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Victorville — Parking

Q: What is the primary City code section that lists required off‑street parking counts in Victorville?

The numeric schedule is in Table 21‑1 , implemented by § 16‑3.21.030 of the Victorville Municipal Code; use the land‑use line that most closely matches your proposed use and apply the table's rounding rules.

Q: Do I need to provide parking for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Victorville?

Victorville’s parking schedule in Table 21‑1 shows no required off‑street parking for ADUs/JADUs; also consult state ADU law for additional limits or exemptions and check with the Development Department for application of local ADU procedures. § 16‑3.21.030 ; verify with the jurisdiction.

Q: What stall dimensions and aisle widths does the Victorville code require?

Parking geometry requirements are in § 16‑3.21.050 : two‑way drive aisles 26 ft minimum, one‑way aisles 12 ft minimum; standard parking stall depth 20 ft ; urban dwelling stalls may be 9 ft × 20 ft ; compact stalls are allowed only in excess of required counts.

Q: Does the City allow compact car stalls to satisfy minimum parking requirements?

No. Compact car spaces may not be counted toward required off‑street parking; they are permitted only in excess of required parking and must meet the compact standards and labeling in § 16‑3.21.050 .

Q: Can a property owner reduce the number of required parking spaces through a variance or minor deviation?

Yes — the Zoning Administrator may approve a minor deviation of up to 10% in the number of parking spaces required; larger adjustments require a variance with the findings in § 16‑3.03.050 and the hearings process in § 16‑3.03.040 .

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

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Last reviewed: July 3, 2026

Overview

This page summarizes what the City of Victorville's zoning ordinance requires for parking, off‑street loading, and related vehicle and bicycle facilities. It interprets the controlling off‑street parking Article and the development‑standards tables that tie parking to each zoning district; it does not cover Building Code (Title 24) construction rules or permitting procedures. For the City's zoning framework and how parking fits into broader rules, see Victorville Zoning.

What the code requires (core rules)

The City establishes minimum off‑street parking and loading quantities through a schedule called Table 21‑1, and the numeric rules are enforced by the Planning Department. Required numbers (and rounding rules) are implemented under § 16‑3.21.030.
Parking geometry (stall sizes, aisle widths, compact/car, motorcycle, RV stalls) and location rules are set in § 16‑3.21.050 and the associated Figures (21‑1, 21‑2, 21‑3). Key parameters: two‑way aisles 26 ft min; one‑way aisles 12 ft min; standard stall depth 20 ft; urban dwelling stalls can be 9 ft × 20 ft. Compact stalls may be provided only in excess of required spaces.
Accessible (physically handicapped) spaces must follow the current California Building Standards Code (Title 24) where any off‑street parking is required; Victorville references this requirement at § 16‑3.21.040. For state construction requirements see California Building Standards Code.
Landscaping, screening and maintenance requirements for nonresidential parking are mandatory under § 16‑3.21.060 and must comply with the City's landscaping article § 16‑3.24.030.
Certain vehicle types and on‑site storage are limited in residential zones (e.g., tractor‑trailers and heavy equipment prohibited; RV storage rules) under § 16‑3.21.070 and § 16‑3.21.050(b)(3).

(If you want the City figures and plan detail requirements used for aisle widths and wheel stops, those are Figures 21‑1, 21‑2, 21‑3 in the code; see § 16‑3.21.050.)

Note: this page references Victorville's zoning tables and development standards; consult Victorville Development Standards for how these tables apply to each district.

District‑by‑district breakdown (where parking rules come into play)

Below are the commonly used Victorville zone districts and the relevant high‑level development standards that affect parking provision and location. For district purposes and dimensional standards see the indicated code tables.

R‑1 (Single‑Family Residential)
- Purpose/uses: single‑family homes, accessory uses. Parking: 2 spaces for a single‑family residence (within an enclosed garage) per § 16‑3.21.030; ADU parking treated separately (see ADU row). Setbacks and lot sizes appear in Table 8‑2 under § 16‑3.08.020 and influence driveway placement and where parking can be sited.
- Typical constraints: no parking allowed to occupy required front yard or street side yard on a corner lot (§ 16‑3.21.050(b)(1)).
R‑2 / R‑3 / R‑4 / MDR / R‑MPD
- Purpose/uses: multi‑family residential (increasing density from R‑2 → R‑4), planned multifamily in R‑MPD. Parking: multi‑family parking ratios are unit/bedroom based (e.g., 1.0 studio / 1.5 one‑bed / 2.0 two‑three bed / 2.5 4+ bed) and visitor parking rules appear in Table 21‑1 implemented by § 16‑3.21.030. Site dimensions and setbacks in Table 8‑2 affect where drive aisles and guest parking can be placed.
MU‑1 / MU‑2 (Mixed‑Use)
- Purpose/uses: mix of commercial and residential; encourage walkable centers. Parking: residential components use multi‑family standards; commercial components use the land‑use schedule in Table 21‑1; the code allows visitor commercial parking to count for residential visitor needs during site plan review § 16‑3.09.020. Layout guidance (minimizing street‑facing parking, providing bike connectivity) appears in the mixed‑use design guidance.
C‑1, C‑2/C‑4, C‑A, C‑M (Commercial districts)
- Purpose/uses: neighborhood retail, general commercial, administrative offices, commercial/ light manufacturing. Parking formulas by use (offices, retail, restaurants, hotels, etc.) are in Table 21‑1 under § 16‑3.21.030; commercial district dimensional standards that affect parking siting are in Table 10‑1 under § 16‑3.10.020. See C‑M for larger service/warehouse hybrid uses that may need special parking calculations.
IPD, M‑1, M‑2 (Industrial)
- Purpose/uses: industrial, light‑manufacturing, planned industrial. Off‑street parking standards defer to Article 21 (Table 21‑1). Industrial development standards (lot width, setbacks) are in Table 11‑1 and affect truck circulation, loading area placement, and where parking can be located § 16‑3.11.030. Loading areas are required to be designed to avoid truck backing onto the street and to be screened from the fronting street (§ 16‑3.21.050(5)).

Practical note: every district table repeats the instruction that "Of‑street Parking standards shall be provided pursuant to Article 21 of this Chapter" — meaning the numeric requirement itself is always resolved by Table 21‑1 and § 16‑3.21.030.

Quick reference table — most decision‑relevant standards

Topic	Short rule	Code Reference
Where to find required counts	Use Table 21‑1 (off‑street parking & loading schedule) and apply rounding rule (fractions ≤ .5 drop, > .5 round up)	§ 16‑3.21.030
Single‑family parking	2 spaces within an enclosed garage for single‑family residence	§ 16‑3.21.030
Multi‑family ratios	Studio 1.0, 1‑bed 1.5, 2–3 bed 2.0, 4+ bed 2.5; visitor parking rules by complex size	§ 16‑3.21.030 (Table 21‑1)
ADUs / JADUs	No off‑street parking required for ADU/JADU (code table)	§ 16‑3.21.030 (Table 21‑1)
Accessible stalls	Provide required accessible stalls in accordance with Title 24 (State code) where parking required	§ 16‑3.21.040; see California Building Standards Code
Parking stall & aisle geometry	Two‑way aisle 26 ft min; one‑way aisle 12 ft min; standard stall depth 20 ft; urban stalls 9×20 allowed	§ 16‑3.21.050 (Figures 21‑1–21‑3)
Compact car & motorcycle stalls	Compact allowed only in excess of required spaces; motorcycle stall 6 ft × 3 ft and must be labeled	§ 16‑3.21.050
Landscaping & screening	Nonresidential parking must meet landscape/screening standards in § 16‑3.24.030	§ 16‑3.21.060
Prohibited on‑site parking	Large commercial vehicles/tractor‑trailers prohibited in residential zones; RV storage limited and must be behind a view‑obstructing fence	§ 16‑3.21.070 and § 16‑3.21.050(b)(3)

Design guidance and bicycles

The code and design guidance encourage providing bicycle parking, connections to bike lanes, and bicycle racks for larger sites (e.g., connectivity and bike racks on large sites or sites >40 acres in guidance language). The design guidance language recommending bicycle parking and safe pedestrian/vehicle separation appears in the City design guidance excerpts that accompany development standards; specific bicycle stall counts are not listed in Table 21‑1. Not found in retrieved materials: a numeric bicycle‑parking schedule.

How transit or special siting can change requirements

Table 21‑1 notes an exemption: no parking space is required if the parcel is within one‑half mile walking distance of a high‑quality transit corridor or a major transit stop (as defined by state law), or if a car‑share vehicle is located within one block. This is a specific exemption in the Table 21‑1 notes and modifies the numeric duty in § 16‑3.21.030. Verify with the Development Department when relying on this exemption.

Checklist (what an applicant must satisfy)

Determine the land‑use type and find the appropriate line in Table 21‑1 to calculate required spaces § 16‑3.21.030.
Apply rounding rules for fractions per § 16‑3.21.030.
Provide parking geometry and aisle widths per § 16‑3.21.050 (use Figures 21‑1–21‑3).
Show Title 24 accessible stalls if any off‑street parking is required (§ 16‑3.21.040 + California Building Standards Code).
Demonstrate landscaping/screening compliance per § 16‑3.21.060 and § 16‑3.24.030 for nonresidential parking.
If storing RVs or special vehicles on a residential lot, show compliance with § 16‑3.21.050(b)(3) and § 16‑3.21.070.
If claiming transit proximity or car‑share exemption, provide evidence and maps showing half‑mile walking distance or car‑share location (Table 21‑1 notes).

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue	Why it matters	What to verify
Transit proximity exemption (½‑mile)	May reduce required spaces to zero for qualifying parcels; miscalculation risks under‑parking	Confirm the parcel's distance to a qualifying "high‑quality transit corridor" or "major transit stop" and get written Zoning Administrator confirmation (Table 21‑1 note; § 16‑3.21.030)
ADU parking treatment vs. State ADU rules	Victorville Table 21‑1 shows no ADU parking; state ADU law also limits ADU parking rules — conflicts can arise	Use the ADU code and state ADU law; verify with local ADU procedures (Table 21‑1; § 16‑3.21.030; and ADU guidance). Verify with the jurisdiction.
Bicycle parking counts	Design guidance encourages bike parking, but the zoning tables do not specify numeric bicycle‑stall minimums	If bicycle counts are required for a specific project (e.g., as a condition of site plan or design review), confirm with the Zoning Administrator or Site Plan staff — numeric bicycle standards: Not found in retrieved materials.
Compact car stalls and credits	Compact stalls are excluded from required counts; mislabeling can lead to shortfalls	Show compact stalls as excess, provide stall labeling per § 16‑3.21.050 and call out calculation in the parking table.
Loading area design for industrial sites	Loading must be screened and not back onto public streets; poor design can trigger additional conditions	Demonstrate truck turning templates and site screening; cite § 16‑3.21.050(5).

Plain‑English summary

The Victorville zoning code requires every new or changed use to provide off‑street parking according to the City’s parking schedule (Table 21‑1) and to meet stall size, aisle, accessible stall, landscape and screening standards; ADUs are expressly shown as requiring no parking in the schedule. Follow Table 21‑1 and the Article 21 facility standards, and verify transit‑proximity exemptions or any site‑specific deviations with the City.

Source References

Victorville Municipal Code, Article 21 — Off‑street Parking (purpose, general provisions, Table 21‑1): § 16‑3.21.010; § 16‑3.21.020; § 16‑3.21.030.
Victorville Municipal Code — Standards for off‑street parking facilities (stall sizes, aisle widths, compact/motorcycle/RV standards, Figures 21‑1–21‑3): § 16‑3.21.050.
Victorville Municipal Code — Accessibility requirement referencing Title 24: § 16‑3.21.040.
Victorville Municipal Code — Landscaping of parking facilities: § 16‑3.21.060 and cross‑reference to § 16‑3.24.030.
Victorville Municipal Code — Prohibited on‑site parking (large vehicles, RV storage rules): § 16‑3.21.070 and § 16‑3.21.050(b)(3).
Victorville Development Standards / Residential Tables (districts and how Article 21 applies to each district): § 16‑3.08.020 (Tables 8‑1, 8‑2, 8‑3) and related tables.
Victorville Mixed‑Use and Commercial/Industrial development standard tables (how parking links to zoning districts): § 16‑3.09.020, § 16‑3.10.020, § 16‑3.11.030.
Design guidance excerpts encouraging bicycle parking, screening of loading areas, pedestrian circulation and site layout (design guidance within the zoning code document). Not a numeric bicycle schedule.

Internal references used on this page:

Victorville Zoning & Planning overview (/us/california/victorville) — see zoning context and links above.
Victorville Zoning (/us/california/victorville/zoning) (first "parking" reference links here).
Victorville Land Use (/us/california/victorville/land-use) (zoning context).
Victorville Development Standards (/us/california/victorville/development-standards) (tables referenced above).
Victorville Design Review (/us/california/victorville/design-review) (site plan and design review context).
Victorville Overlay Districts (/us/california/victorville/overlay-districts) (if your parcel sits inside overlay, verify overlay parking rules).
Victorville ADUs (/us/california/victorville/adu) (ADU parking exemptions and local ADU procedures).
California Building Standards Code (/us/california/building-codes) (accessible stalls / Title 24 reference).

Sources

Retrieved passages

CBC § 1 (Section 21155) High relevance
Victorville Zoning Code (Article or) High relevance
Victorville Zoning Code (Article shall) High relevance
Victorville Zoning Code Medium relevance
CPC § 1280 Medium relevance
Victorville Zoning Code (article along) Medium relevance
Victorville Zoning Code Medium relevance
CBC § 66314 (§ 66314) Medium relevance
Victorville Zoning Code (section shall) Medium relevance
Victorville Zoning Code (Article 21) Medium relevance
Victorville Zoning Code (Article 21) Medium relevance
Victorville Zoning Code (Article 21) Medium relevance
Victorville Zoning Code (Article 24) Medium relevance

Cited sections

Official Victorville code library

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary City code section that lists required off‑street parking counts in Victorville?

The numeric schedule is in Table 21‑1, implemented by § 16‑3.21.030 of the Victorville Municipal Code; use the land‑use line that most closely matches your proposed use and apply the table's rounding rules.

Do I need to provide parking for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Victorville?

Victorville’s parking schedule in Table 21‑1 shows no required off‑street parking for ADUs/JADUs; also consult state ADU law for additional limits or exemptions and check with the Development Department for application of local ADU procedures. § 16‑3.21.030; verify with the jurisdiction.

What stall dimensions and aisle widths does the Victorville code require?

Parking geometry requirements are in § 16‑3.21.050: two‑way drive aisles 26 ft minimum, one‑way aisles 12 ft minimum; standard parking stall depth 20 ft; urban dwelling stalls may be 9 ft × 20 ft; compact stalls are allowed only in excess of required counts.

Are accessible (handicapped) stalls specified by the Victorville zoning code?

Victorville mandates that when off‑street parking is required, accessible spaces must be provided in accordance with the current California Building Standards Code (Title 24). See § 16‑3.21.040 and consult Title 24 for count and layout.

Can parking be provided in the front yard of a single‑family lot?

No. The code prohibits residential parking from occupying any part of a required front yard or required street side yard on a corner lot; see § 16‑3.21.050(b)(1).

Does the City allow compact car stalls to satisfy minimum parking requirements?

No. Compact car spaces may not be counted toward required off‑street parking; they are permitted only in excess of required parking and must meet the compact standards and labeling in § 16‑3.21.050.

If my site is within a half‑mile of high‑quality transit, do I still have to provide parking?

Table 21‑1 includes a transit proximity exemption: no parking space may be required if the parcel is located within one‑half mile walking distance of a qualifying transit corridor or major transit stop (or a nearby car‑share), per the Table 21‑1 notes under § 16‑3.21.030. Confirm eligibility with the Zoning Administrator.

Where are loading areas and truck circulation requirements stated?

Loading‑area siting, screening and design (including prohibition on backing trucks into streets) are in § 16‑3.21.050(5). Industrial and commercial district tables (Tables 10‑1, 11‑1) contain setback and circulation dimensions that affect loading placement.

Are there numeric bicycle‑parking requirements in Victorville's zoning code?

The zoning/design guidance encourages bicycle parking and connectivity (bike racks and bike connections on larger projects), but a numeric bicycle‑parking minimum is Not found in retrieved materials in Table 21‑1 — check Site Plan or Design Review conditions; verify with the Zoning Administrator.

Can a property owner reduce the number of required parking spaces through a variance or minor deviation?

Yes — the Zoning Administrator may approve a minor deviation of up to 10% in the number of parking spaces required; larger adjustments require a variance with the findings in § 16‑3.03.050 and the hearings process in § 16‑3.03.040.

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