EXHIBIT A
§ 17.320.020 NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES PERMITTED.
A. No Minimum Parking Required. There shall be no minimum required parking for any use, except as may be determined through a Comprehensive Plan.
Any parking provided voluntarily or otherwise, shall comply with the maximum number of parking spaces permitted in Section 17.320.020.B, and the development standards outlined in this Chapter or other applicable section of this Title as defined.
B. Maximum Parking Limits. The maximum number of parking spaces allowed shall be based on Use type and Floor Area as listed in Table 3-2.1, Off-Street Parking Maximums, unless modified through an Administrative Use Permit (AUP), pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2, below.
1. Parking for Government Agencies shall not be subject to parking maximums of Table 3-2.1.
2. Parking Facilities shall not be incorporated into a Mixed Use Project and shall be permitted as a separate use. The intent of this provision is to ensure that Parking Facilities are not used to circumvent maximum parking ratios in Table 3-2.1.
3. The maximum number of vehicular parking spaces may be increased by up to 2 vehicular spaces or 10%, whichever is greater, with the approval of an Administrative Use Permit in accordance with the provisions and required findings of CCMC Chapter
17.530, in addition to the following required findings:
a. Excess parking is justified based on market data or specific use characteristics provided by the Applicant.
b. Parking provided in excess of the maximums established in Table 3-2.1 will not obstruct or reduce required pedestrian paths, open space, bicycle parking, transit or emergency access, or increase vehicle queuing or circulation within public rights-of-way or required access areas.
c. The provision of excess parking will not diminish the quality, functionality, or viability of existing or planned landscape improvements required pursuant to CCMC Chapter 17.310; and
d. Off-street parking provided in excess of the maximums established in Table 3-
2.1 will remain accessory to the principal use of the property and will not constitute or become the principal use of the property.
Table 3-2.1 – Maximum Parking Spaces by Land Use
INDUSTRIAL,
MANUFACTURING,
PROCESSING
MAXIMUM SPACES PERMITTED
Electronics and equipment
manufacturing
1 space per 500 sq. ft. (may include incidental office up to 20% of total floor area); additional office space at 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Fabric products manufacturing 1 space per 500 sq. ft. (may include incidental office up to 20% of total floor area); additional office space at 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Food and beverage manufacturing 1 space per 500 sq. ft. (may include incidental office up to 20% of total floor area); additional office space at 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Furniture/
fixtures manufacturing
1 space per 500 sq. ft. (may include incidental office up to 20% of total floor area); additional office space at 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Media production -
Backlots/outdoor facilities
1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Media production - Indoor support
facilities
1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Media production - Soundstages 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Printing and publishing 1 space per 500 sq. ft. (may include incidental office up to 20% of total floor area); additional office space at 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Recycling facility - Incidental small
collection
1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Recycling facility - Small collection 1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Research and development (R&D) 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Small-scale product
manufacturing
1 space per 500 sq. ft., which may include office space (incidental to the primary use) comprising up to 20% of the total floor area. Parking for additional office space shall be provided at the rate of 1 space per 350 sq. ft..
Clay and pottery product
manufacturing
1 space per 500 sq. ft., which may include office space (incidental to the primary use) comprising up to 20% of the total floor area. Parking for additional office space shall be provided at the rate of 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Warehousing and distribution
facilities
1 space per 500 sq. ft. (may include incidental office up to 20% of total floor area); additional office space at 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Wholesaling and distribution
facilities
1 space per 500 sq. ft. (may include incidental office up to 20% of total floor area); additional office space at 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
RECREATION, EDUCATION &
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY MAXIMUM SPACES PERMITTED
Arcade 1 space per 250 sq. ft.
Clubs, lodges, and private
meeting halls
1 space per 35 sq. ft. of assembly area
Community garden 1 space per 2,500 sq. ft.
Indoor commercial recreation 5 spaces per lane, plus required spaces for ancillary uses Event centers 1 space per 5 fixed seats; and 1 space per 35 sq. ft. of assembly/seating area with no fixed seats; plus required spaces for ancillary uses
Health/fitness facilities 1 space per 200 sq. ft.
Outdoor commercial recreation 2 spaces per court, plus 1 space per 300 sq. ft. for ancillary uses Public recreational and cultural
facilities
1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Private residential recreational
facilities
1 space per 10 dwelling units
Public Schools - Kindergarten to
12th grade
1.5 spaces per classroom, plus 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of indoor assembly area
Private Schools - Kindergarten to
12th grade
1.5 spaces per classroom, plus 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of indoor assembly area
College/university/trade school 1 space per 35 sq. ft. of classroom floor area Religious places of worship 1 space per 5 fixed seats; and 1 space per 35 sq. ft. of assembly/seating area with no fixed seats; plus required spaces for ancillary uses
Studios - Art, dance, music,
photography, and the like
1 space per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area. Ground floor fitness studio uses with less than the greater of 3,000 sq. ft. or 30% of gross floor area in mixed-use projects: 1 space per 350 sq. ft.; remaining commercial floor area at 1 space per 200 sq. ft.
Theatres 1 space per 5 fixed seats; and 1 space per 35 sq. ft. of assembly/seating area with no fixed seats; plus required spaces for ancillary uses
RESIDENTIAL MAXIMUM SPACES PERMITTED
Accessory dwelling units and junior
accessory dwelling units
1 space per unit
Accessory residential structure and
uses
1 space
Child day care - Large family day
care homes
1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area
Child day care - Small family day
care homes
1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area
Cottage food operation (accessory) Same as primary use
Two-family dwelling/duplex 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Home occupations Same as primary use
Live/work units Up to 900 sq. ft. = 2 spaces;
Greater than 900 up to 1,500 sq. ft. = 3 spaces Greater than 1,500 sq. ft. = 4 space
Mixed use projects Parking based on individual use ratios Mobile home parks 1 space per mobile home site, plus 1 space per 2 mobile home sites for guest parking, located as approved by the City Multiple-family dwelling, 4 or more
units
Studio and 1 bedroom, up to 900 sq. = 1 space
Studio and 1 bedroom, greater than 900 sq. ft. = 2 spaces 2–3 bedroom units = 2 spaces
4 bedroom units = 3 spaces
Each additional bedroom = 1 space per additional bedroom Guest parking = 1 space per 4 residential units
Residential care facilities, 6 or fewer
clients
Parking shall be based on the residential building type Residential care facility, 7 or more
clients
1 space per 3 patient beds
Senior citizen congregate care
housing
1 space per 2 residential units, plus 1 space per 4 units for guests and employees
Single-family dwellings /
Townhouses
2 spaces per dwelling unit
Single room occupancy units 0.5 space per unit
Supportive housing 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Transitional housing 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Transit-oriented housing
development projects
1 space per unit
Triplex 2 spaces per dwelling unit
RETAIL TRADE MAXIMUM SPACES PERMITTED
Accessory food service Same as primary use
Accessory retail use Same as primary use
Adult businesses 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Artisan shops 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Bars, night clubs 1 space per 100 sq. ft., plus 1 space per 30 sq. ft. of dance floor Building material stores 1 space for 1,000 sq. ft.
Construction equipment stores 1 space for 1,000 sq. ft.
Convenience stores 1 space per 225 sq. ft.
Firearms sales 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Food retail 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
General retail stores 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Internet café 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Pawnshops 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Pet shops/grooming 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of indoor use area; plus 1 space for 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor use area.
Plant nurseries 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of indoor use area; plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor use area
Restaurants, table services or take
out
1 space per 100 sq. ft.
Restaurants, outdoor dining
(accessory)
No parking required for first 250 sq. ft. of outdoor dining area; area exceeding 250 sq. ft. included as restaurant floor area Shopping center Less than 5 acres net parcel area = 1 space per 250 sq. ft. 5 acres and greater net parcel area = 1 space per 200 sq. ft.
Vehicle sales - Auto and vehicle
sales/rental
1 space per 350 sq. ft. of indoor use area; plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor use area
Warehouse retail stores 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft., which may include office space (incidental to the primary use) comprising up to 10% of the total floor area. Parking for additional office space shall be provided at the rate of 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
SERVICE MAXIMUM SPACES PERMITTED
Adult day care facilities 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area Animal boarding and kennels 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of indoor use area; plus 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor use area
Banks and financial services 1 space per 250 sq. ft.
Business and consumer support
services
1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Check-cashing businesses 1 space per 250 sq. ft.
Child day care centers 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area Drive-thru facilities or services Determined by Conditional Use Permit.
Emergency shelters 1 space for each 3 beds, or as determined by Director Hotels and motels / hotel-motel
(extended stay)
1 space per guest room; plus 1 space per 20 guest rooms; plus retail, restaurant and conference uses at 1 space per 100 sq. ft.
Low barrier navigation centers 1 space for each 3 beds, or as determined by Director Medical/dental offices, clinics and
labs
1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Medical services - Hospitals 1 space per 1.5 patient beds, plus required spaces for accessory uses as determined by Conditional Use Permit
Mortuaries and funeral homes 1 space for each 5 fixed seats, and 1 space per 35 sq. ft. of assembly or seating area with no fixed seats
Offices 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Parking facilities No maximum. Subject to Parking Design and Layout Guidelines – CCMC 17.320.035.
Personal services 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Pet day care 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Public facilities 1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Public utility facilities 1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Storage, personal storage facilities 1 space per 50 storage units or 5,000 sq. ft. of storage area (whichever is greater), plus 2 additional spaces for manager's office; minimum 5 spaces per facility
Storage, warehouse 1 space per 1,000 square feet, which may include office space (incidental to the primary use) comprising up to 10% of the total floor area. Parking for additional office space shall be provided at the rate of 1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Vehicle services – Accessories
installation
3 spaces per service bay (work station), plus 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of additional retail sales and service
Vehicle services – Car washes Self-service = 2 spaces per washing stall Full-service = 10 spaces; plus 10-space queuing area for drying; plus queuing area for 3 vehicles ahead of each wash lane Vehicle services – Fueling stations 1 space per 225 sq. ft. (includes convenience store), minimum 3 spaces; half of pump island parking may be credited above the minimum
Vehicle services – EV Charging
Stations
No maximum pursuant to California Government Code § 65850.7 Vehicle services – Fueling/charging,
incidental repair
Same as primary use
Vehicle fleet (not including EVs) 1 space per fleet vehicle, in addition to parking for primary use Vehicle services –
Impounding/storage
1 space per vehicle, in addition to parking for accessory use / office
Vehicle services –
Maintenance/repair
3 spaces per service bay (workstation), plus 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of additional retail sales and service
Vehicle services – Paint/body 3 spaces per service bay (work station), plus 1 space for each 350 square feet of additional retail
sales and service.
Vehicle services – Towing, no
storage
1 dedicated space per tow truck, plus 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of office area, up to 2 spaces for customer drop-off/pick-up
TRANSPORTATION &
COMMUNICATIONS MAXIMUM SPACES PERMITTED
Broadcast studios Determined by Conditional Use Permit or Comprehensive Plan.
Heliports Determined by Conditional Use Permit or Comprehensive Plan.
Telecommunications facilities,
cellular
Determined by Conditional Use Permit or Comprehensive Plan Telecommunications facilities,
dish/wireless antenna
Determined by Conditional Use Permit or Comprehensive Plan (Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2013-004 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2013-008 § 1 (part); Ord. 2014-002, § (part); Ord. No. 2017-003 § 2; Ord. No. 2018-001 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2019-003 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2020-003 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2020-012 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2021-003 (part); Ord. No. 2021-012 § 3 (part); Ord. No. 2022-003 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2022-008; Ord. No. 2024- 006)