HomeMy WebLinkAbout78-80 - Modified Design Standards for Parking AreasRESOLUTION NO. 78-80
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING MODIFIED DESIGN
STANDARDS FOR PARKING AREAS, INCLUDING GARAGES.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Costa Mesa has
recommended by the adoption of Resolution PC -78-24 the adoption of
modified design standards for parking areas, including garages; and
WHEREAS, the design standards for parking areas presently in force
were adopted in 1965 by Resolution No. 65-75;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa that the recommendation of the Planning Commission is hereby
adopted as shown on Exhibit "A", Parking Design Specifications, and by
this reference is made a part hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of August, 1978.
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City, of Costa a
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF COSTA MESA }
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City
Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and
foregoing Resolution No. 78-80 was duly and regularly passed and adopted
by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7th
day of August, 1978.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 8th day of August, 1978.
City Clerk and ex -officio Clerko he
City Council of the City of Cost esa
CITY OF COSTA MESA
PARKING SPECIFICATIONS
(ALL ZONES)
RIGHT ANGLE
c r.'
'8 1/2' for industrial parking
DIAGONAL
.a�
�b--i
* Other parking angles are also permitted. Specific parking stall and aisle
dunensions for various parking angles are available from the Planning
Department.
PARALLEL
-T�8-1--19'- 1 - 19 ---�8'4-- 19'
or
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4' 4' 14 4 14 4' 19'-44'
EXHIBIT "A"
Resolution No. 78-80
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Aisle Width
Parking Angle*
1 Way/2 Way
a
b
b(industrial)
30
15' / 21'
152'
18'
17'
45
15' / 21'
182'
13'
12'
50
15' / 21'
19'
12'
11'
60
1932 / 21'
20'
102'
10'
70
23' / 23'
20'
92'
9'
80
25' / 25'
20'
9'
82'
90
26' / 26'
19'
9'
8Z'
* Other parking angles are also permitted. Specific parking stall and aisle
dunensions for various parking angles are available from the Planning
Department.
PARALLEL
-T�8-1--19'- 1 - 19 ---�8'4-- 19'
or
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4' 4' 14 4 14 4' 19'-44'
EXHIBIT "A"
Resolution No. 78-80
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CITY OF ODSTA MESA
PARKING DESIGN SPECIFICATICNS
(All Zones Except R1)
1. Stalls (open and carports) with vertical restrictions at the side (walls, fences,
shrubs, etc.) shall be increased in width one (1) foot over the width normally
required.
2. All parking areas containing more than two (2) spaces shall provide forward
motion access to and from the public street, unless an exception is approved by
the Planning Director.
3. Parking areas shall provide internal circulation or sufficient, designated turn-
around space. Turn -around area, as shown on the reverse side of this sheet,
shall be provided at the end of all dead-end parking aisles exceeding 100 feet
in length. Other turn -around arrangements providing the same maneuverability
may be approved by the Planning Department. Angled parking (less than 90°)
is prohibited in dead-end aisles.
4. A maximum of 2'6" of the required stall depth may be allowed as bumper overhang
into landscaped area. This area may not be included in the fulfillment of
required landscape area for the site, nor may it encroach into the required
street setback.
5. Carports shall provide a clear inside dimension of nine (9) feet with vertical
supports recessed a minimum of four (4) feet from access aisle.
6. Garage parking stalls shall maintain unobstructed inside dimensions of at least
ten (10) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in length. Garages shall be provided
with a minimum door width of 9 feet for single garages and 18 feet for double
garages.
7. Parallel parking stalls shall be nineteen (19) feet in length and eight (8) feet
wide. Four (4) feet shall be provided at each end of each parallel parking
space, or eight (8) feet shall be provided between every other parking space.
8. When necessary due to constraints, minor reductions in aisle width may be
approved by the Planning Department provided the stall width is increased
accordingly.
9. Site plans shall be drawn to scale. The following scales are recommended:
1" = 10' ; 1" = 20' ; 1" = 30' ; or 1" = 40'
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EXHIRI'C "A"
Resolution No. 78-80
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