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Conceptual Display Sufficient Parking Example 7

This is a conceptual display that illustrates sufficient parking for staff, visitors, and students.

This is an Accessible Alternative Version of the conceptual design Sufficient Parking Example 7 (PDF). The Adobe Acrobat Portable Document should be the preferred version for downloading.

A conceptual design for parking that is sufficient for staff, visitors, and students (where applicable).

Title 5, Article 4. Standards, Planning, and Approval of School Facilities.

Section 14030. Standards for Development of Plans for the Design and Construction of School Facilities.

The following standards for new schools are for the use of all school districts for the purposes of educational appropriateness and promotion of school safety:

f. Placement of Buildings. Building placement shall consider compatibility of the various functions on campus and provide optimum patterns of foot traffic flow around and within buildings. Site layout of buildings, parking, driveways, and physical education areas shall be adequate to meet the instructional, security, and service needs of the educational programs:

5. Parking spaces are sufficient for staff, visitors, and students (where applicable).

There are two conceptual displays illustrating parking for staff, students, and visitors. One illustration is acceptable, with sufficient parking for staff, visitors, and students. The other illustration shows the concerns with visitor parking available only on the street.

California Department of Education, School Facilities and Transportation Services Division. These are conceptual displays only and are intended to illustrate a specific Title 5 criterion. The California Department of Education will evaluate designs based on the unique site conditions and the educational program of a school.

Questions:   Diane Waters | dwaters@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-2884
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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