Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
- Minimum landscaping
- 2%
Parking
- Minimum, studio / 1-bedroom
- 1.5
- Minimum, 2+ bedroom
- 2
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Within a public transit area, as defined in Section 22.14.160(P)
Extracted standards
88 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Maximum distance of short-term bicycle parking from entrance50 ft
Installed close to a structure's main entrance located outside the building and within 50 feet of either the main pedestrian entrance or the nearest off-street automobile parking space.
- Minimum bicycle parking spaces for multifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. residential1 spaces
Multifamily residential including apartments, attached condominiums, and townhouses (5 dwelling units or more): 1 space for every 10 dwelling units (short-term); 1 space for every 2 dwelling units (long-term).
- Minimum bicycle parking spaces for multifamilyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. residential1 spaces
Multifamily residential including apartments, attached condominiums, and townhouses (5 dwelling units or more): 1 space for every 10 dwelling units (short-term); 1 space for every 2 dwelling units (long-term).
- Minimum bicycle parking spaces for general retail1 spaces
General retail, including restaurants: 1 space for every 5,000 square feet (short-term); 1 space for every 5,000 square feet (long-term).
- Minimum bicycle parking spaces for hotels1 spaces
Hotels, motels, clubs, fraternity and sorority houses, and dormitories: 1 space for every 40 guestrooms (short-term); 1 space for every 20 guestrooms (long-term).
- Minimum bicycle parking spaces for hotels1 spaces
Hotels, motels, clubs, fraternity and sorority houses, and dormitories: 1 space for every 40 guestrooms (short-term); 1 space for every 20 guestrooms (long-term).
- Minimum bicycle parking spaces for offices1 spaces
Office: 1 space for every 8,000 square feet (short-term); 1 space for every 8,000 square feet (long-term).
- Minimum bicycle parking spaces for theaters1 spaces
Theaters, auditoriums, lodge rooms, stadiums, or similar entertainment and amusement uses: 1 space for every 50 intended visitors based on occupant load (short-term); 1 space for every 50 intended visitors based on occupant load (long-term).
- Minimum bicycle parking spaces for industrial uses1 spaces
Industrial uses: 1 space for every 20,000 square feet (short-term); 1 space for every 10,000 square feet (long-term).
- Minimum bicycle parking spaces for industrial uses1 spaces
Industrial uses: 1 space for every 20,000 square feet (short-term); 1 space for every 10,000 square feet (long-term).
- Minimum building size requiring showers75,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Showers and changing facilities, of a size and at a location deemed appropriate by the Director, shall be provided in all new commercial and industrial buildings with 75,000 or more square feet of gross floor area.
- Minimum Type C loading vertical clearance14 ft
Type C: Minimum Length 40 feet, Minimum Width 12 feet, Required Vertical Clearance 14 feet, Length of Maneuvering Space 60 feet.
- Minimum Type A loading space length24 ft
Type A: Minimum Length 24 feet, Minimum Width 12 feet, Required Vertical Clearance None, Length of Maneuvering Space 36 feet.
- Minimum Type B loading space length30 ft
Type B: Minimum Length 30 feet, Minimum Width 12 feet, Required Vertical Clearance None, Length of Maneuvering Space 45 feet.
- Minimum Type C loading space length40 ft
Type C: Minimum Length 40 feet, Minimum Width 12 feet, Required Vertical Clearance 14 feet, Length of Maneuvering Space 60 feet.
- Minimum loading spaces for office1 spaces
Office: 5,000-36,000 sq ft: 1 Type A; 36,000+ sq ft: 2 Type A.
- Minimum loading spaces for office2 spaces
Office: 5,000-36,000 sq ft: 1 Type A; 36,000+ sq ft: 2 Type A.
- Minimum loading spaces for commercial1 spaces
Commercial: 5,000-24,000 sq ft: 1 Type A; 24,000-60,000 sq ft: 2 Type A; 60,001+ sq ft: 3 Type A.
- Minimum loading spaces for commercial2 spaces
Commercial: 5,000-24,000 sq ft: 1 Type A; 24,000-60,000 sq ft: 2 Type A; 60,001+ sq ft: 3 Type A.
- Minimum loading spaces for commercial3 spaces
Commercial: 5,000-24,000 sq ft: 1 Type A; 24,000-60,000 sq ft: 2 Type A; 60,001+ sq ft: 3 Type A.
- Minimum loading spaces for industrial1 spaces
Industrial: 0-18,000 sq ft: 1 Type B; 18,001-36,000 sq ft: 2 Type C; 36,001-90,000 sq ft: 3 Type C; 90,001-150,000 sq ft: 4 Type C; 150,001+ sq ft: 5 Type C.
- Minimum loading spaces for industrial2 spaces
Industrial: 0-18,000 sq ft: 1 Type B; 18,001-36,000 sq ft: 2 Type C; 36,001-90,000 sq ft: 3 Type C; 90,001-150,000 sq ft: 4 Type C; 150,001+ sq ft: 5 Type C.
- Minimum loading spaces for industrial3 spaces
Industrial: 0-18,000 sq ft: 1 Type B; 18,001-36,000 sq ft: 2 Type C; 36,001-90,000 sq ft: 3 Type C; 90,001-150,000 sq ft: 4 Type C; 150,001+ sq ft: 5 Type C.
- Minimum loading spaces for industrial4 spaces
Industrial: 0-18,000 sq ft: 1 Type B; 18,001-36,000 sq ft: 2 Type C; 36,001-90,000 sq ft: 3 Type C; 90,001-150,000 sq ft: 4 Type C; 150,001+ sq ft: 5 Type C.
- Minimum loading spaces for industrial5 spaces
Industrial: 0-18,000 sq ft: 1 Type B; 18,001-36,000 sq ft: 2 Type C; 36,001-90,000 sq ft: 3 Type C; 90,001-150,000 sq ft: 4 Type C; 150,001+ sq ft: 5 Type C.
- Minimum loading spaces for warehouse1 spaces
Warehouse: 0-18,000 sq ft: 1 Type B; 18,001-36,000 sq ft: 2 Type C; 36,001-50,000 sq ft: 3 Type C; 50,001-150,000 sq ft: 4 Type C; 150,001+ sq ft: 5 Type C.
- Minimum loading spaces for warehouse2 spaces
Warehouse: 0-18,000 sq ft: 1 Type B; 18,001-36,000 sq ft: 2 Type C; 36,001-50,000 sq ft: 3 Type C; 50,001-150,000 sq ft: 4 Type C; 150,001+ sq ft: 5 Type C.
- Minimum loading spaces for warehouse3 spaces
Warehouse: 0-18,000 sq ft: 1 Type B; 18,001-36,000 sq ft: 2 Type C; 36,001-50,000 sq ft: 3 Type C; 50,001-150,000 sq ft: 4 Type C; 150,001+ sq ft: 5 Type C.
- Minimum loading spaces for warehouse4 spaces
Warehouse: 0-18,000 sq ft: 1 Type B; 18,001-36,000 sq ft: 2 Type C; 36,001-50,000 sq ft: 3 Type C; 50,001-150,000 sq ft: 4 Type C; 150,001+ sq ft: 5 Type C.
- Minimum loading spaces for warehouse5 spaces
Warehouse: 0-18,000 sq ft: 1 Type B; 18,001-36,000 sq ft: 2 Type C; 36,001-50,000 sq ft: 3 Type C; 50,001-150,000 sq ft: 4 Type C; 150,001+ sq ft: 5 Type C.
- Minimum Type A loading space width12 ft
Type A: Minimum Length 24 feet, Minimum Width 12 feet, Required Vertical Clearance None, Length of Maneuvering Space 36 feet.
- Minimum Type B loading space width12 ft
Type B: Minimum Length 30 feet, Minimum Width 12 feet, Required Vertical Clearance None, Length of Maneuvering Space 45 feet.
- Minimum Type C loading space width12 ft
Type C: Minimum Length 40 feet, Minimum Width 12 feet, Required Vertical Clearance 14 feet, Length of Maneuvering Space 60 feet.
Parking
- Maximum driveway slope20 pct
Parking lots shall not have a slope exceeding five percent, except for access ramps or driveways, which shall not exceed a slope of 20 percent.
- Maximum off-site parking distance1,320 ft
Up to 50 percent of the required parking may be located off-site if any portion of the lot containing the off-site parking is located within 1,320 feet of the nearest property line of the lot with the multi-family residential development.
- Maximum off-site parking distance400 ft
Up to 100 percent of the required parking may be located off-site if any portion of the lot containing the off-site parking is located within 400 feet of the nearest property line of the lot with the multi-family residential development.
- Maximum off-site parking distance400 ft
Up to 50 percent of the required parking may be located off-site if any portion of the property containing the off-site parking is located within 400 feet of the nearest property line of the lot with the multi-family residential development.
- Maximum off-site parking distance1,320 ft
Up to 25 percent of the required parking may be located off-site if any portion of the property containing the off-site parking is located within 1,320 feet of the nearest property line of the lot with the multi-family residential development.
- Maximum parking lot slope5 pct
Parking lots shall not have a slope exceeding five percent, except for access ramps or driveways, which shall not exceed a slope of 20 percent.
- Maximum front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. screening wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3.5 ft
Where parking facilities are located adjacent to the front lot line, a solid masonry wall not less than 30 inches nor more than 42 inches in height shall be established parallel to and not nearer than five feet to the front lot line.
- Maximum side/rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. screening wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Where parking facilities are located on land adjoining a Residential or Agricultural Zone, a solid masonry wall not less than five feet nor more than six feet in height shall be established along the side and rear lot lines adjoining said zones.
- Maximum wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. near street corner3.5 ft
Where such wall is located within 10 feet of any highway, street, or alley and would interfere with the line-of-sight of the driver of a motor vehicle leaving the property on a driveway, or moving past a corner at the intersection of two streets or highways, said wall shall not exceed a height of 42 inches.
- Minimum compact parking space depth15 ft
Compact parking spaces shall have a minimum width of eight feet and a minimum depth of 15 feet, based on a 90-degree parking layout.
- Minimum compact parking space width8 ft
Compact parking spaces shall have a minimum width of eight feet and a minimum depth of 15 feet, based on a 90-degree parking layout.
- Minimum driveway width10 ft
Driveways shall be at least 10 feet in width for each direction.
- Minimum parkingMinimum parkingThe number of off-street spaces a development must provide before it may open. lot landscaping2 pct
At least two percent of the gross area of the parking lot shall be landscaped.
- Minimum off-site parking covenant duration20 years
Off-site parking for multi-family residential developments, when the owner of the multi-family residential development is not the owner of the off-site parking facility, provided off-site parking spaces are secured according to the following restrictions, and demonstrated by a covenant between the owner of the residential lot and the owner of the parking property, to be in effect for no less than 20 years from the date of the multi-family property's certificate of occupancy.
- Minimum standard parallel end-space length with direct access17.5 ft
Standard parallel end-space with direct, pull-in access: 17.5 feet.
- Minimum standard parallel middle space length22 ft
Standard parallel middle space: 22 feet.
- Minimum standard parallel end-space length without direct access26 ft
Standard parallel end-space without direct access: 26 feet.
- Minimum standard parallel end-space length without direct access and without maneuvering aisle27.75 ft
Standard parallel end-space without direct access and without a maneuvering aisle continuing beyond the space: 27 feet and nine inches.
- Minimum compact parallel end-space length with direct access15 ft
Compact parallel end-space with direct access: 15 feet.
- Minimum compact parallel middle space length19.5 ft
Compact parallel middle space: 19 feet and six inches.
- Minimum compact parallel end-space length without direct access23 ft
Compact parallel end-space without direct access: 23 feet.
- Minimum compact parallel end-space length without direct access and without maneuvering aisle27 ft
Compact parallel end-space without direct access and without a maneuvering aisle continuing beyond the space: 27 feet.
- Maximum distance of parking from use500 ft
Parking shall be located within 500 feet of the lot of the use.
- Minimum maneuvering aisle width for standard parking24 ft
Maneuvering aisles that provide access to standard parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 24 feet for parking facilities serving multi-family residential or mixed use developments and 26 feet for parking facilities serving other developments.
- Minimum maneuvering aisle width for standard parking26 ft
Maneuvering aisles that provide access to standard parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 24 feet for parking facilities serving multi-family residential or mixed use developments and 26 feet for parking facilities serving other developments.
- Minimum maneuvering aisle width for compact parking23 ft
Maneuvering aisles that provide access to only compact parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 23 feet, except where a 26-foot wide access road is required by the Fire Department.
- Minimum maneuvering aisle width for parallel parking12 ft
Maneuvering aisles that provide access to only parallel parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 12 feet for one-way aisles or 24 feet for two-way aisles.
- Minimum maneuvering aisle width for parallel parking24 ft
Maneuvering aisles that provide access to only parallel parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 12 feet for one-way aisles or 24 feet for two-way aisles.
- Minimum standard parking space depth18 ft
Standard parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 8.5 feet and a minimum depth of 17.5 feet for parking facilities serving multi-family residential or mixed use development and of 18 feet for parking facilities serving other development, based on a 90-degree parking layout.
- Minimum standard parking space width8.5 ft
Standard parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 8.5 feet and a minimum depth of 17.5 feet for parking facilities serving multi-family residential or mixed use development and of 18 feet for parking facilities serving other development, based on a 90-degree parking layout.
- Minimum paving base thickness4 in
Asphalt surfacing, rolled to a smooth, hard surface having a minimum thickness of one and one-half inches after compaction, and laid over a base of crushed rock, gravel, or other similar material compacted to a minimum thickness of four inches.
- Minimum concrete paving thickness3.5 in
Concrete surfacing to a minimum thickness of three and one-half inches, with expansion joints as necessary.
- Minimum asphalt paving thickness1.5 in
Asphalt surfacing, rolled to a smooth, hard surface having a minimum thickness of one and one-half inches after compaction, and laid over a base of crushed rock, gravel, or other similar material compacted to a minimum thickness of four inches.
- Minimum standard tandem parking depth35 ft
Standard tandem parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 8.5 feet and a minimum depth of 35 feet to accommodate two vehicles.
- Minimum compact tandem parking depth30 ft
Compact tandem parking spaces shall have a minimum width of eight feet and minimum depth of 30 feet to accommodate two vehicles.
- Minimum standard tandem parking width8.5 ft
Standard tandem parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 8.5 feet and a minimum depth of 35 feet to accommodate two vehicles.
- Minimum compact tandem parking width8 ft
Compact tandem parking spaces shall have a minimum width of eight feet and minimum depth of 30 feet to accommodate two vehicles.
- Minimum tree heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. at planting7 ft
One tree shall be planted every 25 linear feet of walkway, and shall be at least seven feet in height measured from the base of the tree to the bottom of the tree canopy at the time of planting.
- Minimum tree spacing along walkway25 ft
Within the landscaped strip, one tree shall be planted every 25 linear feet of walkway.
- Minimum front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. screening wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.2.5 ft
Where parking facilities are located adjacent to the front lot line, a solid masonry wall not less than 30 inches nor more than 42 inches in height shall be established parallel to and not nearer than five feet to the front lot line.
- Minimum side/rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. screening wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.5 ft
Where parking facilities are located on land adjoining a Residential or Agricultural Zone, a solid masonry wall not less than five feet nor more than six feet in height shall be established along the side and rear lot lines adjoining said zones.
- Minimum front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. screening wall setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft
A solid masonry wall not less than 30 inches nor more than 42 inches in height shall be established parallel to and not nearer than five feet to the front lot line.
- Minimum slope requiring wheel stops3 pct
Wheel stops shall be provided for parking lots with a slope of more than three percent.
- Maximum parking reduction for bicycle parking5 pct
For every two bicycle parking spaces provided above the minimum number of such spaces required by Section 22.112.100, the number of required automotive parking spaces may be reduced by one, with a maximum reduction of five percent of the total number of such spaces otherwise required by this Chapter.
- Maximum parking reduction for TDM measures50 pct
The parking requirements for residential uses in accordance with Section 22.112.070, above, may be reduced by 25 percent if the site plan includes multiple on-site Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures selected from Table 22.112.130-A, below, with a combined point value of five or greater, or reduced by 50 percent with a combined point value of 10 or greater.
- Maximum parking reduction for TDM measures25 pct
The parking requirements for residential uses in accordance with Section 22.112.070, above, may be reduced by 25 percent if the site plan includes multiple on-site Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures selected from Table 22.112.130-A, below, with a combined point value of five or greater, or reduced by 50 percent with a combined point value of 10 or greater.
Signage
- Maximum exposed incandescent lamp wattage40 W
Any exposed incandescent lamp with a rated wattage in excess of 40 watts.
- Maximum public utilityPublic utilitiesInfrastructure serving the wider area — substations, pump stations, towers. sign area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Public utility signs, provided such signs do not exceed three square feet in area.
- Maximum distance between double-faced sign faces48 in
Outdoor advertising signs may be either single or double-faced, except as otherwise provided in this Title 22, provided that if double-faced the distance between the faces of such signs shall not exceed 48 inches.
- Maximum distance between double-faced sign faces36 in
The distance between the faces of any double-faced sign, other than a V-shaped projecting sign, shall not exceed 36 inches.
- Maximum separation between multi-faced sign faces12 in
The separation between the intersecting faces of any multi-faced sign or a double-faced projecting sign shall not exceed 12 inches.
- Maximum sign message change rate4 seconds
The message is changed at a rate faster than one message every four seconds.
- Maximum days to remove obsolete sign90 days
Any sign located on vacant and unoccupied property, and which was erected for an occupant or business unrelated to the present occupant or business, or any sign which pertains to a time, event or purpose which no longer exists, shall be removed within 90 days after the purpose for, or use utilizing, such sign has been removed from such property.
- Maximum sign rotation speed6 rpm
Revolving signs, all or any portion of which rotate at a speed exceeding six revolutions per minute.
- Minimum distance from residential zone for flashing signs100 ft
The operation is located less than 100 feet on the same side of the street or highway from any Residential or Agricultural Zone.
From the ordinance
Table 22.112.070-A identifies the minimum number of parking spaces required to establish each use.
Parking requirements
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"Hotels": "1 space per 2 guest rooms and 1 space per suite",
"Motels": "1 space per guest room and spaces for each dwelling unit",
"Churches": "1 space per 5 persons based on occupant load of the largest assembly area",
"Wineries": "1 space per 500 square feet of enclosed floor area",
"Hospitals": "2 spaces per patient bed, with 25% reserved for employees and 1 space per 250 square feet for outpatient clinics",
"Boat slips": "0.75 spaces per boat slip",
"Mortuaries": "1 space per 3 persons based on occupant load; minimum 10 spaces",
"Warehouses": "1 space per 1,000 square feet used for warehousing and 1 space per 400 square feet used for office",
"Dormitories": "1 space per 100 square feet of dormitory floor area",
"Golf courses": "10 spaces per hole and parking for all other buildings",
"Health clubs": "1 space per 3 persons based on occupant load; minimum 10 spaces",
"Auto services": "1 space per 500 square feet of building or structure area used for repair work",
"Tasting rooms": "1 space per 100 square feet, including outdoor floor area",
"Adult day care": "1 space per staff member and 1 space per vehicle used directly for the business",
"Bowling alleys": "3 spaces per bowling alley",
"Conference rooms": "1 space per 3 persons based on occupant load; minimum 10 spaces",
"Mobilehome parks": "2 standard spaces per mobilehome and 1 standard space for guests per 4 mobilehomes",
"Child care center": "1 space per staff member, 1 space per vehicle used directly for the business, 1 space per 20 children, and 1 designated area for on-site drop-off and pickup",
"Farmworker Housing": "Spaces for each dwelling unit as per Residential uses; for group living quarters, 1 space per 3 beds",
"Bachelor apartments": "1 standard space per dwelling unit",
"Commercial uses (C-3)": "1 space per 250 square feet",
"Two-Family Residences": "3 covered standard spaces and 1 covered or uncovered standard space per two-family residence",
"Convalescent hospitals": "Spaces equal to the number of licensed residents and spaces for each employee residential unit",
"Electrical substations": "No spaces required",
"Schools (up to Grade 6)": "1 space per classroom",
"Senior/Disabled Housing": "0.5 standard space per dwelling unit and 1 standard space for guests per 8 dwelling units",
"Accessory Dwelling Units": "1 uncovered standard space per unit",
"Group Homes for Children": "1 space per staff member on the largest shift and 1 space per vehicle used directly for the business",
"Industrial/manufacturing": "1 space per 500 square feet and 1 space per vehicle used for operation",
"Schools (Grade 7 and up)": "1 space per classroom and 1 space per 5 persons based on occupant load of auditorium or largest assembly room",
"Single-Family Residences": "2 covered standard spaces per unit",
"Joint Live and Work Units": "2 standard spaces per joint live and work unit",
"Racquetball/tennis courts": "2 spaces per court",
"Adult Residential Facility": "1 space per staff member on the largest shift and 1 space per vehicle directly used for the business",
"Apartments (10 units or less)": "1 standard space per dwelling unit",
"Drinking establishments, bars": "1 space per 3 persons based on occupant load; minimum 10 spaces",
"Exhibit rooms, stages, lounges": "1 space per 3 persons based on occupant load; minimum 10 spaces",
"Junior Accessory Dwelling Units": "No spaces required",
"Theaters, auditoriums, stadiums": "1 space per 3 persons based on occupant load; minimum 10 spaces",
"Dining rooms, cafes, restaurants": "1 space per 3 persons based on occupant load; minimum 10 spaces",
"Recycling/solid waste facilities": "1 space per vehicle used for operation, and 1 space per 7,000 square feet of yard area up to 42,000 square feet and 1 space per 20,000 square feet of yard area in excess of 42,000 square feet; minimum 3 spaces",
"Apartments (two or more bedrooms)": "2 standard spaces per dwelling unit",
"Business and professional offices": "1 space per 400 square feet",
"Private/public parks over 50 acres": "Based on occupant load of each facility",
"Private/public parks up to 50 acres": "1 space per 45 square feet in largest public assembly area; 1 space per 100 square feet of largest gymnasium room; 1 space per 400 square feet in remaining area; 1 space per half-acre of developed park up to 15 acres and 1 space per acre in excess of 15 acres",
"Dancehalls, skating rinks, gymnasiums": "1 space per 3 persons based on occupant load; minimum 10 spaces",
"Efficiency and one-bedroom apartments": "1.5 standard spaces per dwelling unit",
"Guest parking for apartments (11+ units)": "1 standard space for guests per 10 dwelling units",
"Clubs, fraternity and sorority houses, hostels": "1 standard space per guest room",
"Single-Family Residences on Compact Lots (all other units)": "1 covered or uncovered standard space and 1 covered or uncovered compact space per unit",
"Single-Family Residences on Compact Lots (less than 750 sqft, 1 bedroom or less)": "1 covered or uncovered standard space per unit"
}