No person shall stop, stand, or park any motor vehicle on any street, alley or municipal parking lot in the city between the hours of two a.m. and five a.m. of any day except as provided by Sections 10.24.010 through 10.24.080.
The public works department shall erect signs giving notice of such parking restrictions at each major entrance and municipal parking lot of the city.
(Prior code § 32-2(a); Ord. 650 § 1, 1978; Ord. 1013 § 1, 1994)
A. 
The prohibitions of Section 10.24.010 shall not apply to any motor vehicle which has attached thereto, in the location designated by the chief of police, an all-night parking permit validly issued in the manner described in Sections 10.24.010 through 10.24.080.
B. 
Notwithstanding any provision of Sections 10.24.010 through 10.24.080, an all-night parking permit shall not be issued to any motor vehicle which exceeds any of the following size restrictions:
1. 
Length of twenty-three feet;
2. 
Height of fourteen feet;
3. 
Width of eight feet.
C. 
The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to a vehicle owned or operated by a disabled person which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
D. 
The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to RVs parked temporarily on the street (up to a maximum of three days) for loading and unloading purposes with a valid temporary overnight permit.
E. 
The restrictions set forth in subsection B of this section shall not apply to moving vans parked temporarily on the street for no more than one night with a valid temporary permit.
(Prior code § 32-2(b); Ord. 846 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1141 § 1, 2004)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, on any public street having a width of twenty-six feet, curb to curb, or less, where parking is restricted to one side of the street, no more than one parking permit as provided by this chapter, shall be issued for any one residence on that street. However, if no on-site parking exists for a residence fronting on such street, then an additional parking permit may be issued.
(Ord. 964 § 1, 1991)
Applications for all-night parking permits shall be made to the chief of police, upon forms provided by him, which shall reflect the name and address of the applicant; the license number and motor vehicle number of the vehicle; the make, model and type of vehicle; the reasons for the permit request; and such other information as the chief of police may deem necessary. No fee need accompany applications by police or fire department offices or agencies of the employees thereof.
(Prior code § 32-2(c))
No application shall be accepted unless a permit fee is submitted therewith in the amount of forty dollars, except for applications submitted after July 1st of any year shall be required to be accompanied by a permit fee of twenty dollars. If, for any reason, the application is denied, the accompanying permit fee shall not be refunded to the applicant. If a permit is issued as provided in this section, it may be renewed yearly upon the filing of an application thereof and the payment of the annual fee of twenty-four dollars. If, pursuant to Section 10.24.060, a permit is granted after an appeal to the city manager or designee, and the permit is for six months or less, the permit fee shall be twenty dollars. No fee shall accompany the applications by public utilities under the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission.
(Prior code § 32-2(d); Ord. 336 § 1, 1971; Ord. 812 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1141 § 2, 2004)
Upon receipt of an application for a permit, together with the fee therefor, the chief of police shall conduct an investigation to determine whether such permit shall be issued. If, as a result of such investigation, the chief of police determines that there is inadequate off-street parking at the applicant's residence, or reasonably available to the applicant within three hundred feet of such residence, for the parking of the vehicle described in the application, the chief of police shall issue a permit. If the investigation discloses and the chief of police so finds that such off-street parking reasonably is available to the applicant, the permit shall be refused. The applicant shall be advised of the reasons for such denial, in writing, by the chief of police, by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the applicant at his last known address.
(Prior code § 32-2(e))
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the San Dimas Municipal Code to the contrary, whenever an application for an all-night parking permit is filed, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, by a disabled person, and for a motor vehicle which displays either the distinguishing license plate or other evidence of a disability as issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, then said all-night parking permit shall be issued without investigation or the requirement that there be any of the findings set forth in Section 10.24.050 of the San Dimas Municipal Code. Any application filed by a disabled person shall be exempt from the fees otherwise provided for in Section 10.24.040 of the San Dimas Municipal Code.
(Ord. 583 § 1, 1977)
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the chief of police, after such investigation and denial based thereon, may file, in writing, a notice of appeal with the city clerk, who shall place the matter on the city council's agenda for review by the city council and give the applicant written notice of the time and place of such review. The city council shall review the decision of the chief of police and determine whether off-street parking reasonably is available to the applicant. If it is found that such parking reasonably is available to the applicant, the permit shall be denied. The decision of the city council shall be final.
(Prior code § 32-2(f))
In addition to the grounds set forth in Section 10.24.050, the chief of police may also issue a permit covering vehicles owned by public utilities subject to the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission, which vehicles are used for emergency, repair and similar work, and which are required to be maintained at various locations throughout the city. A permit may also be issued to employees of the police, fire or sheriff's department who are required to be on duty during the period parking is prohibited by this section. Such permit shall be valid only at such times as such persons are actually on duty.
(Prior code § 32-2(g))
Permits shall automatically be void if transferred to another person or vehicle without the written approval of the chief of police, or if any vehicle for which such permit has been issued is left parked or standing upon highway for seventy-two or more consecutive hours. In the event that a permit is so voided, the permit fee shall not be refundable.
(Prior code § 32-2(h); Ord. 388 § 1, 1973)
A. 
No person shall stop, stand or park any commercial motor vehicle in excess of six thousand pounds, or any commercial trailer, on any street or alley in the city for a consecutive period of time in excess of two hours.
B. 
The street superintendent shall erect signs giving notice of such parking restriction at each major entrance to the city.
C. 
This section shall not apply to any commercial motor vehicle or commercial trailer making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure located in a residential district, or when such vehicle or trailer is parked in connection with and in aid of the performance of a service to property in that location, or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any structure for which a building permit has previously been obtained, when time in addition to the two-hour period is necessary to complete such work.
D. 
For purposes of this section, a "commercial motor vehicle" is a motor vehicle used or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation, or profit or designed, used, maintained primarily for the transportation of property, or used for commercial purposes at any time.
E. 
For purposes of this section, a "commercial trailer" is a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle, and designed, used or maintained for the transportation of persons, property, or services for hire, compensation, or profit, or used for commercial purposes at any time.
(Prior code § 32-2.1; Ord. 350 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2019)
The purpose of the "Blue Curb" ordinance is to provide handicapped people with reserved parking spaces. The "Blue Curb" ordinance also makes provisions for enforcing these special parking privileges by allowing citation and/or tow-away of vehicles parked in the spaces without proper authorization.
A. 
Uses of Blue Curb Spaces—Persons using "Blue Curb" parking spaces shall comply with the following:
1. 
No person shall park or stand any vehicle in a disabled persons parking zone (Blue Curb) unless said vehicle bears a special license or displays a special placard issued under the provisions of Section 9105 or Section 22511.5 of the California Vehicle Code.
2. 
Blue Curb parking spaces shall be operative twenty-four hours a day, Sundays and holidays included.
3. 
Parking zones for the physically handicapped are subject to any temporary parking prohibitions established by the city.
B. 
On-Street Parking. The city engineer shall designate special "Blue Curb" parking spaces for the purpose of providing on-street parking for the exclusive use by physically handicapped persons.
C. 
Off-Street/Publicly-Owned Facilities. The city manager shall designate parking stalls or spaces in publicly owned, leased or controlled off-street parking facilities for exclusive use by handicapped persons.
D. 
Off-Street/Privately Financed Facilities. The city hereby declares that there are privately owned and operated parking facilities which may reserve parking stalls for exclusive use by physically handicapped persons.
E. 
Identification.
1. 
On-Street "Blue Curb" Spaces. Blue Curb spaces shall be indicated by blue paint on the 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 seventeen inches by twenty-two inches with lettering not less than one inch in height shall be posted stating:
a. 
"Unauthorized Vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be issued citations." or
b. 
"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 at 101 West Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California, or by telephoning 714-599-1261."
All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty inches from the ground.
2. 
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 not less than seventeen inches by twenty-two inches in size must be posted either at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to and visible from the reserved stall(s), which states with lettering not less than one inch in height:
"Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be issued citations."
Or,
"Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at 101 West Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California, or by telephoning 714 599-1261."
NOTE: The operator of parking facility may then, and only after first contacting the local police or Sheriff's Department, cause the removal of a violator's automobile from the stall to the nearest public garage.
All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty inches from the ground.
3. 
Off-Street/Privately 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 not less than seventeen inches by twenty-two inches in size with lettering not less than one inch in height which states:
"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 at 101 West Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, California, or by telephoning 714 599-1261."
This sign shall be posted at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to, and visible from the reserved stall(s).
NOTE: The person in lawful possession of the parking facility may then and only after first contacting the local police or Sheriff's Department, cause the removal of a violator's automobile from the stall to the nearest public garage.
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 eighty inches from the ground.
(Ord. 604 § 1, 1978)
A. 
The chief of police shall remove to a safe place every vehicle which has been parked or left standing upon a highway for seventy-two or more consecutive hours.
B. 
As used in this section, the words "safe place" include, but are not confined to, any garage, parking lot or open space owned by, maintained by or under the jurisdiction of the county, and every privately owned garage, the owner or proprietor of which will accept such vehicles.
(Prior code § 32-3)