Parking spaces required for homes in Carlsbad

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Parking in the front yard	Required parking is not permitted within the front yard setback. Applies: Required parking spaces. § 21.44.060 · code text Required parking shall not be located within the front yard setback. Paved driveway or parking area: up to 30% of the required front yard, or 24 feet wide, whichever is greater. Applies: One-family dwellings on individual lots; in addition to the required spaces. § 21.44.060 · code text Does not exceed 30% of the required front yard area; or 2. Is comprised of 24 feet of width extended from the property line to the rear of the required front yard, whichever is greater.
Garage and covered spaces	Minimum interior size is 12 feet by 20 feet. Applies: One-car garage in residential zones. § 21.44.060 · code text Minimum interior dimensions of 12 feet by 20 feet. Minimum interior size is 20 feet by 20 feet. Applies: Two-car garage in residential zones, both spaces for the same unit. § 21.44.060 · code text Minimum interior dimensions of 20 feet by 20 feet.

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Carlsbad's code: Required parking is not permitted within the front yard setback. (Required parking spaces.) (§ 21.44.060); Paved driveway or parking area: up to 30% of the required front yard, or 24 feet wide, whichever is greater. (One-family dwellings on individual lots; in addition to the required spaces.) (§ 21.44.060).

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