Sec. 26-93. - Parking facility design standards.

Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any parking facility, or any project including parking facilities, the review authority shall review and approve each such facility or project so that the proposed parking facility is designed and constructed to conform with the following standards.

(a)

Location of parking facilities.

(1)

Required off-street parking shall be located on the same parcel as the uses served, except with the approval of a conditional use permit for shared parking pursuant to section 26-92(a)(2).

(b)

Access to parking facilities and parking spaces.

(1)

Access to parking lots. Parking facilities shall be designed to prevent vehicle access at any point other than at designated driveway entrances.

(2)

Internal circulation. Parking facilities shall provide suitable maneuvering so that vehicles enter the street in a forward direction, except for lots with four or fewer residential units. Non-residential parking facilities shall also provide a queueing area between the street and the first point where vehicles may maneuver within the parking facility. A minimum of fifteen (15) feet clearance behind the sidewalk to the first parking space shall be provided at all driveway entrances. If there is no sidewalk, a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet to the face of the curb shall be provided.

(3)

Access to adjacent sites. For non-residential uses, shared vehicle and pedestrian access to adjacent nonresidential properties is required to the maximum extent feasible for convenience, safety and efficient circulation. A joint access agreement guaranteeing the continued availability of shared access between the properties and running with the land shall be recorded by the owners of the abutting properties, as approved by the Community Development Director.

(c)

Parking space and facility dimensions.

(1)

Covered spaces in residential uses. Parking spaces within garages and carports shall have a minimum dimension of nine (9) feet in width by eighteen (18) feet in length or eight and one-half (8½) by eighteen (18) feet in length, clear of any obstructions.

(2)

Covered or uncovered spaces, when adjacent to walls shall be at least eleven (11) feet wide, twelve (12) feet where the wall extends beyond the space. Three-car garages are exempt from this requirement.

(3)

All other parking spaces. Minimum parking space dimensions shall be as follows, except as shown in table 3-5 below and figure 3-6:

Table 3-5 Minimum Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions

Parking Space Type	Minimum Parking Stall Dimensions	Minimum Parking Stall Dimensions	Minimum Width for Drive Aisle with Parking(c)	Minimum Width for Drive Aisle with Parking(c)	Minimum Drive Aisles Width for Emerenc
	Width(a)	Length(b)	One-way	Two-way	gy Access(c)
Standard Parallel	9ft	18 ft	12 ft.	21 ft.	20 ft.
Standard 45- degree	12.73 ft.	19.09 ft	13.5 ft.	22 ft.	20 ft.
Standard 60- degree	10.39 ft.	20.09 ft	18.75 ft.	22 ft.	20 ft.
Standard 90- degree	9ft	18 ft	25 ft.	25 ft.	20 ft.
Compact	8 ft.	16 ft	20 ft.	20 ft.	20 ft.
1Where parking stalls abut each other such that they may create vehicular movement conflicts, the minimum stall width shall be determined by the City. 2Accessible spaces shall be designed consistent with California Building Code requirements

1 Where parking stalls abut each other such that they may create vehicular movement conflicts, the minimum stall width shall be determined by the City. 2 Accessible spaces shall be designed consistent with California Building Code requirements

Figure 3-6 Minimum Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions

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(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)