Nevada County Municipal Code Ch. 7 Parking for Disabled Persons

The Department of Public Works of the County of Nevada shall designate special "blue curb" parking spaces for the purposes of providing on-street parking for disabled persons.

(Ord. 2522. (04/18/2023); Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

Persons using "blue curb" parking spaces shall comply with the following:

1. No person shall park or stand any vehicle in a disabled persons parking zone (blue curb) unless said vehicle bears a special license or displays a special placard issued under the provisions of Cal. Veh. Code §§ 9105 or 22511.5.

2. Blue curb parking spaces shall be operative twenty-four (24) hours a day Sundays and holidays included.

3. Parking zones for the disabled persons are subject to any temporary parking prohibitions established by the County of Nevada.

(Ord. 2522. (04/18/2023); Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

The Facilities Department shall designate parking stalls or spaces in publicly owned, leased or controlled off-street parking facilities for exclusive use by disabled persons. All provisions of the California Building Code 11B-502 and 503 shall apply.

(Ord. 2522. (04/18/2023); Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

The County hereby declares that there are privately owned and operated parking facilities which may reserve parking stalls for exclusive use by disabled persons. All provisions of the California Building Code 11B-502 and 503 shall apply.

(Ord. 2522. (04/18/2023); Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))

A. On Street—Blue Curb Spaces. Blue curb spaces shall be indicated by blue paint on the curb edge of the paved portion of the street. Whenever a parking space is so designated, it shall be indicated by blue paint on the curb or edge of the paved portion of the street adjacent to the space. A sign shall be posted immediately adjacent to and visible from the space consisting of a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on a blue background. Signs shall be reflectorized with a minimum area of seventy (70) square inches.

The sign required pursuant to the above paragraph shall clearly and conspicuously state the following: "Minimum Fine $250." This Paragraph applies only to signs for parking spaces constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and signs that are replaced on or after July 1, 2008. An additional sign may be placed below the International Symbol of Accessibility, stating "Minimum Fine $250." If the loading and unloading area of the pavement adjacent to a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans is to be marked by a border and hatched lines, the border shall be painted blue and the hatched lines shall be painted a suitable contrasting color to the parking space, blue or white paint is preferred. In addition, within the border the words "No Parking" shall be painted in white letters no less than twelve (12") inches high.

In addition, a sign not less than seventeen (17") inches by twenty-two (22") inches with lettering not less than one (1) inch in height shall be posted stating:

Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for disabled persons will be issued citations.

All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty (80") inches from the ground.

B. Off-Street/Publicly Owned Facilities. Designation of "blue curb" parking stalls in publicly financed off-street parking facilities shall be made by posting immediately adjacent to, and visible from same, a sign posted immediately adjacent to, and visible from, each stall or space, a sign consisting of a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on a blue background.

The sign shall also clearly and conspicuously state the following: "Minimum Fine $250." This subparagraph applies only to signs for parking spaces constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and signs that are replaced on or after July 1, 2008, or as the State Architect deems necessary when renovations, structural repair, alterations, and additions occur to existing buildings and facilities on or after July 1, 2008. An additional sign may be placed below the International Symbol of Accessibility, stating "Minimum Fine $250."

By outlining or painting the stall or space in blue and outlining on the ground in the stall or space in white or suitable contrasting color a profile view depicting a wheelchair with occupant.

The loading and unloading area of the pavement adjacent to a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans shall be marked by a border and hatched lines. The border shall be painted blue and the hatched lines shall be painted a suitable contrasting color to the parking space. Blue or white paint is preferred. In addition, within the border the words "No Parking" shall be painted in white letters no less than twelve (12") inches high. This subparagraph applies only to parking spaces constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and painting that is done on or after July 1, 2008, or as the State Architect deems necessary when renovations, structural repair, alterations, and additions occur to existing buildings and facilities on or after July 1, 2008.

By outlining a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on a blue background, of the same dimensions as in Paragraph (2). The profile view shall be located so that it is visible to a traffic enforcement officer when a vehicle is properly parked in the space.

In addition, a sign of not less than seventeen (17") inches by twenty-two (22") inches in size must be posted either at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to and visible from the reserved stall(s), which states with lettering not less than one (1) inch in height:

Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing license plates or placards issued for disabled persons will be issued citations.

All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty (80") inches from the ground.

C. Off-Street/Privately Financed Facilities. Designation of "blue curb" parking stalls in privately financed off-street parking facilities shall be made by posting immediately adjacent to, and visible from same a sign consisting of a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on a blue background.

The sign shall also clearly and conspicuously state the following: "Minimum Fine $250." This subparagraph applies only to signs for parking spaces constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and signs that are replaced on or after July 1, 2008, or as the State Architect deems necessary when renovations, structural repair, alterations, and additions occur to existing buildings and facilities on or after July 1, 2008. An additional sign may be placed below the International Symbol of Accessibility, stating "Minimum Fine $250."

By outlining or painting the stall or space in blue and outlining on the ground in the stall or space in white or suitable contrasting color a profile view depicting a wheelchair with occupant.

The loading and unloading area of the pavement adjacent to a parking stall or space designated for disabled persons or disabled veterans shall be marked by a border and hatched lines. The border shall be painted blue and the hatched lines shall be painted a suitable contrasting color to the parking space, blue or white paint is preferred. In addition, within the border the words "No Parking" shall be painted in white letters no less than twelve (12") inches high. This subparagraph applies only to parking spaces constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and painting that is done on or after July 1, 2008, or as the State Architect deems necessary when renovations, structural repair, alterations, and additions occur to existing buildings and facilities on or after July 1, 2008.

D. By outlining a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant in white on a blue background, of the same dimensions as in paragraph 2 above. The profile view shall be located so that it is visible to a traffic enforcement officer when a vehicle is properly parked in the space. In addition, a sign not less than seventeen (17") inches by twenty-two (22") inches in size with lettering not less than one (1) inch in height which clearly states:

"Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated assessable spaces and not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for persons with disabilities will be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at ___________, or by telephoning ___________."

This sign shall be posted at the entrance to the parking facility or immediately adjacent to, and visible from the reserved stall(s).

NOTE: The person in lawful possession of the parking facility may then and only after first contacting the local police or Sheriff's Office, cause the removal of a violator's automobile from the stall to the nearest public garage.

A sign must be posted at the entry to all off-street parking facilities to the effect that the facility is subject to public traffic regulations and control.

All signs shall be posted at a height of eighty (80") inches from the ground.

E. Specifications. When parking spaces are made available to disabled persons in off-street facilities they should comply with the following specifications:

• Open on one (1) side or a minimum of twelve (12') feet wide;

• Located where slope in the immediate area does not exceed two percent (2%);

• Placed to minimize necessary travel on sloped surfaces;

• Located near level or ramped entrance;

• Located close to elevators;

• Located to minimize necessary travel behind parked vehicles;

All provisions of the California Building Code 11B-502 & 503, and other applicable State and Federal law shall apply.

(Ord. 2522. (04/18/2023); Ord. 2530. (10/24/2023))