The San Jacinto Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 24-11, passed May 21, 2024.
10.16.420 Street sweeping enforcement program.
A. It shall be unlawful to park or leave standing, during the hours of eight a.m. to four p.m. on designated sweeping days (as established by city council resolution) (except Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays), any vehicle as defined by the California Vehicle Code along any public street or highway, in such a manner as to block, obstruct, impede or prevent the street sweeping along the curb, gutter or drainage flow lines of any public street.
Enforcement shall be in the form of a citation to be issued and affixed to the vehicle in such a manner as to be visible to the driver or operator of the vehicle, generally by placement on the windshield on the driver side.
B. Subsection A of this section shall not be applicable to any attended commercial vehicle making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, or merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted street or highway, or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the repair, alteration, remodeling, or reconstruction of any building or structure for which a building permit has previously been obtained and is still valid. For the purposes of this section, “attended” shall mean that the driver or operator of said commercial vehicle shall be present at the commercial vehicle and that the commercial vehicle is actively being loaded or unloaded.
C. This section shall be enforceable only on those streets or highways, or portions thereof, that have been signposted in accordance with the uniform standards and specifications of the Department of Transportation, or when the traffic engineer has caused to be posted in a conspicuous place at each entrance to the street a traffic control device or sign not less than seventeen (17) inches by twenty-two (22) inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height, setting forth the day or days and hours parking is prohibited.
D. As used in subsection C of this section, “entrance” means the intersection of any street or streets comprising an area of restricted parking for street-sweeping purposes on the same day or days and hours with another street or highway not subject to such a parking restriction, or subject to parking restrictions on different days and hours. The traffic engineer shall make the final determination of what constitutes an entrance and the appropriate placement of traffic control devices thereon.
E. Any violation of this section shall be subject to a fine as established by resolution of the city of San Jacinto.
The failure to pay said fine within twenty-one (21) calendar days following issuance of a citation shall result in the imposition of a late penalty equal to and in addition to the amount of the original fine after issuance of a notice to the registered owner of the vehicle. In the event that the fines imposed on the vehicle are not paid within twenty-nine (29) calendar days following the issuance of the original citation, the city shall charge an additional processing fee as established, and shall be authorized to forward the violation to the appropriate Department of Motor Vehicles for placement of a lien on the future registration of said vehicle for any and all unpaid fines and penalties not yet collected by the city. Any and all fines established by resolution of the city shall be in addition to any additional county, state or federal charges or fees imposed upon the city for the purposes of processing vehicle citations. (Ord. 15-03 § 1)
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San Jacinto Municipal Code
Chapter 10.28 VEHICLE TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAM
The San Jacinto Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 24-11, passed May 21, 2024.
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Packet Pg. 145 Attachment: Chapter 10.16 - Parking and Traffic Control (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 173 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 518 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-93 Chapter 17.330 — Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards Sections:
17.330.010 — Purpose
17.330.020 — Applicability
17.330.030 — General Parking Provisions
17.330.040 — Limitations on Parking/Storage of Vehicles
17.330.050 — Number of Parking Spaces Required
17.330.060 — Adjustments to Parking Requirements
17.330.070 — Disabled/Handicapped Parking Requirements
17.330.080 — Parking Design and Development Standards
17.330.090 — Landscaping Standards for Parking Areas
17.330.100 — Paving Limitations for Driveways in Residential Zones
17.330.110 — Bicycle Parking
17.330.130 — Off-Street Loading Design and Development Standards
17.330.010 — Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide off-street parking and loading standards to:
A. Provide for the general welfare and convenience of persons within the City by ensuring sufficient off-street parking and loading facilities to meet the needs generated by specific uses;
B. Provide accessible, attractive, secure, and well-maintained off-street parking and loading facilities;
C. Increase public safety by reducing congestion on public streets; D. Buffer surrounding land uses from the visual impact of off-street parking and loading facilities; and
E. Provide loading and delivery facilities in proportion to the needs of allowed uses.
17.330.020 — Applicability
A. Applicability. Every use, including a change or expansion of a use or structure, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 17.705 (Nonconforming Parcels, Structures, and Uses), shall provide and maintain off-street parking and loading facilities in compliance with this Chapter.
B. Timing of installation. A use shall not be commenced and a structure(s) shall not be occupied until improvements required by this Chapter are satisfactorily completed.
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Packet Pg. 146 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 174 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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3-94 DECEMBER 2022 SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 C. Projects in progress. Notwithstanding the requirements in Section 17.100.090 (Effect of Development Code Amendments on Projects in Progress) or unless the conditions of an approved discretionary permit expressly provide a different time limit, previously approved parking facilities shall be given 12 months from the effective date of this Development Code to be under construction. In the event of hardship, one 12-month extension may be granted by the Director upon confirmation of the hardship.
17.330.030 — General Parking Provisions
A. Parking and loading spaces to be permanent. Required parking and loading spaces shall be permanently available. Off-site parking shall require a permanent covenant or a secured lease agreement in compliance with Subsection 17.330.060.B (Adjustments to Parking Requirements – Shared Parking).
B. Parking and loading spaces to be unrestricted. A lessee, owner, tenant, or other person having control of the premises for which parking or loading spaces are required by this Chapter shall not prevent, prohibit, or restrict authorized persons (including employees) from using the spaces without the prior written approval of the Director.
C. Maintenance. The required parking and loading features (e.g., landscaping, parking surfaces, striping, signs, etc.) shall be continuously maintained in good condition by any person having control of the premises (e.g., lessee, owner, tenant, etc.).
1. Landscaping shall be kept alive and continually maintained in compliance with Section 17.330.090 (Landscaping Standards for Parking Areas) and Chapter
17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation). (ord. 16-01, adopted April 5, 2016)
2. Parking surfaces shall be kept free of holes and substantial deterioration.
3. Striping shall be visible.
4. Signs shall be kept in place, legible, and continually maintained.
5. Parked vehicles shall not extend over a property line or into a public right-ofway.
D. Usable and accessible. Required parking and loading spaces shall be usable and accessible.
17.330.040 — Limitations on Parking/Storage of Vehicles A. Storage of trucks. The parking and storage of trucks exceeding eight feet in height or 20 feet in length shall be prohibited in any residential zone unless parked within an enclosed structure. This restriction shall not apply to trucks used during pickup and
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Packet Pg. 147 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 175 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-95 delivery or during construction or repair work while in service. Height shall be measured from level ground to the top of the cab or trailer, whichever is higher, but excludes camper shells.
B. Prohibited parking or storage. The parking or storage of the following types of vehicles in required parking areas or within the required front yard of any residentially zoned parcel shall be strictly prohibited, unless listed as exempt under Subsection C, below:
1. Recreational vehicles (RV) (e.g., boats, motor homes, travel trailers, campers, camper shells, etc.);
2. Commercial vehicles (i.e., trucks and vans exceeding eight feet in height or 20 feet in length);
3. Utility trailers;
4. Tractors; or
5. Wrecked, junked, non-registered, or inoperable motor vehicles.
C. Exceptions to vehicle type restrictions.
1. Recreational vehicle (RV).
a. An RV may be temporarily parked in the driveway for up to a total of 72 hours within any consecutive 120-hour period for the purpose of loading and unloading the RV and for light maintenance and repair, provided that:
(1) The RV shall not extend into the public right-of-way at any time. (2) The RV shall not block any sidewalks or walkways.
(3) The RV shall not be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes.
b. Upon the expiration of 72 hours, the RV shall be moved to any of the following locations:
(1) A distance of at least 300 feet from the area where last parked; (2) For any lot in a residential zone, in one side yard next to the garage and driveway, extending to the rear lot line, except that for corner lots, storage is only allowed in the interior side yard, extending to the rear lot line. See Figure 3-15 (Allowable Recreational Vehicle Storage Area). The Director may approve
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Packet Pg. 148 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 176 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 521 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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3-96 DECEMBER 2022 SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 alternative storage in the rear yard of corner lots only in cases where interior side yard storage is not feasible, street side access is approved with an encroachment permit, traffic visibility standards are met (Section 17.305.150); paving limitations are met (Section 17.215.035); and the visual amenities and views of adjacent properties are not adversely impacted.
c. Motorized RV’s shall be stored on an improved surface of concrete or other material as approved by the Director.
Figure 3-15
Allowable Recreational Vehicle Storage Area
2. Inoperable vehicles. Inoperable vehicles shall be stored within a garage, barn, or other fully enclosed and permitted structure or within the permitted RV parking area when fully screened from all public rights-of-way. For purposes of this provision, an inoperable vehicle is defined in Article 8 (Definitions).
3. Tractors. Agricultural or farming tractors may be temporarily parked in the front yard of parcels whose primary use is agricultural in nature.
D. Violations. Violations of this Section maybe addressed through the Administrative Citation process of the Municipal Code. D. Vehicles for sale. The parking of vehicles, trailers, or other personal property for the primary purpose of displaying the vehicle,
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Packet Pg. 149 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 177 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 522 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-97 trailer, or other personal property for sale, hire, or rental shall be prohibited as specified in Municipal Code Section 10.16.140 (Parking for certain purposes prohibited).
17.330.050 — Number of Parking Spaces Required
Each land use shall be provided the number of off-street parking spaces required by this Section. See Sections 17.330.110 for off-street parking requirements for bicycles.
A. Minimum number of off-street parking spaces required. Each land use shall provide the number of off-street parking spaces indicated in Table 3-5 (Parking Requirements by Land Use), spaces, including disabled access spaces required by Section 17.330.070 (Disabled/Handicapped Parking Requirements), except where an increase or decrease has been granted in compliance with Section 17.330.060 (Adjustments to Parking Requirements).
B. Use not listed. A land use not specifically listed in Table 3-5 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) shall provide parking as required by the Director based on the most similar use that is listed. The Director shall use the requirements specified in Table 3-5 as a guide in determining the appropriate number of off-street parking spaces required for the use.
C. Mixed uses or occupancies. In the case of mixed-uses or occupancies, the total number of required off-street parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately. Off-street parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing required parking facilities for any other use, unless a shared use of parking facilities agreement has been approved in compliance with Section 17.330.060 (Adjustments to Parking Requirements).
D. Computation of required number of parking spaces. Whenever the computation of the required number of off-street parking spaces results in a fractional parking space, one additional parking space shall be required for one-half or more fractional parking space and any fractional space less than one-half of a parking space shall not be counted.
E. Floor area. Where Table 3-5 establishes a parking, requirement based on floor area in square feet (e.g., 1 space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area), the floor area shall be construed to mean gross interior floor area unless otherwise specified, and shall include all locations of shared halls, lobby areas, and rest rooms, but shall not include areas for vertical circulation, elevators, or stairs.
F. Bench or bleacher seating. Where fixed seating (e.g., benches, bleachers, pews, or similar seating) is provided, a seat shall be defined as 18 inches of bench space for the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces as provided in Table 3-5.
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Packet Pg. 150 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 178 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 523 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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3-98 DECEMBER 2022 SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 G. Nonconforming parking. A structure with nonconforming off-street parking may be physically changed or undergo a change in use subject to the provisions in Section
17.705.110 (Nonconforming Parking).
H. Tandem parking. Tandem parking spaces shall be allowed in multi-family residential developments in cases where tandem spaces are assigned to the same unit.
I. Compact car parking. Compact spaces shall be prohibited. For the purposes of this Subsection, a compact space shall be any space that is smaller than the minimum size indicated in Section 17.330.080 (Parking Design and Development Standards).
Table 3-5
Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Agricultural and Resource-Related Uses
Accessory Agricultural Structures and Uses
(Noncommercial)
1 space per site
Agricultural Activities and Facilities
(Commercial)
1 space per on duty employee
Agritourism Determined by Conditional Use Permit
Produce Stands 3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA
Equestrian Facilities 1 space per every 5 stable stalls Cannabis Uses Refer to Chapter 17.435
Care Uses
Day Care Facility
Small (8 or fewer) Same as primary residential use
Large (9 to 14)
In addition to spaces for primary residential use,
1 space per on duty employee; and
1 drop-off space for every 7 care recipients
Day Care Centers (15+)
1 space per on duty employee; and
1 drop-off space for every 7 care recipients
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Packet Pg. 151 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 179 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-99 Table 3-5
Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Accessory to on-site employer 1 space per employee; and 1 drop-off space for every 7 care recipients Community Care Facility/Residential Care Facility/ Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Small – up to 6 Same as primary residential use
Large – 7 or more
In addition to spaces for primary residential use,
1 space per employee; and
1 drop-off space for every 7 care recipients
Congregate Care Facility
Small – up to 6 Same as primary residential use;
Large – 7 or more
In addition to spaces for primary residential use,
1 space per employee; and
1 space for every 7 care recipients
Supportive Housing Supportive housing located in a single-family dwelling unit shall be subject to the parking standards for “Single-Family Dwellings.” Supportive housing located within a duplex shall be subject to the parking standards for “Two-Family Dwellings (duplex).”
Supportive housing located within a multi-family dwelling shall be subject to the parking standards for “Multi-Family Dwellings.” Transitional Housing Transitional housing located in a single-family dwelling unit shall be subject to the parking standards for “Single-Family Dwellings.” Transitional housing located within a duplex shall be subject to the parking standards for “Two-Family Dwellings (duplex).”
Transitional housing located within a multi-family dwelling shall be subject to the parking standards for “Multi-Family Dwellings.” Education, Recreation, and Public Assembly Uses
Arcades (6+ machines) 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of GFA
Assembly/Meeting Facilities
1 space for every 4 fixed seats; and
1 space for each 40-sq. ft. of additional assembly area (does not include foyers, corridors, restrooms, kitchens, storage and other areas not used for assembly of people)
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Packet Pg. 152 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 180 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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3-100 DECEMBER 2022 SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 Table 3-5
Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Bingo Game Operations (nonprofit only) 1 space per every 3 occupants per allowable occupant load as established by Fire Chief
Commercial Recreation Facilities - Indoor,
except for the following: 1 space for each 250-sq. ft. GFA Bowling Alleys 5 spaces for each alley, plus 1 for each 5 seats in any gallery Game Courts 5 spaces for each court
Skating Rinks 1 space for each 100-sq. ft. of rink area Swimming Pools 1 space for every 500-sq. ft. of enclosed pool area Commercial Recreation Facilities –
Outdoor, except for the following: Determined by Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.605) Driving Ranges 1 space per tee
Golf Courses 5 spaces for each hole, plus the requirements for additional uses on the site
Miniature Golf Courses 3 spaces for each hole
Swimming Pools 1 space for every 500-sq. ft. of fenced pool area Parks and Recreation Facilities (Private)
1 space for each 8,000-sq. ft. of active recreational area within a park or playground, plus 1 space per acre of passive recreational area within a park or playground
Cultural Institutions 1 space for each 350-sq. ft.
Educational Facilities
Academic – K-8 2 spaces for each classroom, plus adequate loading/unloading zone Lower minimum parking standard can be determined by parking demand study with Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.605) Academic – 9-12 8 spaces for each classroom, plus adequate loading/unloading zone Lower minimum parking standard can be determined by parking demand study with Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.605)
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Packet Pg. 153 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 181 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-101 Table 3-5
Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Colleges and Universities 20 spaces for each classroom
Lower minimum parking standard can be determined by parking demand study with Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.605) Live Entertainment (amplified) and
Dancing
Determined by Minor Use Permit (Chapter 17.605)
Poolrooms/Billiard Halls (2 or more tables) 2 spaces per table Studios-Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Music,
etc.
1 space for every 1.5 students at maximum enrollment
Theaters, Movies, or Performing Arts
1 space for every 4 fixed seats;
1 space for each 40-sq. ft. of assembly area (does not include foyers, corridors, restrooms, kitchens, storage and other areas not used for assembly of people)
Industry, Manufacturing & Processing, Production and Warehousing Uses All uses listed under “Industry,
Manufacturing, Processing, Production
and Warehousing Uses” in use tables in
Article 2, except for the following:
Up to 50,000 sq. ft. GFA – 1 space / 500 sq. ft. GFA
50,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. GFA - 100 spaces plus 1 space / 1,000 sq. ft.
GFA for area over 50,000 sq. ft.
100,001 to 500,000 sq. ft. GFA - 150 spaces plus 1 space / 2,000 sq. ft.
GFA for area over 100,000 sq. ft.
If offices/sales space exceeds 10% of GFA, then 1 space for each 250- sq. ft. GFA of office/sales space
Contractor Base Facility (and Yard)
2 spaces per facility; and
1 space per 250 sq. ft. of office space
Cottage Businesses
1 space per employee;
1 space for 1 primary business vehicle; and
up to a maximum of 5 spaces for clients.
Recycling Scrap / Dismantling Yards 1 space for each 3,000-sq. ft. of yard area Recycling Facilities
Collection Facility – Small Determined by Minor Use Permit (Chapter 17.605) Collection Facility – Large Determined by Minor Use Permit (Chapter 17.605)
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Packet Pg. 154 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 182 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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3-102 DECEMBER 2022 SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 Table 3-5
Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Processing Facility Determined by Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.605) Research and Development (R&D) 1 space for each 500-sq. ft. GFA Storage, Personal 1 space for every 100 rentable storage spaces; plus 2 spaces for the resident manager and office
Warehouses, Wholesaling and Distribution
1 space for each 1,500-sq. ft. GFA [up to 500,00 sq. ft. GFA; Portion over 500,000 – 1 space for each 4,000-sq. ft. GFA; 1 space for each company truck or motor vehicle; and
If offices/sales space exceeds 10% of GFA, then 1 space for each 250- sq. ft. GFA of office/sales space
Residential Uses
Accessory Living Quarters
Guest Houses 1 covered space per unit
Accessory Dwelling Units See Section 17.405.060
Agricultural Employee Housing 1 space per unit or bed
Caretaker Housing 1 covered space per unit
Congregate Care Facility (15 or more) 1 space for each on duty employee and 1 space for each 10 beds Emergency Shelters 1 space per on duty staff person
Group Homes for Persons with
Disabilities
Group homes located in a single-family dwelling unit shall be subject to the parking standards for “Single-Family Dwellings.” Group homes located within a duplex shall be subject to the parking standards for “Two-Family Dwellings (duplex).”
Group homes located within a multi-family dwelling shall be subject to the parking standards for “Multi-Family Dwellings.”
Live/Work Units (residential portion only) See “Multi-Family Dwellings” standards for residential uses.
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Packet Pg. 155 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 183 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 528 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-103 Table 3-5
Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Mixed Use Projects (Residential over
Retail/Office)
See “Multi-Family Dwellings” standards for residential uses; and Required number of spaces for nonresidential according to land use type per Table 3-5.
See Section 17.330.060(C) for projects located in the Downtown Village.
Mobile Home Parks
2 covered spaces on each mobile home site - tandem parking allowed in attached carport;
1 guest space for each 5 mobile home spaces;
Parking spaces for recreational vehicles and community buildings – Determined by Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.605)
Mobile Home Subdivisions 2 enclosed spaces for each parcel in the subdivision Multi-Family Dwellings (3 units or more)
Studio 1.0 spaces per unit, which shall be covered
1 Bedroom 1.25 spaces per unit, 1.0 of which shall be covered 2 Bedroom 1.5 spaces per unit, 1.25 of which shall be covered 3 or more Bedroom 2.0 spaces per unit, 1.25 of which shall be covered Guest Parking in multi-family dwelling
projects
0 - 10 units - None required
11 - 30 units - 0.25 spaces per unit
31 - 60 units - 0.2 spaces per unit
61 units and over - 0.166 spaces per unit
Organizational Houses Determined by Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.605) Recreational Vehicle Park
1 space per employee;
1 space for RV on each lot;
1 space on each RV lot not including parking space for RV; and 1 guest space for every 10 RV lots
Senior Residential Projects 1 covered space per unit, plus 1 guest space per 10 units
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Packet Pg. 156 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 184 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 529 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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3-104 DECEMBER 2022 SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 Table 3-5
Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Single-Family Dwellings
2 enclosed spaces
See Section 17.425.020 (Residential Development Design Guidelines) for garage design and layout.
Single-Room Occupancy Units Determined by Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.605) Two-Family Dwellings (duplex) 2 spaces per unit, one of which must be enclosed.
Retail Trade Uses
All “Retail Trade” and general retail uses
listed in use tables in Article 2, except for
the following:
1 space for each 300-sq. ft. GFA, and
1 space for each 350-sq. ft. of outdoor sales area.
Adult-Oriented Businesses
1 space for every 2 occupants per allowable occupant load as established by Fire Chief; and
1 space for each employee or independent contractor on the maximum shift
Building/Landscape Materials Sales
1 space for every 500-sq. ft. GFA; and
1 space for each 2,500-sq. ft. of outdoor display area
Farm Supply and Feed Store 1 space for every 600-sq. ft. GFA Farmers Market Determined by Minor Use Permit (Chapter 17.605) Grocery (Convenience Market, Grocery
Stores)
1 space for every 225-sq. ft. GFA
Not part of shopping center 25,000 sq. ft or larger
Liquor Stores 1 space for every 225-sq. ft. GFA
Outdoor Display and Sales 1 space for each 2,500-sq. ft. of outdoor display area Plant Nurseries 1 space for every 500-sq. ft. GFA and 1 space for each 2,500-sq. ft. of outdoor display area
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Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Restaurants (with or without drive thru)
See Section 17.430.170 – Drive Thru
Facilities for additional standards.
Up to 2,000 sq. ft. = 1 space for each 200-sq. ft. GFA
Over 2,000 sq. ft. = 1 space for each additional 60 sq. ft. GFA; and Outdoor Dining. No additional parking required if outdoor dining area comprises no more than 15 percent of the interior gross floor area of the primary food service use; If outdoor dining area is over 15%, 1 space for every 50-sq. ft. or 1 space for every 3 seats, whichever is greater.
Service Uses – Business and Professional
All uses listed under “Service Uses –
Business and Professional” in use tables in
Article 2, except for the following
1 space per 250 square feet GFA
ATM’s
See Section 17.430.170 – Drive Thru
Facilities for additional standards.
1 space for each exterior ATM
Banks and Financial Services
See Section 17.430.170 – Drive Thru
Facilities for additional standards.
1 space for every 200-sq. ft. GFA
Medical Services
Clinic, Laboratory, Urgent Care 1 space for every 200-sq. ft. GFA Hospitals
1.5 spaces for each bed, and
1 space for every hospital vehicle
Offices 1 space for each 200-sq. ft. GFA
Offices - Government
1 space for every 200-sq. ft. GFA; and
1 space per government-owned vehicle
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Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Service Uses – General
All uses listed under “Service Uses -
General” in use tables in Article 2, except
for the following
1st 50,000 sq. ft. – 1 space per each 250-sq. ft. GFA
Over 50,000 sq. ft. – 1 space per each 500-sq. ft. GFA
Animal Services (All)
1 space per each 500-sq. ft. GFA; and
1 space per each 800-sq. ft. of boarding / training area Bars, Lounges, and Nightclubs
1 space for every 35-sq. ft. GFA where the public is served; and # of spaces required for food service uses, if applicable Equipment Rental
Indoor Only
With Outdoor Storage
2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA; and
1 space per 2,500 outdoor display area
Health and Fitness Facilities 1 space for each 300-sq. ft. GFA Lodging
Bed and Breakfast Inn 1 space for each guest room; and
1 space per on duty employee
Hotels and Motels
1.1 spaces for each guest room; and
75% of the spaces required for accessory uses (e.g., banquet rooms, meeting rooms, restaurants, etc.), if any
Mortuary, Funeral Home
1 space for each 4 fixed seats; and
1 space for each 40-sq. ft. of remaining area; and
1 enclosed space for each vehicle owned by the establishment.
All Personal Service uses, except for the
following: 1 space for each 250-sq. ft. GFA
Laundromats 1 space for every 3 machines
Personal Storage Facility (Self Storage) 1 space for every 100 rentable storage spaces; plus 2 spaces for the resident manager and office
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Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Transportation, Communication, and Infrastructure Uses
Broadcasting Studio 1 space per 200 sq. ft. indoor space Transportation Service Dispatch Facilities
1 space per 250 sq. ft.; and
1 space per each service vehicle
Truck and Freight Terminals 1 space per 250 sq. ft. indoor space Utility Facilities None
Utility Infrastructure None
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Determined by Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.605) Vehicle Rentals, Sales, and Services
Mobile Home, Boat, or RV Sales 1 space for each 500-sq. ft. GFA to be clearly delineated as public parking, and as required below for Vehicle Services
Vehicle Parts and Supply Sales
1 space for each 200-sq. ft. GFA, and
1 space for each 300-sq. ft. of outdoor sales area
Vehicle Rentals
Office only
General
1 space for each 200-sq. ft. of GFA
1 storage space for each vehicle stored on lot
Vehicle Sales 1 space for each 500-sq. ft. GFA to be clearly delineated as public parking, and as required below for Vehicle Services
Vehicle Services
Car Washing, Self-Service 2 stacking spaces and 2 drying spaces per each washing stall Car Washing, Automated Stacking area for each automatic car wash lane - 4 times the capacity of the automatic car wash lane
Car Washing, Full Service 1 parking space per each employee of the largest shift; Stacking for 4 vehicles for each automatic car wash lane, and 3 spaces per lane for manual drying
Minor Maintenance 4 spaces for each service bay;
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Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type Minimum/Maximum Number of Spaces Required (See §17.330.050.A)
Major Repair/Body Work 4 spaces for each service bay;
Service Station / Gas Station 4 spaces for each service bay; and 1 space per 250 GFA of retail store
Vehicle Storage and Towing and
Storage
4 spaces minimum; and
1 space for each 300-sq. ft. GFA in excess of 4,000 sq. ft.
Other Uses
Temporary Uses Determined by Temporary Use Permit (Chapter 17.640) Cemeteries Determined by Conditional Use Permit
17.330.060 — Adjustments to Parking Requirements
A. Temporary reduction. The Director may approve the temporary reduction of parking or loading spaces in conjunction with a seasonal or intermittent use for a period of not more than 30 days. Longer periods may be allowed with the approval of a Temporary Use Permit (Chapter 17.640).
B. Shared parking. Shared parking is allowed between two or more uses to satisfy all or a portion of the minimum off-street parking requirement. Shared parking is permitted between different categories of uses or uses with different hours of operation. The shared parking shall be calculated based on the minimum parking requirements and any reductions for the use permitted in this Code.
1. Agreement. An agreement providing for the shared use of parking, executed by the parties involved, shall be filed with the Director. Shared parking privileges shall continue in effect only as long as the agreement, binding on all parties, remains in force. If the agreement is no longer in force, parking shall be provided as otherwise required by this Chapter. This agreement shall be in the form of a covenant running with the land and shall be recorded with the County Recorder, and a recorded copy shall be filed with the Department.
2. Location. A use for which an application is being made for shared parking shall be located within 800 feet of the parking facility.
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3. Calculation of parking requirements for shared parking with different categories of use. Business establishments constituting different categories of use may share parking as follows:
a. If an office use and a general retail and/or general service use share parking, the parking requirement for the retail use and/or service use may be reduced by 20 percent, provided that the reduction does not exceed the minimum requirement for the office use.
b. If a residential use shares parking with a general retail and general service use other than lodging uses, eating and drinking establishments, or entertainment uses, the parking requirement for the residential use may be reduced by 30 percent, provided that the reduction does not exceed the minimum parking requirement for the general retail and/or general service use.
c. If an office and residential use share off-street parking, the parking requirement for the residential use may be reduced by 50 percent, provided that the reduction shall not exceed the minimum parking requirement for the office use.
4. Calculation of parking requirements for shared parking with different hours of operation.
a. For the purposes of this section, the following uses shall be considered daytime uses, operating anytime between the hours of 8:01 a.m. and 5:59 p.m., Monday through Friday only:
1. Professional, Business and Administrative, and Government Office uses;
2. Personal services;
3. Banks and Financial Services uses;
3. Wholesale, storage, and distribution uses;
4. Manufacturing uses; and
5. Other similar primary daytime uses, as determined by the Director.
b. For the purposes of this section, the following uses shall be considered nighttime uses, operating anytime between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., or Saturday and Sunday uses:
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1. Cultural institutions uses;
2. Live entertainment uses;
3. Theaters, movies or performing arts uses;
3. Bars, lounges and nightclubs uses;
4. Assembly/meeting facilities uses; and
5. Other similar primary nighttime or Saturday and Sunday uses, as determined by the Director.
c. The Director may authorize upon application the use of up to 90 percent of the required off-street parking for a daytime use to serve as the required off-street parking provided for a nighttime or Saturday and Sunday use and vice versa. The applicant shall demonstrate that there is no substantial conflict in the principal operating hours of the uses for which the sharing of parking is proposed.
C. Downtown Village Zone.
1. Non-residential uses. Non-Residential uses within the Downtown Village Zoning District shall be exempt from the minimum parking standards outlines in Section 17.330.050 — Number of Parking Spaces Required.
2. Residential uses. Residential Uses within the Downtown Village Zoning shall provide ½ of the minimum parking requirements of Section 17.330.050 – Number of Parking Spaces Required.
3. Parking design requirements. Parking that is provided shall comply with the minimum design requirements of this Chapter.
D. Reduced parking – Use Specific. The Director may reduce the number of parking spaces required by Sections 17.330.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required) through approval of a Minor Use Permit in compliance with Chapter 17.605 (Minor Use Permit) subject to the following additional findings:
1. Findings.
a. That the use has unique or special operational conditions that do not warrant or necessitate the number of parking spaces required by Section
17.330.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required);
b. That the use will not cause fewer off-street parking spaces to be provided for the proposed use than the number of such spaces necessary to
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-111 accommodate all vehicles attributable to such use under the normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation of such use; c. That the use will not increase the demand and competition for parking spaces upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use; and
d. That the use will not increase the demand and competition for parking spaces upon adjacent private property in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use.2. Change or cessation of use. A Minor Use Permit for a reduction in parking shall become null and void when the use for which the Minor Use Permit is ceased or changed in operations in such a way that the findings in subsection 1 above no longer apply.
E. Reduced parking – Large Projects. The Approval Authority may approve a reduction in the number of parking spaces required for Large Projects as provided below:
17.330.070 — Disabled/Handicapped Parking Requirements
A. Accessibility requirements. Parking facilities and spaces shall be designed, located, constructed, and maintained to provide access for the physically disabled from public rights-of-way, across intervening parking spaces, and into structures. Standards for the facilities shall be based on the standards of the American Standards Association and other applicable guidelines.
B. Number, location of, and access to spaces required. Parking spaces for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the California Building Code, the Federal Table 3-6
Parking Reductions for Large Projects
Scope of Development Maximum Parking Reduction
Multi-Family Residential Projects
of 100 units or more
20% of the total number of required parking spaces
including up to 5% of the required number of Covered
and Enclosed Parking Spaces
Shopping centers with 50,000 sq.
ft. to 99,999 sq. ft. of leasable floor
area
10% of the total number of required parking spaces
Shopping centers with 100,000 sq.
ft. to 199,999 sq. ft. of leasable
floor area
20% of the total number of required parking spaces
Shopping centers with more than
200,000 sq. ft. of leasable floor
area
25% of the total number of required parking spaces
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3-112 DECEMBER 2022 SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 Accessibility Guidelines, the California Code of Regulations (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 2- 71), and with the sign requirements of the California Vehicle Code, Section 22507.8, as applicable. Parking spaces required for the disabled shall count toward compliance with the number of off-street parking spaces required by Section 17.330.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required).
17.330.080 — Parking Design and Development Standards
Required off-street parking areas shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with this Section. In the event practical difficulties and hardships result from the strict enforcement of the standards due to existing permanent structures, or an irregular shaped parcel, the Director may approve a Minor Variance for standards, not to exceed 10 percent in compliance with Chapter 17.650 (Variances and Minor Variances).
A. Site Plan. In addition to the filing requirements in Section 17.630.040 (Application Filing, Processing, and Review), the site plan of a proposed project shall include a scaled drawing of the parking lot layout and shall indicate the following, when applicable:
1. Number of students at ultimate enrollment.
2. Number of beds.
3. Number of repair bays.
4. Number of classrooms.
5. Number of fixed seats.
6. Number of Employees
7. Total floor areas in each structure within a project.
8. Total area of proposed outdoor uses.
B. Location.
1. Residential uses. Parking required to serve a residential use shall be located on the same parcel as each residential unit served. Shared driveways (i.e., driveways that provide access to several residences from a single egress point off of a local street) are encouraged.
2. Nonresidential uses.
a. Parking required to serve a nonresidential use may be located on the same or a different site under the same or different ownership as the use served; provided that the parking shall be located within the maximum
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-113 distances of the uses served as shown in Table 3-7 (Maximum Distances for Off-Site Parking for Nonresidential uses). Where a distance is specified, the distance shall be measured from the nearest point of the parking facility to the nearest point of the structure or use served by the parking.
3. Bicycle spaces. See Section 17.330.110 (Bicycle Parking Standards) for size and location requirements for bicycle spaces.
C. Curbs and parking improvements.
1. Six-inch Portland-Concrete cement curb and gutters shall be installed, except that six-inch Portland-Concrete cement vertical curbs may be installed in-lieu of curb and gutters if no drainage is carried along curb line. Where a six-inch PortlandConcrete cement vertical curb is used, a two-foot-wide concrete gutter section shall be installed along the drainage line.
2. Curbs shall be installed at a minimum of five feet from the faces of walls, fences, or other structures. This requirement shall not apply to driveways that are not a part of the maneuvering area for parking.
3. Curb radius shall be three-foot minimum.
4. Parking lots may be surfaced with Portland-Cement Concrete with a minimum four-inch thickness over native soil compact to 95 percent compaction or asphalt concrete with minimum 2½ inch thickness over four inches of Class III aggregate base compacted to 95 percent relative compaction, or pervious concrete or other alternatives may be approved by the Director and City Engineer.
5. Six-inch high concrete curbs with gaps for allowing drainage run-off into landscaped areas shall be installed to serve as wheel stops for motor vehicles, edging or planting areas, and protection for walls at entrances and exits, located no closer than five feet from any structure, hedge, fence, or wall.
Table 3-7
Maximum Distances For Off-Site Parking For Nonresidential Uses Uses Maximum Distance Allowed
Convalescent homes 150 feet
Organizational Houses 150 feet
Hospitals
150 feet
More than 150 feet if approved by Conditional Use Permit and if automatic gate or similar access control feature is installed All other nonresidential uses 400 feet
600 feet for car sharing spaces
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3-114 DECEMBER 2022 SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 D. Drainage. Parking areas shall be designed in compliance with the storm water quality and quantity standards in Chapter 17.520.050 (Water Quality).
E. Striping and identification. Parking stalls shall be clearly delineated with a four-to-sixinch stripe - "hairpin" or elongated "U" design - or other approved striping or stall delineation.
F. Lighting.
1. Off-street parking for multi-family residential uses shall provide night lighting throughout the required parking area(s).
2. Nonresidential uses shall provide night lighting throughout required parking areas at all hours of customer and employee use.
3. Entries to parking areas for all multi-family residential uses and nonresidential uses shall provide safety lighting as approved by the Director.
4. Lighting shall be indirect, hooded, and arranged to reflect lighting away from adjoining properties and streets in compliance with Section 17.300.080 (Outdoor Light and Glare).
5. Light standards shall be a maximum of 25 feet in height overall, as measured from the usable parking or driving surface.
6. Up-lighting in landscaping, low level walk lights, and lighting diffused off of wall surfaces is encouraged.
7. Illumination of parking lots and adjacent pedestrian areas shall be required to provide a minimum of one foot-candle for all parking and pedestrian areas, and shall not exceed one-half foot-candle along lot lines of a project.
8. In consideration of the City’s proximity to Palomar Observatory, the installation of low pressure sodium vapor or LED is encouraged.
G. Access. Off-street parking shall be accessible as follows:
1. Controlled access to off-street parking areas. Off-street parking areas designed to control public access [i.e., gate] shall require approval from the Fire and Police Departments and the City Engineer. Ingress and egress design should facilitate proper vehicle maneuvering and "stacking" space to avoid internal and external traffic conflict. Suitable drop-off and pick-up areas are encouraged.
2. Local and collector streets in residential zones. Along local and collector streets in residential zones, single-family and two-family uses may use the street for
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-115 maneuvering (i.e., driveway design may allow for backing out of a driveway to gain access to a public right-of-way).
3. Secondary highways. Single-family or two-family uses taking access from secondary highways, parcels with three or more dwelling units, and nonresidential uses shall provide suitable on-site maneuvering (i.e., driveway design shall not allow for backing out of a driveway to gain access to a public right-of-way).
4. Access to adjacent sites. Applicants for nonresidential developments are encouraged to provide shared vehicle and pedestrian access to adjacent nonresidential properties for convenience, safety, and efficient circulation. A joint access agreement between the owners of the abutting properties that guarantees the continued availability of the shared access between the properties shall be recorded with the County Recorder and shall run with the land. The Director shall approve the form and substance of the agreement.
H. Circulation.
1. Driveway widths. Driveway widths shall be a minimum width of 25 feet. The distance from a wall to the closest curb at driveway entrances shall be a minimum of two feet. The Director may require a wider driveway to accommodate needs.
2. Driveway location. No driveway opening shall be installed closer than five feet to any side or rear lot line. The City Engineer shall approve all driveway and curb cut locations on public roads.
3. On-site turnaround required. Parking arranged in a manner that requires the backing of motor vehicles onto a major or secondary highway is prohibited in all zones.
4. Parking lot layout. Parking stalls, driveways, and landscape planters shall be arranged so that a free flow of vehicular traffic and adequate site clearances are allowed at all times. City standards and specifications relating to curve radii and similar maneuvering requirements shall apply.
5. Pedestrian movement.
a. To the maximum extent feasible, a site plan for proposed development shall separate movement of pedestrians from movement of motor vehicles and bicycles. At least one pedestrian route shall be provided that is uninterrupted by surface parking and driveways. Concrete walks with a minimum width of two feet shall be installed adjacent to end parking spaces.
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3-116 DECEMBER 2022 SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 b. Where complete separation of movement of pedestrians from movement of motor vehicles and bicycles is not possible, the site plan shall minimize potential hazards by using special paving, grade separations, pavement marking, directional signs, striping, bollards, median refuge areas, traffic calming features, landscaping, lighting, or other means to clearly delineate pedestrian areas for both day and night use. The material and layout of any walkway shall be continuous as the pedestrian access crosses the driveway or aisle, with a break in continuity of the driveway or aisle paving and not in the pedestrian access way.
c. Where pedestrians and bicyclists share walkways, the pedestrian/bicycle system shall be designed to be wide enough to accommodate anticipated pedestrian and bicycle traffic volumes. The review authority shall be guided by the standards applicable to bicycle facilities (e.g., design of bicycle parking areas, directional pavement markings, signage, etc.) in the State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).] d. Curb cuts and ramps shall be located at convenient, safe locations for the physically disabled, bicyclists, and people pushing strollers or carts. The location and design of curb cuts and ramps shall meet the requirements of the California Building Code and ramp standards associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and shall avoid crossing or directing traffic through loading areas, drive-in/drive thru lanes, and solid waste storage and collection areas.
e. Concrete walks with a minimum width of two feet shall be installed adjacent to end parking spaces, unless end spaces are at least 11 feet wide.
I. Parking space and lot dimensions.
1. Each parking space, drive aisle, and other parking lot feature shall comply with the minimum dimension requirements in Tables 3-7 and 3-8, below, and as illustrated in Figure 3-17 (Parking Area Layout).
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Parking Space Dimensions
Type of Space Minimum Dimensions (1) Notes
Residential (1)
Carports 9 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep by 7 ft. high (1)
1-Car Garage 10 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep (1)
2-Car Garage 20 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep (1)
3-Car Garage 30 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep (1) (3)
Parking Structure 9 ft. wide by 19 ft. deep (1)
Tandem Space 10 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep (1) (3)
Non-Residential Uses
Uncovered Space
9 ft. wide* by 19 ft. deep
*10 ft. wide for 1st parking space located
closest to street for an angle parking layout
Parking Structure 9 ft. wide by 19 ft. deep (1) (2)
Parallel Space 8 ft. wide by 22 ft. long*
*20 ft. long if end space
Handicap Space See the California Building Code
Bicycle Space See Section 17.330.110 (Bicycle Parking)
Notes:
(1) No affixed obstructions (e.g., water heaters, washers and dryers, sinks, furnaces/air conditioning units, etc.) shall intrude on required parking space areas. The measurements shall be from the face of interior walls, not including structure supports.
(2) Maximum “garage face” of 50 % of total front façade. (3) In approved mobile home parks.
Table 3-9
Parking Area Dimensions
Angle (degrees) Stall Width (1) Stall Depth (2) Aisle Width (3) One-Way Two-Way
Parallel 8 ft. N/A 14 ft. 25 ft.
45 9 ft. 19 ft. 18 ft. N/A
60 9 ft. 19 ft. 20 ft. N/A
90 9 ft. 19 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Notes:
(1) Structural elements shall not encroach into the required stall, with the exception of a one-foot square area at the front corners.
(2) A maximum of two feet of the parking stall depth may be landscaped with low-growing, hearty materials in lieu of paving or an adjacent walkway may be increased, allowing a two-foot bumper overhang while maintaining the required parking dimensions.
(3) A minimum aisle width of 42 inches shall be provided between rows of bicycle spaces.
4.1.b
Packet Pg. 170 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 198 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 543 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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Parking Area Layout
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Packet Pg. 171 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
4.1.c
Packet Pg. 199 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 544 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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17.330.090 — Landscaping Standards for Parking Areas
Landscaping shall be incorporated into the design of all off-street parking areas in compliance with this Section and Chapter 17.325 – Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation. (ord. 16-01, adopted April 5, 2016)
A. Minimum required area. All parking areas shall contain a minimum landscape area equivalent to five percent of the total parking area.
B. Distribution. Landscaping shall be distributed evenly throughout the parking area. The Director may approve the limited grouping of trees in order to achieve a desired theme or character of design.
C. Landscape plan. A landscape plan that complies with all requirements in the City’s Landscape Design Guidelines and Chapter 17.325 – Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation shall be submitted to the Department for review. (ord. 16-01, adopted April 5, 2016)
D. Landscape maintenance. Planting areas shall be well-maintained in compliance with Subsection 17.330.030.C (General Parking Provisions - Maintenance) and 17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation). (ord. 16-01, adopted April 5, 2016) E. Screening of parking areas in Downtown Village. For off-street parking areas in the Downtown Village Zone the sides of the parking areas that are adjacent to or abutting:
1. A public right-of-way shall be screened from view from the public right-of-way by decorative fences and walls between three feet and four feet in height; or
2. Any parcel shall be screened along the interior side lot lines and rear lot lines by a six-foot high fence or wall, unless a joint access agreement has been entered into in compliance with Section 17.330.060 (Adjustments to Parking Requirements).
F. IL and IH zones adjacent to agricultural or residential zones. Where an IL or IH zone abuts, or is adjacent to any residential or agricultural zone, a 15-foot wide strip that directly abuts any lot line shall be landscaped and continuously maintained. The next 35 feet (i.e., the strip from the interior edge of the 15-foot wide strip to the front setback line) may be used either for parking or landscaping but shall not be used for loading.
G. Perimeter parking lot landscaping – Adjacent to streets and residential zones.
1. Where the front, side, or rear of a parking area is located adjacent to a street, a landscaped border of not less than 10 feet in depth shall be installed adjacent to the property line.
4.1.b
Packet Pg. 172 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
4.1.c
Packet Pg. 200 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 545 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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2. Any parking area adjacent to a residential zone shall have a decorative solid masonry wall or landscaped berm that is a minimum of four (4) feet in height.
Any remaining area between the landscape border and the paved parking area shall also be landscaped. The wall or berm shall be reduced to 30 inches in overall height within any traffic safety visibility area in compliance with Section
17.305.150 (Traffic Visibility Area).
H. Perimeter parking lot landscaping - Abutting residential zones. Where the side or rear of a parking area located within a nonresidential zone directly abuts a residential zone, a decorative solid masonry wall six (6) feet in height shall be installed on the boundary line. The wall shall be reduced to a maximum four(4) feet in height within the front or side setback areas consistent with the requirements in Section 17.315.020 (Location, Height, and Type Standards), and a landscape border not less than five (5) feet in width shall be installed on the nonresidential zone side between the wall and the paved parking area.
I. Perimeter parking lot landscaping – Abutting nonresidential zones. Where parking abuts a nonresidential zone, the adjacent property shall be protected from vehicles by landscaping, curbing, or wheel stops, unless a joint access agreement is in place in compliance with Subsection 17.330.080.G.4 (Access to adjacent sites).
J. Islands and landscape planters. Islands at the end of parking aisles shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in width. Landscape planters between parking islands shall be consistent with the City’s Landscape Design Guidelines and shall be a minimum four (4)-foot square). One landscape planter shall be required for every six (6) parking spaces. See Figure 3-18 (Interior Parking Lot Landscaping).
Figure 3-18
Interior Parking Lot Landscaping
K. Loading/unloading areas – Abutting residential zones. Where loading/unloading, docks abut a residential zone, a 25-foot wide planting buffer area shall be provided, which shall be consistent with the City’s Landscape Design Guidelines.
4.1.b
Packet Pg. 173 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
4.1.c
Packet Pg. 201 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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17.330.100 — Paving Limitations for Driveways for Single-Family Dwellings A. Parking location in the front and side yard areas. Parking and maneuvering in front yard areas of single-family residential uses for all vehicles, except recreational vehicles that are regulated by Section 17.330.040 (Limitations on Parking / Storage of Vehicles), shall be limited to the space within a carport or garage plus a paved driveway between such garage or carport and the street from which it is served, not exceeding the width of the garage. In addition, the following front and side yard areas may also be paved for the parking and maneuvering of vehicles.
1. House with attached garage: The space between the driveway serving the garage and the nearest side property line, with such paving permitted to extend as far as the rear of the residential structure, such space not to exceed twenty feet in width beyond the driveway serving the garage. (See Figure 3-19 - House with Attached Garage).
Figure 3-19
House with attached garage
2. House with detached garage, served by adjacent street: The space between the driveway and the nearest side property line, extending as far as the rear of the garage, such space not to exceed 20 feet in width beyond the driveway serving the garage. (See Figure 3-20 - House with Detached Garage).
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Packet Pg. 174 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 202 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 547 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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House with Detached Garage
3. House with detached garage served from an alley: A space, not exceeding 20 feet in width, adjacent to a side property line. Such paved space may extend no further than the space between the street and the rear of the house. Installation of such a driveway is subject to approval of a driveway curb cut by the Public Works Department. (See Figure 3-21 - House with Detached Garage Served by Alley).
4.1.b
Packet Pg. 175 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 203 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 548 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-123 Figure 3-21
House with Detached Garage Served from an Alley
B. Driveways. In compliance with Section 17.215.035 (Paving Within Residential Front Yard Area), paving for driveways in residential zones shall not exceed 35 percent of the required total front yard area. See Figure 2-1 (Limits on Paving and Hardscaping for Residential Front Yards). The Director may approve deviations from this standard for parcels of 50 feet or less in width.
C. Zoning Clearance. New driveway paving shall require a Zoning Clearance issued in compliance with Chapter 17.655 (Zoning Clearances). (Ord. 21-02, Adopted April 20, 2021)
17.330.110 — Bicycle Parking
Each multi-family residential project of five (5) or more units and each nonresidential land use shall provide bicycle parking facilities, including bicycle racks, lockers, and other secure facilities, in compliance with this Section.
A. Number of spaces required.
1. Multi-family project. A multi-family project of five (5) or more units shall provide bicycle parking facilities equal to a minimum of 10 percent of the
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Packet Pg. 176 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
4.1.c
Packet Pg. 204 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 549 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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3-124 DECEMBER 2022 SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 required motor vehicle spaces, unless separate secured garage space is provided for each unit. The bicycle facilities shall be distributed throughout the project.
2. Nonresidential project. A nonresidential project (e.g., retail, office, etc.) shall provide bicycle parking facilities equal to a minimum of 10 percent of the required motor vehicle spaces, distributed to serve customers and employees of the project.
B. Types of bicycle parking facilities. Bicycle parking facilities may consist of any of the following:
1. Parking racks. Bicycle parking racks shall be designed to allow the bicycle to be securely locked in an upright position. The parking rack shall be of permanent construction (e.g., heavy gauge tubular steel) with angle bars permanently attached to the pavement. The design shall be approved by the Director.
2. Lockers. Bicycle storage lockers should be located close to building entrances, or on the first level of a parking garage and within range of security surveillance, and away from sidewalks and areas with high pedestrian traffic. Each bicycle storage locker shall be:
a. Large enough to accommodate the user’s bicycle and associated items. b. Fully enclosed and weather-tight.
c. Made of durable materials that resist theft and vandalism. d. Accessible only to user and owner by a controlled access system that may use keys, swipe card (key fob) or an electronic key pad located on a locker door.
e. Installed on a level surface with clearance for locker doors. f. Securely attached to the ground or floor by bolting them to a hard surface or fixing them in concrete with fasteners that cannot be removed by standard tools. Concrete is the preferred surface for maximum security although other surfaces may also be appropriate.
3. Site design standards and strategies.
a. Aisles. Access aisles to bicycle parking facilities shall be at least five (5) feet in width.
b. Accessibility. Where possible, a site plan that includes stairways shall also include an alternative, level access route for bicycles. If it is not
4.1.b
Packet Pg. 177 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 205 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 550 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 3-125 possible to provide an alternative access, a ramp or a small channel for bicycle wheels on the edge of a stairway shall be provided. c. Space dimensions. Each bicycle space shall be a minimum of two (2) feet in width and six (6) feet in length and have a minimum of seven (7) feet of overhead clearance, with additional back-out or maneuvering space of at least five feet.
d. Location. Bicycle spaces shall be located within 50 feet of building entrances and shall be highly visible from the uses they serve. They shall not be located to interfere with pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic flow or to cause damage to plant material from bicycle traffic. e. Relationship to motor vehicle parking. Bicycle spaces shall be separated from motor vehicle parking spaces or aisles by a fence, wall, or curb, or by at least five (5) feet of open area, marked to prohibit motor vehicle parking.
4. Surface. A hard-surfaced parking area shall be provided.
5. Signs. Where bicycle parking areas are not clearly visible to approaching cyclists, signs shall be provided to indicate the location of the facilities.
6. Maintenance. Damage to bicycle racks and lockers shall be repaired in a timely fashion and any derelict or abandoned bikes shall be removed so as not to prevent or discourage continued use of the racks and lockers.
17.330.120 — Off-Street Loading Design and Development Standards A. Number of loading spaces required. Nonresidential uses with less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area shall provide one (1) off-street loading space, which may be combined with an off-street parking space. Nonresidential uses with 10,000 square feet of gross floor area or more shall provide off-street loading space(s) in compliance with Table 3-10, below. Requirements for uses not specifically listed shall be determined by the Director based upon the requirements for comparable uses and upon the particular characteristics of the proposed use.
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Packet Pg. 178 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 206 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 551 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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Required Loading Spaces
Type of Land Use Total Gross Floor Area Loading Spaces Required Manufacturing, research and
development, institutional, and
service uses
10,000 – 30,000 sq. ft. One
30,001 sq. ft. or more
One for each additional 20,000
sq. ft., or as otherwise required
by Director.
Office uses
30,000 to 60,000 sq. ft. One
60,001 + sq. ft.
One for each additional 30,000
sq. ft., or as otherwise required
by Director.
Commercial and other allowed
uses
10,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. One
20,001 + sq. ft.
One for each additional 20,000
sq. ft., or as otherwise required
by Director.
B. Design and development standards for off-street loading areas.
1. Dimensions. Loading spaces shall be at least 10 feet in width, 25 feet in length, with 14 feet of vertical clearance.
2. Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting sources shall be shielded to prevent light spill beyond the property line. Lighting standards shall be energyefficient and in scale with the height and use of adjacent structure(s) in compliance with Section 17.300.080 (Outdoor Light and Glare).
3. Location. Loading spaces shall be located and designed as follows:
a. As near as possible to the primary structure and limited to the rear onethird of the parcel, if feasible; b. Situated to ensure that the loading facility is not visible from adjacent public rights-of-way or is properly screened from view; c. Situated to ensure that all loading and unloading takes place on-premises and in no case within an adjacent public right-of-way or other traffic circulation areas on-premises;
d. Situated to ensure that all vehicular maneuvers occur on-premises; and e. Situated to avoid adverse impacts upon neighboring residential properties.
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Packet Pg. 179 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 207 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 552 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
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4. Striping. Loading areas shall be striped indicating the loading spaces and identifying the spaces for "loading only." The striping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner/tenant in a clear and visible manner at all times.
5. Dock-high loading areas.
a. Dock-high loading areas shall not face public rights-of-way unless adequately screened from view. Screening shall consist of a solid decorative masonry wall. The height of the screening shall be determined by a line-of-sight study that illustrates where the top of the wall will intercept a line-of-sight drawn from the eye level of the occupant of a passing motor vehicle, adjudged to be five feet above the ground level, located in the farthermost travel lane of the adjacent public right-of-way to the top of the loading door opening. See Figure 3-19 (Line of Sight Study).
Figure 3-19
Line of Sight Study
b. A minimum 120-foot deep maneuvering area shall be provided in front of each dock-high loading door.
c. Dock-high loading doors shall be closed when not in use. d. Dock-high doors that face sensitive receptors (e.g., residential uses, hospitals, schools, etc.) shall be fitted with a rubber boot or similar soundmuffling material.
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Packet Pg. 180 Attachment: Chapter 17.330 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)
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Packet Pg. 208 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 553 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
DEFINITIONS 17.800
San Jacinto Development Code, Title 17 December 2022 8 - 76
17.800.230 – Definitions, "V"
As used in this Development Code, the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context in which they are used clearly requires otherwise. These definitions are in alphabetical order.
Variance. A discretionary entitlement that, if approved, allows the waiver or relaxation of specified development standards of this Development Code, in compliance with Chapter 17.650 (Variances and Minor Variances).
Vehicle. Any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for transportation of persons or goods along public streets or alleys, or other public ways.
Vehicle, Commercial. Any vehicle larger than a pickup truck, includes semi-trucks and trailers, delivery vans. Does not include recreational vehicles regardless of gross vehicle weight rating (see “Recreational Vehicle”).
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). The measurement of the total miles traveled by all motor vehicles in a specified area during a specified time. One vehicle traveling one mile constitutes one vehicle-mile. VMT helps analysts determine road construction and maintenance needs, predict future surface demands, and estimate environmental costs.
Vehicle Rentals, Sales, and Services (Land Use).
Construction, Farm, and Heavy Equipment Sales and Rentals (Land Use). Retail establishments selling or renting construction, farm, or other heavy equipment.
Examples include cranes, earth-moving equipment, tractors, combines, heavy-duty trucks, etc. See also “Vehicle Rentals, Sales, and Services.” Heavy-Duty Truck. Any vehicle exceeding a gross vehicle weight rating of 18,500 pounds or any truck-tractor or semi-trailer.
Semi-Trailer. A trailer used in conjunction with a truck-tractor and designed so that a considerable part of its own weight or that of its load rests upon and is carried or drawn by the truck-tractor.
Truck-Tractor. A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not constructed to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load drawn.
Mobile Home, Boat, or Recreational Vehicle (RV) Sales. The retail sale of mobile homes, or various vehicles and watercraft for recreational uses. Includes the sales of boats, campers and camper shells, jet skis, motor homes, recreational vehicles, and travel
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Packet Pg. 181 Attachment: Chapter 17.800 Definitions, V (Historic Commercial Vehicle Parking Policy Discussion and Direction)Packet Pg. 209 Attachment: May 6 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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1 Randel, Travis
From: Max Barry <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:22 PM
To: Randel, Travis
Cc: St. Michel, Philip; Yarnall, Rene; White, Kevin; Barry Russ Subject: Re: Urgent Assistance Needed Code Enforcement Issue Case # CODE24-04389 [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of San Jacinto -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Feedback on Historical Vehicle Parking Draft Ordinance
Hi Travis,
I’d like to go over the current draft of the Historical Vehicle Parking Ordinance, as I feel it is far too restrictive and places an unfair burden on property owners and historic vehicle collectors. This draft creates an unequal standard by targeting historical vehicles, while other types of personal or recreational vehicles — such as RVs, boats, and horse trailers — are not subjected to the same level of regulation.
Below are several proposed adjustments I believe would help make the ordinance more fair and reasonable for residents:
G. Historical Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zoning Exemption – To start, it's important to clarify that there is no legal category recognized by the DMV as a "historical commercial vehicle." All historic vehicles are registered as automobiles with a weight rating of zero, and they cannot be used for any commercial activity under current DMV guidelines.
G1i. Permit and Ancillary Fees
– I strongly oppose the imposition of ancillary fees or permits for storing historical vehicles on private property. This is a personal hobby and form of preservation — not a business. Requiring fees creates an unnecessary burden and unfairly targets this specific group of vehicle owners. RVs, boats, and trailers are not subject to such charges, and historic vehicles should not be either.
G1iv. Parcel Size / Vehicle Count
– I respectfully request that the allowance be adjusted to permit two historic vehicles per acre. This would reasonably accommodate the four historic trucks I currently own and maintain, while still providing a scale-based limit tied to parcel size.
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Packet Pg. 210 Attachment: Comments on Historic Vehicle Parking Ordinance (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 555 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
2 G1ix. Parking Surface Requirements
– I ask that parking on rock or gravel be recognized as an acceptable surface for historic vehicle storage.
These are stable, low-impact materials that offer practical and environmentally reasonable alternatives to pavement.
G1xi. Screening and Inspections
– These vehicles are stored on private property, and as such, should not be subject to periodic or unannounced inspections. I believe this could violate Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches.
– I am willing to shield the vehicles as reasonably possible using existing fences or buildings. However, I do not support any mandate for total visual obstruction or ongoing compliance inspections for a personal hobby that does not pose a public hazard.
G2. City Registration and Zoning Clearance
– I respectfully oppose the requirement to register historic vehicles with the City’s Community Development Department or to obtain Zoning Clearance prior to parking them on one’s own land. – This requirement is excessive and not consistent with how other personal vehicles are regulated. To my knowledge, no surrounding cities impose this level of review for similar non-commercial vehicle storage.
Requiring site plans, parcel verification, and documentation for property use adds unnecessary red tape and feels like government overreach.
If the ordinance can be revised to be more reasonable in these key areas, I believe we can achieve a fair balance that maintains neighborhood standards while also respecting the rights and interests of vehicle collectors and hobbyists.
I appreciate your time and would be happy to discuss further.
Best regards,
Max Barry
On Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM Randel, Travis <[email protected]> wrote:
Good morning Max,
Attached is the draft language for the proposed update to the Commercial Vehicle section of the Municipal Code.
If you wish to submit any comments or suggestions, please do so by 10:00 a.m. Wednesday so there is time to review them before the agenda is finalized.
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Packet Pg. 211 Attachment: Comments on Historic Vehicle Parking Ordinance (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 556 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
3 While we may not incorporate all feedback, any comments received will be reviewed and may help inform the final staff recommendation to Council on August 19. Please note that this draft is still under review by other City staff and may be subject to further revisions prior to publication. Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Travis
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From: Max Barry <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 12:39 PM
To: Randel, Travis <[email protected]>
Cc: St. Michel, Philip <[email protected]>; Yarnall, Rene <[email protected]>; White, Kevin <[email protected]>; Barry Russ <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Urgent Assistance Needed Code Enforcement Issue Case # CODE24-04389
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Packet Pg. 212 Attachment: Comments on Historic Vehicle Parking Ordinance (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 557 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
4 [NOTICE: This message originated outside of City of San Jacinto -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Hi Travis,
Yes, I would definitely like to review the draft thank you for the heads up. Will there be an opportunity to request any modifications before it goes to Council on the 19th? Looking forward to seeing the draft next week.
Thank you
Max Barry
On Jul 31, 2025, at 12:19 PM, Randel, Travis <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Max,
I wanted to let you know that we will be taking the Historic Commercial Vehicle item to Council on Aug 19. I will send over a copy of the draft to you next week so you have some time to review before we publish. Let me know if you have any questions.
Travis
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Packet Pg. 213 Attachment: Comments on Historic Vehicle Parking Ordinance (Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07)
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Packet Pg. 558 Attachment: August 19, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Introduction of Revised Ordinance No. 25-07 to Amend Section 10.16.210 (Commercial March 17, 2026 City Council Staff Report
September 2, 2025
TO: City Council
REQUESTED BY: Travis Randel, Deputy City Manager, Development Services APPROVED BY: Robert A. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Second Reading/Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-07 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Determine that the proposed ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA; further, the ordinance qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under Section 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility it may have a significant effect on the environment since it does not authorize new development, grading, or construction, nor does it modify land use designations, zoning entitlements, or density, but instead establishes a narrow exemption for a limited number of historic commercial vehicles on qualifying residential rural parcels along with clarifying updates to the definition of “commercial vehicle.”; and,
2. Conduct a second reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 25-07, entitled:
An Ordinance of the City of San Jacinto Amending Section 10.16.210 (Commercial Vehicles) of Chapter 16 (Parking and Traffic Control) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the San Jacinto Municipal Code, Relating to the Regulation of Commercial Vehicle Parking and the Establishment of a Limited Exemption for Historic Commercial Vehicles.
DISCUSSION:
On August 20, 2025, the City Council, introduced Ordinance No. 25-07 to amend Section
10.16.210 (Commercial Vehicles) of Chapter 16 (Parking and Traffic Control) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the San Jacinto Municipal Code. The proposed ordinance updates and revises the City’s Commercial Vehicle definition and establishes a limited exemption for Historic Commercial Vehicles on qualifying Rural Residential parcels, while maintaining standards that protect neighborhood character and minimize potential impacts.
The introduction of Ordinance No. 25-07 was approved on a vote of 3 in favor and 2 abstentions, subject to the following revisions directed by the City Council:
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• Changing “Public View” to “Public Right-of-Way” in Section H.1.xi. • Changing the hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. in Section H.1.xii. • Adding engine idle limits to Section H.1.xii.
In addition, during final formatting review, staff identified a numbering error in the enforcement provisions. The enforcement section was erroneously numbered as H.5, which implied that it applied only to Historic Commercial Vehicles. As originally intended, the enforcement language applies to all of Section 10.16.210. Therefore, it has been renumbered to Section I, and the “Interpretations and Appeals” section has been renumbered to Section J. No other changes were made.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposed ordinance has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Council finds that the ordinance is not subject to CEQA under Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA. In addition, the ordinance qualifies for the “common sense” exemption under Section 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the activity may have a significant effect on the environment. The ordinance does not authorize new development, grading, or construction, nor does it modify land use designations, zoning entitlements, or density. Instead, it creates a narrowly tailored exemption for a limited number of Historic Commercial Vehicles on qualifying rural residential parcels, along with clarifying updates to the definition of “commercial vehicle.” FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance No. 25-07
Exhibit "A" - Ordinance 25-07
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Ordinance No. 25-07
ORDINANCE NO. 25-07
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO AMENDING
SECTION 10.16.210 (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES) OF CHAPTER
16 (PARKING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL) OF TITLE 10
(VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE SAN JACINTO MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE PARKING AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIMITED
EXEMPTION FOR HISTORIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
WHEREAS, the City of San Jacinto regulates the parking and storage of commercial vehicles to protect public safety, maintain neighborhood character, and promote compatibility among land uses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that certain historically significant commercial vehicles may be appropriately stored on residential property under limited conditions without adversely affecting surrounding neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that replacing the existing Section
10.16.210 in its entirety and adopting new provisions will provide clear, enforceable standards for commercial vehicle storage, including a narrowly tailored exemption for California DMV-registered Historic Commercial Vehicles; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with the City’s General Plan and further the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as the adoption of this Ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and does not constitute a “project” under CEQA; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, it can be seen with certainty that the provisions herein will have no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, and any future activities subject to this Ordinance will remain subject to independent CEQA review, as applicable.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Ordinance No. 25-07
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Amendment to City’s Municipal Code. Section 10.16.210 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the language set forth in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3. CEQA. This Ordinance has been evaluated in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City’s local environmental regulations. The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to CEQA under Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Specifically, the Ordinance establishes zoning and administrative standards for the storage and parking of certain vehicles and does not authorize any development or physical improvements that would cause an environmental impact.
Furthermore, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that the provisions herein would have no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. Any future activities or development projects subject to the provisions of this Ordinance would remain subject to independent CEQA review, as applicable, prior to approval.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Publication/Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption and, within fifteen (15) days after its passage, shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the City.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Jacinto held on August 19, 2025.
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Ordinance No. 25-07
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2
nd Day of September 2025 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Valerie Vandever, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julia Espinosa, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Craig Hayes
City Attorney
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Ordinance No. 25-07
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
I, Julia Espinoza, City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 25-07 was passed, approved, and adopted at the Regular Meeting of the San Jacinto City Council held on the 2
nd Day of September 2025.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this 2
nd Day of September 2025.
__________________________
Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
City of San Jacinto
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10.16.210 Commercial vehicles.
A. Definitions
1. "Commercial Vehicle" means any motor vehicle, trailer, or vehicle combination that is designed, maintained, used, or advertised for the transportation of property, equipment, freight, or passengers for hire, compensation, or as part of a business enterprise. Subject to the exclusions set forth in subsection A.2, a vehicle shall be considered a commercial vehicle for purposes of this section if it meets any of the following criteria:
i. Weight Classification. The vehicle has a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), or actual weight, of 10,000 pounds or more.
ii. Axle Configuration. The vehicle is equipped with more than two axles. iii. Bed Length. Pickup trucks or similar vehicles with a cargo bed measuring nine (9) feet or more in length.
iv. Design or Use. The vehicle is built, modified, or primarily used for the carriage of property, goods, tools, or equipment related to a commercial trade, service, or business operation, including but not limited to: box trucks, flatbeds, stake beds, cargo vans, utility/service trucks, and tow trucks.
v. Dimensions. The vehicle exceeds 24 feet in overall length, 8 feet in height, or 8 feet in width, including any permanently affixed racks, equipment, or toolboxes. vi. DMV Classification. The vehicle is registered as a commercial vehicle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, as defined in California Vehicle Code §§ 260, 233, or 15210.
vii. Markings, Equipment, or Advertising. The vehicle bears business signage, displays a USDOT number, is equipped with commercial-grade apparatus (such as cranes, lifts, compressors, tanks, or racks), or is advertised for hire, including via decals, websites, printed advertisements, or public directories.
2. Exclusions. Notwithstanding subsection A.1, the following shall not be considered commercial vehicles for purposes of this section:
i. Standard pickup trucks, including up to Ford F-350; Chevrolet/GMC 3500; Ram 3500; and similar models—regardless of business use, decals, or equipment racks— provided they do not exceed the dimensional or weight thresholds listed above. ii. Typical cargo vans or passenger vans designed to carry fewer than 15 passengers, including vehicles used by tradespersons or small business owners, so long as they do not exceed the dimensional or weight limits above and are not extensively modified with external commercial equipment (e.g., generators, cranes, or cargo compartments that materially alter their residential appearance). iii. Personal-use vehicles, such as sedans, crossover SUVs, standard minivans, or personal trucks, including those used for rideshare or delivery services (e.g., Uber, Lyft, DoorDash), provided they are not otherwise modified or classified as commercial vehicles and do not meet the criteria under Subsection A.1. iv. Recreational vehicles, motorhomes, campers, travel trailers, or horse trailers, when used for personal or recreational purposes.
v. Horse trailers and non-commercial utility trailers used for agricultural or residential purposes;
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vi. Government or Utility Vehicles – Vehicles owned, leased, or operated by a public agency or public utility provider and assigned to an employee as part of their official duties, including on-call or emergency response responsibilities. To qualify for this exemption, the vehicle must:
i. Be clearly marked with the name or logo of the public agency or utility provider;
ii. Be used exclusively for governmental, public service, or utility-related work; and
iii. Not exceed the dimensional standards in Subsection A.1.v, unless approved by the Community Development Director or their designee due to operational necessity.
3. Parcel. For purposes of this section, the term “parcel” shall mean one or more contiguous parcels of land under common ownership, irrespective of legal parcel boundaries. When determining parcel size for the purpose of historic vehicle exemptions, vehicle counts, or required setbacks, such contiguous parcels shall be treated as a single unified site. This provision applies only to parcels under identical ownership and does not apply to parcels separated by public streets or alleys.
B. No commercial vehicle, as defined above shall be parked in, on, or adjacent to a residential zoning district, whether on public or private property, except for purposes of immediate loading or unloading.
C. No commercial vehicle, as defined above, shall be parked on a public roadway in, on, or adjacent to a commercial zoning district except for purposes of loading or unloading.
D. No commercial vehicle, as defined above, shall be parked on a public roadway in, on, or adjacent to an industrial zoning district for more than twenty-four (24) hours.
E. No unattached commercial trailer shall be parked on any public roadway except for purposes of loading and unloading property and/or goods.
F. For properties located within Mixed-Use, Special Zones, or other zoning districts not expressly listed above, the applicable parking standard shall be determined based on the type of use or development on the property and its most closely related zoning district, as determined by the Community Development Director or their designee.
G. Special permission may be granted in writing to exempt commercial vehicles from subsections B, C, D, E, and F of this section under limited circumstances. The request must be submitted to the Community Development Director or their designee and shall include the reason for the exemption, duration requested, and supporting documentation. Temporary exemptions shall be limited in duration and may include specific conditions or revocation provisions.
H. Historic Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zoning Districts Exemption
1. Notwithstanding subsection B, a commercial vehicle that is registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles as a Historic Commercial Vehicle and meets all of the following criteria may be permitted to be stored on private residential property pursuant to the procedures, and subject to the limitations set forth in, in this section:
i. Ancillary Use Requirement. The storage and use of the historic commercial vehicle must be clearly ancillary to an existing, permitted residential dwelling use on the same parcel. The primary use of the property must remain residential. ii. Zoning Eligibility. Storage is permitted only on parcels located within the Residential Rural (RR) zoning district.
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iii. DMV Registration. The vehicle must maintain valid California DMV registration and display Historic Commercial Vehicle license plates. iv. Parcel Size Limitations. One historic commercial vehicle may be stored per full acre of land. Parcels less than one acre in size are not eligible for this exemption. v. Setbacks. Vehicles must be parked a minimum of fifty (50) feet from all property lines abutting other residential parcels and must not be readily visible from any public right-of-way.
vi. Permitted Storage Locations. Vehicles may only be stored in interior side yards or rear yards. Storage in front yards, street side yards, or within required setback areas is prohibited.
vii. Street Parking Prohibited. Historic commercial vehicles shall not be parked or stored on any public street, except during immediate loading or unloading activities as provided in subsection B.
viii. Temporary Driveway Parking. A historic commercial vehicle may be temporarily parked in a paved driveway for up to seventy-two (72) consecutive hours within any 120-hour period for purposes of light maintenance or preparation for transport, provided it does not encroach into a sidewalk or public right-of-way and is not used for habitation or storage.
ix. Parking Surface Requirements. All historic commercial vehicles must be parked or stored on a paved surface or an alternative all-weather surface approved by the Community Development Director or their designee. Acceptable surfaces include concrete, asphalt, or other equivalent engineered materials capable of supporting the vehicle weight without rutting, erosion, or environmental degradation.
Parking on bare dirt or lawn areas shall not be permitted. Surfacing shall be maintained in good condition and free of weeds, standing water, or debris. x. Inoperative or Unrestored Vehicles. Vehicles in a wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative condition may only be stored on-site if they are undergoing active and continuous restoration. No more than one (1) such vehicle may be stored on a parcel at a time, and it must be fully screened from public view or enclosed in a legally permitted structure. Restoration periods shall not exceed 365 consecutive days. xi. Screening Requirements. All historic commercial vehicles stored outdoors shall be screened from public right-of-way to the greatest extent feasible using solid fencing, decorative walls, or landscaping. All screening materials and installations shall comply with the requirements of the Development Code and any applicable permits.
Screening must be maintained in good condition at all times and may be subject to periodic inspection by the City.
xii. Operating Hours. The operation, maintenance, loading, or unloading of historic commercial vehicles shall only occur between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Engine idle between 10:00pm and 6:00am shall be limited to 15 minutes. xiii. Use Restrictions. Vehicles stored under this exemption shall not be used for dwelling, sleeping, or storage of materials or goods. They may not be operated as part of any commercial business or used to transport goods for compensation.
2. City Registration and Zoning Clearance. All historic commercial vehicles stored under this section must be registered with the City’s Community Development Department through the issuance of a Zoning Clearance by the Planning Division. Prior to parking any vehicle on the property, the
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applicant shall obtain a Zoning Clearance confirming compliance with this section. The Zoning Clearance application shall include, at minimum:
i. Proof of valid DMV registration and Historic Commercial Vehicle license plates; ii. Verification of parcel size (as defined in Subsection A.3); iii. A site plan showing the intended location of the vehicle, required setbacks, screening measures, and parking surface materials; and
iv. Documentation demonstrating that the applicant is either the legal property owner or an authorized occupant with written permission to use the property for this purpose.
The Zoning Clearance shall be valid only for the specific vehicle(s) identified in the approved application and designated for storage at the subject property. The exemption is non-transferable between properties and does not apply to future vehicles unless separately reviewed and approved.
Any proposed change in vehicle, location, or site conditions shall require submittal of a new Zoning Clearance application and payment of the applicable fee as established by City Council resolution.
3. Compliance with Other Codes. All vehicles must comply with applicable zoning, nuisance, building, and health and safety codes. Violations of these provisions may result in revocation of the exemption and enforcement action.
4. Non-Commercial Use Limitation. This exemption is strictly intended to accommodate the personal use and enjoyment of historic commercial vehicles by the legal resident or property owner. At no time shall any vehicle stored under this section be used for, or associated with, any commercial enterprise, including, but not limited to, the rental, lease, or storage of vehicles for compensation or other consideration. The property shall not be used as a commercial vehicle yard, impound lot, or storage facility for any third party, business entity, or fleet operator. No person shall receive or accept payment, compensation, or other financial benefit—whether directly or indirectly—in exchange for allowing a historic commercial vehicle to be parked or stored on the property.
This exemption does not prohibit lawful hobby or display uses of the vehicle, such as participation in car shows, parades, or exhibitions, provided such activities are occasional, not-for-hire, and incidental to residential use.
I. Enforcement. The provisions of this section shall be enforced by the City's Code Enforcement Division in coordination with the Police Department. Violations may be subject to administrative citations, fines, or other remedies provided by law.
J. Interpretation and Appeals
1. Interpretation Authority. The Community Development Director or their designee shall have the authority to interpret and apply the provisions of this section, including but not limited to determinations of whether a specific vehicle qualifies as a “commercial vehicle,” whether a vehicle modification constitutes a commercial-grade feature, or whether a vehicle meets the exemption criteria.
2. Appeal Procedure. Any person aggrieved by a written interpretation or determination made by the Community Development Director under this section may appeal the decision in writing to the City Manager within ten (10) calendar days of the decision. The City Manager, or their designee, shall review the appeal and issue a final written decision within a reasonable time. The decision of the City Manager shall be final.
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