means any device for recording paid parking time, whether single-space, multi-space, or pay station, which may accept payment via coins, mobile device, or other means.
Maximum parking fee: $2.00 per hour for on-street parking spaces.
(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)
The Public Works Director may adjust parking meter fees within the maximum limits established by the City Council, with notice published at least 30 days prior to implementation.
(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)
Parking spaces in metered zones are exclusively for vehicle parking, as defined by this title.
(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)
Vehicles displaying valid disabled placards or plates, emergency vehicles, and others as defined in the California Vehicle Code are exempt from meter fees.
(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)
Payment must be made by mobile payment or other approved methods. "Pay by plate" users must provide correct vehicle information.
(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)
No person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle upon the street in any one block for a period of time in excess of any restriction or limitation on such stopping or standing or parking posted on said block. Compliance requires that vehicles be removed from the block in which parked at the end of the allotted time so designated.
(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)
The Public Works Director or designee is authorized to issue temporary or periodic no-fee parking permits for City vehicles, patrons of the Orange Senior Center and visitors of the Orange Public Library, and for residents and employees of the mixed-use buildings along the 100 Blocks of Glassell when determined necessary. Permits may not exempt time limit compliance.
(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)
The Public Works Director or designee may issue permits, including those by electronic means, for pre-paid parking meter fees. For such permits, the fees may be discounted and the number limited as determined by the Public Works Director or designee.
(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)
The Public Works Director or designee may temporarily suspend meter operations or take meters out of service for public benefit during special events.
The maximum legal parking time for each parking meter space shall be as determined from time to time by resolution and shall be indicated by signs in the parking lot in, or block on, which the time limits apply.
The maximum legal parking time shall not be in excess of any maximum legal parking time which may be prescribed and determined and posted as provided elsewhere in this title.
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed to permit parking during times or hours prohibited elsewhere in this title.
(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)
No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited in any parking meter any slug, device, or substitute for lawful money of the United States or any other unauthorized payment device, or to otherwise fraudulently attempt to obtain time on a parking meter or otherwise avoid making the required payment.
(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)
No person not authorized by the Public Works Director shall remove, open, tamper with or willfully impair the usefulness of any parking meter installed pursuant to this chapter.
Any person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or by imprisonment up to six months or both fine and imprisonment.