§ 22.30.040. Number of parking spaces required.

Each use shall provide at least the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by this chapter, except where a greater number of spaces is required through land use entitlement approval or where an exception has been granted through approval of a discretionary permit.

(1)

Parking requirements by land use. Each land use shall be provided the number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 3-10. Additional spaces may be required/approved through discretionary entitlement approval.

(2)

Expansion of structure, change in use. When a structure is enlarged or increased in capacity or intensity, or when a change in use requires more off-street parking, additional parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with this chapter. Also see chapter 22.68 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels).

(3)

Multitenant sites. A site with multitenants shall provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required for each separate use; except where the site is developed as a recognized shopping center, the parking ratio shall be that required for the shopping center as a whole as provided in Table 3-10. When a multitenant shopping center includes uses whose parking requirements are greater than a typical shopping center (e.g., theaters, restaurants), additional parking shall be required unless a specific parking reduction is approved in compliance with section 22.30.050 (Reduction of off-street parking requirements).

(4)

Uses not listed. Land uses not specifically listed by subsection (1) (Parking requirements by land use), above, shall provide parking as required by the director. The director shall use the requirements of subsection (1) as a guide in determining the minimum number of off-street parking spaces to be provided.

(5)

Excessive parking. Off-street parking spaces in excess of the requirements in Table 3-10 may be approved in conjunction with a discretionary entitlement, and when additional landscaping and pedestrian improvements are also provided.

(6)

Bench or bleacher seating. Where fixed seating is provided in the form of benches or bleachers, a seat shall be construed to be not less than 18 inches of continuous bench space for the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces.

(7)

Company-owned vehicles. The number of parking spaces required by this chapter does not include spaces needed for the parking of company-owned vehicles. Parking spaces for company-owned vehicles shall be provided in addition to the requirements for a particular land use as provided in Table 3-10.

TABLE 3-10
PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE AND USE TYPE

Land Use Type	Vehicle Spaces Required
Manufacturing, processing and warehousing:
General manufacturing, industrial and processing uses	2 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area for the first 25,000 sq. ft.; and 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. thereafter. The gross floor area shall include incidental office space comprising less than 20% of the total gross floor area. The parking requirements for additional office space shall be calculated separately as provided by this table for "offices."
Recycling facilities	Determined by conditional use permit.
Research and development, laboratories	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each company vehicle.
Warehouses and storage facilities	1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft of gross floor area for the first 20,000 sq. ft., and 1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. thereafter. The gross floor area shall include incidental office space comprising less than 10% of the total gross floor area. The parking requirements for additional office space shall be calculated separately as provided by this table for "Offices."
Wholesale and distribution operations not used exclusively for storage	1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area for the first 10,000 sq. ft., and 1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. thereafter. The gross floor area shall include incidental office space comprising less than 20% of the total gross floor area. The parking requirements for additional office space shall be calculated separately as provided by this table for "Offices."
Recreation, education, public assembly:
Child day care centers	1 space for each 10 children, plus one space for each employee, plus one space for each vehicle used in conjunction with the use, plus permanent drop-off area as approved by the director.
Large family day care homes	1 space for each employee, in addition to the required residential spaces.
Churches, other places of worship, and mortuaries	1 space for each 3 seats or 1 space for every 35 sq. ft. of gross assembly area, classrooms, meeting rooms, etc.
Cinemas	1 space for each 3 seats, plus 1 space for each employee on largest shift.
Golf courses	10 spaces for each hole; plus clubhouse spaces as required for restaurants, bars, indoor recreation/fitness centers, etc.
Golf driving ranges	2 spaces for each tee.
Indoor recreation/fitness centers:
Arcades	1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Bowling centers	5 spaces for each lane, plus required spaces for accessory uses.
Health/fitness clubs	1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Pool and billiard rooms	2 spaces for each table, plus required space for accessory uses.
Skating rinks	1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area for public use, plus required spaces for accessory uses.
Libraries, museums, art galleries	1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each official vehicle.
Outdoor commercial recreation	Determined by conditional use permit.
Schools (public and private):
Elementary/junior high	3 spaces for each classroom, plus 1 space for every 200 sq. ft. of assembly area in an auditorium.
High school	3 spaces for each classroom, plus 1 space for every 6 students.
College	Determined by conditional use permit.
Trade and business schools	1 space for every 50 sq. ft. of gross classroom floor area.
Studios and non-degree schools	1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area and 1 space for each employee.
Studios for art, dance and martial arts	1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area and 1 space for each employee.
Tennis/racquetball/handball or other courts	2 spaces for each court, plus 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area for accessory uses.
Performance theaters, places of assembly, meeting halls, and membership organizations	1 space for each 3 seats, or 1 space for every 50 sq. ft. of gross assembly or viewing area, plus accessory uses (e.g., bar, restaurant).
Residential Uses:
Duplex housing units	2 spaces for each unit in a garage.
Mobile homes (in M.H. parks)	2 spaces for each mobile home (tandem parking allowed in an attached carport), plus guest parking.*
Multifamily dwelling, condominiums and other attached dwellings	Studio units, 1 space for each unit in a garage, plus guest parking* 1 bedroom or more, 2 spaces in a garage for each unit, plus 0.5 additional spaces for each bedroom over 2, plus guest parking.*
Mixed-use developments	Determined by conditional use permit.
Secondary residential units	1 space in addition to that required for a single-family unit.
Senior housing projects	1 space for each unit with half the spaces covered, plus 1 guest parking space for each 10 units.
Senior congregate care facilities	0.5 space for each residential unit, plus 1 space for each 4 units for guests and employees.
Single-family housing	2 spaces in a fully enclosed garage. In hillside areas, additional parking for guests may be required by the director.
Retail trade:
Automobile, mobile home, vehicle, machinery and parts sale	1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 3,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display, service area, plus 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area for a parts department, plus 1 space for each 2 employees.
Banks and financial services	1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Building materials, hardware stores and plant nurseries	1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of indoor display area, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area.
Convenience stores	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Restaurants (except fast food), cafes, cafeterias, nightclubs, taverns, lounges or similar establishments for the consumption of food and beverages on the premises	1 space for each 75 sq. ft. of gross floor area for patrons, plus 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of service area, plus one space for each 100 sq. ft. of outdoor dining area.
Restaurants, fast food	1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of outdoor dining area.
Restaurants, delicatessens, take out only, no customer seating	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Retail stores:
General merchandise	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 600 sq. ft. of storage area, and 1 space for each company vehicle, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area.
Appliance, furniture and bulk goods stores	1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area and 1 space for each company vehicle, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area.
Shopping centers (shall use unsegregated parking area)	1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area for centers of less than 20,000 sq. ft. and 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area for centers of 20,000 to 50,000 sq. ft., and 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area for centers over 50,000 sq. ft., plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area.
Service Uses:
Bed and breakfast inns	1 space for each guest room, in addition to the required parking for the residential use.
Copy and reproduction centers	1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Consumer products - repair and maintenance	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Depots: Bus, freight, or rail	Determined by conditional use permit.
Equipment rental	1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor use area.
Hotels and motels	1 space for each guest room, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on largest shift, plus required spaces for accessory uses.
Medical services:
Clinics, medical/dental offices	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Extended care (elderly, skilled nursing facilities and residential care homes)	1 space for each 3 beds the facility is licensed to accommodate.
Hospitals	1 space for each patient bed the facility is licensed to accommodate, plus 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of office area, plus required spaces for accessory uses as determined by the director.
Medical/dental labs	1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Offices, administrative, corporate	1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Pet grooming	1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Personal services	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Kennels and animal boarding	1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. of boarding area, plus 1 space for each employee.
Laundries and dry cleaning plants	1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Dry cleaning pickup facilities	1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of activity area, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of storage area.
Laundromats	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Laboratories and research/development facilities	1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area.
Service stations	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area; plus 3 spaces for each service bay.
Storage, personal storage facilities	4 spaces for manager office.
Vehicle repair and maintenance:
Repair garage	4 spaces for each service bay, plus adequate queuing lanes for each bay, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on the largest shift.
Self-service vehicle washing	2.5 spaces for each washing stall, for queuing and drying.
Full-service vehicle washing	10 spaces, plus 10 spaces for each wash lane for drying area, plus queuing area for 5 vehicles ahead of each lane exclusive of fueling areas.
Veterinary clinics and hospitals	1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. of boarding area.

 

* Guest parking shall be provided at the ratio of one space for each four required parking spaces. Spaces shall be dispersed evenly throughout the project and clearly marked for guest parking only.

(Ord. No. 02(1998), § 2, 11-3-98; Ord. No. 02(2001), § 17, 11-6-01; Ord. No. 04(2005), § B, 3-15-05; Ord. No. Ord. No. 07(2016) , § 3, 11-1-16)