September 2022
Required Streetary Buffers – Side Setbacks
SRMC 11.70.060(E): Side setback. Streetaries shall have a two-foot minimum side setback to each wheel stop located at each end of the parking space.
See Figure 1.
Figure 1: Required Streetary Buffers and Traffic Safety Requirements.
Corner Locations
Streetaries located adjacent to intersection crosswalks shall provide a minimum 30-foot setback from the nearest crosswalk. Storefronts located at corner locations may only have a streetary on one street.
Fronting Driveways
Streetaries may not obstruct driveways, ADA ramps, or entrances to City-owned parking facilities.
C. Other Location Criteria
Utilities
SRMC 11.70.050(D): Streetaries shall not be permitted in parking spaces that would obstruct utility access panels, manhole covers, storm drains, street valves, or any other type of utility assets.
SRMC 11.70.060(F): Utilities. A minimum clearance of four feet (4’) from either side of utility access panels, manhole covers, storm drains, street valves, or any other type of utility assets will be required to allow for maintenance access. Streetaries proposed under overhead utility lines shall meet the minimum vertical distance requirements as established by the California Public Utility Commission. Streetaries that block the outlet of a sidewalk underdrain shall ensure the outlet is functional and flowing. Permittees shall