

1.

Development Plans. For development that is subject to the requirements of a Development Plan, the Commission shall determine if there is a need to provide bicycle parking. If a need exists, the Commission shall then determine the required number of parking spaces, bike racks, and locking devices that shall be provided.

B.

Construction and design.

1.

Parking areas shall be graded and drainage shall be provided so as to dispose of surface water without erosion, flooding, and other inconveniences or hazards.

2.

Except as provided below, uncovered parking areas and driveways shall be paved with a minimum of two inches of asphalt, concrete, masonry pavers, or equivalent, including pervious materials, on a suitable base.

(a)

Mission Canyon Community Plan area. The following parking spaces shall be paved with pervious materials on a suitable base, including masonry pavers, turf blocks, or porous asphalt, unless inconsistent with Fire Department minimum structural design standards for emergency access:

(1)

One of the three required parking spaces associated with the principal dwelling on a lot zoned R-1/E-1 where the principal use is residential; and

(2)

In any zone, any parking spaces that are provided in addition to parking spaces provided in compliance with Section 35.36.050 (Required Number of Spaces: Residential Uses) and Section 35.36.060 (Required Number of Spaces: Nonresidential Uses).

3.

Parking spaces shall be marked and access lanes clearly defined. Bumpers and wheel stops shall be installed as necessary. Every stall designed to accommodate compact cars shall be clearly marked as a

compact car stall.

4.

Except for residential uses within the 20-R-1 through 7-R-1, and 20-R-2 through 7-R-2 zones, parking areas shall be designed so that no vehicle shall be required to encroach into a street or sidewalk when backing out of a parking space.

5.

The design of parking spaces shall not require the moving of a car to gain access to a required parking space unless:

a.

The applicable zone regulations specifically allow tandem parking.

b.

The lot is a residentially zoned lot located within the Mission Canyon Community Plan area and is 7,000 square feet (net) or less in size.

6.

Parking areas serving uses operating at night shall be adequately lighted. Lighting shall be directed away from adjoining residences.

7.

The design of parking spaces and the maneuvering space in connection with the spaces shall be in compliance with the requirements of Table 3-8 (Parking Dimensions - One Way Traffic) and Table 3-9 (Parking Dimensions - Two Way Traffic), below, and as illustrated in Figure 3-8 through Figure 3-10, below.

Driveways.

1.

Width, number, and location. Unless otherwise provided in the specific, applicable zone, the width and number of driveways in relation to intersections, obstructions, other driveways, and property lines shall be in compliance with the engineering design standards adopted by the Board.

2.

Driveways to parking areas. A driveway used for access to a parking area shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide in clear distance between an obstruction to vehicular traffic.

3.

Special requirements. Upon recommendation of the Director or the Public Works Department, or upon their own initiative when considering a project, the Commission may place special requirements on an individual building site that will have the effect of reducing or increasing the number or width of driveways or prescribing their location on the building site when the Commission determines that special requirements either reduce or do not create traffic hazards or street parking problems. The decision of the Commission to impose special requirements is final subject to appeal to the Board in compliance with Chapter 35.102 (Appeals).

D.

Gross floor area measurement. For the purposes of this Chapter, gross floor area shall be the measure of the square footage for a project; however, stairways and open, unenclosed corridors shall be excluded.

E.

Fractional space. Where the standards result in a fractional space, the next larger whole number shall be the number of spaces required.

F.

Handicapped parking spaces. Parking areas shall provide handicap parking spaces as required in compliance with State and Federal law.

G.

Joint use of parking facilities for mixed use development. In order to encourage efficient use of commercial parking space and good design practices, the total parking requirements for mixed uses and conjunctive uses shall be based on the number of spaces adequate to meet the various needs of the individual uses operating during the peak parking period.

H.

Location. Except as provided below, off-street parking spaces shall not be located in the required front or side setback area unless specifically allowed by this Development Code. Provisions shall be made for direct access from the street to each parking space. The access shall be adequate for standard size automobiles unless the parking area is restricted to compact cars.

1.

Mission Canyon Community Plan area. Within the Mission Canyon Community Plan area, one of the three required parking spaces associated with the principal dwelling on a lot zoned R-1\E-1 may be located within the front setback area provided the location is approved by the Board of Architectural Review in compliance with Section 35.82.070 (Design Review).

I.

Maintenance of minimum parking requirements. The minimum number of parking spaces required in this Chapter shall be provided and continuously maintained.

J.

Maintenance of parking areas and parking spaces. A parking area or parking space provided for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this Chapter shall not be eliminated, reduced, or converted unless equivalent facilities approved by the review authority are provided elsewhere in compliance with this Chapter. The permit for the use for which the parking was provided shall immediately become void upon the failure to comply with the requirements of this Section.

K.

Modifications of parking requirements. Modifications to the parking requirement may be granted, in compliance with Section 35.42.015 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units), Section 35.82.060 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Conditional Use Permits), Section 35.82.080 (Development Plans), Section 35.82.130 (Modifications) or Section 35.82.200 (Variances).

L.

Parking requirement not listed. Where the parking requirement for a use is not specifically provided in this Chapter, the parking requirement shall be determined by the Director based upon the requirement for the most comparable use specified in this Chapter.

M.

Size. Parking space sizes shall comply with the following standards:

1.

Residential parking spaces shall be a minimum of 8.5 feet wide by 16.5 feet long.

2.

Nonresidential parking spaces:

a.

Compact car spaces shall be a minimum of 8 feet wide by 14.5 feet long.

b.

Standard spaces shall be a minimum of 9 feet wide by 16.5 feet long.

c.

Oversized spaces to accommodate bus/limousine parking shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide by 30 feet long.

d.

Storage parking spaces for recreational vehicles (e.g., travel trailers, campers) shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide by 20 feet long.

35.36.090 - Standards for Agricultural Zones and Uses

A.

Exemption. Agricultural improvements (see Article 35.11 (Glossary) the AG-I and AG-II zones shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.

B.

Marking or striping.

1.

Agricultural developments not requiring Development Plan approval shall not be required to comply with design specifications for marking or striping, except for handicap parking spaces required in compliance with State and Federal law.

2.

Agricultural development projects requiring Development Plan approval may request that the review authority waive certain design specifications for marking or striping otherwise required in Subsection 35.36.080.B.3 above.

C.

Screening (AG-I zones). Onsite parking areas for greenhouses or other plant protection structures shall be screened from the view of adjacent public streets in compliance with Section 35.34.050 (Agricultural Zone Landscaping Requirements) and Section 35.34.100 (Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas).

35.36.100 - Standards for Residential Zones and Uses ¶

A.

Location. Required residential parking spaces shall be provided on the same site that the dwelling is located. For dwelling units containing two or more bedrooms in multiple-family residential developments, spaces shall be located within 200 feet of the dwelling that the space serves.

B. R-1/E-1 and R-2 zones.

1.

Agricultural product sales. A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided. Parking spaces shall be located no closer than 20 feet to the right of way of any street.

2.

Overnight parking of commercial vehicles. For one-family and two-family dwelling units located on property zoned either R-1/E-1 or R-2, not more than one bus or nonpassenger motor vehicle or trailer used in commerce may be parked overnight on a lot. The bus, motor vehicle, or trailer shall not exceed two axles,

four tons, or eight feet in height. This restriction shall not apply to the emergency overnight parking of disabled motor vehicles or trailers and the occasional overnight parking of moving vans, pickup, or delivery or construction vehicles or trailers when occasional overnight parking is reasonably serving the residential use of a particular lot.

C.

One-Family Exclusive Residential (EX-1) zone. Required parking shall be provided with adequate provisions for ingress from and egress to the street at the time the main structure is constructed or enlarged or at the time a guesthouse is erected.

D.

Design Residential (DR) zone.

1.

Construction and design. Parking areas shall be arranged to prevent through traffic to other parking areas.

2.

Encroachment prohibited. Laundry facilities located in a garage for a dwelling unit shall not encroach upon parking.

3.

Landscape/screening of parking areas. Uncovered parking areas shall be screened in compliance with Subsection 35.34.060.A (Design Residential (DR) zone) above, and Section 35.34.100 (Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas).

4.

Location. Parking lots, carports, and garages designed and used for individual units within a development may be either adjacent to the units or centrally located to serve a group of units.

5.

Setbacks. Uncovered parking areas shall not be located closer than 15 feet to the street right-of-way line and closer than five feet to any other property line.

6.

Agricultural product sales. A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided. Parking spaces shall be located no closer than 20 feet to the right of way of any street.

7.

Common parking areas. Preservation and maintenance of common parking areas shall be in compliance with Section 35.23.060 (DR Zone Standards).

Mobile Home Planned Development (MHP) zone.

1.

Storage areas for recreational vehicles shall be screened by landscaping and fencing for security purposes. Minimum dimensions for each storage space shall be 10 feet by 20 feet.

2.

Common parking areas may be provided but shall not be located closer than 10 feet to a mobile home site.

3.

A minimum of one parking space shall be located on each individual site. One additional space may be located in a common parking area located within the mobile home development. Tandem parking is allowed if two spaces are provided within an individual site.

4.

Preservation and maintenance of common parking areas shall be in compliance with Subsection 35.23.080.F (Open Space).

5.

Common parking areas shall be landscaped in compliance with Subsection 35.34.060.B (Mobile Home

Planned Development (MHP) zone and Mobile Home Subdivision (MHS) zone) and Section 35.34.100 (Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas).

F.

Mobile Home Subdivisions (MHS) zone.

1.

Storage areas for recreational vehicles shall be screened by landscaping and fencing for aesthetic and security purposes.

2.

Common parking areas shall not be located closer than 10 feet to a lot line.

3.

A carport or garage shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the front line of the lot on which it is located.

4.

A minimum of one parking space shall be located on each individual site. One additional space may be located in a common parking area located within the mobile home subdivision.

Preservation and maintenance of common parking areas shall be in compliance with Subsection 35.23.090.C (Development Standards).

6.

Common parking areas shall be landscaped in compliance with Subsection 35.34.060.B (Mobile Home Planned Development (MHP) zone and Mobile Home Subdivision (MHS) zone) and Section 35.34.100 (Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas).

G.

Multi-family Residential - Orcutt (MR-O) zone.

1.

Parking shall be located in compliance with Section 35.23.130 (Multi-family Residential - Orcutt).

2.

Parking areas shall be landscaped in compliance with Section 35.34.100 (Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas).

H.

Planned Residential Development (PRD) zone.

1.

Construction and design. Parking areas shall be arranged to prevent through traffic to other parking areas.

2.

Landscape/screening of parking areas. Uncovered parking areas shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with Subsection 35.34.060.D (Planned Residential Development (PRD) zone) and Section 35.34.100 (Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas).

3.

Agricultural product sales. A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided. Parking spaces shall be located no closer than 20 feet to the right of way of any street.

I.

Small Lot Planned Development (SLP) zone.

1.

Parking spaces may be allowed on individual lots or one parking space may be provided on each lot and the other parking space may be located in common parking areas located throughout the SLP

development.

2.

Common parking areas shall not be located closer than 10 feet to a lot line.

3.

A carport or garage shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the front lot line on which it is located.

4.

Common parking areas shall be landscaping in compliance with Subsection 35.34.060.E (Small Lot Planned Development (SLP) zone) and Section 35.34.100 (Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas).

5.

Preservation and maintenance of common parking areas shall be in compliance with Subsection 35.23.110.C (Open Space).

6.

Storage parking areas for recreational vehicles shall be screened by landscaping and fences for aesthetic and security purposes.

7.

The numeric parking requirement for the storage of recreation vehicles provided in Section 35.36.050 (Required Number of Spaces: Residential Uses) above, may be modified if the review authority makes one of the following findings:

a.

There is adequate provision for parking for recreational vehicles on individual lots; or

b.

Opportunities for such parking exist within a reasonable distance of the SLP development; or

c.

Adequate standards for such parking are provided in the CC&R's for the SLP development.

J.

Exterior parking. The following standards apply to the keeping, parking, or storage (hereinafter referred to as "parked" or "parking" within the meaning of this Subsection J) of operative and inoperative motor vehicles and recreational vehicles outside of a fully enclosed or fully screened structure. A Land Use Permit in compliance with Section 35.82.110 (Land Use Permits) is not required to establish exterior parking except when 1) this Subsection 35.36.100.J requires a permit, or 2) the parking involves construction of a new structure or alteration of an existing structure that is not exempt from a Land Use Permit in compliance

with Section 35.20.040 (Exemptions from Planning Permit Requirements), or 3) the parking in not in compliance with Section 35.20.040 (Exemptions from Planning Permit Requirements). However, other permits may be required in compliance with Chapter 17 (Solid Waste Services), Chapter 19 (Junk Yards and Dumps) and Chapter 23 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the County Code. Nothing in this Subsection 35.36.100.J shall be construed as preventing the enforcement or implementation of the provisions of Chapter 17 (Solid Waste Services), Chapter 19 (Junk Yards and Dumps) and Chapter 23 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the County Code.

1.

Current registration or certificate of non-operation required. All motor vehicles and recreational vehicles parked on a lot outside of a fully enclosed or fully screened structure shall either:

a.

Have a current, unexpired registration with the California Department of Motor Vehicles that allows the vehicle to be driven, moved, towed or left standing (parked) upon any road or street; or,

b.

Have a current, unexpired certificate of non-operation or planned non-operation on file with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

2.

Limitation on number.

a.

Not including the number of vehicles for which parking spaces are required to be provided in compliance with Section 35.36.050 (Required Number of Spaces: Residential Uses), the exterior parking of operative motor vehicles and recreational vehicles is allowed provided that the number of such vehicles parked on a lot outside of a fully enclosed or fully screened structure does not exceed one per each bedroom located within the dwelling(s) on the lot.

(1)

Parking allowed in compliance with this Subsection J.2.a. may be located on driveways including portions of driveways located within a required front setback or side setback area provided:

(a)

Any portion of a driveway on which parking occurs shall be paved with a minimum of two inches of asphalt, concrete, masonry pavers, or equivalent, including pervious materials, on a suitable base.

(b)

The width of any portion of a driveway located in a front setback area shall not exceed 50 percent of the adjacent street frontage for each front setback area except that:

(i)

A greater width may be allowed if necessary to comply with County or fire protection district regulations.

(ii)

In all cases a driveway having a maximum width of 10 feet shall be allowed.

(c)

All parking located within a required front setback shall be located within one contiguous area for each street frontage.

(d)

A recreational vehicle shall not be parked within a front setback area.

b.

Additional parking allowed. In addition to exterior parking allowed in compliance with Subsection J.2.a, above, the exterior parking of operative and inoperative motor vehicles and recreational vehicles that are registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to a person(s) residing on the lot on which the parking occurs outside of a fully enclosed or fully screened structure is allowed in compliance with the following standards.

(1)

The number of vehicles and the area used for the parking of said vehicles shall be limited to the following maximum number and area based upon the lot area of the lot on which the vehicles are parked:

Lot Area (net)	Maximum Allowed Number of Vehicles	Maximum Allowed Parking Area
Less than 10,000 sq. ft.	1	140 sq. ft.
10,000 sq. ft. to less than 20,000 sq. ft.	2	420 sq. ft.
20,000 sq. ft. or larger	3	700 sq. ft.

(2)

Any area used for parking shall be located so that vehicles parked thereon are not visible from any public road or other area of public use (e.g., park, trail), or any adjoining lot.

(a)

Structures or other devices used to comply with this requirement shall not include awnings, fabric shelters, tents, vehicle covers and similar structures or other devices of a nonpermanent type of construction.

(3)

On lots having a net lot area of less than 20,000 square feet, vehicles shall not be parked in any area located between the front line of the lot and the principal dwelling.

3.

Additional standards for inoperative motor vehicles and recreational vehicles. The parking of inoperative motor vehicles and recreational vehicles outside of a fully enclosed or fully screened structure shall also comply with the following standards in addition to the standards listed in Subsections J.1 and J.2, above:

a.

Vehicles shall not be parked on parking spaces required in compliance with Section 35.36.050 (Required Number of Spaces: Residential Uses).

b.

Any area use for parking shall be designed and installed to prevent the discharge of pollutants onto adjacent lots and adjacent streets.

c.

Vehicles that are parked for a period in excess of 14 consecutive days without being moved under their own motive power shall be drained of gasoline, oil and other flammable liquids.

d.

The parking of inoperative motor vehicles regulated under Subsection 35.23.050.D (Motor vehicle assemble, dismantling, maintenance, repair, restoration, etc.) shall also be in compliance with the requirements of that Subsection.

4.

Modifications to standards allowed with a Minor Conditional Use Permit. Parking of motor vehicles and recreational vehicles that does not comply with the standards contained in Subsections J.1 through J.3, above, may be allowed in compliance with a Minor Conditional Use Permit approved in compliance with Section 35.82.060 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Conditional Use Permits).

5.

Noncompliance deemed a violation of this Development Code. The parking of motor vehicles and recreational vehicles that does not comply with the standards contained in Subsections J.1 through J.3, above, or is not allowed by a Minor Conditional Use Permit approved in compliance with Section 35.82.060 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Conditional Use Permits) as allowed by Subsection J.4, above, shall be considered a violation of this Development Code and subject to enforcement and penalties in compliance with Chapter 35.108 (Enforcement and Penalties).

35.36.110 - Standards for Nonresidential Zones and Uses ¶

A.

Compact spaces. Thirty percent of the required parking for nonresidential uses may be provided as compact car spaces.

B.

Location. For nonresidential structures or uses, the required parking spaces shall be provided within 500 feet of the principal structure, or site if there is no principal structure, as measured along streets excluding alleys, except as provided in Subsection D. (Limited Commercial (C-1) zone) below.

C.

Off-street loading facilities. Off-street loading facilities shall be in compliance with the following standards:

1.

Number of loading spaces. For every newly constructed structure to be occupied by commercial or industrial uses requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of materials and merchandise (e.g., manufacturing, storage, warehouse, retail store, wholesale store, market, restaurant, hotel, hospital, mortuary, laundry, dry cleaning), off-street loading spaces shall be provided as follows:

a.

Commercial Uses:

3,000 or more square feet gross floor area - 1 loading space

b.

Industrial Uses:

10,000 to 24,999 square feet gross floor area - 1 loading space

25,000 to 49,000 square feet gross floor area - 2 loading spaces

For each additional 50,000 square feet or major fraction thereof - 1 loading space

2.

Dimensions. Each loading space shall not be less than 10 feet in width, 30 feet in length, and with an overhead clearance of 14 feet.

3.

Setback restrictions. The space may not be located in any part of any required front or side setback.

4.

Safety. The space shall be designed to ensure that it will not interfere with vehicular circulation, parking, or with pedestrian circulation.

Limited Commercial (C-1) zone. Required parking spaces may be provided in publicly owned parking lots of legally constituted Parking Districts as long as the spaces provided are within a distance of no greater than 500 feet as measured along streets, not alleys, from the property line, subject to approval of the availability of the parking spaces by the Parking District Governing Board and the Director.

E.

Retail Commercial (C-2) zone. Required parking spaces may be provided in publicly owned parking lots of legally constituted Parking Districts subject to approval of the availability of the parking spaces by the Parking District Governing Board and Director.

F.

Highway Commercial (CH) - Agricultural product sales. A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided. Parking spaces shall be located no closer than 20 feet to the right of way of any street.

G.

Community Mixed Use - Los Alamos (CM-LA) zone.

1.

Design. Parking areas on adjacent lots should be designed to allow shared use of parking and through traffic to adjacent lots.

2.

Location. Required onsite parking for residential uses shall be located behind buildings and be visually screened as viewed from the street. Parking in garages shall be designed so vehicle storage area entrances are not visible from the public right-of-way.

3.

Required number of spaces - residential.

a.

Projects with three or more dwelling units. Minimum of one space per dwelling unit.

b.

Projects with two or fewer dwelling units. Onsite parking is not required for projects containing two or fewer residential units. However, on-street parking shall be demonstrated to be available within 200 feet of the lot as measured along the streets not alleys, from the property line, subject to approval of the Director.

4.

Required number of spaces - nonresidential. The provision of onsite parking for commercial use is not required, however, it may be provided.

Parking Space Size. Onsite parking shall be in compliance with Section 35.36.080.

6.

Driveways. All driveways shall comply with the following:

a.

Driveways shall be a minimum width as required by the Fire Department.

b.

Driveways shall not access Bell Street. An exception shall only be granted to key lots in existence as of March 18, 2011 with no other access to the street.

c.

If feasible, driveways shall not be located within 40 feet of a street intersection.

H.

Resort/Visitor Serving Commercial (C-V) zone. The Commission may require additional parking for projects that provide for public access to and use of recreational facilities or open space.

I.

Professional and Institutional (PI) zone. The required spaces for offices shall be one parking space for each 200 square feet of floor space.

J.

Public Works and Utilities and Private Service Facilities (PU) zone. Roads shall be paved with asphaltic concrete and parking areas may be surfaced with gravel.

(Ord. No. 5192, § 13, 11-7-2023)

35.36.120 - Standards for Mixed Use Zones and Uses

A.

Mixed Use (MU) zone.

1.

Residential screening. Uncovered parking areas shall be screened in compliance with Subsection 35.34.090.A (Mixed Use (MU) zone) and Section 35.34.100 (Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas).

2.

Conjunctive use of parking facilities.

For the purpose of this Section, conjunctive use shall be defined as the joint use of parking spaces for two or more land uses where the hours of operation and demand for parking require that the parking spaces can be used by the individual uses at different times of the day or week, and can serve more than one use. The intent is to provide for possible reduction in the number of parking spaces ordinarily required for two or more land uses and the sharing of parking spaces under a set of unique circumstances, including the compatibility of the land uses, adjacent properties, and lack of need for separate parking facilities.

b.

A Conditional Use Permit shall be required for the joint use of parking spaces, in compliance with Section 35.82.060 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Conditional Use Permits). The Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to the following requirements:

(1)

The applicant shall demonstrate a need for parking spaces required for the individual uses according to the parking regulations in this Chapter. The applicant shall state the type of use proposed, time period of operation, and other necessary information to demonstrate that the joint use of parking spaces will not create traffic congestion or be detrimental to surrounding uses.

(2)

In cases where the required number of parking spaces for individual uses differs, the parking requirement that is greater shall become effective.

(3)

The applicant shall submit a title report for the lot proposed for conjunctive parking use and an agreement between the owners of record of the lot and prospective users. This agreement shall obligate the lot for conjunctive parking use, clearly define the obligation of each party to the agreement, and be recorded in the Santa Barbara County Recorder's Office. The Agreement shall provide that any modification to the terms of the Conjunctive Use Agreement shall be subject to Commission approval.

(4)

Violation of the Conditional Use Permit shall be grounds for revocation of the joint parking use.

3.

Off-street parking is prohibited in front of the building between the building and the street right-of-way line of a road having a roadway classification of P2 or 2 Lane Expressway on the circulation map for a Community Plan area.

B.

Old Town Residential/Light Commercial (OT-R/LC), Old Town Residential/General Commercial (OT-R/GC) and Old Town Residential (OT-R).

One-family and two-family dwellings. Except as provided in Subsection C. (Old Town Orcutt Pedestrian Overlay (PA-OTO) zone) below for lots located within the PA-OTO Overlay, parking for structures containing only one- family or two-family residential uses within the OT-R/LC, OT-R/GC and OT-R zones shall be provided in compliance with Section 35.36.080 (Standards for All Zones and Uses) above, and Section 35.36.100 (Standards for Residential Zones and Uses) above.

2.

Multiple dwelling units. Except as provided in Subsection C. (Old Town Orcutt Pedestrian Overlay (PA-OTO) zone) below for lots located within the PA-OTO Overlay, parking for multi-family residential development within the OT-R/LC, OT-R/GC and OT-R zones shall be provided in compliance with Section 35.36.080 (Standards for All Zones and Uses) above, and Section 35.36.100 (Standards for Residential Zones and Uses), above.

3.

Commercial uses only. Except as provided in Subsection C. (Old Town Orcutt Pedestrian Overlay (PA-OTO) zone) below for lots located within the PA-OTO Overlay, parking for structures containing only commercial uses shall be provided in compliance with Section 35.36.110 (Standards for Nonresidential Zones and Uses), above.

4.

Commercial and residential use. Except as provided in Subsection C. (Old Town Orcutt Pedestrian Overlay (PA-OTO) zone) below for lots located within the PA-OTO Overlay, parking for structures containing both commercial and residential uses shall be provided as applicable to each use in compliance with Section 35.36.100 (Standards for Residential Zones and Uses) above, and Section 35.36.110 (Standards for Nonresidential Zones and Uses) above.

5.

Landscaping. All parking areas shall be landscaped in compliance with Subsection 35.34.090.B (Old Town (OT) zones) and Section 35.34.100 (Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas).

C.

Old Town Orcutt Pedestrian Overlay (PA-OTO) zone.

1.

Two-family and multiple dwelling units. In the delineated Core Pedestrian Area or Peripheral Pedestrian Area, the parking requirements for two-family or multiple dwelling units shall be one space per residential unit and no guest parking shall be required.

2.

Commercial uses only. Parking requirements for structures containing only commercial uses shall be in compliance with Section 35.36.110 (Standards for Nonresidential Zones and Uses), subject to the following exceptions:

a.

In the delineated Core Pedestrian Area, no onsite parking spaces are required.

b.

In the delineated Peripheral Pedestrian Area, onsite parking requirements shall be reduced by 50 percent.

3.

Commercial and residential use. Parking requirements for structures containing both commercial and residential uses shall be as applicable to each use as provided in Subsections C.1 (Two-family and multiple dwelling units) and C.2 (Commercial uses only) above.

4.

Additional design and location requirements.

a.

Core Pedestrian Area.

(1)

New development. No vehicular access shall be allowed via curb cuts and/or driveways on Clark Avenue and Broadway Avenue to new development projects except for one-family and two-family dwellings. If applicable, required onsite parking areas shall be located at the rear of structures and shall be designed so as to take access off side streets and/or alleys to the maximum extent feasible. Development on lots containing no alley or street frontage other than Broadway, Clark Avenue or Foxenwood Lane shall be exempt from the specific parking access requirements of the Core Pedestrian Areas.

(2)

Renovations, additions or expansions. Renovations to, additions to, or expansions of existing multi-family residential, mixed-use, and commercial development projects not resulting in an increase of 1,000 square feet or more than 10 percent of approved site coverage, shall be exempt from the specific parking access requirements of the Core Pedestrian Area.

b.

Peripheral Pedestrian Area.

(1)

New development. Vehicular access to new multi-family residential, mixed-use, and commercial development projects via curb cuts and/or driveways on Clark Avenue and Broadway Avenue shall be avoided where feasible. Onsite parking areas shall be located at the rear of structures and shall be designed so as to take access off side streets and/or alleys to the maximum extent feasible.

(2)

Renovations, additions or expansions. Renovations to, additions to or expansions of existing multi-family residential, mixed-use, and commercial development projects not resulting in an increase of 1,000 square feet or more than 10 percent of approved site coverage, shall be exempt from the specific parking access requirements of the Peripheral Pedestrian Area.

Table 3-8- Parking Dimensions One-Way Traffic (All Dimensions in Feet)

Angle		W1			W2			W3			W4
	8.0' Stall Width	8.5' Stall Width	9.0' Stall Width	8.0' Stall Width	8.5' Stall Width	9.0' Stall Width	8.0' Stall Width	8.5' Stall Width	9.0' Stall Width	8.0' Stall Width	8.5' Stall Width	9.0' Stall Width
30	24.0	25.0	25.0	36.0	38.5	38.5	33.5	36.0	36.0	31.0	33.0	33.0
35	24.5	26.0	26.0	37.5	40.5	40.5	35.5	38.0	38.0	33.0	35.5	35.5
40	25.5	26.5	26.5	39.0	42.0	42.0	37.0	40.0	40.0	35.0	37.5	37.5
45	26.0	27.5	27.5	40.5	43.5	43.5	38.5	41.5	41.5	36.5	39.0	39.0
50	26.5	28.0	28.0	41.5	45.0	45.0	39.5	43.0	43.0	38.0	41.0	41.0
55	27.0	29.0	28.5	42.5	46.5	46.0	40.5	44.5	44.0	39.0	42.5	42.0
60	28.0	31.5	30.0	43.5	49.5	48.0	42.0	47.5	46.5	41.0	46.0	45.0
65	30.0	34.0	33.0	46.0	52.0	51.0	44.5	51.0	48.5	43.5	49.5	48.0
70	32.0	36.5	35.0	48.0	54.5	53.0	47.0	53.5	52.0	46.0	52.5	51.0
75	34.0	38.5	37.5	50.0	56.5	55.5	49.0	56.0	54.5	48.5	55.0	54.0
80	36.0	41.0	39.5	51.5	58.5	57.5	51.0	58.0	57.0	50.5	57.5	56.5
85	37.5	42.5	41.5	53.0	60.0	59.0	52.5	60.0	58.5	52.5	59.5	58.5
90	39.0	44.5	43.5	54.0	61.5	60.5	54.0	61.5	60.5	54.0	61.5	60.5

Note: Specifications for any parking angle not specifically enumerated can be determined by interpolation from the above table.

Table 3-9- Parking Dimensions Two-Way Traffic (All Dimensions in Feet)

Angle		W1			W2			W3			W4
	8.0' Stall Width	8.5' Stall Width	9.0' Stall Width	8.0' Stall Width	8.5' Stall Width	9.0' Stall Width	8.0' Stall Width	8.5' Stall Width	9.0' Stall Width	8.0' Stall Width	8.5' Stall Width	9.0' Stall Width
30	32.0	33.0	33.0	44.5	47.0	47.0	42.0	44.5	44.5	39.5	41.5	41.5
35	33.0	34.0	34.0	46.0	40.5	40.5	44.0	46.0	46.5	41.5	43.5	43.5
40	33.5	35.0	35.0	47.5	50.5	50.5	45.5	48.0	48.0	43.0	45.5	45.5
45	34.5	35.5	35.5	48.5	52.0	52.0	47.0	50.0	50.0	45.0	47.5	47.5
50	35.0	36.5	36.5	50.0	53.0	53.0	48.0	51.0	51.0	46.5	49.0	49.0
55	35.5	37.0	37.0	50.5	54.0	54.0	49.0	52.5	52.5	47.5	50.5	50.5
60	35.5	37.0	37.0	51.5	55.0	55.0	50.0	53.5	53.5	48.5	52.0	52.0

65	35.5	37.5	37.5	51.5	55.5	55.5	50.5	54.0	54.0	49.5	52.5	52.5
70	36.0	37.5	37.5	51.5	55.5	55.5	51.0	54.5	54.5	50.0	53.5	53.5
75	36.0	38.5	37.5	51.5	56.5	55.5	51.0	56.0	54.5	50.0	55.0	53.5
80	36.0	41.5	39.5	51.5	58.5	57.5	51.0	58.0	57.0	50.5	57.5	56.5
85	37.5	42.5	41.5	53.0	60.0	59.0	52.5	60.0	58.5	52.5	59.5	58.5
90	39.0	44.5	43.5	54.0	61.5	60.5	54.0	61.5	60.5	54.0	61.5	60.5

Note: Specifications for any parking angle not specifically enumerated can be determined by interpolation from the above table.

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Figure 3-8 - Parallel Parking Diagram

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Figure 3-9 - Angle Parking Diagram — One Way Traffic

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Figure 3-10 - Angle Parking Diagram — Two Way Traffic