§ 4.30 — Santa Clara County Zoning Code

§ 4.30.010. - Purpose. ¶

The purpose of this chapter, Off-Street Parking and Loading, is to promote public convenience, order and traffic safety by requiring various types of uses to provide off-street parking, loading and access in a manner that fairly and reasonably corresponds with the particular needs of those uses. These standards are intended to protect neighborhoods from congestion and other detrimental impacts of insufficient parking, and to ensure that parking and loading areas are appropriately situated and designed to preserve the character and integrity of the district.

§ 4.30.020. - General provisions. ¶

A.

New construction or alterations. Except as provided in subsection B, below, all new structures, substantially altered structures, or uses subject to administrative or discretionary review by the planning office shall provide off-street parking facilities to the extent required in this chapter. For the purposes of this section, "substantially altered" means a change resulting in at least a 15-percent increase in demand for parking spaces as compared to the prior structure or use or as compared to the number of spaces currently provided.

B.

Exception for existing residences. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A, an existing single-family residence for which the parking does not conform to the provisions of this chapter may be expanded, without having to comply with the provisions of this chapter, provided the use remains exclusively a single-

family residence. Such expansion may not result in further reduction of on-site spaces, and it may not otherwise diminish the degree of compliance with any particular provision of this chapter.

C.

Exception for Stanford University. The provisions of this chapter are not applicable to development on lands of Stanford University, except for residential parking requirements applicable to development in R1S and R3S districts. The Zoning Administrator shall evaluate development proposals on a case-by-case basis in providing for parking as stipulated in the effective Stanford University General Use Permit.

D.

Continuing obligation. The provision and maintenance of off-street parking spaces as required by this chapter shall be a continuing obligation so long as the building or use that such spaces serve continues. It shall be a violation of the zoning ordinance to reduce or cause the reduction of the number of spaces below the number required by this chapter. It shall also be a violation of the zoning ordinance to continue any use after such a reduction takes place.

E.

Rounding of numbers. When the parking space requirement results in a fraction of a space, the next higher whole number of spaces shall be provided.

(Ord. No. NS-1200.359, § 12, 12-6-16)

§ 4.30.030. - Parking spaces required—Residential uses. ¶

Table 4.30-1 sets forth the number of parking spaces required for each residential use.

TABLE 4.30-1. PARKING SPACES REQUIRED—RESIDENTIAL USES

USE CLASSIFICATIONS	SPACES REQUIRED
Residences:
Single-Family1, 3	2 per unit (1 shall be covered)
Two-Family1, 2, 3	2 per unit (1 per unit shall be covered)
Multifamily1, 2, 3, 4	1 per unit
Accessory dwelling unit3 Standard (attached or detached) Movable tiny home Junior ADU	1 per unit [ Section 4.10.015(I)] 1 per unit [ Section 4.10.015(I)] None None
Agricultural Employee Housing (all)3	1 per unit or each 1,200 square feet of group living quarters, whichever is greater
Caretaker's Residences	2 per residence
Home Occupations:

General	None
Expanded	1 in addition to total residential requirement
Recreational Vehicle Parks	1.5 per recreational vehicle space, plus 1 per employee
Residential—Communal Institution3	1 for each guest room, plus 1 for each employee (may be reduced if occupants normally do not have cars)
Rooming Houses, Fraternities and Sororities3	1 for each guest room, plus 1 for each employee

NOTES:

1

For properties created via an urban lot split pursuant to Section C12-44 or for Urban Primary Units, parking standards provided in Section 4.10.387(E) shall supersede the requirement of Table 4.30-1 and Section 4.30.070(A)(9).

2.

For Two-Family and Multi-Family residence in the -n3 District, parking standards provided in Section 3.40.050(E) shall supersede the requirement of Table 4.30-1 and Section 4.30.070(A)(9).

3.

Except with such parking requirements are prohibited by state law.

4.

Mixed-use residential projects shall meet the parking requirements of all uses encompassed within the project.

(Ord. No. NS-1200.371, § 14, 3-10-20; Ord. No. NS-1200.375(10.20.2020), § 9, 10-20-20; Ord. No. NS1200.378, § 6, 5-25-21; Ord. No. NS-1200.383, § 10, 1-24-23Ord. No. NS-1200.384, § 12, 12-12-23)

§ 4.30.040. - Parking spaces required—Nonresidential uses. ¶

Table 4.30-2 sets forth the number of parking spaces needed for each nonresidential use.

A.

Requirement Based on Square Footage. When a number of spaces per square feet is required, that measurement shall be of the gross floor area of each building devoted to such use less any interior space used for parking, loading, heating and air-conditioning equipment, stairs and elevators, mechanical and electrical equipment, and communications equipment, unless otherwise specified.

Requirement Based on Employees. When a number of spaces "per employee" is required, that number shall be based on the maximum number of employees working on the premises at any given time during a normal work schedule.

C.

Company Vehicles. Parking spaces shall be provided for all vehicles used by the operators of the use and parked on the site during any portion of the normal operating hours. This requirement does not apply to vehicles used by employees to get to and from the premises. The spaces for company vehicles are in addition to those required by Table 4.30-2.

D.

Additional Spaces. The approval authority shall have the authority to require additional spaces over and above the requirements in Table 4.30-2 when either: (a) the nature of a specific use is demonstrably more parking-intensive than typical uses under that use classification; or (b) the roads adjacent to that use do not have the physical capacity to provide on-street parking. The requirement for additional parking shall be supported by a parking study prepared by a qualified parking or transportation expert. Conversely, a reduction in required spaces may be allowed per the provisions of § 4.30.100: Parking Exception.

TABLE 4.30-2. PARKING SPACES REQUIRED—NONRESIDENTIAL USE

USE CLASSIFICATIONS	SPACES REQUIRED
Adult Uses	1 per 200 square feet
Agricultural Equipment Sales and Services	1 per 500 square feet, plus 1 per employee
Agricultural Processing (all)	1 per 500 square feet, plus 1 per employee
Agricultural Research	1 per 350 square feet, plus 1 per employee
Agricultural Sales—Limited	5 per stand, plus 3 additional spaces for operations that allow customers access to the growing areas and pick the product themselves.
Agriculturally Related Entertainment and Commercial Uses	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Aircraft Landing Strips-Private	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Antennas-Commercial (all)	1 if attended, plus 1 for service vehicle
Auction Houses	1 per 400 square feet
Automobile Sales and Services:
Limited Repair	4 per vehicle work station, plus 1 per employee
General Repair	4 per vehicle work station, plus 1 per employee
Sales and Rentals	1 per 500 square feet, plus 1 per employee

Service Stations	3 per service bay, plus 1 per employee
Storage	2, plus 1 per employee
Washing	2 per 500 square feet, plus 1 per employee
Banks	1 per 250 square feet
Bed and Breakfast Inns	2 (both shall be covered), plus 1 for each guest room, plus 1 for each employee
Broadcasting	1 per employee
Business Services	1 per 250 square feet
Butcheries	1 per 500 square feet
Camps and Retreats	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Cemeteries	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Clubs—Private and Nonproft	1 per 200 square feet
Colleges and Vocational Schools	Colleges: 1 per staf, plus 1 per 3 students, plus 1 per 4 fxed seats in auditorium or gymnasium (or 1 per 6 lineal feet of bench) Vocational Schools: 1 per staf, plus 1 per 2 students
Community Care (all)	Daycare: 1 per staf, plus 1 per 15 children, plus passenger loading area 24-hour Care: 1 per 6 beds, plus 1 per employee
Corporation Yards	2, plus 1 per employee
Dairies	1 per employee
Entertainment—Seasonal Outdoor	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Farmers' Markets	1 per 300 square feet of indoor and outdoor sales area
Feed Lots	1 per employee
Food Preparation and Catering Services	1 per 500 square feet, plus 1 per employee
Funeral and Cremation Services	1 per 4 seats used for services, plus 1 per employee
Golf Courses and County Clubs	As specifed by use permit/ ASA
Golf Driving Ranges	As specifed by use permit/ ASA
Health and Fitness Clubs	1 per 400 square feet
Historic Structure—Use Conversion	See requirements for new use(s)
Hospitals and Clinics	Hospital (beds available for 24-hour stay): 1 per 4 beds, plus 1 per employee

	Clinics: 1 per 200 square feet
Hotels and Motels	1 per guest room, plus 1 per employee
Hunting and Fishing Preserves	1 per employee
Informational Displays:
Small	None
Large	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Kennels—Commercial	0.25 per animal (at design capacity), plus 1 per employee
Laboratories and Testing Services	1 per 500 square feet, plus 1 per employee
Laundries—Industrial	1 per employee
Livestock Auction Yards	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Machinery and Equipment Services:
Limited	1 per 500 square feet, plus one per employee
General	1 per 1,000 square feet, plus one per employee
Maintenance and Repair Services	1 per 400 square feet
Manufactured—Home Sales and Rentals	2, plus 1 per employee
Manufacturing (all)	1 per 500 square feet
Massage Establishments	1 per 250 square feet
Museums	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Mushroom Farms	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Nonproft Institutions	1 per 250 square feet
Nurseries:
Retail	1 per 350 square feet, plus 1 per 1,000 square feet of outdoor display space, plus 1 per employee
Wholesale	1 per 4,000 square feet including outdoor display space, plus 1 per employee
Ofces	1 per 250 square feet
Oil and Gas Extraction	1 per employee
Parking Services and Facilities	1 per employee
Personal Services	1 per 250 square feet
Petroleum Products Distribution	1 per employee

Poultry and Egg Farms- Commercial	1 per employee
Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Facilities	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Reception Facilities	1 per 2 people allowed under occupancy limit, plus 1 per employee
Recreation—Commercial	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Recreational Playgrounds and Sports Fields	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Recreational Vehicle Parks	1.5 per recreational vehicle space, plus 1 per employee
Recycling Facilities:
Collection Facilities—Consumer Recycling	1 per 500 square feet of collection area, plus 1 per employee
Consumer Waste	1 per employee
Concrete, Asphalt and Soil Recycling	1 per employee
Composting and Wood Recycling	1 per employee
Hazardous Materials	1 per employee
Religious Institutions	1 per 4 fxed seats (or 1 per 6 lineal feet of bench), plus 1 per cleric and staf
Restaurants and Bars	1 per 3 seats, plus 5 for take-out service (if provided), plus 1 per employee
Retail Sales and Services:
Local-Serving	1 per 200 square feet
General	Small (carry-out) Items: 1 per 200 square feet Large Items: 1 per 500 square feet
Outdoor Sales and Storage	Same as "General," plus 1 per 1,000 square feet of outdoor space open to the public
Rodeos and Equestrian Events	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Schools:
Elementary and Junior High	1 per staf, plus 1 per 4 fxed seats in auditorium or gymnasium (or 1 per 6 lineal feet of bench)
High	1 per staf, plus 1 per 7 students, plus 1 per 4 fxed seats in auditorium or gymnasium (or 1 per 6 lineal feet of bench)
Sport Shooting	As specifed by use permit/ASA

Stables—Commercial	1 per 3 horses (at design capacity), plus 1 per employee
Studios—Arts and Crafts	1 per 1,000 square feet
Surface Mining	1 per employee
Swim and Tennis Clubs	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Taxidermy	1 per 400 square feet
Theaters	1 space per 3 seats, plus 1 per employee

USE CLASSIFICATIONS	SPACES REQUIRED
Timber Harvest Operations- Commercial	1 per employee
Truck and Railroad Terminals	1 per employee
Truck Sales and Services:
Repair	2 per vehicle work station, plus 1 per employee
Sales	1 per 1,000 square feet, plus 1 per employee
Storage	1 per employee
Underground Mining	1 per employee
Utilities:
Minor	1 per employee (manned facilities only)
Major	As specifed by use permit/ASA
Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals	1 per 500 square feet, plus 1 per employee
Warehousing and Storage:
Indoor	1 per 2,000 square feet, plus 1 per 250 sq ft of ofce area
Outdoor	1 per 2,000 square feet, plus 1 per 250 sq ft of ofce area
Well-Drilling Operations	1 per employee
Wholesaling and Distribution	1 per 2,000 square feet open to the public, plus 1 per employee
Wind Energy Conversion Systems—Commercial	1 per employee
Wineries:
Small-Scale	1 per 1,000 square feet of warehouse area, plus 1 per 200 sq. ft. of tasting room
Medium-Scale	1 per 1,000 square feet of warehouse area, plus 1 per 200 sq. ft. of tasting room One space per 3 attendees of receptions and special events.
Large-Scale	1 per 1,000 square feet of warehouse area, plus 1 per 200 sq. ft. of tasting room

One space per 3 attendees of receptions and special events.

(Ord. No. NS-1200.319, § 13, 3-28-06; Ord. No. NS-1200.335, § 9, 12-4-12; Ord. No. NS-1200.347, § 3, 8- 5-14; Ord. No. NS-1200.354, § 6, 9-29-15; Ord. No. NS-1200.367, § 12, 6-19-18; Ord. No. NS-1200.378, § 7, 5-25-21)

§ 4.30.050. - Shared/mixed use parking. ¶

A.

Single use of space. Except as provided in subsections C and D, an off-street parking space for one use shall not be considered to meet the required off-street parking space requirements for any other use.

B.

Mixed uses. When two or more uses are located on the same lot or within the same building, the number of off-street parking spaces required shall be the sum of the total of the requirements of the various individual uses computed separately, except as otherwise provided in subsections C and D of this section.

C.

Shared parking. In cases where operators of uses wish to cooperatively establish and operate parking facilities and those uses generate parking demands at primarily different times, a reduction in the total number of spaces may be granted by the approval authority, subject to all of the following provisions:

1.

A request for shared parking shall be accompanied by a parking study prepared by a qualified parking or transportation expert;

2.

Off-site parking shall comply with the provisions of § 4.30.080; and

3.

An attached copy of a contract between the parties and their heirs, successors, lessees, or assigns concerned, setting forth the agreement regarding such joint use, shall be filed with the application and shall be recorded if the shared parking is approved.

D.

Cooperative facilities. Required off-street parking spaces for separate uses may be provided through the cooperative establishment and operation of a common parking facility, subject to all of the following provisions:

The common parking shall be subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator or other approval authority for the use;

2.

The total number of spaces provided shall not be less than the sum of the individual requirements, except as otherwise provided in subsection C;

3.

Location of off-site parking shall comply with the requirements of § 4.30.080;

4.

The facility shall conform to all other provisions of this chapter; and

5.

A copy of a contract between the parties setting forth the agreement for such joint use and providing that the agreement runs with the land shall be filed with the application and shall be recorded if the common parking proposal is approved.

(Ord. No. NS-1200.359, § 13, 12-6-16)

§ 4.30.060. - Special parking provisions. ¶

The vehicle and bicycle parking requirements contained in the County Building Code, adopted pursuant to Division C3 of the County Code which adopts and incorporates by reference the 2013 California Building Code, Residential Building Code, and Green Building Standards Code, are incorporated by reference into this section. In the event there is a conflict or inconsistency between Division C3 and this section, Division C3 shall prevail.

A.

Compact spaces. Compact parking spaces may be allowed as follows:

1.

For multiple-family projects containing five or more dwelling units, provided that no more than 25 percent of required parking spaces shall be compact stalls;

2.

For nonresidential uses requiring 20 or more spaces, provided that no more than 25 percent of required parking spaces shall be compact stalls;

3.

Each approved compact space shall be identified with pavement markings designating it as a "compact space"; and

4.

Signs shall be provided to indicate the location of compact parking spaces.

B.

Motorcycle and bicycle spaces. For every four motorcycle or six bicycle parking spaces provided, a credit of one parking space shall be given toward the requirements of this article, provided, however, that the credit for each shall not exceed 1/40 of the total number of automobile spaces required. Bollards shall be installed to separate and protect motorcycle and bicycle spaces from automobile circulation. The minimum dimensions for motorcycle and bicycle spaces, shall be as follows:

1.

Motorcycle spaces shall be a minimum of seven feet in length and three feet four inches in width; and

2.

Bicycle spaces shall be a minimum of six feet in length and two feet six inches in width.

C.

Bicycle storage. In commercial and industrial projects with 20 or more required parking spaces, a rack or other secure device for storing and protecting bicycles from theft shall be installed. The capacity of the secure devices shall be one bicycle per 20 required parking spaces. The devices shall be located so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

D.

Accessible parking. Any parking facility serving the public shall include designated parking spaces for individuals with disabilities (accessible spaces) in accordance with Table 4.30. Design standards for accessible parking spaces are provided in the 2013 California Building Code Chapter 11B, as amended from time-to-time.

TABLE 4.30-3. ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES

Spaces in Lot	Required Number of Accessible Spaces
1 to 25	1
26 to 50	2
51 to 75	3
76 to 100	4
101 to 150	5
151 to 200	6
201 to 300	7

301 to 400	8
401 to 500	9
501 to 1,000	2 percent of total
1,001 and over	20 plus 1 per 100 above 1,000

One of every six required accessible spaces, or fraction thereof, shall be a van-accessible space, with a minimum of one van-accessible space per parking facility.

Parking facilities associated with private, multi-family dwellings are subject to the provisions of the 2013 California Building Code Chapter 11A, as amended from time-to-time.

(Ord. No. NS-1200.355, § 6, 4-26-16; Ord. No. NS-1200.367, § 13, 6-19-18)

§ 4.30.070. - Parking design standards. ¶

The provisions of this section apply to all off-street parking spaces unless otherwise indicated.

A.

Residential Uses (Single-Family, Two-Family). The following standards shall apply to residential uses, with the exception of multi-family residential, mixed-use residential, communal residences, and boarding houses:

1.

Each required off-street parking space shall be at least eight and one-half feet wide and 18 feet deep, and shall be of usable shape, location and condition.

2.

Driveways shall provide for at least ten feet of unobstructed width between buildings and property lines. Driveway pavement (or surfacing) shall be at least eight feet wide. Under certain circumstances, greater driveway width may be required by the fire marshal.

3.

Where required, covered parking may consist of an enclosed garage or open carport with at least seven feet of vertical clearance. Parking structure must be located on the same lot as the residence the parking serves.

4.

In situations where two parking spaces are required, tandem parking (cars lined up one behind the other) shall be permitted. In situations where more than two parking spaces are required, tandem parking may be

allowed, provided the parking layout provides maneuverability for at least two of the spaces to have free unimpeded access to and from the street.

5.

The surface of all off-street parking areas and driveways shall be treated or paved and maintained such that ongoing use of such driveways and parking areas does not generate significant dust or mud.

6.

Not more than two front yard parking spaces (or corner-lot exterior side-setback parking space) may be counted toward the minimum number of parking spaces required on a given lot.

7.

Driveways and parking areas may not be wider than 40 percent of the width of the lot's frontage along the street, measured where the driveway(s) crosses the edge of right-of-way. Driveways and parking areas cumulatively may not cover more than 40 percent of the land area of the front yard (defined in § 1.30.030). These limitations shall not apply to flag lots, any lot whose street frontage is 25 feet or less, or where the establishment of an accessory dwelling unit or Urban Primary Unit necessitates greater use of the front yard to achieve required off-street parking spaces pursuant to Section 4.10.015(I) or 4.10.387(E).

8.

Vehicles may not be parked on front lawns or other portions of the front yard except designated parking and driveway areas as specified in subsections 5 and 7, above.

9.

Two additional off-street parking spaces for residential uses shall be provided where no on-street parking is available within 100 feet of the particular lot. One additional off-street parking space shall be provided where parking is available only on one side of the street.

B.

Nonresidential and Multifamily Residential Uses. The following provisions shall apply to all uses not subject to subsection A.

1.

The minimum size of parking spaces is as set forth in Table 4.30-4.

Type of Space	Regular (W × L, in feet)	Compact (W × L, in feet)
Parallel to Street or Aisle	9.0 × 23.0	8.5 × 20.0
All other	8.5 × 18	8.0 × 16.0

The minimum aisle width for parking areas is as follows:

a.

For two-way traffic and double-loaded aisles the minimum aisle width is 26 feet; and

b.

For one-way traffic, the minimum aisle width is as shown on Table 4.30-5.

TABLE 4.30-5. AISLE WIDTHS

TABLE 4.30-5. AISLE WIDTHS
Parking Angles (degrees—see Figure 4.30-1)	Width of Aisle (feet)
0	12.0
30	14.0
45	15.0
60	16.0
90	20.0

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Fig. 4.30-1 Parking Spaces/Aisles

C.

Ingress and Egress. Access to parking areas shall be provided as follows:

1.

Access driveways for multi-family residential uses and all nonresidential uses shall have a minimum width as follows:

a.

Two-way driveways shall have a minimum width of 22 feet; and

b.

One-way driveways shall have a minimum width of 12 feet.

2.

Parking areas shall be designed so that a vehicle within the parking area will not have to enter a public street to move from one location to any other location within the parking area; and

3.

Vehicular access to arterial streets and highways will be permitted only in accordance with driveway locations and access design to be approved by the County Department of Roads and Airports.

D.

Striping and Marking. Parking facilities consisting of six or more spaces shall have all parking stalls and directional arrows delineated with paint acceptable to the approval authority.

E.

Surfacing. Parking spaces, driveways, and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt or cement. Such areas shall be provided with drainage facilities adequate to dispose of all surface water accumulated within the parking area. Bumper guards shall be provided when necessary to protect adjacent structures or properties. The approval body may modify the provisions of this subsection for surfacing located in the rural base districts. In rural areas, overflow parking for occasional special events shall be designed to be pervious.

F.

Wheel Stops. A wheel stop or curb, if used, shall be placed between two and one-half and three feet from the end of the parking space.

G.

Landscaping. Landscaping and screening shall be provided as set forth by the approving authority. Adequate physical barriers (e.g. curbs) and drainage shall be utilized to protect landscaping from impacts of vehicles.

H.

Lighting. All off-street parking areas within nonresidential projects shall be provided with exterior lighting which meets all of the following minimum standards:

1.

The equivalent of one foot candle of illumination shall be provided throughout the parking area;

2.

All lighting shall be on a time clock or photo-sensor system;

3.

Parking lot illumination devices shall be high-pressure sodium vapor with 90-degree cut-off and flat lenses; and

4.

All lighting shall be designed to confine direct rays to the premises. Any spillover beyond the property line, except onto public thoroughfares, shall be as approved by the approving authority. Any spillover onto public thoroughfares shall not cause a hazard to motorists.

I.

Accessible Spaces. Designated parking spaces for individuals with disabilities shall be designed in accordance with 2013 California Building Code Chapter 11A and 11B, as amended from time-to-time.

(Ord. No. NS-1200.319, § 1, 3-28-06; Ord. No. NS-1200.327, § 18, 2-9-10; Ord. No. NS-1200.351, § 6, 1020-15; Ord. No. NS-1200.355, § 7, 4-26-16; Ord. No. NS-1200.356, § 2, 5-10-16; Ord. No. NS-1200.360, § 7, 5-23-17; Ord. No. NS-1200.371, § 15, 3-10-20; Ord. No. NS-1200.383, § 11, 1-24-23)

§ 4.30.080. - Location of parking. ¶

A.

On-site. Off-street parking facilities shall normally be located on the same lot as the use that they serve, unless off-site parking is approved as set forth in Subsection B or pursuant to Section 4.30.050, Shared/Mixed Use Parking.

B.

Off-site. Off-site parking may be allowed if the approving authority finds that the parking will be reasonably convenient and accessible to the buildings or use to be served and the parking complies with all of the following provisions:

1.

Off-site parking shall not be located more than 300 feet from the building or use to be served, unless provided otherwise in an adopted master or area plan;

2.

The land on which the off-site parking spaces are located shall be in the same possession as the lot containing the building or uses that the parking spaces serve. The possession may be by deed, long-term lease or easement. The approving authority shall determine the term of the lease or easement. Legal documents acceptable to County Counsel shall be filed with the application and shall be recorded prior to commencement of construction.

§ 4.30.090. - Loading. ¶

A.

Applicability. No building or part thereof having a floor area of 10,000 square feet or more, which is to be occupied by a use requiring the receipt or distribution of material or merchandise by vehicles or trucks, shall be constructed, erected, or moved within or onto any lot unless and until off-street loading spaces as required by this section are provided on the same lot.

B.

Number of spaces. At least one off-street loading space, plus one additional off-street loading space for each 20,000 square feet of floor area, shall be provided. Such off-street loading spaces shall be maintained during the existence of the building or use they are required to serve.

C.

Dimensions of spaces. Each off-street loading space required by this section shall be not less than ten feet wide, 30 feet long and 15 feet high, exclusive of driveways for ingress and egress, and maneuvering areas.

D.

Ingress and egress. Each off-street loading space required by this section shall be provided with driveways for ingress and egress, and maneuvering space of the same type and meeting the same criteria required by Section 4.30.070(B) for off-street parking spaces.

E.

Location. No off-street loading space required by this section shall be closer than 50 feet to any lot in a residential district unless such off-street loading space is wholly within a completely enclosed building or enclosed on all sides by walls not less than eight feet in height.

§ 4.30.100. - Parking exception. ¶

For uses subject to discretionary review, the approving authority may allow a reduction in required parking spaces if it finds that one or more of the following circumstances apply:

A.

The use or building is situated in an area characterized by older buildings which historically have not provided off-street parking consistent with current requirements.

B.

The use or building is in close proximity to public transit facilities, or the client base is demonstrably less inclined to use automobiles than the general public.

C.

The nature or design of a specific use or facility is uniquely different from more standard examples of uses or facilities within the use classification, such that a reduction in required parking is warranted. The reduction in required parking shall be supported by a parking study prepared by a qualified parking or transportation expert.

D.

The lot size and configuration, as well as the existing or potential building size, do not allow a reasonable use of the lot unless parking requirements are modified.

Parking reductions may only be allowed if the impacts of such reduced parking are not significantly contrary to the findings required under the applicable permitting process.

(Ord. No. NS-1200.367, § 14, 6-19-18)

CHAPTER 4.40. - SIGNS