REQUIRED NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING SPACES

Tucson Unified Development Code § 7.4.4

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7.4.4. REQUIRED NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING SPACES A. Calculation of Required Motor Vehicle Parking Spaces Motor Vehicle Parking Space An area permanently reserved and maintained for the parking of one motor vehicle. for Multiple or Mixed Use Mixed Use A single building or single development of more than one building that includes residential and non-residential uses. In a mixed use development the different types of land uses are in close proximity, planned as a unified complementary whole, and functionally integrated to the use of shared vehicular and pedestrian access and parking areas. Development Development Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas. The total number of required spaces for a multiple or mixed use Mixed Use A single building or single development of more than one building that includes residential and non-residential uses. In a mixed use development the different types of land uses are in close proximity, planned as a unified complementary whole, and functionally integrated to the use of shared vehicular and pedestrian access and parking areas. development Development Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas. is 90% of the sum of the amount required for each separate principal use Principal Use The primary use to which the premises is devoted and the primary purpose for which the premises exist. in Section 7.4.4.B, Minimum Number of Motor Vehicle Spaces Required. The square footage of Entertainment, Food Service (i.e., restaurants), and/or Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale, beer and malt liquor, malt beverage, absinthe or compound or mixture of any of them, or of any of them with any other substance, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, and any liquid mixture of preparation, whether patented or otherwise, which produces intoxication, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, or beverages containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume. Service (i.e., bars) uses may not be included in the calculation for multiple or mixed use Mixed Use A single building or single development of more than one building that includes residential and non-residential uses. In a mixed use development the different types of land uses are in close proximity, planned as a unified complementary whole, and functionally integrated to the use of shared vehicular and pedestrian access and parking areas. parking requirements. The parking requirements for these uses are calculated individually in accordance with Section 7.4.4.B, Minimum Number of Motor Vehicle Spaces Required. 1. Exceptions The calculation for a multiple or mixed use Mixed Use A single building or single development of more than one building that includes residential and non-residential uses. In a mixed use development the different types of land uses are in close proximity, planned as a unified complementary whole, and functionally integrated to the use of shared vehicular and pedestrian access and parking areas. development Development Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas. does not apply to Shopping Centers, Golf Course, Religious, Travelers’ Accommodation, and Lodging uses. Refer to Section 7.4.4.B, Minimum Number of Motor Vehicle Spaces Required, for multiple or mixed use Mixed Use A single building or single development of more than one building that includes residential and non-residential uses. In a mixed use development the different types of land uses are in close proximity, planned as a unified complementary whole, and functionally integrated to the use of shared vehicular and pedestrian access and parking areas. motor vehicle parking requirements pertaining to these uses. B. Minimum Number of Motor Vehicle Parking Spaces Motor Vehicle Parking Space An area permanently reserved and maintained for the parking of one motor vehicle. Required The minimum number of required motor vehicle parking spaces Motor Vehicle Parking Space An area permanently reserved and maintained for the parking of one motor vehicle. is provided below in Table 7.4.4-1. TABLE 7.4.4-1: MINIMUM NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLE SPACES REQUIRED Land UseLand Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. Group/Class | Motor Vehicle Parking Required TABLE 7.4.4-1: MINIMUM NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLE SPACES REQUIRED Land UseLand Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. Group/Class | Motor Vehicle Parking Required AGRICULTURAL USE GROUP | 0 required CIVIC USE GROUP | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA, except as follows: Cemetery | 1 space per 25 burial plots or columbarium units, unless a private street Street Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place. system is provided and designed to permit on-street parking On-Street Parking The storage space for an automobile or other motorized vehicle that is located within the street right-of-way. Civic Assembly; Membership Organization; and Religious Use | 1 space per 100 sq. ft. GFA in all combined public assembly Public Assembly Any structure that is intended, designed, or used in whole or in part by the general public, for such purposes as, but not limited to, deliberation, worship, entertainment, education, amusement, drinking, or dining. For the purposes of this definition, the term general public does not include those persons who are employed full or part time at the project site; those persons who, on a temporary basis, provide or deliver goods or services to the project site; or any other persons engaged in similar activities at the project site. areas or areas where religious services are held, whichever is applicable For multiple or mixed use Mixed Use A single building or single development of more than one building that includes residential and non-residential uses. In a mixed use development the different types of land uses are in close proximity, planned as a unified complementary whole, and functionally integrated to the use of shared vehicular and pedestrian access and parking areas. development Development Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas. where Religious Use is the principal land useLand Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses., the total number of motor vehicle spaces required is the number required for the Religious Use or the sum of those required for other uses on the site Site The land area consisting of a portion of a lot, an entire lot, or contiguous lots, not including dedicated public property, designated for development as a single entity., whichever is greater Cultural Use - Zoo | Parking areaParking Area Same as Vehicular Use Area.Vehicular Use Area Any area of a site or structure used for the movement, parking, or standing of motor vehicles. The vehicular use area includes access drives, maneuvering areas, refuse collection locations, loading spaces, and any landscaping and screening within ten feet of these areas. equal to 30% of the area occupied by the zoo Educational Use* | Grades K - 8 | 1 space per 10 students plus 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area Floor Area Same as Gross Floor Area.Gross Floor Area The sum of the horizontal areas of all floors of all buildings, including accessory buildings on a lot, measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two buildings and includes elevator shafts and the stairwells at each story. Gross floor area includes floor space with structural headroom of six feet and six inches or more used for mechanical equipment; penthouses; attic space; interior balconies; mezzanines; and service bays but does not include any interior space used for parking, loading, or loading space that is incidental to the principal use. in office use Grades 9 - 12 | 1 space per 5 students *Passenger drop-off areas are required for Grades K-12 per Section 4.9.3.E.7 Postsecondary Institutions; Instructional Schools | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE GROUP | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA, except as follows: Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale, beer and malt liquor, malt beverage, absinthe or compound or mixture of any of them, or of any of them with any other substance, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, and any liquid mixture of preparation, whether patented or otherwise, which produces intoxication, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, or beverages containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume. Service (including Large Bar) | 1 space per 50 sq. ft. GFA Animal Animal Any fowl, reptile, insect, amphibian or mammal, except human beings. Service | 1 space per 400 sq. ft. GFA Automotive Washing | Full-Service | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. GFA, including service bays Service Bay A specific location on a site reserved for servicing a motor vehicle. Such location can be within an enclosed building or can be a designated area located outside a building., wash tunnels, office, and retail areas Self-Service | 0 required Billboard | 0 required Day Care - Home Occupation Home Occupation A land use activity carried out for financial gain by a resident, on the resident’s property, conducted as an accessory use to the Family Dwelling or Mobile Home Dwelling use on the property. | No additional parking required above what is required for the residential use Entertainment (including Large Dance Halls) | 1 space per 5 fixed seats or 1 space per 50 sq. ft. GFA Food Service | 1 space per 100 sq. ft. GFA and outdoor seating areas. 1 space per designated vendor stall for Food Courts which operate solely outdoors. Medical Service - Extended Health Care | 1 space per 2 beds Medical Service - Major | 1 space per bed. Medical Service - Outpatient | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA Parking | 0 required. Transportation Service | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA of administrative or professional office area only Travelers’ Accommodation, Campsite | 1 space per campsite Travelers’ Accommodation, Lodging | 1 space per rental unitRental Unit One or more rooms in a Travelers’ Accommodation, Lodging, facility designed for occupancy by one or more persons for compensation. plus 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA of conference, restaurant, retail, bar, and banquet space. Vehicle StorageVehicle Storage A space or structure that is used to house or store vehicles, which may include forklifts, moving equipment, lawn equipment, and other powered transport devices or equipment, as well as automobiles and trucks. Vehicle storage does not include commercial long-term parking lots and garages associated with such uses as airports and train stations. Vehicle storage may be a principal or accessory use. | None (0) required INDUSTRIAL USE GROUP | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. GFA, except as follows: HouseholdHousehold A family living together in a dwelling unit, with common access to, and use of, all living, eating, kitchen, and storage areas within the dwelling unit. Goods Donation Center | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA. Salvaging and Recycling | 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of lot Lot A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street. area plus 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of sales and office area RECREATION USE GROUP | 1 space per 100 sq. ft. GFA, except as follows: Golf Course | 3 spaces per hole plus 50% of parking required for retail, restaurant, and/or bar associated with the golf course Driving Range | 1 space per fixed tee Athletic Fields | 15 spaces per field Batting Cage | 1 space per batting cage Billiard/Pool Halls | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA Bowling AlleyAlley Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties. | 3 spaces per lane Court - Basketball or Volleyball | 5 spaces per court or 3 spaces per half court, if only a half court is provided Court - Tennis or Racquetball | 2 spaces per court Health/Exercise Club/Gymnasium | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA Miniature Golf Course | 1 space per tee plus 1 space per 75 sq. ft. GFA Rifle and Pistol Range | 1 space per firing lane Rodeo Arena | 1 space per 2,500 sq. ft. of lot Lot A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street. area minus the main arena area Skating Rink | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA Swimming Pool | 0 required, if water surface area is less than 1,000 sq. ft.; 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of entire pool, if water surface area is 1,000 sq. ft. or more RESIDENTIAL USE GROUP | FamilyFamily Any number of individuals customarily living together as a single household and using common cooking facilities. Dwelling; Mobile Home Dwelling | The number of parking spaces required is based on the following: Single-FamilyFamily Any number of individuals customarily living together as a single household and using common cooking facilities. and Mobile Home Dwellings | 2 spaces per dwelling unit Dwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted. plus visitor parking required at a ratio of 0.25 space per unit. Exception. Residential development in the R-1 zone Zone A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district. must comply with Section 4.9.7.B.7 Any Single-FamilyFamily Any number of individuals customarily living together as a single household and using common cooking facilities., Mobile Home, or Multifamily Development on a single site with 2-5 units | 1 space per dwelling unit Dwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted.. Exception. Residential development in the R-1 zone Zone A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district. must comply with Section 4.9.7.B.7 Multifamily Dwellings - 0-70 units/acre Acre An area equal to 43,560 square feet. | The number of spaces per dwelling unit Dwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted. is based on the number of bedrooms Bedroom The term bedroom includes all of the following: 1) Any room that is designated as a bedroom; 2) Any enclosed room that has a minimum area of 60 square feet and has an accessible opening to the exterior of the building in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), whether termed a studio, family room, study, den, bonus room, or any other name, except for a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms; and 3) Any room designated as a bedroom for the purpose of any other code requirement. in each unit as follows: • Studio, less than 400 sq. ft. GFA - 1.00 space per dwelling unitDwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted.• Studio, more than 400 sq. ft. GFA, and 1 BedroomBedroom The term bedroom includes all of the following: 1) Any room that is designated as a bedroom; 2) Any enclosed room that has a minimum area of 60 square feet and has an accessible opening to the exterior of the building in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), whether termed a studio, family room, study, den, bonus room, or any other name, except for a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms; and 3) Any room designated as a bedroom for the purpose of any other code requirement. - 1.50 spaces per dwelling unitDwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted.• Two BedroomsBedroom The term bedroom includes all of the following: 1) Any room that is designated as a bedroom; 2) Any enclosed room that has a minimum area of 60 square feet and has an accessible opening to the exterior of the building in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), whether termed a studio, family room, study, den, bonus room, or any other name, except for a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms; and 3) Any room designated as a bedroom for the purpose of any other code requirement. - 2.00 spaces per dwelling unitDwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted.• Three BedroomsBedroom The term bedroom includes all of the following: 1) Any room that is designated as a bedroom; 2) Any enclosed room that has a minimum area of 60 square feet and has an accessible opening to the exterior of the building in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), whether termed a studio, family room, study, den, bonus room, or any other name, except for a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms; and 3) Any room designated as a bedroom for the purpose of any other code requirement. - 2.25 spaces per dwelling unitDwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted.• Four or More BedroomsBedroom The term bedroom includes all of the following: 1) Any room that is designated as a bedroom; 2) Any enclosed room that has a minimum area of 60 square feet and has an accessible opening to the exterior of the building in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), whether termed a studio, family room, study, den, bonus room, or any other name, except for a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms; and 3) Any room designated as a bedroom for the purpose of any other code requirement. - 2.50 spaces per dwelling unitDwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted. Multifamily Dwellings - Over 70 units/acreAcre An area equal to 43,560 square feet. | 1.25 spaces per dwelling unitDwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted. ProjectsProject A development, consisting of one or more contiguous lots, planned and constructed to function as a single entity, utilizing common or shared facilities, structures, parking, and vehicular and pedestrian access. of any densityDensity The number of residential units per acre. for the elderly or the physically disabled | 0.75 space per dwelling unitDwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted. Group Dwelling | 0.5 space per resident plus 2 spaces for the resident familyFamily Any number of individuals customarily living together as a single household and using common cooking facilities. Dormitory, Fraternity, or Sorority | 0.7 space per resident. On projectsProject A development, consisting of one or more contiguous lots, planned and constructed to function as a single entity, utilizing common or shared facilities, structures, parking, and vehicular and pedestrian access. where rent/lease of space is by the bedroomBedroom The term bedroom includes all of the following: 1) Any room that is designated as a bedroom; 2) Any enclosed room that has a minimum area of 60 square feet and has an accessible opening to the exterior of the building in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), whether termed a studio, family room, study, den, bonus room, or any other name, except for a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms; and 3) Any room designated as a bedroom for the purpose of any other code requirement. , the requirement is 0.85 space per bedroomBedroom The term bedroom includes all of the following: 1) Any room that is designated as a bedroom; 2) Any enclosed room that has a minimum area of 60 square feet and has an accessible opening to the exterior of the building in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), whether termed a studio, family room, study, den, bonus room, or any other name, except for a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms; and 3) Any room designated as a bedroom for the purpose of any other code requirement. or 2.00 spaces per dwelling unitDwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted. , whichever is greater Residential Care Services: | 1 - 5 Residents | 3 spaces 6 - 10 Residents | 4 spaces 11 - 15 Residents | 5 spaces 16 - 20 Residents | 6 spaces 21 or more Residents | 1 space per 2 beds RETAIL TRADE USE GROUP | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA, except as follows: Auctions | 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of seating area only Farmers’ Market (when operated outdoors only) and Swap Meets | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of display and sales area only, excluding vehicular use areasVehicular Use Area Any area of a site or structure used for the movement, parking, or standing of motor vehicles. The vehicular use area includes access drives, maneuvering areas, refuse collection locations, loading spaces, and any landscaping and screening within ten feet of these areas. Furniture, Carpet or Appliance Store | 1 space per 400 sq. ft. GFA Gasoline Sales without Food and Beverage Sales | 1 space per employee but not less than 2 spaces Medical Marijuana Dispensary Off-Site Cultivation Location | 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. of storage area for the first 20,000 sq. ft. of storage area plus 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. of storage area for over 20,000 sq. ft. of storage area, with a minimum of 2 spaces Shopping Center | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA Vehicle Sales | 1 space per 400 sq. ft. GFA of show room, retail, and office area, plus 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. of gross lot Lot A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street. area, plus 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA of Automotive and Vehicle Repair use STORAGE USE GROUP | Commercial Storage; Hazardous Material Storage | 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. GFA, plus 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area for the first 20,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area, plus 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area over 20,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area Personal Storage | 0 required for storage units, if storage units have direct vehicular access, and a minimum of 2 spaces for any associated office. 1 space per 4,000 sq. ft. GFA, if storage units do not have direct vehicular access, and a minimum of 2 spaces for any associated office UTILITIESUtilities Services such as gas, electric, water, telephone, and cable television. USE GROUP | 1 space per 500 sq. ft. GFA, with a minimum of 2 spaces per facility WHOLESALING USE GROUP | 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. of storage area for the first 20,000 sq. ft. of storage area plus 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. of storage area for over 20,000 sq. ft. of storage area (Am. Ord. 11171, 5/20/2014; Am. Ord. 11199, 9/9/2014; Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015; Am. Ord. 11996, 3/21/2023; Am. Ord. 12060, 11/28/2023)

Source: City of Tucson, Tucson Code (Charter and General Ordinances) and Unified Development Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5445Fetched: 10/28/2026