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(1) Minimum Required Off-Street Parking

Unless otherwise provided in this Code, off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 5.2, Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, below.

Table 5.2 Required Off-Street Parking Spaces

Use Category

Use Type

Number of Spaces Required

Residential

Household Living

Dwelling, Co-Housing

1.5 spaces per dwelling unit

Dwelling, Duplex

2 spaces per dwelling unit

Dwelling, Live/Work

1.5 spaces per dwelling unit (work area calculated as retail, office, or commercial use)

Dwelling, Multifamily

Studio: 1 space per dwelling unit

1 Bedroom: 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit

2+ Bedrooms: 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit

For all multifamily uses of over 10 dwelling units, a minimum of 0.5 spaces of the required spaces per dwelling unit shall be covered parking spaces.

Dwelling, Single-Family Attached

2 spaces per dwelling unit

Dwelling, Single-Family Detached

Dwellings with 4 or fewer bedrooms: 2 spaces per dwelling unit;

Dwellings with more than 4 bedrooms: 2 spaces per dwelling unit plus 1 space per bedroom over 4 bedrooms;

Accessory guest rooms are included in the overall parking calculations for the site.

For houses greater than 1,500 square feet in size within the RMH, RS-6 and RS-10 zoning districts, one-half of all required parking must be in a garage. For single-family residential uses in all other zoning districts, a two-car garage with a minimum of 400 square feet is required for all houses greater than 1,500 square feet in size and one-half of the required parking must be in a garage. If a garage is converted into habitable space, the garage shall be replaced, in conformance with the LDC, and a landscaped area at least three feet in depth must be maintained adjacent to the front of the converted garage for the entire width of the converted garage. Required landscaping shall be at a minimum rate of four shrubs per each 10 linear feet.

The requirements for a garage do not apply to residences with a historic landmark designation.

Manufactured Home

2 spaces per dwelling unit

Group Living

Assisted Living Center

1 space per 2 patient beds

Dormitory

0.75 spaces per bedroom

Public, Institutional, and Civic Uses

Community and Cultural Facilities

Cemetery or Interment Facility

No requirement

Club or Lodge

1 space per 50 square feet of assembly area

Conference/Meeting Facility

1 space per 50 square feet of meeting area

Day Care

1 space per employee on largest shift, plus 1 space per 15 students

Funeral Facility

1 space per 20 square feet of assembly area; plus 1 space per business vehicle

Library

1 space per 300 square feet

Museum

1 space per 300 square feet

Park, Active

Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5)

Playfields (soccer, baseball, etc.) shall have a minimum of 20 spaces per field.

Park and Open Space, Passive

No requirement

Religious Assembly

1 space per 50 square feet of assembly area

Educational Facilities

School, Public or Private

High school: 6 per classroom plus 1 per 300 square feet of administrative office space

Elementary and junior high: 2 per classroom

All others: 1 space per 300 square feet

School, Vocational or Trade

1 space per 300 square feet

Healthcare Facilities

Hospital

1 space per 400 square feet

Medical or Dental Clinic

1 space per 200 square feet

Commercial Uses

Animal-Related Uses

Kennel, Commercial

1 space per 1,000 square feet

Stable, Commercial

1 per 5 animals boarding capacity

Veterinary Hospital or Clinic

1 space per 500 square feet

Recreation and Entertainment

RV Park

1 space per visitor site; plus 1 space per resident caretaker

Indoor Recreation Facility

1 space per 300 square feet

Outdoor Recreation Facility

1 space per 250 square feet building area; plus 1 space per 10,000 square feet site area

Food and Beverage Service

Bar, Tavern, Lounge, or Tasting Room

Bars, taverns, lounges, or tasting rooms less than 1,000 square feet (including outdoor seating area): 1 space per 250 square feet

All other bars, taverns, lounges, or tasting rooms: 1 space per 100 square feet

Catering Establishment

3 spaces per 1,000 square feet

Microbrewery, Distillery, or Winery

1 space per 250 square feet seating/tasting area

1 space per 1,000 square feet for all other areas

Mobile Food Vending

1 space per vendor in addition to the space where the vendor is parked

Restaurant

Restaurants with less than 1,000 square feet (including outdoor seating area): 1 space per 250 square feet;

All other restaurants: 1 space per 100 square feet;

(See also outdoor dining under Accessory Uses in this table).

Restaurants with drive-through shall provide a minimum of 4 vehicle stacking spaces per service window.

Office, Business, and Professional Services

Administrative, Professional, or Government Office

1 space per 250 square feet

Financial Institution

1 space per 250 square feet; plus 4 stacking spaces per drive-through station

Lodging

Lodging, Fewer than Seven Units

0.5 spaces per room within each lodging unit, but not less than 1 space per total unit (excluding kitchens, bathrooms, closets, or similar rooms as determined by the Director).

In addition: For projects with under 100 units, an additional 10 percent of required parking spaces shall be provided; for projects with 100 or more units, an additional 10 parking spaces shall be added.

Accessory uses to lodging, such as meeting rooms and restaurants, shall be required to provide parking at the rates for those specific use types except that the Director may reduce those requirements for accessory uses that are clearly designed for only hotel guests.

Lodging, Medium-Density

Lodging, High-Density

Personal Services

Personal Services, General

1 space per 250 square feet; plus 3 stacking spaces per service window

Laundromat, Self-Service

1 space per 250 square feet

Retail Sales

Auction House

Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5)

Building Materials and Supply Store

1 space per 300 square feet

General Retail, Less than 10,000 Square Feet

1 space per 250 square feet per business; plus 3 stacking spaces per service window

General Retail, 10,000 Square Feet to 25,000 Square Feet

1 space per 250 square feet per business; plus 3 stacking spaces per service window

General Retail, More than 25,000 Square Feet

1 space per 250 square feet per business; plus 3 stacking spaces per service window

Parking spaces for restaurants that exceeds 15 percent of the total square footage of the retail site and/or building shall be calculated as required for restaurant

Medical Marijuana Dispensary

1 space per 250 square feet

Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Off-Site Cultivation Location

Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5)

Nursery or Garden Supply Store

1 space per 300 square feet of retail space

Transportation, Vehicles, and Equipment

Equipment Sales and Rental

1 space per 750 square feet

Fleet Services

1 space per 1,000 square feet; plus 1 space per commercial fleet vehicle

Off-Highway Vehicle Sales and Rentals

1 space for each 1 OHV stored or rented out of the location, plus 1 space per 500 square feet of sales floor area. OHVs for sale or rent shall not be parked in required parking spaces.

Parking Facility

No requirement

Transit Terminal or Station

1 space per 200 square feet of floor area

Vehicle Fuel Sales

1 space per fueling pump; plus 1 stacking space per 2 fueling pumps; plus 1 space per 400 square feet of retail space

Vehicle Repair, Major

1 space per 500 square feet

Vehicle Repair, Minor

1 space per 500 square feet, located outside of the service bays

Vehicle Sales and Leasing

1 space per 500 square feet of sales floor area; vehicles for sale or lease shall not be parked in required parking spaces for sales floor area

Vehicle Service Station

1 space per fueling pump; plus 1 stacking space per 2 fueling pumps; plus 2 spaces per repair bay

Vehicle Wash

4 stacking spaces; plus 1 stacking space per detailing area

Adult Entertainment Establishments

Adult Entertainment

1 space per 250 square feet

Industrial Uses

Manufacturing and Processing

Food Processing

1 space per 1,000 square feet processing area; plus 1 space per 250 square feet retail area

Manufacturing, Artisan

1 space per 1,000 square feet

Manufacturing, Light

1 space per 1,000 square feet

Storage and Warehousing

Contractor Office or Equipment Storage Yard

1 space per 1,000 square feet

Outdoor Storage

1 space per 1,000 square feet

Self-Storage Facility

1 space per 20 storage units; plus 1 space per 300 square feet of office area; plus 1 space per resident caretaker

Warehousing and Wholesale Facility

1 space per 2,000 square feet warehouse/wholesaling area; plus 1 space per 500 square feet office area

Public and Semi-Public Utility Uses

Flood Control Facility

No requirement

Public Utility, Major

Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5)

Public Utility, Minor

Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5)

Water Storage Tank

Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5)

Wireless Telecommunications Facility

Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5)

Accessory Uses

Agricultural, General

No requirement

Agricultural, Urban

No requirement

Guest Quarters

Based on number of bedrooms; included in calculation for single-family detached dwelling

Home Occupation

No requirement

Outside Sales and Display

If outdoor sales and display area is less than 20 percent of the size of the indoor use, then no additional parking is required. If outdoor sales and display area is 20 percent or more of the size of the indoor use, then the outdoor sales and display areas that exceed 20 percent of the indoor areas shall provide additional parking at a rate of 1 space per 100 square feet.

Outdoor Dining

If outdoor dining area is less than 20 percent of the size of the indoor dining area then no additional parking is required. If outdoor dining area is 20 percent or more of the size of the indoor dining area, then the outdoor dining areas that exceed 20 percent of the indoor dining areas shall provide additional parking at a rate of 1 space per 100 square feet.

Outdoor Storage, Accessory

No requirement

Temporary Uses

Christmas Tree Sales

Determined on a case-by-case basis at time of temporary use permit

Construction Support Activity

Filming-Related Activity

Model Home

Special Event

Temporary Housing

(2) Accessible Parking

The number and design of accessible parking spaces shall be pursuant to the International Building Code (IBC) as adopted in the Sedona City Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended.

(3) Bicycle Parking

a. Minimum Required Bicycle Parking

Unless exempted by Section 5.5.D(3)b, all multifamily and nonresidential development shall provide off-street bicycle parking spaces at a ratio of one bicycle parking space per 10 vehicle parking spaces, with no development providing less than two bicycle parking spaces.

b. Bicycle Parking Reduction

The Director may reduce the number of bicycle parking spaces required due to building site characteristics.

c. Bicycle Parking Location and Design

1. Location

Required off-street bicycle parking spaces shall be provided with bike racks, bike lockers, or similar parking facilities that comply with the following standards:

i. Located in a visible, well-lit ground-level area;

ii. Conveniently accessible to the primary entrances of a development’s principal building(s);

iii. Does not interfere with pedestrian traffic; and

iv. Is protected from conflicts with vehicular traffic.

2. Multiple Building Developments

For developments with multiple buildings, bicycle parking shall be distributed evenly among principal buildings.

3. Design

i. Bicycle parking areas shall not be used for any other purposes.

ii. Bicycle parking spaces shall be installed using bicycle racks that are effective for storage and are permanently anchored to a hard surface.

(4) Bus and Large Vehicle Parking

a. For parking lots with a capacity of more than 50 parking spaces, applicants shall demonstrate ability to accommodate parking for buses, recreational vehicles, and other large, oversized vehicles.

b. If separate oversized parking spaces are provided to accommodate buses and large vehicles, each oversized parking space may be credited as six standard spaces to satisfy the required number of off-street parking spaces. [Ord. 2023-03 § 1 (Exh. A), 4-25-23; Ord. 2020-07 § 1, 11-10-20 (Res. 2020-24); Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 9-8-20 (Res. 2020-16); Res. 2019-19 Exh. A, 10-8-19].