The zoning official expected to determine next week whether Planned Parenthood can open a clinic in Redwood City is weighing the number of employees, patients and available parking spaces, as well how abortion protesters will be handled.

The women’s reproductive and health services provider has applied for a permit to operate the clinic at 2890 El Camino Real.

Redwood City Zoning Administrator Blake Lyon said his decision must be based on traffic and other land-use concerns, not on moral issues expressed by abortion protesters.

One of the remaining questions is whether enough parking will be provided for employees and patients, Lyon said. Although 18 spaces are available at the location, 27 would be required based on a formula for medical clinics of one spot per 200 square feet of building space.

Planned Parenthood has asserted that because the entire building won’t be used for medical purposes, fewer than 27 spaces would be adequate. Its operation would include office and administrative functions.

“We’re going back and reviewing their breakout and seeing if we agree or disagree with their determination,” said Lyon, adding that past decisions on similar matters will be studied.

In addition to the number of employees and patients expected, the clinic’s policy for responding to abortion protesters will be considered, according to a letter the city sent to Planned Parenthood on Feb. 10.

Although a clinic spokesperson has said the Redwood City facility would not offer abortions, opponents of the procedure staged an anti-abortion rally in front of the proposed site earlier this month. Part of their message was that nearby businesses could expect similar demonstrations if the clinic is allowed.

The city has received as much correspondence supporting the clinic as opposing it, according to planning department officials.

The Planned Parenthood facility will offer breast and cervical screenings, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing, contraceptives and prenatal care, as well as primary health care services.

E-mail Bonnie Eslinger at beslinger@dailynewsgroup.com.