§ 17.608.030 — Parking requirement by land use type and parking district

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17.608.030 Parking requirement by land use type and parking district.

A. Parking districts established. The following parking districts are established as shown in Figure 17.608-1: Central Business and Arts & Entertainment, Urban, Traditional, and Suburban. Figure 17.608-1 [image omitted; see the official code] B. Maximum number of off-street vehicle parking spaces. Table 17.608.030B establishes the maximum number of off-street vehicle parking spaces allowed for land uses within each parking district. There are no minimum off-street vehicle parking requirements for any land use. Table 17.608.030B Maximum On-site Vehicle Parking Spaces by Parking Districts Land Use | Central Business and Arts & entertainment District | Urban District | Traditional District | Suburban District Auto-sales, storage, rental | Maximum 1 space per 400 gross square feet of building | No maximum | No maximum | No maximum Bar; nightclub | Maximum 1 space per 400 gross square feet of building | No maximum | No maximum | No maximum Bed and breakfast inn | Maximum 1 space per 400 gross square feet of building | No maximum | No maximum | No maximum Commercial service | Maximum 1 space per 400 gross square feet of building | No maximum | No maximum | No maximum Hotel; motel | Maximum 1 space per 400 gross square feet of building | No maximum | No maximum | No maximum Manufacturing, service, and repair | No maximum | Maximum 1 space per 500 gross square feet of building | Maximum 1 space per 500 gross square feet of building | Maximum 1 space per 500 gross square feet of building Multi-unit dwelling | Maximum 1 space per dwelling unit | No maximum | No maximum | No maximum Office | Maximum 1 space per 400 gross square feet of building | Maximum 1 space per 250 gross square feet of building | Maximum 1 space per 250 gross square feet of building | Maximum 1 space per 250 gross square feet of building Restaurant | Maximum 1 space per 400 gross square feet of building | No maximum | No maximum | No maximum Retail store | Maximum 1 space per 400 gross square feet of building | No maximum | No maximum | No maximum Superstore | Maximum 1 space per 400 gross square feet of building | No maximum | No maximum | No maximum Warehouse; distribution center | No maximum | Maximum 1 space per 500 gross square feet of building | Maximum 1 space per 500 gross square feet of building | Maximum 1 space per 500 gross square feet of building C. Bicycle parking requirements. Bicycle parking requirements are established for land uses in each parking district as stated in Table 17.608.030C. Table 17.608.030C Bicycle Parking Requirements by Parking Districts Land Use | Central Business and Arts & Entertainment District, Urban District, and Traditional District | Suburban District 1. Residential Uses | Long-Term | Short-Term | Long-Term | Short-Term Single-unit, duplex dwelling | No spaces required | No spaces required | No spaces required | No spaces required Accessory dwelling unit | No minimum requirements | No minimum requirements | No minimum requirements | No minimum requirements Junior accessory dwelling unit | No minimum requirements | No minimum requirements | No minimum requirements | No minimum requirements Multi-unit dwelling (3 units or more)a) With private garage or dedicated storage space for each unit | No spaces required | 0.1 space per 10 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | No spaces required | 1 space per 20 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater b) Without private garage or dedicated storage space for each unit | 1 space per 2 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 10 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 2 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Fraternity or sorority house; dormitory | 1 space per 2 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 10 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 2 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 2 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Residential hotel (SRO) | 1 space per 2 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 10 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 2 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20 dwelling units or 2 spaces, whichever is greater 2. Commercial Uses | Long-Term | Short-Term | Long-Term | Short-Term Auto sales lot, service | 1 space per 10,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 12,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Bed and breakfast inn | No spaces required | No spaces required | No spaces required | No spaces required Commercial services (except those specifically included in table) | 1 space per 10,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 2,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 12,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 5,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Hotel; motel | 1 space per 30 rooms or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 60 rooms or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 40 rooms or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 80 rooms or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Office; medical clinic or office; tutoring center | 1 space per 6,667 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 10,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Restaurant; bar; brew pub; wine bar | 1 space per 10,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 2,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 12,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 5,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Retail store | 1 space per 10,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 2,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 12,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 5,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Stand-alone parking facility | 1 space per 20 vehicle parking spaces or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | No spaces required | 1 space per 20 vehicle parking spaces or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | No spaces required 3. Industrial Uses | Long-Term | Short-Term | Long-Term | Short-Term Wholesale warehousing and manufacturing | 1 space per 12,000 gross square feet of building | 2 spaces | 1 space per 15,000 gross square feet of building | 2 spaces Towing service, vehicle storage yard | No spaces required | No spaces required | No spaces required | No spaces required Mini storage; locker building | No spaces required | No spaces required | No spaces required | No spaces required 4. Recreational Uses | Long-Term | Short-Term | Long-Term | Short-Term Athletic club; fitness studio | 1 space per 10,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 2,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 12,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 2,400 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Bowling alley | 1 space per 10 lanes or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 2 lanes or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20 lanes or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 4 lanes or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Card room, bingo, and similar uses with seating | 1 space per 10,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 3,333 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 6,666 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Pool hall, billiard hall | 1 space per 10,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 3,333 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20,000 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 6,666 gross square feet of building or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Courts for games played with 4 or fewer players, such as racquetball, tennis, handball | 1 space per 15 courts or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 7.5 courts or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 30 courts or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 15 courts or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Indoor fields, such as soccer, volleyball, hockey | ((36 x no. of fields + spectator occupancy) ÷ 5)x(0.05) or 2 spaces, whichever is greater) | ((36 x no. of fields + spectator occupancy) ÷ 5)x(0.05) or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | ((72 x no. of fields + spectator occupancy) ÷ 3)x(0.1) or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | ((72 x no. of fields + spectator occupancy) ÷ 3)x(0.1) or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Batting cages; golf driving range (indoor or outdoor) | 1 space per 15 batting stands or tees or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 12 batting stands or tees or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 30 batting stands or tees or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 24 batting stands or tees or 2 spaces, whichever is greater 5. Other Uses | Long-Term | Short-Term | Long-Term | Short-Term Assembly-cultural, religious, social; theater; night club | 1 space per 13 employees or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | Spaces for 5% of occupancy | 1 space per 13 employees or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | Spaces for 2% of occupancy Childcare center | No spaces required | 2 spaces | No spaces required | No spaces required Hospital | 1 space per 13 employees or 1 space per 50,000 gross square feet of building, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20,000 gross square feet of building, or 2 spaces, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20 employees or 1 space per 50,000 gross square feet of building, whichever is greater | 1 space per 20,000 gross square feet of building, or 2 spaces, whichever is greater Kennel | No spaces required | No spaces required | No spaces required | No spaces required Nursing home | No spaces required | 2 spaces | No spaces required | 2 spaces School requiring a conditional use permit | 1 space per 7 employees | 1 space per 10,000 gross square feet of building | 1 space per 15 employees | 1 space per 10,000 gross square feet of building Other | Determined by the Zoning Administrator (Ord. 2025-0007 § 33; Ord. 2024-0017 § 58; Ord. 2021-0023 §§ 41, 42; Ord. 2019-0006 § 11; Ord. 2017-0061 §§ 76, 77; Ord. 2017-0008 § 8; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

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