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Roseville — Parking

Q: What is the baseline source for how many parking spaces I must provide for a new tenant in Roseville?

You must use the use‑specific tables in § 19.26.030 (Parking space requirements by use type). Calculate each tenant’s requirement and add them for mixed‑use projects unless you secure a shared‑parking reduction per § 19.26.030(C) .

Q: What are the minimum dimensions for parking spaces in Roseville?

Standard parking spaces are 9' × 18' , compact 9' × 16' , and parallel 10' × 22' ; compact spaces may substitute for up to 30% of spaces if the lot has at least 20 spaces. See § 19.26.040(A) .

Q: Are compact car stalls allowed in surface parking lots?

Yes—provided the total lot has at least 20 spaces, up to 30% may be compact stalls. See § 19.26.040(A)(1)(b) .

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

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

Roseville regulates on-site parking through Title 19 (Zoning), principally in Chapter 19.26 — Off‑Street Parking and Loading. The code establishes (1) how many spaces are required by use type, (2) design/layout standards for those spaces, and (3) procedures for reductions and adjustments (including special downtown and ADU rules). Key rules are in § 19.26.010, § 19.26.020, § 19.26.030, and § 19.26.040.

This page summarizes the parking rules you will actually rely on for entitlement and plan submittal in Roseville (how many spaces, design dimensions, special-district exceptions, bicycle/EV/accessible requirements), and points to the sections you must quote on applications.

Note: when this page references local development standards such as setbacks or project review, it links to the City’s development-standards and review pages for procedural context: Roseville Development Standards, Roseville Design Review, Roseville Overlay Districts, Roseville ADUs, and California Building Standards Code. The broader Roseville planning menu is at Roseville zoning & planning overview.

Core standards (quick reference table)

Rule / decision point	What Roseville requires	Code Reference
General purpose and applicability	Off‑street parking required for all approved land uses; design rules and counts in same chapter	§ 19.26.010, § 19.26.020
How many spaces to provide	Number of spaces by use type (tables for Civic, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, etc.); mixed‑use = sum unless shared‑parking reduction approved	§ 19.26.030
Parking design (space sizes, compact rules)	Standard = 9' x 18', compact = 9' x 16', parallel = 10' x 22'; compact max 30% if ≥20 spaces; accessible spaces per Title 24	§ 19.26.040; Title 24 referenced
Bicycle parking	At minimum, comply with the California Building Code; bicycle spaces required to meet CBC/minimum TSM plan requirements	§ 19.26.020(C)
EV / clean‑air parking	Provide clean‑air and EV charging spaces per Title 24; counted toward total parking	§ 19.26.020(D)
Downtown / Old Town exceptions	Principal permitted uses in the HD (Old Town Historic) and CBD may be permitted without providing additional off‑street parking (specified exceptions)	§ 19.26.030(D); Downtown code references
ADU parking rules	ADUs have special rules: many ADUs are not required to provide parking; specific exceptions/waivers spelled out in ADU chapter	§ 19.60.050 and related ADU development standards
Reductions / shared parking	Shared‑parking or individual reductions may be granted (Administrative Permit); Planning Manager is Approving Authority; evidence required	§ 19.26.030(C)

District-by-district breakdown

(Each district below is an actual Roseville zone district listed in § 19.06.010; the zoning map shows where they apply.)

R1 (Single‑Family Residential)

Purpose: accommodate detached single‑family housing.
Typical permitted uses: single‑family dwellings, accessory dwelling units (subject to Chapter 19.60), small community care, home occupations.
Key dimensional standards: minimum lot area 6,000 sq ft (interior), front setback 20 ft (interior) and 5 ft side setbacks (interior); height 35 ft—see residential standards table. Parking: garage/carport/tandem rules apply; ADU parking exceptions may apply.

RS (Small‑Lot Residential)

Purpose: smaller single‑family lots and compact neighborhoods.
Typical uses: single‑family, ADUs, caretaker housing.
Standards: smaller lot areas (4,275–4,500 sq ft depending on variant), front setback minimums vary; parking must meet Chapter 19.26, but front‑yard parking paved limits apply (50% max paved within front setback unless DRRS approval).

R2 (Two‑Family Residential)

Purpose: duplexes/two‑unit housing; allows modest density uptick.
Uses: two‑family, ADUs, small multi‑family, limited civic.
Standards: setbacks and driveway depths per § 19.10.030; parking computed per § 19.26.030 for residential types.

R3 (Multi‑Family Housing)

Purpose: higher‑density rental and ownership multi‑family housing.
Uses: multi‑family apartments, supportive housing, ADUs where applicable.
Standards: higher height allowances (up to 45 ft in some contexts) and density rules; parking for multi‑family calculated under the Residential table in § 19.26.030 and specific plans (e.g., Douglas‑Sunrise) may set alternate standards.

RMU (Residential Mixed‑Use)

Purpose: integrate residential and neighborhood commercial; supports walkable transit‑oriented development.
Uses: mixed residential/commercial, multi‑family, ADUs per Chapter 19.60.
Standards: parking = sum of uses unless shared‑parking reduction approved; specific plans may alter ratios.

BP (Business Professional), NC, CC, GC, HC, RC, CMU (Commercial district family)

Purpose: graded commercial use intensity from professional/office (BP) to regional retail (RC). Permitted uses and whether parking is required/amounts are governed by § 19.26.030 tables for commercial use types and by the permitted‑use tables for each zone.
Typical uses: retail, restaurants, offices, medical, neighborhood commercial; drive‑through/fuel have conditional use rules tied to proximities.
Standards: setbacks, lot coverage and other development standards referenced in the development standards article and the specific zone tables; parking layout per § 19.26.040.

CBD (Central Business District) and HD (Old Town Historic District)

Purpose: downtown core and historic Old Town. Parking is treated differently: many permitted uses in HD and CBD are allowed without providing additional off‑street parking; other uses (community assembly, colleges, new discretionary uses) must comply with standard parking or request reduction/variance. Refer to Downtown Specific Plan Downtown Code and § 19.26.030(D).

MP, M1, M2, MMU (Industrial / Business Park)

Purpose: industrial/manufacturing/business park uses. Public Parking Services and industrial logistics have specific parking/loading rules and may require larger vehicle loading stalls. Parking rates for industrial uses are in the industrial table of § 19.26.030.

OS, PR, P/QP, UR (Open Space, Parks, Public/Quasi‑Public, Urban Reserve)

Purpose: resource protection, parks, public facilities, or areas reserved for future urbanization. Parking for civic facilities is set by the civic tables in § 19.26.030 or by design review where “as determined” is specified.

(For the official list of zone map symbols and the zones where each rule applies, see § 19.06.010.)

How counts are calculated and adjusted

The baseline number of spaces is specified by use type in § 19.26.030 (tables for Civic, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation). For mixed uses add the required numbers for each use unless a shared‑parking reduction is approved.
Rounding rules: totals are rounded to the nearest whole number (0.49 down; 0.50 up).
Adjustments and reductions: the Planning Manager (Administrative Permit) or Planning Commission (for center‑wide cumulative reductions above thresholds) may approve shared‑parking or individual reductions if supported by parking studies, operational evidence, and legal agreements. § 19.26.030(C) describes the burden of proof and standards.
Special‑area overrides: downtown specific plan rules or a specific plan may modify or supersede these counts; the Downtown Specific Plan is incorporated by reference for DT area projects.

Design and construction basics you must follow

Space size and compact rules: standard 9'×18', compact 9'×16', parallel 10'×22'; compact substitution allowed up to 30% if the lot has at least 20 spaces. § 19.26.040(A)(1).
Accessible parking: provided per Title 24 (California Building Standards Code); accessible spaces count toward the required total. § 19.26.020(A).
Bicycle parking: minimum requirement is to comply with the California Building Code and any Transportation System Management plan conditions. § 19.26.020(C).
EV/clean‑air spaces: required as per Title 24 and count toward total. § 19.26.020(D).
Driveways, front‑yard paving and landscaping: front‑yard paving limits (residential) and landscaping requirements can limit driveway layouts—see § 19.10.030(F) and related provisions. Vehicles must be on paved surfaces and not parked in landscaped setback areas.

Checklist (what an applicant must satisfy)

Determine the parcel’s zoning (one of R1, RS, R2, R3, RMU, BP, NC, CC, GC, HC, RC, CBD, HD, MP, M1, M2, MMU, OS, PR, P/QP, UR per § 19.06.010).
Calculate required off‑street spaces using the tables in § 19.26.030 for each use and round per rules.
Prepare a parking plan (layout, dimensions, circulation) conforming to § 19.26.040 (space sizes, compact rules, accessible space layout).
Show required accessible parking per Title 24 and indicate bicycle parking (CBC/TSM compliance). § 19.26.020.
If proposing shared‑parking or reduced parking, submit a parking study and evidence and request an Administrative Permit per § 19.26.030(C).
For ADUs, verify ADU parking exemptions in § 19.60 and include ADU plan/utility and demolition details if replacing a garage.
If in HD (Old Town) or CBD, confirm downtown code parking provisions or exemptions per § 19.26.030(D) and the Downtown Specific Plan.
Check front‑yard paving limits and landscape compliance (residential) per § 19.10.030(F) and Chapter 19.66 for tree/landscape rules.

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue	Why it matters	What to verify
Shared‑parking reduction relying on off‑hours overlap	City requires evidence and may require covenants; improper assumptions can lead to denial or conditions	Confirm acceptable evidence with Planning Manager and include covenants and peak‑use analysis per § 19.26.030(C).
Downtown (HD/CBD) exemptions	Some uses are exempt from providing additional off‑street parking; others (community assembly, colleges, discretionary uses) are not	Verify whether parcel sits inside the Downtown Specific Plan area and apply § 19.26.030(D) and Downtown Code.
ADU parking exceptions vs. local nuance	ADU rules in § 19.60 exempt many ADUs from parking but have specific triggers (proximity to transit, Old Town/CBD, on‑street parking permits, car‑share)	Confirm the ADU subsection(s) that apply to your parcel (see § 19.60.050 and ADU development standards).
Accessible/EV counts vs. total count	Title 24 accessibility and EV requirements may require certain counts/distributions; they also count toward total parking	Provide Title 24 calculations and show accessible spaces on the site plan; cite § 19.26.020.
Specific plan overrides	Specific plans (and Downtown Code) may set different parking standards	Check whether the parcel is in a specific plan area (e.g., Douglas‑Sunrise) and use the specific plan’s parking § if present. See the specific plan chapters and § 19.33.060 example.
Definitions and use classification	Parking requirements hinge on how the Planning Manager classifies a use	If the use is not explicitly listed, the Planning Manager will classify it (see § 19.08.050); confirm classification early.

Plain‑English summary

Roseville’s zoning (Title 19) requires each new or expanded use to provide off‑street parking according to the use‑specific tables in § 19.26.030, built to the layout and size rules in § 19.26.040; accessible, bicycle, and EV parking must meet state standards and usually count toward the total. Downtown and ADUs have important exceptions—check § 19.26.030(D) and § 19.60 early in design, and ask the Planning Manager about reductions or shared‑parking allowances.

Source References

Roseville Municipal Code, Chapter 19.26 — Off‑Street Parking and Loading: § 19.26.010, § 19.26.020, § 19.26.030, § 19.26.040.
Roseville Municipal Code, zoning districts and establishment: § 19.06.010 (zone list).
Roseville Municipal Code, Residential zone general development standards: § 19.10.030 (setbacks, lot coverage, driveway/front‑yard paving rules).
Roseville Municipal Code, Accessory Dwelling Units: Chapter 19.60, including § 19.60.050 (designated areas) and ADU parking rules.
Roseville Municipal Code, Downtown Specific Plan / Downtown Code (incorporated by reference) and Downtown parking exceptions.
Roseville Municipal Code, adjustment/reduction rules for parking: § 19.26.030(C).
California Building Standards Code (Title 24) — referenced for accessible, bicycle and EV parking standards. (See California Building Standards Code.)

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Cited sections

Official Roseville code library

Frequently asked questions

What is the baseline source for how many parking spaces I must provide for a new tenant in Roseville?

You must use the use‑specific tables in § 19.26.030 (Parking space requirements by use type). Calculate each tenant’s requirement and add them for mixed‑use projects unless you secure a shared‑parking reduction per § 19.26.030(C).

Do homes in Roseville have to provide off‑street parking for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)?

ADU parking is treated specially. Many ADUs developed within existing structures or near transit are not required to provide additional parking; see Chapter 19.60, especially § 19.60.050 for the ADU exemptions and conditions. Verify the parcel’s transit proximity and Old Town/CBD status.

What are the minimum dimensions for parking spaces in Roseville?

Standard parking spaces are 9' × 18', compact 9' × 16', and parallel 10' × 22'; compact spaces may substitute for up to 30% of spaces if the lot has at least 20 spaces. See § 19.26.040(A).

Are bicycle parking and EV charging required?

Yes. At minimum, bicycle parking must comply with the California Building Code and any Transportation System Management requirements; EV/clean‑air parking and EV charging spaces must be provided per Title 24 and count toward the total parking requirement. See § 19.26.020(C–D).

Does downtown Roseville require the same off‑street parking as elsewhere?

No. Principally permitted uses in the Old Town Historic District (HD) and Central Business District (CBD) are often permitted without providing additional off‑street parking; community assembly, colleges, and new discretionary uses must comply or request reductions—see § 19.26.030(D) and the Downtown Specific Plan.

Can I get fewer spaces than the tables require if my uses have complementary hours?

Yes. You can request a shared‑parking or individual parking reduction (Administrative Permit). The applicant must supply parking studies or evidence showing the requested reduction is appropriate and that overflow won’t affect neighbors; standards are in § 19.26.030(C).

Where do I show accessible parking and how does that affect the total?

Show accessible spaces on the site plan and use Title 24 to size and locate them; accessible spaces count toward the total required number of parking spaces under § 19.26.020(A).

If my project is inside a specific plan area, which parking rules govern?

Specific plan provisions may supersede the standard Chapter 19.26 ratios; check the applicable specific plan (many specific plans include their own parking rules and reductions) and reference any special parking table (for example, the Douglas‑Sunrise Corridor example in § 19.33.060).

Are compact car stalls allowed in surface parking lots?

Yes—provided the total lot has at least 20 spaces, up to 30% may be compact stalls. See § 19.26.040(A)(1)(b).

How do I start—what submittals must show parking compliance?

Your Stage/entitlement submittal should include a parking table by tenant/use, a scaled parking plan showing space dimensions, accessible spaces, bicycle parking, EV stalls (if required), and any supporting parking study if you seek reductions; design/layout rules are in § 19.26.040 and counts in § 19.26.030. ---

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