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Maywood — Parking

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

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Last reviewed: July 6, 2026

Overview

This page distills how Maywood’s zoning ordinance regulates off-street parking and loading for new development, changes of use, and expansions. It focuses on the Maywood Zoning Ordinance’s Chapter 4100 (Parking and Loading) and related district provisions, with practical guidance for applying the rules during Maywood Zoning and Maywood Development Standards review.

The core rule: provide off-street parking and loading per the citywide standards in the 4100 series, on the same lot as the use (with limited, conditioned off-site options), and design stalls/aisles, paving, landscaping, and loading so vehicles do not back into streets and do not occupy required yards. See § 4100.20, § 4100.50, § 4100.90, § 4100.100, § 4100.110 .

What the ordinance covers

  • Citywide applicability when you create a new use, add units/bedrooms, or intensify a nonresidential use; may also trigger upgrades to substandard existing residential parking (§ 4100.20) .
  • Where spaces and loading must be located (on-site for most cases; limited off-site for nonresidential with strict conditions) (§ 4100.50) .
  • How many spaces to provide by use category in Table 4100.60 (e.g., residential, offices, manufacturing, assembly, schools) (§ 4100.60) .
  • Accessible and compact stall allowances (§ 4100.60 D–E) and stall/driveway geometry (§ 4100.90) .
  • Paving, striping, wheel stops, lighting, and landscaping in lots (§ 4100.100) .
  • Loading space dimensions and counts (§ 4100.130) .

A site plan is required for most projects; the parking layout is reviewed with the associated application or via site plan review (§ 4100.30 referencing § 5120). Coordinate early with Maywood Design Review (§ 4100.30(A)) .

Key standards at a glance

Topic or Use Baseline requirement Code Reference
Single-family dwelling 2 covered spaces per home; 4+ bedrooms: 2 covered for first 3 bedrooms, then 1 uncovered per additional bedroom § 4100.60 (Table 4100.60)
Duplex/Triplex 2 covered spaces/unit for first 3 bedrooms, then 1/additional bedroom + 0.5 guest/unit § 4100.60 (Table 4100.60)
Apartments (≤3 BR) 2 covered/unit + 0.5 guest/unit § 4100.60 (Table 4100.60)
Apartments (4+ BR) 2 covered for first 3 bedrooms, then 1/additional bedroom + 1/3 guest/unit § 4100.60 (Table 4100.60)
Senior housing complex 1 space/2 units § 4100.60 (Table 4100.60)
Medical/dental office 1/250 sf GFA § 4100.60 (Table 4100.60)
Business/professional office 1/250 sf GFA § 4100.60 (Table 4100.60)
General manufacturing 1/400 sf manufacturing + 1/250 sf office + 1/1,000 sf warehouse § 4100.60 (Table 4100.60)
Warehouse (storage only) 1/1,000 sf warehouse + 1/250 sf office § 4100.60 (Table 4100.60)
Assembly (e.g., church) 1/3 fixed seats; where no fixed seats, 1/21 sf assembly area § 4100.60 (Table 4100.60)
Stall size (standard/compact) 9' x 20' (standard); 7.5' x 15' (compact, commercial/industrial only; ≤10% or ≤15% with findings) § 4100.90(B); § 4100.60(E)
Driveway widths Nonres one-way 12' / two-way 20'; Res ≤5 units 10'; Res >5 units 10' one-way / 18' two-way § 4100.90(C)
Backing into street Prohibited for lots with 6+ required spaces § 4100.90(E)
Front yard parking (residential) Only the driveway area may be used; driveway max width 20 ft § 4100.110
Off-site parking (nonres) Same block; recorded covenant; ≤20% of required spaces off-site; signed and reserved; alternatives via alley adjacency or same-block ownership § 4100.50(B)

Accessible parking is required “in addition to” the base counts; it follows the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) (§ 4100.60(D)) .

District-by-district application

Residential (R-3)

  • Purpose and uses: Higher-density residential district focused on “high quality, attractive, and livable” neighborhoods up to 20 du/ac (§ 4010.10) .
  • Parking location: Residential parking must be on the same lot; Planning Commission may consider an alternative facility only when on-site access is physically infeasible (variance required) (§ 4100.50(A)) .
  • Residential ratios: See Table 4100.60 for required covered spaces, guest parking, and bedroom-based increments (§ 4100.60) .
  • Geometry and yards: Driveway width 10 ft (≤5 units), and residential lots cannot use the required front yard for parking except the driveway; max driveway width 20 ft (§ 4100.90(C); § 4100.110) .
  • Special cases:
    • Second units: 1 additional standard parking space is required; it may be uncovered, allowed in setbacks or as tandem unless specific safety findings are made; no new curb cuts; do not block the primary dwelling’s parking (§ Appendix C “Second Units,” vii) . For current state-driven ADU rules, see Maywood ADUs.
    • Accessory commercial/industrial parking in R-3 needs a CUP (§ 4010.40); if approved, it must still meet Ch. 4100 standards (Appendix C “Parking Lot Associated With Commercial or Industrial Use”) .

Residential Specialty (RS) Overlay

  • Purpose: RS is a residential overlay with its own development framework (§ 4020; § 4020.120) .
  • Parking/loading: Governed by § 4020.120 and the citywide Chapter 4100; details of § 4020.120 not in retrieved text (Not found in retrieved materials) .
  • PUD option: Within RS/PUDs, up to a 25% reduction in required parking may be allowed if appropriate (§ 5125.20(2)) .
  • Where it applies: Verify overlay boundaries on the zoning map (Maywood zoning & planning overview). Verify with the jurisdiction.

Commercial (C)

  • Purpose/uses: See § 4030; parking defaults to Chapter 4100 for commercial development; additional general standards apply (§ 4030; § 4040.170) .
  • Typical ratios: 1/250 sf for offices and financial services; assembly and education uses vary by student/seats; compact spaces up to 10% or 15% with justification (§ 4100.60; § 4100.60(E)) .
  • Off-site options: Nonresidential off-site parking is allowed with a recorded covenant and limits (≤20% of required spaces off-site), same block, and posted restrictions (§ 4100.50(B)) .

Commercial Manufacturing (CM)

  • Purpose/uses: Transitional commercial/industrial; follows citywide parking/loading in Chapter 4100 (§ 4040.170) .
  • Ratios: Apply § 4100.60 by use. Industrial/warehouse blends often apply (see M district ratios below) (§ 4100.60) .
  • Design: Same stall/drive/landscape/paving standards citywide (§ 4100.90; § 4100.100) .

Manufacturing (M)

  • Purpose/uses: Industrial production; parking per use mix (manufacturing/office/warehouse components have different rates) (§ 4100.60) .
  • Ratios: General manufacturing 1/400 sf mfg + 1/250 sf office + 1/1,000 sf warehouse; warehouse-only 1/1,000 sf warehouse + 1/250 sf office (§ 4100.60) .
  • Loading: Required for commercial/office/industrial/warehousing; min berth 10' x 25' x 14' clear; number of berths scales with building size; must be screened from adjacent residential with a 6-ft masonry wall (§ 4100.130) .

Public Facilities (PF)

  • Purpose/uses: Public and quasi-public; citywide parking/loading rules apply (§ 4060 references § 4100) .
  • Design: Apply stall/drive/landscape standards in Chapter 4100 (§ 4100.90; § 4100.100) .

Civic Center (CC) Overlay

  • Purpose: Overlay to facilitate civic buildings (§ 4065.10) .
  • Parking: May reduce total required parking by up to 20% if a parking demand study shows needs are still met without adverse impacts (§ 4065.80) .
  • Otherwise: Follow underlying district standards (§ 4065.30) .

Open Space (OS)

  • Purpose/uses: Parks and open lands (§ 4050). Parking defers to Chapter 4100 where applicable; no OS-specific deviations found in retrieved materials (§ 4050; § 4100) .

Design and operational highlights

  • Layout: Vehicles should not back into streets where six or more spaces are required; provide 25-ft back-up clearance for residential stalls; add a turn-around if a required stall/garage is >100 ft from street and served by aisles <20 ft (§ 4100.90(E)–(G)) .
  • Paving/striping/stops: Concrete or asphalt paving; stripe lots with ≥6 spaces; provide wheel stops; screen front-lot-line parking in nonres uses with a 30–42 in wall set back ≥5 ft (§ 4100.100(A)-(D)) .
  • Lighting: Shield lighting to avoid glare or spill into residential zones (§ 4100.100(E)) .
  • Landscaping: Landscape at least 2% of interior parking area; 1 tree per 10 spaces; curb-protect planters; irrigate with water-conserving systems (§ 4100.100(F)) . See also Maywood Landscaping and Screening.
  • Right-of-way: You cannot count street right-of-way toward required parking or loading (§ 4100.40) .

Practical rules for location and sharing

  • Nonresidential off-site parking options are tightly bounded: generally same block, recorded covenant, ≤20% of required spaces, posted as restricted, and not shared with other properties unless you meet the combined-facilities rules (§ 4100.50(B); § 4100.70) .
  • You may combine parking for multiple uses on separate parcels via a recorded reciprocal-easement agreement; counts/landscaping must equal the sum of individual requirements (§ 4100.70(A)) .
  • Spaces are exclusive to their designated use when used to meet minimums (§ 4100.80) .

When do requirements apply?

  • New uses, enlargements adding bedrooms/units/guest rooms, and intensifications (more floor area, seats, or change of use) trigger updated counts; residential projects may be required to add spaces to correct substandard existing parking at time of enlargement (§ 4100.20) .
  • A site plan showing stall layout, aisles, landscaping, and access is required for all but a single SFD; it is reviewed with your entitlement or under site plan review (§ 4100.30(A)) . Coordinate with Maywood Design Review.

Information Gaps

  • Bicycle parking standards: Not found in retrieved materials.
  • Retail/restaurant ratios: Partial table retrieved; confirm the specific counts for retail/restaurant uses in Table 4100.60 (some rows not present in retrieved text). Verify with the jurisdiction.
  • RS overlay details for § 4020.120: Not found in retrieved materials.

Checklist

  • Confirm your base parking count from Table 4100.60 for each use on site (§ 4100.60) .
  • Check if your project triggers new/added spaces due to enlargement or intensification (§ 4100.20) .
  • Lay out stalls/aisles per stall size and driveway width standards; avoid backing into streets; maintain required clearances (§ 4100.90) .
  • Provide paving, striping, wheel stops, lighting shielding, screening walls, and interior landscaping as required (§ 4100.100) .
  • Keep residential parking out of required front yards except the driveway; respect the 20 ft max driveway width (§ 4100.110) .
  • If proposing off-site spaces (nonres), document same-block location, recorded covenant, ≤20% cap, and restricted signage (§ 4100.50(B)) .
  • Provide accessible spaces per Title 24, in addition to minimum counts (§ 4100.60(D)) and coordinate with California Building Standards Code .
  • Provide and screen loading spaces as required by building size and use (§ 4100.130) .
  • If you need relief (e.g., constrained sites), discuss Maywood Variances and Exceptions; note special reductions in CC overlay (20%) and RS/PUD (25%) (§ 4065.80; § 5125.20(2)) .

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue Why it matters What to verify
Partial parking table retrieval (retail/restaurant rows) Miscounting spaces can stall approvals Confirm applicable Table 4100.60 lines for your use (§ 4100.60)
Off-site parking eligibility Only limited off-site parking is allowed, and only for nonres Same-block location, ≤20% cap, covenant, signage, and distance/alley conditions (§ 4100.50(B))
Accessible stalls Required in addition to base counts Quantity/layout per Title 24; coordinate with building official (§ 4100.60(D))
Compact stall percentage Overuse can reduce functionality Keep compact at ≤10%; up to 15% only with findings (§ 4100.60(E))
Residential front yard paving Overpaving/parking in yards is prohibited Keep parking within driveway; 20 ft maximum driveway width (§ 4100.110)
Change of use Can increase parking/loading requirements Whether enlargement or use change triggers new counts (§ 4100.20)
Overlay reductions (CC/RS-PUD) Opportunities for right-sizing supply Eligibility and documentation for 20% (CC) and 25% (RS-PUD) reductions (§ 4065.80; § 5125.20(2))
Bicycle parking Not specified Not found in retrieved materials; ask staff if city has adopted separate standards

Plain-English Summary

Most Maywood projects must provide off-street parking on-site, sized and laid out to city standards. Homes usually need two covered spaces, apartments add guest spaces, offices count 1 per 250 sf, and industrial uses add up separate rates for manufacturing/office/warehouse areas. Lots must be paved, striped, landscaped, and designed so cars don’t back into streets. Some overlays let you reduce counts with a study, and small portions of nonresidential parking can be located off-site on the same block with a recorded agreement. If you’re expanding or changing a use, expect to update parking—and plan to show a clear parking layout during Maywood Zoning and Maywood Design Review.

Source References

  • § 4100.10–.20 (Intent; Applicability)
  • § 4100.30 (Site plan required; ties to § 5120)
  • § 4100.40 (No encroachment into right-of-way)
  • § 4100.50 (Location; off-site conditions for nonres)
  • § 4100.60 (Number of spaces; by-use table; accessible; compact)
  • § 4100.70–.80 (Combined facilities; exclusivity)
  • § 4100.90 (Layout and dimensions)
  • § 4100.100–.110 (Paving, striping, wheel stops, lighting, landscaping; residential front-yard limits)
  • § 4100.130 (Loading: dimensions, counts, screening)
  • § 4010.10, § 4010.40 (R-3 purpose; CUP for accessory parking)
  • § 4020.120 (RS overlay parking/loading; details not retrieved)
  • § 4060 (PF applies Chapter 4100)
  • § 4065.80 (CC overlay: up to 20% reduction with study)
  • § 5125.20(2) (PUD in RS: up to 25% reduction)
  • Appendix C: Second Units — parking for second units; tandem/setback allowances; curb-cut and access limits (verify current ADU law)
  • Appendix C: Parking lot in R-3 — standards reference to Ch. 4100 (CUP-based)

Sources

Retrieved passages

  • CBC § 5120 (Section 5120) High relevance
  • Maywood Zoning Code High relevance
  • Maywood Zoning Code High relevance
  • CBC § 5100 (Section 5100) High relevance
  • Maywood Zoning Code (Section will) High relevance
  • Maywood Zoning Code High relevance
  • Maywood Zoning Code (Title 24) High relevance
  • Maywood Zoning Code High relevance
  • Maywood Zoning Code (SECTION 5000) High relevance
  • Maywood Zoning Code High relevance

Cited sections

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces do I need for a single-family home in Maywood?

Two covered spaces are required. If the home has more than three bedrooms, you still need two covered spaces for the first three bedrooms plus one additional uncovered space for each extra bedroom (§ 4100.60) .

Can my project put required customer parking on another lot?

Sometimes. For nonresidential uses, limited off-site parking is allowed on the same block with a recorded covenant, posted restrictions, and a cap of 20% of required spaces off-site; additional alley-adjacent and same-ownership options exist with conditions (§ 4100.50(B)) .

Do I have to upgrade parking if I add bedrooms or change my use?

Yes. Adding bedrooms/units or intensifying a nonresidential use (more floor area, seats, or a change of use) triggers current parking standards; residential enlargements may also require correcting substandard existing parking (§ 4100.20) .

What’s the standard stall and driveway size in Maywood?

Standard stalls are 9 ft by 20 ft; compact stalls are 7.5 ft by 15 ft (compact allowed only for commercial/industrial, within percentage limits). Nonres one-way driveways must be 12 ft wide (20 ft for two-way). Residential driveways are 10 ft (with specific multi-unit allowances) (§ 4100.90(B)-(C)) .

Are accessible parking spaces included in the minimum count?

No. Accessible stalls are required in addition to the base minimum and are set by Title 24 of the state building code (§ 4100.60(D)) .

Can I park in my front yard?

In residential zones, you may only use the driveway area for parking; the rest of the required front yard cannot be used for vehicle parking. The driveway cannot exceed 20 feet in width (§ 4100.110) .

How many parking spaces do offices and warehouses need?

Most offices need 1 space per 250 square feet. Warehouses used exclusively for storage need 1/1,000 sf plus 1/250 sf for any office area. Mixed manufacturing sites add different rates for office/warehouse/manufacturing areas (§ 4100.60) .

Are parking reductions possible in downtown civic projects or special residential overlays?

Yes. In the Civic Center overlay, a parking demand study can justify up to a 20% reduction (§ 4065.80). In RS overlay PUDs, up to a 25% reduction may be granted when appropriate (§ 5125.20(2)) .

Do I need loading spaces?

Commercial, office, industrial, and warehousing uses require off-street loading. Each berth must be at least 10 ft by 25 ft with 14 ft clear height, and the number of berths scales with building size. Screen loading areas next to residential with a 6-ft masonry wall (§ 4100.130) .

Are bicycle parking rules specified?

Not found in the retrieved ordinance materials. Verify with the City if separate standards apply.

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