Chapter 17.72
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
Sections:
17.72.010 Description and purpose.
17.72.020 Required off-street parking.
17.72.030 Parking area design standards.
17.72.050 Parking spaces required.
17.72.060 Parking requirements for uses not specified.
17.72.070 Common parking for mixed uses.
17.72.080 Parking area improvements and maintenance standards.
17.72.090 Parking table and diagram (Table 17.72.090 and Figure 17-9).
17.72.010 Description and purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to require each district to meet the parking and loading needs generated by each district’s uses and to provide for parking solutions in each district which will encourage the development of the district and adjoining districts. It is also the purpose of this chapter to set forth the off-street parking requirements for the various buildings and uses irrespective of the districts in which they occur. [Ord. 2018-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. ZN/CH-86-1 § 4, 1986; Ord. 9-62A § 1, 1982; Ord. 9-52 § 1 (5.010), 1980].
17.72.020 Required off-street parking.
A. Every use hereafter commenced, expanded, or changed, and every building hereafter erected or enlarged, or altered so as to cause a need for additional parking in conformance with this chapter, shall have permanently maintained parking spaces in accordance with this chapter. In all instances, however, the number of required spaces shall be based upon the total size of the building or use, and not just upon the size or scope of the expansion or alteration alone.
B. Nothing in this chapter shall excuse a nonconforming use or structure, with regard to any provision of this title, from having to comply with the off-street parking requirements provided for by this chapter, at such time the use loses its preexisting nonconforming use status under EPMC 17.52.260.
C. Exception. No minimum parking is required for commercial uses within the old town district of the town center plan area, unless required by the planning director as deemed necessary on a case-by-case basis. [Ord. 2018-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. ZN/CH-86-3 § 1 (5.020), 1986].
17.72.030 Parking area design standards.
A. All public or private parking areas or garages, except those required in conjunction with a single-family dwelling, shall be designed, laid out, and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Where single-family dwellings are built as part of a development of two or more houses, they shall comply with EPMC 17.72.050(A)(1) and 17.72.080(A).
B. All public or private parking areas, and parking spaces, except those required in conjunction with a single-family or two-family dwelling, shall be designed and laid out to conform to the minimum standards as set forth in EPMC 17.72.090, Parking table and diagram (Table 17.72.090 and Figure 17-9).
C. Groups of three or more parking spaces shall be served by a service drive so that no backward vehicle movement or other maneuvering within a street other than an alley will be required. Service drives shall be designed and constructed to promote on-site pedestrian and vehicular safety.
D. Public and private parking areas provided in excess of the requirements of this chapter or as permitted or conditional uses shall be designed and laid out in conformance with EPMC 17.72.090, Parking table and diagram (Table 17.72.090 and Figure 17-9). [Ord. 2018-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 9-66 § 1 (Exh. A), 1984; Ord. 9-62A § 1, 1982; Ord. 9-52 § 1 (5.030), 1980].
17.72.040 Parking area uses.
Required parking spaces shall be available for parking of vehicles of residents, customers, patrons and employees only, and shall not be used for storage, sale, repair, or servicing of vehicles or materials. Nothing in this title shall be interpreted to prevent occasional use of parking areas for community events, special sales, staging areas for parades and public gatherings. [Ord. 2018-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 9-62A § 1, 1982; Ord. 9-52 § 1 (5.040), 1980].
17.72.050 Parking spaces required.
The number of off-street parking spaces required shall be no less than as set forth in the following, except for commercial uses within the old town district of the town center plan area which are exempt as provided in EPMC 17.72.020(C):
In any parking area with four or more required parking spaces, 25 percent of those spaces may be designed for compact vehicle use. Compact spaces shall be designed in accordance with adopted city standards.
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Residential Types |
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Dwelling, single-family or two-family |
2 spaces for each dwelling unit (not in front yard) |
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Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) |
2 spaces in addition to requirement for primary residence |
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2. |
Dwelling, multiple |
Where fractioned, next highest full unit |
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a. |
Family units |
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Studios |
2 spaces for each unit |
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1 bedroom |
2 spaces for each unit |
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2 bedroom |
3 spaces for each unit |
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3 bedroom |
3 spaces for each unit |
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4 bedroom |
3 spaces for each unit |
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b. |
Senior citizen units |
3/4 space for each dwelling unit; where fractioned, next highest full unit |
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c. |
Congregate housing |
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Senior citizen units |
1 space for each 4 residents, plus 1 space for each staff member, plus 1 space for each 4 residents for visitor parking |
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3. |
Hotels, motels, motor hotels and the like |
1 space for each guest room plus 1 space for each 2 employees |
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Bed and breakfast (single-family residence) |
1 space for each guest room plus 2 spaces for the single-family residence |
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Bed and breakfast (town center mixed use) |
1 space for each guest room plus 2 spaces for proprietor |
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4. |
Rooming and boarding houses |
1 space for each guest room plus 1 space for the manager |
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5. |
Fraternities, male cooperatives and male dormitories |
1 space for each 3 beds or occupants whichever number is greater |
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6. |
Sororities, female co-operatives and female dormitories |
1 space for each 3 beds or occupants, whichever number is greater |
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B. |
Institutional and Public Types |
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Hospitals |
1-1/2 spaces for each bed; where fractioned, next highest full unit |
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2. |
Churches, clubs, lodges |
1 space for every 4 fixed seats or every 8 feet of bench length where no permanent seats or benches are maintained in main auditorium (sanctuary or place of worship) |
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3. |
Libraries, museums, art galleries |
1 space for each 400 square feet of floor area |
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4. |
Nursing homes, homes for the aged, group care homes, asylums and the like |
1 space for each 2 beds |
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5. |
Welfare or correctional institutions |
1 space for each 3 beds |
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6. |
Schools |
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a. |
Elementary or junior high |
1-1/2 spaces for each teaching station plus 1 space for every 6 fixed seats or for every 42 square feet of seating area where there are no fixed seats in auditorium |
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b. |
High schools |
1-1/2 spaces for each teaching station, plus 1 space for every 4 fixed seats or for every 28 square feet of seating area where there are no fixed seats in the auditorium. Additional parking spaces shall be required for additional spectator facilities as listed in other subsections of this chapter |
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c. |
Colleges |
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“Commuter” type |
1 space for every full-time equivalent student |
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“Resident” type |
1 space for every 3 full-time equivalent students |
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“Commercial or business” |
1 space for every 4 classroom seats |
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C. |
Commercial Types |
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Retail establishments except as otherwise specified herein |
1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area |
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2. |
Barber and beauty shops, pharmacies |
1 space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area |
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3. |
Bowling alley |
3 spaces for each bowling lane |
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4. |
Service or repair shop; retail store handling bulky merchandise (for example, furniture) |
1 space for each 600 square feet of gross floor area |
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5. |
Supermarkets or grocery stores |
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a. |
Neighborhood stores – 4,000 square feet or less |
1 space for each 150 square feet of floor area |
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b. |
Community or regional stores – 4,001 square feet and over |
1 space for each 75 square feet of floor area |
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6. |
Office buildings, business and professional offices |
1 space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area |
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7. |
Medical and dental offices or clinics |
1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area plus 1 space for each 2 employees or doctors |
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8. |
Mortuaries or funeral homes |
1 space for each 4 seats or 8 feet of bench length in chapels |
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Establishments or enterprises of a recreational or entertainment nature |
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Spectator type, i.e., auditoriums, assembly halls, theaters, stadiums, places of public assembly |
1 space for each 4 seats or 43 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is more |
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b. |
Participating type, i.e., skating rinks, dance halls |
1 space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area |
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c. |
Establishments for the sale and consumption on the premises of food and beverage |
1 space for each 4 seating spaces and 2 spaces for each full time employee |
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D. |
Industrial Types |
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Except as specifically mentioned herein, industrial uses listed as permitted in the I district |
1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area |
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Wholesale and storage operations |
1 space for each 700 square feet of gross floor area |
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3. |
Laboratories and research facilities |
1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area |
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4. |
Machinery or equipment sales |
1 space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area |
[Ord. 2018-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 2010-01 § 2 (Exh. E); Ord. 2009-01 § 2 (Exh. D); Ord. 9-66 § 1 (Exh. A), 1984; Ord. 9-62A § 1, 1982; Ord. 9-52 § 1 (5.050), 1980].
17.72.060 Parking requirements for uses not specified.
The parking space requirements for buildings and uses not set forth herein shall be determined by the city planning director and such determination shall be based upon the requirements for the most comparable building or use specified herein. The decision of the city planning director may be appealed to the city planning commission. [Ord. 2018-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 9-62A § 1, 1982; Ord. 9-52 § 1 (5.060), 1980].
17.72.070 Common parking for mixed uses.
A. In the case of mixed uses, the total requirements for off-street parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses. Off-street parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing parking facilities for any other use except as provided below.
B. Joint Use of Parking Facilities. The planning director may authorize the joint use of parking facilities required by said stated uses and any other parking use or facility; provided, that:
1. The applicant shows that there is no substantial conflict in the principal operating hours of the buildings or uses for which the joint use of parking facilities is proposed; and
2. The parking facility for which joint use is proposed is no further than 500 feet from the building or use required to provide parking; and
3. If related to more than one property, as opposed to a single parcel with day and night uses found to have compatible, nonconflicting parking needs (example: residential above commercial), the parties concerned in the joint use of off-street parking facilities shall evidence agreement for such joint use by a legal instrument approved by the city council as to form and content. Such approved instrument shall be filed with the city recorder, planning and building departments; and
4. At such time as any party subject to the aforementioned agreement desires to amend same, all parties involved shall meet with the planning director, or his designated representative, to implement the amendment(s). Any amended version of a joint agreement shall be approved by the city council. [Ord. 2018-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 9-62A § 1, 1982; Ord. 9-52 § 1 (5.070), 1980].
17.72.080 Parking area improvements and maintenance standards.
All public or private parking areas which contain three or more parking spaces, and outdoor vehicle sales areas, shall be improved according to the following:
A. Parking areas shall be paved with at least two inches of asphalt or concrete over a compacted gravel base. The depth and type of base shall be determined by the city building inspector in relation to the soil conditions of the site. All parking areas shall be graded so as not to drain storm water over the public sidewalk and drainage systems shall be connected to storm sewers whenever possible. Parking lot surfacing shall not encroach upon the public right-of-way except where it abuts a concrete public sidewalk.
B. Parking areas shall provide a substantial bumper not less than six inches high near the street and interior lot lines to protect abutting private and public property.
C. Parking areas and vehicle sales areas which abut a residential district shall be enclosed along and immediately adjacent to any interior property line which abuts any residential district, within a fence, wall or hedge not less than three feet and not more than eight feet in height, but adhering to the vision clearance and front and interior yard requirements established for the district in which it is located. Said fence, wall, or hedge shall be maintained in good condition.
D. Any lights provided to illuminate any public or private parking area or vehicle sales area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from any abutting or adjacent residential district.
E. Building permits are required for all parking lot construction, repair or resurfacing.
F. The maintenance of off-street parking spaces is a continuing obligation of the property owner.
G. All retail or service uses shall provide at least one bicycle parking space approved by the city for each 1,000 square feet of floor area, with a minimum of one space, and a maximum of 10. Downtown businesses with no private frontage area may pool resources to locate such spaces nearby but off site. [Ord. 2018-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 9-66 § 1 (Exh. A), 1984; Ord. 9-62A § 1, 1982; Ord. 9-52 § 1 (5.080), 1980].
17.72.090 Parking table and diagram (Table 17.72.090 and Figure 17-9).
A. Parking Table. Table 17.72.090 provides the minimum dimensions of public or private parking areas based on Figure 17-9, Parking Diagram:
A = Parking Angle
B = Stall Width
C = Stall Depth
D = Clear Aisle Width
E = Stall Width at Bay Side
F = Clear Access and Stall Depth
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F |
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Parallel |
8'6" |
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12.0 |
22.0 |
20.0 |
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20 degrees |
8'6" 9'0" 10'0" |
14.1 14.6 15.5 |
11.0 11.0 11.0 |
24.9 26.3 29.2 |
25.1 25.6 26.5 |
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30 degrees |
8'6" 9'0" 9'6" 10'0" |
16.4 16.8 17.3 17.7 |
11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0 |
17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 |
27.4 27.8 28.3 28.7 |
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45 degrees |
8'6" 9'0" 9'6" 10'0" |
18.7 19.1 19.4 19.8 |
13.5 13.0 13.0 13.0 |
12.0 12.7 13.4 14.1 |
32.2 32.1 32.4 32.8 |
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60 degrees |
8'6" 9'0" 9'5" 10'0" |
20.0 20.3 20.5 20.8 |
18.5 18.0 18.0 18.0 |
9.8 10.4 11.0 11.5 |
38.5 38.3 38.5 38.8 |
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70 degrees |
8'6" 9'0" 9'6" 10'0" |
20.1 20.4 20.6 20.9 |
19.5 19.0 18.5 18.0 |
9.0 9.6 10.1 10.6 |
39.6 39.4 39.1 38.9 |
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80 degrees |
8'6" 9'0" 9'6" 10'0" |
19.3 19.4 19.5 19.6 |
24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 |
8.6 9.1 9.6 10.2 |
43.3 43.4 43.5 43.6 |
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90 degrees |
8'6" 9'0" 9'6" 10'0" |
18.0 18.0 18.0 18.0 |
25.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 |
8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 |
43.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 |
Note: Though other standards may be approved or imposed by the city upon adopting findings specifying reasons therefor, the second series of measurements in each category of degree angle shall be used. As an example, where spaces are set at a 60-degree angle, the B, C, D, E, and F standards would be 9'0", 20.3, 18.0, 10.4, and 38.3.
Figure 17-9
Parking Diagram
[Ord. 2018-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 9-62A § 1, 1982; Ord. 9-52 § 1 (5.090), 1980].
17.72.100 Off-street loading.
A. All loading spaces for commercial and industrial buildings and uses shall be off the street and shall be in excess of required parking spaces.
B. Off-street parking areas used to fulfill the requirements of this title shall not be used for loading and unloading operations except during periods of the day when not required for parking.
C. A minimum size loading berth shall contain space 10 feet wide, 35 feet long and have a height clearance of 14 feet. Where the vehicles generally used for loading and unloading exceed these dimensions, the required length of these berths shall be increased.
D. Every use for which a building is erected or enlarged to the extent of increasing the total floor area to equal a minimum floor area required to provide loading space, and which will require the receipt of distribution of materials or merchandise by truck or similar vehicle, shall provide off-street loading space on the basis of minimum requirements as follows:
1. Commercial, industrial and public utility uses which have a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or more shall provide truck loading or unloading berths in accordance with the following table:
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Square Feet of Floor Area |
Number of Berths Required |
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Less than 5,000 |
0 |
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5,000 – 30,000 |
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30,000 – 100,000 |
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100,000 and over |
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2. Restaurants, office buildings, hotels, motels, hospitals and institutions, schools and colleges, public buildings, recreation or entertainment facilities and any similar use which has a gross floor area of 30,000 square feet or more shall provide off-street truck loading or unloading berths in accordance with the following table:
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Square Feet of Floor Area |
Number of Berths Required |
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Less than 30,000 |
0 |
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30,000 – 100,000 |
1 |
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100,000 and over |
2 |
[Ord. 2018-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 9-66 § 1 (Exh. A), 1984; Ord. 9-62A § 1, 1982; Ord. 9-52 § 1 (5.100), 1980].