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Bradbury — Parking

Parking under the Bradbury local zoning and planning code, with the controlling citations.

Last reviewed: July 1, 2026

Overview

Bradbury regulates off-street parking through Title 9 of the Bradbury Development Code, primarily in Chapter 103, with cross-references in each residential zoning district. In practice, the City’s low-density residential character means most projects involve single-family homes, ADUs, and a handful of special residential uses; there are no general commercial districts in the retrieved materials. For context, this page ties the parking rules back to Bradbury Zoning, Bradbury Development Standards, and where relevant, discretionary relief under Bradbury Variances and Exceptions.

Citywide parking standards (Title 9, Chapter 103)

Purpose and applicability. All permitted uses must provide permanently maintained off-street parking consistent with Chapter 103’s standards (Title 9) to reduce street congestion and ensure emergency access .
Baseline residential counts. A primary single-family dwelling with up to four bedrooms must provide two spaces in a garage. For each increment of two additional bedrooms beyond four, add one garage space. Projects subject to hillside standards must add two uncovered spaces. Tandem parking is prohibited, except as specifically allowed for ADUs in Chapter 85 .
Location. Required off-street parking cannot be located in the required front yard; it must be on the same lot as the use, unless otherwise allowed by the Code and approved by the Planning Commission .
Minimum dimensions. Each required garage must be at least 400 sq ft with a 20 ft length; minimum stall width is 10 ft and minimum backup distance (90 degrees) is 26 ft. Tandem stalls cannot be used to meet minimum required spaces, except where Chapter 85 allows for ADUs .
Driveways and access. Driveways serving required parking must be paved with an impervious material acceptable to the City Engineer and kept clear to function as intended .

ADUs and accessory living quarters (Chapter 85)

ADUs. Bradbury requires 1 space per ADU, but allows that space in tandem on an existing driveway and allows siting in paved portions of setback areas, subject to limits on total paving. If a garage/carport/covered space is converted or demolished for an ADU, replacement parking may not be required. No additional ADU parking is required when the ADU is within ½ mile of transit, is within a historic district, is entirely within the existing primary residence/accessory structure, when on-street permits are required but not offered to ADU occupants, when a car-share is within one block, or when the ADU is permitted with a new single- or multi-family dwelling—these are codified local standards that mirror state law. The City Manager may disallow tandem/setback parking only with specific feasibility findings based on site or life-safety conditions. See § 9.85(g)(1)–(6) .
Accessory living quarters (non-ADU). Provide 1 on-site space per unit in addition to the primary dwelling’s required parking. Spaces must be paved and served from a single common driveway; tandem is not permitted for this requirement. Carports are required for multi-family accessory living quarters. See § 9.85.300(8) .

Special residential uses with specific parking

Large residential care facilities (7+ residents). Must meet Chapter 103 and provide one additional on-site space per employee; all spaces must be on the property. See § 9.49.025(2) .
Supportive housing. Requires 0.5 space per unit; no minimum applies to units occupied by supportive housing residents if the development is within ½ mile of a transit stop. Provide 1 space per manager’s unit and 1 space per employee on the largest shift. See § 9.90.040 .

District-by-district: how parking applies

Each residential district defers to Chapter 103 for off-street parking, then layers on district-scale context (lot sizes, form). Use this to anticipate whether the Chapter 103 counts and siting rules will fit on your lot.

R-7,500 Single-Family Residential (R-7,500)

Purpose/uses. Single-family residential district (minimum lots ~7,500 sq ft; see chapter heading). Typical principal use: single-family dwelling.
Parking rule of thumb. Maintain off-street parking as required by Chapter 103; the district expressly requires it. See § 9.61.040(6) cross-reference to Chapter 103 .
Key dimensional context. One story and 28 ft height limit for most structures; two stories allowed for the principal dwelling; verify floor area and lot coverage caps for two-story dwellings when planning garage siting that preserves backup and aisle clearances. See § 9.61.040(5) .

R-20,000 Single-Family Residential (R-20,000)

Purpose/uses. Larger-lot single-family district. Principal uses include one single-family dwelling; accessory uses include accessory living quarters and ADUs as allowed by Chapter 85; supportive/transitional housing and employee housing are permitted as principal uses. See § 9.64.020 .
Parking rule of thumb. Provide off-street parking per Chapter 103; additions to nonconforming structures are deemed compliant if pre-existing parking remains sufficient post-expansion (vehicle parking standard reference). See § 9.64.070(2) .

A-1 One-Acre Residential (A-1)

Purpose/uses. One-acre residential lots. Typical use: single-family dwelling (accessory living quarters/ADUs via Chapter 85).
Parking rule of thumb. Maintain off-street parking per Chapter 103. See § 9.67.040(6) .
Key dimensional context. 50 ft front yard and large side/rear yards can constrain driveway design and backup space location; coordinate garage placement with 26 ft backup clearance and front yard parking prohibition under Chapter 103. See § 9.103.050 and § 9.103.040 .

A-2 Two-Acre Residential (A-2)

Purpose/uses. Two-acre residential lots.
Parking rule of thumb. Maintain off-street parking per Chapter 103. See § 9.70.040(6) .
Key dimensional context. Deep 50 ft front yard; plan parking courts and driveways outside the required front yard. See § 9.103.040 for front yard prohibition .

A-5 Five-Acre Residential (A-5)

Purpose/uses. Five-acre residential lots.
Parking rule of thumb. Maintain off-street parking per Chapter 103. See § 9.73.040(6) .
Key dimensional context. Large setbacks and circulation areas offer flexibility; still observe stall/backup dimensions and driveway paving requirements under Chapter 103. See §§ 9.103.050–.060 .

OS Open Space (OS)

Purpose/uses. Open space. Parking standards not identified in the retrieved excerpts for OS. Not found in retrieved materials.

Quick-reference: core parking standards

Situation	Minimum parking requirement	Key siting/dimensional rules	Code Reference
Primary SFD, up to 4 bedrooms	2 spaces in a garage	Garage must be ≥400 sq ft, length ≥20 ft; min stall width 10 ft; min backup 26 ft; no tandem for required spaces (except ADU allowance)	§ 9.103.030(a); § 9.103.050
SFD with >4 bedrooms	+1 garage space per each additional 2 bedrooms	Same as above	§ 9.103.030(a)
Hillside development project	+2 uncovered spaces	Provide on same lot; outside required front yard	§ 9.103.030(b); § 9.103.040
ADU	1 space per ADU; may be tandem on existing driveway; may be in paved setback areas; no replacement required when converting/demolishing garage/carport	City Manager may disallow tandem/setback parking only with specific feasibility findings; multiple state-law no-parking-required exemptions codified	§ 9.85(g)(1)–(6)
Accessory living quarters (non-ADU)	1 on-site space per unit, in addition to primary	Paved; single common driveway; tandem not allowed (for this space)	§ 9.85.300(8)
Large residential care facility	Meet Ch. 103 + 1 space per employee; all on-site	—	§ 9.49.025(2)
Supportive housing	0.5 space per unit; no minimum for supportive units within ½ mile of transit; 1 per manager’s; 1 per employee (largest shift)	—	§ 9.90.040

Practical tips

The front yard is off-limits for required off-street parking; plan garages and courts behind the required front setback and preserve the 26 ft backup zone so vehicles can maneuver without encroaching into the front yard or right-of-way. See §§ 9.103.040–.050 .
ADU flexibility is broader than for primary dwellings: tandem parking and paved setback locations can count for ADUs, unlike Chapter 103’s general tandem prohibition. Confirm feasibility if the site has steeps slopes or fire-life-safety constraints, which can override tandem/setback ADU parking under § 9.85(g)(5) .
Many districts restate the obligation to “maintain off-street parking facilities as required by Chapter 103,” including R-7,500, R-20,000, A-1, A-2, and A-5; use those chapters to confirm any additional siting expectations on your lot .

Checklist

Confirm your base zone (e.g., R-20,000, A-1, A-2, A-5, R-7,500) and any applicable overlay (e.g., hillside) that would add parking under § 9.103.030(b) .
Count bedrooms for the primary dwelling; apply 2 garage spaces up to 4 bedrooms, then add 1 garage space per 2 bedrooms beyond 4 under § 9.103.030(a) .
If proposing an ADU, use § 9.85(g) to site the required ADU space (tandem or paved setback allowed) and check if a no-parking-required exemption applies .
If proposing accessory living quarters (non-ADU), add 1 on-site space per unit, paved and off a single common driveway; no tandem per § 9.85.300(8) .
For supportive housing, apply 0.5 space/unit, plus manager/employee spaces per § 9.90.040 .
For large residential care facilities, add 1 space/employee, ensure all parking is on-site, and meet Chapter 103 per § 9.49.025(2) .
Lay out garages and courts outside the required front yard; keep 26 ft backup clear; size garages to ≥400 sq ft with ≥20 ft length per § 9.103.050 and § 9.103.040 .
Pave driveways with an impervious material and keep them clear per § 9.103.060(1) .
If you believe strict application is infeasible on your site, discuss early whether a Planning Commission approval (location flexibility under § 9.103.040) or a variance path is appropriate; verify with the jurisdiction .

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue	Why it matters	What to verify
Counting “bedrooms” vs. bonus rooms	Under-counting can short your required garage spaces under § 9.103.030(a)	How the City will treat dens/lofts used for sleeping; verify with Planning
Hillside designation	Triggers +2 uncovered spaces under § 9.103.030(b)	Whether your project is “subject to the hillside development standards”; verify with Planning
Front yard parking prohibition	Required spaces placed in the front yard cannot count under § 9.103.040	Exact front yard depth and how it’s measured on your parcel; any Planning Commission flexibility for location
Tandem ambiguity	Tandem is generally prohibited for required spaces under §§ 9.103.030(c), 9.103.050, but allowed for ADUs under § 9.85(g)	Whether your design relies on tandem and whether it’s an ADU or not; document any feasibility findings for ADUs
Garage conversions	ADU conversions do not require replacing lost parking under § 9.85(g)(4)	Scope of conversion and whether other on-site parking still meets Chapter 103 for the primary dwelling
Special residential uses	Supportive housing and large care facilities have non-standard ratios (e.g., 0.5/unit; 1/employee)	Confirm use classification and apply § 9.90.040 or § 9.49.025(2) as applicable
Bicycle parking/loading	Not addressed in retrieved zoning materials	Not found in retrieved materials; if required by separate standards, see California Building Standards Code and verify with the jurisdiction

Plain-English Summary

If you’re building or remodeling a home in Bradbury, plan for two garage spaces up to four bedrooms, and more if you add bedrooms. Keep required parking off the front yard, size your garage and backup areas to fit Chapter 103’s minimums, and pave your driveway. ADUs are more flexible—tandem and paved-setback parking can count, and you often don’t need to add any at all if you’re near transit or reusing existing space. Larger residential care or supportive housing uses have their own tailored ratios, so check those early.

Source References

Title 9, Chapter 103 Off-Street Parking Standards: purpose, applicability, counts, location, size, driveways — §§ 9.103.010–.060
ADUs: parking standards and exemptions — § 9.85(g)(1)–(6)
Accessory living quarters (non-ADU): parking — § 9.85.300(8)
Large residential care facility: parking — § 9.49.025(2)
Supportive housing: parking — § 9.90.040
District cross-references to Chapter 103: R-7,500 — § 9.61.040(6) ; R-20,000 — § 9.64.070(2) ; A-1 — § 9.67.040(6) ; A-2 — § 9.70.040(6) ; A-5 — § 9.73.040(6)
R-20,000 permitted uses context — § 9.64.020
For state ADU context (parking exemptions mirrored locally), see HCD’s 2025 California ADU Handbook (informational)

Sources

Retrieved passages

Bradbury Zoning Code (CHAPTER 103.) High relevance
Bradbury Zoning Code (§ 4) High relevance
Bradbury Zoning Code (§ 9.06.030.100) High relevance
Bradbury Zoning Code (Chapter 43) Medium relevance
CBC § 9.05.060.040 (Chapter 103) Medium relevance
Bradbury Zoning Code (§ 4) Medium relevance
Bradbury Zoning Code (§ 9.05.050.030) Medium relevance
CBC § 9.04.070.060 (§ 9.04.070.060) Medium relevance
Bradbury Zoning Code (§ 66314) Medium relevance
Bradbury Zoning Code (§ 9.04.070.030) Medium relevance
Bradbury Zoning Code (chapter prevents) Medium relevance
Bradbury Zoning Code (§ 2) Medium relevance
CBC § 000 (Chapter 103) Medium relevance

Cited sections

Official Bradbury code library

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Bradbury require for a single-family home?

A primary dwelling with up to four bedrooms must provide two garage spaces. For each additional two bedrooms beyond four, add one garage space. If your project is subject to the hillside standards, add two uncovered spaces as well. See § 9.103.030(a)–(b) .

Can I count tandem spaces toward my required parking?

Generally no—tandem parking cannot satisfy the minimum required spaces. The exception is for ADUs, where tandem parking on an existing driveway may count if no safety/topographic constraints apply. See §§ 9.103.030(c), 9.103.050 and § 9.85(g)(2), (5) .

Can required parking be placed in the front yard?

No. Required off-street parking spaces cannot be in the required front yard, and generally must be on the same lot as the use. Limited flexibility may be approved by the Planning Commission per § 9.103.040; verify case-by-case with the City .

What are the minimum garage and driveway dimensions?

Each required garage must be at least 400 sq ft with a minimum length of 20 ft. Required stall width is 10 ft and the minimum backup distance is 26 ft. Driveways serving required parking must be paved with impervious material and kept clear. See §§ 9.103.050–.060(1) .

Do I have to replace parking if I convert my garage to an ADU?

No. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is converted to or demolished for an ADU, the City may not require replacement of those spaces. See § 9.85(g)(4) .

How is ADU parking handled near transit?

If your ADU is within a half-mile of a public transit stop, no additional ADU parking is required. Other exemptions also apply (e.g., ADUs within existing structures). See § 9.85(g)(6) .

What parking is required for supportive housing?

Provide 0.5 space per unit, plus one space per manager’s unit and one per employee on the largest shift. If the development is within a half-mile of a transit stop, no minimum applies to the supportive housing residents’ units. See § 9.90.040 .

What parking is required for a large residential care facility?

You must meet Chapter 103 and also provide one space on the property for each employee. All required spaces must be on-site. See § 9.49.025(2) .

Do the residential zoning districts add their own parking rules?

Each district requires you to “maintain off-street parking” per Chapter 103. Use the district chapter for lot size/setback context and Chapter 103 for counts, siting, and dimensions. See R-7,500 § 9.61.040(6); R-20,000 § 9.64.070(2); A-1 § 9.67.040(6); A-2 § 9.70.040(6); A-5 § 9.73.040(6) .

Are there bicycle parking or loading space rules in Bradbury’s zoning?

No bicycle parking or off-street loading standards were found in the retrieved zoning materials. Not found in retrieved materials.

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