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San Jacinto — Parking

Q: What counts as "off‑street parking" in San Jacinto?

Off‑street parking is defined as the area plus the required number of parking spaces and improvements necessary to serve a land use; the standards and counts are in Chapter 17.330 , which governs dimensions, surfacing, striping, and maintenance for those spaces — see § 17.330.050 and definition entries in Article 8 .

Q: How many parking spaces do I need for a new retail store?

The City sets minimums by use in Table 3‑5 and applies the computation rules in § 17.330.050 ; if your specific use is not listed the Director will set a rate using a comparable use as a guide — see § 17.330.050 .

Q: Do I have to provide bicycle parking for my commercial project?

Yes. Nonresidential projects must provide bicycle parking equal to at least 10% of the required motor vehicle spaces, with minimum space dimensions and location rules in § 17.330.110 (e.g., 2'×6' spaces, 50 ft max from entrances, 5' access aisles) .

Q: What are the standards for loading docks and service bays?

Nonresidential uses under 10,000 sq ft must provide one off‑street loading space (may be combined with a parking stall); larger uses follow Table 3‑10 (e.g., loading spaces 10'×25' with 14' vertical clearance) — see § 17.330.120 .

Q: If my property is in the **MU** zone, can I use shared parking between residential and commercial uses?

Shared parking is allowed but mixed‑use projects must generally provide separate parking for residential and nonresidential uses unless a shared parking agreement and design satisfy the review authority; off‑site parking is allowed within distance limits and requires permanent covenant/lease documentation — see § 17.330.030 and § 17.330.080.B.2 .

Q: Do ADUs in San Jacinto need off‑street parking?

San Jacinto’s accessory dwelling regulations require generally one off‑street parking space per ADU or bedroom (whichever is less), but the code lists the common state exemptions (within 1/2 mile of transit, historic districts, part of main residence, car‑share nearby, etc.); see the ADU rules referenced at § 17.405.060 and the ADU text for exceptions .

Q: How close can off‑site parking be located to the principal use?

Off‑site parking for nonresidential uses is allowed but limited by Table 3‑7: for many nonresidential uses the maximum is 400 ft (some uses like hospitals are 150 ft , car‑share 600 ft ). Measure from nearest point of parking to nearest point of structure/use served — see Table 3‑7 and § 17.330.080.B.2 .

Q: Who determines parking when a use is not listed in the table?

The Planning Director determines parking for uses not listed, using the most similar listed use as a guide, per § 17.330.050 .

Q: What are the paving limits for residential driveways in San Jacinto?

Driveway paving in residential front yards is limited so that driveway paving shall not exceed 35% of the required front yard area and at least 40% of the front yard must remain pervious; see § 17.215.035 and § 17.330.100 .

Q: Does the City require accessible spaces in parking lots?

Yes — accessible parking must follow the California Building Standards Code / Title 24 and the federal accessibility guidelines; San Jacinto references these requirements and requires that required disabled spaces count toward the Chapter 17.330 totals — see San Jacinto’s parking provisions and Title 24 excerpts .

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

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

This page summarizes what the San Jacinto Development Code requires for off-street parking, loading, and bicycle facilities. It interprets the City’s Title 17 rules so applicants can spot the triggers, minimum dimensions, site layout expectations, and review points they must follow for projects in the City's zones. For related items referenced below see San Jacinto’s development standards, design review, overlay districts, ADUs, and the California Building Standards Code for accessibility obligations.

What the code covers (short)

Applicability and timing: All uses must provide required off-street parking and loading before occupancy unless otherwise allowed; see § 17.330.020 .
Counts and computation: Minimum spaces are set by use (Table 3‑5 referenced in § 17.330.050), with rules for fractions, mixed uses, and tandem spaces for multifamily projects; see § 17.330.050 .
Design and dimensions: Stall sizes, aisle widths, surfacing, curbs, lighting, screening, drainage and pedestrian access are in § 17.330.080 and related figures/tables (Tables 3‑7 / 3‑8) .
Accessible (disabled) parking: Must comply with Title 24 / California Building Standards and Federal accessibility guidance; see § 17.330.070 (referenced) and the California Building Standards Code .
Bicycle parking: Multi‑family (5+ units) and all nonresidential uses must provide bicycle spaces equal to at least 10% of required motor parking; dimensions, location and lockers are in § 17.330.110 .
Loading: Nonresidential loading counts and minimum dimensions are in § 17.330.120 and Table 3‑10 (e.g., 10 ft × 25 ft, 14 ft vertical) .

District-by-district breakdown

The Development Code establishes specific zones in Table 2‑1; below I list each district name used in San Jacinto with what parking / site-standard applicants must expect. The code points you to Chapter 17.330 for parking specifics in every zone; where the local code ties a zone to a development‑standards table I cite that section.

Note: the code establishes the zones in § 17.200.020 and directs you to the residential and mixed‑use development tables for dimensional standards .

RE (Residential Estate)

Purpose & typical uses: Very‑low density single‑family estate lots. See Table 2‑1 and Chapter 17.215 for residential standards .
Parking rules to apply: Off‑street parking per Chapter 17.330; single‑family driveways subject to paving limits (driveway paving limited to 35% of required front yard) — see § 17.215.035 and § 17.330.100 .
Where it applies: Estate neighborhoods; see Zoning Map adoption guidance in § 17.200.030 .

RR (Rural Residential)

Purpose & typical uses: Large lot rural residential; parking largely on‑site; ADU rules and lot coverage exceptions reference RL/RR in ADU section § 17.405.060 (see “Accessory / Junior Accessory Dwelling” entry) .
Key notes: Same Chapter 17.330 parking rules apply; ADU parking exceptions also apply where listed.

RL / RM / RH / RVH (Residential Low → Very High)

Purpose & typical uses: Range from low density single family to very‑high density multifamily; development standards collected in Table 2‑4 (Chapter 17.215) and refer parking to Chapter 17.330 .
Typical dimensional standards: See Table 2‑4 for setbacks/coverage; paving/hardscape limits for front yards are in § 17.215.035 (35% driveway paving limit; 40% pervious) .
Parking specifics: Multifamily projects of 5+ units must provide bicycle parking at 10% of motor vehicle parking and may use tandem parking where allowed; see § 17.330.110 and § 17.330.050 .

CN / CG / CR / OP / BP (Commercial / Office / Business Park)

Purpose & typical uses: Neighborhood to regional commercial, offices and business parks; see Table 2‑1 and the use tables (Article 2) .
Parking: Nonresidential parking counts come from Table 3‑5 (referenced in § 17.330.050). Off‑site parking is allowed within maximum distances (Table 3‑7); landscape screening, lighting, and circulation standards in § 17.330.080 apply .
Loading for larger commercial buildings: See Table 3‑10 and § 17.330.120 (one loading for <10,000 sf; scale up per Table 3‑10) .

IL / IH (Industrial Light / Heavy)

Purpose & typical uses: Light and heavy industrial uses; parking and loading expectations are higher (see Table 3‑10 for loading; Director determines counts for unlisted uses) — see § 17.330.120 and § 17.330.050 .
Screening and surfacing: Strictly required; dust‑control surfaces and containment for runoff required (see vehicle storage standards and Chapter references) .

MU / MU‑E / DV (Mixed‑Use, Mixed‑Use Entertainment, Downtown Village)

Purpose & typical uses: Mixed residential + commercial intensities; Table 2‑8 gives FAR, parcel and setback standards; parking obligations still derive from Chapter 17.330 but mixed‑use projects must consider separate residential/nonresidential parking and “park‑once” design goals § 17.227.030 and § 17.330.080 .
Key standards: MU zones set maximum FAR (e.g., 0.75–2.0 depending on MU type) and structure coverage limits; parking structures and shared parking are possible but require agreements and distance limits for off‑site parking (Table 3‑7) .

OSG / OSR / PI / SP (Open Space / Public Institutional / Specific Plan)

Purpose & typical uses: Parks, recreation, institutions, and large master‑planned areas. Specific parking standards usually come from project‑level specific plans or Chapter 17.330; SP zones can set site‑specific parking and circulation rules (see § 17.230 and § 17.200.020) .

Decision‑relevant standards (quick table)

Standard / Topic	Requirement (San Jacinto)	Code Reference
Applicability — who must provide parking	Every use (including expansions/changes) must provide and maintain required off‑street parking/loading; cannot occupy until constructed	§ 17.330.020
Number of spaces (how set)	Minimums per use in Table 3‑5; unlisted uses determined by Director; mixed uses sum individual requirements	§ 17.330.050
Disabled (accessible) parking	Comply with California Building Standards / Title 24 and federal accessibility rules; counts included in required spaces	§ 17.330.070 referenced in code; see California Building Standards Code
Motor vehicle stall dimensions	Residential garages and carports: ~9'×20' to 10'×20'; uncovered stall typical: 9'×19', 1st angle space by street 10' wide; see Table 3‑8	Table 3‑8 / § 17.330.080
Parking aisle widths / layout	Aisle widths vary with angle; two‑way 25' for 90° stalls; see Table 3‑9 and Figure 3‑17	§ 17.330.080 / Table 3‑9
Bicycle parking — quantity & dimensions	Min 10% of required motor vehicle parking for multi‑family (5+ units) and nonresidential; bicycle space min 2'×6', 7' overhead clearance; aisles ≥5'	§ 17.330.110
Off‑site parking distance (nonresidential)	Off‑site parking allowed within distances (e.g., 150 ft for hospitals, 400 ft for other nonresidential; 600 ft for car share) — see Table 3‑7	§ 17.330.080 / Table 3‑7
Loading — counts & size	<10,000 sq ft → 1 off‑street loading (may combine with parking); larger uses follow Table 3‑10; loading dims 10'×25', 14' clearance	§ 17.330.120 / Table 3‑10
Driveway & residential paving limits	Driveway paving limited to 35% of required front yard; minimum pervious front yard 40%	§ 17.215.035 and § 17.330.100
Landscaping / screening for parking	Parking to be screened from street by landscape berms/low walls and trees; landscaped islands and water‑efficient irrigation required	§ 17.330.080 and Chapter 17.325

Practical guidance / interpretation (plain English)

Always start by identifying the applicable zone on the City's Zoning Map (zones listed in § 17.200.020) and the relevant development‑standards table (e.g., Table 2‑4 for residential or Table 2‑8 for mixed‑use) .
Use Chapter 17.330 as the single source for parking counts, bicycle parking, stall/aisle dimensions, loading, surfacing, lighting, and landscaping; reference the Director early if your use is not listed in Table 3‑5 because the Director sets the comparable rate (§ 17.330.050.B) .
For multifamily and mixed‑use projects, plan bicycle parking as at least 10% of motor vehicle spaces and design for visibility, security and 5' aisles (§ 17.330.110) .
If you need shared or off‑site parking, secure recorded covenants or leases and respect maximum distance rules in Table 3‑7; the off‑site parking option is allowed but regulated (§ 17.330.030.A and § 17.330.080.B.2) .
ADUs: San Jacinto’s accessory dwelling rules (see § 17.405.060) require generally one off‑street parking space per ADU or bedroom, but include the common state exceptions (transit proximity, historic district, etc.); see ADU subsection and Table 2‑3 referencing § 17.405.060 .

Checklist

Confirm zoning district for parcel (Table 2‑1) and applicable development standards table § 17.200.020 .
Calculate required motor vehicle parking from Table 3‑5; if use is unlisted request Director determination (§ 17.330.050) .
Provide required bicycle parking (min 10% of motor vehicle spaces for MF and nonresidential) and show dimensions and locations (§ 17.330.110) .
Show loading spaces and dimensions (Table 3‑10) if nonresidential or industrial (§ 17.330.120) .
Submit a scaled parking layout in the site plan that shows striping, ADA spaces (Title 24 / CBC), curbs, landscaping, lighting, drainage and pavement sections (§ 17.330.080.A, § 17.330.030.C) .
For off‑site/shared parking prepare recorded covenant/lease and confirm maximum allowed distance per Table 3‑7 (§ 17.330.030.A, § 17.330.080.B.2) .
For ADUs, verify ADU parking rules and state exceptions; cite § 17.405.060 and ADU checklist (one space per unit/bedroom except where exempt) .
Coordinate with City Engineer / Fire / Police for gated or controlled access parking and driveway approvals; driveway location must meet City Engineer rules (§ 17.330.080.G) .

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue	Why it matters	What to verify
Exact parking ratios for particular commercial uses	Table 3‑5 (parking by land use) contains the concrete counts — not fully reproduced here	Check Table 3‑5 in Chapter 17.330 (Director will set counts for unlisted uses) — § 17.330.050
Adjustments, shared parking and legal instruments	Off‑site/shared parking requires recorded covenants and distance limits; mis‑documented agreements can cause noncompliance	Confirm form of covenant/lease and distance measurement rules; see § 17.330.030 and Table 3‑7
ADU parking exceptions vs. local ADU subsection	State ADU law interacts with local ADU rules; failure to reconcile can cause permit delays	Verify ADU rule location § 17.405.060 and state exemptions; confirm timing/interpretation with Planning Dept — Table 2‑3 cross‑ref
Accessible parking & Title 24 obligations	CBC (Title 24) accessibility rules are mandatory and carry separate measurement/dispersion requirements	Coordinate with building department/Title 24 guidance (California Building Standards Code) — see CBC citations and local § references
Paving limits in small residential lots	Driveway paving limit (35% front yard) can force redesign on tight lots	Apply § 17.215.035; Director may approve deviations for narrow lots — § 17.215.035

Plain‑English Summary

San Jacinto requires almost every project to supply permanent off‑street parking, bicycle racks, and loading spaces sized and located per Chapter 17.330; bicycle parking is at least 10% of motor spaces for multifamily and nonresidential projects, loading and stall sizes are specified in Tables 3‑8 and 3‑10, and ADUs generally need one off‑street space (with state exceptions). Check the zone’s development standards and submit a site plan showing stalls, ADA compliance, landscaping and drainage before building permit/occupancy is allowed .

Source References

San Jacinto Development Code — Off‑Street Parking and Loading (applicability, general provisions): § 17.330.020, § 17.330.030
San Jacinto Development Code — Number of parking spaces required: § 17.330.050
San Jacinto Development Code — Parking design & dimensions, Tables 3‑7 / 3‑8: § 17.330.080, Table 3‑7, Table 3‑8
San Jacinto Development Code — Bicycle parking: § 17.330.110
San Jacinto Development Code — Loading: § 17.330.120 and Table 3‑10
San Jacinto zones and development tables (Table 2‑1, Table 2‑4, Table 2‑8): § 17.200.020, Table 2‑1; Chapter 17.215 / Table 2‑4; § 17.227.030 / Table 2‑8
ADU (Accessory / Junior Accessory dwelling) local rules and parking text: § 17.405.060 (Accessory / JADU) — see Table 2‑3 cross‑references and ADU subsections; ADU parking exceptions described in ADU subsection text
Paving limits for residential front yards: § 17.215.035
California Building Standards Code (Title 24) — accessibility & accessible parking rules referenced by San Jacinto (for disabled parking): California Building Standards Code (selected excerpts)

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Frequently asked questions

What counts as "off‑street parking" in San Jacinto?

Off‑street parking is defined as the area plus the required number of parking spaces and improvements necessary to serve a land use; the standards and counts are in Chapter 17.330, which governs dimensions, surfacing, striping, and maintenance for those spaces — see § 17.330.050 and definition entries in Article 8 .

How many parking spaces do I need for a new retail store?

The City sets minimums by use in Table 3‑5 and applies the computation rules in § 17.330.050; if your specific use is not listed the Director will set a rate using a comparable use as a guide — see § 17.330.050 .

Do I have to provide bicycle parking for my commercial project?

Yes. Nonresidential projects must provide bicycle parking equal to at least 10% of the required motor vehicle spaces, with minimum space dimensions and location rules in § 17.330.110 (e.g., 2'×6' spaces, 50 ft max from entrances, 5' access aisles) .

What are the standards for loading docks and service bays?

Nonresidential uses under 10,000 sq ft must provide one off‑street loading space (may be combined with a parking stall); larger uses follow Table 3‑10 (e.g., loading spaces 10'×25' with 14' vertical clearance) — see § 17.330.120 .

If my property is in the **MU** zone, can I use shared parking between residential and commercial uses?

Shared parking is allowed but mixed‑use projects must generally provide separate parking for residential and nonresidential uses unless a shared parking agreement and design satisfy the review authority; off‑site parking is allowed within distance limits and requires permanent covenant/lease documentation — see § 17.330.030 and § 17.330.080.B.2 .

Do ADUs in San Jacinto need off‑street parking?

San Jacinto’s accessory dwelling regulations require generally one off‑street parking space per ADU or bedroom (whichever is less), but the code lists the common state exemptions (within 1/2 mile of transit, historic districts, part of main residence, car‑share nearby, etc.); see the ADU rules referenced at § 17.405.060 and the ADU text for exceptions .

How close can off‑site parking be located to the principal use?

Off‑site parking for nonresidential uses is allowed but limited by Table 3‑7: for many nonresidential uses the maximum is 400 ft (some uses like hospitals are 150 ft, car‑share 600 ft). Measure from nearest point of parking to nearest point of structure/use served — see Table 3‑7 and § 17.330.080.B.2 .

Who determines parking when a use is not listed in the table?

The Planning Director determines parking for uses not listed, using the most similar listed use as a guide, per § 17.330.050 .

What are the paving limits for residential driveways in San Jacinto?

Driveway paving in residential front yards is limited so that driveway paving shall not exceed 35% of the required front yard area and at least 40% of the front yard must remain pervious; see § 17.215.035 and § 17.330.100 .

Does the City require accessible spaces in parking lots?