Article 6 — Parking and Loading Requirements

§ 2.3

VenturaCounty Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · VenturaCounty

2.3.1 through 8176-2.3.3 below.¶

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-2.3.1 - Off-site parking for non-residential uses.

Off-site parking for non-residential land uses may be provided at a site remote from the land use if all of the following conditions can be met:

The off-site parking area is located within five hundred (500) feet of the land use to be served. The distance from the off-site parking area to the land use to be served shall be measured along an ADA approved sidewalk or other pedestrian pathway from the nearest off-site parking space to the nearest public entrance to the building.

Planning Director Modifications. The provision of off-street parking spaces at a site more than five hundred (500) feet from the land use to be served may be approved if the applicant can demonstrate to the Director that such off-site parking will actually be used as intended and the displacement of on-street parking used for public coastal access is avoided.

The applicant provides documentation demonstrating that the off-site parking area is capable of meeting parking demand for both the land use to be served and any other land uses dependent upon the off-site parking area, including coastal access.

The off-site parking area meets the design standards of Section 8176-5.

The off-site parking area can be accessed easily from the primary land use and does not expose pedestrians to hazardous traffic safety conditions or create a traffic hazard.

The number of off-site parking spaces assigned to the property to be served does not exceed the allowed number of parking spaces for the land use.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-2.3.2 - Off-site parking for Residential Beach (RB) Zone.

RB Zoned property required parking for existing dwellings may be satisfied in an off-site garage subject to the issuance of a Planned Development Permit applicable to both the dwelling and the garage if all of the following requirements are met:

The lot with the principal dwelling is either too small to construct two (2) covered parking spaces without approval of a variance, or there is no room on the lot for two (2) covered spaces because of the location of the existing, legally constructed principal dwelling;

The neighboring lot where the garage would be located is smaller than the minimum lot area required for the RB zone, is not served by a community sewer system, is located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the lot with the principal dwelling, and owned by the same person(s) or entity as the lot with the principal dwelling;

Both lots must be held in common ownership pursuant to a condition in the Planned Development Permit;

Only a garage, a maximum eight hundred (800) square feet in size, may be built. Carports, or other open-type structures are not allowed;

The garage may not be leased or rented separately from the principal dwelling;

The garage must be constructed to look like a dwelling to the extent feasible, all RB zone setbacks must be met, the maximum height to any point must be no greater than fifteen (15) feet, and a paved driveway must be provided;

No services except electrical are permitted inside the building; and

Landscaping may be required for compatibility with the neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-2.3.3 - Off-site parking agreements.

The following requirements shall apply whenever the motor vehicle parking required by this Article is not located on the same site as the land use it serves.

The lot or part of a lot on which the parking is provided shall be legally encumbered by a recorded lease or similar agreement between the off-site property owner and permittee and in a form approved by the Planning Director to ensure continued use of the lot or part of a lot for motor vehicle parking. The approved agreement shall be recorded with the Ventura County Recorder so that it appears on the off-site property's title. The agreement shall include the following provisions:

The agreement may not be released or terminated without the prior notice and written consent of the Director.

The agreement shall identify the permittee(s), successors, and assigns authorized to utilize the parking area, and addresses of the other land uses sharing the parking.

The agreement shall identify the location and number of parking spaces that are being shared.

The agreement shall identify the persons responsible for maintaining the parking area.

The permittee shall ensure that permanent, weatherproof signs providing clear and easy-to-follow directions for access to and from the off-site parking location are placed and maintained as follows:

There shall be one (1) sign at each site or parking area entrance. The signs may be placed at building entrances or other appropriate locations if it is demonstrated that such placement would provide superior information to parking users.

Information on the signs shall be readable by a person seated in a vehicle at the nearest driveway. Use of graphics (e.g., maps and arrows) is encouraged to supplement written directions.

Signs shall be placed and designed pursuant to the provisions of Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance Article 10 if the off-site parking area is in the non-coastal area, or the Coastal Zoning Ordinance Article 5 Section 8175-5.13 if the off-site parking area is in the coastal area, and are subject to approval by the Planning Director.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-2.4 - Accessory parking and storage of oversized vehicles.

The accessory parking and storage of oversized vehicles, including boats, attendant trailers and/or equipment, is allowed on residential, agricultural, or open space zoned lots if one of the following findings can be made:

The oversized vehicle is located on a legally developed lot and meets all of the following criteria:

The vehicle is owned and operated by the person who resides on the property;

The vehicle is operable; and

The parking space does not displace the required parking for the designated land use and is in compliance with Section 8175-2, Schedule of Specific Development Standards.

The oversized vehicle is required for emergency purposes and is either a government vehicle or under contract to a governmental entity; or

The oversized vehicle is used for agricultural production, shipping, or delivery associated with the agricultural land use on the lot on which the vehicle is located.

The oversized vehicle is temporarily parked for emergency repairs for a time period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours.

If parking for the oversized vehicle is included in the project description for a discretionary permit, and the Planning Director determines that the use of the on-site parking space for an oversized vehicle substantially degrades the existing visual character of the neighborhood, then the oversized vehicle shall be screened by a fence, wall or similar structure, or landscape screenings. Storage of an oversized vehicle shall be denied where the vehicle or its screening will adversely impact scenic or visual resources.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-2.5 - Solar structures.

The installation of solar photovoltaic or hot water systems on canopies or other structures over parking areas/spaces is encouraged and allowable, but only if such structures do not obstruct any required fire apparatus access lanes and provided that the canopy or other structure is consistent with all other policies and provisions of the LCP.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-2.6 - Green roofs.

The installation of green roofs on structures over parking areas/spaces is encouraged and allowable, but only if such structures do not obstruct any required fire apparatus access lanes and provided that the structure is consistent with all other policies and provisions of the Local Coastal Program. Green roofs shall be compatible in scale, materials, color, and character with the surrounding permitted development.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-2.7 - Coastal access.

In order to minimize impacts on the availability of on-street parking for coastal access and recreation, new development shall be designed to include off-street parking spaces sufficient to serve the proposed use.

Existing parking areas serving coastal access and recreational uses shall not be displaced, except where the loss of parking spaces is mitigated with a commensurate number of replacement spaces that serve a coastal access function in the same vicinity as the removed parking.

Restrictions on public parking that would impede public coastal access are prohibited except where such restrictions are necessary for the protection of public safety.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3 - Number of parking spaces required. 8176-3.1 - Calculation of required parking.

Except as otherwise provided, when calculating the number of required parking spaces results in a fraction, such fractions shall be rounded to whole numbers pursuant to Section 8171-16.

When calculating required parking spaces based on gross floor area or sales and display area, areas used for parking are not included.

When the number of required parking spaces for motor vehicles or bicycles is calculated based upon the number of employees or students, and the number of employees or students is not known at the time of permit application, the Director shall determine the parking requirements based upon the gross floor area, type of land use, or other appropriate factors. The number of employees shall mean the number of employees on the largest shift and the number of students shall mean the maximum number of students expected onsite at any one time.

When the number of required parking spaces is calculated based upon the number of seats and seats are provided by benches or the like, two (2) feet shall be considered one seat.

When there are two or more separate primary land uses on a site, the required number and type of off-street parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements for the various individual land uses, unless otherwise provided for in Section 8176-3.6.

Mechanical parking lifts may be used to meet motor vehicle parking requirements.

Parking for automated public facilities—Off-street parking shall not be required for any completely automated, unattended public facility use.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.2 - Motorcycle parking.

At least one (1) designated space for the parking of motorcycles or other two-wheeled motorized vehicles shall be provided for every twenty (20) automobile parking spaces provided. Existing parking areas may be converted to take advantage of this provision, provided the converted spaces do not exceed the one (1) motorcycle space per twenty (20) automobile space ratio. Land uses that require additional motorcycle parking in excess of this ratio may, with Director approval, convert required automobile parking spaces to motorcycle spaces if the converted automobile spaces are designed and kept available for future conversion back to the automobile spaces.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.3 - Bicycle parking.

A minimum number of bicycle parking spaces shall be provided, as set forth in Section 8176-3.7. Where there are two (2) or more separate primary land uses on a site, the required bicycle parking for the site is the sum of the required bicycle parking for each of the individual land uses.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.3.1 - Planning director modifications.

The number of required bicycle parking spaces may be reduced when the applicant demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director, that providing the otherwise required bicycle parking spaces is not practical because of the remote project location or because the nature of the land use precludes the use of bicycle parking spaces (e.g., the use has no on-site employees).

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.4 - Accessible parking for disabled persons.

Accessible parking for disabled persons shall be provided as follows:

Number. The following table establishes the minimum number of disabled parking spaces that shall be provided for new discretionary development or the expansion of a previously approved project:

                 Number of Disabled Parking Spaces Required

Total Number of Parking Spaces in Lot or Garage Minimum Required Number of Disabled Spaces

                1-25                                    1 - Van

               26-50                                      2

               51-75                                      3

Location and Design. Parking spaces for disabled persons shall be located as near as practical to a primary entrance and shall be of the dimensions and design required by the Building Official.

Accessible parking for disabled persons may be counted towards meeting the total number of motor vehicle parking spaces required by this Article.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.5 - Carpool parking.

The requirement to provide carpool parking spaces is intended to encourage carpooling, but should not result in parking spaces that consistently go unused.

Number of Spaces. Except for residential land uses, one (1) carpool or vanpool parking space shall be provided for every thirty-five (35) employees employed at the site. Carpool or vanpool parking spaces shall be reserved during business hours. In addition, for professional, vocational, art and craft schools, colleges, universities and the like, one (1) out of every twenty-five (25) student parking spaces on a site shall be reserved for carpool or vanpool parking at all times. This requirement does not preclude designation of more than the minimum required number of carpool spaces.

Signs. Signs shall be posted clearly indicating carpool and vanpool restrictions.

Planning Director Waivers/Modifications. The Director may modify or waive carpool parking requirements when the applicant demonstrates that the nature of the land use precludes carpooling.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.6 - Shared parking.

Shared use of required motor vehicle parking spaces is allowable where two (2) or more land uses on the same or separate sites are able to share the same parking spaces because their parking demands occur at different times. Shared use of required parking spaces may be allowed if an analysis is provided to the satisfaction of the Director, using an authoritative methodology, documenting the parking demand for each land use by hour-of-day, showing that the peak parking demands of the land uses occur at different times, and demonstrating that the parking area will be large enough for the anticipated demands of all the land uses that utilize the shared parking area. The lot or part of a lot on which the parking is provided shall be identified in and subject of a lease or other agreement between the two (2) affected property owners, in a form approved by the Director, ensuring continued availability of the shared parking spaces for all the land uses that utilize the shared parking area. Such shared parking agreement shall include all required provisions set forth in Section 8176-2.3.3(a)(1) through (4) and shall be recorded with the Ventura County Recorder so that it appears on the subject property's title. When shared parking is provided at an off-site location, the other applicable requirements of Sections 8176-2.3.1 through 8176-2.3.3 shall be met.

ize the shared parking area. Such shared parking agreement shall include all required provisions set forth in Section 8176-2.3.3(a)(1) through (4) and shall be recorded with the Ventura County Recorder so that it appears on the subject property's title. When shared parking is provided at an off-site location, the other applicable requirements of Sections 8176-2.3.1 through 8176-2.3.3 shall be met.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.7 - Table of parking space requirements by land use.

The table below indicates the number of required off-street motor vehicle and bicycle parking spaces that shall be provided for various land uses. For residential and nonresidential land uses, the number of motor vehicle parking spaces set forth in the table below represents the minimum required number of spaces, unless a reduction to that requirement is granted pursuant to Section 8176-3.8.

The number of motor vehicle parking spaces required in this section is intended to address the needs of residents, employees and regular users of an establishment. The number is not intended to reflect the need for parking large delivery trucks, vans or buses, storage of vehicle inventory, or other specialty parking needs related to the operation of specific land uses.

The Planning Director has the authority to determine the parking space requirements for any land use not specifically listed based on the requirements for the most comparable land use. For such uses, the Planning Director or decision-making body must find that the required number of parking spaces is sufficient to avoid displacement of parking spaces utilized by off-site land uses or by the public for costal access. The required number of parking spaces is subject to the calculation procedures, including exceptions and allowances, specified in Section 8176-4.

LAND USE MOTOR VEHICLE SPACES REQUIRED BICYCLE SPACES REQUIRED

AGRICULTURAL

Buildings for the Growing, Packing, 1 space per full time employee plus 2 spaces per acre. Or as determined by Storage or Preliminary Processing of decision-making body. Agricultural Products

Contractor's Service and Storage As determined by decision-making body Yards and Buildings

Produce Stands, Retail, Accessory to Minimum of 3 spaces Crop Production

Retail Nurseries not in an Enclosed 1 space per 2,000 sf of outside display area LT: 1 space per 25 employees Building. ST: 3% of required motor vehicles

Agricultural Uses not Otherwise Listed As determined by decision-making body As determined by decision-making body

COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL

Art Galleries and Studios 1 per 250 sf of GFA LT: 1 space per 25 employees ST: 6% of required motor vehicle spaces

Assembly Uses First 3,000 sf of GFA: 1 space per 125 sf; plus over 3,001 sf of GFA: 1 space ST: 10% of required motor vehicle per 550 sf; plus auditorium or main assembly room: 1 space per 70 sf of GFA; spaces. plus spaces as needed for accessory uses as determined by decision-making body.

Automobile Repairing 1 space per 150 sf of GFA LT: 1 space per 25 employees ST: 3% of required motor vehicle spaces

Automobile Service Station, Without 1 space ST: 3% of required motor vehicle Retail Fueling stations shall not be counted toward meeting the motor vehicle parking spaces; minimum of 1 space space requirements

Automobile Service Station, With 1 space, plus 1 space per 250 sf GFA of retail use ST: 3% of the required motor vehicle Retail Fueling stations shall not be counted toward meeting the motor vehicle parking spaces; minimum 1 space space requirements

Banks, savings and loans and related 1 space per 250 sf of GFA LT: 1 space per 30 employees offices and institutions ST: 5% of the required motor vehicle spaces

Barber and Beauty Shops 2 spaces for each of the first 2 beauty or barber chairs, plus 1 space for each As determined by decision-making additional chair. body

Bars, Taverns and Nightclubs See "Restaurants, Cafes and Cafeterias" LT: 1 space per 25 employees ST: 10% of the required motor vehicle spaces

Boardinghouses, Rooming Houses, 1 space per bedroom, plus 1 space per caretaker-manager ST: 2 spaces Bed-And-Breakfast Inns

Bus Terminals 1 space per 20 sf of waiting area, plus 1 space per 300 sf of office space, plus As determined by decision-making parking for any accessory uses body

Day Care Center 1 space per each employee, plus 1 space per 5 children As determined by decision-making body

Family Day Care Home See "Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings" As determined by the decision- making body

Care Facility, Residential 0.5 spaces per bed LT: 1 space per 15 residents (not required if the care facility is for people unable to use bicycles, such as convalescents or the physically disabled) and 1 space for 25 employees ST: 1 space per 20 residents

Carwashes, Automatic Queuing for 6 vehicles pursuant to Section 8176-7.1.4

Carwashes, Self-Service 1 space per washing stall

Conference Center/Convention Center See "Assembly Uses" See "Assembly Uses"

Health Clinic, Medical and Dental 1 space per 200 sf GFA LT: 3% of the required motor vehicle spaces, or 1 space per 30 employees (as determined appropriate by decision-making body) ST: 3% of the required motor vehicle spaces, minimum one space

decision-making body) ST: 3% of the required motor vehicle spaces, minimum one space

Hotels, Motels, Boatels 1 space per unit, plus 1 space per caretaker-manager LT: 1 space per 25 employees ST: 1 space per 1,000 sf GFA of

banquet and meeting room space; minimum of 2 spaces

Kennels 1 space per each employee, plus 1 space for each 500 sf outdoor shelter areas As determined by decision-making body

Laundry and Dry Cleaning 1 space per 200 sf of GFA As determined by decision-making Establishments body

Libraries 1 space per 250 sf GFA LT: 1 space per 25 employees ST: 8% of the required motor vehicle spaces

Liquor Store 1 space per 250 sf of GFA ST: 3% of required motor vehicle spaces.

Offices: Business, Professional and 1 space per 250 sf GFA LT: 3% of the required motor vehicle Administrative spaces or 1 space per 30 employees (as appropriate per Planning Director) ST: 3% of required motor vehicle spaces.

Parking Lots, Public As determined by decision-making body ST: 5% of required motor vehicle parking spaces

Public Service and Public Utility Offices: 1 space per 250 sf Other buildings: specified by permit Automated and LT: 1 space per 30 employees Buildings unattended: None

Restaurants, cafes, cafeterias and 1 space per 100 sf GFA of dining areas including outdoor customer dining area. LT: 1 space per 25 employees similar establishments Minimum: ST: 10% of the required motor vehicle With public seating: 10 spaces spaces Without public seating (take out or delivery only): 6 spaces

Retail Trade 1 space per 250 sf of GFA As determined by decision-making body

Schools: Boarding As determined by decision-making body As determined by decision-making body

Schools: Elementary, Junior High, 1 space per 8 students of planned capacity LT: 1 space per 30 employees Middle See Sec. 8176-7.2 for on-site queue storage length to accommodate parent ST: 1 space (gated) per 12 students of vehicles drop-off and pick-up. planned capacity.

Schools: High Schools, Community 1 space per 4 students of planned capacity LT: 1 space per 30 employees ST: 1 College Facilities space (gated) per 16 students of planned capacity.

Veterinary Clinics 1 space for each 200 sf GFA LT: 1 space per 25 employees ST: 2% of the required motor vehicle spaces

Youth Hostel 1 space per 2 beds ST: 2 spaces 1 space per 200 sf gross floor area for eating establishment 1 space per 100 sf of assembly areas

Uses not Otherwise Listed As determined by decision-making body As determined by decision-making body

INDUSTRIAL

Laboratories, Research, Scientific, 1 space for each 200 sf GFA LT: 1 space per 30 employees Medical or Dental

Recycling Facilities and Centers As determined by decision-making body LT: 1 space per 25 employees

Uses not Otherwise Listed As determined by decision-making body As determined by decision-making body

RECREATION

Camps 1 space per 2 overnight guests (see Sec. 8175-5.4.2), plus 1 space per every As determined by decision-making three persons allowed as total daily on-site population (see Sec. 8175-5.4.3), body plus 1 space per full-time employee

Campgrounds/Recreational Vehicle 1 space per campsite or table, plus 1 space per full-time employee, plus 1 As determined by decision-making Parks space per 25 campsites (or fraction thereof) for guest parking, to be located body near the facility office (3 guest spaces minimum).

Clubhouses and Community Centers See "Assembly Uses" See "Assembly Uses"

Fields, Athletic 1 parking space per 3,000 sf of field area; ST: 10% of the required motor vehicle 1 parking space per six linear feet of portable (or fixed) spectator seating area; spaces Minimum 20 spaces

Golf Course 3 spaces per hole

Commercial Use (i.e., pro shop) 1 space/200 s.f. of building area for commercial purposes LT: 1 space per 25 employees ST: 2% of the required motor vehicle Eating or Drinking Establishment (i.e., See "Restaurants, Cafes and Cafeterias" spaces café, restaurant)

Driving Range 1 space per tee

Parks and Picnic Grounds Minimum 5 spaces ST: 10% of the required motor vehicle spaces

Campgrounds 1 space per campsite or table, plus 2 spaces per 25 campsites, plus parking As determined by the decision-maker for any accessory uses

Swimming Pools, Public 1 space per 200 sf of pool area LT: 1 space per 25 employees 1 space per 300 sf of GFA area related to the pool and facilities ST: 10% of the required motor vehicle spaces

Public 1 space per 200 sf of pool area LT: 1 space per 25 employees 1 space per 300 sf of GFA area related to the pool and facilities ST: 10% of the required motor vehicle spaces

Tennis and Racquetball Courts 2 spaces per court LT: 1 space per 25 employees ST: 10% of the required motor vehicle spaces

Uses not Otherwise Listed As determined by decision-making body As determined by the decision-maker

RESIDENTIAL

Bachelor or Studio Type Dwelling 1 covered space per unit

Caretaker or Farmworker 1 space for 1 bedroom or less Single Family Dwellings 2 spaces for 2-4 bedrooms 3 spaces for 5 bedrooms

Mobilehome Parks 2 spaces per unit Resident Parking 1 space per each 4 units, in addition to parking spaces required for residents Visitor Parking (required if internal streets are less than 32 feet wide)

Multi-Family Dwelling Units See Sec. 8176-4.7.1

Accessory Dwelling Units 1 covered/uncovered space (in addition to the spaces required for the principal dwelling unit) No additional parking is required for accessory dwelling units that meet the provisions of Sec. 8175-1.1.1.2(e).

Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings 1

1-4 Bedrooms (per unit) 2 covered 2 spaces

5 Bedrooms (per unit) 3 spaces (2 shall be covered 2 )

6 or More Bedrooms (per unit) 4 spaces (2 shall be covered 2 )

ST: Short-term bicycle parking spaces, generally bike racks.

LT: Long-term bicycle parking spaces, generally enclosed lockers.

See Section 8176-5, Bicycle Parking Design Standards

1 Replacement parking for the principal dwelling unit, as a result of the garage being demolished or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, may be located in any configuration on the same lot as the accessory dwelling unit and as uncovered or tandem spaces, pursuant to Section 8175-5.1.1.1(c) and Section 8175-5.1.1.1.2(e).

2 Except that on parcels larger than one (1) acre located in CA, OS, and CRE zones, parking may be uncovered.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016; Ord. No. 4520, § 4, 2-27-2018)

8176-3.7.1 - Table of parking space requirements for multi-family dwelling units.

Parking for multi-family dwelling units shall be covered, except for visitor parking and all parking on parcels larger than one (1) acre in the COS, CA, CR, and CRE zones. The number of required spaces depends upon both the number of bedrooms and whether provided parking is assigned or unassigned, as indicated in the table below.

        Living Unit Size                    Motor Vehicle Spaces Required                  Required Visitor Parking
                                                   (per unit) by Type of Parking                               (per unit)

                         No Assigned      1 Assigned      2 Assigned
                                     Parking      Space or 1-Car   Spaces or 2-Car
                                                Garage          Garage

           Studio                    1.0 space       1.33 spaces       2.0 spaces                0.25 spaces

     One Bedroom              1.25 spaces       1.4 spaces        2.0 spaces                0.25 spaces

     Two Bedrooms               1.5 spaces        1.7 spaces        2.2 spaces                0.25 spaces

  Three or More Bedrooms          2.0 spaces       2.15 spaces       2.3 spaces                0.25 spaces

 Each Additional Bedroom          0.20 space       0.20 space       0.20 space

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.8 - Reductions to the required number of motor vehicle parking spaces.

The number of off-street parking spaces required in Section 8176-3.7 may be reduced for a particular project so that the parking supply of individual land uses better corresponds with actual parking demand. Parking reductions also may be authorized for affordable housing or existing commercial and residential development pursuant to the provisions in Section 8176-3.8.1 below.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.8.1 - Justifications for reductions in number of required motor vehicle parking spaces.

An applicant may use one or more of the following measures and approaches to justify a reduction in the number of required motor vehicle parking spaces.

Parking Study. Applicant provides a parking study to assess the land use's parking needs. Parking studies shall be prepared by a registered transportation engineer.

Transportation Demand Management Plan. Applicant prepares a Transportation Demand Management Plan to reduce motor vehicle trips to the land use. Transportation Demand Management Plans shall be prepared by a person/firm qualified to prepare such plans, as determined by the Planning Director. Such plans shall provide documentation describing the measures that will be used to reduce parking demand. Such measures may include, but are not limited to:

Locating a project within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of a stop for bus, rail, shuttle, or other public transit services.

Installing transit stops or enhancing existing adjacent transit stops by incorporating additional landscaping, shelters, informational kiosks, or other amenities.

Locating the project adjacent to a designated bicycle route or path.

Improving existing bicycle routes and paths in the vicinity of the project.

Providing residents or employees with transit passes.

Providing shuttle services for employees, visitors, or residents.

Creating ridesharing programs.

Improving the pedestrian environment surrounding the project by the provision of sidewalks, marked crosswalks, additional landscaping, street furniture, lighting, and/or other safety features.

Allowing flexible work schedules or telecommuting.

Providing on-site amenities, which could include daycare, restaurants, and/or personal services such as banking or dry cleaning.

Installing additional bicycle parking facilities above the minimum requirements.

Providing shower and locker facilities. The provision of showers and associated lockers may be provided in lieu of required motor vehicle parking under some circumstances. Requirements for this reduction include:

The number of showers provided shall be based on demonstrated demand. At least six (6) lockers for personal effects shall be provided per shower and shall be located near showers and dressing areas. Lockers shall be well ventilated and of a size sufficient to allow the storage of cycling attire and equipment. Showers and lockers should be located as close as possible to the bicycle parking facilities.

ii.

For every two (2) showers (one (1) per gender) and six (6) clothing lockers per shower provided, the amount of motor vehicle parking spaces provided may be reduced by three (3) spaces, up to a maximum reduction of three (3) percent of required motor vehicle spaces. Existing parking may be converted to take advantage of this provision.

Other measures to encourage transit use or to reduce parking needs.

Affordable or Senior Housing. The total number of spaces required may be reduced for affordable (low income, very low income, extremely low income) or senior housing units, commensurate with the reduced parking demand created by the housing facility, including for visitors and accessory facilities, only where the reduction can be substantiated by data that evidences the residents cannot or will not own vehicles. The reduction shall consider proximity to transit and support services and include traffic demand management measures in conjunction with any approval.

Drive-Through Land Uses. A reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be approved if documentation is provided which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director that the required number of parking spaces will not be needed due to the drive- through nature of the land use.

Parking Reserve. When parking spaces required by this Article for nonresidential uses are not needed by the current land use occupants or are not needed in the current phase of development, the land for those spaces may be held in reserve. This parking reserve shall be limited to one (1) parking space or up to ten (10) percent of the total number of required parking spaces, whichever is greater. The parking reserve area shall be included in the determination of lot coverage as though the spaces were in use. To take advantage of reserved parking, the following provisions shall be met:

The applicant must demonstrate that the reduced number of parking spaces will be adequate to provide sufficient parking for the land uses on the property.

The area designated as reserve parking must be clearly depicted on the approved site plan, and the terms and conditions of the reserved parking shall be clearly set forth in the approved site plan notations.

Landscaping must be provided in lieu of the required parking spaces in compliance with Section 8178-8, Landscaping and Screening.

The reserved parking spaces must be maintained in a manner that leaves them available for conversion to required parking spaces. No above-ground improvements shall be placed or constructed upon the reserve parking area.

The permit shall be conditioned to require the conversion of the reserved spaces into usable parking spaces as initiated by occupant use or phased development, or at any time that the Director determines necessary.

Reduced Parking Requirements for Existing Commercial Development. When an existing commercial use does not meet current parking requirements for the number of motor vehicle spaces, the parking requirements for a change of use on parcels zoned Coastal Commercial (CC) shall occur as follows:

No intensification of use: No additional parking is required when the change of use results in the same motor vehicle parking requirements as the prior use.

Intensification of use: When a proposed intensification of use results in increased parking requirements when compared to the prior use, then the required number of additional parking spaces shall be limited to the difference between those required for the prior use and the intensified use.

Preservation of existing commercial use: When a proposed intensification of use results in an increased parking requirement when compared to the prior use (see Section 8176-3.8.1(f)(2) above), and an additional reduction in parking requirements may be granted when the applicant demonstrates all of the following:

No physical expansion of the existing commercial development is proposed;

ii.

Adequate space is unavailable on-site for additional on-site parking, and all feasible on-site parking is included in the project description;

iii.

Shared parking, pursuant to Section 8176-3.6, is not available to meet parking requirements;

iv.

Other transportation incentives programs, listed in Sec. 8176-3.8.1(b), are not feasible or will not lessen the number of parking spaces required; and

Parking demand for the commercial business will be reduced by one or more of the following factors:

The business operation is limited to the evening hours, when beach recreational uses are low or non-existent; or

The primary customer base consists of nearby residents or beachgoers that do not generate additional parking demand.

Expansion of an Existing Single-Family or Two-Family Dwelling. An existing, single-family or two-family dwelling that does not meet current parking requirements for number of motor vehicle spaces may be expanded if all of the following conditions exist:

The dwelling has at least one (1) covered motor vehicle parking space;

The existing lot configuration does not allow for a second space or does not allow for access to a second space;

The driveway provides a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the property line to the existing covered space that can be utilized as a parking space;

The addition contains no habitable, interior space (i.e., the addition consists of a garage expansion, outdoor patio expansion, etc.);

The addition will not result in an increased demand for on-street parking; and

The proposed addition otherwise conforms to the provisions of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.8.2 - Findings for parking space reductions.

Reductions to the motor vehicle parking requirements of this Article shall only be approved when supported by written findings of fact in the final project approval letter. Written findings shall describe how the reduction of motor vehicle parking requirements for the particular project is justified by one or more of the measures or approaches in Section 8176-3.8.1 above. Such findings shall demonstrate that the proposed parking reduction:

Is supported by evidence contained within a parking study, provided by the applicant and prepared by a registered transportation engineer; and

Will not adversely affect existing or potential land uses adjoining, or in the general vicinity of, the project site (see Section 8176-4.1(c) [8176-3.1(c)]); and

Will not result in the displacement of public parking spaces used for access to coastal beaches or public recreation areas.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-3.8.3 - Parking space reduction documentation.

The applicant shall provide documentation that describes the proposed parking reduction and identifies the parties responsible for implementing any parking measures associated with the proposed reduction. The documentation shall discuss the estimated parking demand for the land use, describe how parking demand will be met with the requested reduction, explain how the proposed measures will effectively decrease parking demand at the site, and include proposed performance targets for parking. Required documentation shall include information regarding specific parking reduction measures as described in Section 8176-3.8.1. Required documentation may also include existing parking counts, parking counts at similar land uses, calculation of future parking demand based on industry standards, the number of parking spaces on adjacent public streets, and identification of coastal access parking areas.

Monitoring Reports. Monitoring reports shall be submitted to the Director three (3) years after building occupancy and again six (6) years after building occupancy. Monitoring reports shall identify daily, annual and, as applicable, seasonal peak parking periods based on a minimum of one (1) parking survey per year, unless a seasonal peak occurs in which case two (2) surveys per year will be required. The monitoring reports shall also describe the effectiveness of the approved parking reduction measures as compared to the initial performance targets. If necessary, the monitoring reports should provide suggestions for modifications to enhance parking availability or reduce parking demand. Where the monitoring reports indicate that performance measures are not met, the Director may require further program modifications or the provision of additional parking.

Recordation. As a condition of approval of the parking reduction, the property owner, if different than the applicant, may be required to record agreements on the subject property prior to issuance of a land use permit to ensure that appropriate measures are implemented to justify the parking reduction.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4 - Motor vehicle parking design standards.

The following standards shall apply to all proposed off-street motor vehicle parking areas/spaces, except for temporary parking areas.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.1 - Parking plans.

Applications for land use developments that include parking areas shall include a detailed parking plan(s) with a corresponding preliminary grading and drainage plan. These plans shall be prepared by a California-licensed civil engineer, and shall clearly illustrate compliance with all applicable requirements of this Article. The applicant shall submit these plans to the Public Works Agency Director and the Building and Safety Division Director for their approval prior to issuance of any land use entitlement.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.2 - Stormwater management.

To enhance, protect and preserve water quality, a hydrology and hydraulics report may be required to demonstrate compliance with stormwater management requirements. Parking area design should incorporate methods of accommodating infiltration or filtration of stormwater onsite through use of pervious pavements, vegetated drainage swales, bioretention areas, tree box filters, dry swales, or other means.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.3 - Location.

Off-street parking areas and spaces shall be located in the following manner:

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.3.1 - Behind or beside buildings.

To promote attractive urban form and facilitate pedestrian circulation, the preferred location of required parking areas (when provided above ground) relative to the street is as follows:

• First priority: to the rear of buildings or land uses.

• Second priority: to the side of buildings or land uses.

• Last priority: in front of buildings or land uses.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.3.2 - Parking in setbacks.

Parking in setbacks is limited to situations authorized by Sections 8175-3.4 and 8181-14.1 of this Chapter. Except as provided for in these sections, required uncovered single or two-family residential parking spaces shall not be located within the front set back.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.3.3 - Motorcycle parking.

Motorcycle parking spaces shall be located as close as practical to the building entrance, but not closer than the spaces for disabled persons.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.3.4 - Carpool parking.

Carpool parking spaces shall be located as close as practical to the building entrance, but not closer than the spaces for disabled persons.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.3.5 - Bicycle parking.

See Section 8176-5.3.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.3.6 - Floodways and floodplains.

Parking areas are prohibited in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated regulatory floodways.

Parking areas located in a FEMA designated one (1) percent annual chance floodplain (100-year floodplain) are subject to special design requirements. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, flood warning signage, design measures to contain

motor vehicles in the parking area in the event of a flood, special lighting, mechanical and electrical system design requirements, and fencing restrictions.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.4 - Circulation. 8176-4.4.1 - Cross access.

Cross access is encouraged between adjacent sites in commercial, industrial, and multi-family housing developments. A joint cross access agreement between two (2) or more participating adjacent property owners must be executed where cross access is provided so that cross access between the properties is legally established, enforceable and maintained. This joint cross access agreement must be approved by the Director, recorded by the parties to the agreement and run with the respective properties.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.4.2 - Pedestrian safe access.

Parking areas serving commercial, institutional, and multi-family land uses shall not impede safe and direct pedestrian access from the street or sidewalk to building entrances.

At least one (1) pedestrian pathway shall be provided from the street or sidewalk to the primary building entrance. If not completely separated from vehicular traffic, pedestrian pathways shall be clearly designated using a raised surface, distinctive paving, bollards, special railing, or similar treatment. Pathways shall be designed to have minimal direct contact with traffic and prevent parked vehicles from overhanging the pathways. The use of pervious surface materials for pedestrian pathways is encouraged.

Where feasible, parking rows shall be perpendicular to the main building entrance(s) or main pedestrian pathway(s) to assist safe pedestrian movement toward the building.

Where cross access is provided, it shall be designed, established, and maintained so that internal drive aisles, parking spaces, and pedestrian paths assure safe pedestrian access to adjacent land uses, and adjacent parking areas.

Where pedestrian routes cross driveways such crossings shall be clearly marked.

If parking is designed to allow vehicle overhang into a pedestrian pathway, the pathway width shall be increased by at least two (2) feet.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.4.3 - Fire apparatus access.

Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided when required by the Ventura County Fire Protection District in order to minimize risks to life and property. Fire access roads shall be designed and constructed such that impacts on coastal resources are minimized, consistent with all policies and provisions of the LCP. Generally this requirement is triggered when any facility or portion of the exterior walls of the first story of a building is located more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from an existing public street or approved fire apparatus access driveway. For the purposes of this requirement, the term facility includes recreational vehicles, mobile home and manufactured housing parks, and sales and storage lots.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.4.4 - Adequate turning radii.

All internal circulation and queuing areas shall be designed to accommodate the turning radii of the vehicles that will be using the site.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.4.5 - Contained maneuvering.

Parking areas shall be designed so that motor vehicles will exit onto a public street in a forward direction. Circulation of vehicles among parking spaces shall be accomplished entirely within the parking area. The Director may modify this requirement, in consultation with the Public Works Agency Transportation Director, when the applicant can demonstrate that it is not appropriate to the land use or location.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.4.6 - Short parking rows.

Parking areas should be divided both visually and functionally into smaller parking courts. Interior rows of parking spaces shall be no more than two hundred seventy (270) feet in length, inclusive of landscape planters but not including cross aisles or turnarounds. The Director may modify this requirement when the applicant can demonstrate that it is not appropriate to the land use or location.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.4.7 - Directional signs.

Maneuvering areas within parking areas shall be clearly marked with directional signs or painted arrows to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians (see Article 5 Section 8175-5.13 Signs).

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.5 - Driveways. 8176-4.5.1 - Driveway width.

Portion Within Right-of-Way: Driveway width shall be the minimum necessary to provide access to the land use.

Portion Outside Right-of-Way: Driveway widths shall be minimized where possible.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.5.2 - Number of driveways.

Each site is limited to one (1) driveway unless more than one (1) driveway is required to handle traffic volumes or specific designs, such as residential circular driveways. Additional driveways shall not be allowed if they are determined to be detrimental to traffic flow and the safety of adjacent public streets, adversely impact coastal resources, or reduce on-street public parking. Whenever a property has access to more than one (1) road, access shall be limited to the lowest traffic-volume road whenever possible.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.5.3 - Shared driveways.

The number of driveways should be minimized where feasible by the use of shared driveways between adjacent properties. A joint access agreement between two (2) or more participating adjacent property owners must be executed where driveways are shared, so that shared driveway access by the properties is legally established, enforceable and maintained. This joint access agreement must be approved by the Director, recorded by the parties to the agreement and run with the respective properties.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.5.4 - Driveways clearly designated.

Parking areas shall be designed to prevent entrance or exit at any point other than driveways. Appropriate barriers and entrance and exit signs shall be provided within parking areas. Stop signs shall be installed at all exits from parking areas (see Article 5 Section

8175-5.13 Signs).

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6 - Parking area and space dimensions. 8176-4.6.1 - Planning Director waivers/modifications.

Motor vehicle parking design standards may be modified when the applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director, that the required motor vehicle parking design standard is not appropriate to the land use or location.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.2 - Space angle.

Ninety-degree parking, which uses the least amount of pavement per parking space, is preferred wherever possible.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.3 - Standard spaces.

Each standard parking space shall be nine (9) feet wide by eighteen (18) feet long, with the following exceptions:

The length of the parking space may be decreased by two (2) feet where parking spaces face into landscape planters so that the concrete curb around the planter functions as the wheel stop, allowing motor vehicles to overhang the landscape planter. Use of such a bumper overhang reduces impervious surfaces and is encouraged. Plant material and irrigation equipment in the outside two (2) feet of these landscape planters shall conform to the requirements of Section 8178-8 Landscaping and Screening. Utilization of a bumper overhang shall not allow a vehicle to extend into or over a pedestrian pathway or drive aisle.

Required parking space dimensions do not apply if mechanical parking lifts are used to stack cars.

The width of parking spaces may be reduced to eight (8) feet on legal lots that are less than twenty-six (26) feet wide and where two (2) or more parking spaces are required.

The width or length of parking spaces may be increased for land uses that cater to larger vehicles such as trucks, shuttles, or vans.

Parking space width shall be increased by six (6) inches to nine (9) feet six (6) inches (114 inches) if adjacent on one side to a wall, fence, hedge, or structure; and by one (1) foot six (6) inches to ten (10) feet six (6) inches (126 inches) if adjacent on both sides to a wall, fence, hedge, or structure.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.4 - Motorcycle spaces.

Each motorcycle parking space shall be a minimum of four (4) feet wide by eight (8) feet long.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.5 - Compact spaces.

Up to thirty (30) percent of the total parking spaces required for low-turnover, nonretail parking areas serving primarily employees, residents, or students may be provided as compact spaces. Each compact space shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet six (6) inches wide by sixteen (16) feet long and be clearly designated for compact vehicles.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.6 - Parallel spaces.

The minimum size of a parallel parking space shall be eight (8) feet six (6) inches wide by twenty-two (22) feet long.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.7 - Bicycle spaces.

See Section 8176-5 Bicycle Parking Design Standards.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.8 - Clear height in parking structures.

At least one (1) floor in parking structures shall be designed with a minimum height of nine (9) feet six (6) inches to allow for vanpool vehicles and accessible parking for disabled persons.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.9 - Dead end turnout.

Where drive aisles terminate at a dead-end, adequate provision shall be made for vehicles to turn around. Depending on the situation, this may be satisfied by provision of at least six (6) feet between the end of parking rows and the end of the drive aisle. Dead-end drive aisles shall be avoided or otherwise minimized.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.10 - Drive aisles and modules.

Parking area drive aisles and modules shall be designed following the standard dimensions included in the table in Section 8176- 4.6.11 and the figure in Section 8176-4.6.12 and as required to meet Section 8176-4.4. Wider aisles may be approved when appropriate for truck maneuvering. Two-way aisles are permitted in conjunction with 90-degree and parallel spaces only.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.11 - Table of Parking Area Layout Dimensions.

Angle          Stall             Stall                 Stall Length in feet,                    Module Width in feet                    Aisle Width in
          Width in        Width            perpendicular to aisle                                                                       feet
               feet            in feet,
                                          Wall to Aisle      Interlock to      Wall to Wall        Wall to         Interlock to    One-   Two-                     (A)            parallel
                            to aisle              (C)               Aisle                 (E)             Interlock         Interlock     way    way
                                  (B)                                    (D)                                        (F)                (G)           (H)           (I)

                                                    Standard Space (9 × 18) 1

 90           9.0             9.0              18.0              18.0              60.0              60.0              60.0         24      24

 75           9.0             9.3              19.7              18.5              60.0              58.9              57.7         21.6    NA

 60           9.0            10.4              20.1              17.8              55.5              53.3              51.0         15.3    NA

 45           9.0            12.7              19.1              15.9              48.5              45.3              42.1         10.3    NA

Parallel         9.0         NA           NA           NA             42           NA           NA         12      24

1 Parking area design for full rows of compact spaces shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.6.12 - Figure 1: Parking Area Layout Dimensions.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.7 - Tandem parking.

Required parking may be provided in tandem for residential land uses with the following restrictions:

Tandem parking shall not be more than two (2) cars in depth.

Both tandem spaces shall serve the same dwelling unit.

For multi-family residential dwellings, tandem parking may be provided to meet up to fifty (50) percent of the required parking spaces, only where it is demonstrated that such a reduction has no potential to adversely affect public parking available for public coastal access.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.8 - Slope.

Accessible parking spaces for disabled persons shall be the minimum possible and shall not exceed two (2) percent slope in any direction. All other parking spaces shall slope no more than five (5) percent in any direction and no less than one-half (0.5) percent in the direction of drainage. The slope in drive aisle and turnaround areas shall be no more than ten (10) percent.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.8.1 - Planning Director modifications.

Slope requirements may be modified, but not for disabled person accessible parking spaces, when appropriate given site constraints.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.9 - Surfaces.

The surface of all required uncovered off-street motor vehicle parking spaces, aisles, driveways and loading areas shall be constructed and maintained with permanent all-weather, load-bearing pervious or impervious surfacing material sufficient to prevent mud, dust, loose material, and other nuisances. The use of pervious surfaces is encouraged to facilitate on-site infiltration of stormwater. To reduce heat generation from parking area surfaces, the use of light-colored/high-albedo surfaces is encouraged.

The surface of fire apparatus access driveways shall be subject to review by the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

The surface of the portion of driveways in the right-of-way design shall be subject to review by the Public Works Transportation Department or Caltrans if located on a state highway.

Ribbon driveways outside of the right-of-way may be installed as an alternative to fully paved driveways, subject to review by the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.9.1 - Surfacing plans.

When pervious surfaces are used, the parking area plans shall document that:

The pervious materials have been designed to support anticipated vehicle weights and traffic volumes.

The pervious materials have been designed to minimize surface cracking, crumbling, eroding, and other maintenance problems for the pervious surface as well as any adjacent surfaces or structures.

Pervious surfaces used for parking spaces in single- and two-family dwellings or other parking lots with less than five (5) spaces are not subject to the above documentation requirements.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.10 - Parking space marking.

Parking spaces within parking areas shall be clearly marked with paint striping or another durable, easily distinguishable marking material. Concrete wheel stops shall be provided for all parking spaces. Space marking shall be four (4) inches in width and maintained in good condition.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.10.1 - Exception.

Space marking requirements may be modified if the applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director, that they are not appropriate to the land use or location, including but not limited to parking areas surfaced with gravel or other aggregate materials.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.11 - Clear visibility and safety.

Clear visibility of and between pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists shall be assured when entering individual parking spaces, when circulating within a parking area, and when entering and exiting a parking area.

Each driveway shall be constructed and maintained pursuant to the sight distance requirements as determined by the Ventura County Transportation Department or Caltrans, as appropriate.

Landscaping at any interior parking area intersection shall not obstruct a driver's vision of vehicle and pedestrian cross traffic.

With the exception of trees, landscaping adjacent to pedestrian pathways shall be no more than three (3) feet in height.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.12 - Lighting.

Lighting shall be provided for all parking areas in compliance with the following:

Parking areas that serve night-time users shall be lighted with a minimum one (1) foot-candle of light at ground level for security.

All lights in parking areas that serve non-residential land uses, except those required for security per subsection a. above, shall be extinguished at the end of the working day. Lights may be turned on no sooner than one (1) hour before the commencement of working hours.

Light poles shall be located so as not to interfere with motor vehicle door opening, vehicular movement or accessible paths of travel. Light poles shall be located away from existing and planned trees to reduce obstruction of light by tree canopies. Light poles shall be located outside of landscape finger planters, end row planters, and tree wells. Light poles may be located in perimeter planters and continuous planter strips between parking rows.

Any light fixtures adjacent to a residential land use, a residentially zoned lot, agricultural or open space lots, or an environmentally sensitive habitat area, shall be arranged and shielded so that the light will not directly illuminate the adjacent lot or land use. This requirement for shielding applies to all light fixtures, including security lighting.

In order to direct light downward and minimize the amount of light spilled into the dark night sky, any new lighting fixtures installed to serve above-ground, uncovered parking areas shall be full cut-off fixtures. New lighting fixtures installed for parking area canopies or similar structures shall be recessed or flush-mounted and equipped with flat lenses.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-4.13 - Trash and recyclables receptacles.

At least one (1) trash and one (1) recyclables receptacle shall be provided for parking area users for the first twenty (20) motor vehicle parking spaces. Receptacles shall be enclosed to prevent access by animals and wind, placed in convenient, accessible locations, and serviced and maintained appropriately.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5 - Bicycle parking design standards.

The following design standards shall apply to all bicycle parking facilities. The layout and design of required bicycle parking facilities shall ensure safety, security, and convenience to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.1 - Short-term bicycle parking (bicycle racks).

Short-term bicycle parking facilities shall have the following characteristics:

Support a bicycle by its frame in two (2) places in a stable upright position without damage to the bicycle or its finish.

Enable the frame and one (1) or both wheels to be secured with a user-provided U-shaped lock (U-lock) or cable.

Be anchored to an immovable surface or be heavy enough that the rack cannot be easily moved.

Be constructed such that the rack resists being cut, disassembled, or detached with manual tools such as bolt or pipe cutters.

Not have sharp edges that can be hazardous to bicyclists or pedestrians.

Provide easy access to each parked bicycle without awkward movements or moving other bicycles, even when the rack is fully loaded.

The Director may approve other short-term bicycle parking designs that provide adequate safety, security, and convenience, including designs that accommodate the parking of three-wheeled, recumbent, or other styles of bicycles.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.2 - Long-term bicycle parking.

Long-term bicycle parking facilities shall be covered and secured. These facilities shall protect the entire bicycle and accessories from theft, vandalism, and inclement weather by the use of:

Bicycle Lockers. A fully enclosed space for one (1) bicycle, accessible only to the owner or operator of the bicycle, or

Restricted-access Enclosure. A locked room or enclosure containing one (1) bicycle rack space for each bicycle to be accommodated and accessible only to the owners or operators of the bicycles parked within it. Said racks shall meet the requirements of Section 8176-5.1.

Check-in Facility. A location to which the bicycle is delivered and left with an attendant with provisions for identifying the bicycle's owner. The stored bicycle is accessible only to the attendant, or

Other. Other means that provide the same level of security as deemed acceptable by the Director.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.3 - Location.

All required short- and long-term bicycle parking facilities shall be located on-site and provide safe and convenient bicycle access to the public right-of-way and pedestrian access to the main and/or employee entrance(s) of the principal land use. Where access is via a sidewalk or pathway, or where the bicycle parking facility is next to a street, curb ramps shall be installed where appropriate. Long- term employee bicycle facilities may be separated from short-term bicycle facilities.

In addition, the following location criteria shall be met:

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.3.1 - Proximity to main entrances.

Short-term bicycle parking facilities shall be conveniently located to the main building entrance(s) or no farther than the nearest non- disabled motor vehicle parking space from the main building entrance(s), whichever is farther. Where there is more than one building on a site or where a building has more than one main entrance, the short-term bicycle parking shall be distributed to serve all buildings or main entrance(s). Long-term bicycle parking facilities shall be located as close as possible to the building entrance. Bicycle parking shall not obstruct pedestrian access.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.3.2 - Outside pedestrian pathway.

Bicycle parking racks located on pedestrian pathways shall maintain a minimum of four feet of unobstructed pathway outside the bicycle parking space.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.4 - Layout.

The following design criteria apply to short-term facilities. Because of the additional security level, the layout of long-term facilities shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.4.1 - Bicycle parking facility delineation.

Areas set aside for bicycle parking shall be clearly marked and reserved for bicycle parking only.

All parking facility boundaries shall be delineated by striping, curbing, fencing, or by other equivalent methods. Boundaries shall include all applicable dimensions as outlined in Section 8176-5.4.3 and Section 8176-5.4.4.

Bicycle parking locations near roadways, parking areas, or drives shall be protected from damage by motor vehicles by use of bollards, curbs, concrete planters, landscape buffers, or other suitable barriers.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.4.2 - Bicycle parking facility signage.

Where bicycle parking facilities are not clearly visible to approaching bicyclists, conspicuous signs shall be posted to direct cyclists to the facilities. Long-term bicycle parking facilities that incorporate bicycle lockers shall be identified by a sign at least one (1) foot by one (1) foot in size that lists the name or title and the phone number or electronic contact information of the person in charge of the facility.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.4.3 - Bicycle parking space dimensions.

Bicycle parking spaces shall have the following dimensions.

Space Length: Each bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in length.

Space Between Racks: The minimum space between bicycle parking posts or racks shall be two (2) feet six (6) inches.

Space Between Adjacent Walls/Obstructions: A minimum of two (2) feet six (6) inches shall be provided between the end of a bicycle parking rack and a perpendicular wall or other obstruction (e.g., newspaper rack, sign pole, furniture, trash can, fire hydrant, light

pole). A minimum of two (2) feet six (6) inches shall be provided between the side of a bicycle parking rack and a parallel wall or other obstruction.

Bicycle parking space dimensions may be modified if the applicant can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director, that they are not appropriate to the land use or location, and to accommodate the parking of three-wheeled or recumbent bicycles or other non-standard bicycles.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.4.4 - Aisle width.

A 48-inch-wide access aisle, measured from the front or rear of the bicycle parking space, shall be provided beside each row or between two (2) rows of bicycle parking. In high traffic areas where many users park or retrieve bikes at the same time, such as at schools or colleges, the recommended minimum aisle width is six (6) feet.

Where a public sidewalk or pathway serves as an aisle of a bicycle parking facility and the doors of bicycle lockers open toward that sidewalk or pathway, the lockers shall be set back so an open door does not encroach onto the main travel width of the sidewalk or pathway.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-5.5 - Lighting.

Lighting of not less than one (1) foot-candle of illumination at ground level shall be provided in both interior and exterior bicycle parking facilities during hours of use.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-6 - Queueing lanes. 8176-6.1 - Drive-through facilities.

A lane that is physically separated from other traffic circulation on the site shall be provided for motor vehicles waiting for drive- through service. The queuing lane for each drive-through window or station shall be at least twelve (12) feet wide, with sufficient turning radii to accommodate motor vehicles. Queuing lanes shall be designated by paint-striping, curbs, or other physical means as appropriate. Queuing lanes shall be designed to avoid interference with on-site pedestrian access. The principal pedestrian access to the entrance of the drive-through facility shall not cross the drive-through lane.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-6.1.1 - Planning Director modification.

The Director may modify this standard if the applicant can demonstrate through an interior circulation analysis that the relationship of the length of the queuing lane, the nature of the land use, or the physical constraints of the lot make this standard infeasible and that an alternative configuration can safely accommodate vehicle queuing.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-6.1.2 - Directional signs.

Signs shall be provided to indicate the entrance, exit, and one-way path of drive-through lanes.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-6.1.3 - Location.

Drive-through facilities shall not be located between the street and the main building entrance.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-6.1.4 - Queuing capacity.

The vehicle queuing capacity for land uses containing drive-through facilities shall be as follows:

Land Use Queuing Lane Requirements

Restaurants Queuing for 8 vehicles behind the pickup window

Banks Queuing for 5 vehicles for each queuing lane

Other Land Uses Queuing for 6 vehicles for each queuing lane

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-6.2 - Schools.

For the purpose of providing a safe, on-site stacking space for parent drop-off and pickup, and to prevent traffic congestion or public safety hazards related to vehicle queues on adjacent roadways, the following standards shall apply for public or private schools:

Drop-off/pick-up zones should provide a one-way traffic flow in a counterclockwise direction so that students are loaded and unloaded directly to the curb/sidewalk.

An adequate driveway length shall be provided on-site for queuing vehicles.

Calculate the vehicle queuing capacity as follows:

The length of the queuing lane shall provide twenty (20) feet per vehicle; and

Calculate the number of vehicles within the queue by multiplying 1.35 times the projected number of peak hour trips (excluding employees). The number of peak hour trips may be reduced, at the discretion of the Planning Director, when the applicant demonstrates that walking, bicycling, or transit will result in a reduced number of peak hour trips.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-7 - Loading areas. 8176-7.1 - Materials loading areas.

All commercial and industrial land uses shall provide and maintain off-street materials loading spaces as provided herein.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-7.2.1 - Planning Director waiver/modification.

The Director may modify this standard if the applicant can demonstrate that the site configuration, nature of the land use, or other considerations make off-street loading spaces unnecessary or infeasible.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-7.2.1.1 - Table of Required Materials Loading Areas.

Gross Floor Area Loading Spaces Required

0-15,000 1

15,001-40,000 2

40,001-90,000 3

90,000-150,000 4

150,000 and over 5

Educational Land Uses

0-50,000 1

50,001-100,000 2

100,000 and over 3

Hotels, motels, boatels and restaurants 1

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-7.2.3 - Location and design.

Commercial and industrial parking areas with materials loading spaces shall be designed to accommodate access and circulation movement for on-site truck circulation.

Location. Loading spaces shall be located on-site, outside of any required front or side setback, near the service entrance(s) to the building(s), and either to the rear or side of the building to alleviate unsightly appearances often created by loading facilities. Loading spaces shall also be located as far away as possible from residential land uses.

Screening. See Section 8178-8 Landscaping and Screening.

Dimensions. Spaces serving single-unit trucks and similar delivery vehicles shall be at least ten (10) feet wide, thirty (30) feet long, and fourteen (14) feet high. Spaces serving larger freight vehicles, including semi-trailer trucks, shall be at least twelve (12) feet wide, fifty- five (55) feet long, and fifteen (15) feet high.

Maneuvering. A minimum of thirty (30) feet of maneuvering area for spaces serving single-unit trucks and similar delivery vehicles shall be provided. A minimum of fifty (50) feet of maneuvering area for spaces serving larger freight vehicles shall be provided. Maneuvering areas for loading spaces shall not conflict with parking spaces or with the maneuvering areas for parking spaces. All maneuvering shall be contained on-site.

Driveways. Industrial developments shall include at least one driveway approach capable of accommodating a 48-foot wheel track turning radius.

Safe Design. Loading spaces shall be designed and located to minimize intermixing of truck traffic with other vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic on site. Such facilities shall be located off the main access and parking aisles and away from all pedestrian pathways.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-8 - Private streets.

With the exception of driveways, internal streets and access ways which are not part of the public right-of-way are private streets and shall meet the following minimum standards:

All private streets shall comply with road standards established by the Ventura County Fire Protection District.

New private streets shall be approved only if such street(s) would better serve the occupants of a development and detrimental effects, such as blocked road connections or restrictions on access to coastal resources, are avoided.

In order to provide essential ingress routes for emergency vehicles or escape routes for residents during a wildfire or other public emergency, private gates shall comply with the Ventura County Fire Protection District requirements for access gates.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-9 - Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations.

The use of plug-in electrical vehicles (PEVs) is an effective means of reducing the global warming emissions associated with car travel. The standards set forth below serve to encourage alternative modes of transportation that do not rely on vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel fuel.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-9.1 - Definition of types of PEV charging stations.

An electric vehicle charging station is an off-street public or private parking space(s) that is (are) served by battery charging equipment with the purpose of transferring electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle and is classified based on the following levels:

Alternating current (AC) Level 1 slow charging (120 volts, 15/20 amps): Standard wall outlet charging, typically comes with the car; slowest but simplest charging.

Alternating current (AC) Level 2 medium charging (208-240 volts, max 80 amps): Level 2 requires a dedicated circuit and may require an electrical panel upgrade.

Direct current (DC) fast charging (450 volts, 60 amps or higher): DC fast chargers require electrical panel and service upgrades and allow for faster recharging of electric vehicles.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-9.2 - Residential PEV charging systems.

AC Level 1 and AC Level 2 PEV charging systems are permitted in all residential zones and Santa Monica Mountains (M) Overlay zone in accordance with the following:

A PEV charging station is permitted only on a legally developed residential parcel.

A PEV parking space may be counted towards the required off-street parking pursuant to Section 8176-4.7, Table of Parking Space Requirements by Land Use.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-9.3 - Non-Residential PEV charging systems.

AC Level 1, AC Level 2 and DC fast charging PEV charging systems are permitted in the Coastal Agricultural (CA), Coastal Open Space (COS), Coastal Commercial (CC), and Coastal Industrial (CM) zones. Non-residential PEV charging stations shall be designed in conformance with the following:

A Non-Residential PEV charging station shall only serve off-street parking facilities.

The first PEV charging space shall be designed to allow access for persons with disabilities pursuant to Section 8176-3.4, Accessible Parking for Disabled Persons. No signage or space marking indicating a handicap parking space is required.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-9.4 - Permit requirements.

No person shall place, erect, or install a new PEV charging station or modify, alter, or incorporate electrical or mechanical upgrades to a legally permitted PEV charging station without first obtaining zoning clearance per Section 8176-9.4.1 and/or a Planned Development Permit per Section 8176-9.4.2 in accordance with the provisions of the PEV Application Procedures in Section 8176- 9.4.3.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 4, 6-21-2016)

8176-9.4.1 - PEV charging station—Zoning Clearance.

A Zoning Clearance is required for the following PEV charging stations except when proposed in a location described in Section 8176-

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