El Paso Parking Requirements
| Use | Automobile / Light Truck Min | Automobile / Light Truck Max | Bicycle | Heavy Truck | Gravel Screen Parking | Gravel Screen Parking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimal Food Manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Animal slaughtery & processing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | None | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Apparel manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Beverage product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Bread & bakery product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Brewery | 1/720 sf GFA | 1/600 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Chemical manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | None | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Coal products manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | None | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Commercial & service industry manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Computer product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Electronic product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Fabricated metal product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Food manufacturing, other | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Grain & oil seed milling | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Household product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Leather & allied product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Machinery manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Paper products manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Petroleum products manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | None | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Plastic products manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Primary metal manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | None | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Recycling collection facility (large) | 1/1200 sf GFA | 1/1000 sf GFA | 3 SPACES | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Recycling collection facility (small) | 1/1200 sf GFA | 1/1000 sf GFA | 3 SPACES | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Reverse vending machines | None | One | None | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Rubber product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Seafood product preparation & processing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Sugar & confectionery product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Testing laboratory | 1/480 sf GFA | 1/400 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Textile mill | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Textile product mill | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Tobacco product manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Transportation equipment manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Wood products manufacturing | 1/1800 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Assisted living facility (elderly) | 1/3.6 patient unit | 1/3 patient unit | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Clinic | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Convalescent home | 1/3.6 patient unit | 1/3 patient unit | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Drug store | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | Over 25,000 sf GFA = one | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Hospital | 1/480 sf GFA | 1/400 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Intermediate care facility (elderly) | 1/3.6 patient unit | 1/3 patient unit | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Medical laboratory | 1/480 sf GFA | 1/400 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Medical treatment facility | 1/480 sf GFA | 1/400 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Nursing home | 1/3.6 patient unit | 1/3 patient unit | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Optical dispensary | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | Over 25,000 sf GFA = one | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Pharmacy | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | Over 25,000 sf GFA = one | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Rest home | 1/3.6 patient unit | 1/3 patient unit | NOTE 3 | Over 25,000 sf GFA = one | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Sanitarium | 1/3.6 patient unit | 1/3 patient unit | NOTE 3 | Over 25,000 sf GFA = one | Not Allowed | 2I, C |
| Batching plant | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2F |
| Borrow pit (commercial) | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2F |
| Drilling gas well | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2F |
| Drilling oil well | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2F |
| Quarry | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2F |
| Raw material processing | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2F |
| Sand & gravel extraction | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2F |
| Shaft mining | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2F |
| Strip mining | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2F |
| Ambulance service | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus 1/ambulance | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus 1/ambulance | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Automobile (sales, service, storage & rental) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | One | Not Allowed Storage Only | 2C |
| Automobile part sales | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Automotive repair garage | 1/600 sf GFA | 1/500 sf GFA | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Automotive service station | 1/240 sf GFA | 1/200 sf GFA | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Boat, boat-trailer (sales, service, storage & rental) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | One | Allowed | 2C |
| Bus (sales, service, storage & rental) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | One | Allowed | 2C |
| Carwash, full-service | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; includes parking in queue | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; includes parking in queue | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Carwash, self-service | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; includes parking in bays | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; includes parking in bays | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Commercial fueling station | 1/300 sf of GFA of buildings, not counting parking in fueling | 1/250 sf of GFA of buildings; not counting parking in fueling areas | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Contractor equipment (sales, storage, repair & rental) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | One | Allowed | 2C |
| Farm equipment (sales, storage, repair & rental) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | One | Allowed | 2C |
| Heavy equipment (sales, storage, repair & rental) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | One | Allowed | 2C |
| Heavy truck (sales, storage, repair & rental) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | One | Allowed | 2C |
| Light truck (sales, service, storage & rental) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | One | Not Allowed for Sales, Service or Rental | 2C |
| Light truck part sales | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Manufactured home (sales, display & repair) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Mobile home (sales, display & repair) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Motor Vehicle Repair (Major) | 2.5/each service bay not counting bay as parking | 3/each service bay not counting bays as parking spaces | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Motor Vehicle Repair (Minor, Vehicle Inspections Station) | 2.5/each service bay not counting bay as parking | 3/each service bay not counting bays as parking | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Motorcycle (sales, service, storage & rental) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed for Sales, Service or Rental | 2C |
| Recreation vehicle park | 1/480 sf of GFA of building; plus stall parking area | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus stall parking area | 3 SPACES | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Trailer, 18-wheeler (sales, display & repair) | 1/480 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 1/400 sf of GFA of buildings; plus merchandise parking areas | 3 SPACES | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Truck stop | 1/600 sf GFA of buildings | 1/500 sf GFA of buildings | 3 SPACES | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Garage, parking (commercial) | Not applicable | Not applicable | NOTE 3 | Not applicable | Not Allowed | N/A |
| Garage, parking (community) | Not applicable | Not applicable | NOTE 3 | Not applicable | Not Allowed | N/A |
| Garage, parking (private) | Not applicable | Not applicable | NOTE 3 | Not applicable | Not Allowed | N/A |
| Loading spaces (serving another property) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not Allowed | N/A |
| On-site loading spaces | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not Allowed | N/A |
| On-site parking spaces | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not Allowed | N/A |
| Parking spaces (serving another property) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Allowed | Dependent upon use |
| Barber shop | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Beauty salon | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Cemetery | 1/240 sf GFA of building | 1/200 sf GFA of buildings | 3 SPACES | One | Allowed | 2C |
| Crematorium | 1/480 sf GFA of building | 1/400 sf GFA of buildings | None | One | Allowed | 2C |
| Dry-cleaners, shop/commercial | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Extermination Services | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | 3 SPACES | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Funeral home | 1/120 sf GFA of visitor area | 1/100 sf GFA of visitor area | 3 SPACES | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Laundromat, laundry | 1/240 sf GFA | 1/200 sf of GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Laundry (commercial) | 1/240 sf floor area | 1/200 sf floor area | NOTE 3 | One | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Locksmith | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Mausoleum | 1/480 sf GFA of building | 1/400 sf GFA of building | 3 SPACES | One | Allowed | 2C |
| Mortuary | 1/120 sf GFA of visitor area | 1/100 sf GFA of visitor area | 3 SPACES | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Photofinishing lab | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Shoe repair shop | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Tattoo parlor | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Taxidermist | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Adult motion picture theatre | 1/120 sf GFA | 1/100 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Amusement game complex (indoor) | 1/240 sf GFA | 1/200 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA of buildings | Allowed | 2D |
| Amusement park (indoor & outdoor) | 1/1200 sf GFA of indoor & outdoor rec areas | 1/1000 sf GFA of indoor & outdoor rec areas | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA of indoor & outdoor rec areas | Allowed | 2D |
| Athletic facility (indoor) | 1/600 sf GFA | 1/500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Athletic facility (outdoor) | 1/600 sf GFA of buildings, pools and courts | 1/500 sf GFA of buildings, pools and courts | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Ballroom | 1/120 sf GFA of assembly area; plus 1/240 sf GFA of other areas | 1/100 sf GFA of assembly area; plus 1/200 sf GFA of other areas | NOTE 3 | One | None | 2D |
| Billiard and pool hall | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Bingo hall | 1/120 sf GFA of assembly area; plus 1/240 sf GFA of other areas | 1/100 sf GFA of assembly area; plus 1/200 sf GFA of other areas | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Bowling alley | 1/222 sf GFA | 1/185 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | One | Allowed | 2D |
| Campground | 1/480 sf GFA of buildings; not counting camping unit spaces | 1/400 sf GFA of buildings; not counting camping unit spaces | None | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Coliseum | 1/75 sf GFA | 1/50 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf | Allowed | 2D |
| Community recreational building | 1/480 sf GFA | 1/400 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Convention center | 1/480 sf GFA | 1/400 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf | Allowed | 2D |
| Dancehall | 1/75 sf of GFA | 1/50 sf of GFA | NOTE 3 | One | Allowed | 2D |
| Exercise facility (indoor) | 1/240 sf GFA | 1/200 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | One | Allowed | 2D |
| Exhibition hall | 1/75 sf GFA | 1/50 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf | Allowed | 2D |
| Fairground | 1/1200 sf GFA | 1/1000 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf | Allowed | 2D |
| Gambling casino | 1/330 sf GFA | 1/50 sf of GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf | Allowed | 2D |
| Go-cart track | 1/1200 sf outdoor rec area; & 1/240 sf GFA of buildings | 1/1000 sf outdoor rec area; & 1/200 sf GFA of buildings | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Golf course (with/without restaurant & bar) | 1/240 sf GFA meeting rooms; plus 1/120 sf GFA restaurant and bar areas; plus 1/480 sf GFA of other areas | 1/200 sf GFA meeting rooms; plus 1/100 sf GFA restaurant and bar areas; plus 1/400 sf GFA of other areas | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Golf driving range | 0.8/ tee spaces plus 1/240 sf GFA of buildings | 1/tee space plus 1/200 sf GFA of buildings | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Ice skating facility | 1/222 sf GFA | 1/185 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Lazer games center | 1/222 sf GFA | 1/185 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Miniature golf course | 0.8/hole | 1/hole | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Movie theatre (indoor) | 1/3 seats | 1/2.5 seats | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Movie theatre, drive-in (outdoor) | 1.0/speaker station | 1.0/speaker station | None | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Nightclub, bar, cocktail lounge | 1/120 sf GFA | 1/100 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Nude live entertainment club | 1/120 sf GFA | 1/100 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Paint ball center (indoor) | 1/360 sf GFA | 1/300 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Paint ball center (outdoor) | 1/1200 sf outdoor rec area; & 1/240 sf GFA of buildings | 1/1000 sf outdoor rec area; & 1/200 sf GFA of buildings | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Park | 2 per acre of outdoor recreation area. EXCEPTION: Off-street parking is not required for parks 2.1 to 5 acres in size where adequate on-street parking is available immediately adjacent to the park. | With rec. building, 10 spaces minimum; w/out building 5 minimum | None | Allowed | 2D | |
| Racetrack, auto or truck | 1/6 seats for stands | 1/5 seats for stands | NOTE 3 | 1/25,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2D |
| Racetrack, motorcycle | 1/6 seats for stands | 1/5 seats for stands | NOTE 3 | 1/25,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2D |
| Racquetball club (indoor) (with/without restaurant & bar) | 1/480 sf GFA | 1/400 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Racquetball club (outdoor) with/without restaurant & bar) | 1/480 sf GFA of buildings & courts | 1/400 sf GFA of buildings & courts | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Roller skating facility | 1/360 sf GFA | 1/300 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Sauna, exercise room | None | None | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Shooting range, archery, gun (indoor) | 0.8/shooting station | 1/shooting station | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Shooting range archery or gun (outdoor) | 0.8/shooting station | 1/shooting station | None | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Skateboarding facility (indoor) | 1/600 sf GFA | 1/500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Skateboarding facility (outdoor) | 1/1200 sf outdoor rec area | 1/1000 sf outdoor rec area | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Sports arena/Stadium | 1/6 seats in main area | 1/5 seats in main arena | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf; min 1 | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Swimming pool (commercial) | 1/360 sf GFA pool areas & buildings | 1/300 sf GFA pool areas & buildings | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Tennis club (indoor) (with/without restaurant & bar) | 2.5/court | 3/court | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Tennis club (outdoor) with/without restaurant & bar) | 2.5/court | 3/court | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Theatre, performing | 1/5 seats or 1/120 sf of floor area | 1/4 seats or 1/100 sf of floor area | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf; min 2 | Not Allowed | 2D |
| Tramway | 16 spaces/use | 20 spaces/use | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2D |
| Commercial equipment repair | 1/360 sf GFA | 1/300 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Electronic equipment repair | 1/360 sf GFA | 1/300 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Household goods repair | 1/360 sf GFA | 1/300 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Industrial equipment repair | 1/360 sf GFA | 1/300 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Personal goods repair | 1/360 sf GFA | 1/300 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Precision equipment repair | 1/360 sf GFA | 1/300 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Animals, keeping for enjoyment purposes, non- commercial | None | N/A | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Apartments (5 or more units) | 0.7/elderly apt; 1/efficiency apt; 1.5/one bedroom apt 2/two or more | N/A | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Bed and Breakfast (residence) | 1/rented bedroom plus number required for operator's residence | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Bed and Breakfast Inn | 1/rented bedroom plus number required for operator's residence | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Boarding house | 1/2 rented bedroom plus number required for operator's residence | N/A | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Congregate home | 1/guest room plus number required for operator's residence | N/A | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Domestic garden house, toolhouse, playhouse | None | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Domestic storage | None | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Duplex (two-family dwelling) | 2/dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Dwelling, resident watchman or property caretaker | 2/dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Family home | 1/3 resident bedrooms plus number required for operator's residence | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Guest, employee quarters | 2/dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Home occupation uses (City licensed) | Number required for HO use plus spaces required for the dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Home occupation uses (non-City licensed) | 1 plus spaces required for the dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Hotel | 0.8/rental room; plus 1/800 sf of public meeting and restaurant space | N/A | 3 SPACES | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| HUD-Code Manufactured Home | 2/dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| HUD-Code Manufactured Home Park | 2 for office and laundry building; plus number required for each unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Industrialized House | 2/dwelling unit in each unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Laundry room | None | N/A | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Live-work flex unit | Number required for work unit plus number required for the dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | Dependent upon use |
| Lodging house | 1/2 rented bedroom plus number required for operator's residence | N/A | 3 SPACES | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Manufactured home (single-family dwelling) | 2/dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Manufactured home park | 2 for office and laundry building; plus number required for each unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Motel | 0.8/rental room; plus 1/800 sf of public meeting and restaurant space | N/A | 3 SPACES | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Quadraplex | 2/dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Ranch (Greater than 5 acres) | 1/1000 sf GFA | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2G |
| Ranchette (>1 acre & <5 acres) | 2/dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2G |
| Rooming house | 1/2 rented bedroom plus number required for operator's residence | N/A | 3 SPACES | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Single-family attached dwelling (atrium, patio, townhouse) | 2/dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Single-family detached dwelling | 4/dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Swimming pool, game court (non-commercial) | None | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Triplex | 2/dwelling unit | N/A | None | None | Allowed | 2H |
| Adult book store | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Bakery | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Book store | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Boutique | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Cafeteria | 1/120 sf GFA | 1/100 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/100,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Coin-operated vending machines (indoor) | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Convenience store | 1/360 sf GFA | 1/300 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Convenience store with gas pumps | 1/300 sf GFA of building, not counting spaces at the pumps | 1/250 sf GFA of building; not counting spaces at the pumps | 3 SPACES | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Delicatessen | 1/120 sf GFA | 1/100 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Farm supply store | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Feed dealer | 1/600 sf GFA | 1/500 sf GFA | 3 SPACES | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Flea market (indoor) | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Flea market (outdoor) | 1.5/food vendor stall plus 1/other vendor stall (not counting stall space) | 2/food vendor stall plus 1/other vendor stall (not counting stall space) | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Flower shop | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Grocery | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Hobby store | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Home Improvement Center | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Ice cream parlor | 1/120 sf GFA | 1/100 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Material sales(building & construction) | 1/600 sf GFA of buildings and roofed structures | 1/500 sf GFA of buildings and roofed strutures | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA of buildings and roofed structures | Allowed | 2C |
| Music Store | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Newspaper Printing Facility | 1/2250 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Nursery, greenhouse | 1/600 sf GFA | 1/500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Other retail establishment (high-volume) | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Other retail establishment (low-volume) | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Other wholesale establishment (high-volume) | 1/2250 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Other wholesale establishment (low-volume) | 1/2250 sf GFA | 1/1500 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Package liquor store | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Pawn shop | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Pet shop (including grooming) | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Print & copy shop | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Produce stand | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Restaurant (drive-in or walk-up) | 1/200 sf GFA | 1/75 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Restaurant (sit down) | 1/200 sf GFA | 1/75 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Shopping center, community | 1/240 sf GFA | 1/200 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Shopping center (regional) | 1/240 sf GFA | 1/200 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Snow cone, shaved ice stand or trailer | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | None | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Specialty shop | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Sporting goods store | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Allowed | 2C |
| Supermarket | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Superstore | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| Warehouse club | 1/300 sf GFA | 1/250 sf GFA | NOTE 3 | 1/50,000 sf GFA | Not Allowed | 2C |
| On-premise advertising | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Off-premise advertising | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Amusement rides, park | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | None | 1/100,000 sf of gross outdoor & indoor rec areas | Allowed | 2E |
| Borrow pit (related to construction operations) | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Christmas tree stand | 1/300 sf GFA of product display/storage | 1/250 sf GFA of product display/storage | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Circus | 1/1200 sf of gross outdoor and indoor rec areas | 1/1000 sf of gross outdoor & indoor rec areas | None | 1/100,000 sf of gross outdoor & indoor rec areas | Allowed | 2E |
| Concrete mixing or batching plant | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Firewood sales | 1/1200 sf of gross storage and sales area | 1/1000 sf of gross storage and sales areas | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Garage sales | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Mobile office/storage unit (related to const operations) | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Mobile office/storage unit (related to sales or rental) | 1/480 sf GFA | 1/400 GFA | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Model dwelling | 1.5/unit | 2/unit | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Carnival | 1/1200 sf of gross outdoor and indoor rec areas | 1/1000 sf of gross outdoor & indoor rec areas | None | 1/100,000 sf of gross outdoor & indoor rec areas | Allowed | 2E |
| Pumpkin stand/other temporary sales | 1/300 sf GFA of product display/storage | 1/250 sf GFA of product display/storage | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Recycling collection facility (small) | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Sales stands (ranch & farm products) | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Tents (special events) | 1/300 sf GFA of product display/storage | 1/250 sf GFA of product display/storage | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Yard sale | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2E |
| Amateur & CB radio stations (federally licensed) | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Cellular telecommunication antenna, facility-mounted | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Cellular telecommunication antenna, ground-mounted | None | None | None | None | Allowed | 2C |
| Cellular telecommunication antenna, roof-mounted | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Radio broadcasting antenna | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Radio receiving station (residential-type) | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Satellite receiving dish, antenna | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Solar conversion systems | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Television broadcasting antenna | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Television receiving station (residential-type) | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Wind-driven electrical generator, pump | None | None | None | None | Allowed | N/A |
| Airpad | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | None | NOTE 1 | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Airport | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | NOTE 3 | NOTE 1 | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Auxiliary rail facilities | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Auxiliary tracks | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Diesel maintenance facility | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Heliport | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | None | NOTE 1 | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Helistop | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | None | NOTE 1 | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Interlocking tower | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Intermodal facility | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | NOTE 3 | NOTE 1 | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Motor carrier terminal | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | NOTE 3 | NOTE 1 | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Passenger station | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | None | NOTE 1 | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Railroad R.O.W. | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Railroad repair shop | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Railroad spur tracks | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Railyard | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Transportation terminal,Type A | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | NOTE 3 | NOTE 1 | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Transportation terminal,Type B | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | NOTE 3 | NOTE 1 | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Communication utility facility | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | NOTE 3 | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Governmental use, building | Number required for specific use(s) in this Chart | Number required for specific use(s) in this Chart | Number required for specific use(s) in this Chart | Number required for specific use(s) in this Chart | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Major utility facility | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | NOTE 3 | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Minor utility facility | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Resource recovery plant | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Sanitary landfill | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Stormwater retention basin (public/private) | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Utility storage yard | None | None | None | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
| Water & wastewater utility facility | NOTE 1 | NOTE 1 | NOTE 3 | None | Subject to Application | 2F |
Title 20. Zoning Appendix C. Table Of Parking Requirements And Standards
NOTE 1: TO BE DETERMINED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
NOTE 2: FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS BASED ON USE/ZONE CRITERIA FOR SECTION 20.14.080:
A. Office, Educational or Institutional less than or equal to 5000 SF building:
Gravel/screenings surfaced parking areas may be incorporated for the required parking reserved for use by employees and staff of in-store retail or Professional offices and for required parking where on-site ponding (see Section 20.14.080.C.4) or permanent desilting basins are provided. In no case shall gravel/screening parking exceed 50% of the total required parking.
The perimeter of any gravel or screenings parking and drives areas shall be delineated by edging, curbing, abutting hard surfaces or other method as approved by the city manager or designee; and signage shall be installed indicating “Parking For Employees, Staff, and/or Overflow Parking Only”.
B. Commercial/Manufacturing/Warehousing/Storage/Construction Yards/and High Traffic Uses:
Gravel/screenings surfaces may be incorporated for employee parking, for the storage users of truck trailers, storage containers, equipment, supplies, materials, motor vehicles or recreational vehicles which are part of the business function of the facility or site; including transport drop-offs and stock-in-trade.
All required parking for visitors, customers, employees, or patrons shall be hard surfaced.
The perimeter of any gravel or screenings parking and drives areas shall be delineated by edging, curbing, abutting hard surfaces or other method as approved by the city manager or designee; and signage shall be installed indicating “Overflow Parking Only” or as appropriate.
All access drives to required parking shall be hard surfaced.
All Loading Docks and all other loading areas shall be hard surfaced.
C. Recreation, Amusement, and Entertainment:
For outdoor facilities, gravel/screenings surfaces may be incorporated for required parking in accordance with the attached table (Section 20.14.080.C). For indoor facilities, gravel surface parking areas may be incorporated for required parking where on-site ponding or permanent desilting basins are provided.
Gravel/screenings surfaces may be incorporated for the storage of truck trailers, storage containers, equipment, supplies, materials, recreational vehicles that are part of the function of the facility.
The perimeter of any gravel or screenings parking and drives areas shall be delineated by edging, curbing, abutting hard surface or other method as approved by the city manager or designee.
All access drives to required hard surfaced parking shall be hard surfaced.
D. Temporary Uses:
Gravel/screenings surfaces may be incorporated for all required parking subject to review, approval, and conditions by the city manager or designee.
Temporary uses with no parking requirements (i.e. construction areas, etc.) are exempt from parking surface requirements.
The perimeter of any gravel or screenings parking and drive areas shall be delineated by edging, curbing, or abutting hard surface or other method as approved by the city manager or designee.
E. Utility, Miscellaneous and Governmental Facilities:
Gravel/screenings surfaces may be incorporated for required and/or excess parking subject to review, approval, and conditions by the city manager or designee.
Temporary uses with no parking requirements (construction areas, etc) are exempt from parking surface requirements.
Any gravel or screenings parking areas shall be delineated by edging, curbing, or abutting hard surface or other method as approved by the city manager or designee.
F. Agricultural and related uses:
Gravel/screenings surfaces may be incorporated for all required parking including truck trailers, storage containers, equipment, supplies, materials, recreational vehicles which is part of the business function of the facility as well as personal vehicles of the living quarters on the premises.
G. Residential:
Gravel/screening surfaces may be incorporated for:
1. Required parking located at a distance no less than 20 feet from the front property line.
2. For required parking where on-site ponding (see Section 20.14.080.C.4) or permanent desilting basins are provided for the surface area of the gravel/screening parking area, and
The perimeter of any gravel or screenings parking areas shall be delineated by edging, curbing, abutting hard surfaces or other method as approved by the city manager or designee.
H. Non-Allowed Uses and Restrictions:
Gravel/screenings surfaces shall not be incorporated for either required or excess parking for motor vehicle sales except as allowed in other sections of this ordinance, for repair or dismantling uses, for storage of used drive train components other than tires, wheels or drive shafts, or for fueling or lubricating bays.
Gravel/screenings surfaces shall not be incorporated for required parking for hospital or medical treatment uses with buildings greater than or equal to five thousand square feet (5000 SF).
Gravel/screenings surfaces may be not be incorporated for required parking in excess of ninety-nine (99) spaces.
No authorizations herein shall supersede state or federal requirements, restrictions, rules, or regulations.
No parking is allowed on top of landscaping or areas not specifically designated for parking.
Note 3: When the minimum required automobile parking exceeds 60 spaces, 5% of the number required over 60 shall be added as required bicycle parking. This calculation shall be rounded up to the next whole number. The minimum number of bicycle spaces required regardless of the calculation shall be 3 and the maximum number of bicycle spaces required regardless of the calculation shall be 40.
El Paso Parking Space Dimensions [Regular Size Autos and Light Trucks]
| Angle | Stall Depth | Aisle Width | Interlock Reduction | Overhang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 degrees | 19′ — 1″ | 13′ — 0″ | 2′ — 4″ | 2′ — 1″ |
| 60 degrees | 19′ — 6″ | 16′ — 0″ | 1′ — 8″ | 2′ — 7″ |
| 75 degrees | 19′ — 9″ | 20′ — 0″ | 1′ | 2′ — 11″ |
| 90 degrees | 18′ — 0″ | 24′ — 0″ | 0′ - 0″ | 3′ — 0″ |
El Paso Parking Space Dimensions [Compact Size Vehicles]
| Angle | Stall Depth | Aisle Width | Interlock Reduction | Overhang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 degrees | 15′ — 3″ | 11′ — 6″ | 2′ — 0″ | 1′ — 5″ |
| 60 degrees | 16′ — 4″ | 13′ — 4″ | 1′ — 5″ | 1′ — 9″ |
| 75 degrees | 16′ — 6″ | 16′ — 0″ | .9′ | 1′ — 11″ |
| 90 degrees | 16′ — 0″ | 20′ — 0″ | 0′ - 0″ | 2′ — 0″ |
20.14.040 - Design and construction. Section B - Compact Vehicle Spaces Permitted. Where the number of required off-street parking spaces for permitted uses and accessory uses, if any, exceeds thirty spaces, no more than twenty percent of the required spaces may be reserved for compact vehicle parking.
The parking requirements shown here are the typical required parking standards for the city of El Paso. There could be variance or exclusions to the parking count requirements allowed by the code for a specific project. The city of El Paso parking requirements are for general information. The El Paso standard parking requirements for an area can be modified by zoning overlays or other El Paso parking code requirements specific to each project.