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Perris — Parking

Q: How many parking spaces does an apartment building need in Perris?

For attached/multifamily in R‑7 / R‑14 / R‑22 zones, the code generally requires 2 spaces per unit (one within a garage where specified) plus guest parking (commonly 1 guest space per 5 units ) and bedroom‑based counts for apartments (studio 1.5, 1‑bed 1.5, 2‑bed 2, 3‑bed 2.5). See § 19.69.020(b)(1)(b) .

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

Standard off‑street stall: 9 ft × 19 ft (parallel 8 ft × 24 ft ). Compact stall: 8 ft × 16 ft with percentage limits. Minimum two‑way aisle: 26 ft (30 ft in oversized/delivery areas). See § 19.69.030(c)(2–4) .

Q: Can I count bicycle parking toward vehicle stall requirements?

Yes — where the thresholds apply (e.g., facilities with 200+ required vehicle spaces should provide ≥5 bicycle locking spaces; 500+ require 15 ); the code allows a credit of one vehicle parking space for every two bicycle spaces provided. § 19.69.030(b)(3) .

Q: Can the city require fewer parking spaces if I propose Transportation Demand Management (TDM)?

Yes — the city’s TDM ordinance (Chapter 7.40 ) can be used to justify reduced parking, subject to TDM plan approval, monitoring, and conditions. See § 19.69.030(b)(6) and Chapter 7.40 for details.

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

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

This page summarizes Perris municipal parking and loading rules in the Development Code (Title 19). It explains who must provide off‑street parking, minimum sizes and aisle widths, handicapped and bicycle provisions, shared‑parking rules, and where the code lets projects vary or seek reductions. All requirements below are drawn from the Perris Development Code; citations show the controlling section (§) and the file preview for that text.

Important related pages: the city's rules on parking are enforced alongside its zoning map and use rules, development standards and setbacks, design review, overlay districts, landscaping and screening, and ADU rules at the Perris ADUs page; construction-level items remain subject to the California Building Standards Code.

What the Perris code requires (plain-English synthesis, with controlling citations)

Who must provide parking: Any new dwelling, building, or use created, moved, or expanded after the ordinance effective date must provide required off‑street parking (see § 19.69.020 for residences and § 19.69.030 for nonresidential uses).
Location: Required parking must generally be on the same lot as the use it serves (exceptions for large centers, reciprocal access, or recorded shared‑parking agreements). Parking should be oriented to—and provide access to—the building entrance; parking behind buildings is discouraged. § 19.69.030(c)(1).
Stall dimensions and aisle widths:
- Standard stall: 9 ft × 19 ft (parallel: 8 ft × 24 ft). § 19.69.030(c)(2)(a).
- Compact stall (where allowed): 8 ft × 16 ft; allowed only on projects with >40 spaces and subject to percentage limits (generally up to 15% for 40–800 required stalls; 25% for 800+). § 19.69.030(c)(2)(b).
- Minimum two‑way aisle: 26 ft; delivery/oversized vehicle areas 30 ft. Typical stall/aisle combinations for angled parking are tabulated in the code. § 19.69.030(c)(4).
Improvements and maintenance: All required off‑street parking and driveways must be paved with approved permanent materials, striped, drained, and provided with lighting and landscaping (including roughly 1 tree per 6 stalls within planters). § 19.69.030(c)(5).
Handicapped (ADA) parking: Spaces follow state/federal rules; Perris gives minimum dimensions and a required table of handicapped stall quantities tied to total stall counts (e.g., 1 stall for 1–25 total, 2 stalls for 26–50, etc.; larger counts use percentages). Handicapped stalls count toward required parking. § 19.69.030(b)(7)(e).
Bicycle and motorcycle credit: Where large automobile parking supplies exist, bicycle and motorcycle areas may be provided and can be credited against vehicle stall counts: e.g., facilities with 200+ required vehicle spaces should provide at least 5 bicycle locking spaces; 500+ require 15 bicycle spaces; for every 2 bicycle spaces, one vehicle space credit may be given. Motorcycle areas are similarly described (dimensions & credit). § 19.69.030(b)(3–4).
Shared parking and cross‑parcel parking: Shared or reciprocal parking is allowed if operational hours do not substantially overlap, the shared area is within 200 ft, and a recorded agreement is executed; shared parking can satisfy up to 50% of certain uses' requirements (day/night tradeoffs). § 19.69.030(b)(5).
Transportation Demand Management (TDM): Projects must comply with the city's TDM ordinance (Chapter 7.40), which may require a parking analysis and allow reduced parking through TDM measures. § 19.69.030(b)(6).
Residential specifics (single‑family and multifamily):
- Single‑family typical minimum: 2 spaces (with at least one in a garage for many residential zones). § 19.69.020(b)(1)(a).
- Attached residential / multifamily (R‑7, R‑14, R‑22): generally 2 spaces per unit (one in garage), plus guest parking: 1 guest space per 5 units; apartments have sliding scales by bedrooms (studio 1.5, 1‑bed 1.5, 2‑bed 2.0, 3‑bed 2.5). § 19.69.020(b)(1)(b).
- Covered parking (garage/carport): minimum 10 ft × 20 ft (one‑car garage not less than 250 sq ft). § 19.69.020(2)(b).
Permit and review triggers:
- Development plan review must include a parking analysis for new construction or expansions. No final inspection is given until required off‑street parking is provided. Re‑striping or re‑surfacing required parking areas needs an approved plan. § 19.69.030(a)(5–6).

District-by-district breakdown (where the code ties parking to districts)

Note: Perris applies the parking rules from Chapter 19.69 across zones; the below highlights how that chapter interacts with specific district text that prescribes use categories or tweaks requirements.

Light Agricultural and Rural Residential/Agricultural

Purpose / typical uses: Low‑density housing and agricultural uses; see district chapters for lot sizes. Parking expectation is low-density residential standard (generally 2 spaces, one covered). § 19.69.020(b)(1)(a).
Key parking standards: 2 spaces per single‑family dwelling; driveway/garage sizing rules in residential section. Covered parking cannot occupy required setbacks. § 19.69.020(3).
Where it applies: See the zone chapter(s) for lot/ setback specifics that also affect driveway/paved area allowances. (Examples of lot and setback rules for residential districts are in §§ 19.24, 19.36, et seq.).

Detached residential — R‑4, R‑7

Purpose / uses: Detached single‑family development; rules expect garages/carports and driveways.
Key parking standards: 2 spaces, with the residential parking sizing and access rules (garage/carport min sizes and limits on frontage garage bays). § 19.69.020(b)(1)(a) and § 19.69.020(4).
Where it applies: Residential zone chapters (e.g., § 19.24 / § 19.36) set setbacks and driveway width limits that affect where covered parking can go.

Attached residential / Multifamily — R‑7, R‑14, R‑22

Purpose / uses: Townhouses, apartments, multi‑family complexes.
Key parking standards: 2 spaces/unit (one in a garage when specified), guest parking 0.2–0.5 spaces/unit (code generally prescribes 1 guest per 5 units in many projects). Compact stalls limited to 15% of uncovered stalls (multi‑family). § 19.69.020(b)(1)(b) and § 19.69.020(2).
Where it applies: Applies citywide where these zone designations are mapped; planned developments may require additional visitor parking per project approvals. § 19.69.020 and project PD chapters.

Commercial zones / Mixed‑use

Purpose / uses: Retail, offices, restaurants, mixed uses (see each commercial chapter for permitted uses).
Key parking standards: Nonresidential parking ratios are set by use (use‑by‑use table in § 19.69.030(b)(1) — e.g., theaters, gyms, restaurants have specific ratios). Projects must provide parking per that table unless an administrative determination is made for unlisted uses. § 19.69.030(b)(1–2).
Where it applies: Commercial zoning chapters reference Chapter 19.69 as the controlling parking standard. Overlays (Downtown Design Overlay) may allow alternative parking arrangements when expressly stated in overlay provisions. § 19.69.030; § 19.40 (Downtown overlay).

Industrial / Business Park

Purpose / uses: Warehouses, light & general industrial operations.
Key parking standards: Same Chapter 19.69 ratios apply (with industry‑specific entries in the use table); additionally industrial design guidelines discourage large parking fields in front of buildings and prefer employee parking and loading to side/rear; loading aprons must be paved to support heavy vehicles. § 19.69.030; § 19.44.040–070.
Where it applies: Industrial districts (see the zoning map and industrial chapter text for location and applicability). § 19.44.

Quick reference table — decision‑relevant parking standards

Topic	Requirement (plain English)	Code Reference
Standard stall size	9 ft × 19 ft (parallel 8 ft × 24 ft)	§ 19.69.030(c)(2)(a)
Compact stalls	8 ft × 16 ft; allowed only if project >40 stalls; ≤15% (40–800) or ≤25% (800+)	§ 19.69.030(c)(2)(b)
Minimum aisle (two‑way)	26 ft (30 ft for oversized/delivery)	§ 19.69.030(c)(4)(a)
Handicapped stalls	Table by total stalls (e.g., 1 stall for 1–25, 2 for 26–50, etc.); counts toward required parking	§ 19.69.030(b)(7)(e)
Bicycle parking (credit)	200+ auto stalls → ≥5 bike locking spaces; 500+ → ≥15 bike spaces; 2 bike spaces = 1 vehicle credit	§ 19.69.030(b)(3)
Shared parking	Allowed with agreement; shared area ≤200 ft; up to 50% day/night credit in specified cases	§ 19.69.030(b)(5)
TDM / reduced parking	Subject to Chapter 7.40 Transportation Demand Management	§ 19.69.030(b)(6)

Checklist (what an applicant must provide / demonstrate)

Site plan showing required number of off‑street spaces and their location on the same parcel (or recorded shared‑parking/recriprocal agreement), per § 19.69.030(c)(1).
Dimensioned parking layout (stall sizes, aisle widths, driveways) consistent with § 19.69.030(c)(2–4).
ADA/handicapped stalls shown and labeled per the code’s table and signage/walkway details, per § 19.69.030(b)(7).
Landscaping plan for parking islands and tree counts (roughly 1 tree per 6 stalls) and wheel stops/curbs as required § 19.69.030(c)(5)(g).
Bicycle parking shown where thresholds apply (or provided voluntarily) and any vehicle‑credit calculations, per § 19.69.030(b)(3).
For shared parking: recorded agreement, demonstration of non‑overlapping peak hours, and distance compliance (≤200 ft), per § 19.69.030(b)(5).
If proposing reduced parking via TDM, submit TDM plan per Chapter 7.40 and show how reductions meet TDM standards. § 19.69.030(b)(6).
Development plan review materials that include the parking analysis; no final occupancy until parking installed per § 19.69.030(a)(5–6).

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue	Why it matters	What to verify
Applicability of compact stalls on small projects	Compact stalls are only allowed above a size threshold; misapplication can lead to noncompliance	Confirm project qualifies for compact stalls and percentage cap in § 19.69.030(c)(2)(b).
Exact nonresidential ratios for a specific use	The use table in § 19.69.030(b)(1) contains many use‑specific ratios; missing an entry can change required stalls	Check the full use table in § 19.69.030(b)(1) and get an administrative determination for unlisted uses.
Overlay or PD exceptions (Downtown, PDs)	Overlays or planned developments may allow deviations (e.g., parking trades, reduced front setbacks)	Verify overlay chapter language (e.g., Downtown Design Overlay) and any PD conditions; see overlay/PD chapters and § 19.69.030(b)(5) for shared‑parking allowances.
TDM reductions vs. standard code	TDM Chapter 7.40 can permit reduced parking but has thresholds and monitoring	Confirm TDM triggers, required monitoring, and enforcement in Chapter 7.40. Not fully reproduced in the retrieved parking chapter.
EV charging / modern bike standards	Perris code references bicycle stalls by thresholds but does not embed the latest CALGreen or Green Code EV/bike technical details	For EV charging requirements or long/short‑term bike details, check the California Building Standards Code and local green building references (not fully specified in Chapter 19.69). Verify with the building department and CALGreen/Title 24. Not found in retrieved materials.

Plain-English summary

Perris requires off‑street parking for most new or expanded uses. The city sets minimum stall sizes (standard 9×19, compact 8×16 with limits), aisle widths (26 ft typical), ADA stall counts, and modest bicycle/motorcycle credits for very large parking fields; shared parking, TDM, and some overlay/PD processes can reduce requirements if the code’s conditions are met (see § 19.69.020–030).

Source References

Perris Development Code — Chapter 19.69, Parking and Loading Standards: § 19.69.010–030 (purpose, residential rules, nonresidential rules, dimensions, improvements, bicycle/motorcycle credit, shared parking, TDM).
Perris Development Code — Residential parking sizes & access rules (covered parking sizes, RV rules): § 19.69.020 and related residential subsections.
Perris Development Code — Industrial design and site guidance (parking location, loading): § 19.44.040–070.
Perris Development Code — Downtown / overlay flexibility references (Downtown Design Overlay): § 19.40 and PD/overlay chapters (see chapter indexes).
California Green/Building standards referenced for EV/bike technical details: CALGreen / State codes (not fully specified in Perris Chapter 19.69). Not found in retrieved materials for local adoption details; consult the California Building Standards Code for construction level requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

What parking standards apply to a new single‑family home in Perris?

Single‑family homes must provide off‑street parking (generally 2 spaces with at least one covered where the zone requires) and meet driveway/garage width rules; covered parking cannot be located in required setbacks. See § 19.69.020 for residential parking and access requirements.

How many parking spaces does an apartment building need in Perris?

For attached/multifamily in R‑7 / R‑14 / R‑22 zones, the code generally requires 2 spaces per unit (one within a garage where specified) plus guest parking (commonly 1 guest space per 5 units) and bedroom‑based counts for apartments (studio 1.5, 1‑bed 1.5, 2‑bed 2, 3‑bed 2.5). See § 19.69.020(b)(1)(b).

What are the minimum dimensions for parking stalls and aisles?

Standard off‑street stall: 9 ft × 19 ft (parallel 8 ft × 24 ft). Compact stall: 8 ft × 16 ft with percentage limits. Minimum two‑way aisle: 26 ft (30 ft in oversized/delivery areas). See § 19.69.030(c)(2–4).

Can I count bicycle parking toward vehicle stall requirements?

Yes — where the thresholds apply (e.g., facilities with 200+ required vehicle spaces should provide ≥5 bicycle locking spaces; 500+ require 15); the code allows a credit of one vehicle parking space for every two bicycle spaces provided. § 19.69.030(b)(3).

Is shared parking allowed in Perris and how close must the lots be?

Shared parking is permitted when uses have differing peak periods; shared parking areas must be within 200 feet of the buildings served, and a recorded agreement is required. The code explains day/night swaps up to 50% in specified circumstances. § 19.69.030(b)(5).

Can the city require fewer parking spaces if I propose Transportation Demand Management (TDM)?

Yes — the city’s TDM ordinance (Chapter 7.40) can be used to justify reduced parking, subject to TDM plan approval, monitoring, and conditions. See § 19.69.030(b)(6) and Chapter 7.40 for details.

Do Downtown overlay rules let me reduce parking downtown?

Possibly. Downtown Design Overlay provisions allow flexibility in development standards (including parking) where the overlay specifies alternatives; confirm overlay language for the specific parcel and check § 19.69.030(b)(5) for shared‑parking rules used in multi‑lot projects. Verify with the overlay chapter and planning staff.

Are EV charging or detailed bike‑parking design standards in the Perris parking chapter?

The Perris parking chapter gives bicycle parking counts at thresholds and basic vehicle parking rules, but it does not substitute for the detailed EV and long‑term/short‑term bike parking technical standards found in State codes (CALGreen / Green Building standards and Title 24). For those technical requirements, consult the California Building Standards Code and the Green Code references. Not found in Chapter 19.69.

What happens if my property is nonconforming for parking now but I remodel?

Existing nonconforming parking may continue; however, enlarging a residential unit by 25% of gross living area may trigger current parking requirements. Check § 19.69.020(2) (residential nonconforming rules) and the nonconforming uses chapter for specifics. Verify with planning.

Who decides if my use (not listed in the table) needs a specific number of spaces?

If a use is not listed, the Planning and Community Development Director determines required parking based on comparable uses, per § 19.69.030(b)(2). Request a written determination through the department. ---

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