Clovis — Parking

Last reviewed: July 1, 2026

Overview

Clovis manages all off‑street parking, loading, and bicycle storage through Chapter 9.32 (Parking and Loading Standards) of the Development Code; the chapter sets minimum counts, layout/dimension standards, loading rules, and bicycle parking obligations that apply citywide unless superseded by an entitlement or specific district standard (§ 9.32.010–.020, § 9.32.040) . For accessibility details the code defers to the State building code (Title 24) for disabled spaces (§ 9.32.060) .

First‑time readers: this page interprets only what the Clovis Development Code says about parking (not Title 24 or other permitting rules). For related topics see Clovis Development Standards, design review, overlays, ADU rules and the California building code linked inline below.

• “parking” (first mention) → Clovis Development Standards
• “setbacks/development standards” → Clovis Development Standards
• “design review” → Clovis Design Review
• “overlays” → Clovis Overlay Districts
• “ADUs” → Clovis ADUs
• “California Building Standards Code” → California Building Standards Code
• “landscaping” → Clovis Landscaping and Screening

What the code requires (decision‑relevant summary)

District-by-district notes (where the code ties parking to zoning)

Below are Clovis districts where the Development Code supplies district purpose/uses and points the reader to Chapter 9.32 for parking; where district text gives its own parking/ratio rules those are listed and cited.

R‑T (Research & Technology Park)

• Purpose & typical uses: campus‑style commercial and campus‑affiliated housing, research/tech, office and limited residential uses; see § 9.14 and R‑T tables for specifics. The district applies to R‑T‑zoned parcels identified on the City zoning map. | § 9.14.* and R‑T tables .
• Key parking rules specific to R‑T: where R‑T includes residential components, the code requires parking ratios for multifamily (studio/1–2BR = 2 spaces/unit, 3+BR = 3 spaces/unit, at least one covered) and access/aisle minimums; bicycle storage rate is higher in R‑T (5% of required vehicle spaces) (§ 9.32.090). See the R‑T property standards for setback/lot/height rules that affect parking layout. | Parking ratios and multifamily detail: R‑T standards & Table 3‑12; bicycle rate: § 9.32.090 .

U‑C (Urban Center)

• Purpose & uses: planned urban center with mixed commercial, service and residential uses; approved by development plan and Council. § 9.74.010–.020 .
• Parking approach: the district defers to Chapter 9.32 for off‑street parking counts (Table 3‑12) but also allows tailored parking via the approved development plan—so expect project‑level parking agreements and shared parking strategies. | § 9.74.010; § 9.32.040 .

P‑C‑C (Planned Commercial Center)

• Purpose & uses: neighborhood/community/regional shopping centers; project must submit a master development plan. § 9.76.010 .
• Parking: Master Development Plan & site plan review set project standards; otherwise apply Table 3‑12 and Chapter 9.32. Shopping centers commonly establish center‑level parking ratios that may supersede per‑tenant counts (§ 9.12.040). | § 9.12.040; § 9.32.040 .

C‑2 / C‑3 / C‑P / C‑1 (Commercial districts)

• Purpose & uses: general commercial, regional retail and highway commercial uses; district purpose and dimensional standards are in the commercial zoning tables (Table 2‑5 and related tables) and all state “Off‑Street Parking: See Chapter 32.” | See commercial tables; parking referred to Chapter 9.32 .
• Practical effect: retail/hotel/restaurant parking counts are in Table 3‑12 (e.g., restaurants, theaters, retail categories have specific ratios) and loading obligations in Table 3‑13 (§ 9.32.040, § 9.32.100). | § 9.32.040, § 9.32.100, Table 3‑12/3‑13 .

Residential districts (R‑1 / R‑2 / R‑3 / R‑4 and P‑F public facilities that allow multifamily)

• Purpose & typical uses: single‑family (R‑1), low/medium/high density multifamily (R‑2/R‑3/R‑4) — district text sets setbacks/coverage; the Code tables and § 9.32 govern parking counts. For single‑family dwellings the standard is 2 covered spaces per dwelling; multifamily counts are in Table 3‑12 (studio/1–2BR = 2/unit, 3+BR = 3/unit) unless a density bonus or PD modifies them. | Table 3‑12, Table excerpt for residential uses and § 9.32.040; density bonus rules in § 9.26.050 may change ratios. .
• Where the code is silent for a specific residential zone, the Director uses Table 3‑12 as a guide and may impose site‑specific parking requirements (§ 9.32.040(E)). | § 9.32.040(E) .

Practical guidance / interpretation (plain English for applicants)

• Always start by checking Table 3‑12 (vehicle spaces by land use) and Table 3‑13 (loading) in Chapter 9.32 — those are the numeric minimums the City expects to see on the site plan (§ 9.32.040, § 9.32.100) .
• If your project is mixed‑use or part of a shopping center, expect shared‑parking analysis and possible master‑plan/CC&R requirements that can alter required counts (§ 9.32.040(C); § 9.12.040) .
• Bicycle parking is mandatory for nonresidential uses (2% of vehicle stalls; 5% in R‑T) and must meet layout/clearance rules — include the bike rack layout on site plans (§ 9.32.090) .
• Disabled stalls follow Title 24 (the California Building Standards Code), and count toward minimum vehicle parking (§ 9.32.060) .
• Landscaping and shading are enforceable: show the 15‑year canopy plan and planting schedule on the landscape sheet; parking lot shading target is 50% within 15 years (§ 9.32.070(H)) .
• If your site cannot physically fit required stalls in compliant locations (e.g., no parking in front setbacks for multifamily/nonresidential), prepare a parking study — the Director may accept shared or reduced parking only with supporting data (§ 9.32.040; § 9.32.070) .

Checklist (what to show on your site plan / application)

• Off‑street vehicle parking count with calculation referencing Table 3‑12 and any rounding up per § 9.32.040(F)
• Location of disabled spaces and notation that Title 24 design will be followed (§ 9.32.060)
• Bicycle parking count and rack details per § 9.32.090 (show 2% or 5% depending on district)
• Loading bay count and dimensions if nonresidential ≥ 3,500 sf as Table 3‑13 specifies (§ 9.32.100)
• Stall and aisle dimensions, overhangs and vertical clearance called out (10'×20' standard; parallel and reduced stall rules) (§ 9.32.070(D))
• Access/driveway throat length, aisle widths, and curb cuts per City Engineer/§ 9.32.070(A–C)
• Parking lot landscape plan showing islands, tree spacing (1 per 20 lf), and 15‑year canopy shading schedule (§ 9.32.070(H))
• If requesting reductions/shared parking: a professional parking study and reciprocal access/parking covenant if sharing parking between parcels (§ 9.32.040; Director authority)

Risks & Ambiguities

Plain‑English summary

The City’s Development Code requires every use to provide the minimum off‑street vehicle stalls listed in Table 3‑12, plus accessible, bicycle and loading spaces where indicated; layout (stall size, aisle widths, setbacks), planting/shade and loading bay dimensions are also regulated and must be shown on plans — refer to Chapter 9.32 for the specifics and bring a parking study if you need reductions (§ 9.32.010–.100) .

Source References

• Chapter 9.32 (Parking and Loading Standards): Purpose, applicability, general rules — § 9.32.010–.020
• Parking counts, Table 3‑12 and rounding rules — § 9.32.040 and Table 3‑12 (parking by land use)
• Disabled parking (reference to Title 24) — § 9.32.060
• Development standards for off‑street parking (dimensions, access, location, surfacing, landscaping) — § 9.32.070 (multiple subsections)
• Bicycle parking rules — § 9.32.090 (2% default; 5% in R‑T)
• Loading space requirements, Table 3‑13, and loading area standards — § 9.32.100 and Table 3‑13
• District purposes and district tables referencing parking (examples): R‑T district tables and narrative (R‑T parking and multifamily standards) — R‑T tables and § 9.14 / § 9.14.x references
• Master development plan and shopping center rules that affect parking — § 9.12.040 (Master Development Plan / reciprocal parking)
• Density bonus parking flexibility — § 9.26.050 (density bonus parking ratios)
• State code referred for accessible parking — California Building Standards Code (Title 24) — referenced in § 9.32.060

If you need a site‑specific read (parcel zoning, entitlements, or a draft site plan review), verify requirements with the City of Clovis Planning Division — some projects use Master Development Plans, PDs or CUPs that change the default rules. Verify with the jurisdiction.

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Cited sections

• Chapter 9.32 (Parking and Loading Standards): Purpose, applicability, general rules — **§ 9.32.010–.020** (Chapter 9.32)
• Parking counts, Table 3‑12 and rounding rules — **§ 9.32.040** and Table 3‑12 (parking by land use) (§ 9.32.040)
• Disabled parking (reference to Title 24) — **§ 9.32.060** (Title 24)
• Development standards for off‑street parking (dimensions, access, location, surfacing, landscaping) — **§ 9.32.070** (multiple subsections) (§ 9.32.070)
• Bicycle parking rules — **§ 9.32.090** (2% default; 5% in R‑T) (§ 9.32.090)
• Loading space requirements, Table 3‑13, and loading area standards — **§ 9.32.100** and Table 3‑13 (§ 9.32.100)
• District purposes and district tables referencing parking (examples): R‑T district tables and narrative (R‑T parking and multifamily standards) — R‑T tables and § 9.14 / § 9.14.x references fileciteturn2file6 (§ 9.14)
• Master development plan and shopping center rules that affect parking — **§ 9.12.040** (Master Development Plan / reciprocal parking) (§ 9.12.040)
• Density bonus parking flexibility — **§ 9.26.050** (density bonus parking ratios) (§ 9.26.050)
• State code referred for accessible parking — California Building Standards Code (Title 24) — referenced in **§ 9.32.060** (Title 24)
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