City of Downey

MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE IX – LAND USE9728 9728provided and thereafter permanently maintained in accordance with the provisions of thischapter.(C)Change to More Intensive UseWhen the intensity of use of any land, building, structure, or premises is increasedthrough the addition of dwelling units, the number of occupants, the number ofemployees, the floor area, the meeting capacity, or other units of measurement specifiedin this section, the additional required parking and loading facilities for such increaseshall be provided and thereafter maintained in accordance with the provisions of thissection.(D)Continuation of Required ParkingThe required off-street parking and loading facilities shall be a continuing obligation ofthe property owner so long as the use requiring vehicle parking or vehicle loadingfacilities continues. It shall be unlawful for an owner of any building or use todiscontinue or dispense with the required vehicle parking or loading facilities withoutproviding other vehicle parking or loading areas which meet the requirements of thissection.(E)Limitations on Use of Required Parking AreasRequired parking areas shall be used exclusively for vehicle parking in conjunction witha permitted use. In satisfying this requirement, the parking facilities shall be designedand maintained without being considered a nuisance at any time and shall be used in amanner that will not result in any hazard to persons or property, or unreasonableobstruction to traffic.(F)Prohibited ParkingParking in any zone shall not be permitted in a required front setback area, or any portionof a required side setback area that is required to be landscaped. In the R-1 Zone, thevertex of a circular driveway from the street property line may be reduced to not less thanfifteen (15) feet when approved by the City Planner.9.7-19