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Huntington Park — Parking

Q: What are the Huntington Park off‑street parking design dimensions I must use?

Use the Article 8 dimensions: standard stall 18.5 ft × 8.5 ft , compact 16 ft × 8 ft (compact ≤ 30% of stalls when allowed), and minimum aisle widths of 10–24 ft depending on angle; two‑way aisles 24 ft minimum. See § 9-3.809(2) for full layout rules.

Q: Are tandem spaces allowed to meet Huntington Park’s multi‑family parking requirements?

Yes. Tandem parking may account for up to 25% of required spaces for multi‑family projects (up to 50% for projects using certain density bonuses). Both tandem stalls must be assigned to the same unit; combined tandem dimension minimum is 9.5 ft × 37 ft . See the tandem rules located immediately before § 9-3.811 in Article 8.

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

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

This page summarizes Huntington Park's local rules for parking, off-street loading, and bicycle parking under the City’s zoning code (Title 9). The City requires an on-site parking plan for new uses and changes of use; design, dimensions, and special exceptions (downtown, planned developments, senior housing, etc.) are handled inside the Off‑Street Parking and Off‑Street Loading rules and related zone standards. See the Huntington Park Zoning and Development Standards pages for related processes, and consult Design Review, Overlay Districts, and the ADU page where those rules interact with parking. Also confirm any construction-level accessible-parking layout with the California Building Standards Code.

Key legal anchors: the City’s Off‑Street Parking Standards (Article 8, Chapter 3; § 9-3.801 — § 9-3.814) and the Off‑Street Loading Standards (Article 7; § 9-3.701 — § 9-3.705) are the controlling texts. For plan-level/district rules, see the Commercial zone descriptions (including C‑P, C‑N, C‑G) and the Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) in Chapter 4.

District-by-district (parking-focused)

Below are Huntington Park districts where the parking rules differ in practice. Each subsection gives the district purpose (short), typical uses, and the parking- or site-related rules the code ties to that district.

R-L, R-M, R-H (Residential zones)

Purpose / typical uses: R-L (low), R-M (medium), R-H (high) multi‑family and single‑family housing are the primary uses; zone list in § 9-1.105.
Parking-specific rules:
- Required residential parking must generally be on the same parcel as the unit; multi‑family required spaces must be within 150 ft of the unit they serve (measured to front/rear door) and may not sit inside the front yard setback adjacent to a street (§ 9-3.809(7)(A–B)).
- Where parking faces a street or is within the front 50% of a parcel, those spaces must be enclosed in garages with doors (multi‑family) (Article 3 development standards for residential).
- Tandem parking is allowed to meet part of multi‑family requirements: up to 25% of units may use tandem stalls (up to 50% where density bonuses apply); tandem pair minimum combined dimensions are 9.5 ft by 37 ft; both stalls must be assigned to the same unit (code text adjacent to § 9-3.811).
- Screening, driveway expansion, and storage-of-recreational-vehicle rules apply to maintain neighborhood character (see Article 3).

Practical note: homeowners and small additions sometimes qualify for limited exceptions (e.g., small additions under 1,500 sq ft) — see applicability rules in Article 8.

C‑P (Office‑Professional)

Purpose / typical uses: professional offices with development standards including off‑street parking and loading (§ 9-4.201).
Parking: commercial parking requirements are set by Article 8; dimension and access rules apply (§ 9-3.809). For mixed projects apply the sum of required spaces for each use.

C‑N (Neighborhood‑Commercial)

Purpose / typical uses: neighborhood retail, mixed‑use, small offices; code explicitly intends compatibility with nearby residential neighborhoods (§ 9-4.201(2)(B)).
Parking: expect strict attention to location (off‑site parking distances and alley/secondary‑street access) and screening to protect residences; drive‑in/drive‑thru and outdoor seating have special parking/stacking rules.

C‑G (General‑Commercial)

Purpose / typical uses: higher‑intensity commercial/retail, with larger FAR allowance (§ 9-4.201(2)(C)).
Parking: larger commercial footprints trigger loading standards (see § 9-3.703 for commercial loading counts) and Article 8 off‑street parking design standards.

DTSP (Downtown Huntington Park Specific Plan)

Purpose / typical uses: pedestrian‑oriented downtown with retail on ground floor, mixed use above; the DTSP modifies parking expectations to encourage public/shared parking and walkable streets (§ 9-4.603 and DTSP-specific standards).
Parking-specific highlights:
- Residential developments in the DTSP must provide private secured parking for residents; all required parking must comply with Article 8 (§ 9-4.503 / DTSP standards). No parking is permitted along certain Pacific Boulevard frontages per DTSP rules.
- In the DTSP area, the code allows in‑lieu parking waivers if the parcel is within 500 ft of a public lot and the owner pays the City fee; the Director issues permits for waivers (§ 9-3.813).

MPD (Manufacturing/Planned Development / Industrial PUD)

Purpose / typical uses: industrial/manufacturing PUDs with special design features and aggregated parking calculations.
Parking: for an industrial PUD the code prescribes cumulative parking calculated at 1 space per 800 sq ft of use (with tenant distance-to-entrance, loading well counts, and other requirements); loading (truck well) rules are part of Article 7 and MPD-specific text.

Key numeric standards (decision‑relevant)

Standard	Value / rule	Code Reference
Standard stall (L × W)	18.5 ft × 8.5 ft	§ 9-3.809(2)(A)
Compact stall (L × W)	16.0 ft × 8.0 ft (max 30% of stalls in lots ≥10 spaces)	§ 9-3.809(2)(A); § 9-3.806
Aisle widths (one‑way)	30°: 10 ft; 45°: 12 ft; 60°: 16 ft; 90°: 24 ft	§ 9-3.809(2)(A)(3)
Aisle widths (two‑way)	24 ft minimum	§ 9-3.809(2)(A)(4)
Minimum driveway width (nonresidential)	12 ft (one‑way); 24 ft (two‑way); max opening 30 ft	§ 9-3.809(4)
Minimum clearance height above access drives	7.5 ft	§ 9-3.809(1)(D)
Handicapped spaces (nonresidential)	Table by total spaces (e.g., 1–40: 1; 41–80: 2; etc.) — counts follow Uniform Building Code/State rules	§ 9-3.? (handicapped table in Article 8)
Motorcycle parking	At least 1 designated motorcycle parking area where development provides ≥30 parking spaces	§ 9-3.807
Bicycle parking (nonresidential)	Provide locking facilities; number/location determined by Review Authority (stationary rack or wall bracket required per space)	§ 9-3.808
Loading (general commercial)	<10k sf: 1 space; 10,001–25,000 sf: 2; >25,000 sf: 3+	§ 9-3.703(1)
Industrial PUD parking rate	1 parking space per 800 sq ft (cumulative for PUD)	MPD / Industrial PUD rules
Parking reduction for TSM	Up to 10% reduction by Minor CUP when approved TSM program demonstrates trip/parking reduction	§ 9-3.812
In‑lieu parking (DTSP)	Off‑street requirement may be waived if within 500 ft of a public parking lot and payment is made	§ 9-3.813

(For precise accessible‑stall dimensions and signage see the state building code; the zoning code defers to the building standards on accessible parking construction.)

Checklist (what an applicant must provide / satisfy)

A complete off‑street parking plan showing stall dimensions, aisle widths, driveways and maneuvering, storm drainage so water does not drain onto sidewalks/adjacent parcels, and lighting/landscaping per Article 8 (Off‑Street Parking Standards). § 9-3.809
Loading plan showing required loading truck wells per gross floor area (commercial/industrial) and on‑site loading location not requiring ingress/egress from public streets unless Director approves. § 9-3.703
Bicycle parking provision (locking fixture or rack) for nonresidential uses; indicate count/location and type of rack. § 9-3.808
Accessible parking count and layout consistent with the City's reference to the building code (verify with Building Division). § 9-3.? (handicapped spaces table)
If requesting a reduced parking count, include a TSM program or joint‑use parking study; Minor CUP required for TSM reductions (max 10%) or CUP for joint‑use reductions. § 9-3.812; § 9-3.811 Tandem parking counting details | Tandem counting rules interact with density bonuses and assignment; mistakes can undercount required stalls | Confirm whether planned tandem stalls qualify for the project’s parking credit; reference tandem rules adjacent to § 9-3.811 and seek Director confirmation. DTSP on‑street restrictions | DTSP blocks parking along certain Pacific Blvd frontages — this affects site layout and loading | Verify whether your parcel is inside DTSP District A or B and confirm frontage-specific restrictions before finalizing layout. § 9-4.603 Use-specific parking rate lookup | The code requires summing each listed use’s requirement; the full use‑to‑ratio table is not always excerpted in the snippets | Check the City’s full parking requirement table in Article 8 (the use‑based parking table); if missing in your materials, verify with Planning. Not fully reproduced in retrieved materials.

Plain‑English Summary

Huntington Park requires on‑site parking and loading that conform to the Off‑Street Parking and Loading Articles: stall and aisle sizes are fixed (e.g., 18.5 ft × 8.5 ft standard stall), nonresidential projects must provide bicycle racks and handicapped stalls by the code’s counts, downtown and special overlays (DTSP, Parking Overlay, MPD) change how and where parking can be provided (including in‑lieu fees or shared parking), and modest reductions (up to 10%) are possible through Transportation System Management programs — always submit a parking plan with your permit and verify ambiguous items with Planning.

Source References

Huntington Park Municipal Code (Title 9) — Article 8, Off‑Street Parking Standards (purpose, applicability, general regs): § 9-3.801 — § 9-3.814.
Huntington Park Municipal Code — Development standards for parking layout, dimensions, driveways, landscaping and lighting: § 9-3.809 (development standards) and related subsections.
Huntington Park Municipal Code — Compact/motorcycle/bicycle parking, handicapped counts and computation rules: § 9-3.806 — § 9-3.808 and handicapped table in Article 8.
Huntington Park Municipal Code — Off‑Street Loading Standards and loading-space minima (general commercial & industrial): § 9-3.701 — § 9-3.703.
Huntington Park Municipal Code — Parking reductions (TSM) and in‑lieu parking (DTSP): § 9-3.812, § 9-3.813.
Huntington Park Municipal Code — Downtown Huntington Park Specific Plan (DTSP) and DTSP-specific parking rules: § 9-4.603 and DTSP standards referencing Article 8.
Huntington Park Municipal Code — MPD (Industrial/Manufacturing Planned Development) parking aggregation: MPD PUD provisions in the MPD article (see MPD PUD clauses for 1 space / 800 sq ft rule).
State building standards for accessible parking layouts and dimensions (referenced by the code): California Building Standards Code.
State ADU parking guidance (summary used to explain ADU parking limits): ADU guidance/handbook.

Sources

Retrieved passages

Huntington Park Zoning Code (Article 7) High relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (§ 9-3.812.) High relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Article 3) High relevance
CPC § 1280 High relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Article 8) Medium relevance
CGBSC § 301.3 (section has) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Article 4) Medium relevance
CBC § 1404.8 (Chapter 6) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Article 8.) High relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Chapter 3) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Chapter 9-3.4) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (§ 9-2.602.) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Chapter 2) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Chapter 3) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (§ 1) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Chapter 2) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (§ 1) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (§ 2) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (§ 66314) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (article and) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (§ 66322) Medium relevance
CBC § 1109A.8.8 (Section 1109A.8.8.) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Article 6.) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (Title 9.) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (§ 1) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (chapter shall) Medium relevance
Huntington Park Zoning Code (title to) Medium relevance

Cited sections

Official Huntington Park code library

Frequently asked questions

What are the Huntington Park off‑street parking design dimensions I must use?

Use the Article 8 dimensions: standard stall 18.5 ft × 8.5 ft, compact 16 ft × 8 ft (compact ≤ 30% of stalls when allowed), and minimum aisle widths of 10–24 ft depending on angle; two‑way aisles 24 ft minimum. See § 9-3.809(2) for full layout rules.

Do I have to provide bicycle parking for commercial projects in Huntington Park?

Yes — all nonresidential uses must provide bicycle locking facilities (rack or wall bracket) at convenient locations; the exact number and placement is determined by the Review Authority under § 9-3.808.

Can my project get a reduction in required parking spaces if it supports alternative transportation?

Possibly. The City allows parking reductions tied to Transportation System Management programs — reductions up to 10% may be approved through a Minor Conditional Use Permit if the TSM program demonstrates trip reductions and long‑term maintenance (see § 9-3.812).

What loading spaces does a commercial building need?

General commercial loading minimums are: 1 loading space for <10,000 sq ft; **2** for 10,001–25,000 sq ft; **3+** for >25,000 sq ft (with additional spaces as required by the Planning Commission). See § 9-3.703(1).

Where can required residential parking be located relative to the unit it serves?

Required residential parking must be located on the same parcel; for multi‑family, parking must be within 150 ft of the unit front or rear door and cannot be placed inside front- or street‑adjacent setbacks in most cases (see § 9-3.809(7)).

Are tandem spaces allowed to meet Huntington Park’s multi‑family parking requirements?

Yes. Tandem parking may account for up to 25% of required spaces for multi‑family projects (up to 50% for projects using certain density bonuses). Both tandem stalls must be assigned to the same unit; combined tandem dimension minimum is 9.5 ft × 37 ft. See the tandem rules located immediately before § 9-3.811 in Article 8.

If my site is in the DTSP, can I pay an in‑lieu fee instead of building required spaces?

Possibly. Under DTSP proximity rules, required parking may be waived (in whole or in part) if the parcel is within 500 ft of a public parking lot and the owner pays the Council‑determined in‑lieu fee; the Director issues the waiver permit after payment (§ 9-3.813). Verify eligibility and fee amount with the City Treasurer/Planning.

Do Historic Resources have different parking obligations?

The code allows targeted parking relief for designated Historic Resources (for example, waiving one covered parking space requirement if an existing one-car garage contributes to significance). Historic rules are in the Historic Preservation article; see the incentives and exceptions for Historic Resources.

Do ADUs in Huntington Park face full local parking requirements?

Huntington Park’s zoning references Article 8 for off‑street parking, but state ADU law limits local parking requirements (generally no more than one space per unit/bedroom and several exemptions). The local code excerpts retrieved do not publish an explicit ADU parking table; check with Planning for the City’s ADU practice and the state ADU guidance. Not found in retrieved materials; see ADU guidance.

Who approves parking reductions, shared parking or joint‑use agreements?

Joint‑use parking reductions or joint use without reduction require approval by the appropriate Review Authority (Conditional Use Permit for reductions) and may require recorded agreements; find the joint‑use and reduction findings in § 9-3.811 and § 9-3.812.

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