Title XVII

Chapter 17.30

Windsor Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Windsor

17.30.010 Purpose and Applicability.

  • A. Purpose. This chapter establishes regulations to ensure that sufficient off-street parking areas are provided for all uses and that parking facilities are properly designed, attractive, and located to be unobtrusive yet meet the needs of the specific use. [Source: 17.30.010, modified]

  • B. Applicability. Every use and structure, including a change or expansion of a use or structure shall provide off-street parking, bicycle parking, and loading areas in compliance with this chapter. A land use shall not be commenced, and structures shall not be occupied until improvements required by this chapter are completed. [Source: 17.30.020, modified]

17.30.020 General Parking Regulations.

  • A. Parking and Loading Spaces to be Permanent. Parking and loading spaces shall be permanently available, marked and maintained for parking or loading purposes for the use they are intended to serve. The approval of a Temporary Use Permit may allow the temporary reduction of parking or loading spaces in compliance with Chapter 17.60 (Temporary Use Permits). [Source: 17.20.030.A]

  • B. Parking and Loading Areas to be Unrestricted. Owners, lessees, tenants, or persons having control of the operation of a premises for which parking or loading areas are required by this chapter shall not prevent, prohibit, or

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restrict authorized persons from using these spaces without prior approval of the Director. [Source: 17.20.030.B]

  • C. Location of Parking Spaces. In the Boulevard Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial zoning districts, parking spaces shall be located at the rear and side of the parcel and/or underground. [NEW - Staff]

  • D. Vehicles for Sale. Vehicles, trailers, or other personal property shall not be parked on private property for the purpose of displaying the vehicle, trailer, or other personal property for sale, hire, or rental, unless the property is appropriately zoned, and the person or business at that location is licensed to sell vehicles, trailers, or other personal property. However, one (1) vehicle or trailer owned by the owner, renter, or lessee of the property may be displayed for the purpose of sale. [Source: 17.20.030.C]

  • E. Recreational Vehicle Parking. Recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and similar vehicles may be parked temporarily (seventy-two (72) hours or less) in the required front, side, or street side setback. Parking for more than seventy-two (72) hours is considered storage and required to be located outside of the required setbacks for the underlying zoning district. [Source: 17.20.030.D, modified by W-Trans]

17.30.030 Number of Parking Spaces Required.

  • A. Parking Requirements by Land Use. Except as provided in Subsection 17.30.030.B (Parking Minimum Exception), parking requirements shall comply with the following:

    1. Each land use shall provide the number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 17.30-01 (Parking Requirements by Land Use). Additional spaces may be required or approved through discretionary entitlement approval. [Source: 17.30.040.A.1]

    2. Land uses not specifically listed by Table 17.30-01 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) shall provide parking as required by the Director. The Director shall use the requirements Table 17.30-01 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) as a guide in determining the minimum number of offstreet parking spaces to be provided. [Source: 17.30.040.A.2]

  • B. Parking Minimum Exception. In compliance with California Government Code Sections 65585 and 65863.2, qualifying projects shall be exempt from providing the number of parking spaces required by this chapter when located within one-half (½) mile of public transit, as defined in Article 8 (Definitions). However, the Town may impose or enforce minimum parking requirements if the Town makes written findings, within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete application, that not imposing the parking minimum required by this chapter would have substantially negative impacts on the Town's ability to meet its share of specified housing needs or exiting residential or commercial parking within one-half (½) mile of housing development. [Source: NEW, State legislation]

  • C. Bicycle Parking Required. Each land use shall provide at least the minimum number of bicycle parking spaces found to be required by this chapter, except where a greater number of spaces is required through approval of a discretionary permit. The minimum number of bicycle parking spaces to be provided for each use shall comply with Table 17.30-01 (Parking Requirements by Land Use). [Source: NEW, W-Trans]

  • D. Expansion of Structure, Change in Use. When a structure is enlarged, or when a change in use requires more off-street vehicle and bicycle parking spaces, additional parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with this chapter, except where the number of additional spaces

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required is ten (10) percent or less of the number of existing spaces. When the number of additional parking spaces is less than ten (10) percent of the number of existing spaces, the additional spaces are not required to be provided. See also Article 5 (Nonconformities). [Source: 17.30.040.B, modified]

  • E. Multi-Tenant Sites. A site with multiple tenants shall provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required for each separate use; except where the site is developed as a recognized shopping center, the parking ratio shall be that required for the entire shopping center as provided in Table 17.30-01 (Parking Requirements by Land Use). [Source: 17.30.040.C, modified by W-Trans]

  • F. Excessive Parking. Off-street parking spaces that exceed the requirements in Table 17.30-01 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) may be approved in conjunction with a discretionary entitlement, and when additional landscaping and pedestrian improvements are also provided. [Source: 17.30.040.D, modified]

  • G. Bench or Bleacher Seating. Where fixed seating is provided in the form of benches or bleachers, a seat shall be construed to be twenty (20) inches of bench space for the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces as provided in Table 17.30-01 (Parking Requirements by Land Use). [Source: 17.30.040.E, modified by W-Trans]

  • H. Calculations. When the parking requirements in Table 17.30-01 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) are based on structure floor areas in square feet, they shall be based on the gross floor area of the structure. When calculating the number of parking spaces required, fractional spaces equal to or greater than one-half

    • (½) shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number and fractions less than one-half (½) shall be eliminated. [Source: 17.30.040.F, modified by W-Trans]

  • I. Nonconforming Parking. A structure with nonconforming off-street parking may be physically changed or undergo a change in use subject to the following provisions: [Source: 17.30.040.G]

    1. Residential Uses. No additional parking spaces shall be required, provided the change does not increase the number of dwelling units, nor eliminate the only portion of the site that can be used for the required or existing parking or access. [Source: 17.30.040.G.1]

    2. Nonresidential Uses. The number of existing parking spaces shall be maintained on the site and additional parking shall be provided in compliance with this chapter for any additional floor area. If the use of the structure is changed to one that requires more parking than the previous use, the difference between the parking spaces required for the previous use and the new use shall be provided. [Source: 17.30.040.G.12, modified]

    3. Waiver by Director. The Director may waive covered parking requirements when a nonconforming structure is proposed for rehabilitation if the Director determines that the existing structure location, parcel size, or topography renders the requirement unreasonable. [Source: 17.30.040.G.3]

  • J. Downtown Station Area Plan Parking Standards. Properties within the Downtown Station Area Plan shall be subject to the parking standards established in the Plan. [Source: NEW]

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Table 17.30-01 Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Vehicle Spaces Required Long-Term Bicycle Spaces Short-Term Bicycle Spaces
Human Services Uses
Ambulance Service 1 space per employee, plus 1 1 space per 20 employees, 2 spaces
space per ambulance parked minimum of 2 spaces
on site
Child Day Care Facility 1 space per employee, plus 1
spaceper 10 children		 1 space per 20 employees,
minimum of 2 spaces		 1 space per 20 employees,
minimum of 2 spaces
Child Day Care Home Same as Single-Unit Dwelling No spaces required No spaces required
standard
Community Care Facility, 1 space per 3 beds 0.5 spaces per bedroom, mini- 0.05 spaces per bedroom,
Large mum of 2 spaces minimum of
2 spaces
Community Care Facility, 2 spaces 0.5 spaces per bedroom, mini- 0.05 spaces per bedroom,
Small mum of 2 spaces minimum of 2 spaces
Emergency Shelter 2 spaces per facility staff, plus 8 spaces minimum 8 spaces minimum
1 space per 6 occupants al-
lowed at the maximum capac-
ity
Funeral and Burial Services, 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 20 employees, 1 space per 20 employees,
Body Preparation and Crema- area minimum of 2 spaces minimum of 2 spaces
torium
Funeral and Burial Services, 1 space per 4 seats 1 space per 20 employees, Spaces for 2% of maximum
Mortuaryand Funeral Home minimum of 2 spaces attendance
Hospital 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 20 employees or 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft., min-
area per 70,000 sq. ft., minimum of imum of 2 spaces
2 spaces
Low-Barrier Navigation Cen- 2 spaces per facility staff, plus 8 spaces minimum 8 spaces minimum
ter 1 space per 6 occupants al-
lowed at the maximum capac-
ity
Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses
General Manufacturing, In- 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. Office 1 space per 15,000 sq. ft., min- 2 spaces
dustrial, and Processing Uses space that comprises less than imum of 2 spaces
20% of the gross floor area
may be parked at the rate re-
quired for general manufac-
turing, industrial and process-
ing uses. Office space that
comprises 20% or more of the
total gross floor area shall be
calculated separately as pro-
vided by this table for "Of-
fices"
Recycling Facility Determined by Conditional 1 space per 15,000 sq. ft., min- 2 spaces
Use Permit imum of 2 spaces
Research and Development 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft., min-
Facility area imum of 2 spaces imum of 2 spaces
**Storage **
Outdoor 1 space per 3,000 sq. ft. of lot No spaces required No spaces required
area
Personal storage facilities 4 spaces per 100 storage units No spaces required No spaces required
(mini-storage)

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Land Use Type Vehicle Spaces Required Long-Term Bicycle Spaces Short-Term Bicycle Spaces
Warehouses and Storage Fa- 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. Office 1 space per 15,000 sq. ft., min- 2 spaces
cilities space that comprises less than imum of 2 spaces
20% of the gross floor area
may be parked at the rate re-
quired for warehouse and
storage facilities. Office space
that comprises 20% or more
of the total gross floor area
shall be calculated separately
as provided by this table for
"Offices"
Wholesale and Distribution 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. Office 1 space per 15,000 sq. ft., min- 2 spaces
space that comprises less than imum of 2 spaces
20% of the gross floor area
may be parked at the rate re-
quired for wholesale and dis-
tribution. Office space that
comprises 20% or more of the
total gross floor area shall be
calculated separately as pro-
vided by this table for "Of-
fices."
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Athletic Club 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft., mini-
area imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Clubs, Lodges, and Private 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 20 employees, Spaces for 2% of maximum
MeetingHalls area minimum of 2 spaces attendance
Dance Floors 1 space per 50 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft., mini-
area imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Commercial Recreation and Entertainment, Indoor
Arcades 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft., mini-
area imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Bowling Alley 5 spaces per lane 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 per 5,000 sq. ft., minimum
imum of 2 spaces of 2 spaces
Pool and Billiard Room 2 spaces per table 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft., mini-
imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Skating Rink 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft., mini-
area imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Swimming Pools (public, 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of pool 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft., mini-
private, and commercial) area imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Commercial Recreation and Entertainment, Outdoor
General Outdoor Com- Determined by Conditional Determined by Director Determined by Director
mercial Uses Use Permit based on location, nature, and based on location, nature, and
frequencyof use frequencyof use
Golf Course and Country 3 spaces per hole No spaces required No spaces required
Club
Golf,DrivingRange
Golf, Miniature Golf		 1 spaceper tee
2 spaces per hole		 No spaces required
1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min-		 No spaces required
1 space per 5,000 sq. ft., mini-
Course imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Tennis, Racquetball, 2 spaces per court, plus 1 2 spaces 2 spaces
Handball, or Other Courts space for each 300 sq. ft. of
floor area for accessoryuses
Library and Museum 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 10 employees, 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft., min-
area minimum of 2 spaces imum of 2 spaces
Places of Assembly 1 space per 4 seats or 1 space 1 space per 20 employees, Spaces for 2% of maximum
for each 100 sq. ft. of floor minimum of 2 spaces attendance
area,whichever isgreater
Schools(public andprivate)
Colleges and universities 1 space for per 3 students 1 space per 10 employees, 1 space per 20 students, mini-
(including trade, business, minimum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
and art/music/dancing
schools)

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Land Use Type Vehicle Spaces Required Long-Term Bicycle Spaces Short-Term Bicycle Spaces
Elementary/Junior high 1 space per 8 students 1 space per 10 employees, 1 space per 20 students, mini-
minimum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
High school 1 space per 4 students 1 space per 10 employees, 1 space per 20 students, mini-
minimum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Kindergarten and nursery 1 space per 8 children 1 space per 10 employees, 1 space per 20 students, mini-
schools minimum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Studios - Art, Dance, Music, 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft., mini-
and Photography area imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit See Section 17.82 (Accessory No spaces required No spaces required
DwellingUnit)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, See Section 17.84 (Accessory No spaces required No spaces required
Junior DwellingUnit)
Farm Worker Housing 1 space per 4 persons housed. No spaces required No spaces required
Parking areas are not required
to be covered or paved. Park-
ing areas shall not be located
adjacent to any scenic corri-
dor unless screened from pub-
lic view by structures, fences,
landscaping, or terrain fea-
tures
Mobile Homes
Individual Mobile Home 1 covered space per unit, No spaces required No spaces required
which may be covered or un-
covered
Mobile Home Park 1 space per unit, which may No spaces required No spaces required
be covered or uncovered
Multi-Unit Dwellings 1 space per studio or one- 0.5 spaces per bedroom, mini- 0.05 spaces per bedroom,
bedroom unit; 1.75 spaces per mum of 2 spaces minimum of 2 spaces
two-bedroom unit; 2.5 spaces
for each unit with 3 or more
bedrooms, which may be cov-
ered or uncovered
Organizational House 1 space per bedroom 0.5 spaces per bedroom, mini- 0.05 spaces per bedroom,
mum of 2 spaces minimum of 2 spaces
Senior Housing 1 space per 2 units 0.5 spaces per bedroom, mini- 0.05 spaces per bedroom,
mum of 2 spaces minimum of 2 spaces
Single Room Occupancy 1 space per 3 units 0.5 spaces per bedroom, mini- 0.05 spaces per bedroom,
(SRO) mum of 2 spaces minimum of 2 spaces

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Land Use Type Vehicle Spaces Required Long-Term Bicycle Spaces Short-Term Bicycle Spaces
Single-Unit Dwellings Initial construction shall re- No spaces required No spaces required
quire 2 covered parking
spaces. One covered space
may be converted to habitable
space for the single-unit dwell-
ing, when a direct connection
to common living space (e.g.,
living room, family room,
kitchen, etc.) within the unit is
provided and upon obtaining
a Building Permit. The con-
verted covered space shall be
replaced with a space that is
covered or uncovered. The
uncovered space may be lo-
cated in the driveway in front
of the garage. The new cov-
ered space shall comply with
the requirements of this Code.
Required covered parking
may be converted to an acces-
sory dwelling unit in compli-
ance with Section 17.82 (Ac-
cessory Dwelling Unit) and
upon obtaining the appropri-
atepermits.
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Bank and Financial Institu- 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft., mini-
tion area, plus 5 tandem stacking imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
spaces per outdoor teller or
teller station
Bed and Breakfast Inn 1 space per guest room, plus 2 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft., mini-
covered for the resident(s) imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Carwash
Self Service
Full Service		 1 dryingspaceper stall
10 spaces, plus 6 spaces per		 No spaces required
2 spaces		 No spaces required
2 spaces
wash lane for queuing and
dryingarea
Automated 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of site No spaces required No spaces required
area, exclusive of vehicle
queuinglanes
Equipment Sales and Rental 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft., min-
Facility area; none required for out- imum of 2 spaces imum of 2 spaces
door storage and rental area
provided sufficient area is
provided within the yard to
accommodate all customer
vehicles entirelyonsite
Hotel and Motel 1 space per unit, plus 1 space 1 space per 40 rooms, mini- 1 space per 80 rooms, mini-
per 2 employees on largest mum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
shift, plus required spaces for
accessoryuses
Kennel, Commercial 1 space per employee, plus 2 No spaces required No spaces required
spaces
Laundry - Dry Cleaning 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor 2 spaces 2 spaces
Pick-Up Facilities and Laun- area
dromats
Laundry - Laundries and Dry 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of 2 spaces 2 spaces
CleaningPlants floor area
Office, Administrative 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor
area, with a minimum of 4		 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. mini-
mum of 2 spaces		 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft. mini-
mum of 2 spaces
spaces

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Land Use Type Vehicle Spaces Required Long-Term Bicycle Spaces Short-Term Bicycle Spaces
Office, Medical 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. mini- 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft. mini-
area mum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Office, Production 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. mini- 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft. mini-
area, with a minimum of 4 mum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
spaces
Office, Professional 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. mini- 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft. mini-
area, with a minimum of 4 mum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
spaces
Outdoor Sales and Activities 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of sales 2 spaces 2 spaces
area, with a minimum of 4
spaces
Personal Service 2 spaces per employee 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft., mini-
imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Pet Grooming 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor 2 spaces 2 spaces
area
Restaurant 1 space per 3 seats 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft., mini-
imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Retail Sales, Convenience 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft., mini-
Store area, with a minimum of 3 imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
vehicle spaces
Retail Sales, Furniture and 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft., min-
Appliances area imum of 2 spaces imum of 2 spaces
Retail Sales, General 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft., mini-
area imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Retail Sales, Neighborhood 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft., mini-
Market area, a minimum of 3 vehicle imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
spaces
Retail Sales, Nursery and 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. of site 2 spaces 2 spaces
Garden Supply area
Retail Sales, Shopping Center 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft., mini-
area imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Spa Services and Health Spa 2 spaces per employee, with a 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft., mini-
minimum of 4 spaces imum of 2 spaces mum of 2 spaces
Veterinary Clinic 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 20 employees or 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft., min-
area per 70,000 sq. ft., minimum of imum of 2 spaces
2 spaces
Vehicle Oriented Uses
Gas Station 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor No spaces required No spaces required
area
Vehicle Rental Facility 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft., min-
area or 1 space per 2,000 sq. imum of 2 spaces imum of 2 spaces
ft. of outdoor sales area, with
a minimum of 4 spaces
Vehicle Repair and Service 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft., min-
area imum of 2 spaces imum of 2 spaces
Vehicle, Recreational Vehicle, 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of floor 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft., min- 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft., min-
and Trailor Sales area or 1 space per 2,000 sq. imum of 2 spaces imum of 2 spaces
ft. of outdoor sales area, with
a minimum of 4 spaces

17.30.040 Reduction of Parking Requirements.

  • A. Reduction of Parking Through Minor Use Permit. The number of parking spaces required by this chapter may be reduced with Minor Use Permit approval, in compliance with Chapter 17.58 (Conditional Use Permit and Minor Use Permit). A parking analysis

may be required to support the request to reduce the required number of parking spaces. [Source: 17.30.050.A, modified by W-Trans]

  • B. Reduction for Shared Use. Where two (2) or more uses have distinct and differing peak parking usage periods, (i.e., a theater and a bank, bank and residential units), a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may

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be approved by the Director, provided that the most remote space is located within five hundred (500) feet of the use it is intended to serve (as measured along the most direct pedestrian path). The amount of reduction may be up to the number of spaces required for the least intensive of the two (2) or more uses sharing the parking. A shared parking analysis may be required by the Director to support a request for a parking reduction. [Source: 17.30.050.B, modified by W-Trans]

  • C. Alternative Shared-Use Parking Reduction in TC, CC, BC, and RC Zones. The following shared-use parking standards assume that patrons will use a single parking space for more than one (1) destination and that a single parking space will be available for short-term parking to serve a variety of different uses that may have different peak hours. [Source: 17.30.050.C]

    1. Eligible Projects. The following categories of development shall be eligible to use the alternative shared-use parking standards within the TC, CC, BC, and RC zones: [Source: 17.30.050.C.1]

      • a. Nonresidential new construction on sites of less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in size. [Source: 17.30.050.C.1.a]

      • b. New construction on sites greater than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in size for retail commercial, restaurants (excluding fast food and drivethroughs), and theaters.

    • c. Additions to existing structures or changes in use or occupancy. Existing uses shall not reduce current levels of parking as a result of the alternative shared-use parking standards. [Source: 17.30.050.C.1.c]

  1. Ineligible Projects. The following types of uses are not eligible to use alternative shared-use parking standards: [Source: 17.30.050.C.2]

    • a. Residential uses that are not part of a mixed-use project. [Source: 17.30.050.C.2.a]

    • b. New construction of hotel or office uses on sites greater than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in size. [Source: 17.30.050.C.2.b]

  2. Shared-Use Parking Standards. Once it has been established that parking is required, eligible projects within the TC, CC, BC, and RC zoning districts may choose to provide shared parking by using the standards established in Table 17.30-02 (Alternative Shared-Use Parking Standards: TC, CC, BC, and RC Zones), below. Projects developed under the shared-use parking standards shall enter into an agreement with the Town and recorded with the Office of the County Recorder. The agreement shall require that the parking be operated on a nonexclusive basis, open and available to the general public for shared use at all times. [Source: 17.30.050.C.3]

Table 17.30-02

Alternative Shared-Use Parking Standards: TC, CC, BC, and RC Zones
Use Minimum Parking Ratios
New construction of office or hotel uses on sites Excluded from use of shared-use parking stan-
greaterthan 20,000sq.ft. dards
Office uses on sites less than 20,000 sq. ft.

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Use Minimum Parking Ratios
Banks, savings and loans, other financial insti- 2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area
tutions
Medical or dental offices
Professional and other offices
Public assembly uses
Movie or performance theater
Museum
Residential uses not part of a mixed-use project.		 1 space per 7 seats, plus 5 for employees
2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area
Excluded from use of shared-use parking stan-
dards
Restaurants
Restaurant, deli, coffee house, juice bar under		 None required
1,000 sq. ft. of usable area
Restaurant over 1,000 sq. ft. of usable area
Outdoor dining areas associated with a restau-		 6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area
None required
rant
Retail Commercial 2 spacesper 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area
  • D. Transportation Demand Management. The number of required parking spaces for any project may be reduced by the Director based on submittal of a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan. TDM plans are required to reduce vehicle trip generation rates by at least fifteen (15) percent below the standard rates as established in the most recent edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual. TDM plans must describe and provide details of proposed measures and quantify their impacts using the most recent editions of the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) Handbook for Analyzing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions and Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures. [Source: NEW from W-Trans]

17.30.050 In-Lieu parking Fee for TC, CC and BC Zoning Districts.

The off-street parking requirements contained within this chapter may be satisfied partially or in full through the payment of an In-Lieu Parking Fee. The In-Lieu Parking Fee program shall be administered as follows: [Source: NEW from W- Trans]

  • A. Establishment of Amount of Fee. The amount of the In-Lieu Parking Fee shall

be set by separate resolution of the Council. The Council may adjust the fee at their discretion as frequently as is deemed necessary based on factors including, but not limited to, inflation, the cost of providing new parking spaces, and the market value of parking spaces. [Source: NEW from W-Trans]

  • B. Determination of Eligibility. The Director may allow a payment into the In-Lieu Parking Fund as an alternative to providing all or a portion of the required parking spaces on-site if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director that one (1) or more of the following conditions apply: [Source: NEW from W-Trans]

    1. It is infeasible to provide the required parking spaces on-site due to the size, shape, or topography of the site, or other special circumstances pertaining to the property; [Source: NEW from W-Trans]

    2. Providing the required parking spaces on-site is detrimental to the pedestrian nature of the area; or [Source: NEW from W-Trans]

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  1. The existing and planned parking supply in the vicinity of the project site is adequate. [Source: NEW from W-Trans]

  • C. Payment of Fee. If the Director approves an In-Lieu Parking Fee request, such payment shall be made to the Town in one (1) lump sum prior to the issuance of a Building Permit or if a Building Permit is not required, within forty-five (45) days of request by Town for payment. The In-Lieu Parking Fee shall be a one-time only, nonrefundable payment and shall be considered full satisfaction of the off-street parking requirement for the number of parking spaces for which the fee was paid. [Source: NEW from W-Trans]

  • D. Effect of Payment. In-Lieu Parking Fees shall be used exclusively for mobility improvements such as bicycle and pedestrian enhancements, improved transit access, or additional parking spaces. If allowed, InLieu Parking fees are solely an alternative means of satisfying the applicant's obligation to provide off-street parking as required by this chapter and payment of the In-Lieu Fee does not carry any other guarantees, rights, or privileges to the applicant. [Source: NEW from W-Trans]

17.30.060 Disabled/Handicapped Parking Requirements.

Parking spaces for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the Uniform Building Code (UBC). These spaces shall count toward fulfilling the off-street parking requirements of this chapter. [Source: 17.30.070]

17.30.070 Bike Parking Location.

  • A. Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Shall be located conveniently to serve customers, visitors, and employees of the site and shall conform to best practices for bike parking, including the

    • use of inverted-U or similar style racks that allow for two (2) points of contact between the rack and the bike. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the required bike parking spaces shall be located within twenty-five (25) feet of the primary building entrance. [Source: NEW]

  • B. Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Shall be secure, covered, and located conveniently for residents, employees, and visitors to the site. Secured spaces may be located within a building, bike lockers, and/or similar facility, as approved by the Director. [Source: NEW]

  • C. Modifications. The Review Authority may approve a modification to these requirements based on site or operational conditions. The Director may require documentation to demonstrate that the requested modification will provide safe and convenient bicycle parking facilities and comply with the other requirements of this Code/section. [Source: NEW]

17.30.080 Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions.

Required parking areas shall be designed and constructed as follows:

  • A. Access to Parking. Parking areas shall comply with the following access requirements:

    1. Maneuvering Areas. Parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering area so that vehicles exit to a street in a forward direction. Parking lots shall be provided to prevent access at any point other than at designated access drives. Single-unit dwellings and twounit dwellings are exempt from this requirement. [Source: 17.30.080.A.1, modified]

    2. Nonresidential Uses. Nonresidential uses located on arterial streets shall have access driveways that are not intersected by a parking aisle, parking space, or another access driveway for a

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minimum distance of fifty (50) feet from the back of sidewalk, to provide stacking area for vehicles entering and

exiting the site. See Figure 17.30-01 (Queuing Area). [Source: 17.30.080.A.2, modified]

Figure 17.30-01 Queuing Area

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  1. Multi-Unit Dwelling Projects. Multiunit dwelling projects shall have access driveways that are not intersected by a parking aisle, parking space, or another access for a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet from the back of sidewalk to stacking area for vehicles entering and existing the site. [Source: NEW from Town Staff]

  2. A minimum unobstructed clearance height of fourteen (14) feet shall be maintained above parking and access areas accessible to vehicles within nonresidential, multi-unit residential, or mixed-use developments. [Source: 17.30.080.A.3, modified]

  • B. Access to Adjacent Sites. Applicants for nonresidential development are encour-

    • aged to provide shared vehicle access to adjacent nonresidential properties to provide for convenience, safety, and efficient circulation. A joint access agreement running with the land shall be recorded by the owners of the abutting properties, as approved by the Director, guaranteeing the continued availability of the shared access between the properties. Shared pedestrian access between adjacent properties, including residential developments is required, when a shared driveway is provided. [Source: 17.30.080.B, modified by W-Trans]

  • C. Parking Location. Parking areas shall be located as follows: [Source: 17.30.080.C]

    1. Residential parking shall be located on the same parcel as the use(s) served,

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from the side or rear property line by a minimum five-foot landscaped area. [Source: 17.30.080.C.3]

unless an alternative parking location is approved by the Director as permitted by this Code. [Source: 17.30.080.C, modified by W-Trans and Town Staff]

  1. Bicycle Parking Spaces. The location of bicycle parking shall comply with the following:

  2. Parking shall not be allowed in the the following:

front setback area other than the drivea. Nonresidential Land Uses. At least

way for a single-unit dwelling use or fifty (50) percent of the required

within a driveway in a multi-unit dwellbicycle parking spaces shall be lo-

ing development that is dedicated and cated within twenty-five (25) feet

designed to provide off-street parking. of the primary building entrance.

[Source: 17.30.080.C.1, modified by W- [Source: Station Area Plan]

Trans and Town Staff] 

  - b. Residential Land Uses. Bicycle parking spaces shall be secure, covered, and located conveniently for residents and visitors. [Source: Station Area Plan]

  1. Parking shall be located on the same parcel as the uses served or within three hundred (300) feet of the parcel, measured along the most convenient path of travel if shared parking or public parking facilities are used to meet parking requirements. [Source: 17.30.080.C.2, modified by Town Staff]

    • D. Parking Space and Lot Dimensions. Covered and uncovered parking spaces shall comply with the following stall dimension standards:

      1. General Requirements. Minimum parking dimensions shall be as established in Table 17.30-03 (General Minimum Parking Stall and Lot Dimensions). [Source: 17.30.080.D.2, modified by W-Trans]

  2. Nonresidential parking shall not be located within a required front or street side setback area. Parking may be located within a required side or rear yard setback provided it is separated

Table 17.30-03 Minimum Parking Stall Dimensions Residential Uses

Standard Stall **Compact ** Stall
Length Width Length **Width **
Garage (interior dimension)
20 feet
10 feet		 N/A N/A
Uncovered Spaces
Shall comply with the standards		 in Table [17.30- 16 feet (90-degree park- 8 feet
04] ing)

Note: Compact parking spaces shall comply with Section 17.30.080(C)(3) (Compact Parking Spaces).

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Table 17.30-04

General Nonresidential Minimum Parking Stall and Lot Dimensions

and Lot Dimensions
Standard Residential Uncovered Parking Stall
Length Width
18 feet including bumper overhang. See Subsection 17.30.080.I (Wheel 9 ft.
Stops and Curbing)
Compact Parking Stall
16 feet including bumper overhang. See Paragraph 17.30.080.D.3 (Com- 8 ft.
pact ParkingSpaces)
Double-Loaded Aisles
Parking Angle
(degrees)		 Curb Length Stall Length
(with bumper
overhang)		 Aisle Width
(one-way)		 Aisle Width
(two-way)
30
45
60
90		 18 ft.
12 ft.,8
10 ft.,5
9 ft.		 in.
in.		 15 ft.,1 in.
17 ft.,7 in.
19 ft.
18 ft.		 13 ft.
14 ft.
17 ft.
25 ft.		 20 ft.
21 ft.
22 ft.
25 ft.
Figure 17.30-02

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  1. Parallel Parking Spaces. Parallel parking spaces shall have minimum width of eight (8) feet and a minimum length of twenty-two (22) feet. Aisle widths shall be twelve (12) feet for one-way traffic and twenty-five (25) feet for twoway traffic. [Source: 17.30.080.D.3, modified by W-Trans]

    1. Compact Parking Spaces. Compact car spaces may be provided as follows for uncovered spaces: [Source: 17.30.080.D.4, modified by W-Trans]

      • a. Maximum Number of Spaces. Up to thirty (30) percent of the parking spaces required may be compact spaces.

      • b. Dimensions. Compact parking spaces shall have a minimum depth of sixteen (16) feet and a minimum width of eight (8) feet. Bumper overhang areas may be provided in compliance with Section 17.28.040.C.4.

      • c. Markings. Each compact space shall be clearly marked as a compact space in letters reading "Compact Only."

      • d. End Spaces. To allow for adequate backup and maneuvering area, compact spaces shall not be placed at the end of parking strips and drive aisles. [Source: NEW]

  • E. Landscape Area Requirements. Parking areas shall provide landscaping in compliance with the standards established in Section 17.28.040 (Landscape Area Requirements). [Source: 17.30.080.E]

  • F. Lighting. See Section 17.32.050 (Light and Glare). [Source: 17.30.080.F]

  • G. Striping and Identification. Compact parking areas and stalls shall comply with the following striping and restriping standards.

    1. Vehicular. Parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with four-inch-wide lines painted on the surface of the parking facility.

    2. Specially Designated Parking Spaces. Carpool, compact, clean air vehicle, and similar specially designated parking spaces shall be clearly identified and require Director approval. [Source: 17.30.080.G.1]

    3. Restriping. The restriping of any parking areas shall require the approval of a restriping plan by the Director. [Source: 17.30.080.G.2]

  • H. Surfacing. Parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete or other all-weather surfacing approved by the Director. [Source: 17.30.080.H]

  • I. Wheel Stops and Curbing. Continuous concrete curbing at least six (6) inches high and six (6) inches wide shall be provided for parking spaces located adjacent to fences, walls, property lines, landscaped areas, and structures. Individual wheel stops may be provided in lieu of continuous curbing when the parking is adjacent to a landscaped area, and the drainage is directed to the landscaped area. When provided, wheel stops shall be placed to allow for two (2) feet of vehicle overhang area within the dimension of the parking space. [Source: 17.30.080.I]

  • J. Space-Efficient Parking. Space-efficient parking, defined as parking in which vehicles are stored and accessed by tandem spaces, mechanical stackers or lifts, automated parking systems, or other space-

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efficient means, may be used to fulfill offstreet parking requirements for spaces serving long-term parkers (e.g., employees, hotel guests, and residents, etc.). Parking spaces may be space-efficient except for spaces required and specifically designated for persons with disabilities unless designed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Space-efficient parking must be approved by the Director based on a proposed parking operations plan supplied by the applicant. [Source: NEW from W-Trans]

17.30.090 Driveways and Site Access.

Driveways providing site access shall be from an improved street, alley, or other public right-ofway, and shall be designed, constructed, and maintained as follows: [Source: 17.30.090]

  • A. Number of Driveways. A maximum of two (2) driveways shall be allowed for each multi-unit dwelling and nonresidential parcel of two (2) acres or less, unless the Director and Town Engineer determine that additional driveways are necessary to accommodate project-specific traffic. Single-unit and two-unit dwellings shall be allowed one (1) driveway, while circular driveways may be permitted on parcels with seventy (70) feet or more of street frontage. When a property has access to more than one (1) street, access shall generally be limited to the lowest volume street to minimize the impact of new access. [Source: 17.30.090.A, modified]

  • B. Distance from Street Corners. Driveways shall be located as follows: [Source: 17.30.090.B, modified]

    1. Residential Driveway. The nearest edge of a residential driveway shall maintain the following minimum distances:

      • a. Twenty (20) feet from the beginning of the curb return on all streets other than a crosstown street.

      • b. Seventy-five (75) feet from the beginning of the curb return on a crosstown street.

    2. Non-Residential Driveway. The nearest edge of a nonresidential shall maintain the following minimum distances:

      • a. Fifty (50) feet from the beginning of curb return on all streets other than a crosstown street.

      • b. Seventy-five (75) feet from the beginning of the curb return on a crosstown street.

    3. Exception to Standards. Design exceptions may be approved.

  • C. Driveway Spacing. Driveways shall be separated along the street frontage as follows: [Source: 17.30.090.C]

    1. Single-Unit and Two-Unit Dwelling Residential Development. Driveways that provide access to single-family or duplex units on separate, adjacent parcels shall be separated by at least six (6) feet, unless a shared, single driveway is approved by the Director and Town Engineer. The six-foot separation does not include the transition or wing sections on each side of the driveway; and [Source: 17.30.090.C.1]

    2. Multi-Unit Dwelling and Nonresidential Development. Where two (2) or more driveways serve the same or adjacent multi-unit or nonresidential development, the centerline of the driveways shall be separated by a minimum of fifty (50) feet. Exceptions to this standard shall be subject to the approval of the Director and Town Engineer. [Source: 17.30.090.C.2]

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  • D. Driveway Width and Length. Driveways shall comply with the following dimensional standards:

    1. Single-Unit Dwellings. The following provisions shall apply to all driveways for single-unit dwellings:

      • a. Driveways are intended only to provide access to required off-street covered parking spaces. [Source: 17.30.090.D.1.a]

  • b. Driveways that provide access to garages having a setback greater than twenty-four (24) feet from the street property line shall have a minimum width of ten (10) feet and a maximum width of sixteen (16) feet at the property line. [Source: 17.30.090.D.1.b] 

    - c. Driveways that provide access to garages having a setback less than eighteen (18) feet from the street property line shall not exceed the width of the garage door opening plus two (2) feet. [Source: 17.30.090.D.1.c] 

- d. When a garage is perpendicular (ninety (90) degrees) to the driveway, a minimum twenty-five-foot deep unobstructed back-out area shall be provided. [Source: 17.30.090.D.1.d] 

- e. Driveways may be allowed with greater widths than provided above with the approval of a Minor Use Permit in compliance with Chapter 17.58 (Conditional Use Permit and Minor Use Permit). [Source: 17.30.090.D.1.e]

    1. Multi-Unit Dwellings. Driveways for multi-unit dwelling uses shall have a minimum paved width of: [Source: 17.30.090.D.2]

      • a. Twenty (20) feet for six (6) or fewer units; and [Source: 17.30.090.D.2.a, modified by Town Staff]

      • b. Twenty-four (24) feet for seven (7) units or more. [Source: 17.30.090.D.2.b]

    2. Nonresidential Uses. Driveways for nonresidential uses shall have a minimum paved width of thirteen (13) feet for one-way driveways and twentyfour (24) feet for two-way driveways. The maximum driveway width shall be thirty (30) feet, exclusive of the area provided for a median divider, unless a greater width is approved by the Town Engineer. [Source: 17.30.090.D.3, modified by Town Staff]

  • E. Clearance from Obstruction. All driveways shall remain clear from obstructions as specified below:

    1. The nearest edge of a driveway curb cut shall be at least three (3) feet from the nearest property line, the centerline of a fire hydrant, utility pole, traffic signal, light standards, or other similar facilities.

    2. Street trees shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from the driveway access, measured at the center of the trunk.

    3. Driveways shall have an overhead clearance of fourteen (14) feet in height except within a parking structure which may be reduced to seven (7) feet, six (6) inches, with Director approval. [Source: 17.30.090.E]

  • F. Traffic Safety Visibility Area. Structures or landscaping over thirty-six (36) inches

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in height shall not be allowed within a traffic safety visibility area. See Section 17.20.050 (Traffic Safety Visibility Area). [Source: 17.30.090.F]

  • G. Surfacing. Driveways shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete, or other all-weather surfacing approved by the Director. [Source: 17.30.090.G]

17.30.100 Loading Space Standards.

  • A. Number of Loading Spaces Required. Nonresidential uses shall provide off-street loading spaces in compliance with Table 17.30-05 (Required Loading Spaces), below. Requirements for uses not listed shall be determined by the Director based upon the requirements for comparable uses. [Source: 17.30.100.A]

Table 17.30-05 Required Loading Spaces
Gross Floor Area Loading Spaces Required
0—9,999 sq. ft.
10,000—39,999 sq .ft.
Each additional 40,000 sq. ft.		 0
1
1

  • B. Standards for Loading Area. Off-street loading area shall be provided as follows:

    1. Dimensions. Loading spaces shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet in width, forty (40) feet in length, with fourteen (14) feet of vertical clearance. [Source: 17.30.100.B.1]

    2. Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting shall also comply with the provision of Section 17.32.050 (Light and Glare). [Source: 17.30.100.B.2]

    3. Loading Ramps. Plans for loading ramps or truck wells shall be accompanied by a profile drawing showing the ramp, ramp transitions, and overhead clearances. [Source: 17.30.100.B.3]

    4. Location. Loading spaces shall be located and designed as follows: [Source: 17.30.100.B.4]

      • a. As near as possible to the main structure and limited to the rear two-thirds ( � ) of the parcel, if feasible. [Source: 17.30.100.B.4.a]

    • b. Situated to ensure that the loading facility is screened from adjacent streets to the greatest degree possible. [Source: 17.30.100.B.4.b]

    • c. Situated to ensure that loading and unloading takes place on-site and in no case faces a public street, or is located within a required front yard setback, adjacent public right-of-way, or other on-site traffic circulation areas. [Source: 17.30.100.B.4.c]

    • d. Situated to ensure that vehicular maneuvers occur on-site. [Source: 17.30.100.B.4.d]

    • e. Situated to avoid adverse impacts upon neighboring residential properties and located no closer than one hundred (100) feet from the boundary of a residential zone unless adequately screened and approved by the Review Authority. [Source: 17.30.100.B.4.e]

  1. Screening. Loading areas shall be screened from abutting parcels and streets with dense landscaping or solid masonry walls with a minimum height of six (6) feet. [Source: 17.30.100.B.5]

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  1. Striping. Loading areas shall be striped indicating the loading spaces and identifying the spaces for "loading only." The striping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner/tenant in a clear and visible manner at all times. [Source: 17.30.100.B.6]
  • C. Modifications. Modifications to the standards included in this section may be approved by the review authority. The Director may require documentation to demonstrate that the requested modifications will provide adequate and safe loading facilities. [Source: NEW from W-Trans]