17.72.030 Number of off-street parking spaces.
The following is the number of off-street parking spaces required for each of the uses identified below:
Use |
Required Parking |
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Dwelling, single-family |
Two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit.3 |
Dwelling, duplex |
Two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit.3 |
Dwelling, triplex |
One off-street parking space for each studio unit, 1.5 off-street parking spaces for each one-bedroom unit, and two off-street parking spaces for units with two or more bedrooms.3 |
Dwelling, fourplex |
One off-street parking space for each studio unit, 1.5 off-street parking spaces for each one-bedroom unit, and two off-street parking spaces for units with two or more bedrooms.3 |
Dwelling, multiple-family |
One off-street parking space for each studio unit, 1.5 off-street parking spaces for each one-bedroom unit, and two off-street parking spaces for units with two or more bedrooms.3 |
Accessory apartment |
One off-street parking space per accessory apartment in addition to parking required for primary dwelling unit. |
Family day care provider |
Two off-street parking spaces. |
Home occupation |
One off-street parking space in addition to parking required for any other use; two parking spaces shall be required if the occupation requires customers or clients to visit the premises at any time. |
Adult family home |
Two off-street parking spaces. |
Independent living facility |
One off-street parking space for every four beds based on maximum capacity as determined by the International Building Code.1 |
Assisted living facility |
One off-street parking space for every four beds based on maximum capacity as determined by the International Building Code.1 |
Skilled nursing facility |
One off-street parking space for every four beds based on maximum capacity as determined by the International Building Code.1 |
Hospital |
One off-street parking space for every two beds based on maximum capacity as determined by the International Building Code. |
School, primary |
One off-street parking space for every five seats in the main auditorium or assembly room. |
School, secondary |
One off-street parking space for every four seats in the main auditorium or assembly room, or three off-street parking spaces for every classroom plus one additional off-street parking space for each staff member or employee, whichever is greater. |
School, higher educational |
One off-street parking space for every possible four seats in the classrooms based on maximum capacity as determined by the International Building Code. |
School, vocational/trade |
One off-street parking space for every possible four seats in the classrooms based on maximum capacity as determined by the International Building Code. |
Government administrative office |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Public/private services |
For libraries: One off-street parking space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; for police stations and fire stations: one off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area; for maintenance and storage facilities: one off-street parking space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. |
Religious worship, house of |
One off-street parking space for every four fixed seats in the facility’s largest assembly area. For a fixed seat configuration consisting of pews or benches, the seating capacity shall be computed upon not less than 18 linear inches of pew or bench length per seat. For a flexible configuration consisting of moveable chairs, each seven square feet of the gross floor area to be occupied by such chairs shall be considered as a seat. |
Museum |
One off-street parking space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. |
Community recreation hall |
One off-street parking space for every possible four seats in the auditorium(s) and assembly room(s) based on maximum capacity as determined by the International Building Code. |
Clubs |
One off-street parking space for each four persons of the building’s maximum seating capacity as determined by the International Building Code. |
Parks |
Director shall determine the standards to be applied for parking using as a guide the uses listed in this section that most closely resemble the uses proposed. |
Essential public facilities |
Parking required as per underlying use. |
Utilities |
Director shall determine the standards to be applied for parking using as a guide the uses listed in this section that most closely resemble the use proposed. |
Cemetery |
Off-street parking spaces are required for only office, chapel and indoor assembly areas. For office space: one off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. For chapel and indoor assembly areas: one off-street parking space for every four fixed seats. For a fixed seat configuration consisting of pews or benches, the seating capacity shall be computed upon 18 linear inches of pew or bench length per seat. For a flexible configuration consisting of moveable chairs, each seven square feet of the gross floor area to be occupied by such chairs shall be considered as a seat. |
Lodging, level 1 |
One and one-quarter off-street parking spaces for each room to rent in addition to two off-street parking spaces for the single-family residence. |
Lodging, level 2 |
One and one-quarter off-street parking spaces for each room to rent. |
Lodging, level 3 |
One and one-quarter off-street parking spaces for each room to rent. |
Personal services |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Business services |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Professional services |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area except for medical and dental offices. For medical and dental offices, one off-street parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area. |
Ancillary services |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Product services, level 1 |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Product services, level 2 |
One off-street parking space for every 400 square feet of gross floor area, except for auto repair. For auto repair, four off-street parking spaces for each service bay. |
Sales, level 1 |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Sales, level 2 |
One off-street parking space for every 400 square feet of gross floor area. |
Sales, level 3 |
One off-street parking space for every 400 square feet of gross floor area. |
Ancillary sales |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Commercial child care |
One off-street parking space for every five possible seats in the main auditorium or assembly rooms. |
Commercial recreation, indoor |
One off-street parking space for every possible four seats in the auditoriums and assembly rooms based on maximum capacity as determined by the International Building Code; for bowling alleys, five off-street parking spaces for each alley. |
Commercial recreation, outdoor |
Director shall determine the standards to be applied for parking using as a guide the uses listed in this section that most closely resemble the uses proposed. |
Commercial entertainment |
One off-street parking space for every possible four seats in the auditorium(s) and assembly room(s) based on maximum capacity as determined by the International Building Code. |
Automotive fuel-dispensing facility |
One off-street parking space for every two fuel pumps, if service bays are not provided. If service bays are provided, four off-street parking spaces for each service bay. |
Vehicle wash |
Two off-street parking spaces per service bay plus one space for every two employees. In addition, a stacking lane or lanes capable of accommodating a minimum of 10 percent of the projected maximum hourly throughput of vehicles for the vehicle wash shall be provided near the entrance to the wash bay(s). One car length within the stacking lane shall be equal to the length of a standard parking space. |
Commercial parking lot |
None required. |
Animal clinic |
One off-street parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area. |
Kennel |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Adult entertainment facility |
Parking required as per underlying use. |
Restaurant 1 |
One off-street parking space for every three seats based on a seating plan submitted to the planning director showing a reasonable seating capacity for the dining area. If, at a later date, the business desires to add more seating than shown on the seating plan, additional off-street parking will be required at one off-street parking space for every three additional seats. Concurrency review under Chapter 19.10 GHMC may also be required if the additional seats generate any new p.m. peak-hour trips, require additional sewer capacity, or increase water consumption. |
Restaurant 2 |
One off-street parking space for every three seats based on a seating plan submitted to the planning director showing a reasonable seating capacity for the dining area. If, at a later date, the business desires to add more seating than shown on the seating plan, additional off-street parking will be required at one off-street parking space for every three additional seats. Concurrency review under Chapter 19.10 GHMC may also be required if the additional seats generate any new p.m. peak-hour trips, require additional sewer capacity, or increase water consumption. |
Restaurant 3 |
One off-street parking space for every three seats based on a seating plan submitted to the planning director showing a reasonable seating capacity for the dining area. If, at a later date, the business desires to add more seating than shown on the seating plan, additional off-street parking will be required at one off-street parking space for every three additional seats. Concurrency review under Chapter 19.10 GHMC may also be required if the additional seats generate any new p.m. peak-hour trips, require additional sewer capacity, or increase water consumption. |
Tavern |
One off-street parking space for every three seats based on a seating plan submitted to the planning director showing a reasonable seating capacity for the dining area. If, at a later date, the business desires to add more seating than shown on the seating plan, additional off-street parking will be required at one off-street parking space for every three additional seats. Concurrency review under Chapter 19.10 GHMC may also be required if the additional seats generate any new p.m. peak-hour trips, require additional sewer capacity, or increase water consumption. |
Drive-through facility |
One off-street space for every two employees assigned to the drive-through service area. In addition, a stacking lane or lanes capable of accommodating a minimum of 10 percent of the projected maximum hourly throughput of vehicles for the drive-through facility shall be provided near the drive-through service area. One car length within the stacking lane shall be equal to the length of a standard parking space. |
Marina |
For moorages/slips less than 45 feet, one off-street parking space for every two berths; for moorages/slips 45 feet or longer, one space for every berth. All moorage facilities shall provide a minimum of two parking spaces. If a commercial or residential development is to be combined with a watercraft usage requiring parking, the usage which generates the larger number of spaces shall satisfy the requirements of the other usage.2 |
Marine sales and service |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area except for boat sales and repair. For boat sales and repair, one off-street parking space for every 400 square feet of gross floor area. |
Marine boat sales, level 1 |
One off-street parking space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area. |
Marine boat sales, level 2 |
One off-street parking space for every 400 square feet of gross floor area. |
Ministorage |
Two off-street parking spaces located near the office. Parking for loading and unloading purposes is allowed in front of individual storage units unless prohibited by the fire marshal. |
Industrial, level 1 |
One off-street parking space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. |
Industrial, level 2 |
One off-street parking space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, except for moving companies and distribution facilities. For moving companies and distribution facilities, one off-street parking space for each vehicle in use, at any time, in the conduct of business. |
Marine industrial |
One off-street parking space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. |
Wireless communication facility |
None required. |
Accessory uses and structures |
Parking required as per underlying use. |
For any other use not specifically mentioned or provided for, the director shall determine the standards to be applied for parking using as a guide the uses listed above that most closely resemble the uses proposed. In instances when the calculation of the required off-street parking spaces for new or modified uses results in a fractional parking space, the number of parking spaces required shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. |
1If the facility or home is used exclusively for the housing of the elderly, disabled or handicapped, the decisionmaker may allow a portion of the area required for off-street parking to be reserved as a landscaped area if the decisionmaker finds that the required off-street parking is not immediately required and is in the best interest of the neighborhood.
2See GHMC 17.48.070 for additional requirements for parking and loading facilities in the WM district.
3Guest parking shall be provided for all residential developments with 10 or more dwelling units or lots as follows:
a. The minimum number of spaces shall be one guest parking space for every four dwelling units, with fractions rounded to the next highest number.
b. Guest parking may be located:
i. In a parking lot accessed by a public roadway, but not located more than 500 feet from the dwelling(s) it is intended to serve; and/or
ii. In a central location within the subdivision as practical and may also serve as parking for active or passive outdoor amenities; and/or
iii. Provided as on-street parking; and/or
iv. In a location deemed appropriate by the planning director.
c. Unless the parking is located on dedicated public right-of-way, the guest parking spaces shall be owned and maintained by the homeowners’ association.
d. Off-street parking must comply with the off-street parking design standards pursuant to GHMC 17.72.020.
(Ord. 1393 § 8, 2018; Ord. 1209 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1171 § 3, 2009; Ord. 1066 § 5, 2007; Ord. 1047 § 2, 2006).