§ 30.80.060. Design of Parking Space(s).  


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  • A.

    Size.

    1.

    Each off-street parking space provided to meet required parking shall be designed to meet the minimum dimensions identified in the Table below.

    Types of
    Parking Space
    Required Minimum
    Dimensions
    Special
    Circumstances
    Standard Automobile Space 9 feet wide by 18 feet long Add 6 inches to the width on each side that the space abuts an immovable obstacle higher than 6 inches above grade; and refer to City of Del Mar Parking Lot Layout standards
    Compact Space 8 feet wide by 15 feet long
    Micro Car Space 6 feet wide by 9 feet long
    Motorcycle Space 4.5 feet wide by 8 feet long
    Tandem Automobile Spaces 9 feet wide by 36 feet long
    One-Car Garage Parking 10 feet wide by 20 feet long
    Two-Car Garage Parking 20 feet wide by 20 feet long Length and width may be adjusted for tandem parking (minimum 400 sq. ft.)
    Three-Car Garage Parking 30 feet wide by 20 feet long Length and width may be adjusted for tandem parking (minimum 600 sq. ft.)

     

    2.

    The following standards apply to alternative parking designs where incorporated to meet required parking:

    a.

    Clean Air Vehicles.

    i.

    For the purpose of this Section, Clean Air Vehicles shall have the meaning identified in Subsection 30.80.030.C.3.

    ii.

    In accordance with the California Green Building Standards, spaces reserved for Clean Air Vehicles shall be clearly identified on the paved surface of the parking space in the same paint used for the parking stall striping. The lower edge of the text shall align with the end point of the stall striping so that the signage is visible beneath a parked vehicle as follows:

     CLEAN AIR/
    VANPOOL/EV

    b.

    Micro-car, and Motorcycle spaces.

    i.

    Micro-car spaces shall be clearly identified and reasonably distributed throughout the project rather than all clustered in one location.

    ii.

    Motorcycle spaces shall be clearly identified.

    c.

    Tandem Parking spaces. Tandem parking is a parking configuration where one vehicle parks directly behind another and the vehicle in back must be moved in order for the front vehicle to leave.

    i.

    Tandem parking spaces designed to count towards required parking shall be limited to a maximum of two cars in depth.

    ii.

    Non-residential accessible parking spaces that are required for persons with disabilities in accordance with California Building Code Title 24 shall not be provided in a tandem configuration.

    iii.

    Proposals for use of tandem parking to satisfy required parking for non-residential development shall be accompanied by a plan for operation to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the applicable decision maker that the use of tandem parking will be operated effectively and will not result in adverse impacts.

    iv.

    For residential uses with no alley access, tandem parking may be permitted within the required front yard setback area.

    d.

    Automobile stacking mechanisms (horizontal and vertical), including mechanical lifts or elevators, may be used to provide access to required off-street parking spaces within an enclosed garage parking structure regardless of whether the spaces within the parking structure are located at-grade, above-grade, or below-grade provided the applicant complies with the following:

    i.

    The applicant shall provide a plan for operation of the automobile stacking mechanism to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City's Fire Chief and Director of Planning and Community Development that the automobile stacking mechanism will be operated effectively in compliance with all safety features required by the manufacturer and shall incorporate any permit conditions required by the applicable decision maker to ensure the approval will not result in adverse impacts.

    ii.

    Automobile stacking mechanisms shall not obstruct access to other required off-street parking spaces.

    3.

    All parking areas shall be surfaced and maintained with an asphalt, concrete or other surface material deemed acceptable by the City Engineer that will provide equivalent protection against potholes, erosion, dust and/or other nuisances.

    4.

    Any required accessible (disabled) parking space shall be constructed in a manner required by the most current edition(s) of the California Building Code (Title 24).

    B.

    Location. Off-street parking required by this Chapter shall be located:

    1.

    On the same site as the use necessitating such parking; or

    2.

    Subject to the authorization and approval of an Off-Site Parking Permit.

    C.

    Access from Street to Space. All parking spaces required by this Chapter shall be serviced by adequate ingress and egress as provided for herein:

    1.

    Access to parking areas with six spaces or less and serving only residential uses shall have an unobstructed, permanently surfaced driveway not less than ten feet in width. Said driveway(s) shall not exceed a total maximum width of 20 feet along all abutting street lines. (Refer to the City of Del Mar Parking Layout standards for parking space design and layout.)

    2.

    Access to parking areas serving other than residential uses of any size, or serving a residential use of seven or more parking spaces, shall have an unobstructed, permanently surfaced driveway not less than ten feet in width for a one-way driveways and 20 feet in width for two-way driveways. The driveway shall have a maximum width of 24 feet within a front yard or required side yard abutting a street. A suitable turnaround area shall be provided for each such parking area to enable all vehicles using such parking area to enter the street in a forward manner. (Refer to the City of Del Mar Parking Layout for parking space design and layout.)

    D.

    Aisle Dimensions.

    1.

    All aisles, fire lanes, maneuvering areas and/or other specified non-parking area shall be clearly marked and maintained with directional arrows and stripping.

    2.

    Aisle dimensions for parking lots shall conform to the dimensions shown on the City of Del Mar Parking Layout.

(Ord. No. 924 , § 6, 12-5-2016)