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PARKING STANDARDS
The following table shows the number of parking spaces required for various types of uses.
Off-Street Loading Areas Every industrial, institutional, warehouse or wholesale use or building shall provide a minimum of one off-street loading space. Every commercial use or building with 15 or more parking spaces shall provide a minimum of one loading space within 10 feet of the use or building served. Loading docks shall not be located between a building and a street frontage in commercial and industrial zones. (SMC 19.46.150)
Accessible Parking The number of accessible parking spaces is based on the total number of parking spaces provided (based on the 1998 California Building Code).
Minimum Stall Dimensions For C-1, C-2, C-3 and O zoning districts as well as for restaurants, retail sales, medical or dental facilities and offices in any zoning district:
All other zoning districts and uses not listed above
The 18 ft. length may be reduced to 16 ft. when there is an interior landscaping island of 6 ft. in width or a perimeter landscaping strip of greater than 4 ft. in width.
Minimum Aisle Width
Minimum Back-Up Distance
Minimum Driveway Width Parking not served by an aisle shall be served by driveways complying to the following minimum standards:
All uses requiring more than 15 parking spaces shall be served by 1 two-way driveway or 2 one-way driveways, including adequate turn-around areas. (SMC 19.46.130)
Fire Lane A minimum of 24 ft. must be kept clear. Required turning radius is dependent upon the angle of the turn. Check with the Fire Safety division to see if a fire lane must be provided.
Parking In Yards Allowed in all residential zoning districts for the required front and side yards except when in a corner vision triangle.
QUESTIONS? Call or visit the One-Stop Permit Center at City Hall. Planners are available to assist you between the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This handout is intended to be a general description of parking standards. For specific information, consult Sunnyvale Municipal Code Chapter 19.48.
Note 1: Multi-Family residential developments of five or more units shall have secured bicycle parking at a ratio of one secured bicycle parking space for every four units, but no fewer than four spaces.
Note 2: Loading zone spaces (minimum 10 feet x 50 feet) are required for storage facilities. See Sunnyvale Municipal Code Section 19.46.050.
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