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

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Last reviewed: July 2, 2026

Overview

This page summarizes what the Upland Zoning Ordinance requires for on‑site and off‑site parking, loading, bicycle parking, and related lot design. It interprets the rules in Title 17 (Zoning) that control the number of spaces, dimensions, landscaping and screening, compact/tandem rules, loading docks, and reductions or exceptions. Key controlling text appears in Chapter 17.11 (Parking and Loading) and the development-standards and zoning district tables that determine where those parking rules apply. § 17.11.010–100

Note: For local review steps and broader zone context see Upland zoning & planning overview, and specifics on setbacks and lot standards in Upland Development Standards. Also consult Upland Design Review for parking‑area lighting and screening review and Upland ADUs for accessory dwelling parking exceptions. Links: Upland zoning & planning overview, Upland Development Standards, Upland Design Review, Upland Overlay Districts, Upland ADUs, California Building Standards Code.

What the code requires (high‑level)

  • The Zoning Ordinance establishes minimum on‑site parking by use in Table 17.11‑1 (On‑Site Parking Requirements) and authorizes the Development Services Director to require a parking study when needed (§ 17.11.030; § 17.11.080) .
  • Loading space minimums and dimensions are specified in Table 17.11‑3 and § 17.11.070 (loading must occur on‑site; docks may not face certain drive aisles) .
  • Bicycle parking: short‑term and long‑term rules, location, coverage, and secure/covered requirements are in § 17.11.060 .
  • Parking location, stall size, compact/tandem allowances, surfacing, landscaping, perimeter screening, pedestrian circulation and lighting are in § 17.11.090–100 and related tables and figures (stall dimensions, Table 17.11‑4; interior landscape table) .
  • Disabled parking follows Title 24 / California Building Standards Code; those spaces count toward required totals (§ 17.11.050) .

District-by-district breakdown

Below are the principal base zones in the Upland Zoning Ordinance with the most relevant parking/development references. Each district description states where that district is defined and which development tables apply; parking quantity still comes from Table 17.11‑1 unless the district/table elsewhere gives a tailored rule (for example, the Transit Overlay Zone). See Table 17.03‑1 and the residential/mixed‑use development tables for dimensional rules (§ 17.03.020; § 17.04.030; § 17.05.020) .

RS-20 (Residential Single‑Family Low, 20,000 sq. ft. min.)

  • Purpose: low‑density single‑family neighborhoods; listed in Table 17.03‑1 (§ 17.03.020) .
  • Typical permitted uses: single‑family homes, limited accessory uses (see residential use table) (§ 17.04.1) .
  • Key dimensional standards: minimum lot area 20,000 sq ft, front setback 40 ft, max lot coverage 35%, max height 35 ft (see Table 17.04‑2 and Table 17.04‑3) (§ 17.04.030) .
  • Parking: residential parking counts follow Table 17.11‑1 (e.g., single‑family required spaces per unit), and ADU rules/exceptions per § 17.37/ADU chapter apply (see Upland ADUs) .

RS-15, RS-10, RS-7.5, RS-4 (Other single‑family residential zones)

  • Purpose & uses: progressively smaller lot single‑family zones; see Table 17.03‑1 and residential permitted uses (§ 17.03.020; § 17.04.1) .
  • Dimensional highlights: RS‑10 min parcel 10,000 sq ft, RS‑7.5 7,500 sq ft, RS‑4 4,000 sq ft; front setbacks range 25–40 ft per zone; lot coverage 35–50% (Table 17.04‑2 / 17.04‑3) (§ 17.04.030) .
  • Parking: standard residential rules in Table 17.11‑1; ADU parking exceptions and allowed tandem/garage dimensions referenced in § 17.11 and the ADU chapter (§ 17.11.030; § 17.37) .

RM-10, RM-20, RM-30, RM-40 (Residential multi‑family)

  • Purpose: medium to higher density multi‑family housing; permitted multi‑family uses listed in Table 17.04‑1 (§ 17.04.1) .
  • Dimensional standards: densities and minimum unit sizes vary (e.g., RM‑30 up to 30 du/ac; multi‑family minimum floor areas 500–600 sq ft); setbacks commonly 20 ft front, side 5–10 ft, height up to 40–50 ft depending on zone (Table 17.04‑2 / 17.04‑3) (§ 17.04.030) .
  • Parking: parking ratios for multi‑family are in Table 17.11‑1 (resident and guest ratios); the Transit Overlay Zone offers reduced multifamily parking ratios (Table 17.09‑1) if applicable (§ 17.11.030; § 17.09.050) .

C/R‑MU, B/R‑MU, C/O‑MU, C/I‑MU (Mixed‑use zones)

  • Purpose: mixed‑use centers ranging from commercial/residential to commercial/industrial (§ 17.05.020) .
  • Typical uses: combinations of residential, commercial, small offices, live/work units (see Table 17.05‑1) (§ 17.05.020) .
  • Dimensional standards: front/side setbacks often 5 ft, rear 10 ft, and structure heights commonly capped at 40 ft (Table 17.05‑3) — mixed‑use projects have their own landscaping/open‑space rules (§ 17.05.040) .
  • Parking: Table 17.11‑1 is the starting point; mixed‑use and transit proximity may reduce required spaces (see transit reductions and parking concessions in § 17.11 and density bonus chapters) .

NC, HC, RC, OP (Commercial/Office)

  • Purpose: neighborhood to regional commercial and office professional districts (Table 17.03‑1) (§ 17.03.020) .
  • Uses: retail, restaurants, offices — permitted and conditional uses are listed in the commercial use tables and commercial‑zones chapter (§ 18.36 for commercial general rules) .
  • Parking: non‑residential parking requirements (retail, office, eating/drinking establishments) appear in Table 17.11‑1; loading rules (Table 17.11‑3) are especially relevant for larger commercial buildings (§ 17.11.030; § 17.11.070) .

LI, GI (Light and General Industrial)

  • Purpose: manufacturing, distribution, and service uses where larger loading/parking and circulation are required (Table 17.03‑1) (§ 17.03.020) .
  • Parking & loading: industrial uses have specific parking ratios (e.g., 1 per 500 sq ft for light industrial) and loading counts in Table 17.11‑3; trailer waiting spaces and dock‑height rules are specified (§ 17.11.030; § 17.11.070) .

Special Purpose Zones (CA Cable Airport, PB/I Public/Institutional, OS Open Space, M Mining)

  • Purpose and rules: found in Chapter 17.08; setbacks, FAR and heights have their own table (Table 17.08‑2 / 17.08‑3) (§ 17.08.030) .
  • Parking: institutional uses and public facilities generally follow Table 17.11‑1 but some specific plans or the Cable Airport plan may control parking (verify with site‑specific plan) (§ 17.11.030; § 17.09.040) .

Key numeric standards (decision‑relevant) — quick table

Standard Requirement (Upland) Code Reference
On‑site parking quantities See Table 17.11‑1 — uses/density‑based; residential, commercial, industrial rows prescribe per‑unit or per‑sq‑ft ratios § 17.11.030
Loading space counts Table 17.11‑3: commercial 10k–30k = 1 loading; industrial <20k = 1; larger scales increase counts § 17.11.070
Loading dimensions Minimum 12 ft wide x 40 ft long x 14 ft vertical clearance § 17.11.070(B)
Standard parking stall 9 ft x 19 ft (standard); compact 8 x 16, compact up to 25% of nonresidential required spaces § 17.11.100(A); Table 17.11‑4
Aisle widths (90° stalls) 25 ft for two‑way (see Table 17.11‑4) Table 17.11‑4 / § 17.11.100
Motorcycle parking Required for larger lots per Table 17.11‑2; min 56 sq ft, 8 ft longest dimension § 17.11.040
Bicycle parking (short‑term) ≥10% of automobile spaces for multifamily ≥5 units and many commercial uses; location within 50 ft of main entrance § 17.11.060(A)(1-2)
Bicycle parking (long‑term) Employers with ≥25 FTEs: 1 long‑term bicycle per 20 auto spaces (others/garages different ratio); 50% covered; secure lockers or enclosed areas required § 17.11.060(A)(2)
Parking lot landscaping 5% min for lots <1 acre; **10%** for 1–3 acres; **15%** >3 acres (interior parking landscaping per Table 17‑11‑5) § 17.11.100(C)(2); Table 17‑11‑5
Perimeter buffer between parking & street 10 ft landscaped strip; where abutting residential zone 8–10 ft buffer per standard § 17.11.100(I) / § 17.11.100(I)(2-3)
Off‑site parking allowed? Yes — may satisfy requirements if within 200 ft of primary entrance; recorded parking agreement required § 17.11.080
Disabled parking As required by California Building Code / Title 24; counts toward required totals § 17.11.050

Practical guidance / interpretations

  • Table 17.11‑1 is the starting point. If your use isn’t explicitly listed, the Development Services Director assigns a rate based on similar uses (§ 17.11.030(E)) .
  • Where a property sits in a mixed‑use or transit overlay area, reduced parking ratios or alternative requirements may apply; check the Transit Overlay Zone (reduced multifamily parking Table 17.09‑1) and mixed‑use development standards (§ 17.09.050; § 17.05.040) .
  • Compact stalls and tandem parking are permitted subject to limits: compact up to 25% (non‑residential required) and tandem up to 30% for multifamily (higher with density bonus) (§ 17.11.100; § 17.11.030(C)) .
  • Landscaping and shading are enforced: interior islands, tree spacing, and irrigation are required; solar can change landscaping obligations if panels are included with Director approval (§ 17.11.100(C)(2); § 17.11.100(I); § 17.11.100(J)) .
  • Loading areas must be on site and not in public right‑of‑way; docks must be dimensioned and located so they don’t face main shared drive aisles that serve three or more units (§ 17.11.070(C)) .

Checklist

  • Confirm zoning district of the parcel (see Table 17.03‑1 / § 17.03.020) .
  • Calculate required automobile parking from Table 17.11‑1 for your specific use(s) (§ 17.11.030) .
  • Provide required loading spaces per Table 17.11‑3 if commercial/industrial (§ 17.11.070) .
  • Design stalls/aisles to local dimensions (9×19 standard; Table 17.11‑4) and mark compact stalls where used (§ 17.11.100; Table 17.11‑4) .
  • Include bicycle parking per § 17.11.060 (short‑ and/or long‑term as applicable) and show location within 50 ft of main entrance .
  • Show landscaping plan meeting interior and perimeter requirements (minimum % and island spacing) and irrigation (§ 17.11.100; Table 17‑11‑5) .
  • If providing off‑site parking, prepare a recorded parking agreement and verify 200‑ft proximity (§ 17.11.080) .
  • If proposing reductions (transit proximity, parking study, TDM), prepare a parking demand study or TDM plan and request reductions per § 17.11 (parking study / transportation management plan) .
  • Coordinate design review for lighting, screening, and landscaping with Upland Design Review (§ 17.11.100, lighting & screening references) .

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue Why it matters What to verify
Does transit proximity apply to reduce parking? Transit proximity can reduce required spaces by 20% or allow TO zone ratios; mis‑application leads to under‑parking and code noncompliance Verify exact distance, service intervals, and that the use is not a single‑unit/duplex; see § 17.11 (transit reductions) and § 17.09 (Transit Overlay)
Off‑site parking agreement sufficiency Off‑site parking must be recorded and within 200 ft; if the agreement fails later you must substitute or reduce use Require a recorded agreement approved by City Attorney and show measurement method (§ 17.11.080)
ADU parking exceptions ADU parking may be waived under several conditions (transit, historic district, etc.) — missing these exceptions can cause unnecessary parking construction Confirm ADU is eligible for exception per § 17.37 and local ADU chapter; verify transit distance or historic district status (§ 17.37 / ADU rules)
Bicycle parking “covered” and secure definitions Long‑term bicycle parking must be secure and 50% covered — design options vary (lockers, rooms, covered racks) Confirm proposed racks/lockers meet the secure/covered requirements and spacing (2 ft x 6 ft per bicycle) (§ 17.11.060)
Parking credit and tandem allowances Tandem and compact allowances have caps (tandem up to 30% multifamily; compact limits) — miscounting can create shortfalls Show allocation tables on plan and note assignment of tandem stalls to units (§ 17.11.030(C); § 17.11.100)
Landscaping shading/solar exceptions Landscape minimums may be reduced for parking lots with solar canopies (Director approval) — treatment affects compliance If proposing solar canopies, request reduced landscape standard approval from the Development Services Director (§ 17.11.100)

Plain‑English summary

Upland requires every new or intensified use to provide a minimum number and type of on‑site parking and loading spaces (cars, motorcycles, bicycles, accessible stalls) and to build parking lots to standard sizes, surfacing, landscaping, screening and circulation rules; some transit‑proximate or multi‑modal projects can get reductions but must document that need (§ 17.11 et seq.) .

Source References

  • § 17.11.010–020 (Purpose; Applicability) — Parking and Loading chapter, Title 17 § 17.11.010–020
  • § 17.11.030 (On‑Site Parking Requirements; Table 17.11‑1) — Table of required spaces by use § 17.11.030
  • § 17.11.040 (Motorcycle Parking / Table 17.11‑2) — motorcycle size/location/paving § 17.11.040
  • § 17.11.050 (Parking for Persons with Disabilities) — Title 24 reference § 17.11.050
  • § 17.11.060 (Bicycle Parking — short & long term) — § 17.11.060
  • § 17.11.070 (Loading spaces; Table 17.11‑3) — loading minimums and dimensions § 17.11.070
  • § 17.11.080 (Off‑Site Parking rules) — off‑site parking, 200 ft, recorded agreement § 17.11.080
  • § 17.11.090–100 (General requirements; parking lot design; stall and aisle dims; landscaping) — surfacing, compact/tandem, landscaping and lighting § 17.11.090–100
  • § 17.03.020 (Base zones list / Table 17.03‑1) — zoning district names and symbols § 17.03.020
  • § 17.04.030 (Residential development standards; Table 17.04‑2 / 17.04‑3) — lot sizes, setbacks, coverage for RS/RM zones § 17.04.030
  • § 17.05.020 / Table 17.05‑3 (Mixed‑use permitted uses & setbacks/height) — mixed‑use zones and standards § 17.05.020 § 17.05.040
  • § 17.08.030 (Special Purpose zone standards / CA, PB/I, OS, M) — special purpose parcel/height standards § 17.08.030
  • Upland ADU rules and parking exceptions: § 17.37 and related ADU subsections (ADU parking rules quoted in ADU section) — see § 17.37 and ADU chapter § 17.37 / ADU guidance

Sources

Retrieved passages

  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 17.11.080.) High relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 17.11.080.) High relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (Chapter 17.11.) High relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (chapter may) Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 17.10.090.) Medium relevance
  • CFC § 040A.1 Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 18.04.050.) Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 17.43.030.) Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 17.01.040.) Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 17.01.030.) Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 17.43.010.) Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (Chapter 17.03.) Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 3) Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 2) Medium relevance
  • Upland Zoning Code (§ 17.09.040.) Medium relevance
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Frequently asked questions

What parking standard applies to a new retail store in Upland?

A retail store uses the non‑residential rows in Table 17.11‑1 (On‑Site Parking Requirements); required automobile stalls are established per gross floor area or per employee/customer standard in that table. Larger stores may also trigger loading requirements in Table 17.11‑3. See § 17.11.030 and § 17.11.070 for counts and loading rules § 17.11.030; § 17.11.070 .

Do Upland parking stalls have a required size?

Yes. Standard stalls are 9 ft × 19 ft; compact stalls may be 8 × 16 and compact stalls are limited to a percentage of required nonresidential spaces (and different aisle widths apply by angle). See Table 17.11‑4 and § 17.11.100 for dimensions and aisle widths § 17.11.100; Table 17.11‑4 .

How much bicycle parking do I need for an office or apartment project in Upland?

Short‑term bicycle parking is required for many commercial and multifamily uses (minimum 10% of automobile spaces for specified uses). Long‑term parking ratios apply for employers (e.g., 1 long‑term bicycle per 20 auto spaces for large employers) and at least 50% of long‑term spaces must be covered and secure. See § 17.11.060 for details and sizing/clearance rules § 17.11.060 .

Can I provide off‑site parking to meet requirements?

Yes, if the off‑site facility is within 200 feet of the building entrance it serves, is clearly identified for that use, and a recorded parking agreement guaranteeing long‑term availability is filed. See § 17.11.080 § 17.11.080 .

Does Upland allow tandem or compact parking to meet parking minimums?

Tandem parking is allowed in multifamily projects up to 30% of total off‑street parking (up to 50% with density bonus); compact stalls are limited (typically 25% of nonresidential required stalls). Assignments and marking are required — see § 17.11.030(C) and § 17.11.100 § 17.11.030; § 17.11.100 .

What are the loading dock size and location rules?

Minimum loading space dimensions are 12 ft wide × 40 ft long × 14 ft clearance; loading must occur on‑site and not in public right‑of‑way, and docks should be sited so they do not face a main drive aisle serving three or more units (§ 17.11.070) § 17.11.070 .

Are there parking reductions if my site is near transit?

Yes — for most land uses (except single‑unit and duplexes) the required number of parking spaces may be reduced by 20% if part of the lot is within ¼ mile of an eligible transit stop with specified peak service; the Transit Overlay Zone and mixed‑use rules provide additional reduction mechanisms (§ 17.11, § 17.09.050) § 17.11.080; § 17.09.050 .

Must parking lots include landscaping and shading?

Yes. Interior parking landscaping minimums are 5% for lots <1 acre, **10%** for 1–3 acres, **15%** for >3 acres; tree counts and shade targets (50% shade in 10 years) and planting ratios are specified. Perimeter buffers (10 ft to streets; 8 ft adjacent to residential) are also required (§ 17.11.100 and Table 17‑11‑5) § 17.11.100; Table 17‑11‑5 .

If my use isn’t listed in the parking table, what then?

The Development Services Director assigns a parking requirement by analogy to similar uses; they may also require a parking demand study prepared by a licensed traffic engineer for unique situations (§ 17.11.030(E); § 17.11.080(K)) § 17.11.030; § 17.11.080 .

Where do accessible (disabled) parking rules come from?

Accessible parking follows the California Building Standards Code / Title 24 (and federal guidelines); required accessible stalls count toward the overall parking requirement (§ 17.11.050) § 17.11.050 . ---

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