9.6410 Motor Vehicle Parking Standards

9.6410 Motor Vehicle Parking Standards.

This section was recently amended by Ordinance No. 20699, codified in February 2024.

(a) Except as provided in EC 9.2751(15)(c)(3) Driveways and Parking Areas in R-3 and R-4, parking areas may be located in required setbacks only as permitted in EC 9.6745 Setbacks – Intrusions Permitted.

(b) Tandem parking spaces may be utilized for multi-unit dwellings in the R-3 and R-4 zones within the boundaries of the city recognized West University Neighbors and South University Neighborhood Association. Those tandem spaces may only be located in an underground parking area or at least 30 feet from a public street within a parking area that can be accessed only from an alley. (For tandem parking on alleys, see Figure 9.6410(1)(b)). One tandem space shall be counted as two parking spaces when calculating the maximum number of off-street motor vehicle spaces. Tandem spaces shall not be allowed for studio-units or 1- or 2-bedroom dwellings.

(a) Except for required parking spaces for persons with disabilities, spaces provided in park and ride lots operated by a public transit agency, and spaces within structured parking with 2 or more levels, the maximum number of parking spaces shall be calculated in accordance with Table 9.6410 Maximum Off-Street Motor Vehicle Parking, unless an adjustment is granted according to EC 9.8030(10) Motor Vehicle Parking and Loading Standards Adjustment. This standard does not apply to existing parking areas that are not expanded.

(b) Regardless of the limitations contained in EC 9.6410(2)(a) above, at least 2 parking spaces may be constructed on a development site.

1. So long as a city-approved intergovernmental agreement incorporating a transportation demand management plan for Autzen Stadium complex is in effect, parking provided for the Autzen Stadium Complex shall be exempt from the maximum parking limitations in EC Table 9.6410. All parking shall be owned by the state of Oregon, except through a city-approved agreement that binds the parking area to the Autzen Stadium Complex.

2. If the above referenced intergovernmental agreement is not in effect, the Autzen Stadium Complex shall be limited to no more than 1 vehicle parking space for each 4.4 seats.

(d) When calculating the maximum number of off-street parking spaces for an outdoor restaurant or any eating and drinking establishment that includes permanent outdoor seating, the outdoor seating floor area and outdoor non-seating floor area may be included in the calculation.

(e) When calculating the maximum number of allowed off-street motor vehicle parking spaces using Table 9.6410 Maximum Off-Street Motor Vehicle Parking, fractional parking spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number (for example, a maximum number of 3.4 off-street parking spaces will be rounded up to 4).

(a) Except as provided in subparagraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection (3), developments subject to EC 9.2173 Commercial Zone Development Standards – Large Commercial Facilities, EC 9.2463 Employment and Industrial Zone Development Standards – Large Facilities, or EC 9.5500, Multiple-Unit Standards, must provide a minimum of one off-street van-accessible parking space that complies with the design requirements for van-accessible parking spaces included in the technical codes adopted by the City Manager pursuant to EC 8.010.

(b) Developments located in the Downtown and West University Automobile Parking Exempt Areas, as depicted on Map 9.6410(4)(a), are exempt from the requirements of subparagraph (a) of this subsection (3).

(c) Developments located in the Blair Boulevard Historic Commercial Automobile Parking Exempt Area as depicted on Map 9.6410(4)(b), are exempt from the requirements of subparagraph (a) of this subsection (3).

Table 9.6410 Maximum Off-Street Motor Vehicle Parking
Uses	Minimum Number of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces
Agricultural, Resource Production and Extraction
Agricultural Use and Community and Allotment Garden	N/A
Display and Sale of Agricultural Products, primarily based on products raised or grown on the premises	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Horticultural Uses. Examples include field crops, orchards, berries, and nursery or flower stock.	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar and Tavern	1.25 per each 66 square feet of seating floor area plus 1.25 for each 440 square feet of non-seating floor area.
Delicatessen	1.25 per each 66 square feet of seating floor area plus 1.25 for each 440 square feet of non-seating floor area.
Restaurant	1.25 per each 66 square feet of seating floor area plus 1.25 for each 440 square feet of non-seating floor area.
Specialty Food and Beverage. Examples include a bagel, candy, coffee, donut, and ice cream store. Products manufactured on-site shall comply with manufacturing allowances for food and beverage products.	1.25 per each 66 square feet of seating floor area plus 1.25 for each 440 square feet of non-seating floor area.
Education, Cultural, Religious, Social and Fraternal
Artist Gallery/Studio	1.25 per each 275 square feet of floor area.
Ballet, Martial Arts, Dance and Gymnastics School/Academy/Studio	1.25 per each 80 square feet of dance area.
Church, Synagogue, and Temple, including associated residential structures for religious personnel	1.25 per 4 fixed seats, 1.25 per 8 feet of bench length, or 1.25 per every 28 square feet in areas where no permanent seats are maintained in the main auditorium (sanctuary or place of worship). If religious services operate concurrently with other activities, user may include additional parking at 1.25 per 40 square feet for the space used concurrently.
Club and Lodge of State or National Organization	1.25 per 4 fixed seats, 1.25 per 8 feet of bench length, or 1.25 per every 28 square feet where no permanent seats or benches are maintained in the main auditorium.
Community and Neighborhood Center	1.25 per 4.5 seats or 1.25 per 28 square feet of assembly area where there are no fixed seats.
Library	1.25 per each 275 square feet of floor area.
Museum	1.25 per each 275 square feet of floor area.
School, Business or Specialized Educational Training (excludes driving instruction)	1.25 per every 3.5 classroom seats.
School, Driving (including use of motor vehicles)	1.25 per each 2000 square feet of floor area
School, Public or Private (Elementary School)	1.25 space per 8 students of design capacity as determined by the school.
School, Public or Private (Middle School)	1.25 space per 9 students of design capacity as determined by the school.
School, Public or Private (High School)	1.25 space per 3.5 students of design capacity as determined by the school.
University or College	1.25 per every 3.5 full time equivalent students.
Entertainment and Recreation
Amusement Center (Arcade, pool tables, etc.)	1.25 per each 80 square feet of floor area.
Arena (Both indoors & outdoors)	1.25 per each 4.5 seats.
Athletic Facilities and Sports Clubs
– Playing Court	2.25 per each playing court.
– Viewing Area	1.25 per each 4.4 seats, 9.6 feet of bench length, or 31 square feet of gross floor area.
– Locker Room, Sauna, Whirlpool, Weight Room, or Gymnasium	1.25 per each 83 square feet of gross floor area.
– Lounge or Snack Bar Area	1.25 per each 66 square feet of gross floor area.
– Pro Shops or Sales Area	1.25 per each 330 square feet of gross floor area.
– Swimming Pool	1.25 per each 220 square feet of pool surface area.
Athletic Field, Outdoor	N/A
Bowling Alley	6.75 per each bowling lane.
Equestrian Academy and Stable	1.25 per 3.5 classroom seats or 1.25 per every 3 stables.
Equestrian Trail	N/A
Golf Course, Miniature Indoor	1.25 per each 80 square feet of floor area.
Golf Course, Miniature Outdoor	1.25 per each 80 square feet of floor area.
Golf Course, with or without country club	1.25 per 3 golf holes plus 1 per each 2 employees.
Golf Driving Range	1.25 per each 80 square feet of floor area.
Park and Playground	N/A
Race Track, including drag strip and go-cart track	1.25 per 4.5 seats
Theater, Live Entertainment	1.25 per 4.5 seats.
Theater, Motion Picture	1.25 per 4.5 seats.
Financial Services
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)	N/A
Bank, Savings and Loan Office, Credit Union	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Government
Government Services, not specifically listed in this or any other uses and permits table	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Information Technology Services
All uses in this category	1.25 per each 275 square feet of floor area.
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast Facility	1.25 per guest bedroom for facilities with 5 or more guest rooms.
Homeless Shelter in existence as of January 1, 1984	1.25 per 40 beds
Homeless Shelter not in existence as of January 1, 1984	1.25 per 40 beds
Hotel, Motel, and similar business providing overnight accommodations	1.25 per guest room.
Recreational Vehicle Park, may include tent sites (See EC 9.5600)	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Manufacturing
All Uses in this category, excluding storage	1.25 per each 550 square feet of floor area.
Storage	1.25 per each 1650 square feet of floor area.
Medical, Health, and Correctional Services
Blood Bank	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Correctional Facility, excluding Residential Treatment Center	1.25 per 5.5 beds.
Hospital, Clinic or other Medical Health Treatment Facility (including mental health) in excess of 10,000 square feet of floor area	1.25 per each 200 square feet of floor area or 1.35 per bed.
Hospital, Clinic or other Medical Health Treatment Facility (including mental health) 10,000 square feet or less of floor area	1 per each 200 square feet of floor area or 1.68 per bed.
Laboratory – Medical, Dental, X-Ray	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Meal Service, Non Profit	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Nursing Home	1.25 per 4 beds.
Plasma Center, must be at least 800 feet between Plasma Center	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Residential Treatment Center	1.25 per 5.5 beds.
Motor Vehicle Related Uses
Car Wash	N/A
Motor Vehicle Sales/Rental/Service, excluding motorcycles, recreational vehicles and heavy trucks	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Motorcycle Sales/Rental/Service	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Parking Area not directly related to a primary use on the same development site	N/A
Parts Store	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Recreational Vehicle and Heavy Truck, Sales/Rental/Service	1.25 per each 440 square feet of floor area.
Repair, includes paint and body shop	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Service Station, includes quick servicing	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Structured Parking	N/A
Tires, Sales/Service	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Transit Park and Ride, Major or Minor, only when shared parking arrangement with other permitted use	N/A
Transit Park and Ride, Major or Minor	N/A
Transit Station, Major or Minor	N/A
Office Uses
All Uses in this category	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area
Personal Services
Barber, Beauty, Nail, Tanning Shop	1.25 per 330 square feet of floor area.
Day Care Facility (Not associated with a residence)	1.12 per employee.
Dry Cleaner	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Film, Drop-off/Pick-up	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Locksmith Shop	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Laundromat, Self-Service	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Mailing and Packaging Service	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area
Shoe Repair Shop	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Tailor Shop	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Residential
Dwelling
Single-Unit Dwelling	N/A
Single-Unit Dwelling – Flag Lot	N/A
Accessory Dwelling (Either attached or detached from primary single-unit dwelling on same lot)	N/A
Townhouse	N/A
Duplex	N/A
Triplex	N/A
Fourplex	N/A
Cottage Cluster	N/A
Multiple-Unit Dwellings not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Table.	1.2 spaces for each studio-unit 1.25 spaces per 1- or 2-bedroom dwelling unit 2 spaces per 3- or more bedroom dwelling unit
Manufactured Home Park	1.25 per dwelling.
Controlled Income and Rent Housing (CIR) where density is above that usually permitted in the zoning, yet not to exceed 150%	1.25 per dwelling.
Assisted Care & Day Care
– Assisted Care (5 or fewer people living in facility and 3 or fewer outside employees on site at any one time)	1.25 for each 4 beds.
– Assisted Care (6 or more people living in facility)	1.25 for each 4 beds.
– Day Care (4 to 16 people served)	1.12 for each employee not living in home on site at the same time.
– Day Care (17 or more people served)	1.12 for each employee not living in home on site at the same time.
Rooms for Rent
– Boarding and Rooming House	1.25 per guest room.
– Campus Living Organizations, including Fraternities and Sororities	1.25 for each 3 occupants for which sleeping facilities are provided.
– Single Room Occupancy	1.25 per dwelling (4 single rooms are equal to 1 dwelling).
– University and College Dormitories	1.25 for each 3 occupants for which sleeping facilities are provided.
Trade (Retail and Wholesale)
Agricultural Machinery Rental/Sales/Service	1.25 per each 440 square feet of floor area.
Appliance Sales/Service	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Boat and Watercraft Sales/Service	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Building Materials and Supplies	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Convenience Store	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Equipment, Light, Rental/Sales/Service	1.25 per each 440 square feet of floor area.
Equipment, Heavy, Rental/Sales/Service – includes truck and tractor sales	1.25 per each 440 square feet of floor area.
Furniture and Home Furnishing Store	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Garden Supply/Nursery	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
General Merchandise (includes supermarket and department store)	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Hardware/Home Improvement Store	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Healthcare Equipment and Supplies	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Liquor Store	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Manufactured Dwelling Sales/Service/Repair	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Office Equipment and Supplies	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Outdoor Merchandise Display	– 0 –
Plumbing Supplies and Services	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.
Retail Trade when secondary, directly related, and limited to products manufactured, repaired, or assembled on the development site	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Shopping center with at least one supermarket or variety store and 50,000 square feet of gross floor area	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Specialty Store (An example includes a gift store)	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Storage Facility, Household/Consumer Goods	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area of the office space.
Wholesale, Warehousing, and Distribution 1 per each	1.25 per each 1650 square feet of floor area.
Utilities and Communication
Amateur Radio Antenna Structure (See EC 9.5050)	N/A
Broadcasting Studio, Commercial and Public Education	1.25 per each 330 square feet of floor area.
Electrical Substation	N/A
Fiber Optic Station	N/A
Pump Station	N/A
Telecommunication Facility (Refer to EC 9.5750)	N/A
Water Reservoir, elevated above ground level	N/A
Other Commercial Services
Building Maintenance Service	1.25 per each 550 square feet of floor area.
Catering Service	1.25 per each 550 square feet of floor area.
Cemetery, Includes crematoria, columbaria, or mausoleums	1.25 per each full-time employee.
Collection Center, Collection of Used Goods (See EC 9.5150)	N/A
Garbage Dump, sanitary landfill	1.25 per each 550 square feet of floor area.
Heliport and Helistop	Parking requirements determined based on a Type III review.
Home Occupation (See EC 9.5350)	N/A
Kennel	1.25 per 550 square feet of floor area.
Model Home Sales Office (See EC 9.5450)	1.25 per 330 square feet of floor area.
Mortuary	1.25 per 4 fixed seats or 8 feet of bench length or every 28 square feet in main auditorium where no permanent seats or benches are maintained (sanctuary or place of worship).
Photographers’ Studio	1.25 per each 550 square feet of floor area.
Picture Framing and Glazing	1.25 per each 550 square feet of floor area.
Printing, Blueprinting, Duplicating	1.25 per each 550 square feet of floor area.
Publishing Service	1.25 per each 550 square feet of floor area.
Temporary Activity (See EC 9.5800)	– 0 –
Train Station	Parking Maximum determined based on a Type II or Type III review.
Upholstery Shop	1.25 per each 550 square feet of floor area.
Veterinarian Service	1.25 per each 250 square feet of floor area.
Wildlife Care Center	1.25 per each 660 square feet of floor area.