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Temporary parking lot requirements – Discuss and provide direction regarding regulations, requirements and options for city owned temporary parking lots.
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Agenda Date: 10/19/2026
Prepared by:
Jason Huckleberry, Director of Eng & Building Dept, 713-4495, Jason.huckleberry@visalia.gov
Paul Bernal, Director of Planning and Comm. Preservation Dept, 713-4025, Paul.bernal@visalia.gov
Department Recommendation:
Receive and discuss the presentation by staff, providing direction, as necessary, pertaining to existing city-owned temporary parking lots, including temporary parking lot regulations, requirements, and options.
Summary:
Recent requests from the public regarding temporary and/or permanent unpaved parking lots have prompted an internal review of existing regulations and standards related to parking facilities within the City of Visalia. Staff’s presentation is intended to provide the specific municipal code sections and standards, outline existing practices related to temporary/permanent parking lots (including those associated with seasonal temporary conditional use permits), and discuss existing city owned temporary lots that are in use today.
Background Discussion:
City Regulations and Standards
Regulations for off-street parking within the City of Visalia are found in Chapter 17.34 of the City’s municipal code. Chapter 17.34.030 provides the specific standards for off-street parking facilities, notably requiring:
17.34.030(C) – “The parking area, aisles and access drives shall be surfaced with an asphalt concrete surfacing of two-inch minimum thickness on a four-inch untreated rock base.”
17.34.030(F) – “No parking areas shall be located within a required front setback or within a street side setback of a corner lot.”
17.34.030(O) – “Vacant or unimproved lots shall not be used as vehicle parking facilities and/or outdoor storage of commercial equipment, construction equipment, and similar uses unless screened appropr...
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