Westlake Village — Parking

Last reviewed: July 3, 2026

Overview

This page summarizes what the Westlake Village municipal zoning/planning ordinance requires for parking, off-street parking, loading, and bicycle parking. The City's off‑street parking rules are contained primarily in Chapter 9.19 (Off‑Street Parking and Loading Standards) and are referenced throughout the specific‑plan Planning Areas and zone chapters; where the Specific Plan calls out parking it defers to § 9.19 for detailed counts and design standards. § 9.19 establishes applicability, minimum counts, location, dimensional and landscape/screening rules, and bicycle parking requirements.

Note: where the page mentions design or setback topics it links to the City's development standards and where it mentions the ADU parking rules it links to the City's ADU page; the State building code reference links to the California Building Standards Code.

Key, citywide rules (what the ordinance actually says)

• Every new use or building alteration that creates (or increases) demand must provide permanently maintained off‑street parking and loading areas. Applicability: § 9.19.020.
• When a non‑residential structure is enlarged, additional spaces are required for the enlargement; if the enlargement exceeds 10% of existing floor area over any five‑year period the entire project must comply with parking requirements. § 9.19.030(1).
• Minimum parking counts are listed by use category (residential, commercial, institutional) in § 9.19.040 (Number of Parking Spaces Required); residential rules require two (2) covered spaces for most single‑family units and mixed covered/uncovered rules for multi‑family. § 9.19.040(A).
• Required parking for commercial and industrial uses must be on the same lot or within 400 feet of the structure served; multifamily common parking may be up to 100 feet from served units. § 9.19.090(A)–(C).
• Bicycle parking: non‑single‑family developments that provide space for three (3) or more vehicles must provide a stationary bicycle rack or other facility that secures frame and both wheels to the Planning Director’s satisfaction. Larger nonresidential developments (see Transportation Demand Management chapter) have additional bicycle parking formulas. § 9.19.090(N) and implementing TDM rules.
• Dimensional and design standards for parking stalls, aisles, loading bays, surfacing, slopes, lighting, screening, and landscaping are mandatory and detailed; examples: standard 90° stall = 9' × 18', loading space = 12' × 40' × 15' (h), and aisle widths vary by angle (e.g., 26' two‑way for 90°). § 9.19.080 (Design Standards).
• Multi‑storied parking structures, subterranean parking, parking decks and single‑row tuck‑under parking are prohibited unless expressly authorized by the Commission (variance/permit). § 9.19.080(A)(5).
• Required landscaping within parking lots: minimum 10% for lots >21 spaces (5% for 10–21 stalls), plus one 15‑gallon tree per 10 spaces, and perimeter planter/berm/wall standards measured from the parking elevation (examples: 42" berm in several planning areas). § 9.19.080(B) and Planning Area rules.

District-by-district (Planning Areas and principal zones)

Below are the districts/zones that explicitly reference parking in the materials provided. Each subsection contains the purpose / typical uses, where it applies, key parking-related dimensional or count standards, and the controlling code citation.

Planning Area A (Westlake North Specific Plan) — Planning Area A

• Purpose & typical uses: hotel (one full‑service 250‑room hotel), accessory commercial, restaurants (no stand‑alone fast food), office and professional services. Applicable to the Planning Area A parcel within the Westlake North Specific Plan. § 9.24.040(A).
• Key parking rules: Parking required is by § 9.19 (off‑street standards). Parking adjacent to loop road must be screened by a 42‑inch landscaped berm; one‑level parking decks and subterranean parking are permitted only per the Specific Plan criteria. § 9.24.040(A)(7).
• Where it applies: Planning Area A of the Westlake North Specific Plan. § 9.24.040(A).

Planning Area B — Planning Area B

• Purpose & typical uses: office and accessory commercial, professional/medical/financial services, restaurants (no freestanding fast food). § 9.24.040(B)(1).
• Key parking rules: Parking counts per § 9.19; parking adjacent to loop road must be screened by a 42‑inch berm; parking decks/subterranean parking allowed only with compliance to specific criteria. § 9.24.040(B)(7).

Planning Area C — Planning Area C

• Purpose & typical uses: general retail, personal/convenience services, medical services, dining (not freestanding fast food unless CUP), professional services. § 9.24.040(C)(1).
• Key parking rules: A stated minimum of 975 parking spaces (with a compact‑space adjustment to 1,005 if compact stalls are used) for the planning area as drawn; compact stalls may be up to 30% of total (with council approval). Parking adjacent to Russell Ranch Rd. and Ventura Freeway require screening (42"). Valet may be required for sit‑down restaurants. § 9.24.040(C)(7).

Planning Area D — Planning Area D

• Purpose & typical uses: office and accessory commercial; business park / R&D / light industrial (no outdoor storage). § 9.24.040(D)(1).
• Key parking rules: Parking per § 9.19; landscaped berm 42" along loop road; one‑level parking decks and subterranean parking allowed per criteria. Adjacent residential setbacks for parking are increased (see table). § 9.24.040(D)(7).

Planning Area E — Planning Area E

• Purpose & typical uses: retail, convenience services, medical, dining, professional services. § 9.24.040(E)(1).
• Key parking rules: Parking per § 9.19; parking adjacent to Lindero Canyon Rd. or Thousand Oaks Blvd. must be screened by a 42‑inch berm or wall; specific setback matrix for parking vs buildings applies. § 9.24.040(E)(7) and (5).

Planning Area F — Planning Area F

• Purpose & typical uses: multi‑family residential (planned development). § 9.24.040(F) materials reference multi‑family parking rules.
• Key parking rules: Required parking described specifically for units (e.g., two enclosed attached spaces for one‑ or two‑bedroom units; two enclosed + one unenclosed for three‑bedroom units; plus one guest space per unit). § 9.24.040(F)(7).

RPD (Residential Planned Development) — RPD

• Purpose & typical uses: planned residential projects; permits are subject to findings that include adequacy of parking, open space and recreation. Parking and design must conform to Chapter 9.14 (Development Standards) and § 9.19. 9.6.120 (findings) and cross‑references.

MHP (Mobile Home Park) — MHP

• Purpose & typical uses: mobile home park development. Parking for mobilehome parks is covered in § 9.19 with guest parking ratios and placement rules (guest parking of 0.5 spaces per mobilehome unit). CHAPTER 9.7 and § 9.19.040(A).

CPD, BP and other commercial zones — CPD, BP

• Purpose & typical uses: commercial planned development and business park uses; required parking is set by § 9.19 and the individual zone/specific plan chapters include location/screening/landscaping requirements and allow Council/Commission discretion on compact stall conversions and shared parking. See CPD/BP references in the Specific Plan and § 9.19 provisions.

Quick reference table — decision‑relevant parking standards

Practical guidance / interpretation (plain‑English)

• If you are enlarging a non‑residential building or changing to a use that generates more parking demand, calculate only the additional spaces for the enlargement — unless the addition is over 10% of floor area in five years, in which case bring the whole site into compliance with § 9.19.030(1).
• For most single‑family homes you must retain two covered parking spaces; ADU rules modify this in some circumstances — see the ADU-specific parking rules in § 9.14.080 (ADU parking one additional off‑street space unless an exemption applies). Verify proximity exemptions with the ADU rules.
• Compact spaces can be used in some large master‑planned areas but are restricted (e.g., Planning Area C: compact stalls limited to 30% and change the total count). Always reference the Planning Area standard if the site is inside a Specific Plan.
• Bicycle parking is required at small thresholds (≥ 3 vehicle spaces) and larger sites must meet specific rack/locker counts and provide secure, weather‑protected storage and safe routes to the building. Confirm the exact TDM/bicycle formula in § 9.37 for large nonresidential projects.
• If your project proposes a parking deck, subterranean parking, or tuck‑under parking, expect a discretionary review: multi‑story or subterranean parking is generally prohibited unless authorized by the Commission or provided for in a Specific Plan. § 9.19.080(A)(5) and specific plan criteria.

Links for related topics (first mention only): this page repeatedly references the City's zoning rules for parking, the development standards for setbacks and site design, the design review process for site improvements, the overlay districts and Specific Plan planning area rules, the City's ADU page for ADU parking exceptions, and the California Building Standards Code for building clearances and accessibility (separate from local zoning).

Checklist (what an applicant must satisfy before final approval)

• Demonstrate parking counts meet the minimum per use category in § 9.19.040 (include covered/guest breakdowns for residential).
• Show location of all parking and loading spaces; commercial parking must be on‑site or within 400 ft of the served building. § 9.19.090(A).
• Provide stall/aisle dimensions and a stall diagram consistent with § 9.19.080(A) (stall widths, aisle width by angle).
• Show accessible parking design and counts per § 9.19.090(H) (handicapped stall sizes/locations).
• Provide landscaping plan showing required interior planting percentage, tree counts (one 15‑gal tree per 10 spaces), and any perimeter berm/wall specifications (e.g., 42" where required by Planning Area). § 9.19.080(B) and Planning Area clauses.
• Show surfacing and drainage details per § 9.19.080(E) (paving thicknesses and drainage so water does not run over sidewalks).
• Bicycle parking detail: stationary rack/secure parking and access routes; for large projects use the TDM formulas in § 9.37.
• If proposing compact stalls, parking decks, shared parking, valet, or other nonstandard measures, include justification and approvals (City Council/Commission or Zoning Clearance) as required by the specific section (e.g., compact stall rules, shared parking reductions).

Risks & Ambiguities

Plain‑English Summary

Westlake Village requires on‑site, permanently maintained off‑street parking sized and configured to match your use. Residential units generally need two covered spaces, commercial parking must be on the site or within 400 ft, bicycle parking and landscaping are mandatory, and any nonstandard solution (compact stalls, decks, subterranean parking, shared parking) needs explicit City approval; see § 9.19 and the applicable Planning Area rules for details.

Source References

• § 9.19.020 — Applicability (Every use must provide off‑street parking/loading).
• § 9.19.030 — General regulations (enlargements, mixed uses, fractional spaces).
• § 9.19.040 — Number of Parking Spaces Required (residential/commercial minima).
• § 9.19.080 — Design Standards (stall sizes, loading bay dimensions, landscaping).
• § 9.19.090 — Location of Required Parking and Loading Spaces; bicycle parking clause (N).
• § 9.24.040(A–E) — Westlake North Specific Plan Planning Area parking provisions (A–E references for berms, area counts, deck/subterranean allowances).
• § 9.37 — Transportation Demand Management / bicycle parking formulas (see TDM chapter for project thresholds).
• § 9.14.080 — ADU parking requirements and exemptions.

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Retrieved passages

• Westlake Village Zoning Code (Chapter 9.37) High relevance show source text
• Westlake Village Zoning Code (Chapter 9.37) High relevance show source text
• Westlake Village Zoning Code (Section 9.24.100) High relevance show source text
• Westlake Village Zoning Code (Chapter 9.16) High relevance show source text
• Westlake Village Zoning Code (Section 9.24.070) High relevance show source text
• Westlake Village Zoning Code High relevance show source text
• Westlake Village Zoning Code (Section 9.10.020) High relevance show source text

Cited sections

• **§ 9.19.020** — Applicability (Every use must provide off‑street parking/loading). (§ 9.19.020)
• **§ 9.19.030** — General regulations (enlargements, mixed uses, fractional spaces). (§ 9.19.030)
• **§ 9.19.040** — Number of Parking Spaces Required (residential/commercial minima). (§ 9.19.040)
• **§ 9.19.080** — Design Standards (stall sizes, loading bay dimensions, landscaping). (§ 9.19.080)
• **§ 9.19.090** — Location of Required Parking and Loading Spaces; bicycle parking clause (N). (§ 9.19.090)
• **§ 9.24.040(A–E)** — Westlake North Specific Plan Planning Area parking provisions (A–E references for berms, area counts, deck/subterranean allowances). (§ 9.24.040)
• **§ 9.37** — Transportation Demand Management / bicycle parking formulas (see TDM chapter for project thresholds). (§ 9.37)
• **§ 9.14.080** — ADU parking requirements and exemptions. (§ 9.14.080)
• WestlakeVillage_ZoningCode.md

• Official Westlake Village code library