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Yucca Valley — Parking

Q: What is the required number of parking spaces for a new single‑family home in Yucca Valley?

A new single‑family dwelling must provide two (2) covered parking spaces in a garage or carport per the residential parking schedule in Table 3‑5 under § 9.33.040 of the Development Code. Driveways may be used for some temporary/drop‑off functions but covered spaces are required on site for the primary residence .

Q: How does Yucca Valley calculate parking for multi‑family apartments?

Multi‑family parking is computed from Table 3‑5 : the code prescribes 1.5 spaces per 1‑bedroom unit and 2 spaces for units with 2+ bedrooms , with at least one required space per unit often required to be in a garage or carport — see § 9.33.040 . Bicycle parking minimums and pedestrian circulation requirements also apply to multi‑family projects (§ 9.41.030) .

Q: Can required parking be located off‑site (on a different parcel)?

For nonresidential uses, required parking may be on a different site under the same or different ownership with an approved parking agreement ; residential required parking generally must be on the same site except limited exceptions for interim housing that are subject to Director approval (see § 9.33.020 D ) .

Q: What are the loading berth requirements for commercial buildings?

Loading requirements are use‑ and size‑based per Table 3‑4 in § 9.33.030 . For example, general commercial/institutional uses typically require no loading for buildings under 5,000 sq ft , one loading space for 5,000–20,000 sq ft , and an additional loading berth per each additional 20,000 sq ft; loading berths must meet minimum dimensions and not be located within required parking aisles (§ 9.33.030 & § 9.33.080) .

Q: Will the town accept compact stalls and how many?

Yes — the code allows compact stalls (dimension 7.5' × 15' ) in nonresidential parking lots that exceed 10 spaces, but compact stalls may not exceed 25% of the required spaces; compact stalls must be signed "Compact Cars Only" (§ 9.33.070, Table 3‑11) .

Q: Do parking lot landscaping and trees matter for plan approval?

Yes. If a parking area requires more than 20 spaces in commercial, office, or multi‑family zones, the parking area must include a minimum of 5% landscaping of the net parking area, and shade trees/drought‑tolerant plantings are required to reduce heat and visual impact — these features are checked during design review (§ 9.33.020 H; § 9.33.070 I) .

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

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Last reviewed: July 3, 2026

Overview

This page summarizes what the Town of Yucca Valley's Development Code requires for parking, loading, and bike facilities. The controlling rules are in the Development Code (commonly called the Town of Yucca Valley Development Code, Title 9) — principally Chapter 9.33: Parking and Loading Regulations and related sections that modify parking for special housing programs and development types. Key operational rules cover off‑street stall counts (use‑based), stall dimensions and aisle widths, loading berths, landscaping and buffering around lots, bicycle parking guidance, and where off‑site parking may be allowed by agreement (§ 9.33.010–.080) .

This page ties those rules to the town's base zones (residential, commercial, industrial) so applicants know what to expect for a given district. Where the local code defers to state ADU/ housing rules, that is noted; see the California ADU material and the State rules cited by the town for ADU parking exceptions .

(Links: the first time I mention each related topic below I link it to the Yucca Valley site pages used by GoCodebook.)

For the town's zoning map and base zones see Yucca Valley Zoning.
For development limits and setbacks see Yucca Valley Development Standards.
For design expectations see Yucca Valley Design Review.
For overlays that can change parking rules see Yucca Valley Overlay Districts.
For ADU parking exceptions see Yucca Valley ADUs.
Where building-code overlap exists (e.g., vertical clearance, surfacing tied to fire) reference the California Building Standards Code.
For landscaping/screening expectations around lots see Yucca Valley Landscaping and Screening.

What the code controls (short list)

Required number of off‑street spaces is use‑based (residential vs. commercial vs. industrial) and tabulated in Chapter 9.33 (Tables 3‑5, 3‑6) — see § 9.33.040 .
Loading berth counts are in § 9.33.030 (Table 3‑4) with minimum dimensions and siting rules in § 9.33.080 .
Parking stall dimensions, compact‑car allowances, aisle widths, paving, and lighting are in § 9.33.070 .
Bicycle parking guidance (location, anchoring, illumination) and a bicycle rack requirement for multi‑family projects are in § 9.41.030 and the bicycle subsection of Chapter 9.33 .
Shared parking, rounding rules, mixed‑use parking reductions (up to 20% with documentation), and off‑site parking by agreement are addressed in § 9.33.020 and related subsections .
Parking reductions or concessions associated with density bonus and affordable housing programs are treated in Chapter 9.47 (see § 9.47.090 for allowed ratios and rounding) .

District-by-district breakdown (how parking rules apply)

Note: the Development Code uses base zoning districts listed in Table 2‑1. The code sets parking by use (e.g., single‑family, multi‑family, retail, office, industrial) rather than a separate parking table per zone; below I therefore describe each district's purpose/typical uses and point to the applicable parking rules and where they live in the code. See Table 2‑1 for the full list of base zoning districts (examples below) § 9.05 / Table 2‑1 .

RS / Single‑family residential (examples: RS‑3.5, RS‑5)

Purpose & typical uses: low‑density single‑family lots; detached homes and accessory uses (garage, carport) — base zone descriptions in Table 2‑1 (§ 9.05) .
Parking rule that applies: single‑family dwellings must provide two (2) covered spaces within a garage or carport (Table 3‑5 under § 9.33.040) and driveways are allowed to count for some drop‑off uses where specifically noted .
Key dimensional/technical standards: stall dimensions and driveway surfacing rules apply (standard stall 9'×19'; driveway surfacing in single‑family zones where parcel abuts paved street must be minimum 2" road‑mix surfacing — § 9.33.070 & § 9.33.020) .
Where it applies: any property zoned RS‑* on the zoning map; specific plan or overlay rules may modify standards (verify in the applicable specific plan) .

RM / Multi‑family residential (examples: RM‑8, RM‑10, RM‑14)

Purpose & typical uses: multi‑family apartments/condos; higher densities than RS zones (§ 9.05 Table 2‑1) .
Parking rule that applies: multi‑family parking ratios are in Table 3‑5: e.g., 1.5 spaces per unit for one‑bedroom; 2 spaces per unit for two+ bedrooms; at least one required space per unit must be within a garage or carport for many unit types (see Table 3‑5 and § 9.33.040) .
Bicycle parking: required bicycle racks/lockers for multi‑family — a bicycle rack/locker for every 30 parking spaces and at least one rack capable of holding three bikes is required for projects; interior pedestrian walkways and transit access expectations apply (§ 9.41.030) .
Key dimensional/technical standards: stall sizes (9'×19' standard), compact limits, internal aisles, landscaping, and paving standards apply (§ 9.33.070) .

C‑N (Neighborhood Commercial)

Purpose & typical uses: small retail and service uses serving nearby neighborhoods (see Table 2‑15 permitted uses) .
Parking rule that applies: commercial uses follow the commercial parking table (Table 3‑6) in § 9.33.040; required spaces depend on use (retail, restaurant, office, etc.) — compute on gross floor area as indicated in the tables and round per § 9.33.020F .
Design standards: buffering where parking is on street frontage (3' wall/hedge/berm), landscaping minimums for lots with >20 spaces (5% of net off‑street parking area), and lighting/shielding rules are enforced (§ 9.33.020 & § 9.33.070) .
Where it applies: properties mapped C‑N; see Table 2‑15 for permitted uses and special permit triggers .

C‑G (General Commercial) and C‑C (Community Commercial)

Purpose & typical uses: larger retail, institutional, and community‑serving commercial uses; shopping centers and larger footprints (see Table 2‑15) .
Parking rule that applies: use‑based counts from Table 3‑6 (commercial) and loading from Table 3‑4 (§§ 9.33.030–.040). For general commercial or institutional uses, loading is triggered for buildings ≥5,000 sq ft (one loading space for 5,000–20,000 sq ft; additional spaces per additional 20,000 sq ft) .
Design standards: larger lots must meet the 5% parking‑landscape minimum (>20 spaces), bus/transit and passenger loading provisions for very large projects, carpool/vanpool preferential spaces for projects with ≥100 spaces, and paved surfacing (2.5" AC or equivalent) (§ 9.33.070 & § 9.33.020) .
Where it applies: sites zoned C‑G or C‑C; specific plan rules can supersede (§ 9.13) .

C‑MU (Mixed Use Commercial)

Purpose & typical uses: street‑oriented mixed commercial/residential development; may allow higher‑density housing combined with commercial/office uses (Table 2‑1) .
Parking rule that applies: parking requirements for each use are computed and summed; however, the code allows up to a 20% reduction in required parking for planned mixed‑use developments (retail + office + theater/hotel or similar combinations) when documentation shows sufficient shared‑peak demand assumptions (§ 9.33.020G) .
Design standards: expect bicycle parking, pedestrian connections, and design review under the mixed‑use development rules; specific plan or design review may alter requirements (§ 9.13, Design Review) .

I (Industrial)

Purpose & typical uses: manufacturing, wholesale, warehousing, industrial services (§ 9.05 Table 2‑1) .
Parking & loading: industrial uses have loading requirements in Table 3‑4 (e.g., manufacturing/wholesale: 1 loading space for <20,000 sq ft; +1 per extra 20,000 sq ft) and commercial parking counts per use type in Table 3‑6; loading areas must be sited so trucks do not back into the public right‑of‑way and must meet minimum berth dimensions (§ 9.33.030 & § 9.33.080) .
Design & operational controls: screening from residential zones (6' wall), driveway and maneuvering standards, heavy use pavement and lighting standards apply (§ 9.33.020 & § 9.33.070) .

Quick reference table — most decision‑relevant parking standards

Topic	Standard / Requirement	Code Reference
Off‑street parking: residential counts	Table 3‑5 — Single‑family: 2 covered spaces; Duplex: 1 space per unit in garage; Multi‑family: 1.5 sp/1BR, 2 sp/2+BR (see table)	§ 9.33.040
Off‑street parking: commercial	Commercial counts by use — see Table 3‑6 (compute on gross floor area; round per rule)	§ 9.33.040
Loading berth triggers & counts	General commercial/institutional: <5,000 sq ft none; 5,000–20,000 = 1; +1 per 20,000 sq ft thereafter (different thresholds for offices/industrial)	§ 9.33.030 & Table 3‑4
Minimum standard stall size	Standard stall 9' × 19'; Compact 7.5' × 15' (max 25% of stalls for nonresidential lots >10 stalls)	§ 9.33.070
Minimum aisle widths	One‑way aisles vary by angle (parallel 12', 1–45° = 14', 46–60° = 17', 61–90° = 26'); two‑way aisles 26'	§ 9.33.070 Table 3‑12
Paving for commercial/industrial lots	Paved with at least 2.5" asphalt concrete (or equivalent); graded/drained to dispose of surface water	§ 9.33.070 § E
Landscaping of parking lots	If >20 spaces in commercial/office/multi‑family: min 5% of net parking area in landscaping; shade trees required (drought tolerant)	§ 9.33.020 G/H & § 9.33.070 § I
Street‑front parking buffer	All street frontage parking must have 3' high wall, solid hedge or berm (except single‑family/duplex)	§ 9.33.020 G
Mixed‑use reduction	Planned mixed‑use (retail, office, theater/hotel combos): up to 20% reduction with documentation of shared demand	§ 9.33.020 G
Bicycle parking (multi‑family)	Bicycle rack/locker: 1 per 30 parking spaces, minimum one rack for 3 bikes; racks must be anchored, illuminated, and separated from vehicle lanes by 5' or barrier	§ 9.41.030 & Bicycle guidance of 9.33
Off‑site parking allowance	Parking for nonresidential use may be off‑site with an approved parking agreement; residential parking must be on same site except limited exceptions for interim housing (Director approval)	§ 9.33.020 D
Rounding rule for fractional spaces	Round to nearest whole number (fractional rule); some rounding up provisions for specific chapters (density bonus rounds up)	§ 9.33.020 F; § 9.47.090

Practical guidance / interpretation notes (plain‑English)

The town computes parking by use — start by identifying the land use category in the Development Code and apply the matching table (residential Table 3‑5 or commercial Table 3‑6) under § 9.33.040; for loading use Table 3‑4 in § 9.33.030 .
If you plan a mixed‑use project, prepare a shared‑use parking analysis to request the up to 20% reduction the code allows for qualifying combinations — the town expects documentation that shared peaks justify the cut (§ 9.33.020G) .
For multi‑family projects include bicycle parking and internal pedestrian pathways; the code requires at least a minimum bicycle rack allocation and good pedestrian connectivity (§ 9.41.030) .
On‑site paving, drainage, lighting shielding, and landscaping around parking pads are code requirements you must show on plans — these are commonly checked during site plan and design review (§ 9.33.070 and § 9.33.020) .
ADU parking: state ADU law constrains local agencies (see California ADU rules). Refer to the town ADU page and state rules when working on ADUs — local code references state law limitations on imposing parking for ADUs; consult § 9.33 and state ADU guidance for interplay (local code does not override state ADU parking exemptions) .

Checklist — what an applicant must show on the site plan or submittal

Identify zoning district (Table 2‑1) and proposed use(s) (§ 9.05 / Table 2‑1) .
Calculate required off‑street parking from Table 3‑5 (residential) or Table 3‑6 (commercial) and show rounding method (§ 9.33.040 / § 9.33.020F) .
Show stall dimensions, number of compact stalls, striping, minimum aisles, and ADA stalls per Chapter 9.33.070 .
Provide loading bay(s) per Table 3‑4 with turning/turnaround areas and no backing to public ROW (§ 9.33.030 & § 9.33.080) .
Show landscape buffers/trees and 5% parking area landscaping where applicable; show screening from residential zones (§ 9.33.020 & § 9.33.070) .
Indicate bicycle parking type/quantity and location (§ 9.41.030) .
If using off‑site parking, include a draft parking agreement and rationale (Director approval required) (§ 9.33.020 D) .
If seeking a mixed‑use reduction or density‑bonus parking concession, attach shared‑use/peak demand analysis or required density bonus documentation (§ 9.33.020G; Chapter 9.47) .
Show surfacing/paving specifications and lighting (shielding per town Outdoor Lighting chapter) (§ 9.33.070 & Title 8, ch. 8.70 referenced) .

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue	Why it matters	What to verify
Exact commercial parking ratios (Table 3‑6 not fully present in preview)	You need the per‑use rates to compute required stalls for retail, restaurant, office, etc.	Consult the full § 9.33.040 Table 3‑6 in the Development Code; verify counts with Planning during pre‑app (Not found in retrieved materials for all use rows) .
ADU parking interplay with state law	State ADU law limits local parking requirements; local code may not impose additional parking requirements for many ADUs	Follow state ADU rules and the town's ADU procedures; verify specific ADU parking treatment with Planning (see state ADU guidance) .
Whether an off‑site parking agreement will be approved	Off‑site parking is allowed only with an approved agreement; feasibility depends on adjacency, ownership, and circulation	Confirm with Community Development Director early; provide draft parking agreement and demonstrate adjacency/adequate access (§ 9.33.020 D) .
Mixed‑use shared‑parking reduction documentation	Reduction up to 20% requires convincing evidence of differing peak demands	Prepare a shared‑parking study and coordinate with planner for acceptable methodology (§ 9.33.020 G) .
Bicycle parking details vs. parking counts	Bicycle rules are sometimes advisory language vs. hard minimums; multi‑family has a specific requirement but other uses rely on guidance	Use § 9.41.030 for multi‑family minimums and the bicycle subsection in 9.33 for design specs; verify which bike counts are mandatory for your use .

Information Gaps (what I could not confirm in the retrieved materials)

The complete per‑use breakdown rows of Table 3‑6 (Commercial Parking Space Requirements) were not fully visible in the retrieved excerpts; exact stalls per sf for some commercial categories are Not found in retrieved materials — consult the full Chapter 9.33 Table 3‑6 in the town code. .
Any locally adopted, site‑specific specific‑plan exceptions to the parking rules should be checked in the applicable specific plan (some specific plans may supersede town standards) — see Section 9.13.050 for adopted specific plans; specifics vary by plan and are Not found in retrieved materials for parcel‑level cases .

Plain‑English Summary

Yucca Valley requires off‑street parking and loading based on the type of use; stall sizes, surfacing, landscaping, lighting and bike parking are regulated in Chapter 9.33 (with bicycle minimums for multi‑family in § 9.41.030). Loading berths have set thresholds and minimum dimensions, shared‑use reductions are possible for qualifying mixed‑use projects, and off‑site parking is allowed only with an approved agreement — always confirm commercial per‑use rates in Table 3‑6 and coordinate with planning for any reductions or off‑site solutions (§ 9.33.030–.070; § 9.41.030) .

Source References

Town of Yucca Valley Development Code — Chapter 9.33, Parking and Loading Regulations: § 9.33.010–9.33.080 (purpose, basic requirements, loading, off‑street parking, parking design standards).
Loading spaces Table 3‑4 and loading dimensions: § 9.33.030 and § 9.33.080.
Off‑street parking counts and residential Table 3‑5: § 9.33.040 (Table 3‑5 shown in code excerpts).
Parking area buffers, landscaping, and other siting requirements: § 9.33.020 and related subsections.
Stall dimensions, compact allocation, aisles, paving and lighting: § 9.33.070 (Table 3‑11 and Table 3‑12).
Bicycle rack and multi‑family bike rules: § 9.41.030 and bicycle guidance in Chapter 9.33.
Zoning district base list and district labels (Table 2‑1): § 9.05 / Table 2‑1 (C‑N, C‑G, C‑C, C‑O, C‑MU; RS, RM; I).
Density bonus parking ratios and rounding for certain housing incentives: Chapter 9.47, § 9.47.090.
ADU/State parking constraints (summary guidance referenced by the town): California ADU materials and state law summaries (2025 ADU handbook excerpt included among uploaded files) — local ADU parking interaction referenced there (state law limits local parking imposition).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the required number of parking spaces for a new single‑family home in Yucca Valley?

A new single‑family dwelling must provide two (2) covered parking spaces in a garage or carport per the residential parking schedule in Table 3‑5 under § 9.33.040 of the Development Code. Driveways may be used for some temporary/drop‑off functions but covered spaces are required on site for the primary residence .

How does Yucca Valley calculate parking for multi‑family apartments?

Multi‑family parking is computed from Table 3‑5: the code prescribes 1.5 spaces per 1‑bedroom unit and 2 spaces for units with 2+ bedrooms, with at least one required space per unit often required to be in a garage or carport — see § 9.33.040. Bicycle parking minimums and pedestrian circulation requirements also apply to multi‑family projects (§ 9.41.030) .

Do mixed‑use projects get any parking reductions in Yucca Valley?

Yes. For planned mixed‑use developments that combine retail, office and theater/hotel or similar mixes, the town allows up to a 20% reduction in required parking if the applicant provides documentation demonstrating shared‑peak demand and adequacy (§ 9.33.020G) — reductions for retail+office only are not eligible under that allowance; verify specifics with Planning .

Can required parking be located off‑site (on a different parcel)?

For nonresidential uses, required parking may be on a different site under the same or different ownership with an approved parking agreement; residential required parking generally must be on the same site except limited exceptions for interim housing that are subject to Director approval (see § 9.33.020 D) .

What are the loading berth requirements for commercial buildings?

Loading requirements are use‑ and size‑based per Table 3‑4 in § 9.33.030. For example, general commercial/institutional uses typically require no loading for buildings under 5,000 sq ft, one loading space for 5,000–20,000 sq ft, and an additional loading berth per each additional 20,000 sq ft; loading berths must meet minimum dimensions and not be located within required parking aisles (§ 9.33.030 & § 9.33.080) .

What bicycle parking does Yucca Valley require?

Multi‑family developments must provide secure bicycle parking — a bicycle rack/locker for every 30 parking spaces and at least one rack that can hold three bicycles is required; bicycle parking should be separated from vehicle circulation (5' separation or curb/barrier), anchored, and illuminated (see § 9.41.030 and the bicycle subsection of Chapter 9.33) .

Will the town accept compact stalls and how many?

Yes — the code allows compact stalls (dimension 7.5' × 15') in nonresidential parking lots that exceed 10 spaces, but compact stalls may not exceed 25% of the required spaces; compact stalls must be signed "Compact Cars Only" (§ 9.33.070, Table 3‑11) .

Do parking lot landscaping and trees matter for plan approval?

Yes. If a parking area requires more than 20 spaces in commercial, office, or multi‑family zones, the parking area must include a minimum of 5% landscaping of the net parking area, and shade trees/drought‑tolerant plantings are required to reduce heat and visual impact — these features are checked during design review (§ 9.33.020 H; § 9.33.070 I) .

Does the Yucca Valley code treat ADU parking differently?

State ADU law places limits on how local agencies can impose ADU parking requirements. The town's Development Code must be applied consistent with state ADU provisions; local agencies may not impose some parking requirements that state law prohibits. Consult the town ADU procedures and state ADU guidance for the precise interplay and any local administrative checklist (state ADU rules summarized in the ADU handbook) .

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