Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 19 — MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC›Article VIII — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
Mountain View Municipal Code § 19.95 Two-hour parking zones
Mountain View Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Mountain View
Cite as: Mountain View Municipal Code § 19.95 · Text as of 2026-10-04
SEC. 19.92. - Authority to limit or prohibit generally.¶
The city council shall, by ordinance, or resolution, designate those streets or portions of streets or parking lots upon which parking shall be prohibited at all times or during certain hours or upon which parking shall be limited to one hour, two hours, or any other periods of time, and the city traffic engineer shall designate such streets or portions of streets or parking lots by appropriate signs.
Whenever the city traffic engineer shall determine that the orderly, efficient conduct of the city's business requires that parking or standing of vehicles on city property owned or controlled by the city be prohibited, limited or restricted, the city traffic engineer shall have the power and authority to order signs to be erected or posted, or curb markings to be placed indicating that the parking of vehicles is thus prohibited, limited or restricted.
When signs or curb markings authorized by the provisions of this section are in place giving notice of such prohibition or limitation, no persons shall stop, stand or park any vehicle in violation of such signs or curb markings.
(Ord. No. 175.587, 1/25/60; Ord. No. 175.644, 1/30/61.)
SEC. 19.92.1. - Permit parking in Parking District No. 2 lots.¶
Designation of permit parking areas. The city traffic engineer is authorized to set aside and designate all, none or any portion of any publicly owned or operated parking structures and lots within Parking District No. 2 for permit and nonpermit parking and the city manager is authorized to issue permits therefor as provided by this section.
Nonpermit and permit parking lots. Permit and nonpermit parking shall be allowed as designated by the city traffic engineer in those publicly owned or operated parking structures and lots within Parking District No. 2.
Issuance of permits by city manager. The city manager or his designee may issue parking permits upon application therefor and upon payment of a fee in an amount or amounts to be determined from time to time by resolution of the city council. The total number of permits to be issued shall be that number which the city traffic engineer determines will not substantially impair the use of such lots in the aggregate by nonpermit holders.
Persons to whom permits may be issued. Permit may either be issued to: (a) persons who reside in a building or structure located within Parking District No. 2; (b) persons who operate businesses which are located within Parking District No. 2. In the case of businesses, the operator of a business may request those number of permits as are needed for use by the operator and/or by the operator's employees, and/or by the operator's customers; (c) employees of businesses within Parking District No. 2; or (d) persons who park in publicly owned or operated parking structures in lots within Parking District No. 2 on days an event is being held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. In the case of employees, permits may be sold individually to an employee. In issuing permits to such businesses, the city may issue only that number of permits which the city traffic engineer determines will not substantially impair the use of all parking lots in the aggregate by other permit holders or by nonpermit holders. The operator of a business shall then distribute the permits to the operator's employees and/or customers. Each permit shall be affixed and displayed pursuant to the regulations promulgated by the city manager or his designee. Such permit may contain such other instructions as to its use as may be deemed appropriate by the city traffic engineer.
(Ord. No. 13.75, 3/31/75; Ord. No. 31.78, 8/31/78; Ord. No. 9.83, 4/12/83; Ord. No. 17.88, 11/29/88; Ord. No. 15.90, 5/29/90; Ord. No. 16.01, 10/30/01; Ord. No. 8.12, § 1, 10/23/12; Ord. No. 16.13, § 1, 12/10/13; Ord. No. 13.14, § 1, 2/8/14.)
SEC. 19.92.2. - Unauthorized parking in permit marked spaces.¶
It is unlawful for any person to cause, allow, permit or suffer any vehicle registered in his name, or operated or controlled by him, to be parked or left standing, for a period in excess of the posted time limit, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any day, except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, in any parking space designated and marked as permit parking space pursuant to Sec. 19.92.1 unless such vehicle properly displays a valid permit authorizing parking in a permit space in such parking lot.
(Ord. No. 13.75, 3/31/75; Ord. No. 31.78, 8/31/78; Ord. No. 15.90, 5/29/90.)
SEC. 19.92.3. - Repealed. (Ord. No. 8.12, § 2, 10/23/12)¶
Editor's note— Ord. No. 8.12, § 2, adopted October 23, 2012, amended the Code by repealing former § 19.92.3 in its entirety. Former § 19.92.3 pertained to free parking zones, and derived from Ord. No. 17.88, adopted November 29, 1988; and Ord. No. 15.90, adopted May 29, 1990.
SEC. 19.92.4. - Parking prohibited—Street cleaning.¶
a. It is unlawful for any person to stop or park any vehicle on a street or portion of street during those times reserved for street cleaning purposes.
b. The city council shall designate by resolution any street or portion thereof where parking is prohibited for street cleaning purposes. The city traffic engineer shall give notice of such prohibition by appropriate signage.
(Ord. No. 7.97, 4/29/97; Ord. 3.01, 3/27/01; Ord. No. 13.18, § 8, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.92.5. - Extension of public parking hours.¶
The public parking hours within Parking District No. 2 shall be extended by one (1) hour during the holiday season beginning the fourth Thursday of November through the second Sunday of January. The extension of the public parking hours shall be available along Castro Street between Evelyn Avenue and California Street from one (1) hour to two (2) hours, and those parking lots located within Parking District No. 2 which are designated as Parking Structure Nos. 1 and 3, Parking Lots Nos. 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 from two (2) hours to three (3) hours.
(Ord. No. 8.12, § 3, 10/23/12.)
SEC. 19.92.6. - Electric vehicle charging parking spaces.¶
a. Designation of parking spaces. The city traffic engineer is authorized to designate stalls or spaces in off-street public parking facilities or on a public street for the exclusive purpose of parking a vehicle that is connected for electric charging purposes.
b. Signs. Upon designation of a parking space or spaces for the exclusive purpose of electric vehicle charging, signs shall be placed or posted giving adequate notice the parking space or spaces are restricted and to be used exclusively for electric vehicle charging. The signs shall be in compliance with California Vehicle Code Section 22511 indicating that vehicles left parked or standing in violation of the restriction may be removed.
c. It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to allow a vehicle to park or stand in any spaces designated for electric vehicle charging unless that vehicle is connected for electric charging purposes.
d. The police department is authorized to cite and/or remove or cause the removal of vehicles parked in violation of this section in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 22511.
(Ord. No. 12.20, § 1, 11/10/20.)
SEC. 19.93. - Five-hour parking zones.¶
It shall be unlawful to park or leave any vehicle standing for a period of time longer than five (5) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and public holidays, upon any of the streets or parts of streets, or upon any of the public parking lots as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 175.585, 1/11/60; Ord. No. 24.66, 9/26/66; Ord. No. 43.77, 6/27/77; Ord. No. 22.81, 11/9/81; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 3.97, 2/25/97; Ord. No. 11.00, 6/13/00; Ord. No. 11.10, § 1, 6/29/10; Ord. No. 8.12, § 4, 10/23/12; Ord. No. 13.18, § 9, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.93.1. - Five-hour parking zones—8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.¶
No person shall park or leave any vehicle standing for a period of time longer than five (5) hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. of any day, upon any of the streets or parts of streets, or upon any of the public parking lots as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 4.03, 5/27/03; Ord. No. 13.18, § 9, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.94. - Three-hour parking zones.¶
It shall be unlawful to park or leave any vehicle standing for a period of time longer than three (3) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and public holidays, upon any of the streets or parts of streets or upon any of the public parking lots as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 175.585, 1/11/60; Ord. No. 24.66, 9/26/66; Ord. No. 40.68, 11/12/68; Ord. No. 12.71, 4/12/71; Ord. No. 13.75, 3/31/75; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 5.94, 3/29/94; Ord. No. 3.97, 2/25/97; Ord. No. 5.07, 9/11/07; Ord. No. 13.18, § 9, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.95. - Two-hour parking zones.¶
a. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time longer than two (2) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and public holidays upon any of the streets or parts of streets or upon any of the public parking lots as set forth by resolution of the city council.
b. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time longer than two (2) hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any day except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays upon any of the streets or parts of streets as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 175.585, 1/11/60; Ord. No. 50.63, 3/25/63; Ord. No. 24.66, 9/26/66; Ord. No. 17.68, 5/27/68; Ord. No. 15.69, 5/12/69; Ord. No. 34.69, 8/25/69; Ord. No. 19.71, 6/14/71; Ord. No. 13.75, 3/31/75; Ord. No. 43.77, 6/27/77; Ord. No. 44.77, 7/11/77; Ord. No. 13.81, 8/31/81; Ord. No. 22.81, 11/9/81; Ord. No. 2.82, 2/9/82; Ord. No. 9.83, 4/12/83; Ord. No. 12.84, 4/24/84; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 15.88, 10/11/88; Ord. No. 19.88, 12/13/88; Ord. No. 4.89, 1/31/89; Ord. No. 18.90, 8/14/90; Ord. No. 23.92, 9/8/92; Ord. No. 22.93, 9/28/93; Ord. No. 3.95, 1/31/95; Ord. No. 7.00, 4/11/00; Ord. No. 11.00, 6/13/00; Ord. No. 16.00, 9/26/00; Ord. No. 17.00, 9/26/00; Ord. No. 8.03, 8/19/03; Ord. No. 3.06, 4/11/06; Ord. No. 8.12, § 5, 10/23/12; Ord. No. 13.18, § 9, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.95.1. - Two-hour parking zones—Three-hour no return.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time longer than two (2) hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any day except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, upon any of the public parking lots designated by resolution adopted by city council. If a vehicle has left any of the designated parking lots after having been parked for any period of time, then that same vehicle may not be parked in that same parking lot for a period of three (3) hours from the time of its departure.
(Ord. No. 9.83, 4/12/83; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 17.88, 11/29/88; Ord. No. 15.90, 5/29/90; Ord. No. 6.92, 3/17/92; Ord. No. 7.94, 4/26/94; Ord. No. 8.12, § 6, 10/23/12; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.95.1.a. - Three-hour parking zones—Three-hour no return.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time longer than three (3) hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any day except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, upon any of the public parking lots designated by resolution adopted by city council. If a vehicle has left any of the designated parking lots after having been parked for any period of time, then that same vehicle may not be parked in that same parking lot for a period of three (3) hours from the time of its departure.
(Ord. No. 7.94, 4/26/94; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.95.2. - Two-hour parking zones—Twenty-four hours a day.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time longer than two (2) consecutive hours upon any of the streets or parts of streets or upon any of the public parking lots as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 32.86, 11/12/86; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.96. - One-hour parking zones.¶
a. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time longer than one (1) hour between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and public holidays upon any of the streets or parts of streets or upon any of the public parking as set forth by resolution of the city council.
b. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time longer than one (1) hour between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and public holidays upon any of the streets or parts of streets or upon any of the public parking lots as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 175.585, 1/11/60; Ord. No. 50.63, 3/28/63; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 15.88, 10/11/88; Ord. No. 19.88, 12/13/88; Ord. No. 18.90, 8/14/90; Ord. No. 6.92, 3/17/92; Ord. No. 22.93, 9/28/93; Ord. No. 9.97, 5/13/97; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.97. - Twenty-four-minute parking zones.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time longer than twenty-four (24) minutes between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and public holidays, upon any of the streets as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 175.585, 1/11/60; Ord. No. 34.69, 8/25/69; Ord. No. 12.84, 4/24/84; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 18.90, 8/14/90; Ord. No. 19.95, 11/14/95; Ord. No. 15.00, 9/26/00; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.98. - Twelve-minute parking zones.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time longer than twelve (12) minutes between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sundays and public holidays on the streets as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 175.585, 1/11/60; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.99. - No parking zones.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle at any time upon any of the streets, or parts of streets, as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 175.585, 1/11/60; Ord. No. 31.64, 4/13/64; Ord. No. 24.66, 9/26/66; Ord. No. 17.68, 5/27/68; Ord. No. 25.68, 8/12/68; Ord. No. 27.68, 7/29/68; Ord. No. 15.69, 5/12/69; Ord. No. 17.69, 5/26/69; Ord. No. 12.71, 4/12/71; Ord. No. 19.71, 6/14/71; Ord. No. 33.73, 10/29/73; Ord. No. 34.74, 10/28/74; Ord. No. 17.82, 9/28/82; Ord. No. 22.82, 12/14/82; Ord. No. 12.85, 5/14/85; Ord. No. 5.87, 4/15/87; Ord. No. 18.87, 11/24/87; Ord. No. 1/88, 1/12/88; Ord. No. 19.88, 12/13/88; Ord. No. 14.89, 6/13/89; Ord. No. 15.89, 7/11/89; Ord. No. 25.89, 12/12/89; Ord. No. 10.90, 3/13/90; Ord. No. 18.90, 8/14/90; Ord. No. 22.92, 9/8/92; Ord. No. 16.94, 9/27/94; Ord. No. 3.95, 1/31/95; Ord. No. 18.95, 10/31/95; Ord. No. 3.97, 2/25/97; Ord. No. 1.00, 1/11/00; Ord. No. 14.00, 7/25/00; Ord. No. 15.00, 9/26/00; Ord. No. 13.08, § 1, 10/28/08; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.99.1. - No stopping zones.¶
It shall be unlawful to stop or stand any vehicle at any time upon any of the streets, or parts of streets, as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 19.71, 6/14/71; Ord. No. 94.76, 11/22/76; Ord. No. 54.77, 9/19/77; Ord. No. 66.77, 11/28/77; Ord. No. 24.81, 12/7/81; Ord. No. 22.82, 12/14/82; Ord. No. 5.87, 4/15/87; Ord. No. 15.87, 9/8/87; Ord. No. 17.87, 10/13/87; Ord. No. 18.90, 8/14/90; Ord. No. 3.97, 2/25/97; Ord. No. 10.00, 5/16/00; Ord. No. 5.05, 6/14/05; Ord. No. 8.12, § 7, 10/23/12; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.99.2. - No parking zone—2:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. of any day except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays upon any of the streets or parts of streets as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 41.74, 12/16/74; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.99.3. - No parking zone—Middlefield Road-Crittenden School Athletic Park.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on the north side of Middlefield Road immediately adjacent to Crittenden School Athletic Park between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. of any day except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays when appropriate signs prohibiting such parking are displayed. The city traffic engineer is authorized to cover such signs and permit parking in said area when major special occasions at Crittenden School Athletic Park require such on-street parking.
(Ord. No. 41.74, 12/16/74; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.99.4. - No parking zones near schools.¶
a. Mountain View High School vicinity. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. when school is in session in the areas as set forth by resolution of the city council.
b. Mariano Castro Elementary School vicinity. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle between 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. when school is in session in the areas as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 23.75, 6/30/75; Ord. No. 7.83, 3/1/83; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 5.98, 2/24/98; Ord. No. 5.03, 5/27/03; Ord. No. 10.04, 8/31/04; Ord. No. 2.08, 4/22/08; Ord. No. 03.09, §§ 1—3, 4/14/09; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.99.5. - No parking zone—7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays upon any of the streets or parts of street as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 69.76, 7/26/76; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 18.87, 11/24/87; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.99.6. - No parking of vehicles over six feet in height.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle exceeding six (6) feet in height at any time upon any of the streets, or parts of street as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 5.86, 2/11/86; Ord. No. 13.87, 7/28/87; Ord. No. 13.18, § 10, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.99.7. - Repealed by Ord. No. 6.92, 3/17/92.¶
SEC. 19.99.8. - Repealed by Ord. No. 4.91, 2/12/91.¶
SEC. 19.99.9. - Parking—Restricted.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle whose occupant(s) do not have police, fire or city business at the locations set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 4.91, 2/12/91; Ord. No. 13.18, § 11, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.99.10. - No parking zone—6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.¶
It shall be unlawful to park or leave any vehicle standing on the south side of Mercy Street between Castro Street and a point two hundred thirty (230) feet west thereof between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight any day, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
(Ord. No. 5.91, 2/12/91; Ord. No. 16.94, 9/27/94.)
SEC. 19.99.11. - No parking zone—8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.¶
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of any day, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays upon any of the streets or parts of streets as set forth by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 5.05, 6/14/05; Ord. No. 13.18, § 12, 11/13/18.)
SEC. 19.99.12. - Residential parking permit program.¶
Purpose. The residential parking permit ("RPP") program is hereby enacted in response to the serious adverse effects caused in certain residential areas and neighborhoods of the city by motor vehicle congestion, particularly the long-term parking of motor vehicles on the streets of such areas and neighborhoods by nonresidents who do not visit or conduct business with residents.
Findings. The Council finds that the RPP program will alleviate the excessive and burdensome parking by nonresidents for extended periods of time in certain residential areas and neighborhoods of the city by:
a. Reducing potential hazardous traffic conditions resulting from long-term commuter parking in neighborhoods;
b. Protecting such areas and neighborhoods from polluted air, excessive noise, and trash and refuse caused by such parking;
c. Providing reasonable available and convenient parking for the benefit of adjacent residents;
d. Preserving the character and quality of life of such areas and neighborhoods as residential;
e. Preserving the safety of children and other pedestrians; and
f. Promoting traffic safety and the peace, good order, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the city;
The council further finds that other alternative parking strategies are not feasible or practical.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
SEC. 19.99.13. - Definitions.¶
For purposes of the RPP program, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
a. "Block" shall mean a public street segment intersected by two (2) other public streets. Street segments over six hundred (600) feet in length but less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet in length shall be considered two (2) blocks; street segments over one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet shall be considered three (3) blocks.
b. "Contractor permit" shall mean a permit issued to a contractor or its employee working on a residence within an RPP zone.
c. "Director" shall mean the city manager or his/her designee.
d. "Dwelling unit" or "residence" shall mean a self-contained house, apartment, condominium, or other residence with an assigned address as used by the U.S. Postal Service or as listed in the city directory.
e. "Guest permit" shall mean a permit issued to a resident for use by a person visiting a residence in an RPP zone or for workers providing services such as caregiving, gardening, repair, maintenance, and construction to the resident.
f. "Motor vehicle" or "vehicle" shall mean an automobile, truck, motorcycle, or other motor-driven form of transportation that does not include commercial vehicles.
g. "Parking permit" or "permit" shall mean a valid residential parking permit, guest permit, contractor permit, or visitor permit, in the form of a decal, sticker, hanger, or similar device issued pursuant to the RPP program, which, when displayed upon a motor vehicle, shall permit the motor vehicle to park in a designated RPP zone notwithstanding any parking time restrictions or parking prohibition in that zone established pursuant to the provisions of the RPP program.
h. "Resident" shall mean a natural person living in a dwelling unit in an RPP zone.
i. "Residential parking permit program guidelines" or "guidelines" shall mean the City of Mountain View Residential Parking Permit Program Guidelines, as promulgated by the city manager or his/her designee.
j. "Residential parking permit zone" or "RPP zone" shall mean a geographical area in which city council has established a preferential parking permit system pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507.
k. "Visitor permit" shall mean a temporary twenty-four (24) hour permit issued to a resident for use by a person visiting a residence in an RPP zone.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
SEC. 19.99.14. - Designation of residential parking permit zones.¶
The city council, in accordance with the requirements set forth herein and in the guidelines, may designate an RPP zone in any area which satisfies the criteria set forth in detail in the guidelines. The designation of an RPP zone may be initiated by utilizing either of the following methods:
a. Initiation by neighborhood petition. Residents may request the formation of an RPP zone in their neighborhood. The request and process shall be made, and considered, in accordance with the forms and procedures set forth in the guidelines.
b. Initiation by city council. The city council may, by motion, initiate consideration of an RPP zone by directing staff to undertake the analysis and outreach process set forth in the guidelines.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
SEC. 19.99.15. - Procedure for establishment of RPP zones.¶
a. If the requirements set forth under the guidelines are satisfied, with the necessary neighborhood support in favor of a proposed RPP zone, city staff will present the RPP request to the council transportation committee for public input, discussion, and recommendation to the council.
b. Upon recommendation of the council transportation committee, staff shall prepare a resolution designating the proposed RPP zone for council consideration. At a minimum, the resolution shall specify:
The findings that the criteria set forth in the guidelines have been met;
The boundaries and the name of the RPP zone;
Hours and days of enforcement of parking time restrictions and parking prohibitions that shall be in effect for nonpermit holders;
Other matters as the council may deem necessary and desirable.
c. An RPP zone. May be established by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
SEC. 19.99.16. - Posting of residential parking permit zone signs.¶
a. Upon adoption of the resolution by the city council designating an RPP zone, the public works director shall cause appropriate signs to be erected in the zone, indicating prominently thereon the time limitations, period of the day for its application, and conditions under which permit parking shall be exempt therefrom.
b. RPP Zone designation on parking signs may be shown in different colors for different zones such as blue, red, purple, etc.
c. Upon designation of an RPP zone, city shall provide notice informing residents about implementation of the RPP zone and its details.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
SEC. 19.99.17. - Annexation of new areas to existing zones.¶
Residents may petition the director for annexation into a contiguous RPP zone and the request shall be considered pursuant to the guidelines.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
SEC. 19.99.18. - Modification or termination of zones.¶
a. The city council may terminate or modify a designated RPP zone when the criteria for designating the RPP zone are no longer satisfied or upon determination that the designated RPP zone is not in the best interest of the city.
b. The procedure to opt out of an RPP zone shall be set forth in the guidelines.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
SEC. 19.99.19. - Issuance of parking permits.¶
a. Parking permits shall be issued by the director or his/her designee in accordance with the guidelines. Each permit shall identify the specific RPP zone for which it is issued.
b. Applicants for parking permits shall be required to submit necessary documentation as set forth in the guidelines.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
SEC. 19.99.20. - Residential parking permit program fees.¶
a. Parking permit fees shall be established by council resolution.
b. Permit fees shall not be prorated or refunded.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
SEC. 19.99.21. - Permit violations; revocation and appeal.¶
a. No person shall park a vehicle in an RPP zone in violation of any posted or noticed time restriction or parking prohibition, unless the person has a valid and current parking permit for that vehicle, or is otherwise exempt. Violations of this subsection shall be punishable as an infraction.
b. Any willful misuse of the parking permits, selling permits to others, copying permits, and providing false information to obtain permits is not permitted and shall be punishable as an infraction. Such misuse shall also result in revocation of the parking permits for a period of one (1) year. A revocation of a parking permit may be appealed to the director by filing a request for an appeal within twenty-one (21) calendar days of the revocation. The appeal must state why the permit should not be revoked. The director shall respond within twenty-one (21) calendar days and the director's decision shall be final.
c. Parking permit holders are not exempt from state and local traffic and parking rules.
d. Parking permits are only valid in the RPP zone for which the permit is issued. They are not transferable to other RPP zones.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
SEC. 19.99.22. - Permit exceptions.¶
a. A valid parking permit displayed on a resident motor vehicle or nonresident motor vehicle shall permit such vehicle to be parked in the designated RPP zone, and is not subject to any time limit restrictions or parking prohibitions posted in the RPP zone. This provision shall not exempt any person from any other provisions of state law or City Code.
b. Emergency vehicles, vehicles with disabled placards, public utility vehicles, and government vehicles when used in the course of business, and vehicles actively delivering materials and freight are exempt from RPP zone time-limited parking restrictions or parking prohibitions.
c. All motor vehicles parked within an RPP zone without an RPP shall be subject to any posted parking restrictions.
d. A parking permit shall not guarantee or reserve to the holder thereof an on-street parking space within the designated RPP zone.
(Ord. No. 12.16, § 1, 10/25/16.)
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