Corte Madera Municipal Code Ch. 10.46 Permit Parking in Fronts of Private Driveways and Garages

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 988, § 5, adopted Aug. 20, 2019, repealed the former Ch. 10.46, and enacted a new Ch. 10.46 as set out herein. The former Ch. 10.46 pertained to the same subject matter and derived from Ord. 782 § 1 (part), adopted 1993.

It is unlawful and shall constitute an infraction for any person to park on public streets in such a manner that blocks street access to a private driveway or garage without a permit as required under this chapter.

(Ord. No. 988, § 5, 8-20-2019)

The director of public works, or that person's designee, shall prescribe and provide an application for use by residents for permits required to park in the front of private driveways and garages. The application shall include such information and details, including maps, diagrams and other exhibits, as the director of public works may deem necessary to establish the exact location and proposed dimensions of the proposed parking area.

(Ord. No. 988, § 5, 8-20-2019)

The director of public works, or that person's designee, may issue or renew a permit to the property owner or lessee or designated representative only if the director, or that person's designee, finds all of the following conditions to exist:

(1) If parking is proposed for the front of a garage, the owner or lessee attests that the garage will be available at all times and used for parking of operable vehicles. Applicants shall make the garage available for a scheduled inspection by town staff to verify the availability of a garage for parking.

(2) The proposed parking area is large enough to accommodate a vehicle without any part of the vehicle extending into the traveled way, sidewalk, or parkway.

(3) The proposed parking area is not required as a pull-out area for vehicles passing each other.

(4) The proposed parking area will not adversely affect turning movements, access to or from other legal parking areas, required sight distances, safe pedestrian circulation, traffic safety, or other public health and safety requirements, specifically, emergency vehicle access and operations.

Applications may be approved, conditionally approved, or denied. Where the director of public works finds that the application is in accordance with this chapter, the director shall issue a parking permit, attaching such conditions as the director may deem necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the public. If the director finds the application is in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, the director shall deny the permit, giving in writing the reasons for said denial.

(Ord. No. 988, § 5, 8-20-2019)

Permits shall be in a form prescribed by the director of public works and no permit shall be valid unless signed by the director of public works. The permit shall be prominently displayed in the front windshield of any vehicle parked in front of a private garage or driveway.

(Ord. No. 988, § 5, 8-20-2019)

The parking permit shall be valid for one year, renewable thereafter for a period of time determined by the public works director, if all the permit conditions of approval are found to be maintained. The permit shall be valid only for the owner or lessee applying for the permit, and shall not be transferable. The permittee shall be responsible for maintaining the permit and ensuring that the permit is prominently displayed in the front windshield of any vehicle parked in front of the private driveway or blocking street access to the garage. The parked vehicle may be owned, leased, or rented by a resident of the property or by guests.

(Ord. No. 988, § 5, 8-20-2019)

Fees for the parking permits will be those recommended by the public works director or town engineer and established and adopted by the town council from time to time by resolution.

(Ord. No. 988, § 5, 8-20-2019)

The permit may be revoked by the director of public works upon written notice if the director determines that parking authorized by the permit violates any of the conditions set forth in Section 10.46.030. If a permit is revoked because of violations of conditions of approval, no application for renewal shall be accepted by the town for twelve months following revocation.

(Ord. No. 988, § 5, 8-20-2019)

Decisions of the director of public works conditioning, denying or revoking a parking permit application may be appealed by any interested party by filing a written appeal, within ten calendar days after the date of the director's decision, with the town clerk who shall schedule a hearing before the town manager within thirty-five calendar days. The town manager, after consideration of the appeal, may approve, modify or overrule said decision. The action of the town manager shall be final.

(Ord. No. 988, § 5, 8-20-2019)