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Dinuba — Parking

Q: How many parking spaces does Dinuba require for an apartment building?

Dinuba’s parking schedule in § 17.64.020 G sets the counts: studio 1.5 spaces, one‑bedroom 2.0 , two+ bedroom 2.0 , plus guest 1 per 5 units; multifamily must have at least 1/2 of required spaces covered.

Q: What are the minimum stall dimensions Dinuba enforces?

Standard stalls must be at least 20 ft long by 9 ft wide; up to 30% of stalls may be compact at 17 ft × 8 ft . See § 17.64.030 C .

Q: Do downtown mixed‑use projects get parking flexibility?

Yes. The Downtown Residential Overlay (§ 17.61.060 ) allows the planning commission to permit less than the combined commercial/residential parking, allow parking off‑site within 300 ft , allow parking district credits, shared parking, or accept in‑lieu fees — but these are discretionary and usually require a parking study and agreements.

Q: Where are parking structures allowed and what special rules apply?

The PA overlay (Chapter 17.56 ) specifically allows parking lots and structures, including multistory structures, with overlay rules on lot size, height, screening and yards; parking‑structure uses must still meet applicable standards and screening in § 17.56 and Chapter 17.64 . ---

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

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Last reviewed: July 3, 2026

Overview

This page summarizes Dinuba's local rules for parking, off-street loading, and bicycle/motorcycle parking under the city's zoning ordinance (Title 17). It explains the citywide standards in Chapter 17.64 and how those requirements are applied in the major local districts (residential, multifamily, downtown commercial, general commercial, industrial and parking-overlay). If you need site design or landscape specifics, see the city's Development Standards and Landscaping and Screening guidance while confirming building-accessible stall counts with the California Building Standards Code.

How this page uses the municipal code

The off-street parking and loading rules are in § 17.64.010–.100 (Chapter 17.64).
District chapters (R, RM, C‑1, C‑2, M‑1, PA overlay, Downtown Residential Overlay) refer you back to Chapter 17.64 for required parking. Those cross-references are cited below in each district subsection.

District-by-district breakdown

Note: every district requires off‑street parking and off‑street loading "as prescribed in Chapter 17.64" — the citations below show where the district refers to Chapter 17.64 and call out district-specific adjustments where the code makes them. Verify parcel‑specific questions with the planning department.

R (Single‑Family) — typical labels R-1, R-1-6, R-1-7.5, R-1-10

Purpose / typical uses: single‑family homes and associated accessory uses. See Chapter 17.20 (R district).
Parking rule summary: off‑street parking must be provided on‑site per § 17.64.020; all single‑family dwellings must provide a covered off‑street parking area of at least 400 sq ft (minimum 20 ft width × 20 ft depth). Garages/carports facing a side street in an R district must maintain a 20 ft setback to face of garage/carport. See § 17.64.030 D–G and § 17.20.120.
Where it applies: city residential lots designated R in the zoning map. Verify garage/carport location rules for corner and alley access with § 17.20 provisions.

RM (Multifamily) — RM‑1.5, RM‑2, RM‑3

Purpose / typical uses: townhouse and apartment development at varying densities (see Chapter 17.24).
Parking rule summary: multifamily parking counts follow the schedule in § 17.64.020 G (studio 1.5 spaces, one‑bedroom 2.0, two+ bedrooms 2.0), with guest parking at 1 space per 5 units. Multifamily developments must have at least one‑half (1/2) of required spaces covered. See § 17.64.020 G and § 17.64.030 E.
Where it applies: applies in RM zoning districts; PUDs and site plans must show parking per Chapter 17.64.

C‑1 (Neighborhood Commercial) — C-1

Purpose / typical uses: neighborhood retail and services. See Chapter 17.40.
Parking rule summary: all C‑1 uses must provide off‑street parking and loading as required in Chapter 17.64; specific dimensional/site exceptions in C‑1 are limited (see § 17.40.140).
Where it applies: C‑1 commercial parcels across the city; if adjacent to residential areas, additional yard and landscape buffers apply that affect parking layout.

C‑2 (Downtown Commercial) — C-2

Purpose / typical uses: downtown core retail, professional and business services (Chapter 17.42).
Parking rule summary: C‑2 explicitly defers to Chapter 17.64 for parking and loading; downtown specifics (e.g., frontage, streetscape) can affect how parking is provided. See § 17.42.140.
Where it applies: downtown commercial core; see the Downtown Residential Overlay below for mixed projects.

Downtown Residential Overlay — (Chapter 17.61)

Purpose / typical uses: allows mixed land use and higher residential density within the downtown core; integrates residential and commercial.
Parking rule summary: Commercial portion must comply with Chapter 17.64; residential portion has a tailored parking table: studio & one‑bedroom units require one covered space; two‑bedroom units require one covered space plus one additional space. The planning commission can allow reductions, shared parking (within 300 ft), or permit in‑lieu payments per Council resolution for downtown projects. See §§ 17.61.050 G, 17.61.060.
Where it applies: downtown parcels within the overlay boundaries (see Chapter 17.61 map and PUD rules).

M‑1 (Light Industrial) — M-1

Purpose / typical uses: light industrial uses; Chapter 17.50 sets industrial district rules.
Parking rule summary: off‑street parking and loading facilities must be provided on site per Chapter 17.64; M‑1 also invokes the loading standards in § 17.64.040–.050 and allows larger setbacks where adjacent to non‑industrial districts. See § 17.50.120.
Where it applies: M‑1 zoned industrial areas. Verify circulation and loading access in coordination with the city engineer.

PA (Public/Auto Park) Overlay — PA overlay (Chapter 17.56)

Purpose / typical uses: allows public or private parking areas and parking structures.
Parking rule summary: PA overlay explicitly permits parking structures (including multistory) and sets overlay‑level limits (e.g., max height 6 stories / 75 ft), minimum lot area (10,000 sq ft) and screening/landscaping rules; off‑street parking in PA must still meet Chapter 17.64 standards where applicable. See § 17.56.040, 17.56.060–.120.
Where it applies: city blocks designated PA on the zoning map or via overlay ordinance.

Key technical standards (quick reference table)

Standard / Requirement	Rule	Code Reference
Off‑street parking required for new/expanded uses	Required for new uses and major alterations; parking must be usable and accessible.	§ 17.64.020
Residential parking counts (typical)	Studio 1.5, 1‑bed 2.0, 2+ bed 2.0; guest 1 per 5 units.	§ 17.64.020 G
Single‑family covered parking	Minimum 400 sq ft (min 20 ft × 20 ft).	§ 17.64.030 D
Parking stall size	Standard stall 20 ft × 9 ft; up to 30% may be compact (17 ft × 8 ft).	§ 17.64.030 C
Covered parking for multifamily	At least 1/2 of required spaces must be covered.	§ 17.64.030 E
Bicycle parking	Provide secure bike locking facilities at 1 per 20 required vehicle spaces (or increment thereof) for commercial/office.	§ 17.64.030 L
Motorcycle parking	If total ≥25 spaces, provide at least one motorcycle area; ≥100 spaces require 1 per 100 (or increment).	§ 17.64.030 K
Off‑street loading	1 loading space for buildings ≤40,000 sq ft; +1 per each additional 20,000 sq ft (or fraction). Min loading bay 400 sq ft, width 10 ft.	§§ 17.64.040–.050
Parking lot landscaping	≤20 stalls: ≥6% landscaped; >20 stalls: ≥10%; no more than 10 consecutive stalls without a 20 sq ft tree well.	§ 17.64.070
Joint/shared parking	Allowed if a parking study and written agreement show non‑conflicting peak hours; shared stalls must be within 300 ft.	§ 17.64.030 J and § 17.61.060 D for downtown

Checklist

Calculate required vehicle stalls using the schedule in § 17.64.020 G and account for fractional rounding rules in § 17.64.020.
Provide stall layout showing 20 ft × 9 ft standard stalls (or compact stalls up to 30% at 17 ft × 8 ft) and aisle widths per City standards. Cite § 17.64.030 C.
Show covered parking where required (single‑family 400 sq ft; multifamily 1/2 of total), per § 17.64.030 D–E.
Provide required bicycle and motorcycle parking counts and locations; note the 1 per 20 bicycle facility ratio in commercial/office uses and motorcycle provisions for larger lots. Cite § 17.64.030 K–L.
If your project triggers loading requirements (manufacturing, retail, markets, etc.), show minimum loading bays (400 sq ft, 10 ft min width; additional bays per 20,000 sq ft). Cite § 17.64.040–.050.
Include a landscape plan: 6% or 10% lot landscaping depending on size; tree wells every ≤10 consecutive stalls; provide planting list. Cite § 17.64.070 and Chapter 17.71 (landscaping standards).
If relying on shared parking, joint use, in‑lieu fees or reductions, prepare a parking study and written agreement and note which discretionary approval (use permit or planning commission) you will seek; reference § 17.64.030 J, § 17.61.060 and § 17.64.100.
Confirm accessible/disabled parking meets state standards (the code requires compliance with state standards; see § 17.64.030 C) and coordinate with building/ADA requirements via the California Building Standards Code.

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue	Why it matters	What to verify
Using compact stalls to meet required counts	Up to 30% of stalls may be compact, but relying too heavily can reduce usable capacity and conflict with circulation.	Confirm compact‑stall allowance on your site plan and mark compact stalls per § 17.64.030 C; verify aisle geometry with city engineer.
Shared/joint parking agreements	Shared parking needs a study and an agreement; the city can deny based on peak conflicts.	Provide a parking study and an executed agreement; confirm distance (≤300 ft) and approvals required under § 17.64.030 J and § 17.61.060 D.
Downtown in‑lieu fee / fee amount	Chapter lets downtown projects satisfy spaces by paying a fee, but the ordinance references a Council resolution for the fee amount (may be outdated).	Verify current in‑lieu fee with the city clerk/planning (code references Resolution No. 91‑51 in § 17.64.020 K and related downtown text).
Loading requirements when alley access exists	§ 17.64.050 K says no loading space required where served by a public alley, but alley constraints may still limit operations.	Confirm alley width, vertical clearance and maneuvering capacity with the city engineer and check § 17.64.050.
Landscape percentage and tree wells	Small changes in stall counts can change the required landscape percentage and tree‑well spacing.	Show landscape calculations per § 17.64.070 and Chapter 17.71; city director approval may require adjustments.
Applicability to existing buildings	Existing lawful uses are not automatically nonconforming due to lack of parking, but expansions trigger current requirements.	If altering or expanding, check § 17.64.090 for nonconforming use treatment and § 17.64.020 F/I for reconstruction/change‑of‑use rules.

Plain-English Summary

Dinuba requires most new and expanded projects to provide on‑site off‑street parking and loading per Chapter 17.64: standard stall sizes, covered‑parking minimums for single‑family and multifamily units, bike and motorcycle parking ratios, loading‑bay sizing, and parking‑lot landscaping. Downtown projects and overlays have specific flexibility (shared parking, in‑lieu fees) but need studies and city approvals; always verify current in‑lieu fee amounts and any discretionary conditions with the city.

Source References

Dinuba Zoning Ordinance — Chapter 17.64, Off‑Street Parking and Off‑Street Loading: § 17.64.010–.100.
Parking standards and stall dimensions: § 17.64.030 C–L.
Loading requirements and standards: § 17.64.040–.050.
Landscaping, tree wells and parking lot landscape percentages: § 17.64.070 and Chapter 17.71 (landscaping standards referenced).
Existing uses and reductions: § 17.64.090 and § 17.64.100.
Residential district references to parking (R district): § 17.20.120 and related R district development standards.
Multifamily and PUD references to parking: § 17.24.140, § 17.92. and § 17.61 (Downtown Residential Overlay flexibility).
C‑1 and C‑2 commercial district references to parking: § 17.40.140, § 17.42.140.
M‑1 industrial district requirement referencing Chapter 17.64: § 17.50.120.
PA Overlay (parking structures): Chapter 17.56 (uses, heights, screening).
Dinuba zoning & planning overview: Dinuba zoning & planning overview (useful landing page for department contacts and maps).
City design review and site plan references: see Dinuba Design Review.
For state accessibility and building/ADA technical standards (referenced in the code), consult the California Building Standards Code.

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Cited sections

Dinuba Zoning Ordinance — Chapter 17.64, Off‑Street Parking and Off‑Street Loading: **§ 17.64.010–.100**. (Chapter 17.64)
Parking standards and stall dimensions: **§ 17.64.030 C–L**. (§ 17.64.030)
Loading requirements and standards: **§ 17.64.040–.050**. (§ 17.64.040)
Landscaping, tree wells and parking lot landscape percentages: **§ 17.64.070** and Chapter **17.71** (landscaping standards referenced). (§ 17.64.070)
Existing uses and reductions: **§ 17.64.090** and **§ 17.64.100**. (§ 17.64.090)
Residential district references to parking (R district): **§ 17.20.120** and related R district development standards. (§ 17.20.120)
Multifamily and PUD references to parking: **§ 17.24.140**, **§ 17.92.** and **§ 17.61** (Downtown Residential Overlay flexibility). (§ 17.24.140)
C‑1 and C‑2 commercial district references to parking: **§ 17.40.140**, **§ 17.42.140**. (§ 17.40.140)
M‑1 industrial district requirement referencing Chapter 17.64: **§ 17.50.120**. (Chapter 17.64)
PA Overlay (parking structures): Chapter **17.56** (uses, heights, screening).
Dinuba zoning & planning overview: Dinuba zoning & planning overview (useful landing page for department contacts and maps).
City design review and site plan references: see Dinuba Design Review.
For state accessibility and building/ADA technical standards (referenced in the code), consult the California Building Standards Code.
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Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Dinuba require for an apartment building?

Dinuba’s parking schedule in § 17.64.020 G sets the counts: studio 1.5 spaces, one‑bedroom 2.0, two+ bedroom 2.0, plus guest 1 per 5 units; multifamily must have at least 1/2 of required spaces covered.

What are the minimum stall dimensions Dinuba enforces?

Standard stalls must be at least 20 ft long by 9 ft wide; up to 30% of stalls may be compact at 17 ft × 8 ft. See § 17.64.030 C.

Does Dinuba require bicycle parking?

Yes. For commercial and office areas the city requires secure bicycle locking facilities at a ratio of one bicycle facility per 20 required vehicle parking spaces (or increment thereof) per § 17.64.030 L.

When is an off‑street loading berth required?

A required off‑street loading space is required for buildings used for manufacturing, storage, retail, wholesale, markets, hotels, hospitals, dry cleaning, and similar uses: one loading space for ≤40,000 sq ft, plus one additional space per 20,000 sq ft (or fraction). Minimum loading space area is 400 sq ft and 10 ft wide. See §§ 17.64.040–.050.

Can parking requirements be reduced or met off‑site?

Yes. The code allows joint/shared parking (requires a parking study and written agreement and generally must be within 300 ft), in‑lieu payments in the downtown overlay (per council resolution), and reductions via a use permit if the standard is excessive — see § 17.64.030 J, § 17.61.060, and § 17.64.100. Verify any fee amounts and the required approvals with the city.

Are accessible (handicapped) spaces covered by the zoning code?

The zoning code requires accessible spaces to "meet state standards" — see § 17.64.030 C — which directs applicants to state accessibility rules; confirm stall counts/markings with the California Building Standards Code and the city.

What landscaping is required in parking lots?

Parking lots must include a landscape plan. Lots up to 20 parking spaces require at least 6% landscaping; lots with more than 20 spaces require 10% landscaping; and no more than 10 consecutive stalls without a 20 sq ft tree well. See § 17.64.070.

If I expand an existing building, do I need to provide more parking?

Yes — if the change in use or increase in floor area creates a need for an increase in required parking of 10% or more, the additional parking must be provided; small increases creating 1 or 2 new spaces may be exempt. Also, existing lawful uses lacking required parking are not automatically nonconforming, but expansions use current standards. See § 17.64.020 F–I and § 17.64.090.

Do downtown mixed‑use projects get parking flexibility?

Yes. The Downtown Residential Overlay (§ 17.61.060) allows the planning commission to permit less than the combined commercial/residential parking, allow parking off‑site within 300 ft, allow parking district credits, shared parking, or accept in‑lieu fees — but these are discretionary and usually require a parking study and agreements.

Where are parking structures allowed and what special rules apply?

The PA overlay (Chapter 17.56) specifically allows parking lots and structures, including multistory structures, with overlay rules on lot size, height, screening and yards; parking‑structure uses must still meet applicable standards and screening in § 17.56 and Chapter 17.64. ---

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