Long Beach Municipal Code Ch. 10.34 Parking for Handicapped Persons in Public Places

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State Law reference— Provisions on parking spaces for the handicapped, Veh. C. §§ 21458, 22507.5, 22511.7 and 22511.8.

Any parking space designated as reserved for the use of disabled persons by action of the City Council pursuant to Sections 10.34.040 (repealed) or 10.34.050 (repealed) shall be subject to and governed by this Chapter.

(Ord. C-7469 § 4, 1997)

Parking spaces for disabled persons shall be designated by blue paint on the curb or edge of the paved portion of the street adjacent to the space, and by signs or other suitable means as determined by the City Traffic Engineer. Any parking space designated for use by disabled persons may be utilized by any vehicle properly displaying the appropriate license plate or placard as described in this Chapter.

(Ord. C-7469 § 1, 1997; Ord. C-5290 § 1 (part), 1977; prior code § 3410.98)

The City Traffic Engineer is authorized to designate on-street parking spaces as reserved for disabled persons and to indicate such spaces with blue paint and signs pursuant to Section 10.34.010. Such action must be preceded by a determination of need for such parking spaces and a determination that such designation will not adversely impact traffic safety. The City Traffic Engineer is further authorized to eliminate on-street parking previously designated for use by disabled persons when he or she determines that the need for such parking no longer exists.

The City Traffic Engineer shall maintain a list of all on-street parking spaces designated for use by disabled persons under this Chapter.

(Ord. C-7469 § 5, 1997)

No vehicle which does not display either a special identification license plate issued pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 22511.55 or 22511.59 shall stop or park in any parking space designated for use by a disabled person.

(Ord. C-7469 § 2, 1997; Ord. C-5290 § 1 (part), 1977; prior code § 3410.98.1)

A. Any person who has been issued a special identification license plate pursuant to Vehicle Code, Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard pursuant to Vehicle Code, Sections 22511.55 or 22511.59 may apply to the City Traffic Engineer for the designation of an on-street parking space as a parking space reserved for disabled persons. Such application shall contain:

1. Evidence of authorization from the California Department of Motor Vehicles of authorization to use disabled parking;

2. An explanation of medical need for parking at the requested location;

3. Certification by the applicant that no existing on-street or off-street parking space meets his or her parking needs;

B. When any of the circumstances in the application change or cease to exist, the applicant shall notify the City Traffic Engineer.

C. The City Traffic Engineer is authorized to conduct reviews of eligibility and continuing need for the disabled parking space once every two (2) years.

(ORD-09-0021 § 29, 2009; Ord. C-7469 § 6, 1997)

The City Traffic Engineer is authorized to designate spaces in an off-street parking facility owned or operated by the City as reserved for the exclusive use of any vehicle which displays either a special identification license plate issued pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 22511.55 or 22511.59. The designation shall be made by posting a sign adjacent to and visible from the space, and marking the space, as specified in California Vehicle Code Section 22511.8.

The City Traffic Engineer is also authorized to place at any off-street parking facility owned or operated by the City a sign not less than seventeen by twenty-two inches (17 x 22") in size with lettering not less than one inch (1") in height which clearly and conspicuously states the following: "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 [address] or by telephoning the Long Beach Police Department at [telephone number]". Such sign shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of California Vehicle Code Section 22511.8.

(Ord. C-7469 § 3, 1997; Ord. C-5290 § 1 (part), 1977; prior code § 3410.99)

A. Any vehicle displaying special license plates issued under California Vehicle Code Section 5007 or a distinguishing placard issued under California Vehicle Code Sections 22511.55 or 22511.59 shall not be required to pay to park at any posted non-gate operated City-owned and City-operated off-street parking facility, as listed below:

1. City Place B Surface

2. Linden

3. Market

4. Pier Point Landing

5. Marina Green

6. Alamitos Beach

7. Belmont Memorial Pier

8. Granada Beach

9. La Verne

10. 54 th Place

11. Marine Park (Mother's Beach)

12. Junipero Beach

13. 72nd Place

14. Virginia Village

15. Belmont Shore

B. The provisions of Subsection A shall not permit:

1. Parking in excess of the posted time limits in each parking lot.

2. Overnight parking in beach parking lots as prohibited by Section 10.30.080 of this Code.

3. Parking of certain vehicles as prohibited by Section 10.30.090 of this Code.

C. The provisions of Subsection A shall not apply to parking facilities at the Long Beach Airport.

D. The provisions of Subsection A shall not apply to privately-owned parking facilities.

(ORD-20-0027 § 1, 2020)