Sutter County |
Code of Ordinances |
Appendix 1500. ZONING |
Part 4. General Regulations |
Article 20. Parking, Loading and Improvements |
Chapter - 1500-20 |
§ 1500-20-050. Number of Spaces Required by Use Type
Where used to determine required parking in Table 1500-20-1, the following terms shall be defined as:
A.
Square Feet. The gross square feet of building floor area unless otherwise specified.
B.
Employee. The total number of employees on the largest working shift.
C.
Guest. The maximum number of guests permitted at one time.
D.
Bedroom. Any designated bedroom as well as dens, studies, or other similar rooms that may be used as a bedroom.
E.
Number of Seats. The total number of fixed seats. Where fixed seats provided are either benches or bleachers, such seats shall be construed to be not more than 20 linear inches wide (24 inches wide for dining), but in no case shall seating be less than determined as required by the International Building Code.
Table 1500-20-1: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED BY USE TYPE Use Types Number of Required Parking Spaces Agricultural Use Types Agricultural Education and Entertainment Small 1 space per every 2.5 guests (or as determined by Administrative Permit). In addition, 1 space per employee. Large 1 space per every 2.5 guests (or as determined by use permit). In addition, 1 space per employee. Agricultural Homestays 1 space per guestroom. In addition, 2 spaces for resident managers. Agricultural Manufacturing 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. Agricultural Processing Private 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. Commercial 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. Agricultural Product Sales Wayside Stand 1 space per 300 sf. of display and sales area, minimum of 2 spaces. Agricultural Store 1 space per 300 sf. of display and sales area. Minimum of 2 spaces. Agricultural Supplies and Services Light 1 space per 1,000 sf. of floor area. Heavy 1 space per 1,000 sf. of floor area. Agricultural Truck Yards Small 1 space per 1.5 trucks/fleet vehicles parked. In addition, 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area. Large 1 space per 1.5 trucks/fleet vehicles parked. In addition, 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area. Agriculture Agriculture, Animal Husbandry Improved off-street parking spaces are not required, as long as sufficient usable area is provided to meet the parking needs of all employees, visitors, and loading activities entirely on the site of the use. Agriculture, Crops and Tree Farms Improved off-street parking spaces are not required, as long as sufficient usable area is provided to meet the parking needs of all employees, visitors, and loading activities entirely on the site of the use. Animal Processing 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. Intensive Animal Operations Improved off-street parking spaces are not required, as long as sufficient usable area is provided to meet the parking needs of all employees, visitors, and loading activities entirely on the site of the use. Commercial Stables Small 1 space per 2 stalls. Large 1 space per 2 stalls. 1 space per 2.5 guests for special events (or as approved by Use Permit). Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries and Mills Small 1 space per 300 sf. of tasting rooms, reception and office floor area. In addition, 1 space per 1,500 sf. of production, storage and warehousing floor area. 1 space per 2.5 guests for special events (or as approved by Administrative Permit). Large 1 space per 300 sf. of tasting rooms, reception and office floor area. In addition, 1 space per 1,500 sf. of production, storage and warehousing floor area. 1 space per 2.5 guests for special events (or as approved by Use Permit). Open Space and Recreational Use Types Community Garden Improved off-street parking spaces are not required. Campgrounds and Recreational Vehicle Parks As determined by Use Permit. Camps and Retreats As determined by Use Permit. Conversion of Agricultural Land to Habitat As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use. Golf Courses and Country Clubs 2 spaces per hole. 1 space per tee for driving range. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of building area. Marinas and Boat Launching Boat Launching 1 space per 3 day users. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of building area. Marina 1 space per boat slip or mooring. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of building area. Parks and Recreation As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use. Residential Recreation Facilities As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use. Resource Protection and Restoration Improved off-street parking spaces are not required, as long as sufficient usable area is provided to meet the parking needs of all employees, visitors, and loading activities entirely on the site of the use. Resource Related Recreation As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use. Shooting Ranges, Indoor 1 space for every 4 persons of the facility's allowed maximum attendance. Shooting Range, Outdoor 1 space for every 4 persons of the facility's allowed maximum attendance. Sports Clubs 1 space for every 4 persons of the facility's allowed maximum attendance. Assembly and Educational Use Types Community Assembly and Cultural Facilities 1 space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 40 square feet of assembly seating area when not fixed seats. Where no assembly seating, 1 space per 300 square feet of floor area. Religious Institutions 1 space per 4 fixed seats or 1 space per 40 square feet of assembly seating area when not fixed seats. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of classroom and office. Schools and Educational Services Elementary and Secondary Schools,
PublicNursery/Pre-school: 1 space per staff member plus 1 space per 10 children. Elementary/Junior High: 1 space per staff member plus 2 spaces per classroom. High School: 1 space per staff member plus 7 spaces per classroom. Elementary and Secondary Schools, Private Nursery/Pre-school: 1 space per staff member plus 1 space per 10 children.
Elementary/Junior High: 1 pace per staff member plus 2 spaces per classroom.
High School: 1 space per staff member plus 7 spaces per classroom.Colleges and Universities 10 spaces per classroom. Specialized Education and Training 1 space per staff member, plus 1 space per 2 students. Special Event Facilities Small 1 space per 2.5 guests (or as determined by Administrative Permit). In addition, 1 space per employee. Large 1 space per 2.5 guests (or as determined by Administrative Permit). In addition, 1 space per employee. Residential Use Types Agricultural Employee Housing Dwelling Unit 2 spaces per unit. Complex 1 space per four beds. Labor Camp 1 space per four beds. Caretaker Housing Agricultural 1 space per unit. Residential 1 space per unit. Commercial/Industrial 1 space per unit. Marina/Boat Launch Facilities 1 space per unit. Dwelling Units Single Family 2 spaces per unit (may be tandem). Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 additional space for one bedroom. 2 additional spaces for two or more bedrooms. Two Family 2 spaces per unit. Multi Family 1 space per studio apartment or unit containing one bedroom. 1.5 spaces per unit containing two bedrooms. 2 spaces per unit containing three or more bedrooms. In addition, 1 guest space for each 10 units. Group Quarters 1 space per guest room. Guest Cottage 1 space per unit. Live-Work Residential 2 spaces per unit (may be tandem}. Mobile Home Park 2 spaces per unit. In addition, 1 guest space per each 5 units. Mobile home park spaces set aside for overnight use only shall be excluded from guest parking requirements. Community Care and Assistance Use Types Cold Weather Shelter As determined by the Director based upon location. Day Care Day Care Center 1 space per 400 sf. of floor area. In addition, 1 space per teacher. Family Day Care, Small No requirement beyond spaces required for the single-family unit. Family Day Care, Large 1 additional space per employee not residing in the home beyond spaces required for the single-family unit. Emergency Shelter 1 space per 8 beds. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of office and non-residential floor area. Extended Care Facility 1 space per every 2 beds. Residential Care Facility Small 2 spaces per unit. Large 2 spaces per facility, plus 1 space for each 2 beds. Social Services Facility 1 space per 500 sf. of floor area. Supportive Housing Parking per type of residential unit. Transitional Housing Parking per type of residential unit. Commercial Use Types Adult Oriented Businesses 1 space per 300 sf. of floor area. Animal Sales and Services Kennels Indoor 1 space per 5 kennel spaces. Outdoor In addition, 1 space per employee. Veterinary Clinic or Hospital, Small Animal 1 space per 300 sf. of floor area. Veterinary Clinic or Hospital, Large Animal 1 space per 300 sf. of floor area. Banks and Credit Unions 1 space per 300 sf. of floor area. Business Support Services 1 space per 300 sf. of floor area. Commercial Entertainment and Recreation Indoor 1 space for every 4 persons of the facility's allowed maximum attendance. Outdoor As determined by Use Permit. Communication Services 1 space per 500 sf. of floor area. Eating and Drinking Establishments Bars and Drinking Places 1 space per 3 fixed seats, plus 1 space per 50 sq. ft. of assembly area. Restaurant, Fast Food 1 space per 75 sq. ft. of floor area. Restaurant, Full Service 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of floor area. Mobile Food Truck Improved off-street parking spaces are not required. Funeral and Internment Services 1 space per 40 sf. of floor area of assembly rooms used for services, but in no case less than 10 spaces. Hospitals 1 space per each bed. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of area used for office, clinics, testing, research administration, etc. Lodging Bed and Breakfast Inn 1 space per guestroom. In addition, 2 spaces for resident managers. Hotels and Motels 1 space per room. In addition, 1 space per 2 employees. Maintenance, Repair and Rental Services 1 space per 300 sf. of floor area. Manufactured Home Sales and Rentals 4 spaces for customer parking. In addition, 1 space per employee. Medical Marijuana Dispensary Use type not permitted. Medical Offices and Clinics 1 space per 300 sf. of floor area. Nightclubs As determined by Use Permit. Nursery Wholesale 1 space per 1,000 feet of storage/display area. Retail 1 space per 300 sf. of indoor retail sales area, office etc. In addition, 1 space per 1,000 sf. of outdoor display area. Personal Services 1 space per 300 sf. of floor area. Personal Storage 4 spaces for customer parking. In addition, 2 spaces if manager's residential unit provided. Professional Offices 1 space per 300 sf. of floor area. Recreational Vehicle Storage 4 spaces for customer parking. In addition, 2 spaces if manager's residential unit provided. Recycling Collection Facilities Small Improved off-street parking spaces are not required, as long as sufficient usable area is provided to meet the parking needs of all employees, visitors, and loading activities entirely on the site of the use. Large 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. In addition, 1 space per 1,000 sf. of indoor/outdoor use area. Retail Sales General 1 space per 300 square feet of floor area. Large appliance/furniture stores, 1 space per 500 sf. of floor area. Outdoor 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display/storage area. Superstore As determined by Use Permit. Vehicle and Equipment Sales and Services Fuel Stations 1 space per 300 sf. of floor area and 1 space per 4 pump stations. Co-branded uses, such as eating and drinking establishments, shall provide additional spaces as required for each use. Vehicle Rentals, Sales and Leasing, Light 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor display area. Vehicle Rentals, Sales and Leasing, Heavy 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor display area. Vehicle Repairs, Light 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of office/sales/waiting space. In addition, 1 space per service bay. Vehicle Repairs, Heavy 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of office/sales/waiting space. In addition, 1 space per service bay. Vehicle Washing Full Service: 10 spaces or 3 times the internal washing capacity, whichever is greater. Additional space required for drying or vacuum areas and 100 lineal feet for stacking. Self-Service: 4 spaces. Additional space required for drying or vacuum areas and 20 lineal feet in front of each bay for stacking. Automatic Car Wash Service: No parking spaces required. Space required for drying, vacuum and 100 linear feet in front of car wash for stacking. Industrial Use Types Equipment and Materials Storage Yards 1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area. In addition, 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. of yard area. General Truck Yards 1 space per 1.5 trucks/fleet vehicles parked. In addition, 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area. Impound and Towing Yards 1 per 300 sq. ft. of office area. Manufacturing Light 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. General 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. Heavy 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. Research and Development 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. Warehousing, Wholesaling, and Distribution, 1 space per 2,000 sf of floor area. Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Use Types Aerial Services Airports and Landing Strips 1 space per hanger/tie-down space. Heliports 1 space per hanger space/landing pad. Community Facilities and Services Major As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use. Intensive As determined by Use Permit. Intermodal Transportation Services As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use. Parking Facilities None beyond parking facility itself. Solar Energy Facilities, Commercial As determined by Use Permit. Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Co-located Improved off-street parking spaces are not required. Integrated Improved off-street parking spaces are not required. Freestanding Improved off-street parking spaces are not required. Resource Extraction Use Types Mining Operations 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. Oil and Gas Extraction 1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.
(Ord. No. 1635, § 20, 6-27-2016; Ord. No. 1649, § 10, 5-22-2018 )