Ceres Municipal Code Ch. 06 Disabled Parking Provisions

A. The disabled person parking provisions contained in California Vehicle Code section 22511.5 et seq. shall apply within the City.

(Ord. No. 2020-1056, § 2, 2-24-2020)

A. A sign not less than 17 inches by 22 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:

1. "Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for physically handicapped persons will be issued citations"; or

2. "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 the City of Ceres Police Department or by telephoning (209) 538-5712."

B. The provisions of California Vehicle Code section 22507.8 shall be applicable to all off-street parking lots and facilities owned or operated by the City if, immediately adjacent to and visible from each stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans in said lot and facilities, there is posted a sign consisting of a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on a blue background and by either of the following markings:

1. By outlining or painting the stall or space in blue and outlining on the ground in the stall or space in white or suitable contrasting color a profile view depicting a wheelchair with occupant; or

2. By outlining a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on a blue background, of the same dimensions as in subsection A of this section. The profile view shall be located so that it is easily visible to a traffic enforcement officer when a vehicle is properly parked in the stall or space.

3. All signs shall be posted at a height of 80 inches from the ground.

C. It is unlawful to stop, stand or park a vehicle in a City off-street parking lot or facility in a stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans unless the vehicle displays one of the distinguishing license plates or a placard issued pursuant California Vehicle Code sections 5007, 22511.55, or 22511.59.

D. The operator 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.

(Ord. No. 2020-1056, § 2, 2-24-2020)