§ 22.50.070. Off-street parking space standards.

A.

Off-street parking spaces shall be calculated using the standards outlined in Figure 22.50.070A. Standards represent minimum and maximum numbers unless otherwise noted. Standards may be modified in accordance with Section 22.50.080.

B.

Parking spaces provided within a parking structure or underneath a building shall be exempt from maximum parking requirements.

C.

All vehicle parking standards are based on gross square feet of building area, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Preexisting Conditions.

1.

Uses legally established on or before the effective date of this subsection, that have an insufficient number of parking spaces to comply with this chapter shall be considered in compliance with vehicular requirements for this chapter. Required bicycle facilities must still be provided.

2.

If a use legally established on or before the effective date of this subsection, changes or expands, the additional parking that would be required as a result of the change or expansion will still be required at the rate specified in this chapter. For example:

A use providing eight spaces instead of the ten required by code and which meets the requirements of this chapter is thus in compliance. If the use changes or expands to one that would require twenty spaces (ten more than the current use) the parking generator is required to provide only ten more spaces instead of the twelve spaces that would otherwise be required.

Figure 22.50.070A

Residential	Number of Prescribed Spaces
Single-family dwelling (includes duplex and townhouse and designated manufactured homes)	Minimum of 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Accessory dwelling	1 space per dwelling unit
Studio apartment	1 space per dwelling unit
Multifamily dwelling	1.5 spaces per 1-2 bedroom dwelling unit, 2 spaces per 3+ bedroom dwelling unit, plus 1 guest space for every 10 units
Senior citizen apartment	1 space per 2 bedroom unit plus 1 guest space for every 10 units
Rooming/boardinghouse and bed and breakfasts	1 space for each guest bedroom and 2 spaces for the operator
Group foster home	1 space for each staff member plus 1 space for every 5 residents. Additionally, 1 space shall be provided for each vehicle used in connection with the facility.
Adult family home	1 space in addition to the spaces(s) required for the residential unit
Residential care facility	1 space for each staff member plus 1 space for every 5 residents. Additionally, 1 space shall be provided for each vehicle used in connection with the facility.
Designated manufactured home park	2 spaces per lot or unit, whichever is greater. In addition, if recreation facilities are provided, 1 space per 10 units or lots, whichever is greater.
Home occupation	1 space for each employee outside the immediate family in addition to the spaces required for the dwelling unit. If the occupation requires any customers and/or clients to visit the premises, at least 2 additional spaces shall be provided.
Commercial	Number of Prescribed Spaces
Banks with drive-through windows/ATM units	3.0 per 1,000 square feet.
Beauty salon, barber shop	See retail use.
Carpet and furniture showrooms	1.25 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross showroom floor area. Each store shall have a minimum of 4 spaces.
Family child care home, child mini-day care center, child day care center	1 space for each staff member plus 1 space per 10 children. A facility located in a family residence must also provide required parking for a dwelling unit.
Hardware and building materials retailer	2.75 spaces per 1,000 square feet.
Hotel and motel	1 space for each room or suite and 1 space per manager's unit. Banquet and meeting rooms shall provide 6 spaces for 1,000 square feet of seating area. Restaurants are figured separately.
Laundromat, dry cleaner	See retail use.
Market, shopping center, and large retail/wholesale outlet	Less than 20,000 square feet = 3.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area Greater than 20,000 square feet = 43.25 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
Mini-storage facility	1 space for every 100 storage units, and 2 spaces for permanent on-site managers with a minimum of 3.0 spaces for all facilities, regardless of size.
Mixed use	Shared or combined parking standards shall be used to calculate needed parking. This calculation is based upon the gross leasable area for each shop or business and does not include atriums, foyers, hallways, courts, maintenance areas, etc. See shared and combined parking facilities.
Mortuary and funeral parlor	1 space per 75 square feet of assembly area or 13 stalls per 1,000 square feet of gross area, whichever is greater
Offices, general	Gross floor area (GFA) up to 2,000 square feet = 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA 2,001 to 7,500 square feet = 3.3 spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA 7,501 to 40,000 square feet = 2.8 spaces per 1,000 square feet GFA greater than 40,000 square feet = 2.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Offices, government	3.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Retail use	3.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Automotive services (e.g., tire installation, lubrication, repair)	The director may require a parking demand study or determine the standards that should be applied to the use in question.
Warehouse, distribution	1 space per 2,000 square feet, or the director may require a parking demand study or determine the standards that should be applied to the use in question.
Warehouse, storage	10,000 square feet or less = 1 space per 2,000 square feet; 10,001 to 20,000 square feet = 10 spaces plus 0.75 spaces for each additional 2,000 square feet. Over 20,000 square feet = 18 spaces plus 0.50 space for each additional 2,000 square feet; or the community development director may require a parking demand study or determine the standards that should be applied to the use in question.
Restaurant	Number of Prescribed Spaces
Drive-up stands (espresso, etc.)	2 spaces plus 1 lane for each drive-up window with stacking space for 3 vehicles. See Section 22.43.075 for additional stacking lane requirements.
Cafe, bar and other drinking establishments	10 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Car hop (auto borne customers served outside of building only)	1 space per 15 square feet
Fast food	10 spaces per 1,000 square feet plus 1 land for each drive-up window. See Section 22.43.075 for stacking lane requirements.
Industrial	Number of Prescribed Spaces
Manufacturing use	1 space for each employees on the largest shift, with a minimum of 5 spaces, or the director may require a parking demand study or determine the standards that should be applied to the use in question.
Educational	Number of Prescribed Spaces
Elementary and middle schools	1 space per 6 students at design capacity
High school	1.25 spaces per classroom or office, plus 1 space per 4 students. Public assembly areas, such as auditoriums, stadiums, etc., that are primary uses may be considered a separate use.
Library and museum	5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of public floor area
Healthcare	Number of Prescribed Spaces
Nursing home, congregate care, rest home, hospice care home and mental health facility	1.0 space per 4 regular beds, plus 1.0 space for every regular employee on the largest shift.
Medical clinics	5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Places of Assembly	Number of Prescribed Spaces
Church	1 space per 4 seats or 1 space per 6 feet of bench or other seating. 6 spaces per 1,000 square feet of assembly area where seats or pews are not provided or when circumstances warrant increased parking, such as a church which attracts a large, regional congregation or one which has multiple functions. See shared and combined parking facilities, Section 18.50.090.
Private club or lodge	6 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Theater and auditorium	1 space per 4.5 fixed seats. If the theater or auditorium is a component of a larger commercial development, the above parking standard may be modified to account for shared or combined parking, Section 18.50.090.
Theater and auditorium without fixed seats	1 space per 3 permitted occupants
Recreation and Amusement	Number of Prescribed Spaces
Bowling alley	5 spaces per alley
Health club	5 spaces per 1,000 square feet
Skating rink and other commercial recreation	5 spaces per 1,000 square feet

 

(Ord. 12761 § 84, 2002; Ord. 12070 § 3, 1999; Ord. 12032 § 46, 1999; Ord. 11669 § 4 (part), 1998; Ord. No. 15390, § 1(Att. A, § AJ), 11-29-2016)