Parking Requirements

Philadelphia Required Parking in Residential Districts

Use Category RSD-1/2/3 RSA-1/2/3 RTA-1 RMX-1RSA-4/5 RM-1RM-2/3/4 RMX-2/3
Single-Family1/unit00
Two-Family1/unit01/2 units
Multi-Family1/unit03/10 units
Group Living (except as noted below)1/10 permanent beds1/10 permanent beds1/10 permanent beds
Single-Room Residence1/20 units + 1; min. 21/20 units + 1; min. 21/20 units + 1; min. 2
Religious Assembly1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greater1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greater1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greater
Wireless Service Facility002
Assembly and Entertainment1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greaterThe greater of (a) none for first 100 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for first 2,500 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.The greater of (a) none for the first 200 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for first 4,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Market or Community-Supported FarmNone if lot area is less than 5,000 sq. ft., otherwise 2None if lot area is less than 5,000 sq. ft., otherwise 2None if lot area is less than 5,000 sq. ft., otherwise 2
All Other Uses1/1,000 sq. ft.None for first 2,500 sq. ft.,None for first 4,000 sq. ft.,
then 1/1,000 sq. ft.then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Required Parking in Commercial Districts.Minimum Required Parking Spaces (spaces per unit/sq. ft. of gross floor area/beds/seats/room)
Use CategoryCMX-2/2.5CMX-3CMX-4/5
Household Living (except as noted below)03/10 units0
Multi-Family03/10 units3/10 units
    Caretaker Quarters000
Group Living (except as noted below)1/10 permanent beds1/10 permanent beds0
Single-Room Residence1/20 units + 1; min. 21/20 units + 1; min. 20
Detention and Correctional Facilities1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Educational Facilities1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Fraternal Organization1/300 sq. ft.1/500 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Hospital1/4 bed design capacity1/4 bed design capacity1/4 bed design capacity
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits1/1000 sq. ft.None for the first 4,000 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.None for the first 10,000 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Religious Assembly1/10 seats or1/10 seats orThe greater of (a) none for the first 400 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for the first 10,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
1/1,000 sq. ft.,1/1,000 sq. ft.,
whichever is greaterwhichever is greater
Safety Services1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Transit Station000
Utilities and Services, Basic1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
Utilities and Services, Major1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
Wireless Service Facility000
All Office Uses000
All Retail Sales Uses000
Adult-Oriented Service000
Animal Services000
Assembly and Entertainment1/10 seats or1/10 seats orThe greater of (a) none for the first 400 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for the first 10,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
1/1,000 sq. ft.,1/1,000 sq. ft.,
whichever is greaterwhichever is greater
Building Services000
Business Support000
Day Care000
Eating and Drinking Establishments000
Financial Services000
Funeral and Mortuary Services000
Maintenance and Repair of Consumer Goods000
Personal Services000
Radio, Television, and Recording Services000
Visitor Accommodations000
Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance2/repair bay or2/repair bay or0
300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance2/repair bay or2/repair bay or0
300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater
All Other Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Sales and Services Uses1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.0
All Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Uses1/1,500 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/3,000 sq. ft.
Artist Studios and Artisan ManufacturingNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.
Research and DevelopmentNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.
All Other Industrial Uses1/800 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
Market and Community-Supported FarmNone if lot area is less than 5,000 sq. ft., otherwise 2None if lot area is less than 5,000 sq. ft., otherwise 2None if lot area is less than 5,000 sq. ft., otherwise 2
Required Parking in Industrial Districts.Minimum Required Parking Spaces (spaces per unit/sq. ft. of gross floor area/beds/seats/room)
 Use CategoryIRMXICMX I-1I-2/3I-P
Household Living (except as noted below)3/10 units1/2 units1/2 units
    Multi-Family Building3/10 units1/2 units1/2 units
    Caretaker Quarters01/unit0
Group Living (as noted below)1/10 permanent beds1/10 permanent beds1/10 permanent beds
    Single-Room Residence1/20 units + 1; min. 21/20 units + 1; min. 21/20 units + 1; min. 2
Detention and Correctional Facilities1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Educational Facilities1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Fraternal Organization1/300 sq. ft.1/300 sq. ft.1/500 sq. ft.
Hospital1/4 bed design capacity1/4 bed design capacity1/4 bed design capacity
Libraries and Cultural ExhibitsNone for the first 4,000 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1000 sq. ft.None for the first 4,000 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Religious Assembly1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greater1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greaterThe greater of (a) none for the first 400 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for the first 10,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Safety Services1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Transit Station000
Utilities and Services, Basic1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
Utilities and Services, Major1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
Wireless Service Facility000
All Office Uses01/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Adult-Oriented Merchandise1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Building Supplies and Equipment1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.3/2,000 sq. ft.
All Other Retail Sales Uses01/1,000 sq. ft.None for first 2,500 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Assembly and Entertainment1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greater1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greaterThe greater of (a) none for the first 200 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for the first 4,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Eating and Drinking Establishments05/1,000 sq. ft.5/2,000 sq. ft.
Parking, Non-Accessory000
Personal Services01/1,000 sq. ft.None for first 2,500 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Visitor Accommodations1/3 rooms1/3 rooms1/3 rooms
All other Commercial Services Uses01/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance2/repair bay or2/repair bay or2/repair bay or
300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance2/repair bay or2/repair bay or2/repair bay or
300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater
All Other Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Sales and Services1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
All Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Uses1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
All Industrial Uses (except as noted below)1/800 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
    Artist Studios and Artisan ManufacturingNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 5,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
    Research and DevelopmentNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 5,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
    Limited IndustrialNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 5,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
Horticulture Nurseries and Greenhouses1/4,000 sq. ft.1/4,000 sq. ft.None for the first 2,000 sq. ft. then 1/4,000 sq. ft.

Table 14-802-1: Required Parking in Residential Districts
Minimum Required Parking Spaces (spaces per unit/sq. ft. of gross floor area/beds/seats)

Philadelphia Required Parking in Commercial Districts.

Use CategoryCMX-2/2.5CMX-3CMX-4/5
Household Living (except as noted below)03/10 units0
Multi-Family03/10 units3/10 units
    Caretaker Quarters000
Group Living (except as noted below)1/10 permanent beds1/10 permanent beds0
Single-Room Residence1/20 units + 1; min. 21/20 units + 1; min. 20
Detention and Correctional Facilities1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Educational Facilities1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Fraternal Organization1/300 sq. ft.1/500 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Hospital1/4 bed design capacity1/4 bed design capacity1/4 bed design capacity
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits1/1000 sq. ft.None for the first 4,000 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.None for the first 10,000 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Religious Assembly1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft.,whichever is greater1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft.,whichever is greaterThe greater of (a) none for the first 400 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for the first 10,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Safety Services1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Transit Station000
Utilities and Services, Basic1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
Utilities and Services, Major1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
Wireless Service Facility000
All Office Uses000
All Retail Sales Uses000
Adult-Oriented Service000
Animal Services000
Assembly and Entertainment1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft.,whichever is greater1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft.,whichever is greaterThe greater of (a) none for the first 400 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for the first 10,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Building Services000
Business Support000
Day Care000
Eating and Drinking Establishments000
Financial Services000
Funeral and Mortuary Services000
Maintenance and Repair of Consumer Goods000
Personal Services000
Radio, Television, and Recording Services000
Visitor Accommodations000
Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance2/repair bay or 300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater0
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater0
All Other Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Sales and Services Uses1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.0
All Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Uses1/1,500 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/3,000 sq. ft.
Artist Studios and Artisan ManufacturingNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.
Research and DevelopmentNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.
All Other Industrial Uses1/800 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
Market and Community-Supported FarmNone if lot area is less than 5,000 sq. ft., otherwise 2None if lot area is less than 5,000 sq. ft., otherwise 2None if lot area is less than 5,000 sq. ft., otherwise 2
Required Parking in Industrial Districts.Minimum Required Parking Spaces (spaces per unit/sq. ft. of gross floor area/beds/seats/room)
 Use CategoryIRMXICMX I-1I-2/3I-P
Household Living (except as noted below)3/10 units1/2 units1/2 units
    Multi-Family Building3/10 units1/2 units1/2 units
    Caretaker Quarters01/unit0
Group Living (as noted below)1/10 permanent beds1/10 permanent beds1/10 permanent beds
    Single-Room Residence1/20 units + 1; min. 21/20 units + 1; min. 21/20 units + 1; min. 2
Detention and Correctional Facilities1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Educational Facilities1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Fraternal Organization1/300 sq. ft.1/300 sq. ft.1/500 sq. ft.
Hospital1/4 bed design capacity1/4 bed design capacity1/4 bed design capacity
Libraries and Cultural ExhibitsNone for the first 4,000 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1000 sq. ft.None for the first 4,000 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Religious Assembly1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greater1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greaterThe greater of (a) none for the first 400 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for the first 10,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Safety Services1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Transit Station000
Utilities and Services, Basic1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
Utilities and Services, Major1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
Wireless Service Facility000
All Office Uses01/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Adult-Oriented Merchandise1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Building Supplies and Equipment1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.3/2,000 sq. ft.
All Other Retail Sales Uses01/1,000 sq. ft.None for first 2,500 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Assembly and Entertainment1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greater1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greaterThe greater of (a) none for the first 200 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for the first 4,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Eating and Drinking Establishments05/1,000 sq. ft.5/2,000 sq. ft.
Parking, Non-Accessory000
Personal Services01/1,000 sq. ft.None for first 2,500 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Visitor Accommodations1/3 rooms1/3 rooms1/3 rooms
All other Commercial Services Uses01/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance2/repair bay or2/repair bay or2/repair bay or
300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance2/repair bay or2/repair bay or2/repair bay or
300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater
All Other Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Sales and Services1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
All Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Uses1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
All Industrial Uses (except as noted below)1/800 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
    Artist Studios and Artisan ManufacturingNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 5,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
    Research and DevelopmentNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 5,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
    Limited IndustrialNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 5,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
Horticulture Nurseries and Greenhouses1/4,000 sq. ft.1/4,000 sq. ft.None for the first 2,000 sq. ft. then 1/4,000 sq. ft.

Table 14-802-2
Minimum Required Parking Spaces (spaces per unit/sq. ft. of gross floor area/beds/seats/room)

Philadelphia Required Parking in Industrial Districts.

 Use CategoryIRMXICMX I-1I-2/3I-P
Household Living (except as noted below)3/10 units1/2 units1/2 units
    Multi-Family Building3/10 units1/2 units1/2 units
    Caretaker Quarters01/unit0
Group Living (as noted below)1/10 permanent beds1/10 permanent beds1/10 permanent beds
    Single-Room Residence1/20 units + 1; min. 21/20 units + 1; min. 21/20 units + 1; min. 2
Detention and Correctional Facilities1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Educational Facilities1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Fraternal Organization1/300 sq. ft.1/300 sq. ft.1/500 sq. ft.
Hospital1/4 bed design capacity1/4 bed design capacity1/4 bed design capacity
Libraries and Cultural ExhibitsNone for the first 4,000 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1000 sq. ft.None for the first 4,000 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Religious Assembly1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greater1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greaterThe greater of (a) none for the first 400 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for the first 10,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Safety Services1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Transit Station000
Utilities and Services, Basic1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
Utilities and Services, Major1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
Wireless Service Facility000
All Office Uses01/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Adult-Oriented Merchandise1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Building Supplies and Equipment1/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.3/2,000 sq. ft.
All Other Retail Sales Uses01/1,000 sq. ft.None for first 2,500 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Assembly and Entertainment1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greater1/10 seats or 1/1,000 sq. ft., whichever is greaterThe greater of (a) none for the first 200 seats then 1/10 seats or (b) none for the first 4,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Eating and Drinking Establishments05/1,000 sq. ft.5/2,000 sq. ft.
Parking, Non-Accessory000
Personal Services01/1,000 sq. ft.None for first 2,500 sq. ft., then 1/1,000 sq. ft.
Visitor Accommodations1/3 rooms1/3 rooms1/3 rooms
All other Commercial Services Uses01/1,000 sq. ft.1/1,000 sq. ft.
Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance2/repair bay or2/repair bay or2/repair bay or
300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater
Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance2/repair bay or2/repair bay or2/repair bay or
300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater300 sq. ft. of repair space, whichever is greater
All Other Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Sales and Services1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
All Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage Uses1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.1/2,000 sq. ft.
All Industrial Uses (except as noted below)1/800 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
    Artist Studios and Artisan ManufacturingNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 5,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
    Research and DevelopmentNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 5,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
    Limited IndustrialNone for the first 7,500 sq. ft. then 1/2,000 sq. ft.None for the first 5,000 sq. ft. then 1/1,000 sq. ft.1/800 sq. ft.
Horticulture Nurseries and Greenhouses1/4,000 sq. ft.1/4,000 sq. ft.None for the first 2,000 sq. ft. then 1/4,000 sq. ft.

Table 14-802-3
Minimum Required Parking Spaces (spaces per unit/sq. ft. of gross floor area/beds/seats/room)

Parking Angle/TypeMin. Stall Width (ft.)Min. Stall Depth (ft.)Minimum Aisle Width (ft.) 
Regular Space – Parallel8.520 for end spaces, 22 for interior spaces10 ft. for one way traffic 24 ft. for two way traffic
Regular Space – 45 degrees8.51815 ft. [3]
Regular Space – 60 degrees8.51818 ft.
Regular Space – 90 degrees8.51824 ft.
Compact Parking Spaces [4]816Same as for regular spaces
Spaces for Buildings where occupancy is age-restricted to those 60 years of age or older10Same as for regular spacesSame as for regular spaces
Handicapped SpacesShall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.)

The parking requirements shown here are the typical required parking standards for the city of Philadelphia.  Variance or exclusions to the parking count requirements could be allowed by the code for a specific project.  The city of Philadelphia parking requirements are for general information.  The Philadelphia standard parking requirements for an area can be modified by zoning overlays or other Philadelphia parking code requirements specific to each project.