Parking spaces required for homes in Hillsborough

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What Hillsborough's code says

Hillsborough code What Hillsborough's code adds
Garage and covered spaces	Existing garages may not be removed or converted unless another compliant garage is built to replace them. Applies: Newly constructed or substantially enlarged dwelling. § 17.36.010 · code text No existing garage shall be removed or converted to something other than a garage unless another garage, meeting the requirements of this chapter, is constructed to replace the existing garage. Required garage spaces must be usable independently of each other. § 17.36.030 · code text Required garage spaces shall be usable independently of each other.
Spaces for a single-family home	2 garage spaces. Applies: 1 to 3 bedrooms. § 17.36.030 · code text 1 - 3 \| Two garage spaces* 2 garage spaces, plus 1 more that may be unenclosed. Applies: 4 to 5 bedrooms. § 17.36.030 · code text 4 - 5 \| Two garage spaces + one more, which may be unenclosed* 2 garage spaces, plus 2 more that may be unenclosed. Applies: 6 or more bedrooms. § 17.36.030 · code text 6 or more \| Two garage spaces + two more, which may be unenclosed*

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Hillsborough's code: Existing garages may not be removed or converted unless another compliant garage is built to replace them. (Newly constructed or substantially enlarged dwelling.) (§ 17.36.010); Required garage spaces must be usable independently of each other. (§ 17.36.030).

Parking spaces required for homes in Hillsborough

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