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Farmersville — Parking

Q: Do I need to provide on‑site parking for a new single‑family home in Farmersville?

Yes. New single‑family detached units require two covered paved parking spaces per dwelling unit per § 17.80.020(A) ; ADU rules are handled separately under § 17.24.060(H) if you add an accessory unit.

Q: What are the parking requirements for apartment buildings?

Multi‑family apartments require 1.5 covered paved spaces per apartment plus one guest space per three units ; duplexes require two covered paved spaces per duplex unit , per § 17.80.020(B) . Plan parking on the same parcel unless an exception is approved.

Q: Can I reduce parking in downtown Farmersville (C‑C)?

Yes — the downtown C‑C district encourages locating parking to the rear/side of buildings and allows an on‑site parking reduction of up to 25% , favoring shared parking agreements; you must document and get approval per § 17.42.060(A) .

Q: How are bicycle parking and bike‑space credits handled?

Bicycle parking amounts and locations are determined by the Planning Director ; the code allows omitting one car space for each eight bike spaces up to a 5% reduction in required car parking for commercial and industrial lots ( § 17.80.040(B) ). Verify exact bike counts with staff.

Q: What are the minimum dimensions for parking stalls and aisles?

The ordinance provides an angle/aisle/stall dimension matrix (stall widths typically 9 ft , and a 19‑ft stall depth baseline) in § 17.80.070 ; use that table to size stalls and drive aisles.

Q: Are loading spaces required for commercial or industrial buildings?

Yes. For buildings used for commercial (except offices), industrial or any building receiving/shipping goods, one loading space is required for buildings of 7,000 sq ft or more , with additional spaces per each 20,000 sq ft or fraction thereof; dimensions are set in § 17.80.030 .

Q: Can I use gravel or turf blocks for a parking area?

The code allows alternate parking area surfaces (gravel, turf blocks) if they eliminate dust and are approved by the Planning Director and/or City Engineer ( § 17.80.060(D) ). Include surfacing in your submittal.

Q: What if my project increases parking demand by a small amount during an addition or conversion?

If an enlargement/alteration increases required parking by 10% or less , the ordinance provides a one‑time exemption — but only once — for additions/alterations; otherwise you must provide parking to match the new use per § 17.80.040(A) .

Q: Do parking areas next to residences need screening?

Yes. Any portion of an off‑street parking area that abuts a residential zone must be screened with a 6‑ft solid wood or masonry fence/wall , except in the front setback where maximum height is 3 ft ( § 17.80.060(G) ).

Q: Are accessible parking stalls governed by local code?

The Farmersville zoning code defers handicapped access and parking to the state building/administrative standards (Title 24); accessible parking must conform to those standards and will be enforced at building permit review ( § 17.80.040(F) ). Check the California Building Standards Code for exact accessible stall counts and dimensions.

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

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

Farmersville’s off-street parking, loading and bicycle-parking rules are in Chapter 17.80 (Off‑Street Parking) of the Farmersville Zoning Ordinance (Title 17) and are implemented together with the city’s development standards and landscaping and screening rules. Required amounts are use-based (residential, commercial, industrial, institutional), location and design requirements govern siting and surfacing, and special reductions or exceptions exist for the downtown C-C (central commercial) area and for certain housing projects; the Planning Director and Zoning Administrator have discretionary authority for some adjustments. See the controlling use table and parking chapter for the exact triggers and numeric standards.

What the code says (key chapters & rules)

Off‑street parking requirements and the per‑use rates are codified at § 17.80.020 (Off‑street parking requirements).
Location, submittal and surfacing standards for parking lots are at § 17.80.050 and § 17.80.060.
Truck loading and loading‑space dimensions are at § 17.80.030.
Bicycle parking and compact‑space rules are in the special provisions of § 17.80.040 (B and C).
Parking stall and aisle dimensions are in § 17.80.070 (parking area dimensions).
Design compliance: all new parking facilities must comply with the Farmersville Design Guidelines; the Planning Director enforces siting and design requirements. § 17.80.065 and other district performance standards require rear/side lot placement in downtown.

(See Source References below for exact citations.)

District-by-district summary — how parking rules apply in Farmersville

Notes: the zoning ordinance identifies district chapters (for example R-1, R-M, C-C, C-G, and I) and cross-references the parking chapter; where a district imposes an exception or additional standard it is cited below. Always verify district boundaries on the official zoning map.

R-1 — Single Family Residential

Purpose: low‑density housing; typical uses: single‑family homes, accessory structures. § 17.24.010.
Parking requirement: two covered paved spaces per new dwelling unit per § 17.80.020(A). Guest/other adjustments follow the general parking chapter.
ADU rule: accessory dwelling units require one parking space per ADU unless within 0.5 mile of public transit; spaces may be in setbacks or tandem on a driveway per § 17.24.060(H). For ADU ministerial approval and related standards see the ADU chapter.
Where it applies: all parcels zoned R-1; driveway/tandem parking rules and covered‑space expectation enforced at plan check. Verify any lot‑specific constraints (e.g., historic overlays).

R-M — Multiple Family Residential

Purpose: medium‑density housing. § 17.32.010.
Parking requirement: 1.5 covered paved spaces per apartment unit, plus one guest space per three units; duplexes require two covered spaces per unit (see § 17.80.020(B)).
Where it applies: projects in R-M must show on‑site parking on the same parcel (exceptions only as allowed in the commercial table); site plan approval and condominium rules also defer to Chapter 17.80 for dimensions.

C-C — Central Commercial (Downtown)

Purpose/typical: downtown retail, services; the district emphasizes pedestrian orientation. § 17.42.
Special parking rules: the downtown district encourages locating parking to the rear or side of buildings; on‑site parking for C‑C may be reduced by 25% and shared parking is encouraged to reduce land devoted to parking (§ 17.42.050‑060).
Design: at least half of building walls facing sidewalk must have display windows; parking setbacks and screening required per downtown performance standards.

C-G — General Commercial

Purpose: community‑serving commercial and service uses. § 17.44.010–.040.
Setbacks affecting parking: buildings may be within 4 ft (or 0 ft with conditions) of the front property line, but no parking lot shall be located closer than 10 ft to a front property line (or street side of corner lots). For shallow lots (<100 ft depth) parking setback can be reduced but not less than 5 ft. These rules affect where stalls and drive aisles can be placed.
Uses in C‑G follow the per‑use rates in § 17.80.020 (restaurants, retail, offices, etc.).

I / Industrial and Service Zones

Typical rule of thumb in the code: 1.5 paved parking spaces per 2,000 sq ft of gross floor area OR 1.5 per two employees on duty (whichever yields more) for manufacturing/storage/warehouse uses — see the specific industrial entries in § 17.80.020. Truck loading spaces are required by § 17.80.030 depending on building size.
Industrial lots are exempt from some interior landscaping requirements (see § 17.76.020 / § 17.76.040), but parking area screening to residential zones is still required.

Quick decision table — common parking requirements (most decision‑relevant)

Situation / Use	Parking required (short)	Key location/design rule	Code reference
Single‑family dwelling (new)	2 covered paved spaces / unit	On‑site; driveway and tandem allowed per ADU exception	§ 17.80.020(A)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)	1 space per ADU (waived if within 1/2 mile transit)	May be in setback/tandem; ministerial approval rules apply	§ 17.24.060(H)
Multi‑family apartments	1.5 per unit + 1 guest per 3 units	Covered preferred; show on site plan	§ 17.80.020(B)
Retail / Office / Restaurants	Typical: 1 per 300 sf (office/retail) or 1 per 4 seats (restaurants)	Parking dimensions and aisle widths per standards; frontage screening	§ 17.80.020(L,S,Q)
Industrial / Warehouse	1.5 per 2,000 sf OR 1.5 per 2 employees (greater)	Loading berth rules and minimum berth size apply	§ 17.80.020 (industrial); § 17.80.030
Truck loading	1 loading space if ≥7,000 sq ft; +1 per additional 20,000 sf	Loading stall min 10' x 25' x 14' height	§ 17.80.030
Bicycle parking	Amount and location determined by Planning Director; 1 car space may be omitted per 8 bike spaces (up to 5% reduction) for commercial/industrial lots	Planning Director sets secure bike rack locations	§ 17.80.040(B)
Dimensions	Stall widths generally 9 ft; stall/aisle table in code	See § 17.80.070 for angle, aisle, stall depth matrix	§ 17.80.070

Development, design & landscaping requirements that affect parking siting

Off‑street parking plans must show stalls, driveways and on‑site drainage and must follow Public Works standards; alternate surfaces may be approved (gravel/turf blocks) by the Planning Director/City Engineer. §§ 17.80.060(A)–(D).
Parking areas abutting residential zones must be screened by a 6‑ft solid wood or masonry fence/wall (front setback fence limited to 3 ft). § 17.80.060(G) and landscaping/parking screening requirements in Chapter 17.76 apply.
Shade tree and interior landscaping minimums: pavement interior must devote at least 6% to landscaping and provide mature shade for ~40% of stalls (detailed in § 17.76.020).
All new parking facilities must comply with the Farmersville Design Guidelines and may be subject to design review. § 17.80.065.

Information Gaps (what the ordinance excerpts do not clearly state)

Exact bicycle‑parking numerical minimums by use are not given — the code delegates amounts and locations to the Planning Director (so the code does not provide a simple per‑use table). Not found in retrieved materials; verify with the Planning Department.
Shared‑parking agreement procedures and required documentation are encouraged in C‑C but the formal process/approval standards are not fully reproduced in the excerpts. Verify shared‑parking template/requirements with the Planning Department.
Any local electric‑vehicle (EV) parking/charging stall requirements (EV‑ready/installed) are not present in the retrieved materials. Not found in retrieved materials — verify with the jurisdiction.
On‑street public parking credits or in‑lieu parking fees (if any) are not contained in the retrieved excerpts. Not found in retrieved materials — verify with the jurisdiction.

Checklist — what an applicant must provide for parking review

Site plan showing all required parking stalls, dimensions, aisles, driveways, and on‑site drainage and surfacing (per § 17.80.060(B)).
Calculations demonstrating required number of stalls by use (cite § 17.80.020 and applicable use rows).
Loading berth calculations and detailed dimensions if building ≥7,000 sq ft (§ 17.80.030).
Landscape plan demonstrating perimeter screening, interior landscaping (≥6%) and required shade trees (Chapter 17.76).
Bicycle parking plan (locations/type) for Planning Director review (§ 17.80.040(B)).
If proposing compact car stalls or alternate surfaces, documentation for Planning Director/City Engineer approval (§ 17.80.040(C) and § 17.80.060(D)).
For downtown C‑C projects requesting a reduced count (up to 25%), provide a shared‑parking plan or analysis per § 17.42.060(A).

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue	Why it matters	What to verify
Bicycle‑parking quantities delegated to staff	The code does not give hard per‑use bike counts; relying on a planner’s interpretation can produce changes at plan check	Confirm required bike counts and acceptable racks with the Planning Director before final design (§ 17.80.040(B)).
Downtown (C‑C) parking reductions	A 25% reduction is allowed, but shared‑parking documentation or a Planning approval is typically required; insufficient documentation can delay approvals	Verify acceptable shared‑parking methodology and required instruments (easements/agreements) with Planning (§ 17.42.060(A)).
ADU parking exceptions and transit spacing	ADU parking may be waived if within 1/2 mile of transit — measurement and acceptable transit stops must be confirmed	Confirm the transit center/station used for the exception and measurement method with staff (§ 17.24.060(H)).
Landscaping percentages vs. functional circulation	Interior landscaping minima (6%) and required shade goals can reduce available stalls if not planned up front	Coordinate landscape, stall count and circulation in the first site plan submittal; cite Chapter 17.76.
ADA / accessibility references Title 24	The zoning code defers to California accessibility rules for handicapped stalls; building permit plan check may add requirements	Confirm accessible stall counts and dimensions with building plan check and the California Building Standards Code (referenced in § 17.80.040(F)).

Plain‑English summary

Farmersville requires on‑site, use‑based parking amounts (Chapter 17.80) with specific rules for location, surfacing, landscaping, bike parking and loading areas; downtown businesses can reduce on‑site spaces and ADUs have relaxed rules in many cases. The Planning Director and Zoning Administrator have clear authority to approve compact stalls, bike reductions and alternate surfaces, so early coordination at pre‑application is essential.

Source References

Farmersville Zoning Title (Title 17), Chapter 17.80 (Off‑Street Parking): § 17.80.010–.070 (purpose, off‑street parking requirements, location, development, truck loading, dimensions).
Chapter 17.24 (R‑1 Single Family) — ADU parking: § 17.24.060(H).
Chapter 17.42 (Central Commercial) — downtown parking placement and 25% reduction encouragement: § 17.42.050–.060.
Chapter 17.44 (C‑G General Commercial) — front/setback rules affecting minimum parking setbacks: § 17.44.040(A).
Landscape and screening requirements affecting parking: Chapter 17.76 (landscaping), interior landscaping minimums and screening rules.
Truck loading standards: § 17.80.030 (dimensions and when required).
Title and general application of the zoning ordinance (Title 17 adoption and content): § 17.04.010–.050.

Sources

Retrieved passages

Farmersville Zoning Code (§ 1) High relevance
Farmersville Zoning Code (§ 1) High relevance
Farmersville Zoning Code (Chapter 2-71) High relevance
Farmersville Zoning Code (title shall) High relevance
California Fire Code Medium relevance
Farmersville Zoning Code (§ 1) Medium relevance
Farmersville Zoning Code (§ 1) Medium relevance
Farmersville Zoning Code (§ 1) Medium relevance

Cited sections

Official Farmersville code library

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to provide on‑site parking for a new single‑family home in Farmersville?

Yes. New single‑family detached units require two covered paved parking spaces per dwelling unit per § 17.80.020(A); ADU rules are handled separately under § 17.24.060(H) if you add an accessory unit.

What are the parking requirements for apartment buildings?

Multi‑family apartments require 1.5 covered paved spaces per apartment plus one guest space per three units; duplexes require two covered paved spaces per duplex unit, per § 17.80.020(B). Plan parking on the same parcel unless an exception is approved.

Can I reduce parking in downtown Farmersville (C‑C)?

Yes — the downtown C‑C district encourages locating parking to the rear/side of buildings and allows an on‑site parking reduction of up to 25%, favoring shared parking agreements; you must document and get approval per § 17.42.060(A).

How are bicycle parking and bike‑space credits handled?

Bicycle parking amounts and locations are determined by the Planning Director; the code allows omitting one car space for each eight bike spaces up to a 5% reduction in required car parking for commercial and industrial lots (§ 17.80.040(B)). Verify exact bike counts with staff.

What are the minimum dimensions for parking stalls and aisles?

The ordinance provides an angle/aisle/stall dimension matrix (stall widths typically 9 ft, and a 19‑ft stall depth baseline) in § 17.80.070; use that table to size stalls and drive aisles.

Are loading spaces required for commercial or industrial buildings?

Yes. For buildings used for commercial (except offices), industrial or any building receiving/shipping goods, one loading space is required for buildings of 7,000 sq ft or more, with additional spaces per each 20,000 sq ft or fraction thereof; dimensions are set in § 17.80.030.

Can I use gravel or turf blocks for a parking area?

The code allows alternate parking area surfaces (gravel, turf blocks) if they eliminate dust and are approved by the Planning Director and/or City Engineer (§ 17.80.060(D)). Include surfacing in your submittal.

What if my project increases parking demand by a small amount during an addition or conversion?

If an enlargement/alteration increases required parking by 10% or less, the ordinance provides a one‑time exemption — but only once — for additions/alterations; otherwise you must provide parking to match the new use per § 17.80.040(A).

Do parking areas next to residences need screening?

Yes. Any portion of an off‑street parking area that abuts a residential zone must be screened with a 6‑ft solid wood or masonry fence/wall, except in the front setback where maximum height is 3 ft (§ 17.80.060(G)).

Are accessible parking stalls governed by local code?

The Farmersville zoning code defers handicapped access and parking to the state building/administrative standards (Title 24); accessible parking must conform to those standards and will be enforced at building permit review (§ 17.80.040(F)). Check the California Building Standards Code for exact accessible stall counts and dimensions.

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