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Loma Linda — Parking

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

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

This page explains what the Loma Linda Land Use Development Code (Title 17) requires for off‑street parking, loading, and associated site design across the city’s zones. The rules are collected in Chapter 17.24 (Parking Regulations) and interact with the city’s zone development standards (Tables 2‑2/2‑3) and special chapters (for example, accessory dwelling units in Chapter 17.110). See the city zoning map and development standards for parcel‑specific application. § 17.24.010 · § 17.04.050

Note: this page stays inside zoning/land‑use rules. Building‑code technical requirements (Title 24) and state ADU law are referenced only where the zoning text refers to them; for construction details consult the California Building Standards Code.

How the parking rules are organized (quick map)

  • Basic purpose and when parking is required: § 17.24.010 and § 17.24.020
  • Residential parking counts: § 17.24.060
  • Business/manufacturing parking counts and special use lists: § 17.24.070 – § 17.24.090 and the parking tables in Chapter 17.24
  • Stall and aisle dimensions and layout rules: § 17.24.210 – § 17.24.220
  • Parking lot landscaping and screening: § 17.24.330
  • Off‑site parking, joint use, and recorded agreements: § 17.24.100 – § 17.24.120, § 17.24.200, § 17.24.110
  • Loading spaces: § 17.24.090
  • ADU parking exceptions: Chapter 17.110 (Accessory Dwelling Units) — see the parking subsection in that chapter for the local exceptions and the circumstances when parking is not required; verify exact local text for your parcel (Chapter 17.110 — J. Parking)

(Where the city code references other chapters or state law, I cite the local § that makes the reference.)

District‑by‑district breakdown — how parking is applied on each zone

Below I treat the most common base zones and say how the parking rules in Chapter 17.24 apply in practice. For each district I list purpose (from the code), typical uses, key dimensional/development standards that affect parking layout, and any zone‑specific parking notes.

Important: use the Loma Linda Development Standards as you prepare plans; setback and lot‑coverage geometry drive whether on‑site spaces are feasible. See also Loma Linda Zoning for the official map and allowed uses.

R‑1 — Low Density Residential (single‑family)

  • Purpose / where it applies: intended for single‑family homes and low density residential neighborhoods. § 17.04.050 lists R‑1 as a base zone.
  • Typical permitted uses: single‑family dwellings, home occupations; see Table 2‑1 for permitted uses. § 17.32.030 and Table 2‑2 set development standards.
  • Key development standards that affect parking: front/rear/side setbacks and garage setback rules (Table 2‑2; front garage setback minimums and driveway depth rules). Table 2‑2 / Residential Development Standards (see notes re: garage/front setback)
  • Parking rule: one‑family dwellings must provide two garage parking spaces (minimum) as required by the parking chapter. § 17.24.060
  • Other notes: driveway‑tandem parking is allowed for certain accessory dwelling unit configurations under Chapter 17.110 (see ADU subsection) — ADU parking exceptions are described in that chapter.

R‑2 / R‑3 / R‑4 — Medium / High / Very High Density Residential

  • Purpose: allow multi‑unit residential development at increasing densities; R‑3/R‑4 accommodate apartments and denser housing. § 17.04.050; development standards in Table 2‑2.
  • Typical uses: duplexes, multifamily apartments, planned residential developments. See Table 2‑1 and Table 2‑2 for permitted uses and density notes.
  • Key dimensional standards: setbacks, height limits and open space per unit (Table 2‑2) — these determine whether surface stalls, structured parking, or tandem arrangements are necessary. Table 2‑2 (R‑2 through R‑4 development standards)
  • Parking rules: multi‑family parking is calculated per unit/bedroom—base ratios: studio = 1, one‑bedroom = 1.5, additional bedrooms +0.5 each; guest parking minimum 0.25 spaces per bedroom (Chapter 17.24). § 17.24.060
  • Off‑site / shared solutions: joint use agreements and guest parking dispersion rules apply; off‑site parking must be within 200 feet for multiple‑family uses (§ 17.24.100) and recorded agreements are required when parking is on separate ownership (§ 17.24.110).

C‑1 / C‑2 / CO / BP / CM — Neighborhood & General Commercial, Commercial Office, Business Park, Commercial Manufacturing

  • Purpose / uses: mixed retail, offices, light industrial and service uses; see Chapter 17.40 and Tables for exact permitted uses. § 17.40 and zone lists § 17.04.050.
  • Dimensional standards: commercial development standards vary by base zone and specific plan; setbacks and loading access shape where parking and loading docks sit. See Table 2‑3 / Chapter 17.40.
  • Parking rules: business parking is calculated from gross floor area (entire structure, including storage and basements) and per‑use rules apply when multiple uses occupy a building (§ 17.24.070). Specific use ratios (eating/drinking places: 1 parking space per 250 sq ft; health centers: 1 per 200 sq ft; other uses have enumerated ratios) are in Chapter 17.24 and its schedules. § 17.24.070 and parking tables
  • Loading: where uses involve receipt/distribution by vehicle (warehouses, supermarkets, hospitals, etc.), the code requires loading bays of at least 10 ft x 25 ft with 14 ft clearance and a minimum ratio of one loading space per 25,000 sq ft (not more than four per use). § 17.24.090
  • Layout standards (stall sizes, aisle widths, overhangs) are mandatory and apply to commercial lots. § 17.24.210 – § 17.24.215

PF / I‑HC / Institutional and Public Facilities

  • Purpose: civic, public, healthcare and institutional uses where parking demand can be large and specialized. § 17.04.050 lists PF and I‑HC.
  • Parking: parking counts are applied per use (clinic, hospital, public assembly) using the same Chapter 17.24 ratios and loading rules; special projects may require a precise plan and site‑specific parking/traffic studies per § 17.24.230. § 17.24.070 · § 17.24.230

Overlays and Special Purpose Zones (HM, H, FP, PD, etc.)

  • Overlays do not generally create new parking ratios; they can modify development standards that affect parking layout (setbacks, historic district rules). The ordinance lists overlay districts including the Historic Mission Overlay (HM) and Hillside/Hazards overlays in § 17.04.050.
  • Notable example: ADU parking exemptions can apply when the ADU is inside the Historic Mission Overlay District — see Chapter 17.110 (ADU parking exceptions). Chapter 17.110 (ADU)

Key numeric standards (decision‑relevant table)

Topic Requirement (short) Code reference
One‑family dwelling parking Two garage spaces required § 17.24.060
Multifamily parking by bedroom Studio = 1; 1‑bed = 1.5; each addl bedroom +0.5; guest 0.25/bedroom § 17.24.060
Business/retail (example) Eating/drinking: 1 / 250 sf; Health center: 1 / 200 sf; (see full table for use‑by‑use) § 17.24.070 and parking tables
Truck/Loading bay size Minimum 10 ft x 25 ft, 14 ft height; 1 per 25,000 sf (max 4 per use) § 17.24.090
Parking stall dimensions Stall 9 ft width x 18.5 ft length (minimum) § 17.24.210
Aisle widths Parallel: 12 ft aisles; 0–45° angle: 16 ft one‑way; 61–90°: 25 ft § 17.24.210
Parking lot landscaping 1 tree / 5 spaces; 10% landscaping (<85 spaces); 8% (≥85 spaces) § 17.24.330
Off‑site parking distance Multifamily off‑site ≤ 200 ft; other uses ≤ 300 ft; one‑three family on‑site only § 17.24.100
Passenger auto parking in residential zones Parking lots in R‑1, R‑3 allowed only with CUP and must meet Sections 17.24.130–200 § 17.24.120
ADU parking (local exceptions) 1 off‑street space per ADU; multiple exemptions (transit prox., historic overlay, on‑street permit rules, car‑share) — see ADU chapter Chapter 17.110 (J. Parking)

Practical guidance and interpretation notes

  • Count to the building/use: business parking requirements are based on the entire building floor area unless the code designates otherwise — include basements/storage when calculating § 17.24.070 figures.
  • If you propose off‑site or shared parking, prepare a recorded legal agreement approved by the city attorney and include it with your submittal; the code requires this be recorded and filed with the building department (§ 17.24.110).
  • For any parking lot (new development or expanded use) expect a landscape/screening plan (trees, % landscaping) and that it will be judged to the planning commission’s guidelines (§ 17.24.330).
  • Layout: dimension stalls and aisles to § 17.24.210 requirements; don’t assume reduced aisles without written planning director approval.
  • Where the code permits variances or planning‑commission waivers (for example, reductions in required spaces), the decision considers traffic impacts, neighborhood impacts, and site adequacy (§ 17.24.340).

Linkage to related Loma Linda pages you will likely use next: Loma Linda Zoning, Loma Linda Development Standards, Loma Linda Design Review, Loma Linda Overlay Districts, Loma Linda ADUs, and consult the California Building Standards Code for construction/EV/bicycle technical rules.

Checklist

  • Calculate required spaces using the correct ratio for the use(s) proposed (residential rules § 17.24.060; business rules § 17.24.070).
  • Prepare dimensioned parking plan meeting stall/aisle sizing in § 17.24.210.
  • If parking is off‑site or shared, prepare a recorded legal agreement per § 17.24.110 and show pedestrian access within distances of § 17.24.100.
  • Provide parking‑lot landscaping, screening and maintenance plan (trees and % landscaping per § 17.24.330).
  • If the project is in a residential zone and proposes a passenger automobile parking lot, apply for a conditional use permit per § 17.24.120.
  • If a waiver/reduction is sought, prepare a traffic/parking analysis addressing the factors in § 17.24.340.
  • For ADUs, follow the local ADU chapter rules (Chapter 17.110 — parking exceptions described there) and bring documentation for any transit‑distance or car‑share exemptions.

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue Why it matters What to verify
ADU parking cross‑references The ADU chapter contains exceptions and local conditions (transit proximity, historic overlay) that change parking obligations for ADUs. Misreading leads to over‑ or under‑providing spaces. Review Chapter 17.110 (ADU) J. Parking in the local code and confirm exemptions with planning staff; verify exact section text on the city site.
Bicycle parking Loma Linda Title 17 does not include a detailed municipal bicycle parking table in the materials retrieved; state CalGreen and local design review may impose requirements. Verify whether the city has a local bicycle parking standard or relies on state/CalGreen (see Green Building Standards appendices). If required, follow the [California Green Building Standards Code] bicycle sections.
Parcel‑specific setbacks / garage exceptions Garage placement rules and exceptions (driveway depth, front setback for parking in front setback) can change whether a driveway counts as legal parking. Check Table 2‑2 notes and front‑garage setback rules for the parcel’s zone; verify with planning staff and the zoning map. Table 2‑2
Off‑site parking agreements Off‑site arrangements require recorded agreements approved by the city attorney; if not properly recorded, parking credit may be denied. Confirm the required form of the legal agreement and recording procedure with the city attorney / planning department. § 17.24.110
Historic overlay interactions Historic overlay (HM) can both exempt ADU parking and impose design rules that constrain on‑site parking layout. Consult Chapter 17.82 (Historic Mission Overlay) and Chapter 17.110 before finalizing plans; verify with historic preservation staff. Not all HM specifics appear in the retrieved parking excerpts. § 17.04.050 (overlay list)
Bicycle / EV infrastructure expectations State codes (CalGreen) require bicycle parking and EV‑ready infrastructure in many cases; Loma Linda zoning may defer to state code for building/technical mandates. For new developments, coordinate zoning parking layout with building code/CalGreen requirements for bicycle, EV readiness; see CalGreen excerpts in uploaded materials.

Information Gaps

  • The retrieved zoning excerpts do not show a city‑level, unitized bicycle‑parking schedule (short‑term vs long‑term counts). The state Green Building Standards Code includes bicycle parking design guidance but Loma Linda’s local numeric bicycle parking requirements (if any) were Not found in retrieved materials.
  • The ADU chapter text in the materials includes the ADU parking rules (the "J. Parking" subsection) but the exact § number (for quoting as § 17.110.xxx) was not clearly labeled in the excerpts I received. I cite the chapter and file text; verify the precise section number on the city code website or with staff.
  • Any parcel‑specific parking credits, downtown special assessment districts or precise plan deviations that change required counts are site‑specific and were Not found in the retrieved materials — Verify with the Community Development Department and the official zoning map. § 17.24.350–360 discusses special assessment districts generally.

Plain‑English summary

Loma Linda’s zoning requires you to provide off‑street parking that matches the use you propose (single‑family homes: two garage spaces; apartments: per‑unit/bedroom formulas; businesses: per‑square‑foot formulas). Layout, stall sizes, driveway/aisle widths, loading bays, and landscaping are mandatory — prepare a dimensioned plan and, if you rely on off‑site or shared spaces, a recorded agreement. ADUs have special parking exceptions described in the ADU chapter; check that chapter and talk to planning staff for parcel‑specific application. § 17.24.060 · § 17.24.070 · Chapter 17.110

Source References

  • City of Loma Linda, Land Use Development Code (Title 17), Chapter 17.24 — Parking Regulations: § 17.24.010 through related parking sections (purpose; when required; residential and business counts; stall sizes; landscaping; joint use; waivers). § 17.24.010, § 17.24.020, § 17.24.060, § 17.24.070, § 17.24.090, § 17.24.100, § 17.24.110, § 17.24.120, § 17.24.210, § 17.24.215, § 17.24.220, § 17.24.230, § 17.24.240, § 17.24.250, § 17.24.290, § 17.24.300, § 17.24.310, § 17.24.330, § 17.24.340, § 17.24.350, § 17.24.360.
  • City of Loma Linda, Title 17 — Zoning (zones list and development tables): § 17.04.050 (zones established) and Table 2‑2 (Residential Development Standards) and related development standards that affect parking geometry. § 17.04.050 · Table 2‑2.
  • City of Loma Linda, Chapter 17.110 — Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) — Parking exceptions and ADU parking rules (ADU parking exemptions & when one space or no space is required). Chapter 17.110 (J. Parking).
  • California Green Building Standards Code excerpts (bicycle parking, EV readiness): used to flag state‑level bicycle/EV expectations where local ordinance does not provide a numeric bicycle parking table.

Sources

Retrieved passages

  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 17.24.220.) High relevance
  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 14.02.02) High relevance
  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 17.22.070.) High relevance
  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 14.04) High relevance
  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 14.06.02) High relevance
  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 14.07.07) High relevance
  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 17.24.330.) High relevance
  • CBC § 17.116.050 (§ 17.116.050.) High relevance
  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 14.05.02) Medium relevance
  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 17.24.350.) Medium relevance
  • CBC § 66314 (§ 66314) Medium relevance
  • CBC § 66321 (§ 66321) Medium relevance
  • CBC § 200 Medium relevance
  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 4) Medium relevance
  • CBC § 17.116.040 (section exist) Medium relevance
  • Loma Linda Zoning Code (§ 17.24.160.) Medium relevance
  • California Fire Code Medium relevance
  • CGBSC § 5.106.3.1 (Section 5.106.3.1) Medium relevance
  • California Fire Code Medium relevance

Cited sections

Frequently asked questions

What parking does a single‑family home in Loma Linda require?

Single‑family homes in Loma Linda must provide two garage parking spaces (minimum). See § 17.24.060 for residential parking counts and Table 2‑2 for garage/driveway setbacks that affect whether on‑site spaces are usable. § 17.24.060

How many parking spaces are required for an apartment building?

Multifamily parking is based on unit size: studios = 1 space/unit; one‑bedrooms = 1.5 spaces/unit; each additional bedroom adds 0.5 spaces; guest parking 0.25 spaces per bedroom. See § 17.24.060 and design accordingly. § 17.24.060

Do commercial uses have different rules than residences?

Yes — commercial and industrial uses use floor‑area‑based ratios (for example, eating/drinking places 1/250 sf, health centers 1/200 sf). Loading bay size and count rules also apply. See § 17.24.070–090 and the parking tables in Chapter 17.24. § 17.24.070 · § 17.24.090

Can required parking be located off‑site in another parcel?

Yes, but off‑site parking must meet distance rules (multifamily ≤ 200 ft; other uses ≤ 300 ft) measured along pedestrian routes, and you must submit and record a legal agreement approved by the city attorney guaranteeing maintenance for the life of the use. § 17.24.100 · § 17.24.110

What are the minimum stall and aisle sizes I must follow?

Stalls are a minimum 9 ft wide by 18.5 ft long; aisle widths depend on parking angle (for example, 0–45° = 16 ft one‑way; 61–90° = 25 ft). These are mandatory layout rules in § 17.24.210. § 17.24.210

Are there landscaping requirements for parking lots?

Yes. New or expanded parking lots require a landscaping and maintenance plan. Standards include one tree per five parking spaces, 10% landscaping for lots with fewer than 85 spaces and 8% for larger lots. § 17.24.330

Do ADUs change parking requirements?

Chapter 17.110 contains ADU parking rules: generally one off‑street parking space per ADU is required, but multiple exemptions exist (e.g., within transit distance, within the Historic Mission Overlay District, where on‑street permits are not offered). See the ADU chapter and confirm details with planning staff. Chapter 17.110 (J. Parking)

Does Loma Linda require bicycle parking?

A municipality‑level bicycle‑parking schedule was not located in the retrieved zoning excerpts. State standards (California Green Building Standards / CalGreen) include short‑ and long‑term bicycle parking and EV readiness; if the city has no separate table, state technical codes may apply via building and design review. Verify whether Loma Linda has a local bicycle parking table or adopts CalGreen requirements.

Can the planning commission reduce required parking?

Yes — the planning commission may grant reasonable reductions or waivers to parking requirements after considering effects on traffic, neighborhoods and site adequacy; the waiver criteria are in § 17.24.340. § 17.24.340

What is the minimum size for a required loading space?

Loading spaces must be at least 10 ft by 25 ft with a 14 ft minimum vertical clearance; one loading space is required per 25,000 sq ft, with a maximum of four per use. § 17.24.090

Do I need planning approval before striping or installing parking on a site?

If the parking area is new or not covered under a CUP, you must secure planning department approval of the precise plan of design before installation or use (§ 17.24.230). § 17.24.230

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