Parking reforms in Eureka, CA

Parking minimum removal

Parking minimums are waived for accessory dwelling units, daycares, hospitals, and parks citywide. Small residential uses, income-restricted affordable housing, and a limited number of dwelling units qualify for exemptions in various districts. For nonresidential uses, small uses are exempt as well as uses in the Downtown (DT), Downtown West (DW), Henderson Center (HC), and Hinge Industrial (HN) Districts, in the Neighborhood Market (NMO) Overlay Zone, or uses within the Parking Assessment District.

Status
Adopted
Scope
  • City center / business district
  • Citywide
  • Transit-oriented
Affected land uses
  • All uses
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Medical
  • Other
  • Residential, all uses
Requirements
  • Accessory dwelling units
  • Affordable housing
  • By right
  • Size of project
Reporter
Samuel Deetz
Citation
Source
Eureka Zoning Code
Notes
§ 155.324.020(B); § 155.324.020(C); § 155.324.030(A)
URL
codelibrary.amlegal.com
  • Screenshot of Eureka Zoning Code
  • Screenshot of Eureka Zoning Code
  • Screenshot of Eureka Zoning Code

Parking minimum reduction

A change of use is exempt from minimum parking requirements. Parking minimums may be reduced through frequent transit, the provision of bus passes for residents, bicycle facility proximity, carpool spaces, EV chargers, bike parking, motorcycle parking or in-lieu fees.

Status
Adopted
Scope
  • Citywide
  • Transit-oriented
Affected land uses
  • All uses
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Other
  • Residential, multi-family
Requirements
  • Bike parking
  • Carshare
  • Frequent transit
  • In-lieu fees
  • Other
Reporter
Samuel Deetz
Citation
Source
Eureka Zoning Code
Notes
§ 155.324.040(C)
URL
codelibrary.amlegal.com
  • Screenshot of Eureka Zoning Code
  • Screenshot of Eureka Zoning Code