Agoura Hills Residential Parking Requirements
In Agoura Hills, single-family homes require 2 covered garage spaces. Apartments require between 1.5 and 2.5 spaces depending on bedroom count, with specific ratios for covered and uncovered spots. Condos and townhouses require 2 covered spaces plus 0.5 uncovered guest spaces per unit. Covered residential spaces must maintain a 10' x 20' clear interior dimension. ADUs require 1 off-street space, while JADUs require none.
Residential parking in Agoura Hills is governed by specific allocation standards, design requirements, and location rules to ensure adequate off-street capacity and neighborhood compatibility.
Standard Parking Allocations
The number of required off-street parking spaces varies by the type and size of the residential unit. Unless otherwise specified in an overlay district, the following minimums apply:
| Residential Use Type | Covered Spaces | Uncovered Spaces | Total/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family Dwelling | 2 (in a garage) | 0 | 2 spaces total [Section 9654.6] |
| Apartment: Studio/Bachelor | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 spaces per unit [Section 9654.6] |
| Apartment: 1 Bedroom | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 spaces per unit [Section 9654.6] |
| Apartment: 2+ Bedrooms | 2.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 spaces per unit [Section 9654.6] |
| Condominium or Townhouse | 2.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 spaces per unit; uncovered must be marked "Guest Parking" [Section 9654.6] |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) | 0 | 1 | 1 space total (may be tandem); JADUs require 0 spaces [Section 9654.6] |
Affordable Housing Overlay District (AH)
Developments within the Affordable Housing Overlay District follow modified allocation requirements:
- Apartments (Studio): 1 covered plus 0.5 uncovered space per unit.
- Apartments (1+ Bedrooms): 1 covered plus 1.5 uncovered spaces per unit.
- Condominiums/Townhouses: 2 covered plus 0.5 uncovered spaces per unit.
- Assignment: All required covered spaces must be assigned to individual units and cannot be used for guest or shared parking [Section 9525.6].
Design and Dimension Standards
All residential parking facilities must adhere to specific size and access regulations:
Stall Dimensions
- Standard Stalls (90-degree): 8 feet 6 inches wide by 18 feet deep [Section 9654.3.A].
- Residential Covered Spaces: Must provide at least 10 feet by 20 feet of "inside clear space" [Section 9654.3.C].
- Compact Spaces: Not permitted unless specifically approved by the Planning Commission (maximum 30% of total spaces) [Section 9654.3.A].
Access and Driveways
- Single-family Driveways: Minimum 15 feet in width.
- Multi-family Driveways (3+ units): Minimum 20 feet in width [Section 9654.3.D].
- Tandem Parking: Generally prohibited, except where specifically permitted (such as for ADUs) [Section 9654.2.I, 9654.6].
Bicycle and Accessible Parking
- Bicycle Parking: One stationary bicycle rack space is required for every 25 vehicle parking spaces [Section 9654.3.L].
- Handicapped Parking: Required based on the total lot capacity (e.g., 1 space for lots with 1–25 spaces). Stalls must be 14 feet wide (9-foot parking area plus 5-foot loading area) [Section 9654.3.B].
Location and Operational Rules
- Proximity: Single-family parking must be on the same lot. For other dwellings, parking must be on the same site or within 200 feet of the unit [Section 9654.2.J].
- Assigned Spaces: For multi-family housing, at least one required space per unit must be assigned and located within 200 feet of the unit [Section 9654.2.J.4].
- Senior Citizen Housing: The Planning Commission may reduce total required parking by up to 25% and covered parking by up to 50% if the project is near shopping or transit [Section 9654.2.J.2].
- Commercial Vehicles: Vehicles registered for commercial use exceeding 5,500 lbs unladen weight cannot be parked on residentially zoned property for more than 30 minutes unless actively loading/unloading or fully screened from public view [Section 9654.2.J.3].
- Nonregistered Vehicles: Vehicles or trailers without current registration may not be parked in front or side street yards [Section 9654.2.G].