Orange Municipal Code Ch. 10.40 Parking Meters

"Parking meter"

means any device for recording paid parking time, whether single-space, multi-space, or pay station, which may accept payment via coins, mobile device, or other means.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

"Parking meter space"

means an area designated by markings on streets or in parking lots for parking vehicles in metered zones.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

The following parking meter zones are hereby established:

A. "Orange Plaza Commercial Core" Parking Meter Zone.

1. The following streets, portions of streets, and off-street parking lots are included in the Orange Plaza Commercial Core parking meter zone.

a. City Parking Lot 1 - South of Chapman Ave, between Orange St and Grand St.

b. City Parking Lot 1A - South of Chapman Ave, between Orange St and Grand St.

c. City Parking Lot 2 - West of Orange St, between Chapman Ave and Almond Ave.

d. City Parking Lot 3 - West of Orange St, between Maple Ave and Chapman Ave.

e. City Parking Lot 4 - Southwest corner of Maple Ave and Orange St.

f. City Parking Lot 5 - Southeast corner of Maple Ave and Olive St.

g. City Parking Lot 6 - East of Olive St, between Maple Ave and Chapman Ave.

h. City Parking Lot 7 - East of Olive St, between Chapman Ave and Almond Ave.

i. City Parking Lot 8 - West of Olive St, between Chapman Ave and Almond Ave.

j. City Parking Lot 9 - Northwest corner of Olive St and Almond Ave.

k. Both sides of Maple Ave, between Lemon St and Grand St (residential frontage exempt).

l. Both sides of Chapman Ave, between Lemon St and Grand St.

m. North side of Almond Ave, between Senior Center driveway and Grand St (residential frontage exempt).

n. South side of Almond Ave, between Lemon St and Orange St (residential frontage exempt).

o. Both sides of Lemon St, between Maple Ave and Almond Ave (residential frontage exempt).

p. Both sides of Olive Ave, between Maple Ave and Almond Ave (residential frontage exempt).

q. Both sides of Glassell Ave, between Maple Avenue and Almond Ave.

r. Both sides of Orange St, between Maple Ave and Almond Ave.

s. Both sides of Grand St, between Maple Ave and Almond Ave (residential frontage exempt).

2. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

3. Maximum parking fee:

a. $1.50 per hour for on-street parking.

b. $1.25 per hour for off-street parking.

B. "Plaza Square Park" Parking Meter Zone.

1. The following streets, portions of streets, and off-street parking lots are included in the Plaza Square Park parking meter zone:

a. The circular roadway around the perimeter of Plaza Square Park.

2. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for on-street parking spaces.

3. Maximum parking fee: $2.00 per hour for on-street parking spaces.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

The Public Works Director may adjust parking meter fees within the maximum limits established by the City Council, with notice published at least 30 days prior to implementation.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

Parking spaces in metered zones are exclusively for vehicle parking, as defined by this title.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

Vehicles displaying valid disabled placards or plates, emergency vehicles, and others as defined in the California Vehicle Code are exempt from meter fees.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

Payment must be made by mobile payment or other approved methods. "Pay by plate" users must provide correct vehicle information.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

No person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle upon the street in any one block for a period of time in excess of any restriction or limitation on such stopping or standing or parking posted on said block. Compliance requires that vehicles be removed from the block in which parked at the end of the allotted time so designated.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

The Public Works Director or designee is authorized to issue temporary or periodic no-fee parking permits for City vehicles, patrons of the Orange Senior Center and visitors of the Orange Public Library, and for residents and employees of the mixed-use buildings along the 100 Blocks of Glassell when determined necessary. Permits may not exempt time limit compliance.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

The Public Works Director or designee may issue permits, including those by electronic means, for pre-paid parking meter fees. For such permits, the fees may be discounted and the number limited as determined by the Public Works Director or designee.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

The Public Works Director or designee may temporarily suspend meter operations or take meters out of service for public benefit during special events.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

A. The maximum legal parking time for each parking meter space shall be as determined from time to time by resolution and shall be indicated by signs in the parking lot in, or block on, which the time limits apply.

B. The maximum legal parking time shall not be in excess of any maximum legal parking time which may be prescribed and determined and posted as provided elsewhere in this title.

C. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed to permit parking during times or hours prohibited elsewhere in this title.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited in any parking meter any slug, device, or substitute for lawful money of the United States or any other unauthorized payment device, or to otherwise fraudulently attempt to obtain time on a parking meter or otherwise avoid making the required payment.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

No person not authorized by the Public Works Director shall remove, open, tamper with or willfully impair the usefulness of any parking meter installed pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)

A. Violations of this chapter shall be subject to civil parking penalties pursuant to the schedule of parking penalties established by the City Council.

B. Any person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or by imprisonment up to six months or both fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 02-25, 2/25/2025)