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Redondo Beach — Parking

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

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

This page summarizes what the Redondo Beach Zoning Ordinance requires for parking, loading, and bicycle parking. It is grounded in the City zoning code (Title 10 / Chapter 2 / Article 5 and the Coastal parallel Article 5), and focuses on the rules that directly affect site design, counts, layouts, and special-area exceptions. For building-code (Title 24) accessibility standards referenced by the zoning code, see the California Building Standards Code.

Note: where the zoning code duplicates coastal provisions the same rules generally apply; the text below cites the controlling local code sections and points to district-level exceptions (for example the Artesia & Aviation Corridor Area Plan).

(Links: first use of related topic terms is linked to City menu pages for related planning topics)

  • The term parking in this page links to Redondo Beach Land Use.
  • When I mention setbacks / development standards the first mention links to Redondo Beach Development Standards.
  • Mentions of design review, overlays, ADUs, Title 24, and landscaping are linked at first use to their corresponding City pages.

Key rules (high level)

  • Off-street parking and loading rules are placed in the Zoning Ordinance’s Parking Regulations: § 10-2.1700 – § 10-2.1707 (and mirrored in the Coastal Article as § 10-5.1700 – § 10-5.1707). The ordinance’s stated purpose is to ensure adequate off-street parking/loading and to design those facilities to be safe and to buffer nearby uses. § 10-2.1700

  • Location: required off-street parking must generally be on the same lot as the use it serves; any off-site parking requires Planning Commission Design Review and a recorded covenant. § 10-2.1702(c)(1)

  • Residential minimums: single-family dwellings must provide two enclosed garage parking spaces; multi‑family minimums are expressed per unit (studio = 1.0, 1‑bed = 1.5, 2+ beds = 2.0), with at least one space per unit inside an enclosed garage; condominiums must provide 2 spaces/unit. Visitor parking rules apply for multi‑family developments. § 10-2.1704

  • Nonresidential minimums: the code gives a use-by-use table (examples below) specifying an automobile-space-per-square-foot or per-seat standard; parking-lot geometry, compact-space allowances, and aisle dimensions are also regulated. § 10-2.1706

  • Bicycle parking and Transportation Demand Management (TDM): large nonresidential projects must provide bicycle parking and TDM measures (e.g., bulletin board, preferential carpool spaces for projects ≥50,000 sf; bicycle racks — e.g., 4 bicycles per first 50,000 sf, then 1 per each additional 50,000 sf). § 10-2.2406 / § 10-5.2406

  • ADA / accessible stalls: the zoning code defers to the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) for disabled parking stall counts and layout; upgrades for existing developments may allow reductions to satisfy Title 24 compliance. § 10-2.1702(e)

District-by-district breakdown

Below are the districts (and overlay/area plan) where parking rules or related development standards are either stated explicitly or have local exceptions in the Redondo Beach code. Each subsection summarizes purpose/typical uses, how the parking rules apply, and the key dimensional/quantitative standards the zoning code ties to that district.

R-1 / R-1A — Single-Family Residential (Citywide)

  • Purpose / typical uses: single-family homes; R-1A carries additional aesthetic/driveway finish standards in the residential regulations. (See the residential zones in Article 2.)
  • Parking rules: two enclosed garage spaces are required for a single-family dwelling; the garage must meet minimum door widths and clearances. § 10-2.1704(a)(1)
  • Key dimensional standards: enclosed garage door minimums (single-space door 8 ft; standard two-car 16 ft), garage vertical clearance 88 in., residential parking stall minimum 9 ft × 19 ft. Driveway materials, surface percentages, and curb-cut limits (max one curb cut per frontage) are separately regulated in the residential development standards; R-1A requires 25% decorative surfacing on driveways. § 10-5.1704 and related residential provisions.

Where it applies: all residential base zones; visitor parking and driveway rules apply citywide as part of the residential standards. § 10-2.1704 / § 10-5.1704.

R-2 / R-3 (Multiple-family Residential)

  • Purpose / typical uses: duplex, townhouse, apartment and multi-unit residential uses per Article 2.

  • Parking rules: multi-family unit parking by unit size: studio = 1.0, 1‑bed = 1.5, 2+ beds = 2.0 parking spaces per unit; at least one parking space per unit must be enclosed in a private or common garage. Condominiums are held to 2 spaces/unit inside garage parking. Visitor parking minimum schedule applies on lots 50 ft or wider (e.g., 2–3 dwellings = 1 visitor; 11+ dwellings = 1 visitor per 3 dwellings). § 10-2.1704(b)

  • Key dimensional standards: residential stall size 9×19 ft (minimum), garage door widths, vertical clearances same as R-1. Driveway slope limit ≤15%. § 10-5.1704

Where it applies: all multi-family zones; projects may be subject to Administrative Design Review for driveway/parking materials or exceptions. § 10-5.2500

CC-5 (Coastal Commercial — CC‑5)

  • Purpose / typical uses: Coastal commercial uses; the code includes tailored development standards for CC coastal commercial subareas (Area 1/2/3). § 10-5.816 explains FAR, heights, and special coastal rules.
  • Parking rules: CC zones follow Article 5 parking rules, but the CC-5 development standards require that minor additions not result in net parking loss; design review may apply to resolve parking impacts. See CC-5 development standards for how parking interacts with coastal goals. § 10-5.816(d–f)

Where it applies: coastal commercial sections of the City; the code cross-references Article 5 parking regulations.

Industrial / M Zones (light industrial / manufacturing)

  • Purpose / typical uses: commercial/industrial uses. Parking standards for industrial uses are given in the nonresidential table (for example, automobile repair/service: 1 space per 250 sf GFA, with minimum per bay, plus service vehicle spaces). § 10-2.1706
  • Key dimensional/layout rules: parking geometry (standard vs compact stalls), aisle depths, clearances, and setbacks for parking areas are specified; common garages have specific column clearance and setback rules. § 10-2.1706

Where it applies: industrial and commercial base zones; subject to the same on‑site location requirement unless an exception is approved. § 10-2.1702(c)

P — Public & Institutional Zones

  • Purpose / typical uses: civic, parks, schools, community facilities; uses and parking are regulated in the P-zone schedule. § 10-5.1100/1110
  • Parking rules: P zones contain a use table; required parking for a public/institutional use is determined per the applicable classification or by condition of approval. Conditional Use Permit conditions can require off‑street loading and parking provisions. § 10-5.1110; § 10-2.2506

Artesia & Aviation Corridor Area Plan (Overlay / Area Plan)

  • Purpose / typical uses: creates a mixed corridor promoting a "park once and walk" strategy and supports pedestrian/bicycle access along Artesia and Aviation Boulevards. § 10-2.1707 sets the parking exception.
  • Parking rules / exception: nonresidential uses with frontage on Artesia or Aviation within the Corridor Area Plan are not required to provide on-site parking. If on-site parking is provided it must be to the rear or beneath the building, and front-yard parking is prohibited unless an Administrative Use Permit is approved with specific findings (site constraints, business operations, design mitigation). § 10-2.1707(b)

Where it applies: the segments of Artesia and Aviation Boulevards in the Area Plan (the code describes the physical extent in the Area Plan language). § 10-2.1707(a)

Quick reference table — common decision-relevant standards

Topic / Use Requirement (code summary) Code Reference
Single‑family dwelling parking Two enclosed garage spaces required; garage door min widths 8 ft (single) / 16 ft (two-car); stall min 9×19 ft. § 10-2.1704(a)(1)
Multi‑family parking (by unit) Studio = 1.0; 1-bed = 1.5; 2+ beds = 2.0; at least 1 space/unit enclosed; condominiums 2.0/unit. Visitor schedule for lots ≥ 50 ft wide. § 10-2.1704(b)
Business office 1 space / 300 sf GFA (example from table). See full table for other uses. § 10-2.1706
Retail / Food & Beverage Typical rates around 1/250 sf GFA or seat‑based rules; consult the use table for exact rate. § 10-2.1706
Parking location Required parking must be on same lot; off-site parking needs Planning Commission Design Review and recorded covenant. § 10-2.1702(c)(1)
Artesia & Aviation Corridor Nonresidential uses fronting Artesia or Aviation are not required to provide on-site parking; if provided, must be rear/basement and meet design rules; front parking requires AUP. § 10-2.1707(b)
Bicycle parking (large projects/TDM) 4 bike spaces per first 50,000 sf of nonresidential development; +1 per additional 50,000 sf; TDM and preferential carpool spaces required for large projects. § 10-2.2406 / § 10-5.2406
ADA / handicapped stalls Required per Title 24 (California Building Standards Code); zoning defers to Title 24 counts and layouts. § 10-2.1702(e)

(See full use table and stall-dimension diagrams in § 10-2.1706 / § 10-5.1706 for complete lists and geometry).

Practical guidance / plain‑English interpretation

  • Always start with the use-based parking table in § 10-2.1706 (nonresidential) or the residential schedule in § 10-2.1704 — the code’s numeric totals are the baseline you must meet or justify a reduction from. § 10-2.1704 / § 10-2.1706
  • If you propose parking off-site, plan for Planning Commission Design Review and a recorded covenant demonstrating long-term control of those spaces. § 10-2.1702(c)(1)
  • For projects in the Artesia & Aviation Corridor, the code intentionally allows no on-site parking requirement to support active transportation; if you do provide spaces they must be behind the building or below-grade unless you obtain an Administrative Use Permit. § 10-2.1707
  • Bicycle parking and TDM provisions are not optional for large nonresidential projects — include bicycle racks, preferential carpool spaces and the TDM information board in your plans if thresholds are met. § 10-2.2406

Checklist

  • Determine whether your project is residential or nonresidential and apply the correct use-based table (§ 10-2.1704 or § 10-2.1706).
  • Show required number of parking spaces and visitor spaces on site plan; dimension stalls (9×19 ft min typical) and aisles per code diagrams. § 10-5.1704 / § 10-2.1706
  • If proposing compact stalls, stacked/tandem stalls, or shared parking, provide justification and show geometry to meet aisle and clearance rules. § 10-2.1706
  • If parking is off-site: prepare an application for Planning Commission Design Review and a recorded covenant before building permits. § 10-2.1702(c)(1)
  • For projects ≥25,000 / 50,000 / 100,000 sf, include TDM measures and bicycle parking calculations per § 10-2.2406 / § 10-5.2406.
  • Provide Title 24-compliant accessible parking stalls; show compliance on plans and note if any existing reductions are needed for upgrades. § 10-2.1702(e)
  • Indicate any landscape buffers or screen walls for parking areas abutting residential zones (commercial lots in residential zones need extensive landscaping/screening). § 10-2.1702(c)(2)

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue Why it matters What to verify
ADU parking treatment State ADU laws can override local standards; the Redondo zoning code does not explicitly state ADU parking exceptions in the materials retrieved. Not found in retrieved materials — verify with the City and check California ADU law and local ADU page. Verify with the jurisdiction.
Off-site parking feasibility Off-site parking is allowed only with Design Review and a recorded covenant — this can be time-consuming and may not be approved if it doesn’t meet findings. Confirm required findings and prepare covenant language; meet Planning Commission Design Review. § 10-2.1702(c)(1)
Artesia/Aviation Corridor exceptions Projects in the Corridor may be exempt from on‑site parking — but if you provide parking the code imposes location/design limits and AUP rules for front parking. Confirm whether your lot frontage falls inside the defined Corridor Area Plan limits, and follow § 10-2.1707 for exceptions. Verify with the jurisdiction.
Bicycle/TDM thresholds TDM and bicycle requirements trigger at specific GFA thresholds; failing to include them can delay plan check. Confirm gross floor area thresholds (25k/50k/100k) and include required details per § 10-2.2406.
Conflicts with Title 24 ADA stall counts and design are controlled by State building code; local parking counts may be adjusted only to meet Title 24 upgrades. Coordinate with Building Division; provide Title 24 stall calculations and note any proposed adjustments per § 10-2.1702(e).

Plain-English Summary

Redondo Beach requires on-site parking calculated from tables in the zoning code: single-family homes need two enclosed garage spaces, multi‑family and nonresidential uses use specific per-unit or per‑square‑foot formulas, and large nonresidential projects must provide bicycle parking and TDM measures. Off-site parking is allowed only with Design Review and a recorded covenant; the Artesia & Aviation Corridor Area Plan is a notable exception where on‑site parking for nonresidential frontage is not required. Always confirm parcel-specific rules with the City early in design.

Source References

  • Redondo Beach Zoning Ordinance — Article 5 (Parking Regulations): § 10-2.1700 – § 10-2.1707 (purpose, general provisions, residential & nonresidential standards, Artesia & Aviation Corridor). Download source: https://ecode360.com/RE4995 (see the corresponding sections)
  • Residential parking standards: § 10-2.1704 (single-family, multi-family, visitor parking rules).
  • Commercial / industrial parking table and stall geometry: § 10-2.1706 (use-by-use minimums, stall/aisle dimensions).
  • Off-site parking and location rules: § 10-2.1702(c)(1–2) (on-lot requirement; commercial parking lots in residential zones).
  • Artesia and Aviation Corridor Area Plan exception: § 10-2.1707 (no required on-site parking for nonresidential uses with frontage on Artesia/Aviation; design rules and AUP process).
  • Transportation Demand Management / bicycle parking thresholds and measures: § 10-2.2406 / § 10-5.2406 (TDM requirements, bike parking counts, carpool preferential spaces).
  • Garage & driveway dimensional/materials and residential driveway rules: § 10-5.1704 (stall sizes, garage door widths, vertical clearance, driveway surfacing and curb cuts).

Sources

Retrieved passages

  • Redondo Beach Zoning Code (§ 10-2.1702.) High relevance
  • CBC § 10 (Section 10-2.1707) High relevance
  • CBC § 1 (Section 10-2.2502.) High relevance
  • Redondo Beach Zoning Code (section are) High relevance
  • Redondo Beach Zoning Code (§ 10-2.1707.) High relevance
  • Redondo Beach Zoning Code (section shall) Medium relevance
  • Redondo Beach Zoning Code (§ 10-2.200) Medium relevance
  • Redondo Beach Zoning Code (§ 10-5.1706) Medium relevance
  • Redondo Beach Zoning Code (§ 10-2.1704) High relevance
  • Redondo Beach Zoning Code (Title 7) Medium relevance
  • Redondo Beach Zoning Code (§ 10-2.2406) Medium relevance

Cited sections

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum parking for a single‑family house in Redondo Beach?

Single-family dwellings must provide two enclosed garage parking spaces. Garage door and clearance minimums are specified (single door 8 ft, two-car 16 ft, vertical clearance 88 in.). See § 10-2.1704(a)(1).

How many parking spaces do I need for an apartment building?

Multi‑family parking is required per unit: studio = 1.0; 1‑bed = 1.5; 2+ beds = 2.0. At least one space per unit must be within an enclosed private or common garage. Visitor spaces are also required for developments on lots 50 ft or wider. § 10-2.1704(b).

Do I have to provide parking for a new office or retail project?

Yes: nonresidential uses are assigned minimums in the zoning use table (for example, business offices = 1/300 sf; retail/food ≈ 1/250 sf — consult the full table). Layout and stall dimensions in § 10-2.1706 must be followed.

Can required parking be located off-site?

Generally no: required off-street parking must be on the same lot as the use it serves. Off-site parking may be approved only with Planning Commission Design Review and must be secured by a recorded covenant before a building permit is issued. § 10-2.1702(c)(1).

Are there areas in Redondo Beach where on‑site parking is not required?

Yes — within the Artesia & Aviation Corridor Area Plan, permitted nonresidential uses with frontage on Artesia or Aviation are not required to provide on-site parking. If on-site parking is provided it must be behind or beneath the primary building and front yard parking is restricted without an Administrative Use Permit. § 10-2.1707(b).

What are the bicycle parking requirements?

Large nonresidential projects must include bicycle parking and TDM measures: 4 bicycle spaces per first 50,000 sf of nonresidential GFA, plus 1 per additional 50,000 sf; the code also requires TDM facilities like a transportation information board and preferential carpool spaces at thresholds. § 10-2.2406 / § 10-5.2406.

Do I need to follow Title 24 (California Building Code) for accessible parking?

Yes. The zoning code defers to the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) for handicapped parking space counts and layout; upgrades to existing developments for Title 24 can allow small reductions in total parking only as necessary to meet accessibility requirements. § 10-2.1702(e).

Can parking spaces be reserved for a specific tenant or charged a fee?

No. The code prohibits charging a fee for parking on a privately owned lot and prohibits marking or segregating spaces to favor one tenant over another except for handicapped spaces — exceptions require Design Review approval. § 10-2.1702(d)(2).

What if my project is over 50,000 sf — are there special parking/employee requirements?

Yes. Projects ≥50,000 sf must reserve not less than 10% of employee parking for car/vanpools (and sign them as demand warrants), provide TDM information and bicycle parking per § 10-2.2406. Larger projects (≥100,000 sf) have additional circulation and boarding area requirements.

Where are visitor parking spaces for multi‑family units required?

Visitor parking is required for multi‑family developments on lots 50 ft or wider and follows a schedule (e.g., 2–3 dwellings = 1 visitor, 11+ dwellings = 1 visitor per 3 dwellings). Visitor spaces must be grouped conveniently and not locked inside secured garages. § 10-2.1704(b)(2).

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