Parking spaces required for homes in La Habra

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Garage and covered spaces	At least 2 parking spaces on the same lot, each in a private garage Applies: Single-unit and two-unit dwellings § 18.14.060 · code text For every single-unit dwelling and two-unit dwelling there shall be provided and maintained on the same lot or parcel of land at least two parking spaces. Garage inside size at least 20 feet wide and 20 feet long Applies: Private garage for a single-unit or two-unit dwelling § 18.14.060 · code text Each garage shall have a minimum inside dimension of not less than twenty feet wide and twenty feet long. Covered garages are not required Applies: Studios in multi-unit dwellings § 18.14.060 · code text Covered garages are not required for parking spaces for studios in multi-unit dwellings. 2 parking spaces within a garage Applies: All other units in multi-unit dwellings § 18.14.060 · code text However, all other units shall have two parking spaces within a garage. An approved, paved area on the same lot or parcel Applies: Additional required parking spaces per unit beyond the 2 garage spaces § 18.14.060 · code text The additional required parking spaces per unit need not be located in a garage, but must be located on an approved, paved area on the same lot or parcel and must be equally convenient to all dwelling units.
Guest parking	1/2 space per dwelling unit, which may be uncovered Applies: Multi-unit dwelling developments § 18.14.060 · code text Any multi-unit dwelling developments shall include additional parking equal to one-half space per dwelling unit for guest parking.
Spaces per apartment or condo	1 space Applies: Multi-unit dwellings, studio § 18.14.060 · code text \| Studio \| 1 space \| 2 spaces Applies: Multi-unit dwellings, one-bedroom unit § 18.14.060 · code text \| One-bedroom unit \| 2 spaces \| 2 1/2 spaces Applies: Multi-unit dwellings, two-bedroom unit § 18.14.060 · code text \| Two-bedroom unit \| 2 1/2 spaces \| 3 spaces Applies: Multi-unit dwellings, three-bedroom unit § 18.14.060 · code text \| Three-bedroom unit \| 3 spaces \| 1 space Applies: Multi-unit dwellings, each bedroom beyond three § 18.14.060 · code text \| Each additional bedroom \| 1 space \| 1 space Applies: Senior housing unit (condominiums/apartments) § 18.14.060 · code text \| Senior housing unit (condominiums/apartments) \| 1 space \|
Spaces for a single-family home	At least 2 parking spaces Applies: Single-unit and two-unit dwellings (not accessory dwelling units) § 18.14.060 · code text For every single-unit dwelling and two-unit dwelling there shall be provided and maintained on the same lot or parcel of land at least two parking spaces.

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La Habra's code: At least 2 parking spaces on the same lot, each in a private garage (Single-unit and two-unit dwellings) (§ 18.14.060); Garage inside size at least 20 feet wide and 20 feet long (Private garage for a single-unit or two-unit dwelling) (§ 18.14.060).

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