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9.25.020 Off Street Parking-Number of Parking Spaces Required

The following minimum number of parking spaces shall be provided for each use ("sf." refers to square foot and "gfa." refers to gross floor area):

TABLE INSET:

  Use   Number of Required Spaces
(a) Residential uses:
  (1) Single-family dwellings 2 covered spaces within an enclosed garage.
  (2) Multifamily residential:
    Planned unit developments, including single-family dwellings and condominiums 2 covered spaces within an enclosed garage
    Apartment development:
    Studio and 1 bedroom 1.5 covered
    Two bedrooms 2 covered
    Three or more bedrooms 2 covered; .5 uncovered
    Guest parking for planned unit developments and multifamily developments 1 off-street guest parking space for every 3 units, unless another guest parking requirement is approved by the planning commission pursuant to its approval of a discretionary matter such as a planned development permit
  (3) Mobile home parks 2 covered spaces within an enclosed garage and 1 uncovered guest space for each unit
  (4) Residential day care 2 spaces in addition to those required for primary residence
  (5) Second dwelling 2 covered spaces within an enclosed garage located at the rear of the parcel
(b) Commercial uses:
  (1) Arcade 1 space for each 200 sf. of gfa.
  (2) Art/dance studio 1 space per employee, plus 1 space per 2 students
  (3) Automobile/vehicle related:
    Automobile service stations See section 9.11.020(c)(8) (Specific Parking Plan)
    Automobile washing 2.5 spaces per washing stall
    Lube-n-tune 1 space per bay, plus 1 space for each employee, plus adequate queuing lanes
    Multitenant auto-related facilities 1 space for each 200 sf. of gfa., plus 1 space for each employee
    Vehicle repair/garage 5 spaces plus 1 space for each 200 sf. of gfa.
    Vehicle sales 1 space for each 400 sf. of gfa. For showroom and office, plus 1 space for each 2000 sf. of outdoor display area, plus 1 space for each 500 sf. of gfa. For vehicle repair, plus 1 space for each 300 sf. of gfa. For the parts department
  (4) Banks, savings and loans 1 space for each 200 sf. of gfa. plus 1 lane for each financial drive up window and/or automatic teller machine with 3 vehicles per lane
  (5) Barber shop/beauty parlor 2 spaces for each barber chair; 3 spaces for each beautician station
  (6) Bowling alley 5 spaces per lane
  (7) Clubs, lodges, meeting halls 1 space for every 5 fixed seats, plus 1 space for every 35 sf. of non-fixed seating area in auditorium. plus 1 space for every 250 sf. of gfa., of non-seating area (other than dining area) plus 1 space for every 50 sf. of dining/drinking area
  (8) Collection facility:
    Large 4 spaces for employees, plus 1 space for each commercial vehicle operated by the recycling facility
    Small 1 space for attendant
  (9) Dance hall 1 space for each 7 sf. of dance floor area, plus 1 space for each 35 sf. of additional gfa.
  (10) Furniture/appliance stores 1 space for each 500 sf. of gfa.
  (11) Golf related:
    Driving range 3 spaces, plus 1 space per tee
    Golf course 8 spaces per hole, plus as required for incidental uses (i.e., pro shop, restaurant, bar, etc.)
    Golf course, miniature 3 spaces per hole, plus as required for incidental uses (i.e., game room, food service, etc,)
  (12) Health clubs 1 space for each 150 sf. of gfa. plus as required for other uses
  (13) Hotels/motels 1 space for each bedroom, plus requirements for related commercial uses, plus 1 space for each employee
  (14) Laundry-coin operated 1 space for every 6 washing machines
  (15) Office:
    General 1 space for each 250 sf. of gfa.
    Medical/dental 1 space for each 150 sf. of gfa.
  (16) Restaurants, cafes, bars, and other eating and drinking establishments (gfa. includes outdoor seating/eating area) 1 space for each 100 sf. of public seating area, up to 4000 gfa., plus 1 space for each 80 sf. over 4000 gfa., with a minimum of 10 spaces
  (17) Retail commercial 1 space for each 200 sf. of gfa.
  (18) Retail nursery/garden shop/lumberyard 1 space for each 300 sf. of indoor display area, plus 1 space for each 1000 sf. of outdoor display area
  (19) Swimming pools 1 space for each 500 sf. area related to pool and associated facilities, plus 1 space for each 200 sf. of pool area
  (20) Tennis/racquetball courts 3 spaces per court, plus as required for incidental uses
  (21) Theaters 1 space for every 2 fixed seats, plus 5 spaces for employees
  (22) Theme amusement/recreational parks, skating rinks Determined at project review
    All other commercial uses not listed above Subject to director approval
(c) Institutional uses:
  (1) Business/professional trade schools 1 space per 1.5 students
  (2) Churches, conference/meeting facilities, mortuaries, theaters, auditoriums 1 space for each 3 fixed seats, or 1 space for each 35 sf. of non-fixed seating area in the principal sanctuary, conference space or auditorium, whichever is greater
  (3) Hospitals 2.8 spaces for each patient bed
  (4) Libraries, museums, art galleries 1 space for each 300 sf. of gfa.
  (5) Residential clubs, fraternity/sorority houses, rooming houses and similar facilities with guest rooms 1 space for each 2 guest rooms
  (6) Retirement homes 1 space for each 1.5 living units
  (7) Sanitariums 1 space for each 6 beds, plus 1 space for each employee on the largest shift, plus space for each staff doctor
  (8) Schools:
    Nursery/preschool 1 space for each staff member, plus 1 space for each 6 children
    Elementary/junior high 2 spaces for each classroom
    High school 7 spaces for each classroom
    Community college/university 1 space for every 2 full time students, plus 1 space for every 2 employees
(d) Industrial uses:
  (1) Industrial/general 1 space for each 500 sf. of gfa. plus 1 space for each vehicle operated in connection with each on-site use
  (2) Warehouse 1 space for each 1,000 sf. of gfa.
  (3) Warehouses not used exclusively for storage 1 for each 500 sf. of gfa. Excluding that area devoted to office or sales, plus 1 for each 250 sf. of office or sales area.

(Ord. No. 98-193, §§ 1--4, 10-19-98)

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