Chapter 14-17 PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES

The purpose of this chapter is to reduce street congestion and traffic hazards in the City by incorporating safe, adequate, attractively designed facilities for off-street parking and loading as an integral part of every use of land in the City requiring such facilities.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.102 General provisions.

At the time any building is constructed or erected, or at any time any use is made of land, there shall be provided on the same site therewith, for the use of the occupants, guests, clients, customers, or visitors thereof, off-street parking spaces for vehicles in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.103 Additional parking.

(a) When a building or use presently meeting the requirements of this chapter is enlarged in area, increased in capacity, or changed to a use having a higher parking requirement, additional parking spaces in accordance with the schedules set forth in this chapter shall be provided for such enlarged area, increased capacity, or changed use. This subsection shall not apply in any residential district.

(b) When an existing building or use not now meeting the requirements of this chapter is enlarged in area or increased in capacity in excess of ten (10%) percent or changed to a use having a higher parking requirement than the existing use, then off-street parking spaces in accordance with the schedules set forth in this chapter shall be provided for the entire building or use. This subsection shall not apply in any residential district.

(c) When any existing residential unit not now meeting the requirements of this chapter is remodeled or enlarged in area or new rooms are added, the minimum parking requirements of Article 2 of this chapter need not be met, as long as at least two (2) uncovered parking spaces are provided that are not either in tandem or are in the front yard setback for each dwelling unit.

(d) Conversions of existing buildings to multi-dwelling units or to specialty housing shall require meeting the minimum parking requirements in accordance with the schedule set forth in Article 2 of this chapter.

(e) The construction of additional attached or detached dwellings on a lot containing existing residential units shall require meeting the minimum parking requirements only for the new building provided the site contains two (2) parking spaces for each existing dwelling unit and that these spaces are not in tandem or in the front yard setback.

(f) In residential districts, a den within a dwelling unit shall be considered a bedroom. For the purposes of this subsection, “den” shall mean a small secluded room for study or relaxation, with or without a clothes closet.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.104 Fractional results.

Where the computation of required parking spaces produces a fractional result, fractions of one-half or greater shall be rounded up to require one full parking space.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.105 Exceptions.

The off-street parking and loading requirements set forth in this chapter shall not apply in Agricultural Districts.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.106 Alternative provisions.

The off-street parking requirements of this chapter shall be considered satisfied if:

(a) The property being occupied is a part of a parking district which has been duly formed under the provisions of this Code;

(b) The required parking for Commercial Districts is permanently provided within 150 feet of the site; or

(d) Existing or proposed commercial buildings located in the Central Commercial District which do not meet the current parking requirements for new businesses may request a variance from the Redevelopment Agency or its successor agency.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.107 Compact spaces.

Up to thirty (30%) percent of the total uncovered parking spaces may be designed for compact or small cars. Compact or small car spaces shall be sixteen (16') feet long and eight (8') feet wide and clearly designated for small cars as provided in the Public Improvement Standards.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.108 Determining floor area.

Floor area shall be determined according to the following standards:

(a) For offices, merchandising, or service uses, the floor area, for the purposes of computing required parking, shall be the gross area.

(b) Industrial and commercial floor space may be calculated at eighty-five (85%) percent of the gross floor space for the purposes of determining the number of parking spaces.

(c) For the purposes of this section, “gross floor area” shall mean the floor area within a building or complex as measured within the walls, whether covered or uncovered, and any outdoor area used as a part of the business purpose.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.109 Location of required parking.

Except as provided in Sections 14-17.106 and 14-17.110 of this chapter, all required off-street parking spaces shall be located on the same site with the building or use they are to serve. No indoor parking in enclosed buildings, excluding parking structures, shall be counted for required parking.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.110 Cooperative parking facilities.

In the Commercial Districts, the requirements for the provision of parking facilities, with respect to two (2) or more establishments on the same or different sites, may be satisfied by the permanent allocation of the requisite number of spaces for each use in a common parking facility located not farther than 150 feet, measured along the shortest available route of pedestrian access, from the site of any such participating use.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.111 Parking for disabled persons accessibility.

Parking shall comply with State accessibility standards.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.112 Parking for elderly and disabled persons and for retirement and transitional housing.

The minimum parking spaces may be further reduced by not more than fifty (50%) percent if the Zoning Administrator makes written findings, subject to approval by the Planning Commission, that such reduction will be commensurate with the reduced parking demand created by the facility, including visitors and accessory facilities. Land area required for providing deferred parking spaces shall be maintained in reserve and shall be landscaped according to approved landscaping plans.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.113 Bicycle parking.

Except for residential (MLU-0) and agricultural (MLU-9) areas, bicycle parking facilities shall be provided, in addition to automobile parking spaces, equivalent to five (5%) percent of the automobile parking requirement where twenty (20) or more spaces are required. Each bicycle parking space shall be no less than six (6') feet long by two (2') feet wide and shall have a parking rack capable of supporting bicycles of various sizes in a vertical position. Parking racks shall be securely fastened to the lot surface and shall be of sufficient structural strength to resist vandalism and theft, together with an adequate device to permit locking the bicycle to the rack. Parking spaces shall be clustered in lots, not to exceed ten (10) spaces each.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.114 Land Use Classification Code numbers.

The parking requirements are established by referencing land uses to the Land Use Classification Code numbers as listed in the districts set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 14 of this Code and in the Land Use Classification Manual.

The coding system is structured in three (3) categories, MAJOR LAND USE (MLU) using one digit, GENERALIZED LAND USE (GLU) using two (2) digits, and DETAILED LAND USE (DLU) using three (3) or more digits, thus providing a comprehensive range of land uses which provides absolute control within various use parameters.

The numerical codes have been established for use in this Title as follows:

MAJOR LAND USE (MLU)

0 = Residential

1 = Industrial — Retail, wholesale, dealers, warehousing, research, and the like

2 = Industrial — Manufacturing

3 = Industrial — Manufacturing

4 = Transportation, Communications, and Utilities

5 = Commercial

6 = Services

7 = Public and Quasi-Public Buildings

8 = Public and Quasi-Public Open Space Uses

9 = Agricultural, Extractive, and Nonurban Open Land

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 2: Residential Parking Requirements

14-17.201 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the following uses within residential districts, except as provided in Article 3 of this chapter, shall be as follows:

(a) Residential.

		DLU	No. Bedrooms per Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 Spaces Required	Special Requirements
(1)	01	Single-family dwelling unit on a single lot	2 2 2 3 4 5	(i) One enclosed 1-car garage per unit (ii) Tandem parking spaces may be used for required parking spaces when located outside of the front yard setback
(2)	02	1 duplex on a single lot	2 2 2 3	One enclosed 1-car garage per unit
(3)	03 04	Multi-family development per unit**	2 2 2 3 4	Refer to multi-family development standards

* Dens shall be considered bedrooms.

* Single-family dwelling unit.

* Studio units shall be considered as one-bedroom dwelling units.

* Multi-family includes apartments, townhouses, condominiums, and cooperatives.

(b) Guest Parking. Except for the R-1 Districts and duplexes on a single lot, guest parking shall be at the following ratio:

(1) One space per four (4) bedrooms in projects from one to seventy-five (75) dwelling units;

(2) One space per six (6) bedrooms in projects from seventy-six (76) to 125 dwelling units; and

(3) One space per eight (8) bedrooms in projects where there are more than 125 dwelling units.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 3: Specialty Housing Parking Requirements

14-17.301 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces for each of the following specialty housing uses shall be as follows:

DLU
(a)	0402	Apartment hotels: 1 on-lot space per each rooming unit, plus 1 space each per 2 employees
(b)	0501	Farm labor housing: 60% capacity in persons
(c)	0701	Rooming/boarding/dorms: 1 space per each 2 rooming units
(d)	0702	Fraternity/sorority: 1 space per each 3 residents, plus 1 space for each manager
(e)	0711	Foster homes: same parking requirements as for a single-family dwelling unit on a single lot
(f)	0721	Group care homes: 1 space per 3 bed, plus 1 space for each employee on the shift with the maximum number of personnel
(g)	0722	Halfway houses/transitional housing: same as for group care homes
(h)	0911	Vacation homes: 2 on-lot spaces
(i)	0801	Mobile homes: 2 spaces per mobile home space; mobile home park community buildings: 1 space per 10 mobile home spaces; mobile home park visitor parking: 1 space per 5 mobile home spaces located no further than 400 feet from the mobile home spaces to be served
(j)	0912	Guest houses and cottage dwellings: 1 space in addition to the single-family dwelling unit requirements
(k)	0723	Transitional Housing (multi-family units): 1 space per dwelling unit, one guest space per every 4 bedrooms, 1 space per unit deferred as per Section 9-3.112 of Chapter 9-3 of this Code

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 4: Industrial Nonmanufacturing Parking Requirements

14-17.401 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces for each of the following uses shall be as follows:

GLU
(a)	10	Lumber and other building materials dealers: building materials sales where lumber is sold: 10 spaces, plus 1 space for each 120 square feet where sales are devoted to hardware and paint items in excess of 1,000 square feet and 1 space per 750 square feet of warehouse area open to the public, plus 1 space for each 2 employees
DLU
(b)	11	Public warehousing
	112	Cold storage
	112	Freezers
	115	Warehousing
	114	Movers, warehousing: 3 spaces, plus 1 space for each employee on the shift with the maximum number of personnel
	114	Miniwarehouses, household goods: (1) 1 space for each 10 storage cubicles, equally distributed throughout the storage area (2) 2 spaces for the manager’s quarters (3) 1 space for every 25 storage cubicles to be located at the project office for the use of prospective clients
(c)	12	Wholesaling with stock (with warehousing): 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each employee on the shift with the maximum number of personnel
(d)	13	Grain storage, stockyards, and packing services: 1 space per each employee, plus 1 space per each 5,000 square feet of lot and gross building floor area combined
(e)	14	Research and development branches of manufacturing: 1 space per each employee, plus 1 space per each 1,000 square feet of gross building floor area
(f)	15	Metal and mineral wholesalers, including bulk stations: 1 space per each employee, plus 1 space per each 2,000 square feet of lot and gross building floor area combined
GLU
(g)	16	General industrial nonmanufacturing, or a combination of manufacturing and nonmanufacturing general and engineering contractors, and corporation yards: 1 space per each employee, plus 1 space per each 2,000 square feet of lot and gross building floor area combined
(h)	17	Yards for equipment and supplies of contractors, public utilities government, and special trades contractors: 1 space per each on-site employee, plus 1 space per each company vehicle
(i)	18	Vacant industrial nonmanufacturing buildings and uses: 4 spaces per each 1,000 square feet
(j)	19	Miscellaneous industrial nonmanufacturing and heavy commercial uses: (1) 1 space per each employee, plus 1 space per each 2,000 square feet of gross building floor area (2) Veterinarians and animal and veterinary hospitals: 1 space for each 250 square feet of floor area, exclusive of boarding areas (3) Auto wrecking and salvage yards: 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each acre in excess of 5 acres

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 5: Manufacturing Parking Requirements

14-17.501 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the following uses shall be as follows:

GLU
(a)	20	Food and kindred products: 1 space for each employee on the shift with the maximum number of personnel or 1 space per each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater
(b)	21	Ordinance and accessories: manufacturing, steel fabricating, warehousing, and similar uses: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, and 1 space per 500 square feet of manufacturing area, and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product storage
(c)	22	General manufacturing (mixed uses): 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, and 1 space per 500 square feet of manufacturing area, and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product storage
(d)	23	Apparel and other products made from fabric: 1 space for each employee on the shift with the maximum number of personnel or 1 space per each 250 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater
(e)	24	Lumber and wood products, excluding furniture: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product storage and manufacturing area
(f)	25	Furniture and fixtures: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product storage and manufacturing area
(g)	26	Paper and allied products: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product storage and manufacturing area
(h)	27	Printing, publishing, and reproduction: 1 space for each employee on the shift with the maximum number of personnel or 1 space per each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is greater
(i)	28	Chemicals and allied products: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product storage and manufacturing area
(j)	29	Petroleum and allied products: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product storage and manufacturing area

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 6: Manufacturing Parking Requirements

14-17.601 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the following uses shall be as follows:

GLU
(a)	30	Rubber, plastic, and leather products: manufacturing, steel fabricating, warehousing, and similar uses: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product storage and manufacturing areas
(b)	31	Vacant manufacturing buildings and uses: 4 spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross area
(c)	32	Stone, clay, and glass products: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, and 1 space per 500 square feet of manufacturing area, and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product area
(d)	33	Primary metal industries: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, and 1 space per 500 square feet of manufacturing area, and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product area
(e)	34	Fabricated metal products: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, and 1 space per 500 square feet of manufacturing area, and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product area
(f)	35	Non-electrical machinery: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, and 1 space per 500 square feet of manufacturing area, and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product area
(g)	36	Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, and 1 space per 500 square feet of manufacturing area, and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product area
(h)	367	Electronics manufacturing: 1 space for each 250 square feet of aggregate gross floor area
(i)	37	Transportation equipment: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, and 1 space per 500 square feet of manufacturing area, and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product area
(j)	38	Instruments: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, and 1 space per 500 square feet of manufacturing area, and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product area
(k)	39	Miscellaneous manufacturing industries: 1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, and 1 space per 500 square feet of manufacturing area, and 1 space per 800 square feet of indoor product area

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 7: Transportation, Communications, and Utilities Parking Requirements

14-17.701 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the following uses shall be as follows:

GLU
(a)	40	Railroad transportation: 1 space for each 5 seats in the waiting terminal
(b)	41	Transit, local and suburban: 1 space for each 5 seats in the waiting terminal
(c)	42	Motor freight transportation: *1 space for each 200 square feet of office area
(d)	4212	Moving vans and storage: *1 space for each 200 square feet of office area, plus one space for each 800 square feet of public storage area
(e)	43	Transportation, right-of-way: (not applicable)
(f)	44	Water transportation: 1 space for each 5 seats in the waiting terminal; boat yards: 1 space for each 5,000 square feet of lot area
(g)	45	Air transportation: 1 space for each 5 seats in the waiting terminal and 1 space for each employee
(h)	46	Pipeline transportation: *1 space for each 200 square feet of office area
(i)	47	Utilities, right-of-way: (not applicable)
(j)	48	Communications: *1 space for each 300 square feet of office and studio area
(k)	49	Electric, gas, and sanitary services: *1 space for each 400 square feet of office area only

* Projects not requiring offices shall provide 1 space for each 2 employees on the site.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 8: Commercial: Retail Parking Requirements

14-17.801 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the following uses shall be as follows:

GLU
(a)	50	Drugstores: 0 to 3,000 square feet floor area, 5 spaces 3,000 to 5,000 square feet floor area, 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet floor area in excess of 3,000 square feet In excess of 5,000 square feet floor area, 10 spaces, plus 1 space for each 250 square feet floor area in excess of 5,000 square feet
(b)	51	Automobile service stations (not applicable to minimarts): 1 space for each employee on the shift, plus 3 spaces for each bay
(c)	52	Hardware, retail: 0 to 3,000 square feet floor area, 5 spaces 3,000 to 5,000 square feet floor area, 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet floor area in excess of 3,000 square feet In excess of 5,000 square feet floor area, 10 spaces, plus 1 space for each 250 square feet floor area in excess of 5,000 square feet
(d)	53	General merchandise, retail: 0 to 3,000 square feet floor area, 5 spaces 3,000 to 5,000 square feet floor area, 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet floor area in excess of 3,000 square feet In excess of 5,000 square feet floor area, 10 spaces, plus 1 space for each 250 square feet floor area in excess of 5,000 square feet
(e)	54	Food, retail: 1 space per each 200 square feet of floor area
(f)	55	Automotive dealers: building area devoted to retail, office, service, or the display of goods: 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 800 square feet floor area in excess of 3,000 square feet
(g)	56	Apparel and accessories, retail: 0 to 3,000 square feet floor area, 5 spaces 3,000 to 5,000 square feet floor area, 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet floor area in excess of 3,000 square feet In excess of 5,000 square feet floor area, 10 spaces, plus 1 space for each 250 square feet floor area in excess of 5,000 square feet
(h)	57	Furniture, housing furnishings, and equipment: building area devoted to retail, office, service, or display of goods: 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 800 square feet of floor area in excess of 3,000 square feet
(i)	58	Eating and drinking places: 1 space for each 100 square feet
(j)	59	Retail stores, miscellaneous: 0 to 3,000 square feet floor area, 5 spaces 3,000 to 5,000 square feet floor area, 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet floor area in excess of 3,000 square feet In excess of 5,000 square feet floor area, 10 spaces, plus 1 space for each 250 square feet floor area in excess of 5,000 square feet

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 9: Shopping Centers Parking Requirements

14-17.901 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the following uses shall be as follows:

MLU
5	Shopping centers:

Alternate No. 1: one space for each 250 square feet of gross leasable area exclusive of bowling alleys, movie theaters, skating rinks, and restaurants which require additional parking as noted in their respective categories. Add ten (10%) percent of gross required parking for employee parking.

Alternate No. 2: Five and one-half (5.5) spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area and provide a designated employees’ parking area allocating ten (10%) percent of the total parking spaces.

The alternate which provides the higher number of on-site parking spaces shall be the alternate selected and imposed.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 10: Services: Business and Personal Parking Requirements

14-17.1001 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the following uses shall be as follows:

GLU
(a)	60	Finance, insurance, and real estate: (1) Finance, savings and loan institutions, insurance, real estate, business, professional and other offices (except those otherwise designated in this section): 0 to 20,000 square feet floor area, 1 space for each 300 square feet floor area, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet floor area in excess of 20,000 square feet (2) Banks (commercial): 1 space for each 200 square feet
(b)	61	Personal services: (1) Self-service laundry and dry cleaning, 1 space for each 3 machines (2) Dry cleaning, pickup: 3 spaces, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet over 1,000 (3) Mortuaries, funeral homes, and cemeteries: 1 space for each 5 seats in the 2 largest chapels (4) All other: same as subsection (a) of this section
(c)	62	Business and office services: (1) Beauty and culture schools: 3 spaces, plus 1 space for each operator station (2) All other: same as subsection (a) of this section
(d)	63	Automotive repair, services, and garages: 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 800 square feet floor area in excess of 3,000 square feet
(e)	64	Repair services, miscellaneous: 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 800 square feet floor area in excess of 3,000 square feet
(f)	65	Commercial amusement and recreational services: (1) Theaters, auditoriums, and sports arenas or stadia, including school auditoriums and stadia: for all fixed seating capacity, 1 space for each 4 seats; theaters in shopping centers, 1 space per 8.5 seats (2) Dance halls and exhibition halls without fixed seats for floor area devoted to public assembly or activity: 1 space for each 100 square feet floor area devoted to the principal activity (3) Dance schools other than ballrooms: 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each 150 square feet of dance floor area over 500 square feet (4) Billiard and poolrooms: 2 spaces per table (5) Bowling alleys: 3 spaces for each alley, except where in a shopping center which includes a supermarket, 2 spaces per alley (6) Golf courses: 4 spaces per hole, plus the required spaces for restaurants and cocktail lounges (7) Health spas and gymnasia: 10 spaces, plus 1 space for each 200 square feet floor area in excess of 1,000 square feet, excluding outdoor swimming pools which require parking per subsection (f)(8) of this section
		(8) Public swimming pools and private swim clubs, 20 spaces per pool (not including wading pools or whirlpool baths), plus 1 space for each 200 square feet of cabana floor area in excess of 1,000 square feet, except where membership is restricted to the immediate neighborhood, a minimum of 5 spaces shall be provided (9) Public tennis courts and private tennis clubs, 2 spaces per court, plus 1 space for each 200 square feet of clubhouse floor area in excess of 1,000 square feet (10) Skating rinks: 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area devoted to the principal activity (11) All others in GLU 65, 1 space per each employee, plus public spaces determined by the use permit conditions
(g)	66	Medical and health services: (1) Medical and dental offices and clinics, 1 space for each 200 square feet floor area, plus 1 space for each employee (2) Laboratories when a primary use: 4 spaces, plus 1 for each 300 square feet in excess of 1,000 square feet (3) All others in GLU 66, 1 space per each 300 square feet of floor area
(h)	67	Professional services, others: Finance, savings and loan institutions, insurance, real estate, and business, professional, and other offices (except those otherwise designated in this section): 0 to 20,000 square feet floor area, 1 space for each 300 square feet floor area, plus 1 space for each 500 square feet floor area in excess of 20,000 square feet
(i)	68	Transient accommodations: Hotels and motels: 5 spaces, plus 1 space for each guest room, plus required spaces for restaurants, retail outlets, and other accessory uses
(j)	69	Commercial vacant and temporary uses and buildings: 1 space per each employee, plus public spaces determined by the use permit conditions

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 11: Public and Quasi-Public Buildings and Educational Facilities Parking Requirements

14-17.1101 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the following uses shall be as follows:

GLU
(a)	70	Playgrounds and playfields at public schools: (not applicable)
(b)	71	Public schools: (1) Elementary and junior high: 1 space per employee, plus public space equal to 20 (2) High schools: 1 space per employee, plus 1 space per 7 student classroom seats (3) Colleges and universities: 1 space per 3 student classroom seats
(c)	72	Other schools: (1) Trade, vocational, and business, not otherwise listed: 1 space per employee, plus 1 space per 3 student classroom seats (2) Parochial and private schools and academies: 1 space per employee, plus 1 space per 7 student classroom seats (3) Child care nurseries: 3 spaces, plus 1 for each 10 children over a capacity of 15 (4) Private colleges and universities: 1 space per 3 student classroom seats
(d)	73	Government buildings: State, County, and local government: (1) Governmental administrative: 1 space per each 500 square feet gross floor area, plus public spaces determined by the City (2) Civil defense and police and fire stations: 1 space per each 300 square feet gross floor area
(e)	74	Public buildings, Federal: (1) Post offices and Federal offices: 1 space for each Federal vehicle, plus 1 space per each 3 employees plus 1 space per each 300 square feet over 4,000 square feet (2) Correctional institutions: 1 space per each 2 employees, plus public space determined by the City
(f)	75	Hospitals: (1) Hospitals, general: 1 space per 1.5 beds, plus 1 space per each staff doctor, plus 1 space for each employee on the shift with the maximum number of personnel (2) Hospitals, extended care: 1 space per 5 beds, plus 1 space per 2 employees (3) Hospitals, convalescent (or nursing homes): 1 space per 5 beds, plus 1 space per each 2 employees (4) Medical clinics, public: 1 space per each 200 square feet of floor area
(g)	76	Churches: (1) Churches, chapels, temples, and synagogues: 1 space per each 4 seats (2) Convents, monasteries, and nunneries: 1 space per each 600 square feet of floor space (3) Rectories and parish houses: 1 space per each 600 square feet of floor space
(h)	77	Other quasi-public buildings: (1) Museums, art galleries, and historic sites: 1 space per each 800 square feet (2) Libraries: 10 spaces, plus 1 space per each 300 square feet of floor area over 3,000 square feet
(i)	78	Military bases: (not applicable)
(j)	79	Nonprofit organizations, offices, and facilities: (1) Private clubs, (except health spas and gymnasia), lodges, political organizations, and union halls: for floor area devoted to public assembly, 1 space for each 35 square feet of floor area if without fixed seats and 1 space for each 5 seats if with fixed seats (2) Business and trade association offices: 1 space per employee, plus public space, 1 space for each 300 square feet (3) Social service and welfare organizations: 1 space per each 300 square feet of floor area (4) Charitable and nonprofit organizations: 1 space per employee, plus public space to be determined by the City (5) Church organizations and missions: 1 space per employee, plus public space, 1 space for each 300 square feet (6) Health spas and gymnasia: 10 spaces, plus 1 space for each 200 square feet floor area in excess of 1,000 square feet, excluding outdoor swimming pools which require parking per Section 9-3.1001(f)(8) of Article 10 of Chapter 9-3 of this Code.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 12: Public and Quasi-Public Open Centers Parking Requirements

14-17.1201 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the following uses shall be as follows:

GLU
(a)	81	Parks, public
	82	Water-based recreation, public
	83	Water-based recreation, commercial
	84	Public recreation facilities
	85	Commercial recreation facilities
	86	Open lands
	87	Private nonprofit facilities
	88	Cemeteries
	89	Public and quasi-public open space (1) Golf courses: 4 spaces per hole, plus the required spaces for restaurants and cocktail lounges (2) Public swimming pools and private swim clubs: 20 spaces per pool (not including wading pools or whirlpool baths), plus 1 space for each 200 square feet of cabana floor area in excess of 1,000 square feet, except where membership is restricted to the immediate neighborhood, a minimum of 5 spaces shall be provided (3) Public tennis courts and private tennis clubs: 2 spaces per court, plus 1 space for each 200 square feet of clubhouse floor area in excess of 1,000 square feet (4) Skating rinks: 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area devoted to the principal activity (5) Recreational and community center buildings: 30% capacity in persons (6) Athletic fields, polo fields, and tennis courts: 1 space per each 10 seats (7) Private clubs and lodges: 1 space per each 300 square feet (8) Commercial stadiums, grandstands, and racetracks: 1 space per each 4 seats (9) Botanical and zoological gardens: public space 30% of capacity in persons (10) All other uses shall provide parking based on 30% capacity in persons

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 13: Nonurban, Agricultural, and Extractive Land Parking Requirements

14-17.1301 Number of off-street parking spaces required.

The number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the following uses shall be as follows:

GLU
(a)	90	Extensive land uses, mining: 1 space per employee
(b)	91	Irrigated agriculture (1) Agricultural and commercial nurseries: 10 spaces, plus 1 space for each 150 square feet inside sales area over 1,000 square feet and 1 space per 2,000 square feet outside area open to the public (2) Other uses: none
(c)	92	Nonirrigated agriculture: none
(d)	93	Pastures, native vegetation, pastured ranges, and grass: none
(e)	94	Animals, agriculture: none
(f)	95	Reservoirs, water supply, and irrigation lands: 1 space per employee
(g)	96	Woodland, forest, and brush: none
(h)	97	Water areas, rivers, and lakes: none
(i)	98	Wetlands, sloughs, marshes, swamps, and tidal flats: none
(j)	99	Testing facilities: 1 space per employee

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 14: Unspecified Uses

14-17.1401 Unspecified uses.

Where the parking requirements for a particular use are not specifically established by this chapter, the structures or premises parking requirements for such use shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator, and such determination shall be based upon the requirements for similar specified uses.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

Article 15: Parking Standards

14-17.1500 Standards for off-street parking facilities.

All off-street parking facilities shall conform with standards established by the Public Works Department as outlined in the City of Watsonville Public Improvement Standards Manual.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.1501 Off-street truck loading space requirements.

(a) In any district, in connection with every building or part thereof hereafter erected or having a floor area of 10,000 square feet or more, which building is to be occupied by manufacturing, storage, warehousing, a hospital, or other uses similarly requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of materials or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained off-street truck loading and unloading spaces in accordance with the following table:

Required Areas	Required Loading Spaces
Gross floor area:
10,000 to 24,999 square feet	1
25,000 to 49,999 square feet	2
For each additional 50,000 square feet, or major fraction thereof	1

(b) In any district allowing retailing or wholesale, truck loading spaces shall be provided for retail establishments and uses similarly requiring the receipt and distribution by vehicles of material or merchandise. The minimum size of truck spaces shall be twelve (12') feet by twenty-four (24') feet. The number of spaces shall be based on the gross floor area listed in the table set forth in this section, except that each facility containing less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area shall provide one truck space.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.1502 Standards for off-street truck loading facilities.

All off-street truck loading facilities shall conform with the development standards established by resolution of the Council.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.1503 Restrictions on uses.

Off-street loading facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing required off-street loading facilities for any other use.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.1504 Enlargement or alterations.

At the time of the initial occupancy, major alteration, or enlargement of a site, or of the completion of the construction of a building or a major alteration or enlargement of a building, there shall be provided off-street loading facilities in accordance with the schedule of off-street loading space requirements set forth in Section 14-17.1501 of this article. For the purposes of this section, the terms “major alteration” or “enlargement” shall mean a change of use or an addition which would increase the number of loading spaces required by not less than ten (10%) percent of the total number required. The number of loading spaces provided for a major alteration or enlargement of a site or building shall be in addition to the number existing prior to the alteration or enlargement, unless the pre-existing number is greater than the number set forth in Section 14-17.1501 of this article, in which instance the number in excess of the prescribed minimum shall be counted in calculating the number provided to serve the major alterations or enlargement.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)

14-17.1505 Distinction in use.

Space allocated to any off-street loading space while so allocated shall not be used to satisfy the space requirements for any off-street parking facility. All power loading and unloading shall be done on private property and not on public streets.

(§ 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)