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Madera County, CA Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Small truck space
10 ft x 25 ft
Large truck space
12 ft x 55 ft
Size trigger
10,000 sq ft gross floor area
Applies to
Commercial, industrial, institutional zones

Summary

Unincorporated Madera County requires commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings to provide on-site loading spaces sized to gross floor area, recommended within 50 feet of the structure, at the time of development.

City-specific rules exist: Madera has its own loading zones rules that differ from Madera County's county-level regulations. If you live in Madera, check the city-specific page instead.

In any commercial, industrial, or institutional zone district, at the time of building development, there shall be provided and maintained, on the same lot with such use, loading spaces as follows: A. Structures less than ten thousand square feet of gross floor area: All establishments occupying structures of less than ten thousand square feet shall provide a minimum of one small truck loading space...

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 52).

Full Breakdown

Under Madera County Code § 18.102.110, any commercial, industrial, or institutional development must provide loading spaces on the same lot at the time of building development. Structures under 10,000 square feet need at least one small truck loading space, 10 by 25 feet, recommended within 50 feet of the structure and marked on the pavement; the zoning administrator can require a large space instead based on the type of business. Structures of 10,000 square feet or more need at least one large truck loading space, 12 by 55 feet, at a loading dock or service entrance, with additional spaces within 100 feet. This is a space-sizing standard, not an hours rule: the code sets no loading-zone hours.

Violations & Fines

Building an industrial or commercial structure without the required loading space fails site plan review; the zoning administrator can also require added truck spaces for larger shopping centers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Madera County set loading dock hours for businesses?
No. § 18.102.110 sets minimum loading-space sizes and locations for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings; it doesn't regulate loading hours.
How big does a loading space have to be for a small store?
At least 10 by 25 feet for buildings under 10,000 square feet, recommended within 50 feet of the structure it serves.

Sources & Official References

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