Shafter Zoning Code § 13.20 General Regulations (CA)

Applicability
- a. Any new building constructed, any new use established, any addition or enlargement of an existing structure or use, and any change in the occupancy of an existing building or the manner in which a use is conducted that would result in additional parking spaces being required, shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter.
- b. In the case of additions or enlargements of an existing building or use, or a change of occupancy or manner of operation that would result in additional parking spaces being required, the additional parking spaces shall be required only for such addition, enlargement, or change, and not for the entire building or use, unless a specific finding is made by the Planning Director that additional parking for the entire building or use is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
Status of Existing Development and Approvals
- a. No building or use of land which lawfully existed on the effective date of this Title shall be considered nonconforming solely because of the lack of off-street parking and loading facilities required by this Chapter.
- b. Projects with unexpired plot plans or conditional use permits approved prior to the effective date of this Title need only meet the requirements of the parking ordinance in effect on the date the plot plans or conditional use permits were approved.

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c. No off-street parking facilities located in a commercial, business park, or industrial zone district shall be used for any purpose other than the temporary parking of vehicles used by employees and patrons that the facilities are intended to serve without first obtaining approval of the City. The display of vehicles offered for sale shall be strictly prohibited on said off-street parking facilities.

Calculation of Floor Areas

The floor areas used to calculate the number of spaces required by the schedules for provision of off-street parking and loading spaces contained in Sections 13.30 and 13.40 of this Chapter shall include:

a. All floor area which is devoted to office, retail, service, or other activities and uses including: storage areas, restrooms, lounges, lobbies, kitchens, and interior hallways and corridors, unless specifically exempted in this Chapter.
b. All outdoor patio, deck, balcony, terrace, kiosk, or other outdoor area that will accommodate a permanent activity that will generate a demand for parking facilities in addition to that which is provided for principal activities and uses within the building or structure.
c. Gross floor area shall not include enclosed or covered areas used for off-street parking, loading, or bicycle facilities.

Fractions

Where the application of the schedules for provision of off-street parking, loading spaces, and bicycle facilities contained in Sections 13.30, 13.40 and 13.50 of this Chapter result in a fractional space, the fraction shall be rounded to the next lower whole number.

Increases and Decreases in Requirements
a. The number of spaces required by the schedules for provision of offstreet parking and loading spaces contained in Sections 13.30 and 13.40 of this Chapter may be increased if it can be demonstrated through a parking study that the proposed use would have a parking or loading space demand greater than the requirements given in Sections 13.30 and 13.40 of this Chapter. The Planning Director may require that a parking study be provided by an applicant when, in the opinion of the Planning Director, an increase in the number of parking or loading spaces may be warranted.
b. A decrease in the number of spaces required by the schedules for provision of off-street parking and loading spaces and bicycle facilities contained in Sections 13.30 and 13.40 of this Chapter may be granted under the circumstances identified in Section 13.50 of this Chapter by approval of a variance or as part of an application for a conditional use permit.

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Multiple Uses

In situations where a combination of uses are developed on a site, including multiple uses under single ownership, the number of spaces required by the schedules for provision of off-street parking, loading spaces, and bicycle facilities contained in Sections 13.30 and 13.40 of this Chapter shall be equal to the sum of the requirements for each of the uses, unless a reduction is granted pursuant to the shared parking provisions of Section 13.50 of this Chapter. If the gross floor area of each individual user is less than the minimum for which parking or loading spaces would be required, the aggregate gross floor area shall be used in determining the required number of parking and loading spaces.

Operation and Maintenance
- a. All parking, loading, and bicycle facilities required by this Chapter shall be maintained for the duration of the use requiring such facilities.
  - (1) Required parking and loading facilities shall not be used for the storage or display of merchandise, or for the storage or repair of vehicles or equipment.
  - (2) Required parking and loading facilities shall not be used for the sale of merchandise, except for a special event, subject to the issuance of a Special Event Permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.100 (Special Event Permits) of this Title.
- b. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator of a specific use to ensure that required parking facilities are maintained in good operating condition, are periodically swept and cleaned, and are properly striped.
Requirements Not Given in Parking and Loading Schedules
- a. Where the parking and loading facilities requirements for a specific use are not listed in the schedules contained in Sections 13.30 and 13.40 of this Chapter, the required parking shall be determined through the individual development application review process.

b. An applicant proposing to develop or expand a use whose parking requirements are not shown, shall submit a parking study to the Planning Director providing justification for the proposed number of spaces. This study, along with any traffic engineering and planning data, that is appropriate to the establishment of a parking requirement for the proposed use shall be considered during review of the development application.

Compact Parking

The maximum percentage of all on-site parking that may be permitted as compact spaces, shall be as provided in Table 13.A of this Chapter, unless

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otherwise specified in Section 13.50 (Adjustment to off-street parking requirements) of this Chapter.

10. Tandem Parking

Unless otherwise permitted in this Chapter, tandem parking shall not be used to meet the required number of parking spaces specified in the parking schedules, unless specifically permitted as part of an approved conditional use permit or unless findings for a variance can be made.

11. Time-Restricted Customer Parking

Time-restricted customer parking may be delineated for high turnover businesses for the purpose of restricting long-term parking at selected locations. Time restricted customer parking shall comply with the following requirements. Requests for time restricted parking may be included within the required development application submittal for new or expanded uses, and shall be approved or denied based on the criteria listed in Section 13.20.11.c. below.

a. Application Requirements

Requests for delineation of time-restricted customer parking shall be submitted to the Planning Director on forms supplied by the Planning Department and shall be acted upon by the Planning Commission. The following information shall be supplied within the application:

(1) Site plan of the commercial activity, including information regarding the total number of parking spaces, the number and designation of proposed time-restricted parking spaces, and on-site vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation, access, and design.
(2) A letter of justification describing how the proposed use will meet the required findings set forth in Section 13.20.11.c. below.
(3) Other information as may be required by the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or City Council.
b. Approval Authority
- (1) Requests for time-restricted parking may be approved by the Planning Commission, the decision of which may be appealed to the City Council as provided in Section 2.180 (Appeals) of this Title.
c.

Required Findings

A request for time-restricted customer parking may be approved provided that all of the following findings are made:

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(1) The amount and distribution of time-restricted customer spaces allows for time-restricted parking without adversely affecting the parking needs of other uses within the general area; and

(2) The location of the time-restricted customer parking spaces will not impede vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation, and will not encroach into required fire lane access areas.
- d. Revocation of Time-Restricted Customer Parking
  - (1) Approvals for time-restricted customer parking spaces, granted pursuant to the provisions of this Section, may be revoked if it is found that the continued use of time-restricted customer parking adversely affects the parking needs of the general area or impedes vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation due to changes in tenant mix, customer parking demands, or any other factors which change the parking demand characteristics.
  - (2) Any decision to revoke a time-restricted customer parking approval shall become final thirty (30) days after the decision to revoke is made, unless an appeal is filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.180 (Appeals) of this Title.

No vehicle, as defined in Section 1.190 (Definitions) of this Title, shall be permitted to be parked on any unpaved portion of a front yard setback area, or on any paved portion of a front yard setback area not designated as an access corridor (driveway) to an on-site parking facility (car port or garage) on any lot located in a residentially zoned district in the City.

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Table 13.A Off-Street Automobile Parking Space Requirements

Use	Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements	Maximum % Compact Uses	Notes
A. RESIDENTIALUSES
1. Single Family Dwelling	2 spaces per unit1,2	None	1Must be provided within an enclosed garage. 2Units which meet State requirements for 2nd units shall provide an additional parking space.
2. Multifamily Dwelling
a. Resident Parking3,4,5,6	Studio: 1 space per unit 1 bedroom: 1.5 spaces per unit 2 or more bedrooms: 2 spaces per unit	None None None	3All parking spaces shall be assigned to a specific unit. 4A minimum of one space per unit shall be covered with a carport. 5All spaces shall be located within 150 feet of the unit being served. 6The parking requirement shall be reduced to 1 space per unit pursuant to a Density Bonus granted for a Qualifying Residents Project in accordance with the provisions of Section 10.80.
b. Guest Parking	0.25 spaces per unit	50%
3. Senior Housing: Independent Living
a. Resident Parking	1 space per unit7	None	7Spaces shall be covered, and may be either a carport or garage.
b. Guest Parking	0.25 spaces per unit8	50%	8Guest spaces may be uncovered.
4. Senior Housing: Congregate Care
a. Resident Parking	0.5 spaces per unit or as determined by the Planning Agency9,10	50%	9Applicant shall submit a parking study pursuant to the requirements of Section 13.20. 10For multiple family units, the parking shall be within 150 feet of the dwelling it is serving.
b. Guest Parking	0.25 spaces per unit	50%
5. Mobilehome Parks and Subdivisions
a. Resident Parking	2 spaces per unit11	None	11Tandem spaces may be permitted to meet parking requirements for a mobilehome park.
b. Guest Parking	1 space per five (5) units	None
6. Model Home Complexes	3 spaces per model home plus 1 space per salesperson12,13	None	12On-street parking adjacent to the model homes may be counted toward the parking requirement if it is found that such parking will not impact other residential parking and will not obstruct traffic flow. 13Spaces for salespersons may be provided in vacant garages of model homes.

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Use	Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements	Maximum % Compact Uses	Notes
B. COMMERCIALUSES
1. Uses Located in Regional Commercial Shopping Centers (more than 750,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area)	1 space per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area	25%
2. Uses Located in Neighborhood, Community, and Convenience Shopping Centers (less than 750,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area)	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area14	25%	14Alternative parking requirements for specialty commercial centers may be established by the Planning Agency based upon a parking study submitted by or required of the applicant. (See Section 13.20).
3. Freestanding Commercial and	Service Uses
a. Automobile Repair and Services	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area plus 1.5 spaces per service bay.15	25%	15No required off-street parking space shall be used for sale, service, rental, or repair of vehicles.
b. Automobile Sales	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of interior office area plus 2 spaces per service bay.16	25%	16No required off-street parking space shall be used for repair of vehicles.
c. Automobile Service Station17	2 spaces plus 2 spaces per service bay	25%	17If a mini-mart is developed as part of the service station, additional parking at a rate of 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of retail area shall be provided.
d. Automobile Washing (Self Service)	1 space per 2 washing stalls	25%
e. Barber Shop, Beauty Parlor	2 spaces per barber chair or beautician station	25%
f. Bank, Savings & Loan18	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area	25%	18Special design requirements shall apply for drive-through facilities (see Chapter 11, Specific Use Development Standards).
g. Business and Personal Services, General	1 space per 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area	25%
h. Bed and Breakfast Inns19	Required spaces for existing residential unit(s) and 1 space per each guest room	25%	19All spaces for guest parking shall be 9 feet wide by 19 feet in length. Neither on-street nor tandem parking shall be allowed to satisfy the parking requirements.
i. Eating and drinking facility with or without drive-in or take-out facilities.20	1 space per 75 sq. ft. of gross dining area, inside and outside	25%	20Special design requirements shall apply for drive-through facilities (see Chapter 11, Specific Use Development Standards).
j. Mortuaries	1 space per each 4 seats plus funeral procession queue capacity for 5 cars	25%
k. Offices
(1) Administrative, Business, Professional	1 space per 250 gross sq. ft. of floor area	35%
(2) Government	1 space per 200 gross sq. ft. of floor area	35%
l. Retail, General (i.e., Department Stores, Markets, Specialty, etc.)	1 space per 250 gross sq. ft. of floor area	25%

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Use	Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements	Maximum % Compact Uses	Notes
m. Retail, Furniture, Major Appliances	1 space per 500 gross sq. ft. of floor area	25%
C. EDUCATIONALSERVICES
1. Business and Trade Schools	1 space per each 4-person capacity, or 1 space per 250 gross sq. ft. of floor area, whichever is greater	25%
2. Colleges	10 spaces plus 30 spaces per classroom	25%
3. Elementary, Junior High Schools	2 spaces per classroom	25%
4. Senior High Schools	10 spaces plus 10 spaces per classroom	25%
D. MEDICAL ANDHEALTHSERVICES
1. Convalescent and Nursing Homes	1 space per 3 beds	25%
2. Hospitals	1 space per 1.5 beds	25%
3. Medical and Dental Offices and Clinics; Emergency Medical Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics	1 space per 200 gross sq. ft. of floor area	25%
E. INDUSTRIALUSES
1. Manufacturing	1 space per 500 gross sq. ft. of floor area devoted to manufacturing plus the required amount of parking for gross square footage devoted to other uses	35%
2. Research and Development	1 space per 250 gross sq. ft. of floor area	35%
3. Warehouse and Distribution	1 space per 1,000 gross sq. ft. of floor area devoted to warehousing plus the required amount of parking for gross square footage devoted to other uses.	35%
F. ENTERTAINMENT ANDRECREATIONUSES
1. Arcades, Games	1 space per 150 gross sq. ft. of floor area	25%
2. Auditoriums, Places of Public Assembly	1 space per 5 seats or 1 space per 80 gross sq. ft. where there are no fixed seats.	25%
3. Bowling Alleys, Billiard Halls	5 spaces per alley plus 2 spaces per billiard table plus required parking for other on-site uses.	25%
4. Commercial Stables	1 space per 5 horses capacity for boarding on-site.	25%
5. Golf Driving Range	1 space per tee plus required parking for other on-site uses	25%
6. Golf Course (Executive and Regulation)	6 spaces per hole plus required parking for other on-site uses	25%
7. Golf, Miniature	3 spaces per hole plus required parking for other on-site uses	25%
8. Health Club/Centers	1 space per 80 sq. ft. floor area21	25%	21Alternative parking requirements may be established by the Planning Agency based upon a parking study submitted by or required of such a facility (See Section 13.20).

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Use	Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements	Maximum % Compact Uses	Notes
9. Parks, Public and Private (over 10 acres in size)	To be determined for the proposed use based upon the parking study findings22		22Applicant must submit a parking study (see Section 13.20).
a. Neighborhood Parks (under 10 acres)	A minimum of 5 spaces for the first 2 acres plus 1 space for each additional acre	25%
b. Community Park (under 5 acres)	A minimum of 5 spaces per acre; Plus additional spaces for spectator seating at athletic fields, community centers, and pools.	25%
10. Skating Rinks	1 space per 100 gross sq. ft. of floor area	25%
11. Tennis, Handball, Racquetball Facilities	3 spaces per court plus required parking for other on-site uses	25%
12. Theaters, Movie	5 spaces plus 1 space per 3 fixed seats	25%
G. PUBLIC ANDQUASI-PUBLICUSES
1.Day Care, Preschools, Nursery Schools, Family Day Care, Residential Care Homes23			23Parking requirements are based upon maximum capacity of proposed facility.
a.Day Care Centers	1 space per employee plus 1 space per 5 children	25%
b.Family Day Care Homes	2 spaces per dwelling unit in addition to residential requirement	25%
c.Residential Care Homes	2 spaces per dwelling unit in addition to residential requirement	25%
2.Libraries, Museums, Galleries	1 space per 400 gross sq. ft. of floor area	25%
3.Places of Worship	1 space per 80 sq. ft. of floor area of main assembly/auditorium area; plus requirement for office space, if applicable; plus requirement for school uses, if applicable	25%
4.Public Utilities	To be determined by the Planning Agency for the proposed use24	25%	24Applicant shall submit a parking study. (See Section 13.20).