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Reedley — Parking

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

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

This page extracts and explains the Reedley municipal zoning rules on parking (off‑street vehicle parking), loading, compact spaces, and related design standards in the Reedley Zoning Code (Title 10). It summarizes the requirements most likely to affect site planning, building siting, and entitlement reviews and points to code sections to verify parcel‑specific requirements. For related topics see Reedley Zoning, Reedley Land Use, Reedley Development Standards, Reedley Design Review, Reedley Overlay Districts, Reedley ADUs, and the California Building Standards Code.

What the Reedley code requires (high‑level)

  • The off‑street parking and loading rules are in Chapter 10.38; the Chapter purpose and applicability are in § 10.38.010 and the general provisions are in § 10.38.020. Minimum parking quantities are set by a parking schedule in § 10.38.030 (Table 10.38‑A).

  • Parking design standards (space dimensions, minimum drive aisle widths, compact parking rules, garage/carport sizes) are in § 10.38.060; specific measurements include: parking stall min. 20 ft length x 9 ft width, garage minimum interior dimensions (single car 11.5' x 18', two‑car 20' x 18'), and drive aisle widths (e.g., 27' for two‑way with 90° stalls). Compact stalls: 8.5' x 16.5' and up to 30% of stalls may be compact in specified districts.

  • Off‑street loading rules (when required, berth dimensions, how many) are in § 10.38.070 and Table 10.38‑B (loading table). Minimum loading berth dimensions: 12' width x 40' length x 14' vertical clearance; number of berths scales with building square footage.

  • Shared parking and offsite parking are allowed subject to conditions (distance limits and a recorded parking agreement); see § 10.38.040 and § 10.38.050. Offsite parking distances: typically 600 ft walking distance for residential and nonresidential uses (with a commercial exception up to 1,000 ft). A recorded agreement is required if parking is on different ownership.

  • Landscaping/screening and tree planting within parking areas (minimum interior landscaping and buffers where commercial adjoins residential) are required; see § 10.38.060.J and Chapter 10.36 for landscape area rules.

  • Exceptions: parcels in the City’s defined Downtown Area are exempt from the off‑street parking and loading provisions of Title 10; also, buildings constructed before July 1, 2024 have limited application of the new parking rules upon a Change of Occupancy. See § 10.38.080.

  • The Code makes repeated cross‑references to state standards for EV charging and bicycle parking (the city enforces state provisions where applicable); the local code defers to Government Code and California Green Building Standards for EV readiness and bicycle parking details. Local bicycle‑parking specific standards are Not found in retrieved materials; consult the California Building Standards Code for state bicycle/EV rules.

District‑by‑district guide (where parking rules interact with zone)

Below are the Reedley zoning districts most relevant to parking. Each subsection states purpose/typical uses (as listed in the Zoning Code), then the parking/design rules that commonly apply to projects in that district and the code sections you must check.

Suburban Residential (SR)

  • Purpose & typical uses: primarily detached single‑family and similar residential uses (see Article 2 district list).

  • Parking implications: single‑unit dwellings may not use compact stalls; minimum parking counts for new dwelling units follow § 10.38.030 and garage/carport interior minimums in § 10.38.060.D (11.5' x 18' single‑car; 20' x 18' two‑car). ADU parking rules are governed by Chapter 10.56 and state ADU law—see Reedley ADUs and Government Code references.

  • Key dimensional standard explicitly found here: residential densities in the code table (SR and related densities are listed in Article 2). Specific SR numeric densities and references: SR: 4 du/ac (see district tables).

  • Where it applies: residential neighborhoods across the City; check the Official Zoning Map.

Low Density Residential (LDR) / Medium Density Residential (MDR) / High Density Residential (HDR)

  • Purpose & typical uses: multi‑family intensity increases through LDR → MDR → HDR; residential density levels are listed (e.g., LDR: 8 du/ac, MDR: 15 du/ac, HDR: 29 du/ac) in the zoning district tables.

  • Parking implications: for multi‑unit projects, use § 10.38.030 parking schedule and the multi‑unit design standards in Chapter 10.56 (which also sets the minimum of 1 parking space per unit for qualifying projects unless Government Code 65913.4 exceptions apply). Chapter 10.56 requires internal pedestrian connections and sets parking/circulation/site‑layout standards that interact with parking design rules in § 10.38.060.

  • Where it applies: multifamily and mixed‑use project locations; streamlined projects must meet Chapter 10.56 objective standards.

Central Downtown Commercial (CDC), Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Community Commercial (CC)

  • Purpose & typical uses: retail, services, pedestrian‑oriented downtown uses; the city’s district list shows CDC/NC/CC as commercial zone types.

  • Parking implications: commercial uses look to § 10.38.030 (Table 10.38‑A) for per‑use ratios (e.g., retail, office, restaurant, grocery have specific spaces per 1,000 sf or per employee rules). Offsite parking may be sited up to 1,000 ft in commercial districts (exception in § 10.38.050). Downtown parcels may be exempt from off‑street parking requirements (§ 10.38.080.B — Downtown Area exception).

  • Where it applies: downtown commercial corridors and neighborhood centers; verify whether a parcel sits inside the City’s Downtown Area boundaries before relying on exemptions.

Office Commercial (OC) / Professional Office (PO)

  • Purpose & uses: office, medical, professional services. PO and C districts have specific parking landscaping requirements: in PO or C Districts at least 50% of the interior of an off‑street parking area must be landscaped within 10 years. See § 10.38.060.J(1).

  • Where it applies: office parks and professional centers across town (see Article 2 map).

Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI)

  • Purpose & uses: manufacturing, distribution, warehousing. Industrial uses have lower per‑sf parking ratios in Table 10.38‑A (examples: warehousing/distribution 1 space per 1,000 sf; some industrial uses include employee‑based counts). Loading berth standards in § 10.38.070 are particularly important here (dimensions and siting rules). Industrial parcels must also respect separation distances from residential uses and screening; processing facilities have distance and screening rules in Article 2/definitions.

  • Where it applies: industrial areas and employment zones; consult the Official Zoning Map for parcel classification.

Quick reference table — most decision‑relevant parking & loading standards

Standard / Topic Rule (summary) Code reference
Minimum parking requirement source Per‑use schedule: Table 10.38‑A (Parking Schedule) — use it to compute required spaces per use type. § 10.38.030
Parking stall minimum dimension Standard: 20' length x 9' width (exclusive of drive aisles). Variations need Director approval. § 10.38.060.E
Drive aisle widths Examples: 27' (two‑way with 90° both sides), 24' (two‑way with 90° one side), 16' (one‑way with parking). § 10.38.060.A
Compact stalls Compact min 8.5' x 16.5'; up to 30% of lot in commercial, industrial, multi‑unit residential; single‑unit dwellings prohibited from using compact stalls. § 10.38.060.F
Garage/carport interior min. Single car: 11.5' x 18'; Two‑car: 20' x 18'; vertical clearance 7'6". § 10.38.060.D
Off‑street loading berth min. 12' x 40', 14' vertical clearance; number of loading spaces per Table 10.38‑B (scales with building sf). § 10.38.070 (Table 10.38‑B)
Offsite parking distance Residential/offsite parking within 600 ft pedestrian route; nonresidential normally 600 ft, commercial exception 1,000 ft. § 10.38.050.A
Shared parking conditions Shared parking allowed if operating hours don’t conflict and facility within 600 ft (special rules and written agreement). § 10.38.040; § 10.38.050
Downtown exemption Parcels inside the City’s defined Downtown Area are exempt from the off‑street parking and loading requirements of Title 10. § 10.38.080.B
Landscaping in parking In PO or C districts, at least 50% of parking interior shall be landscaped within 10 years; buffers where commercial abuts residential required. § 10.38.060.J; Chapter 10.36
EV / Bicycle rules Local code defers to state EV/bicycle rules (California Green Building Standards / Gov. Code). Local bicycle parking standards Not found in retrieved materials. § 10.38.060.H (EV reference) and CA Green Building Standards (see uploaded files)

Checklist

  • Use Table 10.38‑A to calculate required spaces for each land use (compute mixed uses separately and sum) — § 10.38.030.
  • Show parking layout with dimensions that meet § 10.38.060 (stall sizes, 20' x 9' min, drive aisle widths).
  • If using compact stalls, limit to 30% and meet compact stall dimensions and distribution rules — § 10.38.060.F.
  • If providing off‑site or shared parking: show walking distance (≤ 600 ft or 1,000 ft for commercial) and attach a recorded parking agreement acceptable to the Community Development Director — § 10.38.050.
  • Provide required loading berths per Table 10.38‑B and site them per § 10.38.070 (berth dimensions and location rules).
  • Show landscaping/parking screening consistent with § 10.38.060.J and Chapter 10.36.
  • Confirm whether parcel lies within the City Downtown Area (if yes, parking/loading requirements of Title 10 may not apply) — § 10.38.080.B.
  • For EV readiness and bicycle parking, confirm local applicability vs. California Green Building Standards and Title 24 (state rules may apply) — local code references state standards and defers to them.

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue Why it matters What to verify
Downtown Area exemption If parcel is inside the Downtown Area, off‑street parking requirements may not apply — this can dramatically change project cost and layout. Verify whether your parcel is inside the City’s Downtown Area boundaries (City planning maps) and cite § 10.38.080.B.
Pre‑July‑1‑2024 buildings The code limits applying new parking requirements on some older buildings on a Change of Occupancy — may affect required upgrades. Confirm building year and whether Change of Occupancy rules apply: § 10.38.080.A.
Offsite/shared parking (agreements) Offsite parking is allowed but requires a recorded agreement; enforceability and distance limits are strict. Provide draft recorded parking agreement; show pedestrian route distances per § 10.38.050 and cross‑ownership guarantees.
Bicycle parking local standard The local code text retrieved does not contain a local bicycle parking table — state CALGreen has bicycle rules that may be binding for building permits. Verify bicycle parking requirements with the Community Development Director and check California Green Building Standards / Title 24 references (local code defers to state). Not found in retrieved materials locally; see CA standards.
EV charging / readiness City references state EV and green‑building standards; project electrical capacity and EV readiness obligations may come from state code, not local numeric tables. Confirm EV parking/readiness obligations (local code cites Government Code and California Green Building Standards). Coordinate with building/planning for CALGreen requirements.
Compact parking application Compact stalls limited to certain districts and require distribution rules; improper use can cause noncompliance. Ensure compact stalls comply with § 10.38.060.F (size, % limit, distribution, standard stalls nearest entrance).

Plain‑English summary

Reedley’s zoning requires most new projects to provide on‑site parking and loading per the schedules and design rules in Chapter 10.38 (space counts in § 10.38.030, stall and aisle dimensions in § 10.38.060, loading in § 10.38.070). There are helpful allowances for shared and off‑site parking, but downtown parcels and some pre‑2024 buildings have special exceptions — always verify with the Community Development Director.

Source References

  • Reedley Zoning Code, Title 10, Chapter 10.38 (Parking and Loading), including § 10.38.010 – § 10.38.080.
  • Reedley Zoning Code — Parking facility design standards and dimensions, § 10.38.060 (drive aisles, stall dims, compact parking).
  • Reedley Zoning Code — Off‑street loading requirements, § 10.38.070 and Table 10.38‑B.
  • Reedley Zoning Code — Offsite/shared parking (locations, agreements), § 10.38.040 – § 10.38.050.
  • Reedley Zoning Code — Exceptions (Downtown Area, pre‑2024 buildings), § 10.38.080.
  • Reedley Zoning Code — District lists and densities (SR, LDR, MDR, HDR and commercial / industrial zone names), Article 2 district tables.
  • Reedley Zoning Code — Multi‑unit / site planning standards for qualifying projects (Chapter 10.56).
  • California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) / 2025 extracts (bicycle parking and EV readiness referenced by local code). Noted because Reedley defers to state standards for EV and some bicycle/green parking measures.

Sources

Retrieved passages

  • CBC § 65850.7 (Title shall) High relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (CHAPTER 10.38) High relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Title 10) High relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Title to) High relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Title upon) High relevance
  • CBC § 65913.4 (Section 65913.4) High relevance
  • CGBSC § 5.106.3.1 (Section 5.106.3.1) High relevance
  • CGBSC § 5.106.3.1 (Section 5.106.3.1) High relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Section shall) High relevance
  • CBC § 2024 (Section shall) High relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Article 8) High relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Chapter to) High relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Section shall) High relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (TITLE 10) Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Article 8) Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Section Cross) Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Article 2) Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Title and) Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Title 11) Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Chapter 10.100) Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Chapter are) Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Section 10.102.010) Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code Medium relevance
  • Reedley Zoning Code (Title is) Medium relevance

Cited sections

Frequently asked questions

What is the first place I check to know how many parking spaces I must provide for a new use in Reedley?

Consult the parking schedule in § 10.38.030 (Table 10.38‑A) of the Reedley Zoning Code; compute each use separately and sum for mixed uses. The Code requires at least the minimum in Table 10.38‑A unless a discretionary approval or exception applies.

How wide must my parking aisles be for a commercial lot in Reedley?

Minimum drive aisle widths are specified in § 10.38.060.A: for example, 27' for two‑way traffic with 90° parking on both sides and 24' for two‑way with 90° on one side. Confirm the exact configuration with the Community Development Director when in doubt.

Can I use compact parking stalls on my multi‑family project?

Yes, but only under the compact parking rules in § 10.38.060.F: compact stalls must be at least 8.5' x 16.5', may be up to 30% of stalls in commercial/industrial/multi‑unit residential zones, and single‑unit dwellings cannot use compact stalls. Distribution and standard‑stall proximity rules apply.

When does Reedley require off‑street loading spaces and how big must they be?

Loading spaces are required for uses that receive/distribute goods (e.g., retail, warehouse, hotel) per § 10.38.070.A. Minimum loading berth dimensions are 12' x 40' with 14' vertical clearance; the required number of berths follows Table 10.38‑B in the same section.

Can I locate required parking offsite or share parking with an adjacent property?

Yes, subject to the rules in § 10.38.050 (offsite parking) and § 10.38.040 (shared parking). Offsite parking typically must be within 600 ft (short walking route) of the use (commercial exceptions up to 1,000 ft) and require a recorded parking agreement acceptable to the Community Development Director.

Are there places in Reedley where the off‑street parking requirements don’t apply?

Yes. Parcels located inside the City’s defined Downtown Area are exempt from the off‑street parking and loading requirements of Title 10; check § 10.38.080.B and the City’s Downtown map to confirm whether your parcel qualifies.

Does Reedley set bicycle‑parking minimums in its zoning code?

A local bicycle‑parking table was Not found in the retrieved Reedley materials. The Code references state green‑building and vehicle standards for EV readiness and bicycle parking; therefore bicycle parking requirements may be governed by the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) and Title 24 for building permit review. Verify with the Community Development Director.

Does an ADU in Reedley require its own parking space?

Reedley addresses ADU rules in Chapter 10.56 and cross‑references state ADU law. For qualifying multi‑unit streamlined projects, Chapter 10.56 sets a minimum of one parking space per unit unless exceptions in Government Code § 65913.4(e)(1) apply. Also review Reedley ADUs guidance and state ADU law for exemptions and limits on ADU parking requirements.

If my property is next to residential, what screening or landscaping is required for a parking lot?

When a commercial off‑street parking area adjoins an R or RM district, the code requires a solid decorative wall or fence on the property line (exceptions for front setbacks and corner geometry) and parking landscaping standards apply (see § 10.38.060.J(2) and Chapter 10.36 for landscape area requirements).

If I propose fewer parking spaces than Table 10.38‑A requires, can I get a Variance or Minor Deviation?

Possibly. The Zoning Code allows Minor Deviations and Variances under Chapters 10.94 and 10.102; for parking and loading a Variance requires additional findings about traffic impacts and no undue street parking impacts. Check the findings and process in the Variance chapter.

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