D. Minimum Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
(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.
Use Category |
Use Type |
Number of Spaces Required |
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Residential |
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1.5 spaces per dwelling unit |
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2 spaces per dwelling unit |
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1.5 spaces per dwelling unit (work area calculated as retail, office, or commercial use) |
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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. |
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2 spaces per dwelling unit |
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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. |
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2 spaces per dwelling unit |
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1 space per 2 patient beds |
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0.75 spaces per bedroom |
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Public, Institutional, and Civic Uses |
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No requirement |
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1 space per 50 square feet of assembly area |
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1 space per 50 square feet of meeting area |
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1 space per employee on largest shift, plus 1 space per 15 students |
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1 space per 20 square feet of assembly area; plus 1 space per business vehicle |
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1 space per 300 square feet |
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1 space per 300 square feet |
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Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5) Playfields (soccer, baseball, etc.) shall have a minimum of 20 spaces per field. |
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No requirement |
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1 space per 50 square feet of assembly area |
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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 |
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1 space per 300 square feet |
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1 space per 400 square feet |
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1 space per 200 square feet |
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Commercial Uses |
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1 space per 1,000 square feet |
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1 per 5 animals boarding capacity |
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1 space per 500 square feet |
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1 space per visitor site; plus 1 space per resident caretaker |
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1 space per 300 square feet |
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1 space per 250 square feet building area; plus 1 space per 10,000 square feet site area |
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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 |
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3 spaces per 1,000 square feet |
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1 space per 250 square feet seating/tasting area 1 space per 1,000 square feet for all other areas |
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1 space per vendor in addition to the space where the vendor is parked |
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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. |
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1 space per 250 square feet |
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1 space per 250 square feet; plus 4 stacking spaces per drive-through station |
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Lodging |
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. |
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Personal Services, General |
1 space per 250 square feet; plus 3 stacking spaces per service window |
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1 space per 250 square feet |
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Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5) |
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1 space per 300 square feet |
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1 space per 250 square feet per business; plus 3 stacking spaces per service window |
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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 |
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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 |
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1 space per 250 square feet |
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Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5) |
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1 space per 300 square feet of retail space |
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Transportation, Vehicles, and Equipment |
1 space per 750 square feet |
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1 space per 1,000 square feet; plus 1 space per commercial fleet vehicle |
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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. |
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No requirement |
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1 space per 200 square feet of floor area |
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1 space per fueling pump; plus 1 stacking space per 2 fueling pumps; plus 1 space per 400 square feet of retail space |
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1 space per 500 square feet |
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1 space per 500 square feet, located outside of the service bays |
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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 |
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1 space per fueling pump; plus 1 stacking space per 2 fueling pumps; plus 2 spaces per repair bay |
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4 stacking spaces; plus 1 stacking space per detailing area |
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1 space per 250 square feet |
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Industrial Uses |
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1 space per 1,000 square feet processing area; plus 1 space per 250 square feet retail area |
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1 space per 1,000 square feet |
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1 space per 1,000 square feet |
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1 space per 1,000 square feet |
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1 space per 1,000 square feet |
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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 |
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1 space per 2,000 square feet warehouse/wholesaling area; plus 1 space per 500 square feet office area |
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Public and Semi-Public Utility Uses |
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No requirement |
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Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5) |
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Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5) |
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Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5) |
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Wireless Telecommunications Facility |
Discretionary, see § 5.5.C(5) |
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Agricultural, General |
No requirement |
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Agricultural, Urban |
No requirement |
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Based on number of bedrooms; included in calculation for single-family detached dwelling |
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No requirement |
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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. |
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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. |
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No requirement |
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Temporary Uses |
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Determined on a case-by-case basis at time of temporary use permit |
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(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].