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Parking spaces required for homes in Stanton

Stanton's own rules on parking spaces required for homes, with the code text for every value.

Each rule below links to the section of the Stanton Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Stanton's code says

Stanton code What Stanton's code adds
Parking in the front yard
  • A paved parking area may cover at most 35 percent of the setback area.
    Applies: Front or side setback area in all residential zones. The Director may approve deviations for lots 50 feet wide or less.
    § 20.320.080 · code text
    In all residential zones, paved parking areas within a front or side setback area shall not exceed 35 percent of the setback area.
  • Park on the paved driveway or on a paved area between the driveway and the nearest side lot line.
    Applies: Private noncommercial vehicles in residential zones. Do not project over a lot line; keep the area free of trash, debris and parts.
    § 20.320.080 · code text
    A private, noncommercial vehicle may be parked on the paved driveway area or on a paved area between the driveway and the nearest side lot line provided that it does not project over a lot line and that the area is kept free of trash, debris, and parts.
Garage and covered spaces
  • A two-car garage.
    Applies: Each single-family dwelling unit and each dwelling unit under independent fee ownership.
    § 20.320.080 · code text
    Each single-family dwelling unit and each dwelling unit that is under independent fee ownership (e.g., condominiums, townhouses, etc.) shall have a two-car garage.
  • At least 20 feet wide by 20 feet deep.
    Applies: Enclosed 2-car garage space in residential zones.
    § 20.320.080 · code text
    | Enclosed - 2-car | 20 ft | 20 ft | 15 ft 6 in | 7 ft 6 in | 25 ft |
  • At least 10 feet wide by 20 feet deep.
    Applies: Carport space in residential zones. Carports are not allowed for single-family homes or fee-owned units.
    § 20.320.080 · code text
    | Covered (carport) | 10 ft | 20 ft | 7 ft 5 in | 7 ft 6 in | 25 ft |
Guest parking
  • Required guest spaces must be marked as guest parking and used only by guests.
    § 20.320.080 · code text
    Required guest parking spaces shall be identified as guest parking and restricted to the use of guests.
  • 1 space for every 3 dwelling units.
    Applies: Multi-family dwellings.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    Guest Parking: 1 space for every 3 dwelling units
  • 1 parking space for every 3 dwelling units, in addition to the spaces required per bedroom.
    Applies: Single-family cluster developments, subdivisions and condominiums.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    Single-Family Dwelling - Cluster, Subdivisions and Condominiums | In addition to required parking spaces per bedroom in a single-family dwelling, 1 parking space for every 3 dwelling units must also be provided for guest parking purposes
Spaces per apartment or condo
  • 1 space.
    Applies: Studios.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    Studio: 1 space
  • 2 spaces.
    Applies: 1-bedroom units.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    1-bedroom: 2 spaces
  • 2.75 spaces.
    Applies: 2-bedroom units.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    2-bedroom: 2.75 spaces
  • 3.5 spaces.
    Applies: 3-bedroom units.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    3-bedroom: 3.5 spaces
  • 4 spaces plus 0.5 per additional bedroom.
    Applies: Units with 4 or more bedrooms.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    4 or more bedrooms: 4 spaces + 0.5 per additional bedroom
Spaces for a single-family home
  • 2 enclosed spaces.
    Applies: 1 bedroom.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    1 bedroom: 2 enclosed spaces
  • 3 spaces, at least 2 enclosed.
    Applies: 2 bedrooms.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    2 bedroom: 3 spaces (at least 2 enclosed)
  • 4 spaces, at least 2 enclosed.
    Applies: 3 to 4 bedrooms.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    3-4 bedrooms: 4 spaces (at least 2 enclosed)
  • 4 spaces, at least 2 enclosed, plus 0.5 space per additional bedroom.
    Applies: 5 or more bedrooms.
    § 20.320.030 · code text
    5+ bedrooms: 4 spaces (at least 2 enclosed) + 0.5 spaces per additional bedroom

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Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does a home need in Stanton?

Stanton's code: A paved parking area may cover at most 35 percent of the setback area. (Front or side setback area in all residential zones. The Director may approve deviations for lots 50 feet wide or less.) (§ 20.320.080); Park on the paved driveway or on a paved area between the driveway and the nearest side lot line. (Private noncommercial vehicles in residential zones. Do not project over a lot line; keep the area free of trash, debris and parts.) (§ 20.320.080).

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