Louisville Parking Requirements
| SPECIFIC USES | MINIMUM SPACES REQUIRED | MAXIMUM SPACES ALLOWED |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residences | .5 spaces for each dwelling unit, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on maximum shift | 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit, plus 1 space for each employee on maximum shift |
| Boarding and lodging houses | 1 space for manager plus 0.5 space per boarder | 1 space for manager plus 1.0 space per boarder |
| College Dormitories | 1 space for each sleeping room OR As determined upon review by the Planning Director | 2 space for each sleeping room OR As determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| Dwellings for Persons with Disabilities that Preclude Driving | .25 spaces for each dwelling unit intended for occupancy by persons with disabilities that preclude driving, plus 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit intended to be occupied by support staff | .75 spaces for each dwelling unit intended for occupancy by persons with disabilities that preclude driving, plus 2 spaces for each dwelling unit intended to be occupied by support staff |
| Fraternities and Sororities | 2 spaces for each 3 bedrooms, or 1 spaces for each 50 sq. ft. of floor area used for meeting rooms, whichever is greater | 1.5 spaces for each bedroom, or 1 spaces for each 30 sq. ft. of floor area used for meeting rooms, whichever is greater |
| Rehabilitation Home | .75 spaces for each bedroom | 1.5 spaces for each bedroom |
| Rooming, Boarding and Lodging Houses/Bed and Breakfast | .75 spaces for each bedroom | 1.5 spaces for each bedroom |
| Senior Citizen or Retirement Facilities | .5 spaces for each dwelling unit, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on maximum shift | 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit, plus 1 space for each employee on maximum shift |
| Accessory Residential Uses (e.g. swimming pools, club houses, tennis courts, etc.) | As determined upon review by the Planning Director | As determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| Duplexes | 1 space for each dwelling unit (driveways, carports and garages may be used to fulfill this requirement) | No more than 3 vehicles owned or leased by a resident may be parked outdoors. This does not include vehicles parked in garages or carports with at least three sides enclosed. (See Section 9.1.15) |
| Located within the Traditional Neighborhood, and Traditional Marketplace Corridor Form Districts: | 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit | 2.5 spaces for each dwelling unit |
| Multiple Family Dwellings Located within any other Form District: | 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit | 3 spaces for each dwelling unit |
| Single Family Dwellings Located on a lot < 6,000 sq. ft. in size: | 1 space for each dwelling unit in Traditional Form Districts and 2 spaces for each dwelling unit within Suburban Form Districts (driveways, carports and garages may be used to fulfill this requirement) | No more than 3 vehicles owned or leased by a resident may be parked outdoors. This does not include vehicles parked in garages or carports with at least three sides enclosed. (see Section 9.1.15) |
| Single Family Dwellings Located on a lot between 6,000 and 20,000 sq. ft. in size: | 1 space for each dwelling unit in Traditional Form Districts and 2 spaces for each dwelling unit within Suburban Form Districts (driveways, carports and garages may be used to fulfill this requirement) | No more than 4 vehicles owned or leased by a resident may be parked outdoors. This does not include vehicles parked in garages or carports with at least three sides enclosed. (See Section 9.1.15) |
| Single Family Dwellings Located on a lot >20,000 sq. ft. in size: | 1 space for each dwelling unit in Traditional Form Districts and 2 spaces for each dwelling unit within Suburban Form Districts (driveways, carports and garages may be used to fulfill this requirement) | No more than 5 vehicles owned or leased by a resident may be parked outdoors. This does not include vehicles parked in garages or carports with at least three side enclosed. (see Section 9.1.15) |
| Banks, Credit Unions and Related Financial Institutions Drive‐Through and/or Walk In Facility | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area in Suburban form districts. | 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. (see Section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements) 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Finicial Institution Drive Through Only | 1 space for each 2 employees on maximum shift, plus 2 additional spaces (see Section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements) | 1 space for each employee on maximum shift, plus 2 additional spaces |
| General/Professional Office (excluding medical) | 1 space for each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Medical/Dental/ Veterinary Office or Medical Clinic | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. | 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area, except in cases in which additional parking is required by the Board of Zoning Adjustment for facilities receiving a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 4.2.29 |
| Studios for Artist, Designers, Photographers and Similar Professionals | 1 space for each practitioner occupying the site on a full time basis, plus 1 space for every student if classes are conducted on the site | 3 spaces for each practitioner occupying the site on a full time basis, plus 1 space for every student if classes are conducted on the site |
| Studios for Audio and Video | 2 spaces plus 1 space for each employee on maximum shift | 5 spaces plus 1 space for each employee on maximum shift |
| Telemarketing Facility/Call Centers and Similar Uses | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area | 1 space for each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Industrial, Manufacturing, Warehouses and Storage Uses | 1 space for each 1.5 employees based on combined employment count of the main shift plus the second shift | 1 space for each employee based on combined employment count of t |
| Book, art, Gift, Pet, Music, Flower Shops and Similar Uses (if greater than 50,000 sq. ft., parking requirements for department/discount stores shall apply) | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts 1 spaces for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts | 1 space for each 150 sq. ft of gross floor area |
| Convenience Stores and Gas Stations | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. (Parking spaces at gasoline pumps maybe used to satisfy these requirements) | 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Department/Discount Stores | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts, plus the requirements for any outdoor sales area 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts (Note: from Salt Lake City, UT)plus the requirements for any outdoor sales area | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus the requirements for any outdoor sales area |
| Furniture Stores | 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Greenhouses and Nurseries | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus the requirements for any outdoor sales area | 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus the requirements for any outdoor sales area |
| Grocery Stores | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Hardware/Home Improvement Stores | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus the requirements for any outdoor display or sales area | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area, plus the requirements for any outdoor display or sales area |
| Liquor Stores (packaged sales no consumption on site) | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area | 1 space per 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Manufactured/Modular Home Sales | 2 spaces for each employee on maximum shift, plus requirements for offices | 3 spaces for each employee on maximum shift, plus requirements for offices |
| Motor Vehicle Sales | 1 space for each 7,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display/sales area, plus 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of interior display/sales area, plus parking requirements for auto service establishment (if applicable) | 1 space for each 5,000 sq. ft. of outdoor sales area, plus 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of interior display/sales area, plus parking requirements for auto service establishment (if applicable) |
| Outdoor Display/Sales | 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of outdoor display or sales area | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of outdoor display or sales area |
| Pawn Shops | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Pharmacies/Drug Stores | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area used by pharmacist and related waiting areas, plus 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area of retail space in suburban form districts 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts (see Section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements) | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area used by pharmacist and related waiting areas, plus 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area of retail space. |
| Shopping Centers andMalls (A primarilyCommercial developmentthat includes one or moreretail uses. The totalgross leasable areamust be in excess of50,000 sq. ft., in one ormore buildings, locatedon one or more lotswhich are designed andlaid out to function as aninterrelateddevelopment, asevidenced by both shareddriveways and commonparking areas.): <400,000 sq. ft. of grossleasable area | 4 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area in Suburban Form Districts 1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area in Traditional Form Districts | 5 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area |
| Shopping Centers andMalls (A primarilyCommercial developmentthat includes one or moreretail uses. The totalgross leasable areamust be in excess of50,000 sq. ft., in one ormore buildings, locatedon one or more lotswhich are designed andlaid out to function as aninterrelateddevelopment, asevidenced by both shareddriveways and commonparking areas.):400,000 – 600,000 sq.ft. of gross leasable area: | 4.5 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area in Suburban Form Districts 1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area in Traditional Form Districts | 5.5 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area |
| Shopping Centers andMalls (A primarilyCommercial developmentthat includes one or moreretail uses. The totalgross leasable areamust be in excess of50,000 sq. ft., in one ormore buildings, locatedon one or more lotswhich are designed andlaid out to function as aninterrelateddevelopment, asevidenced by both shareddriveways and commonparking areas.) >600,000 sq. ft. of grossleasable area: | 5 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area in Suburban Form Districts 1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area in Traditional Form Districts | 6 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross leasable area |
| Auto Rental Agency | 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area in the building, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on maximum shift, with a minimum of 5 spaces | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area in the building, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on maximum shift, with a minimum of 5 spaces |
| Auto Service Establishments | 1 space for each employee on maximum shift, plus 2 space for each service bay (service bay may count as 1 of the required spaces) | 1 space for each employee on maximum shift, plus 5 space for each service bay (service bay may count as 1 of the required spaces) |
| Barber and Beauty Shops | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. | 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Bingo Halls | 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area | 1 space for each 50 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Car Wash Conveyor Type Operated by Customer | 1 space for each conveyor unit or stall plus 1 space for each vacuum unit (if not accessible to queue spaces) (see Section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements) | 2 spaces for each conveyor unit or stall, plus 1 space for each vacuum unit (if not accessible from queue spaces) |
| Conveyor Type Operated/Washed by Employees | 1 space for each 2 employees on maximum shift (see Section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements) | 1 space for each employee on maximum shift |
| Self‐Service Manual Type | 2 spaces for each stall, plus 1 space for each vacuum unit (if not accessible to queue spaces) (see Section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements) | 3 spaces for each stall, plus 1 space for each vacuum unit (if not accessible to queue spaces) |
| Catering Kitchen preparing food for off‐ site consumption | 2 spaces, plus 1 space for each 1.5 employees on maximum shift, plus 1 space for each business vehicle | 4 spaces, plus 1 space for each employee on maximum shift, plus 1 space for each business vehicle |
| Drive‐In Movie Theaters | 1 space for each vehicle at maximum capacity, plus 3 spaces | 1 space for each vehicle at maximum capacity, plus 10 spaces |
| Electronic and Electrical Repair Service Shop | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area, with a minimum of 3 spaces | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Hotels and Motels | 1 space for each sleeping room or individual suite of sleeping rooms, plus 1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area within the restaurant/bar/entertainment facility (if applicable) | 1.5 space for each sleeping room or individual suite of sleeping rooms, plus 1 space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area within the restaurant/bar/entertainment facility (if applicable) |
| Ice Cream Parlor/Coffee Shop | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area in Suburban Form Districts (see section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements) 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in Traditional Form Districts (see section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements | 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Laundromats and Dry Cleaners | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. (see Section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements) | 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Movie Theaters and Cinemas (Indoors) | 1 space for each 4 seats | 1 space for each 3 seats |
| Night Clubs, Taverns, Dance Halls, Pool Halls, and similar uses | 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area | 1 space for each 50 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Pet Grooming and Kennels | 3 spaces, plus 1 for each 2 employees on maximum shift, plus 1 space for each 3 pet owners at maximum capacity if animal training classes taught on‐site | 5 spaces, plus 1 for each 2 employees on maximum shift, plus 1 space for each 3 pet owners at maximum capacity if animal training classes taught on‐site |
| Picture Framing, Photo Copying, Tailor Shops and Similar Service Shops | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area, with a minimum of 3 spaces | 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Reception Hall | 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area | 1 space for each 50 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Restaurants Sit‐down (with or without drive‐ through) outdoor dining area subject to same requirements as indoor dining. | 1 space for each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. (see section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements) | 1 space for each 50 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Restaurants Sit‐down (with or without drive‐ through) outdoor dining area subject to same requirements as indoor dining. Carry‐out only (with or without drive‐ through) | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. (see section 9.1.14 for queue space requirements) | 1 space for each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Video Rental Stores | 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts | 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Arcades, Game Rooms, Go‐Cart Facilities and other similar uses | Indoor: 1 space for each 125 sq. ft. of gross floor area Outdoor: 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area for facilities and designated play areas | Indoor: 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area Outdoor: 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area for facilities and designated play areas |
| Athletic Fields | To be determined by the Planning Director | To be determined by the Planning Director |
| Bowling Alleys | 4 spaces for each alley or lane | 6 spaces for each alley or lane |
| Coliseums, Stadiums, and similar facilities | 1 space for each 4 seats or 4 people accommodated at maximum capacity | 1 space for each 2.5 seats or 2.5 people accommodated at maximum capacity |
| Golf Courses | 2 spaces for each hole, plus 1 space for each two employees on maximum shift | 4 spaces for each hole, plus 1 space for each employee on maximum shift |
| Golf Driving Ranges and Miniature Golf Courses | 1 space for each 1.5 tees, plus1 space for each 1.5 employees on maximum shift | 1 space for each tee, plus1 space for each employee on maximum shift |
| Horseback Riding Stables (Commercial) | 1 space for each horse boarded at the facility | 3 space for each horse boarded at the facility |
| Indoor Athletic and Exercise Facilities/Health Club/Gymnastic, Karate, Yoga Studios and similar facilities | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area | 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Public Swimming Pools | 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of water surface areas, plus 1 space for each 50 sq. ft. of site area used for spectator seating | 1 space for each 60 sq. ft. of water surface areas, plus 1 space for each 30 sq. ft. of site area used for spectator Seating |
| Skateboard Parks, Water Slides, and similar uses | 1 space for each 5 people the facility is designed to accommodate at maximum capacity | 1 space for each 2 people the facility is designed to accommodate at maximum Capacity |
| Tennis Centers | 1 space for each 2 employees on maximum shift, plus 4 spaces for each court | 1 space for each employee on maximum shift, plus 6 spaces for each court |
| Colleges and Universities | As determined upon review by the Planning Director | As determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| Grade, Elementary, and Junior High Schools | 2 spaces for each classroom, or 1 space for each 5 seats in the primary assembly area, whichever is greater OR As determined upon review by the Planning Director | 3 spaces for each classroom, or 1 space for each 3 seats in the primary assembly area, whichever is greater OR As determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| High Schools | 5 spaces for each classroom, or 1 space for each 4 seats in the primary assembly area, whichever is greater OR As determined upon review by the Planning Director | 10 spaces for each classroom, or 1 space for each 3 seats in the primary assembly area, whichever is greater OR As determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| Trade, Business and Other Proprietary Schools | 1 space for each 4 classroom seats, plus 1 space for each 3 employees on maximum shift | 1 space for each 2 classroom seats, plus 1 space for each employee on maximum shift |
| Asylums, Institutions, and Homes for Convalescents, Orphans, or Indigents | 1 space for each 6 beds | 1 space for each 2 beds |
| Day Care Centers, Day Nurseries, Nursery Schools and similar uses | 2 spaces for each employee on maximum shift or 1 space for each employee on maximum shift plus an area designated for children drop‐off and pick‐up that must be approved by the agency responsible for the approval of off‐street parking facilities. | 4 spaces for each employee on maximum shift or 2 space for each employee on maximum shift plus an area designated for children drop‐off and pick‐up that must be approved by the agency responsible for the approval of off‐street parking facilities. |
| Hospitals | As determined upon review by the Planning Director | As determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| Churches, Synagogues and similar religious uses Where permanent seats installed: | 1 space for each 3 seats in the sanctuary or primary assembly area | 125% the minimum number of spaces required |
| Churches, Synagogues and similar religious uses Where no permanent seats installed: | 1 space for each 50 sq. ft. of seating area in the sanctuary or primary assembly area When calculating the required parking for this use, one shall consider all uses associated with the primary use on the site and their hours of operation and peak hours of usage to determine the minimum number of parking spaces needed to adequately serve all uses associated with the primary use. The Planning Director may waive the requirements of Section 9.1.3 E. of this Part if adequate information is provided by the applicant to determine the cumulative parking needs on the site. | 125% the minimum number of spaces required |
| Agricultural, Silvicultural, Mining, and Quarrying Operations | 1.5 spaces for each 2 employees on maximum shift | 1 space for each employee on maximum shift |
| Airports | To be determined upon review by the Planning Director | To be determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| Bus and Train Stations | To be determined upon review by the Planning Director | To be determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| Penal and Correctional Facilities | To be determined upon review by the Planning Director | To be determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| Post Office | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area | 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Sanitary Landfill | To be determined upon review by the Planning Director | To be determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| Social/Fraternal Clubs or Lodges, Union Halls and Similar uses (individual recreational components should be counted separately) | 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 350 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. | 1 space for each 75 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
| Fire Stations With full‐time staff With voluntary staff | 1 space for each 2 employees on the maximum shift, plus 3 additional spaces 4 spaces for each piece of apparatus OR To be determined upon review by the Planning Director | 1 space for each employee on the maximum shift, plus 3 additional spaces 6 spaces for each piece of apparatus OR To be determined upon review by the Planning Director |
| Funeral Homes and Mortuaries | 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of floor area in parlors or assembly areas in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 350 sq. ft. of floor area in parlors or assembly areas in traditional form districts. | 1 space for each 75 sq. ft. of floor area in parlors or assembly areas |
| Libraries, Museums, Art Galleries and similar uses | 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area in suburban form districts. 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area in traditional form districts. | 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area |
Chapter 9 Part 1 Motor Vehicle Parking Standards Table 9.1.2E Minimum and Maximum Motor Vehicle Parking Based on Use
The parking requirements shown here are the typical required parking standards for the city of Louisville. Variance or exclusions to the parking count requirements could be allowed by the code for a specific project. The city of Louisville parking requirements are for general information. The Louisville standard parking requirements for an area can be modified by zoning overlays or other Louisville parking code requirements specific to each project.