ORDINANCE 1444ORDINANCE NO. 1444
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING El SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
( "ESMC ") PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. On March 22, 2007, City staff provided the Planning Commission a status
report on research regarding possible amendments to El Segundo
Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") Chapter 15 -15 regulating parking and loading;
B. On April 3, 2007, the City Council directed staff to recommend changes to
the ESMC;
C. On April 5, 2007, the City of El Segundo filed an application t amend the
ESMC's regulations regarding parking and loading;
D. On September 22, 2009, City staff met with the Planning and Building
Safety Advisory Group to review and discuss the off - street parking and
loading standards;
E. On November 12, 2009, the Planning Commission considered staffs
recommendations and provided staff further direction;
F. On December 15, 2009, the City Council considered staff and Planning
Commission recommendations. It directed staff to prepare proposed
changes to the ESMC;
G. This Ordinance was prepared and reviewed by the City's Planning and
Building Safety Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan
and conformity with the ESMC;
H. In addition, the City reviewed the project's potential environmental impacts
of this Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA ") the regulations
promulgated thereunder (14 Cal Code. of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.,
the "CEQA Guidelines ") and the City's Environmental Guidelines (City
Council Resolution No. 3805, adopted March 16, 1993);
The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and
scheduled the public hearing regarding the application before the Planning
Commission for May 27, 2010;
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J. On May 27, 2010, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed
amendment, including, without limitation, information provided to the
Planning Commission by City staff and public testimony;
K. On May 27, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2674
recommending City Council approve Environmental Assessment No. EA-
755 for Zone Text Amendment No. 07 -02;
L. On June 15, 2010, the City Council held a public hearing and considered
the information provided by City staff and public testimony; and adopted
an ordinance approving Environmental Assessment No. EA -755 for Zone
Text Amendment No. 07 -02;
M. In adopting this Ordinance, the Council intends simply to regulate parking
and loading, impose the community's design standards, and protect public
health and safety; and
N. When adopting this Ordinance, the City considered the entire
administrative record concerning parking and loading regulations
including, without limitation, information set forth in staff reports presented
to the El Segundo Planning Commission and City Council; public
testimony; the City's General Plan; and other evidence set forth in the
record or commonly known to the community.
SECTION 2: Findings. The findings set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No.
2674 are incorporated into this Ordinance by reference as if fully set forth.
SECTION 3: All instances of the term "Director of Community, Economic and
Development Services" set forth in the ESMC sections affected by this Ordinance are
amended to read "Director of Planning and Building Safety."
SECTION 4: The definitions of "Cafe," "Drive- Through Restaurant" and "Food- to -Go"
set forth in ESMC § 15 -1 -6 are respectively renamed "Restaurant, Cafe," "Restaurant,
Drive - Through," and "Restaurant, Food- to -Go." The terms "Cafe," "Drive- Through
Restaurant," and "Food- to -Go," as used in the ESMC, however, may be used
interchangeably with "Restaurant, Cafe," "Restaurant, Drive - Through," and "Restaurant,
Food- to -Go." The definitions of these terms remain unchanged.
SECTION 5: El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") § 15 -1 -6 is amended to read as
follows:
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"15 -1 -6: DEFINITIONS:
CAFE: See RESTAURANT, CAFE.
DRIVE - THROUGH RESTAURANT: See RESTAURANT, DRIVE - THROUGH.
FAST FOOD RESTAURANT: See RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD.
FOOD- TO -GO: See RESTAURANT, FOOD-TO-GO.
FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT: See RESTAURANT, FULL SERVICE.
RESTAURANT: Any business establishment, building, or structure where food or drink
are prepared and served for consumption either on or off the premises, which may also
include as accessory uses, service to persons over an interior counter, outside the
structure, or from an outdoor service window. Any restaurant with an automobile
service window shall be considered a drive - through restaurant."
SECTION 6: A new definition of "Restaurant, Fast Food" is added to ESMC§ 15 -1 -6 to
read as follows:
"RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD. A restaurant where customers purchase food
and beverages and either consume the food and beverages on the premises
within a short period of time or take the food and beverages off the premises.
Typical characteristics of a fast food restaurant include, without limitation, the
purchase of food and beverages at a walk -up window or counter; no table service
by a server; payment for food and beverages before consumption; and the
packaging of food and beverages in disposable containers. A restaurant is not
be considered a fast food or take -out restaurant solely on the basis of incidental
or occasional take -out sales."
SECTION 7: A new definition of "Restaurant, Full Service" is added to ESMC§ 15 -1 -6
to read as follows:
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"RESTAURANT, FULL SERVICE. A restaurant where customers purchase food
and beverages and consume the food and beverages on the premises. Typical
characteristics of a full service restaurant, include, without limitation, table service
by a server; payment for food and beverages after consumption; and serving
food and beverages in non - disposable containers. A full service restaurant may
include incidental or occasional take -out sales."
SECTION 8: The definition of "Floor Area (Net)" set forth in ESMC § 15 -1 -6 is amended
to read as follows:
"FLOOR AREA (NET): The area of all floors or levels included within the exterior
surrounding walls of a building or structure. The total space devoted to high or medium
bay labs, in the M -1 Zone only, may be multiplied by a factor of 0.5 to determine the net
floor area. Space devoted to the following shall not be included when determining the
total net floor area within a building or structure:
A. Elevator shafts.
B. Stairwells.
C. Courts or atriums uncovered and open to the sky.
D. Rooms exclusively holding building operating equipment.
E. Parking spaces at or above grade and access thereto; provided, that in
commercial and manufacturing zones:
1. Not less than the front fifty percent (50 %) of the ground floor is devoted to
commercial /manufacturing use; and
2. At least one full level of parking below grade is provided.
F. Structures devoted exclusively to parking.
G. Restrooms in common areas of nonresidential buildings."
SECTION 9: The definition of "Offices, General" set forth in ESMC § 15 -1 -6 is amended
to read as follows:
"OFFICES, GENERAL: Offices maintained and used as a place of business conducted
by persons whose business activity consists principally of services to the person as
distinguished from the handling of commodities. This does not include medical - dental
offices. General offices include, but are not limited to the following:
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A. Administrative /Business. Establishments providing direct services to consumers,
such as credit, lending, and trust agencies, data processing services, detective
agencies, employment, insurance agencies, real estate offices, stenographic,
secretarial and word processing services, union offices and utility company
offices.
B. Broadcasting Offices and Studios. Commercial and public communications uses,
including radio and television broadcasting and receiving stations and studios,
with facilities entirely within buildings.
C. Production. Office -type facilities occupied by businesses engaged in the
production of intellectual property. Production uses include computer software
production and programming services, media post production services, graphic
design, fashion, photography and commercial art studios, writers and artists
offices.
D. Professional. Professional offices include accounting; advertising agencies;
architectural, engineering, planning and surveying services; attorneys; auditing
and bookkeeping services; consulting; corporate; counseling services; court
reporting services; educational services; literary and talent agencies;
management and public relations services; scientific and research
organizations."
SECTION 10: ESMC § 15 -1 -6 is amended to add and amend the following definitions:
"* * *COMMERCIAL:
A. Retail sales. Alcohol sales (off- site), building material stores, convenience
stores, general retail stores, and warehouse retail showrooms.
General retail stores: General retail stores include sales, without limitation, of
appliances, art gallery, artists' supplies, bakeries (retail only), bicycles, books
and periodicals, cameras and photographic supplies, clothing and
accessories, computer and computer equipment, electronics, department
stores, drug and discount stores, collectable items sales, curio, gift and
souvenir shops, dry goods, fabric and sewing supplies, florists and
houseplant stores (indoor), furniture and home furnishings, grocery stores,
hardware, hobby materials, household and kitchen goods, jewelry, luggage
and leather goods, musical instruments, parts and accessories, newsstands,
orthopedic supplies, pharmacies, religious goods, small wares, specialty
shops, sporting goods and equipment, stationery, and toys and games.
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B. Retail services. Personal Services and Business and Consumer Support
Services.
Personal Services: Personal services include, without limitation, barber shops
and beauty salons, clothing rental, dry cleaning pick -up stores with limited
equipment, hair, nail, facial, and personal care, laundromats (self - service
laundries), photo development, shoe repair shops, tailors, tanning salons.
Personal Services do not include massage establishments.
Business and Consumer Support Services: Business and consumer support
services include, without limitation, establishments primarily providing
consumers and businesses with services, including maintenance, repair and
service, testing, rental, as well as the following: business equipment repair
services (except vehicle repair, see "vehicle sales and services -
maintenance /repair "), computer - related services (rental, repair), copying,
quick printing, and blueprinting services, equipment rental businesses within
buildings, film - processing laboratories, heavy equipment repair services
where repair occurs on the client site, household appliance and equipment
repair services, janitorial and maid services, mail advertising services
(reproduction and shipping), photocopying and photofinishing, protective
services (other than office- related), window cleaning.
Personal Services and Business and Consumer Support Services may also
include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided.
C. Financial institutions. Banks and trust companies, credit agencies, credit unions,
investment companies, lending and thrift institutions, securities /commodity
contract brokers and dealers, security and commodity exchanges, vehicle
finance (equity) leasing agencies. Financial institutions do not include check
cashing or pay day loan facilities.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
A. Public recreational facilities are facilities that are operated by a government
agency.
1. Indoor: Examples include, without limitation, indoor entertainment, multi-
purpose recreational buildings, and studios for dance, art, music, photography,
and martial art.
2. Outdoor: Examples include, without limitation, Athletic fields, ball parks and
bleachers, basketball, racquetball, tennis, and volleyball courts, golf courses,
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parks and other areas of active or passive recreational usage, swimming pools,
trails and bicycle trails.
B. Private /Commercial.
1. Indoor: Examples include, without limitation, arcades, billiard /pool halls,
bowling alleys, indoor entertainment, racquetball and tennis courts, and skating
rinks.
2. Outdoor: Examples include, without limitation, amusement centers (arcades,
skating rinks, miniature golf, and similar uses), golf courses, miniature golf,
racquetball and tennis courts.
SCHOOLS, PRIVATE: Private schools are educational institutions that include, without
limitation, adult level, business, vocational, and trade schools; boarding schools;
colleges and universities; private pre - schools, elementary schools, middle or junior high
schools, and high schools; military academies; professional schools (law, medicine,
etc.), seminaries /religious ministry training facilities. Private schools also include
specialized non - degree granting schools offering instruction in: art, ballet and other
dance, computers and electronics, cooking, drama, driver education, language, and
music.
VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICES: The sales, rental, repair, alteration, restoration,
towing, painting, or finishing of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and
other vehicles as a primary use, including the incidental wholesale and retail sale of
vehicle parts as an accessory use. This includes, without limitation, the following
categories:
A. Accessories Installation. Minor facilities that specialize in the addition of
supplemental convenience items or devices to vehicles that do not involve the
primary operating system of a vehicle (such as motors or transmissions) or
structural features (such as body, chassis, or suspension). For example, these
establishments provide installation of alarms, stereos, and window tinting.
B. Vehicle Sales /Rental. Retail establishments selling or renting automobiles, trucks
and vans. May also include repair shops and the sales of parts and accessories,
incidental to vehicle dealerships. The term does not include the sale of auto
parts /accessories separate from a vehicle dealership (see "Auto Parts Sales ");
bicycle and moped sales (see "Retail: General Retail Stores "); tire recapping
establishments; or "Service Stations," which are separately defined.
C. Vehicle Parts Sales. Stores that sell new automobile parts, tires, and
accessories. May also include minor parts installation (see "Vehicles Sales and
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Services "). The term does not include businesses dealing exclusively in used
parts.
D. Car Washes. Permanent, self - service and /or attended car washing
establishments, including fully mechanized facilities. May include detailing
services.
E. Impounding /Storage. Facilities that provide impounding and storage of towed or
impounded vehicles. Does not include towing (see "Vehicle Sales and Services:
Towing ").
F. Maintenance /Repair. The installation, replacement, tuning, or maintenance of
the various parts, equipment, or operating systems of a vehicle, which includes
body and fender work, engine overhauling and replacement, transmission work,
automobile painting, and car washing.
G. Accessory retail sales and services. Includes retail sales and services, storage
of tires, car parts and other automobile supplies, and limited automobile sales.
Automobile sales cannot exceed eight (8) automobiles per month; not more than
three (3) automobiles can be displayed at one time.
H. Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Sales. Retail establishments selling
and /or renting the following new or used vehicles and products:
Boats, campers /camper shells, golf carts, jet skis, mobile homes, motor homes,
motorcycles, snowmobiles, travel /recreational trailers, and other recreational
vehicles.
Service Stations. (See definition of "Service Stations ")
Towing. Facilities that provide vehicle towing. Does not include storage of towed
or impounded vehicles (see "Vehicle Sales and Services: Impounding /Storage).
SECTION 11: ESMC § 15 -2 -6 is amended to read as follows:
"CORNER CLEARANCE: For the purpose of safe visibility, all corner lots, and
reverse corner lots must maintain a triangular area, described as follows: One angle
must be formed by the front and side property lines, and the sides of this angle must be
fifteen feet (16) in length, measured along the front and side property lines; the third
side of this triangle must be a straight line connecting the two (2) other lines at their
endpoints. Within the area comprising this triangle, no trees, fences, shrubs, retaining
walls, buildings and structures, or other physical obstructions must be permitted to
exceed thirty inches (30 ") in height from street grade, unless it is a tree which is trimmed
to provide a minimum of twelve feet (12') of visibility from street grade under the canopy
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SECTION 12: ESMC § 15 -2 -11 is amended to read as follows:
"DRIVEWAY VISIBILITY:
A. Triangle Area Required: To provide visibility for pedestrians and drivers, a
visibility triangle must be formed along each side of the driveway located on the
subject property. Within this area fences, walls, and landscaping must not be
allowed to exceed thirty inches (30 ") in height from street grade, unless it is a
tree which is trimmed to provide a minimum of twelve feet (12) of visibility from
street grade under the canopy created by the branches.
B. Location And Description: The triangular area must be located adjacent to, but
outside the driveway area, and must be described as follows: one angle must be formed
by the intersection of the driveway and the property line abutting the street, the sides of
which must be ten feet (10') in length. The third side of this triangle must be a straight
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SECTION 13: ESMC § 15 -2 -14 is amended to read as follows:
"A. Requirement; Purpose: The goal of this Section is to ensure that adequate
landscape areas and permanent irrigation facilities are provided for all new
development. The area extending between a building(s) and property lines must
contain both soft (plantings) and hard (rock, brick, concrete) landscape materials,
except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking and loading. All new
landscape areas must comply with ESMC Title 10, Chapter 2 relating to Water
Conservation in Landscaping. The purpose of these landscape areas is:
B. Components: To achieve these purposes, the landscape criteria is divided into
three (3) separate components: those areas related to "vehicular use areas ";
areas related to "building perimeter "; and those areas related to the "property
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perimeter," set forth below.
4. Minimum sizes for plant material:
a. The minimum tree container size for all trees on a site must be provided as
follows:
i. At least 20% of the trees must be 36 -inch box size or larger.
ii. At least 30% of the trees must be 24 -inch box size or larger.
iii. The remaining 50% must be 15- gallon size or larger.
iv. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve smaller tree
container sizes than required based on site conditions, however no tree may
be smaller than a 15- gallon size.
b. Shrubs must be planted from a minimum 5- gallon -size container. One -
gallon -size containers may be allowed for shrubs that are not commonly
available in 5- gallon -size containers, subject to approval by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety."
SECTION 14: ESMC § 15 -4A -8 is amended to read as follows:
"OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES: Off street parking must be
provided as required by chapter 15 of this title, but in no case can a driveway or curb cut
be less ten feet (10) in width. Where the driveway access and curb cut is to a two (2)
car or larger garage which exits directly onto the front street, the driveway and curb cut
cannot be less than sixteen feet (16') in width. Driveway entrances and exit locations
must be provided in conformance with subsection 15 -15 -50 of this title."
SECTION 15: ESMC § 15 -4A -10 is amended to read as follows:
"VEHICULAR ACCESS: Where an R -1 lot abuts an alley, vehicular access to the lot
must be from the alley, except when eighty percent (80 %) or more of the properties on
the block have existing vehicular access from the street. For the purposes of this
section, the "block" is defined as the properties on the same side of the street between
the nearest intersecting streets. Curb cuts and driveways must be installed in
conformance with section 15 -4A -8 of this article and subsection 15 -15 -50 of this title."
SECTION 16: ESMC § 15 -4B -10 is amended to read as follows:
"VEHICULAR ACCESS: Where an R -2 lot abuts an alley, vehicular access to the lot
must be from the alley, except when eighty percent (80 %) of more of the properties on
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the block have existing vehicular access from the street. For the purposes of this
Section, the "block" is defined as the area on both sides of the street between the
nearest intersecting streets. Curb cuts and driveways must be installed in conformance
with subsection 15 -15 -50 of this Title."
SECTION 17: ESMC § 15 -4C -9 is amended to read as follows:
"VEHICULAR ACCESS: Where an R -3 lot abuts an alley, vehicular access to the lot
must be from the alley. Curb cuts and driveways must be installed in conformance with
subsection 15 -15 -50 of this Title."
SECTION 18: ESMC § 15- 4E -5(B) is amended to read as follows:
"PARKING FOR R -1 ZONES:
B. Off - Street Parking: Off - street parking spaces must be provided for a second
dwelling unit in addition to that required for the main residence. The number and
type of parking spaces must comply with Chapter 15 of this Title as it relates to
two- family dwellings. The required parking space may not block any required
existing enclosed space for the existing underlying zone, nor conflict with access
to a required parking space."
SECTION 19: ESMC Chapter 15 -15 (Off- Street Parking and Loading Spaces) is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Chapter 15
OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
SECTION:
15 -15 - 1: Purpose
15 -15 - 2: Applicability
15 -15 - 3: General Provisions
15 -15 - 4: Plan Preparation and Permit Approval
15 -15 - 5: Parking Area Development Standards
15 -15 - 6: Required Parking Spaces
15 -15 - 7: Off - Street Loading Space Standards
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15 -15 -1: PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for adequate off - street parking and loading
standards, to ensure that parking spaces are suitably maintained and available for the
use of the occupants of the site and to mitigate associated on- street parking and traffic
circulation problems throughout the City.
15 -15 -2: APPLICABILITY.
A. The provisions of this Chapter apply in all zones of the City unless specifically
provided otherwise in an adopted specific plan.
B. The provisions of this Chapter apply at the time a building or structure is erected,
altered, or expanded, or when the use is established, changed or expanded.
C. Parking spaces and loading spaces established by this Chapter must be improved
as required by this Chapter before new buildings or structures are occupied or
existing buildings or structures are expanded or modified for a new use.
D. The provisions of this Chapter apply to parking facilities for authorized temporary
uses or special events, except where specifically exempted by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety.
15 -15 -3: GENERAL PROVISIONS:
A. Compliance. It is unlawful for any person to violate any part of this Chapter
including, without limitation, any discretionary or ministerial permit issued by the City
pursuant to this Code or Chapter.
B. Availability. It is unlawful for required parking to be utilized in any manner
inconsistent with the lawful uses of property including, without limitation, rendering it
unavailable for property occupants, patrons, or visitors of a building or use during
normal hours of operation. This meaning shall not be construed to prohibit security
devices.
C. Maintenance. Parking spaces, driveways, maneuvering aisles, turnaround areas,
and landscaping areas must be maintained free of debris, graffiti, and litter; and
striping, paving, walls light standards, and all other facilities must be maintained in
good condition.
D. Location of Parking. All required parking must be located on the same lot or
building site as the uses for which such spaces are required, unless an Off -Site
Parking covenant is approved in compliance with this Chapter.
E. Mixed or Multiple Uses and/or Occupancies. A site with multiple uses or mixed
occupancies must provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required by this
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chapter for each separate use. On site parking spaces for one use cannot be
considered as providing required parking spaces for any other use, except when
authorized through an Off -Site Parking Covenant in accordance with this Chapter.
F. Fractional Spaces. Where the application of cumulative parking requirements
results in a fractional space, then the fractions are rounded to the nearest whole
number.
G. Expansion or Remodeling of Building, or Change in Use.
1. Expansion of Building or Use, Generally. Upon change or expansion of a
building, or outdoor use area resulting in additional floor area devoted to a use,
additional outdoor use area, or an increase in the number of dwelling units on a lot,
additional parking and loading spaces must be provided only for the additional floor
area, outdoor use area, or residential units without diminishing the existing parking,
unless such parking exceeds the requirements of this chapter.
2. Addition of Floor Area to a Dwelling Unit. Notwithstanding any other provision
of this Chapter, the cumulative addition of 1,000 square feet of floor area to a
residential unit upon the effective date of this ordinance must comply with the
minimum parking requirements for residential units as established in this Chapter.
3. Change of Use, Generally. When the use of a building changes to another use
that is required to have the same number of parking spaces, no additional parking
spaces are required for the new use, regardless of the number of spaces provided
by the previous use, if the previous use was legally established and the number of
spaces has not decreased. When a change in use requires more off - street parking
than the previous use, additional parking spaces must be provided equal in number
to the difference between the total number of spaces required by the new use and
the number of spaces required for the immediately previous use. When a change in
use requires less off - street parking than the previous use, no additional parking
spaces are required.
H. Off -Site Parking.
1. Applicability. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve off -site
parking locations within the city for nonresidential uses to meet the parking
requirements of this chapter. Such off -site parking locations must be secured with a
covenant, approved by the city attorney, and recorded in the county recorder's office
before the city issues building permits. The off -site parking spaces used to satisfy
the parking requirements for a different site must be surplus to the required parking
spaces required for uses of the off -site location. Alternatively, the Planning
Commission may approve a reduction of required parking spaces as provided in this
Chapter.
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2. Director Review. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may review off -
site parking covenants for a maximum of twenty (20) parking spaces or 20 percent of
the required number of parking spaces, whichever is less. The parking covenant
may include such conditions as the Director of Planning and Building Safety may
lawfully impose.
3. Planning Commission Review. The Planning Commission must review all off -site
parking covenants for more than 20 parking spaces. The parking covenant may
include such conditions as the Planning Commission may lawfully impose.
4. Off -Site Parking Findings of Approval. Requests for off -site parking must meet
the following requirements:
a) The off site parking must be located so that it will adequately serve the use for
which it is intended. In making this determination, the following factors, among
other things, must be considered.
i. Proximity of the off -site parking facilities;
ii. Ease of pedestrian access to the off -site parking facilities;
iii. Provisions for transportation to and from the off -site parking facility (e.g.
shuttle or valet services);
iv. The type of use the off -site parking facilities are intended to serve (i.e.
off -site parking) may not be appropriate for high turnover uses such as
retail sales and services.
Joint Use /Shared Parking. Uses that share parking facilities on the same lot may
be granted parking space reductions when they have significantly different peak
hours of operation. Joint Use /Shared Parking reductions may be granted in
compliance with this Chapter (Reductions in the Number of Required Parking
Spaces).
J. Parking Exceptions.
1. Director Review. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may review and
approve requests for administrative adjustments from the requirements of this
chapter as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this Title including, without
limitation, the design and layout of parking facilities; the required number of parking
spaces; the dimensions of parking spaces; the type of loading spaces required;
aisles; driveways and curb cuts; paving materials and colors; and striping. The
types and extent of adjustments the Director of Planning and Building Safety is
authorized to review administratively or is authorized to review subject to a public
hearing are specified in Sections 15 -15 -5, 15 -15 -6, and 15 -15 -7 of this Chapter.
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2. Planning Commission Review. The Planning Commission must review requests
for parking reductions as specified in Section 15- 15 -6(C) of this Chapter and may
review administrative adjustments referred by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety.
K. Failure to Maintain Required Parking. In the event on site parking and loading
area facilities required to be provided under this code are not maintained for licensed
vehicle parking and truck loading area purposes to the extent required, the Director
of Planning and Building Safety may revoke a certificate of occupancy for structures
that fail to maintain required onsite parking and loading facilities. The Director of
Planning and Building Safety must provide a property owner at least ninety (90) days
to comply with this code, including any ministerial or discretionary permits as to
parking if it appears that a violation was reasonably beyond the control of the person
required to comply with this chapter. Should a certificate of occupancy be revoked,
the premises affected cannot be occupied or used for any purpose until a new
certificate of occupancy is issued.
15 -15-4 PLAN PREPARATION AND PERMIT APPROVAL.
A. A person seeking a building permit, change of occupancy, or change in design to a
parking and loading area must submit a parking and loading area plan, in a form
approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, to the Director of Planning
and Building Safety. The plans must clearly indicate the location, size, shape and
design, of all curb cuts, lighting, landscaping, and parking spaces in full compliance
with code requirements.
B. The City cannot issue a building permit until the applicant presents satisfactory
evidence to the Director of Planning and Building Safety that parking and loading
facilities required by the provisions of this chapter will be provided and maintained.
15 -15 -5: PARKING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Access and Circulation.
1. Design. Parking facilities must be designed so that a car within a facility will not
have to enter a street to move from one location to any other location with in the
same facility.
2. Exit. Parking facilities in nonresidential zones must be designed in such a
manner that any vehicle on the property will be able to maneuver as necessary
so that it may exit from the property traveling in a forward direction. However,
vehicles may exit onto an alley traveling in a reverse direction.
3. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve administrative
adjustments from the Site Access and Circulation standards as provided in
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Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this Title.
B. Driveway and Parking Area Paving and Surfacing.
All permanent on -site parking, loading, vehicle storage and vehicle sales areas must
be paved with approved concrete or asphaltic concrete. On -site parking areas to be
used for not longer than one year must be surfaced and maintained with an
impervious material acceptable to the Director of Planning and Building Safety so as
to eliminate dust and mud. All on -site parking areas must be graded and drained so
as to dispose of all surface water in accordance with the applicable storm water
regulations. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may at his discretion,
approve alternative paving material such as decorative concrete, grasscrete, brick,
or similar material of equivalent durability. The Director of Planning and Building
Safety may approve administrative adjustments from the Driveway and Parking Area
Paving standards as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this Title.
C. Parking Area Striping.
All parking spaces must be clearly striped with white, double 4 -inch wide stripes, one
foot apart. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve administrative
adjustments from the parking area striping standards as provided in Chapter 24
(Adjustments) of this Title. The alternative designs may include, without limitation, the
use of colored concrete and other decorative materials. Approved striping
alternatives must clearly identify parking spaces and distinguish them from adjoining
walkways and drive aisles.
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FIGURE 1 - PARKING AREA STRIPING
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D. Parking Space Location.
1. Residential Spaces.
a) Guest Spaces. No required guest parking space for any residential use may
be located, in whole or in part, in any required front yard or front two- thirds (2/3)
of any required side yard.
b) Required Spaces. Required parking spaces, excepting required guest parking
spaces, for any residential use must be located within a required garage or
carport as required in Section 15 -15 -5S of this title.
2. Nonresidential Spaces.
a) Parking spaces may encroach into a required landscaped setback up to a
maximum of fifty (50 %) of the required setback area, provided a minimum
landscaped setback of five (5) feet is maintained.
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b) Parking spaces that back -up directly into a driveway entrance must maintain a
minimum landscaped setback of twenty (20) feet from any street - facing property
line.
c) Access by Alley. Where vehicular access is provided by an alley, parking may
intrude into the required rear yard; provided, however, the amount of setback
intruded upon must be replaced by increasing the other required yards on -site by
an equivalent amount.
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The maximum slope for parking lots is five percent (5 %). Th e
and Building Safety may approve administrative adjustments
slope standard as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this
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Director of Planning
from the parking lot
Title.
F. Tire Stops.
1. Dimensions. Tire stops must be a minimum of six (6) inches wide by six (6)
inches in height.
2. Location. Concrete tire stops must be provided in all parking lot areas abutting a
building, structure, sidewalk, planting area, street or alley. Tire stops shall be
located two (2) feet from the front of a parking space.
3. In lieu of a tire stop, a continuous concrete curb may be provided. The vehicle
overhang area may be landscaped, however this landscaped area does not count
toward the required Vehicle Use Area landscaping.
FIGURE 3 - TIRE STOP DESIGN AND LOCATION
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4. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve adjustments from the
tire stop standard as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this Title.
G. Lighting.
1. All required parking areas must be illuminated with a minimum level of maintained
1.25 foot - candles of light during all hours of operation.
2. Lights provided to illuminate any parking area or vehicle sales areas as permitted
by this code must be arranged so as to direct the light away from any premises
upon which a residential dwelling unit is located.
3. Parking area light standards located within 50 feet of a property line must not
exceed 25 feet in height
4. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve administrative
adjustments from the lighting standards as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments)
of this Title.
H. Landscaping.
1. All new or substantially redesigned parking areas must provide landscaping as
provided in Chapter 2 (General Provisions) of this Title.
I. Parking Space Dimensions
1. Minimum oarkina space interior dimensions.
Space Type
Minimum Width
Minimum Length
Commercial Standard
8.5 feet
18 feet
Residential Standard
9 feet
20 feet
Residential — Narrow Lots*
8.5 feet
20 feet
Vehicle Lift
11 feet
21 feet
Compact
8.5 feet
15 feet
Parallel
8.5 feet
24 feet
Accessible
**
**
Motorcycle
5 feet
9 feet
Bicycle
2 feet
5 feet
* Lots under 40 feet in width
** The dimensions of accessible parking spaces must comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (A.D.A.), Title III and California Code of Regulations (CCR),
California Access Code, Title 24.
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2. Single - Family Dwelling Minimum Garage Dimensions. Two -car garages for
single - family dwellings must have minimum interior dimensions of 20' x 20,' except
for narrow lots as indicated above.
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3. Single - Family Dwelling Maximum Garage Dimensions. Individual garages for
single - family dwellings must not exceed 900 square feet in size or a four -car
capacity, which ever is less. Subterranean garages and semi - subterranean garages
that meet the definition of a basement are exempt from this requirement.
4. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve adjustments to the
Parking Space Dimensions standards as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of
this Title.
J. Compact Spaces Permitted.
Compact parking is allowed for office, industrial, hotel, and recreational uses up to a
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maximum of twenty percent (20 %) of required parking spaces. Parking provided in
excess of the required number may be compact in size. Compact spaces cannot be
allowed for retail uses.
K. Tandem Spaces Permitted.
All tandem parking spaces, where allowed, must be clearly outlined on the surface of
the parking facility.
Use
Percentage ( %) of
total required spaces
Percentage ( %) of
total required spaces
in Smoky Hollow
Maximum
Depth
1 Single- family and
Two - Family Dwellings
100%
N/A
2 spaces
2 Multiple- Family
Residential
Prohibited **
Prohibited **
N/A
3 Retail Uses and
Services
Prohibited
30%
3 spaces
4 industrial Uses*** 20%
1 85% , 3 spaces
5 Offices 20%
85% 1 3 spaces
Restaurants
Prohibited
I 10%
I 3 spaces
Tandem spaces for Single and Two - Family dwellings must be assigned to the same
unit.
** Tandem parking is permitted for Multiple - Family Residential developments involving
density bonuses, pursuant to Government Code § 65915.
* ** Includes manufacturing, warehousing, and research and development uses
The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve tandem parking and /or
administrative adjustments to the tandem parking standards as provided in Chapter 24
(Adjustments) of this Title, subject to conditions. The conditions may include recording
of a covenant agreement, requiring a parking attendant, requiring valet service, and
other operational conditions. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may also
approve tandem parking in excess of the above limits for permitted temporary uses
and /or special events.
L. Parking Clearance and Obstructions.
Vertical Clearance The minimum vertical clearance for all parking areas must be
seven (7) feet.
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Exceptions
Storage cabinets and other obstructions shall be permitted in
an area above the front end of parking spaces that must be at
least 4.5 feet above the ground and no more than 3.5 feet from
the front end of the space
Horizontal
Parking spaces located next to walls, columns, or similar
Clearance
obstructions must provide an additional one foot of clearance
on the side of the obstruction.
Exceptions
1. Columns or similar obstructions are permitted in the one -
foot clearance area four feet of the front and rear end of a
parking space.
2. Walls, columns, or similar obstructions may project six
inches into the front end corners of a parking space.
Disabled Access
Where necessary to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (A.D.A.), Title III and California Code of
Regulations (CCR), California Access Code, Title 24, parking
facilities may deviate from the Parking Clearance and
Obstructions standards.
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FIGURE 5 - REQUIRED CLEARANCE AND PERMITTED OBSTRUCTIONS
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The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve adjustments to the Parking
Clearance and Obstructions standards as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this
Title.
M. Vehicle Ramps.
Ramp sloe
20% maximum
Transitions required
At each end of ramps that exceed a 6% slope
Transition length
Eight feet minimum
Transition sloe
At least 50% of the main ramp slope
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The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve administrative adjustments to
the Vehicle Ramps standards as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this Title.
N. Drive Aisle Width and Parking Row Depth.
1. General drive aisle width and parking space depth requirements.
Parking
angle
FIGURE 6 - VEHICLE RAMP DESIGN
Aisle width -
two way
Standard
space depth
R
Space width
A
R
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APPROACH
18 feet
8.5 feet
8.5 feet
24 feet
EXISTING—+ -
12 feet
18 feet
9 feet
7.5 feet
CON CRETE
50% OF
15 feet
18 feet
12.7 feet
CURB
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13 feet
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15 feet
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TRANSITION
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TRANSITION
The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve administrative adjustments to
the Vehicle Ramps standards as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this Title.
N. Drive Aisle Width and Parking Row Depth.
1. General drive aisle width and parking space depth requirements.
Parking
angle
Aisle width -
one way
Aisle width -
two way
Standard
space depth
Compact
space depth
Space width
A
B
B
C
C
D
0° - parallel
12 feet
18 feet
8.5 feet
8.5 feet
24 feet
300
12 feet
18 feet
9 feet
7.5 feet
7.5 feet
450
15 feet
18 feet
12.7 feet
10.6 feet
10.6 feet
600
16 feet
18 feet
15.6 feet
13 feet
13—f eet
900
25 feet
25 feet
18 feet
15 feet
8.5 feet
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FIGURE 7 - PARKING AISLE AND PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS
ANGLED PARKING
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END SPACE NEXT
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2. Exceptions for 90° parking angle. For 900 parking, the parking aisle width can
deviate from the above requirements based on the following table.
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Exceptions for 90° parking angle Standard Parking Spaces only)*
Parking space minimum width
Parking aisle width
8.5 feet
25 feet
9.0 feet
24 feet
9.5 feet
23 feet
10 feet
22 feet
* The exceptions for 900 parking do not apply to garages for single and two- family
dwellings
3. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve adjustments to the
Drive Aisle Width and Parking Space Depth standards as provided in Chapter 24
(Adjustments) of this Title.
O. Driveway and Curb Cuts.
All curb cuts and driveways must lead directly to required parking. Curb cuts not
leading to parking, must be removed whenever new buildings are constructed or
additions are made to existing buildings. The location and design of all driveway
entrances and exits must comply with the standards listed below. The goal of these
standards is to a) to preserve on- street parking spaces, b) to improve traffic safety, and
c) to improve on -site vehicle circulation.
1. Driveway and Curb Cut Width.
Zone
Curb Cut Width*
Minimum Distance
Driveway Width
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
R1 and R2 — lots less than
10 feet
20 feet
10 feet
20 feet
50 feet wide
R1 and R2 — lots at least 50
10 feet
25 feet
10 feet
28 feet
feet wide
R3 — serving 12 or fewer
12 feet
30 feet
12 feet
30 feet
parking spaces or one -way
drive aisle
R3 — serving 13 or more
20 feet
30 feet
20 feet
30 feet
parking spaces or two -way
drive aisle
Nonresidential
20 feet
30 feet
20 feet
30 feet
* Curb cut width excludes the width of aprons
2. Curb Cut Locations.
Zone
Minimum Distance
Minimum Distance
Minimum Distance from
between curb cuts on
from curb cuts to
curb cuts to p ro ert
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FIGURE 8 - CURB CUT AND DRIVEWAY LOCATIONS
the same property
street corners
lines
Residential
24 feet
20 feet
5 feet
Nonresidential
24 feet
50 feet
5 feet
FIGURE 8 - CURB CUT AND DRIVEWAY LOCATIONS
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3. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve administrative
adjustments to the Driveway and Curb Cut standards as provided in Chapter 24
(Adjustments) of this Title.
P. Corner Clearance and Driveway Visibility.
1. All parking areas must meet the Corner Clearance and Driveway Visibility
standards as provided in Chapter 2 (General Provisions) of this Title.
Q. Drive - Through Facilities.
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1. Drive - through lanes may encroach into required landscaped setbacks up to a
maximum of fifty percent (50 %) of the required setback area, provided a
minimum landscaped setback of five feet (5) is maintained.
2. Drive - through lanes must be located and designed in such a manner as to not
interfere with on -site and off -site circulation. The location and design of the
drive - through lane must be subject to the review and approval of the Director of
Planning and Building Safety.
Drive-Through Lane Dimensions
Use
Minimum Length Continuous
Minimum Width
Eating and Drinking
150 feet
10 feet
Establishments
Banks, pharmacies,
60 feet
10 feet
and cleaners
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FIGURE 9 - DRIVE - THROUGH FACILITIES
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3. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may at his discretion require wider
drive-through lanes.
4. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve adjustments to the
Drive-Through Facilities standards as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of
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this Title.
R. Parking Structure Standards.
1. The following setback requirements apply to all subterranean parking facilities:
Zone
Projection above grade
Setback
Residential
Completely Subsurface
Must meet required front setback
No rear or side setback required
May be uncovered and unenclosed
No more than 3 feet
above grade
Must meet required setbacks
More than 3 feet above
grade
Must meet required setbacks and
must be screened from public view
Nonresidential
Completely Subsurface
No setbacks required*
Above rade
Must meet required setbacks
* The parking structure must be designed in such a manner as to maintain sufficient soil
above for landscaping (ground cover, shrubs and trees) to grow above grade.
2. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve administrative
adjustments to allow parking structures that project no more than 3 feet above
grade to encroach into the required setbacks as provided in Chapter 24
(Adjustments) of this Title.
3. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve adjustments to the
Parking Structure standards as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this Title.
S. Special Residential Parking Provisions.
1. Covered parking. All required parking spaces must be covered and enclosed in
the following manner:
Use
Minimum Parking Enclosure
Single and Two - Family dwellings
Fully enclosed garage
Multiple - Family dwellings
Covered structure enclosed on 3 sides
Guest parking spaces
May be uncovered and unenclosed
2. Residential garage openings. All garages must meet the minimum and
maximum widths listed below:
Type of garage Minimum opening width Maximum opening width
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Single -car
8 feet
14 feet
Two -car
16 feet
20 feet
Multiple - Family
residential
16 feet
Equal to the drive aisle width it
serves
3. Residential turn radius requirements.
a) One or two -car garages located behind a residence must provide a minimum
turning radius of 25 feet.
b) Residential garages that take access directly from an alley may measure the
required turn radius to the opposite side of the alley.
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FIGURE 10 - RESIDENTIAL TURN RADIUS AND ALLEY ACCESS
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4. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve adjustments to the
Special Residential Parking Provisions standards as provided in Chapter 24
(Adjustments) of this Title.
T. Vehicle Lifts.
Vehicle lifts may be used by right to provide off - street parking spaces on lots in the
Single - Family Residential (R -1) Zone and the Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zone where
the vehicle lifts provide parking in excess of the minimum number of required parking
spaces subject to the standards in this section and in this chapter.
1. A Conditional Use Permit is required for vehicle lifts providing required off - street
parking spaces on lots in the Single - Family Residential (R -1) Zone and the Two -
Family Residential (R -2) Zone subject to the following:
a. The vehicle lift must be located only within a fully enclosed garage.
b. A vehicle lift may only be used to store two (2) vehicles vertically where a
minimum vertical height clearance from the floor to the ceiling plate of the
garage is a minimum of fourteen feet (14') clear of obstructions.
c. A vehicle lift must be designed and used as a designated parking space for
use only by occupants in the same dwelling unit as the parking space located
directly below the vehicle lift.
d. A vehicle lift must be permitted only with a key locking mechanism.
e. A vehicle lift must be permitted only if it is operated with an automatic shutoff
safety device and is installed in accordance to manufacturer specifications.
2. In the Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zone, vehicle lifts for required off street
parking are subject to the following additional requirements:
a. The vehicle lift must be used only on a lot less than forty five feet (45') in
width.
b. A vehicle lift must only be used to meet the minimum number of required off
street parking spaces in addition to a minimum of two (2) fully accessible
parking stalls located on the floor surface within a garage or garages.
15 -15 -6: REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
The number of onsite parking spaces required for the establishment of a building or use
must be provided and thereafter maintained at the ratios set forth below. For uses not
listed the required number of spaces will be determined by the Director of Planning and
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Building Safety based on most similar listed use or a parking demand study. A parking
demand study must include, without limitation, information specifying the number of
employees, customers, visitors, clients, shifts, deliveries, parking spaces, or other
criteria established by the Director of Planning and Building Safety. The Director of
Planning and Building Safety may at the Director's discretion, refer any decision
regarding uses not listed to the Planning Commission for review. Unless stated
otherwise, parking must be based on net floor area as defined in this Code. Accessible
parking spaces must be provided and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(A.D.A.), Title III and California Code of Regulations (CCR), California Access Code,
Title 24.
A. Automobile Spaces Required.
Use INumber Of Parking Spaces Required
RESIDENTIAL USES
1. Single- Family and Two- 2 spaces for each unit and one additional space for
Family Dwellings dwelling units exceeding 3,000 square feet of gross floor
area
2. Multiple - Family
2 spaces for each unit plus 2 visitor spaces for the first 3 -5
Dwellings
dwelling units and 2 visitor spaces for each additional 3
7. Senior Communities, Rest Homes,
Convalescent Homes
units (e.g., 3 -5 units = 2 visitor spaces, 6 -8 units = 4, 9 -11
units = 6, 12 -14 units = 8, etc.)
3. Lodging Houses,
1 space for each guest room
Rooming Houses, and
Guesthouses
4. Live /Work Units
2 spaces for each unit plus 1 space per 350 square feet of
commercial /work area
5. Caretaker Units
11 space for each unit
GROUP CARE
6. Hospitals
11 1/2 spaces for each bed
7. Senior Communities, Rest Homes,
Convalescent Homes
1 space for each 2 beds
COMMERCIAL
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8. Retail Sales
1 space for each 300 square feet for the first
9. Retail Services
25,000 square feet
a. Personal Services
1 space for each 350 square feet for the second
b. Business and Consumer Support
25,000 square feet
Services
1 space for each 400 square feet for the area in
c. Financial Institutions
excess of 50,000 square feet
10. General Offices (including up to
500 square feet of accessory eating
establishments)
11. Fitness Centers, Gyms, Health
1 space for each 150 square feet
clubs
12. Medical /dental offices and clinics
1 space for each 200 square feet
13. Animal Care
a. Animal boarding, kennels
1 space for each 300 square feet of office /retail
area, plus 1 space per 1,000 square feet of
storage and animal area including outdoor play
area
b. Animal daycare and training (no
1 space for each 300 square feet of office /retail
overnight stay)
area, plus 1 space per 1,000 square feet of
storage and animal area, including outdoor area
c. Veterinary hospital
1 space for each 300 square feet
14. Hotels, motels, auto courts, bed
1 space for each of the first 100 rooms, or
and breakfast inns, motor lodges, and
sleeping units;
tourist courts
3/4 space for each of the next 100 rooms, or
sleeping units; and
1/2 space for each room above 200 rooms, or
sleeping units
15. Landscape nurseries
1 space for each 300 square feet of interior
floor area, plus 1 space for each 1,000 square
feet of exterior storage and display area
EATING AND DRINKING
ESTABLISHMENTS
16. Fast food and drive - through
1 space for each 75 square feet area, including
restaurants, bars, and cocktail
outdoor dining areas (Parking for outdoor dining
lounges
areas is required only for the portion that
exceeds 200 square feet or 20 percent of the
indoor dining area, whichever is less).
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Minimum of 3 spaces regardless of size.
17. Full service restaurants
1 space for each 75 square feet of dining area,
including outdoor dining areas (Parking for
outdoor dining areas is required only for the
portion that exceeds 200 square feet or 20
percent of the indoor dining area, whichever is
less), and 1 space for each 250 square feet of
non dining areas.
Minimum of 3 spaces regardless of size.
18. Cafes
a. Which equal 20 percent or less of
1 space for each 300 square feet
the gross floor area of a multi- tenant
shopping center, office development
or the commercial portion of a
mixed -use development
b. Any portion of a cafe or any
1 space for each 75 square feet, including
cumulative floor area of multiple
outdoor areas if outdoor dining area exceeds
cafes which exceed 20 percent of a
200 square feet
multi- tenant shopping center, office
development, or the commercial
portion of a mixed -use development
19. Food -to -go uses
1 space for each 300 square feet, with a
minimum of 3 spaces
INDUSTRIAL USES
20. Light Industrial
1 space for each 500 square feet for the first
a. Light Manufacturing,
50,000 square feet
b. Research and development
1 space for each 1,000 square feet for the area
(includes office with on site testing
in excess of 50,000 square feet
facilities)
c. High and medium bay labs
d. Light assembly and processing
e. Wholesaling
1 space for each 300 square feet of office
and /showroom area, plus parking as required
for storage /warehouse areas
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21. Heavy Industrial
1 space for each 500 square feet for the first
a. Extraction of raw materials and
50,000 square feet
refining
1 space for each 1,000 square feet for the area
b. Factories
in excess of 50,000 square feet
c. Generating stations
d. Heavy Manufacturing
22. Warehousing and storage related
1 space for each 1,000 square feet for the first
uses
20,000 square feet
a. Warehouses and storage
1 space for each 2,000 square feet for the
buildings
second 20,000 square feet
b. General storage
1 space for each 4,000 square feet for the area
c. Freight forwarding
in excess of 40,000 square feet
d. Warehousing and distribution
e. Transfer, trucking yards or
terminals
23. Mini - storage, personal storage
5 spaces minimum, plus 1 space per 50 storage
units or 5,000 square feet
24. Data centers
11 spaces for each 3,500 square feet
VEHICLE - RELATED SERVICES
25. Vehicle maintenance /repair,
2 spaces for each service stall plus 2 spaces for
accessories installation, and body
office
shops
Additionally, a parking plan must be submitted
for automobile service uses that include limited
automobile sales. The plan must demonstrate
that the area for the display of automobiles for
sale will not encroach into required setbacks,
parking spaces, driveways, drive aisles, vehicle
backup areas, landscaping, and any other
required use areas as required by this code.
26. Car washes
a. Full Service
10 spaces minimum or 1.5 spaces per 1,000
square feet, whichever is greater, plus 3 space
queuing lane ahead of each wash lane.
b. Self Service
11 space minimum per washing stall
c. Automated, and /or accessory to
2 space minimum, plus queuing space for 3
service /gas station
vehicles ahead of each wash lane
27. Service stations
3 spaces minimum or 1 space per 300 square
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feet of office /retail area, whichever is greater
Note: repair bays, washing stalls, vacuum
stalls, and fuel pump spaces do not count
toward required parking.
SCHOOLS - EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS
28. Pre - school, elementary through
unior high level
1 space for each 1 classroom, plus 1 space for
each employee and faculty member
29. High school level
7 spaces per classroom plus auditorium or
stadium parking requirements
30. Adult level, college, business and
trade
1 space for every 50 square feet of gross floor
area or 1 space for every 3 fixed seats -
whichever is greater; or, as modified by a
parking demand study
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
31. Assembly Hall
a. With fixed seats
1 space for every 4 seats
b. Without fixed seats
1 space for every 35 square feet of floor area
used for assembly purposes
RECREATIONAL USES
32. Arcades — Primary use (more
than 3 games /computers)
1 space for each 250 square feet
33. Billiard parlors /pool halls —
Primary use (more than 2 tables)
1 space for each 100 square feet
34. Bowling alleys
4 spaces for each lane, plus parking for other
uses
35. Batting cages
2 spaces for each cage
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B. Bicycle Spaces Required.
Use
INumber Of Bicycle Spaces Required
36. Single- family and
None
two- family dwellings
37. Multiple - Family
10% of the required vehicle parking spaces for projects with 6
Residential
or more units
38. Nonresidential
A minimum of 4 spaces for buildings up to 15,000 square
feet, plus a minimum of 5% of the required vehicle spaces for
the portion above 15,000 square feet
Maximum of 25 spaces.
The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve administrative adjustments to
reduce or eliminate the requirement for bicycle spaces as provided in Chapter 24
(Adjustments) of this Title.
C. Reductions in the Number of Required Parking Spaces.
1. Reductions for Single Uses.
a) The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve an administrative
adjustment to the required number of parking spaces for any use up to a
maximum of ten percent (10 %) or 20 parking spaces, whichever is less, based
on the submittal of a parking demand study. The Director of Planning and
Building Safety may refer any such request to the Planning Commission for
review.
b) The Planning Commission may approve a reduction of the required number of
parking spaces in any zone for any use, up to a maximum of twenty (20 %),
based on the submittal of a parking demand study.
c) Parking studies submitted in conjunction with requests for reductions must
include, without limitation, information specifying the number of employees,
customers, visitors, clients, shifts, deliveries, parking spaces, or other criteria
established by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
2. Reductions for Joint/Shared Uses.
a) The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve an administrative
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adjustment to reduce the required number of parking spaces in any zone for uses
that share parking facilities for a maximum of ten percent (10 %) or 20 parking
spaces, whichever is less, based on the submittal of a parking demand study.
The Director of Planning and Building Safety may refer any request for an
administrative adjustment from the required number of parking spaces to the
Planning Commission for review.
b) The Planning Commission may approve a reduction of the required number of
parking spaces in any zone for uses that share parking facilities with significantly
different peak hours of operation for a maximum of twenty (20 %), based on the
submittal of a parking demand study.
c) Requests for shared and /or joint uses are subject to the following
requirements:
i. A parking study must be submitted by the applicant demonstrating that
there will not exist substantial conflict in the peak hours of parking demand for
the uses for which joint use is proposed;
ii. the number of parking stalls which may be credited against the
requirements of the structures or uses involved must not exceed the number
of stalls reasonably anticipated to be available during differing hours of
operation; and
iii. a written agreement, in a form approved by the city attorney, must be
executed by all parties concerned assuring the continued availability of the
number of stalls designed for joint use.
3. Sites with Transportation Systems Management Plans. The number of required
parking spaces in Section 15 -15 -6 of this Chapter (Required Parking Spaces) may
be modified subject to approval of a transportation systems management plan
submitted pursuant to the procedures and requirements of Chapter 16 (Developer
Transportation Demand Management) or Chapter 17 (Employer /Occupant
Transportation Systems Management) of this Title.
4. Reduction in Parking Due to Disabilities Upgrade. When required solely as
needed to upgrade existing parking facilities to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (A.D.A.), Title III and California Code of Regulations (CCR),
California Access Code, Title 24, the total number of parking spaces may be
reduced at the discretion of the Director of Planning and Building Safety .
D. Parking of Licensed Recreational Vehicles and Habitable Vehicles.
1. Parking of any mobile home, camper, house trailer or other habitable vehicle
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outside of an authorized mobile home park or licensed recreational vehicle parking
facility is prohibited except that such vehicles may be parked on any public property
or right of way subject to any applicable parking restrictions of this code, or on any
developed residential lot as long as the vehicle, if parked in a front yard, is parked on
a nonporous surface pad adequate to accommodate the parked vehicle.
2. A habitable vehicle parked on private property may be occupied for residential
purposes for no longer than seventy two (72) hours (outside of an authorized mobile
home park) within any thirty (30) day period. No habitable vehicle may be occupied
for commercial purposes except as otherwise provided by this code.
15 -15 -7: OFF - STREET LOADING SPACE STANDARDS
A. General Provisions.
1. Applicability. Every building established, erected, enlarged or expanded for
commercial, manufacturing or institutional purposes must provide loading space as
set forth below. However, for any building or use enlarged or increased in capacity,
additional loading spaces are required only for such enlargement or increase. All
required loading spaces are in addition to the required on site parking spaces set
forth in this chapter and must be developed and maintained in accordance with this
chapter. Loading spaces may be provided either completely or partially within a
building when such building is designated to include adequate ingress and egress to
the loading spaces. Unless stated otherwise, loading requirements must be based
on net floor area as defined in section 15 -1 -6 of this title.
2. Location. Loading spaces, with the exception of passenger loading spaces, must
be located to the side or rear of buildings onsite whenever possible as determined
by the Director of Planning and Building Safety. Loading spaces cannot interfere
with vehicular and pedestrian circulation onsite.
3. Screening. Loading spaces must be appropriately screened from view from
public streets. The screening may include decorative walls, landscaped berms,
shrubs, trees and other landscaping, and any other screening methods deemed
appropriate by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
B. Types and Dimensions of Loading Spaces.
LOADING SPACE TYPES AND SIZES:
Type JWidth JLength Height
Passenger I 10 feet 1120 feet I 7 feet
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Small 112 feet 125 feet 14 feet
Large truck 13 feet 50 feet 16 feet
C. Number of Loading Spaces Required.
NUMBER AND TYPE
REQUIRED
Offices (General,
0 spaces for buildings up to 1,000 square feet
Medical, Dental and
1 small truck space for buildings 1,000 to 25,000
Clinics)
square feet in size,
2 small truck spaces for buildings 25,001 to 100,000
square feet in size,
2 small and 1 large truck space for buildings 100,001
to 250,000 square feet in size, plus
1 large truck space for every 100,000 above 250,000
square feet up to 3 large truck spaces.
Hotels, Motels,
1 small truck space for buildings up to 25,000 square
Hospitals, and
feet in size
Institutional Uses
2 small truck spaces and 2 passenger spaces for
buildings 25,001 to 100,000 square feet in size, plus
1 large truck space and 1 passenger space for each
additional 100,000 square feet or fraction thereof
above 100,000 square feet
Industrial, Manufacturing,
1 small truck space for buildings up to 25,000 square
warehousing and storage
feet in size,
related uses (except data
1 small and 1 large truck space for buildings 25,000
centers and
to 100,000 square feet in size, plus
personal /mini storage)
1 large truck for each additional 100,000 square feet
over 100,000 square feet in size
Data Centers
Fl—small truck space
Personal /mini storage
1 small truck space per 100 units
Eating and Drinking
1 small truck space for buildings between 3,000 and
Establishments
25,000 square feet in size,
1 small and 1 large truck space for buildings over
25,000 square feet
Retail Sales and
1 small truck space for buildings between 1,000 to
Services
25,000 square feet in size,
1 small truck and 1 large truck space for buildings
between 25,001 and 50,000 square feet in size,
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D. Administrative Adjustments and Adjustments.
1. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve administrative
adjustments to the Types and Dimensions of Loading Spaces as provided in
Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this Title.
2. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve adjustments to the
Number of Loading Spaces Required as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of
this Title."
SECTION 20: ESMC § 15 -16 -2 is amended to add subsection D to read as set forth
below; existing subsection D is renumbered to subsection E:
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1 small truck and 2 large truck spaces for buildings
between 50,001 and 100,000 square feet, plus
1 large truck space for each 100,000 square over
100,000 square feet
Fitness Centers, Gyms,
0 spaces for buildings 0 to 5,000 square feet in size
Health Clubs
1 small truck space for buildings over 5,000 square
feet in size
Vehicle - Related Services
1 small truck space for buildings between 3,000 and
25,000 square feet in size,
2 small truck spaces for buildings between 25,000
and 100,000 square feet in size,
2 small truck spaces and 1 large truck space for each
additional 100,000 square feet above 100,000 square
feet in size
Schools — Educational
2 passenger spaces for 1 to 50 students, plus
Institutions
1 passenger space for each 50 students above 50
and
1 small truck space minimum
Day Care Centers
1 passenger space for 1 to 25 children
2 passenger spaces for 26 to 50 children,
3 passenger spaces for over 50 children.
Mixed -use, campus style
The loading requirements shall be the combined total
projects
of each building /use.
USES NOT LISTED
Based on most similar listed use or a parking study,
as determined by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety.
D. Administrative Adjustments and Adjustments.
1. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve administrative
adjustments to the Types and Dimensions of Loading Spaces as provided in
Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of this Title.
2. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may approve adjustments to the
Number of Loading Spaces Required as provided in Chapter 24 (Adjustments) of
this Title."
SECTION 20: ESMC § 15 -16 -2 is amended to add subsection D to read as set forth
below; existing subsection D is renumbered to subsection E:
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"15 -16 -2: APPLICABILITY OF REQUIREMENTS:
D. Existing developments: Existing nonresidential developments regardless of size may
voluntarily comply with the development standards and receive reductions in the
total number of required parking spaces as provided in Section 15 -16 -3, subject to
the monitoring provisions in Section 15 -16-4.
E. Maintenance: All facilities and improvements constructed or otherwise required
must be maintained in a state of good repair."
SECTION 21: ESMC § 15 -16 -3 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -16 -3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
A. Twenty Five Thousand Square Feet: Nonresidential development of twenty five
thousand (25,000) square feet or more and all projects within the Urban Mixed -Use
Zone must provide the following to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Building Safety: a bulletin board, display case or kiosk displaying transportation
information located where the greatest number of employees are likely to see it.
Information in the area must include, but is not limited to, the following;
1. Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes serving the site;
2. Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information including numbers
for the regional ridesharing agency and locate transit operators;
I Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter - oriented organizations;
4. Bicycle route and facility information including regional /local bicycle maps and
bicycle safety information; and
5. A listing of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders
and pedestrians at the site.
B. Fifty Thousand Square Feet: Nonresidential development of fifty thousand (50,000)
square feet or more must comply with subsection A of the Section, and must provide
all of the following measures to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Building Safety.
1. Preferential Parking: Not less that fifteen percent (15 %) of employee parking
areas must be designated as preferential parking and must be located as close as is
practical to the employee entrance(s) without displacing handicapped and customer
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parking needs. This preferential carpool /vanpool parking area must be identified on
the site plan upon application for building permit, to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning and Building Safety. A statement that preferential carpool /vanpool spaces
for employees is available, and a description of the method for obtaining such
spaces must be included on the required transportation information board. Projects
may reduce the total number of required parking spaces by one vehicles space for
every one space which is marked and reserved for preferential parking, up to a
maximum of ten percent (10 %), upon application to and approval by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety.
2. HOV Loading Area: A safe and convenient zone must be provided in which high
occupancy vehicles (vanpools and carpools) may deliver or board their passengers.
This staging area must provide adequate space for passenger loading, unloading
and waiting, which does not interfere with on -site circulation patterns. When located
within a parking structure, a minimum vertical interior clearance of seven feet two
inches (7'2 ") or the minimum required by the California Building Code, whichever is
greater, must be provided for the loading area in accessways to be used by such
vehicles. Adequate turning radii and parking spaces dimensions must also be
included in HOV loading areas.
3. Vanpool Access: Preferential parking spaces reserved for vanpools must be
accessible to vanpool vehicles. When located within a parking structure, a minimum
vertical interior clearance of seven feet two inches (7'2 ") or the minimum required by
the California Building Code, whichever is greater, must be provided for those
spaces and accessways to be used by such vehicles. Adequate turning radii and
parking space dimensions must also be included in vanpool parking areas.
4. On -Site Amenities Or Shuttle: In order to reduce the need for employees to drive
personal vehicles for midday activities, the project must provide any one or more of
the following measures which together must be sized to accommodate during the
course of the business day at least twenty percent (20 %) of the on -site population:
a. On -site amenities.
b. Guaranteed operation of a privately operated midday shuttle serving the
project site for the life of the project.
A reduction in the total number of required parking spaces of up to one percent (1 %)
must be permitted, based on the extent of the amenities, upon application to and
approval by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
5. Bicycle Facilities: Bicycle racks or other secure bicycle parking spaces must be
provided according to Chapter 15 of this Title (Off- Street Parking and Loading
Spaces). A bicycle parking facility may also be a fully enclosed space or locker
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accessible only to the owner or operator of the bicycle, which protects the bike from
inclement weather. Specific facilities and location (e.g., provision of racks, lockers,
or locked room) must be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Building Safety.
6. Shower And Lockers (Optional): Projects may provide shower and locker
facilities for bicycle riders, motorcycle riders, and pedestrians. If these facilities are
provided, the number of preferential parking spaces may be reduced by up to there
percent (3 %) and the total number of required spaces may be reduced up to one
percent (1 %) based on the extent of facilities, upon application to and approval by
the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
7. Transit Support Facilities (Optional): Projects may provide facilities which will
promote transit use. If transit facilities are provided, the number of preferential
parking spaces may be reduced by up to five percent (5 %), and the total number of
required spaces may be reduced up to one percent (1%) for provision of bus transit
facilities, and up to two and one -half percent (2 ' /Z %) for rail transit, upon application
to an approval by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
C. One Hundred Thousand Square Feet: Nonresidential development of one hundred
thousand (100,000) square feet or more must comply with subsection A and B of this
Section, and must provide all of the following measures to the satisfaction of the
City:
Sidewalks or other designated pathways following direct safe routes from the
external pedestrian circulation system to each building in the development.
2. If determined necessary by the City to mitigate the project impact, bus stop
improvement must be provided. The City will consult with the local bus service
providers in determining appropriate improvements. When location of bus stops
and /or planning building entrances, entrances must be designed to provide safe
and efficient access to nearby transits stations /stops.
3. Safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to bicycle
parking facilities on- site."
SECTION 22: ESMC § 15 -17 -5 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -16 -5: ENFORCEMENT: The Director of Planning and Building Safety or
his /her representative is hereby designated as the enforcing agent of this Chapter and
any amendments thereto pursuant to Section 15 -1 -14 of this Title."
SECTION 23: ESMC § 15 -17 -5 is amended to read as follows:
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"15 -17 -5: REQUIREMENTS: Employer /occupants must be required to prepare a
TSM plan for submittal to the Director of Planning and Building Safety according to the
compliance schedule established in accordance with Section 15 -17 -7 of this Chapter.
The applicant shall have discretion to select among a range of program measures.
However, the following minimum measures shall be included:
A. Employee transportation coordinator (ETC).
B. Informational and promotional programs.
C. Establish and administer preferential parking program.
D. Develop and administer a personalized ridesharing program with a target trip
reduction of either twenty percent (20 %) reduction in the base traffic generation
level projected for the work site based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation, Seventh Edition, or most current Edition, or other
source submitted by the applicant and approved by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety, or target average vehicle ridership (AVR) of 1.43 employees per
commute vehicle, which represents a twenty percent (20 %) increase in vehicle
ridership from the estimated baseline AVR.
E. Monitoring and report to the Director of Planning and Building Safety once every
three (3) years. The report must include, but need be limited to: 1) the name and
phone number of the ETC; 2) the number of employees at the work site during
the normal business hours; 3) the estimated number of vehicles used for
commuting (excluding public transit); 4) an identification of any objectives in the
approved TSM plan which have not been achieved; 5) a description of proposed
measures to remedy any deficiencies."
SECTION 24: ESMC § 15 -17 -6 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -17 -6: PARKING INCENTIVES: Existing employers may petition the Director of
Planning and Building Safety for approval of parking reductions in on- and off -site
locations commensurate with the level of trip reduction proposed (up to a maximum of
15 percent). A condition of approval must be submittal of a TSM plan and the applicant
shall enter into a written agreement with the City, providing that the applicant and all
successors in interest shall implement and maintain the approved TSM plan or a
subsequently approved TSM plan which complies with the intent of this Chapter for the
life of the project. The agreement must be in a form that may be recorded and contain
covenants which run with the land."
SECTION 25: ESMC § 15 -17 -7 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -17 -7: IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION:
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A. Compliance Schedule: Implementation must be through a permit system
administered by the Planning and Building Safety Department. The Director of
Planning and Building Safety shall establish a phased compliance schedule with
priority given to: 1) new businesses; 2) business license renewals for companies
employing one thousand (1,000) or more persons; 3) business license renewals
with five hundred (500) or more employees; 4) business license renewals with
two hundred (200) or more employees. Companies with more than one business
address shall be permitted to file one TSM plan to cover all sites. The Director of
Planning and Building Safety must also establish a compliance schedule for
multi- tenant complexes, based on total complex size.
B. Notice: The Planning and Building Safety Department must mail notice of
requirements to all businesses requiring a permit, based on the compliance
schedule. Notified parties must submit their proposed TSM Plan to the Director
of Planning and Building Safety within forty five (45) days of receipt of
notification. A filing fee may be- established by Council resolution to cover the
cost of program administration. The Director of Planning and Building Safety
must administratively review the TSM plan and determine whether it reasonably
complies with trip reduction objectives and standards specified herein.
C. Compliance Audit: The Director of Planning and Building Safety shall have the
authority to require a compliance audit to be prepared by any employer or
complex coordinator upon demonstration of a reasonable basis for complaint
relative to noncompliance with an approved TSM plan. No compliance audit
shall be required more often than once every twelve (12) months. Said audit
must be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building Safety within thirty
(30) days of his request."
SECTION 26: ESMC § 15 -17 -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -17 -8: OFF -SITE PARKING: Employers may, upon application and approval of
the Director of Planning and Building Safety, use off -site parking as part of their
TSM plans. Off -site parking must comply, at a minimum, with the following
requirements:
A. A minimum of fifty percent (50 %) of all required parking must be provided on -site;
B. Transportation from the satellite lot to the workplace must be detailed as part of
the TSM plan; and
C. Satellite lots must be tied to the site development that they are meeting the
parking requirements of, through a legal instrument, such as a covenant or deed
restriction."
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SECTION 27: ESMC Chapter 15 -24 is amended to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 24
ADJUSTMENTS
SECTION:
15 -24 -1:
Granting
15 -24 -2:
Procedure
15 -24 -3:
Setting For Hearing
15 -24 -4:
Necessary Findings
15 -24 -5:
Conditions
15 -24 -6:
Administrative Review
15 -24 -7:
Hearing
15 -24 -8:
Notification And Planning Commission Review
15 -24 -9:
Appeals
15 -24 -1: GRANTING: Whenever a strict interpretation of the provisions of this Title
or its application to any specific case or situation pertaining to the following items would
result in the unreasonable deprivation of the use or enjoyment of property, an
adjustment or an administrative adjustment may be granted, subject to the following
restrictions. Adjustments may be granted to allow:
A. A fence, wall, or hedge up to a maximum height of eight feet (8').
B. Architectural landscape features which exceed the standards set forth in Section
15 -2 -14 of this Title.
C. Signs which exceed the standards set forth in Chapter 18 of this Title.
D. Noise permits which exceed the standards set forth in Section 7 -2 -11 of this
Code.
E. Parking and loading space standards as set forth in Chapter 15 of this Title.
15 -24 -2: PROCEDURE: The applicant for an adjustment shall apply in letter form,
stating the type of adjustment desired and explaining that the strict interpretation of this
Title would result in the unreasonable deprivation of the use or enjoyment of his
property. The applicant must submit the application with the required filing fee to cover
the cost of investigation and processing.
15 -24 -3: SETTING FOR HEARING: The Director of Planning and Building Safety
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must set an adjustment request for public hearing by mailing notice thereof to the
applicant and the owners of abutting property by first class mail at least ten (10) days
prior to the hearing. The requested adjustment must be heard before the Director of
Planning and Building Safety or his /her designated representative.
15 -24 -4: NECESSARY FINDINGS: No adjustment shall be granted unless the
following findings are made:
A. That the proposed adjustment would not be detrimental to the neighborhood or
district in which the property is located;
B. That the proposed adjustment is necessary in order that the applicant may not be
deprived unreasonably in the use or enjoyment of his property; and
C. That the proposed adjustment is consistent with the legislative intent of this Title.
15 -24 -5: CONDITIONS: Whenever any adjustment is granted, the Director of
Director of Planning and Building Safety or his /her designated representative must
impose such conditions as may be necessary to safeguard the interests of the
neighborhood or district, and in all cases impose the following conditions:
A. That the adjustment shall not become effective until seven (7) days from the
granting thereof has elapsed or, if an appeal is filed or a review called, until final
determination has been made on the appeal or review.
B. That the adjustment shall become null and void if the privileges granted
thereunder has not been utilized within one hundred eighty (180) days from the
effective date thereof.
15 -24 -6: ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT: Requests for administrative
adjustments must be reviewed by the Director of Planning and Building Safety or his /her
designated representative. A decision on an administrative adjustment must be made
and mailed to the applicant within ten working (10) days after the application is deemed
complete. The Director's decision is final unless appealed as provided by Chapter 25 of
this Title. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no public hearing or
notification is required for administrative adjustments. Administrative adjustments may
be granted to allow:
A. Parking and loading space standards as set forth in Chapter 15 of this Title.
15 -24 -7: HEARING: A determination on an adjustment must be made by the
Director of Planning and Building Safety or his /her designated representative within ten
(10) days after the hearing.
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15 -24 -8: NOTIFICATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW: Copies of the
findings and decision of the Director of Planning and Building Safety must be mailed to
each member of the Planning Commission and to the applicant. Written determinations
on adjustments, made by the Director of Planning and Building Safety or his /her
designated representative, must be placed as receive and file items on the next
available agenda of the Planning Commission. Any Planning Commissioner may
request that an item be discussed and a decision on the application be made by the
Planning Commission instead of received and filed. No decision of the Director of
Planning and Building Safety is final until the decision is received and filed or acted
upon by the Planning Commission or upheld on appeal.
15 -24 -9: APPEALS: All appeals must be processed as provided by Chapter 25 of
this Title."
SECTION 28: Environmental Assessment. The City Council determines that the
proposed ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality
Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA ") and the regulations
promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the
"State CEQA Guidelines ") because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications
to an existing zoning code and specification of procedures related thereto and will not
have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings
required therefor. The proposed Ordinance is an action that does not have the potential
to cause significant effects on the environment, but rather will help reduce the overall
transportation and circulation impacts of new and modified parking and loading facilities
and ensure that adequate parking and loading facilities are provided. Accordingly, the
proposed Ordinance constitutes a Class 1 (existing facilities), Class 3 (new construction
or conversion of small structures), Class 5 (minor alteration in land use limitations), and
Class 11 (accessory structures) categorical exemption.
SECTION 29: Repeal of any provision of the ESMC herein does not affect any penalty,
forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties
for any violation occurring before, this Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed
part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations
occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 30: If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect
the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the
provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 31: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting;
and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it
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to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
SECTION 32: This Ordinance will become effective on the thirty -first (31st) day
following its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of August, 2010.
Eric Busch, yor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 1444 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the 20th day of July, 2010, and was duly passed and adopted by said City Council,
approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the 3rd day of August, 2010, and the same was so
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Busch, Fisher, Brann, Fuentes, Jacobson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cindy — Mortesen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HENSLEY, City Attorney
VarW_�B City Attorney
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