How many parking spaces does a home need in San Rafael?

San Rafael's code: RVs, trailers and boats may park on the driveway to the garage, carport or required parking spaces (Front yard setback; single-family and duplex homes; RV, camper shell, trailer or boat incidental to the home; must not block view of sidewalk or street) (§ 14.18.190); RVs, trailers and boats may park between the driveway and side property line (Gap is 12 feet or less at any point; front setback; single-family and duplex homes; incidental to the home; must not block view of street) (§ 14.18.190).

Parking spaces required for homes in San Rafael

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Parking in the front yard	RVs, trailers and boats may park on the driveway to the garage, carport or required parking spaces Applies: Front yard setback; single-family and duplex homes; RV, camper shell, trailer or boat incidental to the home; must not block view of sidewalk or street § 14.18.190 · code text In the front yard setback when on the driveway to the garage, carport or parking spaces required by the zone; RVs, trailers and boats may park between the driveway and side property line Applies: Gap is 12 feet or less at any point; front setback; single-family and duplex homes; incidental to the home; must not block view of street § 14.18.190 · code text In the front yard setback between the existing driveway and the side property line when the distance between the two is no greater than twelve feet (12′) at any point;
Garage and covered spaces	Minimum interior size 10 ft by 20 ft Applies: Single-car garage in a residential district § 14.18.180 · code text The minimum interior dimensions of single-car garages shall be ten feet (10′) by twenty feet (20′). Minimum interior size 20 ft by 20 ft Applies: Double-car garage in a residential district § 14.18.180 · code text The minimum interior dimensions of double-car garages shall be twenty feet (20′) by twenty feet (20′). Minimum interior size 9 ft by 19 ft Applies: Single-car carport in a residential district § 14.18.180 · code text The minimum interior dimensions of single-car carports shall be nine feet (9′) by nineteen feet (19′). Minimum interior size 18 ft by 19 ft Applies: Double-car carport in a residential district § 14.18.180 · code text The minimum interior dimensions of double-car carports shall be eighteen feet (18′) by nineteen feet (19′).
Guest parking	1 space per 5 units Applies: Multifamily § 14.18.040 · code text Guest parking, multifamily \| 1 space per 5 units.
Spaces per apartment or condo	1 covered space per unit Applies: Studios § 14.18.040 · code text Studios (multifamily unit) \| 1 covered space per unit. 1 space per unit Applies: Studio duplex unit, 500 sq. ft. or less in size § 14.18.040 · code text Studio (duplex unit), 500 sq. ft. or less in size \| 1 space per unit 1.5 spaces per unit (including 1 covered space) Applies: Studio duplex unit, greater than 500 sq. ft. § 14.18.040 · code text Studio (duplex unit), Greater than 500 sq. ft. \| 1.5 spaces per unit (including 1 covered space). 1.5 spaces per unit (including 1 covered space) Applies: 1 bedroom unit § 14.18.040 · code text 1 bedroom unit \| 1.5 spaces per unit (including 1 covered space). 2 spaces (1 covered) Applies: Two-bedroom units § 14.18.040 · code text Two-bedroom units \| 2 spaces (1 covered) 2 spaces per unit (including 1 covered space) Applies: Three or more bedroom units § 14.18.040 · code text Three or more bedroom units \| 2 spaces per unit (including 1 covered space). 2 covered spaces per unit Applies: Mobilehome parks § 14.18.040 · code text Mobilehome parks \| 2 covered spaces per unit. .75 space per unit, or as specified by use permit Applies: Senior housing projects § 14.18.040 · code text Senior housing projects \| .75 space per unit, or as specified by use permit.
Spaces for a single-family home	2 covered spaces per unit Applies: Single-family home (SB 9 housing developments have separate parking rules) § 14.18.040 · code text Single-family residential \| 2 covered spaces per unit. At least 2 additional on-site spaces per unit, not on the driveway apron; hearing body may waive or reduce Applies: Hillside single-family home on street under 26 feet wide; waiver if lot size or shape, or excessive grading or tree removal, makes it infeasible § 14.18.040 · code text On streets less than 26 feet wide, a minimum of two additional on-site parking spaces shall be provided (not on the driveway apron) per unit.

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