§ 17.46.040. Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required

A.

Table 4-6. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 4-6 (Off-Street Parking Space Requirements), below.

B.

Minimum standards. The parking requirements of Table 4-6 are expressed as minimum standards. The required numbers shall be met and not exceeded, unless otherwise allowed in full compliance with this Chapter. Projects located within 1/4 mile of a light-rail station or within the Central District Transit-Oriented Area (Figure 3-5) shall comply with the parking requirements and maximums of Section 17.50.340 (Transit-Oriented Development)

C.

Residential uses — no limit on additional parking. For residential uses, there is no limit on the maximum additional parking provided. Projects located within 1/4 mile of a light-rail station or within the Central District Transit-Oriented Area (Figure 3-5) shall comply with the provisions of Section 17.50.340 (Transit-Oriented Development).

D.

Nonresidential uses — additional parking allowed. Additional parking spaces above the minimum requirement are allowed for nonresidential uses or the nonresidential portions of mixed-use projects only in the following manner:

1.

The project is not located within 1/4 of a light-rail station or within the Central District Transit-Oriented Area (Figure 3-5).

2.

Additional spaces up to a maximum of 50 percent above the required minimum/maximum are allowed as a matter of right, without any discretionary review by the City.

3.

Additional spaces above 50 percent of the required minimum/maximum are allowed only upon the approval of a Variance in compliance with Section 17.61.080.

E.

Gross floor area. References to spaces per square foot are to be computed on the basis of gross floor area unless otherwise specified, and shall include allocations of shared restroom, circulation area, and storage areas.

F.

Uses not listed.  

1.

Land uses not specifically listed in Table 4-6 (Off-Street Parking Space Requirements), below, shall provide parking as required by the Zoning Administrator.

2.

The Zoning Administrator shall use the requirements of Table 4-6 as a guide in determining the minimum number of off-street parking spaces to be provided.

G.

Rounding in calculations. If a fractional number is obtained in calculations performed in compliance with this Section, one parking space shall be required for a fractional unit of 0.50 or above, and no space shall be required for a fractional unit of less than 0.50.

TABLE 4-6 - OFF STREET PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Use Classification	Minimum Parking
Residential Uses
Boarding Houses	1 covered space for each 3 habitable rooms provided in the facility.
Caretaker Quarters	1 space.
Dormitories	1 covered space for each 3 habitable rooms provided in the facility.
Fraternity Sorority Housing	1 covered space for each 3 habitable rooms provided in the facility.
Mixed-Use Developments	Combination of individual residential and commercial parking requirements.
Multi-Family Residential
CD (Central District)	Parking shall be provided in compliance with Section 17.50.340 (Transit-Oriented Development) for those areas within the Central District Transit-Oriented Area (Figure 3-5). Outside the transit district, parking shall be 1 space for units less than 650 sq. ft. and 1.5 spaces for units 650 sq. ft. or greater. Developments with 10 units or more shall also provide 1 guest parking space for each 10 units. The guest spaces shall be clearly marked for "Guest Parking Only."
Multi-family Dwelling Units	2 covered spaces per unit 650 sq. ft. or larger; 1 covered space per unit less than 650 sq. ft. of net floor area. Developments with 10 units or more shall also provide 1 guest parking space for each 10 units. The guest spaces shall be clearly marked for "Guest Parking Only."
Senior Citizen Housing	Subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and making findings required in Section 17.46.070 (Reduced Parking in Senior Citizens' Housing Developments); no less than .50 spaces per unit For density bonus projects, further reductions shall be through the concessions and other incentives process. Projects with 10 units or more shall provide 1 guest parking space for each 10 units. The guest spaces shall be clearly marked for "Guest Parking Only."
Residential Care Facilities, General	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Residential Care Facilities, Limited	Subject to the same parking requirement applicable to the residential dwelling unit of the same type in the same zone that the use occupies.
Single-Room Occupancy-Affordable	1 space per 4 units; plus 2 spaces for the resident manager.
Single-Room Occupancy Market Rate (or not guaranteed affordable)	1 space per unit; plus 2 spaces for the resident manager.
Single-Family Dwelling Units	2 covered spaces per unit within a garage or carport.
Supportive Housing	Subject to the same parking requirement applicable to the residential dwelling unit of the same type in the same zone that the use occupies.
Transitional Housing	Subject to the same parking requirement applicable to the residential dwelling unit of the same type in the same zone that the use occupies.
Recreation, Education & Public Assembly Uses
Adult Businesses	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Clubs, Lodges, Private Meeting Halls	10 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. used for assembly purposes.
Colleges - Nontraditional Campus Setting	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Colleges - Traditional Campus Setting	1 per 3 nonresident students; plus 1 per 3 employees and members of the faculty.
In CD-3 - Ford Place/Fuller Seminary Precinct	1 space for every 3 daytime nonresident students living outside of CD-3 - Ford Place/Fuller Seminary Precinct; 1 per campus unit; 1 per two dormitory residents; 1 per 2 employees and members of the faculty.
Commercial Entertainment
Nightclubs or Comedy Clubs	1 space per 3 fixed seats, or 28 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of seating area if there are no fixed seats; plus 28 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of dance floor area.
Live Performance Facilities	1 space per 5 fixed seats, or 28 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of seating area if there are no fixed seats.
Cinemas — Single-Screen	1 space per 3 fixed seats.
Cinemas — Multi-Screen	1 space per 5 fixed seats.
Other Commercial Entertainment Uses	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Commercial Recreation - Indoor
Bowling Alleys	4 spaces per alley; plus required spaces for accessory uses.
Skating Rinks	1 space per 5 fixed seats, or 28 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of seating area if there are no fixed seats; plus 4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. floor area not used for seating.
Other Indoor Commercial Recreation Uses	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Commercial Recreation - Outdoor
Swimming Pools	1 space per 500 sq. ft. of pool area.
Tennis and Racquetball Clubs	4 spaces per court.
Other Outdoor Commercial Recreation Uses	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Conference Centers	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Cultural Institutions	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Electronic Game Centers	6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Internet Access Studios	6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Park and Recreation facilities	2.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Religious Facilities
In a Residential or PS Zoning District	1 space per 4 fixed seats, or 20 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of seating area if there are no fixed seats.
In a Commercial Zoning District	1 space per 8 fixed seats, or 14 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of seating area if there are no fixed seats.
Schools
Grammar School	1.5 spaces per classroom, plus 1 space for every 2 employees and members of the faculty.
High School	1 space for every 5 students; plus 1 space for every 2 employees and members of the faculty.
Schools - Specialized Education and Training	3.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.; plus 2 drop-off spaces.
Office, Professional, & Business Support Uses
Banks and Financial Services	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Business Support Services	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Offices - Accessory to Primary Use	Parking requirement shall be the same as the primary use.
Offices - Administrative business professional	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Offices - Governmental	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Offices - Medical	4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Research and Development - Offices	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Work/Live Units	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Retail Sales
Animal Sales and Services	2.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Bars or Taverns	10 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Building Materials and Supplies Sales	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of site area.
Commercial Nurseries	2.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Convenience Stores	4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Firearms Sales	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Food Sales	4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Internet Vehicle Sales	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Liquor Store	4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Pawnshops	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Restaurants	10 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, including any outdoor dining area not located in the public right-of-way (e.g., sidewalk).
Restaurants, Fast Food
With up to and including 1,500 sq. ft. of gross floor area	4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, including any outdoor dining area not located in the public right-of-way (e.g., sidewalk).
With 1,501 to 1,999 sq. ft. of gross floor area	4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area plus 3 spaces for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area in excess of 1,500 sq. ft., up to a maximum of 20 spaces, including any outdoor dining area not located in the public right-of-way (e.g., sidewalk).
With 2,000 sq. ft. or more of gross floor area	10 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area, including any outdoor dining area not located in the public right-of-way (e.g., sidewalk).
Restaurants, With Drive-Throughs	10 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area; plus queue lanes for at least 5 cars for drive up service. However, all restaurants proposing drive-through facilities shall submit a study to determine if longer queuing lanes shall be required by the Zoning Administrator.
Retail Sales	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Significant Tobacco Retailers	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Swap Meets
Indoor	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Outdoor	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of sales area.
Vehicle Services - Automobile Rental	2.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle Services - Sales and Leasing	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle Services - Sales and Leasing - Limited	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle Services - Service Stations
Full Service Stations	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of lot area; less the footprint of any convenience store area; plus 3.3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of convenience store area; plus 1 space per tow truck which operates from the station; plus 5 queue lane spaces for any self service auto wash. Fueling positions may count as parking spaces; provided, that not more than 8 fueling positions shall count as parking spaces.
Minimum Service Stations	1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. lot area; less the footprint of any convenience store; plus 3.3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of convenience store area; plus 1 space per tow truck which operates from the station; plus 5 queue lane spaces for any self service auto wash. Fueling positions may count as parking spaces; provided, there shall not be less than 3 nonfueling position parking spaces.
Services
Adult Day-Care, General	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Animal Sales and Services	2.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Animal Shelters	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Catering Services	2.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Charitable Institutions	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Child Day-Care Center	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Detention Facilities	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Emergency Shelters	1 space for every 4 beds.
Emergency Shelters, Limited	1 space for every 4 beds.
Hospitality Home	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Laboratories	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Life/Care Facilities	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Lodging - Bed and Breakfast Inns	1 space per guest room; plus 2 spaces.
Lodging - Hotels and Motels	1 space per guest room; plus 10 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of banquet, assembly, meeting or restaurant seating area or 1 space per 8 fixed seats. Accessory retail uses greater than 5,000 sq. ft. gross: 2.5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Maintenance and RepairService	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Massage Establishments	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Medical Services - Extended Care	1 space per 5 patient beds the facility is licensed to accommodate.
Medical Services - Hospitals	3 spaces per bed the facility is licensed to accommodate.
Mortuaries, Funeral Homes	1 space per 5 fixed seats in main assembly area, or 28 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of seating area if there are no fixed seats.
Personal Improvement Services	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Physical Fitness Clubs	5 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Personal Services	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Personal Services, Restricted	3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Printing and Publishing	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Printing and Publishing, Limited	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Public Maintenance & Service Facilities	1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Public Safety Facilities	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Vehicle Services - Vehicle equipment repair	4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.; plus queue lanes to service bays and workstations. The service bays and workstations shall not be counted toward meeting the off-street parking requirements.
Vehicle Services - Washing and Detailing	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.; plus queue spaces for a minimum of 5 cars.
Vehicle Services - Washing and Detailing, Small-Scale	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.; shared parking is allowed without a minor conditional use permit.
Industry, Manufacturing & Processing Uses
Commercial Growing Area	1 space per 2 acres.
Industry, Restricted	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Industry, Restricted, small-scale	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Industry, Standard	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Recycling Centers - Small Collection Facilities	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per bin.
Recycling Centers - Large Facilities	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per bin.
Research, and Development - Non-Offices	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Wholesaling, Distribution, & Storage	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Wholesaling, Distribution & Storage, small-scale	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Transportation, Communications &Utility Uses
Alternative Fuel/Recharging Facilities	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Communications Facility	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.
Heliports	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Transportation Dispatch Facility	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.; plus 1 space per commercial vehicle.
Transportation Terminals	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Trucking Terminals	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.
Utility, Major	As specified by Conditional Use Permit.
Vehicle Storage	2 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.

 

(Ord. 7300 § 13 (Exh. 12), 2017; Ord. 7235 § 5 (Exh. 3), 2013; Ord. 7135 § 7, 2008; Ord. 7123 § 3, 2007; Ord. 7056 § 5 (Exh. 2), 2006; Ord. 7038 § 12, 2006)