Encinitas Municipal Code Ch. 14.41 Permit Parking Zones

It is the purpose of this chapter to set forth procedures and regulations for establishing permit parking zones to protect residential areas of the City.

"Residential parking"

includes parking for residents at their residence; guests of residents; and public and commercial services and deliveries being made to a residence.

A. By a resolution adopted following a noticed, public hearing, the City Council may designate permit parking zones when the City Council finds facts that support each of the following conclusions:

1. The proposed zone is designated for residential uses only;

2. The proposed zone is being used as an on-street parking site for commercial, commuter or other nonresidential parking purposes;

3. The nonresidential parking within the proposed zone adversely impacts the residential character and quality of life in the proposed zone.

B. The resolution shall designate the geographic boundaries of the zone.

C. The zone regulation shall be effective following the adoption of the resolution, the placement of signs and 30-day period for persons to obtain permits.

Within a designated permit parking zone, it shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle on a public street, or alley during the period of time designated, unless a valid parking permit is properly displayed on such vehicle.

A. It shall be unlawful for any permittee to loan, assign, sell or otherwise transfer a permit for use by a vehicle whose parking is within the zone and is unrelated to the permittee's residence.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to make false representations in obtaining a permit.

C. It shall be unlawful for any person to use a permit without the express authority of the permittee.

D. It shall be unlawful for any person to counterfeit or otherwise alter any permit.

A. The Public Works Department shall issue parking permits as follows:

1. Resident Permit, Formula for Maximum Allowance. The number of vehicles customarily parked at the residence by persons who reside at the residence in the zone. Each parking permit shall be valid indefinitely, unless an expiration date is set by the City Council.

2. Visitor Permit. A maximum of three permits for each residence in the zone for use only by public, commercial or private guests temporarily at the residence. Each parking permit shall be valid indefinitely, unless an expiration date is set by the City Council.

B. As a condition to the issuance of a permit, the Public Works Department shall collect a fee from the permittee in an amount established by resolution.

(Ord. 2014-12)

A. A permit shall be issued in the form of a decal which shall be affixed to the rear window of the registered vehicle, in the lower corner of the driver's side, clearly visible from the outside.

B. A temporary permit shall be issued in the form of a card which shall be placed on the dashboard of the authorized vehicle, on the driver's side, clearly visible from the outside.