Imperial County Municipal Code Ch. 10.32 Vehicles on Lands of Another

No person shall operate or park a motor vehicle on real property owned by or occupied by another without having and displaying written permission or a permit from the owner of such lands, his or her agent, or the person in lawful possession thereof allowing such use. The written permission or a permit must be displayed prominently, in plain view and attached to the rearview mirror or front windshield of the vehicle and in accordance with any and all additional requirements that may be prescribed by the owner of lands. A failure to comply with the display requirements as set forth in this section shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.

(Ord. 1398 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2005)

This chapter shall not apply to a person having lawful business with the owner nor shall it apply on public or private lands expressly set apart for the use of motor vehicles by or with permission of the owner of such lands pursuant to any zoning permit or other permit or licensing procedure authorized by law. This chapter shall not apply to the operation or parking of a motor vehicle having a valid California vehicle registration by any person possessing a valid California operator's license, upon any public highway, street, road or alley, or within the boundaries of any city. Notwithstanding the above, this chapter shall apply to locations with respect to which the county has entered into a cooperative agreement under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Public Law 108-477) and as set forth under 16 U.S.C.S. Section 6801 et seq.

(Ord. 1398 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2005)

This chapter shall not apply to the use of farm vehicles for agricultural purposes, vehicles used for grading or construction purposes, vehicles used for governmental purposes, or golf courses.

(Prior code § 51602)

Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to interfere with the right of any government agency to regulate, prohibit, or permit the use of motor vehicles on property owned by it or under its control and under its jurisdiction, nor to permit or authorize any trespass or nuisance.

(Prior code § 51603)

A violation of this chapter is an infraction and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first offense. Any and all subsequent violations of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00). Any and all fines issued hereunder shall be subject to the administrative procedures and reporting requirements as set forth under California Vehicle Code Section 40200 et seq., and comply with the administrative hearing process procedures established by the Imperial County sheriff. Notwithstanding the above, a fine paid late shall be assessed a late payment penalty equal to the initial fine.

(Ord. 1398 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2005)