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Lindsay — Parking

Q: What is the minimum number of parking spaces required for a single‑family house in Lindsay?

A single‑family dwelling must provide 2 parking spaces per unit, with at least one enclosed (garage/carport). This minimum comes from the Chapter 18.13 parking schedule and the residential standards. § 18.13 .

Q: How many parking spaces does a two‑bedroom apartment need in Lindsay?

Under the City parking schedule, a two‑bedroom residential unit requires 2.0 parking spaces per unit (see the bedroom‑based schedule in Chapter 18.13). § 18.13 .

Q: How must parking be shown when I submit a site plan?

Your site plan must show the location, number of spaces, dimensions of parking and loading areas, and internal circulation pattern as required by § 18.18.020 . If your project goes to site plan review, the city will evaluate surfacing, drainage, lighting and landscaping too. § 18.18.020; § 18.18.040 .

Q: Are compact stalls allowed in Lindsay?

Yes — the parking standards permit up to 40% of spaces as compact stalls with reduced dimensions (minimum 17 ft × 8 ft ), but the standard stall remains 20 ft × 9 ft . See § 18.13.030 .

Q: Does Lindsay's zoning require bicycle parking?

Bicycle parking minimums are not specified in the retrieved portions of Lindsay's zoning. Projects should check with the planning department and consult state/building standards; the municipal zoning chapter does not include explicit bike parking ratios in the retrieved materials. Not found in retrieved materials.

Q: Can I share parking with a neighboring business?

Yes — the director of community development can authorize joint use under the joint‑use provisions; joint use has distance, hour‑conflict and covenant requirements, and in some cases a 15% reduction is allowed for large common facilities. See the joint‑use and common facility rules in § 18.13 .

Q: What are the design limits for multi‑family parking layout in the RM district?

Multi‑family projects must follow Chapter 18.13 minimums and RM adds district standards: total parking cannot exceed 110% of the minimum, at least 50% of required spaces must be enclosed garages with interior access, and uncovered rows are limited in length (planter every 6 open spaces). See RM district development standards.

Q: If I want fewer spaces than required, how do I proceed?

Apply for a variance or seek a joint‑use agreement; variances affecting parking require the city to make special findings including evidence that traffic volumes don't justify strict enforcement and that on‑street spillover won't impair traffic. See § 18.21.060 .

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

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

This page summarizes what the City of Lindsay's zoning code requires for off‑street parking, off‑street loading, parking design/landscaping, and how the requirements are applied across Lindsay's zoning districts. Use this as a plain‑English, Lindsay‑specific checklist and quick reference: all rules below are drawn from Title 18 (Zoning), primarily Chapter 18.13 (Off‑Street Parking and Off‑Street Loading) and related district rules. Key submission rules for parking are in § 18.18.020 (site‑plan submittal requirements) and variance authority for parking is in § 18.21.020 / § 18.21.060.

Note: when the page mentions broader topics you may need while preparing a parking plan, consult the linked local guides: the city's zoning overview, development standards, design review, overlay districts, landscaping and screening, ADUs, and the statewide California Building Standards Code.

What the Lindsay code requires (plain‑English synthesis)

The off‑street parking and loading rules live in Chapter 18.13 of the Zoning Title; the city requires off‑street parking and loading to be provided on the same site (or an adjoining site in limited downtown cases) for each use unless an explicit exception applies. See § 18.13.060 for location rules and § 18.13.100 for limited exceptions.
Minimum geometry and construction standards (stall size, paving, drainage, lighting, compact car allowance, handicapped space standard references) are set at the chapter level under § 18.13.030. Typical dimension requirements are 20 ft length × 9 ft width per stall, with up to 40% compact stalls allowed (min 17 ft × 8 ft) and state accessible stalls required to meet state law. Surfacing, drainage, and lighting are mandatory.
Lindsay provides a specific parking‑space schedule by use (residential, commercial, institutional, assembly, hotels, etc.) in the off‑street parking chapter; residential and common commercial examples are summarized in the decision table below. See the Off‑Street Parking chapter for the full schedule and special rules for mixed uses, joint use, and in‑lieu payment options.
When a use requires site plan review (most non‑single‑family proposals), the applicant must show parking location, number of spaces, dimensions and internal circulation on the site plan submittal. See § 18.18.020.
The code limits changes that reduce previously‑required parking capacity and preserves existing parking for lawful pre‑existing uses; provisions on reductions and existing uses are in § 18.13.080 and § 18.13.090.
Where downtown central business activity occurs, the city allows alternative compliance: payment in‑lieu, construction of municipal parking, or deposit for delayed provision; rules and percentages are in the in‑lieu subsection. See § 18.13 (in‑lieu payments and joint‑use rules).
Bicycle parking standards are not stated in the retrieved municipal zoning materials (see "Information Gaps" below). Not found in retrieved materials.

District‑by‑district breakdown (how parking is applied across Lindsay's zones)

Each district below names the official district (bold) and then summarizes how parking requirements apply there; when the code delegates district parking detail to the off‑street chapter it is cited.

UR (Urban Reserve)

Purpose & where it applies: reserve lands for future urban expansion; limited residential uses allowed consistent with later zoning. See § 18.05.010.
How parking is handled: district text directs that applicable parking and loading must be provided "as prescribed" in the off‑street parking chapter — that is, default to Chapter 18.13 for counts and § 18.13.030 for geometry/ surfacing.

RA (Residential Acreage)

Purpose & uses: larger lot/residential acreage development; the district cross‑references the code's general parking rules. Parking follows Chapter 18.13 unless the district lists a special standard. See § 18.06.060.

R / R‑1‑5 / R‑1‑7 / R‑1‑7X (One‑Family Residential districts)

Purpose & uses: single‑family focus with limited small group or accessory uses; permitted uses listed at § 18.07.020.
Key parking rules specific to residential districts: the code sets special residential parking standards (where vehicles may be parked, RV/commercial/inoperable vehicle rules, requirement for at least 2 spaces for a one‑family dwelling with at least 1 enclosed — garage/carport). See the "Special Parking Standards in Residential Districts" and the residential parking schedule at Chapter 18.13. § 18.13 and the residential parking definitions and restrictions apply.

RM (Multi‑Family Residential)

Purpose & uses: multi‑family housing at medium/high densities; allowed uses listed at § 18.08.020.
District‑level parking controls: RM requires that off‑street parking and loading "shall comply with Article 13" and adds development standards unique to multi‑family projects: total parking may not exceed 110% of the Chapter 18.13 minimum; at least 50% of required spaces must be enclosed garages; carports/partial enclosures are not permitted; uncovered spaces must be dispersed and not exceed six contiguous spaces before a planter. These specifics are in the RM standards.

PO (Professional Office)

Purpose & uses: small‑scale offices and service uses near neighborhoods. Parking and loading are required per Chapter 18.13 and site‑plan submission is required for most PO uses — see chapter cross‑references.

C (Commercial: CN, CC, CS, CH)

Purpose & uses: range of retail, service, office, and highway commercial types; permitted uses are listed in § 18.10.
Parking treatment: the off‑street schedule in Chapter 18.13 gives per‑use ratios (e.g., shopping centers, retail, banks, offices, restaurants — see table below). Central Business District rules (a CC subarea) allow special downtown flexibility and in‑lieu payments; central‑business exceptions are explicitly in the parking chapter.

I (Industrial: IL, IH)

Purpose & uses: industrial activity where truck loading and employee parking are anticipated. The district explicitly recognizes the need for truck loading areas and points applicants to Chapter 18.13 and to provide adequate truck loading. See § 18.11.010.

Quick decision table — most decision‑relevant parking numbers (summary)

Use / Item	Minimum requirement (Lindsay zoning)	Code Reference
One‑family dwelling	2 spaces per unit, with at least 1 space in a garage/carport	§ 18.13; parking schedule
Multi‑family (per unit)	See bedroom schedule: Studio/1BR = 1.5; 2BR = 2.0; 3+BR = 2.0 spaces per unit	§ 18.13 (parking schedule)
Retail (typical food/retail)	Retail food: 1 space / 150 sq ft (minimarket exception); Non‑food retail: 1 / 200 sq ft	Parking schedule in § 18.13
Office	1 space / 400 sq ft (non‑medical)	§ 18.13 (parking schedule)
Banks	1 space / 300 sq ft	§ 18.13 (parking schedule)
Central Business District (downtown)	Alternative compliance allowed: in‑lieu payment or off‑site parking within 400 ft by pedestrian access; city sets per‑space values	In‑lieu provisions, § 18.13 (in‑lieu subsection)
Minimum stall geometry	20 ft × 9 ft standard; compact up to 17 ft × 8 ft (limit 40%)	§ 18.13.030
Parking surfacing, drainage, lighting	Paved, drained, graded to city standards; lighting screened to avoid glare	§ 18.13.030 and site‑plan conditions § 18.18.040
Special residential vehicle rules	RVs/inoperable/commercial vehicles: parked only in enclosed yard/garage/carport (time and coverage limits apply)	Residential parking standards (special rules) § 18.07 / residential parking text

(For full per‑use schedule and special assembly/educational/assembly rules see the off‑street parking chapter.)

Checklist (what an applicant must satisfy for parking)

Confirm zoning district for the parcel and applicable district‑level parking rules (see R, RM, C, I sections above).
Calculate required spaces using the Chapter 18.13 parking schedule; account for mixed uses by summing requirements for each use.
Prepare site plan that shows location, number, dimensions, aisles, access points, and loading berths as required by § 18.18.020.
Design stalls to meet dimensional standards (20′ × 9′ typical; compact rules, accessible stalls per state standard) and site surfacing/drainage/lighting requirements under § 18.13.030.
If proposing shared or common parking, document joint‑use conditions or request council approval for common facility or a 15% reduction (for >3,000 sq ft common facility) — follow joint‑use rules.
If in the Central Commercial District and seeking in‑lieu payment or off‑site parking, prepare the required agreement/payment per the in‑lieu subsections.
If requesting a variance or administrative adjustment to required parking, include the findings and evidence required by § 18.21.060 (additional findings for parking/loading variances).
Include landscaping/ screening details for parking lots where required (e.g., C, RM, PO, I districts have planting requirements and 5% interior landscaping minimum in some districts); show planter islands per district standards.

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue	Why it matters	What to verify
Bicycle parking / short‑term bike stalls	The municipal zoning materials located do not contain explicit bicycle parking minimums — projects may still be subject to state or building‑code bicycle requirements.	Verify local bike parking rules with planning; confirm applicable state/Title‑24 bicycle parking requirements. Not found in retrieved materials.
Exact section for the parking schedule lines	The parking schedule appears in Chapter 18.13 text (parking space schedule) but the portable snippets span several subheadings.	Use Chapter 18.13 as controlling text and confirm the precise subsection on the city's official ordinance web page or with the Community Development Department.
Downtown (CC) in‑lieu calculations	City annually fixes the per‑space "value" for in‑lieu payments — amounts and deadlines change.	Confirm current per‑space value and payment terms with the City Clerk or community development staff; see § 18.13 in‑lieu provisions.
Accessible (ADA) stall geometry vs municipal stall geometry	Lindsay provides standard stall sizes but accessible stall technical details refer to state standards and Title‑24/Building Code.	For stall layout and signage, verify accessible stall dimensions with the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) and with the building official.
Where joint parking is proposed across ownership	The code requires recorded covenants to guarantee maintenance and use.	If parking is off‑site or shared, be prepared to record a covenant approved by the city; see joint‑use and covenant language requirements.

Plain‑English Summary

Lindsay requires off‑street parking and loading per the city's Chapter 18.13 rules: follow the per‑use parking schedule, design stalls to the chapter's dimensions, show everything on the site plan, and note special multi‑family and downtown options (e.g., 110% cap for RM projects, in‑lieu payments downtown). If you want to reduce or share spaces, use the joint‑use/in‑lieu rules or apply for a variance; confirm bicycle parking and accessible stall details with staff because the zoning text defers to state standards for accessibility.

Source References

Chapter 18.13 — Off‑Street Parking and Off‑Street Loading Facilities (parking standards, parking schedule, compact stalls, in‑lieu payments, joint use, reduction/exceptions): § 18.13 (see especially § 18.13.030 standards and parking schedule excerpts).
§ 18.13.060 — Location of off‑street parking and loading facilities (same‑site rule; central business district exception).
§ 18.13.070 — Screening, fencing and landscaping for parking areas in certain districts.
§ 18.13.080 — Existing uses and nonconforming parking; § 18.13.090 — Reduction of parking capacity restrictions; § 18.13.100 — Exceptions and parking districts.
§ 18.18.020 — Site plan submittal requirements (must show off‑street parking/loading location, number and dimensions).
Residential and RM district parking rules (special residential parking standards; RM multi‑family development standards including 110% cap and 50% enclosed garage requirement): district text § 18.08 (RM) and residential parking language.
§ 18.21.020 / § 18.21.060 — Variance authority and additional findings required when variances affect off‑street parking/loading.
California Title‑24 / Building Code references for accessible parking dimensions (state standard referenced by the municipal code): California Building Standards Code (Title 24).

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Cited sections

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum number of parking spaces required for a single‑family house in Lindsay?

A single‑family dwelling must provide 2 parking spaces per unit, with at least one enclosed (garage/carport). This minimum comes from the Chapter 18.13 parking schedule and the residential standards. § 18.13.

How many parking spaces does a two‑bedroom apartment need in Lindsay?

Under the City parking schedule, a two‑bedroom residential unit requires 2.0 parking spaces per unit (see the bedroom‑based schedule in Chapter 18.13). § 18.13.

Can a commercial project downtown provide parking off‑site or pay instead of building spaces?

Yes. Uses within the central business district may satisfy parking by paying an in‑lieu fee, constructing off‑site municipal parking, or depositing money under the in‑lieu provisions in the off‑street parking chapter; the city fixes the per‑space value annually. Check the in‑lieu subparagraphs in § 18.13 and confirm current per‑space values with the city.

How must parking be shown when I submit a site plan?

Your site plan must show the location, number of spaces, dimensions of parking and loading areas, and internal circulation pattern as required by § 18.18.020. If your project goes to site plan review, the city will evaluate surfacing, drainage, lighting and landscaping too. § 18.18.020; § 18.18.040.

Are compact stalls allowed in Lindsay?

Yes — the parking standards permit up to 40% of spaces as compact stalls with reduced dimensions (minimum 17 ft × 8 ft), but the standard stall remains 20 ft × 9 ft. See § 18.13.030.

Does Lindsay's zoning require bicycle parking?

Bicycle parking minimums are not specified in the retrieved portions of Lindsay's zoning. Projects should check with the planning department and consult state/building standards; the municipal zoning chapter does not include explicit bike parking ratios in the retrieved materials. Not found in retrieved materials.

Can I share parking with a neighboring business?

Yes — the director of community development can authorize joint use under the joint‑use provisions; joint use has distance, hour‑conflict and covenant requirements, and in some cases a 15% reduction is allowed for large common facilities. See the joint‑use and common facility rules in § 18.13.

If I add a new use to an existing building, do I always need to provide more parking?

Off‑street parking is required at initial occupancy and for changes of use or enlargements that trigger more parking; remodeling alone does not automatically trigger new parking unless the change in use/size creates additional required spaces. See the timing rules in § 18.13.

What are the design limits for multi‑family parking layout in the RM district?

Multi‑family projects must follow Chapter 18.13 minimums and RM adds district standards: total parking cannot exceed 110% of the minimum, at least 50% of required spaces must be enclosed garages with interior access, and uncovered rows are limited in length (planter every 6 open spaces). See RM district development standards.

If I want fewer spaces than required, how do I proceed?

Apply for a variance or seek a joint‑use agreement; variances affecting parking require the city to make special findings including evidence that traffic volumes don't justify strict enforcement and that on‑street spillover won't impair traffic. See § 18.21.060.

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