CHAPTER 3
OFF-STREET PARKING

ARTICLE 6. PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

SECTION:

§7389:    Parking On Private Property Prohibited When Posted

§7389.1:    Penalty For Violation

§7389 PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY PROHIBITED WHEN POSTED

It shall be unlawful and constitute a violation of this Article for any person to park a motor vehicle on private property in violation of instructions contained in a sign meeting the requirements of this Section.

A.    Sign requirements:

1. Location: The sign must be posted in plain view and visible at all entrances to the property.

2. Standards: The portion of the sign containing the message must measure not less than twenty two inches by seventeen inches (22" x 17") with lettering not less than one inch (1") in height.

3. Permissible Messages: The sign must contain one or more of the following messages:

a. "Private Property. Public parking prohibited by Ukiah City Code §7355. Violations constitute an infraction." At the property owner’s option the following may be added pursuant to Vehicle Code section 22658:

Vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense. Ukiah Police Department telephone number: 463-6242.

b. "Private Property. Public parking allowed between __ .m. to __ .m. Parking at other times prohibited by Ukiah City Code §7389." At the property owner’s option the following may be added pursuant to Vehicle Code sections 22658, 22953:

Vehicles parked in violation will be removed at the owner’s expense. Ukiah Police Department telephone number: 463-6242.

c. "Private Property. Public parking limited to customers of ______________. Parking by others prohibited by Ukiah City Code §7389." At the property owner’s option the following may be added pursuant to Vehicle Code section 22658:

Vehicles parked in violation will be removed at the owner’s expense. Ukiah Police Department telephone number: 463-6242.

B.    Single-Family Residences: Nothing contained in this Section shall require a sign at the entrance to a lot or parcel improved with a single-family dwelling in order to tow a vehicle parked thereon without the permission of the owner or other person in lawful possession of the property pursuant to Vehicle Code section 22658. (Ord. 915, §1, adopted 1990)

§7389.1 PENALTY FOR VIOLATION

Any violation of this Article shall constitute an infraction and be punishable by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) for a first offense, one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a second offense committed within one year and one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for each additional offense committed within one year. (Ord. 915, §1, adopted 1990)