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Camarillo — Parking

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

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Last reviewed: July 1, 2026

Overview

Camarillo regulates off-street parking, loading, and bicycle parking primarily in Chapter 19.44 (Off‑Street Parking) and the companion loading chapter 19.46; the rules set required space counts, dimensional standards, landscaping/screening, and special-area exceptions (for example Camarillo Old Town and the Camarillo Commons area). For development-level questions expect to show a parking-lot plot plan and comply with minimum stall sizes, aisle widths, and pedestrian/landscape requirements. See the city's zoning pages for related processes such as design review and the city's development standards for how setbacks and circulation interact with parking design. § 19.44.010

(First internal links: "parking" → Camarillo Zoning; "setbacks/development standards" → Camarillo Development Standards; additional links appear below at first natural mentions.)

Citywide (Chapter 19.44 — Off‑Street Parking)

What the code requires citywide:

  • Purpose and scope: Chapter 19.44 establishes counts and design rules for off‑street parking to avoid spillover and protect safety. § 19.44.010
  • Applicability: Off‑street parking requirements apply at construction, change of use, expansion, or conversion to a different form of ownership. § 19.44.020.A–C
  • Computation: Floor area is generally gross floor area for non‑residential calculations; fractional spaces >50% round up. § 19.44.025.A–E
  • Mixed uses: compute required spaces for each use and sum them unless an approved shared parking plan is used. § 19.44.025.H
  • ADA / Title 24: Handicapped spaces must comply with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24). § 19.44.150.E (see California Building Standards Code).

Key citywide design rules (samples):

  • Stall sizes: open stalls 9′ × 20′ minimum; enclosed stalls 10′ × 20′ interior; compact 8.5′ × 17′ (limited use). § 19.44.150.A–C
  • Aisles, angles, and exhibits: the code publishes dimension tables for 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90° layouts; follow those exhibits for aisle widths and stall depths. § 19.44.240 / 19.44.244
  • Surfacing, curbs, screening, and landscaping: paved surface (portland cement or asphalt unless otherwise approved), 6‑inch curbs as wheel stops, peripheral landscaping (minimum widths and canopy tree spacing), and screening where parking fronts streets or abuts residential zones. § 19.44.270; 19.44.245; 19.44.260

Practical tie‑ins:

  • A parking‑lot plot plan is required with development applications; minor parking redesigns can be approved administratively by the director. § 19.44.280
  • Shared parking and transportation demand management (carpool/vanpool preferential stalls) are allowed/required in specific situations and must be approved and shown on plans. § 19.44.180; 19.44.190

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District‑by‑district breakdown

Below are Camarillo districts and plan areas that include district‑specific parking rules in the ordinance. Each subsection lists purpose/where it applies, typical uses (when available in the code excerpt), and key parking/dimensional standards.

Citywide baseline (Chapter 19.44)

Purpose: set parking counts, design, and compatibility rules for all zones. Typical effect: baseline required spaces (residential and nonresidential tables), stall sizes, surfacing and landscape requirements. Key standards: compute by gross floor area or table, stall size 9'×20' open, ADA per Title 24, plot plan required. § 19.44.010–§ 19.44.030; § 19.44.150

Camarillo Old Town — COT

Where it applies: geographic boundary defined in § 19.44.120 (Old Town boundaries specified in the code). § 19.44.120 Purpose/uses: tailored parking schedule for downtown‑style uses (hotels, restaurants, offices, multi‑family). Key differences:

  • Specific counts in Table 19.44.120 for motels, restaurants, assembly, offices, and multifamily (for example restaurants: one space per four fixed seats or 1/100 sq ft). § 19.44.120
  • In‑lieu payments: properties in COT may pay into an off‑street parking fund instead of providing required spaces (one-time per parcel, fee set by council resolution; applies mostly to existing structures and limited additions). § 19.44.120.A–B

Camarillo Commons Strategic Plan area / Camarillo Commons Mixed‑Use (Cam/CCM) — Camarillo Commons

Where: area bounded by Arneill Rd, Ponderosa Dr, Mobil Ave, Daily Dr (and specified Mobil Ave lots) — see § 19.44.125. § 19.44.125 Purpose/uses: tailored parking schedules for multifamily, townhomes, and commercial within the strategic plan area. Key rules:

  • Table 19.44.125 lists counts (e.g., multifamily apartments: 1.0 enclosed per studio; 1.5 per 1‑bed; 2.0 per 2‑bed; plus guest spaces). § 19.44.125
  • CCM and associated planned development standards also require setbacks, building coverage, and landscaping conditions that affect parking layout (see zone PD/CCM rules). See local PD language where parking areas must be set back and screened. § 19.21.080

CMU / CMU‑site (V4) and select ministerial housing sites — CMU / V4

Where it applies: CMU site V4 (specific APNs) — § 19.35.030. § 19.35.030 Purpose/uses: provides by‑right ministerial approval pathway for certain residential projects (housing element implementation). Key parking notes:

  • Projects meeting the CMU site by‑right criteria may have special front yard/parking setbacks (parking areas set back a minimum of 5 ft) and a localized exemption: no minimum parking required for projects within one‑half mile of the Camarillo Metrolink station (exemption excludes EV charging and disabled parking). § 19.35.030.A, E

Limited Manufacturing — L‑M

Where it applies: L‑M zoning (industrial/limited manufacturing). The code cross‑references standard parking/loading chapters. Key parking points:

  • Off‑street parking and loading follow Chapters 19.44 and 19.46; where the L‑M zone abuts residential, screening walls and landscaping are required. § 19.28.130; 19.28.150

Commercial Planned Development — CPD

Where: CPD areas (planned commercial projects). Key parking points:

  • Off‑street parking per Chapter 19.44; ingress/egress spacing and frontage/service roads may be required as part of CPD review. § 19.26.090

Mobilehome Park (park standards)

Where: mobilehome park chapter (19.18). Key parking rules:

  • Clubhouses and common buildings get parking at 1 space per 300 sq ft (examples); RV parking provision standards and enclosure/wall requirements for RV parking areas. § 19.18.120–130

Notes: many zone chapters simply point to Chapter 19.44 and 19.46 for parking and loading, while adding yard/setback/landscape rules that shape where parking can be located (front yard prohibitions, setback widths). See each zone for specifics (verify with the jurisdiction for parcel‑level application). Example references: § 19.16.130 (PD residential projects must place required parking outside the front yard setback) .

Quick reference — most decision‑relevant standards (table)

Requirement / Use Standard (what you must design to) Code Reference
Open stall size (minimum) 9′ × 20′ § 19.44.150.A
Enclosed stall size (minimum interior) 10′ × 20′ (tandem enclosed min 12′ width) § 19.44.150.B
Compact stall size (where allowed) 8.5′ × 17′ (limited use) § 19.44.150.C
Residential parking counts (typical) Single‑family: 2 enclosed; Multifamily: table per unit/bedroom § 19.44.030 (Table 19.44.030)
Camarillo Old Town counts / in‑lieu option Special table for COT uses; in‑lieu payment allowed (one‑time per parcel) § 19.44.120
Camarillo Commons counts Special Table 19.44.125 (e.g., 1.0 enclosed/studio; 1.5/1‑bed; 2.0/2‑bed) § 19.44.125
Bicycle parking (non‑residential) 4 bicycle spaces for first 50,000 sq ft, +1 per 50,000 sq ft incremental § 19.44.190.B
Parking improvements (surfacing, curbs, screening) Paved (Portland cement/asphalt), 6‑inch curb, screening/landscaping requirements § 19.44.270
Plot plan / approvals Parking‑lot plot plan required at application; zoning clearance/building permit for standalone lots § 19.44.280
Loading Off‑street loading rules found in Chapter 19.46 (access, alley loading, minimum dimensions) § 19.46.010 (and following)

Checklist

  • Determine applicable parking table: citywide Table 19.44.030, 19.44.120 (COT) or 19.44.125 (Camarillo Commons) and compute required spaces. § 19.44.030; § 19.44.120; § 19.44.125
  • Show stall layout that meets stall and aisle dimensions (open 9′×20′, enclosed 10′×20′, refer to angle tables). § 19.44.150; § 19.44.240–245
  • Provide parking‑lot plot plan with surfacing, curbs, striping, and drainage (submit with development plan). § 19.44.280; § 19.44.270
  • Include landscape plan for parking screening and canopy trees (per parking landscaping rules). § 19.44.260
  • Provide bicycle parking per non‑residential standard and show location/type on plans. § 19.44.190.B
  • Provide ADA/handicapped stalls per Title 24 (California Building Standards Code). § 19.44.150.E (see California Building Standards Code)
  • Confirm if the parcel sits within special areas: COT, Camarillo Commons, or within ½ mile of the Metrolink station (Metrolink exemption rules). § 19.44.120; § 19.44.125; § 19.44.025.I

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue Why it matters What to verify
Metrolink ½‑mile exemption Code allows projects within ½ mile of Camarillo Metrolink to have no minimum parking in some cases — but EV/ADA spaces are still required; the mapping rule contains parcel‑level tests. Misapplying exemption can underprovide parking. Confirm whether your parcel meets the code's definition of "within one‑half mile" for the exemption and follow the parcel coverage test in § 19.44.025 / local CMU/PD language. Verify with the city. § 19.44.025.I; § 19.35.030.E
ADA / Title 24 dependency Camarillo defers to California Building Standards (Title 24) for disabled parking dimensions and signage. Failure to follow Title 24 triggers code noncompliance. Provide Title 24‑compliant stall count and design; coordinate with building department on stall design and signage. § 19.44.150.E
Bicycle parking formula The code gives a coarse nonresidential formula (4 racks / 50,000 sq ft). For smaller projects or transit‑oriented ones this may undercount needed bike parking. Confirm expected mode split and whether additional bicycle parking or short/long‑term bike parking is required by project conditions or design review. § 19.44.190.B
COT in‑lieu eligibility The COT in‑lieu option applies mainly to existing structures and has limits (e.g., one payment per parcel, applies to certain additions). If proposing change in Old Town, confirm whether your project can/do qualify for in‑lieu and obtain current fee amount from city. § 19.44.120.A
Parcel‑specific setbacks & driveway widths Many zone chapters specify different front yard/parking setback rules (example: CCM, CMU, CPD). These change where parking can be placed. Review the specific zoning chapter for your parcel (e.g., § 19.21.080 for CCM; § 19.35.030 for CMU site V4) and confirm setbacks with staff. Verify with the jurisdiction.

Plain‑English summary

Camarillo requires you to provide a specific number of off‑street parking spaces (or follow a special area table or in‑lieu payment), build them to minimum sizes and surfacing standards, show landscaping and screening, and include bicycle and TDM features where required. Most parking rules live in Chapter 19.44 (with loading in 19.46); check for special area exceptions (Old Town, Camarillo Commons) and for proximity to Metrolink, and always confirm ADA / Title 24 stall design with the building department. § 19.44.010–§ 19.44.030; § 19.44.150

Source References

  • § 19.44.010–.020 (Purpose & general provisions, Chapter 19.44)
  • § 19.44.025 (Computation; Metrolink reference)
  • § 19.44.030 (Residential parking table, Table 19.44.030)
  • § 19.44.120 (Camarillo Old Town parking table and in‑lieu option)
  • § 19.44.125 (Camarillo Commons Strategic Plan parking table)
  • § 19.44.150 (Size of parking spaces; handicapped/Title 24 reference)
  • § 19.44.160–.190 (Access, TDM, bicycle parking, shared parking)
  • § 19.44.240–.245 (Parking dimension tables and exhibits)
  • § 19.44.270–.280 (Parking area improvements; plot plan requirement)
  • Chapter 19.46 (Off‑street loading — general provisions)
  • Zone references (examples): § 19.35.030 (CMU site/V4 standards) ; § 19.21.080 (CCM yard/parking references) ; § 19.28.130 (L‑M references to Chapters 19.44/19.46)
  • California Building Standards (Title 24) reference for handicap parking: California Building Standards Code

Information Gaps

  • Exact in‑lieu fee amounts for COT off‑street parking are set by city council resolution and are Not found in retrieved materials (check with city finance or planning). § 19.44.120.A
  • Any recent local ordinance amendments or administrative bulletins that change calculations (e.g., EV infrastructure requirements beyond the state's codes) are Not found in retrieved materials — verify with the Department of Community Development.
  • Parcel‑specific exceptions, timing/processing (e.g., when a director can authorize compact/tandem stalls) are discussed but site decisions require staff interpretation — Verify with the jurisdiction. § 19.44.230

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Frequently asked questions

Do I use the citywide table or a special table for required parking in Camarillo?

Use the citywide tables in Chapter 19.44 by default; if your site is inside the Camarillo Old Town area use Table 19.44.120, and if inside the Camarillo Commons Strategic Plan area use Table 19.44.125. The code explicitly points applicants to those special tables when the project lies within the defined boundaries. § 19.44.030; § 19.44.120; § 19.44.125

What are the minimum parking stall sizes I must design to in Camarillo?

Open parking stalls must be at least 9 feet wide × 20 feet deep; enclosed stalls must be at least 10 feet × 20 feet (interior); compact stalls are allowed only in limited circumstances at 8.5′ × 17′. See § 19.44.150 for full dimension and compact‑use rules. § 19.44.150

Does Camarillo require bicycle parking for nonresidential projects?

Yes. For nonresidential development the city requires bicycle racks or secured parking to accommodate four bicycles for the first 50,000 sq ft of floor area and one additional bicycle space per additional 50,000 sq ft. Location/type must be shown on plans. § 19.44.190.B

Can I pay an in‑lieu fee instead of providing parking in Old Town?

Properties in the COT (Camarillo Old Town) area may make a one‑time in‑lieu payment per parcel to satisfy required spaces in certain cases (mainly existing structures or limited additions), with the fee set by city council resolution. Confirm eligibility and current fee with the city. § 19.44.120.A–B

Are there parking exemptions near transit?

The code allows that projects located within one‑half mile of the Camarillo Metrolink station may be exempt from minimum parking requirements in certain zones or plan areas (subject to tests in the ordinance). However, the exemption does not remove the requirement for handicapped parking or EV charging spaces where applicable; Government Code 65863.2 interaction is noted. Verify the parcel‑level test before assuming an exemption. § 19.44.025.I; § 19.35.030.E

What do I need to submit with a development application that includes new parking?

You must submit a parking‑lot plot plan that shows stall counts/layout, surfacing and drainage, landscape plan for parking screening and canopy trees, bicycle parking locations, and any TDM/car‑pool spaces. Minor changes may be approved by the director; major changes require modification of the approved permit. § 19.44.270; § 19.44.280; § 19.44.190

Are tandem parking spaces allowed for multifamily units?

Tandem parking is generally prohibited except in parking garages, mobilehome units, or where the planning commission or city council specifically authorizes them; where allowed for multifamily units, tandem spaces must meet 12‑foot width minimum and have direct access to the unit. § 19.44.230

Who decides if shared parking or compact stalls are acceptable?

The director may approve shared parking facilities and in limited cases compact spaces; shared parking must be approved as to size/relationship and be attached or adjacent to served building and subject to a parking agreement. § 19.44.180; § 19.44.150.C

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