Chapter 11-24
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
Sections:
11-24.030 Designation of permit parking area.
11-24.050 Authority of City Engineer.
11-24.060 Issuance of permits.
11-24.070 Guest parking permits.
11-24.080 Display of permit decals and placards.
11-24.110 Removal of residential permit parking area.
11-24.010 Title.
This chapter shall establish and shall be referred to as residential permit parking. (Prior code § 11-10.005)
11-24.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and manage residential curb parking at locations at which a high demand for parking on residential streets has been determined by the City Council to be adverse to the health, safety, welfare, and interest of the adjoining residential property owners. (Prior code § 11-10.010)
11-24.030 Designation of permit parking area.
The City Council may establish a residential permit parking area by resolution. Such resolution shall designate the boundaries of the area and shall specify the nature of the parking limitations which apply within the designated area. (Prior code § 11-10.020)
11-24.040 Procedures.
The establishment of a residential permit parking area shall only be considered after a city form petition, signed by residents representing sixty-seven (67) percent of the properties abutting the residential street upon which permit parking is proposed, has been presented to the city. The City Clerk shall review the petition and shall determine ownership by reference to the latest available assessment role, or by such proof of subsequent acquisition of title as may be provided by the owner. The City Council may refer consideration for establishment of a residential permit parking area to the City Traffic Commission for recommendation. (Prior code § 11-10.030)
11-24.050 Authority of City Engineer.
The City Engineer is authorized to establish rules and procedures and to produce signs, forms, and other materials necessary, or appropriate, to implement the provisions of this chapter. (Prior code § 11-10.040)
11-24.060 Issuance of permits.
Applications to authorize parking within a residential permit parking area may be made by any resident of residential property abutting the residential permit parking area, and by private service personnel which routinely, in the performance of their business, provide a service to the residential property owner. Such application shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant, and shall be filed with the City Engineer, or his or her designated representative. Unless otherwise prescribed by the resolution establishing the residential permit parking area, each residential property will receive one permit parking decal per vehicle registered to a resident of the property. Any permit decal issued pursuant to this section to a resident shall be valid so long as the person to whom the permit is issued owns the vehicle and resides within the residential parking permit area. Each private service vehicle will receive one permit parking decal and shall require annual renewal. Replacement of damaged or lost permits shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The City Council may, by resolution, establish a fee for the issuance or replacement of permits. (Prior code § 11-10.050)
11-24.070 Guest parking permits.
Unless otherwise prescribed in the resolution establishing a residential permit parking area, each residential property shall be entitled to receive four guest parking permit placards from the City Engineer upon application. Guest parking permit placards shall require annual renewal. Upon application, residents may receive additional guest permit placards for one day special events as approved by the City Engineer. (Prior code § 11-10.060)
11-24.080 Display of permit decals and placards.
A permit parking decal issued pursuant to this section, other than a guest parking placard, shall be permanently affixed to the left inside rear window of the vehicle for which it was issued. Guest or special event parking permit placards shall be displayed on the dashboard immediately above the steering wheel of the vehicle. Permits issued pursuant to this chapter are not transferrable. (Prior code § 11-10.070)
11-24.090 Enforcement.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to stand or park any vehicle on any street, or portion thereof, established as a residential permit parking area by resolution of the City Council during all or certain hours as provided by signs giving notice of said restriction. The City Engineer shall cause appropriate signs to be erected at the entrance of a residential permit parking area and at intermediate locations as deemed necessary by the City Engineer. No person shall copy, produce, or otherwise counterfeit a residential or guest parking permit decal or placard issued pursuant to this section. It is unlawful for any person to falsely represent himself or herself as eligible for a parking permit or furnish false information to the City Engineer, or his or her representatives, in an application for a parking permit decal or placard. Violation of any provision of this section shall be an infraction. (Prior code § 11-10.080)
11-24.100 Exempt vehicles.
The following vehicles are exempt from parking restrictions applicable to any residential permit parking area: (1) vehicles owned or operated by any government agency, or contractor of a government agency, being used in the course of business; (2) refuse collection, utility, or other public agency service vehicles being used in the course of business; (3) any authorized emergency vehicle as defined in the California Vehicle Code when such vehicle is responding to an emergency. (Prior code § 11-10.090)
11-24.110 Removal of residential permit parking area.
The City Council may, by resolution, terminate and dissolve any previously established residential permit parking area. Such termination may be considered following receipt of a petition signed by residents of sixty-seven (67) percent or more of the residential property abutting a residential permit parking area. The City Engineer shall remove permit parking signs in accordance with any such resolution. (Prior code § 11-10.100)