Parking Requirements

San Antonio Parking Requirements

Permitted UseMinimum Vehicle SpacesMaximum Vehicle Spaces
ACCESSORY USES (SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE RESIDENTIAL USE)N/AN/A
ASSISTED LIVING, BOARDING HOME, OR COMMUNITY HOME WITH 6 OR FEWER RESIDENTS0.3 per resident1 per resident
ASSISTED LIVING, BOARDING HOME, OR COMMUNITY HOME WITH 7 OR MORE RESIDENTS0.3 per resident plus 1 space for each employee1 per resident plus 1 space for each employee
ATHLETIC FIELDS (NONCOMMERCIAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE RESIDENTIAL USE)N/AN/A
AUTOMOBILE NONCOMMERCIAL PARKING (Board of Adjustment)1.5 per unit2 per unit
BED and BREAKFAST0.3 per room1 per room
CEMETERY or MAUSOLEUMN/AN/A
CHILD - CARE INSTITUTION (BASIC)1 per 375 sf GFA1.5 per 375 sf GFA
CHURCH, TEMPLE, MOSQUE1 per 8 seats1 per 1.5 seats
DAY CARE CENTER (commercial or non-profit)1 per 375 sf GFA1.5 per 375 sf GFA
DWELLING - 1 FAMILY (Attached or townhouse) cluster parking allowed1 per unitN/A
DWELLING - 1 FAMILY (Detached) cluster parking allowed1 per unitN/A
DWELLING - 2 FAMILY cluster parking allowed1 per unit2 per unit
DWELLING - 3 FAMILY cluster parking allowed1.5 per unit2 per unit
DWELLING - 4 FAMILY cluster parking allowed1.5 per unit2 per unit
DWELLING - ACCESSORY (Carriage houses, Granny flats, Echo homes) cluster parking allowed1 per unitN/A
DWELLING - COLLEGE FRATERNITY (off Campus)1 per 2 beds1 per bed
DWELLING - School dormitories or housing (off Campus)1 per 2 beds1 per bed
DWELLING - HUD-CODE MANUFACTURED HOMES (residential) cluster parking allowed1 per unitN/A
DWELLING - MULTI-FAMILY (25 units maximum)1.5 per unit2 per unit
DWELLING - MULTI-FAMILY (30 units maximum)1.5 per unit2 per unit
DWELLING - MULTI-FAMILY (40 units maximum)1.5 per unit2 per unit
DWELLING - MULTI-FAMILY (50 units maximum)1.5 per unit2 per unit
DWELLING - R.O.W. HOUSE, ZERO LOT LINE (cluster parking allowed)1 per unitNA
DWELLING - TOWNHOUSE (cluster parking allowed)1 per unitNA
FARMING and TRUCK GARDENN/AN/A
FOSTER FAMILY HOME1 per 250 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FOSTER GROUP HOME1 per 375 sf GFA1.5 per 375 sf GFA
GOLF COURSE (accessory to a residential subdivision)N/AN/A
GROUP DAY CARE HOME1 per 375 sf GFA1.5 per 375 sf GFA
MUSEUM1 per 1,000 sf GFA1.5 per 1,000 sf GFA
NURSERY (1 acre minimum)N/AN/A
RADIO/TELEVISION STATION WITH TRANSMITTER TOWER1 per employeeN/A
RECREATION FACILITY (PUBLIC AND NONCOMMERCIAL)1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 500 sf GFA
REGISTERED FAMILY HOME (12 children maximum)1 per 375 sf GFA1.5 per 375 sf GFA
SCHOOL - PRIVATE (includes Church schools, private schools K-12, privately owned college or university, trade or specialty school)according to useaccording to use
SCHOOL - PUBLIC (includes all ISD schools K-12, open enrollment charter schools, public college or universityaccording to useaccording to use
UNIVERSITY or COLLEGE (private)1 per 4 students1 per 2 students
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMN/AN/A
ALCOHOL - bar, lounge, tavern, nightclub, or dance hall1 per 100 sf of GSF1 per 75sf of GSF
ALCOHOL - beverage manufacture or brewery - alcohol1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ALCOHOL - distillation, storage1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
ALCOHOL - microbrewery1 per 2 seats1 per 1.5 seats
ALCOHOL - beverage retail sales (Exclusive of bars, lounges, taverns, nightclubs, dance halls or sexually oriented businesses.)1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
ALCOHOL - winery with bottling1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ANIMAL RACETRACK and/or RODEO ARENA1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA
CARNIVAL and/or CIRCUS1 per 600 sf outdoor recreation area1 per 500 sf outdoor recreation area
CARNIVAL and/or CIRCUS (temporary for not more than 60 days)1 per 600 sf outdoor recreation area1 per 500 sf outdoor recreation area
FAIRGROUND and/or STADIUM1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA
MINIATURE GOLF1 per hole2 per hole
AMUSEMENT and/or THEME PARK - outdoor rides1 per 600 sf outdoor recreation area1 per 500 sf outdoor recreation area
BILLIARD OR POOL HALL - no alcohol in "C-2"5 per 1,000 sf GFA6 per 1,000 sf GFA
BINGO PARLOR5 per 1,000 sf GFA6 per 1,000 sf GFA
CARNIVAL and/or CIRCUS - temporary use (time set by city council on individual case consideration)1 per 600 sf outdoor recreation area1 per 500 sf outdoor recreation area
DANCE HALL1 per 2 seats1 per 1.5 seats
GO-CART TRACK1 per 6 seats of 1 per 30 sf of GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA if no permanent seats
LASER HIDE AND SEEK GAMES - indoors1 per 6 seats of 1 per 30 sf of GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA if no permanent seats
LASER HIDE AND SEEK GAMES - outdoors permitted1 per 6 seats of 1 per 30 sf of GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA if no permanent seats
RACING - auto or truck track1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA
THEATER - indoor permitting over 2 screens and/or stages1 per 6 seats1 per 4 seats
THEATER - indoor with 2 or less screens and/or stages1 per 6 seats1 per 4 seats
THEATER - outdoor including drive-in and amphitheaters1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA
VIDEO GAMES - coin or token operated1 per deviceN/A
ANIMAL - equestrian center and riding trails1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ANIMAL - pound or shelter1 per employeeN/A
BREEDER - small animal only1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CEMETERY - pets (limited to small animals)N/AN/A
DOG TRAINING - indoor1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
DOG TRAINING - outdoor permitted1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
KENNEL - boarding and breeding (see health and environmental)1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PET GROOMING - small animals only1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC - no outside runs1 per employeeN/A
SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL - outside runs are permitted1 per employeeN/A
STOCKYARD1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
VETERINARY HOSPITAL - large and small animal (outside runs, pens and paddocks permitted)1 per employeeN/A
VETERINARY HOSPITAL - large and small animal (no outside runs, pens and paddocks permitted)1 per employeeN/A
VETERINARY HOSPITAL - small animal (outside runs, pens and paddocks permitted)1 per employeeN/A
VETERINARY HOSPITAL - small animals (no outside runs, pens and paddocks permitted)1 per employeeN/A
TRUCK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT - auction1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
AMBULANCE SERVICE1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
AUTO - glass tinting1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
AUTO - manufacture1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
AUTO AND LIGHT TRUCK - oil, lube and tune up1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
AUTO AND LIGHT TRUCK AUCTION1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
AUTO AND LIGHT TRUCK REPAIR1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas, plus 2 additional spaces for each inside service bay1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas, plus 2 additional spaces for reach inside service bay
AUTO AND VEHICLE SALES - new and used-small scale (no more than 15 vehicles currently licensed and in running condition on-site at any given time for storage and/or sale1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
AUTO AND VEHICLE SALES - new and used-large scale1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
AUTO - rental (pickup and drop off only in "C-2")1 per 1,000 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
AUTO ALARM AND RADIO - retail (install. incidental to sales in "C-2")1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
AUTO GLASS SALES - installation permitted1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
AUTO MUFFLER - installation and sales only1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
AUTO PAINT AND BODY - repair with outside storage limited to 3 vehicles (all outside storage of parts to be totally screened)1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
AUTO PAINT AND BODY - repair with outside storage of vehicles and parts permitted but totally screened from view of adjacent property owners and public roadways1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
AUTO PARTS RETAIL - no outside storage in "C-2"1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
AUTO PARTS RETAIL - w/installation and no outside storage1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
AUTO STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
AUTO UPHOLSTERY - sales and installation completely enclosed1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
CARWASH1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
LIMOUSINE SERVICE -dispatch and office use only no servicing of vehicles onsiteN/AN/A
PARKING AND TRANSIENT VEHICLE STORAGE - related to a delivery ( auto, truck, trailer and marine)(each vehicle limited to 24 hours maximum parking time within any 48 hour period in "C3," "D" and "L")N/AN/A
PARKING AND/OR STORAGE - long termN/AN/A
PARKING LOT - noncommercialN/AN/A
PARKING LOT or GARAGE - commercialN/AN/A
TAXI SERVICE - parking and dispatch (no washing or mechanical service permitted)N/AN/A
TAXI SERVICE - parking and dispatch (washing or mechanical service permitted)N/AN/A
TIRE REPAIR - auto and small truck (sale and installation only, no mechanical service permitted)1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
TRUCK REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
TRUCK STOP OR LAUNDRY - full mechanical service and repair permitted1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
TRUCK STOP OR LAUNDRY - tire repair permitted1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
VEHICLE STORAGE - see "AUTO PARKING AND/OR STORAGE LONG TERM"1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
WRECKER SERVICEN/AN/A
BEVERAGE MANUFACTURE - non-alcohol1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CHURCH1 per 8 seats1 per 1.5 seats
DRY GOODS - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
DWELLING - attached apartments/condominiums with maximum density of 6 dwellings per gross acre (allowed ratio of 1 sq. ft. of residential floor use to 1 sq. ft. of nonresidential floor use)1 per unit1.9 per unit
DWELLING - attached apartments/condominiums with maximum density of 10 dwellings per gross acre (allowed ratio of 1 sq. ft. of residential floor use to 1 sq. ft. of nonresidential floor use)1 per unit1.9 per unit
DWELLING - attachments apartments/condominiums with maximum density of 20 dwellings per gross acre (allowed ratio of 2 sq. ft. of residential floor use to 1 sq. ft. of nonresidential floor use)1 per unit1.9 per unit
DWELLING - attached apartments/condominiums with maximum density of 50 dwellings per gross acre (allowed ratio of 4 sq. ft. of residential floor use to 1 sq. ft. of nonresidential floor use)1 per unit1.9 per unit
ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - fabrication1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ARMORYN/AN/A
CORRECTION INSTITUTION1 per employee on maximum shift, 1 per service vehicle1 per employee on maximum shift, 1 per service vehicle
HOUSING - extended stay hotel or timeshares1 per unit1.9 per unit
HOUSING - group day care limited to 12 individuals0.3 per room1 per room
HOUSING - hotel0.8 per room plus 1 per 800 sf of public meeting area and restaurant space1 per room plus 1 per 400 sf of public meeting area and restaurant space
HOUSING - motel0.8 per room plus 1 per 800 sf of public meeting area and restaurant space1 per room plus 1 per 400 sf of public meeting area and restaurant space
BATCHING PLANT1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
BATCHING PLANT - temporary in "C-3" and "L" ( 6 months maximum)1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
BOOKBINDER1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CABINET or CARPENTER SHOP1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CAN RECYCLE COLLECTION STATION - no shredding1 per employeeN/A
COFFEE ROASTING1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CONTRACTOR FACILITY1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CREAMERY1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
DRY CLEANING - plant1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
LAUNDRY - plant1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
LUMBER YARD and BUILDING MATERIALS1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
MACHINE SHOP1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PECAN SHELLING1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PRINTER - large scale1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
RUG CLEANING1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
WELDING SHOP - limited to three (3) employees and screening of outside storage in "C-3"1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ABRASIVE - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ACETYLENE GAS - manufacturing and storage1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
AIR PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ARTIFICIAL LIMB ASSEMBLY1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ASBESTOS PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ASPHALT PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,000 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
BAG CLEANING1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
BATTERY - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
BEVERAGE - manufacturing or processing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
BIOMEDICAL PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
BOAT AND MARINE - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
BOILER and TANK WORKS1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
BROOM, BRUSH - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
BUILDING SPECIALTIES - wholesale outside storage permitted1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
BULK PLANT or TERMINAL (Includes Bulk Storage of Petro Chemicals)N/AN/A
CAN MANUFACTURE1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CANDLE - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CANDY - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CANVAS PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CHEMICAL - manufacturing or processing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CHEMICAL/DRUG - wholesale and storage1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
CLOTHING MANUFACTURE - chemical process1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CLOTHING MANUFACTURE - non-chemical process1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
CONCRETE PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
COTTON COMPRESS, GINNING and BAILING1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
DRUG - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ELECTROPLATING1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
FELT PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
GLASS MANUFACTURE1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
GRAIN - drying1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
GRAIN - milling1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
HATCHERY1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HAULING or STORAGE1 per employeeN/A
HOSIERY - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ICE CREAM - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ICE PLANT - manufacturing and processing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
INSULATION PRODUCTS - manufacturing and processing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PETRO CHEMICALS BULK STORAGE1 per employeeN/A
MATTRESS - manufacturing and rebuilding1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
METAL FORGING or ROLLING MILL1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
METAL PRODUCTS - fabrication1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
MILLINERY - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
MILLWORK AND WOOD PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
MOVING and TRANSFER COMPANY - with trucks attached to trailers for a total exceeding 24 feet in lengthN/AN/A
NOVELTY and SOUVENIR - manufacture1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
NUCLEAR or RADIOACTIVE INSTRUMENTATION - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
OFFICE EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE - manufacture1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
OIL WELL SUPPLIES and MACHINERY - manufacturing.1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PACKING and GASKET - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PACKING PLANT - no rendering1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PAINTS, ETC. - manufacturing and processing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PAPER PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PETROLEUM - manufacturing or processing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PLANING MILL1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PLASTIC / VINYL - manufacturing or processing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
POULTRY PROCESSING - caged hen operation1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
POULTRY PROCESSING AND LIVE POULTRY STORAGE - completely enclosed1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PROCESSING - other than food1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
RENDERING PLANT1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
SAND or GRAVEL - storage and sales1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
SHOE - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
SHOE - wholesale (manufacturing permitted)1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
SHOE POLISH - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
SIGN MANUFACTURE1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
STONE CURING, MONUMENT - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
STORAGE - outside (open with no screening required)1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
STORAGE - outside (screening from public R.O.W.s and adjacent property required)1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
TEXTILE - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
TILE - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
TILE, ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
TOBACCO - processing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
TOOL - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
TOY - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
TRAILER - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
VENETIAN BLIND - cleaning and fabrication1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
VULCANIZING, RECAPPING1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
WATER DISTILLATION1 per employeeN/A
WELL DRILLING CONTRACTOR1 per 1000 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
WIRE PRODUCTS - manufacturing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
WOOD PROCESSING by CREOSOTING or OTHER PRESERVING TREATMENT1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
WOOL PULLING and SCOURING1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
MEDICAL - surgical supplies wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
COSMETICS - manufacturing or processing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS - processing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PUNCH CONCENTRATE - processing and mixing1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
PUNCH CONCENTRATE PRODUCTS - mixing only1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
USED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS RECYCLER1 per employeeN/A
ARCHERY RANGE - outdoor1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
ARCHERY RANGE - indoor1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
ATHLETIC FIELDS - noncommercial1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
ATHLETIC FIELDS - commercial1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
BOWLING ALLEY2 per lane4 per lane
GOLF COURSE - private (see residential use table)N/A6 per hole
GOLF COURSE - publicly ownedN/A6 per hole
GOLF DRIVING RANGE1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
RECREATIONAL FACILITY - private community wide1.5 per 1,000 sf GFA10 per 1,000 sf GFA
RECREATIONAL FACILITY - private neighborhood1.5 per 1,000 sf GFA10 per 1,000 sf GFA
RECREATIONAL FACILITY - public community wide1.5 per 1,000 sf GFA10 per 1,000 sf GFA
RECREATIONAL FACILITY - public neighborhood1.5 per 1,000 sf GFA10 per 1,000 sf GFA
RIFLE AND PISTOL RANGE - indoor1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
RIFLE AND PISTOL RANGE - outdoor permitted1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
SKATEBOARD TRACK1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
SKATING RINK - ice or roller skating5 per 1,000 sf GFA7 per 1,000 sf GFA
STABLE AND EQUESTRIAN CENTER1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
TENNIS, RACQUETBALL or HANDBALL - noncommercial (outside courts permitted)1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
TENNIS, RACQUETBALL or HANDBALL - commercial (outside courts not permitted)1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
TENNIS, RACQUETBALL or HANDBALL - commercial (outside courts permitted)1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
TENNIS, RACQUETBALL or HANDBALL -noncommercial (outside courts not permitted)1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf GFA if no permanent seats1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf of GFA is no permanent seats
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKN/AN/A
AIR CONDITIONERS - retail (incidental to other onsite retail items in "D")1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
ANTIQUE STORE - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
APOTHECARY - see (DRUGSTORE - apothecary)1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
APPAREL AND ACCESSORY STORE - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
APPLIANCE - retail (incidental to other onsite retail items in "D")1 per 400 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
ART GALLERY1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
BAKERY - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
BOOKSTORE1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
BUSINESS MACHINES - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
CAMERA, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
CANDY, NUT and CONFECTIONERY - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
CATERING SHOP1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
CONVENIENCE ICE HOUSE - retail convenience store6 per 1,000 sf GFA10 per 1,000 sf GFA
CONVENIENCE STORE - w/ gas sales6 per 1,000 sf GFA10 per 1,000 sf GFA
DAIRY PRODUCTS - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
DRUGSTORE - apothecary1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
DRY GOODS - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FARM SUPPLIES1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FEED, SEED, FERTILIZER SALES - no outside storage in "C-3"1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FISH MARKET - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FLEA MARKET - indoor1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FLEA MARKET - outdoor1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building1.5 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
FLOOR COVERING - retail (incidental to other onsite retail items in "D")1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FLORIST - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FOOD LOCKER PLANT - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FOOD STORE - limited in "C-1" to maximum 3000 sq. ft. total floor area1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FRUIT and PRODUCE - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FURNITURE SALES - retail1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
GIFT SHOP - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
GLASS - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
GROCERY STORE - retail (limited to maximum 3000 sq. ft. total in "C-1")1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
HARDWARE SALES - retail (limited to maximum 3000 sq. ft. total in "C-1")1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
HEAD SHOP1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
HOBBY STORE - retail (limited to maximum 3000 sq. ft. total in "C-1")1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER1 per 400 sf GFA of sales and service building1.5 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
JEWELRY STORE - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
LANDSCAPING MATERIALS - sales and storage1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
LEATHER GOODS or LUGGAGE STORE - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
MEDICAL - surgical supplies retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
MILLINER - custom1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
MUSIC STORE1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
NEWSSTAND1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
NURSERY - retail (growing plants on-site permitted)1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
NURSERY - retail (no growing plants on-site permitted)1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
OFFICE EQUIPMENT and SUPPLY - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
PAINT and WALLPAPER STORE - retail and wholesale1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
PET SHOP - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
PLUMBING FIXTURES - retail (incidental to other onsite retail items in "D")1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
RUG or CARPET - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
SECONDHAND MERCHANDISE - retail no outside storage or display of inventory permitted)1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
SHOE - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
SILK SCREENING - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
SPORTING GOODS - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
STAMPS and COIN SALES - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
STATIONARY PRODUCTS - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
TAMALE - preparation retail (less than 2,000 sq. ft. in "C-1" and "C-2")1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
THRIFT STORE - retail see (SECONDHAND MERCHANDISE)1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
TOBACCO STORE - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
TOY STORE - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
TROPHY SALES, ENGRAVING AND ASSEMBLY1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
VARIETY STORE - retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
BOAT - sales and service1 per 600 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
MACHINERY, TOOLS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
FARM EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE or STORAGE1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
OIL WELL SUPPLIES and MACHINERY SALES - used1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
PORTABLE BUILDING SALES1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
SCHOOL - private university or college1 per 4 students1 per 2 students
SCHOOL - public university or college1 per 4 students1 per 2 students
SCHOOL - Montessori1 per classroom2 per classroom
SCHOOL - nursery (public and private)1 per classroom2 per classroom
SCHOOL - private pre-kindergarten through 12th grade1 per classroom2 per classroom
SCHOOL - public pre-kindergarten through 12th grade1 per classroom2 per classroom
AIR CONDITIONING / REFRIGERATION - service and repair1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
ALTERING/REPAIRING OF APPAREL1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
AMMUNITION - manufacturing, loading and storage1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
APPLIANCE - repair major1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
APPLIANCE - repair small1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
AUDITORIUM1 per 6 seats or 1 per 30 sf if no permanent seating1 per 4 seats or 1 per 50 sf if no permanent seating
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, BOARDING HOME FACILITY, OR COMMUNITY HOME WITH NO MORE THAN 16 RESIDENTS0.3 spaces per bed plus 1 space for each employee1 per bed plus 1 space for each employee
BANK, CREDIT UNIONS, SAVINGS and LOAN1 per 200 sf GFA for the portion of building used by the financial institution and 1 per 300 sf of GFA of office lease space1 per 100 sf GFA for the portion of building used by the financial institution and 1 per 300 sf of GFA of office lease space
BARBER or BEAUTY SHOP1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
BICYCLE - repair1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building1.5 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
BOAT AND MARINE - storage (outside permitted)1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
BODY PIERCING1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
CEMETERY or MAUSOLEUMN/AN/A
COPY SERVICE - blueprinting and photocopying1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
COSMETICS - permanent1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
DAY CARE CENTER - child and/or adult care1 per 375 sf GFA1.5 per 375 sf GFA
DRY CLEANING - limited to five (5) employees1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
DRY CLEANING - pickup station only1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
ELECTRIC REPAIR - heavy equipment1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
ELECTRIC REPAIR - light equipment1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - repair1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE - service1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
EXTERMINATORS1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FOOD - FAST FOOD WITH DRIVE THROUGH LANE(S)1 per 150 sf GFA1 per 40 sf GFA
FOOD, MOBILE FOOD COURT2 per mobile food establishment unit5 per mobile food establishment unit
FOOD - restaurant or cafeteria1 per 100 sf GFA1 per 40 sf GFA
FOOD - take out, maximum 15 occupants (including employees and customers)1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
FUNERAL HOME or UNDERTAKING PARLOR1 per 4 seats1 per 2 seats
FURNITURE REPAIR / UPHOLSTERING1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
GASOLINE FILLING STATION - w/o repair service (car wash allowed)1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
GASOLINE FILLING STATION - with repair service and/or car wash1 per 500 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas1 per 375 sf GFA including service bays, wash tunnels and retail areas
GUNSMITH1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
GYMNASIUM - commercial1.5 per 1000 sf GFA10 per 1,000 sf GFA
JANITORIAL / CLEANING SERVICE1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
LABORATORY - research1 per 1,000 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
LABORATORY - testing1 per 1,000 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANING - self service1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
LAUNDRY- limited to max of five (5) employees1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
LAUNDRY or DRY CLEANING - pickup station only1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
LAWNMOWER REPAIR AND SERVICE - no outside storage in "C-2"1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
LIBRARY1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 125 sf GFA
LINEN or UNIFORM SUPPLY, DIAPER SERVICE (pickup and supply only)1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
LOAN OFFICE1 per 1,000 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
LOCKSMITH1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
MANUFACTURED HOME / OVERSIZE VEHICLE SALES, SERVICE or STORAGE1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
MASSAGE - parlor1 per 400 sf GFA1 per 100 sf GFA
MASSAGE - therapeutic1 per 400 sf GFA1 per 100 sf GFA
MEDICAL - chiropractor office1 per 400 sf GFA1 per 100 sf GFA
MEDICAL - clinic (physician and/or dentist)1 per 400 sf GFA1 per 100 sf GFA
MEDICAL - clinic physical therapist1 per 400 sf GFA1 per 100 sf GFA
MEDICAL - hospital or sanitarium1 per 400 sf GFA1 per 100 sf GFA
MEDICAL - laboratory dental or medical1 per 400 sf GFA1 per 100 sf GFA
MEDICAL - optical goods retail1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
MEDICAL - optical goods wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
MEDICAL - optometry office1 per 400 sf GFA1 per 100 sf GFA
MORTUARY - embalming and preparation only1 per 400 sf GFA1 per 100 sf GFA
MOVIE RENTALS1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
NURSING FACILITY0.3 per bed1 per bed
Office Call Center, Office Data Processing & Management, Record Storage Facility1 parking space per 300 sf of GFA of office space plus 1 space for every 5,000 sf of GFA dedicated to storage or data equipment1 parking space per 140 sf of GFA of office space plus 2 spaces for every 5,000 sf of GFA dedicated to storage or data equipment
PALM READING1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
PAWN SHOP1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 150 sf GFA
PICTURE FRAMING1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
POST OFFICE1 per employeeN/A
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 140 sf GFA
READING ROOM1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 125 sf GFA
REDUCING SALON1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
ROOMING HOUSE1 per guest room plus 2 spaces for owners sectionN/A
SCHOOL - business college1 per 200 sf1 per 150 sf
SCHOOL - trade (no outside storage and training area permitted)1 per 200 sf1 per 150 sf
SCHOOL - trade (outside storage and training area permitted)1 per 200 sf1 per 150 sf
SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTION1 per 200 sf1 per 150 sf
SHOE - repair1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
SIGN SHOP - no outside storage1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
STUDIO - fine or performing arts1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
STUDIO - interior decorating1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
STUDIO - photographic1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
STUDIO - sound and recording1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
TAILOR SHOP1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
TATTOO PARLOR/STUDIO1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
TAXIDERMIST1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
TOOL RENTAL - fenced and screened outside storage permitted1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
TOOL RENTAL - outside storage permitted1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
TREE CUT AND TRIM SERVICE1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
WATCH REPAIR1 per 300 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
CLUB - private1 per 3 personsN/A
CLUBHOUSE - private including lodges and meeting halls1 per 3 personsN/A
CARTING, CRATING, HAULING, STORAGE1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
COLD STORAGE1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
FUR DYEING, FINISHING and STORING1 per 1,500 sf GFA1 per 300 sf GFA
ICE CREAM TRUCK STORAGEN/AN/A
MOVING COMPANYN/AN/A
PIPE STORAGE1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE4 spaces plus 2 for manager's quartersN/A
STORAGE - outside (under roof and screened)1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
AIRPORT - non-governmental1 per 666 emplanementsN/A
FREIGHT DEPOTN/AN/A
HELIPORT1 per 4 seating accommodations for waiting passengers plus 0.5 per employeeN/A
HELISTOPN/AN/A
PASSENGER DEPOT1 per employeeN/A
RADIO or TELEVISION STATION WITHOUT TRANSMISSION TOWER1 per service employeeN/A
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE1 per service employeeN/A
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS1 per service employeeN/A
SANITARY LANDFILL, SOLID WASTE FACILITY1 per employeeN/A
OFFICE WAREHOUSE (FLEX SPACE) - outside storage not permitted1 per 2,000 sf GFA1 per 200 sf GFA
WAREHOUSING1 per 5,000 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
BAKERY - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
BARBER and BEAUTY EQUIPMENT - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
CAMERA, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
DAIRY EQUIPMENT SALES - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
DAIRY PRODUCTS - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
DRUG SALES - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
FISH MARKET - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
FLORIST1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
FOOD PRODUCTS - wholesale and storage1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
FRUIT and PRODUCE - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
FURNITURE SALES - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
GLASS - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
GROCERY - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
HARDWARE SALES - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
NURSERY - plant wholesale onsite growing permitted1 per 500 sf GFA of sales and service building1 per 375 sf GFA of sales and service building
OFFICE EQUIPMENT and SUPPLY - wholesale (incidental to other onsite retail items in "D")1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
PAPER SUPPLIES - wholesale (incidental to onsite retail items in "C-3" and "D")1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
PLUMBING FIXTURES - wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
SHOE - wholesale no manufacturing1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
SPORTING GOODS - wholesale (incidental to onsite retail items in "D")1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
STONE MONUMENT - retail and wholesale1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA
TAMALE - preparation wholesale (less than 2,000 sq. ft. in C-1 and C-2)1 per 600 sf GFA1 per 350 sf GFA

TABLE 526-3a Parking in Residential Use Districts & TABLE 526-3b Parking in Nonresidential Use Districts

San Antonio Minimum Stall Length and Aisle Width (Feet)

Parking AngleStall Depth Car-to-Wall StallsStall Depth Interlocking StallsAisle Width One-Way OperationAisle Width Two-Way Operation
90°18182525
75°20192222
60°20181620
45°19161219
30°17131219

San Antonio Table 526-1  

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