Persons using blue curb parking spaces shall comply with the
following:
A. Blue
curb parking spaces shall be operative 24 hours a day; Sundays and
holidays included.
B. Parking
zones for the physically disabled are subject to any temporary parking
prohibitions established by this city.
(Code 1980, § 10.60.010; Ord. No. 39, § 16.0, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The city traffic engineer shall designate special blue curb
parking spaces for the purpose of providing on-street parking for
exclusive use by physically disabled persons.
(Code 1980, § 10.60.020; Ord. No. 39, § 16.1, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The city declares that there are privately owned and operated
parking facilities which may reserve parking stalls for exclusive
use by physically disabled persons.
(Code 1980, § 10.60.030; Ord. No. 39, § 16.2, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The city traffic engineer shall designate parking stalls or
spaces in publicly owned, leased, or controlled off-street parking
facilities for exclusive use of physically disabled persons.
(Code 1980, § 10.60.040; Ord. No. 39, § 16.3, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
A. On-street
blue curb spaces. Blue curb spaces shall be indicated by blue paint
on a curb edge of the paved portion of the street. For further identification,
the international symbol of access may be painted on the blue curb
in white followed by the word "ONLY." In addition, a sign not less
than 17 inches by 22 inches with lettering not less than one inch
in height shall be posted stating:
1. Unauthorized
vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards
issued for physically disabled persons will be issued citations.
2. Unauthorized
vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates
issued for physically disabled persons will be towed away at owner's
expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning the police
department.
All signs shall be posted at a height of 80 inches from the
ground.
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B. Off-street/publicly
owned facilities. Designation of blue curb parking stalls in publicly
financed off-street parking facilities shall be made by posting immediately
adjacent to, and visible from same, a sign consisting of the international
symbol of access. In addition, a sign 17 inches by 22 inches must
be posted either at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately
adjacent to and visible from the reserved stalls, which states with
lettering not less than one inch in height:
1. Unauthorized
vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards
issued for physically disabled persons will be issued citations.
2. Unauthorized
vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates
issued for physically disabled will be towed away at owner's expense.
Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning the police department.
Note: The operator of the parking facility may then, and only
after first contacting the police department, cause the removal of
a violator's automobile from the stall to the nearest public garage.
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All signs shall be posted at a height of 80 inches from the
ground.
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C. Off-street/publicly
financed facilities. Designation of blue curb parking stalls in privately
financed off-street parking facilities shall be made by posting immediately
adjacent to, and visible from same, a sign consisting of the international
symbol of access. In addition, a sign 17 inches by 22 inches in size
with lettering not less than one inch in height:
1. Unauthorized
vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates
issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner's
expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning the police
department.
2. This
sign shall be posted at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately
adjacent to, and visible from, the reserved stalls.
Note—The person in lawful possession of the parking facility
may then and only after first contacting the police department, cause
the removal of a violator's automobile from the stall to the nearest
public garage.
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A sign must be posted at the entry to all off-street parking
facilities to the effect that the facility is subject to public traffic
regulations and control. All signs shall be posted at a height of
80 inches from the ground.
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(Code 1980, § 10.60.050; Ord. No. 39, § 16.4, 1978; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
A. Any
person who has been issued a special identification license plate
pursuant to
Vehicle Code § 5007 or a distinguishing placard
pursuant to
Vehicle Code § 22511.55 or 22511.59 may apply
to the city traffic engineer via an application form furnished by
the city traffic engineer for the designation of an on-street accessible
parking zone as a parking space reserved for disabled persons. Such
application shall contain:
1. Evidence
that the applicant is a full-time resident of the residential property
in front of which the on-street accessible parking zone is requested;
2. Evidence
from the California Department of Motor Vehicles of authorization
to use disabled parking;
3. Evidence
showing a need for accessible parking at the requested location;
4. Certification
by the applicant that no existing on-street or off-street parking
space meets his or her parking needs;
B. When
any of the circumstances in the application change or cease to exist,
the applicant shall notify the city traffic engineer.
C. The
city traffic engineer is authorized to conduct reviews of eligibility
and continuing need for the on-street accessible parking zone once
every two years.
D. The
city traffic engineer is authorized to remove accessible parking zones
at any time if determined to be a safety hazard or it impedes necessary
improvements or development with 30-day notice to the applicant.
E. The
city traffic engineer is authorized to mark the curb with blue paint
on the curb or edge of the paved portion of street adjacent to the
space. In addition, the city traffic engineer shall install a sign
posted immediately adjacent to and visible from the space. The sign
shall consist of a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white
on a blue background and shall clearly state the following: "Minimum
Fine $250."
(Ord. No. 1010 § 1, 2022)